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PTSD Treatments Can Cost Up to $7,000 a Year, But a Group of NET-Trained Practitioners Treated Patients Effectively and Quickly for a Fraction of the Cost
People often experience symptoms of PTSD such as anxiety, stress, and fear from traumatic life events. Physician researchers (funded by the ONE Research Foundation) conducted a study on Neuro Emotional Technique (NET), a mind-body therapy, at The Marcus Institute of Integrative Health at Thomas... - February 28, 2017 - ONE Research Foundation
Acupuncture Proves 94% Effective Rate in Treating Depression
A new study confirms these results and patients’ three month follow up appointments continue to be significantly intact. Three months later, the success rate remained remarkably at 89%, demonstrating that acupuncture and moxibustion provides both short term and long term benefits for depressive patients. Depression affects over 15 million adults in the US, roughly 6.7% of our population. This research brings hope to this severe, yet common illness. - February 28, 2017 - Dr. Kathleen Albertson, L. Ac, PhD
Linda Niessen, DMD, Honored by American Student Dental Association as 2017 Paragon Award Winner
The American Student Dental Association honors Dr. Linda Niessen, dean and professor at Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine, with its highest honor, the Paragon Award. - February 28, 2017 - American Student Dental Association
Baebies Completes First Close on Series B Financing
Baebies announced today it has completed a $5 million first close on its Series B financing. - February 27, 2017 - Baebies, Inc.
Secret Body Las Vegas Henderson Market-Leading Non-Invasive Fat Reduction Award-Winning CoolSculpting® Procedure
Secret Body Las Vegas Henderson CoolSculpting® Procedure Now FDA-Cleared to Reduce Fat Around Bra Straps, on the Back and Underneath the Buttocks. Market-Leading Non-Invasive Fat Reduction Technology Now Treats More Problem Areas; Named "Best Non-Invasive Fat Reducer" by NewBeauty. Secret Body Las Vegas as seen in Las Vegas Women Magazine and in Luxury magazine. - February 27, 2017 - Secret Body Las Vegas Coolsculpting Clinic
Elemental Wellness Approved as the First Legal Cannabis Delivery Service in San Jose
The San Jose City Council recently voted to amend the City Ordinance governing medical marijuana dispensaries to allow delivery services. Elemental has worked closely with the City to provide a safe, yet fully transparent experience for Elemental members. Elemental Wellness is the first registered... - February 27, 2017 - Elemental Wellness Center
"Lomi" App Available on the Apple App Store and Google Play
An app to bring health experts to your fingertips, available for both iOS and Android devices - February 26, 2017 - Lomi App
South Nassau Communities Hospital to Honor Tammy Marshall, RN, at 4th Annual Casino Royale
Proceeds from the 4th Annual Casino Royale will support South Nassau's Emergency Department Expansion Campaign. The campaign is a five-year, $10 million fundraising initiative to help pay for a $60 million renovation of the ED. - February 26, 2017 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
The Medical Center of Aurora Opens New Pediatric Emergency Rooms
The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) announced today that its new Pediatric Emergency Rooms (ER), are open. The new ER unit is part of the Pediatric Care network within the Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children (RMHC) through HealthONE. The newly renovated space features five dedicated, private... - February 25, 2017 - The Medical Center of Aurora
Globe Doctor Helps You Get Some of the Best Medical Tourism Opportunities Worldwide
Medical tourism offers the advantage of saving money and getting the treatment you need without waiting. - February 24, 2017 - Globe Doctor Limited
Avant Healthcare Professionals CEO Addresses U.S. Nursing Shortage with Congressional Leaders
Avant Healthcare Professionals CEO Shari Dingle Costantini, RN, MBA recently visited with congressional leaders in Washington, DC to discuss our nation's current nursing shortage. - February 23, 2017 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
March 23 Webinar: Leading Care Transitions Model Tackles Social Health Determinants Through Targeted Home Visits
