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Legg Calve Perthes Foundation Welcomes Mr. Cameron Mathison, Actor and Host, as Honorary Board Member
The Legg Calve Perthes Foundation, dedicated to improving research, education, and awareness of Perthes, voted in a new Board member this month. Mr. Cameron Mathison is a well-known TV personality, host, and actor. Mathison has extensive personal experience with Perthes, living with Perthes as a... - July 13, 2018 - Legg Calve Perthes Foundation
MADE OF Debuts Direct-to-Consumer, Certified Organic & Made in America Baby-care Products on America’s Birthday
MADE OF, the personal care company that’s changing the way new parents evaluate and purchase their baby products, is announcing availability of its new product line along with a campaign to challenge the way “natural” products are marketed. MADE OF debuted to retail partners earlier this year at Natural Products Expo where it took home the Editor’s Choice NEXTY Award in Natural Personal Care. MADE OF was also the first company to successfully certify to the NSF Organic Standard. - June 29, 2018 - MADE OF
Dr. Alan Michelson to Advise LightIntegra Technology
Platelet expert, Dr. Alan Michelson has begun consulting as a Scientific Advisor to LightIntegra Technology, the creators of the ThromboLUX System. - June 26, 2018 - LightIntegra Technology
Speakers Inspire Audience at Regional Conference on Necrotizing Enterocolitis
The inaugural Speaking of NEC: Unplugged event, a one-day regional conference focused on identifying practical solutions for reducing the devastating effects of Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) on premature infants and their families took place on June 11, 2018 at the Courtyard by Marriott in... - June 20, 2018 - The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, Inc.
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
Unbound Medicine and APSA Launch ExPERT CME Platform
Unbound Medicine and the American Pediatric Surgical Association (APSA), the nation's largest professional organization serving the pediatric surgical specialty, today launched a trailblazing Continuing Medical Education (CME) platform for pediatric surgeons. Dubbed ExPERT - the Exam-based Pediatric surgery Educational Reference Tool - this resource allows surgeons to both stay up to date and obtain Continuous Certification credits anytime, anywhere on their device of choice. - June 12, 2018 - Unbound Medicine
Big City Optical to Open 2 New Stores in Chicago Lakeview Neighborhood
Fast growing Chicago optical chain started in the Pilsen neighborhood and is now investing big in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood. - May 25, 2018 - Big City Optical
Pediatrician Accreditation Pilot to Improve HPV Vaccination Rates
Research shows the HPV vaccine prevents cancer, and preteens can be protected by strong provider recommendation. Enrollment is now open for pediatricians in Illinois and Wisconsin for an accredited quality improvement project to increase vaccination rates, and participants can register on an individual basis or by practice. - May 24, 2018 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
TotalABA Announces Two-Year Extension of Its Partnership with Hopebridge
TotalABA, a leader in providing Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) software for helping people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is proud to announce a two-year extension and expansion of services with its flagship customer, Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers. Hopebridge, headquartered in... - May 22, 2018 - TotalABA
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 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
Graham's Foundation is Celebrating Whole Families on Parents of Preemies Day
On May 6, 2018 the organization will join parents of premature babies and kids around the world in honoring the strength and courage it takes to cope with the challenges of premature birth. - May 03, 2018 - Graham's Foundation
Grand Opening of Pediatric Speech Therapy Clinic
Local owner relocates to a larger facility to accommodate clientele growth and additional service offerings. - May 01, 2018 - Fluens Children's Therapy
The Nurses Learning Center Announces the Launch of the Largest Tutorial Database for Student Nurses and Aspiring Nurses in the U.S.
