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Lumina HealthCare Signs Contract to Provide Dental Services to St. Francis Convalescent Pavilion
Los Angeles, California-based experts for on-site dentistry services, Lumina HealthCare have just announced they’ve signed a contract with St. Francis Convalescent Pavilion to provide dental services to the Daly City, California facility’s residents. As part of the new service contract,... - August 05, 2015 - Lumina Healthcare
Dental Services Experts Lumina HealthCare Signs Contract with Park Central Care & Rehabilitation Center
Los Angeles, CA-based dental services experts, Lumina HealthCare have recently announced that they’ve signed a service contract with the 99-bed skilled nursing facility Park Central Care & Rehabilitation Center. The service contract will involve Lumina HealthCare’s on-site dental... - August 05, 2015 - Lumina Healthcare
Nonprofit Times Magazine Recognizes Lutheran Services in America in Annual Power & Influence Top 50 List
Lutheran Services in America (LSA) President and CEO, Charlotte Haberaecker, has been honored as one of this year’s recipients of The NonProfit Times magazine’s “Power & Influence Top 50” listing for her impact on behalf of the LSA network and Lutheran social ministry. - August 03, 2015 - Lutheran Services in America
Israel Patent Allowance for GH, IGF-1 and Obesity Vaccines to Braasch Biotech
Israel Patent Office allows patent for treatment of hormone deficiencies and obesity in humans and pets. - August 01, 2015 - Braasch Biotech LLC
Health-Care Excellence Award for LivLife Hospitals
One of the country's most authoritative awards for the health-care industry – the Indus Foundation has initiated Health-care Excellence Awards for this year. The Indus Foundation’s Awards are a definitive recognition of organizations & individuals for their contribution to... - July 31, 2015 - LivLife Hospitals
The Gateway Family YMCA Awarded Elizabethtown Healthcare Foundation Grant
Shaping Elizabeth is a community collaboration working to improve health and wellbeing. - July 31, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Interbike Presents Bike MS: Las Vegas
National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Charity Cycling Series to Host Las Vegas Ride in Partnership with Interbike - July 31, 2015 - National MS Society Southern California & Nevada Chapter
South Nassau Communities Hospital Awards Dorothy M. Sharer Scholarship to Local Students
The recipients, Jonathan Kwan, Franklin Square; Allison Riordan, Oceanside; Jessica Massiah, Valley Stream; Dana Crowe, Uniondale; Brandon Jacquet and Stefan Louis, both of Baldwin combined to provide 971 hours of volunteer service. - July 31, 2015 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
VersaSuite Exhibits at the 42nd Annual Arizona Rural Health Conference
VersaSuite, a leading EHR/HIS solution provider, today announced it will be exhibiting at the 42nd Annual Rural Health Conference in Sedona, Arizona. What: 42nd Annual Arizona Rural Health Conference. To make an appointment with VersaSuite, send a request to sales@versasuite.com or call... - July 31, 2015 - VersaSuite
The Birches Celebrates the Dog Days of Summer
On July 25, The Birches Assisted Living in Clarendon Hills decided to embrace the heat by celebrating the dog days in a very literal sense-- with actual dogs. - July 30, 2015 - The Birches Assisted Living
South Nassau Communities Hospital Recognized for Providing Quality Heart Failure Care
South Nassau Communities Hospital awarded the American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology Foundation Get With The Guidelines®–Heart Failure Silver-Plus Quality Achievement Award and named to the association’s Target: Heart Failure Honor Roll. - July 30, 2015 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
