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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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Urgent Care Extra Emphasizes the Importance of Sports Physicals for All Summer Sports and Camp Activities
Urgent Care Extra has been the number one provider of immediate medical care and services throughout Arizona. The provider of urgent medical care has been growing throughout the state and is relied upon by many residents throughout cities like Chandler, Gilbert, Phoenix, Tucson, and more. With... - May 09, 2016 - Urgent Care Extra
Attention Occupational & Physical Therapists: Innovative & Effective Falls Prevention Training Coming to Louisville, KY
In Louisville, KY on May 13 an innovative & effective course will be held to teach Occupational and Physical Therapists, other healthcare and fitness professionals a unique, simple and fun program to help older adults avoid falls. Continuing Education Units (8) are available. - May 08, 2016 - Fall Prevention Training Services, LLC
MR Solutions to Display Cryogen-Free MRI Imaging Systems at ISMRM in Singapore
MR Solutions will be displaying its latest ground-breaking preclinical cryogen-free MRI imaging systems at ISMRM in Singapore from May 7 to 13. This includes details of a new 9.4T cryogen-free scanner and a compact 3T system with a 12cm bore which are coming soon. All of MR Solutions’... - May 08, 2016 - MR Solutions
Europital Will be Present at Knowledge for Growth 2016
Europital will participate for second consecutive time in the “Knowledge for Growth” event that takes place every year at the ICC Building in Ghent, Belgium. - May 08, 2016 - Europital BVBA
Kubtec: NICU Staff Exposed to Inordinate Amounts of Radiation
A study undertaken by the Royal University Hospital in Saskatchewan, Canada found that almost 50% of the images taken in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) showed adult fingers in the image and that many nurses were unaware of this accidental exposure to radiation. - May 08, 2016 - Kubtec
Attention Occupational & Physical Therapists: 6 Steps to Better Balance™ is Coming to Ithaca, New York
On May 20, the Ithaca Housing Authority will host a workshop to teach Occupational and Physical Therapists, and other professionals a unique, simple and fun program to help older adults avoid falls. Continuing Education Units (8) are available. - May 08, 2016 - Fall Prevention Training Services, LLC
Learn Emotional Freedom Techniques and Tap Your Way to Wellness with Kathryn McGlynn, Hypnotist
Emotional Freedom Techniques, or EFT (often known as Tapping or EFT Tapping), is a universal healing tool that can provide impressive results for physical, emotional, and performance issues. - May 07, 2016 - Kathryn McGlynn Hypnosis / Journey of the Mind
Devon Health Services Acquired by GFAR Health Services, LLC
Long Standing Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Network Gets New Ownership After Over Two Decades - May 07, 2016 - Devon Health Services
A Premier Yoga School in Rishikesh Declares the Date for 300 Hour Yoga Teachers Training
Leading yoga school in Rishikesh, India announces their 300 hour yoga training dates for 2016 with the best offers. Sattva Yoga Academy is a vedantic and yogic studies center in Rishikesh, India. This yoga school offers Yoga Alliance approved 300 and 200 hour yoga teachers training, Yoga Alliance... - May 07, 2016 - Sattva Yoga Academy
Zifo Technologies Rebrands as Zifo RnD Solutions Globally
Zifo Technologies has announced that it has adopted a new brand name of “Zifo RnD Solutions” from May 1, 2016 for its offerings in the R&D space. Zifo RnD Solutions offerings will span across Discovery Informatics, Lab Automation, Clinical Services, Translational Research and the Genomics Space. - May 07, 2016 - Zifo
Pediatrician Dr. Monica Dhar, M.D. Joins Family Medicine Associates of Midland
35-year mid-Michigan primary care health care team strengthens pediatric resources. Family Medicine Associates of Midland announces that Monica Dhar, M.D. has joined the practice as a pediatric physician and is accepting new patients. Dr. Dhar, a longtime Midland resident, brings 17 years of trusted mid-Michigan pediatric experience to the practice. - May 06, 2016 - Family Medicine Associates of Midland
TiEcon 2016 Announces CallHealth Services Pvt Ltd as a 2016 TiE50 Top Start-Up
TiE Silicon Valley is a globally networked not-for-profit organization fostering technology entrepreneurship through mentoring, education, and networking. www.tieeco.org - May 06, 2016 - CallHealth Services Pvt Ltd
Dr Lawrence Gray Presents "Tummy Tucks with No Drains Needed" for Third Time at Aesthetic Conference
Dr. Lawrence Gray has presented the course entitled, “Scarpa Sparing Abdominoplasty with Concomitant Liposuction: No Drains Needed” for the 4th year in a row to the annual meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgery. This year the national conference was held in Las Vegas, Nevada... - May 06, 2016 - Atlantic Plastic Surgery Center
The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund Honors Dr. Edmund F. La Gamma
The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund honored Edmund F. La Gamma, MD, Chief, Newborn Medicine at Maria Fareri Children's Hospital, a Member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, with the inaugural Lily Pedro Award for Excellence. The event, The 1st Annual Morgan's FunDay, was held at the... - May 05, 2016 - The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, Inc.
RuCor Strategies LLC Announces the Launch of CamCare, the First National Membership Benefit Reimbursement Program for Complementary Alternative Medicine Services
Designed membership plans help consumers pay for complementary alternative medicine visits. - May 04, 2016 - RucorStrategies, LLC / Camcare
Hospice Partners of America Acquires Embracing Hospice of Texas and Hospice of Virginia
Today, Hospice Partners of American announced that they have reached a definitive agreement to purchase Embracing Hospice of Texas and Hospice of Virginia. Embracing Hospice of Texas operates locations in Conroe and Livingston. Hospice of Virginia operates locations in Richmond, Tappahannock,... - May 04, 2016 - Hospice Partners of America
iPatientCare Announced Its Significant Achievement of Successfully Reporting PQRS 2015 Measures for Eligible Providers and GPRO
iPatientCare assists Physicians’ Offices in avoiding payment adjustment by successfully Reporting to CMS through iPatientcare PQRS Registry for 2015. - May 03, 2016 - iPatientCare
Orthopedic Surgeons, Rodney Comisar, MD and Gary Millard, DO to Join OrthoNeuro in August 2016
OrthoNeuro announced today that they will add two new orthopedic surgeons to their team of 25 distinguished doctors. Dr. Rodney Comisar and Dr. Gary Millard will join the multi-specialty physician group in August 1st, 2016. - May 02, 2016 - OrthoNeuro