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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
Healthcare Litigation Firm Dummit, Buchholz & Trapp Promotes Four New Partners
Dummit, Buchholz & Trapp is proud to announce the elevation of four associates to partnership, effective July 1, 2022. Their appointment is part of the firm’s continuing growth strategy and the first for the San Diego office since opening in 1991. “Our new partners reflect our... - September 09, 2022 - Dummit, Buchholz & Trapp
Avant Healthcare Professionals Publishes Results of 2022 Trends in Nurse Staffing Study
Avant Healthcare Professionals, the premier staffing provider of internationally experienced nursing and allied health professionals, today announced the release of its newly published “2022 Trends in Nurse Staffing Study,” which analyzes the state of nurse staffing and identifies the... - July 28, 2022 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
Avant Healthcare Professionals Receives Silver Honors at the 19th Annual Service Industry Advertising Awards
Avant Healthcare Professionals, the premier staffing provider of internationally experienced nursing and allied health professionals, announced its recipient of dual honors in the 19th Annual Service Industry Advertising Awards (SIAA). The company earned silver-level distinctions in the “Annual Report” category for its 2021 “Trends in Nurse Staffing Study” and “E-Publication” category for its “Understanding Violence and Aggression in the Nursing Profession” e-book. - July 28, 2022 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
Avant Healthcare Professionals Achieves ANCC Accreditation for Nursing Continuing Professional Development
Avant Healthcare Professionals announced that it received Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD) accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). This accreditation reinforces the company’s commitment to using evidence-based criteria when developing high-quality educational activities that promote the professional growth of its nurses. - July 28, 2022 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
Avant Healthcare Professionals Featured on NPR and National News
Avant Healthcare Professionals Vice Presidents Lesley Hamilton-Powers and Brian Hudson recently sat down for an interview about hiring more international nurses for short-staffed hospitals in the U.S. The article has been featured on NPR, Kaiser Health News, The CT Mirror, Becker's Hospital Review, and Fox News. - July 28, 2022 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
Heartland Pharmacy Creates New Collaborative Care Program
Heartland Pharmacy is launching a new senior care program to promote collaborative care for advanced physical wellness. - July 21, 2022 - Heartland Pharmacy
Barbara Ann White Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Barbara Ann White of Saint Louis, Missouri has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2022 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Barbara Ann White Barbara Ann White is a retired registered nurse who spent... - July 15, 2022 - Strathmore Worldwide
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
Alliance Homecare Names Nancy Gillette Chief Executive Officer
Alliance Homecare, a leader in fully licensed Home Care services in the New York metropolitan area, has announced Nancy Gillette as Alliance’s new CEO. - June 01, 2022 - Alliance Homecare
First Frontline to Front Row Hero Ticket Recipients Named
Inaugural Front Row Heroes Literally a “Couple” of Heroes. - May 27, 2022 - FrontRowHero.com
First UK Clinical Trial of Argus Artificial Intelligence (AI) Gastrointestinal Software Begins
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Trial has gone live with innovative pilot. - May 18, 2022 - EndoSoft
Global Surgical Expedition Set to Change Lives in Belize
A team of ten volunteers with Global Surgical Expedition will travel to Belize City on Saturday, May 14th to complete upwards of 40 surgical procedures for urological and gynecological patients of this underserved country. The week-long surgical mission will take place at Karl Heusner Memorial... - May 15, 2022 - Global Surgical Expedition
Medicare Pays More for Long-Term Care Reports Association
Medicare paid $28.1 billion for skilled nursing facility services in 2020. The information was shared today by the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “The latest information from the just-published report to Congress reveals some important information worth... - March 20, 2022 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
AWHONN and Huggies® Provide Equitable Care in Nursing Resources to Benefit All Birthing Women
The Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric & Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN), with support from the Huggies® Brand through an educational grant, has launched the Respectful Maternity Care (RMC) Framework, Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline, and Toolkit. These resources identify the essential aspects of respectful care needed to improve the birth experiences of people receiving health care in maternity settings and provide tools that providers can leverage. - March 04, 2022 - Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses
Firstat Nursing Services, a Chula Vista Senior Caregiver Agency Publishes Guide – The Benefits of Hiring a Professional In-Home Care Service
Chula Vista Elder Caregivers Company, Firstat Nursing Services Shares Important Benefits of Hiring a Professional In-Home Care Service. - February 23, 2022 - Firstat Nursing Services
MIND 24-7 Opens Second Location to Provide Immediate Access to Behavioral Health Services
New Service Center in Mesa, Arizona will be open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - January 25, 2022 - MIND 24-7
Mr. Christopher D. Jennings Recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2021 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Mr. Christopher D. Jennings of Banning, California has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2021 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of healthcare. These important individuals exemplify tenacity. They... - January 20, 2022 - Strathmore Worldwide
Assistance Home Care Acquires Senior Services Unlimited of St. Louis
Assistance Home Care announces the acquisition of Senior Services of St. Louis. This strategic alignment allows expand upon our local home care services in the greater St. Louis area while ensuring that Senior Services Unlimited's Clients and Caregivers experienced a seamless transition. - January 20, 2022 - Assistance Home Care
Firstat Nursing Services, a San Diego Home Care Agency Publishes Important Skilled Nursing Guide
San Diego Homecare Agency, Firstat Nursing Services Shares How In-Home Skilled Nursing Care Help Families. - January 19, 2022 - Firstat Nursing Services
Attorney General Sean D. Reyes Issues Statement on Supreme Court Vaccine Mandate Ruling
U.S. Supreme Court Rules in Vaccine Mandate Cases - January 14, 2022 - Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes
Caregivers Agency La Jolla, Firstat Nursing Services, Publishes Holiday Guide for Families with Seniors
Firstat Nursing Services Serving La Jolla, CA and the Greater San Diego Area Shares 3 Things to Know About In-Home Skilled Nursing Care - December 24, 2021 - Firstat Nursing Services
Donna M. Mark Recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2021 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Donna M. Mark of Glenolden, Pennsylvania has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2021 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare education. These important individuals exemplify tenacity. They realize... - November 18, 2021 - Strathmore Worldwide
The Medical Center of Aurora Named One of the Nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by IBM Watson Health & Fortune
The Medical Center of Aurora is one of the nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals, according to IBM Watson Health and Fortune. It is the only hospital within Colorado to receive this prestigious recognition. The annual study highlights the top-performing cardiovascular hospitals in the U.S. - November 16, 2021 - The Medical Center of Aurora
"True Joy for the Retired" - This Book Reveals a Major Breakthrough in Unleashing the Power of Appreciation, Love and Inclusion Between Generations
Paulina Kay loves sharing the stories of the virtues in old age. Growing up in Mexico with an older father and being very close to her grandmother, she experienced firsthand the active role the elderly play in providing wisdom and support to the younger generation and their communities. - November 10, 2021 - Paulina Kay
Methodist University Receives Largest Gift in School History
Methodist University has received a gift of more than $14 million, the largest gift in school history. More than $12 million of the gift will go directly to student scholarships. The Nursing Program will receive $1.5 million. - October 29, 2021 - Methodist University
Jumozy Releases Online Laser Hair Removal Training & IPL Continuing Education Course, NCEA Approved for 10 CEs - Includes Online Videos, Exam & Certificate of Completion
Jumozy releases a new online laser hair removal training & IPL continuing education course that is NCEA approved for 10 CEs. The course includes professional online training videos on how to perform laser hair removal treatments for the face, underarms, bikini area, back and legs, as well as, the science behind this increasingly popular cosmetic option. Experts, Christine Whitelaw, M.D. and Mark B. Taylor, M.D. demonstrate step-by-step procedures on an IPL and a combined Alexandrite/YAG laser. - October 15, 2021 - Jumozy
