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Phase One Development of Rapid COVID-19 Point of Care Test Complete
Pepex Biomedical has effectively concluded first stage development efforts including successfully demonstrating working chemistry and manufacturing functionality of its existing electrochemical biosensor. - February 11, 2021 - Pepex Biomedical, Inc.
Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at Swedish Medical Center Sheds New Light on Brain Tumors
5-ALA Fluorescence Technique Allows More Precise Tumor Resection - February 11, 2021 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
Announcing Sarina Fazan as the New Face of South Tampa Dermatology
Sarina Fazan, a four-time Emmy Award winning television anchor, reporter, producer, and podcast host, is known for her flawless skin, but did you know that South Tampa Dermatology is the clinic behind it? Fazan is now sharing her “Sarina’s Skin Secrets” with you on her weekly... - February 11, 2021 - Sarina Fazan Media
Internationally Known Professor, Author on End-of-Life Ministry Dies at 98 The Rev. Dr. Paul E. Irion Championed Hospice, Pastoral Care for Dying and Bereaved
Lancaster Theological Seminary Professor Emeritus of Pastoral Theology, the Rev. Dr. Paul E. Irion, who died Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, at the age of 98, was an early champion of hospice care and an internationally recognized author of numerous books and articles on death and dying. A revered professor... - February 10, 2021 - Lancaster Theological Seminary
Lisa M. Mulligan Recognized as a Woman of the Month for January 2021 by P.O.W.E.R.
Lisa M. Mulligan of Manchester, Connecticut has been recognized as a Woman of the Month for January 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare credentialing. Each month P.O.W.E.R. - February 10, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Clients Discover a Fresh Health Care Experience at Bellingham Respiratory Care and Equipment Company
Respiratory therapist Kelly Maycumber and Amrit Kaur prioritize patient care and provide state-of-the-art equipment and service at AFresh Respiratory Therapy Services & Equipment in Bellingham, Washington. - February 10, 2021 - AFresh - Respiratory & Home Medical Equipment
Arizona Blood and Cancer Specialists and OneOncology Open New Oro Valley Office
Arizona Blood and Cancer Specialists (ABCS) and their partner, OneOncology, are proud to announce the addition of their new office located at 10370 N. La Cañada Drive, Suite 150, Oro Valley, AZ 85737. Physicians at this new site include Y. Haroon Ahmad, MD and Sivamurthy Kyathari,... - February 08, 2021 - OneOncology
Swedish Medical Center Names Jaya Kumar, MD, New Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Kumar joins Swedish from Medical City McKinney, part of HCA Healthcare's Medical City Healthcare, where she served as the Chief Medical Officer. - February 06, 2021 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
New You Medical Center Coming Soon to Richmond, Texas
Wellness Clinic to Offer Preventative Care, Hormone Therapy and Medical Weight Loss and Now Taking Telemedicine Appointments - February 06, 2021 - New You Medical Center
Women's Health and Wellness Conference Created in Response to COVID-19
The 1st Annual Women's Health and Wellness Conference is on a mission to motivate women to take their power back by giving them the tools, education and energy they need to start that important change within. Conference sessions will be focusing on self-care, mental health, meditation, home organization, yoga, mindfulness and much more. - February 05, 2021 - GEM Marketing Solutions
OrthoNeuro to Open New Office on Dublin Campus Of Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
OrthoNeuro President, Larry T. Todd, Jr. DO, announced today that the practice will open a new office on the Dublin Campus of Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (OUHCOM). The office is slated to open in early spring and will house a physician office and physical therapy clinic. - February 03, 2021 - OrthoNeuro
BDA Advises Kim Dental on US$24M Series B Capital Raise Led by Asia Impact Investor ABC World Asia
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its client, Kim Dental, Vietnam’s largest private dental care platform, has raised US$24m in Series B round. The investment was led by ABC World Asia, a PE fund dedicated to impact investing across Asia, seeded by Temasek. Proceeds from the round,... - February 03, 2021 - BDA Partners Ltd
PEPworldwide Announces Global Survey Results of Best 2021 Top Ten Time Management & Personal Effectiveness Tips
In this challenging time of COVID-19 more people are working from home and challenged by the need to maintain their personal productivity leading to increased stress levels. According to Lynn Sherman, President & CEO of PEPworldwide in the United States, “Our PEP® TIPS are proven,... - February 03, 2021 - PEP Productivity Solutions, Inc.
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Announces Richard Zuniga, MD as Chief of Research
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the nation’s leading oncology practices, announces Richard Zuniga, MD, as the Chief of Research. https://nycancer.com/blog/2021/02/02/chief-of-research/ Dr. Zuniga is a board-certified hematologist and oncologist at NYCBS. Before... - February 03, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Family Medicine Physician, Bianca Garcia, MD Joins New York Health
New York Health (NY Health) is proud to announce that board-certified Family Medicine physician, Bianca Garcia, MD has joined the multidisciplinary team of physicians. She will be practicing at 69 W Main St., Bay Shore, NY... - February 03, 2021 - New York Health
Curatronic Ltd. Announces the New Ultra-Flash Impulse PEMF Device Exceeding 1 Tesla
The brand-new Curatron Ultra-Flash impulse PEMF machine for instantaneous pain relief. - February 03, 2021 - Curatronic Ltd.
Betty A. Ainslie Recognized as a Woman of the Month for January 2021 by P.O.W.E.R.
Betty A. Ainslie of Tavares, Florida has been recognized as a Woman of the Month for January 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of essential oils, skin care, nursing, and American Heart... - February 03, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
New Lung Association Report: Ending Tobacco Use in Kansas Critical to Saving Lives, Especially During Pandemic
Kansas earns F grade in Tobacco Taxes and Tobacco Prevention and Control Program Funding prompting the Lung Association to call for increase in tobacco tax and funding for tobacco control and prevention. - February 03, 2021 - American Lung Association
Isaac Hardoon, DO Joins New York Cancer & Blood Specialists as Lead Physician of Palliative Care Program
Dr. Hardoon will lead the division as Chief of Supportive and Palliative care. - February 02, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Janaya Raynor, MD, MS Joins the Supportive and Palliative Care Team
Dr. Raynor will provide supportive and palliative care services in Nassau County and the Boroughs. - February 02, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
New World Medical Listed in Top Workplaces for Second Consecutive Year
Among companies with 35-124 employees, New World Medical was listed 4th in the Inland Empire Top Workplaces 2020. This list is based on an anonymous survey of employees at participating companies. - February 01, 2021 - New World Medical
CloudWave Acquired by Abry Partners
Abry Partners’ Investment in Cloud Services Provider Positions Company for Expansion and Growth in the Healthcare Market - February 01, 2021 - CloudWave
Medivest Celebrates 25 Years in Business with the Unveiling of a New Logo and Website
Medivest Benefit Advisors, Inc. (“Medivest”), a leader in Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) services and settlement planning, proudly announces its 25th year in business. In celebration of this milestone, Medivest is debuting a new company logo and website today. Medivest’s new logo... - February 01, 2021 - Medivest
IBMTV Creates a New Network of TV for "Smart People"
IBMTV.TV broadcasting in 122 countries has been launched with over 65 weekly TV shows on topics not typically covered by traditional media. Economics Monday features former Comptroller General of the USA; Media Monday has Pulitzer Prize winner; Swiss Impact features Presidents and Prime Ministers around the world; Medical Friday features Doctors from USA and India. Get ready for "Smart Television." - February 01, 2021 - IBMTV
The Black Women’s Health Imperative Welcomes Dr. Angelica Geter as Its Chief Strategy Officer
Dr. Geter will lead the implementation of comprehensive approaches to address health disparities and the impact of racism on Black women’s health through a strategic mix of targeted programing, legislation and corporate engagement. - January 30, 2021 - Black Women's Health Imperative
Sky Ridge Medical Center Now Offers Augmented Reality (AR) Guided Spine Surgery
An augmented reality headset gives surgeons “x-ray vision” during procedures for accurate and personalized implant placement while keeping their eyes on their patients - January 30, 2021 - Sky Ridge Medical Center
Accredited Drug Testing Hires Douglas Smith
Douglas Smith joins Accredited Drug Testing as Business Development Manager. - January 29, 2021 - Accredited Drug Testing Inc
Metro Safety is Helping Residents Across British Columbia Gain Life Saving First Aid Skills Through Their Occupational First Aid Program
The local training school equips the general public with first aid knowledge necessary to save lives in medical emergencies. - January 29, 2021 - Metro Safety Training
Vesalio Receives Peripheral FDA 510k Clearance and Additional CE Approval
Vesalio reports it has obtained an FDA 510k clearance and its 4th CE approval. The FDA 510k indication is for the removal of thrombi in peripheral blood vessels. The new CE approval expands the NeVa™ neuro-thrombectomy portfolio. Vesalio’s Drop Zone(TM) technology, designed to remove... - January 28, 2021 - Vesalio
Global Corporate Credit Risk Increased 20% in 2020, with More than Half of Corporate Bonds Falling Below Investment Grade, According to Credit Benchmark Year-in-Review
New Report Tracks Historic Decline in Credit Quality Across Corporates, Sovereigns and Leveraged Loans - January 28, 2021 - Credit Benchmark
Linshom Announces European Patent Coverage for the Linshom Continuous Respiratory Monitor
Linshom announced today receipt of patents in five European countries including Germany, France, Spain, Italy and Great Britain. This adds to and expands the current Linshom patent portfolio held in the United States, Canada, Japan, Mexico and China. The lack of a simple, portable and inexpensive... - January 28, 2021 - Linshom
Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) Names Sharon Dietsche, LCSW-C, LICSW to the Role of Director of Program Operations
The Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) has named Sharon Dietsche, LCSW-C, LICSW as their Director of Program Operations. Debbie B. Riley, LCMFT, C.A.S.E.’s Co-founder and CEO said of the hire, “Sharon has a vibrant career dedicated to providing clinical services to... - January 27, 2021 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)
New Dental-to-Medical Cross-Coding and Billing Credential Program Launches Nationally
Developed by Dental Medical Billing in Partnership with QPro, Program Offers Industry-Recognized Credentials to Qualified Professionals - January 27, 2021 - Innoventrum
HCA/HealthONE's North Suburban Medical Center Announces New Director of Women’s and Children’s Services
North Suburban Medical Center recently announced the appointment of Mary Taylor, MSN, RNC, CNS, to director of Women’s and Children’s Services. Taylor brings more than 30 years of experience in healthcare and nursing leadership and a strong record of accomplishments. In her new role,... - January 27, 2021 - HealthONE North Suburban Medical Center
Multimedia Care Health Checkpoint Introduces On-Demand Customization Capabilities
International technology company Multimedia Care introduces on-demand digital customization processes to enhance Health Checkpoint user experience. - January 27, 2021 - Multimedia Care
Long-Established Provider of Shock Wave Technology Debuts Its New Company Name, Kinas Medical Technologies
The leading provider of shock wave therapy equipment and support in the United States is offering a new look and a new name with the same trusted team. AMT/Advanced Musculoskeletal Therapies and Focus-It LLC are merging under the name of Kinas Medical Technologies with a division of human health and a division for animal health. - January 27, 2021 - AMT-FOCUS
URIKAR - the Most Advanced & Powerful Percussion Massager with AI Chip for Daily Stress Relief and Workout Recovery
Percussion massage guns have truly become more and more popular in the past year. As a home massage tool, it is a super useful innovation, especially in this difficult COVID-19 period. If you haven't yet jumped in on the trend, it's not too late. Today, healthy life expert URIKAR launched the... - January 26, 2021 - URIKAR Inc.
IVI Appoints Dr. Richard Chapman as Chief Scientific Officer
ICER Director of Health Economics Joins High-Growth Value Assessment Nonprofit. - January 26, 2021 - Innovation and Value Initiative
Inner City Cultural Center II is Proud to Present a Short Film by Tuesday Conner, "Young & Na!ve," a Masterful Work of Art
Inner City Cultural Center II is proud to present a short film by Tuesday Conner. "Young & Na!ve" is a masterful work of art that brings the taboo world of Sexual Abuse into mainstream conversations through Performance Art, Open Dialogue and Honest Talk-Back with the Audience about the Signs, the Pain and the Healing. - January 26, 2021 - Inner City Cultural Center II
Six Key Microbiology Presentations from FDA, STERIS, Boehringer Ingelheim Microbiological Consulting, Parexel
SMi Group Reports: Six key microbiology presentations from FDA, STERIS, Boehringer Ingelheim Microbiological Consulting, Parexel will be discussed at SMi’s 4th Annual Pharmaceutical Microbiology East Coast Conference, which will convene as a virtual conference on April 28th and 29th, 2021 and the pre-conference virtual workshops on April 27th, 2021. - January 23, 2021 - SAE Media Group
AppIt Ventures Named Best Custom Software Developer in Denver by Digital.com
AppIt Ventures was ranked among the most efficient firms to deliver customized systems for small businesses. - January 22, 2021 - AppIt Ventures
Firstat Nursing Services, a Clairemont Mesa Homecare Nurse, Skilled Caregiver Agency Publishes Guide on 3 Ways In-Home Care Can Improve Senior Living
Homecare Nurse Agency in Clairemont Mesa Providing Professional and Reliable Caregivers, Shares Helpful Guide on Homecare and Senior Living - January 22, 2021 - Firstat Nursing Services
Massachusetts Pharmacists Association Welcomes Maureen Judkins, Pharm.D., RPh as President
The Massachusetts Pharmacists Association held its Annual Awards and Installation Banquet on December 16, 2020 and welcomed Ashland resident Maureen Judkins, PharmD as its 2020-2021 President. - January 21, 2021 - Massachusetts Pharmacists Association
New Industry UKARA Association Launched to Ensure UK Authorised Representative and Responsible Person Standards Expected by the UK Government
The UK Competent Authority for medical devices, the MHRA, requires manufacturers not domiciled in the UK must appoint a formal UK Responsible Person (UKRP) or UK Authorised Representative (UKAR) to be able to continue placing medical devices on the UK market. Following several months’... - January 21, 2021 - UKARA
Carisk Partners Appoints Alana Letourneau, MD, MBA to Chief Clinical Strategy Officer
Carisk Partners (Carisk), a specialty risk transfer and care coordination company, is pleased to announce the promotion of Alana Letourneau, MD, MBA to Chief Clinical Strategy Officer, effective immediately. Dr. Letourneau will continue to report to Joseph Berardo, Jr., CEO, Carisk. With this... - January 20, 2021 - Carisk Partners
Sativa Bliss Cannabis Boutique Opens New Cannabis Dispensary in Kitchener, Ontario
Sativa Bliss Cannabis Boutique Kitchener dispensary is now open Mondays to Sundays from 10AM to 8PM. During the current COVID restrictions in Ontario, the store is only open for Curbside Pickup and Same Day Delivery if you order by 6pm. - January 20, 2021 - Sativa Bliss
HealthONE's CareNow Urgent Care is Open in Greenwood Village, CO
HealthONE’s CareNow Urgent Care is excited to announce the continuation of urgent care services at one CareNow Urgent Care that temporarily suspended services due to COVID-19 resource consolidation. The continuation of urgent care services at the CareNow Greenwood Village started Tuesday,... - January 20, 2021 - CareNow Urgent Care
Stamm Media Taps Event and Digital Marketing Veteran, John Boler, to Lead National Sales of Virtual Events and Interactive Technologies
John Boler to serve as Vice President – Business Development for Leading Virtual and Hybrid Event Producer and Interactive Solutions Provider, Stamm Media - January 19, 2021 - Stamm Media
Alzheimer’s Los Angeles Marks 40 Years of Service to the Community
With 40 years of serving the community, Alzheimer’s Los Angeles is locally focused and nationally and internationally recognized for providing high-impact support, resources, and education to people and families facing the disease. While their dedication to families today is unwavering, Alzheimer’s Los Angeles also turns its vision to the future and commits to ensuring that anyone in need of help gets it. - January 19, 2021 - Alzheimer's Los Angeles
Elliot Nadelson, MD Joins New York Health
New York Health (NY Health) is pleased to announce board-certified Elliot Nadelson, M.D. has joined its urology team. NYHealth is the premier center for primary and specialty care services with a network of outstanding physicians specializing in family medicine, internal medicine, physical therapy, nephrology, neurology, rheumatology, surgery, and urology. - January 19, 2021 - New York Health