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Analyte Health Expands Market Leadership, Launches Health Test Express Brand
Health Test Express Makes At-Home Health Testing Available - December 02, 2017 - Analyte Health
MEDraysintell Downgrades Its Proton Therapy Market Projection
In light of several factors summarized below, MEDraysintell is downgrading its proton therapy market projection from 1,200 proton therapy treatment rooms that were expected to be operational in 2030 to 900. This still represents a 12% annual growth from 2017 to 2030 and the need to open an average... - December 02, 2017 - MEDraysintell
Vanessa G. Nelson to Hold Free Seminar, "Sexual Harassment Prevention for Employers"
Vanessa G. Nelson, President of Expert Human Resources, is holding a free seminar, "Sexual Harassment Prevention for Employers," on Tuesday, December 12, at the Hampton Inn and Suites - 6060 Rashelle Drive (located off Hill Road) from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. - December 01, 2017 - Expert Human Resources
New Immunotherapy Report Package by La Merie Publishing Now Available at MarketPublishers.com
As a quite versatile therapeutic modality, mRNA provides a number of advantages to its users. It can help with reaching transient expression of the encoded protein, as it lacks genomic integration. mRNA boasts a favorable safety profile that makes it attractive for gene editing and vaccines. Being... - December 01, 2017 - TD The Market Publishers, Ltd
Gold Rush: California Cannabis Operations and Compliance Seminar
JLS|Network presents Cannabis Operations and Compliance Seminar with Cannabis Expert, Steve Owens, CEO of Adherence Compliance, at Sheraton LAX – January 18th & 19th, 2018. The golden state of California officially legalizes marijuana January 2018. Every phase of the marijuana business comes with strict government regulations. Owens discusses how to succeed, limit exposure to harsh penalties, license & SOP expectations, compliance, top failures, average compliance market scores and more. - November 30, 2017 - JLS|Network
HealthGrowth Capital Appoints Douglas Hoey to Its Board of Advisors
Doug Hoey, CEO of the National Community Pharmacists Association, joins Board of Advisors of HealthGrowth Capital, LLC, an alternative specialty lender to independent pharmacies. - November 30, 2017 - HealthGrowth Capital, LLC
AlphaDogs Takes the Pain Out of Post-Production for Kaiser Spine Center of Southern California
Kaiser will be using the videos across many distribution channels to deliver a great introduction to their new initiative. - November 30, 2017 - Alpha Dogs Post Production
PatientWorks Corporation Announces Payment Processing Partnership with Elavon
New payment processing partnership announced to serve the healthcare industry. - November 29, 2017 - SalePoint, Inc.
SMi’s 10th Annual Social Media in Pharma – Pfizer Exclusive Speaker Interview
SMi are delighted to welcome Sarah Holiday, Social Media Strategy Lead, Pfizer onto the speaker panel. Sarah has worked in the pharmaceutical industry for 20 years in a variety of sales, customer access, training and marketing roles and ran the first ever disease awareness YouTube campaign with... - November 29, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Perthera and ZERO Announce the Decode Your Prostate Cancer Program
Perthera, Inc., the leading Therapeutics Intelligence Company™, has announced its partnership with ZERO, the leading nonprofit prostate cancer advocacy group in the USA, to form and launch the nationwide Decode Your Prostate Cancer program aimed to provide each prostate cancer patient with... - November 28, 2017 - Perthera, Inc.
Dr. Alan Fein, Age 75, Promoted to Brown Belt in Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu West Hartford, CT
Black Belt Jim Hughes, with the blessing of his legendary teacher, Royce Gracie announces the promotion of Dr. Alan Fein to Brown Belt in Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. - November 27, 2017 - Jim Hughes & Gracie Brazilian Jiu JItsu Self Defense
No Insight Left Behind. Guiding Healthcare Marketers to Wise Decisions About Artificial Intelligence.
Arteric Shares Its Practical Approach to Applying AI to Uncover Marketing Insights. - November 27, 2017 - Arteric
Events Across the Southland Mark 26th Annual World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
When it comes to fatal traffic crashes, Los Angeles is #1 and over the last few years, the problem has gotten worse. Three days of “World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims” activities were held across Los Angeles by a coalition of nonprofits called the L.A. Vision Zero Alliance. This year’s theme centered around the realization that they are not “accidents” but in at least 93% of the cases they are preventable. - November 24, 2017 - Streets Are For Everyone
OGSoft Solutions Announces Innovative Communication and Scheduling Platform for Medical Professionals
ExRad is a Web-based service for physicians and medical facilities, designed to bridge the gap between doctors, radiologists and patients with a single, online platform. OGSoft Solutions is offering a 30-day free trial of the new platform to medical providers who want to experience the technology and its advantages. - November 24, 2017 - OGSoft Solutions
Innovaccer Deploys CIS™ Product Suite at StratiFi Health
StratiFi Health, a physician services and population health organization with over 500 PCPs partner with Innovaccer to make over a million lives healthier across the southwest United States. - November 24, 2017 - Innovaccer
The 3rd Edition of Air Quality & Noise Control GCC Has Been Launched Successfully
Advanced Conferences & Meetings (ACM) proudly launched the 3rd Annual Air Quality & Noise Control UAE at Eastern Mangroves Abu Dhabi, UAE. This event constitutes a platform for the regulators, industry stakeholders, air monitoring and noise control equipment and solution providers. The 3rd... - November 24, 2017 - Advanced Conferences & Meetings
Alliance HealthCare System's Ribbon Cutting for New Hospice Center
Alliance HealthCare Hospice and Palliative Care celebrated the opening of its new home-based and inpatient center with a ribbon cutting and open house on Tuesday, November 21, 2017. - November 23, 2017 - TF Productions
Joan Tortorici, RN, BSN Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Joan Tortorici, RN, BSN of Brooklyn, New York has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of human services and healthcare. About Joan Tortorici,, RN, BSN Ms. Tortorici... - November 23, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Dr. Ira Gordon Early Credentialed by TRICARE
Dr. Early, a physician with Wellness Family Medicine has been credentialed by TRICARE Insurance. - November 22, 2017 - Wellness Family Medicine
TulipLab, an Ideal Contract Partner for Companies That Are Looking to Expand Product Portfolios
The world’s leading online manufacturing marketplace for healthcare products, proudly announced the acceptance of top contract manufacturers into its fold. - November 22, 2017 - Tulip Lab Pvt Ltd
Chicago's First Nap Studio Opens Downtown on Michigan Avenue
Today, Peace Power Napping officially launches pioneering nap service that lets exhausted city-dwelling professionals, students and travelers grab a midday power nap at the tap of an app. To celebrate the launch, Peace Power Napping is offering free 30-minute power naps at their downtown studio on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. - November 21, 2017 - Peace Power Napping
Dr. Gordon Early Approved with Medicaid
Gordon Early, MD with Wellness Family Medicine receives approval as a Medicaid provider. - November 20, 2017 - Wellness Family Medicine
Dr. Gordon Early Approved with WellCare of South Carolina Health Plans
Gordon Early, MD, MPH, FACOEM, physician with Wellness Family Medicine was approved as a provider with Wellcare. - November 19, 2017 - Wellness Family Medicine
Less Than One Month Before ACA Deadline: What do North Carolinians Need to Know?
