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Grace Community Steps Up to Help Seniors in Times of Need
As the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to affect nearly every industry around the globe, long-term care is facing unique difficulties. Social isolation, lack of daily meaningful interactions, depression, and caregiver burnout were already challenges being faced before the COVID-19 breakout,... - April 24, 2020 - Lifetime Wellness
Fight Obesity with Fingers
Femiure, a healthcare & wellness facilitating platform, has launched its bariatric hospital's network. - April 24, 2020 - Femicure
Invitation April 28th Online Virtual Family Office and Institutional Investor Luncheon
The Ivy Family Office Network (IVYFON) has assembled a group of subject matter experts on healthcare and investing in downturns for an online family office and institutional investor luncheon on April 28th from 12 noon to 2:00 p.m. There is no fee to participate. They are limiting participation to... - April 24, 2020 - Ivy Family Office Network (IVYFON)
Front Line Nursing Home Pharmacies, Seniors Under Their Specialized Care Warrant CARES Act Emergency Funding
Economic Stress Taking Toll on Pharmacists Responsible for Life-Saving Medication Management - April 23, 2020 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
Care 2 Communities (C2C) Responds to Urgent COVID-19 Need with Relief Fund for Haiti, Joining #GivingTuesdayNow in Global Day of Giving and Unity
Care 2 Communities (C2C), a Boston-based nonprofit organization, is responding to meet the needs of COVID-19 in Haiti by starting COVID-19 Response Fund by participating in #GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of giving and unity, set to take place on May 5, 2020. The fund will equip health workers and community clinics with essential protective equipment and medical supplies that will help to slow the spread of the virus in an impoverished country with already-fragile health system. - April 23, 2020 - Care 2 Communities
Free Virtual Group Therapy for COVID-Related Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Offered by NY-Based Mindful Urgent Care
100 Percent of New Cases Now COVID-Related - April 22, 2020 - Mindful Urgent Care
AAOHN and AFCI Partner to Launch "Face Covers for Worker Safety" Initiative
The American Association of Occupational Health Nurses (AAOHN) and Association For Creative Industries (AFCI) launched today their “Face Covers for Worker Safety” public awareness campaign in response to COVID-19. The campaign urges individuals and those in the creative industries and... - April 22, 2020 - American Association of Occupational Health Nurses
COVID-Related Economic Distress Threatens Front-Line Nursing Home Pharmacies, Vulnerable Seniors Under Their Care
Economic, Regulatory Challenges Jeopardize Ongoing Viability of LTC Pharmacy Sector; Now Surveying Membership Crises, SCPC Calls on Congress and Administration to Act - April 20, 2020 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
New App by Repticity Will Save More Time and Convenience in Nursing Homes to Arrange Virtual Visits During COVID-19 Crisis
Repticity app uses new technology to create multiple virtual meeting rooms. The developer creates the app to promote safety and convenience for meeting the loved one during the pandemic for nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities. - April 20, 2020 - Repticity
New Treatment Shows Vision Benefit in Age Related Macular Degeneration
MD Stem Cells reports results for Dry AMD from their clinical study SCOTS - the Stem Cell Ophthalmology Treatment Study. 63% of treated and evaluated eyes achieved improvement in vision while an additional 34% had vision remain stable in follow up. No complications occurred. Results were statistically significant. - April 18, 2020 - MD Stem Cells
Sell Your Unwanted Fine and Vintage Costume Jewelry from the Safety of Home with Free Shipping
Astor Galleries announced new no-cost mail-in service to sell your fine and vintage costume jewelry. Shipping is free, tracked, and insured, and packages can be scheduled for pick up by the USPS. Stephen Cardile, director of acquisitions and founder of Astor Galleries said, “This is a... - April 18, 2020 - Astor Galleries
HealthONE Announces Grants to Aid in Covid-19 Relief Efforts
Denver community partners receive funding for coronavirus response. - April 18, 2020 - HCA Healthcare Continental Division
Rhoads Metal Works Creates Clean Air for Hospitals
Adapting During a Pandemic, a Solution for Hospitals to Clean the Air, Four Generation Company Has a Legacy to Uphold - April 17, 2020 - Rhoads Metal Works, Inc.
