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OrthoNeuro’s Mark Gittins is One of Three Orthopedic Surgeons Worldwide to Utilize New Handheld Robotics Platform
Last week, OrthoNeuro’s Mark Gittins, D.O. FAOAO became one of just three orthopedic surgeons worldwide to use Smith+Nephew’s Real Intelligence brand of enabling technology solutions, as well as its new generation handheld robotics platform - the CORI Surgical System. Dr. Gittins... - July 23, 2020 - OrthoNeuro
TBX® Expands Sales Team as Company Growth Surges
TBX®, the most successful online education, engagement, and enrollment platform for employee benefits, announced they are heavily investing into their sales organization to gain a larger national footprint and are poised for explosive growth. The newly added talent consists of some of the most... - July 23, 2020 - TBX® Benefits
Guide Dogs of America Merges with Tender Loving Canines
Guide Dogs of America, a non-profit organization that empowers the blind and visually impaired to live with greater confidence, mobility and independence, recently announced their merger with Tender Loving Canines in an effort to provide even more services to Veterans, Individuals with Autism and... - July 23, 2020 - Guide Dogs of America
SCPC Applauds Introduction of Legislation Establishing Federal Definition of Long-Term Care Pharmacy
The Long-Term Care Pharmacy Definition Act of 2020 Introduced to Establish a Clear Statutory Definition and Alleviate Current Regulatory Chaos and Jurisdictional Confusion - July 22, 2020 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
SottoPelle® Recognizes Kushna K. Damallie, MD for Outstanding Contributions to BHRT and His Quality Care for His Patients
SottoPelle® Announces its "Featured Provider Series" showcasing various Providers that have made a difference to their patients offering leading-edge Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT). - July 22, 2020 - SottoPelle Therapy
Thousand Oaks Saremi & Johnstone Family Dentistry Now Offers KöR Whitening, the New Standard in Teeth Whitening
Thousand Oaks-based Saremi & Johnstone Family Dentistry is excited offer the latest in teeth whitening technologies, the KöR Whitening System. The use of KöR is painless and highly effective, allowing patients to permanently maximize the whiteness of their teeth. Saremi and Johnstone Dentistry is a leading dental practice offering this exclusive technology for the Thousand Oaks and Westlake Village areas. - July 22, 2020 - Saremi & Johnstone Family Dentistry
Scientists at AbboMax, Inc. Created a TBNK Panel of Monoclonal Antibodies to Study SARS-CoV-2
Understanding of a host immune response to SARS-CoV-2 is extremely important. It was previously shown that the immune system of patients infected by SARS-CoV-2 is severely impaired. In order to better recognize how immune response is orchestrated, the TBNK (B-Cell, T-Cell, and natural killer cells) panel of antibodies created by AbboMax, Inc. can be employed. - July 22, 2020 - AbboMax, Inc.
