Tag: Health and Medical
National Postdoctoral Association Unveils New Strategic Plan
ROCKVILLE, Md. /ScoopCloud/ -- 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."
Corporate Health and Wellness Expert, Wellness Coaches, Releases Whitepaper on the Increased Risks of COVID-19 to Smokers and Their Employers
BLUE BELL, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ -- 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."
Virginia Passes Two Bills Increasing Access to Midwifery Care
SILVER SPRING, Md. /ScoopCloud/ -- 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
Kalyagen Announces Release of ‘The Stemregen Effect’ Commercial with Three Former UCLA Players to Coincide with the Bruins Advancing to the Final Four
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AUSTIN, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- 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).
California IVF Fertility Center to Offer 5 Free Infertility Treatments
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- 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.
2021 Mentor of the Year Finalists Announced – Eight outstanding leaders nominated from across the U.S.
ROCKVILLE, Md. /ScoopCloud/ -- 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.
Dr. Maira Estrada Partners with Selfless Love Foundation to Promote Fourth Annual Selfless Love Gala
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- 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.
Pure MHC, LLC Announces Launch of Contract Research Service Division and Initial Collaboration Project with argenx
AUSTIN, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- 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.
Wellness Coaches unveils new products and services and a new branded-look for 2021
BLUE BELL, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ -- 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.
Apology and Truth and Reconciliation Resolution from the American College of Nurse-Midwives Board of Directors
SILVER SPRING, Md. /ScoopCloud/ -- 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.
Congressman Ron Kind praises vaccination clinic in La Crosse
LA CROSSE, Wis. /ScoopCloud/ -- 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.
Participating Colorado Optometrists Give Infants One-time No-cost Eye Exam Through National InfantSEE® Program
DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- 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.
New Writing Program Mobilizes Writers and Therapists to Help Health Care Professionals
WASHINGTON, D.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- 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.
Pure Transplant Solutions Announces Collaboration with Innobiochips to Develop Personalized Diagnostics for Post-Transplant Monitoring and Early Detection of Transplant Rejection
AUSTIN, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- 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).
AMI Expeditionary Healthcare (AMI) Contracted by The State of Louisiana to Provide Medical and Surgical Staff to Support 400+ Intensive Care Unit and Hospital Beds for 12-24 Months
RESTON, Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- 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.
Dr. Robyn Siperstein Gifts One Local Resident a Life-Changing Extreme Makeover
BOCA RATON, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- 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.
MediSked and CQL Partner to Advance the Internationally Recognized PORTAL Data System
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ROCHESTER, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- 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.
Dr. Matthew Wimmer Offers Patient-Friendly Laser Treatment for Gum Disease
CENTENNIAL, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- 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.
Yogi Law Launches Black Yogis Matter to Amplify Voices of Black, Indigenous and People of Color
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HOUSTON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- 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.
Pure Transplant Solutions Announces Collaboration with Northwestern University to Develop Novel Reagents for Enhanced Characterization of HLA DQ Antigens in Transplant Rejection
AUSTIN, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- 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.
American Board of Cosmetic Surgery Raises the Bar for Patient Safety
CHICAGO, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ -- 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.
Pure MHC, LLC Announces Launch of its Peptide HLA Immunotherapy Data Resource following Collaboration with LifeNet Health
AUSTIN, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- 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.
C Diff Foundation Releases ‘C diff and You’ App for Patients, Families, and Caregivers
TAMPA, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- 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.
Announcing the 2021 Fellows of the American College of Nurse-Midwives
SILVER SPRING, Md. /ScoopCloud/ -- 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.
Lift & Care Systems Now Accepts Medicare and Medicaid for Patient Lifts in Massachusetts
LAKEVILLE, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- 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.
AMI Expeditionary Healthcare to partner with Pennsylvania to disseminate 94,600 COVID-19 vaccines to schoolteachers
HARRISBURG, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ -- 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.
Pure Transplant Solutions Announces Collaboration with the University of Alabama at Birmingham to Develop Memory B Cell-Directed Diagnostics for HLA-Sensitized Patients
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. /ScoopCloud/ -- 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.
Zeteo Biomedical Receives US Patent for Innovative Sublingual Delivery Device for Vaccines and Pharmaceuticals
AUSTIN, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- 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.
Natick Family Dental has Introduced A Variety of Touchless Digital Options in Response to The Pandemic
NATICK, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- 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.
Recovery Expert Slash Coleman To Discuss New Laughter Yoga Addiction Treatment in Webinar to Help Participants Sustain Long-term Sobriety
RICHMOND, Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- 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."
Wellness Coaches Announces New COVID-19 Testing Contract with Abbott Labs
BLUE BELL, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ -- 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.
Midwives for an Equitable and Sustainable Future: ACNM Extends Year of Nurse and Midwife, Begins Decade of the Midwife
SILVER SPRING, Md. /ScoopCloud/ -- 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.
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
CARROLTON, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- 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.
Boomer Brains Declining Faster Than Earlier Generations, Despite Higher Wealth, Education
SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- 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.
Divine Home Care Services Receives Best of Home Care Award for Fourth Consecutive Year
HILLSBORO, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- 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.