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.
Rapid Profound Hypothermia (Suspended Animation) is in Clinical Trials as a New, Innovative Approach to Emergency Care When Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Fails
Emergency Preservation and Resuscitation (EPR), rapid profound hypothermia, is being pursued in clinical trials, as a revolutionary approach to be the next standard of emergency care to save countless lives when cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) fails - June 28, 2022 - EPR Technologies, Inc.
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Receives Burn Association Verification
Swedish Medical Center serves the Rocky Mountain region as a Level I trauma facility with a verified Burn and Reconstructive Center. - June 15, 2022 - HCA Healthcare Continental Division
AGENT511 Joins the RapidSOS Partner Network and is Now RapidSOS Ready
The partnership enables 911 telecommunicators to receive AGENT511 TEXTBLUE feature-rich, text-to-9-1-1 and multimedia content via RapidSOS Portal. - April 14, 2022 - AGENT511
The Medical Center of Aurora Recognized by the American College of Cardiology in the “Best Hospitals” Issue of U.S. News & World Report
The Medical Center of Aurora has been recognized by the American College of Cardiology in the “Best Hospitals” issue of U.S. News & World Report as the top ranked hospital in Colorado for providing outstanding care to heart patients. - March 29, 2022 - The Medical Center of Aurora
Modernizing Military Medicine to Strengthen Defense Health
The Operational Medicine Symposium is returning to San Antonio, TX, this April 12-13, 2022. - March 09, 2022 - Defense Strategies Institute
Chris R. Lowe Honored as a Professional of the Year for Two Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Chris R. Lowe of Billings, Montana has been honored as a Professional of the Year for 2021 and 2022 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding achievements and contributions in the public sector field of firefighting. About Chris R. Lowe Chris Lowe is a fire... - February 08, 2022 - Strathmore Worldwide
MIND 24-7 Opens Second Location to Provide Immediate Access to Behavioral Health Services
New Service Center in Mesa, Arizona will be open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - January 25, 2022 - MIND 24-7
Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility Members Cycle to Olympia to Deliver "Climate Prescription" & Petition to Governor Jay Inslee & Legislators
Health workers: Join WPSR members and health workers from across Washington in calling on WA leaders in Olympia to take urgent action on climate by signing the #ClimatePrescription petition. The petition will be delivered by bicycle to Governor Inslee on January 28th by health workers who will ride from Seattle to Olympia to highlight the critical need for action in the coming legislative session. - January 25, 2022 - Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility
VoCare Names MobilDrTech US Distribution Partner for Vitals360® Remote Monitoring Device
MobilDrTech, Inc. is proud to announce its’ selection by VoCare as a solutions partner to market and distribute their Vitals360® device for Remote Patient Monitoring and Chronic Care Management (RPM/CCM). The product, with 4G LTE cellular, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities on a pocket-sized device, is available immediately from MobilDrTech for medical providers, telemedicine equipment and service providers, hospitals, health systems, home health agencies and third-party payers. - January 13, 2022 - MobilDrTech, Inc.
Robert Caiati, MD, MS Joins New York Health
New York Health (NY Health) is pleased to welcome the addition of board-certified internal medicine physician Robert Caiati, MD, MS. He will be practicing at 69 West Main Street, Bay Shore, NY 11706. His family's values instilled in him drove Dr. Caiati to become a doctor. “The idea of being... - January 04, 2022 - New York Health
Ari Bernstein, MD Joins New York Health
New York Health (NY Health) is proud to announce the addition of board-certified internal medicine physician Ari Bernstein, MD. He will be practicing at 69 West Main St., Bay Shore, NY 11706 and 1061 North Broadway, 2nd Floor North Massapequa, NY 11758. A native of Long Island, Dr. Bernstein... - January 04, 2022 - New York Health
Sacred Serenity Spa Opens Doors for New Medical and Spa Patients
Along with cutting-edge holistic technology and the latest approaches to patient-based health care, Sacred Serenity Spa provides high-quality affordable health care to the community: providing a self pay program for acute care, woman's health and preventative services. Since 2014, Jennifer... - November 22, 2021 - Sacred Serenity Spa
The Medical Center of Aurora Named One of the Nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by IBM Watson Health & Fortune
The Medical Center of Aurora is one of the nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals, according to IBM Watson Health and Fortune. It is the only hospital within Colorado to receive this prestigious recognition. The annual study highlights the top-performing cardiovascular hospitals in the U.S. - November 16, 2021 - The Medical Center of Aurora
Michael J. Drabkin, MD Joins New York Imaging Specialists
NY Imaging Specialists is proud to announce the addition of Chief of Interventional Radiology (IR), Interventional Oncology for New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), and Executive Director of New York Interventional Radiology Specialists Michael J. Drabkin, MD. He is board-certified in... - November 09, 2021 - New York Imaging Specialists
AiArthritis Alerted to Rheumatology Patients Being Forced to Sacrifice Their Treatments Due to COVID-19
Many AiArthritis patients use biologic DMARDs to manage their condition, but responses vary per individual. The right therapy can be life-changing; disrupting continuity of care is strongly discouraged, as it can result in compromised quality of life and comorbid diseases. To accommodate hospital inventory needs for medication to treat severe COVID cases, chronically ill rheumatology patients worldwide are forced off their treatments... and they are angry. - October 28, 2021 - AiArthritis
Interventional Pain Management Specialist, Dustin Reynolds, MD, to Join OrthoNeuro in November
OrthoNeuro President & CEO Larry T. Todd Jr., DO, announced today that Dustin Reynolds, MD, Interventional Pain Management Specialist, will join the multi-specialty physician practice starting November 1. Dr. Reynolds is a board-eligible anesthesiologist specializing in interventional pain management. - October 12, 2021 - OrthoNeuro
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists and AdvantageCare Physicians Collaborate in Valley Stream
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the leading oncology practices in the nation, has teamed up with AdvantageCare Physicians (ACPNY), one of New York’s largest primary and specialty care practices, to provide state-of-the-art cancer care services in Valley Stream. The new... - October 06, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. (MES) Announced It Has Acquired Shipman’s Fire Equipment Company
MES, Inc. has acquired Shipman’s Fire Equipment Company headquartered in Waterford, CT. Founded in 1957, Shipman’s Fire Equipment Company, is the leading safety equipment supplier to municipal and volunteer fire departments and extinguisher service to business throughout the states of... - September 13, 2021 - Municipal Emergency Services, Inc.
Haiti Renewal Alliance via OneDiaspora.Org Activates Emergency Response Unit for Haiti Earthquake 2021
Haiti Renewal Alliance (HRA) activated it’s Haitian Diaspora Emergency Response Unit (HDERU) shortly after the August 14, 2021, 7.2 magnitude earthquake that devastated the Southwest Region of Haiti. Diaspora organizations are invited to register at www.Onediaspora.org to streamline the relief efforts. HRA pledges $50,000 towards it’s $3M Earthquake fund goals and encourages friends of Haiti to donate, and pledge towards these relief, recovery and sustainability efforts. - August 31, 2021 - Haiti Renewal Alliance
Amidst Vaccine Hesitancy, Psychologist Offers Solutions to Overcome the Fear of Needles in His New Book
More than one in four people worldwide feel distress at the sight of a needle. Even worse, many Americans may avoid vaccines strictly out of a fear of the jab. As vaccine hesitancy becomes more of a hot button issue, psychologist Dr. Marty Martin offers practical solutions to overcoming this fear in his new book Conquer Needle Phobia. Here he explains the difference between fear and phobia and outlines researched-backed strategies that individuals can use to get past their hesitancy. - August 25, 2021 - Bublish
Neelma Khan, MD Joins New York Health
New York Health (NYHealth) is proud to announce that board-certified family medicine physician Neelma Khan, MD, will join its dedicated team. She will be practicing at 1061 North Broadway, Second Floor, North Massapequa, NY 11758. Dr. Khan will work with board-certified family practice physician... - August 03, 2021 - New York Health
New York Health Welcomes Dr. Razia Jayman-Aristide
New York Health (NY Health) is proud to announce that board-certified Internal Medicine physician Razia Jayman-Aristide, MD MS-HPPL FACP, has joined its team of physicians and will serve as Chief Medical Officer. She will be practicing at 701 Route 25A, Suite B, Mount Sinai, NY 11766. Dr. - August 03, 2021 - New York Health
Denali Partners with Amazon and Providence to Get Oxygen and Vaccines to Employees and Hospitals in India
Partners in Business and Philanthropy in COVID-Ravaged Country - July 08, 2021 - Denali Advanced Integration
Prepare for a Safe Independence Day Celebration with Tips from the Burn Center at Swedish Medical Center
Independence Day is known for fireworks displays of all types and many are looking forward to gathering in a few weeks to celebrate. This 4th of July, Dr. Benson Pulikkottil, Medical Director of the Burn and Reconstructive Center at Swedish Medical Center wants to ensure everyone is prepared to stay safe with some burn safety tips. - June 25, 2021 - Swedish Medical Center
eMudhra Receives SAFE Identity Certification
eMudhra, a global digital enabler and a premier provider of PKI and Cybersecurity solutions, announced that they have received SAFE Identity certification. - June 16, 2021 - eMudhra Inc.
New York Health Welcomes Family Medicine Physician Mahendra Shah, MD
New York Health (NYHealth) is proud to announce that board-certified Family Medicine physician Mahendra Shah, MD, has joined its multidisciplinary team of physicians. He will be practicing at 1866 Wading River Manor Road, Wading River, NY... - June 02, 2021 - New York Health
New York Health Welcomes Internal Medicine Physician Shoba Menon, MD
New York Health (NYHealth) is proud to announce that board-certified Internal Medicine physician Shoba Menon, MD, has joined its multidisciplinary team of physicians. She will be practicing at 1866 Wading River Manor Road, Wading River, NY... - June 02, 2021 - New York Health
Nonprofit Releases 2020 Dog Bite Fatality Statistics - Attacks by Bull Breeds Increase and Trends from the 16 Year Data Set
In 2020, canines inflicted at least 46 deadly human attacks. Pit bulls contributed to 72% (33) of these deaths. Overall, fatal dog mauling statistics in 2020 were dominated by bull breeds and mastiff-type dogs. When breed was known, only 3 fatal dog attacks did not involve these breeds. - June 01, 2021 - DogsBite.org Incorporated
NYC Employees Now Have Access to Same-Day Mental Health Care Resources
New York City employees for the first time have access to same-day mental health care and appointments, effective April 2021, through Mindful Urgent Care – a mental health organization with seven facilities in the NYC area. Mindful Urgent Care has distinguished itself as a pioneering leader... - May 25, 2021 - Mindful Urgent Care
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Opens in Forest Hills
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the Nation’s leading oncology practices, is now providing state-of-the-art cancer care services at 96-10 Metropolitan Ave, Forest Hills, NY 11375. The newest location will provide cutting-edge cancer treatment, making it NYCBS’s... - May 17, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Denali Advanced Integration Stands with India
Denali Advanced Integration Stands with India to provide funding for aid with the help of Providence Health - Commits to $100,000 humanitarian funds and seeks other givers - May 07, 2021 - Denali Advanced Integration
New York Health Welcomes Denise Abselet, DO Specialist in Geriatrics and Primary Care
New York Health (NYHealth) is proud to announce that board-certified internal medicine physician and geriatrician Denise Abselet, DO, has joined its team of physicians. She will be practicing at 701 Route 25A, Suite 2, Mount Sinai, NY... - May 04, 2021 - New York Health
Linshom Receives SBIR Phase II Contract Award from the United States Air Force for Its Dual Purpose Respiratory Device
Linshom announced today receipt of a phase II SBIR contract award with the United States Air Force (USAF) to fund ongoing development and deployment of the Linshom Predictive Continuous Respiratory Monitoring (LPCRM) System. The $748K contract follows successful completion of a SBIR phase 1 award... - April 27, 2021 - Linshom
New York Health Expands Growth and Opens New Office
New York Health (NY Health), the premier center for primary and specialty care services with a network of outstanding physicians specializing in family medicine, internal medicine, nephrology, neurology, rheumatology, surgery, urology, and physical therapy, announces the opening of its newest... - April 20, 2021 - New York Health
ALERT FM Receives First Radio-Broadcast ShakeAlert(R) License to Deliver Messages to California, Oregon, and Washington
ALERT FM works when cell, power and internet are not available. - April 16, 2021 - Global Security Systems, LLC
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists and AdvantageCare Physicians Collaborate to Advance Comprehensive Oncology Care
New Alliance Will Expand Patient Access to Cancer Care and Clinical Integration - March 29, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Extends Desktop Alert Emergency Mass Notification and Communication System for Personnel Protection and Accountability
Desktop Alert is the provider of Mass Notification to all NATO nations is the industry’s leader second only to AtHoc, the largest leading provider of NAS emergency mass notification systems to the U.S. military and federal government. Desktop Alert is currently protecting millions of personnel at army locations such as Fort Campbell, National Guard Enterprise, 30 NATO Nations and numerous U.S. military bases and locations around the world. - March 22, 2021 - Desktop Alert
