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iiTherapies.com Conducts Free PTSD Seminar for Parkland Shooting Victims
Online Therapy Company Providing Free Trauma Therapy Information for Parkland Families - February 27, 2018 - iiTherapies
New Easy Loading Fixture "ELF" Helps Medical Device Manufacturers Reduce Assembly Time and Increase Output
The ELF is a time-saving fixture designed to reduce assembly time and increase output for medical device manufacturers. It is a custom-designed fixture that simultaneously releases retention elements on a pouch card within seconds. Without the need for assembly teams to perform this manually, medical device manufacturers can expect their output to increase significantly. - February 27, 2018 - CleanCut Technologies
Hosanna Transitional Living Opens Sober Living Home for Teens
Hosanna Transitional Living opened a Christian-based post-treatment transitional housing and sober living environment for adolescent males in Castro Valley, California. The sober living program is a much needed addition to California’s current substance abuse treatment matrix due to a severe shortage in adolescent transitional living. - February 27, 2018 - Hosanna Transitional Living
Bloomex Launches Partnership with the Cancer Council of Australia
Bloomex Australia is proud to announce the launch of its relationship with the Cancer Council of Australia as an official Community Supporter. This will include support of campaigns including Australia's Biggest Morning Tea in May, Daffodil Day in August, and Girls' Night In during October. As part... - February 27, 2018 - Bloomex Australia
Dynamics Software Advanced Field Service 2.0 Available on Microsoft AppSource
Dynamics Software, a leading provider of solutions based on Microsoft Dynamics 365, announced today that its Advanced Field Service 2.0 solution is available on Microsoft AppSource. - February 27, 2018 - Dynamics Software
March 29, 2018 Webinar on Allina Health System Predictive Healthcare Analytics: Four Pillars for Success
Allina Health System's Minneapolis Heart Institute will describe how its use of predictive analytics has saved over $155 million by reducing unnecessary clinical variation during a March 29, 2018 webcast sponsored by the Healthcare Intelligence Network. - February 27, 2018 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
360 Health Connection Launches Two-Day Plant-Based Conference In CA
Your Plant-Based Guide Conference is a two-day, live health conference in Southern California that will educate, guide, and help those interested in improving their health, preventing climate change, and reducing animal suffering. - February 26, 2018 - 360 Health Connection
Ostium Launch a Crowdfunding Campaign with IndieGoGo
Ostium makes it possible to detect illnesses at the stage of early functional disruptions, long before the onset of the first noticeable symptoms. Moreover, Ostium are able to predict, well in advance, many serious ailments, from asthma to tumors. Ostium Lab launch a crowdfunding campaign with IndieGoGo to continue their project, to improve the hardware and software complex, to process state registration and to launch mass production. - February 26, 2018 - Ostium
X12 Announces Partnership with PilotFish to Benefit X12 EDI Users Across Healthcare
X12, the longstanding standards body that develops and maintains EDI and related standards, announced today that it has entered into a partnership agreement with Applied PilotFish Healthcare Integration (APHI) to license and redistribute artifacts of the X12 standard as a component of... - February 24, 2018 - Applied PilotFish Healthcare Integration
Marcia L. Goodman, Ph.D. Chosen as the Biography of the Month by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Marcia L. Goodman, Ph.D. of East Hartford, Connecticut has been chosen as the Biography of the Month for April 2018 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 50 years in the field of healthcare. About Marcia L. Goodman, Ph.D. - February 23, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
March 22, 2018 Webinar on Remote Patient Monitoring at UPMC: Creating Early Warning Systems to Reduce Unplanned Healthcare Utilization
The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center will outline its remote patient monitoring program that will soon encompass six chronic disease states during a March 22, 2018 webcast sponsored by the Healthcare Intelligence Network. - February 23, 2018 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
HOA Manager Paul Mengert and President of Association Management Group Competes in 10th Annual "Dancing With The Carolina Stars"
Charity Competition Raised Money for Operation Smile - February 22, 2018 - Association Management Group, Inc.
PONTE HEALTH Calls a Qualified and Experienced Architecture Firm to Join the Team for VERTICAL MEDICAL CITY
PONTE HEALTH, P.A. Lead Architect and Founder of VERTICAL MEDICAL CITY is seeking a Qualified and Experienced Architecture Firm to join the Design Team; the project, currently under FAA review and entering Master Planning with the City of Orlando, will contract the selected Firm to help with the Architecture Professional Services of the approximate 2 million SF building complex, for a Start of Construction projected for July 1, 2019. - February 22, 2018 - PONTE HEALTH GLOBAL CORP.
Experienced Healthcare Leader and Pediatrician Joins Mary’s Center Board
Dr. Jim Rost is committed to quality care and patient safety. - February 22, 2018 - Mary's Center
Pharmascroll Research & Consulting and Market Publishers Ltd Sign Partnership Agreement
Market Publishers Ltd and Pharmascroll Research and Consulting signed a partnership agreement for quality market research promotion on Internet. MarketPublishers.com is now authorised to distribute and sell research reports elaborated by Pharmascroll. Commenting on the agreement, Natalie Aster,... - February 22, 2018 - Pharmascroll Research and Consulting Private Limited
Experimentica Ltd. Amongst the Most Promising Finnish Young Innovative Companies
Experimentica Ltd. has been selected for Phase 1 of the Young Innovative Company program by Business Finland (formerly known as TEKES, The Finnish Funding Agency for Technology and Innovation). The funding awarded for the first phase is a 250,000 € grant for a period of 12... - February 21, 2018 - Experimentica Ltd
Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Honors H. Frances Reaves as a Woman of Distinction
H. Frances Reaves of Key Biscayne, Florida has been honored as a Woman of Distinction for the first quarter of 2018 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of consulting. Each quarter they choose... - February 21, 2018 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Drug Delivery Therapies Shift from the Clinical Setting to the Home
In the run up to the 5th Annual Pre-Filled Syringes East Coast Conference (11 – 12 April, Boston, US), SMi Group caught up with Debbie McConnell and Annie Diorio-Blum from Battelle to discuss common industry hurdles and opportunities within Pre-Filled Syringes. Here is the snap shot from... - February 21, 2018 - SAE Media Group
Chronos Imaging Announces Acquisition of CT Tube Manufacturing Facility from Philips
Chronos Imaging LLC, a US based medical device and healthcare service solution company, has acquired the CT tube manufacturing facility located in Aurora, Illinois from Philips. As part of the transaction, Chronos has entered into an agreement to continue to produce Third Party CT replacement tubes... - February 20, 2018 - Chronos Imaging
Perthera Inc. and Blue Faery Announce Their Partnership Against Liver Cancer
Perthera, Inc., the leading Therapeutics Intelligence Company™, has announced its partnership with Blue Faery, the leading Hepatocellular Carcinoma advocacy group in the US, with the goal to provide liver cancer patients with therapeutic treatment options precisely matched to their individual... - February 20, 2018 - Perthera, Inc.
Predictive Health Devices Inc. - 2018 Latest Health/Medical Technology
Newest Health Technology Innovations; Predictive Health Devices Inc. is a new company driven to improve the quality of life of baby boomers and aging communities through new advanced technologies. Now following years of research, Predictive Health Devices has determined the top lifesaving advancements in innovative health care creating stability and security for all age groups and their families and significantly reducing the cost of healthcare and quality of life. - February 19, 2018 - Predictive Health Devices Inc.
Examinetics Completes 2nd Strategic Acquisition
Examinetics announced today the acquisition of Enviromed Corporation, a top provider of mobile audiometric services in the northeastern United States. This is Examinetics’ second strategic acquisition in less than three months and comes on the heels of its recent acquisition of OTG, Inc. The... - February 19, 2018 - Examinetics
TEACH Expands to Second Hospital in Michigan
The non-profit now has volunteer college students and medical students conducting science experiments with sick children in hospitals in five different states. - February 19, 2018 - TEACH
Healthcare Industry Expert to Speak with Medical Practice Administrators
ABISA, LLC is excited to announce that Nick Hernandez has been invited to speak at the Kentucky MGMA Spring Conference, to be held March 15-16, 2018 at The Campbell House in Lexington. The CEO of a leading independent healthcare consultancy, Nick has helped clients throughout the United States and... - February 19, 2018 - ABISA
EVEXIAS Medical Centers® Announces Expansion and New Offering for Rockwall Clinic
February 2018, EVEXIAS will open new addition to Rockwall clinic with FemTouch treatment. - February 15, 2018 - EVEXIAS Medical Centers
SolvEdge RippleCARE - Redefining Care Continuity and Improving Health Outcomes While Minimizing Cost of Care and Hospital Readmission
Digitization in healthcare has created an array of possibilities; from the effective application of IOMT to discovering valuable insights from large health information data. Providers can adapt to the patient centric approach based on health data insights, which will improve the prospects of... - February 15, 2018 - SolvEdge
Care3 Closes $3.7 Million to Drive Care Collaboration in the Home and Community
Care3™ (www.care3.co), the world’s first team collaboration platform for healthcare delivered in the home and community, announced the closing of its series seed round of financing. The round was led by J. Mario Molina, MD, former Chairman and CEO of Molina Healthcare, and current CEO... - February 15, 2018 - Care3
Alliance Applauds Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations for Examining Costs of Healthcare Consolidation
The Alliance for Site Neutral Payment Reform today commended the House Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations for highlighting the high costs of healthcare consolidation to patients, employers, and taxpayers. The Subcommittee hearing, “Examining the Impact of Health Care... - February 14, 2018 - Alliance For Site Neutral Payment Reform
Drs. to Hold 1 Year Anniversary and Community Appreciation Celebration
Drs. Allison and Matthew Lapp are proud to announce their 1 Year Anniversary since taking over at Kimberton Wellness Connection in Kimberton, PA. - February 14, 2018 - Kimberton Wellness Connection
Discovery Benefits Commuter Product Expands to Include 14 More Lyft Line Locations
Participants Can Use Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Dollars in Additional Cities. - February 13, 2018 - Discovery Benefits
Giving Vision – Honoring Bobsled Champion Steven Holcomb’s Legacy in PyeongChang
Olympic bobsledder Steven Holcomb, who passed away last May, will be honored at this year’s Winter Olympic Games for his advocacy work on behalf of patients suffering Keratoconus, the degenerative eye disease that almost derailed his racing career. Holcomb was in training for the Vancouver... - February 13, 2018 - Boxer Wachler Vision Institute
Build a Better Cloud with Steadfast Simplicity
Chicago-based Company Launches Custom-Built, Cost-Effective Cloud Solutions - February 13, 2018 - Steadfast
Steven Levy at MD Stem Cells Tapped for International Conference on Biological Information & Biomedical Engineering
Study Director for multiple stem cell studies continues contributions to international scientific community. - February 13, 2018 - MD Stem Cells
PONTE HEALTH Formally Pushes VERTICAL MEDICAL CITY Through the FAA Process, to Break Skyline Limits in Downtown Orlando
PONTE HEALTH PROPERTIES has electronically submitted Form 7460-1 to the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) specifying three distinct heights for approval: (1) “Tower A” Critical Care Tower to a Height of 300 Feet, (2) “Tower B” Non-Critical Care Tower to a Height of 540 Feet, and (3) “Tower C” Life Tower to a Height of 450 Feet; Towers B and C both exceeding the current skyline; proposed Start of Construction was presented as July 1, 2019. - February 12, 2018 - PONTE HEALTH GLOBAL CORP.
MD Stem Cells Announces New Spinal Cord Stem Cell Treatment Combined with Exoskeleton and Virtual Reality
MD Stem Cells coordinates latest technologies to advance stem cell treatment of paraplegia. - February 12, 2018 - MD Stem Cells
CompuGroup Medical Supports RedAlert 2018
Hundreds of Health Center Advocates were in DC February 6, meeting with Congress demanding a fix to the Health Center Funding Cliff. CompuGroup Medical (CGM) supported these efforts and invited their partners to participate in this movement by wearing red in support of all health centers. $7.8 billion dollars in federal grant funding was approved for the Community Health Center program. - February 12, 2018 - CompuGroup Medical
Modular 3D Cell Culture Platforms to Recreate Tissue and Tumour Microenvironments
At the SMi’s 3D Cell Culture Conference (21 – 22 Feb, London, UK) Daniela Loessner, Reader at Barts Cancer Institute, will be delivering a presentation on – Modular 3D cell culture platforms to recreate tissue and tumour microenvironments, which will cover: - Suitability of melt... - February 11, 2018 - SAE Media Group
Phlebotomy Career Training's Telemetry Course is Recognized by the N.T.A. to be the Best in the Nation
Phlebotomy Career Training has been an educational hub in the Metro Detroit area for over 10 years. The have been responsible for helping put thousands of graduates to work in local hospitals and health care centers throughout Michigan and the entire U.S. Their superior training has earned the recognition and respect from the National Telemetry Association as being the premier educator in the field of Telemetry and Electrocardiogram Technicians. - February 09, 2018 - Phlebotomy Career Training
KCP Applauds Bipartisan Congressional Budget Deal Expanding Medicare Coverage Options for Dialysis Patients
KCP Thanks the Legislative Efforts of Co-Sponsors of the Chronic Care Act and Medicare Part B Improvement Bill -- Sens. Orrin Hatch, Ron Wyden, Johnny Isakson and Mark Warner and Reps. Kevin Brady, Greg Walden, Frank Pallone and Richard Neal - February 09, 2018 - Kidney Care Partners
Medlantis.org Partners with Global Experts on MR Safety from ARIN, SMRT; Livestreams International MR Safety Course, Achieves 300% Anticipated Attendance
Medlantis.org, in partnership with global experts in MR safety from The Association for Radiologic & Imaging Nursing (ARIN) and the Society for MR Radiographers & Technologists (SMRT), delivered the first of three talks on MRI Safety. The course was produced and livestreamed by Medlantis.org to viewers in the US, Canada, the UK, and Australia and had attendance 300% higher than anticipated. - February 09, 2018 - Medlantis
fmi MARKETING SOLUTIONS, Inc. Announces HIPAA Compliance Status
fmi MARKETING SOLUTIONS, Inc., a leading provider of end-to-end direct marketing solutions, announced this week that it is has successfully completed an extensive security review and third-party audit process with SIMBUS360, a privacy and security consultant specializing in healthcare. David... - February 09, 2018 - fmi MARKETING SOLUTIONS
Meadows Bank Income Surges 34% in 2017
Meadows Bank headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada announced its 2017 operating results including the following highlights: • 2017 full year Net Income grew 34% to $11.9 million versus $8.9 million in 2016 • Loan portfolio grew 18% or $107 million to $682.1 million at 12/31/17 from $574.9... - February 09, 2018 - Meadows Bank
Cardiovascular Care Community Applauds Lawmakers for Urging Administration to Make Unnecessary Amputations a Thing of the Past
Bipartisan group of lawmakers call for a national strategy to reduce non-traumatic amputations to zero. - February 08, 2018 - CardioVascular Coalition
Alive Again Ministries Offers Treatment for Addiction for Girls with Life Controlling Issues
Alive Again Ministry is a Christian organization that operates a beautiful home serving 12 girls at any one-time, teaching them life skills, spiritual healing, and biblical love. The program engages the girls with a healthy diet, exercise and counseling for a period of one year. - February 08, 2018 - Alive Again Ministries
The Difference Between ADLs and IADLs Explained by Rockville in Home Care Agency
Choose Comfort Home, a Rockville, MD in home care agency, discusses the differences between ADLs and IADLs, in their latest blog. - February 08, 2018 - Comfort Home Care
Neka Health Announces Seat Cushion to Promote a Healthy Posture
Neka Health announces a Seat Cushion to Promote a Healthy Posture, the negative effects of having poor posture and other ways to correct it. - February 07, 2018 - Neka Health
Jessica Sisco Recognized as a Woman of Excellence, a Professional of the Year and a Top 10 Woman by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Jessica Sisco of Riverdale, New Jersey has been recognized as a Women of Excellence, a Professional of the Year for 2017 and one of the Top 10 Women for 2018 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of alternative... - February 07, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
March 1, 2018 Webinar on Telemedicine Across the Care Continuum: Boosting Health Clinic Revenue and Closing Care Gaps
Essentia Health, Minnesota's largest rural healthcare provider, will outline its six-year-old telehealth initiative that is improving quality and reducing costs for its rural patients during a March 1, 2018 webcast sponsored by the Healthcare Intelligence Network. - February 07, 2018 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Renowned Early Childhood Program Increases College Success: 30-Year Study Shows Impact on Leading Social Determinant of Health
Participating in an intensive early childhood education program from preschool to third grade increases college graduation rates at age 35, according to a new study by University of Minnesota researchers. The study, published in JAMA Pediatrics, tracked the progress of more than 1,500 children... - February 06, 2018 - University of Minnesota
Pharmascroll Research and Consulting Private Limited, a Business Consulting and Market Research Firm Started Operations in Pharmaceutical Domain
Pharmascroll Research and Consulting Private Limited, a Business Consulting and Market Research firm has started its operations in Pharmaceutical domain. Pharmascroll is a diligent business consulting and market research firm focused on pharmaceutical industry and consults and researches in... - February 06, 2018 - Pharmascroll Research and Consulting Private Limited