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Prestigious Blue Distinction® Center for Quality, Safe Maternity Care Awarded to The Women’s Hospital at Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Anthem Blue Cross/Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield announced that The Women’s Hospital at Saddleback Memorial has been designated as one of the first hospitals, to receive the Blue Distinction® Center for Maternity Care designation, a new designation under the Blue Distinction Specialty Care... - April 11, 2016 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
The Birches Assisted Living Celebrates International Week
Residents and associates of The Birches Assisted Living took a trip around the world this week without ever leaving their community in Clarendon Hills, Ill. thanks to The Birches’ third annual International Week celebration. International Week, which ran from April 3- 9, was The Birches way... - April 10, 2016 - The Birches Assisted Living
Thousands Will Walk to Create a World Free of MS at Walk MS: Greater Los Angeles on April 17
Nearly 8,000 people are expected to raise more than $1,025,000 to support cutting-edge research and life-changing programs and services for people living with MS at Walk MS: Greater Los Angeles taking place on Sunday, April 17 at the Pasadena Rose Bowl. Walk MS is an opportunity for people living... - April 09, 2016 - National MS Society Southern California & Nevada Chapter
Event Medical Provider, Medical Response Attend Local Emergencies Thanks to New App
Medical First Responders for Warragul and Drouin - April 09, 2016 - Medical Response
iMARS Systems Launches a New Professional Network for Healthcare
iMARS Systems, a new force in healthcare IT, today announces the launch of a new Professional Network for Healthcare on the back of a robust cloud-based EMR, personal health records, practice management, and practice marketing software. With this launch, iMARSMED is poised to change the dynamics in healthcare communications and will streamline patient engagement and compliance with care plans. - April 09, 2016 - iMARS Systems
Drug-Free South Welcomes Community to Fitness Fair in Honor of World Health Day
Drug-Free South welcomes community to Fitness Fair this week. - April 09, 2016 - Drug Free South
NICE Provides Positive Guidance on electroCore’s gammaCore Treatment for the Prevention and Acute Treatment of Migraine and Cluster Headache
The UK’s National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published guidance that electroCore’s non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation treatment (gammaCore) for the prevention and acute treatment of migraine and cluster headache is safe and can now be used in the NHS. The... - April 09, 2016 - electroCore
SocialBot.biz, Digital Marketing & Advertising Firm Offers New Services for Small Business
SocialBot.biz launched its unique social media management software earlier this week in eastern Florida. SocialBot’s proprietary software solution and social media services firm is expected to only increase tensions in the social media management industry as local consultants fail to meet the... - April 08, 2016 - SocialBot LLC
Healing Transitions Names Chris Budnick as Executive Director
The Board is confident that Budnick will successfully lead the nonprofit’s current program in Wake County and its expansion in the state. - April 08, 2016 - Healing Transitions
Ex-Journalist Launches Website to Connect Families to Senior Advocates for Help Finding Assisted Living
Tony’s Rolodex refers families to trusted Senior Placement Advocates for help finding Assisted Living and Memory Care. It is launching first in Arizona and Florida. Advocates provide an alternative to the services of such Senior Housing Referral websites as A Place for Mom and Caring.com. - April 07, 2016 - Tony's Rolodex LLC
For Healthcare Majority, Digital Health Elevates Patient Experience, Curbs Readmissions
For most digital health adopters, the technologies use heightens patient satisfaction and reduces hospital readmissions, according to 2016 market data from the Healthcare Intelligence Network (HIN). - April 07, 2016 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Aging Life Care Experts, Helping Make the Difference Between Aging and Aging Well
Bridget Ritossa of Careplan Geriatric Care Managers in Beachwood will participate in National Aging Life Care™ Month by reaching out to families and older adults in the community proving education and assistance with helping keep this rapidly growing population safe and at home. Aging Life Care Professionals provide guidance and advocacy for families who are caring for older relatives or disabled adults. With a specialized focus on issues related to aging. - April 07, 2016 - Careplan Geriatric Care Managers
