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.
Swedish Medical Center Physicians Demonstrate Telestroke Program for U.S. Senator Cory Gardner
Swedish Medical Center, a level 1 trauma center located in Englewood, Colorado, has access to over 50 telemedicine robots across the Rocky Mountain Region and Great Plains. - August 17, 2018 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora Named U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) has been recognized as a Best Hospital for 2018-19 by U.S. News & World Report. The annual Best Hospitals rankings, now in their 29th year, are designed to assist patients and their doctors in making informed decisions about... - August 16, 2018 - The Medical Center of Aurora
HCA/HealthONE’s Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center Named Recipient of Healthgrades 2018 Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™
HCA/HealthONE’s Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center announced today that it has achieved Healthgrades 2018 Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™. According to Healthgrades, the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals, this distinction... - August 14, 2018 - Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
HCA/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora Welcomes Vascular Surgeon Omid Jazaeri, M.D.
HCA/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) announced that as of August 1, Omid Jazaeri, M.D., RPVI, FACS a board-certified general and vascular surgeon, is seeing patients and performing vascular surgical procedures at TMCA. Dr. Jazaeri’s practice, Cardiothoracic and Vascular... - August 13, 2018 - The Medical Center of Aurora
HCA/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora Receives ACC Atrial Fibrillation with EPS Accreditation: Provides Necessary Care, Resources to Afib Patients
The American College of Cardiology has recognized HCA/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib). TMCA received Atrial Fibrillation with EPS Accreditation based on a rigorous onsite... - August 10, 2018 - The Medical Center of Aurora
Physicians at HCA/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center First to Use New Stroke Procedure
Doctors at Swedish Medical Center, a Level 1 Trauma Center located in Englewood, Colorado, Perform Stroke Procedure in Under 17 Minutes Using New Update to Penumbra System. - August 09, 2018 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
Physician at HCA/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora Inserts Hospital’s First WATCHMAN LAAC Implant
HCA/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) announced that Andrew Cohen, MD, a board-certified electrophysiologist with Aurora Denver Cardiology Associates, successfully performed the hospital’s first WATCHMAN Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) Implant procedure. TMCA is one... - August 01, 2018 - The Medical Center of Aurora
Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center Designated an Aetna Institute of Quality® Cardiac Care Facility for Cardiac Medical Intervention
Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center has been designated an Aetna Institute of Quality® Cardiac Care Facility for comprehensive heart and vascular treatment. Aetna makes information about the quality and cost of health care services available to its members to help them make informed... - July 27, 2018 - Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
Michael S. Firstenberg, MD, FACC Named Chair of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery at HCA/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora
HCA/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) is pleased to announce that Dr. Michael Firstenberg has accepted the role of Chair of Cardiothoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery effective July 1, 2018. - July 12, 2018 - The Medical Center of Aurora
Warp United Release VLK-3R1 RFID Triage Tags for Mass Casualty Incident
The VLK-3R1 RFID Triage Tag for Mass Casualty Incident brings Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to the Internet of Things era. - June 29, 2018 - Warp United Scientific Co., Ltd.
