Medical & Health News
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3 Generations of Jazzercise in the Press
More than 50 years after its beginning, Jazzercise remains as popular as ever. Today, Founder and CEO Judi Sheppard Missett and daughter president Shanna Missett Nelson welcome Skyla Nelson to the business. Newly-certified 18-year-old Skyla has followed in their footsteps by certifying as an instructor, bringing the $100 million dollar fitness empire to a whole new generation of women. - December 18, 2020 - Jazzercise, Inc.
Savage Support's MASK-A-RAVE Celebration 2020
Two hours of celebration, tributes to local business advocates, music, dance and fun! Coordinated by Oscar Winner John Ridley’s Nō Studios through a unique Vimeo channel. - December 18, 2020 - Savage Support Corp.
Keep the Holidays Safe from Fires and Burns This Season
The Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America and Swedish Medical Center want the community to stay safe this holiday season. - December 18, 2020 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
Exclusive Interview: Julian Bahr, Postdoctoral Fellow at AstraZeneca and Speaker at 3D Cell Culture Conference
SMi Reports: Speaker interview from AstraZeneca released ahead of SMi’s 5th Annual 3D Cell Culture taking place on 10 – 11 February 2021 as a virtual conference with online access only. - December 18, 2020 - SAE Media Group
SCPC Disappointed That HHS Again Ignores Needed Relief Request from Long-Term Care Pharmacies
Latest Distribution Fails to Aid Industry Facing Significant Financial Hardship While Caring for Most Vulnerable Patients - December 17, 2020 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
"Dammit ... It IS Menopause!" Grabs No. 1 New Release by Amazon
Local Author, Sally Bartlett, Turns Menopausal Turmoil into Humor with Nonfiction Journal to Offer Encouragement and Hope to Women Everywhere. - December 17, 2020 - Sally Bartlett
Jon Ahlbum Featured in a Podcast on Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Broadcast Edition
Jon Ahlbum of Margate, Florida has been featured in a Podcast on Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Broadcast Edition for his outstanding achievements and high level of success for over 20 years in the field of insurance. The Broadcasts are pre-recorded audio interviews which give members... - December 17, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
100% Free COVID-19 Contact Tracing Tool Launches Across America, Alleviating Stress for Small Businesses in the Restaurant, Hospitality and Retail Service Industries
Today GroundLevel Insights, a leading Canadian technology company, announced the launch of SAFETRACE USA™. Available to businesses across America, SAFETRACE USA is a fast, secure, and 100% free digital solution that allows businesses to capture pertinent customer data needed for contact... - December 15, 2020 - GroundLevel Insights Inc.
Free on December 15 and 16, a New Book Poses a Challenge to Scientists and the Promise of Fame to One Who Delivers
An award-winning author posits a theory of everything, cites a number of scientific findings to support it, and challenges scientists to examine it - saying that if one of them can work the math to prove it, his or her work will be published and publicized by The Oaklea Press. The Kindle edition will be free to download December 15 and 16. - December 15, 2020 - The Oaklea Press
Rose Medical Center Continues to Earn Straight “A's” for Patient Safety in the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
Rose Medical Center is one of only 29 hospitals in the United States to be awarded an "A" every grading cycle since 2012. - December 15, 2020 - Rose Medical Center
Have a Heart Cincy Emerges as a Leader in the Nation for Their Purchase Variety as They Are Placed 2nd on Leaf Links 2020 List
They are who they say they are. Darius Bobo, Have A Heart Cincy’s General Manager and Designated Representative always echoes the heart of who they are, “We are the biggest and the best in Ohio with the best selection.” At 10,000 sq. ft., Have A Heart Cincy is the largest... - December 15, 2020 - Have A Heart Cincy
The Tides Within Us - the Science Behind the Experience
Marshmallow Laser Feast collaborates with Fraunhofer MEVIS to create its latest immersive artwork, The Tides Within Us. - December 15, 2020 - Marshmallow Laser Feast
The Wellness Tea Makes Its Debut, Offering an Organic, Certified Herbal Tea Blend with Multiple Health Benefits
A perfect herbal combination of a wellness mixture, introducing a blended cup of nine different teas. - December 14, 2020 - The Wellness Tea, LLC
Naveego Closes 2020 with Strong Growth Across Financial Services Healthcare & Insurance as Demand for New Era of Distributed Data Accuracy Solutions Gain Market Momentum
Naveego Complete Data Accuracy Platform delivers self-service data integration with built-in master data management providing customers with a single version of the truth across all data sources to harness the power of data for analytics on day one of deployment. - December 14, 2020 - Naveego
Bixahuman Innovates Use of Ancient Healing Practices in Modern Forms
Blending ancient wisdom with modern techniques, the company is one of the few innovators of such a holistic approach to health. - December 13, 2020 - BixaHuman
The William Meredith Foundation and Poets-choice.com Are Pleased to Announce the Publication of SOMETIMES SAY MY NAME, Prose Poems by Herbert Woodward Martin
Master poet Herbert Woodward Martin imagines the life of Willie Short, a young African American service worker who contracts AIDS and deals with the physical and spiritual ramifications of his illness. We watch the deterioration of his body and the final spiritual triumph as he faces death and the unknown. It is a remarkable achievement of the imagination as Martin traces the life of one who mattered for his courage facing a fate that awaits us all. - December 12, 2020 - The William Meredith Foundation
Rockville In-Home Care Provider Reviews How to Apply for In-Home Care
Comfort Home Care, a Rockville in-home care provider, recently released a blog discussing how to apply for in-home care. The article focuses on explaining to potential patients how to complete the application process. - December 12, 2020 - Comfort Home Care
APTQI Commends U.S. Senators for Introducing Legislation to Protect Specialty Providers from Harmful Payment Cuts
S. 5007 would hold providers harmless from cuts to Medicare services through 2022. - December 11, 2020 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
New York Health Welcomes Primary Care Physician Charles G. Bleecher, MD, FACP
Board-Certified Internist and Geriatric Medicine physician, Charles G. Bleecher, MD, FACP will be joining New York Health's team of dedicated physicians. - December 10, 2020 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
CACAF Solace Virtual Series Brings Mental Health to the Forefront
The Caribbean American Cultural Arts Foundation (CACAF) is presenting a limited-edition series on mental health called, Solace Virtual Series: What’s Stressing You? The series, which began on Saturday, November 28 and featured Dr. Jeff Gardere, will continue each Saturday through December 12. - December 10, 2020 - Caribbean American Cultural Arts Foundation
Action Plus Bail Bonds is Here to Help You Take the Next Step After Bail Release
"We don’t just get you out, we get you help." Action Plus Bail Bonds introduces post release services. - December 10, 2020 - Action Plus Bail Bonds
Best Mobile Web Sites and Best Mobile Apps of 2020 Named by Web Marketing Association
The Web Marketing Association is pleased to announce the winners of its 8th annual international MobileWebAward competition. This award program recognizes the individual and team achievements of Web professionals all over the world who create and maintain the best mobile Websites and the best... - December 09, 2020 - Web Marketing Association
Pala Casino Offers Free COVID Testing for Team Members & General Public, Including Antibody Testing
Pala Casino Spa Resort is excited to announce free COVID-19 and Antibody Testing. Offering quick and convenient testing to the general public is part of Pala’s commitment to Playing it Safe. All tests will be conducted onsite at the drive-up testing location adjacent to the Pala RV Resort. - December 08, 2020 - Pala Casino Resort Spa
Axiomtek Announces Its 2021 Plan Will Include Increased Focus on Medical Solutions & Customization Services to Serve the Rise in Demand for Medical & Laboratory Equipment
Axiomtek announces its 2021 vision and strategic plan for the medical industry. In its 31st year in business, Axiomtek will strengthen its long-standing commitment in serving medical and laboratory equipment makers and increase its investment in technologies and experienced personnel. Axiomtek has founded Intelligent Medical Solutions (IMS), a division under the Intelligent Design-in Service (IDS) Business Group, to lead its mission. - December 08, 2020 - Axiomtek
Announcing the Release of Myabetic Diabetes TV, a Free TV Streaming Service for Diabetes Viewers Worldwide
Global diabetes lifestyle brand Myabetic has launched a free TV streaming service created specifically for people living with diabetes. Featuring unparalleled diabetes entertainment: diabetes cooking, fitness, comedy, how-to, documentaries, animation, real-talk and events. - December 08, 2020 - Myabetic
iTech Adds a Seamless Claim Status Inquiry Feature to Its expEDIum Product Suite
iTech has introduced a "Seamless Claim Status Inquiry" feature in its expEDIum Medical Billing (eMB) product to make seamless inquiries from the original claims submitted through eMB. - December 08, 2020 - expEDIum
"Dr. Pam" Gumbs to be Featured with a Two Page Article in the Winter 2020 Issue of P.O.W.E.R. Magazine
"Dr. Pam" Gumbs of Berkeley, California is being featured with a two page article in the Winter 2020 issue of P.O.W.E.R. Magazine (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and success for over 40 years in the pharmaceutical field. - December 08, 2020 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Vesalio Reports 2,500 Patient Milestone
Vesalio reports it has surpassed 2,500 clinical cases with the NeVa™ neuro-thrombectomy platform. Physicians have evaluated the Neva Drop Zone™ technology with enthusiasm as it has shown a unique capability of removing the full spectrum of clot types in large vessel occlusion ischemic... - December 07, 2020 - Vesalio
I Will Survive Celebrates 10 Years of Service
Join IWS for a unique Live experience with community leaders, health demos, art and speakers. - December 07, 2020 - I Will Survive, Inc.
MADSA Advises Government to Help Malaysians Practice More Preventive Care
Khazah Research Institute's recent launch of their research into health inequalities in Malaysia indicates that there should be an increase in preventive care spending. This can be additional spending by the public sector or even by the individual. MADSA proposes 3 strategies for the Malaysian Government to implement in order to boost the nutritional status of citizens of the country. - December 05, 2020 - Malaysian Dietary Supplement Association
Spending Over 8 Years in Research, Bixahuman Develops a Range of Annatto-Based Supplements
Borrowing centuries-old knowledge, Bixahuman Pharmaceuticals has spent nearly a decade researching ancient medicinal practices. - December 03, 2020 - BixaHuman
APTQI: 9% Cut to Physical and Occupational Therapy in Final PFS Rule for CY 2021 Threatens Patient Access to Care
Healthcare stakeholders call on Congress to promptly pass the Holding Providers Harmless From Medicare Cuts During COVID-19 Act of 2020 to block cuts from taking effect on January 1. - December 02, 2020 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
GRG Announces Partnership with BPB Medica
The Global Regenerative Group and BPB Medica(TM) Italy are very pleased to announce a global consultancy relationship to further develop the distribution of BPB Medica(TM) products. - December 02, 2020 - Global Regenerative Group
Rose Medical Center Names Laura Thornley New Chief Nursing Officer
Rose Medical Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Laura Thornley, MSN, RN, BS, NEA-BC, as Rose Medical Center’s new Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). Thornley will be part of the Rose Executive Team and will lead Rose’s overall hospital patient experience and nursing... - December 01, 2020 - Rose Medical Center
Delos Therapy Acquires Gumdrop Massage, Innovative Muscle Massage Tool
Chicago-based Delos Therapy has acquired Gumdrop Massage, an innovative tetrahedral-shaped tool used for at-home muscle massage therapy as a solution for chronic pain, stiffness, and more. - November 29, 2020 - Delos Therapy
Interview Released with Robert Vries, CEO at Hubrecht Organoid Technology Speaker at 3D Cell Culture
SMi Reports: Speaker interview released for SMi’s 5th Annual 3D Cell Culture taking place on 10 – 11 February 2021 as a virtual conference with online access only. - November 29, 2020 - SAE Media Group
Metro Safety Offers Training for Workers Working in Confined Spaces in British Columbia
The company offers comprehensive workplace safety training courses to employers and employees in British Columbia. - November 27, 2020 - Metro Safety Training
GSPANN Achieves Adobe Experience Manager Sites Specialization
As an Adobe Silver Partner, GSPANN is pleased to announce its achievement of the Adobe Experience Manager Sites Specialization in the Americas region. GSPANN is a longstanding member of the Adobe Solution Partner Program, delivering end-to-end digital journeys, driving brand engagement, and... - November 26, 2020 - GSPANN Technologies, Inc.
Medicare Annual Enrollment Ends Soon Advises Medicare Supplement Director
The annual time when millions of seniors can change their Medicare plan for the coming year is ending soon advises the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - November 26, 2020 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Kidney Community to Administration, Congress: Make Sure Vulnerable Patients Are Among the First in Line for COVID-19 Vaccine
CDC and Public Health Experts State That Patients with Kidney Disease Have Increased Risk of Severe COVID-19 Disease - November 25, 2020 - Kidney Care Partners
Cancer Expert Now Named One of 2020's Most Innovative Healthcare Companies
Cancer Expert Now is proud to be recognized as one of the most innovative companies in healthcare, according to the “2020 Inaugural List of Most Innovative Companies in Healthcare.” - November 25, 2020 - Cancer Expert Now, Inc.
New York’s Rejuvenating Fertility Center Turns to FertilityEHR
Meditab Software proudly welcomes both clinic locations of Rejuvenating Fertility Center (RFC), and their award-winning founder Dr. Zaher Merhi, to the FertilityEHR family. - November 25, 2020 - Meditab Software Inc.
The US Oncology Network Warns Administration’s Most Favored Nation Model Will Disrupt Patient Access to Cancer Treatments
Interim Final Rule would disproportionately target oncologists and reduce patient access to current and future treatments. - November 24, 2020 - The US Oncology Network
BDA Advises Flex and Escientia Life Sciences on Sale of Escientia to Deccan Fine Chemicals
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its clients, Flex Ltd. and Escientia Life Sciences, have sold a controlling stake in Escientia to Deccan Fine Chemicals, a specialty chemicals manufacturer, based in Hyderabad, India. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Escientia has operations in... - November 24, 2020 - BDA Partners Ltd
Custom Fit Physical Therapy is Expanding Their Expertise to the South Naples and Marco Island Region-While Offering Free Discovery Sessions to Patients
“Custom Fit Physical Therapy is a mobile concierge physical therapy practice and excited to be offering our Naples residents a new and safe alternative to receiving one-on-one high-quality care in the privacy of their own home. We look forward to introducing our natural approach to health & wellness in order to help people return to the things they love to do,” said Founder and physical therapist Martha Tassinari. - November 24, 2020 - Custom Fit Physical Therapy
Elite Medicare Specialists to Change the Health Insurance Enrollment Landscape
On November 30th, 2020 Elite Medicare Specialists will host the 1st ever Call-A-Thon for Medicare annual election period in central Virginia. Local licensed agents will be ready to take last minute calls from Medicare’s beneficiaries who have not yet reviewed their plan options for 2021. In breaking from the norms of in-home appointments, these local agents still provide a personal touch. - November 24, 2020 - Elite Medicare Specialists
CVC Urges Lawmakers to Support Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Testing and Education During American Diabetes Month
Amputation Reduction and Compassion (ARC) Act supports patient education and screening of at-risk populations to reduce lower limb amputation. - November 24, 2020 - CardioVascular Coalition
CEO Gaylan Hendricks Delivers Keynote Address at 8% Nation Insurance Wealth Conference
At the 8% Nation Insurance Wealth Conference held in September 2020, Gaylan Hendricks was a keynote speaker. Her speech entitled “What Glass Ceiling?” was originally formulated at the request of female colleagues who wanted to know how she succeeded as a woman in the industry. Hendricks drew in the entire audience by sharing powerful stories of how she overcame obstacles and rose to success. She also focused on how it is possible to achieve a healthy work-life balance. - November 24, 2020 - Senior Security Benefits, Inc.
Panacea Announces No-Cost Diagnostic Review of Hospital Chargemaster Ahead of CMS Final Rule Posting Deadline
The comprehensive diagnostic review includes analysis of CMS Price Transparency shoppable items and services to alert providers of risks and opportunities. - November 24, 2020 - Panacea
IVI Research Brief: Open-Source Modeling Builds Trust, Validity & Rapid-Cycle Learning in Value Assessment
The Innovation and Value Initiative (IVI) - a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the science, practice and use of value assessment in healthcare - today released its latest Value Blueprints research brief describing the benefits and challenges of employing open-source modeling in value... - November 23, 2020 - Innovation and Value Initiative