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HCA/HealthONE's The Medical Center of Aurora and Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital Name New Associate Chief Nursing Officer
HCA/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) and Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital announced that Stacy Black, RN, MSN, RNC-NIC, NE-BC, will be joining the organization as Associate Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO). Black comes to Aurora from Swedish Medical Center, a 408-bed Level I Trauma Center in Englewood, Colorado. Her new role is effective July 29th. - July 27, 2018 - The Medical Center of Aurora
Perio Health Professionals Bolsters Leadership with Floyd Griffith as Chief Innovations Officer
Perio Health Professionals (PHP) is pleased to announce the addition of Floyd Griffith as its Chief Innovations Officer, a newly created position at the company. Mr. Griffith will lead the day-to-day operations of the surgical center and spearhead its strategic priorities. PHP is a locally... - July 24, 2018 - Perio Health Professionals
Michael S. Firstenberg, MD, FACC Named Chair of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery at HCA/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora
HCA/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) is pleased to announce that Dr. Michael Firstenberg has accepted the role of Chair of Cardiothoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery effective July 1, 2018. - July 12, 2018 - The Medical Center of Aurora
HCA/HealthONE's The Medical Center of Aurora: Pioneering Spine Surgery
The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) is among the first hospitals in Colorado to begin using a new bone graft tool to achieve better patient outcomes in spinal fusions. TMCA spine surgeon, Stephen Pehler, MD, is conducting minimally invasive spinal fusion procedures using the new device and in the process increasing patient success rates for spinal fusions from the national average of 75% to 92%. - July 03, 2018 - The Medical Center of Aurora
Devon MD Announces Distribution Partnership with Wound Management Technologies for HemaQuell® Resorbable Bone Hemostat
New partnership expands Devon MD’s product footprint and global growth strategy. - June 29, 2018 - Devon MD
Orthopedic Spine Surgeon Paul Eichenseer, DO, to Join OrthoNeuro in August 2018
OrthoNeuro announced today that Dr. Paul Eichenseer would join their multi-specialty physician group practice August 1st, 2018. Dr. Eichenseer is a fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon who specializes in adult deformity and scoliosis utilizing the latest open and minimally invasive... - June 26, 2018 - OrthoNeuro
Perimeter Medical Imaging Inc Appoints Charles S. Carignan, MD as New CEO
Perimeter Medical Imaging Inc., a developer of real time imaging systems for in-surgery tissue assessment, is pleased to announce the appointment of Charles S. Carignan, MD as CEO. Dr. Carignan has more than 20 years of experience in key leadership positions spanning the medical imaging,... - June 26, 2018 - Perimeter Medical Imaging Inc
Anthony K. Hedley, M.D. Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Anthony K. Hedley, M.D. of Phoenix, Arizona, has recently been recognized as a Strathmore’s Who’s Who Professional of the Year in Orthopedic Medicine and as a Top 10 Member in Healthcare. - June 26, 2018 - Strathmore Who's Who
Speakers Inspire Audience at Regional Conference on Necrotizing Enterocolitis
The inaugural Speaking of NEC: Unplugged event, a one-day regional conference focused on identifying practical solutions for reducing the devastating effects of Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) on premature infants and their families took place on June 11, 2018 at the Courtyard by Marriott in... - June 20, 2018 - The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, Inc.
