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Dr. Nandi’s Blue Tie Gala Takes Aim at Colon Cancer - a Benefit to Take Place March 14 in Detroit
Dr. Partha Nandi, MD FACP, is a practicing gastroenterologist in the Detroit area, Chief Health Editor of WXYZ, ABC Detroit, and host of The Dr. Nandi Show. His foundation, Dr. Nandi Charities, is committed to providing education, prevention, screening, and treatment of colon cancer, and also supporting the research of the Colorectal Cancer Alliance through active fundraising. - February 25, 2020 - Dr. Nandi Charities
MITA Participates in FDA Workshop to Discuss Growing Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Medical Imaging
MITA is participating today in the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) public workshop, "Evolving Role of Artificial Intelligence in Radiological Imaging," to engage interested parties on the rapidly expanding impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the medical imaging space. The event... - February 25, 2020 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
Center for Adoption Support and Education Receives Grant from CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield to Expand Regional Tele-mental Health Services
The Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) will now be able to serve more adoptive, kinship and foster families throughout the state of Maryland, the District of Columbia and portions of Northern Virginia through tele-mental health services. Thanks to a grant awarded by CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, C.A.S.E. will expand tele-mental health services and remove geographic and financial barriers, allowing more adoptive families access to therapy. - February 25, 2020 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)
Medicom Health Partners with Houston Hospital System to Help Patients Save on Prescription Costs
Electronic Medical Record Add-On Automates the Delivery of Rx Discounts at Enterprise Scale - February 25, 2020 - Medicom Health
SottoPelle® Recognizes Linda Evans, M.D. for Outstanding Contributions to BHRT
SottoPelle® Announces its "Featured Doctor Series" showcasing various physicians that have made a difference to their patients. - February 25, 2020 - SottoPelle Therapy
Chikless, the Vegan Challenge App, Debuts on the iPhone
Chikless launched a new health initiative that challenges everyone to go vegan (or vegetarian). The new diet app, exclusively on the iPhone, gamifies a vegan diet to help people curb the carbon footprint and reduce America's meat-eating obsession. Chikless gives "non-vegetarians" a place... - February 25, 2020 - Chikless
eLuma Announces New VP of Services
eLuma Online Therapy, one of the leading providers of online therapy services for special education, has announced that Mindy Hintze will serve as its new Vice President of Services. - February 24, 2020 - eLuma Online Therapy
Bell Lifestyle Products Introduced "The Guy" Campaign for Men’s Health
Bell Lifestyle Products unveiled their mascot, "The Guy" at the 2020 CHFA West health show this weekend. "The Guy" represents all the men who should be taking better care of themselves but have let things slip. - February 24, 2020 - Bell Lifestyle Products
Swedish Medical Center, One of First Hospitals in the Nation to Offer Innovative Hip Replacement Surgical Technique
New portal assisted total hip arthroplasty approach results in smaller incisions, faster healing. - February 23, 2020 - Swedish Medical Center
Securisyn Medical Selected to te West Coast Consortium for Technology & Innovation in Pediatrics (CTIP)
Securisyn Medical LLC, dedicated to inspiring the world to collaborate to make airway management safer, announced today that the company has been selected to join The West Coast Consortium for Technology & Innovation in Pediatrics (CTIP), a pediatric medical device accelerator centered at... - February 23, 2020 - Securisyn Medical
Platinum Educational Group Announce New CIO
Online Testing, Scheduling, Competency Tracking, and Compliance Reporting Industry Leader for EMS, Nursing, and Allied Health professions Announces Key Promotion. Eric Pike, CIO, to Lead Development Team to New Heights. - February 23, 2020 - Platinum Educational Group
Las Vegas's Top Coolsculpting Clinic Ranked 3rd in the Nation for Luxury Fat Freezing Treatments Launches New 2020 Muscle Building Treatment called CoolTone
One of the first in the nation to receive the CoolTone device, the team at Secret Body Las Vegas Coolsculpting Clinic is excited to announce that patients seeking muscle building and firmer bodies without the gym will have a new option in 2020, and it’s called CoolTone by Coolsculpting. - February 22, 2020 - Secret Body Las Vegas Coolsculpting Clinic
North Suburban Medical Center Announces New Director of Imaging