New Product Launched to Safeguard Patients from Counterfeit Medical Implants and Improved Recall Accuracy
New technology tracks medical implants; guards against counterfeits and offers ability to match recalls with patients. Matrix Medical announces the comprehensive TRACTUS solution to fill a much needed industry need. Product is fully in adherence to the GUDID and UDI requirements laid out by FDA. - July 29, 2015 - Matrix Medical Tracking Systems
Non-Surgically Lift and Tighten Facial Tissue with Ultherapy® at Ann Arbor Plastic Surgery
Dr. Pramit Malhotra, specializing in plastic surgery in Ann Arbor, recently added Ultherapy® by Ulthera® to his list of available procedures. This nonsurgical face lift has been featured on various television programs (Dr. Oz, The View, and The Today Show) and is quickly becoming the premier non-invasive alternative for a surgical facelift. Dr. Malhotra is committed to “beauty revealed”: seeing his patients for who they are, and who they can be. - July 29, 2015 - Ann Arbor Plastic Surgery
Easy Business Software Named a Finalist in GrowFL’s Florida Companies to Watch Program
Easy Business Software is a finalist in GrowFl's 2015 Florida Companies to Watch competition. This award honors companies that develop products and services, create jobs, and enrich FL communities. Winners are announced in the end of August, and will be celebrated with a ceremony on November 5th at the Hard Rock Live at Universal Resort. - July 29, 2015 - Easy Business Software
VersaSuite Exhibits at the National Conference on Addiction Disorders
VersaSuite, a leading EHR/HIS solution provider, today announced it will be exhibiting at the National Conference on Addiction Disorders in St. Louis, Missouri. What: NCAD Conference. To make an appointment with VersaSuite, send a request to sales@versasuite.com or call 512-250-8774 When: August... - July 29, 2015 - VersaSuite
Riders in Midwest, South Raise Funds for the PBTF
From the southern hills to the Midwestern plains, Ride for Kids motorcyclists combined to raise more than $90,000 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation on July 26. More than 300 participants attended the East Tennessee and Kansas City Ride for Kids events to honor their local brain tumor... - July 29, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Dr. Packer Helps Attorneys Win Larger Verdicts Using Documentation Based on the 3 Phases of Healing to Support Patients' Soft Tissue Spinal Injury Claims
Dr. Packer Recently Supported His Patient's Soft Tissue Spinal Injury Claim Using Computerized Radiographic Mensuration Analysis, the Science of the 3 Phases of Healing, and a Medical Team Approach. - July 28, 2015 - Precision Spinal Care
NativeForward.com Helps Native Americans Get Insured
InsureItForward.com and NativeForward.com have been focusing their efforts lately to bring Native American's the best insurance plans available. - July 28, 2015 - Insure It Forward.com
RIPPTILE Launches New Supplement Products for Successful Fitness Goals in Las Vegas NV
RIPPTILE is a fitness company which is launching a new line of supplemental products to help users achieve their fitness goals. With top quality supplements, customers will take advantage of effective fitness products including Ripptile Whey Protein, Ripptile Vennom, and Muscle Maker III. The new... - July 28, 2015 - RIPPTILE
Virtual Speech Center Releases TheraApp – A Complete One-Stop Solution for Speech and Language Therapy Apps
Virtual Speech Center Inc., the leading provider of tablet applications for speech and language therapy, announced today the release of TheraApp, an iPad application including thousands of activities for speech and language therapy. TheraApp is a comprehensive and dynamic mobile solution for the... - July 27, 2015 - Virtual Speech Center Inc.
