Emergency Medicine News
Vital news from the world of emergency medicine that covers diagnosis, treatment and management of emergency rooms, as well as new partnerships, products and services. Information is aimed at ER professionals, EMTs, military surgeons, rescue medicine practitioners and patients.
A Mission to Save Lives: Transforming School Safety in Illinois
Illinois Heart Rescue and WorldPoint are partnering to help Illinois schools prepare for 2025’s new Cardiac Emergency Response Plan (CERP) regulations. These mandates require schools to adopt emergency plans and train staff and students in CPR and AED skills. With tools like CPR Taylor and Baby Tyler, this collaboration ensures schools are equipped to meet the regulations, save lives, and set a new standard in cardiac emergency readiness. - December 09, 2024 - WorldPoint
National Institute of First Assisting Receives Re-Accreditation of Its Nurse In Surgery Essentials (NISE™) Program
On July 30, 2024 the Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification (ABSNC), notified the National Institute of First Assisting (NIFA®) that it has been granted reaccreditation for the Nurse In Surgery Essentials Program (NISE™). The accreditation is effective for the period July... - October 23, 2024 - NIFA
AskSAMIE Expands to Over 500 Partners Through Two Major National Homecare Deals
AskSAMIE.com, a leading provider of home accessibility and adaptive equipment solutions, announces the signing of two significant partnerships with national homecare organizations, ComForCare/At Your Side and CarePatrol, expanding its reach to over 500 partners nationwide. These new collaborations... - October 22, 2024 - AskSAMIE
Grief Coach U Addresses Urgent Need for Grief Coaching After Hurricane Helene
Grief Coach University addresses the urgent need for grief coaches following Hurricane Helene. As communities recover, the emotional toll is immense. Dr. Leelo Bush, PhD, a multi-hurricane survivor, offers insight and a free "Grief Recovery Action Plan: First Steps" to support victims. From October 1-8, 2024, GCU offers a 50% tuition reduction to support disaster relief personnel. - October 01, 2024 - Grief Coach U
Recovery Unplugged Teams Up with the TellRobert Foundation to Offer Greater Access to Mental Health Treatment
Recovery Unplugged Behavioral Health and mental health advocacy organization the TellRobert Foundation have collaborated to help more people get help for their mental health challenges. For the second time in as many years, the TellRobert Foundation has allocated the proceeds from their Annual... - September 18, 2024 - Recovery Unplugged
Farshad "Mazda" Shirazi, MD, PH.D., Honored as a Professional of the Year for 2024 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Farshad "Mazda" Shirazi, MD, Ph.D. of Tucson, Arizona, has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2024 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Medical Toxicology. About Farshad "Mazda" Shirazi,... - September 04, 2024 - Strathmore Worldwide
The Jack Brewer Foundation and Aetna Better Health of Florida CEO Tour South Bay Correctional in Support of Fatherhood Initiatives
Jack Brewer, Chairman of The Jack Brewer Foundation (JBF), and Jennifer Sweet, CEO of Aetna Better Health of Florida, met at South Bay Correctional Facility to discuss their partnership to support fatherhood initiatives in Florida. The collaboration aims to provide resources to fathers, particularly those affected by incarceration, to help them engage in their children's lives and strengthen communities. - August 22, 2024 - The Jack Brewer Foundation
Jennifer M. Cushman, MD, Joins New York Spine & Pain Specialists, a Division of New York Health
New York Spine & Pain Specialists, a division of New York Health (NY Health), is proud to announce the addition of Jennifer M. Cushman, MD, to its Interventional Pain and Spine team. Dr. Cushman is dedicated to providing support and interventions to treat chronic pain and joint-related... - August 07, 2024 - New York Health
U.S. Precision Medicine, Inc. Signs MOU to Deploy microNeb’s VIGIL Series Inhaler Technology to Enhance Absorption of Its New Drug Candidate in IND Process
U.S. Precision Medicine, Inc. (USPM) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to deploy microNeb's advanced inhaler technology to expedite the uptake of its new cancer drug candidate currently in the Investigational New Drug (IND) process. - July 16, 2024 - microNeb, Inc.
As State Department Freezes Visas for Healthcare Professionals, Healthcare Workforce Coalition Urges Congress to Pass Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act
With over 102 million Americans living in a federally designated Health Professional Shortage Area, it is critical for the U.S. to bolster the nursing workforce with highly educated and qualified professionals. - June 14, 2024 - Healthcare Workforce Coalition
Mutual Aid EMS Adds Blood Administration to Ambulance Pre-Hospital Care Capabilities
New blood treatments will help paramedics better care for patients in the field and save lives. - June 11, 2024 - Mutual Aid Ambulance Services
SouthMedic Announces Distribution Partnership with Nano Surgical to Offer Customers the Lumohs Lighted Scalpel Handles
Distribution Deal for the Lumohs MD number 3 scalpel with premier Canadian distributor, SouthMedic and Nano Surgical, Inc. This new partnership with Southmedic allows Lumohs to reach broader audiences of physician customers, giving healthcare providers that use scalpels for any reason, a precision-based tool, removing shadows and visual obstacles, creating a safer hospital environment for vascular access, & minor surgical procedures performed on hard to see anatomy & dimly spaces & clinics. - May 08, 2024 - Nano Surgical, LLC
Urologist Dr. Miguel Pineda Joins NY Health
New York Health (NY Health) is pleased to announce that board-certified Urologist Dr. Miguel Pineda has joined its Urology team. Dr. Pineda will practice at 175 Remsen Street, Suite 1225, Brooklyn, NY 11201. “We are proud to welcome Dr. Pineda to NY Health,” said Dr. Chris Ng, Chief... - May 02, 2024 - New York Health
AGENT511 Unveils TEXTBLUE Integration with Eventide for Next-Gen Emergency Communication
AGENT511 and Eventide are partnering to offer Emergency Communication Centers a powerful tool for recording and replaying text and video sessions seamlessly. This integration, piloted in a major Texas 9-1-1 center, promises nationwide impact in public safety communications. Explore how this innovation will revolutionize emergency response communications. - April 23, 2024 - AGENT511
PocketRN Brings No Cost "Virtual Nurse for Life" to Dementia Patients and Caregivers Under New 8-Year CMS GUIDE Model
The innovative model enables the expansion of personalized, expert nurse-led care to improve patients’ quality of life and alleviate burden on caregivers nationwide–all with $0 copays. - April 08, 2024 - PocketRN
Night Watch Urgent Care Earns Prestigious Inc. 500 Ranking, Reflects Values of Patient-First Care
Night Watch Urgent care, with some branches exclusively pediatrics is excited to announce its ranking as No. 198 on the 2023 Inc. 500 list. This recognition highlights not only the company's rapid growth but, more importantly, its deep commitment to patient care, community service, and employee... - March 17, 2024 - Night Watch Urgent Care
First Responders Tribute Eagle Project
Gerritt Beatty III prepares to unveil his First Responders Tribute Eagle Project February 25 in Camarillo, CA. - February 06, 2024 - Gerritt Beatty
Marlene K. Cook Honored as a Woman of the Month for August 2023 by P.O.W.E.R. - Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Maureen K. Cook of Longton, Kansas, has been honored as a Woman of the Month for August 2023 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and great success in the healthcare industry. About Maureen K. Cook Marlene K. Cook is an RN... - October 04, 2023 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Hemanext Inc. Announces Significant Milestone with FDA Marketing Authorization for Hemanext ONE®, Hemanext’s Innovative Red Blood Cell (RBC) Processing and Storage System
Hemanext ONE has been granted marketing authorization for commercial distribution via the De Novo process by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). - September 21, 2023 - Hemanext
The Shaky Grounds Cafe, A Mobile Escape Room Teaching Emergency Preparedness, Announces Pop-Up Events in Oregon Throughout National Preparedness Month
