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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
Ask Claire Digital Platform for Medicare Guidance Now Available Nationwide
Ask Claire, a free and independent digital guidance platform for people with Medicare, is now available nationwide. This online service allows users who are looking for Medicare Supplement, Medicare Advantage, or Medicare Part D plans to simply and easily evaluate available options in their area... - October 16, 2020 - Saeidan
HealthONE to Host "Crush the Crisis" Opioid Take Back Day on October 24
Event corresponds with DEA Take Back Day to educate community about safe, proper disposal of opioids - October 16, 2020 - HCA Healthcare Continental Division
Volasertib, a Potential New Treatment for Rhabdomyosarcoma, Receives Orphan Drug Designation from the U.S. FDA
Oncoheroes Biosciences, a biotech focused on advancing new therapies for childhood cancer, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) to volasertib for its use in treating pediatric rhabdomyosarcoma and other rare soft tissue sarcomas. Key... - October 15, 2020 - Oncoheroes Biosciences Inc.
555Production Launches State-of-the-Art Educational Movie for Free
Animated educational movie, clarifying the biological effects of electromagnetic fields, launches on 17 October 2020. - October 15, 2020 - 555Production
APFED’s Virtual Hike for HOPE Weekend Unites Eosinophilic Disease Community (October 17-18, 2020)
Event will help APFED fund research initiatives to advance eosinophil-associated diseases. - October 15, 2020 - APFED
Premier Medical Staffing Services Ranked 13th on Milwaukee Business Journal’s 2020 List of Largest Wisconsin-Based Women-Owned Businesses
The Milwaukee Business Journal, a weekly newspaper covering business news and events in southeastern Wisconsin, has released its annual list ranking the largest Wisconsin-based women-owned businesses for 2020. Premier Medical Staffing Services, LLC, a nationally expanding healthcare staffing firm... - October 15, 2020 - Premier Medical Staffing Services, LLC
Premier Medical Staffing Services Named One of SIA’s Fastest Growing Staffing Firms
Premier Medical Staffing Services, LLC is pleased to announce that Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) has ranked their healthcare staffing agency as one of the fastest-growing staffing firms for 2020. Inclusion on this year’s list marks the fifth consecutive time that Premier Medical Staffing... - October 15, 2020 - Premier Medical Staffing Services, LLC
Verisys Recognized by Comparably for Happiest Employees
Anonymous ratings by employees land Verisys in the top 50 small to mid-size companies for happiest employees. - October 15, 2020 - Verisys Corporation
The Ridge Ohio Introduces New Addiction Treatment Program Designed Specifically for Professionals
Addiction Treatment Center in Milford, OH launches a program to help adults juggling professional and family responsibilities while struggling with addiction. - October 14, 2020 - The Ridge Ohio
Introducing EDI’s COVID-19 Nucleocapsid IgG Quantitative ELISA Kit
The EDI™ COVID-19 Nucleocapsid IgG Quantitative ELISA Kit is designed, developed & produced for the quantitative measurement of human anti-COVID-19 (anti-SARS-CoV-2) IgG antibody in serum. The test uses a series of calibrators & controls in order to determine a standard curve, which allows for specific, concentration-based results of patient samples, giving researchers & healthcare providers access to quantitative patient data in order to better understand a patient's current disease stage. - October 14, 2020 - Epitope Diagnostics, Inc.
Clubgoers Can Hit Up a Virtual Club Without Leaving Home for a Good Cause
Global Breakthrough Specialist and founder of Unsilenced Voices, Michelle Jewsbury, had begun to grow tired of the isolation resulting from COVID-19 and recently came together with Digital nomad and founder of Wyze Tribe, Melanie McSally, to create another innovative way to bring the socialization... - October 14, 2020 - Unsilenced Voices
Dynamic Implements Crucial Updates Needed for the MAPD Program Software Changes for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) October 2020 Software Release
The CMS October 2020 software release announcement on August 25, included changes effective for AEP 2021. - October 14, 2020 - Dynamic Healthcare Systems
ReproTech, Ltd. Celebrates 30 Years in Reproductive Cryostorage
ReproTech, Ltd. is celebrating 30 years as the first company dedicated solely to long-term reproductive tissue storage. Over three decades, ReproTech has expanded from one facility in St. Paul, MN to four regional locations in the United States including Fort Lauderdale, FL; Reno, NV; and... - October 14, 2020 - ReproTech, LLC
Veralize Device Team Named Semi-Finalist for XPRIZE Rapid COVID-19 Testing
Team made up of 12-15 Molecular Diagnostics, African Biosciences Ltd. and Ahmadu Bello University has been selected as semi-finalist in the XPRIZE Rapid COVID-19 Testing competition. The patented rapid response diagnostic device designed by 12-15 Molecular Diagnostics can detect COVID-19 using saliva samples. By algorithmically analyzing the results with the 12-15 Molecular Diagnostics machine learning system, the test can provide 95% accuracy and early detection, even when there are no symptom - October 13, 2020 - African Biosciences Inc.
Adults Coming Together to Protect Children
Promoting child protection during COVID-19. - October 13, 2020 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Evon Medics, LLC Has Been Awarded $1.7 Million Grant for the Evaluation of Its Medical Device for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder
Small business, Evon Medics, LLC today announced that it has been awarded a non-dilutive grant of $1.7 million for its Phase II SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) clinical trials for the development and evaluation of its non-invasive Chemosensory-Based Orbitofrontal Cortex Training (CBOT)... - October 11, 2020 - Evon Medics, LLC
Waveny LifeCare Network Opens Its Doors for Indoor Family Visitation
Waveny LifeCare Network, after five months of their patients and residents being COVID free, has also announced its full compliance with the state’s new mandate for indoor family visitation. - October 11, 2020 - Waveny LifeCare Network
Cayman Receives SBIR Grant for Alzheimer’s Research
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) has awarded Cayman Chemical with a Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant to develop an assay platform and novel antibodies to support the treatment, prevention, and early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and other tauopathies. - October 10, 2020 - Cayman Chemical Company
Blessings4Ever Now Offers 401(k) to Caregivers
Blessings4Ever Home Care Agency is excited to now offer a 401(k) plan to all caregivers that are employed with the company. The plan is ranked in the top 10% of plans in the United States according to Girard, a Univest Wealth Divisions. All employees are eligible to participate after 3 months of... - October 10, 2020 - Blessings4Ever Home Care Agency
Orthopedic Surgeon and Shoulder Specialist, Benjamin W. Szerlip, DO to Join OrthoNeuro in November 2020
OrthoNeuro announced today that Dr. Ben W. Szerlip, DO, Orthopedic Surgeon, and Shoulder Specialist will join their multi-specialty physician practice in November of 2020. Dr. Szerlip is a board-certified, fellowship-trained Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in all aspects of the shoulder, including... - October 09, 2020 - OrthoNeuro
Blue Turtle Dental in Palo Alto, CA Changes Hands and Now Offers Emergency & Pediatric Dental Appointments
Blue Turtle Dental, a family & general dental practice in Palo Alto, California recently changed hands. Dr. Alex Yen DDS acquired the practice from Dr. Kelekalani Scheel DDS. The new dental practice promises the same level of care and dedication as before and now offers dental emergency care... - October 09, 2020 - Blue Turtle Dental
HealthONE Partners with GetCovered to Help Connect Uninsured Americans to Health Coverage
HealthONE, an affiliate of HCA Healthcare, one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, announced today a collaborative effort aimed at helping Americans obtain the insurance coverage they need. The partnership with GetCovered, an initiative of HealthMarkets, is a private-sector led... - October 09, 2020 - HCA Healthcare Continental Division
New York Health Welcomes Internal Medicine Physician Robin DaCosta, MD
Excited to be a part of NY Health, Dr. DaCosta believes that “Medicine is challenging but finding new ways to restore health in our community is so rewarding.” - October 08, 2020 - New York Health
HealtheFirst Appoints Dr. Joran Clute to Board
HealtheFirst BPM – Case Management SaaS Tech today announced that Dr. Joran Clute has been appointed to the company’s Board of Directors. - October 08, 2020 - HealtheFirst
2020 Controversies & Conversations Symposium Goes Virtual
More than 50 leading experts set to host live discussions at a 2-day virtual event managed by Solutions for Association Management, Inc. - October 08, 2020 - Solutions for Association Management, Inc.
HealthONE Collaborates with EVERFI to Bring Digital Mental Health and Wellness Course to Middle and High School Students in Denver-Metro Area
HealthONE, an affiliate of HCA Healthcare, one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, today announced that it has collaborated with EVERFI, an international technology company driving social change through education, to launch an interactive, mental health and wellness digital... - October 08, 2020 - HCA Healthcare Continental Division
World’s First and Only Implantable Cardiac Monitor and Patient Alerting System for Acute Coronary Syndromes Takes Place at Pavilion Surgery Center, Orange, California
Sovereign Healthcare, a leading healthcare management company in Orange County, announced today the game changing work taking place at Pavilion Surgery Center, a St. Joseph Hospital affiliate, managed by Sovereign Healthcare. The procedure, performed by Kelly Tucker, M.D., uses the AngelMed... - October 08, 2020 - Sovereign Healthcare
XECAN Announces Its "Touchless" Facial Recognition Technology Can Identify and Verify Patients with or Without Masks on
Patients can be checked in and verified against the EMR system using facial recognition even if the patients have their masks on. - October 07, 2020 - XECAN
The Gateway Family YMCA Receives Grant from PSEG Foundation to Help Protect and Support Community
YMCA Awarded $2,500 from the PSEG Foundation - October 07, 2020 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Glint Advertising Enhances Team
Glint Advertising hires and promotes problem solvers who are as unique as their agency. Their leadership team requires a background of past business ownership or leadership. Those requirements are the only way to ensure the right perspective around business challenges, stresses, and the rewards that come from success. Glint is proud to announce the promotion of Ryan Noel to Vice President and the newest addition to the team, Jamie Mendoza, as Account Director. - October 07, 2020 - Glint Advertising
Expanco Celebrates 40 Years and Amplifies New Brand
Expanco, Inc. is proud to announce its change to Amplify. For 40 years, the local non-profit has created opportunities for adults with disabilities, known as clients, through secure document destruction, packaging, and fulfillment. To celebrate this milestone and further their commitment to both... - October 07, 2020 - Glint Advertising
The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates National Senior Health & Fitness Day® on October 28th
The Gateway Family YMCA Participates in National Wellness Event to Promote Healthy Lifestyles for Older Adults - October 07, 2020 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Helping Students Get Into and Through Physician Assistant School Seems to Have Gotten a Little Easier Thanks to This New Company
The number one most subscribed video producer of PA related content in the world, Adanna Hackett, PA-C (Adanna The PA), has partnered with the industry leading producer of test prep and question banks, Dr. Adam Rosh (Rosh Review) to create a unique and exciting online platform called, Get That C University to help Pre PA Students and PA Students get into and through PA School. - October 06, 2020 - Get That C University
The Brooklyn Cancer Center Welcomes Asmat Ullah, MD
The Brooklyn Cancer Center is pleased to announce Asmat Ullah, MD has joined the team of physicians. Dr. Ullah is a board-certified hematologist and medical oncologist who will be practicing at 121 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Growing up in a small town in Pakistan, Dr. Ullah saw many sick... - October 06, 2020 - The Brooklyn Cancer Center
Legionnaires’ Disease Cases Lead to Legionella Water Testing
Hyperion Offers Testing to Identify If Legionella Bacteria Are Growing in a Building’s Water System. - October 03, 2020 - Hyperion Biotechnology, Inc.
