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Cloud Analogy to Host Webinar on Impact of Coronavirus on Global Health and Salesforce Users

Cloud Analogy, a leading Salesforce Silver Partner, has announced a live webinar on the Impact Of Coronavirus On Global Health And Salesforce Users. This webinar will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2020, 9:00 PM IST/3:30 PM GMT. The webinar is dedicated to providing insights on the current... - March 26, 2020 - Cloud Analogy

ZyDoc Offering No-Cost COVID-19 EHR Documentation Services

ZyDoc Offering No-Cost COVID-19 EHR Documentation Services

ZyDoc, a leading medical documentation company, is offering its services at no cost to all healthcare providers and hospitals affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This no-cost documentation service will allow them to work more efficiently while collecting data to combat COVID-19 and can be implemented immediately nationwide. The de-identified information collected will supplement data obtained from clinical trials so we can benefit from the collective wisdom of our medical community. - March 25, 2020 - ZyDoc

NoviSign Digital Signage Releases New Hand Sanitizer Kiosks to Combat Coronavirus

NoviSign Digital Signage Releases New Hand Sanitizer Kiosks to Combat Coronavirus

NoviSign Digital Signage introduces a new line of sleek freestanding and wall mountable hand sanitizing digital kiosks. Equipped with an internal auto-dispenser that supports gel, foam or liquid sanitizer, the kiosks feature a sturdy metal enclosing and an integrated commercial grade 21.5” digital sign that is managed using NoviSign’s cloud-based digital signage software. - March 13, 2020 - NoviSign

On World Kidney Day, the Nation’s Kidney Community Acknowledges Historic Stakeholder Alignment on Key Policies to Improve Access, Choice and Innovation in Kidney Care

Kidney Care Partners (KCP) – the nation’s leading coalition of more than 30 organizations comprised of patient advocates, dialysis professionals, care providers, researchers and manufacturers – acknowledges the historic alignment to address the public health care challenge among... - March 12, 2020 - Kidney Care Partners

Momma Lynn Entertainment Rejects Coronavirus (COVID-19) Partnerships

Momma Lynn Entertainment Rejects Coronavirus (COVID-19) Partnerships

Momma Lynn Entertainment (MLE) announced that it will reject partnerships with any entertainment production companies seeking to exploit the outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) for financial gain. - March 09, 2020 - Momma Lynn Entertainment

Interventional Pain Specialist, Daniel Pap, M.D. to Join OrthoNeuro in March 2020

Interventional Pain Specialist, Daniel Pap, M.D. to Join OrthoNeuro in March 2020

OrthoNeuro announced today that Dr. Daniel Pap, Anesthesiologist will join their multi-specialty physician practice March 26, 2020. Dr. Pap will treat patients at their New Albany and Grove City offices. - March 06, 2020 - OrthoNeuro

Epitope Diagnostics Has Proudly Introduced Immunoassay Kits Exclusively for the Qualitative Detection of COVID-19

The EDI™ Novel Coronavirus COVID-19 IgG ELISA Kit and EDI™ Novel Coronavirus COVID-19 IgM ELISA Kits. With proven results from clinical testing in China, Epitope Diagnostics, Inc. is eager to cooperate and collaborate to combat the current COVID-19 situation. - March 06, 2020 - Epitope Diagnostics, Inc.

Four Rose Medical Center Units Recognized for Nursing Excellence, Including Rose NICU Named #1 NICU in HCA Healthcare

NICU, Stapleton ER, ICU & Surgical Services-Recovery Units Honored by HCA Healthcare - February 29, 2020 - Rose Medical Center

Kirk McCarty Named President & CEO of Sky Ridge Medical Center

Kirk McCarty Named President & CEO of Sky Ridge Medical Center

HealthONE announced today that Kirk McCarty, RN, MSN has been named the President and CEO of Sky Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree, following the retirement announcement of Susan Hicks. McCarty has been promoted from his current role as Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Sky Ridge, a position he has... - February 29, 2020 - Sky Ridge Medical Center

Swedish Medical Center, One of First Hospitals in the Nation to Offer Innovative Hip Replacement Surgical Technique

Swedish Medical Center, One of First Hospitals in the Nation to Offer Innovative Hip Replacement Surgical Technique

New portal assisted total hip arthroplasty approach results in smaller incisions, faster healing. - February 23, 2020 - Swedish Medical Center

Colorado’s First Behavioral Health Unit for Women Opens

Colorado’s First Behavioral Health Unit for Women Opens

HealthONE announced, today, the opening of a dedicated Women’s Unit at their Behavioral Health and Wellness Center. The first of its kind unit, located at The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) North Campus, is focused on caring for women throughout their journey to emotional... - February 21, 2020 - The Medical Center of Aurora

Swedish Medical Center Among Top 5 Percent of U.S. Hospitals for Clinical Outcomes According to Healthgrades

Swedish Medical Center Among Top 5 Percent of U.S. Hospitals for Clinical Outcomes According to Healthgrades

Swedish Named to Healthgrades 2020 America’s 250 Best Hospitals - February 16, 2020 - Swedish Medical Center

The Medical Center of Aurora Among Top 5 Percent of U.S. Hospitals for Clinical Outcomes According to Healthgrades

The Medical Center of Aurora Among Top 5 Percent of U.S. Hospitals for Clinical Outcomes According to Healthgrades

HCA Healthcare/HealthONE's The Medical Center of Aurora named to Healthgrades 2020 America’s 250 Best Hospitals. - February 13, 2020 - The Medical Center of Aurora

HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Offers Cutting Edge Robotic Exoskeleton Technology to Mobilize Patients Earlier

HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Offers Cutting Edge Robotic Exoskeleton Technology to Mobilize Patients Earlier

Swedish Medical Center introduces robotic exoskeleton indicated for stroke and spinal cord injury rehabilitation. - February 12, 2020 - Swedish Medical Center

North Bay Group to Open Napa Valley Caregiver Training Center

Napa Community to help the critical shortage issue of caregivers for seniors. - February 05, 2020 - Senior Helpers North Bay

EA Certs Announces New Promotional Offer to Students Who Purchase Any ACLS Course

EA Certs Announces New Promotional Offer to Students Who Purchase Any ACLS Course

Thanks to this new offer, anyone who purchases an ACLS course will be eligible to receive a free BLS course as well. - February 03, 2020 - EA Certs

HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Celebrates Burn Awareness Week

HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Celebrates Burn Awareness Week

This year’s theme from the American Burn Association is "Contact Burns - Hot Surfaces Damage Skin!" - February 02, 2020 - Swedish Medical Center

HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora Receives CMS Five-Star Quality Rating

HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora Receives CMS Five-Star Quality Rating

HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) has received a five-star rating for overall quality from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in the most recent release of their Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. This is the second time that TMCA has... - February 01, 2020 - The Medical Center of Aurora

HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at Swedish Medical Center Named National Pancreas Foundation Center of Excellence

HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at Swedish Medical Center Named National Pancreas Foundation Center of Excellence

Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at Swedish Medical Center has been named a National Pancreas Foundation Center of Excellence for Pancreatic Cancer, a designation awarded to premier healthcare facilities that focus on multidisciplinary treatment of pancreas cancer. Swedish is one of only two facilities in Colorado to receive the prestigious designation from the National Pancreas Foundation. - January 26, 2020 - Swedish Medical Center

HealthPoint Plus Names Greg Licata as Chief Product Officer

HealthPoint Plus Names Greg Licata as Chief Product Officer

HealthPoint Plus has added Greg Licata to lead new product development. - January 23, 2020 - HealthPoint Plus, Inc.

John Roque Appointed Chief Nursing Officer at HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora and Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital

John Roque Appointed Chief Nursing Officer at HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora and Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital

HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) announced the appointment of John Roque, MSN, RN, CCRN-K, as Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) for TMCA and Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital. He will begin his new role on February 3. At TMCA, Roque will be the top nursing executive... - January 21, 2020 - The Medical Center of Aurora

SDWR Sponsoring Diabetic Alert Dog Grant

SDWR Sponsoring Diabetic Alert Dog Grant

Service Dogs by SDWR is sponsoring a Grant Program for Diabetic Alert Service Dogs. This grant program is for individuals in North America diagnosed with either Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes. Applications will be accepted through January 31, 2020 with the announcement of the winners on February 14,... - January 17, 2020 - Service Dogs by SDWR

North Suburban Medical Center Receives Designation as a Level II Trauma Center

North Suburban Medical Center Receives Designation as a Level II Trauma Center

North Suburban increases its expertise and support for the North Denver community. - January 15, 2020 - HealthONE North Suburban Medical Center

The Medical Center of Aurora Names Dr. Philip Stahel Chief Medical Officer

The Medical Center of Aurora Names Dr. Philip Stahel Chief Medical Officer

HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) has announced the appointment of Philip Stahel, MD, FACS, as Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for TMCA and Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital. Dr. Stahel, a board certified trauma surgeon, has served as Chief Medical Officer at North... - January 14, 2020 - The Medical Center of Aurora

Patient Safety, EMS Leaders Are Focus of New Webinar Series

Patient Safety, EMS Leaders Are Focus of New Webinar Series

The Center for Patient Safety, in partnership with Ninth Brain, Quick Med Claims, and eServices Platform, has developed the 2020 Road to High Reliability Webinar Series. The continuing education activity is approved by Air Evac EMS Inc., an organization accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Pre-Hospital Continuing Education. The webinars also provide EMS and nursing continuing education units (CEUs). - January 06, 2020 - Primaris Healthcare Business Solutions

HCA Healthcare/HealthONE's Swedish Medical Center Performs First Robotic Minimally Invasive Brain Procedure for Epilepsy

HCA Healthcare/HealthONE's Swedish Medical Center Performs First Robotic Minimally Invasive Brain Procedure for Epilepsy

Epilepsy patients looking for minimally invasive procedures for brain surgery now have a new option at Swedish Medical Center’s level 4 epilepsy center. - December 21, 2019 - Swedish Medical Center

Value-Based Healthcare Network for Self-Insured Employers Launches in Florida

Value-Based Healthcare Network for Self-Insured Employers Launches in Florida

ValueH, parent company of Florida Association of ACOs, forms value-based network to support small to medium sized self-insured employers. - December 18, 2019 - Florida Association of ACOs

Sky Ridge Medical Center Opens Free Standing Emergency Department in South Parker

Sky Ridge Medical Center is proud to announce the opening of its Free Standing Emergency Department at the northeast side of Parker and Hess roads, providing greater access to high-quality care to the residents of Parker and neighboring communities. “This area is enjoying tremendous growth... - December 13, 2019 - Sky Ridge Medical Center

Vidapoint Takes Personal Emergency Response Worldwide

Vidapoint Takes Personal Emergency Response Worldwide

Finally, a complete and comprehensive personal emergency service anywhere in the world. - December 01, 2019 - Global Wireless Health Limited

HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Physician Offers Thanksgiving Holiday Burn Safety Tips

HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Physician Offers Thanksgiving Holiday Burn Safety Tips

For cooks in the kitchen, there are several simple steps to make sure the holidays remain festive. - November 27, 2019 - Swedish Medical Center

Varicose Veins Doctors Provide Minimally Invasive Treatment Procedures for Varicose Veins

Varicose Veins Doctors is a reputable vein treatment center in Manhattan, NY. The clinic has gained a reputation for its exceptional patient care and a wide range of effective treatment options for vein diseases. Their teams of experts use state-of-the-art equipment to perform complex procedures for pain relief. - November 20, 2019 - Varicose Veins Doctors

MobilDrTech to Launch Low-Cost Telemedicine Exam Cam / ENT Kit for RNK Products

MobilDrTech to Launch Low-Cost Telemedicine Exam Cam / ENT Kit for RNK Products

No longer do telemedicine providers need to spend thousands for a decent general examination camera. MobilDrTech, in collaboration with RNK Products, is pleased to introduce the RExCam Kit, RNK's new examination camera kit and finished USB Exam Cams. - November 18, 2019 - MobilDrTech, Inc.

Metro Safety Offers Comprehensive Work Place Safety Courses, Helping Organizations Across British Columbia Prepare for Emergencies and Reduce Medical Expenditures

Metro Safety Offers Comprehensive Work Place Safety Courses, Helping Organizations Across British Columbia Prepare for Emergencies and Reduce Medical Expenditures

The leading first aid training provider aims to uphold safety standards and reduce the number of workplace injuries in offices across British Columbia. - November 15, 2019 - Metro Safety Training

Swedish Medical Center Receives Fifth Consecutive "A" Grade from Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center was awarded an "A" in the fall 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing the hospital’s achievements in protecting patients from harm and providing safer healthcare. This is the fifth A Swedish... - November 07, 2019 - Swedish Medical Center

OrthoNeuro Spine Surgeon Performs the First Robotics-Assisted Minimally Invasive 2-Level Lumbar Interbody Fusion Surgery in Central Ohio at Mt. Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital

OrthoNeuro Spine Surgeon Performs the First Robotics-Assisted Minimally Invasive 2-Level Lumbar Interbody Fusion Surgery in Central Ohio at Mt. Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital

Dr. Ying Chen, OrthoNeuro Neurosurgeon, completed the first robotics-assisted minimally invasive 2-level interbody fusion surgery in Central Ohio. This surgical milestone occurred on October 28, 2019 using the Globus Excelsius GPS Robotic Navigation System. - November 06, 2019 - OrthoNeuro

HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Performs First Deep Brain Stimulation Procedure for Epilepsy

HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Performs First Deep Brain Stimulation Procedure for Epilepsy

The treatment delivers electrical impulses to normalize brain activity and reduce seizures. - November 01, 2019 - Swedish Medical Center

HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Names Chief Financial Officer

HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Names Chief Financial Officer

Swedish Medical Center has named Regina Ramazani, a healthcare financial executive with more than 25 years of senior leadership experience, as its chief financial officer. Ramazani most recently served as chief financial officer at HCA Healthcare’s Tulane Health System, where she provided... - October 20, 2019 - Swedish Medical Center

HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora Recognized for Excellence with ACC Transcatheter Valve Certification

HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora Recognized for Excellence with ACC Transcatheter Valve Certification

HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) is excited to announce the achievement of Transcatheter Valve Certification from the American College (ACC). The ACC has validated the program's exceptional approach, including physician leadership, quality outcomes and team based... - October 17, 2019 - The Medical Center of Aurora

NYCBS Welcomes Dr. Keith Brunckhorst to Its Oncology Team

NYCBS Welcomes Dr. Keith Brunckhorst to Its Oncology Team

Keith R. Brunckhorst, MD is a talented physician who is board-certified in medical oncology and hematology. He is experienced and well versed in the most cutting-edge cancer technology, with an impeccable work history and education. For Dr. Brunckhorst, patients come first. He pledges to treat each... - October 17, 2019 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Hosts Shave Off Event for Prostate Cancer Research

HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Hosts Shave Off Event for Prostate Cancer Research

Swedish Medical Center, located in Englewood, Colorado, joins Bishops Cuts/Color Highlands Ranch to raise money for prostate cancer research through the TUCC Foundation. - October 17, 2019 - Swedish Medical Center

Sky Ridge Medical Center Awarded Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center Certification from The Joint Commission

Sky Ridge Medical Center Awarded Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center Certification from The Joint Commission

Sky Ridge Medical Center has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark as a Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center. - October 16, 2019 - Sky Ridge Medical Center

HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center First in Colorado to Offer Minimally Invasive Surgery to Remove Blood Clot from Brain

HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center First in Colorado to Offer Minimally Invasive Surgery to Remove Blood Clot from Brain

New Procedure Quickly Removes Blood from Brain after Intracerebral Hemorrhage. - October 11, 2019 - Swedish Medical Center

NYCBS' CEO to Receive Humanitarian of the Year Award from the American Red Cross

NYCBS' CEO to Receive Humanitarian of the Year Award from the American Red Cross

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS) announced that their own CEO, Jeff Vacirca, MD, will be the 2019 American Red Cross Greater New York Region’s Humanitarian Award recipient. Dr. Vacirca will be honored on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019 at the 2019 Heroes Among Us Gala at the Ziegfeld... - October 10, 2019 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Welcomes New Quality Vice President

HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Welcomes New Quality Vice President

Susan Hanlon, MSHSA, BSN, RN CPHQ, brings extensive experience overseeing clinical excellence and quality improvements to the only Level I trauma and burn center in the south Denver metro area. - October 09, 2019 - Swedish Medical Center

Metro Safety Offers BCCSA Traffic Control Person Training for Traffic Control Persons in British Columbia

Metro Safety Offers BCCSA Traffic Control Person Training for Traffic Control Persons in British Columbia

The company trains traffic control persons to maintain safety along the streets of British Columbia. - October 04, 2019 - Metro Safety Training

Swedish Medical Center First in Colorado to Use New Treatment for Brain Aneurysms

Swedish Medical Center First in Colorado to Use New Treatment for Brain Aneurysms

Rocky Mountain region neuroscience center of excellence introduces technology to treat challenging aneurysms with positive benefits for patients. - September 30, 2019 - Swedish Medical Center

Dr. Sandip Parikh Joins New York Health

Dr. Sandip Parikh Joins New York Health

New York Health is pleased to welcome Sandip R. Parikh, MD, FACS, a highly-experienced board-certified surgeon, to their team of skilled practitioners. He practices general, breast and colorectal surgery and will be working at the Bayside and New Hyde Park locations. Additionally, he has an office... - September 24, 2019 - New York Health

Swedish Medical Center Receives Healthgrades 2019 Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™ for the Fourth Year in a Row

Swedish Medical Center Receives Healthgrades 2019 Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™ for the Fourth Year in a Row

Hospital recognized for superior clinical outcomes in gynecologic surgery. - September 21, 2019 - Swedish Medical Center

Night of the Robots Hosted by Swedish Medical Center

Night of the Robots Hosted by Swedish Medical Center

Robot-assisted surgery takes center stage in this hands-on, interactive night highlighting the latest advancements in robot-assisted surgery. - September 11, 2019 - Swedish Medical Center

Online Medical Certification Pioneer Launches New Site

National Certification Services, an industry pioneer since 2005, has announced it's third-generation site to meet the evolving certification demands of the healthcare community. www.onlinemedcerts.com anticipates early September 2019 launch. - September 07, 2019 - National Certification Services

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