North Suburban Medical Center recently announced the appointment of Renee Brenengen to director of Imaging. Brenengen is a long-time colleague of HealthONE and recently celebrated 20 years of service at North Suburban. She has held several positions during her tenure, and will now lead one of the... - February 22, 2020 - HealthONE North Suburban Medical Center
Jenny Fitzpatrick Joins Amatus Health as Vice President of Revenue Cycle Management
Fitzpatrick has a strong understanding of healthcare revenue cycle management, bringing close to three decades of experience to Amatus Health. - February 22, 2020 - Amatus Health
Ten Years of Charity and Comedy for Curing Lung Cancer - Tony Woods Headlines Cinderella Cares Comedy for Cure
International comedian Tony Woods will headline the 10th Annual Cinderella Cares Comedy for Cure event on Saturday, April 25, 2020, at the Silver Spring Civic Building to raise funds for lung cancer patients. Produced by actor and comedian Ian Salmon and hosted by Eryca Nolan, this year’s... - February 22, 2020 - Cinderella Cares
Model Launches Hair Care Line for Curly Hair
Curl Daddy(TM) enters the haircare industry to showcase the beauty of curly hair with a message of self love. - February 22, 2020 - Curl Daddy
Colorado’s First Behavioral Health Unit for Women Opens
HealthONE announced, today, the opening of a dedicated Women’s Unit at their Behavioral Health and Wellness Center. The first of its kind unit, located at The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) North Campus, is focused on caring for women throughout their journey to emotional... - February 21, 2020 - The Medical Center of Aurora
Bench International Places Dr. Scott Gottlieb, Former FDA Commissioner, as a Director with Illumina
Firm Launches Recruiting Hub in San Diego to Meet Talent Demands of Region’s Expanding Life Science Cluster - February 20, 2020 - Bench International
Novel Surgical Technique: Percutaneous Pelvic Stabilization
Patients facing metastatic cancer now have a novel, minimally invasive solution to debilitating fractures and deterioration of the pelvis and/or sacrum. Daniel Lerman, MD, at the Institute for Limb Preservation at Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center, along with Anthony Brown, MD, interventional radiologist, are using the latest technology in 3D reconstruction imaging and augmented reality to perform percutaneous tumor ablation and skeletal fixation for pathologic fractures of the pelvis. - February 20, 2020 - Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
The Cardiac & Vascular Institute First in Florida to Enroll Patients in New Clinical Trial Studying LimFlow Therapy
The Cardiac & Vascular Institute (TCAVI) announced it is the first in Florida to perform a successful procedure in the PROMISE II pivotal study of the LimFlow Percutaneous Deep Vein Arterialization System for the treatment of “no option” Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia, a severe... - February 20, 2020 - The Cardiac & Vascular Institute
Beardbrand Launches New Stone Mason Fragrance to Help Men Keep on Growing
Look around any major urban center these days and you'll see more beards and mustaches than ever before. At the center of the bearded community is rapidly growing Austin-based grooming company Beardbrand, which is excited to launch its new Stone Mason fragrance - the company’s first new... - February 20, 2020 - Beardbrand
Delivering Health Advice at Your Fingertips: Smartcaredoc
SmartCareDoc is a telehealth platform that matches highly vetted Doctors and Patients. SmartCareDoc brings together doctors and patients online from the comfort of your own home or office. Best of all, SmartCareDoc delivered digitally! - February 20, 2020 - Smartcaredoc
SottoPelle® Recognizes Michael Barnthouse, M.D. for Outstanding Contributions to BHRT
SottoPelle® Announces its "Featured Doctor Series" showcasing various physicians that have made a difference to their patients. Michael Barnthouse, M.D. has been a SottoPelle® Trained Physician since January 2014 and has a thriving practice in Kansas City, Missouri. His continued... - February 20, 2020 - SottoPelle Therapy
What Are the Symptoms of End Stage Lung Disease Answered by Texas Hospice
Harbor Light Hospice, a Texas hospice, recently released a blog answering the question "What are the symptoms of end stage lung disease?" Understanding this illness can help families provide better care for a loved one experiencing end stage lung disease. Lung disease has several... - February 20, 2020 - Harbor Light Hospice
Thrombolex is Honored by Receiving Temple University’s Prestigious President’s Spin-Out Award
Temple University President, Richard Englert, and Vice President for Research, Michele Masucci, gathered colleagues to honor the University’s top inventors, and distinguished researchers at the third annual President’s Innovation Award Gala. Fueled by more than $279 million in annual... - February 19, 2020 - Thrombolex, Inc.
Keith Stanton, Mesa, AZ, Interior Designer, Earns Healthcare Interior Design Credential
Keith Stanton, Director of Design Development at Thoma-Holec Design in Mesa, AZ, earned his Healthcare Interior Design Credential. Keith’s achievement makes him the first Certified Health Interior Designer (CHID) in Arizona and one of less than a dozen CHIDs who specialize in senior living/long term care nationwide. - February 19, 2020 - Thoma-Holec Design
Learn How to Leave Vision Plans Behind and Stay Profitable
Cleinman Performance Partners (CPP), the nation's leading Optometry business development consultancy for larger practices, has announced that its highly successful conference, “Exiting Vision Plans…Profitably” will be held on two upcoming dates. The event provides guidance for... - February 19, 2020 - Cleinman Performance Partners
New York Medicare Supplement Insurance Prices Vary Widely
New York State seniors turning 65 can pay as much as 78 percent for virtually identical Medigap insurance according to the 2020 Medicare Costs Analysis released by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - February 19, 2020 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Leadership Skills, College and Diabetes Meet in College Station
College Diabetes Network students living with type 1 diabetes will meet in College Station next week to gain leadership skills and make new connections. - February 18, 2020 - The College Diabetes Network
Swedish Medical Center Among Top 5 Percent of U.S. Hospitals for Clinical Outcomes According to Healthgrades
Swedish Named to Healthgrades 2020 America’s 250 Best Hospitals - February 16, 2020 - Swedish Medical Center
Autism Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Family in Troutville, VA
Charlie, a 4-year-old little boy from Troutville, VA, received a very special delivery today of his very own Service Dog from SDWR. Charlie’s service dog, Onyx, will be able to accompany him everywhere thanks to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Charlie’s parents are looking forward... - February 16, 2020 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Indiana Parkinson Foundation Receives $20K Grant and Hires Program Director
The Indiana Parkinson Foundation (IPF) has received a grant for $20,800 from the Central Indiana Senior Fund. The grant was given to allow IPF to expand its reach to more than 50-75 more individuals living with Parkinson’s disease. With the grant, IPF was able to hire a new Program Director,... - February 16, 2020 - Indiana Parkinson Foundation
WISE Adult Social Day Services Open House
Visit The Gateway Family YMCA - WISE Center Branch - February 16, 2020 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Founder of Charity Becomes New Author
Combat Veteran Paratrooper, Anisa Palmer, shares in her new book about finding Purpose with I Will Survive, Inc. in order to help others find theirs. - February 15, 2020 - I Will Survive, Inc.
An Evening with Temple Grandin: "Understanding All Kinds of Minds" - Milwaukee, WI
Future Horizons will be hosting An Evening with Temple Grandin on April 8, 2020. - February 15, 2020 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Nutrimedy Cited Among Top Telemedicine Startups in 2020
Health tech startup Nutrimedy has been named as one of top telemedicine companies to watch out for in 2020. The company’s virtual nutrition counselling platform offers personalized remote care from registered dietitians. - February 15, 2020 - Nutrimedy Inc.