Hypnotherapist Offers Help to Couples Struggling in Isolation
With the Coronavirus outbreak showing no signs of slowing down and continuously spreading across the globe, people have found themselves struggling in a situation self- isolating alone with their partner. Melanie McCool, Clinical Hypnotherapist at www.mindworxco.com, is using her skills to reach... - April 17, 2020 - MindWorx Hypnotherapy
New Digital App Set to Transform the Landscape of Contact Tracing Practices
In the wake of the COVID-19 epidemic, UK company, Vestigo has launched a new website to promote its efforts to develop a digital tracing app called Dot2Dot and test the prototype within the next few weeks. Dot2Dot will digitise the manual contact tracing procedures utilised by health... - April 17, 2020 - Vestigo
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Names Ryan Tobin President and CEO
Swedish Medical Center is a Level I Trauma Center and HCA HealthCare’s largest hospital in Colorado. - April 16, 2020 - Swedish Medical Center
innoviHealth® Upgrades Lead Product Find-A-Code™ with Powerful Add-on Functionality
Enhances Add-on Marketplace to include AMA’s CPT® Knowledge Base, CPT® Changes: An insider’s View + Archives, with CPT® Vignettes and “SNOMED to CPT®” to Follow Soon - April 15, 2020 - innoviHealth
Experts Share Info for Improving Lives of Seniors During COVID-19 Pandemic
Regular Communication, Setting Schedules & Shoring Up Food & Med Supplies Among Recommendations - April 15, 2020 - Brand New Day
Marlena Holter Named ALPCO’s Winter 2020 Diabetes Research Travel Grant Recipient
ALPCO's Winter 2020 Diabetes Research Travel Grant has been awarded to Marlena Holter, a DVM/PhD candidate from Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Ms. Holter’s novel research focuses on GLP-1 regulated glucose regulation following vertical sleeve gastrectomy surgery to define the mechanisms underlying type 2 diabetes remission and metabolic improvement following bariatric surgery. - April 14, 2020 - ALPCO
Centered Mind Therapy Adds Gina Easton as Therapist to Clinical Team
Centered Mind Therapy has added Gina Easton as a therapist to their clinical team. Centered Mind Therapy is a therapy practice that operates in New York, California, and Texas, and specialize in anxiety, depression, eating disorders, body image, life coaching, life transitions, postpartum... - April 13, 2020 - Centered Mind Therapy
CURE Biomedical Partners with Bloom Energy on Urgent Need for Ventilators
Swift call to action has resulted in unprecedented response within the healthcare technology management industry. - April 11, 2020 - CURE Biomedical
Premier Medical Careers Offers Online Courses in Response to COVID-19
Premier Medical Careers (PMC) is now offering online courses, training and live support to its students in efforts to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 virus and still facilitate educational goals. This decision remains in effect following the “shelter in place” order signed by... - April 10, 2020 - Premier Medical Careers
Medicas Medical Clinic Offers Telemedicine in Response to COVID-19
Medicas Medical Clinic (MMC) now offers telemedicine as an option for patients to discuss their health needs and medical issues with a healthcare provider in real time. In light of the “shelter in place” order signed by Governor Brian Kemp on April 2, 2020, MMC is taking all necessary... - April 10, 2020 - Medicas Medical Clinic
Medicas Medical Clinic Enters 3rd Year with New Office Manager
Medicas Medical Clinic announces the hire of their new office manager, as it reaches three successful years in practice in Douglasville, GA. The new manager will support the growing need of the clinic’s healthcare professionals who provide many medical services, including wellness exams,... - April 10, 2020 - Medicas Medical Clinic
Carisk Partners’ Carisk Intelligent Clearinghouse Chosen by GEICO as National Solution for Auto/No-Fault Electronic Bill Processing
Carisk Partners (Carisk), specialty risk transfer and care coordination company, announces that GEICO has chosen Carisk Intelligent Clearinghouse (CiC) as its direct clearinghouse connection for nationwide auto/no-fault electronic Bill processing, and holds exclusive access to GEICO’s... - April 09, 2020 - Carisk Partners
Henry J. Austin Health Center Now Offering Telemedicine and Pharmacy Delivery Services
To help stop the spread and flatten the curve of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the federally qualified health center makes it easy to stay at home while getting the care you need. - April 09, 2020 - Henry J. Austin Health Center
Company Offers Comprehensive Provider Data to Frontline COVID-19 Responders
The CarePrecise LLC database of U.S. healthcare providers is being made available to frontline organizations in the effort to adequately staff their COVID-19 response. It is the most comprehensive database of its kind, containing both active and retired healthcare workers. The CarePrecise COVID-19 Response Program is designed to get the information to qualified organizations at minimal expense. Providers may apply online through 4/30/2020. - April 06, 2020 - CarePrecise LLC
IDEA Illinois & eLuma Partner to Assist Educators
With schools facing prolonged closures, educators are struggling to provide adequate online instruction, IDEA Illinois & eLuma have partnered and will provide a series of training webinars to ensure that special education administrators, teachers and clinicians can optimize the remote learning experience. - April 06, 2020 - eLuma Online Therapy
Integrative Medical Centers Telemedicine Services
Integrative Medical Centers Partners with Docity Health for Telemedicine Services - April 06, 2020 - Integrative Medical Centers
Virtual Sleep Wellness Company Lofta Steps Up During Coronavirus Crisis
San Diego-based sleep wellness company Lofta, Inc. heightens its commitment to sleep health for those who need it most in a time of crisis. - April 04, 2020 - Lofta
Kidney Community Applauds the Administration’s Recently Announced Regulatory Relief for Kidney Care Providers and Patients
Recommendations from Kidney Care Partners Adopted and Approved by Administration - April 03, 2020 - Kidney Care Partners
Metro Safety Offers Discounts on Occupational First Aid Level 2 Courses in British Columbia
The first aid training school’s discount is promoting workplace wellbeing. - April 03, 2020 - Metro Safety Training
Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic Health Centers Are Open; Telehealth Services Expanded
In response to COVID-19, Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic is expanding its Telehealth service so patients can get care from their home. - April 03, 2020 - Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic
Mental Health Crash? How to Cope with COVID-19. Best Well-Being Help from the Wellness Universe.
Coronavirus/COVID-19 has claimed our freedom, happiness, social interaction and life as we knew it. We need community, connection and a sense of safety to experience a healthy and balanced life, and to maintain positive mental health. Well-being is a top priority and not to be ignored, otherwise we are headed for a crash. The Wellness Universe shares tips for best mental wellness. - April 02, 2020 - The Wellness Universe
Hibou Connects COVID-19 Isolated Seniors to Family with Free Daily Wellness Checks
Automated calls and in-app notifications helps seniors stay safe during COVID-19. - April 02, 2020 - Hibou Application Ltd.