ALPCO's New Chemiluminescent IL-6 ELISA Delivers Flexibility and Cost Savings
ALPCO announced the launch of its new STELLUX® Chemi Human IL-6 ELISA - the first cytokine assay in the STELLUX® Chemiluminescence product line. - April 06, 2016 - ALPCO
OrthoNeuro Opens New Physical Therapy Center in Pickerington
OrthoNeuro has expanded its medical services in Pickerington to include a new state of the art physical therapy center. - April 06, 2016 - OrthoNeuro
PatientClick Inc. Releases Their New Tele-Medicine Solution
PatientClick Inc. has recently announced the release of its new Tele Medicine Solution that has transformed the way patients connect and engage with healthcare providers. More details about the solution are available at http://patientclick.com/solutions/telemedicine.aspx. - April 06, 2016 - PatientClick
Accumen, Inc. Acquires Chi Solutions for Continued Growth and Profound Impact on Healthcare
Accumen, a healthcare transformation company, has announced the acquisition of Ann Arbor-based Chi Solutions, Inc. (Chi), joining two best-in-class laboratory service companies to transform patient care for hospitals and health systems. - April 06, 2016 - Chi Solutions, Inc., an Accumen company
South Nassau Communities Hospital's ER Expansion Campaign Surpasses $4.2 Million
Since the Emergency Department Expansion Campaign began in 2015, the hospital's supporters have donated $3,376,910, pledged an additional $364,731 and secured grants of $500,000. - April 06, 2016 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Healthcare, Parent, and Faith Organizations Join Together for the First Time to Discuss Health Benefits of Clean, Renewable Energy
Meet, Eat, & Discover: Health Benefits of Clean, Renewable Energy, a luncheon and conversation on April 7, will bring together for the first time North Carolina’s healthcare, parent and faith organizations to explore how children’s health is directly impacted by our reliance on... - April 06, 2016 - Mothers & Others for Clean Air, a program of the American Lung Association of the Southeast
Jumpstart2Success Launches Revolutionary New Wellness Program - Denver Small Business Owners Benefit with Low-Cost Health Care Options
Jumpstart2Success is the first comprehensive program of this kind, available in the Denver area for small business owners. It allows small businesses to offer alternative wellness options to their employees, that complement existing health insurance. Participants can choose from the over 100 providers and 160 wellness services. The list of service providers is diverse and growing every day, it includes: weight loss, chiropractic, massage, fitness, acupuncture and much more. - April 05, 2016 - Jumpstart2Success Wellness Program
African Biosciences Inc. Launches First Ever E-Commerce Platform for Bioscience Reagents and Supplies in Nigeria
African Biosciences Ltd., a subsidiary of US-based African Biosciences Inc. today announced the launching of the first ever e-commerce platform in Nigeria to provide reagents and supplies to the bioscience and clinical research community. African Biosciences Ltd. is the first company to use an e-commerce driven model to deliver reagents and supplies to meet the needs of researchers into the biology of animals, humans, microbes and plants and medical testing laboratories in Nigeria. - April 04, 2016 - African Biosciences Inc.
Healthcare Industry Expert to Speak with Hispanic Physicians
ABISA, LLC, is excited to announce that Nick Hernandez has been invited to speak at the National Hispanic Medical Association’s 20th Annual Conference, to be held April 21-24, 2016 at the Renaissance Downtown Hotel in Washington, D.C. The CEO of a leading independent healthcare consultancy,... - April 04, 2016 - ABISA
Marketing Toolkit Helps Therapy Practice Owners Make the Most of Medicare’s CCJR Bundled Payment Program
PTPN, the country’s premier private practice therapy network, has developed marketing tools to help practice owners participate in Medicare’s new Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CCJR) bundled payment program. The tools are designed to help therapists secure preferred outpatient therapy provider status in the CCJR model. - April 04, 2016 - PTPN
FamilyCook Productions Premieres Documentary Short FamilyCook Productions Premieres Documentary Short “Teen Battle Chef: The Sizzle of Pursuit”
As high school students participating in Teen Battle Chef become aware that healthy food can also be delicious, seafood can be affordable, and making a meal can be cheaper and healthier than fast food, they make big changes in their daily lives. TBC students share their skills and discoveries with their loved ones and friends, and spread the word that eating something delicious does not have to be a guilty pleasure. - April 02, 2016 - FamilyCook Productions
Cancer Transitions Workshop Series Helps Cancer Survivors Thrive
Cancer Support Community Central New Jersey Expands Free Survivorship Program to Three Locations - April 02, 2016 - Cancer Support Community Central New Jersey
C.O.B.R.A.™ Self-Defense System is Now in Frederick, MD
C.O.B.R.A.™ Self-Defense System is an exclusive program which will provide realistic and, more importantly, effective self-defense that anyone can do. - April 02, 2016 - C.O.B.R.A. Self Defense Frederick MD
International Conference on Algal Technologies (ICAT-2016) to be Hosted in Punjab, India
ICAT 2016 is a platform for academicians, researchers, scientists, entrepreneurs, and corporate houses to come, learn, share, network and develop. - April 02, 2016 - Sevas Educational Society
Sospes Launches Cloud and Mobile Software for Managing Worker Safety
Sospes, LLC announced the production release of its innovative cloud-based and mobile application software that companies deploy for managing worker safety. A key feature of the new product is the ability for any worker to quickly and easily report workplace incidents, close calls or even... - April 01, 2016 - Sospes
American Diabetes Association to Offer Free Health Screenings and Resources for New Yorkers Living with Diabetes at Jacob Javits Center
Presenting Sponsor Healthfirst Will Showcase Expert Demonstrations at the 2016 ADA EXPO on Saturday, April 30th - April 01, 2016 - American Diabetes Association, Bridgewater, NJ
Sports & Family Physician Dr. Robert Voy to Chair Board of Advisors of Concierge Medicine Innovation Leader
Noted Nevada sports medicine & family physician will lend his experience to a company transforming the practice of medicine. - April 01, 2016 - PersonalMD Inc
PlacidWay and Centre for Cosmetic Rejuvenation in Singapore Sign Collaboration Agreement
PlacidWay announces a partnership with Centre for Cosmetic Rejuvenation and Surgery, a renowned plastic surgery centre in Singapore which takes aesthetic surgery and procedures to the next level using minimally invasive, highly successful cosmetic procedures such as Eye REVO, Thermi RF Non-Surgical Eyebag Removal, the Liquid Face Lift or the Korea Style Double Eyelid Creation. - April 01, 2016 - PlacidWayUSA
Wine on Wheels 2016 to Benefit Wheeling Forward
What: Join Wheeling Forward on April 16th for the Wine on Wheels Grand Tasting and Silent Auction featuring over 200 wines served by over 60 of New York City's most esteemed sommeliers to benefit Wheeling Forward. Tasty bites will be provided by local restaurants. Also there will be 4 fast track... - March 31, 2016 - Wheeling Forward
Paradise Ridge Dentistry is Fighting Back Against Oral Cancer
According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, oral cancer will strike over 45,000 people this year. If not detected early, the cancer survival rate is less than 50%. Paradise Ridge Dentistry provides oral cancer screening using OralID Fluorescence Technology. The screening is painless and lasts only 2-minutes. Cancer screening tests can save lives by detecting oral cancer early if caught in the earliest stage. - March 31, 2016 - Paradise Ridge Dentistry
Young Professionals Volunteer on Behalf of Multiple Sclerosis
National Volunteer Week is quickly approaching, and one rapidly growing and very active Bay Area group is bringing young people together in the name of community service. The National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society’s Young Leaders Network, or MSYLN, is a San Francisco-based group of young... - March 31, 2016 - National MS Society, Northern California Chapter
Video Series Educates Families on Brain Tumors
In the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s new Family Support Learning Series videos, leading brain tumor experts discuss topics such as clinical trials, genetic susceptibility and molecular testing. - March 31, 2016 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
The Gateway Family YMCA Aims to Bring Out the Wow! Factor in Local Kids During 25th Annual Healthy Kids Day®
Event helps kids stay active and keep learning all summer long. - March 31, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Rahway Branch Announces Director of Healthy Living
The Gateway Family YMCA – Rahway Branch announces promotion of Peter Arce. - March 31, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Enabling Medical Record with Clinical Decision Support
Medent, a top ranked electronic health record, and VisualDx, the most widely used clinical decision support system, announce integration. - March 30, 2016 - VisualDx