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Introduces New Tools for Agents
New marketing tools for agents who market Medicare insurance plans were introduced by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - February 14, 2020 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Encrypt Files on SSD with Up to 200% Performance Boost in Jetico’s New BestCrypt
Jetico announced today an update to their BestCrypt Container Encryption. By optimizing data processing on virtual drives, Jetico's solution to encrypt files on SSD now delivers up to 200% performance boost. - February 14, 2020 - Jetico Inc.
The Medical Center of Aurora Among Top 5 Percent of U.S. Hospitals for Clinical Outcomes According to Healthgrades
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE's The Medical Center of Aurora named to Healthgrades 2020 America’s 250 Best Hospitals. - February 13, 2020 - The Medical Center of Aurora
ACMSS(R) American College of Medical Scribe Specialists Online Certification System Goes to Auction
Having more than doubled their revenue within the last year alone, owner(s) of the ACMSS® the American College of Medical Scribe Specialists have decided to seek other personal pursuits and auction their online educational certification systems including all trademarks, patents, copyrights, trademark secrets and more. - February 13, 2020 - Hurley Auctions
Winners of the 2020 Women in Oncology Awards Were Announced at the 5th annual Practical Recommendations in Immuno and Molecular Oncology (PRIMO) Meeting
PRIMO meeting's Women in Oncology Awards are presented annually to outstanding women who have made remarkable contributions to the lives of those fighting cancer. This year's awards were presented by by Jill DeSimone, head of Merck Oncology. The winners of the 2020 Women in Oncology Awards are: Linda Ryan, Joan H. Schiller, MD, and Margaret A. Tempero, MD. - February 13, 2020 - Cancer Expert Now, Inc.
Rose Medical Center Named One of Healthgrades 2020 America’s 250 Best Hospitals
Rose Medical Center among the top 5 percent of U.S. hospitals for clinical outcomes. - February 13, 2020 - Rose Medical Center
"Independent Living with Autism" - Now Available from Future Horizons
Your Roadmap to Success - February 13, 2020 - Future Horizons, Inc.
The Gateway Family YMCA Summer Camp Open House
Join The Gateway Family YMCA and Prepare for Summer - February 13, 2020 - The Gateway Family YMCA
New York Health Welcomes Board-Certified Neurologist
New York Health is proud to announce that board-certified neurologist, Suman Reejsinghani, M.D. will be joining its team of dedicated physicians. Dr. Reejsinghani will be practicing at 108-37 71st Ave, Suite 2, Forest Hills, NY 11375. Dr. Reejsinghani wanted to be a part of NY Health’s... - February 12, 2020 - New York Health
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Offers Cutting Edge Robotic Exoskeleton Technology to Mobilize Patients Earlier
Swedish Medical Center introduces robotic exoskeleton indicated for stroke and spinal cord injury rehabilitation. - February 12, 2020 - Swedish Medical Center
Nabil Adam Selected as Healthcare Co-Chair for the 2020 IEEE 6th World Forum on Internet of Things
Dr. Nabil Adam to Serve as Co-Chair of the Healthcare Track at Prestigious Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Conference - February 12, 2020 - Nabil Adam
The O’Connor House Board of Directors is Excited to Announce Michelle Corrao as Executive Director
Michelle Corrao accepted the position of Executive Director of The O’Connor House, effective January 6, 2020. Michelle previously served as the Assistant Director at Prevail, a victim awareness and support program in Noblesville, where she worked in victim services for the last 18 years. At... - February 12, 2020 - The O'Oconnor House
Securisyn Medical Receives Investment from Mayo Clinic to Fully Subscribe Its $2.5M Seed Round
Securisyn Medical, LLC, dedicated to airway management safety, announced today that it has received an investment from Mayo Clinic that fully subscribes its $2.5M seed round. This investment represents a major milestone for Securisyn’s established relationship with Mayo Clinic and comes at a... - February 12, 2020 - Securisyn Medical
Carisk Partners Unveils New Website Emphasizing Patient-Centered Care and Innovative Technology Solutions
Carisk Partners Unveils New Website Emphasizing Patient-Centered Care and Innovative Technology Solutions - February 11, 2020 - Carisk Partners