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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
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
Vero Shines Light on Travel Nurse Jeremy Noel
Vero's September 2018 Vero Hero, Jeremy Noel, RN - September 29, 2018 - Vero
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 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
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
GeBBS’ iCode Assurance Selected by The Johns Hopkins Health System Corporation
GeBBS Healthcare Solutions, Inc., a leading technology-enabled provider of revenue cycle management (RCM) and HIM solutions, announced today that The Johns Hopkins Health System Corporation (Baltimore, MD) has selected their iCode Assurance SaaS solution to help enhance their revenue stream,... - September 24, 2018 - GeBBS Healthcare Solutions
NextHealth Hosts Executive Advisory Council to Explore Ways to Improve Health Outcomes While Reducing Costs
Creating Sustainable Competitive Advantage in Healthcare through Insights-Driven Decisions - September 24, 2018 - NextHealth Technologies
Graham's Foundation Announced Its 2018 ‘Tinis for Preemies Honoree, Dr. Richard A. Polin
The prematurity support organization will host its ‘Tinis for Preemies evening benefiting premature babies and their families on November 7th. - September 24, 2018 - Graham's Foundation
Gregory J. Paul, MA Recognized as Man of the Year for 2019 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Gregory J. Paul, MA of Silver Spring, Maryland has been recognized as Man of the Year for 2019 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding achievements and high level of success for over 50 years in the field of healthcare. About Gregory J. Paul, MA Gregory Paul is a Nurse... - September 22, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
Rose Medical Center's Cancer Program Re-Accredited by the Commission on Cancer
The Commission on Cancer (CoC), a quality program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS), has granted Three-Year Accreditation with Commendation to the cancer program at Rose Medical Center. - September 22, 2018 - Rose Medical Center
Hans Kaspersetz to Moderate Panel at Healthcare Marketing Summit
Veteran Digital Marketing Strategist Guides Discussion on Personalization Strategies - September 21, 2018 - Arteric
cliexa-RA Implementation in Colorado Arthritis Center: A Case Study of Quadruple Aim Impacts
cliexa® partners with the Colorado Arthritis Center to identify how screening and monitoring of Rheumatoid Arthritis patients through a customized electronic platform, cliexa-RA, impacts clinical efficiency. - September 21, 2018 - cliexa
Julien Dagenais, M.D. and Christopher Dru, M.D., Join The Urology Center of Colorado
The addition of the two new urologists/robotic surgeons will bring The Urology Center of Colorado (TUCC) to a total of 18 physicians and 4 advanced practice providers to remain the largest urology group in Colorado. All TUCC physicians are sub-specialists committed to providing excellence at every encounter. - September 21, 2018 - The Urology Center of Colorado
Beads of Courage Commemorates Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Charitable Organization Promoting Awareness and Raising Funds Throughout September. - September 21, 2018 - Beads of Courage, Inc.
OOTify Teams Up with Hot-Line Leader Crisis Text Line to Expand Support
OOTify, a mental wellness technology startup based in Los Angeles has partnered with Crisis Text Line to provide emergency intervention for those in need. OOTify is a social enhancement platform that matches individuals seeking support for a range of personal or professional challenges, from daily... - September 21, 2018 - OOTify, Inc.
Otolaryngologists Welcome Nick Hernandez
Otolaryngologists from across the country attended an annual conference this past weekend at the Loews Hotel in Philadelphia. One of the invited faculty members was Nick Hernandez, the Founder and CEO at ABISA, LLC. Mr. Hernandez delivered the keynote address on how physicians can demonstrate... - September 21, 2018 - ABISA
Global Excel Management Inc. Announces Corporate Rebranding
Global Excel Management Inc., a leading provider of global healthcare risk management solutions, announces the corporate rebranding of its subsidiaries, Olympus Managed Health Care (OMHC), ChoiceNet International México SA (CNI) and ChargeCare International (CCI). Moving forward these... - September 20, 2018 - Global Excel Management
Experienced Business Development Officer Joins Menlo Group
Jason Triano joins Menlo Group Commercial Real Estate as the team's newest Vice President. - September 20, 2018 - Menlo Group Commercial Real Estate
Flexogor Gel Now Available in Africa
Flexogor gel for treating joint and tissue pain has been produced in 2017 and now it is spread in Africa. Kenya will be the first country where the product will be offered online. As already known, Flexogor gel contains Arnica Montana flower extract, Lavandula angustifolia herb oil, Camphor,... - September 20, 2018 - Flexogor
Massachusetts Pharmacists Association Names New President
The Massachusetts Pharmacists Association held its 135th Annual Awards & Installation Banquet on Thursday, September 13 at Foxwoods Resort & Casino. - September 20, 2018 - Massachusetts Pharmacists Association
Fertility Preservation Network Welcomes Dallas, Texas Facility
Program greatly extends access to fertility preservation services. - September 20, 2018 - ReproTech, LLC
United Energy Trading Wins Major Award for Decade of Fundraising for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Local energy company wins major award for a decade of fundraising. - September 18, 2018 - United Energy Trading
Vibcare Pharma Pvt. Ltd. Producing and Marketing Affordable Generic Pharmaceutical Drugs
Vibcare Pharma, a leading PCD pharma company operating in India and a provider of PCD pharma franchise, is offering cost-effective generic drugs in domestic, as well as international markets. - September 18, 2018 - Vibcare Pharma
Spine Care Technologies Inc. and mdi Consultants Inc. Announce Strategic Alliance
Spine Care Technologies will be partnering with mdi Consultants to change orthopedic healthcare. - September 18, 2018 - Spine Care Technologies
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora Opens Heart Failure Clinic
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) announced the opening of a new Heart Failure Clinic for patients with congestive or advanced heart failure (HF). The Heart Failure Clinic exists within the hospital’s Center for Lung and Heart Health. Dr. Richard Jantz, a... - September 18, 2018 - The Medical Center of Aurora
Blue Cross of Idaho and NextHealth Technologies Sign Healthcare Analytics Agreement
Blue Cross of Idaho and NextHealth Technologies Sign Agreement That Puts Advanced Analytics to Work in Improving Healthcare Value. - September 18, 2018 - NextHealth Technologies
VirtuOx and Brightree Launch Diagnostic Testing Integration
VirtuOx, one of the world’s largest home diagnostic testing providers, and Brightree®, the leading provider of cloud-based healthcare software and solutions for the post-acute market, have announced a completed integration that enables streamlined workflows for home medical equipment... - September 17, 2018 - VirtuOx
Jams World 2018 'Akala (Pink) Collection to Benefit Hawaiʻi Pacific Health Cancer Center at Pali Momi Medical Center
Jams World, the multi-generational, Made in Hawaii clothing company, is partnering with Hawai‘i Pacific Health to participate in National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 'Akala (Pink) Collection will be released September 17, 2018 and 20% of the proceeds will benefit the Hawai‘i Pacific Health Cancer Center at Pali Momi Medical Center. - September 15, 2018 - Surf Line Hawaii
Spherium’s Cyclatop (SP14019), Safe and Efficacious for the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis in Adults and Infants
The results of the clinical trial Cyclatop (NCT02865356) to investigate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and efficacy of SP14019 (Cyclosporine A 5% topical spray) across all group ages, for the treatment of mild to moderate atopic dermatitis, were presented today at the EADV Congress in Paris. SP14019 showed excellent safety and acceptability profile, clinically relevant and statistically significant efficacy with respect to placebo and very low systemic exposure to Cyclosporine A. - September 15, 2018 - Spherium Biomed
HCA/HealthONE's Swedish Medical Center Celebrates Dedicated Employee of the Quarter
Rich Huggins, experienced electrician, recognized for providing outstanding service. - September 15, 2018 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
Custom Trained Autism Service Dog Delivered to Assist 6-Year-Old Boy in Edmond, OK
Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers delivered a very special Autism Service Dog to a young boy named Cash in Edmond, Oklahoma. - September 15, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Discovery Benefits Enhances Client Platform Experience
Discovery Benefits, a technology innovator and third-party administrator of employee benefits, recently released an enhanced, more intuitive user experience through LEAP™ by Discovery Benefits to make it easier for clients and consultants to navigate the platform. The modernized design... - September 14, 2018 - Discovery Benefits