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Radiation Oncologist Walter Choi, MD Joins New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

Radiation Oncologist Walter Choi, MD Joins New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the Nation’s leading oncology practices, is pleased to announce the addition of board-certified Radiation Oncologist Dr. Walter Choi. Dr. Choi will practice at 92-37 Metropolitan Ave., Forest Hills,... - December 11, 2023 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

Providence Institute for Human Caring Receives First ACP Innovation Award from the Coalition for Compassionate Care of California

Providence Institute for Human Caring's “Back to Basics – Simplifying Advance Care Planning” program has been selected as the recipient of the Coalition for Compassionate Care of California's ACP Innovation Award. - November 08, 2023 - Coalition for Compassionate Care

Novugen Pharma (USA) LLC Launches ANDA Approved Midodrine 2.5mg, 5mg & 10mg

Novugen Pharma (USA) LLC Launches ANDA Approved Midodrine 2.5mg, 5mg & 10mg

Novugen Pharma (USA) LLC has launched Midodrine 2.5mg, 5mg and 10mg in the U.S. upon the approval from ANDA by FDA. Novugen’s Midodrine will be manufactured in Malaysia by Novugen Pharma Sdn. Bhd. Midodrine is indicated for the treatment of symptomatic orthostatic hypotension, a condition defined as a sudden drop in blood pressure upon standing from a sitting or supine position. - November 07, 2023 - Novugen

Palliative Medicine Physician Joannis Baez Gonzalez, MD, Joins New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

Palliative Medicine Physician Joannis Baez Gonzalez, MD, Joins New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the nation's leading oncology practices, is proud to announce the addition of board-certified Palliative Medicine Physician Dr. Baez Gonzalez. Dr. Baez Gonzalez will practice at 6118 190th Street, Suite 217, Fresh Meadows, NY... - November 01, 2023 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Welcomes Dr. Purva Sharma

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Welcomes Dr. Purva Sharma

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the nation's leading oncology practices, is proud to announce the addition of board-certified Hematologist-Oncologist Dr. Purva Sharma. Dr. Sharma will practice at 12 East 86th Street, Suite 4, New York, NY 10028 "Dr. Sharma's commitment... - October 23, 2023 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

Sumbal Khalid Khan, MD Receives 2023 Best of Pflugerville Award

Sumbal Khalid Khan, MD Receives 2023 Best of Pflugerville Award

Pflugerville Award Program Honors the Achievement - September 11, 2023 - Aroha Medical PLLC

New York Health Welcomes Miloni Thakker, MD

New York Health Welcomes Miloni Thakker, MD

New York Health (NY Health) is proud to announce the addition of Internal Medicine physician Miloni Thakker, MD. Dr. Thakker will practice at 1061 N. Broadway, North Massapequa, NY 11758. “Dr. Thakker's expertise and commitment to patient-centered care make her a valuable addition to our... - September 08, 2023 - New York Health

LT Senior Services Hosts Aging Well Expo

LT Senior Services will host an Aging Well Expo on September 26, 2023. This event will be held 9:30 AM - 2 PM at 105 Cross Creek Lakeway, TX 78734. - September 05, 2023 - Cummings Realty

MPFI’s Wang Lab Awarded $1M Grant to Study Mechanism Behind Memory Decline in Alzheimer’s

MPFI’s Wang Lab Awarded $1M Grant to Study Mechanism Behind Memory Decline in Alzheimer’s

Memory loss is one of the most devastating effects of Alzheimer's disease, yet the mechanisms behind it remain a mystery. MPFI is working to change that through a new $1,038,819 research award from the National Institute on Aging of the NIH. - August 23, 2023 - Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience

Nephrologist Alfred Raciti, MD Joins New York Health

Nephrologist Alfred Raciti, MD Joins New York Health

New York Health (NY Health) is proud to announce the addition of board-certified nephrologist Alfred Raciti, MD. Dr. Raciti will practice at 5316 Nesconset Hwy, Port Jefferson Station 11776. "We are very excited to have Dr. Raciti join our team of highly-trained nephrologists," said Dr. - August 02, 2023 - New York Health