Avant Healthcare Professionals Names New President, Marisa Zaharoff, MSN, RN
Avant Healthcare Professionals, the premier staffing provider of internationally experienced nursing and allied health professionals, today announced the appointment of its new president, Marisa Zaharoff, MSN, RN. Zaharoff’s nursing and allied health career spans more than two decades... - October 14, 2021 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
Constance M. Achu, RN, MSN Recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2021 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Constance M. Achu, RN, MSN of Beltsville, Maryland, has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2021 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Constance M. Achu, RN, MSN Constance Achu, RN, MSN is... - October 12, 2021 - Strathmore Worldwide
Rancho Bernardo Caregivers Agency, Firstat Nursing Services Participates in Emotional Wellness Month
Firstat Nursing Services is Proud to Promote Emotional Wellness Month by Publishing 3 Smart Ways Families Can Ease Stress - October 11, 2021 - Firstat Nursing Services
SER WOCN Announces Medela’s Donation of $1,500 to Fund the Future Education of WOC Nurses Through the Dorothy Doughty Education Fund (WOCNEP Scholarship)
During the Southeast Region of the WOCN, Medela asked wound, ostomy and continence nurses (WOC Nurses) from across the Southeast region to share their stories. For every story that was shared, Medela made a donation to the SER WOCN Dorothy Doughty Education Fund, raising $1500. - October 07, 2021 - SER WOCN
Firstat Nursing Services, a Poway Caregivers Agency, Supports Self-Care Awareness Month for September
Firstat Nursing Services of Poway, CA Publishes Helpful Information for Family Caregivers Needing Time Off When Caring for Seniors. - September 18, 2021 - Firstat Nursing Services
Rancho Santa Fe In-Home Caregivers Agency, Firstat Nursing Services, Publishes Guide to Help Families Deal with Debilitating Diseases Like Alzheimer’s
Firstat Nursing Services of Rancho Santa Fe Shares Information to Help Families Deal with Debilitating Diseases - August 24, 2021 - Firstat Nursing Services
Avant Healthcare Professionals Ranks #3074 on the 2021 Inc. 5000 List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Avant Healthcare Professionals, the premier staffing provider of internationally experienced nursing and allied health professionals, today announced that it has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The company ranked #3074 on this year’s list,... - August 21, 2021 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
Sherleen Hayes Cooper, NRCPT-NPCE Honored as a VIP Member for 2021 by P.O.W.E.R.-Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Sherleen Hayes Cooper, NRCPT-NPCE of McKinney, Texas has been honored as a VIP Member for 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of education and healthcare. These important women exemplify... - August 19, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Katherine C. Baker, R.N., C.M.S. Honored as a Woman of the Month for July 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. - Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Katherine C. Baker, R.N., C.M.S. of Midland, Texas has been honored as a Woman of the Month for July 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. Each month P.O.W.E.R. features women... - August 17, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
allnurses.com Announces First Ever Live Learning Event "The Keys to Passing NCLEX" Webinar Event, July 20, 2021 at 6 PM EST
First time offered: Live learning event designed for recent nursing graduates preparing to take NCLEX or test-takers that have not yet passed NCLEX. Participants will learn to maximize study efforts and focus NCLEX preparation in order to pass the NCLEX exam. Live session will occur on July 20 at 6 PM EST, and registered participants will have access to digital book and recorded materials after event has ended. - July 14, 2021 - allnurses.com, Inc.
Firstat Nursing Services, a Coronado Homecare Nurse Agency Publishes Guide on Ways to Support a Loved One with In-Home Skilled Nursing
Coronado Homecare Nurse Company Shares 3 Ways to Support a Loved One with In-Home Skilled Nursing. - June 26, 2021 - Firstat Nursing Services
eMudhra Receives SAFE Identity Certification
eMudhra, a global digital enabler and a premier provider of PKI and Cybersecurity solutions, announced that they have received SAFE Identity certification. - June 16, 2021 - eMudhra Inc.
