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HealthONE’s Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center Receives the 2018 Women’s Choice Award® as One of America’s Best Hospitals for Emergency Care
HealthONE’s Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center has been named one of America’s Best Hospitals for Emergency Care by the Women’s Choice Award®, America’s trusted referral source for the best in healthcare. - October 06, 2018 - Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
Lite Run Wins Best Overall in Rehabilitation Technology Competition
Lite Run announced that it has won the Rehab Tech Innovation Competition held by the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM) at its 2018 Progress in Rehabilitation conference. A panel of distinguished research scientists and clinicians voted Lite Run’s innovative gait training system as “Best Overall Rehabilitation Technology.” - October 06, 2018 - Lite Run Inc.
Arteric Sponsors Digital Pharma East
Digital Marketing Agency Continues Support of Major Healthcare Conference - October 05, 2018 - Arteric
Joan Tortoricic, RN, BSN Commemorated as an Honored Lifetime Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Joan Tortorici, RN, BSN of Brooklyn, New York has been commemorated as an Honored Lifetime Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding achievements and high level of success in the fields of human services and healthcare. About Joan Tortorici, RN, BSN Joan Tortorici... - October 05, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
Ultimate Sustainability, LLC Announces Ground-Breaking Autism Program in Shakopee, MN to Serve Young Adults
A one of its kind, innovative program for young adults with autism launches in Minnesota. - October 05, 2018 - Ultimate Sustainability, LLC
James C. Ascough, Ph.D. Recognized as a VIP Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
James C. Ascough, Ph.D. of West Lafayette, Indiana has been recognized as a VIP Member for 2018 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About James C. Ascough, Ph.D. James C. Ascough, PhD, is in part-time... - October 05, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
Jewelers Direct Welcomes Orbis International as Charity Partner in Bling for Blindness Benefit Auction
The Orbis Flying Eye Hospital will receive a portion of the funds raised from ongoing auction. - October 04, 2018 - Jewelers Direct
GeBBS Healthcare Solutions Will Join Health Care Leaders from Across the Globe at Cerner Health Conference 2018
GeBBS Healthcare Solutions will attend and exhibit at the Cerner Health Conference (CHC) 2018, an annual conference on the latest innovations in health care and IT. Cerner, a global leader in health care technology, will host this year’s event Oct. 8-11 throughout downtown Kansas City,... - October 04, 2018 - GeBBS Healthcare Solutions
New Mexico Dental Clinics Accept All Types of Dental Insurances
New Mexico Dental Clinics accept all types of Dental Insurances including New Mexico Medicaid: Molina, United Healthcare, Presbyterian and Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico. - October 04, 2018 - New Mexico Dental Clinics LLC
MedicalFieldCareers.com Reveals List of Top 30 Affordable Medical Assistant Programs
MedicalFieldCareers.com, a free online resource for students training for careers in healthcare, has revealed its official 2018-19 list of the Top 30 Affordable Medical Assistant Programs. “One of the primary focuses of MedicalFieldCareers.com is to help people find an entry-level career in... - October 04, 2018 - MedicalFieldCareers.com
ProPath Selected as Medical Director for Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Sunnyvale
ProPath is pleased to announce that they have been selected as the pathology service provider for Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Sunnyvale. In addition, ProPath’s Dr. Isabel Hill has been named Medical Director of Pathology Services. “ProPath is excited to provide the... - October 04, 2018 - ProPath
ComplianceLine Introduces SanctionCheck “Full Service” Screening Solution for Healthcare Organizations
Innovative End-to-End Service Identifies All Who Should be Excluded from Federally-Funded Programs - October 04, 2018 - ComplianceLine
Alliance for Site Neutral Payment Reform Praises Proposed OPPS Rule
Advocacy group calls proposed rule step in the right direction, asks for more changes to advance payment parity across sites of service. - October 03, 2018 - Alliance For Site Neutral Payment Reform
Discovery Benefits Releases COBRA and Direct Bill Mobile App
Discovery Benefits, an industry-leading administrator of Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Reimbursement Arrangements, Commuter Benefits and COBRA coverage, recently released a mobile app designed specifically for COBRA and Direct Bill members. The COBRA Mobile App by... - October 03, 2018 - Discovery Benefits
Celebrate 2018 Invisible Disabilities Week October 14-20
Join Invisible Disabilities Association this October 14-20 to “get the word out” as our nation recognizes invisible disabilities week. They will be providing lots of activities and resources through IDA for you to share with families and friends, companies and groups to be involved in this week dedicated to informing others about people living daily with invisible disabilities. - October 03, 2018 - Invisible Disabilities Association
Exclusive Speaker Interview with Brent Cezairliyan for SMi’s Superbugs & Superdrugs USA
SMi is delighted to have interviewed, speaker, Brent Cezairliyan, Senior Scientist, Octagon Therapeutics regarding his thoughts and experiences before the upcoming Superbugs and Superdrugs USA Conference. - October 03, 2018 - SAE Media Group
DocVilla - Connecting Patients with Doctors via Telemedicine
DocVilla - Download on iOS and Android app store to connect with state licensed Doctor via video call at the comfort of your home. Get prescription to pharmacy near you. - October 03, 2018 - PS3G Inc.
