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Avant Healthcare Professionals to Exhibit at Minnesota Organization of Leaders in Nursing Conference
Avant Healthcare Professionals, the premier staffing provider of internationally experienced nursing and allied health professionals, will be exhibiting at the Minnesota Organization of Leaders in Nursing at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center in Dululth, Minnesota on October 18 - 19,... - October 18, 2018 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
IKONA Joins NVIDIA Inception Program
The Future of AI and Deep Learning. Inception nurtures dedicated and exceptional startups who are revolutionizing industries with advances in AI and data science. - October 17, 2018 - IKONA
Philadelphia Dentist Taking a Major Initiative to Train and Educate Healthcare Professionals to Address the Prescription Problem of Abuse and Drug Addiction
Dentists to Fight Opioid Epidemic - October 17, 2018 - Bala Institute of Oral Surgery
Sisters of Sexuality: Five Shades of Play Launches New Radio Show
The first ever weekly radio show on sexuality amongst the African-American community is set to take place on Wednesday October 17th, 8pm EST, 5pm PST. Hosted by a combined force of leading experts of, erotic educators, sexologists and sexperts who will challenge the perceptions and misconceptions in the mainstream media and outdated notions of sex. - October 17, 2018 - Sisters of Sexuality
Annual Eye Exams Play a Key Role in Early Detection of Diabetes
Nearly 25 percent of Americans with diabetes don’t know it. - October 17, 2018 - MyEyeDr.
All-New ARTAS iX Robotic Hair Restoration System Arrives at The Edge For Men
The Edge For Men is making waves in the hair restoration scene thanks to their latest arrival, the all-new ARTAS iX Robotic Hair Restoration System. This patented, FDA-cleared device is the only robotic hair restoration system in the world that delivers the most precise hair follicle harvesting... - October 17, 2018 - The Edge for Men
DentaDefend is Prepared for Sale Online in Kenya and Senegal
DentaDefend LLC, based in Evanston, Illinois, prepared their first product for sale in Kenya and Senegal. Within a couple of weeks the product will be available in some other African and European countries. According to the official website, the first 100 units will be sold at discounted... - October 16, 2018 - DentaDefend LLC
Breakthrough Research on Heat Production in Skeletal Muscles by Dr. Frank Diederichs from Oasis Publishers
Dr. Frank Diederichs from Oasis Publishers has done outstanding research on Heat Production in Skeletal muscles using Chemical Thermodynamic Principles. Skeletal muscles are composed of special cells, the muscle fibers, which ‑ on the basis of a coupled reaction ‑ can generate... - October 16, 2018 - Oasis Publishers
Avant Healthcare Professionals to Exhibit at Indiana Organization of Nurse Executives Fall Conference
Avant Healthcare Professionals, the premier staffing provider of internationally experienced nursing and allied health professionals, will be exhibiting at the Indiana Organization of Nurse Executives (IONE) Fall Conference at the French Lick Resort in French Lick, Indiana October 17 - 19,... - October 16, 2018 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
DVAC Commends Bipartisan Lawmakers for Opposing Proposed Medicare Cuts to Vascular Access Services for Dialysis Patients
A group of bipartisan lawmakers warn HHS that unprecedented 62% reimbursement rate reduction to vascular access services would have serious impacts on patients with kidney disease. - October 15, 2018 - Dialysis Vascular Access Coalition
Can't Smell Anything? This Clinical Trial May Give You Hope.
We often take for granted the ability to smell, but people with a diminished sense of smell or who have lost this sense completely know that this ability is linked to our overall quality of life. It is a major contributor to our ability to taste food, and people who lose their sense of smell often lose their appetite. This clinical trial may give them hope. - October 15, 2018 - Foundation for Regenerative Medicine
Rockville Smiles Announces Halloween Candy Buy-Back Program
Roseville California Candy Buy Back program hosted by Rockville Smiles Children's Dentistry and Orthodontics. Rockville Smiles will give Roseville area children $1 per pound of candy when they bring it into the Rockville Smiles practice between Nov. 1-7. - October 15, 2018 - Rockville Smiles
Autism Service Dog Delivered to Assist 6-Year-Old Boy in Powell, OH
An SDWR Autism Service Dog was delivered to a 6-year-old boy named Thor living in Powell, Ohio. - October 15, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Diabetic Alert Dog Delivered to Woman with Type 1 Diabetes in Cheney, WA
Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers, or “SDWR,” delivered a custom trained Diabetic Alert Dog to a 53-year-old woman in Cheney, Washington today. - October 15, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Shari Dingle Costantini Named Finalist in 15th Annual Stevie® Awards for Women in Business
Shari Dingle Costantini, Founder and CEO of Avant Healthcare Professionals, was named a Finalist in the Female Entrepreneur of the Year category in the 15th annual Stevie® Awards for Women in Business. The Stevie Awards for Women in Business honor women executives, entrepreneurs, employees and... - October 15, 2018 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
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
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
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
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
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
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 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
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
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
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
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 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
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