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Kenyon International to Attend British Institute of Funeral Directors Annual General Meeting and Conference
Simon Hardern, CEO Elect and Vice President, Operations of Kenyon International Emergency Services, will attend the 36th Annual General Meeting and Conference of The British Institute of Funeral Directors (BIFD). - October 14, 2018 - Kenyon International Emergency Services
American Laser Med Spa Named LocalBest Spas Health & Beauty Winner
American Laser Med Spa has won the local award for excellence at two of their five clinic locations – Amarillo and Corpus Christi. Named as the “2018 LocalBest Spas Health & Beauty winner,” the award recognizes businesses voted on by the local community. American Laser Med... - October 13, 2018 - American Laser Med Spa
Helen Keller National Center Praises Congressman Suozzi for Securing a Dramatic 31% Increase in Funding Over the Past Two Years
The Increase in the Annual Federal Appropriations for 2019 Will Mean Expanded Services to Individuals Who Are Deaf-Blind. - October 13, 2018 - Helen Keller National Center
New Hope for Old Issue: Drug Addiction and the Road to Recovery
Drug addiction has been a growing and prevalent issue not only in the states but all across the globe. On average, half of medically inclined issues, crime rate, and death are associated with drug addiction and abuse. Thus, currently, the number of rehabilitation centers has been emerging one by... - October 12, 2018 - Addiction Treatments Center
Paper Presentation at National Seminar: "Treatment Model & Drug Addiction Recovery in Solace Sabah" by Dr. Premkumar Shanmugam
Dr. Premkumar Shanmugam, the Chief Executive Officer and Clinical Director of Solace, the leading, award winning, recognised, addiction rehabilitation centre in Malaysia, has presented a paper at University Malaysia, Sabah on October 10/11 titled "Treatment Model & Drug Addiction Recovery... - October 12, 2018 - Solace Sabah
Hospitality Veteran Kris Intress Returns with Fit Farm - the Nation's First
Fit Farm - founded by hospitality veteran, is poised to challenge the status quo. - October 11, 2018 - Fit Farm
Preliminary Laboratory Testing Indicates Positive Outcome in the Treatment of Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
The Legg Calve Perthes Foundation, in partnership with Dr. Harry Kim of the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas has been selected to showcase preliminary laboratory results of this research at the 2018 National... - October 11, 2018 - Legg Calve Perthes Foundation
SCPC: CVS Health-Aetna Merger Emblematic of Growing Arms Race to Consolidate, Control Seniors’ Access to Prescription Drugs
Commenting on the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DoJ) conditional approval today of CVS Health's $69 billion acquisition of Aetna, which clears the way for a monumental entity combining health insurance, provider and pharmacy services if Aetna sheds its primary Medicare drug business, the... - October 10, 2018 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
Lee Health Selects GeBBS iCode Assurance SaaS Solution for HIM Auditing Workflow and Analytics
GeBBS Healthcare Solutions, Inc., a leading technology-enabled provider of Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) and Healthcare Information Management (HIM) Solutions, announced today that Lee Health has selected their iCode Assurance™ SaaS solution to help enhance revenue integrity, compliance and... - October 10, 2018 - GeBBS Healthcare Solutions
Nurse at HCA/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Receives DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurse in Patient Flow
Kim Jefferson, RN, Director or Throughput at Swedish Medical Center, addresses bed availability at the acute care 408 bed level 1 trauma center. - October 10, 2018 - Swedish Medical Center
The National Fitness Foundation Names Sports Marketing Executive LaRhonda Burley as Vice President
The National Fitness Foundation, the official nonprofit of the President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition, has announced LaRhonda Burley as its new Vice President of Partnerships & Marketing. The National Fitness Foundation was congressionally chartered in 2010 to support and... - October 10, 2018 - National Fitness Foundation
Dr. Christopher Highley Launches a New Concierge Direct Primary Care Practice in Reno, Nevada - Preferred Family Medicine
Preferred Family Medicine, the concierge direct primary care practice of Christopher C. Highley, D.O., located in Reno, Nevada, is now open and enrolling new patients. Experience private, personalized medical care and avoid the hassles of traditional insurance-based medical practice. - October 10, 2018 - Preferred Family Medicine
Lite Run Wins Best Overall in Rehabilitation Technology Competition
Lite Run announced that it has won the Rehab Tech Innovation Competition held by the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM) at its 2018 Progress in Rehabilitation conference. A panel of distinguished research scientists and clinicians voted Lite Run’s innovative gait training system as “Best Overall Rehabilitation Technology.” - October 06, 2018 - Lite Run Inc.
Ultimate Sustainability, LLC Announces Ground-Breaking Autism Program in Shakopee, MN to Serve Young Adults
A one of its kind, innovative program for young adults with autism launches in Minnesota. - October 05, 2018 - Ultimate Sustainability, LLC
Dakota Dental Shares Warning Signs of Gingivitis and Gum Disease
The family dentists at Dakota Dental list the common warning signs of gingivitis and provide patients with tips on how to prevent the disease and detect its early symptoms. - October 05, 2018 - Dakota Dental
GeBBS Healthcare Solutions Will Join Health Care Leaders from Across the Globe at Cerner Health Conference 2018
GeBBS Healthcare Solutions will attend and exhibit at the Cerner Health Conference (CHC) 2018, an annual conference on the latest innovations in health care and IT. Cerner, a global leader in health care technology, will host this year’s event Oct. 8-11 throughout downtown Kansas City,... - October 04, 2018 - GeBBS Healthcare Solutions
New Mexico Dental Clinics Accept All Types of Dental Insurances
New Mexico Dental Clinics accept all types of Dental Insurances including New Mexico Medicaid: Molina, United Healthcare, Presbyterian and Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico. - October 04, 2018 - New Mexico Dental Clinics LLC
MedicalFieldCareers.com Reveals List of Top 30 Affordable Medical Assistant Programs
MedicalFieldCareers.com, a free online resource for students training for careers in healthcare, has revealed its official 2018-19 list of the Top 30 Affordable Medical Assistant Programs. “One of the primary focuses of MedicalFieldCareers.com is to help people find an entry-level career in... - October 04, 2018 - MedicalFieldCareers.com
2nd Annual Parents Perthes Conference Kicks Off on October 20th at the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas, TX
On October 20th at 8AM CST, the Legg Calve Perthes Foundation, alongside a team of parent volunteers have partnered with the International Perthes Study Group (IPSG) to host a full day event about Perthes. The conference is designed to empower parents with knowledge, information, and the... - October 03, 2018 - Legg Calve Perthes Foundation
Kidney Disease Survivors Applaud Congressional Kidney Caucus, National Institutes of Health, and Department of Health and Human Services
Improving care through research and innovation saves money and lives - October 02, 2018 - The Renal Support Network
Doctor Reveals the Rituals of the Healthiest People in New Book
"Beyond Symptoms," a book about the habits of the healthiest people. The book outlines the health habits, or rituals, that people can follow for a healthier life. While many books try to treat symptoms, "Beyond Symptoms" shows readers ways to stay healthy based on research of the healthiest among us. - October 02, 2018 - Dr. Cotey Jordan
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora Announces ECMO Program
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) announced that, under the direction of Dr. Michael Firstenberg, they have started an Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation, or ECMO, program. The program, which launched in late summer, is the product of a multidisciplinary team... - October 01, 2018 - The Medical Center of Aurora
New Mexico Dental Clinics is Now Open in Rio Rancho
Cosmetic dental clinic in Rio Rancho, New Mexico; A beautiful practice for all your dental needs. - September 29, 2018 - New Mexico Dental Clinics LLC
13-Year-Old Boy in Gilroy, CA Receives Custom Trained Diabetic Alert Dog
Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers, or "SDWR," delivered a custom trained Diabetic Alert dog today to Tanner, a 13-year-old boy in Gilroy, California. - September 29, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Helen Keller National Center and Filmmaker Doug Roland Make Film History
New film to feature DeafBlind actor, the first time ever in a lead role. - September 29, 2018 - Helen Keller National Center
Brite Smiles is Recommending a New Breed of Apple
Brite Smiles Dental Care (http://www.britesmilesdentalcare.com), in Apple Valley, is recommending and sharing information about the new First Kiss® apple. With fall just around the corner and healthy teeth and gums at the forefront of the staff at Brite Smiles Dental Care, they are... - September 29, 2018 - Brite Smiles Dental Care
An Evening with Temple Grandin: "Calling All Minds" - Providence, Rhode Island
Future Horizons will be hosting An Evening with Temple Grandin October 25, 2018. - September 28, 2018 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Grand Opening of Haven Massage & Wellness in South Tampa
Owner Russell Huston, LMT, announces the grand opening of Haven Massage & Wellness’ new South Tampa clinic on Thursday, October 11, from 5 PM to 7 PM, in Suite 301 of the Crown Plaza building on 3825 Henderson Boulevard. The grand opening celebration is open to the public, and it kicks... - September 28, 2018 - Haven Massage & Wellness
Physician at HCA/HealthONE's Swedish Medical Center Continues Crusade Against Opioid Epidemic
In 2017, Donald Stader, MD, FACEP, helped develop and lead a six-month pilot project called the Colorado Opioid Safety Collaborative launched by Colorado Hospital Association. His ongoing efforts to decrease potential abuse include the Alternatives to Opioids in the Emergency Department, a provision secured in the Opioid Crisis Response Act. - September 27, 2018 - Swedish Medical Center
Diabetic Alert Dog Delivered to 16-Year-Old Boy with Type 1 Diabetes in Prescott, Arizona
A 16-year-old boy named Tyler living in Prescott, Arizona received a very special delivery today of his very own Diabetic Alert Service Dog from Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers, also known as SDWR. - September 25, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Heart of Hospice Nurse Helps Grant Patient’s Last Wish
Heart of Hospice nurse Linda Douglas helps grants patient's last wish. - September 25, 2018 - Heart of Hospice
MedicalFieldCareers.com Recognizes Top 35 Affordable CNA Programs for 2018-19
MedicalFieldCareers.com, a free online resource for students training for careers in healthcare, has announced its list of the Top 35 Affordable CNA Programs for 2018-19. “Nurse assisting is one of the most popular entry level fields in healthcare and MedicalFieldCareers.com felt that it was... - September 24, 2018 - MedicalFieldCareers.com
GeBBS’ iCode Assurance Selected by The Johns Hopkins Health System Corporation
GeBBS Healthcare Solutions, Inc., a leading technology-enabled provider of revenue cycle management (RCM) and HIM solutions, announced today that The Johns Hopkins Health System Corporation (Baltimore, MD) has selected their iCode Assurance SaaS solution to help enhance their revenue stream,... - September 24, 2018 - GeBBS Healthcare Solutions
People House "Gift of Music" Fundraiser to Feature Special Guest Speaker Andrew Romanoff, CEO of Mental Health Colorado
People House, a non-profit that has provided services to the Denver community for nearly 45 years, will hold its second-annual "Gift of Music" fundraiser at Dazzle, Denver’s premier jazz venue, on Sunday, November 4, 2018, from 5:30 – 9:00 p.m. This event will feature three bands, a silent auction and raffle, and special remarks by Andrew Romanoff, former speaker of the Colorado House of Representatives and current CEO of Mental Health Colorado. - September 24, 2018 - People House
Avant Healthcare Professionals to Exhibit at Nursing Management Congress 2018 Conference
Avant Healthcare Professionals, the premier staffing provider of internationally experienced nursing and allied health professionals, will be exhibiting at the Nursing Management Congress 2018: The Conference for Excellence in Nursing Leadership at the at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort in Lake... - September 24, 2018 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
Julien Dagenais, M.D. and Christopher Dru, M.D., Join The Urology Center of Colorado
The addition of the two new urologists/robotic surgeons will bring The Urology Center of Colorado (TUCC) to a total of 18 physicians and 4 advanced practice providers to remain the largest urology group in Colorado. All TUCC physicians are sub-specialists committed to providing excellence at every encounter. - September 21, 2018 - The Urology Center of Colorado
Otolaryngologists Welcome Nick Hernandez
Otolaryngologists from across the country attended an annual conference this past weekend at the Loews Hotel in Philadelphia. One of the invited faculty members was Nick Hernandez, the Founder and CEO at ABISA, LLC. Mr. Hernandez delivered the keynote address on how physicians can demonstrate... - September 21, 2018 - ABISA
DreamCloud Psychiatry Keeps it Real with Telemedicine
A small company called DreamCloud Psychiatry based in Miami Beach, Florida, is looking to change the way mental health providers deliver virtual medical services. Chris Lee, its founder, wanted to create a solution to what he calls "one of telemedicine's greatest challenges," which is... - September 20, 2018 - DreamCloud Psychiatry
Fertility Preservation Network Welcomes Dallas, Texas Facility
Program greatly extends access to fertility preservation services. - September 20, 2018 - ReproTech, LLC
Charles Atlas, Ltd. 90th Year in Business
Charles Atlas, Ltd. will start their 90th year in business on February 14, 2019. The iconic company that Mr. Charles Atlas started with Mr. Charles P. Roman in 1929 is still alive today. Charles Atlas, Ltd. is one of the oldest fitness companies still in existence today. Charles Atlas, Ltd. can... - September 18, 2018 - Charles Atlas, Ltd.
Spine Care Technologies Inc. and mdi Consultants Inc. Announce Strategic Alliance
Spine Care Technologies will be partnering with mdi Consultants to change orthopedic healthcare. - September 18, 2018 - Spine Care Technologies
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora Opens Heart Failure Clinic
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) announced the opening of a new Heart Failure Clinic for patients with congestive or advanced heart failure (HF). The Heart Failure Clinic exists within the hospital’s Center for Lung and Heart Health. Dr. Richard Jantz, a... - September 18, 2018 - The Medical Center of Aurora
Kenyon International Emergency Services to Attend European Regions Airline Association’s General Assembly
Kenyon International Emergency Services, a global leader in disaster management, is pleased to announce that their Commercial Team will attend European Regions Airline Association’s (ERA) 2018 General Assembly. The ERA General Assembly is ERA's largest event of the year and takes place this... - September 17, 2018 - Kenyon International Emergency Services
Avant Healthcare Professionals to Exhibit at ASHHRA 2018 in Pittsburgh
Avant Healthcare Professionals, the premier staffing provider of internationally experienced nursing and allied health professionals, will be exhibiting at the 2018 American Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administration (ASHHRA) at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh,... - September 17, 2018 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
Heart of Hospice Nurse, Jena Miller, Recognized by Community for Outstanding Service and Care
Heart of Hospice nurse, Jena Miller, was recognized by local radio station, 97.3 The Dawg, as one of the “Elite 97” nurses in the Acadiana area. Each year, 97.3 The Dawg hosts an Elite 97 contest to honor the nurses in the Lafayette region who have touched the lives of their patients... - September 16, 2018 - Heart of Hospice
HCA/HealthONE's Swedish Medical Center Celebrates Dedicated Employee of the Quarter
Rich Huggins, experienced electrician, recognized for providing outstanding service. - September 15, 2018 - Swedish Medical Center
Custom Trained Autism Service Dog Delivered to Assist 6-Year-Old Boy in Edmond, OK
Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers delivered a very special Autism Service Dog to a young boy named Cash in Edmond, Oklahoma. - September 15, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Advanced Anti-Aging and Weight Loss Celebrates 10 Years in Business and the Entrepreneurship of Owner, Ginny Steiner
In 2008, Ginny Steiner, MSN, AGPCNP-C, DC, had a vision to provide much needed, quality holistic anti-aging services to the tri-state. Ten years and over 7,000 cases for various services later, the clinic celebrates it’s milestone with an open house tomorrow and a year of celebrations and monthly specials for its patients. - September 13, 2018 - Advanced Anti-Aging & Weight Loss
HCA/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Performs First Robotic Assisted Lobectomy
Dr. Sanjay Tripathi performs advanced procedure at Swedish Medical Center, an acute care hospital located in Englewood, Colorado. - September 13, 2018 - Swedish Medical Center
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE Names Ryan Simpson President and CEO of The Medical Center of Aurora and Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE has announced the appointment of Ryan Simpson as President and Chief Executive Officer of The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) and Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital effective October 1, 2018. - September 12, 2018 - The Medical Center of Aurora