A top performer in the CMS Community-Based Care Transitions national demo will outline key program features that resulted in its achieving the demo's lowest hospital readmission rates during a March 23, 2017 webcast by the Healthcare Intelligence Network. - February 23, 2017 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Cejka Executive Search to Attend American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) 2017 Congress on Healthcare Leadership
Mary D'Ignazio, Executive Vice President and Managing Principal for Cejka Executive Search, will be present at the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) 2017 Congress on Healthcare Leadership in Chicago, IL, from March 27-30. - February 23, 2017 - Cejka Executive Search
Renowned Film Producer, WV Advocacy Group Raise Awareness of Vaccine Safety with Revealing, Controversial Film Showing
Emmy Award-winning producer Del Bigtree will be in Charleston next Monday, February 27, for a showing of his controversial film, VAXXED, From Cover-Up to Catastrophe, a documentary based on fraudulent vaccine study data revealed by a Center for Disease Control (CDC) scientist-whistleblower. The movie, which is open and free to the public, will be shown Monday evening, Feb. 27, at 7 pm, at La Belle Theater in South Charleston, with a Q&A session following. - February 23, 2017 - West Virginians for Health Freedom
Houston-Based Mobile Lice-Removal Company Lice Care Solutions is Expanding Its Operations to Dallas, Texas
Dallas, Texas — As “super lice” outbreaks continue to spread across the United States, Houston-based mobile lice-removal company Lice Care Solutions LLC is expanding its operations to Dallas, Texas. Super lice, the name given to a strain of lice resistant to chemical lice-removal... - February 22, 2017 - Lice Care Solutions
Seasoned Clinical Operations Leader Joins Wellbridge Health
Wellbridge Health has added Vice President of Clinical Operations, Pamela Greenhouse, to its growing staff. At Wellbridge, Ms. Greenhouse will guide the evolution of clinical operations, ensuring continued innovation, marrying technology with a personal touch to improve wellness, healthcare... - February 22, 2017 - Wellbridge Health
Newly Funded CONCIERGE MED+ SERVICES LLC., Offers WC Space an Evidence Based Medical Treatment System to Assist Claims with Early Intervention and Medical Spend Oversight
CONCIERGE MED+SERVICES LLC, announced that they (with the assistance of a private funding group) have launched a new company to better meet the current demands of the Workers’ Compensation Industries’ continuous need for evidence-based ancillary & claims intervention services. - February 22, 2017 - CONCIERGE MED SERVICES LLC.
Acupuncture Doubles Chances of Pregnancy with IVF: Acupuncture Fertility Expert Comments on Importance for Couples
Acupuncture more than twice doubles pregnancy rates in recent UK study. This alternative therapy grows in popularity as evidence builds proving its success in improving pregnancy and take home baby rates. Earlier studies demonstrate acupuncture can lower miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy rates as well. - February 22, 2017 - Dr. Kathleen Albertson, L. Ac, PhD
Debbie Scheer to Perform at MHAB2017
Debbie Scheer to perform at 2nd Annual Mental Health Art Benefit on March 11, 2017. - February 22, 2017 - Empowered Partnerships, LLC
Amy Sullivan of dailyRD Earns Advanced Certification from The International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals Foundation
Founder and CEO of dailyRD, Amy Sullivan joins an elite group of professionals committed to excellence in the treatment of eating disorders. - February 21, 2017 - dailyRD
Hypnotism Discovered in Cincinnati, Ohio
William L Molitor, BCI. CI. will reveal the professional secrets of Hypnotism in an all new "Hypnosis 101" Seminar at the Tri-State Hypnosis Center. - February 21, 2017 - Tri-State Hypnosis Center
GBS Becomes Only TPA Designated AM Best’s “Expert Service Provider" 12 Consecutive Times
Group Benefit Services (GBS) announces that AM Best Company has branded GBS as a client recommended, “Expert Service Provider” for the 12th consecutive year. GBS is the only Third Party Administrator (TPA) to achieve this designation 12 consecutive times. President and CEO of GBS James... - February 20, 2017 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.
