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Speaking of NEC Podcast Featuring The NEC Society Launches September 28
Episode 7 features Jennifer Canvasser, Founder of the NEC Society, and Dr. Samir Gadepalli, NEC Society scientific advisory council member. In 2014, Jennifer founded the NEC Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting fragile infants, after losing her son, Micah, to Necrotizing Enterocolitis. - September 24, 2015 - The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, Inc.
Voicebrook Selects St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital as 2015 #EmployeeConnect Charity Recipient
Company commits to raising money through support of charitable events - September 14, 2015 - Voicebrook, Inc.
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Rubin S. Cooper M.D.
Dr. Rubin S. Cooper, of Hollis, New York, has recently been recognized as a Strathmore’s Who’s Who Top 10 member for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Healthcare. - September 09, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
ChartaCloud Announces Technology Symposium
Featuring The introduction of “MEDi,” the Humanoid Robot for Pediatric, Medical, and Dental Care; “NAO,” the STEM Robot Transforming Education for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math; And The Impact of Predictive Analytics Solutions known as “Big Data” - August 28, 2015 - ChartaCloud Technologies
Speaking of NEC Podcast Featuring Expert Parent Laura Martin Launches August 28
Produced by The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, and funded by The Petit Family Foundation, Speaking of NEC is a series of one-on-one conversations with relevant Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) experts - neonatologists, clinicians and researchers - that highlights current prevention, diagnosis, and treatment strategies for NEC, and the search for a cure. - August 26, 2015 - The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, Inc.
Pediatric Physical Therapy Company to Send Staff on Medical Mission
Renowned Houston pediatric physical therapy company MedCare Pediatric Group is proud to announce that it will be sending five of its brilliant therapists on a medical mission with the Christ United Methodist Church. This year’s mission group will be going to Escuela Ensenanza Especial Marta... - August 20, 2015 - MedCare Pediatric Group, LP
Gensco Labs Announces LiDORx® Copay Program Mobile Platform for Pain Management
Text “LIDO to 37500” on your mobile device to receive the benefits of the Program Gensco Laboratories™ (www.genscolabs.com), A Specialty Pharmaceutical Company, announces a new mobile platform that uses innovative smart phone technology to provide copay assistance and facilitate... - August 11, 2015 - Gensco Labs
St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children Appoints Regional Director, Operating Finance
St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children is pleased to welcome Nicholas Stamatiades as Regional Director, Operations Finance, Tenet Physician Resources. In this role, he will be working collaboratively with Laura Irwin, St. Christopher’s Senior Regional Director, Practice Plan... - July 30, 2015 - St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
Virtual Speech Center Releases TheraApp – A Complete One-Stop Solution for Speech and Language Therapy Apps
Virtual Speech Center Inc., the leading provider of tablet applications for speech and language therapy, announced today the release of TheraApp, an iPad application including thousands of activities for speech and language therapy. TheraApp is a comprehensive and dynamic mobile solution for the... - July 27, 2015 - Virtual Speech Center Inc.
Speaking of NEC Podcast Featuring Dr. Naveed Hussain Launches July 28
Produced by The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, and funded by The Petit Family Foundation, Speaking of NEC is a series of one-on-one conversations with relevant Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) experts—neonatologists, clinicians and researchers—that highlights current prevention, diagnosis, and treatment strategies for NEC, and the search for a cure. - July 24, 2015 - The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, Inc.
Graham's Foundation Announces #champions4preemies Campaign
The global prematurity organization is collecting thank yous for its 2015 Hope, Resilience & Miracles Awards recipients. - July 24, 2015 - Graham's Foundation
Birth Defects Allegedly Linked to Zofran, Zofran Lawsuit Help Center Reviewing Potential Cases
A growing number of birth defects ranging from heart defects and clubfoot to cleft lip and palate have allegedly been linked to Zofran use during pregnancy in recent studies. - July 22, 2015 - Zofran Lawsuit Help Center
Graham's Foundation Announces Its 2015 Miracles Award Honoree, Dr. Alan R. Spitzer
The global prematurity organization will recognize neonatologist and researcher Dr. Spitzer's contributions to improving preemie outcomes. - July 22, 2015 - Graham's Foundation
Noninvasix Joins Leading California-Based Pediatric Device Consortium
Houston medical device startup Noninvasix, Inc., developers of a noninvasive brain oxygenation monitor for the NICU, is collaborating with the Consortium of Technology and Innovation in Pediatrics (CTIP) to accelerate the development of its advanced prototype, navigate the FDA regulatory process... - July 17, 2015 - Noninvasix
Innovation Direct™ to Serve as Official Licensing Representative for Jerome's Pediatric Syringe Invention
An innovative and potentially life-saving new product targeted at medical professionals who deal with pediatric emergencies, Jerome’s Pediatric Syringe, has been developed by inventor Michael Jerome of Miami, Florida. The invention’s unique design helps insure the efficient and accurate... - July 12, 2015 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Jaipur Start-up ScooTalks.com Launched to Offer Parenting Solutions
ScooTalks, a web and app based service, has been launched by ADDADOT Technologies LLP, a Jaipur start-up. The website and the app together come across as a first of its kind of kids’ services aggregator and parent-school centric service. The radical concept has been especially designed to suit the needs of Indian parents and kids’ services providers. - July 03, 2015 - ADDADOT Technologies LLP
Daxton's Friends Billboard Campaign is First Ever to Highlight Fatal Dog Attacks
Daxton’s Friends for Canine Education & Awareness was formed in honor of Daxton Borchardt, who passed away on March 6, 2013 due to severe injuries sustained in a dog attack. Daxton’s Friends would like to educate the public about the importance of understanding dog breeds and how, with proper education and pet care, the number of dog-related incidents can be reduced. - June 26, 2015 - Daxton's Friends For Canine Education & Awareness
Thieme Named Official Publisher of World Society of Child Science’s Pediatric Journals
Thieme Stuttgart is pleased to announce that it is now the official publisher of seven quarterly subscription pediatric journals from the World Society of Child Science. The journals cover a range of areas that are essential reading for the pediatric professional. Daniel Schiff, Senior Vice... - June 24, 2015 - Thieme Publishers
St Louis Start-Up Scoville & Company Receives 2015 Arch Grant, Launches First Product: Pacidose Infant Medication Dispenser
Scoville & Company, a woman & veteran owned St Louis, Mo. based consumer product start-up invents and recruits innovative medical devices for the home, including Pacidose, a liquid medicine dispenser for infants that feels just like a pacifier but has a narrow tube down the center allowing for liquid medication delivery to infants. The company was founded by Dr. Agnes Scoville, MD, an ER doctor and US Navy veteran who served in Iraq. - June 22, 2015 - Scoville & Company
Houston Pediatric Home Care and Outpatient Provider Debuts Mobile Responsive Website
MedCare Pediatric Group, LP, a Houston pediatric home care and outpatient provider, debuts its new mobile responsive website. In line with the company’s belief in providing first class services for pediatric therapy and nursing, they sought to improve patient experience by adapting to the latest changes on the online landscape. - June 10, 2015 - MedCare Pediatric Group, LP
A Winning Season for Olen Cosmetics Corporation
The Manitoba-based, WEConnect International certified company is nominated for two prestigious entrepreneur awards. - June 09, 2015 - Olen Cosmetics Corporation
How to Raise a Child with Cerebral Palsy? Parents Share Their Experience from Beijing Tiantan Puhua Hospital.
"Michaela is the first surviving twin of 16 weeks premature birth, to still be alive today and thriving with stem cells, since her first procedure in China 2009. My wife Wendy and I want to highlight & remind people, especially the experts in the medical field who are quick to generalize... - May 28, 2015 - Beijing Puhua International Hospital
St. Christopher’s Hosts Dodgeball Tournament to Benefit Non-Profit Program
Proceeds from St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children’s 2nd Annual Dodgeball Tournament will go directly to Reach Out and Read Program. - April 24, 2015 - St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
Juan Francisco Gutierrez-Mazorra Has Recently Been Inducted Into the America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals’ Hall of Fame
Juan Francisco Gutierrez-Mazorra of Birmingham, Alabama has attained recognition in America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as the Bio of the Month of August, 2015 for Pediatric Anesthesiology. He has now been inducted into the America’s Registry Hall of Fame. - April 14, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Infant and Early Childhood Awareness & Action Day - Transforming Wisconsin’s Policies to Support Infants, Young Children and Families
The Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems (ECCS) and other partners are hosting an Infant and Early Childhood Awareness and Action Day on April 17, 2015. The goal of the meeting is to identify infant, toddler and family practice priorities and improve professional development, intervention strategies and pursue adequate financing and reimbursement for initiatives that bolster physical and social emotional development during the critical first 1,000 days of life. - April 11, 2015 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
St. Christopher’s Physician Accepts Unsung Hero Recognition
Dr. Laurie Varlotta presented with 2015 Unsung Hero from Wishes & Dreams for Cystic Fibrosis. - April 10, 2015 - St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
April is the Month of the Young Child: Governor Scott Walker Issues Proclamation
April 2015 has been proclaimed the "Month of the Young Child" by Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker. The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (WIAAP) collaborates with many state and regional stakeholders to safeguard children's physical and emotional well-being during this critical developmental stage. - April 09, 2015 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
St. Chris Welcomes Chief of Neonatology
St. Christopher’s Welcomes Dr. Vineet Bhandari as Chief of Neonatology. - April 05, 2015 - St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
St. Christopher’s is Pleased Announces Change to Its Governing Board Leadership
St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children is pleased to announce changes to its Governing Board leadership. Dianne L. Semingson, who has served on the board since 2002, was named Chair of the Board of Governors. Harry G. Hayman III, who has served on the board since 2003, will become Vice... - March 27, 2015 - St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
2015 Best Staffing Firm to Work for and to Temp For
Fusion Medical Staffing is a finalist for Best Staffing Firm to work for by Staffing Industry Analysts and Best Staffing Firm to Temp for! - March 24, 2015 - Fusion Medical Staffing
St. Christopher’s Social Worker Receives Impactful Grant
Kate Sachs, MSW, LSW, announced as recipient of “Children with Special Health Care Needs Community Activity Grant” from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health. - March 21, 2015 - St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
Logan Solutions Launches Doctor-Dragon.com
Finally, a Dragon Medical site that has "just what the doctor needed." Nothing more, nothing less. Doctor-Dragon.com is a site that puts everything a clinician needs for clinical documentation in one place--software, microphones, training, support and a blog with useful tips and tricks. - March 06, 2015 - Logan Solutions
KO Obesity & Live Light Live Right Team Up for Year Long Health Initiative Fitness & Nutrition Classes to Fight Childhood Obesity in Poor Communities
Knockout Obesity and Live Light Live Right, will launch its combined first year-long program at CAMBA Beacon 166 (800 Van Siclen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207). Knockout Obesity supports community centers serving low-income neighborhoods, by providing a course blueprint and professional boxer to teach each class. - March 01, 2015 - Live Light Live Right
Amy Vaughan Announces Release of "Positively Sensory!"
Amy Vaughan has released her first book, "Positively Sensory! A Guide to Help Your Child Develop Positive Approaches to Learning and Cope with Sensory Processing Difficulty," currently available online at Amazon.com and other booksellers. New guide for parents, professionals and teachers integrates Learning Strengths Profile assessment tool. - February 24, 2015 - Scribble Media, LLC
America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals Member, Juan Francisco Gutierrez-Mazorra Has Recently Been Honored with a Times Square, New York Appearance
Juan Francisco Gutierrez-Mazorra of Birmingham, Alabama has attained recognition in America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals. On January 23, 2015, he was honored with a Times Square, New York, appearance by Strathmore’s Who’s Who. - February 21, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
American College of Urgent Care Physicians Offers Free Membership, Seeks Better Health Care
Medical organization offers free membership to urgent care doctors to unify providers,establish best-care guidelines, promote leadership and influence health care policymakers. The American College of Urgent Care Physicians (ACUCP) invites all urgent care doctors in good standing to join its ranks... - February 19, 2015 - American College Of Urgent Care Physicians Inc
Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock of Air Supply Goodwill Ambassadors of the Issa Trust Foundation
Newly Named Goodwill Ambassadors of the Issa Trust Foundation, Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock of Air Supply Visit Ill and Disadvantaged Children in St. Mary, Jamaica. - February 16, 2015 - Issa Trust Foundation
2015 Blue Ribbon Book Selections - United States & Canada
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library announces 2015 Blue Ribbon Book Selections. - February 10, 2015 - Dollywood Foundation
2015 Gold Medal Book Selections - United Kingdom
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is releasing their 2015 book selection list for the United Kingdom. Each year, the esteemed Gold Medal Book Selection Committee, a specially selected panel of early childhood literacy experts, is responsible for reviewing hundreds of potential titles for... - February 10, 2015 - Dollywood Foundation
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Juan Francisco Gutierrez-Mazorra with Special Times Square Appearance
Juan Francisco Gutierrez-Mazorra of Birmingham, Alabama, has been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Healthcare. In honor of his accomplishments and professionalism, Dr. Gutierrez-Mazorra’s image will be projected over Times Square, New York, on January 23, 2015. - January 20, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Indie Novel "It Burns a Lovely Light" Finalist in 2014 USA Best Book Awards
Debut novel holds its own against major publishing houses. - November 18, 2014 - Penny McCann Pennington
The TOCICO Focuses on Breakthrough Solutions in the Healthcare Industry in Its Upcoming 2 and 4 Day Intensive How-to Lab Series
The TOCICO is pleased to announce that Alex Knight, a world Leader in applications of the Theory of Constraints (TOC) in the Healthcare Industry will facilitate an Intensive 2 Day How-To Lab in Scottsdale, Arizona in February, 2015. Alex has helped healthcare professionals and organizations worldwide find breakthrough solutions to many of the most vexing problems in the healthcare industry. - November 01, 2014 - TOCICO
Juan Francisco Gutierrez-Mazorra Honored by Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Juan Francisco Gutierrez-Mazorra, of Birmingham, Alabama, was recently recognized as Strathmore’s Who’s Who Biography of the Month for August, 2014 for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Healthcare. - October 08, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Governor Jerry Brown Signs Bill to Screen Newborns for Terminal Disease
Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 1559 into law today which will implement newborn screening in the state for a deadly genetic disease called adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) that affects approximately 1- 15,000 children. - September 27, 2014 - The Myelin Project
FDA Approves PleximmuneTM for Personalized Prediction of Transplant Rejection in Children
Today the FDA announced approval of PleximmuneTM, a blood test from the Pittsburgh-based biotech company Plexision. This test predicts acute cellular rejection of transplanted livers and intestines in children. PleximmuneTM is a first-in-class test to determine a personalized rejection-risk index... - September 11, 2014 - Plexision
UAE Teens Face Serious Health Threats with Eating Disorders
Root causes for the development of eating disorders in UAE adolescents are familial, biological, social and cultural factors. - August 21, 2014 - Informa Life Sciences Exhibitions
Global Facility Management & Construction Kicks Off Annual Charity Initiative: Global Gives Back
Global Facility Management & Construction has named “J.A.C.K.: Join A Cause for Kids” as the first recipient of their “Global Gives Back” initiative, an annual charitable program designed to give back to the community. Sean and Lauryn Blank will present the donation to... - August 19, 2014 - Global Facility Management & Construction
Uniform Advantage Partners with The Dan Marino Foundation to Raise Awareness About Autism
In recognition of Autism Awareness, Uniform Advantage is partnering with The Dan Marino Foundation this Fall 2014 by donating $1 from the sale of each of its “Autism Awareness White” prints. The total contributed will be over $2,000 to help support Autism programs. To learn more, please visit http://www.uniformadvantage.com/a-day-in-scrubs/ua-gives-back/dan-marino.asp. - August 12, 2014 - Uniform Advantage
St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children to Open Center for the Urban Child
The Center for the Urban Children is a community-focused primary care initiative of St. Christopher’s and Tenet Healthcare Corporation, the parent company of St. Christopher’s. It is designed to address the issues that contribute to health disparities in children and their families throughout Philadelphia. - August 09, 2014 - St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
Lone Tree Pediatrics Announces New Location
Lone Tree Pediatrics, an established leader in Pediatrics, announced today it has relocated to 10103 RidgeGate Pkwy #221 in Lone Tree, CO. The full new business address is: Lone Tree Pediatrics 10103 RidgeGate Pkwy #221 Lone Tree, CO 80124 Debra Berry MD, Pediatrician and Owner of Lone Tree... - August 05, 2014 - Pinnacle Medical Partners, LLC