Throughout September, which is National Preparedness Month, the Shaky Grounds Cafe will be available to play at pop-up events throughout the Portland area. Created by Portlander, Army Veteran, and Emmy-winning production designer of Portlandia, Tyler Robinson, the Shaky Grounds Cafe is the first mobile escape room that teaches players real-life emergency preparedness skills. The Shaky Grounds Cafe is the only escape room that just may save your life. - September 02, 2023 - Side Quest Escape Games
EaseCARE: Breaking Down Mental Health Barriers with Affordable, In-Home Mental Health Support and Tailored Programs
EaseCARE is changing mental health by offering affordable, tailored care at home through telehealth. It connects users with licensed professionals, focusing on individual needs, especially for vulnerable groups. EaseCARE provides online and phone consultations, ensuring inclusivity and privacy. As part of CareGroup, it's shaping the future of mental health support. - September 01, 2023 - EaseCARE Medical
New First Aid Tourniquet Arm Trainer Revealed
eLifeguard.com® recently revealed its new First Aid Tourniquet Arm Trainer™. The product was designed for first responder training for administering first aid to a victim or patient with an arm wound requiring use of a tourniquet, wound gauze packing or direct pressure. - August 22, 2023 - eLifeguard.com
LevelUp MD Urgent Care: Elevating Healthcare Accessibility and Community Well-Being in Forest Hills, Queens
LevelUp MD Urgent Care in Forest Hills, Queens strives to raise the standard of urgent care services. The center offers a range of services, including telemedicine, vaccinations, on-site lab facilities, and occupational medicine. Located conveniently outside the Forest Hills-71 Ave. train station. - August 11, 2023 - LevelUp MD Urgent Care
GD's e-Bridge Webinar Provides EMS and Hospitals a Better Understanding of Communication Platforms
General Devices is launching a webinar centered around the e-Bridge Communication Platform, and how it helps healthcare teams, on August 23, 2023, at 1pm EST. Moderated by National Sales Manager Randall Hawkins, the e-Bridge webinar will be a conversation between former EMS and Hospital... - July 28, 2023 - GD (General Devices)
SunMed Selected to Exhibit SolidAIRity Flex® Oral Endotracheal Tube Stabilization Device at Vizient Innovative Technology Exchange
SunMed has been selected to exhibit the SolidAIRity Flex® Oral Endotracheal Tube Stabilization Device at the Vizient Innovative Technology Exchange. Vizient, Inc, the nation’s largest member-driven healthcare performance improvement company, will hold the Exchange on Oct. 3 in Grapevine,... - June 10, 2023 - Securisyn Medical
Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children Attains National Verification from the American College of Surgeons
Steven Rothenberg, MD, chief of pediatric surgery at Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children, today announced that its has been verified as a Level 1 Children’s Surgery Center by the American College of Surgeons Children’s Surgery Verification Quality Improvement Program (ACS CSV). RMHC is the first children’s hospital in the global HCA Healthcare organization to achieve this status. - June 09, 2023 - Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
National Emergency Medical Services Print Magazine to Launch in July
Fully Oriented, a national print magazine serving Emergency Medical Services providers throughout the United States, will mail its first issue to subscribers in early July. In the wake of the two major EMS publications going out of print within the past several years, two local Emergency Medical... - May 20, 2023 - Fully Oriented, LLC
PromptMed Urgent Care Opens in Highland Park, IL
PromptMed Urgent Care recently opened it's doors to Highland Park, Highwood, and the surrounding Lake County, IL area. Located in Renaissance Place in Highland Park's downtown, PromptMed Urgent Care is open and available on a walk-in basis for customers with illness or injuries. - April 17, 2023 - PromptMed Urgent Care
Securisyn Medical, LLC Announces U.S. Military Health System Distribution Agreement with Panakeia, LLC
Securisyn Medical, LLC, an early commercial-stage medical technology company and the developer of the patented SolidAIRity Flex® Oral Endotracheal Tube Stabilizer System, today announced the signing of a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Government Reseller Agreement (Agreement or Contract) with Panakeia, LLC of Naples, FL to distribute adult SolidAIRity® Oral Endotracheal Tube Stabilization medical devices to ensure its availability to select government agencies, including DoD. - March 16, 2023 - Securisyn Medical
1st Choice Urgent Care Brings 24-HR. Medical Care to Metro Detroit
1st Choice Urgent Care, a leading provider of urgent care and occupational health services, is pleased to announce the launch of its 24-hr. clinic in Metro Detroit, the first of its kind in Southeast Michigan. The recently opened East Dearborn clinic will be open 24/7 as of March 20, 2023 and will... - March 14, 2023 - First Choice Urgent Care
Ocean View Primary Care Wins Hearts in Delmarva
Ocean View Primary Care provides services such as adult primary care, pediatrics, preventative care, immunization, nutrition counseling and laboratory testing. In collaboration with Cardiac Medical Services, Inc. it also utilizes the latest advancements in cardiac technology to evaluate and assess a patient's cardiac health. The open-access practice model allows for same-day appointments for acute and same-day after-hours calls for all types of care. - February 08, 2023 - Cardiac Medical Services, Inc.
Kolmac Outpatient Recovery Centers is Now Operating as Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health
Kolmac Outpatient Recovery Centers is proud to be celebrating 50 years of service treating those struggling with substance use disorders and co-occurring psychiatric conditions. Staffed with a comprehensive treatment team consisting of Licensed Therapists, Certified Addictions Counselors,... - February 02, 2023 - Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Expands Cancer Care Network to Upstate Locations
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the leading oncology practices in the nation, and OneOncology, the national platform for independent community oncology practices, announce its plan to expand cancer care access to Orange County. The expanded footprint will provide patients... - January 30, 2023 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Medco Milwaukee Urgent Care Clinic Offers Easy Online Appointments
Medco Milwaukee Urgent Care Clinic is pleased to announce the introduction of self-scheduling appointments on Google, making it easier for residents of Mequon and surrounding areas to access high-quality medical care. - December 26, 2022 - Medco Milwaukee Urgent Care Medical Clinic
Securisyn Medical awarded $249,750 Advanced Industries Early Stage Capital and Retention Grant from the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade
Securisyn Medical, an early commercial-stage medical technology company and the developer of the patented SolidAIRity Flex® Oral Endotracheal Tube Stabilizer System, announced today the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade has awarded the Company a $249,750 Early Stage Capital and Retention Grant to accelerate design freeze, verification and validation testing, and clinical builds for the Company’s patented chest tube tube seal and securement device, SolidAIRity CT™. - November 18, 2022 - Securisyn Medical
The In-Person IPAC2022NV & Teach1Serve10 Free Clinic Days Are Postponed Due to Exemption Delays, Unforeseen Circumstances & Unpredicted Charges. Stay Tuned.
The Integrative Providers Association and the Compassion Center postpone their disruptive clinical incubation, Teach1Serve10 Free Clinic Day, and the In-Person Companion Medical Conference (IPAC2022NV) due to delays in exemptions, circumstances beyond their control and unpredicted charges that continue to grow. As such, the Boards have decided to postpone the in-person conference, live-stream the education and move the free clinic day off-site to an established neighborhood clinic system. - November 04, 2022 - Integrative Providers Association
New Pivotal Data Demonstrates Clinical Feasibility of GeneFluidics’ Direct-from-Specimen AST in Clinical Settings
GeneFluidics, Inc. is pleased to announce a joint publication with the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) that introduces rapid antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST), which would represent a paradigm shift in the clinical management of microbial infections. The data from the MCW study have... - November 04, 2022 - GeneFluidics Inc.
