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Mismanaged and Mistreated Seniors in Assisted Living Facility Enjoy Complete Turn-Around Under New Ownership and Management
Green Tree of Orlando Hosts an Open House and Facility Tour Showcasing All the Positive Changes in Place Since Inception of New Ownership and Management. - September 22, 2014 - Green Assisted Living Facilities of Florida
ASAlaser Therapies: the Ideal Sports Partner
Removing contractures and oxygenating their muscles: these are the priorities of the athletes involved in Tor Des Geants, an endurance trail held from 7th to 14th of September in Valle d'Aosta (Italy). - September 19, 2014 - ASA srl
Sheppard Pratt Health System’s Dr. Edward Zuzarte Recipient of 2014 Frances J. Lentz Mental Health Professional of the Year
NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore awards Mental Health Professional of the Year to doctor with unique personal approach to engaging patients. - September 18, 2014 - Sheppard Pratt Health System
Sheppard Pratt Health System Receives Largest Donation in More Than a Century
Mildred Kern donates two million dollars to Sheppard Pratt – the largest bequest since second benefactor, Enoch Pratt. - September 18, 2014 - Sheppard Pratt Health System
US News & World Report 2014 Best Hospitals Ranks South Nassau Highly
To be ranked in the Best Hospitals metro area rankings, South Nassau had to score in the top 25 percent among its peers in at least one of 16 medical specialties. - September 12, 2014 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Companion Animal Hospital of Wakefield Welcomes Dr. Chris Kelly
New Veterinarian Joins Companion Animal Hospital. - September 08, 2014 - Companion Animal Hospital of Wakefield
Medic East Africa: East Africa’s Largest Healthcare Exhibition and Congress Maintains Its Prominent Presence on the Continent
The Visa Oshwal Convention Centre in Nairobi will once again host the 2nd Medic East Africa Exhibition & Congress (MEA), which is the largest healthcare event in East Africa to date, and exclusively supported by the Ministry of Health. This year's event will take place from 23-25 September 2014... - September 06, 2014 - Informa Life Sciences
South Nassau's Radiation Oncology Department Awarded Prestigious Accreditation
The prestigious ACR accreditation is awarded only to facilities that prove during a rigorous peer-review evaluation that they meet specific Practice Guidelines and Technical Standards developed by the ACR. - September 05, 2014 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Region’s Premier Event for Healthcare Training & Conferences Launches in Abu Dhabi This October
The Arab Health Recruitment & Training Fair was established to satisfy the demand of the constantly developing healthcare training needs in the UAE. - September 02, 2014 - Informa Life Sciences
Largest Exhibition for Healthcare Recruitment and Training in MENA to Launch in Abu Dhabi
The Arab Health Recruitment & Training Fair was established to satisfy the demand of the constantly developing healthcare job market in the UAE. - September 02, 2014 - Informa Life Sciences
Pet Partners® Names New Board of Directors Chairperson
Dr. Mary Craig, veterinarian and Founder of Gentle Goodbye Veterinary Hospice and At-home Euthanasia LLC, has been named Chairperson of the Pet Partners Board of Directors. Dr. Craig’s veterinary practice, based in Stamford, Connecticut, specializes in care for end-of-life conditions and... - August 23, 2014 - Pet Partners
Golf Outing in Support of South Nassau Hospital's Emergency Services Department Raises Nearly $282,000
Aside from raising the most money in its 30-year history, the annual golf outing will be remembered for the hole-in-one recorded by Westbury, NY, resident Mike Ricciardi that earned him $20,000 towards the purchase of a car from Paul Conte Cadillac. - August 14, 2014 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Chi Solutions, Inc. CEO Appointed to Salem State University Foundation Board of Directors
Chi Solutions Inc. CEO and Salem State University Alumma Kathy Murphy gives back through foundation board appointment. - August 13, 2014 - Chi Solutions, Inc., an Accumen company
More Than $390,000 Raised in Support of South Nassau Communities Hospital's SIBSPlace
Approximately 300 guests bid on over 200 featured live and silent auction items. A watercolor self-portrait by world-renowned artist Chuck Close topped the bidding at $21,000. - August 13, 2014 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
South Nassau Electrophysiologist Inducted as a Fellow of the Heart Rhythm Society
Fellowship recognizes members for their advanced training, certification, and commitment to the research and treatment of heart rhythm disorders. - August 03, 2014 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Knowmedge Launches Revolutionary Web-Based Medical Mnemonics Platform
Knowmedge announces a revolutionary new medical mnemonics platform featuring over 1,500 high-yield peer-reviewed mnemonics and 200 visuals. - July 20, 2014 - Knowmedge
South Nassau Urgent Care is First Step in Restoring Vital Healthcare Services to Long Beach
SNUCC provides hospital grade treatment and triage for a wide array of urgent medical conditions as well as ambulatory care with subspecialty backup supported through an integrated information technology system connecting the center to South Nassau’s main campus in Oceanside. - July 19, 2014 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
South Nassau Communities Hospital Appoints Site Director of Ophthalmology Residency Program
Dr. Nauheim is active in research, lecturing and publishing papers on ophthalmology and is also a member of the teaching faculty at North Shore University Hospital and Nassau University Medical Center. - July 17, 2014 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Sarasota Memorial Hospital Named US News' Best Hospital, #1 in South Florida
In U.S. News’ 2014-15 Best Hospitals rankings, Sarasota Memorial rose in the rankings, to #30 in Gynecology care (up from #48 last year). U.S. News also ranked Sarasota Memorial among the top five hospitals in Florida and #1 in southern Florida for overall care. - July 17, 2014 - Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
ASAveterinary: New Look for the Corporate Website
With a fresh graphic, intuitive in consultation and rich in content: the new ASAveterinary website focuses on videos, case studies and interviews to explain the use of MLS® Laser in veterinary sector and to provide timely information about application and devices. - July 16, 2014 - ASA srl
How Orthopedic and Cardiology Implantable Device Manufacturers Can See Double Digit Growth Using Bang Surgical
Bang Surgical and Orthopedic and Cardiology implant manufacturers modernize sale rep/distribution model and obtain double digit growth in 2015. - July 11, 2014 - Bang Surgical
PIH Health Named Most Wired Award Recipient for Second Consecutive Year
American Hospital Association Recognized the Top Health Systems in the Nation in the Information Technology Field. - July 11, 2014 - PIH Health
UJA-Federation of NY Honors South Nassau Communities Hospital's Dr. Linda Efferen
The world's largest local philanthropy, UJA - Federation of New York helps 1.4 million people in New York City, Westchester County and Long Island as well as 3 million people in Israel and 60 other countries around the world. - July 10, 2014 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Cloudnine Announces Special Awards on Doctors’ Day
This Doctors’ Day, Cloudnine has initiated two Distinguished Awards to recognize and honour senior clinicians who have delivered exceptional service to society through their profession, research, by mentoring younger professionals and by being role models we all look up to. - July 05, 2014 - Cloudnine Care
MedEZ Partners with Oglethorpe, Inc.
The two companies have reached a partnership agreement which will streamline Oglethorpe, Inc.’s office management needs. - July 04, 2014 - MedEZ
MedEZ Partners with the National Rehabilitation Centre in UAE
MedEZ has achieved a company milestone after closing out a deal that marks its first international client, the National Rehabilitation Centre in the United Arab Emirates. - July 04, 2014 - MedEZ
St. John's Episcopal Hospital of Far Rockaway, NY Offers Water Safety Tips to the Community in Time for Summer
Far Rockaway, New York based St. John’s Episcopal Hospital highlights vital summer safety tips in honor of June 2014 National Safety Month. - June 29, 2014 - St. John's Episcopal Hospital
Effortlessly Send HIS Data to CMS with mumms® Software
With mumms® Software, hospices can effortlessly submit their HIS Data to comply with the new Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regulation. mumms® Software will allow hospices to pull an HIS report from the software and upload it directly to CMS. It's that easy. - June 24, 2014 - mumms Software
Get with the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Award Presented to South Nassau Communities Hospital
South Nassau was also named to the association’s Target: Stroke Honor Roll for meeting stroke quality measures that reduce the time between hospital arrival and treatment with the clot-buster tPA. - June 21, 2014 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Choice Cancer Care Has the PD1 Inhibitor Available for Use in the Treatment for Their Cancer Patients
Choice Cancer Care has the Immunotherapy PD1 Inhibitor available for the treatment of cancer. "At Choice Cancer Care, it has been always our goal to change the way patients live with cancer. The new PD-1 Inhibitor treatment is a Breakthrough Therapy for treating patients with advanced... - June 21, 2014 - Choice Cancer Care
Office of Emergency Preparedness Mandates Use of the At Risk Registry (Developed by mumms® Software) in Hospice and Home Health Agencies
The Office of Emergency Preparedness has mandated the use of the At Risk Registry (developed by mumms® Software) for home health and hospice agencies helping save lives if a disaster should occur. Announced May 28, 2014, Hospice and Home Health Agencies are now required to enroll with the At Risk Registry at no charge and submit patient information to the system if the patient will require community assistance in the event of a disaster. - June 20, 2014 - mumms Software
Dr. Platt Was Recently Published in the Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery
Dr. Platt was recently published in the Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery, Resolution of negative dysphotopsia after laser anterior capsulotomy. It has been suggested that a clear anterior nasal capsule contributes to negative dysphotopsia and that symptoms may resolve with... - June 19, 2014 - The Eye Center, P.A.
Dr. Beau Bryan, M.D. Joins The Eye Center
The Eye Center is pleased to welcome Beau Bryan, M.D. to their practice. A native of Georgia, Dr. Bryan will begin seeing patients in July 2014. Dr Matthew T. Clary, M.D said, ”Dr. Bryan brings years of experience in eye surgery and care and we welcome him to our practice. He provides the... - June 19, 2014 - The Eye Center, P.A.
St. John's Episcopal Hospital of Far Rockaway, New York Provides 8 Water Safety Tips for Summer
Far Rockaway, New York-based St. John's Episcopal Hospital offers the community vital water safety rules in honor of June National Safety Month. - June 15, 2014 - St. John's Episcopal Hospital
Olympia Medical Center Announces New Board of Governors: Pioneer AIDS Researcher, Michael Gottlieb, MD Joins Board
Olympia Medical Center welcomes new Board Chair Andrew Berman, MD, and five new members to its Board of Governors from the Los Angeles community. Pioneer AIDS Researcher, Michael Gottlieb, M.D., is one of the distinguished new Board Members. - June 12, 2014 - Olympia Medical Center
Small Clinics Providing Ambulatory Care Services Could Reduce Emergency Department Misuse in the UAE
Patients with minor ailments advised not to abuse emergency department resources. - June 06, 2014 - Informa Life Sciences
Colliers International Revealed New Report on Dubai’s Healthcare Industry at Hospital Build & Infrastructure 2014
The report analysed the key demand and supply, risk and success factors shaping the healthcare sector in Dubai. - June 05, 2014 - Informa Life Sciences
UAE Hospitals Took Home Three Awards at the Middle East Hospital Build & Infrastructure Awards 2014
Hospital Build & Infrastructure Awards 2014 recognise Middle East healthcare pioneers - June 05, 2014 - Informa Life Sciences
HealthCARE Express Little Rock Announces Ribbon Cutting on July 1st
HealthCARE Express, the largest urgent care and occupational medicine clinic in the four states area, will hold a ribbon cutting at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 1. The walk-in clinic will open its doors on Monday, June 30th at 9222 Stagecoach Road in Little Rock, and will service the Benton, Bryant,... - June 04, 2014 - HealthCARE Express
Longtime Florida Physician Parlane Reid, MD, Receives Psychiatric Profession’s Highest Honor
Sarasota Psychiatrist Parlane Reid, MD, was awarded the highest honor the psychiatric profession bestows – Distinguished Life Fellow status – at the American Psychiatric Association’s annual meeting in New York on May 5. - June 04, 2014 - Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
South Nassau Named a Beneficiary of LI2DAY Walk
All of the funds raised by LI2DAY walk are donated directly back to Long Island community-based organizations. LI2DAY has donated a total of $173,500 to South Nassau in support of its breast cancer screening, early detection/diagnosis, and follow-up. - May 30, 2014 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
South Nassau Communities Hospital Emergency Room to Benefit from Golf Outing
South Nassau’s Emergency Services Department is the busiest community hospital emergency room in Nassau County, realizing an 8.5 percent increase in patient visits in 2013. - May 29, 2014 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
St. John’s Episcopal Hospital Saluted United States Armed Forces Veterans on Memorial Day 2014
Far Rockaway, NY based St John’s Episcopal Hospital honored and saluted community veterans on Memorial Day 2014. - May 29, 2014 - St. John's Episcopal Hospital
Pet Partners® Welcomes New President / CEO
Pet Partners, a leader in promoting the health benefits of the human-animal bond, is excited to announce that Catherine “Annie” Magnant is their new President and CEO. A visionary leader, strategic thinker and exceptional communicator, Magnant brings more than 20 years of leadership... - May 27, 2014 - Pet Partners
Becker’s Hospital Review Names Ruth Ragusa to Its List of 50 Experts in Patient Safety
The leaders listed include healthcare providers, advocates, administrators, researchers and professors who have demonstrated a commitment to patient safety through their body of work, personal accomplishments and organizational leadership. - May 25, 2014 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
South Nassau Communities Hospital to Acquire LBMC Assets
Upon the closing of the sale of the LBMC assets, which is scheduled to occur on or about June 30, 2014, South Nassau will move forward with planning to redevelop medical services consistent with the needs of the South Shore communities. - May 22, 2014 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Jim Griffith Appointed EVP / COO of Phoenix Health Systems
Former Siemens Executive will join management team to lead hospital ITO and consulting services. See more at: http://www.phoenixhealth.com/about/newsroom/jim-griffith-appointed-evp-coo-phoenix-health-systems/#sthash.zGDmuHCk.dpuf . - May 21, 2014 - Phoenix Health Systems
Saddleback Memorial Medical Center to Participate in Laguna Hills Mobile Hospital Training Center
Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment of sepsis are crucial to improving patient outcomes and saving lives in hospitals. In an effort to reverse a national trend of increasing sepsis rates, Saddleback Memorial is participating in a Sepsis Quality Initiative Program by Medical Simulation... - May 20, 2014 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Keelson Harbour Senior Living Welcomes New Executive Director
New Executive Director brings over 30 years of experience in senior care to the community. - May 18, 2014 - Vista Prairie Communities
"A Celebration of Hope" Gala Benefits New Home of MemorialCare Cancer Institute at Saddleback Memorial
Special Recognition Given to Laguna Woods Resident for Donation Towards Cancer Institute and Services - May 15, 2014 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center