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Matthew Wimmer, DMD is Now Offering Rapid Relief for Patients Who Snore
CENTENNIAL, Colo., Oct. 1, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dr Matthew Wimmer is now offering Solea(R) Sleep, a new laser therapy that provides rapid relief for snoring. This simple, non-surgical procedure takes only 5 minutes to perform, and allows patients to return to their normal routine immediately after the office visit with little to no discomfort.
TeamSnap Health Check Issues 3 Million COVID-19 Screenings for Youth Sports Teams Over the Past Month
BOULDER, Colo., Sept. 29, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TeamSnap announced today that 3 Million COVID-19 Health Check screenings have been performed since the popular tool launched last month. The surge in demand comes from thousands of youth sports teams and clubs leveraging the platform to help manage the COVID-19 symptom screening process.
OverSightMD Successfully Pilots COVID-19 Tracking and Screening Solution with Tenafly Teen Summer Camp in NJ
MILPITAS, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The OverSightMD COVID-19 tracking and screening solution was instrumental in providing a safe environment for campers and staff while demonstrating the benefits of routine wellness screenings. The Tenafly Teen Summer Camp in Tenafly, New Jersey deployed the OverSightMD COVID-19 solution prior to the first day of camp and was able to maintain a COVID-19 free camp for the duration of the summer camp schedule.
The Medicare Resource Center Now Open in Santa Barbara in La Cumbre Plaza
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Medicare Resource Center - created by AMA Insurance Agency, an unbiased insurance agency that works with major insurance companies to offer Medicare supplement and Medicare Advantage plans - has opened its Santa Barbara location at 121 South Hope Ave., Unit A101, in La Cumbre Plaza.
Dr. Wellness Vending Pharmacy and PPE Kiosks Launch at San Diego State University
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Dr. Wellness Kiosks, LLC announced today that they have launched their PPE and Vending Pharmacy Kiosks at San Diego State University. Amid the spread of new coronavirus cases on recently opened college campuses, San Diego State University took another step in prevention by providing Dr. Wellness PPE and Vending Pharmacy Kiosks across the campus.
Lotsa Helping Hands and Papa Partner as Senior and Patient In-Home Care Faces New Challenges During COVID
MIAMI, Fla., Sept. 22, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Papa and Lotsa Helping Hands, two companies dedicated to providing seniors and patients living at home with support and caregiving assistance, are ensuring that these individuals continue to have the support they need amidst the pandemic's impact on the ability of working caregivers to stay at home.
Houston Methodist Improves Patient Access with Blockit’s Digital Care Coordination Platform
MCKINNEY, Texas, Sept. 18, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Blockit, the leader in highly integrated digital care coordination and scheduling solutions for health systems, today announced that Houston Methodist has selected Blockit's consumer scheduling, referral management and imaging scheduling platform to enable its highly ambitious digital access strategy.
MediSked Achieves HITRUST CSF® Certification to Manage Risk, Improve Security Posture, and Meet Compliance Requirements
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 17, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- MediSked LLC, a leading human services technology provider, announced today that the MediSked Care Coordination Suite comprised of MediSked Coordinate, MediSked Connect Exchange and MediSked Portal hosted in Amazon Web Services (AWS) has earned Certified status for information security by HITRUST®.
Pandemic Stress Can Change Eyesight and Impact Eye Health
DENVER, Colo., Sept. 16, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Doctors of optometry across Colorado, 2020 Eyes Colorado, and the Colorado Optometric Association (COA) have launched a September awareness initiative to help educate Coloradans on the impact of stress on eyesight and eye health.
Marina Del Rey Orthodontist, Dr. Mario Paz, Installs Over 6,000 Sets of Braces
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- They say first impressions are everything, and Marina Del Rey orthodontist Dr. Mario Paz celebrates that mantra with his over 6000th installation of braces. Throughout his extensive career, Dr. Paz has improved the smiles of over 6,000+ patients ranging in age from six to 86.
New River Dermatology Announces Rebrand and Celebrates 19 Years
BLACKSBURG, Va., Sept. 9, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- New River Dermatology, an award-winning leader in dermatological care, announced the company rebrand today in celebration of its 19th anniversary. New River Dermatology and its sister brand, New River Aesthetics, provide a range of comprehensive medical and aesthetic dermatological services to help patients address their skin care needs.
Leading Experts in Cancer Research Nabeel El-Bardeesy and Razelle Kurzrock Join NED Biosystems’ Scientific Advisory Board
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 2, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- NED Biosystems, an innovative clinical-stage biotech company developing oral therapies for cancer and novel coronavirus, is pleased to announce that Nabeel El-Bardeesy, PhD and Razelle Kurzrock, MD have joined the Company's Scientific Advisory Board.
Dr. Jennifer Muir Joins The Spodak Dental Group Team
DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Sept. 1, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Jennifer Muir, a 12-year veteran in the dental field, joins the prestigious team of general and specialty dentists at the Spodak Dental Group. A highly-skilled and dedicated general dentist with extensive knowledge in cosmetic dentistry, Dr. Muir focuses on providing exceptional patient care, which makes her a perfect fit for the Spodak team.
Spodak Dental Group Celebrates National Gum Care Month with Complimentary LANAP® Consultations
DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Aug. 31, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- September is National Gum Care Month and, in an effort to help local community members diagnose and treat their gum disease, Dr. Tiffany Dudley and Spodak Dental Group are offering complimentary virtual LANAP (laser assisted new attachment procedure) consultations.
Team Vienna 4 SUDC Awareness and The SUDC Coalition lead charge in SUDC medical education
RED BANK, N.J., Aug. 25, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In 2017, healthy Vienna Carly Savino tragically died at two and a half years of age. Her death was categorized as Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC). As a result, Dr. Denise Wunderler, DO, FAOASM, Vienna's mother, founded Team Vienna 4 SUDC Awareness and co-founded the SUDC Coalition.
Car Seat Cover Solves Mobility Problem for Physician with Spastic Paraplegia
TOWSON, Md., Aug. 24, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Malin Dollinger, M.D., an internist and oncologist with hereditary spastic paraplegia, was so pleased with the Ruby Slipper Car Seat Cover that he wrote an unsolicited review and recommendation in the summer 2019 edition of the Spastic Paraplegia Foundation's newsletter.
Colorado’s Doctors of Optometry Offer 5 Ways to Prepare for School in a Pandemic
DENVER, Colo., Aug. 19, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The 2020-2021 school year is starting with a baseline of caution, anxiety and an ever-changing game plan during a global pandemic. Local doctors of optometry have teamed up with the Colorado Optometric Association and 2020 Eyes Colorado to compile a unique list of five areas to consider as families near the start of school.
C Diff Foundation Hosts 4th Annual Global C. diff. Awareness 2K Virtual Walks
TEANECK, N.J., Aug. 19, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- C Diff Foundation announced today that registration is open for the 4th Annual Global C. diff. Awareness 2K Virtual Walks. This year's annual events will take place online and will be recorded at the Morris A. Votee Park, Teaneck, NJ, Charlestown Township Park, Phoenixville, PA, Sims Park, New Port Richey, FL on Saturday, September 12, 2020 from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. ET.
hampr Announces Last-Mile Delivery Healthcare Division, Presto Health
LAFAYETTE, La., Aug. 17, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- hampr, a Lafayette, Louisiana-based start-up, announced a newly created healthcare division, Presto Health, today. Presto Health is a last-mile delivery platform built specifically for a variety of use cases in healthcare and will launch starting with prescription delivery.
Screening and Protecting Students, Guests, Customers Without Close Contact, Continues to Be Challenge, says Disinpro Corp.
FULLERTON, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Solving the problem of screening for elevated temperatures, without the close contact of a walk-up thermometer to the forehead, desperately needed a safer, more socially distant option. Introducing the Disinpro ThermoDispenser.
Montclair Speech Therapy Expands Practice to New Facility to Better Service Its Patients’ Needs
CALDWELL, N.J., Aug. 17, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Montclair Speech Therapy, Northern New Jersey's premier private speech and occupational therapy practice for infants, toddlers, children, teenagers, and adults with speech, feeding, swallowing, and language disorders, announced today the expansion of their practice with an additional facility at 307 Bloomfield Avenue.
US Pharmaceutical Corporation® Introduces Patented Hylafem® pH Vaginal Suppositories Consisting of Boric Acid in a Probiotic Blend
DECATUR, Ga., Aug. 17, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- US Pharmaceutical Corporation, the probiotic and nutritional supplement company, launches Hylafem pH vaginal suppositories, a unique, patented, homeopathic suppository product which efficaciously tackles recurring women's vaginal health issues.
Health and Fitness Coach Marci Kenon Expands PLAN to Prevent Diabetes in New York’s Underserved Communities
HARLEM, N.Y., Aug. 12, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- When the pandemic hit, certified lifestyle coach Marci Kenon was knee deep in serving her Harlem community, specifically targeting the marginalized and underserved sectors. As the founder of Preventive Lifestyle Assistance Network (PLAN), her agency, launched last year, focuses exclusively on providing the National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP).
Spodak Dental Group Offers Summer Smile Special: Invisalign For $0 Down
DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Aug. 12, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- While many people enjoy traveling or relaxing during the summer months, the Spodak Dental Group team encourages those who wish to improve their smile and their confidence to do exactly that. The summer months are a great time to invest in one's smile, and in an effort to help community members achieve their smile goals.
Charleston Oral and Facial Surgery Celebrates 15 Years of Making Lowcountry Residents Smile
CHARLESTON, S.C., Aug. 6, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- August 2020 marks the fifteenth anniversary of Charleston Oral and Facial Surgery as a cornerstone in the Lowcountry community. The oral surgery practice was founded with a commitment to making the highest levels of patient care accessible and convenient.
National Online Speech Therapy Company Partners with Ignyte Healthcare Strategies to Increase Consumer Access to Telehealth Services
HOLLYWOOD, Fla., July 22, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Great Speech, Inc., a pioneer in the online speech therapy space, has partnered with Ignyte Healthcare Strategies LLC to increase consumer access to much-needed virtual speech therapy services.
Healthcare Career Pathways Collaborative Program Honors Third Cohort Graduates, Certified Nursing Assistants
PLEASANT HILL, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Healthcare Career Pathways, a collaborative educational program created by Mt. Diablo Adult Education; Ombudsman Services of Contra Costa, Solano and Alameda; and Opportunity Junction, is proud to announce the graduation of its third cohort of Certified Nursing Assistants.
Simprints Launches Second-Generation of their SecuGen Based Fingerprint Scanner, Vero 2.0
SANTA CLARA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Simprints, a Cambridge, UK-based biometrics company, develops Vero 2.0, an evolution of their original Vero scanner, based on SecuGen's fingerprint module, to improve the distribution of healthcare, microfinance, and aid to the poor around the world.
Zeblok Computational Announces Partnership with Laufer Center and CEWIT – COVID-19 Drug Discovery
STONY BROOK, N.Y., July 20, 2020 (SEND2PRESSN NEWSWIRE) -- Zeblok Computational is contributing to the efforts of two groups of researchers at The Laufer Center for Physical and Quantitative Biology, for COVID-19 drug discovery by providing Zeblok's secure, scalable Supercomputing-as-a-Service platform, employing 128 GPUs from the CEWIT SMART GPU Cluster.
Burning Tree Programs Help to Reopen All-Women Facility that Treats Trauma and Addiction in Tandem
DALLAS, Texas, July 17, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Burning Tree Programs recently helped to re-open a Fredericksburg, Texas, women-only drug and alcohol rehab that closed in January of 2020 - Awakenings Hill Country. Today, it's been renamed the Fullbrook Center and is now part of Burning Tree Programs' effort to ensure ethical treatment that's run by families and not driven by private equity interest.
Ombudsman Services of Contra Costa, Solano and Alameda Announces Launch of Friendly Visiting & Telephone Reassurance Initiative
PLEASANT HILL, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Ombudsman Services of Contra Costa, Solano, and Alameda today announces the launch of the Friendly Visiting and Telephone Reassurance Program in Solano County funded by the Napa Solano Area Agency on Aging. This new initiative is designed to provide and maintain individual connection with homebound seniors and prevent isolation, a precursor to abuse.
#SmilesforBostonHeroes to Award $20,000 Complete Smile Makeover
WALTHAM, Mass., July 15, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The everyday heroes who help us keep smiling deserve the same in return, so Aesthetic Smile Reconstruction is happy to announce "Smiles for Boston Heroes."
Colorado Optometrists Announce 8 Ways to Protect Your Eyes This Summer
DENVER, Colo., July 14, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A lot has changed for the summer of 2020, but the Colorado Optometric Association and 2020 Eyes Colorado wants everyone to know that summer eye health is still important. Colorado's sunlight is roughly 20% brighter than at sea level and is even more intense at the top of a mountain as there is less atmosphere at higher elevations to filter out UV rays.
Encounter Telehealth Among 340 Organizations That Sent Letter to Congress Urging Action on Telehealth
OMAHA, Neb., July 14, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Encounter Telehealth joined 340 organizations in signing a letter urging Congressional leaders to make telehealth flexibilities catalyzed by the COVID-19 pandemic permanent. This multi-stakeholder letter is represented by leaders in a wide range of healthcare industries from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.
The Spiegel Center’s New Mural and Launch of Curbside Botox Provides Their Patients the Same Safe and Beautiful Results
NEWTON, Mass., July 13, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Spiegel Center plastic surgery office has created an outdoor waiting room as patients are asked to stay longer in their cars prior to doctor visits due to new COVID-19 regulations. An innovative plastic surgeon commissioned a talented local artist, Alicia Silvestri to create an original 100-square-foot mural to be painted in the parking lot for their patients.
Mobility Device Inventor Interviewed on Podcast, Radio and TV
TOWSON, Md., July 13, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The inventor of the Ruby Slipper Car Seat Cover, Katherine Miles, was interviewed recently on the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, where she shared her experience as a caregiver and how that led to the creation of the Ruby Slipper.
Sibi Health launches in Philadelphia, bringing convenience and transparency to healthcare payment by democratizing access
PHILADELPHIA, Pa., July 10, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sibi Health, an online marketplace for healthcare services, is now available for individuals and businesses in the Philadelphia area. Sibi Health finally brings convenience and transparency to healthcare payment by democratizing access to local providers offering upfront transparent prices for both virtual and in-person care.
Dr. Craig Spodak and Spodak Dental Group Join The Slow Dentistry Movement
DELRAY BEACH, Fla., July 10, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Craig Spodak and the Spodak Dental Group join the Slow Dentistry Movement with a goal to provide unparalleled patient experience to their growing family of patients. The Slow Dentistry Global Network helps patients locate and partner with dentists who focus on safety and have an ethical foundation, with an overall goal to elevate the dental experience.
Bluffton Resident Gets Something to Smile About
CHARLESTON, S.C., July 9, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Thanks to Charleston Oral and Facial Surgery, one Bluffton resident has something new to smile about. To some, wisdom teeth are a non-factor; to others, they're a nuisance. But to 26-year old Alex Anderson, they were the source of severe pain and necessitated removal.
Lift & Care Systems Provides Resource Sheet for Massachusetts Caregivers
LAKEVILLE, Mass., July 8, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Lift & Care Systems announces the release of the following Resource Sheet for Massachusetts Caregivers. "We tried to gather the best resources for anyone who has a loved one who has suffered from a disability," says Dave Austin, President of Lift & Care Systems.
Heartwood Assisted Living Announces Re-Branding of Website and Service Offerings
PLEASANT HILL, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Heartwood has been a long-standing staple for Residential assisted living among San Antonio Locals. With its Mid-Century modern touches and at-home feel, seniors feel as though it's a blast from the past in their day to daycare.
‘Special Twins’ Tour of Duty Makes History
HOWELL, N.J., July 7, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mid-Atlantic Multi-Specialty Surgical Group, L.L.C. (MAMSURG) is announcing that two of their providers, Vince and Vance Moss, Army Reservists, Colonels, and G.H.O.S.T. surgeons for U.S. Special Operations Command, are returning home from Afghanistan in support of Operation Resolute Support following a unique, unprecedented 6 month tour of duty.
Bay Area Medical Academy (BAMA) Students Gain Rare Real-World Experience Testing for COVID-19
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- A recent community-led effort to test San Francisco residents for COVID-19, including the unhoused populations in Bayview and Sunnydale/Visitacion Valley gave Bay Area Medical Academy (BAMA) phlebotomy students first-hand experience administering COVID-19 testing to underserved populations.
Maglite and Movember Partner to Shine a Light on Men’s Health Issues
ONTARIO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Maglite and Movember are partnering to shine a light on men's health and well-being. The Movember Mini Maglite AA PRO LED is available now. Owning one will shine a light on your support of men's health issues and a percentage of the proceeds will go to supporting the causes championed by Movember.
National Online Speech Therapy Company Creates Free Resource Library in Response to Pandemic
HOLLYWOOD, Fla., June 24, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Great Speech, Inc., an online speech therapy company, saw a spike for service demand when the pandemic hit. Founder and Clinical Director, Avivit Ben-Aharon, MS Ed., MA CCC-SLP, also quickly realized that many consumers who desperately needed services, lacked the financial resources or insurance coverage to pay for online services.
Ombudsman Services of Contra Costa, Solano and Alameda, Together with Partners, Distributes Free PPE to Facilities in Alameda County
PLEASANT HILL, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Ombudsman Services of Contra Costa, Solano and Alameda today announces the upcoming free drive-through PPE distribution to Alameda County facilities on Friday, June 26, 2020.
Mi Dentista is First Los Angeles Dental Clinic Using Hospital-Type HVAC Systems to Mitigate Diseases Like COVID-19
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Mi Dentista Dental Clinic in collaboration with a mechanical engineering firm, HVAC Engineering, has set up the first known dental clinic in Los Angeles that uses Negative Pressure Environments to mitigate diseases like COVID-19, namely the disease associated with the SARS-Cov-2 virus.
FlexCare Launches Company Rebranding Strategy to Emphasize Digital Health Solutions
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Exciting things are happening at FlexCare which is why they recently launched a rebranding campaign to help get the word out. As of June 15, the company logo changed slightly to reflect the company's strength, capabilities, growth and emphasis on providing Digital Health solutions to the marketplace.
Colorado Optometrists Announce Tips to Help Avoid Eye Health Challenges from Increased Screen Time During COVID-19 Pandemic
DENVER, Colo., June 18, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As social distancing becomes a normal way of life during the COVID-19 pandemic many individuals are participating in increased screen time. The Colorado Optometric Association (COA) and the public health campaign 2020 Eyes Colorado, have collected tips from its doctors of optometry on how to keep eyes healthy.
Adelante Healthcare Selects Pedro Cons as New CEO
PHOENIX, Ariz., June 18, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Adelante Healthcare has announced the appointment of Pedro Cons as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mr. Cons will join the organization on July 6, 2020. Mr. Cons has worked tirelessly to build relationships with a variety of entities including schools, businesses, other nonprofit organizations.
