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Invisible Contamination: Cocaine, Chemical Inputs and Colombia’s Drinking Water

A new SFS report finds traces of cocaine and chemicals associated with its production in Colombian drinking water even after treatment, raising concerns over diffuse contamination, chronic exposure, food security and transnational chemical supply chains. - May 24, 2026 - Center for a Secure Free Society

KŪR Health Acquires Key Assets and Technology from Catbird Health to Advance AI-Powered Trauma Recovery

KŪR Health announced the acquisition of key assets, intellectual property, and select talent from Catbird Health, combining clinical trauma research infrastructure with AI-powered personalized healing technology. Together, the companies aim to pioneer a new trauma-responsive healthcare model addressing the biological, neurological, and behavioral roots of chronic disease through personalized, preventative, and nervous system-informed care. - May 21, 2026 - Kur Health

Emerge Weight Loss Erases More Than $1 Million in Medical Debt — Setting a New Standard for Trust in GLP-1 Telehealth

In just three years, Emerge has reduced the financial burden felt by households across the country by more than $1,055,400 — proof that, in a category defined by speed and scale, compassion can be built into the business model. - May 21, 2026 - Emerge Weight Loss, LLC

O∆K Names Elyse Warren 2026 Gen. Russell E. Dougherty National Leader of the Year

Elyse Warren of Memphis, Tennessee, has been named the 2026 Gen. Russell E. Dougherty Omicron Delta Kappa National Leader of the Year. - May 20, 2026 - Omicron Delta Kappa

O∆K Names Olivia Danos 2026 National Leader of the Year for Athletics

Olivia Danos Awarded 2026 Omicron Delta Kappa National Leader of the Year for Athletics - May 20, 2026 - Omicron Delta Kappa

O∆K Names Mareham Yacoub 2026 National Leader of the Year for Service to Campus and Community

Mareham Yacoub Awarded 2026 Omicron Delta Kappa National Leader of the Year for Service to Campus and Community - May 20, 2026 - Omicron Delta Kappa

Predict Health Acquires Insightin Health Platform to Create a Unified AI Solution for Payer Intelligence and Member Engagement

Combined platform will help health plans identify risk earlier, activate personalized member engagement, and improve retention, quality, care gap closure, and member experience through AI-driven intelligence and orchestration. - May 19, 2026 - Predict Health

Award-Winning Author Constance André Announces the Release of "Resurrected Worth: When My Body Failed, God Prevailed"

Has pain held you back? Your body is speaking—will you listen? In this raw and moving memoir of redemption, a courageous pursuit of healing leads to triumph over what once felt impossible. When God revealed the hidden roots of Constance’s pain, her heart awakened to the transformative power of surrender. With resilience and courage, she faced her fears, embraced the discomfort of growth, and discovered the beauty of vulnerability as she stepped fully into her authentic, God-given self. - May 19, 2026 - Constance André

SottoPelle® Recognizes Dr. Donna D’Alessio, MD, 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). - May 19, 2026 - SottoPelle Therapy

Arcadia Brings Clinically-Grounded Real-World Data to HealthVerity Marketplace

HealthVerity, the leader in privacy-protected real-world data exchange and patient identity solutions, today announced that Arcadia has been named as one of the data sources available in HealthVerity Marketplace, the nation’s largest ecosystem of privacy-protected healthcare and consumer data. - May 16, 2026 - HealthVerity

Skillsline and Greater Health Now Partner with Triumph Treatment Services to Champion Workforce Development Through Innovative Pilot Program

Triumph Treatment Services, in partnership with Greater Health Now and Skillsline, completed a workforce development pilot in Yakima, WA, focused on building human skills among behavioral health staff. Nearly 100 employees participated, showing strong engagement and measurable growth in areas like emotional intelligence and resilience, supporting improved workforce retention and quality of care. - May 15, 2026 - Skillsline

HourScript Launches Clinical Services Platform for Pharmacies

Category creating solution gives community and advanced practice pharmacists the clinical workflow, EHR integration, and billing infrastructure needed to fully exercise their prescriptive authority — closing the gap between legal authority and real-world practice. - May 14, 2026 - HourScript

Mediprocity and SuiteRx Announce Secure Messaging Integration Into Pharmacy Management Software

Mediprocity is excited to announce a partnership with SuiteRx. Mediprocity’s secure messaging tool is now available through a seamless integration into SuiteRx pharmacy management software. The integration promises robust, instant, HIPAA-secure collaboration that streamlines workflows for... - May 14, 2026 - Mediprocity

SottoPelle® Recognizes Patrick Odia, MD,  for Outstanding Contributions to BHRT and His Quality Care for His 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).  - May 14, 2026 - SottoPelle Therapy

Meridan Zerner Honored as a Woman of the Month for May 2026 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)

Meridan Zerner of Dallas, Texas, has been recognized as a Woman of the Month for May 2026 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized). This prestigious distinction acknowledges her contributions and achievements in the field of nutrition and wellness. Zerner will be... - May 13, 2026 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized

SottoPelle® Recognizes Tanya Santoro, NP,  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). - May 13, 2026 - SottoPelle Therapy

Dr. Susan Morgan Roberts Selected as a Top Author by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)

Dr. Susan Morgan Roberts of McDonough, Georgia has been selected as a Top Author by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized). Chosen for her distinguished leadership in public health, education, and advocacy, Dr. Roberts’ story will be told in a full-page... - May 12, 2026 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized

Santa Wellness TCM Announces Malaysia Expansion to Promote TCM Awareness, AI-Powered Health Screening, and Public Education on Diabetes and Kidney Health

Santa Wellness TCM today announced its expansion into Malaysia to promote Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) awareness, expand access to AI-powered health screening, and strengthen public education around diabetes and kidney health. As part of this expansion initiative, Santa Wellness TCM will work with Fu Neng Yuan Sdn Bhd to support local outreach and community engagement efforts in Malaysia. - May 11, 2026 - Santa Wellness TCM Pte Ltd

Robin H. Lysne, Ph.D. Named an Honored Member of P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)

Robin H. Lysne of Ben Lomond, California, has been named an Honored Member by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized). Selected for her achievements and contributions in the field of holistic healing, Lysne will be featured a full-page article in both the Spring and... - May 09, 2026 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized

SottoPelle® Recognizes Kriselle Rondon, APRN, NP-C, for Outstanding Contributions to BHRT and Her Quality Care for Her Patients

SottoPelle® announces its "Featured Provider Series," showcasing various Providers who have made a difference to their patients, offering leading-edge Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT). - May 08, 2026 - SottoPelle Therapy

Discovery Point Retreat Data Shows 52% Reduction in Distress for Addiction Clients

New outcomes study of 388 clients demonstrates the effectiveness of a full continuum of care in treating co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. - May 07, 2026 - Discovery Point Retreat

Asclepii Partners with Nottingham Spirk to Scale Breakthrough Regenerative Wound Care Technology Nationwide

Strategic collaboration aims to expand access to next-generation regenerative platform designed to improve healing outcomes and reduce the cost of chronic wound care. - May 06, 2026 - Asclepii

New Orleans Physician Offers Non-Surgical Alternative for Hand Arthritis Sufferers as Demand for Regenerative Medicine Surges

Trip Goolsby, MD of Infinite Health Integrative Medicine Center is helping patients across Louisiana avoid hand surgery through advanced regenerative medicine — giving patients their hands, and their lives, back. - May 06, 2026 - Infinite Health IMC

P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) Magazine Features Dr. David Pincus as Spring 2026 Cover Star

This Spring, P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) Magazine celebrates the quiet power that comes from knowing you belong. This issue features Dr. David Pincus, a board-certified plastic surgeon whose work starts with listening to women’s stories and... - May 06, 2026 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized

Advanced Solution Announces Appointment of Daniel Kent as Chief Executive Officer

Advanced Solution Announces Appointment of Daniel Kent as Chief Executive Officer; Founder Luke D. Etter Transitions to Chairman of the Board as Company Strengthens Leadership Structure for Strategic Growth - May 05, 2026 - Advanced Solution

innoviHealth Introduces “Aimee” - Accurate, Purpose-Built AI Medical Coding and Information-Discovery Tool

“Aimee” to debut in Find-A-Code as trusted AI resource for rapidly providing solutions to simple and complex coding workflow requirements. - May 04, 2026 - innoviHealth

Clubhouse International and Fountain House Announce 4th Annual Clubhouse Week of Action for May 4 - 8

Clubhouse International and Fountain House are leading the 4th Annual U.S. Clubhouse Week of Action, a nationwide initiative during Mental Health Awareness Month that highlights the Clubhouse Model and engages policymakers, communities, and partners in advancing mental health recovery. - May 04, 2026 - Clubhouse International

Clubhouse International Hosts Global Initiative to Raise Funds and Awareness for Mental Illness Recovery

Clubhouse Giving Day™ will take place on May 1, uniting communities around the world in a powerful show of support for mental health recovery. This global day of action drives urgent awareness and critical funding for Clubhouse International and its growing network of Clubhouses -... - May 01, 2026 - Clubhouse International

Moveon Technologies Appoints Industry Veteran Desmond Lim as Chief Executive Officer to Lead Global Expansion in Advanced Precision Optical Solutions

Moveon Technologies, a global leader in vertically integrated nano/micro-optics and advanced precision engineering, is pleased to announce the appointment of Desmond Lim as Chief Executive Officer. Desmond brings over three decades of leadership experience across deep-tech, semiconductor, and... - May 01, 2026 - Moveon Technologies

mLogica Launches AI-Powered + Deterministic Modernization Platform for Mission-Critical Mainframe Transformation

Purpose-Built SLMs and Deterministic Pipelines Deliver What Generic AI Cannot, as Gartner Warns 70% of AI-Driven Mainframe Exit Projects Will Fail in 2026. - April 30, 2026 - mLogica LLC

Thrombolex Announces Enrollment of 100th Patient in RAPID-PE Clinical Study

Thrombolex, Inc., today announced the enrollment of the 100th patient in the RAPID-PE clinical study. This significant milestone underscores the growing clinical confidence in the BASHIR® Endovascular System and the urgency of generating robust evidence for the treatment of intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism (PE). - April 30, 2026 - Thrombolex, Inc.

Parvus Therapeutics Initiates First-in-Human Clinical Trial of PVT401 for Inflammatory Bowel Disease

PVT401, a peptide-MHC nanomedicine, is the second Parvus drug candidate to enter clinical trials. - April 30, 2026 - Parvus Therapeutics U.S., Inc.

Brooks Law Group, PLLC Hires Regulatory and Billing Compliance Specialist

Brooks Law Group, PLLC is thrilled to welcome registered nurse and regulatory and billing compliance specialist. - April 30, 2026 - Brooks Law Group, PLLC

SottoPelle® Recognizes Amy Natalicchio, MS, FNP-C, RN, 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). - April 30, 2026 - SottoPelle Therapy

PARTNERNOMICS Announces Leadership Transition: Founder Mark Brigman Steps Down, Jim Lezzer Named Executive Director

PARTNERNOMICS, a leading partner strategy and education platform used by over 5,000 professionals from 98 countries, announces a leadership transition as Founder Mark Brigman steps down from daily operations and Jim Lezzer assumes the role of Executive Director. - April 29, 2026 - PARTNERNOMICS, LLC

Intelligent Voice AI Named to CIO Review's Top Artificial Intelligence Companies of 2026

Intelligent Voice AI, LLC (IVAI), developer of the Evolve AI Agents platform, has been recognized by CIO Review magazine as one of the Top Artificial Intelligence Companies of 2026. The recognition highlights IVAI's work deploying agentic AI voice agents across healthcare, insurance, legal and home services verticals. - April 28, 2026 - Intelligent Voice AI

TeleDIETS Launches AI Digital Dietitian to Transform Medical Nutrition Therapy for Providers

TeleDIETS, the AI-powered medical nutrition therapy platform developed by Lifestyles Technologies, today announced the expansion of its AI Digital Dietitian, designed to help physicians, clinics, and telehealth providers deliver faster, reimbursable nutrition care. - April 24, 2026 - TeleDIETS

TeleDIETS Addresses GLP-1 Care Gap with AI-Driven Meal Plans for Weight Loss and Chronic Disease

TeleDIETS announced new enhancements to its AI platform to support patients using GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy. - April 24, 2026 - TeleDIETS

Dr. Lynn Chilton Honored as a VIP for Summer 2026 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)

Dr. Lynn Chilton of Fairhope, Alabama, has been recognized as a VIP for Summer 2026 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized). This prestigious distinction acknowledges her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. Dr. Lynn Chilton will... - April 23, 2026 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized

Lisa Marie DeMan Honored as a Woman of the Month for February 2026 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)

Lisa Marie DeMan of Hooper, Nebraska, has been recognized as a Woman of the Month for February 2026 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized). This prestigious distinction acknowledges her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. DeMan... - April 23, 2026 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized

Age Well Care - Home Care Organisation brings Medicare-Funded Respite Care to Dementia Families in Santa Barbara County Through Nolia Health Guide Partnership

Age Well Care, a premium non-medical senior home care agency serving Santa Barbara County, has been selected by Nolia Health as a respite care partner under Medicare's Guide Model. Eligible families caring for a loved one with dementia can now access up to $2,500 in annual in-home respite care — more than 65 hours of professional caregiver support — fully covered by Original Medicare, at no out-of-pocket cost. - April 21, 2026 - Age Well Care

Arizona Businesses and Community Partners Support 29th Annual Spencer McBride Memorial Shriners Golf Classic

Arizona businesses and community partners are supporting the 29th Annual Spencer McBride Memorial Shriners Golf Classic, benefiting Shriners Children’s Hospitals. The event brings together organizations across multiple industries to raise funds and awareness for specialized pediatric care regardless of a family’s ability to pay. - April 21, 2026 - El Zaribah Shrine - Sandbaggers Golf Club

Chas Roberts Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing Supports 29th Annual Spencer McBride Memorial Shriners Golf Classic

Chas Roberts Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing is supporting the 29th Annual Spencer McBride Memorial Shriners Golf Classic, benefiting Shriners Children’s Hospitals. The Arizona-based home services provider joins local businesses and community leaders in helping raise funds and awareness for specialized pediatric care regardless of a family’s ability to pay. - April 21, 2026 - El Zaribah Shrine - Sandbaggers Golf Club

Hamra Jewelers Supports 29th Annual Spencer McBride Memorial Shriners Golf Classic

Hamra Jewelers is supporting the 29th Annual Spencer McBride Memorial Shriners Golf Classic, benefiting Shriners Children’s Hospitals. The Scottsdale-based luxury jeweler joins Arizona businesses and community leaders in helping raise funds and awareness for specialized pediatric care regardless of a family’s ability to pay. - April 21, 2026 - El Zaribah Shrine - Sandbaggers Golf Club

BMAC Industries / TapeSource Supports Spencer McBride Memorial Shriners Golf Classic

BMAC Industries / TapeSource is supporting the Spencer McBride Memorial Shriners Golf Classic, benefiting Shriners Children’s Hospitals. The partnership reflects a continued commitment to community involvement and helping provide specialized pediatric care to children regardless of a family’s ability to pay. - April 21, 2026 - El Zaribah Shrine - Sandbaggers Golf Club

HELPipedia Launches Nationwide Platform to Support Special Needs Families Across the U.S.

HELPipedia, a New Jersey-based nonprofit, has launched a nationwide platform designed to help families navigate the complexities of special needs care with trusted guidance, resources, and support. Led by President and Co-Founder Phil Vetrano, the initiative brings clarity and connection to a fragmented system by combining technology with a mission-driven approach. - April 17, 2026 - HELPipedia

International Vitamin Corporation to Be Featured on Now We Know! with Steve Guttenberg – Airing April 18 on CNBC

The upcoming episode of Now We Know! with SteveGuttenberg, airing April 18 at 11a ET on CNBC, will feature International Vitamin Corporation, a company specializing in the development and manufacturing of vitamins, supplements, and nutritional products. - April 17, 2026 - International Vitamin Corporation

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