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Dr. Michael K. Obeng Will Perform a Miraculous Surgery on Sarjo Trawally, a 4-Year-Old Girl from Gambia with a Life Threatening Facial Cystic Hygroma
From the anointed mind to the gifted hands of Dr. Michael K. Obeng, miracles have come true for many that cannot afford surgeries in third-world countries with poverty beyond understanding. - August 11, 2016 - Juka's Organic
Baebies to Exhibit and Display FINDER Prototype at 2016 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting
Baebies, Inc., a company focused on advancing newborn screening and pediatric testing, today announced that the company will exhibit and display a prototype of FINDERTM at the 68th AACC Annual Scientific Meeting and Clinical Lab Expo. FINDER, currently under development, is a small, innovative and... - July 28, 2016 - Baebies, Inc.
BeAKidsHero Online Training Series Helps Parents Protect Children from Sexual Predators
BeAKidsHero has launched a free 3-part online training series for parents about child sexual abuse prevention. - July 25, 2016 - BeAKidsHero™
Jocelyn Gets a Wheelchair Accessible Van
Performance Mobility, Chive Charities and BraunAbility have teamed up to help Joycelyn and her family travel more comfortably in their first wheelchair accessible minivan. - July 12, 2016 - Performance Mobility
Baebies Appoints Former Medtronic CEO and Illumina Ventures Founding Partner to Its Board of Directors
Baebies, Inc., a company focused on advancing newborn screening and pediatric testing, today announced that William A. Hawkins and Nicholas Naclerio, PhD have joined the company’s Board of Directors effective immediately. Mr. Hawkins is the retired Chairman and CEO of Medtronic, a... - June 30, 2016 - Baebies, Inc.
Charlie Chance (Leukaemia) -- Let's Go Help Save One Life? Only 1 Dollar/Pound Can Really Make the Difference, Organized by: CarolinaCorreiaCosta (Crowdfunding)
CarolinaCorreiaCosta (Crowdfunding) is a company who tries to do the best to save children's lives who have cancer or another types of medical diseases. CarolinaCorreiaCosta's contributions in Crowdfundings campaigns, saved, until now, 8 children, with the cooperation of YouCaring.com. This is one more case that needs the help of everybody and any help is absolutely necessary. - June 16, 2016 - CarolinaCorreiaCosta
Pediatrician Dr. Monica Dhar, M.D. Joins Family Medicine Associates of Midland
35-year mid-Michigan primary care health care team strengthens pediatric resources. Family Medicine Associates of Midland announces that Monica Dhar, M.D. has joined the practice as a pediatric physician and is accepting new patients. Dr. Dhar, a longtime Midland resident, brings 17 years of trusted mid-Michigan pediatric experience to the practice. - May 06, 2016 - Family Medicine Associates of Midland
The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund Honors Dr. Edmund F. La Gamma
The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund honored Edmund F. La Gamma, MD, Chief, Newborn Medicine at Maria Fareri Children's Hospital, a Member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, with the inaugural Lily Pedro Award for Excellence. The event, The 1st Annual Morgan's FunDay, was held at the... - May 05, 2016 - The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, Inc.
Pediatrician of the Year, Legislator of the Year Recognized by the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (WIAAP)
The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics recently awarded two child health advocates with its highest honors. Ann Behrmann, MD, FAAP was recognized as WIAAP's Pediatrician of the Year, and Rep. Joan Ballweg was named Legislator of the Year. - April 28, 2016 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Morgan's Fund Issues Statement on Selection for NORD's Natural History Studies Project
A statement was issued today by Stephanie M. Vaughan, Co-founder and President of The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund (Morgan’s Fund), regarding the announcement of the National Organization for Rare Disorders’ (NORD) selection of Natural History Studies Project participants. - April 22, 2016 - The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, Inc.
Launch of New Lysosomal Acid Lipase Deficiency Educational Resource on epgonline.org
epgonline.org, the website for healthcare professionals, has today announced the launch of a new educational resource for lysosomal acid lipase (LAL) deficiency. The LAL Deficiency Knowledge Centre is intended to provide important disease awareness and treatment information to healthcare... - April 20, 2016 - EPG Health Media
Cesar Chavez Lifetime Achievement Award Given to North County Health Services’ CEO
The network of 11 clinics has become a medical home for over 62,000 patients and clients for nearly two decades. - April 13, 2016 - NCHS
Integrative Pediatric Health Care Now Open
Integrative Pediatric Health Care (IPHC) held its grand opening on January 20, 2016. As the first independently owned and operated Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Practice in Colorado, IPHC is an innovative approach to health care for children incorporating conventional western medical approaches with... - March 16, 2016 - Integrative Pediatric Health Care
Soft Drinks and Orthodontic Treatment Are a Recipe for Disaster Says American Association of Orthodontists
Many people are not aware that soft drinks – even diet soft drinks, sports and energy drinks, and fruit drinks – contain acids, which can be especially troublesome for people in orthodontic treatment. The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) strongly advises patients in... - March 12, 2016 - Curium
Network with and Hear from GSK, Roche and Lundbeck at Paediatric Clinical Trials 2016: Preliminary List of Attendees Released
SMi Group reports (29.02.2016, London): With the conference taking place next month, SMi have released a preliminary list of attendees. - March 02, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Rubin S. Cooper as 2016 Professional of the Year
Dr. Rubin S. Cooper, of Hollis, New York, has recently been recognized as a 2016 Professional of the Year in Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Healthcare. - January 30, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Super Bowl Fundraising Campaign to Support Children Battling Cancer in Denver and Charlotte
Be Brave Foundation is launching a Super Bowl Fundraising campaign in hopes of supporting children and families battling pediatric cancer in Charlotte & Denver. The campaign pits the fan bases of the Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers against one another for an amazing cause. - January 30, 2016 - Be Brave Foundation
Pediatricians Support Screening for Food Insecurity: Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (WIAAP) to Partner with The HungerCare Coalition
1 in 5 children in Wisconsin struggles with hunger, and the health effects on those children are both immediate and long term. The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and The HungerCare Coalition announce their collaboration in screening families for food insecurity. By asking two simple questions, physicians can determine whether a family could benefit from community resources. - January 26, 2016 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Paediatric Clinical Trials 2016: SMi Releases Exclusive Interview with INSYS Therapeutics, Inc
SMi Group reports (07.01.2016, London): SMi caught up with key speaker Deborah Lee, VP of Clinical Development from INSYS Therapeutics, Inc. - January 09, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Sugar & Spice & No More Lice, Inc., Now Offering Online Products for Head Lice Treatment and Prevention
Head lice treatment specialists, Sugar & Spice & No More Lice, have announced the online sales of their lice prevention and lice treatment products. The products are all-natural, salon grade, safe, and non-toxic. They do not contain any pesticides or harsh chemicals. A variety of shampoos... - January 06, 2016 - Sugar and Spice and No More Lice
Bariatric Surgery Promising Solution for Obese Children in the UAE
Criteria, management techniques and solutions involving bariatric surgery in children discussed at Arab Health - January 06, 2016 - Informa Life Sciences Exhibitions
SunFrog Shirts Raises Over $5,500 for Cancer Research in November
SunFrogShirts recently announced the results from its latest charity campaign, No Shave November. Sunfrog is the original evergreen, DTG-based, T-shirt sales and fulfillment platform. Experiencing rapid growth over the past few years, the company strives to give back on a consistent... - December 09, 2015 - SunFrogShirts.com
Global Infusion Pumps and Accessories Market Was Valued at US$ 5,874.3 Million in 2014 and Expected to Grow at a CAGR of 5.0% from 2015 to 2019
According to the new report “Global Infusion Pumps & Accessories Market Assessment & Forecast, 2015-2019” by SA-Business Research & Consulting Group, North America leads the market for global infusion pumps and accessories with a share of 38.0% in 2014 that translated into revenues worth US$ 2,320.3 million. - November 22, 2015 - SA-BRC
Kids Central Pediatrics Inc Creates a New Website to Promote Vaccines and Explain Why They Are Given, How They Work, and Information to Combat Anti-Vaccine Sentiment
A website containing videos in an easy to understand format to explain to parents the most common questions. Videos address why each vaccine is given, how the immune system works, why the vaccines are given on a particular schedule, and the differences between viruses and bacteria. This is a unique website where all this information can be accessed in one location. This website will help parents to make a more informed decision regarding immunization. - November 09, 2015 - Kids Central Pediatrics, Inc.
Registration Now Live for SMi’s 10th Annual Paediatric Clinical Trials Conference
SMi Group Reports (27.10.2015): The 10th annual conference on Paediatric Clinical Trials will return to London on the 16th to the 17th of March 2016. - October 29, 2015 - SAE Media Group
Latest Information on Paediatric Medicines Research to be Discussed at Paediatric Drug Development 2015
SMi Training presents an interactive two-part special masterclass on Paediatric Drug Development taking place in Central London on the 9th December 2015. - October 24, 2015 - SAE Media Group
St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children to Host Pediatric GI Conference
St. Chris to Host First Educational Conference to Address Needs in Pediatric Gastroenterology. - October 17, 2015 - St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
New Autism Center Removes Barriers to Accessing Therapy
ABA Therapy Provider to Open Antioch Autism Center. - October 15, 2015 - Trumpet Behavioral Health
Gensco Laboratories Supports World Arthritis Day on October 12, 2015
Gensco Laboratories, a specialty pharmaceutical company, has recently introduced a new transdermal prescription medication that provides rapid relief at the first sign of an acute gout flare, ColciGel®, indicated for the treatment and prophylaxis of acute gout flares in adults. ColciGel® is easy to apply directly on the site of pain and each bottle has Metered Dose Technology (MDose™) which dispenses the exact amount of transdermal medication. - October 12, 2015 - Gensco Labs
St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children and Drexel University College of Medicine Name Dr. Mary Moran to Top Pediatric Posts
Mary M. Moran, MD, has been appointed to the positions of Pediatrician-in-Chief at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, Chief Executive Officer of St. Christopher’s Pediatric Associates, and Chair of the Department of Pediatrics of Drexel University. - October 03, 2015 - St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
Speaking of NEC Podcast Featuring The NEC Society Launches September 28
Episode 7 features Jennifer Canvasser, Founder of the NEC Society, and Dr. Samir Gadepalli, NEC Society scientific advisory council member. In 2014, Jennifer founded the NEC Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting fragile infants, after losing her son, Micah, to Necrotizing Enterocolitis. - September 24, 2015 - The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, Inc.
Voicebrook Selects St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital as 2015 #EmployeeConnect Charity Recipient
Company commits to raising money through support of charitable events - September 14, 2015 - Voicebrook, Inc.
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Rubin S. Cooper M.D.
Dr. Rubin S. Cooper, of Hollis, New York, has recently been recognized as a Strathmore’s Who’s Who Top 10 member for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Healthcare. - September 09, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
ChartaCloud Announces Technology Symposium
Featuring The introduction of “MEDi,” the Humanoid Robot for Pediatric, Medical, and Dental Care; “NAO,” the STEM Robot Transforming Education for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math; And The Impact of Predictive Analytics Solutions known as “Big Data” - August 28, 2015 - ChartaCloud Technologies
Speaking of NEC Podcast Featuring Expert Parent Laura Martin Launches August 28
Produced by The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, and funded by The Petit Family Foundation, Speaking of NEC is a series of one-on-one conversations with relevant Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) experts - neonatologists, clinicians and researchers - that highlights current prevention, diagnosis, and treatment strategies for NEC, and the search for a cure. - August 26, 2015 - The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, Inc.
Pediatric Physical Therapy Company to Send Staff on Medical Mission
Renowned Houston pediatric physical therapy company MedCare Pediatric Group is proud to announce that it will be sending five of its brilliant therapists on a medical mission with the Christ United Methodist Church. This year’s mission group will be going to Escuela Ensenanza Especial Marta... - August 20, 2015 - MedCare Pediatric Group, LP
Gensco Labs Announces LiDORx® Copay Program Mobile Platform for Pain Management
Text “LIDO to 37500” on your mobile device to receive the benefits of the Program Gensco Laboratories™ (www.genscolabs.com), A Specialty Pharmaceutical Company, announces a new mobile platform that uses innovative smart phone technology to provide copay assistance and facilitate... - August 11, 2015 - Gensco Labs
St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children Appoints Regional Director, Operating Finance
St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children is pleased to welcome Nicholas Stamatiades as Regional Director, Operations Finance, Tenet Physician Resources. In this role, he will be working collaboratively with Laura Irwin, St. Christopher’s Senior Regional Director, Practice Plan... - July 30, 2015 - St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
Virtual Speech Center Releases TheraApp – A Complete One-Stop Solution for Speech and Language Therapy Apps
Virtual Speech Center Inc., the leading provider of tablet applications for speech and language therapy, announced today the release of TheraApp, an iPad application including thousands of activities for speech and language therapy. TheraApp is a comprehensive and dynamic mobile solution for the... - July 27, 2015 - Virtual Speech Center Inc.
Speaking of NEC Podcast Featuring Dr. Naveed Hussain Launches July 28
Produced by The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, and funded by The Petit Family Foundation, Speaking of NEC is a series of one-on-one conversations with relevant Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) experts—neonatologists, clinicians and researchers—that highlights current prevention, diagnosis, and treatment strategies for NEC, and the search for a cure. - July 24, 2015 - The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, Inc.
Graham's Foundation Announces #champions4preemies Campaign
The global prematurity organization is collecting thank yous for its 2015 Hope, Resilience & Miracles Awards recipients. - July 24, 2015 - Graham's Foundation
Birth Defects Allegedly Linked to Zofran, Zofran Lawsuit Help Center Reviewing Potential Cases
A growing number of birth defects ranging from heart defects and clubfoot to cleft lip and palate have allegedly been linked to Zofran use during pregnancy in recent studies. - July 22, 2015 - Zofran Lawsuit Help Center
Graham's Foundation Announces Its 2015 Miracles Award Honoree, Dr. Alan R. Spitzer
The global prematurity organization will recognize neonatologist and researcher Dr. Spitzer's contributions to improving preemie outcomes. - July 22, 2015 - Graham's Foundation
Noninvasix Joins Leading California-Based Pediatric Device Consortium
Houston medical device startup Noninvasix, Inc., developers of a noninvasive brain oxygenation monitor for the NICU, is collaborating with the Consortium of Technology and Innovation in Pediatrics (CTIP) to accelerate the development of its advanced prototype, navigate the FDA regulatory process... - July 17, 2015 - Noninvasix
Innovation Direct™ to Serve as Official Licensing Representative for Jerome's Pediatric Syringe Invention
An innovative and potentially life-saving new product targeted at medical professionals who deal with pediatric emergencies, Jerome’s Pediatric Syringe, has been developed by inventor Michael Jerome of Miami, Florida. The invention’s unique design helps insure the efficient and accurate... - July 12, 2015 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Jaipur Start-up ScooTalks.com Launched to Offer Parenting Solutions
ScooTalks, a web and app based service, has been launched by ADDADOT Technologies LLP, a Jaipur start-up. The website and the app together come across as a first of its kind of kids’ services aggregator and parent-school centric service. The radical concept has been especially designed to suit the needs of Indian parents and kids’ services providers. - July 03, 2015 - ADDADOT Technologies LLP
Daxton's Friends Billboard Campaign is First Ever to Highlight Fatal Dog Attacks
Daxton’s Friends for Canine Education & Awareness was formed in honor of Daxton Borchardt, who passed away on March 6, 2013 due to severe injuries sustained in a dog attack. Daxton’s Friends would like to educate the public about the importance of understanding dog breeds and how, with proper education and pet care, the number of dog-related incidents can be reduced. - June 26, 2015 - Daxton's Friends For Canine Education & Awareness
Thieme Named Official Publisher of World Society of Child Science’s Pediatric Journals
Thieme Stuttgart is pleased to announce that it is now the official publisher of seven quarterly subscription pediatric journals from the World Society of Child Science. The journals cover a range of areas that are essential reading for the pediatric professional. Daniel Schiff, Senior Vice... - June 24, 2015 - Thieme Publishers
St Louis Start-Up Scoville & Company Receives 2015 Arch Grant, Launches First Product: Pacidose Infant Medication Dispenser
Scoville & Company, a woman & veteran owned St Louis, Mo. based consumer product start-up invents and recruits innovative medical devices for the home, including Pacidose, a liquid medicine dispenser for infants that feels just like a pacifier but has a narrow tube down the center allowing for liquid medication delivery to infants. The company was founded by Dr. Agnes Scoville, MD, an ER doctor and US Navy veteran who served in Iraq. - June 22, 2015 - Scoville & Company
Houston Pediatric Home Care and Outpatient Provider Debuts Mobile Responsive Website
MedCare Pediatric Group, LP, a Houston pediatric home care and outpatient provider, debuts its new mobile responsive website. In line with the company’s belief in providing first class services for pediatric therapy and nursing, they sought to improve patient experience by adapting to the latest changes on the online landscape. - June 10, 2015 - MedCare Pediatric Group, LP