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2017 Patient Engagement Trends: Providers Educate to Impact Social Health Determinants, Health Literacy
Challenged by patients' social determinants of health and low health literacy, healthcare organizations employ education to engage the populations they serve, according to September 2017 metrics from the Healthcare Intelligence Network. - October 12, 2017 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Positive Steps Therapy, LLC Joins the Theraplay, Inc. Family of Companies
Theraplay, Inc., a leading provider of pediatric occupational, physical and speech therapies in southeastern Pennsylvania, is pleased to announce their partnership with Positive Steps Therapy, a Pittsburgh-based pediatric therapy company. - October 12, 2017 - Theraplay, Inc.
nipsNY – Non-Invasive Plastic Surgery – On Demand
Introducing nipsNY, a go-to plastic surgery service for all non-invasive procedures for the face, hands and body that accepts same day appointments and online eConsults. - October 12, 2017 - John A Perrotti, MD
Medical Missionaries is Participating in the Combined Federal Campaign
Medical Missionaries is once again participating in the Combined Federal Campaign which facilitates support from federal civilian workers and military personnel. Medical Missionaries solicits support from federal employees. - October 11, 2017 - Medical Missionaries
Care3 to Sponsor National PACE Association Annual Conference
Care3™(www.care3.co), the world’s first team collaboration platform for healthcare delivered in the home and community, is sponsoring the 2017 National PACE Association Annual Conference. Care3 makes it easier for interdisciplinary care teams to collaborate with patients and families... - October 11, 2017 - Care3
Birches Assisted Living’s Free Program Offers Practical Tips for More Meaningful Dementia Communication
On Wednesday, October 11, The Birches Assisted Living in Clarendon Hills will host a presentation titled “Creating Meaningful Moments for Someone with Dementia" led by certified recreational therapist and certified dementia practitioner Rachelle Blough. - October 11, 2017 - The Birches Assisted Living
Amedisys Selects Forcura for Paperless Document Management and Secure Communication
Forcura, a healthcare technology company, announces that Amedisys, Inc., one of the nation’s leading home healthcare, hospice and personal care companies, has fully implemented Forcura to facilitate paperless document management, secure mobile communication, and integration with its EHR of... - October 10, 2017 - Forcura
2017 Healthcare Case Management Trends: More Care Team Integration, Face-to-Face Patient Encounters
The latest case management metrics from the Healthcare Intelligence Network indicate widespread adoption of integrated case management, larger caseloads, and case manager fulfillment from patient interactions. - October 10, 2017 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Award Winning Author Leif Gregersen is Announcing North America Wide Distribution of His Two Non-Fiction Books About His Experiences with Mental Illness
Leif Gregersen, now having completed his term as spotlight writer for the Edmonton Public Library is announcing a new focus of distributing his two non-fiction books, "Through the Withering Storm" and "Inching Back to Sane" to all US and Canadian markets. - October 09, 2017 - Leif Gregersen
Envy Medical Introduces Transformative Skincare for Transformative Results
Envy Medical introduces a new line of skin care products targeting the by-products of aging skin. Utilizing patented ingredient technologies: Lumixyl Peptide, researched and developed by Stanford University, inhibits overproduction of melanin treating and preventing dark spots and PCX Technology, a patented blend of Bakuchiol and Bisabalol (Active Chamomile Extract) to provide powerful antioxidant protection while calming and soothing skin. - October 09, 2017 - Envy Medical
Coolsculpting Las Vegas Event at Secret Body Las Vegas Medical Spa
For the first time ever, Secret Body Las Vegas will be launching a contest to Win a free treatment of Coolsculpting Las Vegas. - October 08, 2017 - Secret Body Las Vegas Coolsculpting Clinic
South Nassau Communities Hospital 5K Walk & Health Fair to Help Raise Funds for Cancer Care
The 5K Walk traverses the neighborhoods surrounding the hospital from 9 -10AM, and the Health Fair and Fall Festival will be held outside in the hospital's parking lot from 10AM – 1PM. Admission to both events is free. - October 08, 2017 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
William Linger, DDS, MAGD First Dental Office in Charlotte to Use X-Guide Navigated Dental Implants