XinChen Caster Wheels Company Announces New Central Locking Casters Wheels for Medical and Hospital Furniture Use
Central locking casters are also named central control casters and central brake casters wheels. They are specially used as medical bed castes, and other hospital furniture casters - May 25, 2018 - XinChen Caster Wheels Company
Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center & Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children Recognized by Healthgrades for Outstanding Patient Experience
Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center (P/SL) and Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children (RMHC) have been recognized by Healthgrades for achieving the 2018 Outstanding Patient Experience Award™. This distinction recognizes P/SL and RMHC among the top 15 percent of hospitals nationwide,... - May 19, 2018 - Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
VectorCare Creates Lifesaving Hospital Evacuation Technology
VectorCare, a healthcare logistics company, has developed a way for hospitals to quickly evacuate patients in the event of a natural disaster and is making this new technology available to hospitals and transport providers in preparation for another dangerous fire season. - May 17, 2018 - VectorCare
OmniPACS and RemotePACS Have Merged to Deliver an Enhanced Customer Experience with New Technology and Innovation
OmniPACS and RemotePACS have merged. The original medical imaging cloud innovators have teamed up to combine their brands and operate as one organization. - April 18, 2018 - OmniPACS.com
Rest Easy Hair Clinic Announces Grand Opening of New Head Lice Education & Removal Treatment Center in Monroe, Washington
Arlington, WA Natural Head Lice Removal Clinic Announces Grand Opening of New Monroe, WA Location - April 17, 2018 - Rest Easy Hair Clinic
ICU Nurse Educator at The Medical Center of Aurora Receives HCA Excellence in Nursing Award
Kerri Tillquist, RN, BSN Receives HCA Award for Professional Mentoring - April 09, 2018 - The Medical Center of Aurora
Trusted World's Impact Disaster Recovery Efforts Continue
Trusted World’s CEO, Michael Garrett visited the Houston area and Port Arthur on March 7-8, 2018 to discuss the ongoing relief efforts of Trusted World. Trusted World’s in-kind donation to Hurricane relief organizations to date totals over 19 million. - March 20, 2018 - Trusted World
The 2018 Severe Storm Season Could be the Worst Ever According to Storm Warrior Shelters
Millions are at risk, but “No One Should Die From A Tornado”®. Bill Ford, a veteran storm tracker and certified first responder, has pulled many people out of the rubble. He has also witnessed the best and worst storm shelters in real life disasters. He has taken his extensive experiences and is announcing the launch of Storm Warrior Shelters just in time for spring 2018 severe weather. - March 14, 2018 - Storm Warrior Shelters, LLC
MedCentric Search Firm Launches Locum Tenens Business "Shift Physicians" to Serve Client Demand
MedCentric Search Firm recently launched Shift Physicians, a wholly-owned MedCentric company, to staff Locum Tenens and meet growing customer demand. MedCentric hired Thomas DiMarco as Managing Partner to lead the business. Thomas DiMarco most recently managed business development and recruited... - March 14, 2018 - MedCentric
Nonprofit Releases 2017 Dog Bite Fatality Statistics and Trends from 13-Year Fatality Data Set (2005 to 2017)
In 2017, canines killed 39 Americans. Pit bulls contributed to 74% of these deaths. Over the last 13 years, canines killed 433 citizens. Two dog breeds, pit bulls (284) and rottweilers (45), contributed to 76% of the total recorded deaths. - February 28, 2018 - DogsBite.org Incorporated
Buffalo Pharmacies, a Local Family Owned Business is Doing Their Part to Keep Seniors Out of the Hospital
Studies indicate medication errors have risen to the 3rd leading cause of death in the US. Seniors today take anywhere between 5 to 8 medications per day, making them especially high risk for hospitalization from a medication error. Buffalo Pharmacies is doing their part to help Seniors stay healthy and out of the hospital. - February 21, 2018 - Buffalo Pharmacies
MD Now Recommends Anti-Viral Treatment for Severe Flu Season in South Florida
The CDC has reported a sharp increase in influenza activity in the U.S. in recent weeks, with South Florida hit particularly hard due to an influx of winter travelers. To curb complications from the virus, MD Now is offering prescriptions for antiviral medications as appropriate, at all 33 South... - February 04, 2018 - MD Now Urgent Care
Nationwide Health Training is Now Offering ACLS, PALS, and BLS Certification Classes
Nationwide Health Training has just launched a new redesigned website offering ACLS certification, PALS certification and BLS certification classes. They have made the new website easy to use and the manuals and tests are all online for your convenience. Come give Nationwide Health Training a try for your certification or recertification classes. - January 19, 2018 - Nationwide Health Training
Basic Steps Mental Health Opens