Kidney Disease Survivors Applaud Congressional Kidney Caucus, National Institutes of Health, and Department of Health and Human Services
Improving care through research and innovation saves money and lives - October 02, 2018 - The Renal Support Network
IndieGo Publishing Announces the Release of Married With Cancer: One Couple's Journey, by Eileen and Jimmy Newell, for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
In their book Married With Cancer, Eileen and Jimmy Newell share how they coped as a couple through their cancer diagnoses and treatments, both as patient and caregiver. They’ve had boundless love and laughter, some tears, and a few life lessons, which they share in this book to give hope and encouragement to their readers as they make their own journey toward survival. - October 02, 2018 - INDIEGO Publishing
IDI Consulting Helps Fund Blood Cancer Research and Treatments Through the Light the Night Walk
IDI Consulting today announced its participation in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night Walk for the third straight year. To show support for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and their fight to cure blood cancer, IDI Consulting has created a team to raise funds for and... - October 02, 2018 - IDI Consulting
Cribs for Kids National Safe Sleep Initiative Endorses Bill That Will Help in the Fight to Eradicate Sudden Unexplained Infant Death
Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Senator Johnny Isakson (R-GA), Rep. Gwen Moore (D-WI), Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK), and Rep. Jamie Herrera Beutler (R-WA) to introduce bipartisan Scarlett’s Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act in US Senate and House. - October 02, 2018 - Cribs for Kids
Rose Medical Center Achieves Healthgrades 2018 Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award
Rose Medical Center has been named a 2018 Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™ recipient by Healthgrades, the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals. This award places Rose Medical Center among a select group of hospitals—the top 10... - October 02, 2018 - Rose Medical Center
MITA Applauds Introduction of Senate Legislation to Cover CT Colonography for Medicare Beneficiaries, Calls for National Coverage Decision
Data show CT Colonography effective in identifying colorectal cancers in seniors and increasing screening in most-at-risk populations. - October 01, 2018 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora Announces ECMO Program
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) announced that, under the direction of Dr. Michael Firstenberg, they have started an Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation, or ECMO, program. The program, which launched in late summer, is the product of a multidisciplinary team... - October 01, 2018 - The Medical Center of Aurora
SMi’s Release Speaker Interview for Anita Burrell, Speaking at Biosimilars USA Conference
SMi Reports: An exclusive interview with Anita Burrell, Founder & CEO at Anita Burrell Consulting and speaker at this year’s 5th annual Biosimilars USA conference, is now available to download on the event website. - October 01, 2018 - SAE Media Group
Medic-CE’s Resiliency Training Helps Combat Increasing Mental Health Risks Among EMS Providers
Medic-CE’s new Resiliency training teaches first responders the skills they need to better cope with the trauma they experience on a daily basis. - September 30, 2018 - Career Step
New Mexico Dental Clinics is Now Open in Rio Rancho
Cosmetic dental clinic in Rio Rancho, New Mexico; A beautiful practice for all your dental needs. - September 29, 2018 - New Mexico Dental Clinics LLC
13-Year-Old Boy in Gilroy, CA Receives Custom Trained Diabetic Alert Dog
Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers, or "SDWR," delivered a custom trained Diabetic Alert dog today to Tanner, a 13-year-old boy in Gilroy, California. - September 29, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Vero Shines Light on Travel Nurse Jeremy Noel
Vero's September 2018 Vero Hero, Jeremy Noel, RN - September 29, 2018 - Vero
Women Should Consider a Safer Alternative to Silicone Implants, Announces Orange County Plastic Surgeons
Women Seeking Breast Implants in Orange County Should be Informed There is a Safer Option Than Silicone. IDEAL IMPLANT® Reduces Risks While Providing a Natural Look and Feel. - September 29, 2018 - Pacific Center for Plastic Surgery
Congressional Kidney Caucus Hosts Capitol Hill Briefing Highlighting Need for Increased Investment and Resource Coordination to Address Nation’s Kidney Disease Epidemic
Participants from Congress, HHS, NIH and the Kidney Community Discuss Private-Public Partnership to Advance Care, Research & Innovation for Individuals with Kidney Diseases, Kidney Failure, and Kidney Transplants - September 28, 2018 - Kidney Care Partners
Rose Medical Center Reaccredited with Advanced Certification for Spine Surgery and Total Hip, Total Knee Replacement from The Joint Commission
Rose Medical Center Orthopedic & Spine Center reaccredited by The Joint Commission and has earned three Gold Seals of Approval®: Advanced Certification in Spine Surgery and Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement. - September 28, 2018 - Rose Medical Center
THC.com Exclusive Interview with 12 Year NFL Veteran Kassim Osgood
In an exclusive interview, Kassim Osgood, 12 year NFL veteran speaks with THC.com about how turning away from the prescribed opioids towards CBD helped not only with pain and recovery but also as a treatment for many of the other side effects from being an elite athlete. “I found CBD to be... - September 27, 2018 - THC.com
"The Winning Way to Quit Smoking" - New Edition - Holistic Way to Quit for Good
Announcing the new edition of The Winning Way To Quit Smoking" by Shirley Amy, BSc. This Winning Method unlocks the secrets to quitting smoking for good. It is designed to turn smokers lives around, and make their lives fantastic, healthy and happy. And all they have to do is to reduce their cigarette intake by 10% a month, while they systematically build up their physical and mental strength with cutting-edge holistic supports and suggestions. - September 27, 2018 - Shirley Amy
Physician at HCA/HealthONE's Swedish Medical Center Continues Crusade Against Opioid Epidemic
In 2017, Donald Stader, MD, FACEP, helped develop and lead a six-month pilot project called the Colorado Opioid Safety Collaborative launched by Colorado Hospital Association. His ongoing efforts to decrease potential abuse include the Alternatives to Opioids in the Emergency Department, a provision secured in the Opioid Crisis Response Act. - September 27, 2018 - Swedish Medical Center
The Vital Public-Private Partnership in Kidney Care
Participants from Congress, HHS, NIH and the Kidney Community to Discuss Advancing Care, Research & Innovation for Individuals with Kidney Diseases, Kidney Failure and Kidney Transplants - September 26, 2018 - Kidney Care Partners
Discovery Benefits Named One of Best Places to Work in Insurance for Ninth Straight Year
Discovery Benefits, an industry-leading pre-tax benefits and COBRA administrator, was recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Insurance for the ninth consecutive year. The list, published by Business Insurance, recognizes employers for their outstanding performance in establishing... - September 26, 2018 - Discovery Benefits
SMi’s 10th Annual RNA Therapeutics Returns to London This February 2019
SMi Group announces the 10th Annual RNA Therapeutics Conference in London on February 20th - 21st 2019. Undoubtedly, the field of RNA therapeutics is currently undergoing a major expansion, and the potential for using RNA drugs for personalised medicines and immunotherapy, as well as to address... - September 26, 2018 - SAE Media Group
SMi’s 11th Annual Social Media in Pharma Returns to London This January 2019
SMi is excited to present the return of their 11th annual Social Media in the Pharmaceutical Industry conference to London, UK on the 21st - 22nd January 2019. This year looks at opening the speaker line up to represent all industry stakeholders, from pharma to social media pioneers, all whilst... - September 26, 2018 - SAE Media Group
Voicebrook to Present Revolutionary Reporting Solution at AAPA Annual Conference
VoiceOver PRO®, Pathology Reporting Optimized, offers Pathologists' Assistants a simple, flexible, reliable and efficient solution for reporting in the gross room. This intelligent, speech-based solution allows PAs to focus on their work, not their technology with hands-free navigation and smart behaviors that dramatically reduce dictation time. - September 26, 2018 - Voicebrook, Inc.
Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center and Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children Name 2018 Physician Spirit Award Winners
On Friday, September 21, 2018, Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center and Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children celebrated their 4th Annual Physician Spirit Awards. Physician Spirit Awards are determined by hospital department staff and based on the following criteria: - Provides quality... - September 26, 2018 - Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
HealthONE's Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center Awarded Certificate of Distinction in the Management of Total Joint Hip and Knee Replacement from the Joint Commission
HealthONE’s Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center today announced that it has earned The Joint Commission’s Certificate of Distinction in the Management of Total Joint Hip and Knee Replacement. The Certificate of Distinction is a symbol of quality that reflects an... - September 25, 2018 - Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
Metadichol - A Breakthrough in Diabetes Treatment
Diabetes is generally referred to by doctors as Diabetes mellitus, which is a group of metabolic diseases in which the person has high levels of blood glucose (blood sugar) due to low levels of Insulin production by the pancreas or because the body's cells do not respond properly to insulin or both. - September 25, 2018 - Palayakotai R. Raghavan
Sonu Kansal Joins NextHealth as Chief Product Officer
NextHealth announced that experienced entrepreneur and technical leader Sonu Kansal has joined NextHealth as Chief Product Officer. - September 25, 2018 - NextHealth Technologies
Diabetic Alert Dog Delivered to 16-Year-Old Boy with Type 1 Diabetes in Prescott, Arizona
A 16-year-old boy named Tyler living in Prescott, Arizona received a very special delivery today of his very own Diabetic Alert Service Dog from Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers, also known as SDWR. - September 25, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
National Institute for Fitness and Sport to Host 5th Annual Non-Sanctioned Powerlifting Competition
The National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS) will be hosting its 5th annual, non-sanctioned, Powerlifting Competition on Saturday, November 10, 2018. The competition will be comprised of 3 different lifts including Squat, Bench and Dead Lift. Competition begins promptly at 9:00 a.m. and is... - September 25, 2018 - NIFS
Be The Difference Foundation Announces Its First Endowment Fund
Be The Difference Foundation is proud to announce its first endowment fund. The fund was made possible through the generosity of Judy Rome and the Jay Horowitz Family. The fund was announced at the Honoring and Remembering Event presented by Be the Difference Foundation on Thursday, September 20, 2018. - September 25, 2018 - Be the Difference Foundation
Heart of Hospice Nurse Helps Grant Patient’s Last Wish
Heart of Hospice nurse Linda Douglas helps grants patient's last wish. - September 25, 2018 - Heart of Hospice
MedicalFieldCareers.com Recognizes Top 35 Affordable CNA Programs for 2018-19
MedicalFieldCareers.com, a free online resource for students training for careers in healthcare, has announced its list of the Top 35 Affordable CNA Programs for 2018-19. “Nurse assisting is one of the most popular entry level fields in healthcare and MedicalFieldCareers.com felt that it was... - September 24, 2018 - MedicalFieldCareers.com
Smoke-Free Alternatives Trade Association Goes International
Smoke-Free Alternatives Trade Association Joins North American Alliance. - September 24, 2018 - SFATA