Tag: Health and Medical

OMAHA, Neb. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Encounter Telehealth awarded their partner facilities 'Certificates of Excellence in Mental Health Care' for their perseverance and dedication to the mental health needs of their residents throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

ROCKVILLE, Md. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Today, the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) released a strategic plan for the coming three years to move closer towards its vision of "an inclusive community where all postdocs are empowered, valued, recognized, and supported in their current and future endeavors."

BLUE BELL, Pa. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- As COVID-19 lingers on, management teams across the country are struggling to find effective ways to keep their workforce safe and healthy while also keeping productivity levels up. Wellness Coaches offers a comprehensive look into an overlooked workforce demographic in their new whitepaper, "Smoking Cessation During a Pandemic: A look at the medical and financial costs of smoking for people and organizations."

SILVER SPRING, Md. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- It's been a busy and productive legislative season for the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM). The organization is anticipating several wins across the country, but right now is thrilled that two bills in the Commonwealth of Virginia were signed by Gov

AUSTIN, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Kalyagen™ is pleased to announce the release of its "The Stemregen Effect" social media ad featuring former UCLA Bruins and NBA players Niguel Miguel, Marques Johnson and Mitchell Butler to promote STEMREGEN®, a natural stem cell enhancer documented to increase the number of circulating stem cells by stimulating Endogenous Stem Cell Mobilization (ESCM).

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- California IVF Fertility Center, a full-service infertility treatment center based in Northern California announced the second annual infertility awareness campaign. The center will accept video applications from now through April 17, 2021. The 5 selected recipients will receive free fertility services that may include IVF, a tubal ligation reversal surgery, and a donor egg IVF cycle.

ROCKVILLE, Md. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- The National Postdoctoral Association (NPA), in partnership with Gallagher, today announced the finalists for the 2021 NPA Gallagher Mentor Award. The award recognizes a faculty member or advisor who engages in exceptional mentoring of postdoctoral scholars.

AUSTIN, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Pure MHC, LLC, a target discovery and development company, today announced the launch of its contract research services arm, Pure MHC Solutions, and an initial collaboration project with global immunology company, argenx.

BLUE BELL, Pa. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Wellness Coaches, one of the fastest-growing leaders in the clinical management healthcare space, acquired and relaunched a series of new accessible health products and solutions for the American workforce along with new corporate branding.

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Dr. Maira Estrada, general dentist at the Spodak Dental Group, has partnered with local non-profit, Selfless Love Foundation, to help spread awareness for the needs of foster children in Florida. The Foundation will be hosting a gala on Saturday, May 1 at 6 p.m. at The Breakers in Palm Beach.

SILVER SPRING, Md. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- The Board of Directors (BOD) of the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) is committed to creating a future that prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion and supports the continuing process to become an anti-racist organization.

LA CROSSE, Wis. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- AMI Expeditionary Healthcare along with three partnering organizations - the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, the Department of Health Services and the La Crosse County Health Department - welcomed Rep. Ron Kind, on March 23, as he toured a COVID-19 vaccination site that has distributed more than 2,000 doses since its opening on March 9.

WASHINGTON, D.C. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- New Directions in Writing, an offshoot of the Washington Baltimore Center for Psychoanalysis, announces "The Things They Carry," a series of free writing workshops for health care workers and first responders, designed to help them face the deep trauma of their experiences with the corona virus pandemic.

DENVER, Colo. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Leaders in Colorado eye health advocacy, the Colorado Optometric Association (COA) and 2020 Eyes Colorado, announce that participating local optometrists are offering no-cost comprehensive eye exams to infants 6-12 months of age regardless of income or insurance.

AUSTIN, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Pure Transplant Solutions, LLC (PTS), a collaboration driven biotechnology company focused on the development of human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-based diagnostics and therapeutics within the field of transplantation, is proud to announce that it has entered into a collaboration agreement with Innobiochips (IBC).

RESTON, Va. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- AMI Expeditionary Healthcare (AMI) will be providing comprehensive, independent, and turnkey operation management for The State of Louisiana as they fight the surge of COVID-19 positive cases during this public health emergency.

BOCA RATON, Fla. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Dr. Robyn Siperstein and the Siperstein Dermatology team provided one local woman with an Extreme Makeover as a way to celebrate their 10 Year Anniversary. The goal was to give back to the community that has supported the locally-owned Group for the past decade and provide one lucky winner with a life-changing makeover.

HOUSTON, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Yogi Law is proud to announce the launch of Black Yogis Matter, an online platform created to amplify the voices of black, indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) yoga and wellness professionals and help them succeed.

