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Drug-Free South Carries the Red Ribbon Forward
To protect youth from the disastrous effects of abusing drugs, the Drug-Free South team is bringing the truth directly to students and the community in honor of Red Ribbon Week. - October 09, 2015 - Drug Free South
The Gateway Family YMCA Shines Light on Literacy during Read Across the Globe Event
Read Across the Globe is a one-day reading event that aims to raise awareness of the worldwide literacy crisis. - October 09, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates YMCA’s Arts Week, Oct. 5-11
Arts Week is celebrated nation-wide. - October 09, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Residents Medical Names Dr. Raj Ramsamooj Director of Student Services
Experienced Residency Program Director and Medical Doctor Takes Helm of Student Services at North America’s Leading Graduate Medical Education Organization - October 08, 2015 - Residents Medical
Senior Relocation USA Partners with Dallas-Area Retirement Communities to Help Seniors Sell Their Homes
As the senior living market booms, a growing number of retirement communities in North Texas are using Senior Relocation USA to help seniors move into senior housing. - October 08, 2015 - Hunsicker Senior Living Services
VersaSuite Exhibits at the 2015 Virginia Rural Health Association Conference
VersaSuite, a leading EHR/HIS solution provider, today announced it will be exhibiting at the 2015 VRHA Conference. What: 2015 VRHA Conference. To make an appointment with VersaSuite, send a request to sales@versasuite.com or call 512-250-8774. When: October 13-14, 2015 Where: Stonewall Jackson... - October 08, 2015 - VersaSuite
Matrix Medical to Unveil Enhanced TRACTUS Platform at NASS 2015
Matrix IT Medical Tracking Systems LLC has announced plans to release and demonstrate the newest version of TRACTUS. This is the world's first sterile field scanner and aids in stakeholder compliance to the FDA's UDI Final Rule. - October 07, 2015 - Matrix Medical Tracking Systems
New Research Identifies Leading Clinical CROs Best Positioned for Future Success
New Research Identifies Future Leadership and Benchmarks CRO Operational Performance with over 160 Clinical Outsourcing Decision Makers - October 07, 2015 - Life Science Strategy Group, LLC
VersaSuite Exhibits at the 23rd Annual West Virginia Rural Health Conference
VersaSuite, a leading EHR/HIS solution provider, today announced it will be exhibiting at the 23rd Annual West Virginia Rural Health Conference in Roanoke, Virginia. What: West Virginia Rural Health Conference. To make an appointment with VersaSuite, send a request to sales@versasuite.com or call... - October 07, 2015 - VersaSuite
Local JDRF Chapter to Host Signature One WalkTM on October 24
Registration Now Open for Annual 5k Event to Raise Money for Type 1 Diabetes Research and Advocacy - October 07, 2015 - JDRF
Northern California Motorcyclists Ride for Kids with Brain Tumors
Nearly 200 motorcyclists gathered for the Northern California Ride for Kids over the weekend to support children battling brain tumors. As of ride time, the family-friendly motorcycle event in Fairfield, Calif., had raised $59,342 to support the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. The event honored... - October 07, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Cascade Training Center Launches New Website
Cascade Healthcare Services has launched their new website. - October 07, 2015 - Cascade Training Center
EMSTaskForce.com - Situational Awareness - Support Hiring of Wounded Warriors
At Entropy Management Systems, LLC (www.emstaskforce.com), the owners are wounded veterans and are currently looking to hire SOF Wounded Warriors from throughout the USA. - October 06, 2015 - EMSTaskForce.com
Y LIFT® Procedure Now Available in Pennsylvania at Young Medical Spa®
Dr. Thomas E. Young, Owner and Medical Director of Young Medical Spa® with two locations in Center Valley and Lansdale, PA, is excited to announce another first as the only medical spa in Pennsylvania to offer the Y LIFT® procedure. - October 06, 2015 - Young Medical Spa®
Mercy Opens World’s First Virtual Care Center
Described as a “hospital without beds,” center uses technology to care for patients. - October 06, 2015 - Mercy
Whale Watching Gives Hope to Families Affected by Huntington’s Disease
Turning tragedy into hope, one family has chosen a unique way to raise awareness and funds for a cure for Huntington’s Disease. On October 17, 2015, the Dickens family and the Huntington’s Disease Society of America’s Los Angeles Chapter are holding a Whale Watch ocean adventure, to help put an end to Huntington’s Disease and celebrate the lives of those it has taken. - October 06, 2015 - HDSA L.A.
