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Illinois Hospice Educates on the Different Types of Hospice Care
Harbor Light Hospice, an Illinois hospice provider, recently released a blog discussing the different types of hospice care. The new article focuses on explaining the details surrounding the different types of care that their team offers. - December 20, 2020 - Harbor Light Hospice
Critica PPE Announces Partnership with US Isolation Gown Manufacturer, Green Leaf Medical Solutions LLC
In a joint announcement, Critica PPE and Green Leaf Medical Solutions LLC announced the launch of a strategic partnership between the two companies. - December 19, 2020 - Critica PPE
Natur’alley Introduces an Astonishing Plant-Based Foot Balm
For dry feet, cracking Skin or Athlete Foot, Natur’Alley has created the most amazing, high quality balm for foot skin repair and protection. 100% plant-based and vegan-friendly. - December 19, 2020 - Natur'Alley Ltd
Southwest Tennessee Community College President Tracy D. Hall Elected to SACSCOC Board of Trustees
Southwest Tennessee Community College President Tracy D. Hall has been elected to serve on the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) Board of Trustees, effective Jan. 1, 2021. Her term runs through Dec. 31, 2023. The SACSCOC is the regional body for the... - December 18, 2020 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
Savage Support's MASK-A-RAVE Celebration 2020
Two hours of celebration, tributes to local business advocates, music, dance and fun! Coordinated by Oscar Winner John Ridley’s Nō Studios through a unique Vimeo channel. - December 18, 2020 - Savage Support Corp.
Keep the Holidays Safe from Fires and Burns This Season
The Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America and Swedish Medical Center want the community to stay safe this holiday season. - December 18, 2020 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
Honey Body Care Company Showcases the Health Properties of Honey-Based Washes
Dry hands and skin may be the hallmark signs of the winter season for many, but Honey Body Care is working to reverse that trend with the launch of a body care product range that focuses on the health properties honey offers. Based in London, Honey Body Care (https://honeybodycare.com) is... - December 18, 2020 - Honey Body Care
Renaissance Med Spa Relocates to Larger Space, Accommodating Growing Client Base
Schaumburg’s leading Medical Spa relocates to a modern space at 1300 Woodfield Road Suite #308, doubling in size to better serve clients. - December 18, 2020 - Renaissance Med Spa
SCPC Disappointed That HHS Again Ignores Needed Relief Request from Long-Term Care Pharmacies
Latest Distribution Fails to Aid Industry Facing Significant Financial Hardship While Caring for Most Vulnerable Patients - December 17, 2020 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
Families of World War II Veterans Holds Annual Fundraiser
Families of World War II Veterans held its annual fundraising event last month. Veterans, sponsors and special guests attended this year’s virtual event to honor our nation’s veterans and contribute to the Families of World War II Veterans scholarship fund. The Families of World War II... - December 17, 2020 - Careington
Essential Oils Can Promote Respiratory Health. Teramune Reports Excellent Clinical Trial Results.
Teramune® reports excellent results on a clinical trial conducted to assess the efficacy of its essential oil based blend, designed to promote respiratory health. - December 17, 2020 - Teramune
SRB Botanica Announces New Moon Collection
Noted Author, Artist Stephanie Rose Bird Teams Up with Actress Daughter to Craft Healing, Responsibly Sourced Body and Hair Care Products. - December 16, 2020 - SRB Botanica
CMS Signals Complete Phase-In of EDPS-Based Payments in 2022
Dynamic Healthcare Systems is prepared to help Medicare Advantage plans to transition to full EDPS submittals while preserving the ability to respond to prior years’ RAPS rejects and deletes. - December 16, 2020 - Dynamic Healthcare Systems
Florida Outreach Center for the Blind Expands Training Program
$60,000 Grant from Quantum Foundation to Help Visually Impaired Individuals in Palm Beach County - December 16, 2020 - Florida Outreach Center for the Blind, Inc.
HealthONE Hospitals Nationally Recognized with an "A" for the Fall 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
Four HealthONE Hospitals were awarded an "A" in the fall 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing HealthONE’s achievements protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care. The Leapfrog Group is an independent national watchdog... - December 16, 2020 - HCA Healthcare Continental Division
100% Free COVID-19 Contact Tracing Tool Launches Across America, Alleviating Stress for Small Businesses in the Restaurant, Hospitality and Retail Service Industries
Today GroundLevel Insights, a leading Canadian technology company, announced the launch of SAFETRACE USA™. Available to businesses across America, SAFETRACE USA is a fast, secure, and 100% free digital solution that allows businesses to capture pertinent customer data needed for contact... - December 15, 2020 - GroundLevel Insights Inc.
Ola Means Alive Releases Multiple Lines of Sporty, Elegant and Sustainable Sunglasses
Ola Means Alive released two new lines of sustainably manufactured sunglasses with 7 layers of protection from UVA and UVB. Ola Means Alive has also committed to donating a portion of every sale to ocean cleanup and conservation. To purchase Ola Means Alive sunglasses, or for more information about these amazing new products, go to OlaMeansAlive.com. - December 15, 2020 - Ola Means Alive
Rose Medical Center Continues to Earn Straight “A's” for Patient Safety in the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
Rose Medical Center is one of only 29 hospitals in the United States to be awarded an "A" every grading cycle since 2012. - December 15, 2020 - Rose Medical Center
New Company, Venus in Violet, Launches the First Skin Care Oil
Venus in Violet’s TANTRIK anointing oil is a multipurpose blend used as a natural perfume and skin care oil. - December 15, 2020 - Venus in Violet
Have a Heart Cincy Emerges as a Leader in the Nation for Their Purchase Variety as They Are Placed 2nd on Leaf Links 2020 List
They are who they say they are. Darius Bobo, Have A Heart Cincy’s General Manager and Designated Representative always echoes the heart of who they are, “We are the biggest and the best in Ohio with the best selection.” At 10,000 sq. ft., Have A Heart Cincy is the largest... - December 15, 2020 - Have A Heart Cincy
NAMI Affiliate in Atlantic and Cape May Counties, NJ Names Victim Witness Advocate Shavonne Davis to Its Board of Directors
The NAMI Affiliate in Atlantic and Cape May Counties, NJ has named a new member to its board, Shavonne Davis, who has a strong commitment to the affiliate's diversity and inclusion goals, which emphasize mental health conditions do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity or sexual orientation. Affiliate leadership recognized the need to expand minority representation on the board in order to conduct outreach in minority communities more effectively. - December 15, 2020 - NAMI Atlantic/Cape May
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - Xi Omega Chapter Congratulates Four Members Who Won State and Local Elected Offices on November 3, 2020
Members Lauren Underwood, Christina Henderson, Janeese Lewis George, and Robin Nunn will begin their terms in January 2021. - December 14, 2020 - Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Xi Omega Chapter
Bixahuman Innovates Use of Ancient Healing Practices in Modern Forms
Blending ancient wisdom with modern techniques, the company is one of the few innovators of such a holistic approach to health. - December 13, 2020 - BixaHuman
Avant Healthcare Professionals Awarded Bronze and Merit Honors in Digital Health Awards
Avant Healthcare Professionals announced that it has won a bronze honor for its “Guide to Nurse Staffing Post-COVID-19” and a merit honor for its article “Managing Nurse Staffing Costs Post-COVID-19” in the Digital Health Awards. This is the fifth time the program, organized... - December 13, 2020 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
Rockville In-Home Care Provider Reviews How to Apply for In-Home Care
Comfort Home Care, a Rockville in-home care provider, recently released a blog discussing how to apply for in-home care. The article focuses on explaining to potential patients how to complete the application process. - December 12, 2020 - Comfort Home Care
APTQI Commends U.S. Senators for Introducing Legislation to Protect Specialty Providers from Harmful Payment Cuts
S. 5007 would hold providers harmless from cuts to Medicare services through 2022. - December 11, 2020 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
Center for Adoption Support and Education Awarded $50,000 Grant from Greater Washington Community Foundation to Serve Foster Children in Northern Virginia
The Greater Washington Community Foundation (The Community Foundation) has awarded the Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) a grant in the amount of $50,000 through the Fund for Children, Youth and Families to provide therapy sessions to 33 children in foster care in eight target jurisdictions in Northern Virginia; the counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudon and Prince William, and the cities of Alexandria, Falls Church, Manassas Park and Leesburg. - December 10, 2020 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)
New York Health Welcomes Primary Care Physician Charles G. Bleecher, MD, FACP
Board-Certified Internist and Geriatric Medicine physician, Charles G. Bleecher, MD, FACP will be joining New York Health's team of dedicated physicians. - December 10, 2020 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Mother-Daughter Herbalists Announce Formation of New Company, SRB Botanica
Noted Author, Artist Stephanie Rose Bird Teams Up with Actress Daughter to Craft Healing, Responsibly Sourced Body and Hair Care Products. - December 10, 2020 - SRB Botanica
TurningLeafVITA Might Change the Way You Get Your Vitamins
In the midst of a global pandemic, TurningLeafVITA is a new vitamin delivery service that is aiming to change the way you shop for your vitamins and supplements. By introducing a new vitamin delivery service, TurningLeafVITA is helping you put your health first. - December 10, 2020 - Turning Leaf VITA
Linda Hill Appointed Vice President of Philanthropy at United Methodist Communities
United Methodist Communities is delighted to announce the hiring of Linda Hill as the Vice President of philanthropy. Ms. Hill has worked in many renowned organizations like Raritan Bay Medical Center Foundation, Stuart Country Day School of The Sacred Heart, Penn Medicine, to name a few. - December 10, 2020 - United Methodist Communities
An International Group of Black Women Speak Out Against Racism in the Workplace
An anthology was recently released highlighting 20 Black Women's experiences with racism in corporate America and advice from 3 contributing experts. - December 09, 2020 - Awakening Change Counseling Services LLC
VHC Issues Special Message on Pearl Harbor Remembrance
Veterans Home Care wants to thank and acknowledge those families who lost a loved one on Pearl Harbor Day and wants veterans and their surviving spouses to be aware about a little known VA benefit to help cover medical and custodial care costs. - December 09, 2020 - Veterans Home Care
Announcing the Release of Myabetic Diabetes TV, a Free TV Streaming Service for Diabetes Viewers Worldwide
Global diabetes lifestyle brand Myabetic has launched a free TV streaming service created specifically for people living with diabetes. Featuring unparalleled diabetes entertainment: diabetes cooking, fitness, comedy, how-to, documentaries, animation, real-talk and events. - December 08, 2020 - Myabetic
iTech Adds a Seamless Claim Status Inquiry Feature to Its expEDIum Product Suite
iTech has introduced a "Seamless Claim Status Inquiry" feature in its expEDIum Medical Billing (eMB) product to make seamless inquiries from the original claims submitted through eMB. - December 08, 2020 - expEDIum
Vesalio Reports 2,500 Patient Milestone
Vesalio reports it has surpassed 2,500 clinical cases with the NeVa™ neuro-thrombectomy platform. Physicians have evaluated the Neva Drop Zone™ technology with enthusiasm as it has shown a unique capability of removing the full spectrum of clot types in large vessel occlusion ischemic... - December 07, 2020 - Vesalio
I Will Survive Celebrates 10 Years of Service
Join IWS for a unique Live experience with community leaders, health demos, art and speakers. - December 07, 2020 - I Will Survive, Inc.
India Can Still Achieve TB Elimination Target by 2025
The International Institute for Human Development, India (IIHD India) and Indian Association of Respiratory Care (IARC) organized a live seminar to deliberate on how to ensure continuity of TB Care in COVID19 crises. Dr. Ruchi Sogarwal, Chief Executive Officer, IIHD India said, “COVID19 has... - December 07, 2020 - International Institute for Human Development
Centered Mind Therapy Adds Mackenzie Jordan to Clinical Team
Centered Mind Therapy has added Mackenzie Jordan to their clinical team as a lead therapist. Centered Mind Therapy is a therapy practice that operates in New York, California, and Florida, and specialize in anxiety, depression, eating disorders, body image, life coaching, life transitions,... - December 07, 2020 - Centered Mind Therapy
Brooke Chase Associates, Inc. Recruits Lisa Mahon as Director of Human Resources for Wellborn Cabinet
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 Lisa Mahon as Director of Human Resources for Wellborn Cabinet. - December 05, 2020 - Brooke Chase Associates, Inc.
MADSA Advises Government to Help Malaysians Practice More Preventive Care
Khazah Research Institute's recent launch of their research into health inequalities in Malaysia indicates that there should be an increase in preventive care spending. This can be additional spending by the public sector or even by the individual. MADSA proposes 3 strategies for the Malaysian Government to implement in order to boost the nutritional status of citizens of the country. - December 05, 2020 - Malaysian Dietary Supplement Association
Spending Over 8 Years in Research, Bixahuman Develops a Range of Annatto-Based Supplements
Borrowing centuries-old knowledge, Bixahuman Pharmaceuticals has spent nearly a decade researching ancient medicinal practices. - December 03, 2020 - BixaHuman
Nurses Warned of Health Risks
With focus on COVID-19, nurses warned not to be complacent about their biggest ongoing health risk: sharps injuries. - December 03, 2020 - Qlicksmart
APTQI: 9% Cut to Physical and Occupational Therapy in Final PFS Rule for CY 2021 Threatens Patient Access to Care
Healthcare stakeholders call on Congress to promptly pass the Holding Providers Harmless From Medicare Cuts During COVID-19 Act of 2020 to block cuts from taking effect on January 1. - December 02, 2020 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
Portis, Inc. Provides COVID-19 Business Relief to Keep Businesses HIPAA Compliant
“These COVID-19 times are challenging for everyone. We have no intention of complicating matters even more.” - Tyrone Witherspoon, Portis, Inc. CEO. The focus of Portis, Inc. is to protect your privacy by completely destroying hard drives that contain any proprietary information (PI), personal identifying information (PII), protected health information (PHI), and electronic protected health information (e-PHI). - December 02, 2020 - Portis, Inc.
Rose Medical Center Names Laura Thornley New Chief Nursing Officer
Rose Medical Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Laura Thornley, MSN, RN, BS, NEA-BC, as Rose Medical Center’s new Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). Thornley will be part of the Rose Executive Team and will lead Rose’s overall hospital patient experience and nursing... - December 01, 2020 - Rose Medical Center
Hair Extensions of Houston Installs High-Quality Hair Extensions Using the Hairlocs System
The salon offers exceptional hair extension installation services using the Hairlocs system. - December 01, 2020 - Hair Extensions of Houston
How COVID-19 Has Impacted Academic Research
Dr. Peter Mallow, director, health economics and clinical outcomes research and assistant professor at Xavier University, shares his thoughts on the effect of COVID-19 on the health research community. - November 30, 2020 - Journal of Health Economics and Outcomes Research
CoronavirusOutbreakMap.com COVID-19 Memorial Honoring Those Dead from Coronavirus
CoronavirusOutbreakMap.com is honoring everyone that has died from COVID-19. - November 30, 2020 - Coronavirus Outbreak Map
Delos Therapy Acquires Gumdrop Massage, Innovative Muscle Massage Tool
Chicago-based Delos Therapy has acquired Gumdrop Massage, an innovative tetrahedral-shaped tool used for at-home muscle massage therapy as a solution for chronic pain, stiffness, and more. - November 29, 2020 - Delos Therapy