CENTENNIAL, Colo. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Dr. Matthew Wimmer today announced that he has become certified to offer a simple, quick and safe outpatient treatment for gum disease, also known as periodontal disease. Gum disease is an infection of the tissues that support the teeth, the condition affects over 50% adult Americans.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- CQL | The Council on Quality and Leadership recently partnered with MediSked, LLC to implement an extensive upgrade to their PORTAL Data System. PORTAL is used by organizations across the United States, as well as several countries internationally.

AUSTIN, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Pure Transplant Solutions, LLC (PTS), a collaboration driven biotechnology company focused on the development of human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-based diagnostics and therapeutics within the field of transplantation, is proud to announce that it has entered into a collaboration agreement with Northwestern University, a world leader in HLA DQ antigen research.

AUSTIN, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Pure MHC, LLC, a target discovery and development company, today announced the launch of its Peptide HLA Immunotherapy Data Resource ("PHIDR"), built through its collaboration with a trusted provider of transplant solutions and a leader in regenerative medicine, LifeNet Health.

TAMPA, Fla. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- C Diff Foundation, the leading Global Patient and Healthcare Organization Educating and Advocating for C. difficile (Clostridioides difficile, C. diff., CDAD, CDI) today announced that the organization has developed a free mobile application designed specifically for patients and families who have been impacted by a Clostridioides difficile infection.

CHICAGO, Ill. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- To celebrate Patient Safety Awareness Week (March 14-20, 2021), the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery (ABCS) announces a new way for patients to identify a cosmetic surgeon with a particular focus on safety: Cosmetic Surgery Patient Safety® (CSPS) certification.

SILVER SPRING, Md. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- The Fellows of the American College of Nurse-Midwives (FACNM) Board of Governors is delighted to share the names of the 81 exemplary midwives who have been accepted for Fellowship in 2021. Last year, we revised the Fellowship criteria to increase diversity and inclusivity, resulting in our welcoming the largest group of inductees in ACNM history.

NATICK, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ -- As states and communities begin to reopen in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Natick Family Dental's patients are benefitting from a touchless experience to reduce the rate of transmission and ensure their personal safety. Prior to their appointments, all patients receive links (by email) to intake and screening forms that they can fill out electronically.

HARRISBURG, Pa. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- AMI Expeditionary Healthcare announces its partnership with the state of Pennsylvania and for its special initiative to help vaccinate all schoolteachers, child-care worker and school staff. Pennsylvania expects to receive an initial allocation of 94,600 doses of the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) single-dose vaccine this week and AMI Expeditionary Healthcare will begin vaccinating on March 10.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Pure Transplant Solutions, LLC (PTS), a collaboration driven biotechnology company focused on the development of human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-based diagnostics and therapeutics within the field of transplantation, is proud to announce that it has entered into a collaboration agreement with The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), a leading institution in transplant research.

AUSTIN, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Zeteo Biomedical, a privately held, biomedical device company, announced today it has been awarded a United States Patent for its "Oral Delivery Device and Methods" (US Patent 10238577). This latest patent expands the capabilities of Zeteo's ZEO Delivery Platform to systemically deliver drugs or biologics, into the body non-invasively via the sublingual route.

LAKEVILLE, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Lift & Care Systems is happy to announce that they earned accreditation to accept Medicare and Massachusetts Medicaid for patient lifts. The certification, granted by the Healthcare Quality Association on Accreditation (HQAA), allows Lift & Care Systems to sell and service SureHands ceiling lifts for Medicaid and Medicare customers.

RICHMOND, Va. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Renowned author and US Laughter Ambassador Slash Coleman announced today that he will offer a webinar on a new form of addiction treatment entitled "Redefining Addiction and Recovery Through Laughter Yoga."

SILVER SPRING, Md. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization extended the Year of the Nurse and the Midwife into 2021 in Europe, to celebrate and recognize the hard work of nurses and midwives fighting the pandemic. The American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) supports this decision and hereby extends this recognition to the United States.

BLUE BELL, Pa. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Wellness Coaches has contracted with Abbott to immediately offer ​ the BinaxNOW™ COVID-19 test. Wellness Coaches now offers this 15-minute self-contained rapid test kit for $5 with low-cost administration to existing and new clients.

HILLSBORO, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Divine Home Care Services announced today that it has received the 2021 Best of Home Care® - Provider of Choice Award from Home Care Pulse. These awards are granted only to the top-ranking home care providers, based on client satisfaction scores gathered by Home Care Pulse.

SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Despite U.S. Baby Boomers having the longest life expectancy in history, their brains are aging at a faster rate than previous generations, according to a recent Ohio State University nationwide study. The feared complexities of living an increasingly longer life - but with a quickly declining brain - is evitable for those able and willing to invest in advanced treatments, such as the Aviv Medical Program.

CARROLTON, Ga. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Across Healthcare announces the eDocSS app, an EHR integrated application that allows surgeons and institutions to comply with new Commission on Cancer Synoptic Operative Report Standards. Evidence-based research indicates that surgical outcomes related to cancer patients such as quality of life and survival can be improved by adhering to specific operative techniques.

ROSELAND, N.J. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- The Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) Foundation thanks Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming for making statewide proclamations declaring March 2021 as SUDC Awareness Month.

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Dr. Rodney Kryzhanovskiy, a general dentist with a passion for transforming lives, joins the admired team of general and specialty dentists at the Spodak Dental Group. He strives to relate to each patient and understand their needs, desires and concerns, and to help them achieve optimal dental health that aligns with their lifestyle.

AUSTIN, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Pure Transplant Solutions, LLC (PTS), a collaboration driven biotechnology company focused on the development of human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-based diagnostics and therapeutics within the field of transplantation, is proud to announce that it has entered into a collaboration agreement with King's College London.

AUSTIN, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Caisson Biotech and parent company Heparinex are pleased to announce that they have received a positive examination report from the European Patent Office for a patent covering the chemoenzymatic production of heparosan utilized in the HEPtune® drug delivery platform. Once certified, the new patent family will increase patent coverage across Europe, adding to the U.S. holdings.

ROCKVILLE, Md. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- The 19th National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) Annual Conference is set for April 15-16, 2021 and will include educational, career advancement and networking opportunities benefiting postdoctoral scholars ("postdocs") and their host institutions around the world. More than fifty experts will dive into themes of top importance to the greater postdoc community.

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 19, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- C. Bob Basu, MD, MBA, MPH, FACS of Houston is honored to announce the first year of the annual Basu Plastic Surgery Advancing Care Scholarship for Adult Learners. Designed to support adults over the age of 40 who live in Texas as they pursue a graduate degree as a licensed medical practitioner, physician, or nurse.

PORTLAND, Maine, Feb. 18, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Zootility, a design-driven US manufacturing company, launches a mask to provide comfort and protection to both those who are wearing masks just for a quick trip to the grocery store as well as essential workers who are masked 8+ hours per day.

HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Feb. 16, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Great Speech, Inc., a pioneer in the online speech therapy space, has contracted with Harbour Benefits Holding Inc, to increase access for much-needed virtual speech therapy services to Harbour's plan participants.

CARY, N.C., Feb. 12, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Rescindo Therapeutics Inc., a drug discovery company dedicated to the development of new treatments for rare genetic disorders, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Orphan Drug Designation and Rare Pediatric Disease Designation for the Company's lead drug RSC-57, for the treatment of patients with Kabuki Syndrome.

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 12, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The field of plastic surgery has long had a gender imbalance: while 92% of patients are women, most plastic surgeons are men. In fact, only 1 out of 5 plastic surgeons is female. This is gradually changing, due in part to women like board certified plastic surgeon Christa Clark, MD, FACS, who employs an all-female staff at her practice, Granite Bay Cosmetic Surgery.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Feb. 9, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Minority business enterprise (MBE) New York-based development and diversity supplier firm, MRV Group, LLC partners with architectural firm DXA studio to re-invest American made PPE sales to 501(c)(6) and 501(c)(3) organizations that support MWBE's and underserved communities impacted by COVID-19.

BERKELEY, Calif., Feb. 9, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Flightpath Biosciences, a life sciences company, launched today claiming a spot in Illumina Accelerator's second global class to develop diagnostics and microbiome-targeted therapeutics to treat rare pathogen-driven diseases. The company has operated in stealth since its founding in mid-2019 and has built a pipeline of drug candidates for a wide range of diseases, starting with acute and Persistent Lyme Disease (PLD).

IXONIA, Wis., Feb. 9, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- JNL Technologies, maker of Quantum nurse call, wander management, and access control systems, is now shipping Quantum SA, a standalone wander management system. Using the same proven Bluetooth technology as JNL's Quantum DCS product line, the Quantum SA does not require cable installation or the purchase of a Quantum server and is perfect for smaller areas that do not require centralized management.

