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Cates Consulting Group Works with Trauma Victims Like Those Affected by Durham Gas Explosion
Cates Consulting Group's thoughts and prayers are with the victims that were involved in the catastrophic gas explosion in Durham, North Carolina. In April 2019, two people were killed and 25 injured. Of the people injured, six were in critical condition and one was transported to a burn center. - June 11, 2019 - Cates Consulting Group
Tips for a Winning Customer Variability Strategy
Newly released white paper outlines how to design an effective customer service model. - June 11, 2019 - Discovery Benefits
New Research Benchmarks Pharma’s Changing Utilization of Real-World Evidence (RWE) and Its Impact on Contract Research Organizations (CROs)
Study Tracks Utilization of Real-World Data (RWD), Real-World Evidence (RWE) and Supportive Services and Implications to CROs. - June 11, 2019 - Life Science Strategy Group, LLC
Dr. Jahan Aghalar Joins NYCBS
Jahan Aghalar, M.D. joins New York Cancer & Blood Specialists as a board-certified medical oncologist-hematologist. Dr. Aghalar will be practicing at the Smithtown and New Hyde Park locations. nycancer.com/blog/2019/05/20/dr-jahan-aghalar-joins-nycbs/ A Long Island native, Dr. Aghalar... - June 11, 2019 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Ingredient Alliance Announces Launch of Pharma Grade CBN/CBG/THCV and Early Harvest Biomass
Designer Cannabinoids take center stage at Ingredient Alliance. - June 11, 2019 - Ingredient Alliance
Gloria B. Gertzman, Ph.D., D.M.D., F.A.G.D., C.C.H.P. Celebrated as a Woman of the Month for June 2019 by P.O.W.E.R.
Gloria B. Gertzman, Ph.D., D.M.D., F.A.G.D., C.C.H.P., of Flemington, New Jersey has been celebrated as a Woman of the Month for June 2019 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of dentistry. Each... - June 11, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Gertrude B. Hutchinson, DNS, RN, MA, MSIS, CCRN-R Celebrated as a Woman of the Month for June 2019 by P.O.W.E.R.
Gertrude B. Hutchinson of Altamont, New York has been celebrated as a Woman of the Month for June 2019 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Woman of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of nursing and education. Each month, they feature... - June 11, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Biocair Partners with the South African Clinical Research Association
Biocair will be partnering once again with the South African Clinical Research Association (SACRA) for their workshop on 14th June 2019 in Cape Town. - June 09, 2019 - Biocair
BWHI Joins Congressman Jimmy Gomez and Senator Patty Murray to Introduce the Jeanette Acosta Invest in Women’s Health Act of 2019
Today, The Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI) joined Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) to introduce the Jeanette Acosta Invest in Women’s Health Act of 2019. The legislation would expand access to preventive, lifesaving women’s health screenings... - June 07, 2019 - Black Women's Health Imperative
June Art Exhibits at Ocean Galleries Raise Money for Cape May County Animal Shelter - Mackenzie Thorpe and Dr. Seuss Donated Artwork to be Auctioned
Ocean Galleries in Stone Harbor, NJ is hosting an auction fundraiser for the Cape May County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center. A silent auction of a Dr. Seuss print will begin on Friday, June 14 and will close on Sunday, June 23. 2019. A live auction of a Mackenzie Thorpe print will be held on Sunday, June 23. Both exhibits, “The Cat Behind the Hat! – The Art of Dr. Seuss” and “Mackenzie Thorpe – 30 Years of Love,” will be on display Friday, June 14 through Sunday, June 23. - June 07, 2019 - Ocean Galleries
Global Regenerative Group (GRG) Announced That the Global Regenerative Academy Has Been Launched
The Global Regenerative Academy is an integral part of the Global Regenerative Group, a privately-held medical technologies company specializing exclusively on Regenerative Medicine and stem cell technologies, products, and therapies that significantly enhance the body’s natural healing ability. - June 06, 2019 - Global Regenerative Group
Napoli Shkolnik PLLC Partner Jennifer R. Liakos Named to Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee in 3M Combat Arms Earplug Products Liability Action
