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PhoneDOCTORx Exceeds 30,000 Physician-Patient Consultations via Telemedicine
Telemedicine pioneer PhoneDOCTORx (PDRx) announced today it delivered its 30,000th telemedicine consultation (since 2006) to Extended Care Facility (ECF) patients with patented telemedicine services - providing both audio and/or video access to Board Certified physicians during off hours. - December 06, 2011 - American Doctors Online
Libbie’s Place Joins with Caregiver Village to Support Family Caregivers
November may bring the end of the President’s designated National Family Caregiver Month, but it doesn’t bring the end of challenges for the millions of family caregivers headed into the busy, stressful holiday season. Fortunately, resources abound both on the web and in local... - December 01, 2011 - Caregiver Village
GenWay Biotech Launches Cardiovascular Diagnostic Blood Test at American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2011 First Multiple Biomarker Test to Predict Near Term MI
FirstMark, the diagnostic division of GenWay Biotech, Inc., today announced study results and the commercial launch of PREventTM. FirstMark PREvent is the first multiple biomarker test that accurately predicts near term (approximately 2-3 years) risk of myocardial infarction for suspected or confirmed coronary artery disease (CAD) patients. FirstMark PREvent is now available and will be targeted to primary care physicians and cardiologists. - November 24, 2011 - GenWay Biotech
Bayshore Home Health and The Haze FM Launch “Here’s to Your Health” Online Radio Show
Bayshore Home Health, Canada’s largest provider of home and community health care services, is partnering with The Haze FM to deliver a new online radio show across Peel Region in southwestern Ontario. Here’s to Your Health offers insight and information on a variety of health topics. - November 24, 2011 - Bayshore Home Health
CareSouth Health System Acquires Family Care Inc of Virginia
CareSouth Health System Inc., the largest privately held home health services provider in Georgia, announced today that it has purchased Family Care, Incorporated of Virginia. The company is a Medicare certified provider of home health and personal care services with locations in Richmond and... - November 03, 2011 - CareSouth Health System, Inc.
Kenneth Rozenberg Highlights Care at the Bushwick Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare, Part of the Centers for Specialty Care Group Short Term Rehab Network
Centers for Specialty Care Group and CEO Kenneth Rozenberg are highlighting the Bushwick Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare for its convenient adult day care program. - October 27, 2011 - Kenneth Rozenberg - Centers for Specialty Care Group
Monsey Resident Celebrates 100th Birthday at Northern Metropolitan Residential Healthcare Facility
Northern Metropolitan resident Rose Horowitz celebrates milestone birthday with family and friends at skilled nursing facility. - October 25, 2011 - Kenneth Rozenberg - Centers for Specialty Care Group
Eleven CareSouth Homecare Professionals Agencies Named to 2011 HomeCare Elite
CareSouth Homecare Professionals today announced that 11 of its home health care divisions encompassing 33 locations and three of its managed agencies have been named to the 2011 HomeCare Elite™, a compilation of the top-performing home health agencies in the United States. CareSouth agencies... - October 21, 2011 - CareSouth Health System, Inc.
Eminent Spine is Excited to Host an Interactive Cadaver Lab in Miami, FL. Demonstrations to be Led by Steve Courtney, MD and Amar Rajadhyaksha, MD at the M.A.R.C.
Eminent Spine to host an interactive cadaver Lab in Miami, FL at the M.A.R.C. October 22, 2011. Demonstrations to be led by Steve Courtney, MD and Amar Rajadhyaksha, MD. Co-founded in June of 2008, Eminent Spine is proud to display such an extensive product line. - October 18, 2011 - Eminent Spine
Sage Life Technologies Releases Online Family Caregiver Forum
Sage Life Technologies is unveiling its family caregiver network this month. The company started in 2003 to advance the quality and affordability of healthcare and has consulted on state and federal health IT initiatives. Its latest project is the SageMinder System, which is an online,... - October 15, 2011 - Sage Life Technologies, LLC
US Patent Granted for the WELLEX™ Interspinous Technology
A Key US Patent for the Treatment of Spinal Stenosis - September 26, 2011 - Eden Spine, LLC
Eminent Spine Shares FDA Audit Results
Eminent Spine is pleased to release the results of an unscheduled FDA audit performed between February 28-March 4, 2011. - September 23, 2011 - Eminent Spine
CareSouth Homecare Professionals Names Bryant Stamps Regional Vice President of Business Development
Bryant Stamps has been named Regional Vice President of Business Development for CareSouth Homecare Professionals' Georgia and Alabama locations. - September 22, 2011 - CareSouth Health System, Inc.