Nation’s Kidney Care Community: Allow Nation’s Dialysis Facilities Ability to Administer Vaccines to Vulnerable Kidney Patients
Kidney Care Partners (KCP) – the nation’s leading kidney care multi-stakeholder coalition representing patient advocates, physician organizations, health professional groups, dialysis providers, researchers, and manufacturers – has recently sent letters to congressional leaders... - March 02, 2021 - Kidney Care Partners
seca Corporation Awarded Patient Scales Sole-Supplier Contract with Premier Inc.’s SURPASS and ASCEND Purchasing Programs
seca Corporation, the world's market leader in medical measuring and weighing announced today that it has been awarded a contract with Premier’s highly committed ASCEND (Accelerated Supply Chain Endeavor) program in the category of Patient Scales. In addition, seca was the only supplier of... - February 20, 2021 - seca Corporation
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Improve Patient Quality of Life with Supportive and Palliative Care Services; Palliative Care Division Will Expand Patient Care
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the Nation’s leading oncology practices, announced it will provide full-time Supportive and Palliative Care services throughout its cancer centers on Long Island and New York... - February 12, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at Swedish Medical Center Sheds New Light on Brain Tumors
5-ALA Fluorescence Technique Allows More Precise Tumor Resection - February 11, 2021 - Swedish Medical Center
Swedish Medical Center Names Jaya Kumar, MD, New Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Kumar joins Swedish from Medical City McKinney, part of HCA Healthcare's Medical City Healthcare, where she served as the Chief Medical Officer. - February 06, 2021 - Swedish Medical Center
Janaya Raynor, MD, MS Joins the Supportive and Palliative Care Team
Dr. Raynor will provide supportive and palliative care services in Nassau County and the Boroughs. - February 02, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Linshom Announces European Patent Coverage for the Linshom Continuous Respiratory Monitor
Linshom announced today receipt of patents in five European countries including Germany, France, Spain, Italy and Great Britain. This adds to and expands the current Linshom patent portfolio held in the United States, Canada, Japan, Mexico and China. The lack of a simple, portable and inexpensive... - January 28, 2021 - Linshom
Elliot Nadelson, MD Joins New York Health
New York Health (NY Health) is pleased to announce board-certified Elliot Nadelson, M.D. has joined its urology team. NYHealth is the premier center for primary and specialty care services with a network of outstanding physicians specializing in family medicine, internal medicine, physical therapy, nephrology, neurology, rheumatology, surgery, and urology. - January 19, 2021 - New York Health
Swedish Medical Center Bringing World-Class Cardiology Care to Greenwood Village
New location provides access to Cleveland Clinic fellowship-trained cardiologist. - January 15, 2021 - Swedish Medical Center
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Appoints Chief Radiation Oncologist
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), announced Talha Shaikh, MD, MBA, has been named chief radiation oncologist. - January 14, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Ultra-Low Temperature Freezers for Vaccine and Laboratory Cold Storage Introduced by ATS
ATS announces both freestanding and portable freezers for vaccines, biological materials, and biomedical uses. The ultra-low temperature freezers can continuously store biological materials, including vaccines, at temperatures as low as -86°C (-123°F) with +/- 0.1°C accuracy. - January 07, 2021 - Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc.
Studies Reveal CBD May Protect Against COVID-19; OC Wellness Solutions' CBD Tinctures and Oils Available
Clinical trials have shown CBD could be effective in reducing the cytokine storm in COVID-19 patients. - January 04, 2021 - OC Wellness Solutions
New York Health Acquires Three Village Family Medicine
New York Health is pleased to announce that primary care practice, formerly known as Three Village Family Medicine, will now be part of New York Health. Internist, Pollytia I. Panagiotou, MD, and Physician Assistant, Lisa Rizzuto, MS, PA-C will be practicing at the office located at 7 S Jersey Ave... - January 01, 2021 - New York Health