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Get the latest news about hospitals, physician and dental clinics, psychiatric facilities, nursing homes and home healthcare agencies. News announcements also include information on management of medical laboratories that support healthcare facilities with services, such as blood analysis, pathology, urinalysis, medical x-ray and other diagnostic laboratories.
Gaming4Guts – A New Online Gaming Competition Blazes Fundraising Trail for Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA)
72-Hour Gaming4Guts Event to Take Place December 1-3, 2017. Goal: $10,000. Innovative Initiative Created by Former Chicago Area Fire Fighter in Partnership with Others Afflicted with IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease). - November 17, 2017 - Gaming4Guts
Berry Brunk Promoted to Chief Executive Officer, Stratus Interoperable, Inc., Effective January 1, 2018
Chief Strategy Officer Berry Brunk promoted to CEO effective 1/1/18. Current CEO and Chairman Fred Zolla will move to the position of Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors and will work closely with Mr. Brunk to execute the overall business strategy and vision of the company. - November 15, 2017 - Stratus Interoperable
Avant Healthcare Professionals to Attend the 2017 FONE Fall Conference
Avant Healthcare Professionals, the premier staffing provider of internationally experienced nursing and allied health professionals, will be attending the Florida Organization of Nurse Executives (FONE) Fall Conference in Orlando, FL on November 9-10, 2017. “We are excited to be a... - November 09, 2017 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
The Brooklyn Hospital Center Selects Velocity’s Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure
Velocity Technology Solutions Inc., a global leader in enterprise cloud managed services, announced the successful go-live of The Brooklyn Hospital Center (TBHC) enterprise resource planning application suite leveraging Velocity’s Cloud Application Management Platform™ (VCAMP™) on Amazon Web Services (AWS). With this launch at TBHC, Velocity has now brought over 120 healthcare organizations’ mission critical applications live in hybrid cloud environments all over the world. - November 09, 2017 - Velocity Technology Solutions
Aunt Bertha Makes Connecting Patients and Members to Social Programs Easier with Epic
In an effort to connect patients in need to social service programs, today Aunt Bertha announced it has launched an application in the Epic App Orchard. Aunt Bertha makes it easy for people facing social needs - and those who help others - to find and make referrals to appropriate programs and... - November 08, 2017 - Aunt Bertha
Avant Healthcare Professionals to Exhibit at the 2017 OONE Fall Conference
Avant Healthcare Professionals, the premier staffing provider of internationally experienced nursing and allied health professionals, will be exhibiting at the Ohio Organization of Nurse Executives (OONE) Fall Conference in Dublin, OH on November 8-10, 2017. “We are excited to engage in the... - November 08, 2017 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
Another Disruption from Dubai? This Time, It's Healthcare: DrFive.com.
DrFive.com, a regional healthcare portal hosting over 15,000 profiles of doctors and medical institutions in Dubai, completed its 2nd phase revamp to introduce an interactive doctor search engine enabling easier search and comparison of medical practitioners in the region. - November 04, 2017 - DrFive
Avant Healthcare Professionals to Exhibit at the 2017 VNA Nurse Staffing Summit
Avant Healthcare Professionals, the premier staffing provider of internationally experienced nursing and allied health professionals, will be exhibiting at the 2017 Virginia Nurses Association (VNA) Staffing Summit at the Omni Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, VA on November 3-5, 2017. “We... - November 03, 2017 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
Denver's Rose Medical Center Achieves Straight “As” for Patient Safety in The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit health care ratings organization, announced updated Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades and awarded Rose Medical Center the elite designation of “Straight As” for its ongoing achievements in patient safety. Rose is one of only 59 hospitals in the United States to be awarded an “A” consistently since 2012. - November 02, 2017 - Rose Medical Center
Menorah Park Selects Stratus Interoperable (SI) as Its Data Management and Analytics Partner
Stratus Interoperable, Inc., an innovator in data integration and advanced analytics solutions, has signed a three year agreement, to deliver its StratusLink™ data management and advanced analytics platform, to Menorah Park, a nationally recognized Long-term Post-acute Care Provider. - October 31, 2017 - Stratus Interoperable
CleanCut Technologies to Demonstrate Medical Device Packaging Innovations at BIOMEDevice 2017
Medical device manufacturers will have the opportunity to discover CleanCut Technologies’ innovative line of custom medical device packaging products in Booth #529 at the BIOMEDevice 2017 Show on December 6-7 at the San Jose Convention Center. CleanCut Technologies continues its effort to... - October 30, 2017 - CleanCut Technologies
NAA Announces New Five-Year, $500,000 Commitment with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®
In all, NAA has raised and donated more than $5 million for St. Jude through its partnership, now in its 22nd year. In addition to those efforts, the NAA hosts the NAA Toy Auction every November at St. Jude. - October 27, 2017 - National Auctioneers Association
Lite Run Inc. is Winner of 2017 Spine Technology Award
Lite Run Inc. announced today that it is a 2017 winner in the Ninth Annual Spine Technology Awards for its ExoSuit and Gait Trainer products. Evaluated by a panel of physician judges, the award criteria include clinical relevance, innovation, potential to improve standard of care, and cost... - October 26, 2017 - Lite Run Inc.
Mary’s Center to Expand Healthcare Access in Montgomery County in 2018
Expansion to a New Location in Silver Spring Made Possible by a $600,000 Grant from The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation. - October 26, 2017 - Mary's Center
Qm2® Solutions Partners with GenOne Media Group in Deep Dive Customization Through Smarter LifeStyle Network
Qm2® Solutions and Pittsburgh-based GenOne Media Group partner to improve patient engagement in over one thousand healthcare venues nationwide. Qm2®’s proprietary SaaS platform, SEngage®, united with GenOne Media’s out-of-home-network, Smarter Lifestyle Network (SLN),... - October 25, 2017 - GenOne Media Group, Inc.
Bumrungrad International Hospital Achieves Global Healthcare Accreditation
Bumrungrad International Hospital (BIH) (https://www.bumrungrad.com/thailandhospital), a pioneer in medical travel since 2002, has been awarded a three-year term of “Accreditation with Excellence” by the Global Healthcare Accreditation Program (http://globalhealthcareaccreditation.com/)... - October 23, 2017 - Global Healthcare Accreditation
Dulce E. Fernandez, RN, BSN, PHN, DHCS-CMT Recognized as a Professional of the Year and a Woman of Excellence by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dulce E. Fernandez, RN, BSN, PHN, DHCS-CMT of Azusa, California has been recognized as a Professional of the Year and a Woman of Excellence for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Dulce E. - October 19, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Monarch Medical Technologies Assembles Glucose Management Innovators and Thought Leaders at 2017 EndoTool® User Group Meeting
EndoTool User Community Gathers in Charlotte to Share Best Practices, Innovations and Industry Trends for Optimizing Glycemic Control of In-Hospital Patients - October 18, 2017 - Monarch Medical Technologies
The Medical Center of Aurora Names Cindy Meyer Chief Operating Officer of Behavioral Health Services
HCA/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) announced that Cindy Meyer has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer of Behavioral Health Services at TMCA’s Behavioral Health and Wellness Center. In her new role Meyer will continue to lead operations at TMCA’s behavioral... - October 17, 2017 - The Medical Center of Aurora
Cleveland Clinic Achieves Global Healthcare Accreditation for Medical Travel Services
Cleveland Clinic (https://my.clevelandclinic.org/), perennially ranked as one of the top hospitals in the US by U.S. News and World Report, has been awarded a three-year term of “Accreditation with Excellence” by the Global Healthcare Accreditation Program... - October 16, 2017 - Global Healthcare Accreditation
Avant Healthcare Professionals Announces Partnership with Junior Achievement of Central Florida
Avant Healthcare Professionals, the premier staffing provider of internationally educated nursing and allied health professionals, has announced it is partnering with Junior Achievement (JA) to change the lives of youth in the Central Florida community. Junior Achievement is a national organization... - October 16, 2017 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
SEER Introduces Digital Primary Market Area (PMA) Analytics for YMCAs
The new interactive PMA is a powerful tool that will help Ys better understand their diverse market areas and the members they serve, provide leadership with invaluable data for capital planning, and present marketing personnel with branch level insight to build plans for the many communities they serve. - October 13, 2017 - Seer Analytics
The Solution Containment Announces Sale for Infection Prevention Week
Save big on The Solution HEPA-filtered Mobile Containment Units during Infection Prevention Week from October 15-21. - October 11, 2017 - Prevent Life Safety
Qrons Inc. Announces Launch of New Website Website Offers Visitors Insight Into the Company's Innovative Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Traumatic Brain Injuries
Qrons Inc. (OTCPK: QRON) ("Qrons " or the "Company"), a preclinical biotechnology company developing advanced cell-based solutions to combat neuronal injuries with a laser focus on traumatic brain injuries, announced today the launch of its fully featured website. The website... - October 10, 2017 - Qrons Inc.
South Nassau Communities Hospital Completes First Phase of $60 million Emergency Department Expansion
The newly renovated Emergency Department annex, which previously was used for storage, will help maintain emergency service to the community as other parts of the Oceanside Emergency Department are renovated and expanded. - October 07, 2017 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Wayne Brady Among Invisible Disabilities Champions to be Honored at 10th Annual Invisible Disabilities Association Awards Gala in Colorado on Oct. 21st
The Invisible Disabilities® Association (IDA) honors its 2017 award recipients on Oct. 21st at the 10th Annual Awards Gala, Laugh Out Loud, in Lone Tree, Colorado. This year’s Awards Gala, sponsored by Fireplace Warehouse ETC. is an opportunity to raise awareness and funds, plus honor incredible eight individuals and organizations making positive contributions towards understanding and education of invisible disabilities. - October 03, 2017 - Invisible Disabilities Association
Lite Run Awarded $100,000 SBIR Grant for Innovative Mobility Device
Lite Run Inc. is pleased to announce that it has won a $100,000 Small Business and Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research. The award targets the development of a home version of the innovative Lite Run mobility... - October 03, 2017 - Lite Run Inc.
MarketLab Introduces Vein-Eye™ to Its Healthcare Customers to Save Time and Improve Patient Satisfaction
MarketLab recently added the Vein-Eye™ near-infrared vein locator to its extensive offering of unique and hard-to-find products for healthcare professionals. Vein-Eye is ideal for use with virtually all patients, regardless of age or skin color. Its harmless, near-infrared LED light locates... - October 01, 2017 - MarketLab, Inc.
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
Avant Healthcare Professionals to Exhibit at the 2017 ANCC Magnet Conference
Avant Healthcare Professionals, the premier staffing provider of internationally experienced nursing and allied health professionals, will be exhibiting at the 2017 American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) National Magnet Conference in Houston, TX October 11-13, 2017. “Avant Healthcare... - September 30, 2017 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
CleanCut Technologies Announces "Vault" Packaging System for Medical Devices
CleanCut Technologies “Vault” packaging system is an innovative alternative to pouch-style packaging that protects and retains medical devices. The system combines a universal thermoformed tray with the flexibility and versatility of CleanCut’s HDPE pouch cards. - September 19, 2017 - CleanCut Technologies
Explorer Surgical is Named One of the Top 100 Finalists for the 16th Annual Chicago Innovation Awards
Out of 530 nominees, Explorer Surgical of Chicago has been selected as one of the Top 100 Finalists still in the running for the 16th annual Chicago Innovation Awards. The awards celebrate the most innovative new products and services in the Chicago region across all organization sizes, sectors and... - September 14, 2017 - Explorer Surgical
Matrix IT Wins AIM 2017 AIDC Case Study Competition
Matrix IT was declared winner of the AIM 2017 AIDC Case Study Competition for furthering AIDC technology in the healthcare vertical. AIM notes, “It [TRACTUS] is considered a game changer for standards and verification of small data matrix codes by many in the industry.” - September 14, 2017 - Matrix Medical Tracking Systems
Solis Mammography and Einstein Healthcare Network Announce Partnership to Expand and Upgrade Breast Health Centers in the Philadelphia Region
Solis Mammography, the nation’s largest independent provider of breast imaging services, and Einstein Healthcare Network, a leading healthcare system in the Philadelphia region, announced today a joint venture partnership agreement. In Fall 2017, the partnership will launch with the first of... - September 11, 2017 - Solis Mammography
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
Hurricane Irma Reports 185 MPH Sustained Wind Speeds, Still 75 MPH Slower Than Canless Air System's X3 Hurricane
The X3 Hurricane from Canless Air System has wind speeds of over 260 MPH and is used as a replacement to computer dusters by over half of all Fortune 500 companies. - September 07, 2017 - Canless Air System
NOI Announces Ownership Change
NOI, the premier Canadian medical device company, announced ownership change. - September 06, 2017 - NOI
At Hoag, New CT Scanner Decreases Radiation Exposure While Improving Image Quality for Optimal Patient Care
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian recently became the first hospital in Orange County to install the Siemens SOMATOM® Force CT Scanner, a state-of-the-art imaging tool that allows radiologists to obtain higher quality images faster, more efficiently and with less radiation than older... - September 01, 2017 - Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Prevent Life Safety Inspects 500,000th Fire Damper
Prevent Life Safety has officially inspected 500,000 fire dampers in heathcare and commercial facilities. - August 30, 2017 - Prevent Life Safety
The Medical Center of Aurora Announces Emily Trujillo as Vice President of Strategy & Business Development
HCA/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) has announced that Emily Trujillo is assuming the role of Vice President of Strategy and Business Development, effective immediately. Trujillo, who previously served as Director of Physician Services at TMCA, has been with the hospital since... - August 29, 2017 - The Medical Center of Aurora
Inc. 5000 Announces Avant Healthcare Professionals as One of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America 2017
Avant Healthcare Professionals, the premier staffing provider of internationally experienced nursing and allied health professionals, was recognized on Inc. 5000’s list of fastest-growing private companies in America for 2017. Avant Healthcare Professionals was recognized by Inc. 5000 for... - August 27, 2017 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
A Novel Expert Opinion Portal for Cancer Patients Worldwide
HCG, a premier cancer care hospital chain in India and Africa, launches a new cancer care service- Oncology Expert Opinion through an online technology platform that empowers the patient to have their medical records, reports and scans uploaded smoothly using an easy-to-interact portal... - August 25, 2017 - HCG Expert Opinion
Hudson Aquatic Systems Enters Exclusive Agreement with Prestigious China Corporation to Distribute Underwater Treadmill Systems and Therapy Pools
Hudson Aquatic Systems officially announces their expansion overseas with an exclusive distribution partnership with the Changzhou Qianjing Rehabilitation Company, Ltd., located in Shanghai, China. As exclusive partners, Qianjing will provide sales, installation and service of Hudson’s underwater treadmill systems and therapy pools for rehabilitation, therapy, conditioning, wellness, and spas in mainland China. - August 15, 2017 - Hudson Aquatic Systems
Global Healthcare Accreditation Accelerates Expansion Into Europe
Partnership with Dr. Joey Rajiullah Khan Signals Global Demand for Medical Travel Standards. - August 14, 2017 - Global Healthcare Accreditation
BioLabMart Inc. Announces Company Name Change to Qrons Inc.
BioLabMart Inc., (OTC PINK/Trading Symbol: BLMB) (“the Company”), a startup preclinical stage biotechnology company, is pleased to announce that the company has changed its name to Qrons Inc., and has received a new Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures (CUSIP)... - August 11, 2017 - Qrons Inc.
Avant Healthcare Professionals Response to H. R. 3351 Emergency Nursing Supply Relief Act of 2017
Avant Healthcare Professionals fully supports the bill and its positive impact on access to care for patients. This bill will designate 8,000 immigrant visas for highly-qualified and in demand healthcare professionals to alleviate the current U.S. nurse shortage. - August 09, 2017 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
Stratus Interoperable™ Welcomes Berry Brunk, 20-Year Healthcare Transformation Veteran, to Its Management Team
Stratus Interoperable, Inc., welcomes Berry Brunk, to serve as Chief strategy Officer. Brunk's experience in both acute and post-acute care will help guide the company’s business development and investment activities. - August 08, 2017 - Stratus Interoperable
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
Eagle Biosciences Announces the Launch of Calretinin ELISA Assay Kit
Eagle Biosciences is proud to announce a new assay, the Calretinin ELISA Assay Kit. The assay was developed and manufactured by DLD Diagnostika Gmbh in cooperation with the Institute for Prevention and Occupational Medicine of the German Social Accident Insurance of the Ruhr-University Bochum (IPA). - August 08, 2017 - Eagle Biosciences, Inc.
ProcurePort Introduces Affordable and Flexible Pricing Tiers for the Mid-Market and High Growth Companies Looking to Implement E-Sourcing and Procure-to-Pay Software
ProcurePort, a leading provider of On Demand E-Procurement Software, is introducing new flexible pricing tiers to allow high growth and mid-market companies the opportunity to implement e-Sourcing Software (Reverse Auction Software, RFP Software, Contract Management Software) and Procure-to-Pay Software without breaking the budget. The new pricing tiers are geared for procurement teams that want to introduce automation in their procurement process with minimum financial risks. - August 07, 2017 - ProcurePort