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Mary’s Center & Briya Public Charter School Partnership Named One of The Washington Post’s 2020 Top Workplaces in Greater Washington
The Washington Post announced that the Mary’s Center & Briya Public Charter School partnership has made the list of 2020 Top Workplaces in the Greater Washington, DC area. This is the third time in 4 years that the partnership has received this recognition, which spotlights private, public, nonprofit, and government agencies that received the highest employee ratings from a survey contracted by the newspaper. - June 18, 2020 - Mary's Center
Put It Forward Expands Oracle Partnership to Deliver End-to End Cross-Cloud Data Automation Solutions on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
Put It Forward is pleased to announce native level deployment of its data automation insights platform on Oracle’s Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) via their partnership, to offer the complete data story across the enterprise ecosystem as organizations transition their solutions into the... - June 17, 2020 - Put It Forward
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Achieves Healthgrades 2020 Patient Safety Excellence Award for the Second Year in a Row
Swedish Medical Center in the top 5% in the Nation for Patient Safety - June 17, 2020 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
AdvantaPure(R) Now Offers GORE(R) STA-PURE(R) Pump Tubing, an Industry Staple for Single-Use Biotech and Pharmaceutical Processes
AdvantaPure is now a systems integrator of GORE STA-PURE Pump Tubing, Series PCS. The AdvantaPure team is expert at molding connections for tubing assemblies and can overmold GORE STA-PURE Pump Tubing as the pump element in biopharm and pharmaceutical assemblies. The overmolding process results in a smooth contact surface for optimal fluid flow. GORE STA-PURE Pump Tubing connects to any of AdvantaPure’s AdvantaSil(R) platinum-cured silicone tubing using overmolding technology. - June 17, 2020 - AdvantaPure
Startup Wig Wear Founded by HBCU Grads Launches First Inflatable Wig Stand Designed for Styling
A team of three HBCU graduates have created a portable wig stand to provide wig wearers a convenient place to store their wigs, save space in their luggage, and style their wigs on the go. - June 17, 2020 - Wig Wear
Mary’s Center Announces Former Civil Rights Litigator Todd A. Cox as New Board Chair and Appoints 2 New Board Members
Former civil rights litigator and policy advocate Todd A. Cox is the new Board Chair of Mary’s Center’s Board of Directors, taking the helm from renowned economist Dr. Stuart M. Butler, who served from 2018-2020. - June 17, 2020 - Mary's Center
SCPC Urges Secretary Azar to Address Conflicting Insulin Pen Policy
In a letter to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, SCPC warns that conflicting regulatory policy puts patient access at risk and threatens LTC’s good faith efforts to provide insulin pens. - June 16, 2020 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
HCA/HealthONE’s North Suburban Medical Center Achieves Healthgrades 2020 Patient Safety Excellence Award(TM)
North Suburban Medical Center in Thornton, Colorado is among the top 10% in the Nation for Patient Safety. - June 16, 2020 - HealthONE North Suburban Medical Center
New Book Provides High School Teachers Life-Changing Tools for Mindfulness in the Classroom
“Easy Mindfulness for Today’s Teens,” the latest book by bestselling author and children’s well-being expert, Mellisa Dormoy, is designed for High School and Middle School Teachers who want to gain a new skill set and teach teens the life-changing skills of mindfulness and meditation in the classroom. - June 16, 2020 - ShambalaKids
Skin Care Doctors, P.A. Welcomes Laura Davidson, PA-C to Their Sartell, MN Office
Skin Care Doctors, P.A. continues to plan for a bright future. They are thrilled to announce the newest provider to their team, Laura Davidson, PA-C. - June 16, 2020 - Skin Care Doctors, PA
APTQI Commends Representative Brendan Boyle for Introducing Bipartisan Legislation to Block Steep Cuts to Physical Therapy Services
The Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation (APTQI) today applauded Representative Brendan Boyle (D-PA) for introducing the Outpatient Therapy Modernization and Stabilization Act which, if passed, will extend a necessary lifeline to physical and occupational therapists who are... - June 15, 2020 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
Yes Hearing Named Finalist in What’s Next Innovation Challenge Sponsored by AARP Innovation Labs
Yes Hearing (www.yeshearing.com) has been chosen as one of six finalists in the What’s Next Innovation Challenge sponsored by AARP Innovation Labs to be held June 25 during the 17th annual What’s Next Longevity Venture Summit virtual event. - June 15, 2020 - Yes Hearing
Assistance Dog Training: Therapeutic Healing Through Your 4-Legged Companion
Patterson Physical Therapy has added a new member to their team who offers a new and unique service, Assistance Dog Training, for those with physical or mental impairments. - June 15, 2020 - Patterson Physical Therapy
MARUX Announces Filing of Provisional Patent Application for AI Enabled Medical Response, Remote Diagnostics, COVID Vitals
MARUX announced that it has filed a provisional patent application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, covering machine learning, artificial intelligence, and extended/cross-reality for the Company’s remote medical diagnostics, plus remote monitoring application. This patent application is the second set of software as a service (SaaS) process, and is integral for the Company’s initial augmented reality application focused on automotive. - June 14, 2020 - MARUX Incorporated
Avant Healthcare Professionals Awarded Bronze Honor for Trends in Nurse Staffing Study by Healthcare Advertising Awards
Avant Healthcare Professionals today announced that it won a bronze honor for its 2019 Trends in Nurse Staffing Study in the 37th Annual Healthcare Advertising Awards sponsored by Healthcare Marketing Report, a publication that covers all aspects of healthcare marketing, advertising and strategic... - June 14, 2020 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
ProSport Physical Therapy, Inc. Expands Its Footprint in Orange County
ProSport, the leader in orthopedic rehabilitation since 1992, acquires Green & Moncrief Physical Therapy. - June 13, 2020 - ProSport Physical Therapy & Performance
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Introduces Minimally Invasive Robotic Tool for Lung Biopsy Procedures
Swedish is the first hospital in Colorado to offer robotic assisted technology that will help detect lung cancer earlier and improve outcomes. - June 13, 2020 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
Recovery Day Winnipeg Transitions to Virtual Online Event for 2020
The event for celebrating recovery from addiction to play it safe citing COVID-19 concerns. - June 13, 2020 - Aurora Recovery Centre
The Digital Wellness Institute Announces First-of-Its-Kind Digital Wellness Certification Program for Health Professionals, Leaders and Educators
This 10-week certification program is designed to equip organizational leaders, mental health practitioners, health providers and educators with research-based tools and strategies to optimize digital wellness and foster Digital Flourishing(TM). - June 13, 2020 - Digital Wellness Institute
Medicare Supplement Insurance 2020 Rates Vary Significantly Reports Association
A female turning age 65 in Chicago could pay $91.78 monthly for Medicare Supplement insurance. If she lived in Manhattan (NY) she could pay as much as $476.04 monthly according to the 2020 Medicare Supplement Insurance Price Index released today by the American Association for Medicare Supplement... - June 13, 2020 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE's North Suburban Medical Center Announces New Chief Nursing Officer
North Suburban Medical Center has named Michael Hansen, RN, as its chief financial officer. Hansen is a seasoned leader with a diverse nursing leadership background which includes success in colleague engagement, quality of care, and patient care experience. Prior to joining North Suburban, Hansen... - June 12, 2020 - HealthONE North Suburban Medical Center
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE's North Suburban Medical Center Announces New Vice President of Human Resources
North Suburban Medical Center has named Tonzia Buor as its Vice President of Human Resources. Buor is an experienced HR professional who has served in many roles during her career including positions as a staffing coordinator, recruiter, and HR generalist. Prior to joining North Suburban Medical... - June 12, 2020 - HealthONE North Suburban Medical Center
ReliablyME Has Launched Blockchain Technology in Canada and the US That Holds People Accountable for Preventing the Spread of COVID-19
The tech startup, ReliablyME, has now completed testing their anti-COVID-19 behaviour modification platform and is going live with pilot implementations in Canada and the United States. It uses SMS text messaging to help large numbers of people be accountable to each other for maintaining good physical-distancing and hand-hygiene practices. - June 12, 2020 - ReliablyME
United Methodist Communities Announces Strategic Partnership with VirtuSense and Netsmart to Implement $909K “Game-Changer” Telehealth Grant
New Jersey-based senior living provider United Methodist Communities (UMC) announced strategic partnerships with tech providers VirtuSense and Netsmart to implement telehealth strategies to fight coronavirus. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently awarded UMC the $909,560 grant to... - June 12, 2020 - United Methodist Communities
Dallas Jesuit & Foursquare Pen Pals Program
While many aspects of daily life resembling normalcy are beginning to inch back, seniors and the senior care industry will continue to face many of the same challenges well into the future. Senior isolation is one of these primary challenges and Jesuit Dallas is helping tackle it in a local Dallas... - June 12, 2020 - Lifetime Wellness
Skin Care Doctors, P.A. Welcomes Nadine Miller, PA-C to Their Orono and Edina, MN Offices
Skin Care Doctors, P.A. is growing again. They are thrilled to announce the newest provider to their team, Nadine Miller, PA-C. - June 12, 2020 - Skin Care Doctors, PA
Thalassaemia International Federation and Hemanext® Inc. Announce New Strategic Alliance
Organizations create partnership to support the needs of people living with hemoglobin disorders. - June 11, 2020 - Hemanext
CareNow Urgent Care Now Offering Sports Physicals
With school and many summer youth activities cancelled due to COVID-19, the experts at CareNow® are offering advice to families to keep kids physically active during this important time of social distancing. - Take a walk - Attend an online exercise class - Encourage athletes to stay in touch... - June 11, 2020 - CareNow Urgent Care
Lisap Offers Over 70 Years of Beautiful Hair Innovations to the US
The Lisap family of brands are now available in select salons in the United States, with more stylists joining their community every day - stylists who, like Lisap, like to color outside the lines and speak & breathe hair color and design. As they say at Lisap, “It happens over love. And we’ve loved hair for over 70 years.” - June 11, 2020 - Lisap USA
Medecision Joins the Population Health Alliance
The company dedicated to a liberated healthcare system has joined other PHA members to collectively advance the industry. - June 10, 2020 - Population Health Alliance
Northern Optotronics Inc. (NOI) Accelerates Growth Through Expansion
NOI continues its expansion with the signing of an exclusive distribution agreement with LASIT. - June 10, 2020 - NOI
Florida Association of ACOs Announces Strategic Partnership with H3C
FLAACOs adds Chronic Care Management to its portfolio in light of shift toward remote patient care. - June 10, 2020 - Florida Association of ACOs
Digisonics and Epsilon Imaging Collaborate to Provide EchoInsight® Strain Imaging to Digisonics Cardiovascular Information System (CVIS) Customers
Digisonics and Epsilon Imaging announce a partnership to improve interoperability between their applications and deliver advanced visualization and analysis with strain imaging for CVIS customers. - June 10, 2020 - Digisonics
MOIcu Innovations Releases a Mask Especially for Humid Weather Aided with Copper Antimicrobial Protection
The MOIcu+ face mask employs the technology of infusing copper ions into fabrics, and this copper infusion could inactivate bacteria and virus that come into contact with it. - June 10, 2020 - Moicu Innovations LLP
Hollywood Fitness Scraps 7 Tons of Equipment for Safety
Locally owned club reinvents itself for COVID-19 world. - June 10, 2020 - Hollywood Fitness
More Than 20K Meals Donated to Healthcare Workers Through TravCon Meals for Meds Campaign
TravCon and Fusion Medical Staffing joined forces in April to launch Meals for Meds in effort to support front-line medical professionals by donating and delivering meals during the COVID-19 pandemic, while also stimulating local economies by placing orders with local restaurants. - June 09, 2020 - Fusion Medical Staffing
New Jersey Cancer & Blood Specialists Welcomes Giuseppe Condemi, MD, Ph.D.
New Jersey Cancer & Blood Specialists is pleased to announce Giuseppe Condemi, MD, Ph.D. has joined the practice. Dr. Condemi has been a hematologist and medical oncologist for over twenty years. He will be practicing at locations in Hackensack and Rutherford. Dr. Condemi recently received FDA... - June 09, 2020 - New Jersey Cancer & Blood Specialists
New Jersey Cancer & Blood Specialists Expand Access to High-Quality Cancer Care in Bergen County
The Practice is the Latest to Join the National OneOncology Network of Independent Oncologists. - June 09, 2020 - New Jersey Cancer & Blood Specialists
Bio Bench is Cooperating with Helixar Biosciences for the Europe and US Market
Bio Bench has started a partnership with Helixar Biosciences to support its Europe and North America market development. - June 09, 2020 - Bio Bench
Telemedicine Breaks Out of Prisons to Widespread Use During Pandemic
Remote care providing fast, efficient treatment - June 08, 2020 - KaZee Inc.
Dr. Leeds Introduces Telemedicine Services to Ensure Safe Treatment During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The current pandemic due to COVID-19 has forced the world to go indoors by practicing social distancing and adhering to lockdown instructions globally. These are the times that call for solidarity and unity to fight the situation until the world comes back to its normal being. In such challenging... - June 08, 2020 - Dr. Leeds
USA Clinics Group Reopen with Safety Measures in Place
USA Clinics Group announced today it has begun reopening its treatment centers as of June 1st with new safety measures in place. - June 07, 2020 - USA Vein Clinics
StaffDNA Launches Self-Service Digital Marketplace for the Healthcare Industry
Hospitals, nurses and allied professionals have a new digital platform to take control of finding and managing jobs. Without having to register, healthcare professionals can search exclusive jobs across the country and get all details upfront - from the charting systems to scrub color requirements. They have the ability to customize pay packages by selecting housing options, benefits, travel allowance, and apply to jobs. Available now on the Apple and Google app stores. - June 07, 2020 - StaffDNA
Optical Training Institute's Optician Education Grant Extends Support to Eyecare Professionals
Offering hope to eyecare professionals seeking certification during the global pandemic. - June 07, 2020 - Optical Training Institute
Due to COVID-19, Dr. Movsesyan Therapy Services is Offering Teletherapy Sessions
Traveling to and from therapy sessions may be more difficult now due to COVID-19. Due to the pandemic, and for safety precautions, Dr. Movsesyan Therapy Services has started to offer teletherapy as an option for any of his clients who are interested in continuing ongoing therapy or any new clients wishing to start. - June 06, 2020 - Dr. Movsesyan Therapy Services
GrandPad Introduces Connected Device Capabilities to Support Telehealth for Healthcare Providers
Connected devices allow caregivers to remotely monitor well-being for older adults. - June 06, 2020 - GrandPad
Curatio Leads Supercluster Project to Help Keep Patients Healthy at Home and End Loneliness
The Digital Technology Supercluster announced today their co-investment of $1.4M in a new project that will help keep patients healthy, connected and supported at home. The Stronger Together: Social Infrastructure for Community Health project will combine a private social network that uses AI,... - June 05, 2020 - Curatio
4mpwrmint Launches Vyral Shield, a Revolutionary Immunity Supplement
Humans have used portions of the Vyral Shield proprietary blend for thousands of years boosting cell immunity, promoting cellular restoration, diminishing severity of risk and shortening length of viral attacks. - June 05, 2020 - 4mpwrmint, Inc.
Skin Care Doctors Helps Giving Hearts Day Become a Record Breaking Day
Giving Hearts Day was one for the record books for St. John’s Academy. The success of this day was made possible with the matching gift of $20,000 from Dr. Michael & Donna Ebertz. - June 05, 2020 - Skin Care Doctors, PA
Local Medical Practice Owner Receives South University’s Alumni Achievement Award
Mrs. Sarah President, owner of Medicas Medical Clinic (MMC) located in Douglasville, Georgia received the South University’s Alumni Achievement Award in June 2019 for her significant contributions to the healthcare field. The University recently announced the award and released a video... - June 05, 2020 - Medicas Medical Clinic