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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
Home Health Leaders Applaud U.S. House for Passing Bill to Prevent Across-the-Board Medicare Cuts
Partnership urges the Senate to quickly pass H.R. 1868 to extend temporary suspension of sequestration until the end of 2021. - March 19, 2021 - Partnership for Quality Home Healthcare
Getting Outside is the New 10,000 Steps
Author and fitness expert says hiking is the "fountain of youth" – physically and cognitively. In new book, "Secrets of Aging Well: Get Outside," globetrotting mountaineer and fitness entrepreneur Martin Pazzani reveals how walking outdoors is the key to a happier, healthier, longer life. Says “it’s the fitness you can’t get in a gym.” - March 15, 2021 - Secrets of Aging Well: Get Outside
Gwinnett County's CardioVascular Group Adds New Physician
CardioVascular Group, a cardiology practice which has serviced the north Atlanta metropolitan area for more than 30 years, has hired Dr. Lin Gao. Her first day was Feb. 1. - March 01, 2021 - CardioVascular Group Atlanta
Isaac Hardoon, DO Joins New York Cancer & Blood Specialists as Lead Physician of Palliative Care Program
Dr. Hardoon will lead the division as Chief of Supportive and Palliative care. - February 02, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
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
New York Health Welcomes Primary Care Physician Charles G. Bleecher, MD, FACP
Board-Certified Internist and Geriatric Medicine physician, Charles G. Bleecher, MD, FACP will be joining New York Health's team of dedicated physicians. - December 10, 2020 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
HHS Fails to Address Pandemic Relief for Long-Term Care Pharmacies
SCPC Warns Support is Needed to Maintain Patient Care while LTC Facilities Manage Latest COVID Spike and LTC Pharmacies Prepare for Vaccine Distribution - November 16, 2020 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County and Waveny LifeCare Network Announce Proposed Affiliation
The Boards of Directors of Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County (VNHFC) and Waveny LifeCare Network (WLN) are pleased to announce that they have entered into an exclusive letter of intent to combine home care and hospice operations to better serve patients in Fairfield County and beyond. - November 06, 2020 - Waveny LifeCare Network
Congressman Vern Buchanan Urges CMS to Eliminate Home Health Payment System Rate Reductions for 2021
Home health leaders commend Congressman Buchanan for asking Medicare to re-evaluate assumptions used as basis for PDGM home health rate reduction. - October 01, 2020 - Partnership for Quality Home Healthcare
Frances L. Redinger Recognized as a VIP Member for 2020 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Frances L. Redinger of Wichita, Kansas has been recognized as a VIP Member for 2020 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of healthcare. About Frances L. Redinger Frances Redinger is the owner of Frank's Golden... - September 22, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
Mississippi Physician Treats Hair Loss Caused by COVID-19 Infection, Stress from Pandemic
Jackson plastic surgeon Michael Kanosky, MD, FACS said, “It is widely reported in the medical research literature that nearly 30 percent of patients recovering from COVID-19 describe substantial hair loss. Thousands of others are suffering from Telogen Effluvium, a condition that causes excessive hair shedding that is usually temporary or at least cyclical.” - September 10, 2020 - Kansoky MS Hair Restoration
Mississippi Hair Restoration Announces Dr. Michael Kanosky Named New Medical Director for American Medical Podcast and Mississippi Affiliate
Mississippi plastic surgeon, Michael Kanosky, MD, FACS, of Mississippi Hair Restoration and The Face & Body Center, has been named the new Medical Director of the American Medical Podcast (AMP) and their Mississippi affiliate. - August 31, 2020 - Kansoky MS Hair Restoration
Helene Sarah Kouassi Honored as a VIP Member for 2020 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Helene Sarah Kouassi of Stratford, Connecticut has been honored as a VIP Member for 2020 by P.O.W.E.R (Professional Organization of Woman of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of home healthcare. These important women exemplify tenacity. They... - August 13, 2020 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
LaTribuna Christian Publishing Reports on the Need for a Safe Pathway to Visitation in American Healthcare
Providing a safe, fair, compassionate pathway to American healthcare visitation is the right thing to do and it is the compassionate thing to do. - August 12, 2020 - LaTribuna Christian Publishing
YCP Solidiance's New Report on Singapore’s Community Eldercare: Opportunities for Telemedicine and Assistive Technology
By 2030, Singapore will have the highest percentage of elderly in Southeast Asia at 22.5%, with nearly 83,000 seniors expected to be living alone. To accommodate this, the Singapore government has introduced initiatives to shift the primary model of care to community-care, presenting opportunities for the varied stakeholders, including the provision of telemedicine, increasing demand for assistive technologies, and the paradigm shift towards developing the model-assisted communal living. - July 22, 2020 - YCP Solidiance
MobilDrTech Releases Updated White Paper on Telemedicine Stethoscopes
MobilDrTech, Inc. releases updated white paper comparing telemedicine stethoscopes. The July, 2020 update identifies and compares design, features and cost for the most frequently used real-time telemedicine stethoscopes in the U.S. market. - July 14, 2020 - MobilDrTech, Inc.
Long-Term Care Pharmacy Leaders Request Urgent COVID-19 Relief from Congressional Leaders
Letter to Congress Requests Immediate Action to Provide Relief for LTC Pharmacies Serving Most Vulnerable Patients in Nursing Homes, Other LTC Facilities - July 13, 2020 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
55 Fitness Adds New Location Through Franchise Expansion
Fitness franchise opportunity opens first of several locations, all targeting ages 55 and older. - July 09, 2020 - 55 Fitness
"Dr. Pam" Gumbs Celebrated as a Top Healthcare Professional for 2020 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
"Dr. Pam" Gumbs of Berkeley, California has been celebrated as a Top Healthcare Professional for 2020 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and high level of success for over 40 years in the pharmaceutical field. About "Dr. Pam"... - July 01, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
APTQI Commends Representative Brendan Boyle for Introducing Bipartisan Legislation to Block Steep Cuts to Physical Therapy Services
The Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation (APTQI) today applauded Representative Brendan Boyle (D-PA) for introducing the Outpatient Therapy Modernization and Stabilization Act which, if passed, will extend a necessary lifeline to physical and occupational therapists who are... - June 15, 2020 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
New Jersey Cancer & Blood Specialists Expand Access to High-Quality Cancer Care in Bergen County
The Practice is the Latest to Join the National OneOncology Network of Independent Oncologists. - June 09, 2020 - New Jersey Cancer & Blood Specialists
STARR Portal by Employee Support Services, LLC Reduces Risk and Improves Patient Outcomes in the Home Care Industry with Improved Training, Communication and Feedback
The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed how fragile our senior population is to viruses and infection. This unforeseen catastrophe has forced all sectors of the health care industry to reexamine their training protocols. Many families are turning to home care as an alternative to nursing homes and... - June 03, 2020 - Employee Support Services, LLC
Niculae Ciobanu, MD, FACP Joins Manhattan Cancer Associates
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS) is pleased to announce Niculae Ciobanu, MD, FACP, has joined its team of city physicians. Dr. Ciobanu is board certified in internal medicine, hematology, and oncology. He will be practicing at the Manhattan Cancer Associates at 945 5th Ave, New York,... - June 02, 2020 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Dr. Goldberg Joins Manhattan Cancer Associates
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS) is pleased to announce Arthur I. Goldberg, M.D., FACP has joined the team of city physicians. Dr. Goldberg is a board-certified medical oncologist who will be practicing at Manhattan Cancer Associates located at 945 5th Ave, New York, NY 10021. Dr. - June 02, 2020 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Dr. Patricia A. Kaine, MD Recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dr. Patricia A. Kaine, MD of Parma, Ohio has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Dr. Patricia A. Kaine, MD Dr. Patricia Kaine is a retired... - June 02, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
Ponte Health Global Corp. Announced the Formation of the Vertical Medical City Foundation
The Vertical Medical City Foundation, being a core component of the development, will enable Ponte Health to expand the vision and mission of Vertical Medical City in the geriatric space, to directly and significantly impact the residents of and the Aging and their Care market at-large. - May 07, 2020 - PONTE HEALTH GLOBAL CORP.
Citing Threat to Seniors’ Nursing Home Care and Pandemic-Generated Economic Crisis, SCPC Letter to HHS Sec. Azar Seeks LTC Pharmacy Relief Funding
America’s Key Front-Line Nursing Home Pharmacies Eligible for, Warrant HHS-Administered Aid - April 29, 2020 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
Prehab Network Offers Virtual Physical Therapy - Free Trial Visit
Virtual physical therapy visits are proving to be effective for patients across the country. Some people, including seniors, may be apprehensive about going online, however Prehab patients are giving incredibly high reviews. To encourage people to address their aches and pains from the comfort of their own home, Prehab Network is offering any patient located within the United States a free virtual discovery visit - not to be charged to the insurance company. - March 27, 2020 - Prehab
Popular Senior Life Resource Provider Expands Coverage to Address COVID-19 Issues Affecting Those Living in Senior Communities
HousingForSeniors.com, a leading online information hub owned and operated by Wolf Revo, LLC, is dedicated to helping older adults in the United States and Canada find quality senior housing, has recently expanded its senior health coverage specifically addressing COVID-19. - March 23, 2020 - Wolf Revo, LLC
New Book is Now a Bestseller That Calls Attention to the False Premise of Traditional Science
A book released on March 1 entitled, “Is Science in Denial? Read This Book and Decide” has become the number one bestselling new release in the “Science and Math Quick Reads” category on Amazon. - March 18, 2020 - The Oaklea Press
Home Health Sector Urges Flexible Use of Home Health Clinical Expertise and Regulatory Relief to Address COVID-19 Crisis
Home health leaders release guidance regarding needed waivers and regulatory relief to ensure home health’s nimble and flexible response. - March 17, 2020 - Partnership for Quality Home Healthcare
Waveny LifeCare Network Announces Actions in Response to Prevent Cases of COVID-19
Responding to the first cases of coronavirus identified in Westchester County, New York, Waveny LifeCare Network instituted CDC guidelines and protocols to minimize the risk of COVID-19 in its communities. “The health and wellness of our residents, patients, volunteers, and our staff of... - March 14, 2020 - Waveny LifeCare Network
Waveny LifeCare Network Elects New Board Members
New Canaan – Six new members have been elected to Waveny LifeCare Network’s board of directors: Ronald Balzano, Peter Bridgman, Marian Curtis Blair, Mary Franco, David Hunt, and Penny Young. The board unanimously elected Kathleen A. Corbet as Chairman of the Board, Leo Karl III as Vice... - March 13, 2020 - Waveny LifeCare Network
Coronovirus Devalues the Existence of the Elder Population Claims Ageless Chic Magazine
Amid a coronavirus outbreak in the United States and across the world, Covid-19 does appear to affect seniors worse than younger generations as a whole. There is no question that our bodies do change over time. All the more reason to take very good care of ourselves as we age. Senior citizens having to worry about preventing Covid-19 isn’t the only thing on their minds since younger generations have begun to discriminate, demean and persecute the mature population. - March 11, 2020 - Zia Marketing & PR Firm
New White Paper from Percussion Play Explores the Positive Effects of Intergenerational Music-Making
Percussion Play, the leading outdoor musical instrument specialist, have published their latest White Paper "Play, Percussion and 'Post-Age' Pedagogy: The Positive Effects of Intergenerational Music-Making." - March 07, 2020 - Percussion Play Ltd.
Restoring Your Youthful Wellness with Mind-Body Training; A Look at Hanna Somatic Education
In her debut book, "Divine Unwind," Linda Anna Smith teaches readers how to apply sensory-motor training towards achieving optimal mind-body control and well-being. A couple questions posed in this physical education guide include: “Do you ever wonder where your youth went? Where... - February 29, 2020 - Somatic Life
Swedish Medical Center, One of First Hospitals in the Nation to Offer Innovative Hip Replacement Surgical Technique
New portal assisted total hip arthroplasty approach results in smaller incisions, faster healing. - February 23, 2020 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
Colorado’s First Behavioral Health Unit for Women Opens
HealthONE announced, today, the opening of a dedicated Women’s Unit at their Behavioral Health and Wellness Center. The first of its kind unit, located at The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) North Campus, is focused on caring for women throughout their journey to emotional... - February 21, 2020 - The Medical Center of Aurora
Keith Stanton, Mesa, AZ, Interior Designer, Earns Healthcare Interior Design Credential
Keith Stanton, Director of Design Development at Thoma-Holec Design in Mesa, AZ, earned his Healthcare Interior Design Credential. Keith’s achievement makes him the first Certified Health Interior Designer (CHID) in Arizona and one of less than a dozen CHIDs who specialize in senior living/long term care nationwide. - February 19, 2020 - Thoma-Holec Design
Indiana Parkinson Foundation Receives $20K Grant and Hires Program Director
The Indiana Parkinson Foundation (IPF) has received a grant for $20,800 from the Central Indiana Senior Fund. The grant was given to allow IPF to expand its reach to more than 50-75 more individuals living with Parkinson’s disease. With the grant, IPF was able to hire a new Program Director,... - February 16, 2020 - Indiana Parkinson Foundation
North Bay Group to Open Napa Valley Caregiver Training Center
Napa Community to help the critical shortage issue of caregivers for seniors. - February 05, 2020 - Senior Helpers North Bay
Book Giving Evidence Consciousness Survives Death is Now a Number-One Bestseller
"Afterlife, The Whole Truth: Life After Death Books I & II" (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07J46QQW8) by bestselling author Stephen Hawley Martin, which lays out research findings from a number of major universities directly suggestive of post-mortem survival of consciousness, has reached the number one bestseller status in its category on Amazon. - January 28, 2020 - The Oaklea Press
Miss America to Speak at the 2020 National Conference and Trade Show of the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (NDASA)
Miss America 2020, Camille Schrier, will speak at the NDASA 2020 National Conference in Jacksonville, Florida March 9-11. - January 22, 2020 - National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association
Varicose Veins Doctors Helps Hundreds of Seniors in New York Struggling with Varicose Veins Through Minimally-Invasive Procedures
Varicose Veins Doctors is one of the leading clinics in New York City. The center provides treatment for vein-related health conditions and works with a highly expert team coupled with state-of-the-art equipment. - December 23, 2019 - Varicose Veins Doctors
Origin Wireless™ to Accelerate Innovation in the Healthcare Industry
Origin Health™ utilizes indoor WiFi to enable next generation digital healthcare. - December 19, 2019 - Origin Wireless
Varicose Veins Doctors Provide Minimally Invasive Treatment Procedures for Varicose Veins
Varicose Veins Doctors is a reputable vein treatment center in Manhattan, NY. The clinic has gained a reputation for its exceptional patient care and a wide range of effective treatment options for vein diseases. Their teams of experts use state-of-the-art equipment to perform complex procedures for pain relief. - November 20, 2019 - Varicose Veins Doctors
Academy Medical Has Announced a New Partnership with Cognivue
Academy Medical has announced a new partnership with Cognivue. Cognivue, the first FDA-cleared computerized test of cognitive function. It objectively, quantitatively and reliably identifies changes in cognitive function that could be indicative of an impairment that may be optimally treated or... - November 18, 2019 - Academy Medical
MobilDrTech to Launch Low-Cost Telemedicine Exam Cam / ENT Kit for RNK Products
No longer do telemedicine providers need to spend thousands for a decent general examination camera. MobilDrTech, in collaboration with RNK Products, is pleased to introduce the RExCam Kit, RNK's new examination camera kit and finished USB Exam Cams. - November 18, 2019 - MobilDrTech, Inc.
SCPC Praises Bipartisan House Passage of PBM Rebate Transparency Bills
National LTC Pharmacy Advocacy Group Says Reps. Buddy Carter (R-GA), Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) Sustain Increased PBM Data Disclosure - October 31, 2019 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition