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Another Chance Announces 4th Annual Founder’s Community Cookout and Celebration
Founder’s Day is the “coming together” of people in the community who are directly and indirectly connected by various disabilities. Vendor fees and sponsorship of the event support an annual October educational trip which is to The Wilderness at the Smokies this year. - May 26, 2016 - Another Chance
The Gateway Family YMCA Renews Longstanding Commitment to End Childhood Drowning with Safety Around Water Program
Scholarships for swim and water safety lessons to be awarded to children in high-risk communities in Eastern Union County and Northern Middlesex County; Program launches during Water Safety Month - May 25, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Fashion, Food and Entertainment at Santa Barbara’s New Artisan Marketplace Benefits Dream Foundation
Generation Dream hosts second annual Summer Dream to benefit local charity and give life to the final Dreams of terminally-ill young adults. - May 25, 2016 - Dream Foundation
Birches Resident and World War II Veteran Takes Honor Flight
Bill Buckley, a resident of The Birches Assisted Living in Clarendon Hills, Ill. and World War II veteran, took his first trip to Washington D.C. with the Honor Flight Network —a nonprofit organization that transports veterans to Washington D.C. to visit the memorials honoring their service. - May 25, 2016 - The Birches Assisted Living
Connecticut Professional Care Management Company Offering Expert Guidance for Aging Adults Expands Practice - Welcomes New Gerontologist
Sage Solutions, LLC, a professional care management company based in West Hartford, CT providing guidance for families of aging parents is pleased to announce that gerontologist Casey McGannon, MA has joined the practice and will support communities with her expertise in eldercare management and... - May 25, 2016 - Sage Solutions
Decatur, IL Hospice Updates Website with New Resources for Residents
In order to provide better information on hospice and palliative care, Harbor Light Hospice has updated its informational website with resources for residents of Decatur, IL. - May 25, 2016 - Harbor Light Hospice
EZ Comp Care is Making Workers' Comp Solutions as EZ as 1,2,3...
The EZ Comp team, with its 50+ years of combined healthcare and workers comp experience would like to introduce its newly reinvented dental and specialty services programs in the workers’ comp space. In 2002, founder Stacey Whidden created the first national Workers’ Comp dental vendor... - May 24, 2016 - EZ Comp Care, Inc.
In 2016 Population Health Metrics, Risk-Based Payment Models Shift Scrutiny to "Rising Risk"
New population health management metrics from the Healthcare Intelligence Network (HIN) indicate that healthcare organizations are doubling down on the "rising risk" - individuals with two or more unmanaged health conditions - to maximize value-based reimbursement. - May 24, 2016 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates National Senior Health & Fitness Day®
YMCA Joins National Event to Promote Healthy Lifestyles for Older Adults. - May 24, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Countdown to Solstice 28-Day Online Meditation & Mindfulness Challenge for New & Experienced Meditators
Each day participants will receive an email reminder with audio links to guided meditations led by experts, plus a forum to ask questions, chat with other participants, and get personal feedback from meditation teachers. Meditators can do the simple 10-20 minute meditation and mindfulness techniques at any time of day in the comfort of their own homes and can participate from anywhere on the planet. - May 24, 2016 - Sage Institute of Taos
Spring Gala 2016 ~ An Evening of Gratitude Kicks Off I’MAGINE Space Redesign Project
Guests transported to Provence during an elegant evening emceed by celebrity chef Dean Sheremet - May 23, 2016 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Basketball Brings Teens Together at The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Ends Season as Champions. - May 23, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
5K Run/Walk for a Better Us to Support The Gateway Family YMCA
