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Kidney Care Partners Applauds New White House Partnership with Outpatient Dialysis Clinics to Vaccinate Individuals with Kidney Failure
Partnership Will Allow Immediate Vaccinations to One of America’s Most Vulnerable Patient Populations - March 25, 2021 - Kidney Care Partners
Best Travel Website to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 25th Annual WebAward Competition
The Best Travel Websites of 2021 will be named as part of their 25th annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development. Travel Websites can be entered into consideration for the 2021 Best Travel Website WebAward at https://www.WebAward.org. - March 22, 2021 - Web Marketing Association
Home Health Leaders Applaud U.S. House for Passing Bill to Prevent Across-the-Board Medicare Cuts
Partnership urges the Senate to quickly pass H.R. 1868 to extend temporary suspension of sequestration until the end of 2021. - March 19, 2021 - Partnership for Quality Home Healthcare
April K. Fitzgerald Honored as a Woman of Empowerment by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
April K. Fitzgerald of Manassas, Virginia has been honored as a Woman of Empowerment by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding achievements and high level of success in the field of real estate. About April K. Fitzgerald April Fitzgerald is a... - March 17, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Calling for Increased Protections for Individuals with Kidney Disease Impacted by COVID-19, Nation’s Kidney Care Community Announces 2021 Priorities on World Kidney Day
Kidney Care Partners (KCP) – the nation’s leading kidney care multi-stakeholder coalition representing patient advocates, physician organizations, health professional groups, dialysis providers, researchers and manufacturers – today announced its strategic policy priorities for... - March 11, 2021 - Kidney Care Partners
Stress Test Scailer, Your Progressive, Contact-Based Email Client, and Get a Free Year of Use
Scailer, a free, encrypted, contact-based email program for Windows and Mac, offers a free year’s use to users who will beta test its productivity tool for three weeks. - March 10, 2021 - Scailer
Nation’s Kidney Care Community: Allow Nation’s Dialysis Facilities Ability to Administer Vaccines to Vulnerable Kidney Patients
Kidney Care Partners (KCP) – the nation’s leading kidney care multi-stakeholder coalition representing patient advocates, physician organizations, health professional groups, dialysis providers, researchers, and manufacturers – has recently sent letters to congressional leaders... - March 02, 2021 - Kidney Care Partners
Georgetown Home Care Announces Lowest Readmission and Rehospitalization Rate in Company History for 2020
Rates significantly lower than US national averages; Year over year decrease of 32% for readmissions; Success with every partner it works with - March 02, 2021 - Georgetown Home Care
"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
Liberty Cookies Launches Political Action Committee for the Non-Violent Majority of Americans
Liberty Cookies PAC supports democratic change as demanded by the non-violent majority of Americans that are typically not politically active. "The status quo must go." - Liberty Cookies PAC - February 25, 2021 - Liberty Cookies
WBAT Safety Welcomes Waltzing Matilda Aviation LLC as Newest Platform+ Subscriber
WBAT Safety is the sole FAA-supported SMS program available on the market. The WBAT platform is a web-based system that supports all aspects of a complete SMS. WBAT Safety is pleased to welcome Waltzing Matilda Aviation LLC as the latest subscriber of the Platform+Support program. - February 25, 2021 - WBAT Safety
Tigerlily Foundation Joins AACR and 130 Other Organizations in Heartfelt Letter to President Biden
Tigerlily Foundation, a national breast cancer organization, is banding together with the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) and 130 organizations, cancer centers and other institutions in soliciting the support of President Biden regarding the COVID-19 pandemic vaccination schedule... - February 20, 2021 - Tigerlily Foundation
Tigerlily Foundation Launches a New Web Series, BREATHE Tv on Facebook Live
Tigerlily Foundation in partnership with Puma Biotechnology, Inc. is excited to announce the launch of BREATHE Tv. BREATHE Tv is a sacred space, an educational and inspirational breast cancer lifestyle television series that brings together patients and providers in a space of purpose, while... - February 20, 2021 - Tigerlily Foundation
“Vaccinate with Love (Dedicated to Dr. Osterholm)” Receives Doctor’s Recommendation to be an Official Vaccination Anthem
