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Lori Brigham Receives Award from Association of Organ Procurement Organizations
On Wednesday June 10th, 2015, the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) recognized Lori Brigham by presenting her with the Association’s 2015 President’s Award. Lori Brigham currently serves as the President & Chief Information Officer of Washington Regional... - August 20, 2015 - Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)
Scott A. Brubaker of Virginia Receives Award from Association of Organ Procurement Organizations
On Wednesday, June 10th, 2015, the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) recognized Scott A. Brubaker, the Senior Vice President, Policy at the American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB), by presenting him with the Association’s 2015 Executive Director’s Award. This... - August 20, 2015 - Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)
Dean F. Kappel of Missouri Receives Award from Association of Organ Procurement Organizations
On Wednesday, June 10th, 2015, the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) recognized Dean F. Kappel by presenting him with the Association’s 2015 Excellence in Leadership Award. This award is generously sponsored by the Nathan Sallop Insurance Agency. This national award is... - August 20, 2015 - Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)
Lloyd Jordan of North Carolina Receives National Achievement Award from Association of Organ Procurement Organizations
On Wednesday June 10, 2015, the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) recognized Lloyd Jordan, CEO of Carolina Donor Services, by presenting him with the Association’s 2015 Achievement Award. This award is generously sponsored by CryoLife, Inc., and was presented at... - August 20, 2015 - Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)
Sherri Ly of Washington, D.C. Receives Award from Association of Organ Procurement Organizations
On Wednesday June 10th, 2015, the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) recognized Sherri Ly of Fox5 News with the Association’s 2015 Crystal Heart Award. The award was generously sponsored by the Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation (MTF). The Crystal Heart Award honors one... - August 20, 2015 - Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)
Susan Mau Larson of Minnesota Receives Award from Association of Organ Procurement Organizations
On Wednesday June 10th, 2015, the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) recognized Susan Mau Larson of LifeSource by presenting her with the Association’s 2015 Reg Green Award. This award is given annually to an Organ Procurement Organization (OPO) public relations or... - August 20, 2015 - Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)
New AbStar AIR – Bionic Fitness Introduces Safer, More Effective Alternative to Exercise Ball
Bionic Fitness introduces the AbStar AIR (abstar.com), a versatile, simple-to-use home fitness product. An alternative to the unwieldy, often dangerous exercise ball, the AbStar AIR’s unique rounded-star design offers the benefits of exercising on an unstable surface, allowing users to maintain continuous muscle engagement during exercises for a more effective and safer workout. Using only the AbStar AIR, users can tone and strengthen muscles, and achieve high-intensity, full-body workouts. - August 19, 2015 - Bionic Fitness
September 17, 2015 Webinar: Post-Acute Care Trends - Aligning Clinical Standards and Provider Demands in the Changing Landscape
The nation's first URAC-accredited clinically integrated network and a five-star skilled nursing organization will share strategies for post-acute care (PAC) success in value-based healthcare during a September 17, 2015 webinar sponsored by the Healthcare Intelligence Network. - August 19, 2015 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Research Conducted by Dr. Antonio Medina at MIT Demonstrates That Glasses Worsen Eyesight
The latest research published in print this month demonstrates that wearing glasses worsens nearsightedness (myopia). Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol (2015) 253:1273-1277. Medina’s feedback model for emmetropization predicts that correction of myopes aggravates their condition and myopia... - August 19, 2015 - Antonio Medina
Status Global Insurance Launches New EHIC in France Top-Up Insurance
Status Global Insurance has just launched a new and unique product called 'EHIC in France', which is top-up insurance for EU residents travelling to France with an EHIC. - August 19, 2015 - Status Global Insurance
VersaSuite Exhibits at the 2015 NACHC Community Health Institute & EXPO
VersaSuite, a leading EHR/HIS solution provider, today announced it will be exhibiting at the 2015 National Association of Community Health Center’s CHI & EXPO in Orlando, Florida. What: 2015 CHI & EXPO. To make an appointment with VersaSuite, send a request to sales@versasuite.com... - August 19, 2015 - VersaSuite
St. Louis Motorcyclists Rev It Up at Ride for Kids
St. Louis motorcyclists gathered over the weekend to honor 11 local brain tumor survivors at the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation's Ride for Kids event. The family-friendly event, held at St. Charles Community College in Cottleville, raised $46,290 to support the foundation's lifesaving research... - August 19, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Dr Carhee's 3 Phases of Healing - Help Attorneys Win Larger Settlements
Dr. Carhee (chiropractor) Documents and Supports Personal Injury Attorneys and Their Patients Soft Tissue Spinal Injuries Using the Science of the 3 Phases of Healing, Documenting Value Driver - Decision Points, and a Medical Team Approach. - August 18, 2015 - Pain 2 Wellness Center
Eric Richmond Attended the National Guild of Hypnotists Convention
Local professional hypnotist, Eric Richmond presented at the 2015 National Guild of Hypnotists Convention (www.ngh.net), which was held in Marlborough, MA on August 7-9, 2015. This year’s event marked the 28th time the 65-year old professional organization held an educational conference and convention. - August 18, 2015 - Hypno-Tique
BenefitMall Launches E-commerce Enabled Supplemental Benefits Website with HAN Benefit Advantage and Technology Partner GBO/Insur IQ
Health Alliance Network’s Benefit Advantage affiliate announced today the launch of a digital InsurStoreTM, offering a comprehensive supplemental benefits website for BenefitMall clients. BenefitMall is one of the largest general insurance agencies and payroll providers in the US. The... - August 18, 2015 - HAN Benefit Advantage, Inc.