The Gateway Family YMCA Participates in Five Days of Action for Child Sexual Abuse Prevention
April is Child Sexual Abuse Awareness Month. - March 30, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Kevin D. Gallagher Joins Sovereign Health Group as Chief Financial Officer
Sovereign Health Group has named Kevin D. Gallagher as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Mr. Gallagher, an action-driven leader in both finance and operations with the proven ability to maximize shareholder value, commenced his tenure with Sovereign Health on Tuesday, March 22. He earned his... - March 30, 2016 - Sovereign Health
Wee Care Nanny Agency to Host National Nanny Training Day for Westchester, NY & CT on April 29, 2017
Wee Care Nanny Agency is proud to be the CT/Westchester, NY host of the 6th Annual National Nanny Training Day on April 29, 2017. - March 28, 2016 - Wee Care Nanny Agency
Micro-Needling Procedure for Anti-Aging Benefits
The Laser + Skin Institute in Chatham New Jersey announces an update to the procedure of Micro-Needling to maximize its anti-aging benefits. - March 26, 2016 - Laser + Skin Institute
MBCC Poster Demonstrates the Advantages of 3D Specimen Imaging for Breast Cancer
At the 2016 Miami Breast Cancer Conference (MBCC), Natalia Partain MD, Madhu Rao PhD, and Roshni Rao MD, FACS, from the Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center presented their poster “Intra-operative Specimen Radiograph Utilizing 2D versus 3D Imaging and Correlation with Final Histopathology.” - March 25, 2016 - Kubtec
South Nassau Communities Hospital's CMO Named to List of 100 CMOs to Know
The list is based on individuals' experience in overseeing medical and quality affairs at their respective organizations. - March 25, 2016 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
AABC Researchers Discover Major Cause Of Obesity
AABC Research Fellows Identify “The Missing Link.” A New and Important Metric, in Understanding Why Some People Are Thin and Others Thick Despite Similar Caloric Intake. - March 24, 2016 - American Association of Bariatric Counselors
Hematogenix Laboratory Services, LLC Announces the Availability of FDA Approved PD-L1 Companion Diagnostic Tests
Hematogenix Laboratory Services Announces the Availability of PD-L1 Companion Diagnostic Tests for KEYTRUDA®, Merck's Anti-PD-1 Therapy for Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Whose Tumors Express PD-L1 with Disease Progression on or after Platinum-Containing Chemotherapy as well as a PD-L1 Complementary Diagnostic Test to Support Bristol-Myers Squibb's OPDIVO® Anti-PD-1 Therapy for Non-Squamous Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. - March 24, 2016 - Hematogenix
MiTeGen Announces Their In Situ-1 Crystallization Plates Have Been Selected for Use in Microgravity Crystallization Experiments Aboard the International Space Station
MiTeGen LLC, a provider of innovative consumables for protein crystallization and X-ray diffraction to academic, pharmaceutical, industrial and government researchers around the world, announced that a line of their products, the In Situ-1™ crystallization plates, will be used for research conducted on the International Space Station (ISS). - March 24, 2016 - MiTeGen, LLC
Dr. Lazenby Helps Attorneys Win Larger Verdicts Using Documentation Based on the 3 Phases of Healing to Support Patients Soft Tissue Spinal Injury Claim
Dr. Lazenby Recently Supported His Patients Soft Tissue Spinal Injury Claim Using Computerized Radiographic Mensuration Analysis, the Science of the 3 Phases of Healing and a Medical Team Approach. - March 24, 2016 - Dr. Kerry Lazenby
mumms Software Welcomes Two Software Engineers from New Orleans Coding School Operation Spark
mumms Software, a rapidly growing hospice software development company welcomes two new software engineers from New Orleans coding school, Operation Spark. mumms Software is proud to welcome the engineers and to be a part of the growing New Orleans technology community. “Modern technology... - March 24, 2016 - mumms Software
Birches Assisted Living Residents Get Creative in Tile Art Workshop
On March 18, residents of The Birches Assisted Living in Clarendon Hills, Ill. got in touch with their creative side during a tile art workshop led by art instructor Lorna Nelson. The simple art project only required colored tissue paper, glue and a tile. Depending on how creative residents felt... - March 24, 2016 - The Birches Assisted Living
iPatientCare Named as a Qualified PQRS Registry for Year 2016 by CMS
iPatientCare is Pleased to Announce Its Selection as a Nationwide CMS Qualified Registry to Report Healthcare Quality Measures for Year 2016 - March 24, 2016 - iPatientCare