NY Health Welcomes Sherwin Zargaroff, MD

NY Health Welcomes Sherwin Zargaroff, MD

New York Health (NY Health) is proud to announce the addition of board-certified urologist Sherwin Zargaroff, MD. Dr. Zargaroff will practice at 5316 Nesconset Hwy, Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776. https://nyhealth.com/news/ny_health_welcomes_sherwin_zargaroff "Dr. Sherwin Zargaroff will... - July 18, 2023 - New York Health

Kinjal Gosalia, MD, Joins NY Health

Kinjal Gosalia, MD, Joins NY Health

New York Health (NY Health) is proud to announce the addition of board-certified nephrologist Kinjal Gosalia, MD. Dr. Gosalia will practice at 5316 Nesconset Hwy, Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776. "We are proud to welcome Dr. Kinjal Gosalia to NY Health," said Dr. Rohit Reejsinghani,... - July 04, 2023 - New York Health

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Welcomes Malvi Thakker, MD

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Welcomes Malvi Thakker, MD

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the nation’s leading oncology practices, is proud to announce the addition of hematologist-oncologist Malvi Thakker, MD. She will practice at 1055 Stewart Ave, Bethpage 11714. “We are excited to welcome Dr. Malvi Thakker to our... - July 03, 2023 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

Victoria Shklar, MD Joins New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

Victoria Shklar, MD Joins New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the nation’s leading oncology practices, is proud to announce the addition of oncologist-hematologist Victoria Shklar, MD. She will practice at 1 Delaware Drive, Lake Success, NY 11042, and 1055 Stewart Ave, Bethpage, NY 11714. "We... - July 03, 2023 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

New Senior Center Offers Affordable Options for Pasco County Seniors

New Senior Center Offers Affordable Options for Pasco County Seniors

Community Aging and Retirement Services has announced its cutting many much needed seniors services. A new veteran-owned senior center opens its doors with affordable options. - June 10, 2023 - The Fox Lodge: A Clubhouse for Seniors

New Imaging Center Opens in Brooklyn

New Imaging Center Opens in Brooklyn

Brooklyn Imaging, a partnership between New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the leading oncology practices in the nation, and The Brooklyn Hospital Center (TBHC), a community hospital in Fort Greene/Downtown Brooklyn, reached a significant milestone by opening its newly... - May 01, 2023 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

Caregivers to Get Answers; Fearless Caregiver Workshop Set for May 4 in Melbourne, All Invited

Over 100,000 family and professional caregivers have attended a Fearless Caregiver training. The 302nd anniversary Fearless Caregiver Conference tour will come to Ascension Catholic Community, May 4, 2023. - April 18, 2023 - Caregiver.com, Inc.

Oakbrook Terrace Care Setting Earns National "Excellence in Care" Distinction from Alzheimer’s Foundation of America

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) announced that Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace has earned AFA’s “Excellence in Care (EIC) Dementia Care Program of Distinction.” It is the second time the organization has received this distinction. Dementia care settings are... - April 12, 2023 - Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace

New York Imaging Specialists Names Dr. Matthew Comito Chief Radiology Officer

New York Imaging Specialists Names Dr. Matthew Comito Chief Radiology Officer

New York Imaging Specialists is proud to announce that radiologist Matthew Comito, MD, has been appointed Chief Radiology Officer. “Dr. Comito has the administrative, scientific, clinical, leadership, and visionary skills needed to move the Department of Radiology forward,” said Jeff... - February 16, 2023 - New York Imaging Specialists

LT Senior Services Continues Its Monthly Hybrid Series for Seniors with Discussion on "The Healthy Brain Initiative"

LT Senior Services Continues Its Monthly Hybrid Series for Seniors with Discussion on "The Healthy Brain Initiative"

Join LT Senior Services and Debbie Hanna of Alzheimer’s Texas for this discussion on The Healthy Brain Initiative, which improves understanding of brain health as a central part of public health practice. This is the second hybrid event on LT Senior Services' 2023 schedule. - February 16, 2023 - Cummings Realty

