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New York Health Welcomes Nephrologist to Practice
New York Health is pleased to announce Badamkhand Baatarkhuu, MD has joined their nephrology team and will be practicing at 2500 NY-347 #14a, Stony Brook, NY 11790. nyhealth.com/new-york-health-welcomes-nephrologist-to-practice/ Dr. Baatarkhuu has a special interest in peritoneal dialysis,... - July 07, 2020 - New York Health
Michael Foo’s Dental Clinic in Richmond Hill Revises Safety Protocols to Reopen During COVID-19 Pandemic
Michael Foo’s Dental Clinic has reopened and put in place a number of health measures to keep its patients and staff safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. These include face masks for dental staff, removal of magazines and toys from their waiting area, and a limited number of appointments to reduce the number of people in their office. - July 03, 2020 - Michael Foo Dental Clinic
Fusion Medical Staffing Now Placing Certified Temperature Screeners for Non-Healthcare Industries to Help Businesses Get Back to Work
Fusion Medical Staffing is expanding their healthcare staffing services to now include placing and staffing on-site temperature screeners, registered nurses (RNs), contract tracers and clinical liaisons for non-healthcare businesses. - July 03, 2020 - Fusion Medical Staffing
Metro Safety’s Has Helped Save Numerous Lives Within Canada’s Workforce Through Its Occupational First Aid Course
The company ensures organizations have a well-informed workforce with their first aid courses. - July 03, 2020 - Metro Safety Training
SLP Operations LLC Acquires Two Skilled Nursing Facilities in Texas
SLP Operations, LLC., a provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitative care centers, is pleased to welcome two skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers to its growing family. The two new centers are Wood Memorial Healthcare Center (formerly known as Wood Memorial Nursing Home, Mineola) and LBJ... - July 02, 2020 - SLP Operations, LLC
Rose Medical Center Named to the Fortune/IBM Watson Health(TM) 100 Top Hospitals List for Thirteenth Time
Annual list recognizes excellence in clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, patient experience and financial health. - July 02, 2020 - Rose Medical Center
Newton Dental Office Sponsors a Day of Free Dental Care for the Needy
Newton Dentistry is hosting Dentistry With A Heart event for the local community members in need of dental care. - July 01, 2020 - Newton Dentistry
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Named to the Fortune/IBM Watson Health(TM) 100 Top Hospitals List
Hospital also among only 20 hospitals nationally to earn the Everest Award. - July 01, 2020 - Swedish Medical Center
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Promotes Fireworks Safety
Safety tips to help you stay out of the ER this season. - July 01, 2020 - Swedish Medical Center
Calm Sage Blog is Taking on COVID-19 Induced Anxiety with Podcasts & Webinars
Calm Sage is offering people inspiring content via podcasts and webinars. See how Calm Sage is helping people to channel positivity during this harsh pandemic situation. - July 01, 2020 - Calm Sage
40 Women Researchers Receive $40,000 in Grants from Cayman and CABRI
Each year during Women’s History Month, Cayman provides travel grants to help women researchers attend conferences to benefit from and contribute to the larger scientific community. This year, because the COVID-19 pandemic caused most conferences to cancel or postpone and many academic labs to close, Cayman introduced a new program to help support women in research. A record high of forty women will benefit from Cayman’s Women in Research program this year. - July 01, 2020 - Cayman Chemical Company
Wilmington Eye Celebrates Grand Opening of New Scotts Hill Facility
Locally owned medical practice opens new facility amidst pandemic to respond to growing need for affordable vision care and specialty services. - July 01, 2020 - Wilmington Eye
R3 International Now Offering Stem Cell Therapy for Coronavirus in Mexico
R3 Stem Cell International is now offering stem cell therapy for coronavirus patients at its first rate Center in Tijuana, Mexico. Several treatment options are available that include up to 200 million stem cells, with pricing starting at only $2975. A growing body of research out of Europe,... - June 30, 2020 - R3 Stem Cell
New Data Shows Economic Conditions Continue to Worsen for Long-Term Care Pharmacies
SCPC Letter to HHS asks for Provider Relief to Support Continued Essential Care for Vulnerable People in Nursing Homes - June 29, 2020 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
Cariant Health Partners Named a Top Travel Nursing Company
Cariant Health Partners ranked among the top 20 travel nursing companies of 2020. - June 27, 2020 - Cariant Health Partners
The College Diabetes Network Announces Critical New Resource Related to Health Insurance for Young Adults
The College Diabetes Network (CDN) has just released its newest resource for young adults - Insurance 101. This resource and corresponding website provide critical information for young adults living with type one diabetes (T1D) as they navigate the often confusing process of choosing a health... - June 27, 2020 - The College Diabetes Network
Rose Medical Center Names Casey Guber New President & Chief Executive Officer
Rose Medical Center in Denver, Colorado names new President & CEO. - June 26, 2020 - Rose Medical Center
Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center Achieves Healthgrades 2020 Outstanding Patient Experience AwardTM
Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center announced today that it achieved the Healthgrades 2020 Outstanding Patient Experience Award™. This distinction recognizes Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center as being among the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide for patient experience,... - June 26, 2020 - Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
Dynamic Healthcare Systems' Risk Adjustment Management Program Services Gets Updated
Dynamic's Popular Risk Adjustment Management Program (RAMP) Advisory Service Helps Health Plans Address Common and Potentially Costly Issues - June 25, 2020 - Dynamic Healthcare Systems
Telehealth Provider HealthPoint Plus Forms Strategic Partnership with the SureUp Total Wellness Platform
Partnership democratizes access to low-cost Telehealth that empowers businesses—especially small businesses—to recruit, retain, and reward employees. - June 24, 2020 - HealthPoint Plus, Inc.