Announcing the opening of Basic Steps Mental Health. It is an alternative approach to 12 Step recovery. One in five people in Snohomish and King County have a mental health or substance use issue that warrants professional care. This is a dual diagnosis clinic that uses proven Psychological tools to address underlying core issues at their root. No shame, no guilt, only compassion is used. - January 14, 2018 - Basic Steps Mental Health, SPC
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
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
Health-e-MedRecord Presenting Medcordance at ACEP 2017
Health-e-MedRecord (HEMR) has been invited to participate at the IncubatED pitch event on October 31, 2017 at 12:00PM Eastern Time at ACEP17 in Washington, D.C. to talk about their flagship product, MedcordanceTM. - October 21, 2017 - HEMR
United Concierge Medicine to Speak at National Conference; Algozzine to Serve as Expert at American Telemedicine Association Fall Forum
UCM CEO will be a featured "XPert" at the ATA EDGE Fall Forum in Washington, DC, discussing how UCM is changing the front door of health care by marrying customized concierge medicine with the efficiency of telemedicine. UCM has developed a unique model that saves an average of $600 per utilization, with a 99% patient satisfaction rate and 100% customer retention rate. - September 30, 2017 - United Concierge Medicine
Project Mama & PRFI Unite for Hurricane Maria & Earthquake Relief
Divas Leading Project Mama joins forces with PRFI and local Uptown Manhattan, Bronx, & New Jersey businesses for Hurricane Maria and earthquake relief. - September 24, 2017 - Project Mama
Kidney Community Executes Rapid Response to Help Dialysis Patients Affected by Hurricane Harvey
Providers, patient advocate groups, physicians and manufacturers step up to provide relief to dialysis patients across the Texas Gulf region. - September 08, 2017 - Kidney Care Partners
CSafe Offers Cool Chain Solutions to Hurricane Harvey Disaster Relief Agencies
Quick and efficient disaster response and emergency management can be ensured through the use of thermally insulated boxes and actively powered shipping containers which protect temperature critical medical supplies due to extended hold times during catastrophic conditions. CSafe Global, the... - September 03, 2017 - CSafe Global
CPR Care Services Announces Partnership with American Red Cross
CPR Care Services is a Licensed Training Provider for the American Red Cross. The company has released a Fall 2017 training schedule for CPR, AED, & First Aid Training. The training location is conveniently located at the University Center, 525 S. State Street in downtown Chicago. - August 29, 2017 - CPR Care Services
NextHealth Technologies Named in Three of Gartner’s Hype Cycle Reports
NextHealth Technologies, which drives measurable medical cost reduction through an innovative prescriptive analytics and consumer engagement platform, today announced that it has been named for the second year in a row as a sample vendor in three separate Gartner Hype Cycle reports. - August 21, 2017 - NextHealth Technologies
U.S. News & World Report Names The Medical Center of Aurora Among Best in Colorado
HCA/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora has been recognized as a Best Hospital for 2017-18 in the Denver metro and Colorado by U.S. News & World Report. The annual Best Hospitals rankings, now in their 28th year, are part of U.S. News’ patient portal, designed to help patients... - August 08, 2017 - The Medical Center of Aurora
Academy Medical and Brain Sentinel Partner to Strengthen Offering in Federally Funded Medical Facilities
Government partnership will expand access to Academy Medical’s product portfolio within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Department of Defense (DoD), and Indian Health Services (IHS) for patients and clinicians. - August 02, 2017 - Academy Medical
Adroit Surgical Demonstrates Vie Scope™ Life Saving Airway Management Device at 1st Annual Ark-La-Miss Emergency and Critical Care Transport Conference
Adroit Surgical™ is demonstrating the two latest advancements in airway management at the 1st Annual Ark-La-Miss Emergency and Critical Care Transport Conference taking place in West Monroe, La on July 19th and 20th, 2017. The Vie Scope™ and the Voir Bougie™ and Tactical Bougie™ will be available for all to try and compare to any other Laryngoscope. - July 17, 2017 - Adroit Surgical
Marilyn K. Gard Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Marilyn K. Gard of Sedona, Arizona 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 30 years in the field of healthcare. About Marilyn K. Gard Ms. Gard is the President of Life... - July 13, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
HealthPoint Plus, Inc. Announces the Opening of a Regional Sales & Marketing office in Florida
HealthPoint Plus continues to expand its operations by opening up a Regional Sales and Marketing office in Celebration, Florida. The operations in Florida will be managed by Nicholas Cammarata and Jeannine Peeke. - June 28, 2017 - HealthPoint Plus, Inc.