Accord Physicians Urology Joins New York Health

Accord Physicians Urology Joins New York Health

New York Health, the premier primary and specialty care practice, is pleased to announce that Accord Physicians Urology has joined its network of specialty care providers. Accord Physicians Urology is a comprehensive urology group located in Queens and Brooklyn at 107-15 Jamaica Ave., Queens, NY... - February 07, 2023 - New York Health

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Expands Cancer Care Network to Upstate Locations

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Expands Cancer Care Network to Upstate Locations

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the leading oncology practices in the nation, and OneOncology, the national platform for independent community oncology practices, announce its plan to expand cancer care access to Orange County. The expanded footprint will provide patients... - January 30, 2023 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

Brooke Spicer Joins Sureguard LLC as Director of Operations

Brooke Spicer Joins Sureguard LLC as Director of Operations

The industry disrupting laboratory services company continues expansion to improve the experience of long-term care facilities. - December 08, 2022 - Sureguard LLC

Ramsey Asmar, MD Joins New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

Ramsey Asmar, MD Joins New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the nation’s leading oncology practices, is proud to announce the addition of board-certified hematologist-oncologist Ramsey Asmar, MD. He will practice at 2236 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205. “We are very excited to welcome... - December 01, 2022 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

First New Full-Service Funeral Home/Mortuary Built in San Diego in 60+ Years Celebrates Grand Opening

First New Full-Service Funeral Home/Mortuary Built in San Diego in 60+ Years Celebrates Grand Opening

One of the few woman/minority-owned mortuaries in California opens in San Diego. - November 14, 2022 - Bravo Family Mortuary

Biomed Industries, Inc. (“Biomed”) Today Announced the Closing of Its Merger with MedAware Systems, Inc., (“MedAware”)

Biomed Industries, Inc. (“Biomed”) today announced the closing of its merger with MedAware Systems, Inc., (“MedAware”), in which all issued and outstanding common shares of capital stock of MedAware will be exchanged for common stock of Biomed at a ratio of 5.33 shares of MedAware for 1 new common share of Biomed. The transaction valued at an aggregate of $20 million, to be paid by 2,259,170 common shares of Biomed. At present, Biomed has approximately 76,354,075 common shares issued. - November 07, 2022 - Biomed Industries, Inc.

The State of the Direct Care Workforce Study Reveals New Insight to Recruit & Retain Care Workers

The National Association for Home Care and Hospice (NAHC) and MissionCare Collective (MCC) analyze 67,000+ direct care workers to better understand the people delivering care across the United States. - October 27, 2022 - National Association for Home Care and Hospice

Dementia Society of America® Expands Operation KeepSafe®

Dementia Society of America® Expands Operation KeepSafe®

National Program Seeks to Help Those Living with Dementia Avoid Harm. October 20 Returns as National KeepSafe Day™. - October 14, 2022 - Dementia Society of America

CareOne's Newest Memory Care Facility in NJ Located in Renovated Historic Mansion

CareOne's Newest Memory Care Facility in NJ Located in Renovated Historic Mansion

Harmony Village at Hanover Township is a multi-floor assisted living complex devoted specifically to helping residents with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or other memory disorders. - September 29, 2022 - CareOne

CareOne’s Harmony Village Memory Care Expands to Cherry Hill

CareOne’s Harmony Village Memory Care Expands to Cherry Hill

CareOne, the Northeast’s regional leader in integrated healthcare, is proud to announce their first New Jersey assisted living acquisition, expanding their Harmony Village Memory Care footprint in the state. Formerly Symphony at Cherry Hill, the new Harmony Village CareOne at Cherry Hill... - September 22, 2022 - CareOne

Biomed Industries, Inc. to Acquire MedAware Systems, Inc. to Expand Its Artificial Intelligence Research for Drug Discovery in Alzheimer’s Disease

Biomed Industries, Inc. (“BIOMED” or the “Company”), has entered into a share exchange agreement to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of MedAware Systems, Inc. MedAware shares was valued at $1.50 per share and BIOMED’s share was valued at $8.00 per share. The transaction was valued at an aggregate of $18 million, to be paid in the form of 2,259,170 common shares of BIOMED. On the date of the Agreement, BIOMED has approximately 76,354,075 common shares. - September 21, 2022 - Biomed Industries, Inc.