The X-Guide™ is the newest and most advanced system available for the placement of dental implants. The technology was developed in close collaboration with leading oral and maxillofacial surgeons and approved by the FDA in December 2015. X-Guide™ allows surgeons to see “virtually” inside the mouth, via 3D imaging. Turn-by-turn instructions guide surgeons in maneuvering to the exact location where the dental implant post should be positioned (including optimal angle and depth). - October 07, 2017 - William Linger, DDS, MAGD
South Nassau Communities Hospital Completes First Phase of $60 million Emergency Department Expansion
The newly renovated Emergency Department annex, which previously was used for storage, will help maintain emergency service to the community as other parts of the Oceanside Emergency Department are renovated and expanded. - October 07, 2017 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Mary’s Center Honors Clark Construction with Community Service Award
The Award will be presented at the Center’s Annual Gala. - October 06, 2017 - Mary's Center
South Nassau Communities Hospital's New Gala Raises $637,000
Due to the generosity of many local business and individual sponsors, the event raised a gross total of $760,020 (a net of $637,805) in support of the expansion campaign, realizing a net increase of 8 percent over last year's gala. - October 06, 2017 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
eLuma Online Therapy Announces Telepractice Consultation Program
With the growing shortages of clinicians and therapists in special education, more and more schools and districts are looking to teletherapy providers to fill related service gaps to meet student needs & maintain legal compliance. Although teletherapy is growing in popularity, it is still relatively new and many practitioners remain largely unfamiliar with how it works. eLuma is providing free telepractice consultations for therapists considering taking their services online. - October 05, 2017 - eLuma Online Therapy
Staffing Industry Analysts Recognizes Shari Dingle Costantini as a Leader in the Global 100 – Women in Staffing 2017
Shari Dingle Costantini, founder and CEO of Avant Healthcare Professionals, was recognized as one of the most influential women in the North American staffing industry in 2017 by Staffing Industry Analysts. The Global 100 - Women in Staffing award recognizes the top 50 European and the top 50 North... - October 05, 2017 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
Mary’s Center Honors The Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation
The Building Stronger Communities Award will be presented at the Center’s Annual Gala. - October 05, 2017 - Mary's Center
The App That Will Crush the Opioid Crisis
Too often individual suffering from muscle and joint pain are prescribes medications to treat the symptoms, rather than addressing the cause. Using the VPT app, patients who might otherwise be unable to access a musculoskeletal clinician can schedule a virtual visit with a licensed specialist able to treat their pain. The benefits are exactly the same as an in-person visit, with the only difference being convenience and cost savings. - October 04, 2017 - Virtual Physical Therapists
Wake Research Expands North American Presence to West Coast with Acquisition of Medical Center for Clinical Research – San Diego
Adds to Strategic Partnerships across Western and Southern United States - October 04, 2017 - Wake Research Associates
SCPC: New Study of Medicare “DIR” Fee Legislation Helps Demonstrate PBMs as Bad Actors Across Full Spectrum of Transactions
Solutions to PBM Pricing Abuses Must Address Entire Drug Supply Chain - October 03, 2017 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
Finally…an App to Relieve Your Muscle and Joint Pain
Certified Virtual Physical Therapists can treat you for a variety of muscle and joint pain right from the comfort of your own home. You no longer have to wait to see a physician or travel when you are in pain. - October 03, 2017 - Virtual Physical Therapists
Health Websites Reducing Visits to Doctors in People with Chronic Health Conditions
New report finds 27% of people with chronic health conditions went to the doctor less because of information they got from a website, and 41% of people cited that they turned to a health website to access advice and information on their disease, symptoms, condition pathway or well being, before seeing their GP about it. - October 03, 2017 - HealthUnlocked
Lite Run Awarded $100,000 SBIR Grant for Innovative Mobility Device
Lite Run Inc. is pleased to announce that it has won a $100,000 Small Business and Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research. The award targets the development of a home version of the innovative Lite Run mobility... - October 03, 2017 - Lite Run Inc.
