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Sheppard Pratt Health System’s Dr. Edward Zuzarte Recipient of 2014 Frances J. Lentz Mental Health Professional of the Year
NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore awards Mental Health Professional of the Year to doctor with unique personal approach to engaging patients. - September 18, 2014 - Sheppard Pratt Health System
The Cypress of Raleigh Earns National Recognition
US News & National Report gives The Cypress of Raleigh’s Rosewood Health Center the highest possible rating in North Carolina. It received five stars in each category considered by the magazine, including health inspections, nurse staffing and quality measures. - September 17, 2014 - The Cypress of Raleigh
Daybreak Raises Money for Alzheimer's Association
DayBreak Adult Care Services, the leading provider of in-home senior care, has launched a fundraiser to support research efforts for the Alzheimer’s Association. The “Paint the Promenade Purple” Pub Crawl will be held on September 4, 2014 (5p-8p) in Bluffton Promenade (Old Town). In partnership with Hospice Care of America, DayBreak will donate all proceeds to the SC Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. - August 29, 2014 - DayBreak of the Lowcountry
Pet Partners® Names New Board of Directors Chairperson
Dr. Mary Craig, veterinarian and Founder of Gentle Goodbye Veterinary Hospice and At-home Euthanasia LLC, has been named Chairperson of the Pet Partners Board of Directors. Dr. Craig’s veterinary practice, based in Stamford, Connecticut, specializes in care for end-of-life conditions and... - August 23, 2014 - Pet Partners
Over 200 Residents and 50 Needy Beneficiaries Expected to Benefit from Free Health Checks at Community Health Day
SATA CommHealth, a community healthcare provider and social enterprise will provide an opportunity to all Bedok and Chai Chee residents and needy beneficiaries from various community partners to receive free health checks this Sunday. The checks offered range from basic and specialised health checks at its Community Health Day (CHD) event. - August 23, 2014 - SATA CommHealth
Grace Harrington, CLTC, Introduces Long-Term Care Benefit Plan to Help Seniors Pay for Long-Term Care
Funding option converts a life insurance policy into a monthly payment stream to cover all forms of long-term care. - August 07, 2014 - Grace Harrington
ASAveterinary: New Look for the Corporate Website
With a fresh graphic, intuitive in consultation and rich in content: the new ASAveterinary website focuses on videos, case studies and interviews to explain the use of MLS® Laser in veterinary sector and to provide timely information about application and devices. - July 16, 2014 - ASA srl
MedEZ Partners with Oglethorpe, Inc.
The two companies have reached a partnership agreement which will streamline Oglethorpe, Inc.’s office management needs. - July 04, 2014 - MedEZ
Substance Abuse Recovery Turns Into a Smoke-Free Facility
They say making a treatment center smoke-free is a big challenge which may affect patients from their recovery. - July 04, 2014 - Substance Abuse Recovery
West Hartford Health & Rehabilitation Center Receives Silver National Quality Award 2014
West Hartford Health & Rehabilitation Center Receives Silver National Quality Award. Center recognized by national program for best practices in quality care West Hartford Health & Rehabilitation Center has been selected as a 2014 recipient of the Silver – Achievement in Quality for... - July 04, 2014 - West Hartford Health & Rehabilitation Center
MedEZ Partners with the National Rehabilitation Centre in UAE
MedEZ has achieved a company milestone after closing out a deal that marks its first international client, the National Rehabilitation Centre in the United Arab Emirates. - July 04, 2014 - MedEZ
Atlantic Shores Redefines Retirement Dining to Reflect Today’s Sophisticated Senior Palates
Retirement community cuisine goes upscale to mirror today’s dining trends. - July 02, 2014 - Atlantic Shores Retirement Community
Senior Living Smart Offers an Online Virtual Expo for Senior Living Professionals
Senior Living SMART Online Expo featuring resources and innovation to maximize your competitive advantage. This free virtual expo will allow you to access presentations by industry experts and learn about innovative resources on your schedule. - June 24, 2014 - Senior Living SMART
Long Island Nursing Home Medford Multicare Center for Living Opens State of the Art Rehabilitation Suite
Medford, NY Skilled Nursing Facility Medford Multicare Center for Living proudly cuts the ribbon on its newly renovated rehabilitation suite featuring cutting-edge therapy technologies - June 18, 2014 - Medford Center For Living
Health & Comfort Home Care Agency Acquired by C & M Health Services, LLC
Health & Comfort Home Care Agency, a New Jersey home care services company, was recently acquired by C & M Health Services, LLC, a company with extensive experience in home care and aging-in-place solutions. The company will continue to operate under the Health & Comfort Home Care Agency name. - June 17, 2014 - Health & Comfort Home Care
Wexford Place Assisted Living & Memory Support Offers Virtual Dementia Tour®
Northlanders have the opportunity to take 15-minute tour which offers eye-opening experience on the challenges of those living with Alzheimer's. - June 07, 2014 - Senior Star
SATA CommHealth Sends World No Tobacco Day Message with a Different Focus
It highlights the other joys of life and staying smoke-free while offering smokers a complimentary spirometry. - May 31, 2014 - SATA CommHealth
Pet Partners® Welcomes New President / CEO
Pet Partners, a leader in promoting the health benefits of the human-animal bond, is excited to announce that Catherine “Annie” Magnant is their new President and CEO. A visionary leader, strategic thinker and exceptional communicator, Magnant brings more than 20 years of leadership... - May 27, 2014 - Pet Partners
Come to a Tour of Senior Communities in the Triangle
Announcing three upcoming Guided Tours of Senior Communities in the Triangle Area. Durham, Cary/Apex and Raleigh. All tours will begin at 9:30am and will include 4 communities, breakfast and lunch and door prizes! - May 27, 2014 - Choice Connections of North Carolina
Senior Star at Las Colinas Village and Walgreens Live Well Series Focuses on Skin Protection
Senior Star at Las Colinas Village is pleased to continue the Live Well with Walgreens speakers’ series, a new collaboration in the Albuquerque area that brings expert pharmacists into the community throughout the year who will present a variety of health topics for people of all ages. This... - May 24, 2014 - Senior Star
Suzanne Hodge Pugh Receives Excellence in Leadership Award from LeadingAge North Carolina
Aldersgate President & CEO Suzanne Hodge Pugh received the Excellence in Leadership Award from LeadingAge North Carolina on Wednesday, May 14, at the association’s annual spring conference. This marks the fourth award Aldersgate has received for leadership since 2008. - May 18, 2014 - Aldersgate UMRC, Inc.
Keelson Harbour Senior Living Welcomes New Executive Director
New Executive Director brings over 30 years of experience in senior care to the community. - May 18, 2014 - Vista Prairie Communities
From ASAlaser a Targeted Solution to TMD: Mphi D, a New Product for MLS® Laser Therapy
ASAlaser has customized the MLS® Laser Therapy application extending it to the Temporo-Mandibular area in order to exceeds the limits of physical therapy and traditional Laser Therapy, guaranteeing short treatment times that are effective from the first application and long-lasting results. - May 08, 2014 - ASA srl
New Assisted Living Facility Opens in Orlando
A new Assisted Living Facility has opened in Orlando. The Grand Opening and Open House will be on Thursday, May 8th, 2014. - May 01, 2014 - Wellsprings Residence
On-Site Health Care leaders Lumina HealthCare Continues to Receive Glowing Endorsements from Clientele
Leading Los Angeles, CA-based provider of on-site health care services, Lumina HealthCare has recently been receiving praise from its clients across the region for the quality of its work. The organization strives to ensure they provide the very best mobile dental health care services and this... - April 26, 2014 - Lumina Healthcare
North Houston Cancer Clinics Receives Recognition for Cancer Care from Largest Oncology Society in United States
North Houston Cancer Clinics at Huntsville and North Houston Cancer Clinics at The Woodlands, have been recognized by the Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI®) Certification Program, an affiliate of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). The QOPI® Certification Program... - April 24, 2014 - North Houston Cancer Clinics