Virginia Health Care Association (VHCA) Endorses Linked Senior
Linked Senior and VHCA are happy to announce a new relationship. Both companies are committed to enhancing the quality of life for older adults. - September 21, 2011 - Linked Senior
Flu is Here in Palm Beach County: Patients Test Positive for Influenza at Several Local MD Now Urgent Care Walk-in Medical Center Locations
First Influenza Cases of the 2011/2012 Flu Season Roll in This Week at MD Now Urgent Care Walk-in Medical Centers of Boca Raton and Lake Worth, Florida - September 15, 2011 - MD Now Urgent Care
Carolina Speech Pathology, LLC Expands FEES Studies to Oregon and Washington
Carolina Speech Pathology, LLC is proud to announce the expansion of their Bedside Swallow Study Service to the Pacific Northwest States of Oregon and Washington beginning on November 1, 2011. The announcement was made at the annual Oregon Health Care Association conference on September 12th. - September 13, 2011 - Carolina Speech Pathology, LLC
CareSouth Expands Low Vision Works Partnership Into Ft. Worth Area
CareSouth Homecare Professionals, a leading provider of home health care, announces expansion of Low Vision Works by CareSouth in Ft. Worth, Texas. The uniquely effective treatment for patients who suffer from low vision disabilities is now available in Tarrant and Denton counties. - September 09, 2011 - CareSouth Health System, Inc.
Fasturtle Redesigns Website for Heritage at Lake Forest
A company should consider themselves lucky to have landed a client once, but Fasturtle can count themselves as double lucky when Heritage at Lake Forest decided to have the same company freshen their look just in time for new management. In a rare occurrence, none of the content changed and... - September 01, 2011 - Fasturtle Technologies
Going Crazy? Or Just Visually Impaired? Free Video Explains Hallucinations Brought on by Low Vision
What many psychiatrists, psychologists, and neurologists don't know, but many low vision patients do, is that hallucinations are not all psychotic. Identified over 250 years ago, Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS) remains virtually unknown by most physicians. It is characterized by visual... - August 31, 2011 - Macular Degeneration Foundation
Fullerton Chamber Member - People's Care Expands to Chino Hills, CA
People’s Care, in-home care specialists to seniors and persons with disabilities and chronic illnesses, has expanded their corporate headquarters to Chino Hills, California. The new offices are located at 13920 City Center Dr. #209. - August 30, 2011 - People's Care In Home Care
Rescue Alert of California Gives New Life to Elderly Website
Launch of rescuealertofca.com offers more insight and consumer interaction. - August 30, 2011 - Rescue Alert of California
NAHC Annual Meeting: Caregiverlist CEO Presenting at 30th Annual National Association for Home Care and Hospice 2011 Meeting and Exposition
National Association for Home Care and Hospice annual meeting will include educational sessions, including presentation on online marketing tools by Caregiverlist.com's CEO, Julie Northcutt. - August 21, 2011 - Caregiverlist, Inc.
Free Education Session for Families Facing Dementia Keynote Speaker Jaron L. Winston, M.D. to Speak at The Cottages at Chandler Creek
The Cottages at Chandler Creek will host geriatric psychiatry expert Jaron L. Winston, M.D., as he gives an educational lecture about the latest dementia research advancements and treatments Aug. 31 at 4:30 p.m. at The South Cottages at Chandler Creek, 2351 North AW Grimes, Round Rock, Texas, 78665. - August 19, 2011 - The Cottages at Chandler Creek
As Americans Get Older, Caring for Aging Parents Gets Easier
CareWell VIP provides an array of senior care services to help aging parents and loved ones stay healthy, independent and safe. - August 13, 2011 - CareWellVIP
CareSouth Tags Dean Alverson as Senior Vice President of Business Development and Sales
CareSouth Health System, Inc., the largest privately held home health services company in Georgia, announced today that Dean Alverson has joined CareSouth as Senior Vice-President of Business Development and Sales. The announcement was made today by CareSouth President and Chief Executive Officer,... - August 10, 2011 - CareSouth Health System, Inc.
Above and Beyond Senior Placement Service Selects Fasturtle for New Website
Helping others is a selfless task few find pride and reward in, but Above and Beyond Senior Placement Service does just that. Having been based mostly on referrals, the company was looking for a new online presence. After having their logo first redesigned by Owens & Harkey, Above and Beyond... - August 07, 2011 - Fasturtle Technologies
Senior Helpers Partners with the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America to Reduce Toll of Devastating Disease
Strategic Partnership to Improve Quality of Life for Diagnosed Individuals and Families - August 06, 2011 - Senior Helpers
The Biggest Fears About Aging
“What is your biggest fear as you age?” That is the question Senior market specialist Bonnie Joffe confronts head-on in the final segment of her three-part series on “Seniors in Crisis." - August 06, 2011 - 50andBeyond.com
CareSouth Announces Exclusive Partnership with Low Vision Works
CareSouth Homecare Professionals announces partnership with Low Vision Works, providing a uniquely effective treatment for patients who suffer from low vision disabilities. The separate division is doing business as Low Vision Works by CareSouth and is now serving the Greensboro, Lexington and Asheboro areas of North Carolina. - August 03, 2011 - CareSouth Health System, Inc.
Don't Miss This Rare Opportunity to Learn from Pioneer Naomi Feil, Founder - Validation Communication
The Center for Compassionate Touch LLC presents Listening With Love - Walking Together, a weekend with Naomi Feil and Michael Verde. - July 23, 2011 - Center for Compassionate Touch LLC
Kukamama Launches, Targeting Baby Boomers with Health and Wellness Products
Kukamama.com is a website for aging adults, caretakers, baby boomers, or anyone who is caring for another individual. It could also be an independent senior who is computer savvy. Daily deals are presented on heavily discounted products such as incontinence products, vision aids, diet supplements and more. The simplicity of the site helps caretakers focus on efficiently purchasing the product of the day without the distraction of advertising or busy graphics. - July 20, 2011 - Kukamama Holdings, LLC
Caregiverlist Senior Caregiver Certification Training
Online training for senior caregivers delivers quality standards and safety along with skills approved by licensing boards for non-medical caregivers. The 10-hour training for caregivers allows senior caregivers to learn and take the test at their own pace. - July 07, 2011 - Caregiverlist, Inc.
Alchemy Productions Provides Exciting Review for Nettfit Publishing About Their New Parkinson’s Disease Book "Looking Down the Barrel"
Alison Litton of Alchemy Productions provides exciting review of a new Parkinson’s disease book "Looking Down the Barrel" by author Richard Secklin. This memoir is an extraordinary journey of a man who, after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s, feels his world and his identity has been destroyed. Tempted to end his life, he turns his back on himself and God and then through a series of events sees the gift of his personal journey through new eyes of Compassion. - July 06, 2011 - Nettfit Publishing
Restored Living Provides Living Aids for a More Active Life
Restored Living focuses on products for the aging population, which is projected to increase significantly with nearly one in five U.S. residents aged 65 and older in 2030 according to the U.S. Census Bureau. - June 19, 2011 - Complete Business Systems International, Inc.
Pinnacle's Presence Continues to Climb
Pinnacle Quality Insight (http://www.pinnacleqi.com), a business to business company offering phone-based customer satisfaction interviews for senior and long-term care, have recently added Nebraska and Alaska as their 46th and 47th state where long-term care and home health facilities are... - May 21, 2011 - Pinnacle Quality Insight
Chicago Senior Care Jobs Increasing as Companies Expand Hiring
Chicago seniors are most likely to stay in the Chicago area, studies show, providing ongoing employment opportunities for senior caregivers. Hiring has increased in the last month in the Chciagoland area for senior caregivers, Caregiverlist reports. - May 15, 2011 - Caregiverlist, Inc.
Trinity Health Care Services Inc. Now Offering Vocational School Training
The healthcare specialists at Trinity Health Care Services Inc. have recently announced that they’re now offering deals on their vocational courses, designed for the modern medical professional. The company currently offers two courses for students in the medical field to take. Their Home... - May 15, 2011 - Trinity Health Care Services
New Partnership Promotes Development of Advanced Fall Detection System for Senior Living Market
Halo Monitoring and Tel-Tron Technologies to adapt myHalo medical alarm system. - May 07, 2011 - Halo Monitoring
Wisconsin Pediatricians Urge Vaccination Against Pertussis (“Whooping Cough”). Preventable Disease on the Rise and Potentially Deadly to Newborns and Infants.
