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Global Healthcare Accreditation Continues International Expansion with Healthcare Expert Group of Thailand Partnership
Partnership Signals Global Demand for Medical Travel Standards. - April 13, 2017 - Global Healthcare Accreditation
MiTeGen Opens NANUQ Access Facility
MiTeGen LLC, a provider of innovative consumables and equipment for protein crystallization and single crystal X-ray, announced the opening of the NANUQ Access Facility (NAF) which provides scientists with day-use access to MiTeGen’s revolutionary automated high-speed cryocooling device (NANUQ). - April 12, 2017 - MiTeGen, LLC
Care.IT Opens State-of-the-Art Medical Clinic Inside Weis Markets Store, Schnecksville
Care.IT has opened a new drop-in medical clinic inside the Weis Markets store in Schnecksville. The clinic has onsite staff for visits and combines that in-person care with telemedicine capabilities to provide a full range of medical services to people around the region. Dr. Fran Fascing is the chief operator on site at the clinic, which is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. five days a week, closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays. - April 12, 2017 - Care.IT
Leading the Fight Against Eating Disorders, NEDA Hosts 5th Annual Pittsburgh Awareness Walk
The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) and its national walk sponsor, Aerie, have teamed up to hold the 5th annual Pittsburgh NEDA Walk on April 23, 2017 at the Schenley Plaza in Oakland. Themed NEDA Walk, Save a Life, NEDA Walks spread awareness about the seriousness of eating disorders and build supportive, local communities of hope and recovery. - April 12, 2017 - NEDA
Hearing Implant Device Takes Out the Top Prize in MedTech’s Got Talent
Hemideina, a Victorian startup commercialising an internalised hearing device, has taken out the top prize in STC Australia’s 3rd cohort of MedTech’s Got Talent. - April 12, 2017 - STC
RCNI to Host the UK’s Largest Nursing Recruitment Fair Series in London Next Week
Job Fair London takes place on the 20-21 April 2017 at the Novotel London West. RCNI (a subsidiary of the Royal College of Nursing) will be opening the doors to the UK’s largest nursing recruitment fair in London next week. - April 12, 2017 - RCNI
May 11, 2017 Webcast: Using Quality Reporting Metrics to Reduce SNF Readmissions and Drive Improvements
A May 11, 2017 HIN webinar will highlight how the use of standardized quality reporting by a tri-county, skilled nursing facility (SNF) collaborative in Michigan helps to hold the line on hospital readmission rates for three participating competitive health systems. - April 11, 2017 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Right Medical Billing and Preeminent Technology – Medical Billing Services and Medical IT Agreement
RMB and PMTT Sign Memorandum of Understanding on Business Growth in Medical Sector - April 09, 2017 - Right Medical Billing
101-Year-Old Rudal Ahlen is NY Mets Biggest Fan Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Resident Cheers Her Team on 56th Opening Day
Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center resident Rudal Ahlen, 101 years old, is a die-hard Mets fan. A former baseball player herself, the only female on an all-male seniors team on Long Island, Rudy taught her own 8 children the finer points of the game. Hailing from Brooklyn, Rudy remembers following the Dodgers before they left New York – “I was so mad!” – and once she found the Mets, they became her team. Now, keeps up with them mostly through the pages of her newspaper. - April 09, 2017 - Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
A Place at Home Opens Available Territory Throughout Oregon
A Place at Home is offering its unique senior focused care concept throughout the state of Oregon. - April 07, 2017 - A Place at Home
Mississippi Hospital Paves the Way with New Parking Lot
Alliance HealthCare System is paving the way for a more sustainable environment with a new parking lot at the Alliance Hospital located at 1430 Highway 4 East, Holly Springs, Mississippi. The lot's additional spaces will help accommodate the hospitals rising attendance as it has expanded and... - April 07, 2017 - TF Productions
Searching For The Cure Foundation Moves Forward with Axcel International Proposal for Sponsorship
A partnership providing a solid web presence infrastructure robust enough for the various cancer patient programs, cannabis cancer research, and services currently being developed. - April 07, 2017 - Searching For The Cure Foundation
SleepSafe Drivers® Executive Selected to Speak on the Importance of Fatigue Management Programs at Safety and Risk Control Workshops
Cottingham & Butler schedules Steven Garrish to speak at several of its Transportation Safety and Risk Control Workshops about how fatigue management programs specialized for high-risk occupations can save lives, improve driver health, cut costs and boost recruitment and retention programs. - April 06, 2017 - SleepSafe Drivers, Inc.
A Night of Fashion Hosted by Award-Winning Actress Tangi Miller
A Night of Fashion is an annual charity event to support the mission of I Will Survive, Inc. It features a fashion show, live music, dinner, silent auction, survivor HOPE ceremony, and more. - April 06, 2017 - I Will Survive, Inc.
PatientClick Launches TeleMed iPhone App for Patients - PC Connect Securely Connects Providers to Patients
PatientClick, Inc. announced the release of their new patient portal application, PC Connect, designed to give patients more control over their health and wellness. The patient-facing TeleMedicine application for iPhone users allows patients to quickly and easily connect with physicians from the... - April 06, 2017 - PatientClick
Clinical Support Services Expands Leadership Team Naming New Chief Operating Officer, Leslie Lotano-Saba, RPh, MS
Clinical Support Services Inc. (CSS), an industry leader in the delivery of Medication Therapy Management (MTM) software and services, announced the addition of Leslie Lotano-Saba as Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Leslie provides operational and strategic leadership, manages day to day... - April 06, 2017 - Clinical Support Services, Inc.
The Society of OB/GYN Hospitalists Joins in Supporting the Preventing Maternal Deaths Act of 2017
The Society of OB/GYN Hospitalists (SOGH) announces its support of the bipartisan Preventing Maternal Deaths Act of 2017 (HR1318) that will strengthen states’ efforts in the prevention of maternal deaths and identify solutions to improve health care quality and outcomes for mothers. The Act... - April 06, 2017 - Society of OB/GYN Hospitalists
South Nassau Communities Hospital Truth in Medicine Poll Shows Improper Use of Antibiotics by Public
Overuse and inappropriate use of antibiotics is a major public health concern in the US according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), making it more difficult for physicians to easily treat many infections. - April 06, 2017 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
MSH-Perú and White Ribbon Alliance Partner to Improve Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition in Bolivia
Two women die every day in Bolivia during pregnancy, childbirth, or the postpartum period. That figure is four times as high for indigenous women in rural areas than it is for women in the cities. Because the majority of these deaths are preventable, White Ribbon Alliance (WRA) and MSH-Perú are proud to announce a new partnership to help women of childbearing age in the rural area of Beni make more informed health choices during their pregnancies and to improve nutrition in the area. - April 06, 2017 - White Ribbon Alliance
Arthur J. Ross III, MD, MBA, Joins MedAware Systems’ Scientific Advisory Board
MedAware Systems, Inc. announced today that Dr. Arthur Ross is joining the Company’s Scientific Advisory Board. A pediatric surgeon and researcher, Dr. Ross has served three medical schools as a campus executive or dean. He is currently serving as Interim Dean and Professor at Florida... - April 06, 2017 - Biomed Industries Inc.
Tactiva Therapeutics Reports Data Highlighting a Novel Dual CD4/CD8 T Cell Receptor with Potential for Use Against a Broad Range of Cancers
Tactiva Therapeutics today reported on its unique, dual enhanced adoptive cell therapy (DEACT) platform, incorporating its proprietary, engineered CD4/CD8 T cell receptors (TCR) with potential broad utility in cancer immunotherapy, including melanoma and ovarian cancer. A late breaking abstract... - April 05, 2017 - Tactiva Therapeutics
A New Leader in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment is Taking New Clients: Meet One of the Most Renowned Teams in the Industry
The Blanchard Institute has officially opened as a leading provider of outpatient mental health, addiction treatment and family services in Charlotte, NC. The newly minted team in place is one of the best in the industry. The Blanchard Institute offers an integrated approach to treating mental... - April 05, 2017 - The Blanchard Institute
Eighteen-Year-Old to Raise Awareness for Muscular Dystrophy and Enjoy Final Dream Trip
National dream-granting organization for terminally-ill adults brings Dream trip to life - April 05, 2017 - Dream Foundation
Neuropsychologist David Salisbury Joins Pate Rehabilitation as Clinical Director
Pate’s groundbreaking emphasis on neuropsychology in brain injury rehabilitation expands further. - April 04, 2017 - Pate Rehabilitation
National Public Health Week is April 3-9
The Kansas Public Health Association (KPHA) invites communities across Kansas to celebrate National Public Health Week on April 3-9 by recognizing the contributions and successes of public health and working to improve population health in Kansans. The American Public Health Association and KPHA... - April 04, 2017 - Kansas Public Health Association
Global Excel Management Inc. Acquires ChargeCare International Limited
Global Excel Management Inc. is pleased to announce the acquisition of ChargeCare International Limited which will be effective April 7, 2017. With this acquisition, Global Excel reinforces its position as a leading supplier of global healthcare risk management solutions. - April 04, 2017 - Global Excel Management Inc.
The Gateway Family YMCA Wants Kids to “Charge Into Summer” During Annual Healthy Kids Day®
Event encourages kids to stay active and keep learning all summer long - April 04, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The School of Royal Yoga Inc. Announces That They Will be Offering Japa Meditation in Chester, NJ
The School of Royal Yoga Inc. announces that they will be offering Japa Meditation classes for the community on Wednesday, April 5th at 7 pm and Wednesday, April 19th at 7 pm. There is no charge for these classes, however donations are accepted. - April 04, 2017 - The School of Royal Yoga
Dr. Stanley J. Pool Joins Village Family Practice
Village Family Practice is opening its eighth location to better serve its patients. This expansion comes with the addition of Dr. Stanley J. Pool and his established practice. Dr. Pool has been serving the Southeast Houston community for more than 40 years. Dr. Pool will continue to see patients at his current location (8951 Ruthby St, Houston, TX 77061) with the support of a new physician, Dr. Theodore Lawler Jr. - April 03, 2017 - Village Family Practice
New Outpatient Physical Therapy Clinic Opens in Reno
Sierra Orthopaedic Physical Therapy is proud to offer specialized physical therapy services and aims to improve overall health of Reno/Sparks Community. - April 02, 2017 - Sierra Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
Atlantic Shores Continues Award-Winning Cuisine Tradition with Executive Chef Bryan Haines
Chef's “Nouveau-Senior Cuisine” Impresses Foodie Residents and Area Judges. - April 02, 2017 - Atlantic Shores Retirement Community
Health Portal Solutions Announces Release of BI Analytics Solution
Health Portal Solutions (HPS), a provider of integrated web portals for Employers and Healthcare Payers, announces the release of its new Business Intelligence (BI) Analytics Solution. The BI Analytics solution serves as a platform for creating ad-hoc reporting through a self-service interface. - April 02, 2017 - Health Portal Solutions
Dream Foundation Expands National Board of Directors
Carol Nygren and Virginia McFerran join Board of national dream-granting organization. - April 01, 2017 - Dream Foundation
Dentist Gary Burkhart Gives the 3 Most Important Reasons Why Regular Dental Checkups Are a Must
Dentist Gary Burkhart (http://garyburkhartdentistry.com), in Bartonsville is urging people to get dental care regularly, and listing out numerous reasons showing the various benefits of regular dental care. Everyone is busy these days. Whether it’s due to apprehension or a busy schedule,... - April 01, 2017 - Dr. Gary Burkhart
Longevity Pilates of Verona, New Jersey Clothing Drive
Longevity Pilates and Longevity Too are collecting gently used workout clothing for the Newark Yoga Movement. - April 01, 2017 - Longevity Pilates LLC
Care3 Launches New Website for Families Managing Care for Aging Parents
Website follows proprietary methodology called The Care3 Way to achieve success in caregiving. - March 31, 2017 - Care3
Latest Research on Myopia (Nearsightedness) Conducted at MIT and Multivision Research Shows How to Prevent It
The latest research on myopia published online this month shows how to prevent nearsightedness. It has been confirmed that myopia can be prevented by correcting the hyperopia of a child at risk of becoming myopic. Medina, A. Prevention of myopia by partial correction of hyperopia: a twins study. Int Ophthalmol (2017). doi:10.1007/s10792-017-0493-7 - March 31, 2017 - Antonio Medina
Axcel International Submits Corporate Partnership with Searching For The Cure Foundation
This non-monetary partnership insures a solid infrastructure for the various cancer patient programs, cannabis cancer research, and services currently in development. - March 31, 2017 - Searching For The Cure Foundation
Friedman Place Hosts Art Exhibition Fundraiser Showcasing the Art of People with Disabilities in the City of Chicago
