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Dr. Jahan Aghalar Joins NYCBS
Jahan Aghalar, M.D. joins New York Cancer & Blood Specialists as a board-certified medical oncologist-hematologist. Dr. Aghalar will be practicing at the Smithtown and New Hyde Park locations. nycancer.com/blog/2019/05/20/dr-jahan-aghalar-joins-nycbs/ A Long Island native, Dr. Aghalar... - June 11, 2019 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children & Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Get National Designation as Only Rocky Mountain Region Hospital with Level IV Maternal Unit & Level IV NICU
In advance of Colorado introducing the Levels of Maternal Care Criteria developed by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center has been recognized for providing Level IV Maternal Care (highest level available) by the Colorado... - June 11, 2019 - Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children
Trek Across Country Raises Awareness of Childhood Cancer
Thomas Curran Walks to Raise $20,000 for Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation - June 09, 2019 - Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation
South Nassau Communities Hospital Supporters Raise Nearly $600K
South Nassau's supporters from local business, civic and community groups flocked to the popular outing, which is the largest and most successful hospital golf outing on Long Island. - June 08, 2019 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Dr. Thomas E. Young, Paula Di Marco Young, BS, RN and Young Medical Spa® Win Four Aesthetic Everything® Aesthetic and Cosmetic Medicine Awards
Young Medical Spa® is excited to announce they have won four awards in the prestigious 2019 Aesthetic Everything® Aesthetic and Cosmetic Medicine Awards. Young Medical Spa conveniently serves patients in the Allentown, Easton, Bethlehem, Philadelphia, Lansdale, Center Valley, Wilkes-Barre, and Scranton areas. - June 08, 2019 - Young Medical Spa®
State Winners for 2019 Longest Married Couple Project Announced by Worldwide Marriage Encounter
The 2019 state winners of the ninth annual Longest Married Couple Project, sponsored by Worldwide Marriage Encounter (WWME), the original faith-based marriage enrichment program in this country, were announced today. “As we enter the month and June and what is traditionally known as National... - June 07, 2019 - Worldwide Marriage Encounter
DataPath, Inc. Honors Clients, Celebrates 35 Years at Annual Conference
DataPath, Inc., the longest running solutions provider in the benefits administration industry, announced the honorees of its annual partner awards. The DataPath Partner Awards were presented at the Connections 2019 conference and recognize industry success, business growth, and commitment to... - June 07, 2019 - DataPath
“Womb Doula” Cindy Bonaparte Awarded Grant from L.A. Department of Mental Health
Reiki teacher and “womb doula,” Cindy Bonaparte will facilitate a free Reiki Level I certification class for lower-income “women of color” on Sunday, June 9 at Women’s True Healing (WTH), a center for holistic therapies for female reproductive wellness in Redondo... - June 06, 2019 - The Womb Doula
2019 Longest Married Couple Project National Winners Announced by Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Worldwide Marriage Encounter (WWME), the original faith-based marriage enrichment program in the United States, announced today the national winners of the 2019 Longest Married Couple Project. They are DW & Willie Williams of Charlotte, NC. The Williams’ were married August 17, 1937 in... - June 05, 2019 - Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Health Choice PPO Selects Synergy Laboratories to Deliver High Quality, Cost-Effective Results
Health Choice PPO and Synergy Laboratories, two of Alabama’s leading healthcare companies have come together to provide the highest quality laboratory results to the physicians, hospitals and other medical professionals serving members of the Health Choice PPO network. - June 05, 2019 - Synergy Laboratories
Panacea to Exhibit and Present Sessions on Driving Effective Pro-Fee Audits and IR Coding at CHIACon19
Panacea will present two sessions at the annual California Health Information Assocation, (CHIA) convention being held June 8 through 12, on how to use audits to identify revenue risks and hot topics in interventional radiology coding. - June 05, 2019 - Panacea
Matreya, LLC is Now a Part of Cayman Chemical Company to Better Serve the Lipid Community
Cayman Chemical, an industry-leading supplier of bioactive lipids, analytical standards, and contract lipidomic services, announced today that it has acquired Matreya, LLC, a lipid biochemical company located in State College, Pennsylvania, with strengths in synthesis, extraction, and purification of natural products. Matreya stocks a wide selection of high-purity sphingolipids, phospholipids, fatty acids and esters, and sterols to be used as research standards. - June 05, 2019 - Cayman Chemical Company
eLuma Pilot to Offer Online Special Education Teachers
For the first time ever, eLuma will be offering online Special Education teachers --beginning in the 2019-20 school year. - June 04, 2019 - eLuma Online Therapy
Select Student Leaders Attending 79th ADA Scientific Sessions with the College Diabetes Network
The College Diabetes Network has chosen six students for their NextGen Leadership Program to attend the American Diabetes Association (ADA) Scientific Sessions Conference to represent the College Diabetes Network this summer. The Scientific Sessions are the world's largest, most prominent meeting... - June 04, 2019 - The College Diabetes Network
University of Waterloo’s Kimia Lab and Huron Digital Pathology to Participate in $126M Industry Consortium Led by Sunnybrook Research Institute
The Canadian government, through its Strategic Innovation Fund, will invest up to $49 million to support the initiative, which, in addition to Kimia Lab and Huron Digital Pathology, consists of more than 70 partners from industry, academia, government organizations and not-for-profits. The consortium’s mandate is to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to deliver better health outcomes, faster diagnoses and safer treatments. - June 03, 2019 - Kimia Lab, University of Waterloo
FieldCentric’s Innovative Field Service Solution by Rodio and Software Partners Has Launched to Combat the Growing Home Healthcare Crisis
New field service technologies will empower medical service providers to meet the challenge of home healthcare demands that will double in the coming years while improving the overall quality of care. - June 03, 2019 - Rodio LLC
Drug-Free Tennessee to Host Educational Workshop to Keep Our Youth Off Drugs
Drug-Free Tennessee is preparing for International Day Against Drug Abuse with educational events to help the community keep young people away from drugs. - June 01, 2019 - Drug Free South
Plant-Based Weight Loss Pill Calocurb Rapidly Expands Globally
The ground-breaking plant-based dietary supplement calocurb™ is rapidly expanding internationally. Last week Iceland joined the list of countries that the supplement is now available in, which includes the United States, China and New Zealand. According to calocurb’s maker –... - May 31, 2019 - Calocurb
"Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew, 3rd Edition" is Now Available from Future Horizons
An internationally renowned author, Ellen Notbohm’s work has informed, inspired, and delighted millions in more than twenty languages. - May 31, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Honors Nurses with DAISY Award
Christy Martin, Pam Karakusis, Cailly Haning recognized for providing extraordinary nursing care. - May 29, 2019 - Swedish Medical Center
Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation to Host 26th Annual Western Roundup Event for Oncology Kids and Their Families
The Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation (PCRF) prepares to kick off the summer with its annual Western Roundup on Sunday, June 9th. - May 29, 2019 - Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation
Roy K Stansbury Joins Cabot Technology Solutions Inc.
Roy K Stansbury joins Cabot Technology Solutions Inc. bringing to Cabot more than 30 years of global IT offshore outsourcing consulting & management experience. - May 29, 2019 - Cabot Technology Solutions Inc.
Kidney Community Applauds Introduction of Bipartisan Senate Legislation to Improve and Expand Access to Kidney Care Treatments and Improve Quality of Life
The Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2019 (S. 1676) was introduced by Senators Ben Cardin and Roy Blunt. - May 28, 2019 - Kidney Care Partners
Join Author, Nicole Thompson, at Uncle Bobbie’s Coffee Shop for a Book Talk and Signing of Black Therapists Rock: a Glimpse Through the Eyes of Experts
Join the discussion on how Black Therapists Rock: A Glimpse Through the Eyes of Experts seeks to end the mental health stigma in Black communities. Since trauma is healed better collectively, each author shares personal accounts of depression, abuse, grief, and other forms of trauma that is often ignored in the community. Nicole’s chapter reveals childhood memories of her mom’s depression that ended with her lifeless body lying next to her at age 8. - May 27, 2019 - GOAT Educators
Access Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics to Provide Complimentary Electrocardiogram (EKG) Testing for Portsmouth and Winnacunnet High School Athletes
Sudden Cardiac Arrest is the #1 Cause of Death of Student Athletes. - May 26, 2019 - Access Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics
Wenus, Chatur Monkey & Wahlife Merge Into New Entity - WIYLD
WIYLD - an initiative by veteran journalist and communications professional, Ritu Kant Ojha, announced merger of Wenus - a content platform for women, ChaturMonkey - a production house focused on social issues, and Wahlife - focused on health and wellness into the new entity and their respective social media assets. - May 25, 2019 - WIYLD
Origin Wireless Delivers Unique LifeLog-as-a-Service “LaaS” Well-Being Monitoring Solution for Elderly Care
Origin's TRM combines wireless and AI to provide 24/7 well-being monitoring with no cumbersome wearables or invasive cameras. - May 24, 2019 - Origin Wireless
Pillar Clinical Research Announces New Ratings Initiative: Pillar Precision
The Dallas based research company plans to roll out a new clinical rating training program, Pillar Precision. The program includes a clinician guide featuring best practices for specific CNS indications, placebo response training, malingering detection, data-driven decision making, and multi-site... - May 24, 2019 - Pillar Clinical Research
P-Rite Gives All Women Freedom
P-Rite™, a women’s stand to pee device announces their new website www.P-Rite.com. P-Rite™ Gives All Women Freedom! P-Rite™ is a disposable paper funnel that women of all ages can use to pee standing up. It allows women to free themselves from dirty porta-potties, long... - May 24, 2019 - P-Rite
Apostle Inc. Completes Series A Financing Led by ShangBay Capital
Apostle Inc. is pleased to announce the completion of its series A financing, raising $3.3 million. The investment round is led by ShangBay Capital, a Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm, focused on investing in early stage medical device and biotech companies. Three other Silicon... - May 24, 2019 - Apostle Inc
Get Complimentary Oral Cancer Screening by OralID at Dr. Kathuria's Dentistry
On World No Tobacco Day, Dr. Kathuria’s Dentistry is offering a complimentary oral cancer screening in association with OralIDTM. Dr. Kathuria’s Dentistry is a dental clinic located in East of Kailash, New Delhi, India. Established with an aim to bring a smile on a million faces, the clinic is dedicated to provide high-quality dental treatments. - May 24, 2019 - Dr. Kathuria's Dentistry
First Responders Unite to Arrest and Extinguish ALS
Inaugural Arrest and Extinguish event at Tanglewood raises over $50,000 for ALS research. - May 23, 2019 - ALS Therapy Development Institute
Author, Nicole Thompson Seeks to End the Mental Health Stigma in Black Communities with Newly Released Book, Black Therapists Rock: a Glimpse Through the Eyes of Experts
Black Therapists Rock: A Glimpse Through the Eyes of Experts seeks to end the mental health stigma in Black communities. Since trauma is healed better collectively, each author shares personal accounts of depression, abuse, grief, and other forms of trauma that is often ignored in the community. The authors’ vulnerability gives hope to people with similar experiences. Nicole’s chapter reveals childhood memories of her mom’s depression that ended with her lifeless body lying next to her at age 8. - May 23, 2019 - GOAT Educators
Cancer Rounds - World's First Comprehensive Virtual Cancer Hospital
It is a new concept aiming to provide everything on a single website; starting from the diagnosis stage, advising on the next set of tests required, second opinion by a board of oncologists including medical oncologists, surgeons and radiation oncologists, to providing a cancer dietician & counselor so that the patient stays on course without losing hope. This changes the overall treatment style and impacts outcomes in the cancer patient's life in a positive way. - May 23, 2019 - Cancer Rounds
Young Medical Spa® Announces Their New Office Location in the Wilkes-Barre and Scranton, PA Areas
Young Medical Spa® with two locations in the Lehigh Valley and Lansdale, Pennsylvania areas has opened their third location serving the greater Wilkes-Barre and Scranton, PA areas. - May 23, 2019 - Young Medical Spa®
Cleveland Hospice Releases Blog Discussing Hospice Care for Veterans
Harbor Light Hospice, a Cleveland hospice, recently released a blog educating readers on effective and compassionate hospice care for veterans. Veterans may face unique challenges at this stage in their lives, and informed care can give them a higher quality of life by allowing them to access... - May 23, 2019 - Harbor Light Hospice
Mindworks Hypnosis & NLP Receives 2019 Best of Bellevue Award for Weight Loss and Control Program
Connie Brannan's Mindworks Hypnosis & NLP has been awarded 2019 Best of Bellevue in the "Weight Loss and Control Program" category by the Bellevue Award Program. - May 23, 2019 - Mindworks Hypnosis & NLP
Dream Foundation’s Flower Empower Luncheon is a Tremendous Success
Over $160,000 raised to support the program at the heart of our community. - May 23, 2019 - Dream Foundation
Sameday STD Testing Through Wellex Announces Partnership with BetterHelp
Wellex is proud to partner with BetterHelp to support its customers with a crucial counseling resource. Wellex is tasked with giving its customers STD test results, but is not qualified in the mental health aspect that comes with receiving bad news. - May 23, 2019 - Wellex
Nutrimedy Raises $2.15 Million in Seed Funding Round
Nutrimedy, a Massachusetts-based company focused on clinical nutrition, recently announced that it closed its seed funding round with $2.15 million dollars from various investors. - May 23, 2019 - Nutrimedy Inc.
Vesalio Obtains Additional CE Approval for New Products, NeVa Clinical Data Published
Vesalio announces it has obtained its second CE mark approval spanning multiple new NeVa™ neurothrombectomy product designs and technology. The new generation NeVa devices expand on the Drop Zone™ and Smart Marker™ technologies while also introducing first-to-market features such... - May 22, 2019 - Vesalio
Fusion Medical Staffing Takes Corporate Responsibility to the Next Level
Company becomes the first medical staffing agency committed to making a donation to NAMI for every completed travel assignment beginning May 1st, 2019. - May 22, 2019 - Fusion Medical Staffing
Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at Swedish Medical Center Introduces Head and Neck Cancer Care Center
Leading cancer center partners with specialty physician practice to offer advanced treatment for benign and cancerous tumors of the head and neck. - May 22, 2019 - Swedish Medical Center
Rose Medical Center Partners with Solis Mammography to Deliver Excellent Patient Experiences
Solis Mammography, the nation’s largest independent provider of breast screening and diagnostic services, is pleased to announce a partnership with Rose Medical Center to make breast health screening and diagnostic services more convenient across the greater Denver area. The center, located... - May 22, 2019 - Rose Medical Center
Rose Only Colorado Hospital Continuing to Earn Straight A's from Leapfrog Group
Rose Medical Center is one of 41 hospitals nationwide to continue earning straight A's from The Leapfrog Group. - May 22, 2019 - Rose Medical Center
VP Medical Consulting Recognized as WBENC Certified Women Business Enterprise
VP Medical Consulting (https://vp-medical.com), a provider of medical legal consulting services, is recognized by Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) as a Certified Women Business Enterprise (WBE). The certification validates VP Medical Consulting is minimally 51 percent owned,... - May 22, 2019 - VP Medical Consulting
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE's Swedish Medical Center Receives an ‘A’ for Patient Safety for the Spring 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
Swedish Medical Center was awarded an ‘A’ from The Leapfrog Group’s Spring 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. - May 21, 2019 - Swedish Medical Center
National LTC Pharmacy Advocacy Group Disappointed CMS Failed to Eliminate DIR Fees
SCPC Reiterates Need to Protect LTC Pharmacy, Seniors from Unintended Consequences of Drug Pricing Reforms. - May 21, 2019 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
Medical Mutts Helps Owner Train Her Own Seizure Alert Dog and Get Her Life Back
Dublin is a very special basset hound. This unusual service dog never misses a seizure and alerts Olivia so that she can prepare and get to a safe place. With him by her side, Olivia has been able to get her life back. Diagnosed with epileptic seizures after high school, Olivia, now in her... - May 21, 2019 - Medical Mutts Service Dogs Inc
United Methodist Communities Participates in Senior Housing Now Rally
The residents and associates of United Methodist Communities’ five senior housing campuses joined other advocates from around the country last week to attend the Senior Housing Now Rally on Capitol Hill. They urged Congress to increase the funding for affordable senior housing. - May 20, 2019 - United Methodist Communities