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Surgery One Announces Partnership with PFC Fitness
Surgery One announces a new partnership with Premier Fitness Camp (PFC), a live-in weight loss camp for full lifestyle transformation headquartered at Omni La Costa Resort and Spa in San Diego, CA. Surgery One will be incorporating the services of PFC to enhance the Surgery One patient experience... - February 01, 2014 - Surgery One
South Nassau Communities Hospital Neurosurgeon Named a “Super Doctor®”
Specializing in surgery of the spine, Dr. Onesti has published more than 70 peer review journal articles, book chapters and abstracts on spinal surgery and related topics. - January 31, 2014 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Saddleback Memorial Celebrates 40 Years Providing Quality Care and Clinical Excellence to South Orange County Residents
Forty years ago today, Saddleback Memorial Medical Center opened its doors. In four decades of constant growth, Saddleback Memorial has fulfilled its non-profit mission to better serve the south Orange County community through quality care, medical innovation and advancements in... - January 27, 2014 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
PIH Health Receives Healthgrades Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence
PIH Health Among Top 5% of Hospitals in Nation for Four Years in a Row (2011-2014). - January 23, 2014 - PIH Health
Two More Hospitals Receive Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission Thanks to Accelero Health Partners
Accelero Health Partners helps two more hospitals to receive Disease-Specific Certification for their Orthopedic Service Lines. - January 23, 2014 - Accelero Health Partners
Sheppard Pratt Medical Director Honored with Best Article in Journal of Trauma and Dissociation
Richard P. Kluft Award granted to DSM-5 article said to guide field of dissociation for years to come. - January 23, 2014 - Sheppard Pratt Health System
Pharmacist at South Nassau Communities Hospital is Named a Healthcare Hero
A clinical pharmacist, Carl Zipperlen’s expertise in the field of pharmacy is essential to the delivery of high-quality, compassionate patient care. - January 22, 2014 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
ASAlaser: Lasertherapy for Fencing, MotoGP and Triathlon Also in 2014
From MotoGP to Fencing through athletics, over the years therapies "Made in ASA" have carved out a leading role in sports, earning gold medals and podiums of excellence. Also in the new year the partnerships with prominent teams and world champions will continue. - January 22, 2014 - ASA srl
Knowmedge Announces Publication of High-Yield Internal Medicine Board Review Pearls eBook in iTunes, Google Play, and Kindle Format
The Knowmedge High-Yield Internal Medicine Board Review Pearls eBook, geared towards individuals interested in Internal Medicine Certification, is now available in various digital formats. - January 21, 2014 - Knowmedge
Staffordshire and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit Uses Datix for Patient Feedback Intelligence to Support Clinical Commissioning Groups
Staffordshire and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (SLCSU) has deployed Datix patient safety software, installing Datix Incidents, Complaints, Hotspots and Dashboards modules to capture patient feedback as well as clinical data from General Practitioners (GPs). SLCSU is one of the largest CSUs... - January 16, 2014 - Datix Software
Charlotte Healthcare Group to Host American College of Healthcare Executives Chairwoman, Diana Smalley, FACHE
ACHE Chairwoman to present at Greater Charlotte Healthcare Executives Group Annual Dinner January 23, 2014. - January 09, 2014 - GCHEG
Sheppard Pratt Health System Appoints New Addition to Board of Trustees
Baltimore Search Consultant Phil Grantham joins Sheppard Pratt Board. - January 09, 2014 - Sheppard Pratt Health System
Sheppard Pratt Health System Names New Trustee
Baltimore College Professor Penny Cordish, joins Sheppard Pratt advisors. - January 09, 2014 - Sheppard Pratt Health System
South Nassau Communities Hospital Hosts Emergency Blood Drive
More than 4.5 million patients need blood transfusions each year in the U.S. and Canada. - January 09, 2014 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
South Nassau Communities Hospital IV Nurse Manager Named a Healthcare Hero
The Long Island Business News' “Health Care Heroes” awards honor individuals and organizations in the health care industry in Nassau and Suffolk counties for outstanding leadership and commitment. - January 01, 2014 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
HealthCARE Express Marshall to Host Remodel Debut Celebration January 23
HealthCARE Express will hold a Remodel Debut Celebration on Thursday, January 23, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at their walk-in urgent care and occupational medicine clinic located a 711 East End Blvd. South in Marshall, Texas. The event is open to the public and will coincide with the Marshall... - January 01, 2014 - HealthCARE Express
Holidays Often Reveal the First Time That Signs of Dementia Become Evident for Families
Peter Mangiola RN of Senior Helpers New Jersey Points to These 10 Signs of Cognitive Health Difficulty - December 25, 2013 - Senior Helpers NJ
Joint Commission Names South Nassau Communities Hospital a “Top Performer on Key Quality Measures®”
South Nassau is one of 1,099 hospitals in the U.S. to earn the distinction. The ratings are based on an aggregation of accountability measure data reported to The Joint Commission during the 2012 calendar year. - December 25, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Knowmedge Publishes "High-Yield Internal Medicine Board Exam Pearls" eBook Focused on the ABIM Exam and NBME Internal Medicine Shelf Exam
Knowmedge announces publication of "High-Yield Internal Medicine Board Exam Pearls," a free eBook for those preparing for the ABIM Board Exam or NBME Internal Medicine Shelf Exam. - December 24, 2013 - Knowmedge
Surgery One and CEO Recognized by Becker’s ASC Review
Becker's ASC Review released the "50 ASC Management & Development Companies to Watch in 2014" and Surgery One headquartered in Carlsbad, CA has been included in the list. The companies selected have experience managing and developing ambulatory surgery centers (ASC’s) and... - December 22, 2013 - Surgery One
Renegade Doctors Opt Out of Current Healthcare System
An Edina, MN medical clinic is leading the charge to revolutionize healthcare..... and it's not what you think. - December 20, 2013 - Southdale Internal Medicine
A Comic to Explain Hilterapia
ASAlaser therapy chooses drawings and cartoons to communicate to patients with simplicity its uses and effects. An innovative tool designed to facilitate the understanding of the instrumental treatment and to tell its story and developments. - December 19, 2013 - ASA srl
South Nassau Communities Hospital's Home Care Program Ranked Among the Best in the US
South Nassau Home Care offers short-term, acute care and long-term programs. The range of services provided include skilled nursing, rehabilitation services, medical social services, home health aide services and nutritional counseling. - December 18, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Quirón Marbella Unveils New Plastic Surgery Department
Quirón opened its first hospital in Marbella in October 2012 and has now announced the introduction of a plastic surgery department. The plastic surgery unit will consist of newly equipped facilities and is an important part of the hospital’s future expansion plans. - December 18, 2013 - Cirumed Clinic
Baltimore Students with Special Needs Visited by Toys for Tots Marines
Local Marines visit The Forbush Therapeutic Preschool at Towson to spread holiday joy. - December 11, 2013 - Sheppard Pratt Health System
Councilman Santino, Dr. Ostuni Honored at South Nassau's 2013 Carnation Ball
Mr. Santino was the Carnation Ball’s honoree and Dr. Ostuni was the recipient of South Nassau’s prestigious Mary Pearson Award. - December 11, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Eleven Precautions In-Home Caregivers for Seniors Should Know to Prevent Fire During This Christmas Season
Peter Mangiola, RN, MSN, In-Home Care Wellness Expert from Senior Helpers of Ocean County, New Jersey identified eleven precautions in-home senior caregivers should take during this holiday season. Typically, the holidays are the worst times for house fires for any number of reasons: Christmas... - December 04, 2013 - Senior Helpers NJ
PIH Health Hospital - Whittier Again Receives Get with the Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award
Makes the Target Stroke Honor Roll - December 04, 2013 - PIH Health
South Nassau Communities Hospital Reports Knee Replacement’s Economic Benefit for Patients, Employers
Of course, prevention is the best method to avoid the need for a knee replacement and the cost of it. - December 01, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Peter Mangiola, In-Home Care Wellness Expert from Senior Helpers, Identifies 7 Causes of Holiday Guilt
Offers a Free Guide to Avoid the Emotional Triggers That Hijack Family Caregivers During the Holidays of Thanksgiving, Chanukah, Christmas and New Years - November 27, 2013 - Senior Helpers NJ
HealthCARE Express Sees Flu Arrive in the Arklatex
It is estimated that between five and 20 percent of the local population will be burdened with congestion, coughing spells, body aches, fatigue, and fever all attributed to seasonal influenza, or the flu. Positive flu tests have been recorded this week at HealthCARE Express in the Arklatex,... - November 27, 2013 - HealthCARE Express
Leo Radosta Honored as First Recipient of M.J. McDonough Award for Distinguished Service to Hospice
Leo Radosta, CEO of mumms® Software, was honored as the first recipient of the M.J. McDonough Award for Distinguished Service to Hospice at Outcome Resources’ Pathways to Success Conference. The award honors individuals that have shown high levels of dedication to helping hospices succeed. - November 24, 2013 - mumms Software
mumms® Software & Outcome Resources Solidify Partnership to Establish Two-Way Interfacing Capabilities for Hospice and Palliative Care Facilities
mumms® Software and Outcome Resources, national leaders in Hospice Electronic Medical Records and Pharmacy Benefits Managers, respectively, announced they have established two-way interfacing to increasing efficiency, making it easier for hospices to succeed. Hospice and palliative care... - November 24, 2013 - mumms Software
Historic Gatehouse of Nationally Recognized Hospital Restored and Refurbished
Sheppard Pratt Health System celebrates the restoration of its oldest structure on campus and one of two gatehouses on the National Register of Historic Places. - November 22, 2013 - Sheppard Pratt Health System
Sarasota Memorial Hospital (FL) Offers Experimental Mitral Clip as Alternative to Open-Heart Surgery to Correct Leaky Valves
Traditionally, there have been no good treatment options for people too frail to undergo open heart surgery to correct mitral regurgitation. But now, a new minimally invasive treatment option is available for patients participating in a clinical trial. Sarasota Memorial Hospital (FL) is one of 75 testing sites across the country participating in the FDA-approved trial of the mitral clip. - November 21, 2013 - Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
MotoGP and SBK 2013: a Double Podium for Hilterapia®
Marc Marquez’s victory of 2013 MotoGP championship and Tom Sykes’ victory in Superbike sign a double podium for Hilterapia® too. ASAlaser’s therapy, being used for eight years from Clinica Mobile’s doctors and physiotherapists, has been contributing to the pre-race riders’ treatment and to their recovery after accidents on the track, and puts its seal to the just ended motorcycle season. - November 21, 2013 - ASA srl
Board Chair of South Nassau Communities Hospital Appointed to AHA Committee
Mr. Fennessy, a retired partner and former chief operating officer of the Northeast region of Deloitte & Touche LLP, has more than 40 years’ experience in the public accounting profession, most of which was with Deloitte, and specializes in healthcare finance and planning. - November 20, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
AGRI Announces Strategic Alliance with AdvanceMed Clinical Research
AGRI expands its Global Network of high performing clinical research sites and therapeutic research areas with the AdvanceMed Clinical Research Alliance (AMCR). The AGRI/AMCR Strategic Alliance brings synergy to both organizations’ efforts to provide high-performing research sites to the biomedical world. - November 20, 2013 - Atlantis Global Research Institute
South Nassau's Emergency Medicine Chair Named Physician of Excellence
Dr. Kugler earned the awards for his enduring commitment to excellence and leadership in emergency medicine, which has resulted in the significant improvement of emergency medical services in the community and throughout the state. - November 15, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
CareSouth Home Health Agencies Named to 2013 HomeCare Elite
CareSouth Health System, Inc., today announced that six of its Medicare certified home health agencies, involving 19 locations across the Southeast, have been named to Top Agency of the 2013 HomeCare Elite. - November 15, 2013 - CareSouth Health System, Inc.
The Core Content in Urgent Care Medicine, a Video CME Program, Offers End of Year Discount to Encourage Physicians to Use Their CME Stipends Before They Expire
The Core Content in Urgent Care Medicine, a 60 hour video CME program, is offering an end of year discount to encourage physicians to use their CME stipends before they expire. As part of this "Use it or Lose it" event, the program will be discounted significantly, with savings of up to $500 off. - November 10, 2013 - Institute of Urgent Care Medicine
South Nassau Awarded $6.6 Million Grant to Establish Urgent Care Center for Long Beach
$200 Million in federal funding was made available for repair, renovation and rebuilding of health care, mental health, child care and other social services facilities; unreimbursed expenses resulting from the storm. - November 10, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
First Pulmonary Clinic Now Open in Tech Center
Critical Care and Pulmonary Consultants, P.C. just opened a new location in the Tech Center. Specializing in chronic breathing and sleep disorders, this is the first specialty pulmonary care clinic in the area. - November 07, 2013 - The Medical Center of Aurora
Dr. Shahid Babar Founder of iMedicine Review – an Internal Medicine Board Exam Review Live Course – Joins Knowmedge as an Advisor
Shahid Babar, MD FACP FHM, founder of iMedicine Review, an internal medicine board review / ABIM Exam live course for physicians preparing for the ABIM Board Exam, has joined the Knowmedge advisory board - November 05, 2013 - Knowmedge
Senior Helpers of Southern New Jersey Works to Heighten Visibility of Alzheimer’s During November - National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month
In-Home Caregiver for Elders and Families Suffering from Alzheimer’s Within New Jersey’s Burlington, Camden, Atlantic, Gloucester & Ocean Counties - November 01, 2013 - Senior Helpers NJ
South Nassau Communities Hospital CMO Named to List of Women Hospital & Healthcare Leaders to Know
Members of the list were selected for their accomplishments in leading healthcare and hospital organizations, including improvement of patient care, development of relationships between providers and facilitation of organizational growth. - October 31, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Senior Helpers Reminds Residents of New Jersey’s Burlington, Camden, Atlantic, Gloucester & Ocean Counties to Honor Seniors Who Served This Veterans Day
Peter Mangiola of Senior Helpers of Southern New Jersey calls residents to Honor Veterans with 11 Acts of Recognition. - October 30, 2013 - Senior Helpers NJ
OncologyEducation.com Announces 2013 Best of Oncology East Conference
Annual Oncology Conference Takes Place November 29 in Toronto; Oncology Healthcare Practitioners Around the World Convene for the Latest Developments in Cancer Treatment - October 30, 2013 - OncologyEducation.com
ASAlaser at Medica 2013, Düsseldorf: Under the Sign of Internationalization
The most important world fair of medicine and hospital technique is staged for industry excellences. Even ASAlaser, already well-know for Hilterapia® and MLS®, will be in Düsseldorf with the full range of its devices including new solutions for dental and veterinary use. - October 28, 2013 - ASA srl
South Nassau Communities Hospital Provides ICDs That Are Primary Defense Against Sudden Cardiac Death
The review showed that the number of patients needed to treat to prevent one death ranged from 6.2 to 22 after 3 to 7 years of follow-up. - October 27, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau