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TOTAL POINT URGENT CARE ANNOUNCES PLAN FOR NEW LOCATIONS

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Friday, May 3, 2024
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DALLAS, May 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Total Point Urgent Care is excited to announce that it is expanding its local and national footprint.

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  • DALLAS, May 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Total Point Urgent Care is excited to announce that it is expanding its local and national footprint.
  • As Total Point expands its presence throughout Texas, Missouri, and Arizona, it is committed to bringing the same quality, accessible care to communities across the United States.
  • Total Point's founder and CEO, Jeff Love, is pleased to announce that Mr. Bijaya Karki will help guide Total Point as its president.
  • Total Point Urgent Care sets itself apart from its competitors with flexible weekend hours, urgent and primary care, specialty care, and telehealth services.

Samaritan Health Services Partners with KeyCare to Offer 24x7 Virtual Care via Epic-based Platform

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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CHICAGO, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KeyCare, the nation's first Epic-based virtual care company, announced today that it has partnered with Samaritan Health Services to provide 24x7, national virtual urgent care services to their patients. 

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  • Oregon-based health system serving rural patients to offer convenient access to 24/7, on-demand virtual urgent care through MyChart
    CHICAGO, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KeyCare , the nation's first Epic-based virtual care company, announced today that it has partnered with Samaritan Health Services to provide 24x7, national virtual urgent care services to their patients.
  • Samaritan patients can now obtain virtual urgent care wherever and whenever needed by conducting a virtual visit through the MyChart patient portal.
  • "Our partnership with KeyCare ensures that we can immediately expand access for virtual urgent care to meet our patient demand, while allowing us to add other virtual services offerings over time."
  • "We are thrilled to be able to help Samaritan Health Services expand access to care for its patient population, and especially fortunate to have Samaritan as our first health system partner in Oregon.

First Aid Pro Launches Comprehensive First Aid Certification and CPR Training Courses

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Monday, February 19, 2024
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Southport, Queensland--(Newsfile Corp. - February 19, 2024) - First Aid Pro, a leading provider of first aid and CPR training, is pleased to announce the launch of their comprehensive first aid courses and CPR Training classes that are meant to teach people and groups how to save lives.

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  • Southport, Queensland--(Newsfile Corp. - February 19, 2024) - First Aid Pro, a leading provider of first aid and CPR training, is pleased to announce the launch of their comprehensive first aid courses and CPR Training classes that are meant to teach people and groups how to save lives.
  • First Aid Pro recognizes the importance of such skills and is committed to delivering top-notch training to individuals and workplaces across Australia.
  • First Aid Pro offers flexible training options, including in-person courses at its training center and customized on-site training for businesses and organizations.
  • To enroll in the First Aid Certificate and CPR Training courses or learn more about First Aid Pro's offerings, please visit https://www.firstaidpro.com.au/ .

Certified Foot and Ankle Specialists Take Action to Support Children Affected by Medicaid Cuts in Florida

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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BOCA RATON, Fla., Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In response to alarming reports by the Orlando Sentinel, which state that over 800,000 Florida residents were removed from the state's Medicaid program between March and September, Certified Foot and Ankle Specialists has embarked on a charitable mission to address the healthcare needs of children adversely affected by these changes.

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  • "We are committed to providing free medical care to children who have lost Medicaid coverage in Florida, due to avoidable circumstances and administrative hurdles."
  • - Dr. Kyle Kinmon DPM (Founder, Certified Foot and Ankle Specialists)
    It has been reported that approximately 360,000 children have been severely impacted by these Medicaid removals, with many losing access to vital healthcare services.
  • "At Certified Foot and Ankle Specialists, we firmly believe that every child in Florida should have access to comprehensive healthcare, regardless of insurance coverage.
  • " - Dr. Kyle Kinmon, DPM (Founder, Certified Foot and Ankle Specialists)

Stepping Into Winter: Watch Out for Common Foot and Ankle Injuries

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Thursday, December 21, 2023
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Unfortunately, the accumulation of ice and snow can make sidewalks and roads slippery, which can lead to slips, falls and foot and ankle injuries.

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  • Unfortunately, the accumulation of ice and snow can make sidewalks and roads slippery, which can lead to slips, falls and foot and ankle injuries.
  • Watch out for common foot and ankle injuries and follow advice from foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeons to help you stay pain free this winter and enjoy the holidays with family and friends.
  • “The slick surfaces can cause rotational injuries to the foot and ankle,” he said.
  • Keeping your feet as dry as possible will help prevent athlete’s foot as well as cold-related foot injuries such as frostbite, he said.

Let it Snow and Play it Safe This Winter; CPSC Offers Tips to Prevent Injuries While Enjoying Outdoor Activities

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Thursday, December 21, 2023
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According to the latest CPSC data, in 2022, there were an estimated 124,700 winter sports-related injuries treated in emergency rooms nationwide.

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  • According to the latest CPSC data, in 2022, there were an estimated 124,700 winter sports-related injuries treated in emergency rooms nationwide.
  • But even if you are not playing winter games, caution and care must be taken while doing outdoor chores like using a snow blower.
  • Last year there were over 4,700 snow blower related injuries treated in the ER with 36 percent of those injuries to the wrist, hand, and/or finger.
  • Do NOT try to clear snow from the discharge chute of a snow blower with your hands – this is when most snow blower injuries happen.

O2LAB Launches Hallux Magic Insole, a Functional Insole

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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O2LAB , a Korean healthcare equipment research institute, has released its functional insole, the Hallux Magic Insole.

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  • O2LAB , a Korean healthcare equipment research institute, has released its functional insole, the Hallux Magic Insole.
  • The Hallux Magic Insole uses kinematic mechanisms to strengthen whole-body balance, helping users maintain stable posture and control their movements dynamically and variably.
  • Customers can cut the insole to size along the indicated dimension line, ensuring a customized fit for any shoe size.
  • "The Hallux Magic Insole is an ergonomically designed product that helps strengthen the foot's intrinsic muscles.

DriveThru Urgent Care flagship location now open in Atlanta

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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ATLANTA, Aug. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DriveThru Urgent Care — by Viral Solutions — is now seeing patients at its flagship location on Howell Mill Road in Atlanta.

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  • ATLANTA, Aug. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DriveThru Urgent Care — by Viral Solutions — is now seeing patients at its flagship location on Howell Mill Road in Atlanta.
  • With the first of its many planned locations now in operation, DriveThru Urgent Care is transforming the urgent care experience by delivering modern, convenient, and accessible urgent care medicine in a drive-through setting.
  • Created by the veteran ER team behind Viral Solutions, which tested and vaccinated millions during the COVID-19 crisis, DriveThru Urgent Care brings radical efficiency to every aspect of quality urgent care.
  • “We truly believe the opening of DriveThru Urgent Care is ushering in a new era of healthcare,” says DriveThru Urgent Care co-founder, Dr. Ben Lefkove.

College Move-In Day 101: Prepare for Success, Not Injuries

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Friday, August 4, 2023
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ROSEMONT, Ill., Aug. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- College move-in day may take months to plan and gather all the essentials a student needs for a dorm room or apartment, but it only takes a few seconds for one wrong move to result in an injury, like a broken bone. Given the excitement of heading to college, and let's face it, the emotions of dropping your loved one off for the year, the bone and joint experts at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) want you to ace the big move.

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  • "Moving into college dorms is exciting and exhausting all at once.
  • "With approximately 19 million students attending college,i there are bound to be some injuries when moving in that first day.
  • Common moving injuries typically occur in the neck, back and shoulders, so take time to prepare and proceed with caution while lifting and walking with heavy items."
  • Before that day arrives, ask a few able-bodied friends to help you move larger items.

DriveThru Urgent Care launches game-changing approach to help patients get better faster

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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DriveThru Urgent Care, the first practice in the nation to present the concept at this scale, will transform the urgent care experience by delivering modern, convenient, and accessible urgent care medicine in a drive-through setting.

Key Points: 
  • DriveThru Urgent Care, the first practice in the nation to present the concept at this scale, will transform the urgent care experience by delivering modern, convenient, and accessible urgent care medicine in a drive-through setting.
  • Created by the veteran ER team behind Viral Solutions, which tested and vaccinated millions during the COVID-19 crisis, DriveThru Urgent Care brings radical efficiency to every aspect of quality urgent care.
  • “While serving on the frontline of the pandemic, we had to think differently while serving nearly 4 million patients,” says DriveThru Urgent Care co-founder, Dr. Ben Lefkove.
  • “We not only saw the need for something like DriveThru Urgent Care, but we are now able to take the lessons we’ve learned and build a remarkably better urgent care concept amid the new normal.”
    DriveThru Urgent Care is retooling the entire process, from check-in to discharge to prescription fulfillment.