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Physical Therapy Leaders Applaud Introduction of Bipartisan SAFE Act to Prevent Senior Falls

Introduced by Reps. Miller and Stansbury, the Stopping Addiction and Falls for the Elderly (SAFE) Act aims to increase access to preventative care and reduce dangerous falls among America’s Medicare patients. - March 13, 2024 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation

Fast Pace Health: Expanding to Improve Access to Mental Health Care

Fast Pace Health: Expanding to Improve Access to Mental Health Care

Fast Pace Health is focused on improving mental health in the communities they serve. They recently added an additional mental health nurse practitioner to their team. - February 28, 2024 - Fast Pace Health

Healthcare Workforce Coalition Underscores Need for Health Worker Recruitment, Retention, & Safety Legislation in 2024

Launched in late 2023 in response to the escalating healthcare workforce crisis, the Healthcare Workforce Coalition continues to advocate for bipartisan legislative solutions to bolster and better support our nation’s healthcare workforce. Virtually every care setting, from hospitals to... - February 07, 2024 - Healthcare Workforce Coalition

Primary Care Physician Dr. Daniel Laieta Joins New York Health

Primary Care Physician Dr. Daniel Laieta Joins New York Health

New York Health (NY Health) is proud to announce the addition of Daniel Laieta, DO, FACP, to its team of Primary Care Physicians. Dr. Laieta will practice at 900 Main St, Holbrook, NY 11741. “New York Health is excited to have Dr. Laieta join us,” said Dr. Chris Ng, Chief Medical... - February 05, 2024 - New York Health

Weence.com Revolutionizes Healthcare with AI-Powered, Multilingual Doctor

Weence.com Revolutionizes Healthcare with AI-Powered, Multilingual Doctor

In an era where access to reliable and quick medical advice is more crucial than ever, Weence.com is emerging as a groundbreaking platform in the digital healthcare space, developed by the innovative AI team at Doyjo, LLC in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. This website harnesses the power of artificial intelligence to provide users with precise medical information in multiple languages, effectively breaking down language barriers in healthcare. - January 24, 2024 - DOYJO

Breast Radiologist Kristine Pysarenko, MD Joins East End Health and Imaging Center

Breast Radiologist Kristine Pysarenko, MD Joins East End Health and Imaging Center

East End Imaging Specialists proudly welcomes fellowship-trained breast imager Kristine Pysarenko, MD, to its team. Dr. Pysarenko will practice at 40 Main Street, Westhampton Beach, NY 11978. “Dr. Pysarenko’s knowledge, expertise and experience will enhance the excellent care our... - January 15, 2024 - East End Imaging Specialists

Preferred Family Medicine Announces Exciting Developments: New Location, Team Expansion, and Introduction of a Concierge Optometry Practice

In a significant development, Preferred Family Medicine has announced its relocation to a new, modern facility and the expansion of its medical team, reaffirming its commitment to providing top-tier healthcare services in Reno. New Location for Enhanced Patient Care The practice is set to move to... - January 09, 2024 - Preferred Family Medicine

Christopher Ng, MD, Joins New York Health as Chief Medical Officer - Executive Director

Christopher Ng, MD, Joins New York Health as Chief Medical Officer - Executive Director

New York Health (NY Health) is proud to announce the appointment of Christopher Ng, MD, as its new Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and Executive Director. As CMO, Dr. Ng will lead and oversee all medical aspects of the practice, ensuring the delivery of outstanding medical care while complying with... - December 19, 2023 - New York Health

Huntington Study Group and Roche Collaborate on GENERATION HD2 Study

Huntington Study Group and Roche Collaborate on GENERATION HD2 Study

The Huntington Study Group together with its wholly-owned clinical research organization, HSG Clinical Research, Inc. (HSGCR), is pleased to announce a collaboration with Roche-Genentech to optimize our collective experiences in Huntington’s disease (HD) clinical research. Together we are... - December 13, 2023 - Huntington Study Group

Radiation Oncologist Walter Choi, MD Joins New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

Radiation Oncologist Walter Choi, MD Joins New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the Nation’s leading oncology practices, is pleased to announce the addition of board-certified Radiation Oncologist Dr. Walter Choi. Dr. Choi will practice at 92-37 Metropolitan Ave., Forest Hills,... - December 11, 2023 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

NY Health Welcomes Family Medicine Physician Dr. Faiza Mallick

NY Health Welcomes Family Medicine Physician Dr. Faiza Mallick

New York Health (NY Health) is proud to announce the addition of board-certified Family Medicine Physician Faiza Mallick, MD. Dr. Mallick will practice at 581 Middle Rd, Bayport, NY 11705. https://nyhealth.com/news/ny_health_welcomes_family_medicine_physician_dr_faiza_mallick “We are... - December 04, 2023 - New York Health

New York Health Welcomes Navpreet Dhuga, DO

New York Health Welcomes Navpreet Dhuga, DO

New York Health (NY Health) is proud to announce the addition of board-certified Family Medicine Physician Navpreet Dhuga, DO. Dr. Dhuga will practice at 701 NY-25A, Suite 2, Mt. Sinai, NY 11766. https://nyhealth.com/news/ny_health_welcomes_navpreet_dhuga_md “We are proud to welcome Dr. - December 04, 2023 - New York Health

Innovating Parental Health Care: Human-Healthcare.com Launches Home-Based Services for Karachi's Elderly focusing on Overseas Pakistanis' Parents.

In a significant leap forward for elderly healthcare, Human-Healthcare.com announces the successful pilot launch of its pioneering home-based medical services in Karachi, specifically designed for the parents of overseas Pakistanis. This initiative marks a new era in healthcare, combining the comfort of home with the excellence of international medical standards. - November 16, 2023 - Human-Healthcare.com (Human Health Care Services)

Healthcare Workforce Coalition Applauds Reintroduction of Bipartisan Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act

Healthcare Workforce Coalition Applauds Reintroduction of Bipartisan Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act

Bill would allow the entry of nurses with approved immigrant visas and allow physicians with approved immigrant petitions to adjust their status to have a durable immigration status - November 03, 2023 - Healthcare Workforce Coalition

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Welcomes Dr. Purva Sharma

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Welcomes Dr. Purva Sharma

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the nation's leading oncology practices, is proud to announce the addition of board-certified Hematologist-Oncologist Dr. Purva Sharma. Dr. Sharma will practice at 12 East 86th Street, Suite 4, New York, NY 10028 "Dr. Sharma's commitment... - October 23, 2023 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

Huntington Study Group® Observational Pilot Study Shows HSG’s myHDstory®  Platform Reaches the Unreachable

Huntington Study Group® Observational Pilot Study Shows HSG’s myHDstory® Platform Reaches the Unreachable

The Huntington Study Group® (HSG) together with its wholly owned subsidiary, HSG Clinical Research, Inc. (HSGCR), a world leader in conducting clinical trials for Huntington’s disease (HD), today announces that the pilot observational study on their innovative online direct-to-patient... - October 16, 2023 - Huntington Study Group

Database Reveals Hidden Clinician Fax Numbers

Database Reveals Hidden Clinician Fax Numbers

ScribeFax™, comprehensive database of fax numbers for physicians, physician assistants, dentists and other prescribing clinicians, is now available from CarePrecise LLC, a vendor of authoritative healthcare provider data. ScribeFax is created using advanced data mining, compiling monthly updates from millions of clinician, clinic, and other medical facility records to reveal hard-to-find fax numbers. - October 09, 2023 - CarePrecise LLC

Small Audiology Practice in Northeast Ohio Selected as One of Only 44 Practices in US to Fit Groundbreaking Tinnitus Treatment Device

The Lenire tinnitus treatment device was approved by the FDA in April 2023. It was initially fit by only 14 practices nationwide but the company, Neuromod (based in Ireland), added 30 additional audiology practices in Phase 2 of its release for a total of 44 practices. Sounds of Life Hearing Center was selected to be in this select group of practices and is now certified to prescribe and fit this device which uses tongue-tip and sound stimulation to change the way the brain perceives tinnitus. - October 07, 2023 - Sounds of Life Hearing Center, LLC

Access 360 Care Announces Ty Jelinek, CEO

Access 360 Care Announces Ty Jelinek, CEO

Access 360 Care, founded in 2022, a unique healthcare system, based in North Texas, that brings comprehensive care directly to patients in their homes, is pleased to announce Ty Jelinek as CEO. Mr. Jelinek is a skilled communicator and accomplished professional with extensive leadership experience... - September 28, 2023 - Access 360 Care

Alevea Mental Health Advocates for Psychedelic Therapy, Citing MAPS' Latest Research and Its Own Success with Ketamine Treatment

Alevea Mental Health Advocates for Psychedelic Therapy, Citing MAPS' Latest Research and Its Own Success with Ketamine Treatment