200+ Lives Have Been Saved by Transparent Hands – A Mile Stone Has Been Achieved
Transparent Hands has achieved its first mile stone by saving 200+ lives. - October 02, 2017 - Transparent Hands
Study Reveals Kansas Neighborhood is a Model for Community-Led Solutions
A study conducted by Wichita State University, through a grant from the Kansas Health Foundation, that tells a compelling story about a neighborhood in need, a surprising collaboration and the success of community engagement to solve problems. - October 01, 2017 - Kansas Health Foundation
United Concierge Medicine to Speak at National Conference; Algozzine to Serve as Expert at American Telemedicine Association Fall Forum
UCM CEO will be a featured "XPert" at the ATA EDGE Fall Forum in Washington, DC, discussing how UCM is changing the front door of health care by marrying customized concierge medicine with the efficiency of telemedicine. UCM has developed a unique model that saves an average of $600 per utilization, with a 99% patient satisfaction rate and 100% customer retention rate. - September 30, 2017 - United Concierge Medicine
MappBio Announces Contracts with BARDA for ZMapp and Additional Filovirus Medical Countermeasures
Mapp Biopharmaceutical, Inc., announced today that it has been awarded a Project BioShield contract (HHSO100201700017C) of approximately $46 million by The Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), part of the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response at... - September 30, 2017 - Mapp Biopharmaceutical, Inc.
“Only Game Day Matters,” and Other Sports Eye Safety Myths, Debunked
MyEyeDr. shares insights for athletes to properly equip their eyes this season. - September 30, 2017 - MyEyeDr.
Avant Healthcare Professionals to Exhibit at the 2017 ANCC Magnet Conference
Avant Healthcare Professionals, the premier staffing provider of internationally experienced nursing and allied health professionals, will be exhibiting at the 2017 American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) National Magnet Conference in Houston, TX October 11-13, 2017. “Avant Healthcare... - September 30, 2017 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
Kidney Community Applauds Bipartisan Senate Legislation to Improve Access to Kidney Care Treatments, Improve Quality of Life for Individuals with Kidney Disease
Kidney Care Partners (KCP) – the nation’s largest kidney coalition comprised of physician groups, providers, patient groups, manufacturers and researchers – today praised the introduction of Senate Bill 1890, “Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment... - September 29, 2017 - Kidney Care Partners
Kidney Care Community Celebrates the Passage of the Senate’s CHRONIC Care Act with Unanimous Consent
Kidney Community States Bill will Improve Access to Quality Care, Expand Treatment Choice. - September 29, 2017 - Kidney Care Partners
Updated Low Cost Senior Care Franchise Model from HomeHealth24x7®
Senior Care franchises tend to follow a very similar delivery model. A rather large up front franchise fee, then high royalty fees and ongoing service fees for the life of the business. - September 29, 2017 - HomeHealth24x7
Sprout Health Group Introduces First Responder Support Program in Sacramento
Healthcare management company, Sprout Health Group, (www.sprouthealthgroup.com) has recently introduced a new critical stress response program designed for first responders at their Cedar Point Recovery facility in Sacramento, CA. The group owns and operates drug and alcohol rehab centers, as well... - September 28, 2017 - Sprout Health Group
Uganda NGO TERREWODE Receives Funding for Women's Hospital to Serve Obstetric Fistula Patients
Women in Uganda suffering from obstetric fistula just received a million reasons to be hopeful. Support from the Uganda Fistula Fund for TERREWODE, as well as the Hamlin International Partners in Australia and the United States, has raised over $1.6 million for TERREWODE, a non-governmental... - September 28, 2017 - Uganda Fistula Fund for TERREWODE
New Service for Ultrasound Clinics, the Virtual Reality Experience by Sirbonu OÜ
BabySliceO offers 3D printers to ultrasound clinics and anybody enthusiastic about 3D baby models; the possibility to use Virtual Reality to show and clean up ultrasound files and create the 3D baby Models. - September 28, 2017 - Sirbonu OÜ
Physician Engagement for Medical Group Managers
Nick Hernandez, CEO at ABISA, delivered a presentation last week on the topic of physician engagement at the Idaho Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) Annual Conference in Boise, Idaho. Healthcare administrators from across Idaho attended the two-day event to learn about best practices,... - September 28, 2017 - ABISA
Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research Develops New Drug to Supercharge Immune Cells in the Fight Against Cancer
A new cancer treatment with the dual ability to normalise tumour blood vessels and boost the body’s immune system, has been developed by researchers from the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research and The University of Western Australia. - September 28, 2017 - Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research
Secret Body Las Vegas Offers New Laser Technology Non Surgical Face Lift
The new cutting edge laser ClearLift claims it can remove years from one's appearance in just 10-20 minutes. - September 27, 2017 - Secret Body Las Vegas Coolsculpting Clinic
The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund Wins Health + Wellness Design Award
The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund (Morgan’s Fund) is pleased to announce that it has received an award from Graphic Design USA (GDUSA). The "Speaking of NEC" brochure, created as a companion piece to the audio podcast series of the same name, has been recognized as part of GDUSA’s... - September 27, 2017 - The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, Inc.