Member of President Biden’s COVID-19 Advisory Board and Director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, Dr. Michael Osterholm, Muses Over Peter Lake’s New Release on the Osterholm Update: COVID-19 podcast. He voiced that “The message Peter has in this song is just inspiring. In fact, I wish it would become an anthem for getting people vaccinated.” - February 20, 2021 - Peter Lake
WBAT Safety Announces Burgess Aircraft Management and Ozair Charter Services as Latest ASAP and Platform+ Subscriber
WBAT Safety is the sole FAA-supported SMS program available on the market. - February 17, 2021 - WBAT Safety
“Vaccinate With Love (Dedicated to Dr. Osterholm)” by Peter Lake Will Benefit Families of Frontline Workers
Peter Lake releases his new song “Vaccinate With Love (Dedicated To Dr. Osterholm).” Despite being a catchy song that stands on its artistic merit, this song is released specifically for a more altruistic purpose: to benefit families of frontline workers who have sadly perished due to COVID-19 and inject more empathy into people’s hearts and minds during such a difficult time. Therefore, 100% of the streaming royalties from the song will be donated to the Frontline Families Fund. - February 16, 2021 - Peter Lake
The First-Ever: "COVID Safe" Botox Happy Hour in the Washington DC Metro - a Unique Event
Austin-Weston, The Center for Cosmetic Surgery presents the first-ever COVID Safe Botox Happy Hour. Enjoy Botox with Nurse Practitioner Injector, Emily Taylor, along with a luxury gift bag, exclusive discounts on future services, and much more. New MedSpa patients only, please. - February 14, 2021 - Austin-Weston Center
President Biden: Will You Save America’s Heritage Wild Horses?
An open letter to the President of the United States of America - Joseph R. Biden Jr. about the Bureau of Land Management's mismanagement of native-species American wild horses. - February 10, 2021 - Wildhorse Ranch Productions
Virginia Businessman Dr. Tommy R. Nash Savoring Sustained Entrepreneurial Success as the Face of COGA Life Instructor, Gifted Author
https://makingheadlinenews.com/2021/01/18/virginia-businessman-dr-tommy-r-nash-savoring-sustained-entrepreneurial-success-as-the-face-of-coga-life-instructor-gifted-author/ Making Immeasurable Strides - A native of Duck Hill, Mississippi - a rural Montgomery County establishment that is comprised... - February 04, 2021 - COGA - Leadership Intelligence Creates Leadership Champions
Tiro Security Partners with Beyond and the GRC Center for Intelligent Ecosystems to Offer a First of Its Kind Cybersecurity Learning Experience
Tiro Security, a Las Vegas-based company offering a cybersecurity apprenticeship program called nextCISO (nextciso.com), is pleased to announce their partnership with Beyond and The GRC Center for Intelligent Ecosystems. Tiro Security operates the nextCISO program (nextciso.com), an initiative that... - February 02, 2021 - Tiro Security
The Teneo Group Earns Five Star Status
Focusing on Cyber Security to Protect Companies and Their Customers - February 01, 2021 - The Teneo Group
Strategic Pest Management, LLC Earns 2020 Angie’s List Super Service Award
Award reflects company’s consistently high level of customer service. Strategic Pest Management, LLC, Woman-Owned Small Business receives 2020 Angie's List Super Service Award. - February 01, 2021 - Strategic Pest Management, LLC
The Black Women’s Health Imperative Welcomes Dr. Angelica Geter as Its Chief Strategy Officer
Dr. Geter will lead the implementation of comprehensive approaches to address health disparities and the impact of racism on Black women’s health through a strategic mix of targeted programing, legislation and corporate engagement. - January 30, 2021 - Black Women's Health Imperative
The Spaghetti Factory Italian Restaurant Opening in Easton, MD
New concept, by owner of local favorite Carmine’s N.Y. Pizza Kitchen on Kent Island, adds much needed sit down option in Easton. - January 30, 2021 - The Spaghetti Factory
Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) Names Sharon Dietsche, LCSW-C, LICSW to the Role of Director of Program Operations
The Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) has named Sharon Dietsche, LCSW-C, LICSW as their Director of Program Operations. Debbie B. Riley, LCMFT, C.A.S.E.’s Co-founder and CEO said of the hire, “Sharon has a vibrant career dedicated to providing clinical services to... - January 27, 2021 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)
IVI Appoints Dr. Richard Chapman as Chief Scientific Officer
ICER Director of Health Economics Joins High-Growth Value Assessment Nonprofit. - January 26, 2021 - Innovation and Value Initiative
Timely New Historical Fiction Book Connects Young Readers with Virginia’s Checkered Civil Rights History
Brothers Sam and Derek and their friend Caitlin are back, with a new mystery at hand - identifying in long-hidden photographs the brave African American teenagers who courageously stood up for civil rights nearly sixty years ago. The latest volume in the fun and informative middle-grade series combining history, mystery, and adventure, shines a light on the civil rights protests of 1963 and the fight to desegregate schools. - January 18, 2021 - MB3 Press
NAFA Welcomes 2021 Board of Directors
Board Grows as New Electees Look to Drive Engagement through Continued Innovation and Annuity Leadership - January 16, 2021 - NAFA, National Association for Fixed Annuities
Hyperfavor Shows How Customizing Daily Items is the Trend You Can’t Miss
Hyperfavor, with endless personalizable apparel and accessories, now celebrates its remarkable growth just after 1 year of launching its website. - January 15, 2021 - Hyperfavor
Residence Clubs International, Inc. Announces $50 Million Investment from Alfie Best, Chairman of Wyldecrest Parks
Residence Clubs International, Inc. CEO Craig Williamson is pleased to announce the sale of a portion of ResClubs® to British businessman and philanthropist Alfie Best. With the ResClubs’ innovative program patent pending, mobile app partnership with Hudini and infinitWiFi, and its one-year beta test with live members completed in 2020, the company now has its capital partner in place and is moving ahead with its expansion. - January 13, 2021 - ResClub
SCPC Seeks Specific Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccine Access for Patient-Facing Long-Term Care Pharmacy Staff
By Overlooking Necessary Health Care Personnel Who Provide Essential Services in Long Term Care Facilities, Public-Health Decision Makers Put Patients at Greater Risk - January 06, 2021 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
APTQI Charitable Giving Program Supports Organizations Encouraging Diversity Across the Physical Therapy Profession
APTQI donations will be used to support scholarship and outreach initiatives. - January 04, 2021 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
Feed A Billion Announces Nicole F. Roberts as New Executive Director
Feed A Billion is an international nonprofit dedicated to the prevention of exploitation by feeding girls in need - ensuring families don't have to make difficult decisions that often result in girls leaving school, marrying early or entering into servitude or the workforce. Today, Feed A Billion... - January 04, 2021 - Feed A Billion
APTQI Commends Congress for Easing Medicare Cuts to Specialty Care in End-of-Year Package
Legislation delays add-on code by three years, extends sequester relief - December 22, 2020 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
SCPC Disappointed That HHS Again Ignores Needed Relief Request from Long-Term Care Pharmacies
Latest Distribution Fails to Aid Industry Facing Significant Financial Hardship While Caring for Most Vulnerable Patients - December 17, 2020 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
COOLER Delivers Next Level Employee Appreciation to "WFH" Teams Everywhere
New curated boxes combine premium perks with coaching activities to reimagine shared experiences and personal growth for employee teams working from home. - December 16, 2020 - COOLER
"Moral Courage" Documentary Film Series Reveals Previously Unknown Stories of Rescues of Jewish Fugitives in Holocaust
Six interview-based stories of heroism by Rescuers of Jewish fugitives during the Holocaust are available, with study guides, for teachers of Holocaust studies in schools and universities. - December 14, 2020 - Foundation for Moral Courage
APTQI Commends U.S. Senators for Introducing Legislation to Protect Specialty Providers from Harmful Payment Cuts
S. 5007 would hold providers harmless from cuts to Medicare services through 2022. - December 11, 2020 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
Center for Adoption Support and Education Awarded $50,000 Grant from Greater Washington Community Foundation to Serve Foster Children in Northern Virginia
The Greater Washington Community Foundation (The Community Foundation) has awarded the Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) a grant in the amount of $50,000 through the Fund for Children, Youth and Families to provide therapy sessions to 33 children in foster care in eight target jurisdictions in Northern Virginia; the counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudon and Prince William, and the cities of Alexandria, Falls Church, Manassas Park and Leesburg. - December 10, 2020 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)
Tigerlily Foundation to Lead Historic Special Session on Health Equity, Collaboration and Partnership at the 2020 San Antonio Breast Cancer Virtual Symposium
Tigerlily Foundation, a national breast cancer organization established by a Black, first-generation immigrant woman and patient-led organization will open the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS). Maimah Karmo, President and Founder of the Tigerlily Foundation, has set the stage for a new... - December 07, 2020 - Tigerlily Foundation
Tigerlily Foundation to Lead Historic Special Session on Health Equity, Collaboration and Partnership at the 2020 San Antonio Breast Cancer Virtual Symposium
Tigerlily Foundation co-hosts this historic special session in collaboration with the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), titled Setting the Stage for Health Equity, Collaboration and Partnership, on December 8, 2020, to discuss continued collaborative action towards health equity in breast cancer care, at SABCS 2020. The event is designed to foster transformational dialogue and lead to specific strategies to end barriers at every level of healthcare for people of color. - December 05, 2020 - Tigerlily Foundation
SB PACE Plays Pivotal Role in Launch of National Brand - Ava Dean Beauty, a New Nail Polish Brand by AJ McLean of the Backstreet Boys and Josh Naranjo
SB PACE, a small business consulting company, is proud to announce the recent launch of the new premier nail polish brand - Ava Dean Beauty - a business endeavor born from Backstreet Boy AJ McLean’s desire to bond with his two young daughters over mani/pedi dates. SB PACE co-founders, Julie... - December 05, 2020 - SB PACE
APTQI: 9% Cut to Physical and Occupational Therapy in Final PFS Rule for CY 2021 Threatens Patient Access to Care
Healthcare stakeholders call on Congress to promptly pass the Holding Providers Harmless From Medicare Cuts During COVID-19 Act of 2020 to block cuts from taking effect on January 1. - December 02, 2020 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
MRS M Drops New Single "Sugar Daddy" Remixed by Harry Fraud
Mongolian superstar MRS M's Asian hit "Sugar Daddy" gets a remix makeover from New York Hip Hop producer Harry Fraud - who's produced everyone from French Montana to Wiz Khalifa. It's the first taste of an upcoming EP collaboration between the NY Hip Hop hitmaker and Asian star. - December 01, 2020 - B2 Holdings Ltd.
Kidney Community to Administration, Congress: Make Sure Vulnerable Patients Are Among the First in Line for COVID-19 Vaccine
CDC and Public Health Experts State That Patients with Kidney Disease Have Increased Risk of Severe COVID-19 Disease - November 25, 2020 - Kidney Care Partners
The US Oncology Network Warns Administration’s Most Favored Nation Model Will Disrupt Patient Access to Cancer Treatments
Interim Final Rule would disproportionately target oncologists and reduce patient access to current and future treatments. - November 24, 2020 - The US Oncology Network
CVC Urges Lawmakers to Support Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Testing and Education During American Diabetes Month
Amputation Reduction and Compassion (ARC) Act supports patient education and screening of at-risk populations to reduce lower limb amputation. - November 24, 2020 - CardioVascular Coalition
IVI Research Brief: Open-Source Modeling Builds Trust, Validity & Rapid-Cycle Learning in Value Assessment
The Innovation and Value Initiative (IVI) - a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the science, practice and use of value assessment in healthcare - today released its latest Value Blueprints research brief describing the benefits and challenges of employing open-source modeling in value... - November 23, 2020 - Innovation and Value Initiative
Color Marketing Group® Announces 2022+ European Key Color – Sunny Side Up
Color Marketing Group, the leading international association of color design professionals, introduced the organizations’ forecasted key colors at the 2020 Virtual Summit mid-November. The Color Marketing Group’s 2022+ European Key Color “Sunny Side Up” is soft medium yellow. Sunny Side Up appears to radiate shimmering light and is destined to represent the empathetic and kind side of humanity. - November 21, 2020 - Color Marketing Group
Color Marketing Group® Announces 2022+ Latin American Key Color – Despertar (Awakening)
Color Marketing Group, the leading international association of color design professionals, introduced the organizations’ forecasted key colors at the 2020 Virtual Summit mid-November. The Color Marketing Group’s 2022+ Latin American Key Color “Despertar (Awakening)” is an intense, saturated orange hue. Despertar (Awakening) is the color destined to symbolize the emergent spirit of change and growth. - November 21, 2020 - Color Marketing Group