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 8, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Kalyagen is pleased to announce the launch of its "Stem the Tide of Time" social media campaign featuring former UCLA Bruin and Milwaukee Buck All-Star Marques Johnson to promote STEMREGEN;, a natural stem cell enhancer documented to increase the number of circulating stem cells by stimulating Endogenous Stem Cell Mobilization (ESCM). (VIDEO)

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla., Feb. 3, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- HG Doctors recently added a third location to its family of healthcare practices - Coral Springs Medical & Dental. Its one-stop approach to healthcare services is a driving force behind its expansion. This new facility offers primary care/family medicine, geriatrics, senior activities, behavioral health, podiatry and dental care - all under one roof.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Feb. 4, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Holdings, Inc. (EPIC) announced today that it has agreed to acquire Pharmaceutical Strategies Group (PSG). The move incorporates the expertise and resources of the nation's largest independent pharmacy benefit consulting firm into EPIC's Employee Benefits Consulting practice.

AUSTIN, Texas and OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla., Feb. 4, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Pure Protein, LLC (Pure Protein) and subsidiary company Pure Transplant Solutions, LLC (PTS), announced today that Blake Harlan has been promoted to President and Rico Buchli, PhD to Vice President of Products and Services.

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 5, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Kalyagen™, along with the Sociedad Espanola de Medicina Regenerativa y Terapia Celular (the "Spanish Society of Regenerative Medicine and Cell Therapy"), is pleased to announce the launch of a multicenter clinical trial, "The Effect of Stemregen and Adipose Stroma Vascular Fraction (SVF) Either Individually or in Combination in Patient With Heart Failure," to evaluate the use of stem cell therapies in patients suffering from heart failure.

MCKINNEY, Texas, Feb. 2, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Blockit Inc., a leading provider of digital care coordination solutions, has been on the front lines of the pandemic, providing a no-cost adaptation of their deeply integrated and highly sophisticated healthcare scheduling platform to be utilized toward COVID-19 relief efforts. Today, Blockit announced that its vaccine scheduling solution is now being used by over 350 organizations responsible for scheduling over 400,000 vaccines.

ROCKVILLE, Md., Feb. 1, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As advocates for a rewarding postdoctoral experience, the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) applauds the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for increasing the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) stipends for fiscal year 2021.

SEATTLE, Wash., Feb. 1, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Hyogo Business & Cultural Center and the Kobe Trade Information Office today announced the hosting of a webinar for Healthcare Tech and Digital Health startups looking for opportunities to expand their business into Japan. The webinar will be the first of its kind, with the goal of connecting with and providing useful information to as many potential future business partners as possible.

PROVO, Utah, Jan. 29, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- PhoneSoap proudly announces a 99.99% reduction of SARS-CoV-2 with its ExpressPro disinfection technology. According to a recent study conducted by the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, the PhoneSoap ExpressPro, a rapid UV disinfection device for cell phones, tablets, and other hard-to-clean hand-held items, resulted in a 99.99% reduction of SARS-CoV-2 during the 30-second cycle time.

REDONDO BEACH, Calif., Jan. 28, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- "Parents' Guide to Raising Happy, Healthy and Resilient Children," presented in partnership with Beach Cities Health District and South Bay Mommies and Daddies, is a five-part video series designed for parents of children ages 0-6.

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Jan. 28, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Maira Estrada, a general dentist with more than four years of experience in the dental field, joins the prestigious team of general and specialty dentists at the Spodak Dental Group. Her mission as a dental care provider is to provide excellent care with a compassionate approach and ensure that every patient has a comfortable and positive experience.

NAPERVILLE, Ill., Jan. 27, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Right Choice Dental Care is local, trusted, and top-rated dentists that specialize in comprehensive cosmetic, family & restorative dentistry. Dr. Pinal Patel and Dr. Konstantin Gromov utilize their combined expertise to offer patients high-quality and personalized cosmetic & oral implantology dental care.

AUSTIN, Texas and BASEL, Switzerland, Jan. 27, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Pure Transplant Solutions, LLC (PTS), a collaboration driven biotechnology company focused on the development of human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-based diagnostics and therapeutics within the field of transplantation, is proud to announce that it has entered into a research collaboration with The Transplantation Immunology & Nephrology Department of the University Hospital of Basel.

MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., Jan. 26, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mopec, the nationwide leader in pathology, anatomy, mortuary and necropsy equipment and supplies, announced two new products under their Guardian Systems line that are specifically designed to help improve disinfection processes and improve laboratory safety.

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Jan. 25, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Park Avenue LASEK shared today the person behind the continuity of the exuberant NYC Restaurant Week for all these years: Emil Chynn. New York restaurant week is one of the most famous institutions for food enthusiasts in the United States.

SYOSSET, N.Y., Jan. 21, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Fluid Metering Inc. a microfluidic solutions provider is pleased to introduce the FVD series of variable dispense pumps (patent pending). As microfluidics continue to emerge as powerful technology in the life sciences sector so is the desire to simplify fluidic architecture.