Alevea Mental Health fully endorses psychedelic therapy as an effective mental health treatment, following the recent publication of MAPS' Phase 3 study on MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD. Alevea has already reported significant success in alleviating symptoms of anxiety, depression, and PTSD through its own Ketamine treatment programs. CEO Topher Bradshaw expressed astonishment at the remarkable patient improvements, particularly when other treatments had failed. - September 20, 2023 - Alevea Mental Health

DEA and Telemedicine: East Coast Telepsychiatry's Push for Modernized Rules

On September 12 and 13, 2023, the DEA discussed telemedicine regulations. East Coast Telepsychiatry's representatives, Pierre Montalvo and Dan Golden, attended in Arlington, VA. Mr. Golden emphasized the importance of telemedicine in prescribing controlled substances. The 2008 Ryan Haight Act's regulations are outdated, prompting the DEA to reconsider after receiving a record of over 38,000 complaints. - September 18, 2023 - East Coast Telepsychiatry

Sumbal Khalid Khan, MD Receives 2023 Best of Pflugerville Award

Sumbal Khalid Khan, MD Receives 2023 Best of Pflugerville Award

Pflugerville Award Program Honors the Achievement - September 11, 2023 - Aroha Medical PLLC

New York Health Welcomes Miloni Thakker, MD

New York Health Welcomes Miloni Thakker, MD

New York Health (NY Health) is proud to announce the addition of Internal Medicine physician Miloni Thakker, MD. Dr. Thakker will practice at 1061 N. Broadway, North Massapequa, NY 11758. “Dr. Thakker's expertise and commitment to patient-centered care make her a valuable addition to our... - September 08, 2023 - New York Health

EaseCARE: Breaking Down Mental Health Barriers with Affordable, In-Home Mental Health Support and Tailored Programs

EaseCARE: Breaking Down Mental Health Barriers with Affordable, In-Home Mental Health Support and Tailored Programs

EaseCARE is changing mental health by offering affordable, tailored care at home through telehealth. It connects users with licensed professionals, focusing on individual needs, especially for vulnerable groups. EaseCARE provides online and phone consultations, ensuring inclusivity and privacy. As part of CareGroup, it's shaping the future of mental health support. - September 01, 2023 - EaseCARE Medical

Renowned Stem Cell Expert Dr. Roddy McGee Joins Forces with GARM Clinic for Groundbreaking Collaboration in Regenerative Medicine

Renowned Stem Cell Expert Dr. Roddy McGee Joins Forces with GARM Clinic for Groundbreaking Collaboration in Regenerative Medicine

Leading the charge in regenerative medicine innovation, GARM Clinic is proud to announce a strategic partnership with the acclaimed Dr. Roddy McGee, widely recognized for his expertise in orthopedic surgery, stem cell therapeutics, the high-level care he provides to elite athletes, and his... - August 23, 2023 - GARM Clinic

Radiation Oncologist Jason Naziri, MD Joins New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

Radiation Oncologist Jason Naziri, MD Joins New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the nation's leading oncology practices, is proud to announce the addition of Radiation Oncologist Jason Naziri, MD. Dr. Naziri will practice at 92-37 Metropolitan Ave, Forest Hills, NY 11375. “We are proud to have Dr. Naziri on our... - August 15, 2023 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

LevelUp MD Urgent Care: Elevating Healthcare Accessibility and Community Well-Being in Forest Hills, Queens

LevelUp MD Urgent Care: Elevating Healthcare Accessibility and Community Well-Being in Forest Hills, Queens

LevelUp MD Urgent Care in Forest Hills, Queens strives to raise the standard of urgent care services. The center offers a range of services, including telemedicine, vaccinations, on-site lab facilities, and occupational medicine. Located conveniently outside the Forest Hills-71 Ave. train station. - August 11, 2023 - LevelUp MD Urgent Care

Nephrologist Alfred Raciti, MD Joins New York Health

Nephrologist Alfred Raciti, MD Joins New York Health

New York Health (NY Health) is proud to announce the addition of board-certified nephrologist Alfred Raciti, MD. Dr. Raciti will practice at 5316 Nesconset Hwy, Port Jefferson Station 11776. "We are very excited to have Dr. Raciti join our team of highly-trained nephrologists," said Dr. - August 02, 2023 - New York Health

Lucielle Urgent Care Expands Telemedicine Services to Reach More Patients

Lucielle Urgent Care Expands Telemedicine Services to Reach More Patients

Lucielle Urgent Care, a Maryland corporation, has decided to expand telemedicine services in order to reach more patients in Towson, Maryland. - August 02, 2023 - Lucielle Urgent Care

New York Health Welcomes Urologist Paul Aaronson, MD, FACS

New York Health Welcomes Urologist Paul Aaronson, MD, FACS

New York Health (NY Health) is proud to announce the addition of board-certified urologist Paul Aaronson, MD, FACS. Dr. Aaronson will practice at 109-23 71st Rd., Forest Hills, NY 11375 and 107-15 Jamaica Ave., Richmond Hill, NY... - August 02, 2023 - New York Health

New York Health Welcomes Urologist Matthew J. Bruha, MD

New York Health Welcomes Urologist Matthew J. Bruha, MD

New York Health (NY Health) is proud to announce the addition of Urologist Matthew J. Bruha, MD. Dr. Bruha will practice at 86 Saint Felix Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217 and 175 Remsen Street, Suite 1225, Brooklyn, NY 11201. https://nyhealth.com/news/nyh-welcomes-matthew-bruha-md “We are proud... - August 02, 2023 - New York Health

Bayshore Concierge Medicine Announces the Opening of Its First Location in Tampa, FL

Bayshore Concierge Medicine Announces the Opening of Its First Location in Tampa, FL

Bayshore Concierge Medicine Will Serve Residents of Tampa with 24/7 Access to Individualized and Comprehensive Care. - August 02, 2023 - Bayshore Concierge Medicine

Exceptional Emergency Center’s Golden Triangle Locations to Accept Medicare Starting July 24, 2023

Locations in Orange, Beaumont, and Port Arthur, TX, to become satellite locations for Altus Lumberton Hospital. - July 24, 2023 - Altus Community Health

NY Health Welcomes Sherwin Zargaroff, MD

NY Health Welcomes Sherwin Zargaroff, MD

New York Health (NY Health) is proud to announce the addition of board-certified urologist Sherwin Zargaroff, MD. Dr. Zargaroff will practice at 5316 Nesconset Hwy, Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776. https://nyhealth.com/news/ny_health_welcomes_sherwin_zargaroff "Dr. Sherwin Zargaroff will... - July 18, 2023 - New York Health

New York Health Welcomes Board-Certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Dr. Tatiana Ricketts

New York Health Welcomes Board-Certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Dr. Tatiana Ricketts

New York Health (NY Health) is proud to announce the addition of board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist Tatiana Ricketts, MD, FACOG. Dr. Ricketts will practice at 285 Sills Rd Bldg. 1, East Patchogue 11772, and 1377 5th Ave, Bay Shore, NY 11706. “We are excited to welcome Dr. Ricketts... - July 13, 2023 - New York Health

LevelUp MD Urgent Care to Open New Location in Perth Amboy, NJ, Bringing Quality Healthcare to the Community

LevelUp MD Urgent Care to Open New Location in Perth Amboy, NJ, Bringing Quality Healthcare to the Community

LevelUp MD Urgent Care is thrilled to announce its expansion to the vibrant community of Perth Amboy, NJ. Located at 313 State Street, LevelUp MD Urgent Care is set to bring exceptional medical services to the residents of Perth Amboy and the surrounding areas, starting this fall. With a... - July 12, 2023 - LevelUp MD Urgent Care

New York Imaging Specialists Welcome Lachlan McG. Smith, MD

New York Imaging Specialists Welcome Lachlan McG. Smith, MD

NY Imaging Specialists is proud to welcome board-certified diagnostic radiologist Dr. Lachlan McGalliard Smith. Dr. Smith will practice at 1500 Route 112 Bldg 2, Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776. "Dr. Smith brings years of experience to our imaging team, and his dedication to patient care... - July 04, 2023 - New York Imaging Specialists

Kinjal Gosalia, MD, Joins NY Health

Kinjal Gosalia, MD, Joins NY Health

New York Health (NY Health) is proud to announce the addition of board-certified nephrologist Kinjal Gosalia, MD. Dr. Gosalia will practice at 5316 Nesconset Hwy, Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776. "We are proud to welcome Dr. Kinjal Gosalia to NY Health," said Dr. Rohit Reejsinghani,... - July 04, 2023 - New York Health

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Welcomes Malvi Thakker, MD

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Welcomes Malvi Thakker, MD

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the nation’s leading oncology practices, is proud to announce the addition of hematologist-oncologist Malvi Thakker, MD. She will practice at 1055 Stewart Ave, Bethpage 11714. “We are excited to welcome Dr. Malvi Thakker to our... - July 03, 2023 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

Central Florida Lifestyle Magazine Presents the 6th Annual Cutest Toddler Contest, Sponsored by AdventHealth for Children

Central Florida Lifestyle Magazine Presents the 6th Annual Cutest Toddler Contest, Sponsored by AdventHealth for Children

Central Florida Lifestyle Magazine, a leading lifestyle publication serving Central Florida, today announced the launch of the 6th Annual Cutest Toddler Contest. The contest, sponsored by AdventHealth for Children, invites families across Central Florida to submit their child's photo for a chance to win the coveted title of "Cutest Toddler." - July 01, 2023 - Central Florida Lifestyle

Rocky Mountain AARST Golf Tournament Set for August 9, 2023 at Arrowhead Golf Course

Join the Rocky Mountain Chapter of American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists at this fundraising event in support of creating awareness about the health effects of radon exposure and play golf at one of the 10 most photographed golf courses in the world. - June 15, 2023 - Rocky Mountain AARST

Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children Attains National Verification from the American College of Surgeons

Steven Rothenberg, MD, chief of pediatric surgery at Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children, today announced that its has been verified as a Level 1 Children’s Surgery Center by the American College of Surgeons Children’s Surgery Verification Quality Improvement Program (ACS CSV). RMHC is the first children’s hospital in the global HCA Healthcare organization to achieve this status. - June 09, 2023 - Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center

Dr. Jennifer Ripton-Snyder Joins New York Imaging Specialists

Dr. Jennifer Ripton-Snyder Joins New York Imaging Specialists

New York Imaging Specialists is thrilled to announce the addition of Dr. Jennifer Ripton-Snyder, a fellowship-trained breast imager. Dr. Ripton-Snyder will practice at 118 North Country Rd., Port Jefferson, NY 11777. “Dr. Ripton-Snyder’s expertise in Breast Imaging and her dedication... - June 06, 2023 - New York Imaging Specialists

Personal Woman’s Care Joins Suffolk OB/GYN

Personal Woman’s Care Joins Suffolk OB/GYN

Personal Woman’s Care, a comprehensive women's health practice in Smithtown, has officially joined Suffolk OBGYN’s growing network of providers. Board-certified obstetrician-gynecologists Drs. Richard Halpert and Keith L. Sommers will continue to practice at 148 Terry Road, Smithtown,... - June 06, 2023 - New York Health

GARM Clinic Introduces GARM Community: a Patient-Centric Initiative to Foster Healthier Living and Stronger Connections

GARM Clinic Introduces GARM Community: a Patient-Centric Initiative to Foster Healthier Living and Stronger Connections

The GARM Clinic, a pioneer in regenerative medicine, proudly announces the launch of the GARM Community, a groundbreaking initiative designed to enhance patient care, create a sense of belonging, and promote healthier living for past, present, and future patients. This innovative program aims to... - May 19, 2023 - GARM Clinic

Paul Kazemier Appointed to Senior Vice President of Patient Communications for New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

Paul Kazemier Appointed to Senior Vice President of Patient Communications for New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the Nation's leading oncology practices, is excited to announce the appointment of Paul Kazemier, Vice President of Patient Communications to Senior Vice President of Patient Communications. "Paul's appointment as Senior Vice President... - May 09, 2023 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

Kathryn Paliotta Appointed to Vice President of Patient Communications for New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

Kathryn Paliotta Appointed to Vice President of Patient Communications for New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the Nation's leading oncology practices, is excited to announce the appointment of Kathryn Paliotta, RN, from Director of Patient Communications to Vice President of Patient Communications. “Kathryn's dedication and leadership have been... - May 09, 2023 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

The Pain Institute of Long Island Announces Name Change and New Location

The Pain Institute of Long Island Announces Name Change and New Location

NY Spine & Pain Specialists, formerly known as the Pain Institute of Long Island, a division of New York Health, announced today that it has changed its name to better reflect the full scope of services offered to patients. The practice has locations in Patchogue, Port Jefferson, and Riverhead,... - May 02, 2023 - New York Health

New Imaging Center Opens in Brooklyn

New Imaging Center Opens in Brooklyn

Brooklyn Imaging, a partnership between New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the leading oncology practices in the nation, and The Brooklyn Hospital Center (TBHC), a community hospital in Fort Greene/Downtown Brooklyn, reached a significant milestone by opening its newly... - May 01, 2023 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

Healthcare Enrichment Solutions Partners with Optimistic Healthcare Solutions

Healthcare Enrichment Solutions Partners with Optimistic Healthcare Solutions

Healthcare Enrichment Solutions now offer Medical Billing/Coding/Collection services. - April 05, 2023 - Healthcare Enrichment Solutions

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