PatienClick Launches Its Secured TeleMedicine iPhone Application for Physicians MDConnect to Securely Connect With Patients
PatientClick, Inc. launched their new physician-facing Telemedine iPhone application specifically designed for medical groups, clinics and doctors, MDConnect, at the HIMSS 2017 show. - February 20, 2017 - PatientClick
Dental Seminar Helps Dentists Expand Practice to Special Needs Patients
Dr. Maureen Toal, founder of the Center for Dental Rehabilitation and a 25+ year dental industry veteran is pleased to introduce Toal Method™, a continuing education program designed to teach a systematic, safe and predictable approach to incorporating all forms of anesthesia into general dentistry. - February 20, 2017 - Toal Method
Garita Dentistry Selects Howard Siegler as International Patient Coordinator
Mario Garita, D.D.S., Founder and Director of The Dental Experience in Costa Rica announced Howard Siegler, Johns Hopkins M.B.A. as the Clinic’s International Patient Coordinator. Dr. Garita said: “We have known Howard for years and were very excited when he approached us about working... - February 20, 2017 - Mario Garita MP The Dental Experience
3billion Starts Beta Service for Comprehensive Rare Disease Screening
4,000 rare diseases screened with one simple test. Close beta service with 100 pre-selected patients. Open beta service expected to launch in May. - February 18, 2017 - 3billion
StrategicHealthSolutions Names Vice President of Human Resources
Dr. Adrelle Evans, Sr. has been selected as the new Vice President (VP) of Human Resources (HR) for StrategicHealthSolutions, LLC (Strategic). In this role, Dr. Evans will assume leadership of the company’s HR team and all aspects of its operation. As a member of the executive team, Dr. Evans will report to CEO Peg Stessman. - February 18, 2017 - StrategicHealthSolutions
Jacksonville ENT Surgery Welcomes New Medical Assistant
Lejla Juklo has joined the team and will rotate between the five locations. - February 17, 2017 - Jacksonville ENT Surgery
South Nassau Communities Hospital Names, Dedicates Medical Library in Honor of Former Medical Staff President
Dr. Singh joined South Nassau in 1977, and from that year onward he was a dependable, wise source of leadership, demonstrating a zeal for medical innovation centered on patient-centered care. - February 17, 2017 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Dr. Jeanne King, PhD. Releases New eBook; Shows the Way Narcissistic Abuse Lives in Intimate Relationships
Is narcissistic abuse in your intimate relationship? Narcissistic abuse has a selfish, uncaring evil ring to it. When you hear it singing from within your relationship, you know you are in danger. You know the inevitable harm done when you ignore/tolerate/enable these dynamics. But, your whole... - February 16, 2017 - Partners in Prevention
Colortrieve Systems Inc. is Now a Verified Veteran Owned Small Business
The US Department of Veterans Affairs has verified Colortrieve's status as a Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB). Colortrieve sells radiology and medical supplies to over 1000 healthcare facilities in all 50 states. As a VOSB, Colortrieve is eligible to participate in the Veterans First Contracting Program and will have an opportunity to increase its sales to VA facilities nationally. Colortrieve's products are Made in the USA by Small Business Manufacturers. - February 16, 2017 - Colortrieve Systems Inc.
Healthcare Executive Search Industry Thought Leaders to Attend Upcoming AMGA 2017 Annual Conference
Paul Esselman and Joyce Tucker (two of the nation's top healthcare executive search industry thought leaders) will make an appearance at the upcoming AMGA 2017 Annual Conference from March 22 - 25, in Grapevine, Texas. - February 16, 2017 - Cejka Executive Search
Home Care App Debuts Update that Allows for On-Demand PCA Services
The Homecare Timesheets mobile application will fill a growing need in the home care industry while combating fraud. - February 16, 2017 - Best Home Care
Mel Shannon Performing at #MHAB2017
Mel Shannon Performing at 2nd Annual Mental Health Art Benefit. - February 16, 2017 - Empowered Partnerships, LLC
Telemedicine Industry Leader GlobalMed Launches a Customized TV Network for Hospitals
GlobalMed introduces GlobalMedTV which will provide customized branded messaging as well as entertainment, news and information programming to hospitals. - February 15, 2017 - GlobalMed
Ironside Human Resources Wins Inavero’s 2017 Best of Staffing® Client Award
Clients of winning agencies are 2.5 times more likely to be completely satisfied. - February 15, 2017 - Ironside Human Resources
2017 Home Visit Metrics: House Calls Curb Readmissions and ER Visits
Visiting targeted patients at home reduced both 30-day hospital readmissions and ER visits by those patients, according to the latest Home Visits survey by the Healthcare Intelligence Network. - February 15, 2017 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Agency Revolution Releases New Version of Insurance Marketing Automation Software for Agents & Brokers ~ Award Winning Software Gets Major Upgrade
Agency Revolution has released the newest version of its award-winning marketing automation software for insurance agents and brokers. The new system makes it easy to communicate, deliver value, round accounts and keep customers longer. The Connect software currently integrates with AMS360, QQ Evolution, Powerbroker, Hawksoft, and TAM. Epic and Xanatek integration are available in beta. - February 14, 2017 - Agency Revolution
The Gateway Family YMCA Adds WISE Center YMCA Branch in Union
The Gateway Family YMCA Adds Fifth Branch to Association - February 14, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The 2017 Women in Oncology Award Winners Honored by PRIMO Education
The winners of the 2017 Women in Oncology Award were announced this morning at the 2nd Annual Practical Recommendations in Immuno and Molecular Oncology (PRIMO) Meeting. The Women in Oncology Awards are presented annually to three outstanding women in academia, industry, and advocacy, and seeks to recognize women who have made outstanding contributions to the lives of those fighting cancer. - February 13, 2017 - Cancer Expert Now, Inc.
Deer Jet Medical Partners with GlobalMed to Advance Access to Quality Healthcare in China
Deer Jet Medical Co., Ltd. has signed an exclusive agreement with GlobalMed to distribute GlobalMed's full line of hardware, software and cloud solutions to the Greater China region. - February 13, 2017 - GlobalMed
Pediatricians Host "Fly In" to Washington DC: Sheboygan's Jeffrey Britton to Represent Wisconsin
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) will host advocacy event in Washington, DC. Leaders from state chapters will meet with members of the 115th United States Congress to communicate the needs of children as policy makers enter the new administration. - February 13, 2017 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Laser + Skin Institute Dermatology Center Announces the Addition of Jaclyn Perna, PA-C, a Certified Physician Assistant Who Joins the Practice in March 2017
Dr. Lisa Breslauer is proud to announce that Jaclyn Perna, PA-C will be joining the Laser + Skin Institute in March 2017. - February 12, 2017 - Laser + Skin Institute
South Nassau Receives $1 Million Donation from Feil Family Foundation
The Feil family has gifted more than $5 million to South Nassau in the past several years. This includes a $3 million donation in the spring of 2011. - February 11, 2017 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Chesapeake Health Care Awarded Primary Care Medical Home Certification from The Joint Commission
After a rigorous onsite survey, Chesapeake Health Care was awarded the Gold Seal of Approval,® which is a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to meeting optional standards demonstrating a commitment to patient-centered care. - February 11, 2017 - Chesapeake Health Care
OrthoNeuro Expands Foot & Ankle Division with the Addition of Podiatrist, Dr. Ralph J. Napolitano, Jr.
OrthoNeuro announced today that Dr. Ralph J. Napolitano, Jr. will join their multi-specialty physician practice March 1st, 2017. This addition will expand OrthoNeuro’s foot and ankle division to include podiatry and wound care services. - February 10, 2017 - OrthoNeuro
Into Action Recovery Centers Opens New, State-of-the-Art, 48 Bed, Male Only Drug and Alcohol Residential Treatment Center
Into Action Recovery Centers is extremely proud to announce the opening of their new residential addiction treatment center, prominently located at El Camino Real and Medical Center Drive, in the heart of the greater Clear Lake medical district. The new residential center joins the extended care... - February 10, 2017 - Into Action Recovery
Sandstone Care to Sponsor MHAB2017
Sandstone Care to sponsor 2nd Annual Mental Health Art Benefit, March 11, 2017. - February 10, 2017 - Empowered Partnerships, LLC
Telemedicine Industry Leader Adds Lifestyle Behavior Change to Its Brand
GlobalMed acquires ORCAS to bring Care Management R&D and mobile self-management interventions to clinical telemedicine. - February 08, 2017 - GlobalMed
Local Baltimore CPR & AED Company Awarded General Services Administration (GSA) Contract
Chesapeake AED Services, LLC, a CPR, First Aid, and AED training company, recently announced that it has been awarded a contract by the General Services Administration (GSA). - February 08, 2017 - Chesapeake AED Services