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COMHAR, Inc., Selects Jamie Gianna as Chief Information Officer
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based COMHAR, Inc., a community behavioral health service provider, has selected Jamie Gianna as chief information officer (CIO). Mr. Gianna started with the organization in November 2008. As CIO, he oversees all of the technology business systems at 14 different sites in... - February 01, 2009 - COMHAR Integrated Systems Inc.
WhiteGlove House Call Health Expands Service to San Antonio Texas
WhiteGlove now serves Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio, Texas. - January 29, 2009 - WhiteGlove House Call Health
Hope Hospice and McKenna Unveil 2009 Learning Series
Hope Hospice and McKenna are proud to present the Hope Hospice Silver Anniversary Learning Series. To commemorate twenty-five years of Hope Hospice’s services to the community, these two agencies are joining forces to bring a series of unique, informative and fun community presentations to... - January 17, 2009 - Hope Hospice
Independent Living, LLC Starts Discussion Group Revealing Executive-Functioning Deficits Are More Common Than Previously Thought
A discussion on the need for independent living supports for those with executive-functioning deficits, is now available online. - January 14, 2009 - Independent Living
Is Hair Loss Caused by Skull Expansion?
A new study suggests that people who agonize over hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) might actually have skull expansion (skull bone growth) to blame. A UK researcher has determined that men and women whose skull bones keep growing during adulthood are far more likely to develop hair thinning, hair loss and baldness. - January 12, 2009 - HairGrowthSOS.com
My Live Therapist Launches Its Free Online Counseling Directory Service
My Live Therapist today announced that it is offering a free compreshensive online counselor directory available free of charge to the public over the Internet. The service is offered on it website, www.MyLiveTherapist.com and features hourly rates, credential, and user ratings for thousands of... - January 08, 2009 - My Live Therapist
Compassionate Community Care
With More Americans Living Longer, Demand for Home Care Grows. - December 22, 2008 - Compassionate Community Care
New Product Release: Fisher & Paykel HC234 Integrated CPAP and Humidifier
MySleepMask has listed the new Fisher & Paykel HC234 as the company’s top recommendation among integrated CPAP machines. - December 20, 2008 - MySleepMask
MySleepMask Bans All Chinese-Manufactured CPAP Equipment
Due to health risk concerns, MySleepMask.com, has banned all Chinese-manufactured CPAP machines, CPAP masks and CPAP supplies from its website in a formal recognition of the need to safeguard customers’ health. - December 18, 2008 - MySleepMask
New Medicare Requirements to Eliminate Coverage for Many CPAP Users
MySleepMask announces new coaching program to help new CPAP users who want Medicare to continue paying for their sleep apnea therapy. - December 17, 2008 - MySleepMask
Nurse Next Door Named one of BC's Top 10 Companies to Work At
For the second year in a row, Nurse Next Door, Canada's fastest growing homecare franchise system, has been recognized as one of BC's top employers. - December 02, 2008 - Nurse Next Door Home Care Services
Nannies Sharpen Skills in Soft Job Market
Employees and job seekers alike are looking to increase their value in hopes of keeping the job they have or getting the jobs they want. A Friend of the Family Home Services, Inc., an in-home childcare and adult care referral service, offered an opportunity for all nannies and in home care... - November 21, 2008 - A Friend of the Family Home Services, Inc.
Nurse Next Door Looks to Provide Safer Living for Seniors During National Fall Prevention Week 2008
Offers free home safety assessments to seniors November 24 - 28, 2008. - November 09, 2008 - Nurse Next Door Home Care Services
OSU-Developed Technology Licensed to Home Dialysis Plus, Ltd. for First Medical Application
Home Dialysis Plus, Ltd. (HD+), a developer of advanced home hemodialysis devices, announces the signing of a licensing agreement with Oregon State University for exclusive global use of MECS technology in blood filtration and water treatment for dialysis. Initial use of the technology will allow... - November 08, 2008 - Home Dialysis Plus, Ltd.
"Smart House" Opens in Roswell- CaraVita Senior Care Debuts New Concept in Aging Well
Integrating Technology into Senior Care at Home - How to live longer, safer, better in your own home. CaraVita Home Care has announced the grand opening of their “Smart House” in Roswell, Georgia. The “Smart House” is an older home that that is retrofitted with technology and assistive devices to aid our aging population in staying in their homes longer, living there more safely, and improving the quality of life as they age in place. - November 06, 2008 - CVSC
New Braunfels Downtown Rotary Gives Hope Hospice $10,000
Children with unaddressed grief issues are more likely to suffer from depression, anxiety and negative behaviors. Hope Hospice’s free community programs for children’s grief are getting big support from the New Braunfels Downtown Rotary Club. - November 05, 2008 - Hope Hospice
Preferred Care at Home® to Hold Free Memory Screenings
National Event Stresses the Importance of Proper Detection and Treatment of Dementia though Memory Screenings and Activities. - November 05, 2008 - Preferred Care at Home
Local Boy Scouts and Volunteers Prepare for Hope Hospice Tree of Lights
A group of Boy Scouts donated their time this week, along with members of the New Braunfels Tree of Lights Committee, helping replace over 2500 light bulbs for the New Braunfels Tree-lighting event. - November 02, 2008 - Hope Hospice
Hope Hospice Quilts Go on Tour
Hope Hospice is celebrating National Hospice Month with a series of City Proclamations and a tour of its famous quilts. - November 02, 2008 - Hope Hospice
Amigo Manager Brings 19 Years of Experience to Mobility Store
For nearly two of the four decades Amigo has been in business, Scott Chappell has been part of the company, helping give people their independence back. In 1989, Chappell started his career at Amigo Mobility International, Inc. in telemarketing sales. In October 2008 he opened a new Amigo Mobility Center in Wixom, Mich. “It’s always been about improving someone else’s life, there is a lot of gratification in that," Chappell says. "It is why I have stayed in this industry for so long.” - October 22, 2008 - Amigo Mobility International, Inc.
Hope Hospice Provides "Help Through the Holidays"
A special series of bereavement programs offered by Hope Hospice during the holidays. - October 08, 2008 - Hope Hospice
Nanaimo Wins 2008 Franchise of the Year Award
Inaugural Nurse Next Door Award program highlights Nanaimo franchise. - September 18, 2008 - Nurse Next Door Home Care Services
Patient Care and Safety a Priority of Hope Hospice
Hope Hospice staff has been working since early yesterday to ensure that patients and staff alike are safe and well-prepared for the possibility of extreme weather conditions in the area. Beginning Wednesday morning, Hope Hospice nurses and other clinical team members began calling patients to... - September 13, 2008 - Hope Hospice
Congressman Lamar Smith Meets with Hope Hospice Executive Director
Congressman Lamar Smith met with Hope Hospice Executive Director, Shelton Bratcher, Monday to discuss important issues facing hospices today. - August 29, 2008 - Hope Hospice
Nurse Next Door Launches First Alberta Franchise
Rapidly expanding in-home senior care provider lands in Calgary. - August 13, 2008 - Nurse Next Door Home Care Services
ALS Association and Hope Hospice Team Up for Patients
The ALS Association and Hope Hospice are working together to offer the best care possible to ALS patients and their families. As experts in end-of-life care, the Hope Hospice clinical team must continually maintain their education on the symptoms and characteristics of many diseases, including ALS,... - August 02, 2008 - Hope Hospice
Heartwarming Care 2008 Spotlight! On Business Winner
Heartwarming Care took home Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber's 2008 Spotlight! On Business Award in the minority business category. - June 26, 2008 - Heartwarming Care
Vancouver Home Care Franchise Voted Best Health Service Provider
Nurse Next Door claims top spot in Stars of Vancouver Awards. - June 01, 2008 - Nurse Next Door Home Care Services
AdvaCare Home Services Continues Rapid Pittsburgh Expansion
Advacare Celebrates New Retail Showroom and Selection by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) as an Authorized Pittsburgh MSA Medicare-Contract Supplier for Oxygen Equipment and Supplies. - May 31, 2008 - AdvaCare Home Services
Detroit Innovative Internet Directory – TenList
The new online directory verifies businesses using BBB records and 9 other qualifiers. Only ten businesses per category are listed. - May 30, 2008 - Tenlist
Nurse Next Door Launches First Ontario Franchise
With 10 locations already in operation in BC, Nurse Next Door is rapidly expanding across the country. The Ottawa franchise will serve as the starting point for a massive Ontario expansion plan that is expected to see at least 10 locations in the province before the end of the year. Franchises are also expected to be launched in other major cities across Canada later this year. - May 10, 2008 - Nurse Next Door Home Care Services
Nurse Next Door Addresses Needs of Victoria Seniors
Locally owned and operated franchise to deliver quality in-home care to Victoria seniors. - May 01, 2008 - Nurse Next Door Home Care Services
NHA Announces a National LTC Marketing Campaign for Employer Groups
National Health Administrators (NHA), a national insurance agency with over 20 years experience providing Long Term Care insurance to member-based groups, is expanding its marketing efforts to include for-profit and non-profit employer groups. - March 20, 2008 - National Health Administrators
Life Alert Members Express Thanks to Medical Alarm Company for Saving Parents; More Adult Children Giving Life Alert as Gift to Loved Ones
Testimonials show that the emergency response company known for the slogan “I’ve fallen, and I can’t get up” appeals strongly to grown children of elderly parents, who often buy Life Alert for loved ones in need of protection, especially those living alone. Valentine's Day can be the perfect time to express affection for loved ones by giving them the gift of life – Life Alert. - February 06, 2008 - Life Alert Emergency Response
Life Alert Featured on The Martha Stewart Show in Health-Tech Segment; Martha and Dr. Brent Ridge Recommend Life Alert Service to Their Viewers
Life Alert, known for protecting the lives of seniors and increasingly younger adults, captures the attention of Martha Stewart and Dr. Brent Ridge, VP of Martha Stewart Healthy Living, who touts Life Alert’s “inexpensive yet vital” service on national TV show - January 31, 2008 - Life Alert Emergency Response
Synergy Homecare Selected to Join AARP'S National Employer Team
It’s no secret that with age comes experience; however, in today’s competitive job market, the skills of older workers are often overlooked by potential employers in favor of younger, more impressionable staffers. In home, non-medical care provider Synergy HomeCare values the talent of... - January 20, 2008 - SYNERGY HomeCare
Nurse Practitioner Founds New Company to Provide Local Companies On-Site Health and Wellness Programs
After working several years in the healthcare industry, Mallory Wilbon is helping local companies lower healthcare costs by focusing on prevention. Wilbon has founded WISECare, LLC, a Memphis-based company that provides customized on-site health and wellness programs. WISECare is positioned to... - January 18, 2008 - WISECare, LLC
OREA Long Term Care Education Campaign
Starting in January of 2008, National Health Administrators (NHA) will partner with the Oklahoma Retired Education Association (OREA) to begin a Long Term Care education campaign designed to increase member awareness about eldercare and the role Long Term Care insurance can play in protecting the... - December 11, 2007 - National Health Administrators
KRTA Long Term Care Education Campaign
National Health Administrators (NHA) continues its fifteen year-long relationship with the Kentucky Retired Education Association (KRTA) by posting its new, electronic Long Term Care Buyer’s Guide on the KRTA web site. The goal of this KRTA and NHA initiative is to increase member awareness... - December 11, 2007 - National Health Administrators
Nurse Next Door Named One of BC's Top 10 Companies to Work at
While companies across the province struggle to attract great employees, Nurse Next Door, BC’s largest in-home senior care provider, was recognized as one of the province’s top 10 employers by BCBusiness Magazine’s annual Best Companies to Work For in BC award program. Ranking in... - December 05, 2007 - Nurse Next Door Home Care Services
State of Washington - “Own Your Future” Campaign and Long Term Care Awareness Week: Keys to NHA Marketing Initiative
NHA incorporates the "Own Your Future Campaign, and "LTC Awareness Week" into its nationwide awareness initiative. - October 22, 2007 - National Health Administrators
Mobile In-Home Physician Company Wants to Help People by Bringing the Doctor's Office to the Patient
When 94 year old Mrs. Collins asked her daughter to look for a doctor who could visit her at her home, the answer was: “nobody does that anymore”. However, a few weeks later a friend gave her a flyer from a company called Family Home Physicians, a mobile in-home physician company. Ms. - October 05, 2007 - Family Home Physicians
Nurse Next Door Signs Hyper-Growth Expert, Cameron Herold
John DeHart and Ken Sim, co-founders of Western Canada’s largest senior care provider, Nurse Next Door, announced today the addition of hyper-growth expert, Cameron Herold. Herold, the former Chief Operating Officer of 1-800-GOT-JUNK? and current member of Nurse Next Door’s advisory... - September 28, 2007 - Nurse Next Door Home Care Services
Visiting Nurse Association Begins Receiving Flu Vaccine and Prepares for Severe Flu Season
Flu season is coming, complete with chills, fever, cough and sore throat. Fortunately, the Visiting Nurse Association is prepared. On Friday, the non-profit organization received 25,000 doses of flu vaccine and anticipates receiving an additional 30,000 by October 1, when it begins offering flu shots. - September 12, 2007 - Visiting Nurse Association
Crossroads Hospice of Philadelphia Patient Receives “Ultimate Gift” from Home Depot
When Crossroads Hospice of Philadelphia patient, “Mr. D” was given the opportunity to fulfill his “Gift of the Day” wish, his only request was to remain in his home. But with a terminal cardiac condition, declining physical endurance, and a long flight of stairs, avoiding a... - August 22, 2007 - Crossroads Hospice of Philadelphia
Local Lifestyle Manager Adds Healthcare to Concierge and Errand Services
Teresa Milner, founder and CEO of I Run You Play, Inc. (IRYP) announces a new division of her full-service concierge and errand business called, “A Time to Heal (ATTH).” After years of helping others with routine tasks, Milner’s conception of IRYP seemed a natural. Milner... - June 19, 2007 - I Run You Play Inc
All in the Family
Synergy HomeCare® Welcomes Two New Team Members - May 16, 2007 - SYNERGY HomeCare
Crossroads Hospice Provides ‘Ultimate Gift’
“If you only had one day to live, what would that day look like?” - March 09, 2007 - Crossroads Hospice
Synergy Cracks the Franchise 50
Franchisee Response Earns Company Number Three on Annual List - March 08, 2007 - SYNERGY HomeCare
Accredited Nursing Teams with Lifeline Emergency Response Systems
Accredited Nursing Care, a leading provider of home care services throughout Southern California, has added the Lifeline emergency response system to its service offerings. Founded in 1974, Lifeline services over 350,000 individuals and fields more than 20,000 calls per day. Accredited recognizes... - December 22, 2006 - Accredited Nursing Care