eLuma CEO Jeremy Glauser Named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2020 Award Finalist
Glauser selected by an independent panel of judges as a first-time finalist for the EY award in the Utah region. - July 20, 2020 - eLuma Online Therapy
Swedish Medical Center Participates in Major International Stroke Study
Research shows promising results for drug which extends the treatment time for stroke patients. - July 19, 2020 - Swedish Medical Center
Centered Mind Therapy Adds Charley Rodich to Clinical Team
Centered Mind Therapy has added Charley Rodich to their clinical team as a lead therapist. - July 19, 2020 - Centered Mind Therapy
Jumo Health Supports Clinical Trial Community and Sponsors Annual iCAN Summit
Patient engagement company renews commitment to serve patients and their families as Aniskovich joins iCAN Advisory Board. - July 19, 2020 - Jumo Health
Jumo Health Launches COVID-19 Resource Center as Pandemic Continues to Hit US, Lack of Health Literacy Becomes Apparent
Jumo Health launches COVID-19 resource center, partners with trusted education providers, and readies massive distribution to hospitals. - July 19, 2020 - Jumo Health
Credence Medicure Launches Free Online Medical Consultation
Continuing its contribution towards fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, Credence Medicure Corporation, a Dallas Texas USA, based Telemedicine and Medical Travel Healthcare Information Technology Company has launched free online medical consultation for a period of one month. After signing up for a... - July 19, 2020 - Credence Medicure Corporation
Regis University and HealthONE Forge Partnership
Trusted institutions collaborate to provide educational opportunities and foster healthcare workforce growth. - July 18, 2020 - HCA Healthcare Continental Division
Dynamic Healthcare Systems Addresses the Challenges of Automating Medicare Member Correspondence
Join Dynamic Healthcare Systems as they address the challenges of automating member correspondence. Subject matter expert Frank Astacio will demystify how to maintain, manage, & create enrollment correspondence while upholding CMS regulations. As STAR Ratings can be affected, they will be... - July 17, 2020 - Dynamic Healthcare Systems
Hyperion Biotechnology's Legionella Water Testing Services Can Help Businesses Reopen Safely
Coronavirus is not the only concern for business owners as they reopen. Another threat to health safety is water-borne bacteria called Legionella. - July 17, 2020 - Hyperion Biotechnology, Inc.
Avancen MOD Corporation is Reducing Nursing Exposure to COVID-19 Using New Medication Administration Technology
Avancen MOD Corporation announces a new oral medication delivery system which enables COVID-19 patients in non-ICU beds the ability to self-administer scheduled oral medications at specific times without the need for the nurse to enter the patient room for each delivery. This technology will reduce nursing exposure to the virus while saving nursing time and personal protective equipment in short supply. - July 16, 2020 - Avancen MOD Corporation
Crispin Teufel, CEO of Lincare, Named Chairman of the Council for Quality Respiratory Care
The Council for Quality Respiratory Care (CQRC) – a coalition of the nation's leading home oxygen therapy provider and manufacturing companies – recently named Crispin Teufel, chief executive officer of Lincare as Chairman of the Board. Teufel succeeds Dan Starck, chief executive... - July 16, 2020 - CQRC
UMC Unveils the Road Forward
Plan outlines transition to “new normal” amid COVID-19 pandemic. - July 16, 2020 - United Methodist Communities
Partnership: Implementation of RCD Amidst Public Health Emergency Ill-Advised
Home health leaders concerned CMS decision to proceed with Review Choice Demonstration in Florida and North Carolina will result in unintended patient care consequences. - July 15, 2020 - Partnership for Quality Home Healthcare
innoviHealth® Leverages Medical Coding Expertise to Offer Advanced, Comprehensive Suite of Evaluation and Management (E/M) Products
Resources Include Interactive E/M Calculator, Specialty-Specific Reimbursement Guides, E/M Reference Cards, Webinars, and Podcasts all Designed to Prepare Healthcare Organizations for Critical 2021 E/M Coding Changes - July 15, 2020 - innoviHealth
Mary’s Center Reopens Two Health Centers Temporarily Closed Due to COVID-19 to Address the Great Need for Children’s Immunizations and Dental Care
Mary’s Center announced today the reopening of the two health centers in the Adams Morgan and Fort Totten neighborhoods of Washington, DC that were temporarily closed since March due to the impact of COVID-19. The Center also expanded its in-person visits for child vaccinations and dental... - July 15, 2020 - Mary's Center
SottoPelle® Recognizes Dr. Edmund H. Lew, MD for Outstanding Contributions to BHRT and His Quality Care for His Patients
SottoPelle® Announces its "Featured Provider Series" showcasing various Providers that have made a difference to their patients offering leading edge Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT). - July 14, 2020 - SottoPelle Therapy
Long-Term Care Pharmacy Leaders Request Urgent COVID-19 Relief from Congressional Leaders
Letter to Congress Requests Immediate Action to Provide Relief for LTC Pharmacies Serving Most Vulnerable Patients in Nursing Homes, Other LTC Facilities - July 13, 2020 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
Northern Optotronics Inc. to Introduce DEKA’s Industry Leading Surgical Laser Products to the Canadian Market
Northern Optotronics Inc. (NOI), has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with DEKA, an El.En. company, to market and service its surgical line of CO2 lasers and accessories in Canada. The CO2 laser has been long regarded as the gold standard for laser surgery. - July 13, 2020 - NOI
Crytur Opens a US Branch
CRYTUR spol s.r.o. announces the opening of a US branch in Boston, MA to provide enhanced support to a rapidly expanding field of North American customers. The US company, Crytur USA, will offer the same high quality products, services and technical support as their customers came to expect from... - July 11, 2020 - Crytur USA
Feldstein Insurance: COVID-19 Increases the Value of Local Insurance Agencies
By having a trusted, local insurance agency, you have solid coverage, value, and peace of mind. - July 11, 2020 - Feldstein Insurance Services
GI Associates of St. Augustine Joins Borland Groover
Merger expands Borland Groover's gastrointestinal health capabilities and presence in Northeast Florida. - July 11, 2020 - Borland Groover
Mary’s Center to Establish D.C. Child Care Reopening Fund with Support from Five Foundations; The $1M Fund Will Assist 115 Local Child Care Programs
Mary’s Center announced today a partnership with five foundations to establish and administer the D.C. Child Care Reopening Fund to respond to child care providers’ urgent need of support as the District of Columbia and surrounding states begin to reopen. The partner foundations include... - July 11, 2020 - Mary's Center
Robert Oblon, a World Renown Thought Leader in the Conversation Between Physical Health and Mental Happiness, Launches HAPInss Brands Nutritional Science Systems
AmpLifei International, through its eCommerce Platform, is the exclusive marketing and distribution partner of HAPInss Brands exclusive and proprietary line of products. - July 10, 2020 - AmpLIFEi International
Calm Sage Aims to Help People Understand and Cope with Mental Health Issues
Illness is not subjected to physical health alone, if you are anxious, depressed or stressed, you can be ill too. Calm Sage understands this and focuses on helping to cope with these problems. - July 10, 2020 - Calm Sage
55 Fitness Adds New Location Through Franchise Expansion
Fitness franchise opportunity opens first of several locations, all targeting ages 55 and older. - July 09, 2020 - 55 Fitness
Argus® Offers 3-Month Free Trial on Polyp Detection and Sizing Artificial Intelligence Gastroenterology Technology
Argus®, the only AI decision support technology that assists clinicians in the detection and sizing of polyps during colonoscopy procedures, has announced a 3-month free trial of their solution. This free trial offers a unique chance to compare detection rates and sizing with and without the assistance of AI. - July 09, 2020 - EndoSoft
New Study: I3PI “Secret Shopper” Patients Improve Medical Care, Documentation, and Spending
Actors working for the Institute for Practice and Provider Performance Improvement, Inc. (I3PI) made undercover visits to New Jersey doctor’s offices to gather information about how doctors treated common conditions. Doctors substantially improved in the care they provided for smoking cessation, back pain, and depression, wrote more accurate notes, and spent less in treating diabetes and depression in their actual patients compared with other practices. - July 09, 2020 - Institute for Practice and Provider Performance Improvement, Inc.
