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Rose Medical Center Honored by Healthgrades for Outstanding Patient Experience for Fourth Year in a Row, Top 10% Performance Nationwide
Rose Medical Center in Denver Named by Healthgrades for Outstanding Patient Experience for Fourth Year in a Row, Top 10% Performance Nationwide - May 18, 2018 - Rose Medical Center
Rose Medical Center Among Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for Treatment of Heart Attack Patients
American College of Cardiology NCDR ACTION Registry Gold Award recognizes Rose Medical Center for high standards of patient care for heart attacks. - May 18, 2018 - Rose Medical Center
Dallas Autism Conference with Dr. Temple Grandin - June 15, 2018
Future Horizons will be hosting the Dallas Autism Conference with Dr. Temple Grandin - June 15, 2018. - May 18, 2018 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Brite Smiles is Informing the Public on the Benefits of “Sonic” Toothbrushes
Brite Smiles Dental Care (http://www.britesmilesdentalcare.com), in Apple Valley, is informing the public on the benefits of using a “sonic” toothbrush rather than a manual tooth brush. The most significant benefit of a sonic toothbrush is its cleaning capability. Unlike a manual... - May 18, 2018 - Brite Smiles Dental Care
Bay Dermatology to Open New Location in Downtown St. Petersburg Early Summer 2018
Bay Dermatology will open their ninth location in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg in early summer of 2018 at 125 4th Avenue NE. This year also marks their 30th anniversary. The new location will offer traditional dermatology services and cosmetic surgeries, but the practice will focus on... - May 18, 2018 - Bay Dermatology
Cleinman Performance Partners to Hold Two National Eyecare Business Conferences in Fall 2018
Cleinman Performance Partners has announced the addition of two unique business-specific conferences to its National Eyecare Business Conferences lineup in the Fall of 2018 at the Eaglewood Resort and Spa in Itasca, Illinois. The Practice Transitions is a one-of-a-kind conference being held on... - May 18, 2018 - Cleinman Performance Partners
Frankly Better Marketing Enterprises Enters the Insurance World
Licensed and experienced, Frankly Better ME enters a new realm of helping people. - May 18, 2018 - Better Insurance Options
Boomer Education Initiative Continues
Podcast on Medigap Plans - May 18, 2018 - Better Insurance Options
New Report: More Than 60 Percent of Patients Seeking Proton Therapy Are Initially Denied by Nation's Insurers
Alliance for Proton Therapy Access launches grassroots campaign calling for state insurance commissioners to fix broken insurance process. - May 17, 2018 - Alliance for Proton Therapy Access
Mercodia Launches Unique Quality System
The immunoassay company Mercodia today announces the launch of MAQS – the Mercodia Assay Quality System. With this program, Mercodia is the first company in the field of immunoassays to set a standard for quality, ensuring customer satisfaction in all parts of its offers. Today, many... - May 17, 2018 - Mercodia AB
VectorCare Creates Lifesaving Hospital Evacuation Technology
VectorCare, a healthcare logistics company, has developed a way for hospitals to quickly evacuate patients in the event of a natural disaster and is making this new technology available to hospitals and transport providers in preparation for another dangerous fire season. - May 17, 2018 - VectorCare
Gurwin Adult Day Care Program Clinches "Best of Long Island" Title Second Year in a Row
Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is proud to announce that its Adult Day Care Program has retained its title as “Long Island’s Best in Adult Day Care,” marking the second year in a row, third year overall, that the program has been recognized for excellence in... - May 17, 2018 - Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
$3.7M Research Grant Awarded to Artificial Intelligence Project for Medical Imaging
University of Waterloo’s Kimia receives $3.7M for its AI project for digital pathology. - May 16, 2018 - Kimia Lab, University of Waterloo
Recipient Announced for the 2018 Hope APFED HOPE Pilot Grant Award
Funded study to define the consequences and mechanisms of mucosal mast cell activation in the esophagus. The American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders (APFED) is pleased to announce that it has awarded a 2018 HOPE Pilot Grant Award to Dr. Joshua B. Wechsler, Assistant Professor in... - May 16, 2018 - APFED
South Nassau Communities Hospital Poll Shows That 65 Percent of Kids Spend 3+ Hours on Screens a Day
The American Academy of Pediatrics has warned that too much screen time – especially in young children – can delay cognitive, language, social and emotional development and possibly be a factor in childhood obesity. - May 16, 2018 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Luminello Announces New Innovation in Technology Award for Psychiatry Residents and Fellows
The new Luminello Innovation in Technology Award for graduating psychiatry residents and fellows aims to foster creative and innovative ideas in how technology could be used to improve patient care and practice in the field of psychiatry and throughout the mental and behavioral health profession. Deadline is June 30, 2018. - May 15, 2018 - Luminello
Chesapeake Health Care Welcomes Dr. Michael Lantz, FACOG to the OB/GYN Team
Dr. Michael Lantz, well-known Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist from Annapolis, will be joining the Obstetrical team at Chesapeake Health Care to provide care for moms-to-be and babies of high-risk pregnancies. - May 15, 2018 - Chesapeake Health Care
The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates 25th Anniversary of National Senior Health & Fitness Day®
Local Organization Part of National Wellness Event to Promote Healthy Lifestyles for Older Adults - May 15, 2018 - The Gateway Family YMCA
P3 Healthcare Solutions Offers Free Demo of Its Medical Billing Service
P3 Healthcare Solution Offers Free Demo of its value-added medical billing service to the providers. Get to know more about a provider-focused medical billing service. - May 12, 2018 - P3 Healthcare Solutions
MedAware Systems Curates Its 30,000th Medical Research Study
MedAware Systems, Inc. announced today that it curated its 30,000th medical research study for the Company’s Science of Health Informatics (SOHInfo™) database. This milestone far eclipses all previous efforts at extracting and normalizing data from the vast and disorganized body of... - May 12, 2018 - Biomed Industries Inc.
Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Successfully Completes 4,000th Blood & Marrow Transplant Since Inception of Program
The Colorado Blood Cancer Institute (CBCI), in partnership with Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute (Sarah Cannon) at HealthONE’s Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center (P/SL), successfully completed its 4,000th blood and marrow, or stem cell, transplant since the inception of the program in... - May 11, 2018 - Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
CQRC Welcomes New Rule Released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
The Interim Final Rule partially eases providers' burdens in noncompetitive bidding areas, safeguarding patient access to oxygen in rural regions - May 10, 2018 - CQRC
Charles Laverty’s Mission to Reduce Heart Surgery
Heart disease kills 17M people every year and is the top global killer almost everywhere in the world. Overburdened healthcare systems are struggling to keep up with the growth, especially as populations age, economies develop and people adopt "western" style diets and lifestyles. Charles Laverty is on a mission to attack a major area of this global pandemic, open heart surgery. By adopting new technologies it may be possible to reduce surgery. - May 10, 2018 - Advanced Bifurcation Systems
UAB Medicine Wayfinding App by Connexient Takes You from Parking Spot to Doctor’s Office, and Everything in Between
University of Alabama Medicine launches a New Mobile App in the hospital to help patients, visitors and staff find their way from the parking lot to the Doctor's office. MediNav by Connexient is the leading digital wayfinding solution for hospitals. - May 10, 2018 - Connexient
Wellness Family Medicine RN, Betty Abernathy, Approved with Aetna
Wellness Family Medicine Registered Nurse, Betty Abernathy, has been approved with Aetna. "Aetna health insurance products include medical, pharmacy, dental, behavioral health, group life and disability plans." (https://www.aetna.com/about-us/aetna-facts-and-subsidiaries.html) Betty has... - May 10, 2018 - Wellness Family Medicine
Council Releases Statement on Behalf of Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers Regarding Allegations
John B. Russell, Esq. of John B Russell & Assoc. released a statement today amidst allegations of a recent lawsuit by the Virginia's Attorney General. - May 09, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Betty Abernathy, RN at Wellness Family Medicine, Now Accepts First Choice by Select Health of South Carolina
Patients who are insured by First Choice by Select Health of South Carolina can now be seen by registered nurse Betty Abernathy. - May 09, 2018 - Wellness Family Medicine
Celebrating Dedication, Hope, & Transformation at Catholic Charities: Global Music Sensation, Ethan Bortnick, to Headline Gala Event
Catholic Charities will hold its 21st Annual Loaves & Fishes Dinner & Gala featuring a concert with Ethan Bortnick and honoring San Francisco community and civic leader Katie Cardinal. Speakers at the event will include Catholic Charities Chief Executive Officer Jilma Meneses, San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone, and Master of Ceremonies, Heather Holmes of KTVU. - May 09, 2018 - Catholic Charities of San Francisco, San Mateo, & Marin
CURA Health Management Partners with Toro Risk Consulting Group
Alliance provides liability insurance and risk management services to member care providers. - May 08, 2018 - CURA Health Management
Breakfast with Dr. Temple Grandin & Anita Lesko - Miami, Florida
Future Horizons will be hosting Breakfast with Dr. Temple Grandin & Anita Lesko - Friday, July 27, 2018 - May 08, 2018 - Future Horizons, Inc.
5K Run/Walk for a Better Us to Support The Gateway Family YMCA
Generosity Series Fundraiser to Support YMCA Financial Assistance - May 08, 2018 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Free HealthEASE Community Presentations at The Gateway Family YMCA
YMCA Offers Community Presentations During Older Adults Month - May 08, 2018 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Discovery Benefits Recognized by WEX Health as 2017 Partner of the Year
Award presented at last week’s 2018 Partner Conference. - May 07, 2018 - Discovery Benefits
University Foot and Ankle Institute Named Best Foot and Ankle Surgeons and Podiatrists in Both Los Angeles and California
The University Foot and Ankle Institute was also named the Top Foot and Ankle Surgery Group in the state of California by the Top Doctors Awards group. Additionally, two foot and ankle specialists from University Foot and Ankle Institute (UFAI) were also named top doctors in Southern California by Los Angeles Magazine. This year marks the first time podiatrists have been included in the list, and UFAI was the only group to have two doctors selected for this honor. - May 07, 2018 - University Foot and Ankle Institute
Apostle Inc Announces Acceptance Into the StartX Accelerator Program
Apostle Inc is pleased to announce it’s been accepted into the prestigious StartX accelerator program. StartX is a renowned educational non-profit that accelerates the development of Stanford's top entrepreneurs through experiential education and collective intelligence. The acceptance rate has been between 8%-10%. - May 05, 2018 - Apostle Inc
American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) Joins NIH in Launching the All of Us Research Program to Advance Precision Medicine
On May 6, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will open national enrollment for the All of Us Research Program - a momentous effort to advance individualized prevention, treatment and care for people of all backgrounds, including people with disabilities. - May 04, 2018 - American Association on Health and Disability
DataPath White Paper Analyzes HSA Profitability and Potential Administration Solutions for TPAs
As the HSA market steadily continues to grow, more third-party administrators (TPAs) are looking to add HSA management services to their portfolio. A new whitepaper published by DataPath, Inc. addresses common TPA concerns about entering the HSA market: revenue opportunity, workload, and the need... - May 03, 2018 - DataPath
EpicentRx Announces First Ever Treatment of Cancer Patient with Personalized, Custom-Made Viral Vaccines
EpicentRx, a San Diego biotechnology company developing a next-generation immunotherapy platform of viruses that infect and kill cancer cells for the treatment of several tumor types, has developed the first ever series of oncolytic viruses tailored to tumors of individual patients. The first... - May 03, 2018 - EpicentRx, INC
Liberate Hollywood Presents RAW: A Fundraiser for Local Filmmakers and Artists
Join Liberate Hollywood and the filmmaking team of RAW on the night of May 4 at 7:30 PM for a special evening of raising funds and awareness for the Women of War and Female PTSD with performances by award-winning musicians, motivational speakers, a thought-provoking panel of special guests and exemplary artists exhibiting the height of their craft. Let's re-embrace what we all are at the core: connected. - May 03, 2018 - Liberate Hollywood
Graham's Foundation is Celebrating Whole Families on Parents of Preemies Day
On May 6, 2018 the organization will join parents of premature babies and kids around the world in honoring the strength and courage it takes to cope with the challenges of premature birth. - May 03, 2018 - Graham's Foundation
Continuing Strides for a Healthier North Carolina Annual Forum for Public Professionals Hosted at WakeMed’s Andrews Center
March of Dimes North Carolina Preconception Health Campaign (NCPHC) is hosting its annual forum, "Continuing Strides: Preconception Health’s Journey to a Healthier North Carolina," Thursday, May 3 at the Andrews Center in Raleigh, NC. This forum aims to increase provider awareness... - May 03, 2018 - March of Dimes North Carolina Preconception Health Campaign
Final Dream Fulfillment Increases Well-Being Among Terminally-Ill Patients
Dream Foundation and the American Psychiatric Association determine results. - May 03, 2018 - Dream Foundation
Alliance for Proton Therapy Access Underscores Need for Timely Access to Treatment During National Brain Tumor Awareness Month
Proton therapy advocates call for solutions to insurance denial processes that delay patient care. - May 02, 2018 - Alliance for Proton Therapy Access
Windsor El Camino Care Center Achieves CMS 5-Star Rating
Windsor El Camino Care Center Achieves 5-Star Rating by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. - May 02, 2018 - Windsor Healthcare
Incisal Edge Dental Lifestyle Magazine Names Dakota Dental’s Bennett Isabella One of 2018’s "40 Under 40"
Dakota Dental’s Dr. Bennett Isabella is named one of Incisal Edge’s "40 Under 40" for 2018. - May 02, 2018 - Dakota Dental
Envoy America Receives Dementia Society of America’s Distinctive Dementia SMART Award
Dementia Society of America® announces its first Dementia SMART® Award recipient for 2018, Envoy America. Fast-growing, Phoenix-based, Envoy America has a mission to help seniors stay independent, healthy and socially active – all without getting behind the wheel of a car. - May 01, 2018 - Dementia Society of America
Dr. Gokhan Gur Provides Tips to Clients Interested in Turkish Hair Transplant Procedures
Istanbul is not only recognized for its world-famous Bosporus Bridge anymore. One in every five people in the world travels to Istanbul to undergo a hair transplant procedure. If you surf the internet and use search engines, you will come across an enormous number of advertisements, clinics,... - May 01, 2018 - Baydent
Grand Opening of Pediatric Speech Therapy Clinic
Local owner relocates to a larger facility to accommodate clientele growth and additional service offerings. - May 01, 2018 - Fluens Children's Therapy
Mary’s Center Selected by Citi Foundation’s Community Progress Makers Fund to Accelerate Economic Opportunity in Washington, DC
A $500,000 investment in core operating support will enable Mary’s Center to change the paradigm of educational and economic opportunities for the next generation. - April 30, 2018 - Mary's Center
New Personalized Advice Program from Sweetbay Doula
Sweetbay Doula, a birth doula company in the Bay Area, is now serving clients nationwide with a personalized advice program for either prenatal or postpartum advice and coaching (https://www.sweetbaydoula.com/doula-services/) that was previously only available in Sweetbay Doula’s basic birth... - April 30, 2018 - Sweetbay Doula