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OVME to Launch Modern Medical Aesthetics Boutique in Nashville

Retail medical aesthetics boutique OVME announced it is heading to Nashville this fall. OVME will launch its first minimally invasive cosmetic services studio in the heart of Green Hills at the Hill Center in November of 2018. Founded by S. Mark McKenna M.D. M.B.A. and backed by Equity38, OVME’s modern boutique will offer a contemporary and innovative take on the traditional clinical environment. - June 27, 2018 - OVME

iGrad Partners with Castlight Health to Integrate Financial Wellness Education Into Health Navigation Platform

San Diego-based financial wellness education company, iGrad has announced a new partnership with leading health navigation provider, Castlight Health, to integrate its Enrich™ platform with Castlight’s health navigation solution for employers. iGrad’s Enrich platform is used by... - June 27, 2018 - iGrad

Annie Serventi Krznarich Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Annie Serventi Krznarich of Goodyear, Arizona has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2018 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of government and with the Tohono O’odham Nation Tribe and... - June 27, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide

Orthopedic Spine Surgeon Paul Eichenseer, DO, to Join OrthoNeuro in August 2018

OrthoNeuro announced today that Dr. Paul Eichenseer would join their multi-specialty physician group practice August 1st, 2018. Dr. Eichenseer is a fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon who specializes in adult deformity and scoliosis utilizing the latest open and minimally invasive... - June 26, 2018 - OrthoNeuro

Perimeter Medical Imaging Inc Appoints Charles S. Carignan, MD as New CEO

Perimeter Medical Imaging Inc., a developer of real time imaging systems for in-surgery tissue assessment, is pleased to announce the appointment of Charles S. Carignan, MD as CEO. Dr. Carignan has more than 20 years of experience in key leadership positions spanning the medical imaging,... - June 26, 2018 - Perimeter Medical Imaging Inc

Dr. Alan Michelson to Advise LightIntegra Technology

Platelet expert, Dr. Alan Michelson has begun consulting as a Scientific Advisor to LightIntegra Technology, the creators of the ThromboLUX System. - June 26, 2018 - LightIntegra Technology

Custom Trained Diabetic Alert Dog Delivered to 25-Year-Old in Westby, WI

A 25-year-old man named Jeff living in Westby, Wisconsin, received a special delivery of his very own Diabetic Alert Service Dog from Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers or "SDWR." - June 26, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR

Anthony K. Hedley, M.D. Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who

Anthony K. Hedley, M.D. of Phoenix, Arizona, has recently been recognized as a Strathmore’s Who’s Who Professional of the Year in Orthopedic Medicine and as a Top 10 Member in Healthcare. - June 26, 2018 - Strathmore Who's Who

Renee Y. Vincent Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who

Renee Y. Vincent, of Vass, North Carolina, has recently been recognized as a Strathmore’s Who’s Who Professional of the Year for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Veteran Healthcare. - June 26, 2018 - Strathmore Who's Who

Dr. Erika Horowitz Honored as a VIP for 2018 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)

Dr. Erika Horowitz of San Francisco, California has been honored as a VIP for 2018 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 12 years in the field of healthcare. VIP members are women who exemplify... - June 26, 2018 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized

World’s Largest Resource for OCD Comes to Washington D.C.

International OCD Foundation brings together patients, families, and world-renowned experts at the Annual OCD Conference July 27-29, 2018. - June 25, 2018 - International OCD Foundation

Health Gorilla, Inc. Solves a Major Healthcare Challenge and Closes $8.2M Series A Round of Funding to Accelerate Growth of Its Clinical Network

New capital will allow for further rapid expansion of company’s Clinical Network adoption that solves the challenge of clinical data interoperability, securely connecting healthcare organizations, regardless of EHR being used. - June 25, 2018 - Health Gorilla

CollaFirm, LLC Announces a Novel Process for Decellularization of Bovine Pericardium

CollaFirm, LLC announces completion of a novel process for decellularization of a bovine pericardium surgical patch that takes less time than conventional protocols, is less expensive, and uses only safe, non-toxic chemical agents. The resulting material is as strong as any bovine, porcine and... - June 25, 2018 - CollaFirm, LLC