Where can students go when they have failed the nursing entrance tests such as the HESI, HESI A2, TEAS A5 or the TEAS, even the NCLEX Boards? A graduate nurse who fails their boards, cannot reinvest thousands of dollars to re-enter nursing school and spend another 3 years of their life in school. The Nurses Learning Center team of nurses have stated that they are ready and waiting to help. - April 27, 2018 - Nurses Learning Center
Graham's Foundation to Introduce 2018 Ambassador Family at First Fundraiser of the Year
Supporters will meet the LaDue family at the prematurity support organization’s ‘Tinis for Preemies evening benefitting premature babies and their families. - April 27, 2018 - Graham's Foundation
IDI Consulting Supports the Pittsburgh March for Babies, a March of Dimes Signature Fundraiser
IDI Consulting is pleased to announce its silver sponsorship of the Pittsburgh March for Babies, a March of Dimes event. The event is being held on April 22nd, 2018 at Heinz Field with proceeds going towards research, education and programs that will improve the health of moms and babies. The... - April 17, 2018 - IDI Consulting
Reyna L. Gilmore, MD Honored as a Professional of the Year for Two Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Reyna L. Gilmore, MD of Cincinnati, Ohio has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for two consecutive years, 2017 and 2018, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements for 9 years in the field of healthcare. About Reyna L. - April 14, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
IndieGo Publishing Announces the Release of Understanding Autistic Behaviors: Improving Health, Independence, and Well-Being, by Theresa Regan PhD
"Understanding Autistic Behaviors: Improving Health, Independence, and Well-Being" by Theresa Regan, PhD, published by IndieGo Publishing, is a workbook-style resource for families and professionals. Written as a follow-up to her first book, "Understanding Autism in Adults and Aging Adults," this book offers practical solutions to behavioral challenges with the goal of achieving successful outcomes for ASD individuals, their families, and their caregivers. - April 05, 2018 - INDIEGO Publishing
SMi Group's Paediatric Clinical Trials Conference Will Discuss: When Designing a Paediatric Clinical Trial
A paediatric investigation plan (PIP) is a development plan aimed at ensuring that the necessary data are obtained through studies in children, to support the authorisation of a medicine for children. Find out more at the up coming event on 19-20 March 2018. - March 10, 2018 - SAE Media Group
Renowned Early Childhood Program Increases College Success: 30-Year Study Shows Impact on Leading Social Determinant of Health
Participating in an intensive early childhood education program from preschool to third grade increases college graduation rates at age 35, according to a new study by University of Minnesota researchers. The study, published in JAMA Pediatrics, tracked the progress of more than 1,500 children... - February 06, 2018 - University of Minnesota
Mi Binky is Launching a New Pacifier to Help Combat SIDS and Brain Cell Death in Babies
The new pacifier could allow infants to breathe and feed correctly while helping to preventing brain cell death. - January 30, 2018 - Mi Binky
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
Hub Strategy & Communication Launches an Integrated Campaign for Stanford Children’s Health’s Opening of the New Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital
Hub Strategy and Communication is launching a new campaign for the opening of the massive expansion of the Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford. The new building more than doubles the size of the children’s hospital campus, making it one of the world’s most technologically... - January 12, 2018 - Hub Strategy and Communication
GoNow Doctors to Expand Hours Following Acton Road Pediatric Closing
GoNow Doctors is pleased to announce that in early February it will begin offering expanded hours in its Hueytown clinic to better meet the needs of its pediatric and adult patient base. “Following the closing of the after-hours pediatric clinic on Acton Road, we have been inundated with... - January 11, 2018 - GoNow Doctors
Dr Jenie Ferrer - New Pediatrician Joins Chantilly Family Medicine and Pediatrics
Chantilly Family Medicine and Pediatrics is excited to announce their newest pediatrician, Dr. Jenie Ferrer DO who is accepting patients starting August 1st 2017. About: Dr. Jenie Ferrer is a Board Certified Pediatrician. Dr. Ferrer always envisioned herself as a Pediatrician and enjoys working... - December 01, 2017 - Chantilly Family Medicine
Healthy Humor and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Celebrate the Arrival of “Red Nose Docs” with a Party on #GivingTuesday, November 28, 2017
An afternoon celebration to launch Healthy Humor's Red Nose Docs at CHOP. - November 27, 2017 - Healthy Humor, Inc.
Baebies Announces Completion of $10 Million Series B Financing
Innovative Newborn Screening and Pediatric Testing Company Ships 2 Millionth Test - October 31, 2017 - Baebies, Inc.
NAA Announces New Five-Year, $500,000 Commitment with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®
In all, NAA has raised and donated more than $5 million for St. Jude through its partnership, now in its 22nd year. In addition to those efforts, the NAA hosts the NAA Toy Auction every November at St. Jude. - October 27, 2017 - National Auctioneers Association
The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund Receives Petit Family Foundation Grant in Support of Regional Conference on Necrotizing Enterocolitis
The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund (Morgan’s Fund) recently received a $4,000.00 grant from The Petit Family Foundation in support of the inaugural “Speaking of NEC: Unplugged” event, a one-day regional conference focused on identifying practical solutions for reducing the devastating... - October 16, 2017 - The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, Inc.
Positive Steps Therapy, LLC Joins the Theraplay, Inc. Family of Companies
Theraplay, Inc., a leading provider of pediatric occupational, physical and speech therapies in southeastern Pennsylvania, is pleased to announce their partnership with Positive Steps Therapy, a Pittsburgh-based pediatric therapy company. - October 12, 2017 - Theraplay, Inc.
The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund Wins Health + Wellness Design Award
The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund (Morgan’s Fund) is pleased to announce that it has received an award from Graphic Design USA (GDUSA). The "Speaking of NEC" brochure, created as a companion piece to the audio podcast series of the same name, has been recognized as part of GDUSA’s... - September 27, 2017 - The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, Inc.
Speakers Announced for Adolescent Health Open Forum Event to Spotlight LGBTQ, Provider Training, Social Media and Confidentiality
An open forum on Adolescent Health will be held in Oconomowoc, WI on October 5, 2017. Hot topics including LGBTQ, Physicians and Teens Communicating for Health (PATCH), social media and confidentiality. The event is sponsored by the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and will be held at the Aurora Medical Center Summit. - September 25, 2017 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund Announces Plans for First Regional Conference on Necrotizing Enterocolitis
The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund announces plans for the inaugural Speaking of NEC: Unplugged event, a one-day regional conference focused on identifying practical solutions for reducing the devastating effects of Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) on premature infants and their families, to be held in Greater Hartford, Connecticut during the spring of 2018. - September 14, 2017 - The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, Inc.
New Children’s Book About Boogers Poised to Reduce Germs, Save Desks and Sleeves
"Where a Booger Goes," Andrews’ first book (set for release by Black Swan Publishing, LLC on 10/21/2017), highlights inappropriate booger-disposal habits by several cartoon children before reaching the conclusion of where a booger truly belongs. The illustrated boogers in the book are full of character and personality, and manage to be disgusting and adorable at the same time. - September 13, 2017 - Black Swan Publishing, LLC
Baebies Announces Partnership with Trivitron's Labsystems Diagnostics to Bring Latest Technologies to Newborn Screening Worldwide
Customers to benefit from more high quality newborn screening platforms. - September 08, 2017 - Baebies, Inc.
The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund Provides Update on Natural History Registry for Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Morgan's Fund adds three new surveys to the Natural History Registry for Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC Registry). The surveys encompass the neonatal (newborn) period, feeding, and Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) diagnosis and treatment. - September 07, 2017 - The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, Inc.
Pediatric Surgical Associates of Orange County Celebrate New Location
Upcoming Open House Welcomes Community Doctors to Pediatric Surgical Associates’ New Setting. - August 30, 2017 - Pediatric Surgical Association
Family Foot & Leg Center, P.A. Introduce Dr. Chelsea Viola to the Podiatrist Panel in Estero, Florida
Specialist foot and ankle support clinic experience rapid growth in personnel and treatment offerings. - August 15, 2017 - Family Foot & Leg Center, P.A.
Healthy Humor Partners with Moose Toys to Launch Red Nose Docs at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Announcing the expansion of the Healthy Humor program to a new hospital - August 11, 2017 - Healthy Humor, Inc.
Makers Nutrition’s Casual for a Cause Program Raises $2500 for Vitamin Angels
Dietary supplement manufacturer Makers Nutrition® raises $2,500 through its Casual for a Cause fundraising program to assist Vitamin Angels in its fight against malnutrition. - August 11, 2017 - Makers Nutrition, LLC
Are Screens Disconnecting Your Family? Families Managing Media Brings Nationally Acclaimed Expert to Help Area Parents
Don't miss a life changing night on August 31 at 7:00 pm with nationally acclaimed speaker, author, psychologist and Fox News contributor, Tom Kersting, who will empower you to reconnect your family by exploring the mental and emotional effects of screens on kids' brains. You will leave with strategies to help your child thrive in the real world and feel equipped to raise leaders (vs. followers) who are able to balance screen habits and healthy relationships. - August 09, 2017 - Families Managing Media
Medical Records Management Solution for Retiring Physicians
SIS NW recently launched storagemedicalrecords.com to provide a solution for the ongoing management of patient medical records when physicians retire, sell their practice, or become an employee at a hospital system. - August 02, 2017 - Spectrum Information Services NW, Inc.
Baebies Announces CE Mark for SEEKER, an Innovative Newborn Screening Platform for Lysosomal Storage Diseases
Baebies is pleased to announce that SEEKERTM, a high throughput newborn screening laboratory solution, now has CE Mark and available in Europe and other countries that recognize CE Mark. SEEKER quantitatively measures the activity of lysosomal enzymes from newborn dried blood spot specimens. - July 31, 2017 - Baebies, Inc.
Baebies Announces Assays for FINDER Launch Panel: G6PD, Total Serum Bilirubin, Albumin and Direct Bilirubin
Baebies, Inc., a company focused on advancing newborn screening and pediatric testing, announced the first assays on the FINDER launch panel, currently under development. The panel includes tests for total serum bilirubin, albumin, direct bilirubin, and glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) on a single cartridge, making it the first comprehensive, rapid and near-patient testing solution for hyperbilirubinemia. - July 31, 2017 - Baebies, Inc.
Graham's Foundation Announces Date of Upcoming NYC ‘Tinis for Preemies Gala
Graham's Foundation, the global prematurity organization, will recognize the contributions of honorees in the prematurity community at the New York City event. - July 28, 2017 - Graham's Foundation
Live Like Bella and We Care Chemo Kits Announce Partnership
Live Like Bella and We Care Chemo Kits join forces at its 1st Annual Ice Cream Social Fundraiser at Sloan's Ice Cream in CityPlace Doral on Saturday, July 29, 2017 from 2pm to 5pm to promote cancer awareness and raise funds for cancer research. The Co-Founder of the newly formed We Care Chemo Kits... - July 12, 2017 - We Care Chemo Kits
Wisconsin Healthcare Leaders Oppose Chiropractor Bill
A broad coalition of child health advocates oppose Wisconsin's proposed AB 260, which would mandate schools and colleges accept physical exams completed by chiropractors. These 19 physician organizations, other health care providers, health systems, academic centers and other parties say clearance to play should be determined by screening in the primary care office. - June 12, 2017 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
HealthPoint Plus, Inc. Enters Into Strategic Agreement to Acquire MyArdina.com Telehealth Assets
HealthPoint Plus, Inc. has agreed to aquire the members of MyAdina.com from Commons Health, Inc. of Ohio as part of an ongoing strategy of rapid expansion into the telehealth market. - June 09, 2017 - HealthPoint Plus, Inc.
Graham’s Foundation Launches Redesigned Care Packages for Preemie Parents
Based on input from more than 300 parents and neonatal professionals, the free care packages are designed to better help families cope with the challenges of premature birth. - May 18, 2017 - Graham's Foundation
Global Noninvasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) Market by Diagnostic Tests, Geography, Trends and Forecast to 2021, New Report by iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
Noninvasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) Market by NIPT-Specific Test Types (BambniTest, Harmony, informaSeq, MaterniT21 PLUS, NIFTY, Panorama, PrenaTest, verify, VisibiliT) and Forecast 2017-2021 - May 06, 2017 - iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.