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Virtual Conferencing is About to Change the Way Lymphedema Patients and Professionals Interact Says Canadian Lymphedema Framework
Despite the pandemic’s challenges to traditional gatherings, the 2021 National Lymphedema Conference is going ahead, online, taking advantage of developments in the field of virtual conferencing. Hosted by the Canadian Lymphedema Framework, and presented in collaboration with Wounds Canada, the event takes place Dec. 3-4, 2021 via a sophisticated and highly interactive virtual event platform. For more information, visit www.canadalymph.ca. - November 11, 2021 - Canadian Lymphedema Framework
The Future of Senior Living is Finally Open in Middletown – and Already the "Best of" Upstate Delaware
Meadowcrest, Middletown’s first and only full-service retirement community is now open and welcoming new residents every day to their brand new, state-of-the-art community filled with exceptional amenities, convenient services and new friends to enjoy them with. Since opening in early September, the community is on-pace to welcome more than 60 residents in its first 60 days of operation – an extraordinary feat, especially in today’s world. Not only that, Meadowcrest at Middletown - November 03, 2021 - Vantage Point Retirement Living
New Ground-Breaking Treatment for Fibromyalgia Now Available at Harley Street London
TMS has been used for over 20 years to treat a variety of mental health issues. It works by either stimulating or inhibiting specific regions of the brain, helping to return the activity levels of these areas back to normal. At TMS London, they use this technology to target the overactive pain-processing region of people with fibromyalgia, and reduce this activity back to healthy levels, enabling them to help their patients to feel less pain and have an improved quality of life. - October 21, 2021 - Dr. Stephanie Barrett, Consultant Physician and Rheumatologist
The Annual Stellenberg Garden Tour Has Gone Virtual for St Joseph’s Home
The annual open weekends of the Stellenberg Gardens in Cape Town have gone virtual and currently everyone can enjoy these spectacular grounds from the comfort and safety of their homes and contribute to a great cause at the same time. Since 2015, the Stellenberg Gardens, the home of Andrew and... - September 04, 2021 - St Joseph's Home
Help St Joseph's Home in Cape Town to Change 500 Nappies a Day
The Happy Nappy Drive of specialist paediatric care home in Cape Town, St. Joseph's Home is underway. - August 18, 2021 - St Joseph's Home
Voyage Long Term Care Hosts Back-to-School-Bash for Their Healthcare Employees
Voyage Long Term Care (Oklahoma) distributed hundreds of backpacks and school supplies to their team members and local community. - August 12, 2021 - Voyage Long Term Care
Downed Bikers Association of OKC Visits Local Long-Term Care Community
Residents of Jones, Oklahoma's Oak Hills Care Center experience meet and greet with Downed Bikers Association members. - July 30, 2021 - Voyage Long Term Care
Oasis Brewster is Hosting a Talk About "Flowering Your Mind"
With its many four-season benefits, lovely Cape Cod attracts many retirees looking to enjoy their later years in a peaceful, low-pressure, and supportive environment. Sadly, moving to a great retirement location does not prevent the challenges of cognitive decline that many will experience in the... - July 11, 2021 - Oasis Brewster
Brad Sharkey Joins Premier Medical Staffing Services as New Director of Recruitment
Premier Medical Staffing Services, LLC is pleased to announce and welcome Brad Sharkey as the company’s Director of Recruitment. In this newly created position, Sharkey will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic talent acquisition tactics that support the... - June 01, 2021 - Premier Medical Staffing Services, LLC
Saisystems Health Releases New On-call Phone System, Expands SNFConnect Communication System for Long-Term Post-Acute Care
Saisystems Health, the leading partner in products and services for long-term post-acute care (LTPAC) practices, announced the latest update to its SNFConnect app – an on-call phone system that completes the communication tool for LTPAC. SNFConnect joins a suite of established products... - April 17, 2021 - Saisystems Health
Local Company Hosts Virtual Healthcare Job Fair in Atlanta
Comfort Keepers Lithonia announces the Virtual Healthcare Job Fair being hosted Wednesday April 7, 2021 at 12:00pm est. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic the home health care staffing agency as like many others, experienced significant changes. One of those changes is the need to fulfill more... - March 31, 2021 - Comfort Keepers Lithonia
Oregon Hospice Care Explains the Importance of a Living Will
Harbor Light Hospice, an Oregon Hospice Agency, recently released a blog explaining the importance of a living will. The new article focuses on explaining what a living will is and why it is essential to have. - February 19, 2021 - Harbor Light Hospice
Clients Discover a Fresh Health Care Experience at Bellingham Respiratory Care and Equipment Company
Respiratory therapist Kelly Maycumber and Amrit Kaur prioritize patient care and provide state-of-the-art equipment and service at AFresh Respiratory Therapy Services & Equipment in Bellingham, Washington. - February 10, 2021 - AFresh - Respiratory & Home Medical Equipment
United Methodist Communities Promotes Joanne Gambino
Joanne M. Gambino has been promoted to the position of corporate manager of associate services at United Methodist Communities. Ms. Gambino has over 42 years of experience in business management. Learn more. - January 30, 2021 - United Methodist Communities
Oregon Hospice Gives Tips for Talking to Children About Death
Harbor Light Hospice, an Oregon Hospice Agency, recently released a blog that provides tips for talking to children about death. The new blog focuses on explaining how to approach this difficult process. - January 23, 2021 - Harbor Light Hospice
Premier Medical Staffing Services Receives Top Honors in the 2020 MARKETPLACE Governor’s Awards Competition
Premier Medical Staffing Services, LLC is pleased to announce that it has received an Outstanding Large Business Award in the 2020 MARKETPLACE Governor’s Awards competition. Given out annually, the MARKETPLACE Governor’s Awards seek to recognize outstanding Wisconsin businesses that are... - January 13, 2021 - Premier Medical Staffing Services, LLC
Oregon Hospice Educated on the Duties of Volunteers
Harbor Light Hospice, an Oregon Hospice Agency, recently released a blog educating readers on the duties of volunteering. The new article focuses on explaining the details surrounding volunteering for hospice care. - January 06, 2021 - Harbor Light Hospice
Illinois Hospice Educates on the Different Types of Hospice Care
Harbor Light Hospice, an Illinois hospice provider, recently released a blog discussing the different types of hospice care. The new article focuses on explaining the details surrounding the different types of care that their team offers. - December 20, 2020 - Harbor Light Hospice
Linda Hill Appointed Vice President of Philanthropy at United Methodist Communities
United Methodist Communities is delighted to announce the hiring of Linda Hill as the Vice President of philanthropy. Ms. Hill has worked in many renowned organizations like Raritan Bay Medical Center Foundation, Stuart Country Day School of The Sacred Heart, Penn Medicine, to name a few. - December 10, 2020 - United Methodist Communities
Cindy Jacques Named to Board of LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware
United Methodist Communities appoints Cindy Jacques as the Vice President of housing and community initiatives on the board of LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware. - November 19, 2020 - United Methodist Communities
Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County and Waveny LifeCare Network Announce Proposed Affiliation
The Boards of Directors of Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County (VNHFC) and Waveny LifeCare Network (WLN) are pleased to announce that they have entered into an exclusive letter of intent to combine home care and hospice operations to better serve patients in Fairfield County and beyond. - November 06, 2020 - Waveny LifeCare Network
U.S. News & World Report Names Waveny LifeCare Network a 2020-21 Best Skilled Nursing Facility
Waveny LifeCare Network has once again been recognized nationally as not only one of the Best Nursing Homes for 2020-21 by U.S. News & World Report, but also the coveted Best Short-Term Care Nursing Facilities nationally, which includes their short-term inpatient rehabilitation programs. - October 31, 2020 - Waveny LifeCare Network
Accessible Home Health Care Recognizes Caregiver of Veteran with 2020 Hidden Hero Award
Accessible Home Health Care has established an annual “Hidden Hero Award” to recognize a veteran’s family caregiver who has made unspoken sacrifices while caring for and supporting their loved one returning from active duty. Accessible is proud to announce that the first recipient of this recognition is Robin Abrahamson-Alford, as a spouse of a severely disabled veteran, Alan Alford. - October 23, 2020 - Accessible Home Health Care
Premier Medical Staffing Services Named One of SIA’s Fastest Growing Staffing Firms
Premier Medical Staffing Services, LLC is pleased to announce that Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) has ranked their healthcare staffing agency as one of the fastest-growing staffing firms for 2020. Inclusion on this year’s list marks the fifth consecutive time that Premier Medical Staffing... - October 15, 2020 - Premier Medical Staffing Services, LLC
Premier Medical Staffing Services Ranked 13th on Milwaukee Business Journal’s 2020 List of Largest Wisconsin-Based Women-Owned Businesses
The Milwaukee Business Journal, a weekly newspaper covering business news and events in southeastern Wisconsin, has released its annual list ranking the largest Wisconsin-based women-owned businesses for 2020. Premier Medical Staffing Services, LLC, a nationally expanding healthcare staffing firm... - October 15, 2020 - Premier Medical Staffing Services, LLC
The Ridge Ohio Introduces New Addiction Treatment Program Designed Specifically for Professionals
Addiction Treatment Center in Milford, OH launches a program to help adults juggling professional and family responsibilities while struggling with addiction. - October 14, 2020 - The Ridge Ohio
Waveny LifeCare Network Opens Its Doors for Indoor Family Visitation
Waveny LifeCare Network, after five months of their patients and residents being COVID free, has also announced its full compliance with the state’s new mandate for indoor family visitation. - October 11, 2020 - Waveny LifeCare Network
United Methodist Communities Promotes Two Leaders
United Methodist Communities proudly announces the promotion of 2 of their leaders. Deborah Walsh has been promoted to corporate director of homecare services and oversees HomeWorks and Pamela Garofolo as the corporate director of tapestries. - September 30, 2020 - United Methodist Communities
Illinois Hospice Describes the Final Stages of Multiple Sclerosis
Harbor Light Hospice, an Illinois hospice, recently released a new educational resource that describes the final stages of multiple sclerosis (MS). The article goes into detail regarding how this condition progresses, what to expect throughout the process, and how the treatment should be adjusted... - September 14, 2020 - Harbor Light Hospice
Texas Hospice Creates The Caregiver’s Guide To End-Of-Life Care
Harbor Light Hospice, a Texas hospice care center, recently released a guide on end-of-life care for caregivers. This guide will give caregivers some peace of mind when caring for their ill loved one. The end-of-life process comes with many trials and tribulations. You want to make sure your loved... - September 02, 2020 - Harbor Light Hospice
Roberta Voloshin Promoted to VP of Marketing and Communications at UMC
UMC, a Senior Organization in New Jersey is Delighted to Announce That Roberta Voloshin Has Been Promoted to the Post of VP of Marketing and Communications. - August 26, 2020 - United Methodist Communities
Speak Up and Stay Alive Announces - New Amazon Best Seller Anthology - Highway to Heart, Humor, and Honesty in Healthcare
Thirty one healthcare experts share real-life experiences and advice to help patients and providers come together to achieve safer healthcare outcomes. - August 19, 2020 - Speak Up and Stay Alive
UMC Unveils the Road Forward
Plan outlines transition to “new normal” amid COVID-19 pandemic. - July 16, 2020 - United Methodist Communities
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
United Methodist Communities Announces Strategic Partnership with VirtuSense and Netsmart to Implement $909K “Game-Changer” Telehealth Grant
New Jersey-based senior living provider United Methodist Communities (UMC) announced strategic partnerships with tech providers VirtuSense and Netsmart to implement telehealth strategies to fight coronavirus. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently awarded UMC the $909,560 grant to... - June 12, 2020 - United Methodist Communities
Premier Medical Staffing Services, LLC Announces Move to Larger Office Space
Premier Medical Staffing Services, LLC, a leading national healthcare staffing firm for healthcare professionals and companies, is pleased to announce that they have moved to a larger office space to accommodate the company’s continued growth and success. Previously located at 10150 W. - May 25, 2020 - Premier Medical Staffing Services, LLC
Masks For Heroes Launches Global #TieAnyRibbon Campaign to Show Gratitude to Front Line Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic
All-Inclusive Campaign Raises Awareness for the Efforts of Our Front Line Workers - May 21, 2020 - Masks For Heroes
Waveny Lifecare Network Celebrates National Nurses Week
As the nation observes National Nurses Week, Russell R. Barksdale, Jr., MPA/MHA, FACHE, President and CEO of Waveny LifeCare Network, thanked nurses for their efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. "This pandemic has made it abundantly clear that nurses have always been and always will be... - May 14, 2020 - Waveny LifeCare Network
American Nursing Homes in Need of Mask Donations and Other PPE as Country’s Long-Term Care Facilities Reach Record Deaths Due to COVID-19
Local communities can utilize resources from the Masks For Heroes website to help support facilities in their area. - May 01, 2020 - Masks For Heroes
New App by Repticity Will Save More Time and Convenience in Nursing Homes to Arrange Virtual Visits During COVID-19 Crisis
Repticity app uses new technology to create multiple virtual meeting rooms. The developer creates the app to promote safety and convenience for meeting the loved one during the pandemic for nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities. - April 20, 2020 - Repticity
Popular Senior Life Resource Provider Expands Coverage to Address COVID-19 Issues Affecting Those Living in Senior Communities
HousingForSeniors.com, a leading online information hub owned and operated by Wolf Revo, LLC, is dedicated to helping older adults in the United States and Canada find quality senior housing, has recently expanded its senior health coverage specifically addressing COVID-19. - March 23, 2020 - Wolf Revo, LLC
Indiana Hospice Educates on the Benefits of Hospice Care for Aids Patients
Harbor Light Hospice, an Indiana hospice, educates readers on the benefits of hospice care for AIDS patients relative to other treatment methods. - March 23, 2020 - Harbor Light Hospice
Accessible Home Health Care Launches Remote Patient Monitoring Program for Chronic Care Patients
Remote Monitoring Results in Better Health Outcomes and Lower Costs - March 22, 2020 - Accessible Home Health Care
Waveny LifeCare Network Announces Actions in Response to Prevent Cases of COVID-19
Responding to the first cases of coronavirus identified in Westchester County, New York, Waveny LifeCare Network instituted CDC guidelines and protocols to minimize the risk of COVID-19 in its communities. “The health and wellness of our residents, patients, volunteers, and our staff of... - March 14, 2020 - Waveny LifeCare Network
Indiana Hospice Educates on Finding Peace When Coping with Grief & Loss
Indiana hospice care center Harbor Light Hospice creates a guide to helping people find peace when coping with grief and loss. - March 14, 2020 - Harbor Light Hospice
Waveny LifeCare Network Elects New Board Members
New Canaan – Six new members have been elected to Waveny LifeCare Network’s board of directors: Ronald Balzano, Peter Bridgman, Marian Curtis Blair, Mary Franco, David Hunt, and Penny Young. The board unanimously elected Kathleen A. Corbet as Chairman of the Board, Leo Karl III as Vice... - March 13, 2020 - Waveny LifeCare Network
Comfort Keepers Lithonia Grows with a New Business Development Associate
Comfort Keepers Lithonia (CKL) today announces the hire of a new business development associate (BDA) to manage the growth of the organization due to its recent acquisition of the territory in Snellville, Gwinnett County. “Our organization is quickly expanding and we are eager to reach and... - March 06, 2020 - Comfort Keepers Lithonia
Lorraine Stone Appears as Harriet Tubman at Black History Month Celebration
United Methodist Communities (UMC) at The Wesleyan celebrates Black History month annually. - March 04, 2020 - United Methodist Communities
Thoma-Holec Design Honored with National Awards at 2020 NAHB International Builders Show - Senior Living Interior Design Firm Wins Three Top Awards
Thoma-Holec Design in Mesa, AZ, has been awarded multiple awards from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) 55+ Housing Industry Council. Chosen from 107 finalists, the gold and silver awards pay tribute to the firm’s wide range of capabilities, excellence and innovation in addressing complex design issues involved in integrating a luxury senior living community into a commercial shopping center, and an active-adult community within a master plan. - February 28, 2020 - Thoma-Holec Design
United Methodist Communities Partners with Synzi to Support Home Health Clients
Synzi, a leading virtual care company, has announced that United Methodist Communities (UMC), a faith-based, nonprofit organization with a 112+ year history in New Jersey, is using Synzi’s virtual care platform in HomeWorks, its home care division. Synzi will strengthen engagement between... - February 28, 2020 - United Methodist Communities