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Bloom Healthcare Announces Continuing Care COVID-19 Task Force
Cooperative Program Across Health Partners for End-to-End Coronavirus Care - April 22, 2020 - Bloom Healthcare
Registration Opens for Aseptic Processing Conference
SMi reports: Registration is now open for the Inaugural Aseptic Processing Conference, which will convene in London on 23rd and 24th September 2020. - April 22, 2020 - SAE Media Group
FloodGate Medical Launches New Career Transitions Program for the Medical Device Industry, FloodGate Futures
FloodGate Medical Adds New Content Hub, Coaching Platform and Candidate Resource Center for Job Search and Career Transitioning Professionals in the Medical Device Industry - April 21, 2020 - Floodgate Medical
Amid a Global Crisis Where Mental Health Experts Fear the Worst, Comes a New Documentary Addressing the Suicide Crisis Starring Jared Padalecki & T.O.N.E-z
After five years of production and post production work, the groundbreaking feature documentary, "I Chose Life: Stories of Suicide & Survival" is complete and is being released independently on the film's official website on May 7 with a premiere online screening event. As of May 8, the documentary will be available for rent or purchase on the website. - April 21, 2020 - Starseed Pictures
Court Square Group and the Windshire Group Announce Life Science Industry Partnership
The partnership provides specialized consulting knowledge and technical support for nearly every stage in the clinical and drug development lifecycle. The continually shifting nature of highly regulated industries requires stakeholders to keep up to date with best practices while lowering costs and improving efficiencies. - April 21, 2020 - Court Square Group
koi’s Scrubs for Superheroes Program to Donate $250,000 in Scrubs to Hospitals and Nursing Homes Serving at the Frontlines of the COVID-19 Pandemic
koi Design, a Compton, CA-based maker of designer medical scrubs, has committed to donating $250,000 in scrubs to hospitals and nursing homes across America through its Scrubs for Superheroes Program. “Doctors, nurses and healthcare workers have been the true superheroes during the... - April 20, 2020 - koi Design LLC
COVID-Related Economic Distress Threatens Front-Line Nursing Home Pharmacies, Vulnerable Seniors Under Their Care
Economic, Regulatory Challenges Jeopardize Ongoing Viability of LTC Pharmacy Sector; Now Surveying Membership Crises, SCPC Calls on Congress and Administration to Act - April 20, 2020 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
OneCare COVID-19 Special Program, Bridging the Space Between People in Critical Time of Social Distancing, Free of Charge
Revolutionary CareWatch Remote Mobile Connection Platform Empowers Health, Wellness and Confidence for the Wearer and Easily Allows Families, Caregivers and Employers to Embrace a Watchful Lifestyle. Special Offer Reduces the Space For Those Taking Care of and Watching over Others. - April 19, 2020 - OneCare, Inc.
New Orleans Mourns the Loss of Gospel Singer & School Choice Advocate Edward West
A gifted musical artist, school choice advocate & community leader dies due to COVID-19 complications. - April 19, 2020 - Collage Worldwide Entertainment
3 Bros Grow Announces Compassion Program During COVID-19
The 3 Bros Santa Cruz dispensary is currently running a compassion program during the COVID-19 outbreak and Shelter in Place orders. As an essential business and being allowed to remain open to serve the community for cannabis products such as cannabis flower, pre-rolls, edibles, topicals and... - April 18, 2020 - 3 Bros Grow
New Treatment Shows Vision Benefit in Age Related Macular Degeneration
MD Stem Cells reports results for Dry AMD from their clinical study SCOTS - the Stem Cell Ophthalmology Treatment Study. 63% of treated and evaluated eyes achieved improvement in vision while an additional 34% had vision remain stable in follow up. No complications occurred. Results were statistically significant. - April 18, 2020 - MD Stem Cells
HealthONE Announces Grants to Aid in Covid-19 Relief Efforts
Denver community partners receive funding for coronavirus response. - April 18, 2020 - HCA Healthcare Continental Division
Making a Face Mask? Beware of Bad Advice: BILT App Provides 3D Instructions Per CDC
There is a flood of bad instructions for DIY mask making online. The posted CDC recommendations aren't intuitive, but BILT has animated them in 3D and is providing them free via the BILT app. Far better than trying to make sense of a YouTube video, BILT helps beginners make a mask that can be used more than once. - April 17, 2020 - BILT Incorporated
Temos and International Assistance Group Launch Cooperation
Working together to expand access to high-quality healthcare services for travelers. - April 17, 2020 - Temos International GmbH
Rhoads Metal Works Creates Clean Air for Hospitals
Adapting During a Pandemic, a Solution for Hospitals to Clean the Air, Four Generation Company Has a Legacy to Uphold - April 17, 2020 - Rhoads Metal Works, Inc.
Vape Community – Manufacturers and Retailers – Step Up to Manufacture, Sell and Donate Much Needed Hand Sanitizer During COVID-19 Pandemic
While many in America are critical of vaping, the vaping community is doing what they’ve always done: helping people in their communities and in the country stay as healthy as possible. Many vaping businesses are manufacturing, selling and donating hard-to-get hand sanitizers to local police and fire departments, EMS, meals on wheels and more. - April 16, 2020 - SFATA
The Maleficence Cure for America’s Medical Supply Chain Exposed by COVID-19
Helping America's Healthcare System and the Trump Administration Save Billions - April 16, 2020 - Medical Supply Chain
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Names Ryan Tobin President and CEO
Swedish Medical Center is a Level I Trauma Center and HCA HealthCare’s largest hospital in Colorado. - April 16, 2020 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
Online Medical Certifications Surge During Pandemic
As the coronavirus pandemic rages on, online BCLS and ACLS certifications surge for nurses and physicians still needing to fulfill requirements. - April 16, 2020 - National Certification Services
innoviHealth® Upgrades Lead Product Find-A-Code™ with Powerful Add-on Functionality
Enhances Add-on Marketplace to include AMA’s CPT® Knowledge Base, CPT® Changes: An insider’s View + Archives, with CPT® Vignettes and “SNOMED to CPT®” to Follow Soon - April 15, 2020 - innoviHealth
Welldoc Joins the Population Health Alliance
Digital health leader joins national coalition to highlight the power of virtual consumer engagement in population health management. - April 15, 2020 - Population Health Alliance
Divorce in the Time of COVID-19 and Court Closures
Law Crawford PC - Navigating Divorce and Parenting Arrangements Without Courts During COVID-19. - April 15, 2020 - Law Crawford, PC
Experts Share Info for Improving Lives of Seniors During COVID-19 Pandemic
Regular Communication, Setting Schedules & Shoring Up Food & Med Supplies Among Recommendations - April 15, 2020 - Brand New Day
HSJ's New HQ Prepared for Post COVID-19 World
Technology consulting firm, H. Stephen Jones & Associates, Inc. (HSJ), is creating an office of the future where other businesses can come see first-hand the leading smart office and security technology solutions on the market. Before visitors even get through the lobby of HSJ’s new... - April 15, 2020 - H. Stephen Jones and Associates, Inc.
Noted Alzheimer's Activist and Author of "Blue.River.Apple," Nancy Nelson Has Signed with Social Media Strategists FoxPromotions
FoxPromotions has agreed to assist acclaimed author and Alzheimer's Activist Nancy Nelson in creating a social media strategy to increase awareness of her fight against Alzheimer's. A sought after speaker, Nancy continues her battle against her affliction through personal appearances and her numerous editions of her book, "Blue.River.Apple," an exploration of Alzheimer's through poetry. - April 15, 2020 - FoxPromotions
STOMP Out Bullying Tackles Cyberbullying During COVID-19
During the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increase in kids and teens usage of digital platforms for personal use and for online learning. With the increased usage of digital devices and social media apps, students who are prone to being bullied in school are likely to now be cyberbullied. - April 14, 2020 - Love Our Children USA
Animal Trust Planning, a Company Trying to Protect Americans Animals During the Coronavirus Epidemic
Setting up a plan to protect your animals has never been easier and more necessary than right now. Animal Trust Planning has made this process quick and easy for Americans to set up an Animal Trust Planning Agreement to ensure their animals uninterrupted care for when they are no longer able to care for them. - April 14, 2020 - Animal Trust Planning
Marlena Holter Named ALPCO’s Winter 2020 Diabetes Research Travel Grant Recipient
ALPCO's Winter 2020 Diabetes Research Travel Grant has been awarded to Marlena Holter, a DVM/PhD candidate from Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Ms. Holter’s novel research focuses on GLP-1 regulated glucose regulation following vertical sleeve gastrectomy surgery to define the mechanisms underlying type 2 diabetes remission and metabolic improvement following bariatric surgery. - April 14, 2020 - ALPCO
Beverly Williams Honored as a VIP Member for 2020 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Beverly Williams of Florissant, Missouri has been honored as a VIP Member for 2020 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements for 40 years in the field of healthcare education. These important women exemplify... - April 14, 2020 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Immunostics Launches Two Rapid COVID-19 Ab Test Platforms - AFIAS and iChroma COVID-19 Ab Tests
Both AFIAS and iChroma COVID-19 Point-of-Care Tests Detect the Novel Coronavirus within 10 Minutes using a whole blood, serum or plasma sample. - April 13, 2020 - Immunostics Inc.
1000 Men Empowerment Group Has Partnered with Simple Medical Benefits to Provide Tele-Medical Services
Bruce Johnson, motivational speaker and founder of the 1000 Men Empowerment Group, a non-profit organization, which assists veterans, men, women and youth in transition, as well as provides job opportunities, has joined as a partner with Simple Medical Benefits (SMB) to provide Tele-Medical... - April 13, 2020 - 1000 Men Empowerment
Bulk Coronavirus Masks Now Available to the General Public After Shortage Announced
With the shortage of reusable, cloth face masks around the world due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, Gunslinger Business Development in partnership with DMS Coalition has announced how the general public and businesses needing these masks and reusable gowns can access the much needed supplies in bulk. These masks and gowns are 100% American made with American material from some of the top clothing manufacturers across the nation. - April 13, 2020 - Gunslinger Business Development
Seaman Paper Introduces High-Touch Barrier Tissue, a Paper Based Solution to Minimize Direct Contact with Public Surfaces
Barrier Tissue Offers Simple Eco-Friendly Alternative to Protective Gloves - In response to heightened concern around viral transmission and COVID-19, Seaman Paper has introduced a new paper-based solution designed to help minimize direct hand contact with high-contact common surfaces. High-Touch Barrier Tissue is an FDA-compliant paper, packaged with either 500 or 1,000 “grab-and-go” sheets, which can serve as a barrier between hands and high-contact surfaces. - April 12, 2020 - Seaman Paper
App-Garden Provides No Cost Meal/Supply Delivery Software for School Districts
In response to COVID-19 school closures, the App-Garden has developed a new no cost Meal/Supply Delivery Software, built specifically for the new needs that have emerged due to school closures nationwide. - April 11, 2020 - App-Garden
MAi Research Finds Many Are Worried and Anxious But Hopeful as We Move Into a COVID-19 Easter Weekend
Consumers’ Emotional Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic - April 11, 2020 - MAi Research
Buzz Pop Cocktails Donates $50,000 in Pops to Help COVID-19 Healthcare Workers in the US
In the spirit of Easter and its socially conscious mantra, Buzz Pop Cocktails offers free mini boxes of its world famous Buzz Pops to front line COVID-19 Healthcare workers throughout the USA via Facebook. The response was overwhelming. Buzz Pop Cocktails® are the world’s first and only... - April 11, 2020 - Buzz Pop Cocktails
Cellix Bio Pharma Initiates Acquisition of Avaca Pharma: Formulation Development CRO
Cellix Bio Pharma, a global contract research organization (CRO), transforms today’s healthcare challenges into tomorrow’s solutions. Cellix Bio Pharma is an experienced CRO focused on development of pharmaceutical formulations. Cellix Bio Pharma focuses to combine the AI computational power to the chemical and biological space in order to streamline drug discovery, design, development, and optimization that can expedite drug development. - April 10, 2020 - Cellix Bio Pharma Private Limited
MAi Research Finds Consumer Behavior Set to Change After COVID-19
New research spotlights the long-term social impact on consumer behavior. - April 10, 2020 - MAi Research
"Disinfecting of Schools Like Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities Will be the New Norm Going Forward" - DisinfectSchools.com
Standard routine chemical cleaning and sanitizing are not enough to battle the pathogens found in many different work environments. UV-C surface and air treatments can be used as an additional measure to combat dangerous pathogens as its done in hospitals. DisinfectSchools.com is dedicated to... - April 10, 2020 - DisinfectSchools
Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization Announces Free Online Prevention Resource Center
The Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization announced the launch of its online resource center on its website, providing materials on sanitizing and staying illness free in 17 languages for free. - April 10, 2020 - Church of Scientology FSO
Realief Neuropathy Providing Breakthrough Treatment Amid COVID-19
Patients From Around The Midwest Traveling for Treatments Featured in U of M Study - April 10, 2020 - Realief Neuropathy
Carisk Partners’ Carisk Intelligent Clearinghouse Chosen by GEICO as National Solution for Auto/No-Fault Electronic Bill Processing
Carisk Partners (Carisk), specialty risk transfer and care coordination company, announces that GEICO has chosen Carisk Intelligent Clearinghouse (CiC) as its direct clearinghouse connection for nationwide auto/no-fault electronic Bill processing, and holds exclusive access to GEICO’s... - April 09, 2020 - Carisk Partners
Matthew 25: Ministries and Cintas Partner Together for COVID-19 Relief
Matthew 25: Ministries, an international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization and Cintas, the industry leader in supplying corporate identity uniform programs, entrance and logo mats, restroom supplies, promotional products, first aid, safety, fire protection products and services, industrial carpet and tile cleaning are partnering together to provide desperately needed PPE, first aid, safety and hygiene supplies to organizations fighting COVID-19. - April 09, 2020 - Matthew 25: Ministries
Courtyard Realty, Boutique Real Estate Firm in Walnut Creek, CA, Offers Virtual Buying and Selling Services Throughout San Francisco Bay Area
Marc Graves, Broker of Courtyard Realty would like to announce they are open for business and ready to serve your buying and selling needs throughout the Bay Area. Courtyard Realty has virtual buying and selling processes available along with video conferencing options for initial consultations, virtual home tours, and virtual open houses. - April 09, 2020 - Courtyard Realty
Associates of Cape Cod Webinar on Recombinant Chromogenic Assay as Alternate Methods for the Bacterial Endotoxins Test Announced
SMi Reports: Associates of Cape Cod to host an online webinar taking place on Wednesday, April 29, 2020. - April 09, 2020 - SAE Media Group
COVID-19: Tecman to Donate Over 1,000 Face Shields to Local NHS Trusts Each Week to Provide Vital Protection for Healthcare Workers
In the spirit of adapting to adversity and rising to the challenges of COVID-19, the team at Tecman Advanced Material Engineers are doing their bit to help. Employees of the business, based in Leamington Spa, have united to develop a disposable face shield that will provide vital protection for healthcare staff. - April 09, 2020 - Tecman Speciality Materials Ltd
Recent Advances in U.S Telemedicine Are Keys to Healthcare’s Pandemic Fight
Telemedicine a Foundation in Fighting Coronavirus - April 08, 2020 - KaZee Inc.
UNC-Chapel Hill Fraternity Donates Over $17,000 in Dues to Local Charity to Help Feed Hungry Kids After Schools Close Due to COVID-19
In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity at UNC-Chapel Hill donated $17,600 on April 6 to a local nonprofit in order to help feed children in Orange County who normally depend on the breakfast and lunch offered at school for regular meals. Vance Brice, President of... - April 08, 2020 - Delta Kappa Epsilon
Jedtainment Releases Collaborative Song to Lend a "Helping Hand" in Fight Against Coronavirus
Virtual World's Top Performers Pool Their Talents to Raise Money for COVID-19 Relief - April 08, 2020 - Jedtainment
United Performance Metals Achieves ISO 13485:2016 Approval in Connecticut Service Center
United Performance Metals (UPM) has successfully achieved ISO 13485:2016 certification from NSF-ISR. This approval will allow the company’s South Windsor, Connecticut branch to provide both materials and processing services for the medical industry. “Achieving this certification... - April 08, 2020 - United Performance Metals