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Infant and Early Childhood Awareness & Action Day - Transforming Wisconsin’s Policies to Support Infants, Young Children and Families
The Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems (ECCS) and other partners are hosting an Infant and Early Childhood Awareness and Action Day on April 17, 2015. The goal of the meeting is to identify infant, toddler and family practice priorities and improve professional development, intervention strategies and pursue adequate financing and reimbursement for initiatives that bolster physical and social emotional development during the critical first 1,000 days of life. - April 11, 2015 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Raleigh Business Leaders Team Up for 12th Annual Type 1 Diabetes Event
Bob and Penny Barnhill to be Honored at JDRF’s Hope Gala on Saturday, April 11, 2015. - April 10, 2015 - JDRF
Lecturer Workshop at Sterex Training Academy
Sterex Electrolysis is holding a special workshop for lecturers in their Headquarters. Lecturer within the Beauty and Cosmetic industry could be asked to teach the electrolysis permanent hair removal module. Anyone prepared to undertake this challenging subject and do feel confident in this... - April 10, 2015 - Sterex Electrolysis International Ltd
New Technology Startup Releases Cloud Based Software Solutions to Help Reduce Sepsis Mortality and Control Cost
AcesoCloud, today announced the release of its cloud based analytics and collaboration software solutions for healthcare systems. Physicians, nurses and program administrators will utilize the solution to Improve Sepsis Care Outcome and Reduce Cost of care. - April 09, 2015 - AcesoCloud Inc
April is the Month of the Young Child: Governor Scott Walker Issues Proclamation
April 2015 has been proclaimed the "Month of the Young Child" by Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker. The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (WIAAP) collaborates with many state and regional stakeholders to safeguard children's physical and emotional well-being during this critical developmental stage. - April 09, 2015 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic Opens Second Urgent Care Center in North Raleigh
Wake County’s Largest Orthopedic Practice Expands Urgent Care Services to Provide Prompt Treatment to Patients - April 09, 2015 - Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic
GBS Makes Major Investment in Oracle Technology
Group Benefit Services (GBS) has announced that as a result of robust growth over the past 24 months, GBS has entered into an ongoing agreement to deploy the complete suite of Oracle technology to support its claims operations and goals of greater capacity, additional technological solutions,... - April 08, 2015 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.
Aging Adults Free Seminar May 14, 2015
The National Association of Geriatric Care Managers, certified care manager, Bridget Ritossa, LSW of Cleveland will host a free seminar at 6:30 p.m on May 14 at the Beachwood library branch. The seminar, “Aging Adults and Common Sense,” will cover topics such as how to make the best use of time with a doctor, medication management, senior housing options and how geriatric care managers can help senior adults. - April 08, 2015 - Careplan Geriatric Care Managers
New HIN Report on Positioning for Value-Based Reimbursement by Leveraging Care Management for Clinical and Financial Outcomes
A new report from the Healthcare Intelligence Network outlines a 600-provider medical group's value-based methods for maximizing quality and clinical outcomes and reducing spend. - April 07, 2015 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
“The Chemistry of Creativity with Kate Smith” on April 7 “Why Shamanism Now?” with Christina Pratt
On the next episode of "Why Shamanism Now? A Practical Path to Authenticity,” teacher, author and founder of the Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing Christina Pratt talks to Kate Smith, founder of Journeysmith, about the challenge of being called to a deeper creative purpose, challenging that which is familiar and comfortable in one’s life. - April 07, 2015 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
DWBH, LLC (DWBHCORP) Awarded SeaPort Enhanced (SeaPort-e) Prime Contract
DWBH, LLC (DWBHCORP) was recently awarded a SeaPort Enhanced (SeaPort-e) Prime Contract, N00178-14-R-4000. DWBHCORP is qualified to support all 22 functional areas in six geographic zones as defined by the contract: (1) Northeast, (2) National Capital, (3) Mid Atlantic, (4) Gulf Coast Zone, (5)... - April 05, 2015 - DWBH, LLC (DWBHCORP)
Brooks Rand Labs and Applied Speciation and Consulting Agree to Merge
Brooks Rand Labs and Applied Speciation and Consulting announced today that their Boards of Directors have approved a definitive agreement for the companies to merge, forming Brooks Applied Labs. The merger will create an expanded analytical testing and research laboratory focused on measuring... - April 05, 2015 - Brooks Rand Labs
Volunteer Training for Those Interested in Hospice
Become a Hospice Volunteer! Join Fidelis Hospice's next training class. - April 05, 2015 - Fidelis Hospice
Ritacca Cosmetic Surgery & Medspa Announces Hair Restoration Division
Ritacca Cosmetic Surgery & Medspa located in northwest suburbs of Illinois has recently launched a new division of business, Hair Restoration. The Ritacca name has been successfully branded for over 15 years with Cosmetic Surgery and medical spa services. With Hair Restoration as a specialty,... - April 04, 2015 - Ritacca Cosmetic Surgery & Medspa
South Nassau Communities Hospital to Host Information Night About Expanding Medical Services in Long Beach
The information session will be held Thursday, April 9 from 6-8PM at the Long Beach Public Library at 111 W. Park Avenue, Long Beach. - April 04, 2015 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Turning Tragedy Into Inspiration During Easter
A doctor shares his story on Easter, the most significant Christian holiday, of the incident that changed his life forever and showed him God’s power and grace. - April 03, 2015 - The Gift Is You
Morris Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Educates the Community on Mental Disability
Morris Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Brings Awareness to Those Suffering from Permanent Developmental Disorders. - April 03, 2015 - Morris Park
Brooklyn Queens Nursing Home Continues to Help Raise Awareness for Colorectal Cancer
Brooklyn Queens Nursing Home promotes colorectal awareness this month. Colorectal cancer is a deadly cancer that is responsible for the second most deaths from cancer. It is also the fourth most common cancer in the United States. We are all potential victims of colorectal cancer and it is... - April 03, 2015 - Brooklyn Queens Rehab
South Nassau Communities Hospital Awarded for Providing Safe, Quality Maternity Care
The NYSPQC Obstetrical Improvement Quality Improvement honor joins a multitude of others; South Nassau has earned for outstanding quality in 2014. - April 03, 2015 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Two New CME Modules Added to the European Obesity Initiative on epgonline.org
Today, two new modules have been added to the EACCME-accredited European Obesity Initiative Continuing Medical Education (CME) series on epgonline.org, the website for healthcare professionals. The modules are free to access and worth a combined total of 3 European CME credits (ECMECs). Globally,... - April 03, 2015 - EPG Health Media
Launch of 360° Online Autism Home Therapy – a Deal With Autism® Initiative
The global autism community, Deal With Autism® is going to start their autism support program called 360° Online Autism Home Therapy, from May, 2015. - April 03, 2015 - Deal With Autism
May 6, 2015 Webinar: A Comprehensive Care Management Model with Care Coordination for Complex Patients
The largest federally qualified health center (FQHC) in the United States will describe its comprehensive care management model for complex, high-risk patients during a May 6, 2015 webinar sponsored by the Healthcare Intelligence Network. - April 02, 2015 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Drug-Free South to Have Open House for World Health Day
The Truth About Drugs program provides teachers, law enforcement and community groups with effective drug education materials. - April 02, 2015 - Drug Free South
The Autism Speaks 5K Will Take Place this July 4th in Potomac, MD to Raise Funds for Autism Research, Services and Advocacy for the 15th Consecutive Year
The 15th Anniversary Autism Speaks 5K will take place this July 4th. For more information, visit AutismSpeaks5K.org. - April 02, 2015 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
Quality Home Care is Coming to Middle Tennessee as Nashville Investors Acquire the Master Franchise Rights to One of the Nation’s Fastest Growing Home Care Franchises
Golden Heart Senior Care is pleased to announce today the sale of the Master Franchise agreement for the Greater Nashville, Knoxville and Chattanooga, Tennessee markets growing its presence to 20 states. The territory was acquired by LaMey Health & Longevity Corporation which is owned and... - April 02, 2015 - Golden Heart Senior Care
Top Australian MedTech Executives and Investors to Mentor & Judge the 2015 "MedTech’s Got Talent" Challenge
The judges and mentors for STC Australia’s (the Small Technologies Cluster) 2015 "MedTech’s Got Talent" challenge represent a who’s who of Australia’s investment and medtech landscape. - April 02, 2015 - STC
Med Advantage Acquires CredNet Provider Enrollment Services
Med Advantage, an industry-leading Credentials Verification Organization (CVO) announced today it will acquire the Provider Enrollment Services (PES) business from CredNet, LLC for an undisclosed amount. Med Advantage is considered one of the original formed CVOs operating throughout the United... - April 01, 2015 - Med Advantage
Affinity Life Sciences Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary
Affinity Life Sciences, Inc. is proud to celebrate 10 successful years and looks forward to continued growth into the next decade and beyond. - April 01, 2015 - Affinity Life Sciences
CareKinesis Sees Growth Spurt Q1 2015 National PACE Pharmacy Grows Census and Services
CareKinesis announces first quarter 2015 increase in growth. Seven new or expanded Programs for All Inclusive Care of the Elderly sign on with CareKinesis, a Tabula Rasa HealthCare Company. - April 01, 2015 - CareKinesis
Melanoma Monday Free Skin Cancer Screening Event
On Melanoma Monday, May 4th, 2015, from 8:30AM-4:30PM, Poway Dermatology’s board-certified dermatologist (Patrick Blake, MD), in conjunction with the American Academy of Dermatology’s Spot Skin Cancer campaign, is offering full or partial skin exams at no charge. Each exam takes about 10 minutes. If a concerning lesion is identified, patients will be referred for biopsies. - April 01, 2015 - Poway Dermatology
VersaSuite Exhibits at the TORCH Annual Conference and Tradeshow
Who: VersaSuite, a leading EHR/HIS solution provider, today announced it will be exhibiting at the 2th Annual TORCH Conference and Tradeshow What: 2015 TORCH Conference and Tradeshow. To make an appointment with VersaSuite, send a request to sales@versasuite.com or call 512-250-8774. When: April... - April 01, 2015 - VersaSuite
ElectroCore: a Finalist in the 2015 FT ArcelorMittal Boldness in Business Awards Technology Category
At the annual FT ArcelorMittal Boldness in Business awards held in London last week electroCore was one of six finalists in the ‘Technology’ category, in a competition that included over 250 companies, which Open Garden won for its FireChat digital app(1). ElectroCore, a world leader... - April 01, 2015 - electroCore
EasyCE, LLC Debuts Insurance Industry’s First Multi-Platform Continuing Education Tool
EasyCE, LLC announced the launch of the insurance industry’s first multi-platform continuing education tool for insurance professionals. EasyCE combined industry-leading technology including full-course audio on every course and downloadable apps for both Apple® and Android® mobile... - March 31, 2015 - EasyCE, LLC
Dr. Jones-Quaidoo of SpineVue in Dallas, TX Named Tops in the Nation
Dr. Sean M. Jones-Quaidoo, a spine surgeon with SpineVue in Dallas, TX was recognized by Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital as ranked in the top 1% of all doctors in the United States according to patient satisfaction. The ranking comes courtesy of the 2014 Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. The HCAHPS survey is the first national, standardized and publicly reported patient survey. - March 31, 2015 - SpineVue
"Why We Fear the Creative Self" on March 31 "Why Shamanism Now?" Radio Show with Christina Pratt
On the next episode of "Why Shamanism Now? A Practical Path to Authenticity,” teacher, author and founder of the Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing Christina Pratt talks about our disconnect with true creativity, and the importance of sourcing our creativity from our heart, not from what we think it should be and look like. - March 29, 2015 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Accretive Health Achieves HITRUST Certification
Accretive Health, Inc. has been re-certified by the Health Information Trust Alliance (HITRUST) Common Security Framework (CSF). This distinction affirms and recognizes that Accretive Health is meeting the health care industry’s highest standards for managing data risk and protecting health... - March 29, 2015 - Accretive Health
Scottsdale Village Square Announces Its 5th Annual Classic Car Show This March
Leading Arizona based senior living community Scottsdale Village Square will be hosting its 5th Annual Classic Car Show this March with best vintage cars, face painting, raffle prizes, live entertainment & lunch facilities. - March 29, 2015 - Scottsdale Village Square
Tri-County Chiropractic of Exton Adds Another Doctor to Their Growing Practice
Dr. Leigh Ann Jasinnas joins the Tri-County Chiropractic of Exton practice. - March 29, 2015 - Tri-County Chiropractic of Exton
Sagefrog Releases Top 50 Most Trusted Brands in America
Apple Ranked #1 Most Trusted Brand in America - March 28, 2015 - Clinical Financial Services
Baruch S. Blumberg Institute Recruits World-Class Hepatitis B Scientists
"All-star" researchers intend to develop breakthrough therapies for the viral liver infection within 3 years. - March 28, 2015 - Hepatitis B Foundation
Accretive Helping Hands Hosts March Madness Fundraiser
Accretive Helping Hands, the charitable organization founded by Accretive Health employees, recently hosted its 7th Annual NCAA Bracket Challenge and raised $900 to support Chicago’s St. Joseph Services. - March 28, 2015 - Accretive Health
The Gateway Family YMCA Supports Military Families
The Gateway Family YMCA helps the families of military personnel maintain their health and well-being while their loved ones serve overseas - March 27, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Invites You to Take Control of Your Health
Take Control of Your Health is a workshop for those with chronic conditions, provided free of charge. - March 27, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
eCare21 Seeks Crowdfunding to Save Lives in Support of the American Heart Association Open Innovation Challenge to Prevent 20% of Heart Disease by 2020
eCare21, an early stage health technology company, has just released a new crowdfunding campaign, on the crowdfunding platform Medstartr, as an American Heart Association (AHA) Open Innovation Challenge finalist for health technology innovation. The challenge seeks new innovative tools to prevent... - March 27, 2015 - eCare21, Inc.
Senior Transition Guide Stays Up to Date on Senior Housing Laws at Fair Housing Act Conference
Staff members of the Senior Transition Guide an informational website dedicated to help seniors age successfully attended a conference on the Fair Housing Act to learn more about the laws and regulations affecting the senior housing sector. - March 27, 2015 - Senior Transition Guide
mumms® Hospice Software Sponsors The Idea Village and New Orleans Entrepreneur Week
mumms Software, a leading hospice and palliative care software company based in New Orleans, is proud to support the Idea Village and the 2015 New Orleans Entrepreneur Week as a Bronze Sponsor. mumms Software participated in various events during Entrepreneur Week, and presented some of the other fastest-growing New Orleans companies at the “Meet the Bravehearts” event on Thursday, March 26 from 11:00am–2:00pm at 519 Fulton Street in New Orleans. - March 27, 2015 - mumms Software
Prosidyan™ Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance of FIBERGRAFT™BG Putty – Bone Graft Substitute
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 Putty – Bone Graft Substitute. This is the second generation product in the company’s... - March 26, 2015 - Prosidyan, Inc.
Hypogonadism Knowledge Centre Launches on Medical Education Site epgonline.org
Medical education website, epgonline.org, is pleased to announce the launch of a new Hypogonadism Knowledge Centre. This resource is free to access and intended for healthcare professionals involved in the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of men with hypogonadism. Male hypogonadism is caused by... - March 26, 2015 - EPG Health Media
West Coast Vein Forum - AVF's Newest Educational Course Advancing the Treatment of Venous Disease - Addressing Challenges and Controversies in Vein Treatment
Course Dates & Location April 30-May 2, 2015 Westin Verasa Napa 1314 McKinstry Street Napa, California 94559 The West Coast Vein Forum is structured for all practitioners who include venous therapies in their practice. - March 26, 2015 - American Venous Forum
Autism Speaks to Host Corporate Breakfast in Virginia Beach at the Williams Mullen Town Center Office for Hampton Roads Business Leaders on May 6, 2015
Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization, will hold a Corporate Breakfast in Virginia Beach, VA on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at Williams Mullen's Town Center Office for business leaders throughout Hampton Roads. Email Christina.Markish@AutismSpeaks.org for more information. - March 26, 2015 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area