Integrated Medical Services, Now Open to the Online Public
Integrated Medical Services, the distributor of medical equipment and supplies, announces the launch of a new online shopping experience. For customers, that will improve their experience ordering the important medical equipment and supplies required in patients homes and health care facilities. - April 24, 2014 - Integrated Medical Services
Senior Star at Las Colinas Village and Walgreens Live Well Series Focuses on Arthritis
Expert health care discussions encourage a proactive approach to living well. - April 18, 2014 - Senior Star
Champions’ Physiotherapists Choose ASAlaser Therapies
Behind a great champion, there is always a good physiotherapist. A golden rule when the focus are the professional of sports that should always be at the top to face the best competition. In fencing competitions as well as track races, marathons and swimming challenges what matters is that the body does not wear down and the concentration is maximum. - April 17, 2014 - ASA srl
Prista Corporation’s ActionCue® Clinical Intelligence Application Receiving Key Update
Prista Corporation announces plans to expand the features of their online application, ActionCue® Clinical Intelligence, to include Common Format report functionality — satisfying AHRQ Common Format report requirements. This addition extends the scope of coverage of the ActionCue platform integrating Quality Management, Risk Management and Performance Improvement. - April 13, 2014 - Prista Corporation
Inaugural Michael Edelstein, M.D. Physician Humanitarian Award Granted to Two Sheppard Pratt Health System Physicians on Doctor’s Day
Award created in honor of Michael Edelstein, M.D., recognizes Jason Addison, M.D., and Dennis Kutzer, M.D., for their dedication to fulfilling the needs of patients. - April 04, 2014 - Sheppard Pratt Health System
Memory Care Living® Staff Awarded Status as Certified Dementia Practitioners
Memory Care Living® announced today that sixteen of its employees have been awarded status as Certified Dementia Practitioners (CDP) by the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners® (NCCDP®). Memory Care Living® is a New Jersey provider of specialized, small-scale,... - April 03, 2014 - Memory Care Living®
Ohio Department of Aging Survey Ranks Anna Maria of Aurora 3rd Highest in State
Ohio nursing home and assisted living facility residents rated their facilities highly in an Ohio Department of Aging survey released today. Several nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Northeast Ohio made the top 24 list, according to resident opinion of care there. - April 02, 2014 - Anna Maria of Aurora
Pet Partners® Announces National Partnership with PetSmart, Inc.®
Pet Partners, a leader in promoting the health benefits of the human-animal bond, is pleased to announce a new partnership with PetSmart, the largest specialty pet retailer of services and solutions for the lifetime needs of pets. Pet Partners’ Therapy Animal Program registers and supports... - April 02, 2014 - Pet Partners
Theresa Sanderson, Administrator of West Hartford Health & Rehabilitation Center Has Been Elected as the District I Director to the ACHCA)
Theresa has been elected as the District I Director of the American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA) Board of Directors for the term 2014-2017. As a voluntary membership organization, ACHCA depends on volunteers such as Theresa to accomplish the work of their association. "We are... - March 30, 2014 - West Hartford Health & Rehabilitation Center
Clinical Director of Sheppard Pratt’s Mann Residential Programs to Become Director of Its Jefferson School
Maureen McGuire, LCSW-C, 13-year dedicated Sheppard Pratt employee is new Director of Jefferson School. - March 29, 2014 - Sheppard Pratt Health System
Oceanside Care Center Highlights Its Outstanding Dietary Department During March National Nutrition Month
Oceanside, NY area nursing home Oceanside Care Center supports March National Nutrition Month. - March 27, 2014 - Oceanside Care Center
Mobile Dental Health Care Specialist Lumina HealthCare Achieves Strong Response to California Superintendents’ Symposium Presentation
Leading Los Angeles, CA-based mobile dental health care experts Lumina HealthCare recently gave a presentation to the California Superintendent’s Symposium. The company is delighted to announce that their presentation at the annual event was well received and that they managed to enhance... - March 21, 2014 - Lumina Healthcare
Skilled Nursing Facilities Across Los Angeles Contract Dentistry Services of Lumina HealthCare
Lumina HealthCare has recently announced that the organization has experienced a significant increase in the number of skilled nursing facilities contracting their dentistry and podiatry services. The company’s technical team is now becoming highly valued within communities across Los Angeles... - March 21, 2014 - Lumina Healthcare
New Memory Clinic Director for the Neuropsychiatry Program at Sheppard Pratt
Geriatric psychiatrist, Crystal Watkins, M.D., Ph.D., joins Health System to treat older adults at Memory Clinic. - March 16, 2014 - Sheppard Pratt Health System
Sheppard Pratt Health System Appoints New Medical Director to Refine Geriatric Services
Czarina Santos-Borja, M.D., takes lead of Geriatric Services offered at Sheppard Pratt. - March 13, 2014 - Sheppard Pratt Health System
NewCare Solutions Announces Launch of SilentAlert Sleep Index
SilentAlert Resident Monitor System, featuring the SilentAlert Sleep Index, provides early warning of changes in sleep behavior for residents in Personal Care, Assisted Living and Memory Care facilities. - March 06, 2014 - NewCare Solutions, LLC
AME Home Care Becomes One of Baltimore’s Trusted Medicaid Waiver Resources
AME Home Care has recently become one of the trusted personal home care companies in the Baltimore area to be authorized to serve clients using the valuable Medicaid Waiver benefit. Through the Community First Choice program, AME Home Care is able to not only set clients up with personal care aides... - February 27, 2014 - AME Home Care
KidsCare Program from On-site Dental Health Care Experts Lumina Dental Health Continues Successful Track Record in 2014
Leading Los Angeles, California-based dental health specialists, Lumina HealthCare has announced continuing success with its cutting-edge KidsCare program. Through their KidsCare program, Lumina HealthCare arranges for convenient on-site mobile dental health care for children in schools and... - February 20, 2014 - Lumina Healthcare
Family First Home Companions Launches "Home In A Hurry" Program
Family First Home Companions, Long Island's premier home care agency, announces the launch of their "Home In A Hurry" program and the opening of a new satellite office in Melville, Long Island. - February 15, 2014 - Family First Home Companions
Government Grant Eases Transition for Sheppard Pratt’s Adolescents’ Return to the Community
The Jefferson School and Mann Residential Treatment Center help youth and families find their voices through new grant funded program. - February 12, 2014 - Sheppard Pratt Health System
The Center for Eating Disorders at Sheppard Pratt Hosts "The Body Project" to Help Local Universities Promote Positive Body Image
Program by Dr. Eric Stice and Dr. Carolyn Becker prepares college professionals to train and supervise students to reduce body dissatisfaction and eating disorder symptoms among young women. - February 06, 2014 - Sheppard Pratt Health System
“Senior Foodies” from Atlantic Shores Retirement Community Serve as Judges at “Soup-er Stars” Scholarship Competition
On January 17, 2014, fine-food-fan residents from Atlantic Shores Retirement Community in Virginia Beach, Virginia used their discerning palates to serve as judges for the Culinary Institute of Virginia’s “Soup-er Stars” competition, pitting 10 CIV student teams against each other... - February 01, 2014 - Atlantic Shores Retirement Community
Christopher C. Walton, San Diego Personal Injury and Elder Abuse Attorney Named to 2014 Southern California Super Lawyers List
Principal of Walton Law, A.P.C. Named Southern California Super Lawyer for 2014 - January 27, 2014 - Walton Law APC
Sheppard Pratt Medical Director Honored with Best Article in Journal of Trauma and Dissociation
Richard P. Kluft Award granted to DSM-5 article said to guide field of dissociation for years to come. - January 23, 2014 - Sheppard Pratt Health System