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Oculoplastic Consultants of the Carolinas Joins Wilmington Eye
Two locally owned practices join forces to expand access to highly-specialized vision procedures to the community. - January 06, 2021 - Wilmington Eye
Oregon Hospice Educated on the Duties of Volunteers
Harbor Light Hospice, an Oregon Hospice Agency, recently released a blog educating readers on the duties of volunteering. The new article focuses on explaining the details surrounding volunteering for hospice care. - January 06, 2021 - Harbor Light Hospice
APTQI Charitable Giving Program Supports Organizations Encouraging Diversity Across the Physical Therapy Profession
APTQI donations will be used to support scholarship and outreach initiatives. - January 04, 2021 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
New York Health Welcomes Nephrologist to Practice
New York Health is pleased to announce board-certified Darren S. Kaufman, MD, MS has joined its nephrology team and will be practicing at 2500 Route 347, Bldg. #14A Stony Brook, NY 11790. nyhealth.com/new-york-health-welcomes-nephrologist-to-practice-2/ Dr. Kaufman has special interest and... - January 01, 2021 - New York Health
New York Health Acquires Three Village Family Medicine
New York Health is pleased to announce that primary care practice, formerly known as Three Village Family Medicine, will now be part of New York Health. Internist, Pollytia I. Panagiotou, MD, and Physician Assistant, Lisa Rizzuto, MS, PA-C will be practicing at the office located at 7 S Jersey Ave... - January 01, 2021 - New York Health
SottoPelle® Recognizes Cheryl Felt, MSN, APN-C for Outstanding Contributions to BHRT and her Quality Care for Her Patients
SottoPelle® announces its "Featured Provider Series" showcasing various Providers that have made a difference to their patients, offering leading-edge Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT). - January 01, 2021 - SottoPelle Therapy
mumms Software Announces New Clinical Workflow in Hummingbird EMR – SmartChart - Bringing Monumental Change to the Hospice EMR Industry
Kicking off the new year, mumms Software unveiled the new dashboard and workflow for hospice clinicians in its groundbreaking hospice EMR, Hummingbird. The highly anticipated new workflow will put patient data at the forefront of care improving the lives of hospice clinicians and their... - December 31, 2020 - mumms Software
Mary’s Center Begins Administering COVID-19 Vaccines
Today, Mary’s Center will begin administering the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. The Center is one of four community health centers in the District of Columbia that received the first shipment of vaccines and is authorized to provide it. As dictated by local health departments, Mary’s... - December 30, 2020 - Mary's Center
Metro Safety’s Certified Training Course Brings Silica Awareness to Workers Across British Columbia
The training program includes guidance for workers who are exposed to asbestos, lead and silica, in line with the WORKSAFEBC Occupational Health and Safety Regulation Part 6. - December 25, 2020 - Metro Safety Training
Dr. Sundas Iqbal Joins ABISA Board
ABISA, LLC a leading independent healthcare consultancy, today announced that Dr. Sundas Iqbal has joined ABISA as an advisory board member. Dr. Iqbal currently serves as the Clinical Fellow in Internal and Acute Medicine at the King's College Hospital, London, United Kingdom. Her main areas of... - December 24, 2020 - ABISA
APTQI Commends Congress for Easing Medicare Cuts to Specialty Care in End-of-Year Package
Legislation delays add-on code by three years, extends sequester relief - December 22, 2020 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
Illinois Hospice Educates on the Different Types of Hospice Care
Harbor Light Hospice, an Illinois hospice provider, recently released a blog discussing the different types of hospice care. The new article focuses on explaining the details surrounding the different types of care that their team offers. - December 20, 2020 - Harbor Light Hospice
Keep the Holidays Safe from Fires and Burns This Season
The Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America and Swedish Medical Center want the community to stay safe this holiday season. - December 18, 2020 - Swedish Medical Center
SCPC Disappointed That HHS Again Ignores Needed Relief Request from Long-Term Care Pharmacies
Latest Distribution Fails to Aid Industry Facing Significant Financial Hardship While Caring for Most Vulnerable Patients - December 17, 2020 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
Families of World War II Veterans Holds Annual Fundraiser
Families of World War II Veterans held its annual fundraising event last month. Veterans, sponsors and special guests attended this year’s virtual event to honor our nation’s veterans and contribute to the Families of World War II Veterans scholarship fund. The Families of World War II... - December 17, 2020 - Careington
Have a Heart Cincy Emerges as a Leader in the Nation for Their Purchase Variety as They Are Placed 2nd on Leaf Links 2020 List
They are who they say they are. Darius Bobo, Have A Heart Cincy’s General Manager and Designated Representative always echoes the heart of who they are, “We are the biggest and the best in Ohio with the best selection.” At 10,000 sq. ft., Have A Heart Cincy is the largest... - December 15, 2020 - Have A Heart Cincy
Avant Healthcare Professionals Awarded Bronze and Merit Honors in Digital Health Awards
Avant Healthcare Professionals announced that it has won a bronze honor for its “Guide to Nurse Staffing Post-COVID-19” and a merit honor for its article “Managing Nurse Staffing Costs Post-COVID-19” in the Digital Health Awards. This is the fifth time the program, organized... - December 13, 2020 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
APTQI Commends U.S. Senators for Introducing Legislation to Protect Specialty Providers from Harmful Payment Cuts
S. 5007 would hold providers harmless from cuts to Medicare services through 2022. - December 11, 2020 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
Center for Adoption Support and Education Awarded $50,000 Grant from Greater Washington Community Foundation to Serve Foster Children in Northern Virginia
The Greater Washington Community Foundation (The Community Foundation) has awarded the Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) a grant in the amount of $50,000 through the Fund for Children, Youth and Families to provide therapy sessions to 33 children in foster care in eight target jurisdictions in Northern Virginia; the counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudon and Prince William, and the cities of Alexandria, Falls Church, Manassas Park and Leesburg. - December 10, 2020 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)
New York Health Welcomes Primary Care Physician Charles G. Bleecher, MD, FACP
Board-Certified Internist and Geriatric Medicine physician, Charles G. Bleecher, MD, FACP will be joining New York Health's team of dedicated physicians. - December 10, 2020 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
An International Group of Black Women Speak Out Against Racism in the Workplace
An anthology was recently released highlighting 20 Black Women's experiences with racism in corporate America and advice from 3 contributing experts. - December 09, 2020 - Awakening Change Counseling Services LLC
Vesalio Reports 2,500 Patient Milestone
Vesalio reports it has surpassed 2,500 clinical cases with the NeVa™ neuro-thrombectomy platform. Physicians have evaluated the Neva Drop Zone™ technology with enthusiasm as it has shown a unique capability of removing the full spectrum of clot types in large vessel occlusion ischemic... - December 07, 2020 - Vesalio
Centered Mind Therapy Adds Mackenzie Jordan to Clinical Team
Centered Mind Therapy has added Mackenzie Jordan to their clinical team as a lead therapist. Centered Mind Therapy is a therapy practice that operates in New York, California, and Florida, and specialize in anxiety, depression, eating disorders, body image, life coaching, life transitions,... - December 07, 2020 - Centered Mind Therapy
APTQI: 9% Cut to Physical and Occupational Therapy in Final PFS Rule for CY 2021 Threatens Patient Access to Care
Healthcare stakeholders call on Congress to promptly pass the Holding Providers Harmless From Medicare Cuts During COVID-19 Act of 2020 to block cuts from taking effect on January 1. - December 02, 2020 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
Metro Safety Offers Training for Workers Working in Confined Spaces in British Columbia
The company offers comprehensive workplace safety training courses to employers and employees in British Columbia. - November 27, 2020 - Metro Safety Training
Careington® and DialCare® Recognized as a Dallas Business Journal Most Inspiring Leader of 2020
Careington International Corporation and its affiliate telemedicine company, DialCare, were honored to be recognized as a Dallas Business Journal Most Inspiring Leader of 2020. This award was given to Dallas-based companies and leaders who guided their organizations through the pandemic and helped... - November 26, 2020 - Careington
Cancer Expert Now Named One of 2020's Most Innovative Healthcare Companies
Cancer Expert Now is proud to be recognized as one of the most innovative companies in healthcare, according to the “2020 Inaugural List of Most Innovative Companies in Healthcare.” - November 25, 2020 - Cancer Expert Now, Inc.
HCA/HealthONE's Swedish Medical Center Physician Offers Thanksgiving Safety Reminders
Stay safe while preparing Thanksgiving meals this year. - November 22, 2020 - Swedish Medical Center
Mindworks Hypnosis & NLP Announces Article Publication Offering Motivation on Demand
Hypnotherapist & Licensed Trainer of NLP®, Connie Brannan, announces publication of her article "Motivation on Demand – An Easy NLP Technique.” - November 20, 2020 - Mindworks Hypnosis & NLP
Center for Adoption Support and Education Received Accreditation of Its Training for Adoption Competency (TAC) from the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE)
The Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE) accredited the Center for Adoption Support (C.A.S.E)’s Training for Adoption Competency (TAC) program for a five-year period through 11/20/2025, making TAC part of an elite group of certificate programs dedicated to public protection and... - November 19, 2020 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)
Dr. Taylor Bladh to Join Total Vision
Total Vision announces the addition of Dr. Taylor Bladh to its network of optometrists. Dr. Bladh brings more than 35 years of experience operating his private practice in Diamond Bar, California. - November 18, 2020 - Total Vision
HHS Fails to Address Pandemic Relief for Long-Term Care Pharmacies
SCPC Warns Support is Needed to Maintain Patient Care while LTC Facilities Manage Latest COVID Spike and LTC Pharmacies Prepare for Vaccine Distribution - November 16, 2020 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
Unique New Device to Self-Monitor COVID-19 Risk During Delay Between Tests, from Centers for Age Control Inc.
Few people are able to take a COVID-19 test every day or even every week or month. A negative result can be useful on the day of the test, but a person will not know if infected later. The COVID-19 HealthMeter™ reduces that risk with daily noninvasive physiological self-monitoring of 16 COVID-19 indicators and risk factors, including functional age vs. birth age, high frequency hearing loss, mental confusion, short term memory, lungs, blood oxygen, heart rate, blood pressure, body fat, etc. - November 12, 2020 - Centers for Age Control Inc.
Careington Named 2020 PACE Member of the Year
Careington receives the honor of being named the industry leader who has exhibited excellence and made the biggest impact on the membership of PACE. - November 12, 2020 - Careington
Careington Launches New Smart Application for Streamlined Online Member Enrollment
Careington International Corporation has launched its new smart application that streamlines the online enrollment experience for members. - November 11, 2020 - Careington
Future Horizons Presents "Homeschooling, Autism Style"
Future Horizons offer books that help support teachers, parents, family members, and caretakers improve their understanding of ASD and be able to build a foundation of positive growth, both intellectually and emotionally. - November 11, 2020 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Careington Announces a Redesign of Its Provider Search Experience
Careington International Corporation launched a newly designed provider search feature on its website, Careington.com. - November 08, 2020 - Careington
APTQI Welcomes Team Rehabilitation and Raintree Systems as At-Large Members to Expand Advocacy Efforts
National physical therapy advocacy group expands as sector seeks elimination of 9% Medicare cut scheduled for 2021. - November 06, 2020 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
Future Horizons Presents "COVID Isn’t Fair!"
Future Horizons offer books that help support teachers, parents, family members, and caretakers improve their understanding of ASD and be able to build a foundation of positive growth, both intellectually and emotionally. - November 06, 2020 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County and Waveny LifeCare Network Announce Proposed Affiliation
The Boards of Directors of Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County (VNHFC) and Waveny LifeCare Network (WLN) are pleased to announce that they have entered into an exclusive letter of intent to combine home care and hospice operations to better serve patients in Fairfield County and beyond. - November 06, 2020 - Waveny LifeCare Network
Different Not Less, Revised and Updated
Future Horizons offer books that help support teachers, parents, family members, and caretakers improve their understanding of ASD and be able to build a foundation of positive growth, both intellectually and emotionally. - November 06, 2020 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Careington Executive Jeremy Hedrick Re-Elected to the NADP Board and Appointed as Board Chair
Careington announces Jeremy Hedrick has been re-elected to the NADP Board of Directors and appointed as Board Chair. - November 06, 2020 - Careington
DentistangPinoy.com: an Online Platform for Dental Healthcare
DentistangPinoy.com is an Online Platform for Dental Healthcare whose primary aim is to promote dental awareness. Patients can find dentists and book appointments online. Licensed Filipino Dentists can register as a professional and be part of the directory listing for Filipino Dentists. - November 04, 2020 - Dentistang Pinoy
Centered Mind Therapy Adds Amoreena Berg to Clinical Team
Centered Mind Therapy has added Amoreena Berg to their clinical team as a lead licensed marriage and family therapist. Centered Mind Therapy is a therapy practice that operates in New York, California, and Florida, and specialize in anxiety, depression, eating disorders, body image, life coaching,... - November 01, 2020 - Centered Mind Therapy
Recognition of Wisconsin Pediatricians: Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics
The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (WIAAP) presented awards to deserving pediatricians and community members for their lifetime work and during the calendar year 2019. - November 01, 2020 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
U.S. News & World Report Names Waveny LifeCare Network a 2020-21 Best Skilled Nursing Facility
Waveny LifeCare Network has once again been recognized nationally as not only one of the Best Nursing Homes for 2020-21 by U.S. News & World Report, but also the coveted Best Short-Term Care Nursing Facilities nationally, which includes their short-term inpatient rehabilitation programs. - October 31, 2020 - Waveny LifeCare Network
APTQI Applauds Bipartisan Bill to Provide Relief from Severe Medicare Cuts to Specialty Providers
The Holding Providers Harmless from Medicare Cuts During COVID-19 Act would ensure continued patient access to healthcare specialties that were slated for major cuts. - October 30, 2020 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
Monitor COVID-19 Risk with New Audio and Video Guided Panel of 16 Immediate Non-Invasive Test Results from Centers for Age Control Inc.
The HealthMeter™ COVID-19 Tests (healthmeter.net) enable immediate discovery of potential infection or need for immediate emergency care, noninvasively monitoring a panel of audio and video guided tests of 16 COVID-19 indicators and risk factors, including functional age vs birth age, high frequency hearing loss, mental confusion, lungs, blood oxygen, heart rate, obesity, blood pressure, heart rate. Built on the global cloud based AgeMeter® Functional Age Test for longevity therapy and research. - October 30, 2020 - Centers for Age Control Inc.
ReproTech, Ltd. Presents Study on Important Considerations for Safe Cryogenic Shipping
ReproTech, Ltd. was honored to present an oral abstract at the virtual American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) 2020 Scientific Congress and Expo that resulted from a study designed by authors, W. Brent Hazelrigg, President and CEO; and Amy Erickson Hagen, Vice President of Quality... - October 29, 2020 - ReproTech, LLC
Calmerry, a Newly Launched Platform, Offers an Affordable and Flexible Online Therapy Journey Adjusted to the User’s Needs and Specifics
Calmerry provides the best matching with specialists and continuity of support across an individual’s therapy journey. Calmerry works only with licensed professionals and proposes affordable sessions with a convenient schedule adjusted to a customer’s needs and a diversified range of covered areas. - October 29, 2020 - Calmerry