The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (WIAAP) is expressing concern over the growing number of the vaccine-preventable pertussis ("whooping cough") outbreaks nationwide. Newborns and infants are especially vulnerable to serious disease and death, and vaccination of all family members and caregivers provides protection against the disease. - April 05, 2011 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
CareSouth Homecare Professionals Sells California Agencies to Kindred Healthcare
CareSouth to Focus on Expansion in Southeast, Southwest, Gulf Coast and Mid-Atlantic Areas. CareSouth Homecare Professionals today announced that it has sold its four California home healthcare agencies to Kindred Healthcare, Inc. The agencies are located in Southern California and the San Jose area. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. - April 04, 2011 - CareSouth Health System, Inc.
Caregiverlist Shares Free Tools for Evaluating Quality Senior Home Care
Understanding the Different Paths Available for Quality Care Eases the Care Planning Process for Both Seniors with Money and Without Money. - April 01, 2011 - Caregiverlist, Inc.
Caregiverlist.com's New Service Connects Senior Caregivers with Professional Caregiving Jobs as the Nation's Only Career Center for Professional Caregivers
As the U.S. population ages and seniors choose to remain in their own home as they age, more than 2,000 senior home care agencies have opened their doors in the last decade. To assist with educating consumers about the many job openings with these professional senior care companies and to assist companies to keep up with staffing needs, Caregiverlist.com provides a Professional Caregiver Career Center which companies rely on to hire new caregivers weekly. - March 16, 2011 - Caregiverlist, Inc.
New York Attorney Announces Increase in Injuries from Fosamax and DePuy Hip Replacements
Their firm has seen an increase in the number of cases relating to Fosmax and DePuy hip replacements. Fosamax the drug known to treat and prevent osteoporosis, has been shown to increase the risk of femur, hip and thigh fractures. Some patients that were given the defective DePuy implant had to undergo revisionary surgery, causing extensive pain and suffering. If you are experiencing such discomfort, victims should seek help immediately from their doctor or medical professional. - March 12, 2011 - Rudolph F.X. Migliore, P.C.
Recent Graduate Brings Web 2.0 to Retirement Industry with Carolina Aging
Having observed the poor transition to emerging electronic media by the Carolinas' retirement industry, a recent UNC graduate is taking the industry online with www.carolinaaging.com. - February 21, 2011 - Carolina Aging
Namaste Hospice is Rebranding Itself and Renewing Its Commitment to the Denver Metro Community
Namaste Hospice is rebranding itself and renewing its long standing commitment to delivering the highest quality hospice care exclusively to the Denver Metro Community. The new company logo better represents the meaning of the name Namaste, a Sanskrit salutation that expresses the respect for the... - January 27, 2011 - Namaste Hospice
Stone Ledge Manor Conducting Free Hearing Screenings for All Members
Stone Ledge Manor is taking care of its members by offering them a Hearing Screening free of charge this month. On January 27th 2011, Digital Hearing Solutions will be conducting Hearing Aid Cleaning and Repair, Ear Wax Check and Removal in home testing and servicing for members of Stone Ledge Manor. - January 22, 2011 - Stone Ledge Manor
Halamandaris Names Orsini to Help Lead the NAHC Private Duty Homecare Association of America
Val J. Halamandaris, President of NAHC, today announced that Merrily Orsini, CEO of corecubed, has agreed to help lead NAHC’s related Private Duty Homecare Association of America. “We are proud to have Ms. Orsini play this significant leadership role. There is no one who has greater... - January 21, 2011 - National Association of Homecare & Hospice
North American Seminars Inc. Introduces a a New Online Physical Therapy Continuing Education Course, an Introduction to Wound Care for the Rehab Professional
North American Seminars Inc. introduces an evidence based online physical therapy continuing education course on wound management directed at the rehab professional in order to enhance their knowledge of wound care and its impact on the rehab treatment plan. - December 22, 2010 - North American Seminars
‘Santa’s Senior Helpers’ Lend a Helping Hand for the Holidays
Elders’ elves help seniors with everything from ‘Gift Wrap to Google.’ - December 10, 2010 - Senior Helpers
North American Seminars Inc Releases Its 2011 Physical Therapy Continuing Education Course Schedule
Looking for evidence based physical therapy continuing education courses? North American Seminars Inc has released its 2011 Live Course Dates. New Courses and approvals in Illinois, California, New York and twenty other states. The courses are offered in conjunction with the top medical facilities in the United States. - December 09, 2010 - North American Seminars