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Event to Recognize Caregivers and Honor Okeechobee Mayor and Hospice CEO on Sept. 20th
Okeechobee Senior Services, Today’s Caregiver magazine and Caregiver.com to honor family caregivers and local leading caregiver advocates Mayor Watford and Gail Gerntrup on Sept 20th Fearless Caregiver Conference – IRSC Williamson Center. Seat still available for family caregivers to attend. - August 28, 2018 - Caregiver.com, Inc.
The Launch of VitalityX - A Refreshing Change the Vitamin & Supplement Industry Has Been Looking for
VitalityX is a rapidly growing startup that offers life improving supplement packages backed by science. - August 28, 2018 - VitalityX
Access Optics Granted ISO 13485:2016 Certification
Leading OEM supplier for medical device and defense optics, announces their ISO 13485:2016 certification for Medical Device and Quality Management Systems. Access Optics is one of the few manufacturers to be both ISO 13485:2016 certified and ITAR registered. This gives Access Optics the advantage to solve bigger challenges, taking them deeper into applications for surgical imaging and into new applications for the U.S. Military and Department of Homeland Security. - August 28, 2018 - Access Optics LLC
New GAO Report Highlights Negative Impact of Reduced Reimbursement on Oxygen Access
As the GAO report highlights a drastic drop in oxygen suppliers, CQRC urges an extension of blended rate to ensure continued access to home respiratory therapy supplies and equipment. - August 27, 2018 - CQRC
eLuma Partners with CEC President-Elect, Mary Lynn Boscardin, to Present Webinar on "Making Teletherapy a Viable and Long-Term Solution"
Mary Lynn Boscardin, the president-elect for the Council for Exceptional Children, and Mary Andranopoulos, Ph.D. will partner eLuma to present a webinar entitled, "Making Teletherapy a Viable and Long-Term Solution" as part of eLuma's ongoing Webinar Series. They discuss their research and insights on teletherapy and how it can become a viable and long-term solution for special education programs across the country. - August 27, 2018 - eLuma Online Therapy
Non-for-Profit, Lawrence A. Martucci Benefit, Corp. Presents a 6th Annual Fundraiser for Local Pediatric Cancer Research “A Night at the Tropicana”
Lawrence A. Martucci Benefit, Corp. presents “A Night at the Tropicana” on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 6:30 PM at Centro Asturiano de Tampa. This 1940’s inspired event will benefit a local charity the Children’s Cancer Research Group through 1Voice Foundation. - August 27, 2018 - Lawrence A. Martucci Benefit, Corp.
E&O Program for Health Insurance Agents Launched by Medicare Supplement Association
Errors and Omissions insurance, or E&O coverage is now available to all life and health insurance agents from the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - August 26, 2018 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
The All New MAXGRIND™ Pill Crusher and Grinder by Maxpert Medical
The eloquently designed MAXGRIND Pill Crusher & Grinder delivers a safe, simple and satisfying pill crushing experience. MAXGRIND is truly like no other twist style pill crusher. The ergonomic, cleverly sized crusher easily conforms to your hands while the anti-slip rubber material provides... - August 25, 2018 - Maxpert Medical
Netherland’s LifeSense Partners with Singapore’s National University Hospital and Introduces Innovative Wearable Technologies for Study of App-Based Programme
LifeSense Group B.V. from the Netherlands will be signing a contract with Singapore’s National University Hospital (NUH) to introduce their award winning wearable products for a study to assess the efficacy of an app-based programme for patients with mild to moderate stress incontinence. The signing of contract will take place on 29 August 2018. - August 25, 2018 - EU Business Avenues in South East Asia
Medicare Supplement Insurance Costs in New York State Vary, AAMSI Analysis Reveals
Consumers in major New York cities can pay as much as 56 percent more for virtually identical Medicare Supplement insurance policies according to just-released analysis by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - August 25, 2018 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Suicide is Rampant! Golden Quill Press and "TELL OTHERS" Author, Marjorie Struck Present Her Story of 10+ Suicides in Her Family and What She Has Learned
With Suicide being the topic of the day, Golden Quill Press has published 90 year old author, Marjorie Struck's memoir of her family history that includes 10+ suicides, including her father and brothers. Her book, “TELL OTHERS" was written as a way to make people aware of depression, addiction and suicide, and to stop sweeping these illnesses under the rug. Struck’s hope is that taking the skeletons out of the closet may help save lives. - August 25, 2018 - Golden Quill Press
