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Avant Healthcare Professionals to Recognize Nurses at Central Florida Regional Hospital for National Nurses Week
Avant Healthcare Professionals today announced that it will provide breakfast to nurses at Central Florida Regional Hospital in Sanford, Florida on May 8, in honor of National Nurses Week. The event will be Avant’s fourth annual breakfast hosted at the hospital and will feature boxed meals... - May 08, 2020 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
allnurses.com Launches National Nurses Week Giveaways
allnurses.com, the largest online nursing community in the world, announces the launch of its annual National Nurse Week contests and giveaways to honor nursing professionals and nursing students. For over twenty years, allnurses.com has been the collective voice of the nursing community and is... - May 08, 2020 - allnurses.com
HCA Healthcare/ HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Nationally Recognized with an "A" for the Spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
Swedish Medical Center, HealthONE’s level I trauma center, was awarded an "A" in the spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing Swedish Medical Center’s achievements providing safer health care. The Leapfrog Group is an independent national... - May 02, 2020 - Swedish Medical Center
Call to Action for At-Home Respirator-Makers: Free 3D Instructions Make 3D Printed Masks Easier to Assemble
The BILT app empowers the maker community to quickly & easily assemble 3D-printed respirator masks with 3D interactive instructions. - May 01, 2020 - BILT Incorporated
New Product Protects Medical Personnel on the COVID-19 Frontlines
C2Dx announces partnership with Schupan to distribute Aero|Guard Protection Barrier - April 30, 2020 - C2Dx, Inc.
Susan Margaret Thomas Recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Susan Margaret Thomas of Binghamton, New York has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Susan Margaret Thomas Susan Margaret Thomas is a secondary... - April 30, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
TravCon and Fusion Medical Staffing to Provide Meals for Frontline Medical Professionals
Now, more than ever, we have a responsibility to serve our frontline healthcare workers who are sacrificing so much for the health of our country during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many healthcare workers are unable to leave hospitals to get food due to long shifts and limited resources. Let’s feed our healthcare workers, who work tirelessly to keep the rest of us safe and healthy. Join in the movement to provide #MealsForMeds. - April 24, 2020 - Fusion Medical Staffing
AAOHN and AFCI Partner to Launch "Face Covers for Worker Safety" Initiative
The American Association of Occupational Health Nurses (AAOHN) and Association For Creative Industries (AFCI) launched today their “Face Covers for Worker Safety” public awareness campaign in response to COVID-19. The campaign urges individuals and those in the creative industries and... - April 22, 2020 - American Association of Occupational Health Nurses
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
New App by Repticity Will Save More Time and Convenience in Nursing Homes to Arrange Virtual Visits During COVID-19 Crisis
Repticity app uses new technology to create multiple virtual meeting rooms. The developer creates the app to promote safety and convenience for meeting the loved one during the pandemic for nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities. - April 20, 2020 - Repticity
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 - Swedish Medical Center
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
Premier Medical Careers Offers Online Courses in Response to COVID-19
Premier Medical Careers (PMC) is now offering online courses, training and live support to its students in efforts to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 virus and still facilitate educational goals. This decision remains in effect following the “shelter in place” order signed by... - April 10, 2020 - Premier Medical Careers
Company Offers Comprehensive Provider Data to Frontline COVID-19 Responders
The CarePrecise LLC database of U.S. healthcare providers is being made available to frontline organizations in the effort to adequately staff their COVID-19 response. It is the most comprehensive database of its kind, containing both active and retired healthcare workers. The CarePrecise COVID-19 Response Program is designed to get the information to qualified organizations at minimal expense. Providers may apply online through 4/30/2020. - April 06, 2020 - CarePrecise LLC
ZyDoc Offering Free COVID-19 Clinical Documentation Services
ZyDoc, a leading medical documentation company, is offering help for all clinicians affected by the COVID-19 pandemic by providing its services for related problems at no cost. During this unprecedented crisis, ZyDoc’s data collection service will allow physicians to focus on the task at hand by enabling them to work more efficiently and free them from the burden of tedious documentation. It can be implemented immediately nationwide so we can benefit from our collective wisdom. - March 28, 2020 - ZyDoc
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
Avant Healthcare Professionals to Exhibit at the 2020 AONL Conference
Avant Healthcare Professionals, the premier staffing provider of internationally experienced nursing and allied health professionals, today announced it will be exhibiting at the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, March 18 to 21, 2020. “We... - March 04, 2020 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
Psychosocial Management Advocated to Combat Diabetes Burnout at JDRF TypeOneNation Summit
Diabetes burnout is a major hindrance to successful diabetes outcomes. JDRF conference speaker provides solutions for mitigating burnout and improving compliance and wellness. - March 03, 2020 - Dragonfly Lights, LLC