South Nassau Communities Hospital Rallies for Its Patients

"We are asking for parity with what Empire BlueCross pays other hospitals. In some instances, BlueCross is paying nearby hospitals as much as 40 percent more for the same procedure," said Richard J. Murphy, president and CEO of South Nassau. - June 24, 2018 - Mount Sinai South Nassau

ACLS Certification Institute to Provide Certification Training for Fast Pace Urgent Care Clinics

ACLS Certification Institute has partnered with Fast Pace Urgent Care for ACLS, BLS, PALS and NRP certification. - June 23, 2018 - ACLS Certification Institute

Addiction Medicine Community Applauds Passage of House’s Bipartisan Legislative Package to Combat the Opioid Addiction & Overdose Epidemic

Bipartisan Legislative Package Lays Groundwork for Systemic Changes to America’s Addiction Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Support Delivery Systems - June 22, 2018 - The American Society of Addiction Medicine

MITA Calls for Consistent Regulation of MedicalmDevice Servicing & Maintenance in Capitol Hill Briefing

Experts provided manufacturer, third-party servicer perspectives on medical device servicing and urged Congress to align standards on medical devices to ensure patient safety. - June 21, 2018 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance

DataPath Honored with Digital Health Award® Gold Award for Employee Education, Engagement Program for Clients

DataPath, Inc., a leading national provider of healthcare benefits administration solutions, has been chosen for the 2018 Digital Health Gold Award by the Health Information Resource Center® (HIRC). DataPath was honored in the Web-Based Digital Health category for its employee education and... - June 21, 2018 - DataPath

IVI Announces Next Open-Source Value Assessment Platform Will Focus on Lung Cancer

Collaboration with LUNGevity Will Develop Patient-Centric Models to Assess Value in Innovative Lung Cancer Therapies - June 20, 2018 - Innovation and Value Initiative

Arizona is Thinking Outside the Chair with Project Walk© Phoenix

The Project Walk Phoenix location was recently opened and is being operated by Joye Langley and Drew Langley. This mother-daughter duo decided to be part of the solution after Joye’s husband, Andrew (Drew’s father) sustained a very high C-2 level spinal cord injury in April of 2008 due... - June 20, 2018 - FitMob, LLC

Speakers Inspire Audience at Regional Conference on Necrotizing Enterocolitis

The inaugural Speaking of NEC: Unplugged event, a one-day regional conference focused on identifying practical solutions for reducing the devastating effects of Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) on premature infants and their families took place on June 11, 2018 at the Courtyard by Marriott in... - June 20, 2018 - The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, Inc.

Legal & Regulatory Considerations for 3D Printed Medical Devices

Roosevelt Strategic Council will host the 3D Printing for Healthcare Summit, on July 24-25, 2018, in Washington, D.C. The Summit will provide insight on an array of 3D Printing and healthcare aimed topics including, patient-specific 3D printing, permanent implants and prosthetics, anatomical modeling and surgical planning, device development, regulatory and legal considerations for printed devices, and more. - June 20, 2018 - Defense Strategies Institute

Dr. Roger James Morris Has Been Inducted Into the Hall of Fame by the International Association of Who’s Who

Dr. Roger James Morris of London, UK is recognized by the International Who’s Who for his contributions in the field of Medicine. - June 20, 2018 - International Association of Who's Who

Integrative Medicine for the Underserved to Host Congressional Briefing on Non-Drug Solutions to Treat Opioid Use and Chronic Pain in Underserved Communities

On Thursday, June 21, 2018, IM4US will head to Capitol Hill as part of its 8th Annual Conference to host a briefing and discussion on non-pharmacological strategies to address opioid use and chronic pain management in underserved populations. - June 19, 2018 - Integrative Medicine for the Underserved

APDM Wearable Technologies Awarded NIH Funding to Commercialize Novel Biofeedback System

APDM Wearable Technologies has been awarded a National Institute on Aging SBIR Phase II grant totaling $1.6 million to commercialize a real-time biofeedback system. With this funding, APDM will develop the industry's first over-ground gait biofeedback rehabilitation system utilizing both visual and... - June 19, 2018 - APDM Wearable Technologies

Picasso, Chagall, Dalí, and Miró Artwork in Stone Harbor, NJ for Fourth of July Week - Rare Museum-Quality Art Collection of Modern Masters Debuts at Ocean Galleries

This Fourth of July, Ocean Galleries presents “Modern Masters,” an exhibition of original art by the Masters of the twentieth century: Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, Salvador Dalí, and Joan Miró. The collection features museum-quality art from each of these titans, with an array of media, subjects, and time periods. “Modern Masters” runs Friday, June 29 through Sunday, July 8. Ocean Galleries will host curatorial receptions 7-10 PM on Friday, June 29, Saturday, June 30, and Sunday, July 1. - June 19, 2018 - Ocean Galleries

Vesalio Reports Expansion of Commercial Distribution, Additional Published Data on the NeVa™ System for Treating Stroke Patients

Vesalio announces it has executed multiple exclusive distribution agreements in Europe and now has market coverage in 25 countries for the NeVa Neurothrombectomy System. All channel partners have been trained on the unique features of the NeVa platform and technique that is optimized for capturing... - June 18, 2018 - Vesalio

Take Command Health Unveils Free, First-of-Its-Kind QSEHRA Guide for Small Businesses

Startup boosts awareness for tax advantage most small businesses don’t know about - June 18, 2018 - Take Command Health

Current Trends in Cyber Security Threats to Medical Devices

This will discuss many ways of preventing and mitigating the cybersecurity risk, and the industry best practices that can help your company do the same. - June 17, 2018 - Edupliance

Wynyard Estate Saffron from New Zealand Creates Cutting-Edge Natural Supplement to Fight for Your Sight

Wynyard Estate Saffron, a premium grade one Saffron producer based in New Zealand is now offering a unique opportunity to the one in three people in the United States (U.S.) that are likely to develop some form of vision-reducing eye disease by the age of 65 - a natural and cutting-edge way to fight for their sight with “Hawk Eye,” a natural Saffron supplement. - June 15, 2018 - Wynyard Estate

Inspiring New Book About Alcoholism, Shifts Our Focus from the Problem to Solutions - Aimed at Saving Children, is Published

"So You Love an...Alcoholic?" shares a firsthand account of Grace’s journey to living a healthier life full of self-love, acceptance, and truth. It compiles the hard-learned lessons and realizations that she faced during recovery while focusing on bringing healing, affirmation, relief, and wisdom to women who find themselves in the same situation. The lessons found in "So You Love an...Alcoholic?" inspire women to take action and seek help for themselves-not just their alcoholics. - June 15, 2018 - Grace W. Wroldson - Author

IVI: An Open-Source Approach Will Drive Healthcare Value Assessment 2.0

IVI’s Open Source Value Project Produces Actionable Data on Value of Rheumatology Treatment Sequencing Designs - June 14, 2018 - Innovation and Value Initiative

Law Firm Owen, Patterson, and Owen Files Lawsuit on Behalf of USC Students Suing the University of California and Dr. George Tyndall for Alleged Sexual Misconduct

Attorneys from Owen, Patterson, and Owen announce they have filed a lawsuit on behalf of female students from the University of Southern California who allege they were sexually violated by Dr. George Tyndall, the university’s full-time gynecologist. - June 14, 2018 - Owen, Patterson, and Owen

EMU Health Partners with Mount Sinai in Queens

EMU Health is proud to announce its partnership with Mount Sinai to provide cardiology services in its Glendale, Queens multispecialty medical center. Mount Sinai, Ranked 9th nationally for Cardiology & Heart Surgery by U.S. News & World Report, is celebrated internationally as a world leader in all facets of cardiology care, cardiac surgery, and advanced research. - June 13, 2018 - EMU Health

MedAware Systems Launches Comprehensive Sedation Database

MedAware Systems, Inc. announced today it is launching the world’s largest database of evidence on the use, safety, and efficacy of sedatives in critical care settings. This database is available through the Company’s Science of Health Informatics (SOHInfo)™ subscription... - June 13, 2018 - Biomed Industries Inc.

