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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
Relieving Chronic Pain: An Online Fundraiser for Pathways Healing Center
Pathways, a non-profit healing center, has announced a special program and fundraiser. The focus of the event is to provide support for people who are suffering from chronic pain. With the need to physically distance and to protect the health and safety of their community, Pathways will be holding the fundraiser online via Zoom. - September 11, 2020 - Courses for LIFE
Matthew Marshall DMD MD Joins Marshall Surgery Center as Oral Surgeon
The University of Kentucky trained oral surgeon to perform full mouth reconstruction implants and extractions. - September 11, 2020 - Marshall Surgery Center
New Book Release: "Chaos to Connection, a Marriage Counselor’s Candid Guide for the Modern Marriage"
An entertaining and expert-led guide to making your relationship thrive in chaotic times. - September 11, 2020 - Lori Epting PLLC
SCPC Calls for Expanded Provider Relief Following HHS Announcement
Private-Pay Assisted Living Facilities May Now Apply for CARES Funding, But Essential “Behind the Scenes” Long-Term Care Pharmacies Are Still Left in Limbo - September 09, 2020 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
Study Points to a New Unexplored Therapeutic Target for C9ORF72-mediated ALS
A novel discovery from scientists at the ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI) is the first to indicate that asymmetric di-methylation of arginine could be a promising target for ALS therapies. - September 09, 2020 - ALS Therapy Development Institute
New York Health Welcomes Internist, Pollytia I. Panagiotou, MD
Specialist in Preventative Healthcare and Weight Loss - September 09, 2020 - New York Health
FireFlex Yoga’s Train the Trainer Workshop: October 9 at Santa Clara City Fire Training Center
Firefighters Are Invited to Three-Day Training to Deliver Wellness, Mitigate Injury, Increase Resilience - September 05, 2020 - FireFlex Yoga
Metro Safety’s Approach to First Aid Training in Vancouver Builds Confidence Amongst Rescuers; Boosts Willingness to Respond in Emergencies
The facility’s wide variety of programs make a safer Vancouver, by effectively combatting accident-based fatalities through safety training. - September 04, 2020 - Metro Safety Training
Mary’s Center Earns “LGBTQ Health Care Equality Leader” Designation from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Healthcare Equality Index
Today, Mary’s Center announced their “LGBTQ Health Care Equality Leader” designation from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC). The designation was awarded in the 13th edition of HRC’s Healthcare Equality Index (HEI), released today. A record 765 health care facilities... - September 04, 2020 - Mary's Center
Esprit Woman Care and The OB/GYN Center Join Together to Provide Greater OB Options for the Community
Esprit Woman Care and The OB/GYN Center, both on the Sky Ridge campus, have joined practices now, Esprit OB/GYN Center. - September 04, 2020 - Sky Ridge Medical Center
Sky Ridge Medical Center Reopens Free Standing Emergency Department in South Parker
Sky Ridge Medical Center is proud to announce the reopening of its Free Standing Emergency Department in Parker. - September 04, 2020 - Sky Ridge Medical Center
APTQI and WebPT Join Forces to Shape a Positive Future for Physical Therapy
As the first At-Large Member, WebPT will work with APTQI to positively impact healthcare legislation - starting with the 9% cut to Medicare payments. - September 03, 2020 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
Southwestern Hearing Centers Holds Local Contest to Award One Lucky Winner with State-of-the-Art Hearing Aids
Southwestern Hearing Centers wanted to give back to the community and give one lucky patient free hearing aids. - September 03, 2020 - Southwestern Hearing Centers
Shared Health Services to Rebrand Wound Care Offerings
Shared Health Services, a premier wound care management company, with a long history in the outpatient wound care industry, announced the launch of its new corporate brand identity, redesigned logo, and website. These changes come at a time when the company is evolving its service offerings to... - September 02, 2020 - Shared Health Services
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
Carisk Partners Launches Intelligent Clearinghouse Website Update
Carisk Partners is excited to announce the release of the newly redesigned Carisk Intelligent Clearinghouse (CiC) website. Acting as the bridge between providers and the payers, the CiC website ensures complete bills are electronically passed timely and accurately from providers to payers in a... - September 01, 2020 - Carisk Partners
Female Urologist Joins New York Health
New York Health (NY Health) is pleased to announce that Lauren B. Schulz, D.O., has joined its practice. Through a multi-specialty network of physicians, NY Health is one of the leading community healthcare practices treating a wide range of conditions. The NY Health Center for Urology features... - September 01, 2020 - New York Health
New York Health Welcomes Family Practice Physician
New York Health (NYHealth) is proud to announce that board-certified family practice physician, Michael J. DiGiovanna D.O., CPI will be joining its team of dedicated physicians. Dr. DiGiovanna will be practicing at 1061 North Broadway, Second Floor, North Massapequa, NY... - September 01, 2020 - New York Health
Conceptions Reproductive Associates of Colorado Welcomes Dr. Jasmine Chiang to Fertility Doctor Team
Dr. Chiang will begin seeing patients September 1, 2020. - August 30, 2020 - Conceptions Reproductive Associates of Colorado
Conceptions Reproductive Associates of Colorado Meets Criteria for Optum Fertility Center of Excellence Network
Conceptions Reproductive Associates of Colorado has recently met membership criteria for the ninth consecutive year in the Optum Fertility Center of Excellence Network. Each year, Optum evaluates health care programs and providers utilizing strict criteria with a goal to help patients make more... - August 30, 2020 - Conceptions Reproductive Associates of Colorado
Sonya Dunbar Appointed Crest & Oral B’s Key Opinion Leader
Sonya Dunbar R.D.H., M.H.A., has been appointed Crest & Oral B's Diversity & Inclusion Leader. Sonya has over 28 years of clinical, private, and academic experience in dental hygiene. Sonya, also known as the Geriatric Toothfairy(TM), is a philanthropist and advocate for aging adults in... - August 29, 2020 - Sonya Dunbar
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE's Swedish Medical Center Names Linda Gray as Chief Nursing Officer
Swedish Medical Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Linda Gray, RN, MHA, NEA-BC, as Swedish Medical Center's new Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). Gray will join the executive team and will be responsible for driving, supporting, and modeling a culture focused on employee engagement,... - August 29, 2020 - Swedish Medical Center
Employee Health Screening for COVID-19 Released to Help Business Re-Open Safely
C-19Registration.com has released a new cloud-based COVID-19 employee health checker for businesses to open safely. The system uses a simple questionnaire along with guidelines from the CDC and local health officials to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission in the workplace. - August 28, 2020 - C-19Registration.com
Swedish Medical Center Among Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for Treatment of Heart Attack Patients
American College of Cardiology NCDR Chest Pain - MI Registry Platinum Award recognizes high standards of patient care. - August 21, 2020 - Swedish Medical Center
Avant Healthcare Professionals Named to the Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies for the Sixth Time
Avant Healthcare Professionals today announced that it has been named to Inc. magazine’s Inc. 5000, appearing at #2194 on its annual list of America’s fasting-growing private companies. This marks the fourth year in a row that the publication has honored the company. Avant Healthcare... - August 20, 2020 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
The Transportation Industry’s Premier Sleep Apnea and Fatigue Management Company Names New CEO
Board of Directors officially taps SleepSafe Drivers® long-time second in command, Adrian Knight, to lead the company following the founder’s retirement in early Q2. SleepSafe Drivers announces a change in its leadership, Adrian Knight, current COO, is named President and CEO following... - August 19, 2020 - SleepSafe Drivers, Inc.
Free Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy Opportunity for Active and Veteran Service Members and Their Families
Courage Reins is known for their work helping those faced with physical, mental, and emotional challenges. Thanks to their highly trained horses, caring personal, and loving volunteers, great strides towards healing happen here every day. They've been given a very unique opportunity to offer specialized services to veteran and active military members and their families for free. Courage Reins welcomes military and their families to enroll. - August 18, 2020 - Courage Reins
USA Fibroid Centers Applaud Fibroid Research and Education Bill
Funding for national public education program needs to include insurance coverage of non-invasive treatments. - August 16, 2020 - USA Vein Clinics
Cognivive Inc. Announces World’s First Prescription Interactive Rehabilitation Device Under New FDA Regulation
Cognivive Inc. is digital medicine company that develops neurorehabilitation treatments, delivered in the form of highly motivating virtual reality games that patients use at home to speed and improve recovery from stroke, monitored and guided by treating clinicians. Theirs is the first prescription interactive rehabilitation device under new FDA regulation. Cognivive's remote-use treatments are the perfect solution to the challenges posed to neurorehabilitation care by COVID-19. - August 15, 2020 - Cognivive
SottoPelle® Recognizes Dr. Erica Balthrop for Outstanding Contributions to BHRT and Her Quality Care for Her 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). - August 14, 2020 - SottoPelle Therapy
Swedish Medical Center Offers Colorado’s Longest Running Robotic Heart Surgery Program for Mitral Valve Patients
The robotic procedure is minimally invasive and provides an alternative to traditional open-heart surgery. - August 13, 2020 - Swedish Medical Center
Mindworks Hypnosis & NLP Announces Article Publication Offering Insights Into Habit Change
Clinical Hypnotherapist & Licensed Trainer of NLP®, Connie Brannan, announces the publication of her article, “Never in A Million Years - A 2-Pronged Approach to Habit Change.” - August 13, 2020 - Mindworks Hypnosis & NLP
93 Bipartisan Lawmakers Send Letter to House Leadership on Need to Waive Budget Neutrality Rules to Protect Patient Access to Specialty Care
Letter highlights how Medicare cuts to specialty providers are ill-conceived, sizeable and threaten provider stability and patient access amid the COVID-19 public health emergency. - August 11, 2020 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
Careington and Smile Brands Announce Successful New Membership Program in Washington
Careington International Corporation and Smile Brands are excited to announce the success of the new in-house membership program in the state of Washington. The new program, called the OneSmile® Dental Plan Washington, was developed by Careington and its Loyalty Markets division, Launch Loyalty. - August 09, 2020 - Careington
Careington Announces Nationwide Launch of the GetMoreRx Discount Prescription Program
Careington International Corporation, a national leader in the non-insured health care benefits space, announced today the nationwide launch of its new GetMoreRx discount prescription program. Through this program, individuals and their families can receive discounts on their name-brand and generic... - August 08, 2020 - Careington
New Study Highlights Exciting Potential of Umbilical Cord Tissue to Treat COVID-19
COVID-19 patients administered with Mesenchymal Stromal Cells (MSCs) from cord tissue all recover from disease. - Cord tissue cells shown to promote tissue repair and regeneration and support normal function of immune system. - Insception Lifebank is Canada’s first and largest cord blood... - August 07, 2020 - Insception
Wilmington Eye Breaks Ground on New Surgery Center
Locally owned medical practice breaks ground on new surgery center aimed at reducing healthcare costs for patients. - August 07, 2020 - Wilmington Eye
New in Winona - Jade Community Acupuncture is Now Offering Drive-Up Acupuncture
Drive-Up Acupuncture in Winona is being offered in response to COVID-19 concerns. Curbside acupuncture enables a client to receive a treatment while relaxing in the privacy of their own vehicle. Client will text the clinic when they are in the reserved parking space just outside of the Winona... - August 06, 2020 - Jade Community Acupuncture
Touchstone Health Services Providing COVID-19 Blitz Testing to the Community on Saturdays
Touchstone Health Services will conduct a COVID-19 Testing Blitz in Maricopa County from 8 a.m. to noon for the next four Saturdays, Aug. 8, 15, 22 and 29. Patients can pre-register online, which will save time processing in-line, at https://www.touchstonehs.org. - August 05, 2020 - Touchstone Health Services
Carroll Center for the Blind Publishes New Book for Web Browsing with Screen Readers
Sometimes, one web browser is not enough. This new book provides guidance on web browsing with popular browsers to improve experiences for blind and visually impaired screen reader users. - August 05, 2020 - The Carroll Center for the Blind
APTQI Disappointed by 9% Cut to Physical and Occupational Therapy Included in Proposed PFS Rule for CY 2021
CMS proposal increases specialty provider cuts despite opposition from bipartisan lawmakers and broad group of healthcare stakeholders. - August 04, 2020 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
OrthoNeuro Names Larry T. Todd Jr., DO, New President
OrthoNeuro announced today that Larry T. Todd Jr., DO, has been named its new President. He was selected by the OrthoNeuro Board of Physicians and assumed the role on August 1. Dr. Todd replaces Carl Berasi, DO, who has been President since 2012. “Dr. Todd has distinguished himself as an... - August 04, 2020 - OrthoNeuro
New York Breast Health Welcomes New Board-Certified Surgeon
New York Breast Health is pleased to announce that Susan Palleschi, MD, FACS has joined the multi-specialty practice. Dr. Palleschi is a board-certified surgeon who specializes in diseases and surgery of the breast. She will be practicing at 1010 Northern Blvd, Suite 102, Great Neck, NY,... - August 03, 2020 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Metro Safety Training Offers Different Levels of Occupational First Aid Courses to Ensure Workplace Safety in British Columbia
Safety training firm in Coquitlam supports the community by providing extensive workplace safety courses to mitigate work-related accidents and deaths. - August 01, 2020 - Metro Safety Training
Little Mountain Chiropractic & Wellness Opens New Practice in Denver/Sherrills Ford Area
Little Mountain Chiropractic & Wellness announces the official opening of their new practice. On a mission to help the local community reach their optimal health potential, the practice opened at 5732 NC-150 Highway E. Denver, NC. The official first day opening took place on July 1, 2020... - July 31, 2020 - Little Mountain Chiropractic & Wellness
USA Fibroid Centers Health Survey Shows Widespread Lack of Awareness About Uterine Fibroids
A lack of awareness surrounding uterine fibroids and non-surgical treatment options is among the findings in a new report out today from the USA Fibroid Centers who conducted a national women’s health survey to better understand the factors that affect women’s healthcare choices. - July 30, 2020 - USA Vein Clinics
Careington Announces Launch of New Employee Website for Easy Self-Enrollment
Careington International Corporation, a national leader in the non-insured health care benefits space, announced today the launch of its new Careington Cares website that makes it easy for employers to connect furloughed, laid off, reduced hours and temporary employees with non-insured plans they... - July 30, 2020 - Careington
Los Angeles-Area Clinic to Offer Free Rapid and Accurate COVID-19 Testing to LAPD and LASD Officers
Near-immediate testing results will give frontline law enforcement officers peace of mind as they both work within the community and return safely to their families. - July 29, 2020 - Thrive Medical
Readers of Colorado Parent Magazine Select Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children as Family Favorite Hospital for the 4th Year in a Row
Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children (RMHC) has been voted Family Favorite by the readers of Colorado Parent Magazine for the fourth year in a row. RMHC is a part of HealthONE and the Continental Division of HCA Healthcare. "Our Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children teams are humbled to be... - July 29, 2020 - Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children