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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
The ReGenesis Medical Center is Proud to Announce a Free Stem Cell Seminar
The ReGenesis Medical Center is proud to announce a free Stem Cell Seminar on Thursday, May 22, 2014, from 5-7 PM at it's newly designed office. Join the entire ReGenesis team for an educational evening to learn more about the cutting edge stem cell treatments that ReGenesis Medical Center has to... - May 15, 2014 - ReGenesis Medical Center
Hometown Urgent Care Keeps Ohio’s Commercial Truck Drivers on the Road
New requirements for DOT Medical Examiners established by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) go into effect on May 21, 2014. Hometown Urgent Care, Ohio’s largest urgent care company, is in full compliance with the new requirements, helping to keep Ohio’s $5.2 billion trucking industry on the road. - May 13, 2014 - Hometown Urgent Care
From ASAlaser a Targeted Solution to TMD: Mphi D, a New Product for MLS® Laser Therapy
ASAlaser has customized the MLS® Laser Therapy application extending it to the Temporo-Mandibular area in order to exceeds the limits of physical therapy and traditional Laser Therapy, guaranteeing short treatment times that are effective from the first application and long-lasting results. - May 08, 2014 - ASA srl
Hometown Urgent Care Partners with the Springfield City Kings for a Home Run on Opening Day
Hometown Urgent Care, with two locations serving Springfield, will provide special giveaways and family activities at the Champion City Kings Premier on Wednesday, May 28 at Davidson Stadium. - May 03, 2014 - Hometown Urgent Care
South Nassau Communities Hospital Offers World’s First ICD That Treats Cardiac Arrest Without Touching the Heart
Dr. Kanner recently implanted the S-ICD® System, the world’s first and only ICD that functions without leads. - May 03, 2014 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
New Research Ethics Committee Needed for the Development of Traditional African Medicine
Traditional medicine is used in the maintenance of health as well as in the prevention, diagnosis, improvement or treatment of physical, spiritual and /or mental illness. - May 02, 2014 - Informa Life Sciences
Middle East Emergency Exhibition & Conference to Launch for the First Time in Dubai in June 2014
The Middle East Emergency Medicine Exhibition will have 300sqm of exhibition space, playing host to 25 exhibitors, 800 visitors and 500 delegates over 3 days. - May 02, 2014 - Informa Life Sciences
Africa Health Congress to Donate All Conference Proceeds to the Smile Foundation in South Africa
Organisers will be donating 100% of its conference registration fees to the charity. - May 02, 2014 - Informa Life Sciences
Register for Cloudnine’s "MummaMia" – Make Fond Memories with Your Family
Cloudnine, a prominent player in the maternity and child care space, has announced a special event - ‘MummaMia’ - to celebrate the upcoming Mother’s Day. Scheduled to be held on Mother’s Day, May 11 at Jayamahal Palace, Bangalore, the carnival will have various fun... - May 02, 2014 - Cloudnine Care
New Treatment Options Needed for UAE National Men in 20s and 30s Suffering from Symptomatic Knee Cartilage Problems
"Marrow simulation" discussed on first day of Joint Reconstruction Congress in Dubai - May 02, 2014 - Informa Life Sciences
New Assisted Living Facility Opens in Orlando
A new Assisted Living Facility has opened in Orlando. The Grand Opening and Open House will be on Thursday, May 8th, 2014. - May 01, 2014 - Wellsprings Residence
South Nassau Communities Hospital Cancer Surgeon Named a “Super Doctor”
No more than 5% of physicians in the New York metro region have achieved this designation, which is given by Key Professional Media, a leading research and medical ranking organization. - April 25, 2014 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
North Houston Cancer Clinics Receives Recognition for Cancer Care from Largest Oncology Society in United States
North Houston Cancer Clinics at Huntsville and North Houston Cancer Clinics at The Woodlands, have been recognized by the Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI®) Certification Program, an affiliate of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). The QOPI® Certification Program... - April 24, 2014 - North Houston Cancer Clinics
Nexstim Selected as a 2014 Red Herring Top 100 Europe
The Only Medical Device Company Awarded. - April 19, 2014 - Nexstim
Knowmedge Announces Collaborative Agreement to Publish Internal Medicine Board Review Material from Cracking the USMLE Step 3 Textbook
USMLE Step 3 and Internal Medicine Board Exam prep content from Cracking the USMLE Step 3 Book to be used to enhance learning on the Knowmedge blog. - April 17, 2014 - Knowmedge
Champions’ Physiotherapists Choose ASAlaser Therapies
Behind a great champion, there is always a good physiotherapist. A golden rule when the focus are the professional of sports that should always be at the top to face the best competition. In fencing competitions as well as track races, marathons and swimming challenges what matters is that the body does not wear down and the concentration is maximum. - April 17, 2014 - ASA srl
Prista Corporation’s ActionCue® Clinical Intelligence Application Receiving Key Update
Prista Corporation announces plans to expand the features of their online application, ActionCue® Clinical Intelligence, to include Common Format report functionality — satisfying AHRQ Common Format report requirements. This addition extends the scope of coverage of the ActionCue platform integrating Quality Management, Risk Management and Performance Improvement. - April 13, 2014 - Prista Corporation
Nurse Magnet Recognition Awarded to South Nassau Communities Hospital
Magnet recognition is the highest award a hospital can receive for outstanding nursing services, by creating an environment that attracts and rewards outstanding nurses. - April 10, 2014 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Inaugural Michael Edelstein, M.D. Physician Humanitarian Award Granted to Two Sheppard Pratt Health System Physicians on Doctor’s Day
Award created in honor of Michael Edelstein, M.D., recognizes Jason Addison, M.D., and Dennis Kutzer, M.D., for their dedication to fulfilling the needs of patients. - April 04, 2014 - Sheppard Pratt Health System
SensorEdge Partners with Blue Chip Medical to Prevent Costly Pressure Ulcers
Hospitals, Rehabilitation Clinics, and other care facilities can benefit from increased attention to pressure ulcer development and prevention. - April 03, 2014 - SensorEdge
Pet Partners® Announces National Partnership with PetSmart, Inc.®
Pet Partners, a leader in promoting the health benefits of the human-animal bond, is pleased to announce a new partnership with PetSmart, the largest specialty pet retailer of services and solutions for the lifetime needs of pets. Pet Partners’ Therapy Animal Program registers and supports... - April 02, 2014 - Pet Partners
South Nassau is First Hospital in NY to Earn JC Certification in End Stage Renal Disease
Certification and accreditation by The Joint Commission is recognized nationwide as a symbol of quality that reflects a hospital’s commitment to meeting demanding performance standards. - April 02, 2014 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Clinical Director of Sheppard Pratt’s Mann Residential Programs to Become Director of Its Jefferson School
Maureen McGuire, LCSW-C, 13-year dedicated Sheppard Pratt employee is new Director of Jefferson School. - March 29, 2014 - Sheppard Pratt Health System