Recent Headlines
Within Health Care Services
New Research Supports Proposed Reform of Medicare’s Competitive Bidding Program for DMEPOS
The Pacific Research Institute study underscores the need to reform Medicare’s current bidding and payment processes - July 27, 2018 - CQRC
Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center Designated an Aetna Institute of Quality® Cardiac Care Facility for Cardiac Medical Intervention
Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center has been designated an Aetna Institute of Quality® Cardiac Care Facility for comprehensive heart and vascular treatment. Aetna makes information about the quality and cost of health care services available to its members to help them make informed... - July 27, 2018 - Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
Seizure Response Service Dog Delivered to Woman with Epilepsy in Brooklyn, NY
35-year-old Rebecca in Brooklyn, NY has just received a very special delivery of an SDWR Seizure Response Service Dog. - July 27, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
HCA/HealthONE's The Medical Center of Aurora and Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital Name New Associate Chief Nursing Officer
HCA/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) and Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital announced that Stacy Black, RN, MSN, RNC-NIC, NE-BC, will be joining the organization as Associate Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO). Black comes to Aurora from Swedish Medical Center, a 408-bed Level I Trauma Center in Englewood, Colorado. Her new role is effective July 29th. - July 27, 2018 - The Medical Center of Aurora
Maxima Teams Up with Kenyon to Boost Emergency Management
Grocery retail chain Maxima Latvija has partnered with Kenyon to further strengthen its emergency response plans and procedures. Find out more about how the major retailer plans to upgrade their crisis management organization. - July 27, 2018 - Kenyon International Emergency Services
Simon Hardern Joins Kenyon International as CEO-Elect
Kenyon International Emergency Services announced the appointment of retired Rear Admiral Simon Hardern to the role of Chief Executive Officer effective 1 January 2019. - July 27, 2018 - Kenyon International Emergency Services
MedicalFieldCareers.com Announces Scholarship Program for 2018-19
MedicalFieldCareers.com, a free online resource for students training for careers in healthcare, announces a $1,500 scholarship program for the 2018-19 academic year – the MedicalFieldCareers.com Healthcare Scholarship. - July 25, 2018 - MedicalFieldCareers.com
ALPCO to Exhibit at the AACC’s 70th Annual Scientific Meeting and Clinical Lab Expo
ALPCO will promote the expansion of its STELLUX® Chemiluminescence ELISA platform, as well as its current therapeutic drug monitoring portfolio, gastroenterology testing panel, and assay qualification program at AACC’s 70th Annual Clinical Lab Expo. - July 25, 2018 - ALPCO
Shared Health Services Names New Executive Vice-President
Shared Health Services, a Tennessee-based wound care and hyperbaric oxygen therapy management company, has named Mr. Daniel Greenlee, MBA as its Executive Vice-President. In announcing the appointment of Mr. Greelee, the company's President and CEO, David Davis stated, "Dan brings a wealth of... - July 25, 2018 - Shared Health Services
First Month Free Treatment and Food Drive at CIIM Community Acupuncture
CIIM Community Acupuncture, an affordable, safe, effective acupuncture clinic with a sliding scale of $15 - $35 per treatment, will host a Free Treatment Grand Opening Open House from Thursday, August 9 through Sunday, September 9, 11:00 am – 7:00 pm. Free acupuncture treatments will be... - July 25, 2018 - CIIM Community Acupuncture
ALPCO and InSphero Partner to Offer a Complete Solution to Assess Beta-cell Function in Islet Microtissue Culture Models
ALPCO and InSphero announce partnership to provide customers with a complete solution to assess beta-cell function in islet microtissue culture models. - July 24, 2018 - ALPCO
GeBBS Healthcare Announces Appointment of Karl Johnson as Senior Vice President of Revenue Cycle Management
GeBBS Healthcare Solutions, Inc., a leading technology-enabled provider of revenue cycle management (RCM) solutions, announced recently the appointment of Karl Johnson as Senior Vice President of Revenue Cycle Management. Karl brings over 30 years of healthcare industry experience to the... - July 24, 2018 - GeBBS Healthcare Solutions
Perio Health Professionals Bolsters Leadership with Floyd Griffith as Chief Innovations Officer
Perio Health Professionals (PHP) is pleased to announce the addition of Floyd Griffith as its Chief Innovations Officer, a newly created position at the company. Mr. Griffith will lead the day-to-day operations of the surgical center and spearhead its strategic priorities. PHP is a locally... - July 24, 2018 - Perio Health Professionals
First Time in Arkansas - A New Life-Saving Fall Prevention Course for Healthcare Professionals and Caregivers
This August, a popular life-saving fall prevention training courses will be held in Little Rock to teach physical therapists and assistants a unique, simple & fun program to help patients avoid falls. Continuing Education Units (8) are available. - July 24, 2018 - Fall Prevention Training Services, LLC
Medicine X Announces Launch of Alzheimer’s Xplained Interactive Story
Medicine X is launching their first interactive story in the Alzheimer’s space this Sunday during the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC). "Alzheimer’s Xplained" aims to provide education and awareness to Alzheimer’s patients and their... - July 23, 2018 - Medicine X
An Evening with Dr. Temple Grandin & Anita Lesko - Miami, FL - December 13, 2018
Future Horizons will be hosting An Evening with Dr. Temple Grandin & Anita Lesko - Miami, FL - December 13, 2018. - July 23, 2018 - Future Horizons, Inc.
The Summer Season is Safe for Sufferers of "Swimmer’s Shoulder" Thanks to ASAlaser Therapies
The ASAlaser therapeutic solutions are an effective answer in order to successfully treat one of the most common issues for freestyle and backstroke lovers. Hilterapia® and MLS® provide a fast reduction in pain and a speedy recovery of the joint’s action. - July 22, 2018 - ASA srl
Cayman Partners with LIPID MAPS® to Support Continued Development of Key Lipidomic Research Resources
Cayman has increased its financial support of the LIPID MAPS® Lipidomics Gateway. The newly launched LIPID MAPS® website (June 2018) provides easy access to free tools and resources, including a searchable lipid structure database (with over 43,000 entries), mass spectrometry spectra prediction tools, lipid structure drawing tools, experimental protocols, systems biology pathway maps, statistical analysis tools, and a curated lipid standards database. - July 21, 2018 - Cayman Chemical Company
New Assay for Immunology Research Quantifies cGAS-Produced 2’3’-cGAMP in Cells
Sensitive and direct measurement of cGAMP levels in cell lysates is now possible with Cayman’s much-anticipated 2’3’-cGAMP ELISA Kit. Developed by Cayman scientists, in conjunction with expert nucleotide scientists at Biolog Life Science Institute in Germany, this competitive... - July 20, 2018 - Cayman Chemical Company
Former U.S Chief Technology Officer to Keynote The Florida Association of ACOs Fall Annual Conference
Todd Park to Deliver Keynote at FLAACOs 2018. - July 19, 2018 - Florida Association of ACOs
Join the 40-hour Community Interpreter Program in San Diego, CA
REACH-reaching diversity & Champions for Health partner to make The Community Interpreter Training available in San Diego, CA. The training prepares individuals with strong bilingual skills to learn how to become interpreters in a variety of settings. - July 19, 2018 - REACH-reaching diversity
Leaders from Pfizer, Sanofi, Eli Lilly and Applied Informatics to Speak on Artificial Intelligence at Pharma Innovation Conference
Dr. Chintan Patel to discuss the implementation of AI & machine learning in clinical development. - July 19, 2018 - Applied Informatics
Mary’s Center Launches Stories Into Books, Memoirs from Its Senior Members
A Journey of Unique and Inspiring Life Experiences in 15 Stories. - July 19, 2018 - Mary's Center
Rush University Medical Center Selects MediNav to Solve Wayfinding Challenges and Enhance Patient Experience
Indoor GPS Helps Patients and Visitors Find Their Way Through Rush’s Large Academic Medical Center. - July 18, 2018 - Connexient
Green Compassion Network, LLC Helps Qualified Patients Easily Obtain Their Ohio Medical Marijuana Cards
Green Compassion Network Hosts Informational Event About This Controversial Wonder Plant. - July 18, 2018 - Green Compassion Network, LLC
Clint Bolser Appointed Bridges Division President
Bridges US is pleased to announce Clint Bolser as Bridges Division President. Bolser will spearhead this new position by providing leadership and guidance to Bridges on a national level. Clint has been a transformational leader with Bridges US since 2017. As the Strategic Development Director, he... - July 18, 2018 - Bridges US
Diabetic Alert Dog Delivered to 6-Year-Old Girl with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus in Chestertown, MD
A 6-year-old girl from Chestertown, Maryland named Brooke received a very special delivery today of her very own, a Diabetic Alert Service Dog from SDWR, a 501c(3) nonprofit organization based in Madison, VA. - July 18, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Minus K Technology Announces Sixth U.S. Educational Giveaway
Celebrating its 25th year in business Minus K Technology, Inc. is giving away $20,000* worth of patented vibration isolators to colleges within the United States. - July 18, 2018 - Minus K Technology Inc.
See Grades Clearly This Back to School Season, Schedule an Annual Eye Exam at MyEyeDr.
Correct the squint and limit screen time to ensure a successful school year. - July 18, 2018 - MyEyeDr.
GeBBS Healthcare Solutions to be a Sponsor of the 2018 Oliver Wyman Health Innovation Summit
GeBBS Healthcare Solutions, Inc., a leading technology-enabled provider of revenue cycle management (RCM) solutions, announced that the company will be a sponsor of the 2018 Oliver Wyman Health Innovation Summit to be held in Dallas, TX on November 5-7, 2018. "Health Redefined: Breaking... - July 17, 2018 - GeBBS Healthcare Solutions
ALPCO Releases STELLUX® Chemi Active GLP-1 (7-36) Amide ELISA to Accurately Quantify Fasted Levels
ALPCO, a leading producer of research and clinical immunoassays, recently announced the launch of its STELLUX® Chemi Active GLP-1 (7-36) amide ELISA. The chemiluminescence ELISA features increased sensitivity to accurately quantify active GLP-1 (7-36) amide levels as low as 1.5 pg/mL with a 25... - July 17, 2018 - ALPCO
Custom-Trained Autism Service Dog to Help 7-Year-Old Girl in Riva, MD
A 7-year-old little girl in Riva, MD named Caroline received a very special delivery of her very own Autism Service Dog from Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers, also known as "SDWR." - July 17, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
An Evening with Temple Grandin: Connecting Animal Behavior & Autism - September 12, 2018
Future Horizons will be hosting an evening with Temple Grandin September 12, 2018. - July 17, 2018 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Roselle Savings Bank Supports The Gateway Family YMCA
Annual Campaign Donation Presented to The Gateway Family YMCA - July 17, 2018 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Y Celebrates 174 Years of "Building a Better Us"
YMCA Celebrates Anniversary - July 16, 2018 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Discovery Benefits Launches Discovery Answers™ Knowledgebase
New tool expands participant support and education options. - July 14, 2018 - Discovery Benefits
Drug-Free Tennessee Shares Its Message with All People
Drug-Free Tennessee is the local chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World, and is sharing its message to all people throughout the summer. - July 14, 2018 - Drug Free South
Seizure Response Service Dog Delivered to 12-Year-Old Girl Living in Fredericksburg, VA
12-year-old girl living with epilepsy receives her very own Seizure Response Service Dog from SDWR, a nonprofit service dog organization based in Madison, VA. - July 13, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Legg Calve Perthes Foundation Welcomes Mr. Cameron Mathison, Actor and Host, as Honorary Board Member
The Legg Calve Perthes Foundation, dedicated to improving research, education, and awareness of Perthes, voted in a new Board member this month. Mr. Cameron Mathison is a well-known TV personality, host, and actor. Mathison has extensive personal experience with Perthes, living with Perthes as a... - July 13, 2018 - Legg Calve Perthes Foundation
Charleston Area Medical Center Selects Meperia's Strategic Sourcing Solution
Improving efficiencies and driving savings in the supply chain & revenue cycle. - July 13, 2018 - Meperia
South Nassau Communities Hospital's CMO Named to Becker's Hospital Review List of CMOs
The list is based on individuals' experience in overseeing medical and quality affairs at their respective organizations. - July 13, 2018 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Elite Invisalign Provider Advanced Orthodontics Announces New Location in Chandler, AZ
Advanced Orthodontics, the orthodontic practice of Dr. Ben Larrabee, is expanding and opening a new location in Chandler, Arizona this summer. The new location will officially open August 27, 2018 and will offer high-tech braces and Invisalign treatment for the entire family. Their professional... - July 13, 2018 - Advanced Orthodontics
CQRC Applauds Competitive Bidding Reform in DMEPOS Proposed Rule
The new rule proposes long-overdue changes the flawed competitive bidding program and will protect access to home respiratory therapy equipment and services. - July 12, 2018 - CQRC
Michael S. Firstenberg, MD, FACC Named Chair of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery at HCA/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora
HCA/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) is pleased to announce that Dr. Michael Firstenberg has accepted the role of Chair of Cardiothoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery effective July 1, 2018. - July 12, 2018 - The Medical Center of Aurora
CCHC to Host 3rd Annual Back to School Health & Wellness Event in Collaboration with LA Care Health Plan
Comprehensive Community Health Centers (CCHC) is pleased to announce it has received a $5000 sponsorship from the LA Care Health Plan Regional Community Advisory Communities (RCAC) Region 4. CCHC received this support through LA Care Health Plans RCAC Community Partnership Work Plan with this... - July 12, 2018 - Comprehensive Community Health Centers (CCHC)
International Hospital Federation Awards Finalists Revealed
The 27 finalists of the 2018 International Hospital Federation (IHF) Awards have been announced. - July 12, 2018 - International Hospital Federation
Elderwerks Education and Resource Fair: Planning to and Through Retirement
Join Elderwerks Educational Services at McHenry County College on August 8th from 8:00 am until 3:00 pm for a free senior fair. There will be educational classes, 85+ local resources, free Starbucks coffee, donuts, live music, free lunch for the first 400 attendees and more. - July 07, 2018 - Elderwerks Educational Services
New Book Release: "Heal Emotional Eating For Good"
The ground-breaking new book, "Heal Emotional Eating For Good" is released on Amazon.com to inspire women to break free of diets and focus on healing instead. - July 06, 2018 - KLS Global Ltd
Massageaholic.com Launches Platform for Booking a Stress-Busting Massage Whenever You Want It
Massageaholic.com booking service aims to help Americans experience a more connected body, mind and spirit. This service gives users the ability to find the best possible massage therapy in any US city – all at the click of a button. It instantly sends a message directly to salons near to a user’s home or workplace. The message includes an inquiry into specific therapies, the availability and prices. No need to telephone, email or use a search engine. - July 05, 2018 - Massageaholic
New Revolutionary Oral Health & Beauty Boutique, Mod Mouth Opens in North Jersey, Offering Clear Aligners, Teeth Whitening & Oral Hygiene/Beauty Products
Mod Mouth, a revolutionary oral health and beauty boutique specializing in clear aligners, teeth whitening services, and unique oral hygiene and beauty products, is opening in Mahwah this week. Founded by renowned NYC aesthetic dentists Dr. Gary Davidowitz and his son Dr. Steven Davidowitz, Mod... - July 05, 2018 - Mod Mouth