Jim Manson Speaks at World Truama Symposium on Active Shooter Events
Jim Manson took the stage to speak to nearly 250 attendees at the World Trauma Symposium. His talk, titled “Survival in Active Shooter Events- It Takes a Village,” focused on the importance of the skills needed to prevent unnecessary deaths in an active shooter event. - October 04, 2015 - Cascade Training Center
Dr. Edward Paul to Speak at Harvard
Dr. Edward Paul will speak at the Global Thought-Leader Forum at Harvard on December 5, 2015. - October 03, 2015 - Paul Vision Institute
ELISA Biology Contract Research Services Provided by Altogen Labs
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) is a widely used laboratory research assay designed for detecting and quantifying substances such as peptides, proteins, antibodies and hormones. ELISA is a very accurate, highly sensitive and specific immunoassay in comparison to other types of common... - October 03, 2015 - Altogen Labs
Regulate Gene Expression with Altogen Labs RNAi Technology
Ribonucleic Acid or RNA is a molecule critical to biology because it is behind the coding, regulation and expression of genes. With the RNA Interference or RNAi technology service offered by Altogen Labs it is possible to effectively regulate gene expression. Moreover, Altogen Labs has developed... - October 03, 2015 - Altogen Labs
Forcura Founder Named Jacksonville’s Ultimate CEO
The Jacksonville Business Journal recognized Forcura’s Founder and CEO, Craig Mandeville, as one of the city’s ultimate CEOs. - October 03, 2015 - Forcura, LLC
Baruch S. Blumberg Institute to Host 15th Annual Regional Biotech Conference
Conference at PA Biotech Center to focus on reducing costs of drug development. - October 03, 2015 - Hepatitis B Foundation
Allen, TX Spine Surgeon Named to D Magazine Best Doctor List
Dallas area orthopedic spine surgeon, Dr. Sean M. Jones-Quaidoo’s dedication to improving the lives of his patients through his trademark compassionate and comprehensive care has been recognized by his medical colleagues, as he has been named to D Magazine’s prestigious Best Doctors... - October 02, 2015 - SpineVue
Dr. Jegasothy Has Become One of the First Doctors to Become Certified to Inject Kybella® Fat Melting Injections
Kybella® fat-melting injections are now available at the Miami Skin Institute. - October 02, 2015 - Miami Skin Institute
South Nassau Communities Hospital's Long Beach Emergency Department Has Busy First Month
The total number of patients treated is for the time period beginning August 10 at 9AM – when the Emergency Department at Long Beach first opened its doors to restore around-the-clock emergency medical care to the residents of Long Beach and the barrier island – thru September 10. - October 02, 2015 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
MedSys Group, LLC Awarded Defense Healthcare Management System Modernization Program Subcontract
As a team member for the Leidos Partnership for Defense Health, MedSys Group, is pleased to be part of the team that has been awarded a contract by the Department of Defense (DoD) to provide an electronic health record off-the-shelf solution, integration activities and deployment across the... - October 01, 2015 - MedSys Group
SleepSafe Drivers® Chief Science Officer Attends the FMCSA Joint Meeting with MCSAC
SleepSafe Drivers, one of the nation’s leading Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) solutions for the transportation industry and other high-risk related jobs continues it’s educational support and laser focus on the health of the community it serves. As the industry evolves and places more emphasis on creating healthier environments and workplaces, SleepSafe Drivers believes that education is the key to instituting real change. - October 01, 2015 - SleepSafe Drivers, Inc.
Infographic on Post-Acute Care Trends: Majority Favor Unified Cross-Setting Payments
A new infographic from the Healthcare Intelligence Network captures the industry's views on post-acute care payment reform and other key metrics. - October 01, 2015 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Chi Solutions' Executive to Address Clinical Laboratory Battle for Market Share
James Root, Advisor and Senior Consultant for Chi Solutions, Inc. was selected to serve as faculty for the 33rd Annual Lab Institute presented by G2 Intelligence in Washington, DC this Fall. - October 01, 2015 - Chi Solutions, Inc., an Accumen company
Dental Services Experts Lumina HealthCare Sign Service Contract with Woods Health Services
Los Angeles, CA leaders for comprehensive on-site dental services, Lumina HealthCare have recently announced the company has signed a service contract with Woods Health Services. The contract means that Lumina HealthCare will now be providing the 74-bed La Verne, CA-based skilled nursing facility... - October 01, 2015 - Lumina Healthcare
The Birches Gets Adventurous for Active Aging Week
From September 28 to October 3, The Birches Assisted Living in Clarendon Hills is celebrating Active Aging Week with activities and events that encourage Birches residents and associates to stay vibrant and adventurous no matter what their age. The Birches’ theme for Active Aging Week 2015... - October 01, 2015 - The Birches Assisted Living
CNN's Randi Kaye to Host Friends of Karen NYC Gala; Musical Guest Livingston Taylor
Friends of Karen's fall gala, "An Evening at Tribeca Rooftop," benefits children with cancer or another life-threatening illness. - October 01, 2015 - Friends of Karen
VersaSuite Exhibits at the 8th Annual Rural Health Information Technology Conference & Exhibition
VersaSuite, a leading EHR/HIS solution provider, today announced it will be exhibiting at the 2015 HITCON12. What: 2015 HITCON12 Conference and Exhibition. To make an appointment with VersaSuite, send a request to sales@versasuite.com or call 512-250-8774. When: October 17-18, 2015 Where: Omni San... - October 01, 2015 - VersaSuite
Saddleback Memorial – San Clemente Food Drive and Free Drive-Thru Flu Shots Friday, October 30
Flu season is right around the corner and local doctors are encouraging South Orange County residents to get their flu shots. Saddleback Memorial Medical Center – San Clemente and the Orange County Health Department are teaming up to offer free drive-thru flu shots on Friday, October 30, 2015... - September 30, 2015 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Bostonians Walk, Run for Kids with Brain Tumors
About 200 Bostonians gathered on Sept. 26 for the Starry Night Boston 8.5K, benefiting the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. At start time, the event had raised $27,074 to help fund the foundation’s lifesaving research and life-changing family support programs. The crowd gathered for the... - September 30, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Want to Limit College Debt? Think Twice Before Borrowing or Spending.
