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Predictive Analytics, Registries Helping to Reduce Avoidable Emergency Room Visits
A trio of tech tools is bolstering healthcare's efforts to foster more appropriate use of hospital ERs, according to a new 2014 HINtelligence report. - September 23, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
MYB Integrates Its CRM with VIRTUS Programs for Church
MYB is pleased to announce that its customer relationship management system has been integrated for use with the National Catholic Risk Retention Group’s VIRTUS programs. Many religious organizations utilize VIRTUS programs to reduce risk and protect congregants, members, volunteers and... - September 23, 2014 - MYB
Mismanaged and Mistreated Seniors in Assisted Living Facility Enjoy Complete Turn-Around Under New Ownership and Management
Green Tree of Orlando Hosts an Open House and Facility Tour Showcasing All the Positive Changes in Place Since Inception of New Ownership and Management. - September 22, 2014 - Green Assisted Living Facilities of Florida
October 15 Webinar: Adventist Health-Blue Shield Specialists Telehealth Collaboration
Specifics of a multi-speciality telehealth network that improves access to specialist care for patients in remote areas will be shared during an October 15, 2014 webinar. - September 22, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Signed Robin Williams Skate Deck Part of Auction to Benefit PBTF
Actor and comedian Robin Williams was well-known for his philanthropy, especially for children’s causes. Just a few months before his death, he signed a skateboard to be included in an auction to help children with brain tumors. Williams worked with the skate deck’s artist, Cody Gallo,... - September 21, 2014 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Primerdesign Open for £3000 Sponsored Student Scheme
Every year Primerdesign sponsors a number of postgraduate students across the UK. The sponsorship helps with their research by actively promoting good science and providing some free training and high quality real-time PCR kits and reagents. Projects are assessed and a number of sponsorships... - September 21, 2014 - Primerdesign Ltd
Steve Weatherford of the NY Giants Named One of the Good Guys of the NFL Visiting Podiatry Practice
CBS News named the top NFL Good Guys after recent player scandals. Steve Weatherford from the NY Giants is the only punter on the list and he will be visiting New Jersey Foot and Ankle Center in Oradell, NJ on Friday, September 26. - September 20, 2014 - New Jersey Foot and Ankle Center
Long Island-Based Certified Health & Wellness Coach Launches Innovative Individual Wellness and Corporate Wellness Programs
CMP Contemporary Health & Wellness, owned and operated by Certified Health & Wellness Coach Carolyn M. Parker, has launched a program of unique and innovative health and wellness programs for individual professionals and corporations. Based in the Long Island area of New York, CMP has also... - September 20, 2014 - CMP Contemporary Health & Wellness
Grand Opening: Holistic Vibration Brings Gong Centered Vibration Meditation to Philadelphia
A local holistic medical professional today announced the formation of Holistic Vibration, a provider of innovative gong centered vibration meditation services designed to reduce stress, create an extremely deep sense of peace and wellbeing, alter consciousness and manifest in better overall health. - September 20, 2014 - Holistic Vibration
Major Pipette Distributor Pipette.com Announces Promotions on Sartorius/Biohit, Socorex, Capp, and AccuPet Micropipettes
Pipette.com offers new promotions on micropipettes from major brands Sartorius/Biohit, Socorex, Capp, and AccuPet. The promotion is designed to help labs find the right pipette for their work and keep them within their budget. - September 20, 2014 - Pipette.com
Four Colorado Bioscience Companies Presented at the Inaugural White Hat Life Science Investor Conference in Phoenix
Four Colorado companies were selected to present at the 2014 "White Hat Life Science Investor Conference," in Phoenix, AZ. The Colorado companies included among the 34 presenting companies from across the region, were: EndoShape, Fluonic, ValveXchange and ViroCyt. - September 19, 2014 - Colorado BioScience Association
October 1 Webinar: Preparing for Value-Based Reimbursement Models
HIN examines the benefits of PHO development in healthcare's value-based payment models like ACOs, Bundled Payments and Direct Contracting during an October 1, 2014 webinar. - September 19, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
“Creating Shamanic Tools with Evelyn Rysdyk” on September 23 “Why Shamanism Now?” Radio Show
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 welcomes guest Evelyn Rysdyk in the third part of her series on Shamanic Practice. They discuss Rysdyk’s book and all the ways you can you make shamanic tools and how best to gather materials for them. - September 19, 2014 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
ASAlaser Therapies: the Ideal Sports Partner
Removing contractures and oxygenating their muscles: these are the priorities of the athletes involved in Tor Des Geants, an endurance trail held from 7th to 14th of September in Valle d'Aosta (Italy). - September 19, 2014 - ASA srl
Drug-Free South Travels to Jefferson County
The Truth About Drugs materials provide teachers, law enforcement and community groups with effective drug education tools. - September 19, 2014 - Drug Free South
Niche Mail Order Company Offers OTC Services Through Medicare Advantage to Help Keep Aging Population Healthy
With Healthcare costs rising, and the population aging, small businesses are filling a niche to help provide preventative medical products. - September 19, 2014 - Fieldtex Products Inc.
Atlantis Project Opens 2015 Applications
2015 applications have opened for Atlantis Project pre-health internships. - September 19, 2014 - Atlantis Project
Sonus Benefits to Create Program for Health Care Group
Missouri Health Care Association endorses Sonus Benefits. - September 19, 2014 - Sonus Benefits
All Natural Medicine Clinic Aims to Heal Kidney Disease and Kidney Failure Naturally
All Natural Medicine Clinic offers holistic, alternative techniques such as acupuncture and herbal medicine to treat patients in the North Bethesda and Rockville, MD area. The doctors, medical specialists in both the U.S. and China, treat diseases with a combination of traditional western and Chinese medical knowledge. - September 18, 2014 - All Natural Medicine Clinic, LLC
Stratifying High-Risk, High-Cost Patients: Benchmarks, Predictive Algorithms and Data Analytics
A new report from the Healthcare Intelligence Network presents a range of risk stratification practices to to identify and manage super utilizers, improve health outcomes and reduce healthcare spend. - September 18, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
September 25 Webinar: Profiting from Embedded Case Management in Primary Care and Work Sites
A Caldwell Memorial Hospital case management initiative that has helped to halve 30-day Medicare readmissions is the focus of a September 25, 2014 webinar from the Healthcare Intelligence Network. - September 18, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Sheppard Pratt Health System’s Dr. Edward Zuzarte Recipient of 2014 Frances J. Lentz Mental Health Professional of the Year
NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore awards Mental Health Professional of the Year to doctor with unique personal approach to engaging patients. - September 18, 2014 - Sheppard Pratt Health System
Sheppard Pratt Health System Receives Largest Donation in More Than a Century
Mildred Kern donates two million dollars to Sheppard Pratt – the largest bequest since second benefactor, Enoch Pratt. - September 18, 2014 - Sheppard Pratt Health System
Accretive Helping Hands Publishes 2013 Annual Report
501(c)(3) organization partners with Accretive Health to donate more than $165,000 to those in need nationwide. - September 18, 2014 - Accretive Health
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Grant Helps Lifelong Increase Ability to Nourish the Community's Chronically Ill
Local Non-Profit Food Program Opens New Meal Production and Packaging Operations in Georgetown. - September 17, 2014 - Lifelong
New Delray Beach, Florida Therapy Practice Offers Couples Alternative to “Seemingly Endless” Counseling Sessions
New therapy practice in Delray Beach Florida offers the potential for lasting, positive change in fewer sessions. - September 17, 2014 - Mark Jacobson, LLC
The Cypress of Raleigh Earns National Recognition
US News & National Report gives The Cypress of Raleigh’s Rosewood Health Center the highest possible rating in North Carolina. It received five stars in each category considered by the magazine, including health inspections, nurse staffing and quality measures. - September 17, 2014 - The Cypress of Raleigh
To Reduce Medicare Readmissions, Healthcare Embraces Post-Acute Partnerships
More than half of healthcare companies surveyed partner with post-acute facilities as a strategy to curb 30-day rehospitalizations, according to the fourth annual HINtelligence report on reducing hospital readmissions. - September 17, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Company Provides Free Service to Veterans
KC Company Supports Veterans Nationwide with Free Service to Help Them Obtain VA Benefits. - September 17, 2014 - Benefit Brokers LLC
Insomniacs Failing Drugs Suffer from Sleep Apnea
The Sleep and Human Health Institute conducted research identifying the cause of drug failure in chronic insomniacs and found overwhelming evidence indicating that most treatment-seeking insomnia patients suffer from unrecognized sleep apnea. - September 17, 2014 - Maimonides Sleep Arts and Sciences
Reviva Laser Tackles Tough Tattoos with New Tech
Reviva Laser Skin Clinic in Greater Vancouver has added fractional laser to the standard Q-Alexandrite laser in a new combined method to permanently remove stubborn tattoos. - September 16, 2014 - Reviva Laser Skin Clinic
Family Fun & Fitness Day at The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Invites the Community to Open House September 27 - September 16, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Addictions Coach Expands to Offer Platinum Executive Coaching Service
Executive Recovery Coaching and Anger Management Services for busy business professionals that do not have time for rehab. - September 16, 2014 - The Addictions Coach
Dr Frank Tomecek Receives Risk All Star Award
Emerge Diagnostics, is pleased to announce today that Frank Tomecek, MD, received the Risk All Star Award from Risk & Insurance for his groundbreaking work with Emerge Diagnostics. Risk All Stars stand out from their peers by overcoming challenges through creativity, passion, and perseverance. - September 15, 2014 - Emerge Diagnostics
Tips for Parents During National Family Sexuality Education Month
Stanton Healthcare Magic Valley helps parents talk to their kids about sex and sexuality. October is National Family Sexuality Education Month and the perfect time to begin a conversation. Here are some tips: Work Hard to Develop a Great Relationship · The most successful method of teaching... - September 15, 2014 - Stanton Healthcare Magic Valley
Tennessee-Based Cosmetic Surgery Center Launches Customized Breast Augmentation Solution
Women can get the cup size they've dreamed of without the risks of local anesthesia. - September 15, 2014 - NuBody Concepts
Cosmetic Surgery Center in Memphis and Brentwood, TN Now Offer Revolutionary Breast Augmentation
NuBody Concepts announces their new "QuickBreast(TM) Augmentation" procedure. - September 15, 2014 - NuBody Concepts
“Igniting the Ecstatic Heart: Shamanic Practice 2” on September 16 “Why Shamanism Now?” Radio Show
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 how important it is to engage with spirit from a place of surrender and ecstasy. - September 15, 2014 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
The Gateway Family YMCA wants families to understand how a child’s perception of their weight impacts their health – and what to do about it. - September 15, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Support The Gateway Family YMCA; Shop Whole Foods Market
Whole Body, Whole Family, Whole Community. - September 15, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
LEAP Foundation DC Cooking Up Support for C-CAP
LEAP Foundation DC will sponsor two aspiring students to attend the Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP) celebrity chef dinner on September 15th. - September 14, 2014 - LEAP LLC
Oxford Instruments Healthcare Receives Korean FDA Approval for Refurbished GE CT Equipment
Oxford Instruments Healthcare, a division of Oxford Instruments that specializes in providing after-market GE CT & MRI scanners, announces that it has recently received approval from the Korean Food and Drug Administration (KFDA) to import and market its refurbished GE CT equipment and parts to South Korea. - September 14, 2014 - Oxford Instruments Healthcare
Pathology Diagnostics Ltd (PDL) Works Hand in Hand with Grants4Growth
Pathology Diagnostics Ltd is a highly successful SME which has recently expanded its facilities by moving to Stirling House business centre to a bespoke state-of-the-art pathology laboratory five times larger than its previous premises. As part of the company investment in the new facility, senior... - September 14, 2014 - Pathology Diagnostics Ltd
Colorado Medical Device Company, dBMEDx, Wins the Venture Showcase Competition at BioWest 2014
dBMEDx (Littleton, CO) won the Venture Showcase competition at the 2014 BioWest Conference & Expo, which is organized by the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA). Three finalists competed for the $7,500 cash prize, presenting their technologies and business plans in front of a live audience to a panel of bioscience experts and venture capitalists. - September 13, 2014 - Colorado BioScience Association
HIN Healthcare Benchmarks Membership's Latest Data Dive Produces Population Health Management Metrics
HIN's Healthcare Benchmarks Membership continues to deliver a yearlong stream of actionable healthcare metrics on ACOs, medical home, telehealth, case management, reducing re-admissions and more. - September 13, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
ComForcare Offers Home Care Assistance for Chronic Disease Management
Specialists for expert elder home care assistance, ComForcare are now introducing a new chronic disease management service to protect clients with challenging medical needs. The company’s chronic disease management service is designed to those with conditions such as congestive heart failure,... - September 13, 2014 - ComForcare Senior Services
Pathology Diagnostics Ltd (PDL) Company Growth Leads to Significant Premises Expansion
Pathology Diagnostics Ltd has experienced recent company growth in size and structure, moving to new premises with state of the art laboratory facilities in May 2012 – since then acquiring several more large office spaces, meeting rooms and conference room facilities (to see more please go to... - September 13, 2014 - Pathology Diagnostics Ltd
Doctor Vista Extends Online Healthcare with the Launch of New Features
New features that is being launched with the publication platform include community articles, where people can share advice with one another for free. There will also be a community blog and community videos. Doctor Vista added these features to give people a chance to interact and share advice and tips that have proven helpful when treating different medical problems and symptoms. - September 12, 2014 - Doctor Vista (Team Medico Pvt. Ltd.)
Autism Aid Expanded to San Joaquin County Through Local Carlos Vieira Foundation Grant Program
Children with Autism receive educational and medical necessities as part of foundation grant in Central California. - September 12, 2014 - Carlos Vieira Foundation
American Venous Forum - 27th Annual Meeting Call for Abstracts Deadline Extended to September 12, 2014
The American Venous Forum (AVF) will hold its 27th Annual Meeting on February 25-27, 2015 in Palm Springs, CA. The AVF Annual Meeting offers high-quality scientific analysis to physicians interested in research, education and clinical investigation in the field of venous diseases. AVF encourages all of its colleagues to participate in the program by submission of a formal abstract. Submissions can be made by visiting www.veinforum.org. The deadline has been extended to September 12, 2014. - September 12, 2014 - American Venous Forum