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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
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
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
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 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
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
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
Leading Medical Organizations Join Forces Globally to Launch First-Ever World Thrombosis Day
The International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis partners with thrombosis related organizations from every continent to launch World Thrombosis Day focused on single cause of top 3 cardiovascular deaths worldwide. - March 27, 2014 - International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH)
Astoria Federal Supports South Nassau Communities Hospital's Perinatal Program for Medically Underserved
Undesirable outcomes such as premature birth and low birth weights are serious problems affecting more than half a million infants in the United States each year, at a cost of more than $26 billion annually. - March 26, 2014 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Canada’s Leading Provider of Healthcare Liability Insurance Uses Datix to Deliver Superior Risk Assessment to Its Subscribers
Datix announced today that Healthcare Insurance Reciprocal of Canada (HIROC), Canada’s leading provider of healthcare liability insurance, has deployed Datix patient safety and risk management software. - March 21, 2014 - Datix Software
New Memory Clinic Director for the Neuropsychiatry Program at Sheppard Pratt
Geriatric psychiatrist, Crystal Watkins, M.D., Ph.D., joins Health System to treat older adults at Memory Clinic. - March 16, 2014 - Sheppard Pratt Health System
Sheppard Pratt Health System Appoints New Medical Director to Refine Geriatric Services
Czarina Santos-Borja, M.D., takes lead of Geriatric Services offered at Sheppard Pratt. - March 13, 2014 - Sheppard Pratt Health System
Eligibility Checks via HETS is a Breeze for mumms® Customers
mumms® Software announces the ability for customers to access the HIPAA Eligibility Transaction System (HETS) without leaving their home screen. mumms® has made accessing HETS a breeze for mumms® Customers by automating the application so there is nothing for the hospice to do. The... - March 13, 2014 - mumms Software
Becker’s Names South Nassau to Its List of 100 Hospitals with Great Women’s Health Programs
South Nassau was selected based on its clinical excellence, quality care and awards for women's health services. The list was developed through extensive research and a rigorous review with peer organizations. - March 09, 2014 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
mumms® Software Takes Compliance with CMS Change Request 8358 a Step Further with Automated RX Data Entry
mumms® Software announces full compliance with the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Change Request (CR) 8358 and the ability to automate Rx Data Entry, reducing or eliminating additional work for hospices across the U.S. - March 08, 2014 - mumms Software
Vascular Testing Accreditation Awarded to South Nassau Communities Hospital
The accreditation is for the areas of peripheral arterial testing, peripheral venous testing, and extracranial cerebrovascular testing. - March 01, 2014 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
PIH Health Named One of America's 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades
PIH Health Among Top 2% of Hospitals in Nation, and One of Eight in the Los Angeles Area. - February 27, 2014 - PIH Health
South Nassau Communities Hospital Awarded JC Gold Seal for Heart Failure Care
The Joint Commission’s Disease-Specific Care Certification Program is designed to evaluate clinical programs across the continuum of care. - February 26, 2014 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Brooks Rehabilitation Stroke Wellness Program Wins National Hospital Charitable Services Award
The Brooks Rehabilitation Stroke Wellness Program was among 10 programs from across the country named a Program of Excellence by the Hospital Charitable Services Awards, a national program sponsored by Jackson Healthcare. The ten programs were commended for exceptional work in setting new standards... - February 26, 2014 - Brooks Rehabilitation
Fast Company Magazine Features Cloudnine in Its Annual List of "World's Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in India"
Cloudnine, a leading provider of maternity and infant care in India, has been featured in Fast Company’s annual list of "World's Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in India." - February 20, 2014 - Cloudnine Care
Combination Therapy Shown to Improve Function in Stroke Patients
San Diego Convention Center: International Stroke Conference 2014 hosted by the American Heart Association Over 4 million people in the US are living with the after-effects of stroke. Now a new study whose finding were featured at the ISC 2014 offers hope to stroke survivors. - February 19, 2014 - Nexstim
Saddleback Memorial Foundation Honors Heritage Society Members
New members’ donations total more than $1 million in support of Saddleback Memorial Medical Center. - February 13, 2014 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Knowmedge and Docphin Announce Collaborative Agreement for Internal Medicine Board Review Questions
Docphin, an evidence-based medicine content management platform for hospitals and healthcare providers, to feature content from the Knowmedge Internal Medicine Question Bank on its web and mobile platforms. - February 12, 2014 - Knowmedge
Government Grant Eases Transition for Sheppard Pratt’s Adolescents’ Return to the Community
The Jefferson School and Mann Residential Treatment Center help youth and families find their voices through new grant funded program. - February 12, 2014 - Sheppard Pratt Health System
Hematogenix Laboratory Services to Offer FDA Approved THxID®‐BRAF Companion Diagnostic Testing Services in the US
Hematogenix® is among the first CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments) facilities to offer the test to detect two BRAF mutations, V600E and V600K. - February 11, 2014 - Hematogenix
$23K Donation Supports South Nassau Communities Hospital's Breast Cancer Services for Underserved Women
According to the American Cancer Society there are about 2.9 million breast cancer survivors in the USA, including women who are still being treated. Underserved and minority women have the lowest survival and fastest-rising incidence rates. - February 08, 2014 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
The Center for Eating Disorders at Sheppard Pratt Hosts "The Body Project" to Help Local Universities Promote Positive Body Image
Program by Dr. Eric Stice and Dr. Carolyn Becker prepares college professionals to train and supervise students to reduce body dissatisfaction and eating disorder symptoms among young women. - February 06, 2014 - Sheppard Pratt Health System
Florida Heart Surgeon Helps NBA Hopeful Overcome Defect Threatening His Hoop Dreams
Despite hunger, poverty and sparse conditions that challenge his West African homeland, Ibrahima Diallo's speed, strength and skills on the court propelled him across the Atlantic last fall with a scholarship to a sports academy in Sarasota – and closer to his lifelong dream. Until his heart stopped suddenly during a practice game at the Impact Basketball Academy on McIntosh Road. - February 01, 2014 - Sarasota Memorial Health Care System