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Brite Smiles is Recommending a New Breed of Apple
Brite Smiles Dental Care (http://www.britesmilesdentalcare.com), in Apple Valley, is recommending and sharing information about the new First Kiss® apple. With fall just around the corner and healthy teeth and gums at the forefront of the staff at Brite Smiles Dental Care, they are... - September 29, 2018 - Brite Smiles Dental Care
Helen Keller National Center and Filmmaker Doug Roland Make Film History
New film to feature DeafBlind actor, the first time ever in a lead role. - September 29, 2018 - Helen Keller National Center
Congressional Kidney Caucus Hosts Capitol Hill Briefing Highlighting Need for Increased Investment and Resource Coordination to Address Nation’s Kidney Disease Epidemic
Participants from Congress, HHS, NIH and the Kidney Community Discuss Private-Public Partnership to Advance Care, Research & Innovation for Individuals with Kidney Diseases, Kidney Failure, and Kidney Transplants - September 28, 2018 - Kidney Care Partners
Rose Medical Center Reaccredited with Advanced Certification for Spine Surgery and Total Hip, Total Knee Replacement from The Joint Commission
Rose Medical Center Orthopedic & Spine Center reaccredited by The Joint Commission and has earned three Gold Seals of Approval®: Advanced Certification in Spine Surgery and Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement. - September 28, 2018 - Rose Medical Center
An Evening with Temple Grandin: "Calling All Minds" - Providence, Rhode Island
Future Horizons will be hosting An Evening with Temple Grandin October 25, 2018. - September 28, 2018 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Grand Opening of Haven Massage & Wellness in South Tampa
Owner Russell Huston, LMT, announces the grand opening of Haven Massage & Wellness’ new South Tampa clinic on Thursday, October 11, from 5 PM to 7 PM, in Suite 301 of the Crown Plaza building on 3825 Henderson Boulevard. The grand opening celebration is open to the public, and it kicks... - September 28, 2018 - Haven Massage & Wellness
Senior Helpers Opens in Arcadia, California; Ribbon Cutting Scheduled
Senior Helpers opens new location in Arcadia, California, Arcadia, Duarte, and Monrovia Chambers of Commerce to participate in ribbon cutting ceremony on October 3, 2018 at 5:30pm. “We provide Senior Care, Only Better,” said Brenda Duarte, President of Bash & Company LLC, the... - September 28, 2018 - Senior Helpers
Estonian Blockchain Startup Picks a Fight with Insurance Behemoths
Black Insurance is raising a round of up to $5M in the upcoming ICO starting October 1st, 2018 to fund the development and distribution of their technology. Utility tokens will be used in all transactions and will support the governance system on the platform. The funds raised will be used mainly on developing the technology, in addition to that also on distribution, marketing, legal and admin costs to launch in the European markets. - September 27, 2018 - Black Insurance
Physician at HCA/HealthONE's Swedish Medical Center Continues Crusade Against Opioid Epidemic
In 2017, Donald Stader, MD, FACEP, helped develop and lead a six-month pilot project called the Colorado Opioid Safety Collaborative launched by Colorado Hospital Association. His ongoing efforts to decrease potential abuse include the Alternatives to Opioids in the Emergency Department, a provision secured in the Opioid Crisis Response Act. - September 27, 2018 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
The Gateway Family YMCA wants families to understand how adopting healthy habits together can help reduce childhood obesity. - September 27, 2018 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Houston Astros Pitcher Chris Devenski to Partner with The Center for Hearing and Speech and Via Colori Street Painting Festival
Houston Via Colori® The Street Painting Festival benefiting the Center for Hearing and Speech (CHS) announces today, that Astros’ player Chris Devenski will act as the festival’s celebrity spokesperson. Mr. Devenski will collaborate with the Center for Hearing and Speech for various... - September 27, 2018 - The Center for Hearing and Speech
South Nassau Communities Hospital Poll: Metro Residents Concerned About Recreational Marijuana
50-percent of metro New York residents support legalizing recreational marijuana, but 74% expressed concern about people driving under the influence of it. - September 27, 2018 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
ASAlaser Therapies and the Italian Fencing Federation: 10 Years of Medals
The Olympics, the World Championships and international competitions distinguished by victories have marked the ten years of collaboration between the Italian company ASAlaser from Vicenza, manufacturer of lasers for rehabilitation and physiotherapy, and the Azzurri Italian fencing team. These were also underlined by the recent successes at Wuxi 2018. - September 27, 2018 - ASA srl
The Vital Public-Private Partnership in Kidney Care
Participants from Congress, HHS, NIH and the Kidney Community to Discuss Advancing Care, Research & Innovation for Individuals with Kidney Diseases, Kidney Failure and Kidney Transplants - September 26, 2018 - Kidney Care Partners
Discovery Benefits Named One of Best Places to Work in Insurance for Ninth Straight Year
Discovery Benefits, an industry-leading pre-tax benefits and COBRA administrator, was recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Insurance for the ninth consecutive year. The list, published by Business Insurance, recognizes employers for their outstanding performance in establishing... - September 26, 2018 - Discovery Benefits
Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center and Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children Name 2018 Physician Spirit Award Winners
On Friday, September 21, 2018, Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center and Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children celebrated their 4th Annual Physician Spirit Awards. Physician Spirit Awards are determined by hospital department staff and based on the following criteria: - Provides quality... - September 26, 2018 - Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
HealthONE's Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center Awarded Certificate of Distinction in the Management of Total Joint Hip and Knee Replacement from the Joint Commission
HealthONE’s Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center today announced that it has earned The Joint Commission’s Certificate of Distinction in the Management of Total Joint Hip and Knee Replacement. The Certificate of Distinction is a symbol of quality that reflects an... - September 25, 2018 - Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
DataPath, Inc. Publishes New Materials for Award-Winning Benefits Education and Engagement Program
DataPath, Inc., a leading provider of cloud-based benefits administration solutions, recently released new materials for its award-winning employee education and engagement program, The Adventures of Captain Contributor. The new materials include second edition comic books, videos, and fact sheets... - September 25, 2018 - DataPath
Diabetic Alert Dog Delivered to 16-Year-Old Boy with Type 1 Diabetes in Prescott, Arizona
A 16-year-old boy named Tyler living in Prescott, Arizona received a very special delivery today of his very own Diabetic Alert Service Dog from Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers, also known as SDWR. - September 25, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Heart of Hospice Nurse Helps Grant Patient’s Last Wish
Heart of Hospice nurse Linda Douglas helps grants patient's last wish. - September 25, 2018 - Heart of Hospice
MedicalFieldCareers.com Recognizes Top 35 Affordable CNA Programs for 2018-19
MedicalFieldCareers.com, a free online resource for students training for careers in healthcare, has announced its list of the Top 35 Affordable CNA Programs for 2018-19. “Nurse assisting is one of the most popular entry level fields in healthcare and MedicalFieldCareers.com felt that it was... - September 24, 2018 - MedicalFieldCareers.com
GeBBS’ iCode Assurance Selected by The Johns Hopkins Health System Corporation
GeBBS Healthcare Solutions, Inc., a leading technology-enabled provider of revenue cycle management (RCM) and HIM solutions, announced today that The Johns Hopkins Health System Corporation (Baltimore, MD) has selected their iCode Assurance SaaS solution to help enhance their revenue stream,... - September 24, 2018 - GeBBS Healthcare Solutions
People House "Gift of Music" Fundraiser to Feature Special Guest Speaker Andrew Romanoff, CEO of Mental Health Colorado
People House, a non-profit that has provided services to the Denver community for nearly 45 years, will hold its second-annual "Gift of Music" fundraiser at Dazzle, Denver’s premier jazz venue, on Sunday, November 4, 2018, from 5:30 – 9:00 p.m. This event will feature three bands, a silent auction and raffle, and special remarks by Andrew Romanoff, former speaker of the Colorado House of Representatives and current CEO of Mental Health Colorado. - September 24, 2018 - People House
Avant Healthcare Professionals to Exhibit at Nursing Management Congress 2018 Conference
Avant Healthcare Professionals, the premier staffing provider of internationally experienced nursing and allied health professionals, will be exhibiting at the Nursing Management Congress 2018: The Conference for Excellence in Nursing Leadership at the at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort in Lake... - September 24, 2018 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
Graham's Foundation Announced Its 2018 ‘Tinis for Preemies Honoree, Dr. Richard A. Polin
The prematurity support organization will host its ‘Tinis for Preemies evening benefiting premature babies and their families on November 7th. - September 24, 2018 - Graham's Foundation
Epitope Diagnostics, Inc. Joins MetroConnect to Expand International Growth
Epitope Diagnostics, Inc. is pleased to announce it has been selected to take part in MetroConnect 2018, an export assistance program run by the World Trade Center San Diego (WTC) and designed to help San Diego companies accelerate their global growth. This program will allow Epitope Diagnostics... - September 23, 2018 - Epitope Diagnostics, Inc.
Florida Outreach Center for the Blind Expands Support Services; $30,000 Grant from Quantum Foundation to Help Visually Impaired Individuals in Palm Beach County
Florida Outreach Center for the Blind, Inc. of Palm Springs is expanding support services in Palm Beach County thanks to a recent grant from the Quantum Foundation. The $30,000 contribution will provide the resources needed to offer training and support to those with vision loss in the areas of... - September 23, 2018 - Florida Outreach Center for the Blind, Inc.
Rose Medical Center's Cancer Program Re-Accredited by the Commission on Cancer
The Commission on Cancer (CoC), a quality program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS), has granted Three-Year Accreditation with Commendation to the cancer program at Rose Medical Center. - September 22, 2018 - Rose Medical Center
Rose Medical Center’s Eilsabet "Liz" Harms, RN, Featured in 50 Voices of HCA Healthcare Book
Rose Medical Center Registered Nurse Liz Harms has been selected to appear in 50 Voices of HCA Healthcare, a book published in recognition of HCA Healthcare’s 50th anniversary. Rose Medical is a part of HCA Healthcare, which was founded in 1968 with a commitment to provide superior... - September 22, 2018 - Rose Medical Center
cliexa-RA Implementation in Colorado Arthritis Center: A Case Study of Quadruple Aim Impacts
cliexa® partners with the Colorado Arthritis Center to identify how screening and monitoring of Rheumatoid Arthritis patients through a customized electronic platform, cliexa-RA, impacts clinical efficiency. - September 21, 2018 - cliexa
Julien Dagenais, M.D. and Christopher Dru, M.D., Join The Urology Center of Colorado
The addition of the two new urologists/robotic surgeons will bring The Urology Center of Colorado (TUCC) to a total of 18 physicians and 4 advanced practice providers to remain the largest urology group in Colorado. All TUCC physicians are sub-specialists committed to providing excellence at every encounter. - September 21, 2018 - The Urology Center of Colorado
Beads of Courage Commemorates Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Charitable Organization Promoting Awareness and Raising Funds Throughout September. - September 21, 2018 - Beads of Courage, Inc.
OOTify Teams Up with Hot-Line Leader Crisis Text Line to Expand Support
OOTify, a mental wellness technology startup based in Los Angeles has partnered with Crisis Text Line to provide emergency intervention for those in need. OOTify is a social enhancement platform that matches individuals seeking support for a range of personal or professional challenges, from daily... - September 21, 2018 - OOTify, Inc.
The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates Women’s Health & Fitness Day
Local Organization Part of National Event to Promote Healthy Lifestyles for Women - September 21, 2018 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Otolaryngologists Welcome Nick Hernandez
Otolaryngologists from across the country attended an annual conference this past weekend at the Loews Hotel in Philadelphia. One of the invited faculty members was Nick Hernandez, the Founder and CEO at ABISA, LLC. Mr. Hernandez delivered the keynote address on how physicians can demonstrate... - September 21, 2018 - ABISA
Global Excel Management Inc. Announces Corporate Rebranding
Global Excel Management Inc., a leading provider of global healthcare risk management solutions, announces the corporate rebranding of its subsidiaries, Olympus Managed Health Care (OMHC), ChoiceNet International México SA (CNI) and ChargeCare International (CCI). Moving forward these... - September 20, 2018 - Global Excel Management
Massachusetts Pharmacists Association Names New President
The Massachusetts Pharmacists Association held its 135th Annual Awards & Installation Banquet on Thursday, September 13 at Foxwoods Resort & Casino. - September 20, 2018 - Massachusetts Pharmacists Association
DreamCloud Psychiatry Keeps it Real with Telemedicine
A small company called DreamCloud Psychiatry based in Miami Beach, Florida, is looking to change the way mental health providers deliver virtual medical services. Chris Lee, its founder, wanted to create a solution to what he calls "one of telemedicine's greatest challenges," which is... - September 20, 2018 - DreamCloud Psychiatry
10th Anniversary Richmond Autism Speaks Walk Will Raise Funds for the Autism Community
The 10th Anniversary Richmond Autism Speaks Walk will raise funds for the autism community on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at Innsbrook Pavilion. For more information and to register, visit: AutismSpeaksWalk.org. - September 20, 2018 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
Fertility Preservation Network Welcomes Dallas, Texas Facility
Program greatly extends access to fertility preservation services. - September 20, 2018 - ReproTech, LLC
Her Paleo Keeps Lyme in Remission - The Trail to Health, Erika Schlick's New Paleo Cookbook, "The Wandering Palate"
For two years, she labored with the torment of Lyme disease. She went from a professional businesswoman to days in bed when even a shower left her exhausted. Now Erika Schlick is more than a businesswoman again. She's also a Certified Health Coach, a credible survivor of Lyme and autoimmune disease, and author of a Paleo cookbook that celebrates the reality of "getting your life back." - September 19, 2018 - The Trail To Health
Family Fun & Fitness Day at The Gateway Family
The Gateway Family YMCA Invites the Community to Open House September 29 - September 19, 2018 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Charles Atlas, Ltd. 90th Year in Business
Charles Atlas, Ltd. will start their 90th year in business on February 14, 2019. The iconic company that Mr. Charles Atlas started with Mr. Charles P. Roman in 1929 is still alive today. Charles Atlas, Ltd. is one of the oldest fitness companies still in existence today. Charles Atlas, Ltd. can... - September 18, 2018 - Charles Atlas, Ltd.
Spine Care Technologies Inc. and mdi Consultants Inc. Announce Strategic Alliance
Spine Care Technologies will be partnering with mdi Consultants to change orthopedic healthcare. - September 18, 2018 - Spine Care Technologies
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora Opens Heart Failure Clinic
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) announced the opening of a new Heart Failure Clinic for patients with congestive or advanced heart failure (HF). The Heart Failure Clinic exists within the hospital’s Center for Lung and Heart Health. Dr. Richard Jantz, a... - September 18, 2018 - The Medical Center of Aurora
Protect Loved Ones from Falls
On National Falls Prevention Awareness Day, The Gateway Family YMCA wants residents to learn the risk factors for falls and how to prevent them. - September 18, 2018 - The Gateway Family YMCA
VirtuOx and Brightree Launch Diagnostic Testing Integration
VirtuOx, one of the world’s largest home diagnostic testing providers, and Brightree®, the leading provider of cloud-based healthcare software and solutions for the post-acute market, have announced a completed integration that enables streamlined workflows for home medical equipment... - September 17, 2018 - VirtuOx
Kenyon International Emergency Services to Attend European Regions Airline Association’s General Assembly
Kenyon International Emergency Services, a global leader in disaster management, is pleased to announce that their Commercial Team will attend European Regions Airline Association’s (ERA) 2018 General Assembly. The ERA General Assembly is ERA's largest event of the year and takes place this... - September 17, 2018 - Kenyon International Emergency Services
Avant Healthcare Professionals to Exhibit at ASHHRA 2018 in Pittsburgh
Avant Healthcare Professionals, the premier staffing provider of internationally experienced nursing and allied health professionals, will be exhibiting at the 2018 American Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administration (ASHHRA) at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh,... - September 17, 2018 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
Heart of Hospice Nurse, Jena Miller, Recognized by Community for Outstanding Service and Care
Heart of Hospice nurse, Jena Miller, was recognized by local radio station, 97.3 The Dawg, as one of the “Elite 97” nurses in the Acadiana area. Each year, 97.3 The Dawg hosts an Elite 97 contest to honor the nurses in the Lafayette region who have touched the lives of their patients... - September 16, 2018 - Heart of Hospice