Congressman Vern Buchanan Urges CMS to Eliminate Home Health Payment System Rate Reductions for 2021
Home health leaders commend Congressman Buchanan for asking Medicare to re-evaluate assumptions used as basis for PDGM home health rate reduction. - October 01, 2020 - Partnership for Quality Home Healthcare
End of Addiction is Launching a Self-Assessment Tool in Honour of National Substance Abuse Prevention Month
At the start of “Sober October 2020,” the National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, Abundance Behavioural Health and Careteam Technologies are proud to announce they have partnered together alongside caring individuals to collaborate to see the End of Addiction. A grassroots movement, the hopes are to have others join to end the needless suffering and pain felt by so many. As part of the launch, the coalition has developed a free anonymous self-assessment tool. - October 01, 2020 - Abundance Behavioural Health
Joint Venture Announcement of ECLEVAR and QUINTEN forming ECLEVAR MedTech
ECLEVAR and QUINTEN announced today the formation of the joint venture ECLEVAR MedTech, a medical device contract research organization (CRO) specializing in regulatory compliance and real world evidence post-market solutions. Driven by its innovative data science and machine learning... - October 01, 2020 - ECLEVAR MedTech
Whole Food Nutrition Launched Eat to Beat Depression Online Program
Sal Prothero, founder and owner of Whole Food Nutrition, has launched the Eat to Beat Depression 6 Week Online Program. During the program, clients get practical, simple, achievable steps that give them the confidence to change their diet, eating habits, reduce cravings and reduce stress. Each week... - October 01, 2020 - Whole Food Nutrition
Fusion Medical Staffing is Awarded ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing Client and Talent Awards for Service Excellence
ClearlyRated, a leading provider of client satisfaction surveys, recently announced and awarded Fusion Medical Staffing the Best of Staffing accolade for 2020 for receiving 99 verified ratings from their healthcare clients. - September 30, 2020 - Fusion Medical Staffing
Navigating Fertility Will be a Free Webinar by The Endometriosis Summit September 30 at 8:30pm EST; Entity to Host a Virtual Fertility Weekend Oct. 24-25
The Endometriosis Summit is excited to announce author and New York Times Columnist, Amy Klein, will join them for a free webinar on September 30 at 8:30pm EST. Klein wrote "The Trying Game," a quintessential book for anyone looking to understand the science of infertility from a patient... - September 30, 2020 - The Endometriosis Summit
DialCare Launches National Teledentistry Program
DialCare announces national launch of teledentistry program. - September 30, 2020 - Careington
United Methodist Communities Promotes Two Leaders
United Methodist Communities proudly announces the promotion of 2 of their leaders. Deborah Walsh has been promoted to corporate director of homecare services and oversees HomeWorks and Pamela Garofolo as the corporate director of tapestries. - September 30, 2020 - United Methodist Communities
Hemanext to Present New Red Blood Cell Research Data at AABB 2020
Four abstracts add to the growing body of evidence supporting hypoxic storage of RBCs. - September 29, 2020 - Hemanext
Global Excel Management Announces Strategic Investment with VITALL Intelligence
Global Excel Management Inc., a leading supplier of global healthcare risk management solutions, announces a strategic investment and partnership with Vitall Intelligence Inc., a Canadian health and technology leader providing subscription-based Personal Health Records services, combined with real-time medical device data - aiming at further advancing the digital health sector. - September 29, 2020 - Global Excel Management
APTQI Applauds Bipartisan Congressional Letter to HHS/CMS Urging Medicare to Delay or Mitigate Looming Specialty Provider Cuts
The letter, signed by more than 160 Representatives, urges HHS and CMS to find “fair and equitable payment solutions.” - September 29, 2020 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
IME360 by prIME Assessments Addresses the Contentious Medico-Legal Assessments and Reporting System of Accident Injuries
Years in development and leveraging technology, IME360 is an alternative to the present burdensome and adversarial process. - September 29, 2020 - prIME Assessments
Safe Dental Office Open 7 Days a Week in NYC Providing Full Range of Services
State of the art dental office re-opened June 1, 2020 with a wide array of safety precautions to serve New Yorkers in time of Pandemic. Smile Arts of NY is open 7 days a week to accommodate busy schedules of most New Yorkers. Most PPO Dental insurance plans are accepted. The team is dedicated to providing a safe environment for patients. Smile Arts of NY offers a full range of services such as: Dental exams, Dental cleanings, Fillings, Cosmetic and implant dentistry. - September 28, 2020 - Smile Arts of NY
Metro Safety’s Prompt COVID-19 Response Ensures Students’ Safety & Timely Completion of First Aid Courses without Hindrances
Safety training ensures First Aid courses for students will take place safely and without any problems or delay. - September 28, 2020 - Metro Safety Training