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Rite Aid to Offer Flu Shots at Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA) Aware Health Town Hall Meeting in Atlanta, GA
Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA) Partners with the Rite Aid Pharmacy on Cumberland Parkway to Offer Flu Shots at HSFA’s Upcoming Aware Health Town Hall Meeting. - September 13, 2018 - Homeland Security Foundation of America
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE Names Ryan Simpson President and CEO of The Medical Center of Aurora and Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE has announced the appointment of Ryan Simpson as President and Chief Executive Officer of The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) and Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital effective October 1, 2018. - September 12, 2018 - The Medical Center of Aurora
Dan Miller Named Chief Executive Officer of HCA Healthcare’s Methodist Hospital & Methodist Children’s Hospital
HCA Healthcare has announced the appointment of Dan Miller as Chief Executive Officer of Methodist Hospital and Methodist Children’s Hospital located in San Antonio, Texas. Miller, currently the President and CEO at HCA/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) and Spalding... - September 08, 2018 - The Medical Center of Aurora
Rose Medical Center Named a Best Hospital for 2018-19 by U.S. News & World Report
Rose Medical Center Named a Best Hospital in Denver Metro and State of Colorado for 2018-19 by U.S. News & World Report. - September 05, 2018 - Rose Medical Center
Kansas Physician Group Adds Two Cardiologists to Practice
Two Board Certified physicians joins Kansas Physician Group providing expert care in cardiology and gastroenterology, Mark Bowles, MD and Gregory Boxberger, MD. - August 29, 2018 - HCA HealthONE
Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA) Set to Host Town Hall Meeting on Pandemic Flu Prevention During National Preparedness Month
The Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA) continues the Aware campaign, hosting a town hall meeting in Atlanta, GA on Pandemic Flu awareness and prevention with keynote speaker Dr. Lisa M. Koonin, Deputy Director, Influenza Coordination Unit (ICU) in the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD), CDC. - August 23, 2018 - Homeland Security Foundation of America
Swedish Medical Center Physicians Demonstrate Telestroke Program for U.S. Senator Cory Gardner
Swedish Medical Center, a level 1 trauma center located in Englewood, Colorado, has access to over 50 telemedicine robots across the Rocky Mountain Region and Great Plains. - August 17, 2018 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora Named U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) has been recognized as a Best Hospital for 2018-19 by U.S. News & World Report. The annual Best Hospitals rankings, now in their 29th year, are designed to assist patients and their doctors in making informed decisions about... - August 16, 2018 - The Medical Center of Aurora
HCA/HealthONE’s Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center Named Recipient of Healthgrades 2018 Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™
HCA/HealthONE’s Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center announced today that it has achieved Healthgrades 2018 Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™. According to Healthgrades, the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals, this distinction... - August 14, 2018 - Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
Swedish Medical Center Honors Nurses with DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses
Nurses at HCA/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center honored with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. - August 14, 2018 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
HCA/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora Receives ACC Atrial Fibrillation with EPS Accreditation: Provides Necessary Care, Resources to Afib Patients
The American College of Cardiology has recognized HCA/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib). TMCA received Atrial Fibrillation with EPS Accreditation based on a rigorous onsite... - August 10, 2018 - The Medical Center of Aurora
Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center Achieves Healthgrades 2018 Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award™
Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center announced today that it has been named a recipient of the Healthgrades 2018 Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award™. The achievement recognizes Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center for exceptional clinical outcomes while caring for... - August 09, 2018 - Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
Physicians at HCA/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center First to Use New Stroke Procedure
Doctors at Swedish Medical Center, a Level 1 Trauma Center located in Englewood, Colorado, Perform Stroke Procedure in Under 17 Minutes Using New Update to Penumbra System. - August 09, 2018 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
EZCare Clinic Now Offers ADD or ADHD Treatment. Diagnostic Exam for New Patients and Prescription Refills Available Today.