HealthPoint Plus, Inc. Welcomes MyArdina.com Telehealth Members
HealthPoint Plus, Inc. concludes the acquisition of telehealth assets of MyAdina.com from Commons Health, Inc. of Ohio. - June 21, 2017 - HealthPoint Plus, Inc.
HealthPoint Plus, Inc. Enters Into Strategic Agreement to Acquire MyArdina.com Telehealth Assets
HealthPoint Plus, Inc. has agreed to aquire the members of MyAdina.com from Commons Health, Inc. of Ohio as part of an ongoing strategy of rapid expansion into the telehealth market. - June 09, 2017 - HealthPoint Plus, Inc.
Nursing Ranked Last in Employee Engagement for Second Year in a Row; Quantum Workplace Research Reveals Team Dynamics Cause Plummet in Nurses' Engagement
In light of the continued nursing shortage, there’s more bad news for organizations trying to hire and retain nurses: for the second year in a row, nursing has the lowest employee engagement of any department. According to new research by Quantum Workplace, a leading workplace survey and... - June 06, 2017 - Quantum Workplace
Steven D. Rea, MD Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Steven D. Rea, MD of Midland, Texas has been recognized as a Professional Of The Year for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Steven D. Rea, MD Dr. Rea has almost 30 years experience in the... - June 01, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Medicare Changes the Rules for Sleep Centers - Advanced Sleep Medicine Services, Inc. is Ready
Medicare has issued new rules for sleep centers in California, Nevada and Hawaii requiring accreditation by a national accrediting body effective June 5, 2017. Advanced Sleep Medicine Services, Inc., the leading provider of sleep testing services and PAP therapeutic devices in Southern California, is fully accredited and meets all the requirements of the new rules. - May 31, 2017 - Advanced Sleep Medicine Services, Inc.
Eric Galabe Fogam, M.D., Ph.D. Honored as a Professional of the Year for Two Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Eric Galabe Fogam, M.D., Ph.D. of Lithonia, Georgia has been honored as a Professional of the Year for two consecutive years, 2016 and 2017, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding achievements and high level of success in the field of healthcare. About Eric... - May 23, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Kingsville Sensible EMS Ambulance Owner Elected Director of the Texas Ambulance Association
Sensible EMS, Kingsville’s oldest private and locally owned EMS Ambulance Service, is proud to announce that its CEO, Alan Guggenheim, has been elected to the Board of TAA at its annual meeting, on April 6, 2017. TAA represents and defends the interest of Emergency Medical Services and their... - April 22, 2017 - Alan and Suzanne Guggenheim
Packaged Water Goes Green with the W.S. Darley & Co. Bag in Box Solution
The innovative packaged water solution, Darley Bag in Box Water, provides new value propositions to first responders around the world. - April 21, 2017 - W.S. Darley & Company
The NHLBI Grants NuvOx Pharma a 300K Grant to Study the Effects of Their Oxygen Therapeutic on Myocardial Infarction in a Pig Model
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) has awarded a grant for $317,743 for a study in pigs for NuvOx Pharma's drug, NVX-308, in heart attack. - April 14, 2017 - NuvOx Therapeutics
The Medical Center of Aurora Receives “A” Patient Safety in Spring 2017 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
The Medical Center of Aurora was one of 823 hospitals to receive an “A” for its commitment to reducing errors, infections, and accidents that can harm patients. - April 13, 2017 - The Medical Center of Aurora
Neuropsychologist David Salisbury Joins Pate Rehabilitation as Clinical Director
Pate’s groundbreaking emphasis on neuropsychology in brain injury rehabilitation expands further. - April 04, 2017 - Pate Rehabilitation
The Medical Center of Aurora Opens New Pediatric & Pediatric Intermediate Care Units
The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) announced today that its new Pediatric and Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit is open. The new unit is part of the Pediatric Care network within the Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children (RMHC) through HealthONE. The newly renovated space features five dedicated,... - March 21, 2017 - The Medical Center of Aurora