National nonprofit Guidewell Financial Solutions offers college students and their parents tips on how to avoid student loan repayment problems. - September 30, 2015 - Guidewell Financial Solutions
Motorcyclists Contribute $167,000 to Aid Sick Children
From the Las Vegas Strip to the Capitol area, more than 700 motorcyclists gathered for children battling brain tumors over the weekend. As of ride time, the family-friendly Baltimore-Washington and Las Vegas Ride for Kids events had raised $167,459 to support the Pediatric Brain Tumor... - September 30, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Judge Steven Leifman to Address Clubhouse International Gathering on “Mental Illness: Urgent Moral Crisis of Our Time”
Clubhouse International, a pioneering organization that has created a successful model to help those suffering from mental illness reclaim their lives and realize their potential through work and the support of a caring community, will welcome Judge Steven Leifman as the featured speaker at a... - September 29, 2015 - Clubhouse International
Hope Family Care Clinic Receives Federally Qualified Health Center FQHC LookAlike Designation
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC) has granted the Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Look-Alike (LAL) designation to the Hope Family Care Clinic. The FQHC LAL designation confirms the HFCC is recognized by CMS as a qualified... - September 29, 2015 - Hope Family Care Center
October 28, 2015 Webinar to Examine Intermountain Healthcare's Patient Engagement Framework in a Value-Based System
Intermountain Healthcare will describe its system-wide patient engagement strategy that reflects the emerging role and accountability of the empowered, engaged patient during an October 28, 2015 webinar sponsored by the Healthcare Intelligence Network. - September 29, 2015 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates LIVESTRONG at the YMCA Graduation
LIVESTRONG at the YMCA Provides Cancer Survivors Wellness - September 29, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Sovereign Health Group’s Fort Myers Facility Receives Joint Commission Accreditation
The Florida treatment location earns “Gold Seal of Approval.” - September 29, 2015 - Sovereign Health
David Harvey Named as Newest GBS Regional Marketing Director
David Harvey has been named as the newest Regional Marketing Director due to GBS' market expansions. - September 28, 2015 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.
Improving Healthy Habits During Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
The Gateway Family YMCA wants families to understand how a child’s weight affects their health – and how to adopt healthy habits. - September 28, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Patient Engagement Elevates Satisfaction, Care Plan Adherence and Quality: 2015 Metrics
Patient engagement programs improved patient satisfaction, adherence to care plans and overall quality metrics, according to new market metrics from the Healthcare Intelligence Network (HIN). - September 28, 2015 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Four Ways Carefluence Builds on Interoperability and HL7 FHIR® Standards
Comet-IS has extended the HL7 FHIR® enabled Carefluence platform to now support the DSTU2 version, the Data Access Framework (DAF) FHIR® Profile, the Carefluence FHIR® Transformer and the Carefluence Process Modeler for FHIR® resources to support Smart on FHIR® for application... - September 27, 2015 - Carefluence
David S. Seres, MD, Joins MedAware Systems’ Scientific Advisory Board
MedAware Systems, Inc. announced today that Dr. David S. Seres is joining the Company’s Scientific Advisory Board. Dr. Seres is the Director of Medical Nutrition and Associate Professor of Medicine in the Institute of Human Nutrition, Columbia University Medical Center. He has been a... - September 27, 2015 - Biomed Industries Inc.
Birches’ Dementia Education Series Kicks Off with Surprising Secret to Dementia Communication
Tami Neumann delivered a presentation at The Birches Assisted Living in Clarendon Hills on September 22 titled “IMPROVe Dementia Communication©” with fellow dementia care expert Catherine Braxton. The presentation highlighted the surprising benefits that come from applying the rules of improv comedy to dementia communication. - September 27, 2015 - The Birches Assisted Living
Importance of Seeking a Second Opinion in Cancer Treatments: MediAngels
Dr. Shome recollects that when his father, an ex-Army doctor had been diagnosed with cancer, the consultants had given senior Dr. Shome only six months. - September 27, 2015 - MediAngels
New "IL-17A in Psoriasis" Resource Launches on epgonline.org
A new educational resource has launched on epgonline.org to provide healthcare professionals with information on the impact of IL-17A in psoriasis. This resource is intended for all healthcare professionals interested or involved in the management of psoriasis. Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory... - September 26, 2015 - EPG Health Media