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Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Linda R. Moniz
Farmingdale, N.Y. – Linda R. Moniz, of Saugus, Massachusetts, has recently been recognized as a VIP member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the Medical Education field. - July 16, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Bright Oaks Group Announces New Senior Living Community in Wood Dale, Ill.
Bright Oaks Group will collaborate with Ecumen, a Minnesota-based nonprofit senior housing and services company, to develop a new senior living community in Wood Dale, Ill. Construction is slated to begin in 2014, opening in 2016. The community will offer 150 units of assisted living and memory care in a six-story building. The ground floor will feature retail space for companies and health care organizations that cater to mature adults. - July 12, 2014 - Bright Oaks Group
Hon. Michael A. L. Balboni Joins Rivkin Radler
Hon. Michael A. L. Balboni has joined Rivkin Radler as Of Counsel, and will be working with their clients in the areas of cyber, financial and energy-related security, public safety, healthcare, and government relations. He served in the New York State Assembly for 8 years, was appointed as the first Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, and later became Deputy Secretary for Public Safety and Homeland Security Advisor the state. - July 02, 2014 - Rivkin Radler LLP
PerformanceScrubs.com Announces Partnership with the University of North Alabama College of Nursing
PerformanceScrubs.com, a Performance HealthCare Products company, today announced a partnership with the University of North Alabama (UNA) College of Nursing to provide them with another option for nursing apparel for their students. Through this cooperative effort, the University of North... - July 01, 2014 - Performance Healthcare Products
Introducing HireNurses.com: Redefining Opportunities for Nurses. A company Founded by Nurses.
Hirenurses.com is a company with the mission to Redefine Nursing with the sole intent to make the Nursing Profession easily accessible and valued. - June 27, 2014 - HireNurses.com
Phoenix Home Care, Inc. Announces a New Location in Joplin, Missouri
Phoenix Home Care, Inc., announces a new location will open in the Joplin community on July 1st. The new office, located at 1027 S. Main St., Suite 308, will be the tenth office in Missouri for the Springfield-based company who recently celebrated their third year. The Joplin office will initially... - June 25, 2014 - Phoenix Home Care
Sky Nurses and PlacidWay Offer Patients Safe Transportation Back Home from Anywhere in the World
Sky Nurses, a non-emergency medical transport company, and PlacidWay, a medical tourism company, recently established a strategic partnership to help global patients travel home safely from anywhere in the world. - June 25, 2014 - PlacidWayUSA
Long Island Nursing Home Medford Multicare Center for Living Opens State of the Art Rehabilitation Suite
Medford, NY Skilled Nursing Facility Medford Multicare Center for Living proudly cuts the ribbon on its newly renovated rehabilitation suite featuring cutting-edge therapy technologies - June 18, 2014 - Medford Center For Living
Health & Comfort Home Care Agency Acquired by C & M Health Services, LLC
Health & Comfort Home Care Agency, a New Jersey home care services company, was recently acquired by C & M Health Services, LLC, a company with extensive experience in home care and aging-in-place solutions. The company will continue to operate under the Health & Comfort Home Care Agency name. - June 17, 2014 - Health & Comfort Home Care
Record-Breaking Whistleblower Attorney Takes on New Challenges: Traumatic Brain and Sprinal Cord Injuries
Record-breaking whistle-blower attorney Anthony J. Russo Jr. has partnered with successful board certified civil trial attorney Louis Battista in launching a new firm, Russo Battista Law Group that will primarily focus on catastrophic injury cases, including brain and spinal cord Injury cases. The new firm will go beyond the traditional legal scope of services employing a unique firm model, consisting of an in-house case management department to help clients navigate the complex system of care. - June 10, 2014 - Russo Battista Law Group
Absolute Staffers Completes Operating Room Nurses Contract at Ft. Belvoir, VA
Absolute Staffers (ABS) has successfully completed services of providing 2 Operating Room Nurses at Ft. Belvoir Army Hospital. ABS has been given a four month bridge contract as a result of their service. ABS is a, Woman-Owned Small Business. Absolute Staffers was founded in 2002 by its current Chief Executive Officer, Lora Antoine, a Registered Nurse. - June 10, 2014 - Absolute Staffers, LLC
North Westchester Restorative Therapy and Nursing Center Announces Ground Breaking Medical Approach to Sub-Acute Rehabilitation
North Westchester Restorative Therapy and Nursing Center announces its cutting edge approach to sub-acute medical management and has successfully reduced hospital re-admissions. North Westchester Restorative’s intensive medical oversight, in addition to rehabilitation, has led to improved... - June 06, 2014 - North Westchester Restorative Therapy and Nursing Center
Saddleback Memorial Medical Center to Participate in Laguna Hills Mobile Hospital Training Center
Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment of sepsis are crucial to improving patient outcomes and saving lives in hospitals. In an effort to reverse a national trend of increasing sepsis rates, Saddleback Memorial is participating in a Sepsis Quality Initiative Program by Medical Simulation... - May 20, 2014 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Shift Alerts Officially Launches During Nursing Week 2014
Shift Alerts, a mobile app designed specifically for nurses, personal support workers and other caregivers officially launches its iOS app just in time for Nursing Week 2014. Shift Alerts makes work easier for caregivers by enabling them to track all patient-related reminders in one app, designed... - May 15, 2014 - Shift Alerts
DNP, Inc. Selects Nurse Practitioner Perspective as Its Official Publication and Media Partner
Nurse Practitioner Perspective, the only career resource dedicated exclusively to NPs and DNPs, has been named the official publication and media partner of Doctors of Nursing Practice Inc. (DNP, Inc.), an advanced practice nursing organization committed to improving healthcare outcomes by... - May 15, 2014 - Merion Matters - Parent Company of ADVANCE Healthcare Network
Advance for Nurses Announces 2014 Best Nursing Teams
In celebration of National Nurses Week, May 6-12, ADVANCE has presented its annual Best Nursing Team awards. Nursing teams from across the country submitted essays describing how their team achieved specific outcomes. A panel of judges evaluated the entries for initiative, adaptability, expertise and outreach. The winning team members were presented with an award and other gifts commemorating the honor of being named Best Team. - May 06, 2014 - Merion Matters - Parent Company of ADVANCE Healthcare Network
Health Career Institute Moves to the Next Level with New Key Leaders
Health Care Institute announces new COO/President and new Director of EMS. Stephen V. Iacullo, JD is announced as the new COO/President of HCI and Brent Braunworth is announced the new Director of EMS at HCI. - May 05, 2014 - Health Career Institute
Lori L. Gregory Hostetter, CRNP Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Lori L. Gregory Hostetter, CRNP of Lancaster, Pennsylvania has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Lori L. Gregory Hostetter, CRNP Ms. Gregory Hostetter has almost 30 years... - May 02, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Happy Nurses Week to Our Miracle Workers in Healthcare - Our Super Nurses
National Nurses Week is May 6th – 12th, 2014. This year, Uniform Advantage (UA) is excited to celebrate with nurses all over the U.S and honor them for their hard work and significant contributions in nursing their societies to better health and saving lives. International Nurses Day is celebrated on May 12th, Florence Nightingale’s birthday. - May 01, 2014 - Uniform Advantage
New Assisted Living Facility Opens in Orlando
A new Assisted Living Facility has opened in Orlando. The Grand Opening and Open House will be on Thursday, May 8th, 2014. - May 01, 2014 - Wellsprings Residence
Pacific College New York Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program Advances to Candidacy for ACEN Accreditation
The Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (PCOM) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BS Completion Program) is now a candidate for accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The ACEN is responsible for accrediting nursing education programs, and achieving ACEN... - April 24, 2014 - Pacific College of Oriental Medicine
Uniform Advantage Fights Back Against Cancer
UA joins the fight by sponsoring the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life fundraising event. - April 12, 2014 - Uniform Advantage
Nurse Magnet Recognition Awarded to South Nassau Communities Hospital
Magnet recognition is the highest award a hospital can receive for outstanding nursing services, by creating an environment that attracts and rewards outstanding nurses. - April 10, 2014 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Uniform Advantage Goes Hollywood
One of Uniform Advantage’s print scrub tops made a star appearance with Cate Blanchett, Oscar winning actress in the highly acclaimed Blue Jasmine Movie that aired last year in July 2013. - April 07, 2014 - Uniform Advantage
Introducing Nurse Practitioner Perspective: the Only Publication to Serve Both NPs and DNPs
The ADVANCE Healthcare Network has introduced its newest publication, Nurse Practitioner Perspective. Making its debut in March, this bimonthly print magazine is the only dedicated resource providing NPs and DNPs with the latest news and information they need to succeed in their ever-changing field. - March 31, 2014 - Merion Matters - Parent Company of ADVANCE Healthcare Network
Shelley L. Johnson of Lacey, Washington, Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as Professional of the Year 2013 in Healthcare Business Solutions
Ms. Johnson has become a VIP member and has been inducted into the America's Registry Hall of Fame. In addition, she was named Bio of the Month for December 2014. - March 13, 2014 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Cheryl Jones, R.N. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Cheryl Jones, R.N. of Union, New Jersey has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Cheryl Jones, R.N. Ms. Jones has over 20 years experience in the field of healthcare. She is a... - March 12, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Helen Werner Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Helen Werner of Larchmont, New York has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Helen Werner Dr. Werner has over 40 years experience in the field of education. She is the Monroe... - March 11, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Uniform Advantage Launches Advantage by UA, a Fashion Forward Scrub Line
Uniform Advantage (UA) welcomes its newest modern collection of nursing uniforms to the UA family, Advantage by UA. For additional information about this line and the different styles and colors offered, please visit www.UniformAdvantage.com. - March 01, 2014 - Uniform Advantage
AME Home Care Becomes One of Baltimore’s Trusted Medicaid Waiver Resources
AME Home Care has recently become one of the trusted personal home care companies in the Baltimore area to be authorized to serve clients using the valuable Medicaid Waiver benefit. Through the Community First Choice program, AME Home Care is able to not only set clients up with personal care aides... - February 27, 2014 - AME Home Care
Grandell Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Receives 2014 Deficiency Free Survey from New York State Department of Health
Grandell Rehabilitation and Nursing Center received a deficiency free survey from the New York State Department of Health this past January 2014. They surveyed strongly in key areas that helped propel them to an elite list of nursing homes in New York State. - February 20, 2014 - Grandell Rehab and Nursing Center
Seniors Helping Seniors® Introduce Full Range of Senior Care Services
Pennsburg, PA-based leaders for professional senior care, Seniors Helping Seniors® are now offering a full range of in-home services across West Chester, Phoenixville and Collegeville. The company’s services suite includes caregiver services for those who require assistance with... - February 20, 2014 - Seniors Helping Seniors(R), Pennsylvania
New Product: Secure Messaging, Chat, Video for Caregivers and Familes
Loved ones are happier and family members are more involved in their loved one's care through this secure communication and interaction toolset. - February 18, 2014 - My Kin App, LLC
Uniform Advantage Secures Exclusivity for Koi’s and Med Couture’s 2 Newest Spring Colors
Uniform Advantage secures early exclusives for Koi’s and Med Couture’s 2 newest colors in their spring collection. For additional information about Koi and Med Couture Scrubs and the different styles and colors offered, please visit www.UniformAdvantage.com. - February 04, 2014 - Uniform Advantage
Seniors Helping Seniors® to Speak at UCC Women’s Library Club in Spring City, PA in February, 2014
Seniors Helping Seniors® in-home services provides elder care education as part of its community and senior services mission. - January 30, 2014 - Seniors Helping Seniors(R), Pennsylvania
Color Psychology Uniform Style Guide by Uniform Advantage
Uniform Advantage recently launched its latest Infographic titled “Color Psychology Uniform Style by UA.” This color psychology guide helps nurses understand how the colors they wear for their medical scrubs are influenced by their personality and moods. For additional information about the guide, please visit http://www.uniformadvantage.com/a-day-in-scrubs/hot-topics/color-psychology.asp. - January 28, 2014 - Uniform Advantage
NursingJobs.us Offers to Buy Clients Stuck on IE7 a New Computer
Leading Nurse Job Board Ditches Support for IE7, Offers to Buy Clients Computers Instead - January 26, 2014 - NursingJobs.us
VNA of Cape Cod Reduces Cost and Improves Cash Flow with SutureSign
The Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) of Cape Cod in Hyannis, MA has reduced their cost of managing orders with SutureSign, healthcare’s leading electronic signature service. “SutureSign has been a very positive move for us,” says George Haydon, Chief Information Officer at the... - January 21, 2014 - Suture Health, Inc.
Thelma Allen Stich, Ph.D., R.N. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Thelma Allen Stich, Ph.D., R.N. of Staten Island, New York has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of nursing education. About Thelma Allen Stich, PH.D., R.N. Dr. Stich has over 33 years... - January 18, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
South Nassau Communities Hospital IV Nurse Manager Named a Healthcare Hero
The Long Island Business News' “Health Care Heroes” awards honor individuals and organizations in the health care industry in Nassau and Suffolk counties for outstanding leadership and commitment. - January 01, 2014 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Wedgewood Nursing Home Commemorates the New Year with Celebrations and Health Tips for Seniors
Fort Worth, Texas Based Nursing Home, Wishes Residents and Staff a Healthy and Happy New Year. - December 27, 2013 - Wedgewood Nursing Home
Wendy Demas Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Wendy Demas of Irvington, New Jersey has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Wendy Demas Ms. Demas is a Registered Nurse at White House Nursing Home in Orange, New Jersey. She... - December 13, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
VNA of South Central Connecticut Selects SutureSign to Simplify Physician Orders
Suture Health, Inc., provider of SutureSign, healthcare’s leading electronic signature network, announced today that the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) of South Central Connecticut serving the greater New Haven area, and leading home health provider has selected SutureSign to streamline... - December 05, 2013 - Suture Health, Inc.
Shop for Fabulous Bras Anywhere, Anytime on Leadinglady.com’s New Mobile Site
Leading Lady announces the launch of its mobile site, www.LeadingLady.com, for an optimized bra shopping experience. Leading Lady’s mobile site will serve as an “on-the-go” retail destination for new moms and curvy fashionistas. All of Leading Lady’s well-loved full figure and nursing bras will be available for purchase. - November 20, 2013 - Leading Lady
inVentiv Health Hosts Open Interview Day
inVentiv Health is hosting a Nursing Career Fair in the Greater Boston Area on November 25, 2013 and wants to meet you. - November 19, 2013 - inVentiv Health
Homecare Homebase and SutureSign Interface to Launch January 2014
Suture Health, Inc., provider of SutureSign, healthcare’s leading electronic signature network, announced today that an interface with Homecare Homebase, homecare’s leading automation software provider, is expected to be available in January 2014. The technology partnership will enable... - October 31, 2013 - Suture Health, Inc.
Paula J. Meyers, MSN, RN, SCRN Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Paula J. Meyers, MSN, RN, SCRN of Powell, Ohio has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Paula J. Meyers, MSN, RN, SCRN Ms. Meyers has almost 40 years experience in the... - October 30, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Susan M. Miovech, Ph.D., RNC-OB Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Susan M. Miovech, Ph.D., RNC-OB of Highlands Ranch, Colorado has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of nursing education. About Susan M. Miovech, Ph.D., RNC-OB Dr. Miovech has over 44 years... - October 30, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Peter Mangiola Discussing Landmark Discount for Senior Live-In Care October 4th, on WOBM 1160 & 1310AM for NJ's Burlington, Camden, Atlantic, Gloucester & Ocean Counties
The Senior discount ranges from 37 to 42 percent of the average rate charged for live-in caregivers. This contrasts with the nursing home care cost, which can run from $300 to $400 a day. The Senior Discount Program gives new clients of Senior Helpers of Southern New Jersey a discounted rate as low as $160 per day. - October 04, 2013 - Senior Helpers NJ
Hyginex Hand Hygiene Compliance Solution Will be an Exhibitor at IDWeek 2013(TM)
Hyginex Will be Located at Booth 517; Featuring Unique Hand Hygiene Compliance Technology - October 02, 2013 - Hyginex