EMU Health Partners with Mount Sinai in Queens
EMU Health is proud to announce its partnership with Mount Sinai to provide cardiology services in its Glendale, Queens multispecialty medical center. Mount Sinai, Ranked 9th nationally for Cardiology & Heart Surgery by U.S. News & World Report, is celebrated internationally as a world leader in all facets of cardiology care, cardiac surgery, and advanced research. - June 13, 2018 - EMU Health
Unbound Medicine and APSA Launch ExPERT CME Platform
Unbound Medicine and the American Pediatric Surgical Association (APSA), the nation's largest professional organization serving the pediatric surgical specialty, today launched a trailblazing Continuing Medical Education (CME) platform for pediatric surgeons. Dubbed ExPERT - the Exam-based Pediatric surgery Educational Reference Tool - this resource allows surgeons to both stay up to date and obtain Continuous Certification credits anytime, anywhere on their device of choice. - June 12, 2018 - Unbound Medicine
Proteor to Acquire Ability Dynamics LLC
Proteor (880 employees, 87 million EUR turnover), leader of the French custom-made O&P market, continues its growth with the acquisition of Ability Dynamics, the US developer and manufacturer of the RUSH Foot glass composite prosthetic feet. - June 06, 2018 - Ability Dynamics
Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center to Offer Unique, State-of-the-Art MRI Technology Suite
Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center is pleased to offer the latest in MRI technology starting June 2018. The new General Electric Optima MR450w 1.5T with GEM Suite coil technology provides quiet technology, unique lighting including high resolution LED screens, a table surface designed to increase comfort, advanced imaging capabilities and wide-bore architecture to add space around patients who struggle with confined spaces. This suite is truly one-of-a-kind in Colorado. - June 01, 2018 - Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
Neurosurgeon and Motorcycle Enthusiast Dr. Charles L. Rosen Features Motorcycle Safety on New Website
Dr. Charles L. Rosen, a neurosurgeon whose expertise is focused on cranial base and neurovascular surgery, announced today the launch of his website, drcharlesrosen.com, which features his video blogs on motorcycle safety, titled “Biker Brain Surgeon.” - May 30, 2018 - BlaineTurner Advertising
Neurosurgeon Dr. Charles L. Rosen Launches Website
Dr. Charles L. Rosen, a neurosurgeon whose expertise is focused on cranial base and neurovascular surgery, as well as complex intradural tumors of the third ventricle, posterior fossa, and spinal cord, announced today the launch of his website, drcharlesrosen.com. This site offers information on... - May 30, 2018 - BlaineTurner Advertising
Voicebrook Revolutionizes Pathology Reporting with VoiceOver PRO
VoiceOver PRO, Pathology Reporting Optimized, is the game changing reporting solution from Voicebrook, makers of the only speech-based reporting solutions built specifically for Pathology. - May 17, 2018 - Voicebrook, Inc.
Manufacturing the Future of Healthcare at 3D Printing for Healthcare Summit
Roosevelt Strategic Council is pleased to announce the 3D Printing for Healthcare Summit, occurring July 24-25, 2018 at Spire Events Center, Washington, DC. The increased commercial utilization of 3D printing technologies has dramatically altered conventional manufacturing processes across... - May 16, 2018 - Defense Strategies Institute
Charles Laverty’s Mission to Reduce Heart Surgery
Heart disease kills 17M people every year and is the top global killer almost everywhere in the world. Overburdened healthcare systems are struggling to keep up with the growth, especially as populations age, economies develop and people adopt "western" style diets and lifestyles. Charles Laverty is on a mission to attack a major area of this global pandemic, open heart surgery. By adopting new technologies it may be possible to reduce surgery. - May 10, 2018 - Advanced Bifurcation Systems
University Foot and Ankle Institute Named Best Foot and Ankle Surgeons and Podiatrists in Both Los Angeles and California
The University Foot and Ankle Institute was also named the Top Foot and Ankle Surgery Group in the state of California by the Top Doctors Awards group. Additionally, two foot and ankle specialists from University Foot and Ankle Institute (UFAI) were also named top doctors in Southern California by Los Angeles Magazine. This year marks the first time podiatrists have been included in the list, and UFAI was the only group to have two doctors selected for this honor. - May 07, 2018 - University Foot and Ankle Institute
Phlebotomy Career Training One of the First Schools in the U.S. to Offer a Comprehensive Suturing Class to Medical Assistants
The thought of anyone other than physicians, nurses or surgical technicians suturing is highly unusual. However, for the lucky medical assistants at Phlebotomy Career Training, the resident nurse practitioners and medical intern educators are more than happy to share their knowledge and skills. - May 01, 2018 - Phlebotomy Career Training
Author to Bring Endometriosis Awareness & Education Home at Local Book Signing
Center for Endometriosis Care Staff to join Author Samantha Bowick, MPH at Hometown Book Signing for “Living with Endometriosis” - April 27, 2018 - Center for Endometriosis Care
Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Successfully Completes First Colorectal Surgery in Mountain West with Flexible Robotic System
Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center (P/SL), led by colorectal surgeon Dr. Warren Strutt, successfully completed the first transanal surgery in the Mountain West with the Flex® Robotic System and its new 3D high-definition camera. With this advanced robotic system, Presbyterian/St. - April 26, 2018 - Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
ICU Nurse Educator at The Medical Center of Aurora Receives HCA Excellence in Nursing Award
Kerri Tillquist, RN, BSN Receives HCA Award for Professional Mentoring - April 09, 2018 - The Medical Center of Aurora
Dr. Neil Roth Joins EMU Health as Director of Orthopedic Services
EMU Health is proud to announce that Dr. Neil Roth, one of New York City’s most prominent and skilled orthopedic surgeons has joined their organization as Director of Orthopedic Services. Voted to New York Magazines prestigious “Best Doctors” list by his peers, Dr. Roth brings over twenty years’ experience in the field of sports medicine and orthopedic surgery to EMU. - March 22, 2018 - EMU Health
R•Kane Nutritionals Announces Rebrand of Meal Replacement Solutions
R•Kane Nutritionals announces the official rebrand and launch of their high protein meal replacement product lines: Pro•Cal and Z•Pro25™ Pudding/Shake Mixes and TinyMeal™ Nutritional Bars. R•Kane Nutritionals has been servicing the weight loss and bariatric communities for over 40 years in both clinical and medical settings. - March 22, 2018 - R-Kane Nutritionals
Perimeter Medical Imaging Appoints Suzanne Foster to Board of Directors
Perimeter Medical Imaging Inc., a developer of real time imaging systems for in-surgery tissue assessment, is pleased to announce that Suzanne Foster, former General Manager of Medtronic Transformative Solutions, will be joining Perimeter’s Board of Directors. Suzanne is a proven business... - March 21, 2018 - Perimeter Medical Imaging Inc
US Patent Issued on CPSI’s FrostBite™ Pancreas Cancer Cryoablation Catheter
Latest patent covers an endoscopic-based cryocatheter (FrostBite™) designed to provide an advanced approach for targeting pancreatic and other gastroenterological based cancers. - February 15, 2018 - CPSI Biotech
Cardiovascular Care Community Applauds Lawmakers for Urging Administration to Make Unnecessary Amputations a Thing of the Past
Bipartisan group of lawmakers call for a national strategy to reduce non-traumatic amputations to zero. - February 08, 2018 - CardioVascular Coalition
Quest International Announces Its Expansion of Corporate Headquarters; Poised for Growth, Quest International Expands Its Infrastructure to Meet Customer Demands
Quest International, Inc., a global depot repairs, field services and supply chain logistics service provider for device manufacturers, today announced the expansion of its corporate headquarters in Irvine, California. In responding to the growing demands of its customers, Quest more than doubled... - January 30, 2018 - Quest International Inc.
Accomplished Southern California General Adult and Pectus Surgeon, Dr. Barry E. LoSasso, Announces Practice Move from California to New Jersey
San Diego Surgeon, Dr. Barry E. LoSasso, M.D., F.A.C.S., Announces Medical Practice Move from the West Coast to the East Coast. - January 22, 2018 - Center for Excellence in Pectus
Hub Strategy & Communication Launches an Integrated Campaign for Stanford Children’s Health’s Opening of the New Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital
Hub Strategy and Communication is launching a new campaign for the opening of the massive expansion of the Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford. The new building more than doubles the size of the children’s hospital campus, making it one of the world’s most technologically... - January 12, 2018 - Hub Strategy and Communication
Raudel Garcia, M.D, RPVI, RPhS Joins Vein911® Vein Treatment Centers as Affiliate Vein Care Specialist
Vein911® Vein Treatment Centers announced today that Dr. Raudel Garcia, M.D., RPVI, RPhS has joined their team as an affiliate vein care specialist. In his role as a vein care specialist, Dr. Garcia will provide patients with care for varicose veins, spider veins, leg pain, swelling, restless... - January 11, 2018 - Vein911
The Center for Endometriosis Care Welcomes Dr. Jeffrey T. Arrington to the CEC Team
Renowned Endometriosis Specialist Dr. Jeff Arrington to Join the Center for Endometriosis Care Staff - January 10, 2018 - Center for Endometriosis Care
Corporate Law Boutique, Forster Boughman & Lefkowitz, Adds Specialty Healthcare Law Provider, Michael R. Lowe, P.A. to Form Forster Boughman Lefkowitz & Lowe
Central Florida law firm continues expansion of boutique service in 2018 with the addition of Michael R. Lowe, P.A. “Michael allows us to expand our corporate, tax and asset protection practice with a full-service health law division. We can now handle any corporate, planning or litigation... - January 07, 2018 - Forster Boughman Lefkowitz & Lowe
OrthoNeuro Surgeon Performs the First Robotics-Assisted Bi-Cruciate Retaining Total Knee Replacement with the NAVIO™ Surgical System in Ohio
Dr. Mark Gittins, OrthoNeuro Orthopedic Surgeon completed the first robotics-assisted bi-cruciate retaining total knee replacement procedure in Ohio. This surgical milestone occurred on November 28, 2017 at the New Albany Surgery Center and represents one of the first CT-free robotics-assisted... - December 19, 2017 - OrthoNeuro
Dental Tourism Expert Launches CostaRicaDentist.com
Howard Siegler, Johns Hopkins M.B.A., launched CostaRicaDentist.com, The Official Directory of Dentists in Costa Rica. The website is believed to be the most complete listing of active, viable government sanctioned dental clinics in Costa Rica. It is also believed to be the first directory of its kind developed by an industry expert – someone who works on the front lines serving as an International Patient Coordinator. - December 18, 2017 - CostaRicaDentist.com
Unique Gifts Boost Health and Self-Esteem
This holiday season, millions of people will receive presents designed to help them look and feel their best. Joining in the holiday cheer, the American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons (ASBPS) is offering several unique gifts that provide these benefits to individuals who have experienced significant weight loss following bariatric surgery or intense dieting. - December 14, 2017 - Edward Domanskis, MD
Perthera and ZERO Announce the Decode Your Prostate Cancer Program
Perthera, Inc., the leading Therapeutics Intelligence Company™, has announced its partnership with ZERO, the leading nonprofit prostate cancer advocacy group in the USA, to form and launch the nationwide Decode Your Prostate Cancer program aimed to provide each prostate cancer patient with... - November 28, 2017 - Perthera, Inc.
Perimeter Medical Imaging Appoints Dr. Franklyn Prendergast to Board of Directors
Perimeter Medical Imaging Inc., a developer of real time imaging systems for in-surgery tissue assessment, is pleased to announce that Dr. Franklyn Prendergast, will be joining Perimeter’s Board of Directors. Dr. Prendergast spent his entire professional career at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. - November 16, 2017 - Perimeter Medical Imaging Inc
South Nassau Communities Hospital Opens Two New Modernized Surgical Suites
The $7 million project converted storage space into two new, state-of-the-art operating rooms that can accommodate larger surgical teams, frees up floor space and lines of sight to enhance communication among surgeons, nurses and support staff. - November 03, 2017 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Vesalio Announces NeVa™ Stroke Treatment Product CE Mark Certification
Vesalio announces the CE Mark certification of its first product line, the proprietary NeVa™ neurothrombectomy platform for the treatment of strokes. Developed by a team of physicians that treat stroke, the NeVa mechanical thrombectomy technology was designed to improve “first... - October 31, 2017 - Vesalio
Sequence Health Exhibiting Bariatric Surgery Marketing Solutions at ObesityWeek 2017
Understanding Why “Clinics Struggle With Figuring Out How to Get New Bariatric Patients” Among Key Motivation for Attending, Says CEO. - October 31, 2017 - Sequence Health
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
Prosidyan Announces FDA Clearance and Commercial Launch of Its FIBERGRAFT BG MATRIX for Poster-Lateral Spinal Fusion
NJ-based Prosidyan (www.prosidyan.com), developer of proprietary fiber-based bioactive glass products, announced today FDA 510(k) clearance and full commercial launch of FIBERGRAFT BG Matrix – Bone Graft Substitute for Postero-lateral Spinal Fusion. FIBERGRAFT BG Matrix is the third... - October 26, 2017 - Prosidyan, Inc.
510K Clearance for X-Surge Product Group GENICON
GENICON announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted 510(k) clearance for the Company’s X-Surge product group. This clearance extends GENICON’s portfolio of advanced laparoscopic Electro-Surgical Instrumentation (ESI) which now includes economically friendly... - October 21, 2017 - GENICO
The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund Receives Petit Family Foundation Grant in Support of Regional Conference on Necrotizing Enterocolitis
The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund (Morgan’s Fund) recently received a $4,000.00 grant from The Petit Family Foundation in support of the inaugural “Speaking of NEC: Unplugged” event, a one-day regional conference focused on identifying practical solutions for reducing the devastating... - October 16, 2017 - The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, Inc.
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.
William Linger, DDS, MAGD First Dental Office in Charlotte to Use X-Guide Navigated Dental Implants
The X-Guide™ is the newest and most advanced system available for the placement of dental implants. The technology was developed in close collaboration with leading oral and maxillofacial surgeons and approved by the FDA in December 2015. X-Guide™ allows surgeons to see “virtually” inside the mouth, via 3D imaging. Turn-by-turn instructions guide surgeons in maneuvering to the exact location where the dental implant post should be positioned (including optimal angle and depth). - October 07, 2017 - William Linger, DDS, MAGD
Voicebrook to Demonstrate Pathology Reporting Solution at the College of American Pathologists Annual Meeting
Voicebrook will attend the CAP annual meeting for the 12th year in a row and demonstrate the only speech recognition based reporting solution tailored specifically to Pathology. - October 07, 2017 - Voicebrook, Inc.
Phlebotomy Career Training Receives Accreditation for Online Phlebotomy Certification Course
Phlebotomy Career Training announces recognition through the following certifying national organizations for providing educational excellence in phlebotomy instruction classes online, the organizations include; American Medical Certification Association, National Center for Competency and the National Association of Phlebotomy Technician Professionals. - October 02, 2017 - Phlebotomy Career Training