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Gainesville, FL, July 15, 2024 — Alivia Care Inc., the parent organization of Community Hospice & Palliative Care, announces the launch of Alivia Care @ Home, a groundbreaking initiative designed to deliver exceptional home health, home care, and supportive care (community-based palliative care) services to patients at an earlier stage of their illness, all within their homes’ familiar and comforting environment. Community Hospice & Palliative…

Tucson, AZ, July 13, 2024 — NuvOx Pharma LLC (“NuvOx”) announced that it has received authorization from Health Canada for its EXTEND: novEl oXygen ThErapeutic NanO2 for mild respiratory distress in Phase Ib and ARDS in Phase II Trials. Evan Unger, MD, CEO of NuvOx, said, “Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) has been an important part of our overall development strategy. We recently expanded our…

New York, NY, July 13, 2024 — Lice Busters NYC Relocates to Meet Surging Demand in Post-Pandemic Era. Lice Busters, New York City’s premier lice removal service, announced today its plans to relocate to a larger facility within Manhattan to accommodate the increased demand for lice treatment services following the COVID-19 pandemic. The company has experienced a significant surge in cases as children return to…

Fresno, CA, July 12, 2024 — Butterfly Effects is thrilled to unveil its latest ABA Therapy center in Fresno, California, a cutting-edge facility set to open its doors on July 23, 2024. This 6,882 square feet center, situated at 5325 North Fresno Street, Suite 103, is not just a space but a haven designed to offer personalized, one-on-one care to children grappling with autism and…

Santa Barbara, CA, July 11, 2024 –Age Well Care is committed to ensuring exceptional care through its comprehensive training programs for caregivers. These programs equip caregivers with the skills and knowledge necessary to provide high-quality care, including specialized training in chronic sickness programs, dementia care, Parkinson’s disease management, fall prevention, and transitional care. By offering continuous education and support, Age Well Care fosters a culture…

Huntington, NY, July 10, 2024 –For over 8 years, Rosario and Carolyn Cassata of The Cassata Foundation have proudly supported the Northwell Health Foundation and Huntington Hospital on Long Island Their generous contributions have helped fulfill their mission of providing comprehensive care and survivorship services for cancer patients. The Northwell Health Foundation aims to improve hospitals and clinical programs, accelerate research, and grow its endowment.…

July 3, 2024 8, New Delhi, Delhi, India : Reckitt, world’s leading consumer health and hygiene company, under its Self Care for New Moms and Kids under 5 initiative, is proud to align with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare’s ‘Stop Diarrhoea Campaign’. Launched last week by Hon’ble Shri J.P. Nadda, Union Minister, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, the campaign…

New York, NY, July 02, 2024 — New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the Nation’s leading oncology practices, is proud to announce the addition of Dr. Gibram Ramos Ortiz to its Supportive and Palliative Care team. Dr. Ramos Ortiz will be seeing patients at the following NYCBS locations: 2330 Eastchester Road, Bronx, NY 10469 12 East 86th Street, Suite 4C, New York,…

Santa Barbara, CA, June 29, 2024 –Surgery procedures are often complex, expensive, and high-risk for both the healthcare organization and the patient. One area causing a significant financial loss is patient unpreparedness. Patients arriving unprepared for their surgery raise the financial risk for the healthcare organization and creates higher stress for the staff and patients, resulting in delays leading to higher costs in time and…

Washington, DC, June 29, 2024 — Kidney Care Partners (KCP) – the nation’s leading kidney care multi-stakeholder coalition representing patient advocates, physician organizations, health professional groups, dialysis providers, researchers, and manufacturers – today released the following statement in reaction to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed rule on End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System (PPS), Payment for Renal Dialysis Services Furnished…

Seattle, WA, June 27, 2024 –Dr. Stefie Deeds, a Seattle-based internist and obesity medicine specialist, was recently featured in a New York Times article exploring the emerging “obesity first” approach to treating chronic diseases. The article, published on June 18, 2024, highlights how treating obesity with medications can lead to improvements in other health conditions. Dr. Deeds, who runs a private practice in Seattle, is…

Newark, Del., United States QPS, a leading global contract research organization (CRO), is pleased to announce new laboratory services capabilities. The central laboratory, leukopak cell therapy facility, and enhanced PBMC capabilities will complement existing bioanalysis, translational medicine and peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PMBC) laboratories and extend the current QPS full-service global CRO offerings. QPS Missouri, a division of QPS Holdings, LLC, a global Contract Research…

Washington, DC, June 27, 2024 — The Partnership for Quality Home Healthcare today warned that the permanent -4.067 percent payment cut to home health services proposed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will further undermine the delivery of high-quality home healthcare services to millions of older Americans. Despite several years of significant Medicare home health payment cuts and reliable data demonstrating a…

Jacksonville, FL, June 27, 2024 —  The Florida Association of Accountable Care Organizations (FLAACOS) proudly announces the addition of Bold to its growing network of partners. Bold, a trailblazer in healthy aging, specializes in evidence-based exercise programs designed to prevent falls, manage chronic conditions, and reduce joint pain among older adults. This collaboration is particularly significant in Florida, a state with the largest senior population…

Phoenix, AZ, June 26, 2024 –Mobile Wellness Care, a trailblazer in providing on-demand health services directly to clients’ homes, today announced its ambitious expansion beyond its successful operations in Arizona and Utah. The company, which specializes in chiropractic, acupuncture, and massage therapy, is setting a new benchmark for accessible and personalized healthcare across the United States. Since its inception, Mobile Wellness Care has revolutionized how…

Studio City, CA, June 25, 2024 — Early Reviews are In:“An engaging, real, and often funny account about the difficult road to recovery that is sure to help TBI survivors like myself.” -Cristin Zeisler, JD,OTD, CEO, Cognition Center In an inspiring literary memoir debut, The Best of the Worst: My True Story of Surviving and Thriving After a Traumatic Brain Injury, published by Rainmaker Publishing,…

Tucson, AZ, June 24, 2024 –Tomoko Uno opened Healing Within, a new QHHT healing center conveniently located on Fort Lowell Rd. Originally from Japan, Tomoko is a lifelong practitioner of the healing arts, having studied an ancient form of Japanese Shamanism with the Kannagi and Miko (Shinto mystics and healers). Today, Tomoko is a certified QHHT practitioner committed to helping individuals unlock their full potential…

Baton Rouge, LA, June 24, 2024 –Once a person decides it’s time to lose some weight, it may be difficult to determine what’s the best option for them. With all the diet noise out there, what’s the best way to take off those unwanted pounds—and keep them off? The answer lies not in radical changes, say experts at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center, but in…

Portland, OR, June 24, 2024 — MAIA Biotechnology, a leader in targeted therapy and immuno-oncology, has partnered with Cromos Pharma, a US-based international clinical research organization, to continue making significant strides in cancer treatment research. This collaboration focuses on the development and commercialization of THIO, a novel telomere-targeting agent aimed at treating non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in patients with telomerase-positive cancer cells. This partnership…

Denver, CO, June 24, 2024 –– HealthONE, part of HCA Healthcare’s Continental Division, announced the promotion of Scott Davis, FACHE, to president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Swedish Medical Center effective June 3, 2024. Scott comes to Swedish from HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest, a 417-bed acute care hospital, where he was CEO for five years. “Scott brings with him a wealth of experience and…