Rose M. Johnson Named Woman of the Month for May 2022 by P.O.W.E.R. – Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized

Rose M. Johnson Named Woman of the Month for May 2022 by P.O.W.E.R. – Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized

Rose M. Johnson of Centennial, Colorado has been named as a Woman of the Month for May 2022 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of healthcare. About Rose M. Johnson Rose M. Johnson is the... - September 20, 2022 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized

AlēvCare Hospice Announces Partnership with Texas Tech UHSC School of Nursing to Provide Training for Tomorrow's Nurses

AlēvCare Hospice Announces Partnership with Texas Tech UHSC School of Nursing to Provide Training for Tomorrow's Nurses

AlēvCare Hospice has partnered with the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Nursing to provide educational opportunities to their nursing students in the fields of hospice and end-of-life care. - September 14, 2022 - AlevCare Hospice

PSL Family wCaregivers to Get Answers; Fearless Caregiver Workshop Sept. 22

Limited complimentary tickets are available for the Fearless Caregiver training. The 25th anniversary Fearless Caregiver Conference tour will come to the Port Saint Lucie Community Center Sept. 22. - August 26, 2022 - Caregiver.com, Inc.

Reliance Medical Centers Looks Ahead to Being the Area’s Best Neighbor with Tampa "Welcome to the Neighborhood" Farmer’s Market Event

Reliance Medical Centers Looks Ahead to Being the Area’s Best Neighbor with Tampa "Welcome to the Neighborhood" Farmer’s Market Event

Reliance Medical Centers, a popular Central Florida Primary Care Doctor’s Office is celebrating its new Tampa Lowry Park location with free Farmer's Market for senior adults on Tuesday, August 16, 2022. - August 12, 2022 - Reliance Medical Centers

National Institute for Fitness and Sport Partners with Porter Hills Village and Cook Valley Estates to Expand the Community’s Senior Lifestyle Programming

National Institute for Fitness and Sport Partners with Porter Hills Village and Cook Valley Estates to Expand the Community’s Senior Lifestyle Programming

The National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS) is pleased to announce a partnership with Porter Hills Village and Cook Valley Estates, retirement communities in Grand Rapids, Michigan. NIFS will be expanding upon the community’s existing offerings and providing individualized services... - July 27, 2022 - NIFS

Summit Psychological Services Announces Phase 1 of Data Division of Assessment, Testing and Analysis to Concentrate on Older Adults

Educating ourselves and leaning on our mental health professionals in gauging the differences between typical age related change and warning signs of abnormal mental deterioration is very important not only for our loved ones, patients and families, but also to our society as a whole as we move through this demographic change together. SPS is providing that education and necessary testing that assists in getting families the answers they need. - July 21, 2022 - Summit Psychological Services

Mako Medical CEO Chad Price Announces Company Expansion in Virginia with the Alliance

Mako Medical CEO Chad Price Announces Company Expansion in Virginia with the Alliance

Chad Price, CEO of Raleigh-based Mako Medical and Mako Medical Laboratories, announced the company is expanding its service throughout the state of Virginia by adding a new member to the laboratory Alliance. - July 18, 2022 - Mako Medical Laboratories

New York Health Welcomes John Gil, MD

New York Health Welcomes John Gil, MD

New York Health (NYHealth), the premier practice of primary and specialty care, is proud to announce the addition of board-certified Family Medicine physician John Gil, MD. He will be practicing at 333 NY-25A #40, Rocky Point, NY 11778. He is the fifth physician to join the practice's primary care... - July 07, 2022 - New York Health

New York Health Welcomes W. Tyler Whitmire, MD

New York Health Welcomes W. Tyler Whitmire, MD

New York Health (NYHealth), the premier practice of primary and specialty care, is proud to announce the addition of W. Tyler Whitmire, MD. Dr. Whitmire is board certified in Internal Medicine and will be practicing at 32645 Main Road, Suite 7-8, Cutchogue, NY 11935, and 6144 Rte 25A, Wading River,... - July 07, 2022 - New York Health

Aleksander Vayntraub, MD Joins New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

Aleksander Vayntraub, MD Joins New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the leading oncology practices in the nation, is pleased to announce that board-certified radiation oncologist Aleksander Vayntraub, MD, has joined the team of radiation oncologists. He will be practicing at NYCBS sites in Setauket, Patchogue,... - July 06, 2022 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

Traci L. Nordin Recognized as an Honored Member of Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Traci L. Nordin of Dickinson, Texas has been recognized as an honored member of Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Traci L. Nordin Traci L. Nordin is a licensed in-home healthcare help professional with... - June 21, 2022 - Strathmore Worldwide

National Mobile Wound Care Clinic Selects Dr. Thomas Serena as Medical Director

National Mobile Wound Care Clinic Selects Dr. Thomas Serena as Medical Director

Mendota Health is addressing the tremendous need for wound care in this country through a national mobile clinic and providing advanced treatments in the patient’s home setting. Dr. Thomas Serena has been selected as the new Medical Director of Mendota Health. - June 10, 2022 - Mendota Health

Isaac Health Launches Affordable, Convenient Specialist Memory Clinic Services at Home

Isaac Health Launches Affordable, Convenient Specialist Memory Clinic Services at Home

Isaac Health is a national provider of dementia care via a virtual platform from the safety of your home. They diagnose, treat, manage, and coordinate care for you in collaboration with your physician, loved ones, and/or senior living community - June 04, 2022 - Isaac Health

Cindy J. Brockman to be Featured in P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) Magazine

Cindy J. Brockman to be Featured in P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) Magazine

Cindy J. Brockman of Shepherdstown, West Virginia will be featured in the summer issue of P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) Magazine for her outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of consumer products. About Cindy J. Brockman Cindy J. - June 01, 2022 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized

National Institute for Fitness and Sport Partners with Wellzesta to Provide Expert Health & Fitness Content Through Their Engagement Platform for Senior Living Residents

National Institute for Fitness and Sport Partners with Wellzesta to Provide Expert Health & Fitness Content Through Their Engagement Platform for Senior Living Residents

The National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS) is pleased to announce a partnership with Wellzesta, a technology solutions company serving the eldercare industry with engagement and wellness platforms. Wellzesta Life, a senior living engagement & wellness software platform created by... - May 18, 2022 - NIFS

Pamela W. Karanja Honored as a VIP Member for Spring 2022 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)

Pamela W. Karanja Honored as a VIP Member for Spring 2022 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)

Pamela W. Karanja of O’Fallon, Missouri has been honored as a VIP member for Spring 2022 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of healthcare. About Pamela W. Karanja Pamela W. Karanja is a... - April 27, 2022 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized

Rose M. Johnson Honored as a VIP Member for 2022 by P.OW.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)

Rose M. Johnson Honored as a VIP Member for 2022 by P.OW.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)

Rose M. Johnson of Centennial, Colorado has been honored as a VIP member for 2022 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of healthcare. About Rose M. Johnson Rose M. Johnson is the owner of Rustic... - April 12, 2022 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized

Spectrum News NY1 Recognizes Joseph H. Girven, Executive Director Carnegie East House, as "New Yorker of the Week"

Spectrum News NY1 Recognizes Joseph H. Girven, Executive Director Carnegie East House, as "New Yorker of the Week"

Spectrum News NY1 ran a feature story highlighting the considerable contributions of Executive Director, Joseph Girven, "New Yorker of the Week." The producers of the popular spot aim to highlight "local heroes" and Mr. Girven fit the bill. In March 2020, when the initial impact... - April 07, 2022 - Carnegie East House

In New Book, Long-term Care Expert Details How Adult Children Can Help Aging Parents Find a Path That Doesn't Destroy Relationships or Create Financial Havoc

In New Book, Long-term Care Expert Details How Adult Children Can Help Aging Parents Find a Path That Doesn't Destroy Relationships or Create Financial Havoc

At some point, a switch occurs. Adult children become the caretakers and decision-makers when aging parents need care. This role swapping can be gradual or catch everyone by surprise. When life-altering decisions are left to chance, finances can be ruined and families torn apart. In “How Not To Tear Your Family Apart,” extended and long-term care expert Carroll S. Golden lays the groundwork for proactive planning steps to make caring for a loved one an easier process. - April 06, 2022 - Bublish

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