Avant Healthcare Professionals Awarded Gold and Silver in the 2021 Aster Awards
Avant Healthcare Professionals today announced it won a gold and silver honor at the 2021 Aster Awards. The company earned a gold in the Crisis Management category for its “Guide to Nurse Staffing Post COVID-19” and a silver in the External Publication category for its “2020 Trends in Nurse Staffing." - June 12, 2021 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
MedSend and On-Belay Partner to Train African Orthopedic Surgeons
On-Belay Medical and MedSend jointly announce their partnership in training national orthopedic surgeons in Africa. On-Belay Medical has committed $125,000 towards MedSend’s five-year residency programs for training national orthopedic surgeons. On-Belay is an innovative medical device... - June 04, 2021 - MedSend
Linshom Receives SBIR Phase II Contract Award from the United States Air Force for Its Dual Purpose Respiratory Device
Linshom announced today receipt of a phase II SBIR contract award with the United States Air Force (USAF) to fund ongoing development and deployment of the Linshom Predictive Continuous Respiratory Monitoring (LPCRM) System. The $748K contract follows successful completion of a SBIR phase 1 award... - April 27, 2021 - Linshom
Avant Healthcare Professionals Publishes Results of 2021 Trends in Nurse Staffing Survey
Avant Healthcare Professionals, the premier staffing provider of internationally experienced nursing and allied health professionals, today announced it has released the results of its newly published 2021 Trends in Nurse Staffing Study. This survey was sent to a list of hospital executives across the U.S. with the title of CEO, CNO, and HR executive. The data and responses included in this survey provide insight into staffing trends and how hospitals plan to staff during the nursing shortage. - April 24, 2021 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
Avant Healthcare Professionals to Exhibit at the 2021 TONL Conference
Avant Healthcare Professionals, the premier staffing provider of internationally experienced nursing and allied health professionals, today announced that it will be exhibiting at the Texas Organization for Nursing Leadership (TONL) Conference. TONL 2021 will take place this month as a virtual... - April 16, 2021 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
Karen M. Bixel Honored as a VIP Member for 2021 by P.O.W.E.R.-Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Karen M. Bixel of Vancouver, Washington has been honored as a VIP Member for 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of home healthcare. These important women exemplify tenacity. They realize... - April 13, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Cariant Health Partners Named “Great Recruiters Certified 2021”
Cariant Health Partners has been recognized for exceptional ratings from traveling healthcare professionals and commitment to the highest level of recruitment practices. - April 01, 2021 - Cariant Health Partners
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists and AdvantageCare Physicians Collaborate to Advance Comprehensive Oncology Care
New Alliance Will Expand Patient Access to Cancer Care and Clinical Integration - March 29, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Homecare Agency Firstat Nursing Services Providing Affordable Caregivers in Greater San Diego Area Receives 2021 Best of Home Care® – Provider and Employer of Choice
Home Health, Senior Skilled Nursing Agency Firstat Announces They Received Two Prestigious Homecare Awards - March 19, 2021 - Firstat Nursing Services
Katherine C. Baker, C.M.S. Honored as a Professional of the Year for Two Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Katherine C. Baker, R.N., C.M.S. of Midland, Texas has been honored as a Professional of the Year for two consecutive years, 2020 and 2021, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding achievements and high level of success in the field of healthcare. About Katherine C. - March 17, 2021 - Strathmore Worldwide
"Vaccinate With Love (Dedicated to Dr. Osterholm)," by Peter Lake, Generating Unexpected Response from Listeners
People have responded to Peter Lake's call to action in his new release "Vaccinate With Love (Dedicated to Dr. Osterholm") in an unexpected way. They have taken videos of themselves holding up signs saying "Vaccinate With Love" and expressing their support of frontline healthcare workers. - February 27, 2021 - Peter Lake