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HealthCARE Express Helps You Smooth Out the Wrinkles to Defy Aging
Do you feel young and happy on the inside, but your face is telling a different story? What you’re feeling on the inside can now easily be shown on the outside. HealthCARE Express in Wake Village now offers BOTOX® therapy on Mondays and Fridays. - May 30, 2013 - HealthCARE Express
Springdale Health in Springdale, AR Offers a Balanced and Natural Approach to Achieve Pain Relief
Physicians are often criticized for spending little time with patients and merely patching symptoms, not addressing the actual cause of the health problem. One concern often poorly addressed in medicine is chronic pain. The Institute of Medicine estimates that 100 million Americans suffer from it... - May 29, 2013 - Springdale Health PLLC
South Nassau Cancer Program Earns Prestigious Award from ACS Commission on Cancer
The Outstanding Achievement Award recognizes cancer programs that achieve excellence in providing quality care to cancer patients. - May 26, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Bay Area Veterinary Hospital Hosts Pet Disaster Preparedness Seminar
Renowned local veterinary hospital Bishop Ranch Veterinary Center & Urgent Care is teaming up with the San Ramon Fire Department to host a free community seminar on how to plan to care for your pet in case of a disaster. - May 24, 2013 - Bishop Ranch Veterinary Center & Urgent Care
mumms® Hospice Software and Capital Caring Announce Collaborative Agreement
mumms® Software, a recognized innovator and developer of hospice and palliative care software, announced a collaborative agreement with Capital Caring, one of the oldest, largest and most experienced hospice and palliative care providers in the United States. A joint announcement was made in... - May 24, 2013 - mumms Software
2013 Disco Cup Raises Record Funds for Philanthropy Initiative
This year’s annual golf tournament raised over $26,000—exceeding this year's goal for the event. - May 22, 2013 - The Delta Companies
A. Shawn Adhami M.D. Nominated for 2013 Healthcare Leadership Award
2012 winner, Dr. A. Shawn Adhami nominated again for the 2013 Los Angeles Business Journal Medical Group CEO award. - May 22, 2013 - Vistasol Medical Group
mumms® Software and Capital Caring Announce Collaborative Agreement
mumms® Software, a recognized innovator and developer of hospice and palliative care software, announced a collaborative agreement with Capital Caring, one of the oldest, largest and most experienced hospice and palliative care providers in the United States. A joint announcement was made in... - May 22, 2013 - mumms Software
Henry Drummond Joins Medical Staffing Network Team as Vice President of Operations
Medical Staffing Network announces appointment of Henry Drummond as Vice President of Operations. Mr. Drummond has over 25 years of healthcare administration and clinical healthcare experience. - May 22, 2013 - Medical Staffing Network Healthcare, LLC
Peter Mangiola, Elder Care Advocacy Expert, Will Discuss May 21st “How to Have a Better Father’s Day Without Guilt”
He will also distribute a Free Ebook "The 7 Causes for Elder Care Emotional Paralysis" at Fox Rehab at 7 Carnegie Plaza in Cherry Hill NJ on May 21st from 10:00am-12:00pm. - May 21, 2013 - Senior Helpers NJ
MUMC Earns an "A" for Patient Safety from Leapfrog Group
Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) was honored with an “A” Hospital Safety ScoreSM by The Leapfrog Group, an independent organization designed to give the public information they can use to protect themselves and their families. The Hospital Safety Score was calculated using... - May 20, 2013 - Memorial Health
Patient and Family Advisory Panel Featured at 2013 PFCC Conference in Long Beach June 3, 2013, Renaissance Hotel
The 2013 Patient and Family Centered Care (PFCC) Conference, presented by National Health Foundation and PFCC Partners with support from Hospital Association of Southern California comes to the Renaissance Hotel in Long Beach, Monday, June 3. Featured speakers include Robert M. Wachter, M.D.,... - May 18, 2013 - Hospital Association of Southern California
Medical Staffing Network and W3D Announce April 2013 “Nurse of the Month” Winner
Medical Staffing Network and W3D in Carbondale announce winner of Nurse of the Month Contest for April. - May 18, 2013 - Medical Staffing Network Healthcare, LLC
Becker’s Names South Nassau Communities Hospital a Best Place to Work
Becker's Hospital Review list of the "100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare" was developed through nominations, extensive research, and a rigorous review with peer organizations. - May 18, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
mumms® Software Unveils Hummingbird, an Unprecedented, Radical Advancement of Hospice & Palliative Care EMR
As The Innovation Conference: MUMMS 2013 (mumms® Software’s most successful user conference to date) came to a close last week, attendees walked away amazed and excited. With standing room only, customers spanning from Hawaii to Puerto Rico and Cayman Islands got a glimpse of the... - May 17, 2013 - mumms Software
ACT Collaborates with Southeastern Medical Center on Telestroke Network
AcuteCare Telemedicine (ACT), the Southeast region’s largest practice based telemedicine provider, participated at Southeastern Alabama Medical Center’s (SAMC) press conference, announcing SAMC’s new stroke care network. SAMC’s service area covers over 60 miles in each... - May 17, 2013 - AcuteCare Telemedicine
Chefs Raise More Than $140,000 for South Nassau's Center for Cardiovascular Health
