Health care

ADEAGies Foundation® Celebrates Eight Trailblazers in Academic Dentistry and Oral Health

Education, Philanthropy, Health, Dental, Foundation, University, Health care, Health, William John Gies, Dental degree, Dentistry, American Dental Education Association
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 7:45pm

The Gies Awards, named after William J. Gies, Ph.D., honor individuals and organizations that exemplify the highest standards in oral health and dental education, research and leadership.

Key Points: 
  • The Gies Awards, named after William J. Gies, Ph.D., honor individuals and organizations that exemplify the highest standards in oral health and dental education, research and leadership.
  • Through their extraordinary contributions, our Gies Awardees are moving the needle forward in dental education and oral health says Marsha Pyle, D.D.S., M.Ed., President of the ADEAGies Foundation.
  • The eight honorees were chosen by a distinguished panel of industry experts, including the ADEAGies Foundation Board of Trustees.
  • About the ADEAGies Foundation: As the only philanthropy dedicated solely to dental education, the ADEAGies Foundations mission is to enhance the oral health of the public by funding programs that support innovations in dental education, research, leadership and recognition.

Karmanos Cancer Institute Receives the 2021 Women's Choice Award® as one of America's Best Hospitals for Cancer Care and one of America's Best Mammogram Imaging Centers

Karmanos Cancer Institute, Karmanos, Healthcare in the United States, Health care, United States
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 6:44pm

These awards signify that Karmanos Cancer Institute is in the top two percent of 4,542 U.S. hospitals offering cancer care services.

Key Points: 
  • These awards signify that Karmanos Cancer Institute is in the top two percent of 4,542 U.S. hospitals offering cancer care services.
  • Passi emphasized that Karmanos Cancer Institute and all 2021 America's Best Hospitals for Cancer Care deliver on the care that matters most to women.
  • Karmanos Cancer Institute is one of 410award recipients representing the hospitals that have met the highest standards for cancer care in the U.S. by the Women's Choice Award.
  • For more information about the America's Best Hospitals for Cancer Care, please visit https://womenschoiceaward.com/best-hospitals-for-cancer-care
    Karmanos Cancer Institute is a leader in transformative cancer care, research and education through courage, commitment and compassion.

Kindred Healthcare Advances Growth Strategy, Completes Sale of RehabCare

Professional services, Health, Hospitals, Insurance, Practice Management, Managed care, Kindred Healthcare, Kindred, Kentucky, Health care, United States
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 6:00pm

Kindred Healthcare, LLC (Kindred or the Company) today completed the sale of its RehabCare business to Select Rehabilitation, solidifying the Companys position as a leading provider of hospital-level, patient-driven solutions for the nations most challenging patients, while successfully transforming its portfolio for long-term success.

Key Points: 
  • Kindred Healthcare, LLC (Kindred or the Company) today completed the sale of its RehabCare business to Select Rehabilitation, solidifying the Companys position as a leading provider of hospital-level, patient-driven solutions for the nations most challenging patients, while successfully transforming its portfolio for long-term success.
  • These facilities will help address the countrys fastest growing healthcare needs and are expected to drive significant growth.
  • With the sale of RehabCare, we build upon our record of innovation, strategic partnerships and portfolio transformation, positioning Kindred to achieve even greater long-term success.
  • Kindred Healthcare, LLC is a healthcare services company based in Louisville, Kentucky with annual revenues of approximately $2.7 billion(1).

GSK Consumer Healthcare Partners with Direct Relief to Donate $1 Million to Support Frontline Healthcare Workers

Health care, Health, Life sciences, British brands, GlaxoSmithKline
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 5:33pm

GSK recognizes that with cases rising so rapidly, there is a critical need to continuously support health care workers.

Key Points: 
  • GSK recognizes that with cases rising so rapidly, there is a critical need to continuously support health care workers.
  • Shipped 3,000 care packages to every essential GSK Consumer Healthcare manufacturing and distribution center employee across the country.
  • GSK Consumer Healthcare combines science and consumer insights to create innovative world-class health care brands that consumers trust, and experts recommend for oral health, pain relief, respiratory and wellness.
  • GSK is a science-led global healthcare company with a special purpose: to help people do more, feel better, live longer.

Surf & Turf Therapy Launches Donation Campaign to Fund Therapy For Disabled

Health care, Health, Animal-assisted therapy, Equine-assisted therapy, Occupational therapy, Psychotherapy, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Physical therapy, Therapy
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 5:16pm

Surf & Turf Therapy's donation drive will allow the nonprofit to provide services to more people.

Key Points: 
  • Surf & Turf Therapy's donation drive will allow the nonprofit to provide services to more people.
  • She is a Doctor of Physical Therapy - Northwestern University, a Hippotherapy Clinical Specialist, a PATH Registered Therapist, a PATH Therapeutic Riding Instructor, and an AHCB Registered Therapist.
  • In January, a Doctor of Physical Therapy student from Northwestern will join the team to complete her residency for her doctorate.
  • They are a member of AHA - American Hippotherapy Association and ISTO- International Surf Therapy Organization.

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Offers FREE Flu Vaccination Family Clinic

Pharmaceutical, General Health, Health, Children, Family, Infectious diseases, Hospitals, Consumer, Medical specialties, Health care, Clinical medicine, Vaccines, Influenza vaccine, Vaccine, Influenza, Swine flu pandemic vaccine, Swine flu pandemic
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 4:36pm

The American Academy of Pediatrics, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Infectious Diseases Society of America recommends everyone over 6 months of age receive the flu vaccine every year.

Key Points: 
  • The American Academy of Pediatrics, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Infectious Diseases Society of America recommends everyone over 6 months of age receive the flu vaccine every year.
  • With COVID-19 numbers still at dangerous levels, its now more crucial than every to be vigilant about your familys health.

Physician Board Certification Continues to Grow--920,000+ in US are Board Certified

Board certification, Healthcare in the United States, American Board of Medical Specialties, Articles, Professional certification, Medical specialty, Health care, Health in the United States, Maintenance of Certification
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 4:00pm

Thesearejust a few statisticsfoundin the latest ABMS Board Certification Report released by the AmericanBoardofMedicalSpecialties(ABMS).

Key Points: 
  • Thesearejust a few statisticsfoundin the latest ABMS Board Certification Report released by the AmericanBoardofMedicalSpecialties(ABMS).
  • The board certification process was created more than 100 years ago as a rigorous, independent evaluation of a physician's experience, knowledge, and skills.
  • For more than 45 years, this annual report has illustrated the continued importance of board certification as a public credential.
  • The 2019-2020 ABMS Board Certification Report offersa varietyofinformationaboutthe40 specialtyand 87 subspecialty certificationprogramsadministeredbythe24 Member Boards that compriseABMS.

E-Healthcare Market Research Report by Type, by Type of Service, by End User - Global Forecast to 2025 - Cumulative Impact of COVID-19

Health informatics, Health, Articles, eHealth, Telemedicine, Telehealth, Health care, Health Economics
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 3:40pm

Based on Type of Service, the E-Healthcare Market studied across Adherence Monitoring, Diagnosis Services, Monitoring Services, Special Monitoring, and Vital Sign Monitoring.

Key Points: 
  • Based on Type of Service, the E-Healthcare Market studied across Adherence Monitoring, Diagnosis Services, Monitoring Services, Special Monitoring, and Vital Sign Monitoring.
  • Based on End User, the E-Healthcare Market studied across Healthcare Consumers, Hospitals, and Insurance Companies.
  • What are the inhibiting factors and impact of COVID-19 shaping the Global E-Healthcare Market during the forecast period?
  • Reportlinker finds and organizes the latest industry data so you get all the market research you need - instantly, in one place.

Sunbeam® Introduces GoHeat™ Cordless Heating Pad to Provide On-the-Go, High-Level Heat Therapy

Medicine, Medical equipment, Heating, Athletic training, Heat therapy, Pain management, Heating pad, Health care, Cordless, The Sunbeam, Health sciences
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 3:12pm

BOCA RATON, Fla., Dec. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunbeam, a leader in heat therapy products, is launching the GoHeat Cordless Heating Pad to help relieve pain and treat sore muscles whether at home or on-the-go.

Key Points: 
  • BOCA RATON, Fla., Dec. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunbeam, a leader in heat therapy products, is launching the GoHeat Cordless Heating Pad to help relieve pain and treat sore muscles whether at home or on-the-go.
  • The GoHeat Cordless Heating Pad is designed to deliver Sunbeam Heating Pad-level heat, without the cord.
  • Available for $69.99, the Sunbeam GoHeat Cordless Heating Pad is offered online only at select retailers, including Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Target.com and Walgreens.com.
  • For more information on the Sunbeam GoHeat Cordless Heating Pad, please visit www.Sunbeam.com .

Rafarma Inks Joint Venture Agreement with Vaccines Lab SDN BHD of Malaysia

Medical specialties, Vaccination, Virology, Vaccine, Medicine, Health care
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 3:53pm

Nicosia, Cyprus, Dec. 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rafarma Pharmaceuticals, Inc. OTC:(RAFA) has signed a Joint Venture Agreement with Vaccines Lab SDN BHD of Malaysia ( https://vaccineslab.com/ ).

Key Points: 
  • Nicosia, Cyprus, Dec. 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rafarma Pharmaceuticals, Inc. OTC:(RAFA) has signed a Joint Venture Agreement with Vaccines Lab SDN BHD of Malaysia ( https://vaccineslab.com/ ).
  • Under the terms of the agreement, Rafarma and Vaccines Lab with create a new jointly-operated vaccine facility in Indonesia to research, develop, conduct clinical trials and license for various in-demand vaccines to combat several viruses.
  • The joint venture will combine the expertise of Vaccines Lab and RAFARMA with its PJSC Kraspharma (OJSC Krasfarma) and R. & D. Biocogency Laboratories Inc. For more information on the virus vaccine efforts of Vaccines Lab, see https://vaccineslab.com/about-vaccinelab/ .
  • Rafarma plans to continue to aggressively pursue vaccine development with joint venture partners worldwide.