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Harbor Light Hospice Provides Palliative Care Resources Online
Harbor Light Hospice has recently released brand new online resources for patients and families who are seeking comprehensive information about palliative care in the United States. - November 19, 2015 - Harbor Light Hospice
Monica Monici, the Scientific Director of ASAlaser Scientific Research Department, was Elected ELGRA President
Dr Monica Monici was appointed to a high office in the non-profit International Scientific Society devoted to the promotion of scientific research under various gravity conditions. - November 19, 2015 - ASA srl
Mercy Receives FDA Award for Medical Device Tracking
Collaborative agreement could be worth up to $5.2 million over three years. - November 18, 2015 - Mercy
EternoGen Aesthetics Completes Its Financing Round Securing $5MM to Commercialize Their First in Class Bio-Dermal Restoration Portfolio
EternoGen Aesthetics, LLC developer and manufacturer of advanced collagen scaffolds, announces the successful completion of its financial round. It has secured $5MM to prepare for the 2016 European commercialization of Rapid Polymerizing Collagen (RPC Pure-Collagen), the first of a rich pipeline of... - November 18, 2015 - EternoGen Aesthetics LLC
ReproTech Staff Discuss Fertility Preservation Options for Oncology Patients in Ft. Worth, TX
Cancer Care Services in Fort Worth, TX was the setting for a presentation entitled Fertility Preservation for the Oncology Patient. This program strives to promote education and extend access to fertility preservation services. - November 18, 2015 - ReproTech, LLC
'Tis the Season to be Cautious - Guidewell Financial Solutions Provides Holiday Safeguards
National nonprofit Guidewell Financial Solutions and Better Business Bureau of Greater Maryland offer tips on how to avoid falling victim to holiday identity theft and scams. - November 18, 2015 - Guidewell Financial Solutions
New Metrics on Value-Based Healthcare: Adopters Report Healthy Savings, Prevention Gains
Seventy-one percent of healthcare companies employ value-based reimbursement strategies, with one-fifth reporting savings of up to $500,000 annually, according to new market metrics from the Healthcare Intelligence Network (HIN). - November 17, 2015 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Prosidyan Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance of FIBERGRAFT BG Morsels for Postero-Lateral Spinal Fusion
NJ-based Prosidyan (www.prosidyan.com), developer of proprietary fiber-based bioactive glass products, announced today that it has received FDA 510(k) clearance of FIBERGRAFT BG Morsels for Postero-lateral Spinal Fusion. FIBERGRAFT BG Morsels is an ultra-porous Bone Graft Substitute, made entirely... - November 16, 2015 - Prosidyan, Inc.
Feed Tomorrow Foundation Aims to Bring Mobility to Hunger Crisis Across America
Feed Tomorrow Foundation has officially been launched, and is collecting donations of time, food, and money towards their cause. The goal of Feed Tomorrow is to be able to travel across the United States and bring fresh meals to the homeless, vets, or people displaced because of natural disasters. - November 16, 2015 - Feed Tomorrow Foundation
South Nassau Communities Hospital Awarded an ‘A’ for Hospital Patient Safety from Leapfrog Group
The Leapfrog Group’s “Hospital Safety Score” is the first and only hospital safety rating to be peer-reviewed in the Journal of Patient Safety. - November 15, 2015 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Portrait Health Centers Opens New Location in Princeton Junction, NJ
Portrait Health Centers announces the opening of its newest location in Princeton Junction, NJ to provide counseling, nutrition and psychological testing services. - November 15, 2015 - Portrait Health Centers
Friends of Karen to Deliver Gifts (and Smiles) to Children with Cancer
Friends of Karen, a children's charity, needs volunteers to bring the holiday season to local families caring for a child with cancer or another life-threatening illness. "We want them to have joyful memories, even in the midst of illness." - November 13, 2015 - Friends of Karen
Harbor Light Hospice Releases Online Hospice Care Resource
Harbor Light Hospice has recently released brand new online resources for patients and families who are seeking comprehensive information about hospice care in the United States. - November 13, 2015 - Harbor Light Hospice
Rite Aid First U.S. Drugstore Chain to Offer Harmonyx Genetic Testing to Customers
Tests help determine most effective medication therapy based on an individual’s genetic makeup - November 12, 2015 - Harmonyx Diagnostics
iCAN Supports America's Veterans and Men's Health
For the entire month of November, Cancer Action Now Inc. (www.canceractionnow.com) will provide a free session to a US Veteran with cancer for each paid session that occurs. - November 12, 2015 - Cancer Expert Now, Inc.