APFED Will Host Virtual Patient Education Conference on Eosinophil-Associated Diseases, July 9-11, 2020
EOS Connection 2020 offers the latest in science and research on eosinophil-associated diseases, practical management strategies, and an opportunity to connect with others. - July 08, 2020 - APFED
PAD Task Force Welcomes Society of Interventional Radiology
PAD Task Force urges lawmakers to join Congressional PAD Caucus to advance policies to improve access to screening for at-risk populations and reduce preventable amputations. - July 07, 2020 - CardioVascular Coalition
New York Health Welcomes Nephrologist to Practice
New York Health is pleased to announce Badamkhand Baatarkhuu, MD has joined their nephrology team and will be practicing at 2500 NY-347 #14a, Stony Brook, NY 11790. nyhealth.com/new-york-health-welcomes-nephrologist-to-practice/ Dr. Baatarkhuu has a special interest in peritoneal dialysis,... - July 07, 2020 - New York Health
Michael Foo’s Dental Clinic in Richmond Hill Revises Safety Protocols to Reopen During COVID-19 Pandemic
Michael Foo’s Dental Clinic has reopened and put in place a number of health measures to keep its patients and staff safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. These include face masks for dental staff, removal of magazines and toys from their waiting area, and a limited number of appointments to reduce the number of people in their office. - July 03, 2020 - Michael Foo Dental Clinic
Fusion Medical Staffing Now Placing Certified Temperature Screeners for Non-Healthcare Industries to Help Businesses Get Back to Work
Fusion Medical Staffing is expanding their healthcare staffing services to now include placing and staffing on-site temperature screeners, registered nurses (RNs), contract tracers and clinical liaisons for non-healthcare businesses. - July 03, 2020 - Fusion Medical Staffing
Metro Safety’s Has Helped Save Numerous Lives Within Canada’s Workforce Through Its Occupational First Aid Course
The company ensures organizations have a well-informed workforce with their first aid courses. - July 03, 2020 - Metro Safety Training
SLP Operations LLC Acquires Two Skilled Nursing Facilities in Texas
SLP Operations, LLC., a provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitative care centers, is pleased to welcome two skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers to its growing family. The two new centers are Wood Memorial Healthcare Center (formerly known as Wood Memorial Nursing Home, Mineola) and LBJ... - July 02, 2020 - SLP Operations, LLC
Rose Medical Center Named to the Fortune/IBM Watson Health(TM) 100 Top Hospitals List for Thirteenth Time
Annual list recognizes excellence in clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, patient experience and financial health. - July 02, 2020 - Rose Medical Center
Newton Dental Office Sponsors a Day of Free Dental Care for the Needy
Newton Dentistry is hosting Dentistry With A Heart event for the local community members in need of dental care. - July 01, 2020 - Newton Dentistry
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Named to the Fortune/IBM Watson Health(TM) 100 Top Hospitals List
Hospital also among only 20 hospitals nationally to earn the Everest Award. - July 01, 2020 - Swedish Medical Center
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Promotes Fireworks Safety
Safety tips to help you stay out of the ER this season. - July 01, 2020 - Swedish Medical Center
Calm Sage Blog is Taking on COVID-19 Induced Anxiety with Podcasts & Webinars
Calm Sage is offering people inspiring content via podcasts and webinars. See how Calm Sage is helping people to channel positivity during this harsh pandemic situation. - July 01, 2020 - Calm Sage
40 Women Researchers Receive $40,000 in Grants from Cayman and CABRI
Each year during Women’s History Month, Cayman provides travel grants to help women researchers attend conferences to benefit from and contribute to the larger scientific community. This year, because the COVID-19 pandemic caused most conferences to cancel or postpone and many academic labs to close, Cayman introduced a new program to help support women in research. A record high of forty women will benefit from Cayman’s Women in Research program this year. - July 01, 2020 - Cayman Chemical Company
Wilmington Eye Celebrates Grand Opening of New Scotts Hill Facility
Locally owned medical practice opens new facility amidst pandemic to respond to growing need for affordable vision care and specialty services. - July 01, 2020 - Wilmington Eye
R3 International Now Offering Stem Cell Therapy for Coronavirus in Mexico
R3 Stem Cell International is now offering stem cell therapy for coronavirus patients at its first rate Center in Tijuana, Mexico. Several treatment options are available that include up to 200 million stem cells, with pricing starting at only $2975. A growing body of research out of Europe,... - June 30, 2020 - R3 Stem Cell
New Data Shows Economic Conditions Continue to Worsen for Long-Term Care Pharmacies
SCPC Letter to HHS asks for Provider Relief to Support Continued Essential Care for Vulnerable People in Nursing Homes - June 29, 2020 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition