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GoNow Doctors to Expand Hours Following Acton Road Pediatric Closing
GoNow Doctors is pleased to announce that in early February it will begin offering expanded hours in its Hueytown clinic to better meet the needs of its pediatric and adult patient base. “Following the closing of the after-hours pediatric clinic on Acton Road, we have been inundated with... - January 11, 2018 - GoNow Doctors
Report Launch and Panel Discussion - Friday, January 19, 2018 "Bearing Faith: The Limits of Catholic Health Care for Women of Color"
Columbia Law School’s Public Rights/Private Conscience Project and Public Health Solutions announce the release of a groundbreaking report on how the rules governing care at Catholic-affiliated hospitals in the U.S. impact women of color’s access to reproductive health care. - January 11, 2018 - The Center for Gender & Sexuality Law
100 Walkers to Relive the Kennedy 50-Mile Hike
Join a group of hearty long distance hikers known as FreeWalkers plan to travel 50 miles by foot in one day. They will walk from Old Anglers Inn in Potomac, Maryland to Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia, along the banks of the Potomac River on the C&O Canal Towpath. This event will mark the 5th annual Kennedy 50-Mile Walk, famous for re-creating a very long, one-day event that moved the nation 55 years ago. - January 11, 2018 - FreeWalkers
The Center for Endometriosis Care Welcomes Dr. Jeffrey T. Arrington to the CEC Team
Renowned Endometriosis Specialist Dr. Jeff Arrington to Join the Center for Endometriosis Care Staff - January 10, 2018 - Center for Endometriosis Care
January 17, 2018 Webinar on Generating Population Health Revenue: ACO Best Practices for Medicare Shared Savings and MIPS Success
Caravan Health, whose 23 ACOs saved more than $26 million under the 2016 Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) and achieved higher-than-average quality scores, will share interventions and processes for maximizing population health performance and revenue during a January 17, 2018 webcast sponsored by the Healthcare Intelligence Network. - January 10, 2018 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Local Beauty Experts to Host Free Expo: Evening of Excellence Gatsby Gala, Fayetteville, North Carolina
Fayetteville Plastic Surgery Specialists will celebrate the 6th annual Evening of Excellence: Gatsby Gala by channeling the independence and confidence of 1920's flappers. Guest will be provided education about cosmetic procedures for the face, body, skin, and hair in a unique party atmosphere. Admission will be free with registration. - January 10, 2018 - Fayetteville Plastic Surgery Specialists
HealthUnlocked Welcomes Over 50 New Advocacy Organisations to the Network
More non profit and advocacy organisations join leading social network HealthUnlocked, further extending its reach globally and helping more people to access life changing support. - January 09, 2018 - HealthUnlocked
Brite Smiles Dental Care Shares Their New Year’s Resolutions
The team at Brite Smiles uses New Year’s resolutions as a way to kick off the new year and set goals, both big and small. - January 09, 2018 - Brite Smiles Dental Care
Dr. Allen R. Nissenson, Nationally Renowned Author and Expert on Kidney Disease, Takes Helm as New Chair of Kidney Care Partners
Nissenson plans to focus on fostering innovation to sustain quality improvements and improved care coordination, access and choice for patients living with kidney disease. - January 08, 2018 - Kidney Care Partners
Blood Donors Can Avail Official Leave on the Day of Donation: HCFI
India faces a shortage of 10% relative to its blood requirements (NBTC). - January 07, 2018 - Heart Care Foundation of India
South Nassau Communities Hospital Earns Awards from US News & Word Report, Healthgrades
"The awards demonstrate that we are delivering on our promise that South Nassau is a hospital 'where quality matters,'" said Richard J. Murphy, president & CEO at South Nassau. - January 07, 2018 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Custom Trained Diabetic Alert Dog Delivered to Family in Kettering, Ohio
SDWR, a nonprofit service dog organization based in Madison, VA, delivered a custom trained Diabetic Alert Service Dog to a family in Kettering, OH. - January 06, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
2017 Year in Review: Drug-Free Tennessee
2017 saw the expansion of Drug-Free Tennessee, carrying out the work of the international organization the Foundation for a Drug-Free World in the Southeast United States. - January 04, 2018 - Drug Free South
Cleinman Performance Partners Promotes Brett Moore to Director of Industry Relations
Jim Vitkus, Chief Revenue Officer, Executive Vice President of Cleinman Performance Partners, is pleased to announce the promotion of Brett Moore to Director of Industry Relations. Brett has been with Cleinman Performance Partners for the past 6 1/2 years as a Client Development Specialist. In that... - January 04, 2018 - Cleinman Performance Partners
Discovery Benefits Expands Discovery SmartCommute™ Program to Chicago, San Francisco
Program Allows Commuter Benefits Consumers a Seamless Payment Experience. - January 03, 2018 - Discovery Benefits
An Evening with Temple Grandin: Connecting Animal Behavior & Autism - February 1, 2018
Future Horizons will be hosting An Evening with Temple Grandin February 1, 2018. - January 03, 2018 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Vein911® Vein Treatment Centers’ CEO Elected to American College of Phlebology Board of Directors
Vein911® Vein Treatment Centers announced today that its Chief Executive Officer and Medical Director, Chris Pittman, M.D., has been elected to the American College of Phlebology (ACP) Board of Directors. The American College of Phlebology is the premier association for physicians and allied... - January 02, 2018 - Vein911
A New Technique That Corrects Myopia (Nearsightedness) Has Been Developed by Dr. Antonio Medina at MIT and Several Medical Institutions Across the World
A patient’s cornea can be altered in a simple manner designed to correct myopia and other refractive errors. The Nature Journal Eye published in print the complete article by Antonio Medina as well as supplemental files that will aid those interested in using this new technology. The article is featured on the cover of the issue and titled, Plastic modification of the cornea by pneumatic force corrects myopia: Pneumatic Keratology Eye (2017) 31, 1621–1627 - December 31, 2017 - Antonio Medina
SARI Announced It Has Entered Into an Agreement to Acquire the 90% Interests in NMS Group
SARI is a Chinese market-leader biotech investment company. - December 30, 2017 - NMS Group
Reframe Your Resolution for 2018
The Gateway Family YMCA Offers Tips for the New Year - December 30, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
HCA/HealthONE's The Medical Center of Aurora Earns Five-Star Rating on CMS Hospital Compare
HCA/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) is one of the first hospitals in Colorado, and the only hospital in Aurora, to earn the prestigious five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Hospital Compare program. - December 29, 2017 - The Medical Center of Aurora
SCOTS Eye Stem Cell Study Reports Vision Recovery in Optic Nerve Stroke (NAION); Other Blindness
Stem Cell Ophthalmology Treatment Study in Florida makes progress treating “untreatable” optic nerve and retinal conditions with publication of positive outcomes. - December 29, 2017 - MD Stem Cells
New Year's Resolution Tips from the Gateway Family YMCA
Resolutions for the New Year - December 28, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Five Points Branch Announces Facility Renovations
The Gateway Family YMCA - Five Points Branch Begins Renovations - December 28, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Rose Medical Center Earns Five-Star Rating on CMS Hospital Compare
Rose Medical Center Among First Colorado Hospitals to Earn Five-Star Rating on CMS Hospital Compare. - December 27, 2017 - Rose Medical Center
Internationally Renowned Tech Innovators and Investors Are Flocking to Cork for Beyond the Internet of Things Ground-Breaking Event Sponsored by SteriTrack Ltd
A new year and a new event looking beyond the new – Nimbus Research Centre, in collaboration with SteriTrack, are proud to host a ground-breaking event for 2018 “Beyond the Internet of Things – How to harness the next wave of digital technology and investment” at... - December 26, 2017 - Matrix Medical Tracking Systems