Four Broad Run Students Return from UCLA
Ashburn Teens volunteer for brain tumor research in Los Angeles to help UCLA, Cedars-Sinai and Children's Hospital Los Angeles. - November 12, 2015 - TBKF
Successful Atlanta 8.5K Closes Event Season
Walkers and runners at the Nov. 7 Starry Night Atlanta 8.5K raised more than $120,000 to benefit the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. More than 600 supporters gathered for the evening 8.5K at Centennial Olympic Park to honor local children with brain tumors, our Stars: Andrea, Anna, Ascher,... - November 12, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Atlantic Shores Retirement Community Wins Top Award at MOCA House of Blues and Brews Competition
Culinary Honor Continues Tradition of Award-Winning Cuisine for Upscale Retirement Community - November 12, 2015 - Atlantic Shores Retirement Community
Small Spoon Announces Launch of Inaugural 7 Daily Moves App for Android and Apple Platforms
Small Spoon Pte. Ltd. has announced the launch of their fitness application and "virtual trainer" concentrates on the most effective workouts essential for every human body. - November 12, 2015 - 7DailyMoves
Pianist Brings Charm of Classic Show Tunes to The Birches
Pianist Pat Woods performs his repertoire of Broadway show tunes and movie tunes from the 1950s and 60s monthly at The Birches Assisted Living in Clarendon Hills, as well as many other assisted and independent living communities in suburban Chicagoland. - November 11, 2015 - The Birches Assisted Living
Portrait Health Centers Opens New Location in Gurnee, IL
Portrait Health Centers has opened its newest location in Gurnee, Illinois. Located at 1790 Nations Drive, Suite 214, Gurnee, IL 60031, the counseling and nutrition health center specializes in diagnosing and treating depression, anxiety, attention deficit disorders, learning differences, eating... - November 11, 2015 - Portrait Health Centers
Saddleback Memorial Medical Center Named One of the Nation's 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals
Award Winning Hospital Recognized Nationally for Excellence in Cardiovascular Services and Care by Truven Health Analytics - November 10, 2015 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Act!vate Brain & Body Named “Tech Company To Watch” for Third Consecutive Year
The Connecticut Technology Council named Act!vate Brain & Body a Tech Company To Watch at its the ninth annual Innovation Summit to recognize the company as one of the most likely to grow in subsequent years. Act!vate Brain & Body will use a technology-based breakthrough patent-pending process to reinvent fitness as upstream preventative healthcare. - November 10, 2015 - Activate Brain & Body, Inc.
iCAN Expands Its Expert Network
iCAN, the premier telehealth company in Cancer has added to its network, Dr. Robert Ozols, an internationally renowned expert in Ovarian Cancer. - November 10, 2015 - Cancer Expert Now, Inc.
ABISA Expands Its International Client Base
ABISA, LLC, a leading independent healthcare consultancy, announced that the company has now retained clients in Puerto Rico and is working with them to help advance a healthcare business initiative. In addition to its longstanding U.S. client base, ABISA also has clients in the United Kingdom,... - November 09, 2015 - ABISA
Dental Plan for Californians Continues to Improve. Privacy Concerns Addressed.
For California residents joining this dental plan, it is no longer necessary to provide a Social Security number. - November 08, 2015 - CalDentalPlan.com
Drug-Free South Treats Kids to Truth
The Drug-Free South team is dedicated to bringing the Truth About Drugs to young people. Recently, the group participated in a Halloween festival to spread the word. - November 08, 2015 - Drug Free South
South Nassau Communities Hospital Named to Becker's List of Hospitals with Great Oncology Programs
Recently awarded the prestigious ACS Commission on Cancer Outstanding Achievement Award, South Nassau was selected for inclusion in the list based on a number of factors, including clinical outcomes, clinical expertise and cancer research. - November 07, 2015 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Mid-Florida Integrative Medicine Hosts Essential Oils Event
Top Natural Health Dr. in Orlando met with consumers to share information about the benefits of essential oils. - November 06, 2015 - Mid-Florida Integrative Medicine
Two Veterinarians Join Baywood Veterinary Hospital in Cape Coral
Dr. Sue Peters and Dr. Mark Hullstrung join Baywood Veterinary Hospital. - November 06, 2015 - Baywood Veterinary Hospital
Cascade Training Centers Awarded Official PHTLS Course Provider Status
Cascade Training Centers in California will begin offering PHTLS Courses in late October. - November 06, 2015 - Cascade Training Center
Zenalux Announces Grants from the National Institute of Health for Cancer Screening
Zenalux Biomedical, Inc., a leader in biophotonic diagnostics, has been awarded a grant from the National Institute of Health (NIH) to further develop the Zenascope® to screen for cancer by employing imaging and reducing operator error. Zenalux is also participating in an Academic Industry... - November 06, 2015 - Zenalux Biomedical, Inc.
VersaSuite Exhibits at the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network Fall Conference
VersaSuite, a leading EHR/HIS solution provider, today announced it will be exhibiting at the ICAHN Fall Conference in Springfield, Illinois. What: ICAHN Fall Conference. To make an appointment with VersaSuite, send a request to sales@versasuite.com or call 512-250-8774. When: November 11-12,... - November 06, 2015 - VersaSuite
Timely Action Saves 50-Year-Old Woman from Acute Stroke
Timely intervention & removal of a brain clot has saved a woman's life from a major Neurological damage. Cerebrovascular accident (acute brain attack) is commonly called as stroke. The common cause of acute stroke is blockage of the major blood supply to the brain. It is a devastating disorder for the patient and also a great burden for the family and the society. MIOT International saved an acute stroke patient with timely treatment. - November 06, 2015 - MIOT International Multi-Speciality Hospitals
Cool Mini Now FDA Approved to Freeze Off a Double Chin Offered at Yolo Laser Center & Med Spa
Yolo Laser Center & Med Spa, an Award Winning Cosmetic Laser Center Among First to Offer CoolSculpting+® and CoolMini to Treat a Double Chin in Connecticut. - November 05, 2015 - Yolo Laser Center & Med Spa
FastQS Announces Launch of Complaint Management Solution for Medical Device Companies
FastQS, today, announced the launch of its modern cloud-based Complaint Management Solution designed specifically for the medical device industry. With FastQS, medical device companies can easily process complaints paperlessly and compliantly. Robust complaint management is a requirement under the... - November 05, 2015 - FastQS
Salotex Has Reduced Its Services Offered
Salotex has made the decision to reduce its list of services and focus on 3 core services. Custom hearing protection, for both work and play, audiometric (hearing) testing and drug & alcohol testing. - November 05, 2015 - Salotex Health
New Type 2 Diabetes CME Activity for Healthcare Professionals Launched on epgonline.org
epgonline.org and faculty experts Melanie Davies, MD, Ele Ferrannini, MD and Jens Juul Holst, MD are pleased to announce the launch of a new type 2 diabetes mellitus CME activity. This activity is intended for healthcare professionals involved in the treatment and management of patients with this... - November 05, 2015 - EPG Health Media
Dream Foundation and San Francisco 49ers Fulfill Final Dream for Terminally Ill California Man
Dream Foundation–the only national dream-granting organization for adults and their families facing life-threatening illness–along with the San Francisco 49ers, will fulfill the final dream of 54 year-old Banning, Calif. resident Eddy Burch who has been diagnosed with stage IV colon... - November 05, 2015 - Dream Foundation
ApproVon® Clinical Vetting Aids NHS to Cut Down Waiting Lists and Increase Efficiency with a Paper Free Referral and Vetting Solution
EndoSoft® set to demonstrate their latest release of the world’s first paper free Referral and Vetting Solution, ApproVon®, at the Acute and General Medicine Conference November 12th and 13th in London Excel. ApproVon® was developed in close cooperation with Gateshead Health NHS... - November 05, 2015 - EndoSoft
The Peterson Group Holds Seminar on Proper Usage of Anti-Counterfeiting Technologies
The Peterson Group (TPG), one of the most active non-profit organizations campaigning against drug counterfeiting just held an awareness seminar on the proper usage of anti-counterfeiting technologies to dozens of pharmacists and local authorities in West Jakarta in Indonesia last October 15, 2015. - November 05, 2015 - The Peterson Group
International Artist Makes Guest Appearance at Oradell Podiatry Practice
Artist Pierre Henri Matisse made a guest appearance at New Jersey Foot and Ankle Center’s unveiling of his cutout artwork. - November 04, 2015 - New Jersey Foot and Ankle Center
Better Medicare Alliance Hires Capitol Hill Veteran to Lead Communications
The Better Medicare Alliance (BMA), a leading advocacy coalition dedicated to supporting and strengthening the Medicare Advantage program, announced it has hired Adjoa Adofo as Communications Director. - November 04, 2015 - Better Medicare Alliance
AOA, AANP, AND NMA Join Better Medicare Alliance
Coalition Grows to 31 Organizations in Support of Medicare Advantage; Adds Local, State Health and Business Groups Twelve more organizations including representatives of nurse practitioners, osteopathic physicians, and African American physicians have joined the Better Medicare Alliance (BMA), a... - November 04, 2015 - Better Medicare Alliance
PBTF, ABC2 Cofund Pediatric Brain Cancer Screening Research
The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation and ABC2 (Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure) are working together to fund the development of immunosignature-based blood tests for detecting, classifying and monitoring pediatric medulloblastoma over time. - November 04, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
New Car Hire Excess Insurance for EU Residents from Status Global Insurance
Status Global Insurance have launched a new car hire excess insurance in partnership with Voyager insurance. - November 04, 2015 - Status Global Insurance
VersaSuite Exhibits at the Oklahoma Hospital Association Convention & Trade Show
VersaSuite, a leading EHR/HIS solution provider, today announced it will be exhibiting at the OHA Convention & Trade Show in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. What: OHA Convention & Trade Show. To make an appointment with VersaSuite, send a request to sales@versasuite.com or call... - November 04, 2015 - VersaSuite
VersaSuite Exhibits at the New England Rural Health Conference
VersaSuite, a leading EHR/HIS solution provider, today announced it will be exhibiting at the New England Rural Health Conference in Southbridge, Massachusetts. What: New England Rural Health Conference. To make an appointment with VersaSuite, send a request to sales@versasuite.com or call... - November 04, 2015 - VersaSuite
DNAe Secures £25 Million ($38 Million) Bank Facility to Fund Development of Pioneering Point-of-Need IVD for Serious Blood Infections
DNAe, the inventors of semiconductor DNA sequencing technology, have secured a bank facility of £25 million ($38 million) to fund the final development stages of DNAe Diagnostics’ revolutionary point-of-need test for serious blood infections. This will include clinical trials targeted for 2016 and product launch in 2017. - November 04, 2015 - DNA Electronics
Osteocom, Inc. Has Entered an Agreement with SpectraMedi MSO
Osteocom, Inc. adopts the services of SpectraMedi MSO, one of the efficient transcription service providers in U.S. - November 04, 2015 - SpectraMedi MSO Medical Transcription Services & Technology Solutions