Generosity Series Fundraiser to Support YMCA Financial Assistance. - May 23, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Community Gathered at Historic Bates Ranch House for 6th Annual Flower Empower Luncheon to Benefit Local Program
Annual event celebrated volunteers who assemble and deliver more than 150 fresh bouquets each week throughout Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties. - May 22, 2016 - Dream Foundation
Cardiac Center of Texas Opens Second Location
Cardiac Center of Texas is opening a second location on the Medical Center of Plano campus. - May 22, 2016 - Cardiac Center of Texas, PA
Kohl’s, USO, and LEAP Partner in Operation Go Green Initiative
The community came together to create vegetable gardens. - May 22, 2016 - LEAP Organization
Hepatology, Medicine and Policy Journal Publishes Findings from Hepatitis B Foundation "Gateway to Care" Campaign in China
Thought leaders in hepatitis B publish results of public health campaign in Haimen City, China. - May 21, 2016 - Hepatitis B Foundation
Med Advantage Accredited by URAC for 6th Term
Med Advantage, an industry-leading Credentials Verification Organization (CVO), announced its sixth (6th) newly granted three-year Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC) accreditation. URAC’s CVO Accreditation ensures a meaningful, rigorous, and fair credentialing process that... - May 21, 2016 - Med Advantage
Carriage Hill Assisted Living is Accepting New Residents for Summer Move-in
Carriage Hill, one of the best assisted living facilities in New Hampshire, is filling up quickly as the summer season approaches. - May 21, 2016 - Carriage Hill Assisted Living
Woodmere Rehabilitation (WR&HCC) Will Participate in Red Nose Day
Residents and staff of WR&HCC will team up to fight child poverty by fundraising and participating in Red Nose Day. Red Nose Day will take place on Thursday, May 26th. This will be the second year that WR&HCC participates in this worthy cause. Last year, the fundraising total was 398... - May 20, 2016 - Woodmere Rehabilitation & Heath Care Center
Share to Care: National Foster Care Awareness Day
Clarksville gathered together as a community to bring awareness to foster care needs. There were resources for current foster families, and information for those that wanted to help. - May 20, 2016 - LEAP Organization
Techmedic International B.V. Receives FDA Clearance for Its Dyna-Vision Telemonitoring System
Techmedic International B.V., a leading developer and manufacturer of remote diagnostic monitoring solutions in the digital health market, is pleased to announce that it has received FDA clearance for its Dyna-Vision Telemonitoring System. The wireless, patch-based ECG and vital signs monitoring... - May 20, 2016 - Techmedic International
New EEOC Regulations Greatly Weaken Healthcare Privacy, Potentially Harmful Medically, and Trigger Heavy Financial Penalties on Employees and Families
The Binge Eating Disorder Association (BEDA) today denounced new regulations by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) that substantially weaken protections for invasions of medical privacy and employment discrimination. - May 20, 2016 - Binge Eating Disorder Association (BEDA)
More Than 40 Physicians at Saddleback Memorial Medical Center Recognized for Excellence by Orange County Medical Association
A total of 44 physicians on staff at Saddleback Memorial Medical Center have been honored by the Orange County Medical Association (OCMA) with a Physicians of Excellence award. The OCMA recognized these physicians for going above and beyond in serving their profession and patients. “We... - May 19, 2016 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
The Law Office of Michael D. Waks Announces Essay Contest for Students Living with a Disability in Los Angeles County
Attorney Michael D. Waks is offering a $1,000 award to the winner of the Michael D. Waks Essay Contest. High school seniors and college students attending a 2-year or 4-year accredited university or college, in California, living with a disability, are invited to participate. - May 19, 2016 - Long Beach Personal Injury Lawyer & Car Accident Attorney Michael D. Waks
Saddleback Memorial Medical Center Honored by Anthem Blue Cross for Superior Expertise, Improved Patient Safety and Better Outcomes
Award-Winning Hospital Earns Blue Distinction® Center+ Designation for Quality and Cost-Efficiency in Orthopedic Programs - May 18, 2016 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Dr. Claudia C. Cotca, DDS, MPH & Washington Institute for Dentistry & Laser Surgery Has Partnered with The Oral Cancer Foundation @dclaserdentist
Dr. Claudia C. Cotca, DDS, MPH on behalf of Washington Institute for Dentistry & Laser Surgery has partnered with The Oral Cancer Foundation in honor of Oral Cancer Awareness Month and will be extending annual free oral cancer screenings for the public on May 18th, 2016. Oral cancer has existed... - May 18, 2016 - Washington Institute For Dentistry & Laser Surgery
Advanced Patient Advocacy Expands Sales and Marketing Team
Advanced Patient Advocacy, LLC (APA) announced today that David Gardner has joined the Sales and Marketing team as a Vice President of Business Development. Mr. Gardner brings over 20 years of healthcare sales and revenue cycle experience to the organization. He possesses a proven ability to... - May 18, 2016 - Advanced Patient Advocacy, LLC
Gastro Girl Unveils Telehealth Coaching & Nutritional Counseling Platform at Digestive Disease Week 2016
Gastro Girl LLC today announced that it will unveil the first online health platform designed to support patients with chronic gastrointestinal symptoms and conditions between office visits and help them comply with their doctors’ dietary, medication and other treatment plans, at Digestive... - May 18, 2016 - Jacqueline A Gaulin
South Nassau Communities Hospital's Transitional Care Unit Wins 5-Star Rating
The 20-bed rehabilitation unit provides rehabilitative care, including physical and occupational therapy combined with specialized medical and nursing care. - May 18, 2016 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Lutheran Services in America Joins Grantmakers in Aging
Lutheran Services in America, Incorporated (LSA) has joined Grantmakers In Aging (GIA) as an associate member, aligning two national organizations dedicated to improving the lives of seniors in the U.S. “Lutherans are the largest faith-based group serving seniors today and we are honored to... - May 18, 2016 - Lutheran Services in America
Korea and Thailand: The ASAlaser Strategy to Open New Markets
Whether it is MLS® Laser Therapy or Hilterapia® or Qs Magnetotherapy, the company from Vicenza promotes training as the essential factor to obtain tangible and functional results for the growth of the activities of those choosing its therapy solutions. - May 18, 2016 - ASA srl
electroCore's GammaCore is Both Effective and Cost Effective for the Treatment of Cluster Headache
A paper in the Journal of Headache and Pain reports that non-invasive stimulation of the vagus nerve (nVNS) is a cost effective therapy for cluster headache. These findings were based on reductions in medication use and improvements in quality of life. The publication also notes that further... - May 18, 2016 - electroCore
Turn Down the Noise - Stress Management Seminar with Kathryn McGlynn, Hypnotist
Learn simple steps to decrease stress and create a quiet peaceful mind. - May 18, 2016 - Kathryn McGlynn Hypnosis / Journey of the Mind
TriFoil Installs Russia’s First 3D Optical Imager in Novosibirsk
In February 2016, TriFoil Imaging in collaboration with GenMedica Baltic Ltd and assistance of BioVitrum Ltd installed Russia’s first 3D Optical imaging system, the InSyTe FLECT/CT. The system was installed under the operation of Prof. Evgeny Zavyalov, head of SPF Vivarium Department of... - May 17, 2016 - TriFoil Imaging
LifeDojo Adds Healthcare & Benefits Industry Veteran to Executive Team
LifeDojo has recently brought Anne Presson, a 20+ year healthcare and benefits industry expert, on to our executive team. She’ll oversee enterprise relationships, and will advise the team on matters related to sales and marketing for enterprise. Prior to joining LifeDojo, Presson was Vice President and Director of Benefits Innovation at Woodruff-Sawyer, and she also served in senior leadership roles at Pacific Business Group on Health, Kaiser Permanente and UnitedHealthcare. - May 16, 2016 - LifeDojo Inc.
Healthcare Industry Expert Invited to Speak with Local Physicians
ABISA, LLC, is excited to announce that Nick Hernandez has been invited to speak at a seminar sponsored by the Hillsborough County Medical Association (HCMA) on June 9, 2016 at the HCMA office in Tampa. The CEO of a leading independent healthcare consultancy, Nick has helped clients throughout the... - May 16, 2016 - ABISA
Residents’ Grandson Performs in Brass Band at The Birches
The Birches Assisted Living in Clarendon Hills, Ill. is keeping its entertainment lineup all in the family, so to speak. That’s because on May 11, The Birches welcomed a group of musical entertainers with an unusual connection to The Birches— one of the members is the grandson of a... - May 15, 2016 - The Birches Assisted Living
LSA Announces Partnership with Resilience AmeriCorps to Help Underserved Communities be Better Prepared for Shocks and Stresses
Lutheran Services in America, Incorporated (LSA) announces a partnership with the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the federal agency that administers AmeriCorps VISTA, to participate in the Resilience AmeriCorps program. This new initiative helps communities plan and... - May 15, 2016 - Lutheran Services in America
West Hartford Health & Rehabilitation Center's Administrator, Theresa Sanderson Received the ACHCA Chair Award for 2016
The American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA) is proud to announce Theresa Sanderson, CNHA, FAHCA of West Hartford Health and Rehabilitation Center of West Hartford, Connecticut as one of the 2016 recipients of the ACHCA Chair’s Award. The award was presented during the awards... - May 14, 2016 - West Hartford Health & Rehabilitation Center
Brookdale Hospital to Host “The Healing Power of Food”
Conference to Seek Innovative Solutions to Obesity and Promote Healthy Living in East New York - May 14, 2016 - Live Light Live Right
Affinity Biologicals, a Manufacturer of Thrombosis and Hemostasis Research Products, Announces Involvement in the ISTH SSC 2016 Meeting
The 62nd Annual Meeting of the Scientific and Standardization Committee (SSC) of the International Society of Thrombosis and Hemostasis (ISTH) begins on May 25th in Montpelier, France, and will continue through to the 28th. Affinity Biologicals will participate in the event through a discussion of products with clients and networking with other researchers in the field. - May 14, 2016 - Affinity Biologicals
New Rule Helps Public Health Agencies Track and Prevent Workplace Injury and Illness
Nearly 5,000 workers die each year and millions are injured on the job in the U.S., costing roughly $250 billion per year. This amount is more than the cost of many other common diseases. The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) yesterday released a new rule requiring employers to electronically report to OSHA all work-related injuries and illnesses. This new rule will significantly improve the capacity for states to track and prevent work-related injuries and illnesses. - May 12, 2016 - Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists
South Korean Ambassador Tours Start-Up Businesses at HCDC with Congressman Steve Chabot
The purpose of the visit was to present the Ambassador examples of American business, from start-up size such as those he visited at HCDC like GeckoTek, Resolution Air, General Nano, and Sense Diagnostics, to multi-national corporations like Kroger, Fifth Third Bank and Procter & Gamble. - May 12, 2016 - HCDC, Inc.
National Brain Tumor Society Statement on Revised World Health Organization Classification of Tumors of the Central Nervous System
National Brain Tumor Society (NBTS), the largest nonprofit organization in the U.S. dedicated to the brain tumor community, today released the following statement from David F. Arons, Chief Executive Officer, on the publishing of the 2016 updated World Health Organization (WHO) Classification of... - May 12, 2016 - National Brain Tumor Society
Media Misrepresentation Causes Spike in Double Mastectomies
A recent study by Dr. Michael Sabel, chief of surgical oncology at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center, published in the Annals of Surgical Oncology, reveals that many women are influenced by the skewed media coverage of celebrities battling breast cancer when choosing a... - May 12, 2016 - Kubtec
iPatientCare Recognized for Its New Patient Portal Integrated with EHR, Practice Management and Consumer Engagement Suite
iPatientCare unveiled its new set of Patient Engagement Suite products, including the Patient Portal that got recognitions at HIMSS16. - May 12, 2016 - iPatientCare
2016 Father of the Year Awards Celebration to Honor Three Local Fathers
The American Diabetes Association and the Father’s Day Council of New Jersey will award three men for their commitment to fatherhood and philanthropy on June 1 at the Newark Club in Newark, NJ. The recipients of this year’s Father of the Year Awards are: - Kenneth Miller of Warren, NJ... - May 11, 2016 - American Diabetes Association, Bridgewater, NJ
Careington Attends Transatlantic Business Conference
Careington International Corporation CEO Barbara Williams will be attending the British American Business Council (BABC) annual Transatlantic Business Conference in London on May 11 and 12, 2016. Attending with Williams will be Bruce Bernstein, Assistant Vice President of Global Sales Development with Careington’s UK affiliate Munroe Sutton, and Head of Munroe Sutton’s Business Development division, Robert Malvasi. - May 11, 2016 - Careington
Austin Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Mazin Foteh, Improves Patient Outcomes and Reduces Costs
Dr. Mazin Foteh, Vascular Surgeon, is a US leader in improving patient outcomes and reducing costs in today's shift to value based healthcare. - May 11, 2016 - Bang Surgical