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Aunt Bertha Makes Connecting Patients and Members to Social Programs Easier with Epic
In an effort to connect patients in need to social service programs, today Aunt Bertha announced it has launched an application in the Epic App Orchard. Aunt Bertha makes it easy for people facing social needs - and those who help others - to find and make referrals to appropriate programs and... - November 08, 2017 - Aunt Bertha
Panacea Announces Enhanced Pharmacy Revenue Improvement Solution
Panacea announces enhanced Pharmacy Revenue Improvement solution, which combines expert consultants with Panacea’s PHARMauditor software tool. - November 08, 2017 - Career Step
Mary’s Center to Host Grand Opening of New Behavioral Health Center
The New Building Will Increase Access to Behavioral Health Services in the District of Columbia - November 08, 2017 - Mary's Center
Government’s First Year Performance Results Confirm Success of Coordinated Care Models in Kidney Care for Improved Patient Outcomes, Medicare Savings
Comprehensive End Stage Renal Disease Model (CEC) Tests and Evaluates New Payment and Care Delivery Model. - November 07, 2017 - Kidney Care Partners
Final Roadmap Co-Founder Steve Byrne to Speak at Ignite TAO:Health
Steve Byrne, cofounder of Final Roadmap, an online toolkit for end-of-life planning, has been invited to be a speaker at Ignite TAO: Health on Thursday, November 9 at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry in Portland, OR. - November 07, 2017 - Final Roadmap
Grace Care Announces Partnership with Pronam Joint Project of Kolkata Police & The Bengal for Providing Home Care Services
Grace Care Announces partnership with Pronam in Association with Kolkata Police for providing Home Care Services. Grace Care will provide home care for the growing senior population in Kolkata and surrounding areas. - November 07, 2017 - GCHC Home Care Pvt Ltd , Grace Care
Eyecheck Launches PRISTENE™ for Dry Eye Syndrome
Eyecheck, LLC announced today the formal launch of PRISTENE™, their second in a family of eye health supplements. “It is gratifying that our company has made such great progress in 2017 and we are so pleased to now offer PRISTENE™ to our clinicians and their patients to assist in... - November 06, 2017 - Eyecheck, Inc.
Another Disruption from Dubai? This Time, It's Healthcare: DrFive.com.
DrFive.com, a regional healthcare portal hosting over 15,000 profiles of doctors and medical institutions in Dubai, completed its 2nd phase revamp to introduce an interactive doctor search engine enabling easier search and comparison of medical practitioners in the region. - November 04, 2017 - DrFive
Virun® NutraBioSciences®, and Algarithm Ingredients Inc. to Lead Plant-Based Panel at SXSW Conference in 2018
Growing market demand for plant-based DHA omega-3 ingredients intersects with innovative food technology. - November 03, 2017 - VIRUN
Smart Health Conference at the Bally's Las Vegas Hotel and Casino on April 26 and 27, 2018
SmartHealth is organising a healthcare technology conference focusing on the latest innovations. - November 03, 2017 - Smart Health
Arcane Revelry Partners with Feastly PDX and Select CBD for First CBD Brunch Series and Product Launch
Arcane Revelry and dining experience platform, Feastly, are hosting a CBD-infused brunch series to celebrate a brand new Select CBD product on Saturday, November 11th from 11am to 2pm PT in Portland, Oregon. At Select CBD Saturnalia, Infused Harvest Brunch & Revelry, Select CBD will announce a new product in its line of essential oil infused, hemp-derived CBD. - November 02, 2017 - Arcane Revelry
Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara Forms Strategic Alliance for Expanded Health Care Practice in New England
Prominent Massachusetts health care law attorney and litigator, Frank E. Reardon, joins Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O'Gara as Of Counsel. - November 02, 2017 - Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O'Gara
Discover Diabetes Self-Cure Announces the Launch of Its New Website
Ernest Quansah, type 2 diabetes survivor, cure expert and founder of Discover Diabetes Self-Cure says, "We are very excited to launch this website to help diabetics and pre-diabetics heal. My own story about how my diabetes type 2 was cured was featured in the WebMD Diabetes, fall 2016 issue, page 19." WebMD is the largest health-information provider to doctors and the healthcare industry. - November 01, 2017 - Discover Diabetes Self-Cure
Nevada Insurance Enrollment Helps Explain the Confusing Changes Coming in 2018 with Obamacare Open Enrollment
Local Las Vegas health insurance agent Shelly Rogers warns Nevadans, "There are huge changes taking place with health insurance options for 2018. Some insurance companies are leaving us, while new insurance companies are coming into Nevada. If you aren’t 100% certain that your insurance company and health insurance plan will be available in 2018, you need to call your insurance company and verify this. Your insurance plan may not be available." - November 01, 2017 - Shelly Rogers, Las Vegas Health Insurance Agent
MBF Therapeutics Inc. to Present at Philadelphia PACT Investor Conference
MBF Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical stage animal health company developing checkpoint inhibitor vaccines for cancer and infectious diseases, today announced that Thomas Tillett, Chief Executive Officer, will present at the PACT Capital Conference in Philadelphia, PA on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at... - November 01, 2017 - MBF Therapeutics Inc
Cell Therapy & Stem Cell Research 2018
Conference Series proudly announces it’s 2nd Annual Summit on Cell Therapy and Stem Cell Research 2018 Conference, which will going to be held in Atlanta, USA from November 9-10, 2018. The main aim of this conference is to provide a platform to all the Scientists, Doctors, Medical professionals, Business delegates who will undoubtedly enhance the conference by giving their views regarding latest advancements to all the attendees. - November 01, 2017 - Cell Therapy & Stem Cell Research 2018
Vesalio Announces NeVa™ Stroke Treatment Product CE Mark Certification
Vesalio announces the CE Mark certification of its first product line, the proprietary NeVa™ neurothrombectomy platform for the treatment of strokes. Developed by a team of physicians that treat stroke, the NeVa mechanical thrombectomy technology was designed to improve “first... - October 31, 2017 - Vesalio
Menorah Park Selects Stratus Interoperable (SI) as Its Data Management and Analytics Partner
Stratus Interoperable, Inc., an innovator in data integration and advanced analytics solutions, has signed a three year agreement, to deliver its StratusLink™ data management and advanced analytics platform, to Menorah Park, a nationally recognized Long-term Post-acute Care Provider. - October 31, 2017 - Stratus Interoperable
Baebies Announces Completion of $10 Million Series B Financing
Innovative Newborn Screening and Pediatric Testing Company Ships 2 Millionth Test - October 31, 2017 - Baebies, Inc.
Local Chiropractor Dr. Jean-Pierre of Upper Cervical Institute of Florida Says He Will Work for Toys
With the holidays quickly approaching, Dr. Jean-Pierre of Upper Cervical Institute of Florida is using his office as a collection center for Toys For Tots. As an incentive he will waive the consultation, examination and postural examination fees for anyone who donates a new unwrap toy(s) with a minimum value of $20. Anyone who is interested in donating toys may contact Dr. Jean-Pierre. - October 31, 2017 - Upper Cervical Institute of Florida, P.A.
Turns Out Crackheads Can be Redeemed and This Man is Proof
Crack. The most terrifying word during the 80s besides Hammer pants. It destroyed families, friends, marriages, churches, pimps, prostitutes, Mayors and Senators and the life of one inner city kid from a middle-class family, Russell Tolson, Jr. In this unflinching memoir, Russell takes readers where no one has ever dared to go before – inside the mind of a crackhead. - October 30, 2017 - Russell Tolson Jr.
Artificial Intelligence Accelerates Marketing: Biopharma and Medical Device eMarketing Summit
Digital Marketing Thought Leader Prepares Healthcare Marketers for the Next Digital Disruption - October 30, 2017 - Arteric
CleanCut Technologies to Demonstrate Medical Device Packaging Innovations at BIOMEDevice 2017
Medical device manufacturers will have the opportunity to discover CleanCut Technologies’ innovative line of custom medical device packaging products in Booth #529 at the BIOMEDevice 2017 Show on December 6-7 at the San Jose Convention Center. CleanCut Technologies continues its effort to... - October 30, 2017 - CleanCut Technologies
Watercrest Senior Living Group Chooses Concentrik to Protect Its Communities Digital Marketing Presence Online
Watercrest Senior Living Group, a premier regional senior living provider in Florida, partners with digital marketing experts of San Francisco-based, Concentrik. - October 30, 2017 - Concentrik
ACT Inc. Marks 61st Anniversary with Free Human Interest Column Offered to Media
A new consumer-interest column is being offered free to the media by the founder of a multi-media marketing company to mark the 61st anniversary of ACT., Inc, Philadelphia. The article is headlined “Handicapped? Using a walker has its benefits. Like Walking!” The author is Joe Ball,... - October 28, 2017 - ACT, Inc.
Saint-Gobain Seals Showcasing Life Sciences Sealing Solutions at Compamed Trade Show
Saint-Gobain Seals will showcase their design engineering capabilities and critical sealing solutions for life sciences core systems at the Compamed tradeshow in Dusseldorf, Germany. - October 28, 2017 - Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Seals Group
Alliance for Proton Therapy Access: New Research Highlighted at 2017 PTCOG-NA Conference Illustrates the Clinical Value of Proton Therapy
Research Underscores Importance of Patient Access to Effective Cancer Treatment. - October 27, 2017 - Alliance for Proton Therapy Access
NAA Announces New Five-Year, $500,000 Commitment with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®
In all, NAA has raised and donated more than $5 million for St. Jude through its partnership, now in its 22nd year. In addition to those efforts, the NAA hosts the NAA Toy Auction every November at St. Jude. - October 27, 2017 - National Auctioneers Association
Central Island Healthcare Invites HorseAbility Miniature Therapy Ponies Aiden and Pearl to the Facility
HorseAbility’s miniature therapy ponies Aiden and Pearl are visiting Central Island Healthcare on Thursday, November 9th at 2:15 PM. - October 27, 2017 - Central Island Healthcare
Mercodia Releases Unique Multiplex Assay in Collaboration with Quansys
Multiplex assays have been plagued by a lack of specificity and accuracy, with unreliable data as a result. However, a new multiplex assay has reached the US market. Mercodia, based in Sweden, has teamed-up with Quansys Biosciences, based in the US, to launch the AKURIO Islet Hormones multiplex assay, which measures four of the most notable hormones in pancreatic research: glucagon, insulin, C‑peptide and proinsulin. - October 27, 2017 - Mercodia AB
Innovative Community-Clinical Partnerships to Reduce Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities Focus of November 16, 2017 Webinar
Bronx Health REACH will describe how innovative partnerships with local faith-based programs, bodegas, restaurants, schools, clinics and art groups promote the health and well-being of area residents during a November 16, 2017 webcast sponsored by the Healthcare Intelligence Network. - October 27, 2017 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Attendee List for Biosimilars North America 2017 Released
SMi Group has released a preliminary attendee list for its 4th annual Biosimilars North America Conference, taking place on November 15 and 16, 2017 in Iselin, New Jersey. With the event taking place in three weeks, confirmed attendees include delegations from over thirty biotech and big pharma... - October 27, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Prosidyan Announces FDA Clearance and Commercial Launch of Its FIBERGRAFT BG MATRIX for Poster-Lateral Spinal Fusion
NJ-based Prosidyan (www.prosidyan.com), developer of proprietary fiber-based bioactive glass products, announced today FDA 510(k) clearance and full commercial launch of FIBERGRAFT BG Matrix – Bone Graft Substitute for Postero-lateral Spinal Fusion. FIBERGRAFT BG Matrix is the third... - October 26, 2017 - Prosidyan, Inc.
Lite Run Inc. is Winner of 2017 Spine Technology Award
Lite Run Inc. announced today that it is a 2017 winner in the Ninth Annual Spine Technology Awards for its ExoSuit and Gait Trainer products. Evaluated by a panel of physician judges, the award criteria include clinical relevance, innovation, potential to improve standard of care, and cost... - October 26, 2017 - Lite Run Inc.
The American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) Urges Women with Disabilities to Get Screened for Breast Cancer During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast cancer is a major public health concern for all women, including women with disabilities. Women with disabilities are as likely to get breast cancer as women in the general population, yet, they often face physical, cultural, and attitudinal barriers when they seek breast health care. - October 26, 2017 - American Association on Health and Disability
November 15, 2017 Webinar on Patient Portal Roll-Out Strategy: Activating and Engaging Patients in Self-Care and Population Health
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), which operates the fastest growing patient portal on the Epic® platform, will provide an inside look at the portal's roll-out as well as its unprecedented user growth during a November 15, 2017 webcast sponsored by the Healthcare Intelligence Network. - October 26, 2017 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
SMi's Pharma USA Week Attendee List Released Ahead of Pharmaceutical Microbiology East Coast 2017
The 8th in its series, Pharmaceutical Microbiology East Coast, will debut in New Jersey, November 13- 14, 2017. - October 26, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Qm2® Solutions Partners with GenOne Media Group in Deep Dive Customization Through Smarter LifeStyle Network
Qm2® Solutions and Pittsburgh-based GenOne Media Group partner to improve patient engagement in over one thousand healthcare venues nationwide. Qm2®’s proprietary SaaS platform, SEngage®, united with GenOne Media’s out-of-home-network, Smarter Lifestyle Network (SLN),... - October 25, 2017 - GenOne Media Group, Inc.
Kathryn D. Keithley, Psy.D. Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Kathryn D. Keithley, Psy.D. of Wayne, Pennsylvania 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 field of healthcare. About Kathryn D. Keithley, Psy.D. Dr. Keithley is retired... - October 25, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Organization Going Green and Thinking Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Non profit organization celebrates breast cancer survivorship through service launching Green Stands with Pink. - October 24, 2017 - Today's Dream Tomorrow's Future
East Bay Dentist Helps Kids on Halloween
Total Health Dental Care Runs “Cash For Candy” Program to Benefit Children’s Hospital and Reward Health-Conscious Children. Kids get $3 per lb. of donated candy and the practice matches the total reward amount in a charitable contribution to the hospital. - October 24, 2017 - Total Health Dental Care
Domestic Violence Survivors Helped by East Bay Dentists
Total Health Dental Care’s “A Smile Returned” program provided complimentary dental makeovers to three patients who suffered injuries from domestic violence. The endeavor gave back to the community, helping survivors start a new chapter in life, while raising awareness about domestic violence and the connection between oral and total health. - October 24, 2017 - Total Health Dental Care
International - Gamechanger of the Year, Makers Nutrition
Makers Nutrition garners two ACQ5 Awards® for dramatically increased market presence and game-changing strides far beyond expectations. - October 24, 2017 - Makers Nutrition, LLC
Vein911 Hosts Reception for University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine Expansion
Vein911 announced today that it recently hosted an Investment in Discovery event for the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine and Heart Institute’s Downtown Expansion. The event was held on October 11 at the construction site of the new building. Dr. Charles Lockwood,... - October 23, 2017 - Vein911
Bumrungrad International Hospital Achieves Global Healthcare Accreditation
Bumrungrad International Hospital (BIH) (https://www.bumrungrad.com/thailandhospital), a pioneer in medical travel since 2002, has been awarded a three-year term of “Accreditation with Excellence” by the Global Healthcare Accreditation Program (http://globalhealthcareaccreditation.com/)... - October 23, 2017 - Global Healthcare Accreditation
Bogen Communications Gives All Employees Life Saving LifeCodes for Faster Medical Care
Bogen Communications, Inc. will be completing a companywide rollout of MyHealth Emergency and Healthcare Services for all of its employees and their family members so they may collect their medical records, track their health and faster access to care. - October 23, 2017 - MyHealth.Us
Dr. Marium Murad Recognized as a Top Executive and Honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dr. Marium Murad of Houston, Texas has been recognized as a Top Executive for 2017 and honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding achievements and high level of success for over 25 years in the fields of wellness and... - October 21, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
National Institute for Fitness and Sport Will Host 4th Annual Non-Sanctioned Powerlifting Competition
The National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS) will be hosting its 4th annual, non-sanctioned Powerlifting Competition on Saturday, November 11, 2017. 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... - October 20, 2017 - NIFS
Pain Recovery Center of Tyler Now Assisting Injured Workers in Tyler, Texas
Pain Recovery Center of Tyler is now assisting injured workers in Tyler, Texas as a workers’ compensation practice. - October 20, 2017 - Pain Recovery Center of Tyler
SleepSafe Drivers® Names Vigillo Founder to Board of Directors
Transportation industry technology executive first addition in Board of Directors expansion. SleepSafe Drivers announced Steven Bryan, (President and founder of Vigillo, a SambaSafety Company), has joined its Board of Directors. As one of the nation’s leaders in Fatigue Management Programs... - October 19, 2017 - SleepSafe Drivers, Inc.