Ritacca Cosmetic Surgery & Medspa First to Offer Fat-Dissolving Drug, Kybella
Ritacca Cosmetic Surgery & Medspa will be the first medical spa and cosmetic surgery center in Illinois to offer Kythera Biopharmaceutical Inc.’s injectable drug, Kybella, a solution that destroys adult submental fat. Currently, the only options for fat removal in the double-chin area or... - July 25, 2015 - Ritacca Cosmetic Surgery & Medspa
Precision Health Care Announces UHMS Accreditation for Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine
Precision Health Care has announced that Mount St Mary’s Hospital’s Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine in Lewiston, NY is the first center in the Niagara County to receive full National Accreditation with the Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS). Precision is a comprehensive wound care and hyperbaric medicine management company located in Boca Raton, Florida. - July 25, 2015 - Precision Health Care
Winter Park Laser Medical Spa Earns "Platinum Plus" Status with Allergan
One of Orlando's most experienced Medical Spas - Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center has earned Platinum Plus status from Allergan, the makers of Botox® Cosmetic, Juvederm®, Juvederm Voluma®, Latisse®, and Skinmedica. Winter Park Laser is one of few medical spa offices in the... - July 25, 2015 - Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center
The Gateway Family YMCA – Rahway Branch Announced as Recipient of USA Swimming Foundation Grant
2015 Grant Recipients Announced by USA Swimming. - July 25, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
New Technology from MR Solutions Could Mean That Our Children Can Still Have Helium Party Balloons in the Future
Helium filled party balloons could be relegated to the past if the supply of helium dwindles, but MR Solutions, the world technology leader in preclinical MRI systems could be riding to the rescue with scanners that do not require liquid helium. - July 25, 2015 - MR Solutions
"Entrepreneur Spotlight" Showcases PA Biotech Companies to Potential Investors
The Baruch S. Blumberg Institute hosted the Shark Tank-style event at the Pennsylvania Biotech Center, and honored founders of Delaware Crossing Investor Group. - July 25, 2015 - Hepatitis B Foundation
Speaking of NEC Podcast Featuring Dr. Naveed Hussain Launches July 28
Produced by The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, and funded by The Petit Family Foundation, Speaking of NEC is a series of one-on-one conversations with relevant Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) experts—neonatologists, clinicians and researchers—that highlights current prevention, diagnosis, and treatment strategies for NEC, and the search for a cure. - July 24, 2015 - The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, Inc.
Graham's Foundation Announces #champions4preemies Campaign
The global prematurity organization is collecting thank yous for its 2015 Hope, Resilience & Miracles Awards recipients. - July 24, 2015 - Graham's Foundation
NuBody Concepts Offers Tips on Maintaining a Beautiful Body After Water Liposuction
Tennessee Cosmetic Center Has Suggestions on Nutrition and Exercise to Maintain Results from Water Liposuction Procedure. - July 24, 2015 - NuBody Concepts
American Dental Excellence Offers Fastbraces
Westminster, CO Dentist Offers Revolutionary New Orthodontic Technology. - July 24, 2015 - American Dental Excellence
Five Warning Signs to Catch Lyme Disease Early
In the U.S, an estimated 300,000 people are infected annually with Lyme disease, commonly through tick bites. Because it can be difficult to know whether or not you have Lyme disease, the experts at NurseWise, a national multilingual nurse triage and health education provider, have put together... - July 24, 2015 - Nursewise
Take a Stand at Work with Five Ways to Avoid “Sitting Disease”
Each day, many Americans spend hours – or even the entire workday – sitting. Add that to time spent on your commute and relaxing on your couch and you can understand why simply sitting has become a significant health issue. In fact, the scientific community is now referring to this... - July 24, 2015 - Nursewise
Parents’ Guide to Vaccinations During National Immunization Awareness Month
As the kids head back to school, it’s time for parents to make sure they start off their new year as prepared as possible. One crucial factor is ensuring that children are up-to-date on their vaccinations. - July 24, 2015 - Nursewise
Atlantic Plastic Surgery Center Now Offering Ultherapy Non-Invasive Cosmetic Procedure
Dr. Lawrence Gray, Dr. Heidi Harrington and Dr. Mark Ballentyne announced today that Ultherapy, the only non-invasive procedure FDA approved to lift skin on the neck, on the brow and under the chin, is now available at Atlantic Plastic Surgery Center. Ultherapy is a non-surgical procedure for the... - July 24, 2015 - Atlantic Plastic Surgery Center
MiTeGen Announces Mutual Distribution Agreements with Rigaku Reagents
MiTeGen LLC, a provider of innovative consumables for X-ray diffraction, crystallography and protein crystallization to academic, pharmaceutical, industrial and government researchers around the world, announced that it has signed mutual distribution agreements with Rigaku Reagents. - July 23, 2015 - MiTeGen, LLC
Fertility Preservation Network Welcomes Raleigh, North Carolina Area Facility
Program greatly extends access to fertility preservation services. - July 23, 2015 - ReproTech, LLC
Concerned Dental Care Gives Their Patients the Gift of Time and Smiles
New technology creates natural-looking fillings and crowns in a single visit. - July 23, 2015 - Concerned Dental Care
NanoHybrids Enters into Distribution Agreement with Eikonix
NanoHybrids Inc, a biotechnology company based in Austin, Texas, and Eikonix, UK, a distributor of imaging systems and contrast agents announced today that they have entered into an agreement that adds NanoHybrids’ premium gold nanoparticles to Eikonix's extensive offering of scientific... - July 23, 2015 - NanoHybrids
Birth Defects Allegedly Linked to Zofran, Zofran Lawsuit Help Center Reviewing Potential Cases
A growing number of birth defects ranging from heart defects and clubfoot to cleft lip and palate have allegedly been linked to Zofran use during pregnancy in recent studies. - July 22, 2015 - Zofran Lawsuit Help Center
Global Biosimilars Market, 2015-2025
Characterised by increased utility in chronic diseases and capital intensive manufacturing, the global biopharmaceutical market is expanding robustly. As the demand for biologics is increasing continuously, manufacturers are on the lookout for novel strategies that will help them attain maximum returns on investment. - July 22, 2015 - Roots Analysis
Graham's Foundation Announces Its 2015 Miracles Award Honoree, Dr. Alan R. Spitzer
The global prematurity organization will recognize neonatologist and researcher Dr. Spitzer's contributions to improving preemie outcomes. - July 22, 2015 - Graham's Foundation
Data-Driven Care Transition Management Delivers Action Plans for High-Risk Patients
A new Healthcare Intelligence Network report documents development of data tools by a San Francisco Task Force that streamlines care transitions for safety net patients. - July 22, 2015 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
NuBody Concepts Launches Newest Breast Augmentation Procedure to Fix Sagging and Deflated Breasts
Brentwood And Memphis, TN Cosmetic Surgery Centers Offer Women a Way to Achieve Pre-Baby Breasts - July 22, 2015 - NuBody Concepts
Ride for Kids Crosses Borders to Raise Funds for PBTF
Ride for Kids motorcyclists rode in three states to raise $392,428 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation over the weekend. Riders in Minnesota, New York and Wisconsin honored 27 brain tumor survivors on July 19: Alyona, Amanda, April, Beckett, Carra, Catrina, Connor, Dominic, Emily, Hunter,... - July 22, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Dementia Society of America Speaks Out on Care
Kevin Jameson, president and founder of the nonprofit organization Dementia Society of America (DSA), was a keynote speaker at the first dementia care conference held on the West Coast by the Global Healthcare Professional Network. - July 21, 2015 - Dementia Society of America
Pride Medical Adds Physician Team Member
Pride Medical, Inc. has named Africa Alvarez-McLeod, MD, MPH, an experienced Infectious Disease Specialist, to its Medical Team. Dr. Alvarez-McLeod was previously Medical Director and Vice President of Medical Affairs for AID Atlanta. Pride Medical, Inc. provides comprehensive multidisciplinary medical care. - July 21, 2015 - Pride Medical, Inc.
Accountable Care Evolution from 2011-2015: 8 Year-Over-Year Trends
Today's ACOs are larger, busier and better staffed than they were four years ago, according to a year-over-year analysis contained in a new report, 2015 Healthcare Benchmarks: Accountable Care Organizations. - July 21, 2015 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Reverse Mortgage Counseling Helps Seniors Make Informed Decisions
Guidewell Financial Solutions’ reverse mortgage counseling provides older adults with crucial information and helps them avoid being misled. - July 21, 2015 - Guidewell Financial Solutions
Integrating Behavioral Health and Primary Care in 2015: One-Third Achieve Close Collaboration On-Site
Sixty-two percent of healthcare organizations have achieved some level of behavioral health and primary care integration, according to new market metrics from the Healthcare Intelligence Network. - July 20, 2015 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Camp Casco - Enrollment Now Open for Massachusetts Pediatric Cancer Camp
New nonprofit offers getaway to the Berkshires to childhood cancer patients and survivors. - July 19, 2015 - Camp Casco