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NYCBS Set to Open New 347 Treatment Center
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS) will announce the grand opening of its newest treatment facility, at 49 Route 347, in Port Jefferson Station on Monday, July 29th, 2019. Located on Long Island’s scenic North Shore, the center will feature the most advanced cancer treatment on... - July 27, 2019 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Family from Pleasant Plains, IL is Showing Their Way of Paying It Forward Through an SDWR Service Dog Volunteer Experience
The Shown family know all about how important service dogs can be for an individual and family. Mr. Shown was the recipient of SDWR diabetic alert dog, Samson in 2016. Samson is providing the comfort and reassurance necessary for the Showns and helping Mr. Shown manage and face the everyday... - July 21, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Autism Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Assist Family in Roseville, CA
A very lucky 7-year-old girl from Roseville, CA received a special delivery today of her very own Service Dog from SDWR. - July 21, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Diabetic Alert Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Family in Loganville, GA
A very lucky girl from Loganville, GA has received her very own Diabetic Alert Dog. - July 20, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Autism Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Family in Allentown, PA
Allentown, PA boy receives a very special delivery of his own service dog from SDWR. - July 20, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Holistic Medical Care Center Opens Membership Practice
Dynamis Preventive Medicine has recently opened its doors to new patients. Owned and operated by Mark Brody, M.D., Dynamis is attempting to fill a gap in basic medical care with a holistic and alternative orientation for those who may be dissatisfied with their current experience of primary care and the insurance based medical system. Dr. Brody has been practicing Integrative Medicine for over 19 years & uses a combination of safe non-pharmaceutical treatments in addition to conventional care. - July 16, 2019 - Dynamis Preventive Medicine
HealthPoint Plus, Inc. Launches Fundable Campaign in Final Private Offering Before Planned IPO
HealthPoint Plus announced today that it will offer its last private funding on the Fundable platform. The company is planning to file its Form S1 to be listed as a public company at the conclusion of this offering. - July 15, 2019 - HealthPoint Plus, Inc.
Rocky Mountain Gastroenterology Welcomes Michael McCabe, MD to RMG Lakewood Group
Colorado's largest GI group and the Region's Digestive Health leader is continuing to expand, with the addition of the highly recruited Dr. McCabe joining the practice on Monday, July 15th. - July 14, 2019 - Rocky Mountain Gastroenterology
New York Cancer and Blood Specialists Welcome Dr. Robert Hendler to Its Oncology Team
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists welcomes oncologist, Robert Hendler, MD. Dr. Hendler will be practicing at the Smithtown and Setauket locations. “NYCBS provides everything we need as physicians so that we can focus on providing the most comprehensive, effective care for our... - July 11, 2019 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Dr. Nakul Singhal Joins NYCBS’ Nassau and Queens Teams
Oncologist, Nakul Singhal, MD has joined New York Cancer & Blood Specialists and will be accepting new patients at our Bayside and New Hyde Park locations. It has been Dr. Singhal’s life-long passion to study medicine. Dr. Singhal notes that being a physician allows him to combine his... - July 11, 2019 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
BÜHLMANN Laboratories AG Receives FDA Clearance for Its fCAL® turbo Automated, Random Access Calprotectin Test
BÜHLMANN fCAL® turbo, an in vitro diagnostic assay intended for the quantitation of calprotectin in human stool, has received 510(k) clearance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and is now commercially available in the US. - June 27, 2019 - BUHLMANN Diagnostics Corp
The Medical Center of Aurora Achieves Magnet® Recognition Again
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) has attained Magnet recognition once again, a testament to its continued dedication to high-quality nursing practice. The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program® distinguishes health care... - June 26, 2019 - The Medical Center of Aurora
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Promotes Fireworks Safety
Safety tips to help you stay out of the ER this season. - June 26, 2019 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
Ophthalmics, Inc. Quickly Reaches 1000 Customer Milestone
Ophthalmics, Inc., a leading wholesale supplier of eye care supplies for ophthalmic and optometric practices, is proud to announce that they have now sold to more than 1000 customers in the United States. Customers are encouraged to visit Ophthalmics, Inc.’s website at www.shophthalmics.com... - June 25, 2019 - Ophthalmics, Inc.
Life Fest Will Provide Free Mental Health Counseling in Kansas City
Two Missouri Mental Health Providers Team Up to Reverse Suicide Trends in the Midwest. - June 23, 2019 - Signature Psychiatric Hospital
Tara St. Ellen Cioffi Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Tara St. Ellen Cioffi of Brooklyn, New York has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2019, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding achievements and high level of success in the field of healthcare. About Tara St. Ellen Cioffi With over 25 years of... - June 22, 2019 - Strathmore Worldwide
Dr. Christi Kim of New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Appointed as Member of SGO Clinical Practice Committee
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Christi Kim to the Clinical Practice Committee of the Society of Gynecological Oncology (SGO). The SGO is a premier non-profit organization advancing the research and education of gynecologic cancers. Moreover,... - June 15, 2019 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Receives Get With The Guidelines-Heart Failure Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award
American Heart Association Award recognizes Swedish Medical Center’s commitment to quality heart failure care. - June 15, 2019 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
Discovery Benefits, PeopleGuru Team Up to Save Clients Time
Newly formed partnership produces integrations that benefit mutual clients and consultants. - June 14, 2019 - Discovery Benefits
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Honors Nurses with DAISY Award
Christy Martin, Pam Karakusis, Cailly Haning recognized for providing extraordinary nursing care. - May 29, 2019 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at Swedish Medical Center Introduces Head and Neck Cancer Care Center
Leading cancer center partners with specialty physician practice to offer advanced treatment for benign and cancerous tumors of the head and neck. - May 22, 2019 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE's Swedish Medical Center Receives an ‘A’ for Patient Safety for the Spring 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
Swedish Medical Center was awarded an ‘A’ from The Leapfrog Group’s Spring 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. - May 21, 2019 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
More Than 85 Cities Expected to Participate in the Ninth Annual International 22q11.2 Foundation’s "22q at the Zoo" Worldwide Awareness Day This Sunday
The International 22q11.2 Foundation, Inc., an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people affected by differences in chromosome 22q11.2 (22q) through family and professional partnerships, is hosting the ninth annual “22q at the Zoo” Worldwide Awareness Day at... - May 19, 2019 - 22q International Foundation
digitalcare100 Launches Communication Platform to Facilitate Doctor-Patient Relationship Growth
New technology platform makes it easy for doctors to digitally communicate with patients and make healthcare an ongoing conversation. - May 16, 2019 - digitalcare100, Inc.
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora Receives an "A" for Patient Safety for the Spring 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) was awarded an "A" from The Leapfrog Group’s spring 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. The designation recognizes TMCA’s efforts in protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care. The... - May 16, 2019 - The Medical Center of Aurora
Nonprofit Releases 2018 Dog Bite Fatality Statistics and Trends from the 14-Year Data Set (2005 to 2018)
In 2018, canines killed 36 Americans, pit bulls contributed to 72% of these deaths. Over the last 14 years, canines killed 471 Americans. Two dog breeds, pit bulls (311) and rottweilers (47), contributed to 76% of the total recorded deaths. - May 10, 2019 - DogsBite.org Incorporated
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Offers Free Trigeminal Neuralgia Seminar
Swedish Medical Center has a non-surgical treatment for trigeminal neuralgia that may change your life. - May 05, 2019 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
VOS Digital Media Group and Treepple Tailored Health News Ink Distribution Agreement for Treepple’s Innovative News Products
Doctors and journalists at Treepple Tailored Health News make quick sense of the latest medical research for VOS partners. - May 01, 2019 - Icaro Media Group
The Medical Center of Aurora Announces HCA Healthcare Frist Humanitarian Award Recipients
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) honored an employee, a physician and a volunteer as the hospital’s 2019 Frist Humanitarian Award recipients. The recipients are Dr. Asif Husain, Rocky Mountain Gastroenterology Associates, Kimberly Sexton, FNP-BC, a nurse... - April 30, 2019 - The Medical Center of Aurora
Neurosurgeon, Dr. Mark White to Join OrthoNeuro in May 2019
OrthoNeuro announced today that Dr. Mark White, Neurosurgeon specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions of the spine, will join their multi-specialty physician group practice May 1st, 2019. - April 16, 2019 - OrthoNeuro
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Welcomes New Physicians
Swedish Medical Center announces nine new providers as the hospital continues to offer the highest quality care and the most advanced technologies and treatments in nearly every medical specialty. - April 11, 2019 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
NCHS Ramona Opens New Community Health Center
North County Health Services Opens New Health Clinic in Ramona. - April 02, 2019 - NCHS
Ophthalmics, Inc. Becomes a Direct Distributor of Altaire Pharmaceuticals
Ophthalmics, Inc., a leading supplier of eye care supplies for ophthalmic and optometric practices, is now a direct distributor for Altaire Pharmaceuticals. Eye care physicians are encouraged to visit Ophthalmics, Inc.’s website at shophthalmics.com to find Altaire’s in-demand and... - April 01, 2019 - Ophthalmics, Inc.
Dr. Rohit Reejsinghani Appointed as Executive Director of New York Health
New York Health, a physician led specialty practice announces today that Dr. Rohit Reejsinghani has been appointed as its Executive Director. Dr. Reejsinghani is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and is a Fellow of the American College of... - March 27, 2019 - New York Health
International Standards and Guidelines for Neonatal Lung Ultrasound by a Group of International Experts from Oasis Publishers
An international standards and Guidelines for Neonatal Lung Ultrasound titled, “Protocol and Guidelines for Point-of-Care Lung Ultrasound in Diagnosing Neonatal Pulmonary Diseases Based on International Expert Consensus” was published recently in the Journal of Visualized Experiments... - March 25, 2019 - Oasis Publishers
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Announces Frist Humanitarian Award Winners
Swedish Colleagues Recognized for Exceptional and Innovative Performance - March 22, 2019 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
AccessMD Urgent Cares Donate Time and Vaccine to Help Fight Influenza A and B Viruses During Last Months of 2019 Flu Season
Trusted immediate medical care provider, AccessMD Urgent Cares, announces their donation of time and influenza vaccines during the last crucial months of flu season, aiming to help Dayton area residents and their families fight influenza A and B viruses. Recent patients raved about their experience... - March 21, 2019 - AccessMD Urgent Cares
HIDN® Model of Health Restoration Published by Paducah’s Dr. Michael Winters
Dr. Winters, the founder of the HIDN® Model of Health Restoration, has announced that he is opening up his modern care program to new patients in the Paducah, Kentucky area. HIDN® healthcare is focused on naturally identifying and addressing long-standing health issues and improving health. - March 20, 2019 - Winters Wellness Center
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Honors Nurses with DAISY Awards
Jean Gasteratos, Jessalynn Fiest, Wanda Zwiegelaar recognized for providing extraordinary nursing care. - March 16, 2019 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
Two Orthopedic Surgeons Joining OrthoNeuro in April
OrthoNeuro will add two experienced Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeons to team of 28 distinguished physicians. - March 15, 2019 - OrthoNeuro
HCA/HealthONE’s Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center and Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children Physician Offers Robotic Procedures for Adolescent & Pediatric Patients
Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center and Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children are proud to offer adolescent and pediatric robotic procedures for the following conditions: Appendectomy, Intestinal resection, Choledochal Cyst, Cholecystectomy, Splenectomy, Partial Splenectomy, Adrenalectomy,... - March 14, 2019 - Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Offers Free Hip Seminar
It’s not hip to live in pain. Are you living with hip pain? Join expert orthopedic surgeon John Schwappach, MD, FACS, to learn about how to alleviate your pain and get you back to the activities you once enjoyed without pain. Dr. Schwappach will discuss causes of hip pain as well as diagnosis... - March 14, 2019 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Offers Free Neck Seminar
Join Swedish Neurosurgeon, Eric Arias, M.D., to learn about common causes of neck pain as well as the non-surgical and surgical treatment options available. - March 14, 2019 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
A New Dimension Approach to Peptide Separation by Prof. Xindu Geng from Oasis Publishers
Peptide separation is currently a very active research area that has broad applications in proteomics study of therapeutic peptides, analysis of complex synthetic peptide crude mixtures, and optimization of peptides conditions in on-line comprehensive two-dimensional reversed phase liquid... - March 14, 2019 - Oasis Publishers
Alliance For Site Neutral Payment Reform Applauds Inclusion of Site Neutral Payment Reforms in President’s FY2020 Budget
The Alliance For Site Neutral Payment Reform, a coalition of healthcare providers, insurers, employers and patient advocacy groups established to address growing access to care issues driven by disparities in payment rates for identical clinical services provided in different healthcare settings... - March 13, 2019 - Alliance For Site Neutral Payment Reform
HCA/HealthONE’s Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center Now Offers Nitrous Oxide for Anxiety Relief During Labor
Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center (P/SL) is pleased to now offer Nitrous Oxide (also known as “laughing gas”) as an option to delivering mothers to provide anxiety relief during childbirth. - March 12, 2019 - Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
HCA/HealthONE’s Presbyterian/St. Luke’s is First Hospital in Colorado to Offer Percutaneous Creation of AV Dialysis Fistula Using a Newly-Approved FDA Device
In June 2018, the FDA approved two devices - Ellipsys and WavelinQ - for the percutaneous creation of an arteriovenous anastomosis to create a dialysis fistula. Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center is the first hospital in Colorado to offer this procedure to patients. The FDA approved... - March 11, 2019 - Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
The Role of Cortisol in Positive Psychological Conditions: Dr. Lai’s Brilliant and Insightful Research Work from Oasis Publishers
The research papers titled, “Optimism, positive affectivity, and salivary cortisol,” “Humor attenuates the cortisol awakening response in healthy older men” and “Loneliness and Diurnal Salivary Cortisol in Emerging Adults” are written by Julian Chuk Ling Lai. - March 08, 2019 - Oasis Publishers
DrFormulas Releases New Chewable Probiotics for Kids' and Adults' Oral Health
DrFormulas®, a physician founded health and nutrition company, has added Nexabiotic® Chewable Probiotics for Kids and Adults to its lineup of products meant to help with oral and gut health. Poor oral health causes cavities and bad breath. Oral health is often overlooked in its necessity to... - March 05, 2019 - DrFormulas
Swedish Medical Center Neurologist Explains What to do if You Think You’re Having a Stroke
With stroke door to treatment times averaging just 20 minutes, Swedish serves as the Rocky Mountain Region’s referral center for the most advanced stroke treatment and was the state’s first Joint Commission certified Comprehensive Stroke Center. - March 05, 2019 - HCA HealthONE Swedish