Napoli Shkolnik PLLC is proud to announce that California-based Partner Jennifer R. Liakos has been appointed the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee in in Re: 3M Combat Arms Earplug Products Liability Litigation (Case No. 3:19md2885). - June 05, 2019 - Napoli Shkolnik PLLC
Health Choice PPO Selects Synergy Laboratories to Deliver High Quality, Cost-Effective Results
Health Choice PPO and Synergy Laboratories, two of Alabama’s leading healthcare companies have come together to provide the highest quality laboratory results to the physicians, hospitals and other medical professionals serving members of the Health Choice PPO network. - June 05, 2019 - Synergy Laboratories
Sophia Edwards-Bennett, M.D., Ph.D., DABR Honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award and as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Sophia Edwards-Bennett, M.D., Ph.D., DABR of Lutz, Florida has been honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award and as a Professional of the Year for two consecutive years, 2018 and 2019, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding achievements and high level of success in the... - June 05, 2019 - Strathmore Worldwide
The Data Activation Company, Innovaccer, Launches InAPI - Healthcare’s Most Advanced API Product to Exchange Healthcare Data
InAPI aims to resolve the existing interoperability challenges and aggregate healthcare data for providers, payers, and vendors - June 05, 2019 - Innovaccer
eLuma Pilot to Offer Online Special Education Teachers
For the first time ever, eLuma will be offering online Special Education teachers --beginning in the 2019-20 school year. - June 04, 2019 - eLuma Online Therapy
University of Waterloo’s Kimia Lab and Huron Digital Pathology to Participate in $126M Industry Consortium Led by Sunnybrook Research Institute
The Canadian government, through its Strategic Innovation Fund, will invest up to $49 million to support the initiative, which, in addition to Kimia Lab and Huron Digital Pathology, consists of more than 70 partners from industry, academia, government organizations and not-for-profits. The consortium’s mandate is to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to deliver better health outcomes, faster diagnoses and safer treatments. - June 03, 2019 - Kimia Lab, University of Waterloo
Jennifer Zemp Announces the Location of the Next Pretty Skinny Show Podcast
The Pretty Skinny Show plans to air their third episode in Beverly Hills, California at the Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire. "I will have some exciting guests on the show that will reveal Plastic surgery treatments they have done and what has worked for them," says Jennifer Zemp The... - June 03, 2019 - Jennifer Zemp's Kasey-Z Shoes
AVentures Capital Invests in Viseven, a Fast-Growing Digital Solution Provider for the Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences Enterprise Companies
AVentures Capital invested in Viseven, a fast-growing digital solution provider for the world’s largest pharmaceutical and life sciences players, and became a minority shareholder. Viseven provides full-cycle digital multichannel solutions for life sciences and pharmaceutical industries. - June 03, 2019 - AVentures Capital
HPAPI USA Conference 2019 - Insights Into Containment and Banding Strategies
The inaugural HPAPI USA Conference Highlights - June 01, 2019 - SAE Media Group
Plant-Based Weight Loss Pill Calocurb Rapidly Expands Globally
The ground-breaking plant-based dietary supplement calocurb™ is rapidly expanding internationally. Last week Iceland joined the list of countries that the supplement is now available in, which includes the United States, China and New Zealand. According to calocurb’s maker –... - May 31, 2019 - Calocurb
U.S. Hemp Roundtable Celebrates 10th Annual Hemp History Week
Grassroots Hemp Supporters Take Action to Support the “Return of the Plant!” After Passage of the 2018 Farm Bill Legalized Hemp Farming after 80+ Years of Prohibition. - May 30, 2019 - U.S. Hemp Roundtable
FD Financial and FH1-40 Company Are Marketing Worldwide the Only One of Its Kind L140, a Hearing Test for the Infant In Utero
The L1-40 is the only noninvasive device of its kind that can detect if an Infant will be born deaf or hearing impaired In Utero. By having this knowledge early on, the mothers’ physician can act sooner to resolve the issue when possible. The L1-40 is being prepared for national marketing. - May 30, 2019 - FD Financial, Corp.
Nathaniel's Hope Launches Make 'm Smile Festival in Downtown Orlando Lake Eola This Saturday
The 17th Annual Make 'm Smile festival hosted by Nathaniel's Hope is among the largest event in the nation celebrating VIP Kids with special needs and their families. Make 'm Smile honors 3000 VIP kids/families and brings together 450 area volunteers, 120 vendors/exhibitors plus more than 50 corporate and community sponsors for a day full of family fun, interactive games, food and entertainment. Top 8 American Idol Finalist Alyssa Raghu and her band Latitude 28 headlines on the live stage. - May 30, 2019 - Nathaniel's Hope
Legendary British Artist, Mackenzie Thorpe, Makes First Time Appearance at Ocean Galleries in Stone Harbor, NJ
Ocean Galleries welcomes Mackenzie Thorpe for his first exhibition in New Jersey. The “Mackenzie Thorpe - 30 Years of Love” art exhibit, which includes an outstanding collection of pastels, sculptures, and limited edition prints by the renowned artist, will be in Stone Harbor throughout the weekend of June 21-23, 2019. Mackenzie Thorpe will appear at gallery receptions from 7:00 PM until 10:00 PM on Friday, June 21 and Saturday, June 22, and from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM on Sunday, June 23. - May 29, 2019 - Ocean Galleries
Chris B. Anderson Honored as a Top 100 Healthcare Professional by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Chris B. Anderson of Waite Park, Minnesota has been has been honored as a Top 100 Healthcare Professional by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding achievements and success in the field of healthcare. About Chris B. Anderson With over 30 years experience, Chris Anderson... - May 29, 2019 - Strathmore Worldwide
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Honors Nurses with DAISY Award
Christy Martin, Pam Karakusis, Cailly Haning recognized for providing extraordinary nursing care. - May 29, 2019 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
Turkey Burgers Seen as the Better Option on National Hamburger Day, May 28
New Book “The No Mammal Manifesto” asks Americans to go “cold turkey” on the cow and stick to non-beef alternatives - May 28, 2019 - Adam Rogers
Kidney Community Applauds Introduction of Bipartisan Senate Legislation to Improve and Expand Access to Kidney Care Treatments and Improve Quality of Life
The Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2019 (S. 1676) was introduced by Senators Ben Cardin and Roy Blunt. - May 28, 2019 - Kidney Care Partners
Aspiria Corp. Partners with CareRelay Inc. to Offer a Mobile Caregiver Solution to Support Its Client Organizations
Aspiria Corp., Employee and Student Assistance Program provider, and CareRelay Inc. are proud to announce their strategic partnership in providing an innovative mobile app and health hub for caregivers on-the-go. The CareRelay app is designed to support patients and family caregivers during... - May 28, 2019 - Aspiria Corporation
Biocair Presented Its Healthcare Logistics Solutions at GCSG 2019
Biocair, the specialist courier for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and life sciences sectors, recently exhibited at Global Clinical Supplies Group (GCSG) at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa in San Antonio, Texas during April 28th – May 1st, 2019. - May 28, 2019 - Biocair
The Launching of the Pretty Skinny Show with Jennifer Zemp
“The shows main focus will be to share my personal experiences with the Pretty Skinny Show subscribers,” says Jennifer Zemp. - May 27, 2019 - Jennifer Zemp's Kasey-Z Shoes
Join Author, Nicole Thompson, at Uncle Bobbie’s Coffee Shop for a Book Talk and Signing of Black Therapists Rock: a Glimpse Through the Eyes of Experts
Join the discussion on how Black Therapists Rock: A Glimpse Through the Eyes of Experts seeks to end the mental health stigma in Black communities. Since trauma is healed better collectively, each author shares personal accounts of depression, abuse, grief, and other forms of trauma that is often ignored in the community. Nicole’s chapter reveals childhood memories of her mom’s depression that ended with her lifeless body lying next to her at age 8. - May 27, 2019 - GOAT Educators
Biocair Expands Cryogenic Services for Cell and Gene Therapy
Biocair, the leading courier for global cell and gene clinical trials, has added new locations to the company's network of liquid nitrogen facilities worldwide, including several locations across the US, continental Europe and Asia. - May 27, 2019 - Biocair
New “fasting to Feed” Campaign Launches During the Month of Ramadan
Humanity First USA (HFUSA), with the support of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA, is launching its Fasting to Feed campaign during the final 10 days of Ramadan this year through June 6, 2019, in an effort to help Americans suffering from hunger. By fasting for over 16 hours a day during this month,... - May 26, 2019 - Humanity First
On National Hamburger Day, Americans Advised to Avoid Beef; New Book "The No Mammal Manifesto" Says a Better Burger is Made of Turkey
Adam Rogers, author of "The No Mammal Manifesto: Diet for a new and more sustainable world," says that the beef industry wants you to believe their product is good for your health, but not to be fooled. - May 25, 2019 - Adam Rogers
Kari R. Wilson Recognized as a Woman of the Month for April 2019 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Kari R. Wilson of Pilot Rock, Oregon has been recognized as a Woman of the Month for April 2019 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding achievements and high level of success in the field of healthcare. Each month P.O.W.E.R. features women to... - May 25, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
The Data Activation Company, Innovaccer, Launches Outreach Management Solution to Reinvent Patient-Provider Collaboration
The solution caters to the growing demand for improving patient-provider communication and taking clinical care and interaction beyond the four walls of care facilities. - May 25, 2019 - Innovaccer
Origin Wireless Delivers Unique LifeLog-as-a-Service “LaaS” Well-Being Monitoring Solution for Elderly Care
Origin's TRM combines wireless and AI to provide 24/7 well-being monitoring with no cumbersome wearables or invasive cameras. - May 24, 2019 - Origin Wireless
Pillar Clinical Research Announces New Ratings Initiative: Pillar Precision
The Dallas based research company plans to roll out a new clinical rating training program, Pillar Precision. The program includes a clinician guide featuring best practices for specific CNS indications, placebo response training, malingering detection, data-driven decision making, and multi-site... - May 24, 2019 - Pillar Clinical Research
Alliance Opposes Legislation to Roll Back Site Neutral Reforms
H.R. 2552 threatens to raise healthcare costs for patients and taxpayers, fuel consolidation, and decrease transparency. - May 24, 2019 - Alliance For Site Neutral Payment Reform
First Responders Unite to Arrest and Extinguish ALS
Inaugural Arrest and Extinguish event at Tanglewood raises over $50,000 for ALS research. - May 23, 2019 - ALS Therapy Development Institute
Author, Nicole Thompson Seeks to End the Mental Health Stigma in Black Communities with Newly Released Book, Black Therapists Rock: a Glimpse Through the Eyes of Experts
Black Therapists Rock: A Glimpse Through the Eyes of Experts seeks to end the mental health stigma in Black communities. Since trauma is healed better collectively, each author shares personal accounts of depression, abuse, grief, and other forms of trauma that is often ignored in the community. The authors’ vulnerability gives hope to people with similar experiences. Nicole’s chapter reveals childhood memories of her mom’s depression that ended with her lifeless body lying next to her at age 8. - May 23, 2019 - GOAT Educators
Cancer Rounds - World's First Comprehensive Virtual Cancer Hospital
It is a new concept aiming to provide everything on a single website; starting from the diagnosis stage, advising on the next set of tests required, second opinion by a board of oncologists including medical oncologists, surgeons and radiation oncologists, to providing a cancer dietician & counselor so that the patient stays on course without losing hope. This changes the overall treatment style and impacts outcomes in the cancer patient's life in a positive way. - May 23, 2019 - Cancer Rounds
Sameday STD Testing Through Wellex Announces Partnership with BetterHelp
Wellex is proud to partner with BetterHelp to support its customers with a crucial counseling resource. Wellex is tasked with giving its customers STD test results, but is not qualified in the mental health aspect that comes with receiving bad news. - May 23, 2019 - Wellex
Vesalio Obtains Additional CE Approval for New Products, NeVa Clinical Data Published
Vesalio announces it has obtained its second CE mark approval spanning multiple new NeVa™ neurothrombectomy product designs and technology. The new generation NeVa devices expand on the Drop Zone™ and Smart Marker™ technologies while also introducing first-to-market features such... - May 22, 2019 - Vesalio
Fusion Medical Staffing Takes Corporate Responsibility to the Next Level
Company becomes the first medical staffing agency committed to making a donation to NAMI for every completed travel assignment beginning May 1st, 2019. - May 22, 2019 - Fusion Medical Staffing
Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at Swedish Medical Center Introduces Head and Neck Cancer Care Center
Leading cancer center partners with specialty physician practice to offer advanced treatment for benign and cancerous tumors of the head and neck. - May 22, 2019 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
Rose Medical Center Partners with Solis Mammography to Deliver Excellent Patient Experiences
Solis Mammography, the nation’s largest independent provider of breast screening and diagnostic services, is pleased to announce a partnership with Rose Medical Center to make breast health screening and diagnostic services more convenient across the greater Denver area. The center, located... - May 22, 2019 - Rose Medical Center
Rose Only Colorado Hospital Continuing to Earn Straight A's from Leapfrog Group
Rose Medical Center is one of 41 hospitals nationwide to continue earning straight A's from The Leapfrog Group. - May 22, 2019 - Rose Medical Center