EZCare Medical Clinic in San Francisco can now provide treatment for ADD or ADHD to qualified patients. New patient diagnostic exams and ADD and ADHD treatment and prescriptions today. - August 06, 2018 - EzCare Medical Clinic
Shared Health Services Names Mike White, MD as Chief Medical Officer (CMO)
Shared Health Services, a Tennessee based wound care and hyperbaric oxygen therapy management company, has named Dr. Mike White, MD, MMM, CWS as its Chief Medical Officer (CMO). - August 03, 2018 - Shared Health Services
Physician at HCA/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora Inserts Hospital’s First WATCHMAN LAAC Implant
HCA/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) announced that Andrew Cohen, MD, a board-certified electrophysiologist with Aurora Denver Cardiology Associates, successfully performed the hospital’s first WATCHMAN Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) Implant procedure. TMCA is one... - August 01, 2018 - The Medical Center of Aurora
Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center Designated an Aetna Institute of Quality® Cardiac Care Facility for Cardiac Medical Intervention
Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center has been designated an Aetna Institute of Quality® Cardiac Care Facility for comprehensive heart and vascular treatment. Aetna makes information about the quality and cost of health care services available to its members to help them make informed... - July 27, 2018 - Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
Medicine X Announces Launch of Alzheimer’s Xplained Interactive Story
Medicine X is launching their first interactive story in the Alzheimer’s space this Sunday during the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC). "Alzheimer’s Xplained" aims to provide education and awareness to Alzheimer’s patients and their... - July 23, 2018 - Medicine X
Green Compassion Network, LLC Helps Qualified Patients Easily Obtain Their Ohio Medical Marijuana Cards
Green Compassion Network Hosts Informational Event About This Controversial Wonder Plant. - July 18, 2018 - Green Compassion Network, LLC
Michael S. Firstenberg, MD, FACC Named Chair of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery at HCA/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora
HCA/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) is pleased to announce that Dr. Michael Firstenberg has accepted the role of Chair of Cardiothoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery effective July 1, 2018. - July 12, 2018 - The Medical Center of Aurora
Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Joins the Fight Against Sarcoma by Sponsoring Upcoming “Rock the Cause” Event
The Institute for Limb Preservation (ILP), in partnership with Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute (Sarah Cannon) at Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center (P/SL), is proud to sponsor “Rock the Cause Sarcoma Awareness,” an event geared to raise funds and awareness for the Sarcoma... - July 04, 2018 - Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
BÜHLMANN Laboratories AG Receives FDA Clearance for Its fCAL® ELISA Calprotectin Test
BÜHLMANN fCAL® ELISA, an in vitro diagnostic assay intended for the quantitation of calprotectin in human stool, has received 510(k) clearance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and is now commercially available in the US. - June 14, 2018 - BUHLMANN Diagnostics Corp
EMU Health Partners with Mount Sinai in Queens
EMU Health is proud to announce its partnership with Mount Sinai to provide cardiology services in its Glendale, Queens multispecialty medical center. Mount Sinai, Ranked 9th nationally for Cardiology & Heart Surgery by U.S. News & World Report, is celebrated internationally as a world leader in all facets of cardiology care, cardiac surgery, and advanced research. - June 13, 2018 - EMU Health
PuRxCell Names Medical Director for Taiwan
PuRxCell Offers Physicians Stem Cell Training, Protocols and Products. - June 12, 2018 - PuRxCell
FDA Clears First System to Combine Smartphone Controlled UVB Light with Occlusive Hydrating Gels to Treat Inflammatory Skin Disease
Luma Therapeutics, dedicated to eradicating suffering from inflammatory skin disease, is launching illuvinateTM, an innovative and modern twist on a safe and effective treatment called the Goeckerman regimen, invented over 100 years ago by a dermatologist at the Mayo Clinic. Backed by strong clinical trial data, this system enables those suffering from chronic skin conditions such as psoriasis or eczema, to experience clear skin after performing therapy in the comfort of their own homes. - June 11, 2018 - Luma Therapeutics
Unity Health on Main Announces Its Grand Opening on May 24, 2018: Community-Led Health Center Serves Medically Underserved Area of Greenville County, SC
Unity Health on Main, a community led health center that serves the Medically Underserved Area (MUA) of Greenville County (SC), is excited to announce it is open for business and accepting new patients at 505 N Main Street Suite C in Greenville, SC. A grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting... - May 21, 2018 - Unity Health on Main
Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center & Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children Recognized by Healthgrades for Outstanding Patient Experience
Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center (P/SL) and Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children (RMHC) have been recognized by Healthgrades for achieving the 2018 Outstanding Patient Experience Award™. This distinction recognizes P/SL and RMHC among the top 15 percent of hospitals nationwide,... - May 19, 2018 - Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
Rose Medical Center Honored by Healthgrades for Outstanding Patient Experience for Fourth Year in a Row, Top 10% Performance Nationwide
Rose Medical Center in Denver Named by Healthgrades for Outstanding Patient Experience for Fourth Year in a Row, Top 10% Performance Nationwide - May 18, 2018 - Rose Medical Center
P3 Healthcare Solutions Offers Free Demo of Its Medical Billing Service
P3 Healthcare Solution Offers Free Demo of its value-added medical billing service to the providers. Get to know more about a provider-focused medical billing service. - May 12, 2018 - P3 Healthcare Solutions
Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Successfully Completes 4,000th Blood & Marrow Transplant Since Inception of Program
The Colorado Blood Cancer Institute (CBCI), in partnership with Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute (Sarah Cannon) at HealthONE’s Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center (P/SL), successfully completed its 4,000th blood and marrow, or stem cell, transplant since the inception of the program in... - May 11, 2018 - Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
Betty Abernathy, RN at Wellness Family Medicine, Now Accepts First Choice by Select Health of South Carolina
Patients who are insured by First Choice by Select Health of South Carolina can now be seen by registered nurse Betty Abernathy. - May 09, 2018 - Wellness Family Medicine
Windsor El Camino Care Center Achieves CMS 5-Star Rating
Windsor El Camino Care Center Achieves 5-Star Rating by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. - May 02, 2018 - Windsor Healthcare
TotalABA Announces Strategic Alliance with Digital Health Forward
TotalABA, a leader in providing Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) software for helping people with autism spectrum disorders, is proud to announce a strategic alliance with Digital Health Forward. “The Digital Health Forward team has an extensive understanding of the current healthcare... - April 25, 2018 - TotalABA
Rest Easy Hair Clinic Announces Grand Opening of New Head Lice Education & Removal Treatment Center in Monroe, Washington
Arlington, WA Natural Head Lice Removal Clinic Announces Grand Opening of New Monroe, WA Location - April 17, 2018 - Rest Easy Hair Clinic
Care3 Launches New Product Features for PACE at North Carolina PACE Association Annual Conference
Care3™ (www.care3.co), the world’s first team collaboration platform for healthcare delivered in the home and community, is announcing new product enhancements for PACE (Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly). These enhancements give PACE providers greater influence over the... - April 14, 2018 - Care3
Assisted Reproductive Technology / In Vitro Fertilization (ART / IVF) Success is Lower in Young Women; Its Decline Begins Earlier Than Thought, Occurs at Increasing Rates
Previously, it was assumed that ART/IVF success in women using their fresh embryos remains stable until mid-30s before it begins to decline. But a new study of CDC data with almost half a million cycles disproves this and shows success is lower also in very young women, up to age 28, and declining thereafter. Age-driven decline begins earlier than at previously thought mid-30s and occurs at increasing rates. Infertile women older than 30 should not delay ART/IVF treatment, if it is their option. - April 13, 2018 - Stats of the ART
HCA/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora to Add Fifty Beds to Behavioral Health & Wellness Center
HCA/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) announced today that HCA will provide funding to add 50 new beds at their North Campus Behavioral Health and Wellness Center. This includes a focus on pediatric needs with their affiliation through Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children. The... - April 09, 2018 - The Medical Center of Aurora
Betty Abernathy, FNP, MSN, Approved with TRICARE
Wellness Family Medicine in Spartanburg, South Carolina is happy to announce that as of March 25, 2018 Registered Nurse, Betty Abernathy, is now in network with TRICARE insurance. - March 31, 2018 - Wellness Family Medicine
Bridges of Indiana Celebrates World Autism Day April 2, 2018
Bridges of Indiana (State-Wide) and Bridges Autism Therapies in Evansville will recognize World Autism Day on April 2, 2018. Bridges invites clients, families, guardians, care team members, community members and other interested parties to its offices in Evansville, Indianapolis, Terre Haute,... - March 27, 2018 - Bridges US
Jon Letko, CEO of Global Healthcare Management to Sponsor 2018 Valerie Fund Walk and 5K Run
Global Healthcare Management proudly announces its sponsorship of the 2018 Valerie Fund Walk & JAG Physical Therapy 5K Run. Global Healthcare Management will show their support for the Valerie Fund by signing on as a major sponsor of this event, a commitment that includes a donation of... - February 26, 2018 - Global Healthcare Mgmt
Perthera Inc. and Blue Faery Announce Their Partnership Against Liver Cancer
Perthera, Inc., the leading Therapeutics Intelligence Company™, has announced its partnership with Blue Faery, the leading Hepatocellular Carcinoma advocacy group in the US, with the goal to provide liver cancer patients with therapeutic treatment options precisely matched to their individual... - February 20, 2018 - Perthera, Inc.
New Link Between Gut Health and Peak Performance Inspires Novel Probiotic Formula
Hyperbiotics Releases Comprehensive Probiotic Supplement for the Athlete’s Microbiome. - February 16, 2018 - Hyperbiotics
South Nassau Communities Hospital Poll Shows Many Still Don't Get Flu Shot
"Benefit from cold supplements have never been truly proven to help boost your immunity against colds, whereas flu vaccine is proven to prevent the flu," said Dr. Aaron E. Glatt, South Nassau's Department of Medicine Chair. - February 14, 2018 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Gordon Early, Wellness Family Medicine, Approved with TRICARE
Wellness Family Medicine in Spartanburg, South Carolina has been approved to accept TRICARE insurance. - February 13, 2018 - Wellness Family Medicine
Central Illinois Foot Doctor Cautions to Watch Your Step
According to industry data, 1 million Americans sustain slip-and-fall injuries each year, and the risk of those sorts of injuries goes up this time of year. - February 09, 2018 - Premier Podiatry
MD Now Recommends Anti-Viral Treatment for Severe Flu Season in South Florida
The CDC has reported a sharp increase in influenza activity in the U.S. in recent weeks, with South Florida hit particularly hard due to an influx of winter travelers. To curb complications from the virus, MD Now is offering prescriptions for antiviral medications as appropriate, at all 33 South... - February 04, 2018 - MD Now Urgent Care
Nashville’s Peter Rosenberger to Attend State of the Union - Advocating for Opioid Reform and Caregiver Support - Calling on Congress and Churches
Nashville-based talk show host and author Peter Rosenberger has been invited by U.S. Congressman Marsha Blackburn to attend President Trump’s State of the Union Address on January 30, 2018. Calling on both churches and Congress, Rosenberger is seeking assistance to consider caregivers in the... - January 30, 2018 - The Brumfield Group
Philippine Company Presents PainKill Plasters for Alleviating Back and Spine Pain
Philippine company, situated in Manila, manufactured PainKill Plasters for alleviating pains in back, spine and neck. The patches will be launched on the Asian online market within days, but the first countries where they can be purchased are the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and... - January 26, 2018 - PainKill Plasters LLC
InBody Will Provide Free Body Composition Tests at ASPEN 2018 Nutrition Science & Practice Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada
Attendees will also receive a free consultation at InBody’s booth (#200) in Caesar’s Palace from January 23rd to January 24th. - January 24, 2018 - InBody
Accomplished Southern California General Adult and Pectus Surgeon, Dr. Barry E. LoSasso, Announces Practice Move from California to New Jersey
San Diego Surgeon, Dr. Barry E. LoSasso, M.D., F.A.C.S., Announces Medical Practice Move from the West Coast to the East Coast. - January 22, 2018 - Center for Excellence in Pectus