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HHS Fails to Address Pandemic Relief for Long-Term Care Pharmacies
SCPC Warns Support is Needed to Maintain Patient Care while LTC Facilities Manage Latest COVID Spike and LTC Pharmacies Prepare for Vaccine Distribution - November 16, 2020 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
The Grotta Fund for Senior Care of the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater MetroWest NJ Awards Grant Funding to The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Receives Grant Funding in Support of Virtual WISE Center Adult Program - November 14, 2020 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Unique New Device to Self-Monitor COVID-19 Risk During Delay Between Tests, from Centers for Age Control Inc.
Few people are able to take a COVID-19 test every day or even every week or month. A negative result can be useful on the day of the test, but a person will not know if infected later. The COVID-19 HealthMeter™ reduces that risk with daily noninvasive physiological self-monitoring of 16 COVID-19 indicators and risk factors, including functional age vs. birth age, high frequency hearing loss, mental confusion, short term memory, lungs, blood oxygen, heart rate, blood pressure, body fat, etc. - November 12, 2020 - Centers for Age Control Inc.
Careington Named 2020 PACE Member of the Year
Careington receives the honor of being named the industry leader who has exhibited excellence and made the biggest impact on the membership of PACE. - November 12, 2020 - Careington
Careington Launches New Smart Application for Streamlined Online Member Enrollment
Careington International Corporation has launched its new smart application that streamlines the online enrollment experience for members. - November 11, 2020 - Careington
Future Horizons Presents "Homeschooling, Autism Style"
Future Horizons offer books that help support teachers, parents, family members, and caretakers improve their understanding of ASD and be able to build a foundation of positive growth, both intellectually and emotionally. - November 11, 2020 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Erica Cai Named ALPCO’s Summer 2020 Diabetes Research Travel Grant Recipient
Today ALPCO announced Erica Cai from Harvard Medical School as the latest recipient of its Diabetes Research Travel Grant. Dr. Cai is a postdoctoral fellow from the Joslin Diabetes Center researching the mechanism of autoimmunity that leads to beta cell destruction and type 1 diabetes (T1D). Dr. - November 10, 2020 - ALPCO
New Rapid COVID-19 Point of Care Test
Pepex Biomedical has diverted funds and resources to the development of Multiple Rapid COVID-19 Tests designed to accurately identify Antigens (diagnostic to detect active virus) and Antibodies (to determine immunity) in under 15 minutes with 95% accuracy. - November 09, 2020 - Pepex Biomedical, Inc.
Randolph Partners with Non-Profit Angel Flight NE
Give a Pair, Change a Life Holiday Campaign Helps Fund a Flight. - November 09, 2020 - Angel Flight NE
HealthONE Behavioral Health & Wellness Center Receives 2020 Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award
The HealthONE Behavioral Health & Wellness Center is pleased to announce it has been named a 2020 Guardian of Excellence Award® winner by Press Ganey. The Guardian of Excellence Award recognizes top-performing health care organizations that have achieved the 95th percentile or above for... - November 08, 2020 - HCA Healthcare Continental Division
Careington Announces a Redesign of Its Provider Search Experience
Careington International Corporation launched a newly designed provider search feature on its website, Careington.com. - November 08, 2020 - Careington
Medicare Insurance Agency Reports Busiest Year on Record
With 44 million Americans currently enrolled in Medicare, it’s no surprise that some of the nation’s largest brokers are experiencing their busiest days of the year right now. That’s because the country is in the middle of what’s known as “Medicare Open... - November 07, 2020 - Bridlewood Insurance Services
Presence of CDC Risk Factors Associated with Increased Risk of Death from COVID-19
New JHEOR research on hospitalized COVID-19 patients with multiple Centers for Disease Control risk factors were significantly more likely to die. - November 07, 2020 - Journal of Health Economics and Outcomes Research
Cayman Breaks Ground on State-of-the-Art Facility Projecting Future Growth in R&D
Cayman held a groundbreaking ceremony to start the buildout of a $20 million research and development facility at its headquarters in Ann Arbor, MI. - November 07, 2020 - Cayman Chemical Company
APTQI Welcomes Team Rehabilitation and Raintree Systems as At-Large Members to Expand Advocacy Efforts
National physical therapy advocacy group expands as sector seeks elimination of 9% Medicare cut scheduled for 2021. - November 06, 2020 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
Future Horizons Presents "COVID Isn’t Fair!"
Future Horizons offer books that help support teachers, parents, family members, and caretakers improve their understanding of ASD and be able to build a foundation of positive growth, both intellectually and emotionally. - November 06, 2020 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County and Waveny LifeCare Network Announce Proposed Affiliation
The Boards of Directors of Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County (VNHFC) and Waveny LifeCare Network (WLN) are pleased to announce that they have entered into an exclusive letter of intent to combine home care and hospice operations to better serve patients in Fairfield County and beyond. - November 06, 2020 - Waveny LifeCare Network
Different Not Less, Revised and Updated
Future Horizons offer books that help support teachers, parents, family members, and caretakers improve their understanding of ASD and be able to build a foundation of positive growth, both intellectually and emotionally. - November 06, 2020 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Careington Executive Jeremy Hedrick Re-Elected to the NADP Board and Appointed as Board Chair
Careington announces Jeremy Hedrick has been re-elected to the NADP Board of Directors and appointed as Board Chair. - November 06, 2020 - Careington
EndoSoft Achieves 2015 Cures Edition ONC-Health IT Certification for Qlinical 1.0
EndoSoft®, a leading provider of healthcare technology solutions for Ambulatory and Inpatient, is proud to announce achieving the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC-Health IT) 2015 Edition Cures Edition Certification for Qlinical® 1.0. The 2015 Edition... - November 06, 2020 - EndoSoft
Dementia Society of America Presents "Broadway Alive!"
The Dementia Society of America® will be presenting its first online fundraising entertainment program on Sunday evening, November 22, 2020, at 6:00 pm (ET). The program, called "Broadway Alive!™," will feature a special performance by Keith Spencer, a nationally recognized... - November 05, 2020 - Dementia Society of America
DentistangPinoy.com: an Online Platform for Dental Healthcare
DentistangPinoy.com is an Online Platform for Dental Healthcare whose primary aim is to promote dental awareness. Patients can find dentists and book appointments online. Licensed Filipino Dentists can register as a professional and be part of the directory listing for Filipino Dentists. - November 04, 2020 - Dentistang Pinoy
Grace Care Home Care Celebrates Relocation of Kolkata Office with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Providing Home Care Services
In Home Care Leader, Grace Care, hosted a Grand Re-Opening Event on Sunday, November 1st, 2020 for providing home care for the growing senior population in Kolkata and surrounding areas. - November 03, 2020 - GCHC Home Care Pvt Ltd , Grace Care
3 Steps to Take Now to Reduce the Risk of Legionella in a Building’s Water System
After shutdowns due to coronavirus, businesses are reopening and there are steps building owners can take to check the water safety of their buildings. Hyperion provides Legionella water testing to help businesses reduce the risk of Legionella. - November 01, 2020 - Hyperion Biotechnology, Inc.
Centered Mind Therapy Adds Amoreena Berg to Clinical Team
Centered Mind Therapy has added Amoreena Berg to their clinical team as a lead licensed marriage and family therapist. Centered Mind Therapy is a therapy practice that operates in New York, California, and Florida, and specialize in anxiety, depression, eating disorders, body image, life coaching,... - November 01, 2020 - Centered Mind Therapy
Recognition of Wisconsin Pediatricians: Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics
The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (WIAAP) presented awards to deserving pediatricians and community members for their lifetime work and during the calendar year 2019. - November 01, 2020 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Adeoye Olukotun, M.D., MPH, FACC Joins Evon Medics, LLC as Advisor
Small business, Evon Medics, LLC today announced that pharmaceutical luminary and cardiologist, Dr. Adeoye Olukotun has joined the advisory board of the company in a formal advisory role. Dr. Olukotun is currently the Chief Executive Officer of CR Strategies, LLC, which consults on clinical trial... - November 01, 2020 - Evon Medics, LLC
U.S. News & World Report Names Waveny LifeCare Network a 2020-21 Best Skilled Nursing Facility
Waveny LifeCare Network has once again been recognized nationally as not only one of the Best Nursing Homes for 2020-21 by U.S. News & World Report, but also the coveted Best Short-Term Care Nursing Facilities nationally, which includes their short-term inpatient rehabilitation programs. - October 31, 2020 - Waveny LifeCare Network
APTQI Applauds Bipartisan Bill to Provide Relief from Severe Medicare Cuts to Specialty Providers
The Holding Providers Harmless from Medicare Cuts During COVID-19 Act would ensure continued patient access to healthcare specialties that were slated for major cuts. - October 30, 2020 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
Monitor COVID-19 Risk with New Audio and Video Guided Panel of 16 Immediate Non-Invasive Test Results from Centers for Age Control Inc.
The HealthMeter™ COVID-19 Tests (healthmeter.net) enable immediate discovery of potential infection or need for immediate emergency care, noninvasively monitoring a panel of audio and video guided tests of 16 COVID-19 indicators and risk factors, including functional age vs birth age, high frequency hearing loss, mental confusion, lungs, blood oxygen, heart rate, obesity, blood pressure, heart rate. Built on the global cloud based AgeMeter® Functional Age Test for longevity therapy and research. - October 30, 2020 - Centers for Age Control Inc.
The Journal of Health Economics and Outcomes Research Now Fully Indexed in PubMed
The Journal of Health Economics and Outcomes Research (JHEOR) is now fully indexed in PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=J+Health+Econ+Outcomes+Res JHEOR is an international high-quality journal covering all fields and methodologies related to health economics and outcomes research. - October 30, 2020 - Journal of Health Economics and Outcomes Research
CQRC Applauds Proposed DME Rule for Protecting Access to Home Respiratory Care
By excluding home oxygen supplies and equipment from Round 2021 of the Competitive Bidding Program, Medicare ensures beneficiaries will continue to receive uninterrupted access to home respiratory care during the COVID-19 pandemic. - October 29, 2020 - CQRC
ReproTech, Ltd. Presents Study on Important Considerations for Safe Cryogenic Shipping
ReproTech, Ltd. was honored to present an oral abstract at the virtual American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) 2020 Scientific Congress and Expo that resulted from a study designed by authors, W. Brent Hazelrigg, President and CEO; and Amy Erickson Hagen, Vice President of Quality... - October 29, 2020 - ReproTech, LLC
Calmerry, a Newly Launched Platform, Offers an Affordable and Flexible Online Therapy Journey Adjusted to the User’s Needs and Specifics
Calmerry provides the best matching with specialists and continuity of support across an individual’s therapy journey. Calmerry works only with licensed professionals and proposes affordable sessions with a convenient schedule adjusted to a customer’s needs and a diversified range of covered areas. - October 29, 2020 - Calmerry
Artificial Intelligence Search Technology Will be Used to Help Modernize US Federal Pathology Facility
Technology developed by Canadian researchers has been adopted by the Joint Pathology Center (JPC), which has the world’s largest collection of preserved human tissue samples. The v=center will use an artificial intelligence (AI) search engine to index and search its digital archive as part of a modernization effort. The image search engine was designed by researchers at the Laboratory for Knowledge Inference in Medical Image Analysis (Kimia Lab) at the University of Waterloo. - October 28, 2020 - Kimia Lab, University of Waterloo
Vascular Care Leaders Applaud Rep. Ruben Gallego for Co-Sponsoring Bill to Address Health Inequities in Peripheral Artery Disease
The Amputation Reduction and Compassion (ARC) Act aims to prevent amputations by expanding Medicare and Medicaid coverage for PAD and establishing a PAD education program. - October 28, 2020 - CardioVascular Coalition
Vascular Care Leaders Applaud Rep. Donald Payne, Jr. for Introducing Bill to Address Health Inequities in Peripheral Artery Disease
The Amputation Reduction and Compassion (ARC) Act aims to prevent amputations by expanding Medicare and Medicaid coverage for PAD and establishing a PAD education program. - October 27, 2020 - CardioVascular Coalition
CQRC Celebrates National Respiratory Care Week
CQRC urges Congress to pass H.R. 8158 to waive budget neutrality for home oxygen services, supplies and equipment. - October 26, 2020 - CQRC
Bridlewood Insurance Now Offering Assistance with Medicare Enrollment from Oct. 15 Through Dec. 7
Bridlewood Insurance, the Industry leader in Medicare assistance, is offering assistance with Medicare enrollment from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. - October 26, 2020 - Bridlewood Insurance Services
Manor of Hope, Addiction Support Program, Welcomes Mike Gliem to Its Leadership Team
Manor of Hope founder, Steve Killelea has announced the addition of Mike Gliem as a recovery coach. “I am so grateful that Mike Gliem has joined our staff at the Manor of Hope. He is a living, breathing example of inspiration and strength for all of our young men. Through hard work and determination, he shows us all that recovery is truly possible. I look forward to seeing Mike guide our young men on their path.” - October 26, 2020 - Manor of Hope
New Stress and Coping Tool Features Wysa to Help Singaporeans in a Post-Pandemic World Adjust to Life in a "New Normal"
The new version of the web-app service mindline.sg now includes access to internationally-acclaimed Wysa, an emotionally intelligent chatbot. Wysa is an award-winning chat platform for AI-guided mental health self-care. Wysa is usually a paid service that is now being made available to mindline.sg users free-of-charge. - October 26, 2020 - Wysa
Care at Home Voted #1 Home Care Service in 2020
“Best of Readers’ Choice Awards” gives Care at Home prestigious honor as leader of home care services. - October 25, 2020 - Care at Home
Drug-Free South Says Drugs are a Scary Story
To protect youth from the disastrous effects of abusing drugs, Drug-Free South is bringing the truth directly to students and the community during Halloween. - October 24, 2020 - Drug Free South
Syntech Group to Prevent Unlocked MDCs in Law Enforcement with the GateKeeper Proximity Solution by Untethered Labs
Syntech Group, a trusted provider of IT products and services to enterprises in the US, announces a partnership with Untethered Labs to distribute the GateKeeper Proximity Authentication platform to law enforcement agencies for automating password management and locking MDCs when unattended as... - October 23, 2020 - Untethered Labs, Inc.
Accessible Home Health Care Recognizes Caregiver of Veteran with 2020 Hidden Hero Award
Accessible Home Health Care has established an annual “Hidden Hero Award” to recognize a veteran’s family caregiver who has made unspoken sacrifices while caring for and supporting their loved one returning from active duty. Accessible is proud to announce that the first recipient of this recognition is Robin Abrahamson-Alford, as a spouse of a severely disabled veteran, Alan Alford. - October 23, 2020 - Accessible Home Health Care
Nicole Bradshaw Brings 27 Years of Leadership Experience in Healthcare to OGA Women’s Health
Nicole has been in healthcare leadership roles for over 27 years. She recently joined OGA Women’s Health Specialists as their Executive Director. In her executive position, Nicole works cohesively with the executive board and owners of OGA to provide leadership for this growing independent... - October 23, 2020 - OGA Women's Health
The 7th Medtech & Pharma Platform Annual Conference Kicks Off in Basel
The Medtech & Pharma Platform (MPP) Association’s 7th Annual Conference (MPP2020) opens; Focus “achieving patient-centricity under the new MDR - balancing stakeholder interests.” - October 23, 2020 - Medtech & Pharma Platform
CardioVascular Coalition Applauds Introduction of Legislation to Reduce Amputations, Improve Peripheral Artery Disease Awareness & Screening
Reps. Donald Payne, Jr., Bobby Rush and Ruben Gallego introduce Amputation Reduction and Compassion (ARC) Act to expand coverage for PAD screening and intervention. - October 22, 2020 - CardioVascular Coalition
Total Vision Partners with Foothill Optometric Group
Total Vision announces their newest partnership with Dr. Liu, Dr. Longacre and Dr. Yang of Foothill Optometric Group in Pleasanton, CA. - October 21, 2020 - Total Vision
Drug-Free Tennessee Celebrates National Night Out Virtually
Drug-Free Tennessee participates every year in National Night Out Against Crime by distributing the Truth About Drugs and giving lecture presentations to the community. - October 17, 2020 - Drug Free South