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
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
North Suburban Medical Center Announces New Director of Regulatory, Regulatory Readiness, and Clinical Data Science
Brett Keiling, RN, CCRN is the new director of regulatory, regulatory readiness, and clinical data science at the hospital. - February 29, 2020 - HealthONE North Suburban Medical Center
Clinical Guidelines for Physical Therapy in Huntington Disease
HSG Announces Publication of Clinical Guidelines for Physical Therapy in Huntington Disease - February 27, 2020 - Huntington Study Group
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
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 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
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
Swedish Medical Center introduces robotic exoskeleton indicated for stroke and spinal cord injury rehabilitation. - February 12, 2020 - Swedish Medical Center
innoviHealth Releases New Look and Feel, Enhanced Feature-Set for Find-A-Code(TM)
Popular Medical Coding Software Now Includes Lighter, More Intuitive Design, Larger Base Font, New Bookmarks, Note Pad Tools and More. - February 04, 2020 - innoviHealth
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 (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
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
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
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
AlediumHR Industry Leading Telehealth, Technology & Support Services Recruiting Firm Announces Several Major Initiatives
Telehealth & Technology Recruiting Company Continues Phenomenal Growth with opening of new corporate office in Tampa, Florida, and rebranding of logo and website. - January 06, 2020 - AlediumHR
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
Mary A. Amorajabi, R.N. Honored on the Reuters Billboard in Times Square by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Mary A. Amorajabi, R.N. of Rancho Palos Verdes, California has been honored on the famous Reuters Billboard in Times Square in New York City by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the healthcare field. Times Square, where the... - December 21, 2019 - Strathmore Worldwide
Grace Care Northpointe Premiere Skilled Nursing & Post-Acute Rehabilitation Celebrates 10 Years of Dedicated Service to the Tomball Community
Grace Care Center Northpointe is proud to serve Tomball and the surrounding areas in Houston Texas with superior customer service and patient care. Grace Care Center Northpointe has been performing the highest standards of transitional care and long-term residential services since 2009. Nursing... - December 18, 2019 - Grace Care of Northpointe
The Medical Center of Aurora Names Tyler Hood Chief Administrative Officer for Centennial Medical Plaza
The Medical Center of Aurora has appointed Tyler Hood as Chief Administrative Officer of Centennial Medical Plaza, effective January 6. - December 12, 2019 - The Medical Center of Aurora
Tigerlily Foundation Hosts Historic Young Women’s Metastatic Breast Cancer Disparities Fireside Chat at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium
Tigerlily Foundation, a national breast cancer organization, will host a Young Women’s Metastatic Breast Cancer Disparities Fireside Chat at the 2019 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) on the morning of December 10. The event is designed to foster transformational dialogue engaging young women in the African American community from 20 cities identified as locations having a high rate of breast cancer diagnosis among women of color. - December 10, 2019 - Tigerlily Foundation
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
Operative Experience Announces TCCS Female, the World’s First High-Fidelity Simulator for Female Trauma Patients
TCCS Female provides learners with comprehensive and realistic Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) training, including wound management, airway stabilization, and hemorrhage control. - November 21, 2019 - Operative Experience, Inc.
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.
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
EduCare Announces New Recurrent and Metastatic Breast Cancer Treatment Handbook
The 1st Edition of the Recurrent and Metastatic Breast Cancer Treatment Handbook is now available. This book is designed to educate women about treatments for recurrent and metastatic breast cancer, while also addressing the emotions that come with this diagnosis. - October 24, 2019 - EduCare
Grace Care Center at Northpointe Announces Partnership with New Co-Medical Director Dr. Harold D. Wills
The Grace Care Center at Northpointe is located in beautiful Tomball Texas. A highly respected skilled nursing and post-acute rehabilitation center that has served the Tomball community for over ten years. They are proud to announce the addition of new leadership to their clinical team. Dr. Harold D. Wills will lead the highly regarded list of physicians credentialed at Grace Care Center at Northpointe along with Co-Director Dr. Muhammad Hanif. - October 22, 2019 - Grace Care of Northpointe
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
Reliant Roofing, Solar, & Hurricane Shutters Reveals Their 2019 Every Shingle Heart Initiative Recipients
Jacksonville company reveal who receives free new roofs through its annual Every Shingle Heart program. - October 18, 2019 - Reliant Roofing, Solar, & Hurricane Shutters
Phlebotomy Career Training Celebrates 11 Years of Distance Education
Phlebotomy Career Training was the first school in the nation to offer distance education for Phlebotomy classes. Over the past 11 years they have redeveloped their curriculum and the mode of online learning to simulate the classroom experience for the online learner. - October 17, 2019 - Phlebotomy Career Training
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
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