Hometown Urgent Care to Open Third Clinic Off I-94
Hometown Urgent Care to open third clinic off I-94. Expansion makes Hometown largest urgent care provider for Kalamazoo and Portage residents. - August 17, 2015 - Hometown Urgent Care
Matrix Medical Announces Strategic Partner Plan with Key Hospitals
Matrix Medical announces new strategic partners for the Tractus product line. The product plans to solve the FDA direct part marking requirement pursuant to the FDA Final Rule pertaining to the UDI requirement. - August 17, 2015 - Matrix Medical Tracking Systems
2015 Post-Acute Care Trends: Healthcare Preparing for Brighter PAC Spotlight
Anticipating closer scrutiny by Medicare of post-acute care (PAC) services, most healthcare organizations have amped up efforts to improve PAC quality and foster 'warm handoffs' of patients, according to new market metrics from the Healthcare Intelligence Network (HIN). - August 17, 2015 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
NanoHybrids Launches Gold Nanoparticles Custom Designed to Improve Lateral Flow Quality and Reproducibility
Careful selection of indicator particles is absolutely critical to the performance of any lateral flow assay. NanoHybrids’ new line of monodisperse gold nanoparticles can enable the development of lateral flow assays that meet the highest specifications of the industry, particularly with respect to sensitivity and reproducibility. - August 16, 2015 - NanoHybrids
South Nassau Communities Hospital Opens Emergency Department in Long Beach
The facility is Long Island’s First Free-Standing Emergency Department; will Operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and receive ambulances via the 9-1-1 system. - August 16, 2015 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Orlando Medical Spa Winter Park Laser Wins Award for Positive Reviews
Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center recently earned the elite“Talk of the Town” award for 2015 for the fifth consecutive year in the medical spa category for customer satisfaction, a pristine reputation, and positive online client reviews taken from online review sites such as... - August 15, 2015 - Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center
Soul Lifting Success Story Comes to Life on Stage to Combat Mental Illness Stigma and HIV Stigma
Based on the true story of once internationally famed escape artist Daniel Bauer, a journey of loss, survival and triumph comes to life as this soul lifting human-being has courageously found his voice and the strength to return to the stage to combat HIV and mental illness stigma through the arts of magic and escape. - August 15, 2015 - Daniel Bauer Studios
South Nassau Communities Hospital Doctor Honored by UJA-Federation of New York
The world's largest local philanthropy organization, UJA - Federation of New York helps 1.4 million people in New York City, Westchester County and Long Island as well as 3 million people in Israel and 60 other countries around the world. - August 15, 2015 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Memorial Hermann Health System Streamlines Their Workflow with EndoSoft Implementation
Nine Facilities within Memorial Hermann Health System have streamlined their workflow with the successful implementation of EndoSoft’s “best-of-breed” Gastroenterology and Pulmonology applications. As the largest not-for-profit health system in Southeast Texas, efficient workflow... - August 15, 2015 - EndoSoft
SleepSafe Drivers®’ Dana Voien to Present “Challenges Associated with Sleep Apnea” at the 2015 IWLA Safety & Risk Conference
Learn the basics of sleep apnea and how sleep apnea and fatigue management programs specialized for high-risk occupations can save lives, reduce costs and improve overall employee health. SleepSafe Drivers, one of the nation’s leading Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) solutions for the... - August 14, 2015 - SleepSafe Drivers, Inc.
Running with Wings 5K, Fighting for the Freedom to Breathe
5K4MJ is a non for profit organization raising money for pulmonary diseases through various events. Proceeds are distributed through the "MJ Pulmonary Fund" to Olathe Medical Center, St. Joseph Medical Center and Shawnee Mission Medical Center in the Kansas City area. These funds provide physical therapy, breathing treatments, equipment and transportation for patients who are financially less fortunate. 5K4MJ also distribute proceeds to the COPD Foundation for research and development. - August 14, 2015 - 5K4MJ
Dr. Satin Patel Joins Dallas/Fort Worth’s Leading Practice in the Field of Reproductive Medicine
Fertility Specialists of Texas Welcomes Dr. Satin Patel to its Grapevine office where he will specialize in assisted reproductive technologies and hysteroscopic surgery. www.fertilitytexas.com - August 14, 2015 - Dallas Chamber Symphony
VersaSuite Exhibits at the 13th Annual Mid-South Critical Access Hospital Conference
VersaSuite, a leading EHR/HIS solution provider, today announced it will be exhibiting at the 13th Annual Mid-South CAH Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. What: Mid-South CAH Conference. To make an appointment with VersaSuite, send a request to sales@versasuite.com or call 512-250-8774 When:... - August 14, 2015 - VersaSuite
Cascade Training Center Contracts with Dignity Health
Cascade will provide Dignity Health Sacramento with training to employees for Basic Life Support (BLS) Resuscitation Training. - August 14, 2015 - Cascade Training Center
Dr. Edward Dickerson, MD Offers Non-Surgical Radiofrequency Procedures in Fayetteville, NC
Dr. Edward Dickerson, MD, directs Fayetteville Plastic Surgery Specialists, a center of excellence providing non-invasive and minimally invasive cosmetic procedures such as ThermiTight, ThermiVa, ThermiSmooth, and ThermiDry. - August 14, 2015 - Fayetteville Plastic Surgery Specialists
Friends of Karen Receives Key Grant from KeyBank
Friends of Karen, a charity that provides vital and comprehensive support to local families who are caring for a child battling cancer or another life-threatening illness, has received a $2,500 grant from KeyBank Foundation. The funding will be used in its Family Support Program, which ensures that... - August 14, 2015 - Friends of Karen
Couture's Patient Introduction to CoolSculpting
Couture is proud to announce that they have added CoolSculpting to their services offered. It seems that the new "craze" is over CoolSculpting, now that Couture has seen the awesome results they know exactly why. CoolSculpting is a treatment that was developed by Harvard Scientists. It is... - August 13, 2015 - Couture - Anshul Gambhir M.D.
Tourette Association of America Appoints Michelle Barnes as Interim President
The Tourette Association of America, the only national organization serving the Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorder community, today announced that their Board of Directors has appointed Michelle Barnes as interim President of the Association, effective immediately. In this role, Barnes will draw... - August 13, 2015 - Tourette Association of America
VersaSuite Exhibits at the 2015 Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network’s Vendor Fair
VersaSuite, a leading EHR/HIS solution provider, today announced it will be exhibiting at the 2015 ICAHN Vendor Fair in Springfield, IL. What: ICAHN Vendor Fair. To make an appointment with VersaSuite, send a request to sales@versasuite.com or call 512-250-8774 When: August 19, 2015 Where: Crown... - August 13, 2015 - VersaSuite
Lutheran Services in America Successfully Meets Thrivent Financial Foundation’s $50,000 Challenge Grant
Lutheran Services in America (LSA) is thrilled to announce that it has met the Thrivent Financial Foundation’s (Thrivent) Challenge Grant for the LSA 20-500 Fund, a three-year fundraising campaign commemorating and building towards LSA’s 20th anniversary and the 500th anniversary of the... - August 13, 2015 - Lutheran Services in America
Catapult Staffing Expands Chicagoland Presence with the Acquisition of OnPoint Partners, Inc. and 180North Financial Staffing
Catapult Staffing, a top Information Technology, Engineering and Finance staffing company, announced that Chicago-based OnPoint Partners, Inc. and 180North will be merging its direct hire and contract placement services into the fast growing footprint of Catapult Staffing. The integration of... - August 12, 2015 - Catapult Staffing
Canada's First Medical Tourism Trade Show
This week, CanSanté Inc will host the first ever Medical Tourism Trade Show of its kind in Palais des Congrès Convention Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Destination Health will be open to the public, attracting national and international exhibitors to promote both national and... - August 12, 2015 - MediTourDirect Costa Rica
The Gateway Family YMCA Swim Team Tryout Dates Announced
The Gateway Family YMCA – Rahway Branch announces swim team dates. - August 12, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Atlantic Shores Retirement Community Puppy Grows to Find His True Path
From the day he arrived as an 8 week-old puppy at Atlantic Shores Retirement Community in Virginia Beach, Virginia, black lab Godrick has profoundly touched hundreds of lives. More than three years later, this special dog has found his path, and is making a monumental impact on the family he was... - August 12, 2015 - Atlantic Shores Retirement Community
Hospice of Saddleback Valley Selected to Participate in the Medicare Care Choices Model
Model aims to increase choice and quality by enabling individuals to receive palliative and curative care concurrently. Many seniors, disabled Americans, and family members of individuals who suffer from life limiting illnesses must choose between the support services provided through hospice care... - August 11, 2015 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Cascade Training Center Recognized by National Committee of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR)
Cascade Training Center has shown exemplary support of the National Guard and Reserve Member employees and will receive a Certificate of Appreciation in acknowledgement. - August 11, 2015 - Cascade Training Center
Ritacca Cosmetic Surgery & Medspa to Offer Feminine Rejuvenation by Thermi-Aesthetics
Upscale medical spa and cosmetic surgery center, Ritacca Cosmetic Surgery Center & Medspa has a new focus; feminine rejuvenation. Thermi-Va is a non-invasive, painless vaginal rejuvenation method for women who want to rejuvenate their vaginal tissues and muscle without going under the... - August 10, 2015 - Ritacca Cosmetic Surgery & Medspa
ADC Contract Manufacturing Market: Opportunities Ahead
Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADCs) are a new class of therapeutic drugs consisting of a cytotoxic drug linked to a monoclonal antibody. These novel conjugates are believed to be very effective and efficient in treatment of a disease. However, manufacturing such highly potent toxic molecules is accompanied with several known and unknown challenges. - August 10, 2015 - Roots Analysis
New Book Demystifies Flesh-Eating Disease, Shares Breakthrough Treatment
Comprehensive resource regarding flesh-eating disease that is a must for survivors, surviving family members, educators, medical professionals, medical students and others who are impacted or interested in the symptoms, manifestation, and treatment of this deadly disease. - August 09, 2015 - National Necrotizing Fasciitis Foundation
Matrix Medical Releases TRACTUS Video, World's First Sterile Scanner Showcased
Matrix Medical, a Wisconsin company, has unveiled the first ever sterile scanner, TRACTUS. A video has been released showcasing how the scanner can easily scan 2D data matrix codes in the sterile field. - August 09, 2015 - Matrix Medical Tracking Systems
Dr Nader N Youssef Appointed Chief Medical Officer of electroCore
Dr Nader N Youssef has been appointed Chief Medical Officer of electroCore, the US based electroceutical healthcare company. Nader brings more than 15 years of clinical, academic, and industry research experience to electroCore. He was previously Executive Director GI Global Clinical Development... - August 09, 2015 - electroCore
Asian Institute of Medical Sciences in Alliance with Faridabad Orthopedic Association Organises Spine Update 2015
Spine Update 2015 was organised at Asian Institute of Medical Sciences, A Seminar having CME with the Presence of the renowned Spine and Orthopedic surgeons from across Country. - August 08, 2015 - Asian Institute of Medical Sciences
Drug-Free South Working to Make the Community Safer
Drug-Free South volunteers participated in National Night Out Against Crime by distributing the Truth About Drugs booklets. - August 08, 2015 - Drug Free South
Fertility Preservation Network Welcomes Huntington, West Virginia Area Facility
Program greatly extends access to fertility preservation services. - August 07, 2015 - ReproTech, LLC
TRACTUS Launched as Comprehensive Solution to FDA UDI Final Rule
Medical devices are an integral part of the health care system. Advances in devices and implants has led to a longer and improved quality of life for countless patients. However, not all interactions with medical devices have proven trouble-free. Recalls, Adverse events, and post-market... - August 07, 2015 - Matrix Medical Tracking Systems