Songs for Sound #HEARtheMUSIC Project Supports America’s Heroes Living with Hearing Loss at the 100th American Legion National Convention
The #HEARtheMUSIC Project travels the nation to raise Awareness, increase Access and encourage Action around hearing loss, the number one service-related injury affecting veterans. - August 24, 2018 - Songs for Sound
"Awkward - The Social Dos and Don'ts of Being a Young Adult" Now Available
Could you use quick, visual tips to help improve your social skills? - August 24, 2018 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Autism Service Dog Delivered to Assist 11-Year-Old Boy in Saskatchewan, Canada
An 11-year old boy named Sascha living in Saskatchewan, Canada, received a very special delivery today of an Autism Service Dog from Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers. - August 24, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
PRxP of KS LLC Achieves Accreditation with ACHC
PRxP of Kansas Pharmacy proudly announces it has achieved accreditation through Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) for Specialty Pharmacy Services. Accreditation is a process through which healthcare organizations demonstrate compliance with national standards. Accreditation by ACHC... - August 24, 2018 - Healthcare Ventures Group/Physicians Rx Pharmacies
Medwave Billing & Credentialing Now Offer Sleep Study Lab Option
Sleep study labs are a very specialized center for a patient being evaluated for a sleep disorder. The medical billing involved with these labs is also very detailed based on whether the lab is stand-alone or incorporated into a hospital or clinic. The proper use of ICD-10 coding is very important... - August 24, 2018 - Medwave Billing & Credentialing
One Stop Bedwetting Launches Expanded, Redesigned Website, Providing Unprecedented Access to Bedwetting Products, Solutions and Customer Support
One Stop Bedwetting, a premium provider of bedwetting alarms and solutions has launched its redesigned website at https://onestopbedwetting.com/. The company has added several new products and enhanced features including live customer chat, multi-currency order processing, support for international languages and a faster simplified checkout. The new website auto adapts its display for optimal viewing on any size/resolution screen. - August 24, 2018 - One Stop Bedwetting
HealthPoint Plus, Inc. Announces Intent to File with the SEC to Become a Public Company
HealthPoint Plus announced that it will be filing an S1 registration statement with the SEC and has begun the process to trade on the OTC market. - August 23, 2018 - HealthPoint Plus, Inc.
HCA/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Welcomes New Chief Medical Officer
Monique Butler, MD, MBA, brings extensive experience creating hospital operational and quality improvements. - August 23, 2018 - Swedish Medical Center
Next Generation Spinal Decompression Technology Enterprise Launched
Spine Care Technologies Inc. announces the official launch of its new venture and website spinecaretechnologies.com. - August 22, 2018 - Spine Care Technologies
Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County Elects First Male to Board of Directors
The Women's Chamber of Commerce began their new year fiscal year with a statement, "This isn't your mother's chamber," said newly installed chamber board president, LeAnna Carey. "Gender parity is a business issue not a woman's issue; we need male advocates in our workplaces, which is why we elected the first male to the board." - August 22, 2018 - Women Who Innovate
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora Receives Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award
Healthcare/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) has once again received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring... - August 22, 2018 - The Medical Center of Aurora
Discovery Benefits Releases Enhanced Benefits Mobile App
Discovery Benefits, an industry-leading administrator of Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Reimbursement Arrangements, Commuter Benefits and COBRA coverage, recently released updates to its Benefits Mobile App to make it easier for participants to get more out of their... - August 22, 2018 - Discovery Benefits
Unique Presentation with Dr. Tony Attwood and Carol Gray in Dallas, TX - October 17, 2018
Future Horizons will be hosting a Unique Presentation with Dr. Tony Attwood and Carol Gray in Dallas, TX. - August 22, 2018 - Future Horizons, Inc.
HCA/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Announces New Vice President of Operations
Tyler Hood brings extensive program management experience to Swedish Medical Center, a 408 bed level 1 trauma center located in Englewood, Colorado. - August 22, 2018 - Swedish Medical Center
Carpinteria Youth and GranVida Residents Connect Through Grandparent Buddy Program
GranVida Senior Living and Memory Care is excited to highlight their Grandparent Buddy Program in conjunction with Rincon High School in Carpinteria. - August 22, 2018 - GranVida Senior Living and Memory Care
For the 2nd Time, NORCAL Ambulance Appears on the Inc. 5000, Ranking No. 3046 Based on Three-Year Revenue Growth
Inc. magazine today revealed that NORCAL Ambulance is No. 3046 on its 37th annual Inc. 5000, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic... - August 22, 2018 - NORCAL Ambulance
Brooke Chase Associates, Inc. Recruits Robert Ballard as Vice President of Marketing for ECMD
Joseph McElmeel, Chairman and CEO of executive search firm Brooke Chase Associates, Inc., is pleased to announce the successful recruitment by its Executive Recruiter, Richard Mohrman, of Robert Ballard as Vice President of Marketing with ECMD. - August 22, 2018 - Brooke Chase Associates, Inc.
Limited Spaces Left for the Industry and Entrepreneurship Session at Photonics Ireland
There a limited number of spaces still available for the Industry and Entrepreneurship Session which is being held as part of the Photonics Ireland Conference on Wednesday 5th of September from 09:00 till 13:00. - August 22, 2018 - CAPPA
SR3D Holdings Corp. Signs Marketing Agreement with The Southampton Girl
SR3D Holdings Corp., a leader in active plant stem cell extract for 3DCosmetics, will start a 1-year contract for social media exposure with blogger "The Southampton Girl" for the United Kingdom. - August 21, 2018 - SR3D Holdings Corp.
Skincare Clinic for Men Opens in Mission Valley
Grand Opening of Men's Skin & Wellness Clinic in San Diego, CA. - August 21, 2018 - Bare & Beards
Diabetic Alert Dog Delivered to 10-Year-Old Boy with Type 1 Diabetes in Ontario, Canada
Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers, or "SDWR," delivered a very special, custom trained Diabetic Alert Dog to a 10-year-old boy with Type 1 Diabetes in Ontario, Canada. - August 21, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Health Mobius Announces Merger with Sister Company RedMoby, Primed for Aggressive Expansion
Health Mobius, the Chicago-based technology company that enables HME/DME and Pharmacy companies to grow retail sales online without the need for managing an e-commerce presence, recently merged operations with the no-fee buying group Red Moby. With this move, Health Mobius customers get direct... - August 21, 2018 - Health Mobius LLC
Levenhuk Will Take Part in the Photokina 2018 Exhibition
Levenhuk Inc, a major manufacturer of optical devices and instruments, is going to participate in Photokina 2018 exhibition that will take place in Cologne, Germany on September 26 - 29, 2018. - August 20, 2018 - Levenhuk Inc.
Inc. 5000 Announces Avant Healthcare Professionals as One of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America 2018
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 2018. - August 20, 2018 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
Medicare Supplement Insurance Costs in Florida Can Vary by 45 Percent
Costs for Medicare Supplement insurance for Florida seniors can vary by up to 45 percent according to the just released study by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. The organization analyzed rates for Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa, Orlando and St. Petersburg. - August 19, 2018 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
WACKER Elastosil ® N9111 Tin Free Silicone from Intertronics Avoids Conflicting Chemistries and Speeds Assembly Time
WACKER ELASTOSIL® N9111 from Intertronics is a tin-free single part RTV silicone adhesive sealant. It is suitable for electronics manufacturing, especially for gap filling, component ruggedisation, and form-in-place gasketing. - August 19, 2018 - Intertronics
The Long Beach Law Office of Michael D. Waks Announces Winner of 3rd Annual Essay Contest for Students Living with a Disability
Long Beach attorney awards $1,000 to winner of Students Living with a Disability Essay Contest. - August 18, 2018 - Long Beach Personal Injury Lawyer & Car Accident Attorney Michael D. Waks
GCAM Hosts Career Fair for New Plasma Center in Brownsville, TX
GCAM is hosting a career fair for its new plasma center in Brownsville, TX. GCAM is aware that without its passionate team of professionals, plasma protein therapies used to treat a number of rare, chronic, conditions would be unavailable to those patients who need them to survive. - August 18, 2018 - GCAM, Inc.
Digisonics Radiology Customers Reduce Clinician Fatigue and Burnout
St. Mary’s Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Fla. and Alaska Family Sonograms in Anchorage, Ala. update their Digisonics solution to eliminate redundant data entry and decrease reporting times. - August 18, 2018 - Digisonics
Swedish Medical Center Physicians Demonstrate Telestroke Program for U.S. Senator Cory Gardner
Swedish Medical Center, a level 1 trauma center located in Englewood, Colorado, has access to over 50 telemedicine robots across the Rocky Mountain Region and Great Plains. - August 17, 2018 - Swedish Medical Center
Therapeutic Workshop Brings Authentic Thai Massages to Canada to Boost Health, Relaxation and Holistic Therapy
Health and fitness practitioners as well as those interested in wellness and self-care in both Montreal and Vancouver will soon be able to add a new skill set to their repertoire with the launch of an authentic Thai massage workshop designed to bring traditional Asian practices to Canada. The in-depth classes from Bodhi Massage are open to anyone interested in learning the holistic therapy’s ancient techniques. - August 17, 2018 - Bodhi Thai Massage
Trial Runners Strengthens Its Leadership Team
Trial Runners is pleased to announce additions to their executive team as well as their leadership team as a result of a fast-paced growth year. - August 17, 2018 - Trial Runners
New Book on Living with Type 2 Diabetes by Dr. Eno Nsima-Obot Wins This Years Book Excellence Award
This year’s Book Excellence Award in the medical category has been awarded to Dr. Eno Nsima-Obot. Her newly released book on living with Type 2 diabetes is called "Dr. Eno's A-to_Z Guide to Thriving with Type 2 Diabetes.” The Book Excellence Awards is an international awards... - August 17, 2018 - Dr. Eno Nsima-Obot
No Reason Texas Seniors Should Pay Too Much for Medigap Insurance Declares AAMSI Director
Seniors in major Texas cities can pay as much as 105 percent more for virtually identical Medicare Supplement or Medigap insurance policies according to findings of a study by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - August 17, 2018 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Inspirant Group, Inc. Announces Website Launch
Inspirant Group, Inc., a digital transformation advisory, strategy, and execution firm, has officially launched a web presence to expand the reach of its business and provide resources to businesses considering digital transformation. - August 17, 2018 - Inspirant Group, Inc.
Grassley Praised by National LTC Pharmacy Group for Seeking Justice Department Review of PDP/PBM Mergers
The Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition (SCPC) today praised Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Charles Grassley (R-IA) for asking the U.S. Justice Department to conduct a “robust analysis” of the proposed mergers between CVS Health and Aetna, and Cigna Corp. and Express Scripts. Alan G. - August 16, 2018 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
Mindoula Named to The 2018 Inc. 5000 List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Behavioral health company ranks No. 36 on the 2018 Inc. 5000 with three-year revenue growth of 7,310 percent. - August 16, 2018 - Mindoula
First of Its Kind Nutritional Supplement Featured on NewsWatch; News Organization Recognizes Myetin® for Brand New Combination of D-Biotin & NAD+
Myetin® is the first product of its kind to combine the powerful nutritional benefits of high dose D-Biotin with the energy boost found in NAD+. This unique combination and early results were the focus of a featured story on powerful consumer website & award-winning TV show NewsWatch. The... - August 16, 2018 - Avior Nutritionals- NADIA Skin
NextHealth Technologies Named in Three of Gartner’s Hype Cycle Reports for 2018
NextHealth Technologies announced that it was named for the third year in a row as a sample vendor in three separate Gartner Hype Cycle reports for 2018. - August 16, 2018 - NextHealth Technologies