North Carolinians only have one month to enroll or re-enroll in quality, affordable health coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace. The fifth open enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) ends December 15. During this open enrollment period, uninsured North Carolinians are able to select plans that fit their needs and budgets on the Marketplace. - November 17, 2017 - NC Get Covered
Gaming4Guts – A New Online Gaming Competition Blazes Fundraising Trail for Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA)
72-Hour Gaming4Guts Event to Take Place December 1-3, 2017. Goal: $10,000. Innovative Initiative Created by Former Chicago Area Fire Fighter in Partnership with Others Afflicted with IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease). - November 17, 2017 - Gaming4Guts
Elaine G. Adevai Highlighted as the Biography of the Month for November 2017 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Elaine G. Adevai of Staten Island, New York has been highlighted as the Biography of the Month for November 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievement for over 35 years in the fields of psychology and nonprofit services. About Elaine G. - November 17, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
The 41st World Hospital Congress Closes After Two and Half Days of Meetings and Social Events Around the Topic "Patient-Friendly & Smarter Healthcare"
The scientific program of the 41st World Hospital Congress (WHC), organized by the International Hospital Federation (IHF) and Taiwan Hospital Associations (THA) ended last November 9, 2017 after the closing ceremony which also introduced the 42nd WHC that will take place in Brisbane in 2018. The... - November 17, 2017 - International Hospital Federation
Stool Bank in Asia Welcomes New Scientist
The Asia Microbiota Bank, the first stool bank in Hong Kong, expands the team by adding a new scientist to help lead research efforts on bacteria clusters unique to the Asian population. The scientific team uses next generation sequencing and strain level analysis to optimize Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) treatment outcomes in Asia. "We hope that the deep FMT data we are collecting from around Asia will help uncover key strains that influence intestinal health."-Co-Founder, Jon Chan - November 16, 2017 - Asia Microbiota Bank
Perimeter Medical Imaging Appoints Dr. Franklyn Prendergast to Board of Directors
Perimeter Medical Imaging Inc., a developer of real time imaging systems for in-surgery tissue assessment, is pleased to announce that Dr. Franklyn Prendergast, will be joining Perimeter’s Board of Directors. Dr. Prendergast spent his entire professional career at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. - November 16, 2017 - Perimeter Medical Imaging Inc
Deni A. Harmala Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Deni A. Harmala of Billings, Montana has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 35 years in the field of healthcare. About Deni A. Harmala Ms. Harmala is a Charge Nurse in... - November 16, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Anita Iskenderian Honored as an Industry Leader for October 2017 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Anita Iskenderian of New York, New York has been honored as an Industry Leader for October 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Anita Iskenderian Ms. Iskenderian has over 25 years... - November 16, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Annual Webinar to Examine Trends Shaping the Healthcare Industry in 2018 in Strategic Planning Session
The Healthcare Intelligence Network will present its fourteenth annual roadmap to the key issues, challenges and opportunities healthcare organizations can expect to face in the coming year during "Trends Shaping the Healthcare Industry in 2018: A Strategic Planning Session," a December 7, 2017 webinar. - November 16, 2017 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Cellenkos Inc. Enters Regulatory T-Cell Platform Research Collaboration with MD Anderson
Cellenkos Inc. has announced a multi-year collaboration with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center focused on development of cord blood regulatory T cell (CB TREG) therapeutics for treatment of autoimmune disease and inflammatory disorders. As part of this collaboration, Cellenkos Inc. - November 15, 2017 - Cellenkos Inc.
CrowdReviews Partners with Madridge Publishers; Announces International Translational & Regenerative Medicine Conference
International Translational and Regenerative Medicine Conference is going to be held during April 25-27, 2018 at Rome, Italy. ITMC-2018 brings upon a new platform to share and discuss the following: “Need for translational medicine, Challenges in translational medicine, and Opportunities in... - November 15, 2017 - CrowdReviews.com
Home Respiratory Therapy Leaders Applaud Nomination of Alex Azar to Secretary of Health and Human Services
Council for Quality Respiratory Care looks forward to working with HHS to reform the competitive bidding program for Medicare’s respiratory therapy benefit. - November 14, 2017 - CQRC
Kidney Care Partners Lends Support for the Nomination of Alex M. Azar II for U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services
Kidney Care Partners (KCP), the nation’s largest kidney coalition comprised of physician groups, providers, patient advocacy groups, manufacturers and researchers, today praised President Trump for his nomination of Alex Azar for Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human... - November 14, 2017 - Kidney Care Partners
Virun® NutraBIOsciences® Receives Certification for Production of Organic Products While Launching Natural Algal DHA MCT Multi-serving Smoothies
Virun® NutraBIOsciences® Prepares to Enter the Finished Product Market with Novel Flavors and Celebrates State Organic Certification. - November 14, 2017 - VIRUN
New Leadership and Name for Community Dental Centers Serving San Mateo County, California
Introducing Sonrisas Dental Health, and new leadership, for a highly respected family dental service and non-profit. - November 14, 2017 - Sonrisas Dental Health, Inc.
The European Medicines Agency Accepts Marketing Authorisation Application for Intrarosa for the Treatment of Vulvar and Vaginal Atrophy in Postmenopausal Women
Endoceutics Inc., a private Quebec City based biopharma company, today announced that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) adopted a positive opinion, recommending the granting of a marketing authorisation for the medicinal product IntrarosaTM, intended for the treatment of... - November 13, 2017 - Endoceutics
Patronus Health CEO Named to 2018-2019 Turner Syndrome Society Board of Directors
Patronus Health founder and CEO Mandy Long appointed to TSSUS Board of Directors, joining the leading resource network for Turner Syndrome patients, families, and physicians in the country. - November 13, 2017 - Patronus Health
WiCON|Pharma China: Chinese Drug Market Growth Projected to Slow But Stabilize in the Next Five Years
The Chinese drug market growth is expected to fall further to 7.6% valued at CNY 1,611.8 billion (at retail price level) in 2017 as a result of tender price pressure, eliminated hospital drug sales margin and stringent government cost containment measures, according to WiCON|Pharma China... - November 10, 2017 - WiCON International Group LLC
Thomas Morizio Joins RxFunction, Inc.
Thomas Morizio, former President and CEO of ACIST Medical System and HLT, joins RxFunction, Inc. Morizio brings more than 31 years of extensive medical device business leadership experience to RxFunction. - November 09, 2017 - RxFunction.com
National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS) Mini-Marathon & 5K Training Program - 28 Years and Running
Training for a race event is better with a group! Join NIFS Mini Marathon & 5K Training Program and cross the finish line this spring! Now in it’s 28th year, the NIFS Mini Marathon & 5K Training Program prepares participants for both the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini Marathon... - November 09, 2017 - NIFS
Katherine E. Paton Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Katherine E. Paton, of Vancouver, British Columbia, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Ocular Oncology. - November 09, 2017 - Strathmore Who's Who
Mary Frances Gardner Honored as a Strathmore’s Who’s Who Lifetime VIP Member
Mary Frances Gardner, of New Orleans, Louisiana has recently been recognized as a Lifetime VIP member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Healthcare. - November 09, 2017 - Strathmore Who's Who
Flora H. Sowell Has Recently Been Recognized as Strathmore’s Who’s Who Industry Leader of the Year
Flora H. Sowell, of Charlotte, North Carolina, has recently been honored as Strathmore’s Who’s Who Industry Leader of the Year 2017. This honor is bestowed in recognition of her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Healthcare. - November 09, 2017 - Strathmore Who's Who
Grace Care Announces Partnership with Indian Association of Retired Person for Providing Home Care Services
Grace Care will provide home care for the growing senior population in Kolkata and surrounding areas. - November 09, 2017 - GCHC Home Care Pvt Ltd , Grace Care
The 41st World Hospital Congress Opens with 850 Delegates from 48 Countries
The International Hospital Federation and Taiwan Hospital Association bring together healthcare professionals from all over the globe at the 41st World Hospital Congress in Taipei. - November 09, 2017 - International Hospital Federation
A Practical Discussion About AI and Machine Learning in Healthcare Digital Marketing
Arteric’s President Prepares Healthcare Marketers to Transform Digital Disruption Into Competitive Advantage. - November 08, 2017 - Arteric
John M. Sklencar, RFC - Best Financial Advisor for Physicians and Dentists (as Featured in Medical Economics and Dental Practice News)
Local Financial Advisor Attends Advisor Group's ConnectED 2017 National conference. - November 08, 2017 - Physicians Private Client Group