Heroes of Hearing Announces New Location in Tucson
Heroes of Hearing, is excited to announce the opening of a new office in Tucson, AZ. The new location will be open for business on April 1, 2019 (no joke) and will offer customers the same great service they have come to expect from Heroes of Hearing. “We are thrilled to announce our move to... - April 01, 2020 - Heroes of Hearing, LLC
AlignLife Chiropractic Care Continues to be an Essential Healthcare Resource Amidst the COVID-19 Global Pandemic
AlignLife Chiropractic Clinics Nationwide Remain Open - March 31, 2020 - AlignLife - Chiropractic & Natural Health Center
CQRC Commends CMS Measures to Enable Delivery of Home Respiratory Care
Administration issues new rule that will improve access to care for home respiratory patients during the ongoing national emergency. - March 31, 2020 - CQRC
The Wellness Universe with Mental Health and Well-Being Help During COVID-19
Coronavirus/COVID-19 is causing fear across the globe, changing life as we know it and impacting mental wellness. Positive mental well-being is essential to help us cope with stress, help to adjust to lifestyle changes and challenges many will face. - March 31, 2020 - The Wellness Universe
Dr. Timothy Bilash Announces a New Weekly Tuesday Videocast Series
Dr. Timothy Bilash, MD is conducting a new series of web-based question and answer discussions covering the topics of COVID-19, thyroid, and the immune system. - March 31, 2020 - Dr. Bilash
Married As One LLC Offers a Christian Marriage Guide to Help Spouses Improve Communication During Coronavirus Quarantine
Marriages don't stop being marriages because of the coronavirus pandemic. In fact, want to know just how strong a marriage really is, take count of how many arguments that marriage has. Especially during the increase of "quality" time because of the coronavirus quarantine. Even the best of marriages will have arguments. The better marriages won't frequently and disrespectful argue. Learn how to argue less, and achieve more unity in marriage, now. - March 28, 2020 - Married As One LLC
FDA Clears Aluna Asthma Management Platform for Consumer Sale & Use; Aluna Designed in Consultation with Physicians to Measure Lung Health at Home & on the Go
FDA clearance of Aluna, a portable digital spirometer that provides respiratory health insights. - March 28, 2020 - Aluna
Varicose Veins Doctors Provide Quality Care with Their Team of Highly-Skilled Vein Specialists and Support Staff in New York
Residents of NY who suffer from varicose veins and varicoceles can now reach out for treatment and support. - March 28, 2020 - Varicose Veins Doctors
Amid Escalating COVID-19 Pandemic, Nation’s Kidney Care Community Calls on Congress and the Administration to Help Protect Vulnerable Patients, Frontline Care Providers
Americans with Kidney Failure Among the Most At-Risk; Cannot Miss Dialysis Care - March 27, 2020 - Kidney Care Partners
CQRC Commends the Congress for Assisting with Rural Home Medical Equipment and Services in COVID-19 Emergency Response Bill
New policy changes will help prevent potential disruptions in supply and workforce, but more must be done to further ensure continued access to home respiratory care. - March 27, 2020 - CQRC
Global Excel Announces COVID-19 Version of StandbyMD
Global Excel Management Inc., an industry leader in Healthcare Risk Management Solutions, today announces that it has released a COVID-19 version of its StandbyMD directional care platform to help direct those with coronavirus concerns to the appropriate care and help alleviate the overburdened... - March 27, 2020 - Global Excel Management
KCP Statement on CMS’ Agreement to Classify Peritoneal Dialysis Catheters and Vascular Access as Essential Surgeries for Kidney Patients
Kidney Care Partners – the nation’s leading kidney care coalition comprised of patient advocates, dialysis professionals, care providers, researchers, and manufacturers dedicated to working together to improve quality of care for individuals living with kidney diseases – applauds... - March 27, 2020 - Kidney Care Partners
Prehab Network Offers Virtual Physical Therapy - Free Trial Visit
Virtual physical therapy visits are proving to be effective for patients across the country. Some people, including seniors, may be apprehensive about going online, however Prehab patients are giving incredibly high reviews. To encourage people to address their aches and pains from the comfort of their own home, Prehab Network is offering any patient located within the United States a free virtual discovery visit - not to be charged to the insurance company. - March 27, 2020 - Prehab
Mint Physician Staffing Enhances Hospital and Telemedicine Coverage During COVID-19 Crisis
As the global effects of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continue to evolve, Mint Physician Staffing remains committed to providing physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Hospitals and Urgent Care Clinics are urged to contact Mint Physician Staffing to help fulfill with staffing needs amid the coronavirus outbreak. - March 27, 2020 - Mint Physician Staffing
The Gateway Family YMCA Provides Safety Around Water
The Gateway Family YMCA Provides Safety Around Water to Rahway Elementary School Students - March 26, 2020 - The Gateway Family YMCA