"An Evening of Good Taste" raised more than $140,000 to support South Nassau Communities Hospital’s Center for Cardiovascular Health. - May 16, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Memorial’s Cancer Services Earn Third Consecutive Outstanding Achievement Award
The Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute (ACI) at Memorial University Medical Center has again received an Outstanding Achievement Award from The Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons. The 2012 award was given to only 79 cancer programs throughout the United States. The... - May 15, 2013 - Memorial Health
LI2DAY Walk to Fight Breast Cancer Names South Nassau Communities Hospital a Beneficiary
LI2DAY has donated a total of $150,500 to South Nassau in support of its breast cancer screening, early detection/diagnosis, and follow-up treatment program for underserved and minority patients. - May 15, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Medical Staffing Network Enters Orlando Market
Medical Staffing Network Healthcare announces entry into Orlando, Florida healthcare staffing market; plans 10 new, nationwide offices this year. - May 15, 2013 - Medical Staffing Network Healthcare, LLC
Lev Leytzan’s Elderhearts Program Receives Grant from Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
Lev Leytzan’s Elderheart progam was recently awarded a $5,000 grant from the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA). Elderhearts, the newest of Lev Leytzan’s programs, reaches out to people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias with interactive experiences designed... - May 09, 2013 - Lev Leytzan: The Heart of Therapeutic Clowning, Inc.
The Women’s Hospital at Saddleback Memorial Prepares to Commemorate Its 25th Anniversary
Community Invited to Celebrate at Family Event May 19. - May 08, 2013 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
What's Up Doc?
…pet rabbits proving to be positive source of therapy. - May 06, 2013 - Woodridge Terrace
Superstorm Sandy Recovery Continues as Patients Return to South Nassau Communities Hospital's Dialysis Center
The center features 18 patient suites equipped with dialysis technology that is capable of performing a variety of procedures as well as satellite-linked HDTVs, high-speed Internet, personal telephones, and individual lighting and heating control. - May 05, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Rogers Foundation to Host 9th Annual Women’s Gathering
Rogers Memorial Hospital Foundation Women's Gathering raises funds to support patient care. - May 04, 2013 - Rogers Memorial Hospital
StaffRehab: Better Therapy Staffing Launches New Website
New website provides job opportunities for Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapists as well as industry resources. - May 04, 2013 - StaffRehab
Knowmedge Launches a Next-Generation Online ABIM® Question Bank
Knowmedge launches a new, innovative and interactive ABIM® exam prep question bank for Internists. - May 03, 2013 - Knowmedge
New Online Resource Trains Hospital Staff on Disability Inclusion
The Institute for Community Inclusion is announcing a new online training: Inclusive Health Care, a disability-awareness training for hospital staff. - May 03, 2013 - Institute for Community Inclusion
Saddleback Memorial Foundation Doubles Fundraising Goal at Spring Gala, Funds Raised for Designed for Healing Project and State-of-the-Art Medical Equipment
"Little Darth Vader" Makes Special Appearance, Gives Back to First Hospital That Saved His Life - April 30, 2013 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Distracted Driving Prevention Tips from South Nassau Communities Hospital
One in four American teens of driving age say they have texted while driving, and half of all teens ages 12 to 17 say they’ve been a passenger while a driver has texted. - April 26, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Nutrition, Worker Fatigue - the Focus at Health Care Provider Wellness Conference in San Diego
The 2013 Health Care Provider Wellness Conference, presented by the Hospital Association of Southern California (HASC), comes to The Westin San Diego, June 13-14, 2013. Featured speakers include Thomas Parry, PhD, CEO, Integrated Benefits Institute; Dr. Timothy Newman, medical director,... - April 26, 2013 - Hospital Association of Southern California
HealthCARE Express Announces Ribbon Cutting on Thursday; New Walk-In Urgent Care Clinic Promises Wowza! Customer Experience
HealthCARE Express, an urgent care, occupational medicine, and personal injury clinic, will hold a ribbon cutting at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 18. The walk-in clinic opened its doors on Monday. Among the guests attending will be Klondike the Healthcare Bear, mascot of HealthCARE Express, along... - April 18, 2013 - HealthCARE Express
South Nassau Communities Hospital Prostate Cancer Specialist Appointed Liaison to Cancer Commission
The Commission on Cancer is a consortium of 47 professional organizations dedicated to improving the survival and quality of life for cancer patients. - April 17, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Doctors Express in Pittsburgh is Partnering with eScreen
Doctors Express in Pittsburgh is partnering with eScreen on-line drug testing service. They can offer theirr employers full lab services with online tracking and paperless chain of custody forms. - April 17, 2013 - Doctors Express Pittsburgh
TRMC-Sunnyvale Names an Assistant Director of Business Development
Texas Regional Medical Center at Sunnyvale, near Dallas, recently promoted Robyn White to assistant director of business development. Before her move to the newly created position, White was physician liaison at the 70-bed hospital. “Since joining Texas Regional Medical Center at Sunnyvale... - April 10, 2013 - Texas Regional Medical Center at Sunnyvale
Medical Staffing Network Appoints Brian Poplin as New President and COO
Medical Staffing Network Healthcare LLC appoints veteran healthcare leader Dr. Brian Poplin as MSN’s new President and COO. Joins Company on April 19th. - April 10, 2013 - Medical Staffing Network Healthcare, LLC
BIMC Hospital Supports Bali WISE in Women’s Health Education
The BIMC Hospital Group and the ROLE Foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding establishing their collaboration to provide health education to women from low-income families, witnessed by Western Australian Senator Glenn Sterle, Chair of the Senate Legislation Rural, Regional Affairs and... - April 10, 2013 - BIMC Hospital
Medical Staffing Network Introduces Mobile-Optimized Website for Simplified Job Search
Medical Staffing Network Healthcare, LLC (MSN) has announced the launch of its mobile-optimized job search website. Featuring responsive design and an intuitive user interface, the msnhealth.com mobile job search site is a valuable resource for both job seekers and healthcare professionals looking... - April 09, 2013 - Medical Staffing Network Healthcare, LLC
South Nassau Communities Hospital, Senator Skelos Encourage Screening for Head & Neck Cancer
Nearly 13,000 of the 55,000 Americans diagnosed with a head or neck cancer this year will die despite the fact that head and neck cancers are highly treatable and the cure rate is good when they are detected in the early stages. - April 07, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
National Healthcare Decisions Day Celebration at South Nassau Communities Hospital Set for April 16
South Nassau will be providing information and tools for the public to talk about their wishes with family, friends and healthcare providers, and execute written advance directives. - April 07, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Customized Health Care Fellowship Programs Launched at University of Nebraska Medical Center
Deadline for applications to the program is June 30. - April 06, 2013 - International Healthcare Services UNMC
Medical Staffing Network and KOOL 105.5 Announce March “Nurse of the Month” Winner
Medical Staffing Network Healthcare, LLC (MSN) is pleased to announce the Nurse of the Month contest winner for March. The contest, which the Company co-sponsors with local radio station KOOL 105.5, honors exceptional local nurses. The contest is promoted on the “Mo and Sally Show” and... - April 04, 2013 - Medical Staffing Network Healthcare, LLC
Cardiologist at South Nassau Communities Hospital Elected to Serve as a District Councilor of NY’s ACC Chapter
Dr. Denier is a clinical cardiologist at South Nassau Communities Hospital’s Center for Cardiovascular Health. Dr. Denier’s primary responsibility as a district councilor is grassroots advocacy at the state and federal government levels. - April 03, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Australia Foreign Affairs Minister Visits BIMC Hospital in Bali
The Senator for New South Wales, Bob Carr, Australia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, toured BIMC Hospital in Nusa Dua yesterday as the Australian-owned and managed facility approaches its first anniversary. He was accompanied by Western Australian Senator Glenn Sterle, Chair of the Senate... - April 03, 2013 - BIMC Hospital
Athena Forum Offers New Course in Sepsis Management
Recognizing a pressing need to raise awareness about sepsis, Athena Forum’s newest course educates case managers and social workers about this medical emergency. - March 29, 2013 - Athena Forum LLC
MedicAlert Foundation Recognizes South Nassau Communities Hospital Nurse for Hurricane Sandy Response
Ms. Sobey was recognized for responding to her patient’s MedicAlert ID – in doing so, she was able to immediately contact MedicAlert Foundation’s emergency response team to retrieve her patient’s full medical history. - March 29, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
PIH Health to Host Medicare Forum
PIH Health will host a Medicare Forum on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at 9 am. - March 23, 2013 - PIH Health
Joint Commission Awards Advanced Certification to South Nassau Communities Hospital's Stroke Center
The certification confirms that South Nassau is making exceptional efforts to foster better outcomes for stroke care. - March 23, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Local Paramedic Recognized for 30 Years of Service
Michael Paston, a Flight Paramedic with AeroCare Medical Transport, was recently recognized by the Board of Directors of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) for achieving 30 consecutive years as a Nationally Registered EMT. This distinction is an honor held by few... - March 22, 2013 - AeroCare Medical Transport
Physicians Bring Specialty Care to Women of Rwanda
Last month, B. Star Hampton, MD, of the Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery at Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island, traveled to Rwanda with the International Organization for Women and Development (IOWD), as part of a fistula repair team. She was accompanied by her urogynecology senior fellow, Nicole Korbly, MD. Jessica Salak, MD, a private practice obstetrician/gynecologist with the Center for OB/GYN, returned for the second year, along with Edie McConaughey, CNM, - March 21, 2013 - Women & Infants Hospital