New Addiction Memoir Honored as Finalist in 2018 International Book Awards

LWS Literary Services announces that "Mind on Fire: A Case of Successful Addiction Recovery," written by Philip Muls, was chosen as a Finalist in the Addiction and Recovery category of the 2018 International Book Awards. Muls’ memoir chronicles his journey from high-functioning alcoholic and corporate executive to recovered addict. Muls wrote his story in order to offer hope, support, and guidance to those struggling with addiction. - June 12, 2018 - LWS Literary Services

Georgianna L. Bridgers Honored as a VIP Member for 2018 by the Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized

Georgianna L. Bridgers of Bronx, New York has been honored as a VIP Member for 2018 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. VIP Members exemplify tenacity. They realize that in order... - June 12, 2018 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized

Unbound Medicine and APSA Launch ExPERT CME Platform

Unbound Medicine and the American Pediatric Surgical Association (APSA), the nation's largest professional organization serving the pediatric surgical specialty, today launched a trailblazing Continuing Medical Education (CME) platform for pediatric surgeons. Dubbed ExPERT - the Exam-based Pediatric surgery Educational Reference Tool - this resource allows surgeons to both stay up to date and obtain Continuous Certification credits anytime, anywhere on their device of choice. - June 12, 2018 - Unbound Medicine

Autism Service Dog to Help 17-Year-Old Girl in Madison, CT

Maeve, a 17-year old girl living in Madison, Connecticut, received a very special delivery of an Autism Service Dog from Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers to help better communicate her needs on the spectrum. - June 12, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR

PuRxCell Names Medical Director for Taiwan

PuRxCell Offers Physicians Stem Cell Training, Protocols and Products. - June 12, 2018 - PuRxCell

Medical Imaging Community Applauds Energy & Commerce Committee for Its Attention to Device Cyber Security and Hygiene for Legacy Devices

MITA stresses that guarding against cyber attacks is a "shared responsibility" among manufacturers, health delivery organizations, and third-party servicers. - June 11, 2018 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance

FDA Clears First System to Combine Smartphone Controlled UVB Light with Occlusive Hydrating Gels to Treat Inflammatory Skin Disease

Luma Therapeutics, dedicated to eradicating suffering from inflammatory skin disease, is launching illuvinateTM, an innovative and modern twist on a safe and effective treatment called the Goeckerman regimen, invented over 100 years ago by a dermatologist at the Mayo Clinic. Backed by strong clinical trial data, this system enables those suffering from chronic skin conditions such as psoriasis or eczema, to experience clear skin after performing therapy in the comfort of their own homes. - June 11, 2018 - Luma Therapeutics

Nelson Bulmash Gains Following on Atlanta and Florida Radio Broadcasts

Radio and podcast show Health Matters with Dr. Nelson Bulmash is growing a strong and loyal following, reaching out to 1.5 million people and growing. - June 11, 2018 - Nelson Bulmash

Epic® API Integration with EndoVault Introduces a Seamless Workflow to Grady Memorial

EndoSoft® has finished its API integration with Epic®, to complete a streamlined workflow at Grady Memorial. The first of its kind integration, now allows clinicians in Gastroenterology and Pulmonary, to access EndoVault directly through their Epic® application, streamlining workflow... - June 09, 2018 - EndoSoft

Paul J. Napoli Convinces Second Circuit to Reinstate Jimmy Nolan’s Law

After the New York Court of Appeals answered two burning questions, a federal appeals court reinstated Jimmy Nolan’s Law. The move opens up the possibility for an entire group of 9/11 injury victims to obtain relief in court. “We worked hard to get Jimmy Nolan’s law passed. So,... - June 08, 2018 - Napoli Shkolnik PLLC

Arteric to Present on Practical Applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Healthcare Marketing at Digital Pharma West

Two Case Studies Illustrate the Impact of AI on Accelerating Business, and the Insights That Result. - June 08, 2018 - Arteric

Launch of Free, Curated, and Comprehensive Patient and Caregiver Help Index

Patients and caregivers now have access to one of the largest free and curated indexes of patient and caregiver resources on the web. This new resource provides direct connections and 1-click contact to hundreds of curated sources of support and patient advocacy via any mobile device or computer... - June 07, 2018 - Dr. Me, LLC