Innovative Homecare Agency Opens in Northern Virginia
Brighthope Homecare is a physician owned and operated non medical in home care agency providing care to clients in Northern, VA and surrounding communities such as Springfield, Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax Station, Fairfax, Woodbridge, and Lorton. This homecare agency uses a method that clearly keeps clients safe and secure at home in following their individualized plan of care. It also affords clients 24/7 access to a physician and other certified health professionals. - December 26, 2017 - Brighthope Homecare
Teleosis Partners with Bauman College and Extends the Reach and Impact of Narrative Health Coaching
Teleosis Institute, one of the leading organizations offering an extensive Health Coaching curriculum and a first-class Certificate Program, recently partnered with Bauman College. This collaboration is expected to make Narrative Health Coaching programs more accessible to individuals who wish to... - December 26, 2017 - Teleosis
Brite Smiles Rewarding Kids with Good Checkups
Brite Smiles Dental Care (http://www.britesmilesdentalcare.com), in Apple Valley, wants to show kids nine years old and under the importance of good oral hygiene. The reward for a perfect check-up is a Free Joey Entrée, a beverage and the “Spotted Dog Sundae” dessert – all... - December 25, 2017 - Brite Smiles Dental Care
Dr. M. Akram Khan of Cardiac Center of Texas Receives Certified Physician Executive Credentialing Through American Association for Physician Leadership®
The American Association for Physician Leadership® announced Dr. M. Akram Khan of Cardiac Center of Texas, McKinney, Texas has earned the prestigious Certified Physician Executive (CPE) certification. CPE designation indicates a physician has achieved superior levels of professional excellence... - December 24, 2017 - Cardiac Center of Texas, PA
New Women’s Health Care Organization Launches with Message: “It’s Time for America to CARE About Fibroids”
Former U.S. Department of Health and Human Services official and Capitol Hill veteran Jenny Rosenberg today announced the formation of CARE (Community, Action, Research, and Education) About Fibroids, an innovative women’s nonprofit health organization dedicated to elevating the conversation... - December 24, 2017 - CARE About Fibroids, Inc.
The D4 Clinic Helps Irish Bus Driver Lose 60 lbs. in 4 Months with a Hypnotic Gastric Band
Bus driver lost over 60lbs (4 stone) in 3 months - and he credits his transformation to his hypnotic gastric band and a little blue plate. - December 22, 2017 - The D4 Clinic
Health Insurance 101: Make the Most of Your Vision Benefits
MyEyeDr. answers the most frequently asked insurance questions to keep patients informed. - December 22, 2017 - MyEyeDr.
Certified Consulting Hypnotist Kimberly Ann O’Connor Invites You to Remember Your Own Magic
Kimberly Ann O’Connor is an experienced Consulting Hypnotist based in Toronto. She specializes in weight loss and smoking cessation treatments. - December 22, 2017 - Kimberly Ann O'Connor Consulting Hypnosis
Grace Care Announces Health Check-Up Camp Held at Brati Sangha, in Association with Indian Association of Retired Person to Healthy Living in Elderly People
Grace Care Kolkata, West Bengal, India the premier home care provider, is pleased to announce conducting free health check-up camp in association with Indian Association of Retired Person for some of the most common but fatal illnesses like Diabetes, Hypertension, Heart diseases and Thyroid disorders and including Hearing & Speech disorder held on 17th December 2017 by Grace Care, Home Care Services dedicated to providing the best In-home Health Care in association with IARP , at Brati Sangha. - December 21, 2017 - GCHC Home Care Pvt Ltd , Grace Care
Solutions for a Healthier World and Filiberto's Team Up to Help Save Patients
Solutions for a Healthier World, a non-profit public charity, is conducting a three month "roundup" fundraising campaign with Filiberto's Restaurants in Arizona. The money raised will go towards treating patients with devastating autoimmune diseases. - December 20, 2017 - Solutions for a Healthier World, Inc.
David Caldwell, Former NFL Player Joins EMU Health Marketing Team
EMU Health is proud to announce that former NFL player David Caldwell has joined the Commercial team as a business development specialist. Prior to joining EMU Health, David worked as an orthopedic device sales representative for Stryker covering some of the most prominent surgeons and hospitals in the New York Metropolitan Area. - December 20, 2017 - EMU Health
Holistic Health & Wellness Launches Its 30-Day New Year Transformational Bootcamp
Get your health on the right track for 2018 - December 20, 2017 - Holistic Health & Wellness, LLC
New Addiction Treatment Facility Poised to Open in Central Florida Amidst Strict Regulations
Harmony Hills Addiction Treatment Ranch Aims to Fill Service Void in Central Florida Despite Most Aggressive Industry Scrutiny in Decades. - December 20, 2017 - Harmony Hills Addiction Treatment Ranch
OrthoNeuro Surgeon Performs the First Robotics-Assisted Bi-Cruciate Retaining Total Knee Replacement with the NAVIO™ Surgical System in Ohio
Dr. Mark Gittins, OrthoNeuro Orthopedic Surgeon completed the first robotics-assisted bi-cruciate retaining total knee replacement procedure in Ohio. This surgical milestone occurred on November 28, 2017 at the New Albany Surgery Center and represents one of the first CT-free robotics-assisted... - December 19, 2017 - OrthoNeuro
cliexa® Partners with Preventative Technology Solutions on Risk Assessment Solutions; New Product Will Help Physicians Address Behavioral Health Risks in Adolescents
cliexa, Inc., developer of a mobile platform for chronic disease management, announces today a collaboration with Preventative Technology Solutions, Inc., (PTSI), provider of medical assessment applications and mHealth prevention services for adolescents and young adults. cliexa has licensed PTSI... - December 19, 2017 - cliexa
Drummond Group Certifies ModuleMD’s EHR Suite for Medicare and Medicaid Programs
ModuleMD achieves 2015 Edition Certification under ONC-Health IT. - December 19, 2017 - ModuleMD
Dental Tourism Expert Launches CostaRicaDentist.com
Howard Siegler, Johns Hopkins M.B.A., launched CostaRicaDentist.com, The Official Directory of Dentists in Costa Rica. The website is believed to be the most complete listing of active, viable government sanctioned dental clinics in Costa Rica. It is also believed to be the first directory of its kind developed by an industry expert – someone who works on the front lines serving as an International Patient Coordinator. - December 18, 2017 - CostaRicaDentist.com
The First North Korean Rotarian
Canadian Rotary club welcomes its first Honorary Member from the DPRK (North Korea). - December 18, 2017 - Rotary China
New Research from HealthUnlocked Reveals Top Causes of COPD and the Symptoms That Impact Peoples Lives Most
New research reveals main symptoms bothering and impacting people living with COPD and what caused them to develop the condition in the first place. - December 16, 2017 - HealthUnlocked
Noted Speaker and Author, Alan Cleinman, to Deliver Key Message at NMOA’s Winter Continuing Education Meeting
Al Cleinman, President and CEO of Cleinman Performance Partners and author of his published book, “A Different Perspective,” delivers two presentations at The New Mexico Optometric Association’s Winter Continuing Education Meeting on Sunday, January 28th in Albuquerque, New Mexico. - December 16, 2017 - Cleinman Performance Partners
NanoHybrids Inc. Awarded NIH Grant to Advance Nanoparticle Enabled Photodynamic Therapy for Oral Cancer
NanoHybrids Inc. has been awarded $300,000 by the National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) through the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program to enhance the therapeutic efficacy of photodynamic therapy (PDT) in oral cancers. - December 15, 2017 - NanoHybrids
Targeted Hyperthermia Treatment Accepted for Full Characterization at the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research
Siva Therapeutics in partnership with NanoHybrids have teamed to develop and manufacture gold nanoparticles for treating cancer with hyperthermia. The nanoparticle treatment was submitted to the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research and has passed the first stages in the Nanotechnology Characterization Laboratory, which helps pave the way for regulatory review of nanotechnologies intended for cancer therapies and diagnostics. - December 15, 2017 - NanoHybrids
MedAware Systems Launches Comprehensive Dementia / Alzheimer’s Disease Research Database
MedAware Systems, Inc. announced today it is launching the world’s most comprehensive database of human clinical trials data on Dementia / Alzheimer’s disease. The database currently contains over 5,000 studies on Dementia and related diseases with more than 30 million data points... - December 15, 2017 - Biomed Industries Inc.
Unique Gifts Boost Health and Self-Esteem
This holiday season, millions of people will receive presents designed to help them look and feel their best. Joining in the holiday cheer, the American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons (ASBPS) is offering several unique gifts that provide these benefits to individuals who have experienced significant weight loss following bariatric surgery or intense dieting. - December 14, 2017 - Edward Domanskis, MD