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Better Insurance Options Announces Release of a New Podcast
When comparing the cost of Medicare Advanage with Medigap, most people think Advantage is cheaper. Not so fast. - May 20, 2018 - Better Insurance Options
Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center & Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children Recognized by Healthgrades for Outstanding Patient Experience
Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center (P/SL) and Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children (RMHC) have been recognized by Healthgrades for achieving the 2018 Outstanding Patient Experience Award™. This distinction recognizes P/SL and RMHC among the top 15 percent of hospitals nationwide,... - May 19, 2018 - Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
The Michael Yasick ADHD Scholarship by Shire
The Michael Yasick ADHD Scholarship by Shire supports people diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) who are pursuing higher education at colleges, universities, trade schools, technical schools, and vocational schools in the United States (US). The Scholarship Program... - May 19, 2018 - Shire
Royal CareGivers Launches Royalcaregivers.com, a Mobile-Friendly Website to Provide On-the-Go Care Access to Families in New Jersey
Royal CareGivers, a Home Care and Staffing Agency in New Jersey, has launched a user-friendly website aimed at giving families easy access to home care services. With 3 locations in New Jersey and over 50 full-time care workers, Royal CareGivers is one of New Jersey’s fastest growing home care agencies providing compassionate care 24/7 to its clients. The company’s services include companion care, skilled nursing, personal care, and respite care. - May 19, 2018 - Royal CareGivers
In-Home Care Assist launches Inhomecareassist.com, a Comprehensive Senior Home Care Resource to Enhance Senior Lives in New Jersey
In-Home Care Assist (IHCA), a senior care referral service in New Jersey has launched a user-friendly website aimed at providing valuable information, resources, and best in-class care assistance to New Jersey families. In-Home Care Assist is one of New Jersey’s fastest growing home care resource company providing swift assistance 24/7 to its cherished clients. The company’s services are aimed at improving the lives of seniors in New Jersey, with a focus in helping seniors age-in-place. - May 19, 2018 - In-Home Care Assist
Better Insurance Options Announces Podcast Release
Guidelines on determining eligibility for Medicare Supplement plans. - May 19, 2018 - Better Insurance Options
IHF World Hospital Congress Keynote Speakers Announced
Keynote speakers will share insights on how healthcare organizations can harness the benefits and overcome the obstacles of transitioning health systems at the 42nd World Hospital Congress. - May 19, 2018 - International Hospital Federation
Church of Scientology to Host Breakfast on Drug Prevention
The Church of Scientology in partnership with Drug-Free Tennessee, is hosting a breakfast on drug prevention on International Day Against Drug Abuse. - May 19, 2018 - Drug Free South
Make Health a Top Priority During National Women’s Health Week
All women should have regular wellness visits to maintain good health. National Women’s Health Week, which runs from May 13-19, is the perfect time to schedule checkups and lifesaving preventative screenings. As the nation’s leading provider of women’s health care, Planned... - May 19, 2018 - Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic
LEAP, LLC CEO Joins Cardiac Pioneers in Honor of Women's Heart Health
In honor of women’s heart health and as a testimony to his commitment to health equality, Dr. Clayton Lawrence, CEO, Lawrence Executive Alliance of Professionals (LEAP), LLC, was honored to be a guest at WomenHeart’s 18th Annual Wenger Awards on May 7 at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium. - May 18, 2018 - LEAP LLC
Rose Medical Center Honored by Healthgrades for Outstanding Patient Experience for Fourth Year in a Row, Top 10% Performance Nationwide
Rose Medical Center in Denver Named by Healthgrades for Outstanding Patient Experience for Fourth Year in a Row, Top 10% Performance Nationwide - May 18, 2018 - Rose Medical Center
Dallas Autism Conference with Dr. Temple Grandin - June 15, 2018
Future Horizons will be hosting the Dallas Autism Conference with Dr. Temple Grandin - June 15, 2018. - May 18, 2018 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Rose Medical Center Among Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for Treatment of Heart Attack Patients
American College of Cardiology NCDR ACTION Registry Gold Award recognizes Rose Medical Center for high standards of patient care for heart attacks. - May 18, 2018 - Rose Medical Center
Brite Smiles is Informing the Public on the Benefits of “Sonic” Toothbrushes
Brite Smiles Dental Care (http://www.britesmilesdentalcare.com), in Apple Valley, is informing the public on the benefits of using a “sonic” toothbrush rather than a manual tooth brush. The most significant benefit of a sonic toothbrush is its cleaning capability. Unlike a manual... - May 18, 2018 - Brite Smiles Dental Care
Bay Dermatology to Open New Location in Downtown St. Petersburg Early Summer 2018
Bay Dermatology will open their ninth location in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg in early summer of 2018 at 125 4th Avenue NE. This year also marks their 30th anniversary. The new location will offer traditional dermatology services and cosmetic surgeries, but the practice will focus on... - May 18, 2018 - Bay Dermatology
13.6 Million Have Medicare Supplement Insurance Reports AAMSI
More Americans than ever have Medicare Supplement insurance coverage according to a report released by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). The number of policies has increased by 40 percent since 2010. - May 18, 2018 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Cleinman Performance Partners to Hold Two National Eyecare Business Conferences in Fall 2018
Cleinman Performance Partners has announced the addition of two unique business-specific conferences to its National Eyecare Business Conferences lineup in the Fall of 2018 at the Eaglewood Resort and Spa in Itasca, Illinois. The Practice Transitions is a one-of-a-kind conference being held on... - May 18, 2018 - Cleinman Performance Partners
All American Body is Set to Change the Supplement Industry
This new and innovative player coming to the fitness industry may be the gateway to you actually formulating the products you choose. Enter All American Body. - May 18, 2018 - All American Body
Frankly Better Marketing Enterprises Enters the Insurance World
Licensed and experienced, Frankly Better ME enters a new realm of helping people. - May 18, 2018 - Better Insurance Options
Boomer Education Initiative Continues
Podcast on Medigap Plans - May 18, 2018 - Better Insurance Options
New Report: More Than 60 Percent of Patients Seeking Proton Therapy Are Initially Denied by Nation's Insurers
Alliance for Proton Therapy Access launches grassroots campaign calling for state insurance commissioners to fix broken insurance process. - May 17, 2018 - Alliance for Proton Therapy Access
Mercodia Launches Unique Quality System
The immunoassay company Mercodia today announces the launch of MAQS – the Mercodia Assay Quality System. With this program, Mercodia is the first company in the field of immunoassays to set a standard for quality, ensuring customer satisfaction in all parts of its offers. Today, many... - May 17, 2018 - Mercodia AB
VectorCare Creates Lifesaving Hospital Evacuation Technology
VectorCare, a healthcare logistics company, has developed a way for hospitals to quickly evacuate patients in the event of a natural disaster and is making this new technology available to hospitals and transport providers in preparation for another dangerous fire season. - May 17, 2018 - VectorCare
Gurwin Adult Day Care Program Clinches "Best of Long Island" Title Second Year in a Row
Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is proud to announce that its Adult Day Care Program has retained its title as “Long Island’s Best in Adult Day Care,” marking the second year in a row, third year overall, that the program has been recognized for excellence in... - May 17, 2018 - Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
#AllergicToEverything, a Book for Food Allergy Collectors, Launched During Food Allergy Awareness Week on Kickstarter
#AllergicToEverything is a cookbook and lifestyle guide for people living with multiple food allergies and the people who love them. - May 17, 2018 - #AllergicToEverything®
FDA Report on Medical Device Servicing Rightly Recognizes Need for Adoption of Quality Management Principles
Imaging manufacturers stress that congressional action still needed to protect patient safety - May 16, 2018 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
$3.7M Research Grant Awarded to Artificial Intelligence Project for Medical Imaging
University of Waterloo’s Kimia receives $3.7M for its AI project for digital pathology. - May 16, 2018 - Kimia Lab, University of Waterloo
Medix Wellness Launches New Collection of Cannabis Products
Medix CBD, one of today’s leading CBD oil manufacturers, is releasing two new collections of cannabidiol products. Medix will be releasing 4 additional products to their edible product line which include CBD gummy bears, rainbow bites, and sour worms. Additionally, Medix will also be... - May 16, 2018 - MedixCBD
Generation Bee: On a Mission to Save the Bees
Beekeeper, Michael Nastepniak, turns a passion for saving the bees into an all-natural skincare line that is turning heads and winning awards. - May 16, 2018 - Generation Bee
Recipient Announced for the 2018 Hope APFED HOPE Pilot Grant Award
Funded study to define the consequences and mechanisms of mucosal mast cell activation in the esophagus. The American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders (APFED) is pleased to announce that it has awarded a 2018 HOPE Pilot Grant Award to Dr. Joshua B. Wechsler, Assistant Professor in... - May 16, 2018 - APFED
South Nassau Communities Hospital Poll Shows That 65 Percent of Kids Spend 3+ Hours on Screens a Day
The American Academy of Pediatrics has warned that too much screen time – especially in young children – can delay cognitive, language, social and emotional development and possibly be a factor in childhood obesity. - May 16, 2018 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Xirkle Announces 1 Million XIR Coin Airdrop for All College Students
On May 15, 1888, Nikola Tesla filed a patent for a dynamo electric motor with the US Patent Office. In honour of Nikola Tesla’s achievements and his relentless pursuit of higher education, Xirkle is conducting a crypto airdrop of 1,000,000 XIR coins. This digital currency airdrop was created... - May 15, 2018 - Xirkle
CloudWave and Upson Regional Medical Center Win Hewlett Packard Enterprise 2018 Service Provider Award for Customer Excellence
CloudWave, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Service Provider and Preferred Healthcare Provider, is proud to announce that their success story with Upson Regional Medical Center has been recognized by HPE as the Grand Prize Winner of their 2018 Awards for Customer Excellence. CloudWave partnered... - May 15, 2018 - CloudWave
Amrita Aromatherapy Receives Inc. Magazine Award for Fastest Growing Privately-Owned Company in the State of Iowa & Launches Organic Retail Line
Inc. Magazine has ranked Amrita Aromatherapy® as one of the fastest growing privately-owned companies in the U.S. and #17 for the "Fastest Growing Private Company" in the state of Iowa. For over 28 years, Amrita® has been focused on direct sales with body workers, doctors,... - May 15, 2018 - Amrita Aromatherapy
Luminello Announces New Innovation in Technology Award for Psychiatry Residents and Fellows
The new Luminello Innovation in Technology Award for graduating psychiatry residents and fellows aims to foster creative and innovative ideas in how technology could be used to improve patient care and practice in the field of psychiatry and throughout the mental and behavioral health profession. Deadline is June 30, 2018. - May 15, 2018 - Luminello
Chesapeake Health Care Welcomes Dr. Michael Lantz, FACOG to the OB/GYN Team
Dr. Michael Lantz, well-known Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist from Annapolis, will be joining the Obstetrical team at Chesapeake Health Care to provide care for moms-to-be and babies of high-risk pregnancies. - May 15, 2018 - Chesapeake Health Care
The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates 25th Anniversary of National Senior Health & Fitness Day®
Local Organization Part of National Wellness Event to Promote Healthy Lifestyles for Older Adults - May 15, 2018 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Source-Omega Files Novel FDA Structure-Function Claim for DHA Accretion in Mitochondrial Cardiolipin
Source-Omega (www.source-omega.com) today asserts the newest DHA omega-3 structure-function claim filed with the FDA to demonstrate how their exclusive product, SOURCE OIL® - Water Extracted Chromista Oil - best supports mitochondrial health and maintenance. SOURCE OIL is the first and only 50%... - May 14, 2018 - Source-Omega
P3 Healthcare Solutions Offers Free Demo of Its Medical Billing Service
P3 Healthcare Solution Offers Free Demo of its value-added medical billing service to the providers. Get to know more about a provider-focused medical billing service. - May 12, 2018 - P3 Healthcare Solutions
MedAware Systems Curates Its 30,000th Medical Research Study
MedAware Systems, Inc. announced today that it curated its 30,000th medical research study for the Company’s Science of Health Informatics (SOHInfo™) database. This milestone far eclipses all previous efforts at extracting and normalizing data from the vast and disorganized body of... - May 12, 2018 - Biomed Industries Inc.
Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Successfully Completes 4,000th Blood & Marrow Transplant Since Inception of Program
The Colorado Blood Cancer Institute (CBCI), in partnership with Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute (Sarah Cannon) at HealthONE’s Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center (P/SL), successfully completed its 4,000th blood and marrow, or stem cell, transplant since the inception of the program in... - May 11, 2018 - Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
Optically Launches Their New "Home Trial" Service Across Australia
Now you can try on your favorite eyeglasses and sunglasses at the comfort of your home. - May 11, 2018 - Optically
New Self-Navigated Personalized Patient Experience Launches at Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical Center
Discharge Concierge™ Empowers Patients While Increasing Nurse’s Joy in Practice - May 11, 2018 - GoMo Health
CQRC Welcomes New Rule Released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
The Interim Final Rule partially eases providers' burdens in noncompetitive bidding areas, safeguarding patient access to oxygen in rural regions - May 10, 2018 - CQRC
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
UAB Medicine Wayfinding App by Connexient Takes You from Parking Spot to Doctor’s Office, and Everything in Between
University of Alabama Medicine launches a New Mobile App in the hospital to help patients, visitors and staff find their way from the parking lot to the Doctor's office. MediNav by Connexient is the leading digital wayfinding solution for hospitals. - May 10, 2018 - Connexient
OnPoint Manufacturing Announces Participation in the Texprocess Americas 2018 “Supply Chain USA” Pavilion in May
OnPoint Manufacturing, Inc., an innovative leader in on-demand apparel manufacturing, today announced their participation in the upcoming Texprocess Americas 2018 “Supply Chain USA” Pavilion, May 22-24, 2018. - May 10, 2018 - OnPoint Manufacturing
The Austin Caveman Launches New Website
The Austin Caveman, a company dedicated to helping people return to a primal fitness and nutritional lifestyle, just launched a new website. - May 10, 2018 - The Austin Caveman
Indiana's Old Massage Therapy School Opens Doors to Prospective Students, Grads, and the Public
Alexandria Massage Therapy School Open House Persons interested in massage therapy and alternative healthcare careers and general public invited to visit ASSTI Potential students, families, school graduates, and local people visit massage school open house and learn about Certified Massage... - May 10, 2018 - Alexandria School of Scientific Therapeutics
Dr. Keith Kantor, CEO and Founder of NAMED to Serve as Chair of Outside Fundraising for NAMI - Gwinnett
Kantor Completed Successful Term as Vice President of NAMI - Gwinnett. - May 10, 2018 - NAMED