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Puhff Mask Wholesaler Sponsors Alzheimer’s Event
Puhff Mask and Accessories sponsors event with WMDA for Alzheimer's Research. - August 12, 2020 - Puhff
UCLA and the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation (PCRF) Kick Off Annual “Dribble for the Cure” with Urgent Call for Public to Help Save Lives of Children with Cancer
An annual event that raises money for children's cancer research is going virtual. - August 12, 2020 - Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation
Drug-Free Tennessee Shares Virtual Learning
Drug-Free Tennessee has a vast amount of online resources for the community to help educate people on the Truth About Drugs. - August 12, 2020 - Drug Free South
93 Bipartisan Lawmakers Send Letter to House Leadership on Need to Waive Budget Neutrality Rules to Protect Patient Access to Specialty Care
Letter highlights how Medicare cuts to specialty providers are ill-conceived, sizeable and threaten provider stability and patient access amid the COVID-19 public health emergency. - August 11, 2020 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
Wysa Announces Mental Health Collaboration with Cincinnati Children’s Hospital for COVID-19 Anxiety
To help build skills to deal with uncertainty in the current environment and manage anxiety, Cincinnati Children’s and the University of Cincinnati worked in collaboration with Wysa to create a new “COVID Anxiety” program, available on a special CCHMC-Wysa app. Designed for use by people aged 13 and above, this artificial intelligence (AI)-powered app can help people focus on why they feel anxious about the pandemic and provide recommendations for self-care. - August 11, 2020 - Wysa
Platinum Educational Group Announces Sponsorship of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)
Platinum Educational Group understands The National Registry's objective of providing a valid and uniform process to assess the knowledge and skills required for competent practice by EMS professionals. Since 2002, Platinum Educational Group has provided valid and reliable online testing via... - August 10, 2020 - Platinum Educational Group
Careington and Smile Brands Announce Successful New Membership Program in Washington
Careington International Corporation and Smile Brands are excited to announce the success of the new in-house membership program in the state of Washington. The new program, called the OneSmile® Dental Plan Washington, was developed by Careington and its Loyalty Markets division, Launch Loyalty. - August 09, 2020 - Careington
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Director to Address Agents of Top Agencies
A special webinar for insurance agents who market Medicare insurance solutions will be presented by the director of the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). "I am very pleased to be giving this timely presentation to agents and brokers with two of the nation's... - August 09, 2020 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Careington Announces Nationwide Launch of the GetMoreRx Discount Prescription Program
Careington International Corporation, a national leader in the non-insured health care benefits space, announced today the nationwide launch of its new GetMoreRx discount prescription program. Through this program, individuals and their families can receive discounts on their name-brand and generic... - August 08, 2020 - Careington
Michigan Medicare Supplement Insurance Rates Vary Significantly Association Study Finds
Seniors turning 65 this year across Michigan are strongly advised to compare Medicare insurance policies. The savings could be significant according to the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). "A woman turning 65 in Detroit could pay as little as $108 each month or... - August 08, 2020 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
New Study Highlights Exciting Potential of Umbilical Cord Tissue to Treat COVID-19
COVID-19 patients administered with Mesenchymal Stromal Cells (MSCs) from cord tissue all recover from disease. - Cord tissue cells shown to promote tissue repair and regeneration and support normal function of immune system. - Insception Lifebank is Canada’s first and largest cord blood... - August 07, 2020 - Insception
Help for Hotels as They Reopen - Hyperion Biotechnology Offers Legionella Water Testing
Hotel owners can test water systems to ensure guests’ safety from exposure to Legionella, a bacteria that can cause Legionnaires’ disease when spread through mist from a hotel’s water system. - August 07, 2020 - Hyperion Biotechnology, Inc.
Wilmington Eye Breaks Ground on New Surgery Center
Locally owned medical practice breaks ground on new surgery center aimed at reducing healthcare costs for patients. - August 07, 2020 - Wilmington Eye
THROMBOLEX™ Inc. First Patient Enrolled in the RESCUE Trial for Treatment of Acute Submassive Pulmonary Embolism
THROMBOLEX™ Inc. has announced that it has enrolled the first patient in its pivotal RESCUE trial for the treatment of patients with acute submassive pulmonary embolism (PE) using the BASHIR® Endovascular Catheter, under an Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) from the FDA. RESCUE is a... - August 06, 2020 - Thrombolex, Inc.
Amplifei International Given Approval to Market HAPInss Brands' New “Hemplifei” CBD Products
Through its exclusive marketing agreement, Amplifei will now offer The Hemplifei™ products with an advanced breakthrough in Endocannabinoid Nutrition (ECN). - August 06, 2020 - AmpLIFEi International
New in Winona - Jade Community Acupuncture is Now Offering Drive-Up Acupuncture
Drive-Up Acupuncture in Winona is being offered in response to COVID-19 concerns. Curbside acupuncture enables a client to receive a treatment while relaxing in the privacy of their own vehicle. Client will text the clinic when they are in the reserved parking space just outside of the Winona... - August 06, 2020 - Jade Community Acupuncture
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center Launches NavvTrack®, an Enterprise-Class Indoor Navigation & Location Services Platform to Manage Transportation Workflow and Efficiency
Navv Systems, Inc. (NSI) announces today that Lahey Hospital & Medical Center (LHMC), located in Burlington, Massachusetts, will launch its enterprise indoor navigation & location services platform called NavvTrack®. NavvTrack combines a GPS-grade digital twin of the entire hospital,... - August 06, 2020 - Navv Systems, Inc.
Touchstone Health Services Providing COVID-19 Blitz Testing to the Community on Saturdays
Touchstone Health Services will conduct a COVID-19 Testing Blitz in Maricopa County from 8 a.m. to noon for the next four Saturdays, Aug. 8, 15, 22 and 29. Patients can pre-register online, which will save time processing in-line, at https://www.touchstonehs.org. - August 05, 2020 - Touchstone Health Services
Self Standing Canes Are Gimmicks...Introducing the Cyclone Cane with Crossbow Technology
“Quad canes and other canes that 'stand up' by themselves are a gimmick. As soon as you put weight on the handle they are unbalanced and unstable. People need confidence when they’re walking. 'Stand-up' canes can’t deliver that.” - Will Scott CEO, Dynamo and Inventor of... - August 05, 2020 - Dynamo
Carroll Center for the Blind Publishes New Book for Web Browsing with Screen Readers
Sometimes, one web browser is not enough. This new book provides guidance on web browsing with popular browsers to improve experiences for blind and visually impaired screen reader users. - August 05, 2020 - The Carroll Center for the Blind
HealthONE Announces Chief Nursing Executive
The HCA Healthcare Continental Division, which includes HealthONE in Denver and Wesley Healthcare in Wichita, KS, announced today the appointment of Ryan Thornton, MBA, MA, BSN, RN as Chief Nursing Executive for the Continental Division effective September 1, 2020. Thornton’s new role will... - August 05, 2020 - HCA Healthcare Continental Division
Locus Performance Ingredients™ Launches Ferma™ Line of Sophorolipds (INCI: Glycolipids) to Replace Chemical Surfactants in Personal Care Formulations
Locus Performance Ingredients™, a new start-up developing biosurfactants through advanced fermentation, is launching its first product line to replace petrochemical surfactants in personal care formulations. Branded as Ferma™, the pure Sophorolipid series of biosurfactants provide safer and more sustainable ingredient options with 5-25 times better performance - enabling lower usage rates and reducing carbon footprint by a minimum of 37%. - August 05, 2020 - Locus Performance Ingredients
APTQI Disappointed by 9% Cut to Physical and Occupational Therapy Included in Proposed PFS Rule for CY 2021
CMS proposal increases specialty provider cuts despite opposition from bipartisan lawmakers and broad group of healthcare stakeholders. - August 04, 2020 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
NuSight Medical Establishes Medical Advisory Board
NuSight Medical announced today the formation of a Medical Advisory Board, with leading experts in research, education and clinical management of dry eye and ocular surface disease. - August 04, 2020 - NuSight Medical
OrthoNeuro Names Larry T. Todd Jr., DO, New President
OrthoNeuro announced today that Larry T. Todd Jr., DO, has been named its new President. He was selected by the OrthoNeuro Board of Physicians and assumed the role on August 1. Dr. Todd replaces Carl Berasi, DO, who has been President since 2012. “Dr. Todd has distinguished himself as an... - August 04, 2020 - OrthoNeuro
Dream Foundation Announces Director of Development
Susie Willett joins national dream-granting organization. - August 04, 2020 - Dream Foundation
New York Breast Health Welcomes New Board-Certified Surgeon
New York Breast Health is pleased to announce that Susan Palleschi, MD, FACS has joined the multi-specialty practice. Dr. Palleschi is a board-certified surgeon who specializes in diseases and surgery of the breast. She will be practicing at 1010 Northern Blvd, Suite 102, Great Neck, NY,... - August 03, 2020 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Microvascular Therapeutics Receives NIH SBIR Phase I Funds for Its Alzheimer Program
Microvascular Therapeutics (MVT), a biotechnology company based in Tucson, AZ, was recently awarded a Phase I Small Business Innovation Research grant from the National Institute of Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Wyatt Unger, MD, MBA, President and CEO of MVT said,... - August 03, 2020 - Microvascular Therapeutics, Inc.
Tampa Crossroads Announces Gwendolyn Green as CEO
Tampa Crossroads, a nonprofit organization serving the Tampa Bay community since 1977, announced that Gwendolyn Green, LMHC, MCAP has been named the Chief Executive Officer. Ms. Green has served over 14 years with Tampa Crossroads, most recently as the Clinical Director, guiding the... - August 02, 2020 - Tampa Crossroads, Inc.
Metro Safety Training Offers Different Levels of Occupational First Aid Courses to Ensure Workplace Safety in British Columbia
Safety training firm in Coquitlam supports the community by providing extensive workplace safety courses to mitigate work-related accidents and deaths. - August 01, 2020 - Metro Safety Training
Grand Opening - Delcin Health Center Launches Disease Management for COVID-19
From Vision to Reality. Broward Resident, Nadège Delcin-Garçon is opening a clinic in the midst of a pandemic that is plaguing the world to help her community. With no end in sight for COVID-19, many people look to healthcare providers for support and Delcin Health Center will be there to empower those individuals in their healthcare journeys. - August 01, 2020 - Delcin Health Center
Extending Skillset to Robotic Process Automation & Helping Industries
SyS Creations today announced the global launch of new purposeful service - robotic process automation - under its extensive service set. The new offering includes attended automation, unattended automation, hybrid automation & RPA consulting. - August 01, 2020 - SyS Creations
Washington State Seniors Risk Overpaying Warns Medicare Supplement Insurance Association
Washington state seniors turning 65 are advised there are benefits of comparing Medicare insurance policies. While companies charge men and women the same, rates between insurers can vary significantly. That's the findings of the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI) which... - August 01, 2020 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Presenting: #DylanStrong
A Charity Sale of Custom Eye Patches Supporting Dylan Schwartz and the Children’s Eye Foundation - August 01, 2020 - #DylanStrong
EndoVault® Receives Secure Message Delivery Certification in Australia
EndoSoft® is pleased to announce that EndoVault® 3.2.1.0 has been certified by the Australian Digital Health Agency to use the Secure Message Delivery (SMD) platform. EndoVault® 3.2.1.0 users will now communicate key components of integrated and coordinated care of patients with any... - August 01, 2020 - EndoSoft
Brightleaf Solutions Further Extends Its Commitment to Safeguarding Customer Data with SOC 2 Attestation
Independent audit verifies Brightleaf’s internal controls and processes. - July 31, 2020 - Brightleaf Solutions, Inc.
Microvascular Therapeutics Receives NIH SBIR Phase I Funds for Its Program to Treat Heart Attack
Microvascular Therapeutics (MVT), a biotechnology company based in Tucson, AZ, was recently awarded a Phase I Small Business Innovation Research grant from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), a part of the National Institutes of Health. Wyatt Unger, MD, MBA, President and CEO of... - July 31, 2020 - Microvascular Therapeutics, Inc.
Mark Setterstrom Joins Board of HealtheFirst
HealtheFirst BPM – Case Management SaaS Tech today announced that its CEO has appointed Mark Setterstrom as board member. - July 31, 2020 - HealtheFirst
CRM Alabama, Southeast Fertility Staple, Adopts FertilityEHR
Having served the families of Mississippi, Alabama and Florida for almost three decades, The Center for Reproductive Medicine is adopting Meditab Software’s FertilityEHR system. - July 31, 2020 - Meditab Software Inc.
Little Mountain Chiropractic & Wellness Opens New Practice in Denver/Sherrills Ford Area
Little Mountain Chiropractic & Wellness announces the official opening of their new practice. On a mission to help the local community reach their optimal health potential, the practice opened at 5732 NC-150 Highway E. Denver, NC. The official first day opening took place on July 1, 2020... - July 31, 2020 - Little Mountain Chiropractic & Wellness
innoviHealth® to Co-Sponsor Healthcare Administration Alliance (HAA) Virtual Symposium Addressing Evaluation and Management (E/M) 2021 Updates
Medical Coders, Auditors, Managers, and Providers to Attend September Workshops Focused on Significant E/M Changes Affecting Reimbursement in 2021 and Beyond - July 30, 2020 - innoviHealth
1st Asia Pacific Virtual Hepatitis Summit (APHS)
On World Hepatitis Day, the International Institute for Human Development along with partners organized the 1st Asia Pacific Hepatitis Virtual Summit inviting people across the world, particularly resource-constrained countries - to discuss strategies and approaches to find the “missing... - July 30, 2020 - International Institute for Human Development
USA Fibroid Centers Health Survey Shows Widespread Lack of Awareness About Uterine Fibroids
A lack of awareness surrounding uterine fibroids and non-surgical treatment options is among the findings in a new report out today from the USA Fibroid Centers who conducted a national women’s health survey to better understand the factors that affect women’s healthcare choices. - July 30, 2020 - USA Vein Clinics
Using Free Publicity Tutorial Posted by Medicare Supplement Insurance Association
A new video tutorial will help Medicare insurance agents generate publicity in their local newspapers. The video was posted by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. "Local newspapers seek relevant and current information that benefits their community," shares Jesse... - July 30, 2020 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Lily Farm Fresh Event Center Pays It Forward
Lily Farm Fresh Event Center introduces important nonprofit program to Colorado. The venue will be awarding free space for one nonprofit organization each month to hold a fundraising event at their spacious barn-inspired venue in Keenesburg, Colorado. - July 30, 2020 - Lily Farm Fresh Event Center
Careington Announces Launch of New Employee Website for Easy Self-Enrollment
Careington International Corporation, a national leader in the non-insured health care benefits space, announced today the launch of its new Careington Cares website that makes it easy for employers to connect furloughed, laid off, reduced hours and temporary employees with non-insured plans they... - July 30, 2020 - Careington
No. 1 Super Food Manufacturer, Herbal Papaya Re-Brands to Herbal Goodness
Ever impassioned to support health among women and men across the globe, the team at Herbal Goodness continue to dedicate their life to sourcing and producing the highest quality superfood products, and over the past year Herbal Papaya has rebranded to Herbal Goodness to better reflect the wider variety in its range of products. - July 30, 2020 - Herbal Goodness
Los Angeles-Area Clinic to Offer Free Rapid and Accurate COVID-19 Testing to LAPD and LASD Officers
Near-immediate testing results will give frontline law enforcement officers peace of mind as they both work within the community and return safely to their families. - July 29, 2020 - Thrive Medical
A Safer Back to School with The Safe Drinking Mask Kit
The Safe Mask Company is proud to present their latest mask designed specifically for kids. It's certain to become the must-have back to school supply. The Safe Drinking kit, the first of its kind, allows parents to have peace of mind in knowing that their child has a way to wear his or her mask throughout the day, be comfortable and stay hydrated. - July 29, 2020 - Safe Mask Company
Readers of Colorado Parent Magazine Select Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children as Family Favorite Hospital for the 4th Year in a Row
Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children (RMHC) has been voted Family Favorite by the readers of Colorado Parent Magazine for the fourth year in a row. RMHC is a part of HealthONE and the Continental Division of HCA Healthcare. "Our Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children teams are humbled to be... - July 29, 2020 - Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children