Securisyn Medical seeks up to $5 Million Crowd SAFE Raise for Commercialization of its Clinically Differentiated Ventilated Patient Safety Technology Platform
Securisyn Medical, LLC (“Securisyn Medical” or the “Company”) is a commercial-stage medical technology company and the developer of the patented SolidAIRity Flex® Oral Endotracheal Tube Stabilizer System, announced today the launch of its $5 Million Crowd SAFE... - November 02, 2022 - Securisyn Medical
CallonDoc Provides Immediate Healthcare Support Those Affected by Hurricane Ian
CallonDoc is helping those affected by Hurricane Ian by providing immediate access to healthcare. CallonDoc is offering same day online visits and prescriptions for immediate relief and availability to care. - October 08, 2022 - CallonDoc
Dr. Kelly Johnson Joins New York Breast Health
New York Breast Health (NY Breast Health), a division of New York Cancer & Blood Specialists, is pleased to announce the addition of board-certified general surgeon and fellowship-trained breast surgical oncologist Kelly Johnson, DO. She will practice at 805 Northern Blvd., Great Neck, NY 11021. - August 30, 2022 - New York Breast Health
New Medicaid Primary Care Providers Available in Centennial Colorado
Health Now Family Practice is pleased to announce that primary care and urgent care providers are now available through Medicaid in Centennial. This is a great resource for those who need access to quality healthcare. - August 26, 2022 - Health Now Family Practice
The Brooklyn Cancer Center Opens in Downtown Brooklyn
The Brooklyn Cancer Center (TBCC), a partnership between New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the leading oncology practices in the nation, and The Brooklyn Hospital Center (TBHC), an independent community hospital in Fort Greene/Downtown Brooklyn, marked a major milestone today... - August 25, 2022 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
NY Health Welcomes Urologist Raymond Khargi, MD
New York Health (NYHealth), the premier practice of primary and specialty care, is proud to announce the addition of board-certified urologist Raymond Khargi, MD. - August 03, 2022 - New York Health
Tim Wintz and Jarett Greenside Promoted to Senior Vice Presidents of Radiology for NY Imaging Specialists
NY Imaging Specialists announced today the appointments of Tim Wintz and Jarett Greenside to Senior Vice Presidents of Radiology. - August 02, 2022 - New York Imaging Specialists
GeoComm Announces Early Release Program for New Vertical Location Service Aimed at Making 9-1-1 Caller Z-Axis Positioning Actionable
GeoComm is leading the way into the vertical frontier of Public Safety Location Intelligence® with the release of a new product, GeoComm Vertical Location Services. This offering provides the missing link to making the z-axis actionable during 9-1-1 calls by converting raw positioning... - July 23, 2022 - GeoComm
NY Health Appoints Vice President of Primary Care
New York Health (NYHealth) appoints Regina Primm as its Vice President of Primary Care. Primm has proven to be a prominent leader with more than a decade of experience working in healthcare. https://nyhealth.com/admin/regina-primm/ “I am honored to be given the opportunity to lead NY... - July 22, 2022 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Julia Harwood Promoted to Senior Vice President of Clinical Operations for New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS) announced today the appointment of Julia Harwood to Senior Vice President of Clinical Operations. https://nycancer.com/news/julia-harwood-promoted-to-senior-vice-president-of-clinical-operations-for-new-york-cancer-and-blood-specialists Harwood... - July 20, 2022 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Nick Giampaolo Appointed Senior Vice President of Operations for New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS) announces the appointment of Nick Giampaolo to Senior Vice President of Operations. Giampaolo will oversee expansion efforts in collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating... - July 20, 2022 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Mako Medical CEO Chad Price Announces Company Expansion in Virginia with the Alliance
Chad Price, CEO of Raleigh-based Mako Medical and Mako Medical Laboratories, announced the company is expanding its service throughout the state of Virginia by adding a new member to the laboratory Alliance. - July 18, 2022 - Mako Medical Laboratories
Chad Price, CEO of Raleigh-Based Mako Medical & Mako Medical Laboratories Launches a New Monkeypox Test
Chad Price, CEO of Mako Medical, recently announced his team has developed a monkeypox test. - July 18, 2022 - Mako Medical Laboratories