Friedman Place, a non-profit supportive living community for adults who are blind or visually impaired, will host a cocktail party fundraiser and art exhibition on Thursday, May 18, 2017, to celebrate the important role the arts play in the lives of its residents. “Celebrating the Arts at... - March 31, 2017 - Friedman Place
Avant Healthcare Professionals to Attend the Becker’s Hospital Review 8th Annual Meeting
Avant Healthcare Professionals, the premier staffing provider of internationally experienced nursing and allied health professionals will be attending the Becker’s Hospital Review 8th Annual Meeting, April 17-20, 2017 at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago. The Becker’s Hospital Review... - March 30, 2017 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
Globe Doctor Limited Contributes to Better Health Care by Providing Price Information on Procedures
Globe Doctor Limited takes it as their moral responsibility to encourage accountability and transparency in the expenditure required for any particular treatment at a particular location. - March 30, 2017 - Globe Doctor Limited
Palo Alto-Based Facial Plastic Surgeons, Drs. David Lieberman & Sachin Parikh Featured in NewBeauty® Magazine
The latest edition of "NewBeauty," a leading beauty magazine, features two new dual-board certified facial plastic surgeons, Drs. David M. Lieberman and Sachin S. Parikh who operate out of two Bay Area offices. - March 29, 2017 - Lieberman & Parikh Facial Plastic Surgery
Learn the Latest in Laser and Cosmetic Surgery at the 2017 Controversies Symposium - Event Managed by SAMI
40-plus faculty of leading experts. - March 29, 2017 - Solutions for Association Management, Inc.
Sunshine Care Partners Announce New Territory Owners in Oklahoma and Texas
Sunshine Care Partners announces new territory owners in Oklahoma and Texas to expand their Chronic Care / Transition Care Management practice services. - March 29, 2017 - Sunshine Care Partners
Children’s Non-Profit Planning Its Summer Gala for June 2, 2017 in Purchase, NY
Friends of Karen, which supports critically-ill children and their families, will hold its summer gala benefit, Catch the Spirit! on Friday, June 2, 2017 at the Brae Burn Country Club in Purchase, NY. The evening will include gourmet dining, fun cocktail tastings, musical entertainment, and... - March 29, 2017 - Friends of Karen
Cary Mental Health Practice Welcomes New Clinician
Aja Cann Provides Mental Health Services to All Ages. - March 29, 2017 - 3-C Family Services
eDoc4U Receives NCQA Certifications
eDoc4U, a leading provider of population health management and provider solutions, announced today it has been certified for a third time by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). - March 28, 2017 - eDoc4U
Dr. Edward Dickerson Receives RealSelf 500 Award for Enduring Commitment to Plastic Surgery Patient Education - Fayetteville Plastic Surgery Specialists, North Carolina
Leading Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon of Fayetteville, North Carolina Awarded for Contributions to Online Cosmetic Patient Community. - March 28, 2017 - Fayetteville Plastic Surgery Specialists
Understanding Prediabetes - American Diabetes Association Alert Day
The Gateway Family YMCA encourages community to understand their risks of prediabetes. - March 28, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Ritacca Cosmetic Surgery & Medspa Receives RealSelf 500 Award for Enduring Commitment to Consumer Education
Dr. Leonard Lu is one of 500 doctors worldwide to receive the RealSelf 500 Award, a prestigious award honoring the top influencers on www.realself.com - the most trusted online destination to get informed about elective cosmetic procedures and to find and connect with doctors and clinics. In 2016,... - March 26, 2017 - Ritacca Cosmetic Surgery & Medspa