Grand Opening of Tampa Bay Sports & Medical Massage
Owner Tracy Alan Jones, MSW, LMT announces the grand opening of Tampa Bay Sports & Medical Massage, a new solution for both individuals dealing with pain and local athletes who want to perform better. Open to the public, the grand opening celebration will take place on Thursday, September 28,... - September 27, 2017 - Tampa Bay Sports & Medical Massage
Dr. Pravin U. Dugel Elected to the Orbis International Board of Directors
Dr. Pravin U. Dugel, managing partner, Retinal Consultants of Arizona – one of the nation’s leading Retina & Vitreous academic, clinical research and patient treatment facilities, has been elected to the Orbis International Board of Directors. Orbis International is a global... - September 26, 2017 - Retinal Consultants of Arizona
Perthera's Subha Madhavan, PhD, to Speak at Prestigious Health 2.0 Conference
Perthera Inc.’s, Subha Madhavan, PhD, Chief Bioinformatics Officer, will be speaking at the 11th Annual Fall Conference of Health 2.0 on Healthcare Innovations, Oct 1 - 4 in Santa Clara, CA, in the Personalized Health Track “Turning Data into Value.” Dr. Madhavan will present a... - September 26, 2017 - Perthera, Inc.
Gilead Sciences Wins Workplace Health Award from American Heart Association: BaySport Partners with Gilead Sciences in Health and Wellness to Claim Silver Achievement
BaySport client, Gilead Sciences, is recognized by the American Heart Association for their achievement in providing its employees' quality and effective workplace health programs, earning them the Silver Award. - September 26, 2017 - BaySport, Inc.
Speakers Announced for Adolescent Health Open Forum Event to Spotlight LGBTQ, Provider Training, Social Media and Confidentiality
An open forum on Adolescent Health will be held in Oconomowoc, WI on October 5, 2017. Hot topics including LGBTQ, Physicians and Teens Communicating for Health (PATCH), social media and confidentiality. The event is sponsored by the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and will be held at the Aurora Medical Center Summit. - September 25, 2017 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Gregg Schneider, DDS Wins 2016 Prestigious Vitals Choice Award
Ninth Annual Vitals Patient's Choice Award recognizes Dr. Gregg Schneider for outstanding care based on patient feedback. - September 25, 2017 - Dr. Gregg Schneider
Tri-County Chiropractic of Exton Brings Low-Level Laser Therapy to the Office
Drs. Jessica Kennedy and Leigh Ann Jasinnas add low-level laser therapy to their list of treatment options available in the Exton office. - September 24, 2017 - Tri-County Chiropractic of Exton
The Birches Assisted Living Walks to End Alzheimer’s for 16th Year
The Birches Assisted Living’s “Team Birches” participated in the Alzheimer’s Association’s annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s for the 16th year in a row on Sunday, joining more than 1,800 walkers from Chicago’s western suburbs. Walkers began at North Central... - September 24, 2017 - The Birches Assisted Living
Sign-Ups Open for Cary Couples Workshop
Cary-Based Psychologist Hosts 1-Day “Harmonizing Work and Love” Workshop - September 24, 2017 - Azevedo Family Psychology