eLuma to Partner with the Council of Administrators of Special Education
Special education's leading teletherapy provider to partner with CASE to support and promote its causes, advocacy and national events. - June 23, 2020 - eLuma Online Therapy
CURA Health Management Announces They Have Been Acquired by HealthLynked
Acquisition enables the development of HealthLynked’s new ACO Division, bringing value to patients and physicians. - June 23, 2020 - CURA Health Management
Kidney Care Partners Pleased CMS Implements Expansion of Medicare Advantage Program, Concerned Other Changes Could Undermine Care Access for Patients with Kidney Failure
Implementing Congressional Intent to Expand Access Important to Patients, but Final Rule Could Create Barriers for Home and In-Center Dialysis Patients - June 22, 2020 - Kidney Care Partners
Sky Ridge Medical Center Announces Student Scholarship Award Winners
Sky Ridge Medical Center earlier this year launched its inaugural Sky Ridge Student Scholarship awards for student volunteers pursuing academic degrees and careers in healthcare. The $5,000 in scholarships were awarded among four seniors based upon their longevity and commitment as student... - June 21, 2020 - Sky Ridge Medical Center
On June 25, "How I Brewed This: Craft Brewer Series” to Feature Two Big Names in the Washington State Brewing Scene
The ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI) is excited to announce that on Thursday, June 25, they will be hosting the second episode of their new “How I Brewed This: Craft Brewer Series,” featuring Kevin Smith of Bale Breaker Brewing Company and Mike Smith of B.T. Loftus... - June 20, 2020 - ALS Therapy Development Institute
Jumo Health Expands Board Tapping Industry Veteran to Guide Continued Growth
Leading Patient Engagement Platform Provider Appoints Brandon Cormier, Elligo Health Research Chief Commercial Officer, to Board of Directors - June 20, 2020 - Jumo Health
Virtual Summer Camp at The Gateway Family YMCA
Register Now for Virtual Summer Camp - June 20, 2020 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Join the Millions of Meditating Hearts on International Day of Yoga to Make Compassion Contagious
#YogaforCompassion - June 19, 2020 - Heartfulness
Shekinah Health & Wellness Center to Offer a Medically Managed Weight Loss Program in North and South Florida
Shekinah Health and Wellness Center is partnering with Aguilar Aesthetics, Wellness & MedSpa to offer a Medically Managed Weight Loss Program in North and South Florida. If you are interested, you can enroll at https://www.shekinahealth.com/weightloss/ - June 19, 2020 - Shekinah Health and Wellness Center
Premier Medical Careers Officially Re-Opens with New Offerings
Premier Medical Careers, a post secondary nursing school located in Conyers Georgia forced to pause all on campus courses amidst COVID-19, prepares to re-open in June now offers online courses as well as in-class courses. - June 19, 2020 - Premier Medical Careers
Basicly Healthy Launch the Holistic Health & Wellbeing Website BasiclyHealthy.com
Basicly Healthy is the newly emerging go-to hub website for all aspects of lifestyle improvement, providing you with the knowledge and tools that you need to live a healthy, happy, and long life. The site is updated daily with new info and tips, so you’ll find everything you need to start... - June 19, 2020 - Basicly Healthy
SCPC Urges CDC to Exempt Long-Term Care Patients from Opioid Guidelines
Given the unique medical needs of patients in long-term care facilities and the virtual impossibility of “doctor-shopping,” the CDC’s Opioid Guidelines must not apply to this unique population. - June 18, 2020 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
Nancy Perry Graham, Stand Together Senior Editorial Director, Joins Dream Foundation
Multi-journalism award-winning Graham to join the Board of the national dream-granting organization. - June 18, 2020 - Dream Foundation
Mary’s Center & Briya Public Charter School Partnership Named One of The Washington Post’s 2020 Top Workplaces in Greater Washington
The Washington Post announced that the Mary’s Center & Briya Public Charter School partnership has made the list of 2020 Top Workplaces in the Greater Washington, DC area. This is the third time in 4 years that the partnership has received this recognition, which spotlights private, public, nonprofit, and government agencies that received the highest employee ratings from a survey contracted by the newspaper. - June 18, 2020 - Mary's Center
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Achieves Healthgrades 2020 Patient Safety Excellence Award for the Second Year in a Row
Swedish Medical Center in the top 5% in the Nation for Patient Safety - June 17, 2020 - Swedish Medical Center
Mary’s Center Announces Former Civil Rights Litigator Todd A. Cox as New Board Chair and Appoints 2 New Board Members
Former civil rights litigator and policy advocate Todd A. Cox is the new Board Chair of Mary’s Center’s Board of Directors, taking the helm from renowned economist Dr. Stuart M. Butler, who served from 2018-2020. - June 17, 2020 - Mary's Center
SCPC Urges Secretary Azar to Address Conflicting Insulin Pen Policy
In a letter to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, SCPC warns that conflicting regulatory policy puts patient access at risk and threatens LTC’s good faith efforts to provide insulin pens. - June 16, 2020 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
HCA/HealthONE’s North Suburban Medical Center Achieves Healthgrades 2020 Patient Safety Excellence Award(TM)
North Suburban Medical Center in Thornton, Colorado is among the top 10% in the Nation for Patient Safety. - June 16, 2020 - HealthONE North Suburban Medical Center
Skin Care Doctors, P.A. Welcomes Laura Davidson, PA-C to Their Sartell, MN Office
Skin Care Doctors, P.A. continues to plan for a bright future. They are thrilled to announce the newest provider to their team, Laura Davidson, PA-C. - June 16, 2020 - Skin Care Doctors, PA
APTQI Commends Representative Brendan Boyle for Introducing Bipartisan Legislation to Block Steep Cuts to Physical Therapy Services
The Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation (APTQI) today applauded Representative Brendan Boyle (D-PA) for introducing the Outpatient Therapy Modernization and Stabilization Act which, if passed, will extend a necessary lifeline to physical and occupational therapists who are... - June 15, 2020 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
Yes Hearing Named Finalist in What’s Next Innovation Challenge Sponsored by AARP Innovation Labs
Yes Hearing (www.yeshearing.com) has been chosen as one of six finalists in the What’s Next Innovation Challenge sponsored by AARP Innovation Labs to be held June 25 during the 17th annual What’s Next Longevity Venture Summit virtual event. - June 15, 2020 - Yes Hearing
Assistance Dog Training: Therapeutic Healing Through Your 4-Legged Companion
Patterson Physical Therapy has added a new member to their team who offers a new and unique service, Assistance Dog Training, for those with physical or mental impairments. - June 15, 2020 - Patterson Physical Therapy
MARUX Announces Filing of Provisional Patent Application for AI Enabled Medical Response, Remote Diagnostics, COVID Vitals
MARUX announced that it has filed a provisional patent application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, covering machine learning, artificial intelligence, and extended/cross-reality for the Company’s remote medical diagnostics, plus remote monitoring application. This patent application is the second set of software as a service (SaaS) process, and is integral for the Company’s initial augmented reality application focused on automotive. - June 14, 2020 - MARUX Incorporated
Avant Healthcare Professionals Awarded Bronze Honor for Trends in Nurse Staffing Study by Healthcare Advertising Awards
Avant Healthcare Professionals today announced that it won a bronze honor for its 2019 Trends in Nurse Staffing Study in the 37th Annual Healthcare Advertising Awards sponsored by Healthcare Marketing Report, a publication that covers all aspects of healthcare marketing, advertising and strategic... - June 14, 2020 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
ProSport Physical Therapy, Inc. Expands Its Footprint in Orange County
ProSport, the leader in orthopedic rehabilitation since 1992, acquires Green & Moncrief Physical Therapy. - June 13, 2020 - ProSport Physical Therapy & Performance
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Introduces Minimally Invasive Robotic Tool for Lung Biopsy Procedures
Swedish is the first hospital in Colorado to offer robotic assisted technology that will help detect lung cancer earlier and improve outcomes. - June 13, 2020 - Swedish Medical Center
Recovery Day Winnipeg Transitions to Virtual Online Event for 2020
The event for celebrating recovery from addiction to play it safe citing COVID-19 concerns. - June 13, 2020 - Aurora Recovery Centre
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE's North Suburban Medical Center Announces New Vice President of Human Resources
North Suburban Medical Center has named Tonzia Buor as its Vice President of Human Resources. Buor is an experienced HR professional who has served in many roles during her career including positions as a staffing coordinator, recruiter, and HR generalist. Prior to joining North Suburban Medical... - June 12, 2020 - HealthONE North Suburban Medical Center
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE's North Suburban Medical Center Announces New Chief Nursing Officer
North Suburban Medical Center has named Michael Hansen, RN, as its chief financial officer. Hansen is a seasoned leader with a diverse nursing leadership background which includes success in colleague engagement, quality of care, and patient care experience. Prior to joining North Suburban, Hansen... - June 12, 2020 - HealthONE North Suburban Medical Center
United Methodist Communities Announces Strategic Partnership with VirtuSense and Netsmart to Implement $909K “Game-Changer” Telehealth Grant
New Jersey-based senior living provider United Methodist Communities (UMC) announced strategic partnerships with tech providers VirtuSense and Netsmart to implement telehealth strategies to fight coronavirus. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently awarded UMC the $909,560 grant to... - June 12, 2020 - United Methodist Communities