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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 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
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 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
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
Cariant Health Partners Named a Top Travel Nursing Company
Cariant Health Partners ranked among the top 20 travel nursing companies of 2020. - June 27, 2020 - Cariant Health Partners
The College Diabetes Network Announces Critical New Resource Related to Health Insurance for Young Adults
The College Diabetes Network (CDN) has just released its newest resource for young adults - Insurance 101. This resource and corresponding website provide critical information for young adults living with type one diabetes (T1D) as they navigate the often confusing process of choosing a health... - June 27, 2020 - The College Diabetes Network
Rose Medical Center Names Casey Guber New President & Chief Executive Officer
Rose Medical Center in Denver, Colorado names new President & CEO. - June 26, 2020 - Rose Medical Center
Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center Achieves Healthgrades 2020 Outstanding Patient Experience AwardTM
Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center announced today that it achieved the Healthgrades 2020 Outstanding Patient Experience Award™. This distinction recognizes Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center as being among the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide for patient experience,... - June 26, 2020 - Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
Dynamic Healthcare Systems' Risk Adjustment Management Program Services Gets Updated
Dynamic's Popular Risk Adjustment Management Program (RAMP) Advisory Service Helps Health Plans Address Common and Potentially Costly Issues - June 25, 2020 - Dynamic Healthcare Systems
Telehealth Provider HealthPoint Plus Forms Strategic Partnership with the SureUp Total Wellness Platform
Partnership democratizes access to low-cost Telehealth that empowers businesses—especially small businesses—to recruit, retain, and reward employees. - June 24, 2020 - HealthPoint Plus, Inc.
eLuma to Partner with the Council of Administrators of Special Education
Special education's leading teletherapy provider to partner with CASE to support and promote its causes, advocacy and national events. - June 23, 2020 - eLuma Online Therapy
CURA Health Management Announces They Have Been Acquired by HealthLynked
Acquisition enables the development of HealthLynked’s new ACO Division, bringing value to patients and physicians. - June 23, 2020 - CURA Health Management
Kidney Care Partners Pleased CMS Implements Expansion of Medicare Advantage Program, Concerned Other Changes Could Undermine Care Access for Patients with Kidney Failure
Implementing Congressional Intent to Expand Access Important to Patients, but Final Rule Could Create Barriers for Home and In-Center Dialysis Patients - June 22, 2020 - Kidney Care Partners
Sky Ridge Medical Center Announces Student Scholarship Award Winners
Sky Ridge Medical Center earlier this year launched its inaugural Sky Ridge Student Scholarship awards for student volunteers pursuing academic degrees and careers in healthcare. The $5,000 in scholarships were awarded among four seniors based upon their longevity and commitment as student... - June 21, 2020 - Sky Ridge Medical Center
On June 25, "How I Brewed This: Craft Brewer Series” to Feature Two Big Names in the Washington State Brewing Scene
The ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI) is excited to announce that on Thursday, June 25, they will be hosting the second episode of their new “How I Brewed This: Craft Brewer Series,” featuring Kevin Smith of Bale Breaker Brewing Company and Mike Smith of B.T. Loftus... - June 20, 2020 - ALS Therapy Development Institute
Virtual Summer Camp at The Gateway Family YMCA
Register Now for Virtual Summer Camp - June 20, 2020 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Jumo Health Expands Board Tapping Industry Veteran to Guide Continued Growth
Leading Patient Engagement Platform Provider Appoints Brandon Cormier, Elligo Health Research Chief Commercial Officer, to Board of Directors - June 20, 2020 - Jumo Health
Join the Millions of Meditating Hearts on International Day of Yoga to Make Compassion Contagious
#YogaforCompassion - June 19, 2020 - Heartfulness
Shekinah Health & Wellness Center to Offer a Medically Managed Weight Loss Program in North and South Florida
Shekinah Health and Wellness Center is partnering with Aguilar Aesthetics, Wellness & MedSpa to offer a Medically Managed Weight Loss Program in North and South Florida. If you are interested, you can enroll at https://www.shekinahealth.com/weightloss/ - June 19, 2020 - Shekinah Health and Wellness Center
Premier Medical Careers Officially Re-Opens with New Offerings
Premier Medical Careers, a post secondary nursing school located in Conyers Georgia forced to pause all on campus courses amidst COVID-19, prepares to re-open in June now offers online courses as well as in-class courses. - June 19, 2020 - Premier Medical Careers
Basicly Healthy Launch the Holistic Health & Wellbeing Website BasiclyHealthy.com
Basicly Healthy is the newly emerging go-to hub website for all aspects of lifestyle improvement, providing you with the knowledge and tools that you need to live a healthy, happy, and long life. The site is updated daily with new info and tips, so you’ll find everything you need to start... - June 19, 2020 - Basicly Healthy
SCPC Urges CDC to Exempt Long-Term Care Patients from Opioid Guidelines
Given the unique medical needs of patients in long-term care facilities and the virtual impossibility of “doctor-shopping,” the CDC’s Opioid Guidelines must not apply to this unique population. - June 18, 2020 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
Nancy Perry Graham, Stand Together Senior Editorial Director, Joins Dream Foundation
Multi-journalism award-winning Graham to join the Board of the national dream-granting organization. - June 18, 2020 - Dream Foundation
Mary’s Center & Briya Public Charter School Partnership Named One of The Washington Post’s 2020 Top Workplaces in Greater Washington
The Washington Post announced that the Mary’s Center & Briya Public Charter School partnership has made the list of 2020 Top Workplaces in the Greater Washington, DC area. This is the third time in 4 years that the partnership has received this recognition, which spotlights private, public, nonprofit, and government agencies that received the highest employee ratings from a survey contracted by the newspaper. - June 18, 2020 - Mary's Center
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Achieves Healthgrades 2020 Patient Safety Excellence Award for the Second Year in a Row
Swedish Medical Center in the top 5% in the Nation for Patient Safety - June 17, 2020 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
Mary’s Center Announces Former Civil Rights Litigator Todd A. Cox as New Board Chair and Appoints 2 New Board Members
Former civil rights litigator and policy advocate Todd A. Cox is the new Board Chair of Mary’s Center’s Board of Directors, taking the helm from renowned economist Dr. Stuart M. Butler, who served from 2018-2020. - June 17, 2020 - Mary's Center
SCPC Urges Secretary Azar to Address Conflicting Insulin Pen Policy
In a letter to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, SCPC warns that conflicting regulatory policy puts patient access at risk and threatens LTC’s good faith efforts to provide insulin pens. - June 16, 2020 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition