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News: The Spodak Dental Group Transitions to Four-Day Work Week | CitizenWire
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — The Spodak Dental Group transitioned to a four-day work week in 2021 with a goal to take the very best care of each team member. After the turmoil of a 2020 year filled with the uncertainty, stress and additional regulations due to COVID-19, the family-owned company realized that there was […]
News: iCell Gene Therapeutics Announces cCAR-T Clinical Publication in the Stem Cell Reviews and Reports Journal | CitizenWire
STONY BROOK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — iCell Gene Therapeutics, a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on immunotherapies for hematologic malignancies, solid tumors, organ rejections and autoimmune disorders, today announced the publication of their clinical study utilizing cCAR T-cell immunotherapy to successfully treat a patient with lupus.
News: Ruby Slipper Swivel Car Seat Cover Wins New Product Award | CitizenWire
ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio /CitizenWire/ — The inventor of the Ruby Slipper Swivel Car Seat Cover, Katherine Miles, is excited to announce that this deceptively simple mobility product has earned the New Product Pavilion Providers’ Choice Bronze Award at the 2021 Medtrade West national trade show. Sponsored by HomeCare Magazine, the honor highlights the potential of […]
News: Spodak Dental Group’s Use of ‘Laughing Gas’ Helps Patients Who Suffer from Depression | CitizenWire
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — The Spodak Dental Group team is committed to helping their patients not only achieve their smile goals, but also their overall comfort in and out of the dental chair. While nitrous oxide has been offered as an effective treatment for anxious or fearful patients, it has now been shown to […]
News: youturn and First Sun Partner to Provide EAP clients with Innovative Substance Misuse Support | CitizenWire
GREENVILLE, S.C. /CitizenWire/ — youturn, the world’s largest platform of evidence-based and therapist led video content for Stress, Anxiety, and Substance Misuse, announced a partnership with First Sun EAP. Through the partnership, youturn and First Sun will co-market services to help enterprises decrease employee stress and anxiety while increasing resilience and productivity.
News: Final TeethXpress guided full-arch, immediate-load dental implant course of 2021 to be held in Las Vegas | CitizenWire
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. /CitizenWire/ — TeethXpress will hold its final full-arch, immediate-load course taught from a guided treatment perspective Sept. 25-26, 2021, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Led by noted periodontist Curry H. Leavitt, DMD, MS, of Red Rock Periodontics & Implantology, the course will take place over two days at the Red Rock Institute implant training […]
News: Olea Kiosks, Inc. Delivers Height Adjustable Austin Kiosk for Healthcare | CitizenWire
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Olea Kiosks®, Inc., a visionary provider of innovative self-service kiosk solutions, today announced the addition of its height adjustable base for the Austin series kiosk. This new addition is available for ordering now.
News: Vyriad, Inc. Appoints Harry Hoffman to its Board of Directors | CitizenWire
ROCHESTER, Minn. /CitizenWire/ — yriad, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing oncolytic virus therapies to treat a wide range of cancers, today announced the appointment of leading life sciences investor Harry Hoffman to the Company’s board of directors.
News: Blockit Announces No Cost Third Dose Online Scheduling Functionality For COVID-19 Vaccinations | CitizenWire
MCKINNEY, Texas /CitizenWire/ — Blockit Now Inc., a leading provider of digital care coordination solutions, announced today that it will expand the license use of the no cost version of its award-winning, HIPAA compliant, online vaccination scheduling solution to include third dose of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to eligible immunocompromised patients.
News: Modern Foot & Ankle Welcomes New Podiatrist to Casselberry Clinic | CitizenWire
CASSELBERRY, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — There’s a new face in town for your feet. Jacob Huffman, D.P.M., joined the podiatric group Modern Foot & Ankle in July. Last week, he became the sole practitioner of the Casselberry clinic.
News: AMI Expeditionary Healthcare and Maclean Health announce partnership to provide COVID-testing, vaccinations, and other safety measures to help California schools to open safely | CitizenWire
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — AMI Expeditionary Healthcare, an international health-care provider with unparalleled experience in responding to global pandemics, and Maclean Health, a renowned Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) healthcare distributor, have teamed up to deliver COVID testing, vaccinations, and healthcare supplies to school districts with the support of California School Boards Association (CSBA).
News: Lift & Care Systems Continues COVID-19 Precautions to Protect Customers | CitizenWire
LAKEVILLE, Mass. /CitizenWire/ — Now that the worst of the global COVID-19 pandemic seems to be behind us, Lift & Care Systems continues its commitment to the safety of customers, employees, and suppliers. However, with the arrival of the Delta variant and the emergence of other strains of the virus, the Lift & Care team […]
News: Podiatric Group Brings Modern Approach, Old Charm to Horizon West with New Clinic | CitizenWire
WINTER GARDEN, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — On Monday, Central Florida podiatric group Modern Foot & Ankle will open the doors of its brand-new flagship location in Horizon West. The office will be operated by board-certified physician Roma Patel, D.P.M.
News: KROST Acts as Exclusive Financial Advisor for Integrity Bio in Sale to Curia | CitizenWire
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Integrity Bio, Inc., a privately held formulation and fill-finish organization, was sold to Curia (formerly Albany Molecular Research, Inc. (AMRI)), a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) and leading global provider of advanced contract research, development, and manufacturing solutions. KROST, a Los Angeles-based firm, acted as the exclusive financial advisor […]
News: The Spodak Dental Group Celebrates 45th Anniversary By Giving Back to Their Local Community | CitizenWire
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Established in 1976, the Spodak Dental Group is proud to now celebrate their 45th Anniversary in Delray Beach, Fla. The team of board certified general and specialty dentists and dental professionals realize that the community is a big part of their business longevity so are giving back to local community […]
News: Jam to Low-Down Blues with Hurricane Jerry Loos at the Westerwood Blueberries and The Blues Concert | CitizenWire
COLUMBUS, Ohio /CitizenWire/ — The Westerwood Senior Living community is hosting a Blueberries & The Blues summer concert from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Friday, August 13, 2021, featuring local blues artist Hurricane Jerry Loos. Relax in the shade while you listen to low-down blues and celebrate the Columbus blueberry season with chilled blueberry […]
News: McWhirter Promotes Tanya Shubert to Vice President of Management and Operations, Mid-South | CitizenWire
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. /CitizenWire/ — Today, McWhirter, a leading commercial services firm in the southeast, announced the promotion of Tanya Shubert to Vice President of Management and Operations, Mid-South. Shubert joined McWhirter in 2018 and has been instrumental in growing the medical office property management portfolio to 11 buildings across Alabama and Mississippi.
News: Individual with Down Syndrome Testifies for Phasing Out Subminimum Wages for Individuals with Disabilities | CitizenWire
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — The National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) and the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress (MDSC) applaud the testimony of John Anton at Wednesday’s Education & Labor Committee joint subcommittee hearing, “Phasing Out Subminimum Wages: Supporting the Transition to Competitive Integrated Employment for Workers with Disabilities.”
News: Grace Gardens Memory Care Opens This Summer | CitizenWire
SANTA ANA, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — The Town & Country Life Plan Community announces the grand opening of Grace Gardens, a $25 million memory care community featuring one of the largest outdoor garden courtyards in Orange County. The nonprofit community offers residency for approximately 80 residents with Alzheimer’s and dementia in four distinct neighborhoods.
News: Drink HRW Hydrogen Tablets Outperform Caffeine in Improving Brain Metabolism After Sleep Deprivation | CitizenWire
COQUITIAM, B.C. /CitizenWire/ — The COVID-19 pandemic is creating unprecedented levels of sleep deprivation, which presents a significant risk to mental and physical health, says Drink HRW. Additionally, “COVID-somnia,” a term coined to describe the rising prevalence of insomnia following COVID-19 infection, has begun to emerge.
News: Pure Transplant Solutions, LLC Announces Research Collaboration with the Department of Surgery at the University of Cambridge | CitizenWire
AUSTIN, Texas /CitizenWire/ — 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 research collaboration with The University of Cambridge Abdominal Transplant Centre at Addenbrooke’s Hospital.
News: Kalyagen Announces Release of Free eBook on How to Optimize Health Using Stem Cells | CitizenWire
AUSTIN, Texas /CitizenWire/ — Kalyagen® has announced the release and availability of a free eBook, “The Stemregen Effect – Tapping into the Power of Your Own Stem Cells,” which provides an overview of how stem cells are the body’s repair system and how STEMREGEN®, a natural stem cell enhancer, has been documented to increase the […]
News: Kidney Restore, A Science-Based Kidney Supplement Has Over 900 Positive Amazon Reviews, Helping 50,000+ To Support Good Kidney Health | CitizenWire
WOOD-RIDGE, N.J. /CitizenWire/ — This scientific kidney supplement offers exceptional benefits to support good kidney health and paves the way for normal kidney function. Robert Galarowicz, a kidney sufferer and the founder of Healthy Kidney Inc., has created a breakthrough natural kidney remedy by combining the very best of kidney-restorative nutrients.
News: The Spodak Dental Group Partners with the Delray Beach Police Department to Provide a Safe Remote Location During Hurricane Season | CitizenWire
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — With hurricane season approaching, the Spodak Dental Group team once again partners with the Delray Beach Police Department to provide the disaster relief team a safe “home base” shelter in the event of a severe weather occurrence.
News: Digital Health Company, MD On Demand, Now Offers Affordable Health Care In The U.S. | CitizenWire
CHARLESTON, S.C. /CitizenWire/ — MD On Demand now provides patients with access to high-quality doctors and nurses in the U.S., whether or not they have health insurance, while saving the patient valuable time and the costly expenses.
News: Live-Online C. diff. Symposium developed to support and guide patients, families, and caregivers through a C. difficile illness | CitizenWire
TAMPA, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — The C Diff Foundation will host a free, live-online, and interactive symposium on Friday, July 16, 2021, from 1 to 3 p.m. EDT. Sponsored by Seres Therapeutics, the event is designed for patients who are being treated for a C. diff. infection (CDI) in addition to those who are recovering or […]
News: Ombudsman Services of Contra Costa, Solano and Alameda Announces Organization Identity Change to Empowered Aging | CitizenWire
PLEASANT HILL, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Today, Ombudsman Services of Contra Costa, Solano and Alameda, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the needs of seniors, adults with disabilities, and their families, announced an official rebrand to Empowered Aging.
News: A three-time C. diff. Survivor and Registered Dietician publish book for patients, families, and caregivers impacted by Clostridioides difficile | CitizenWire
TAMPA, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — In the new book, “Managing a C. difficile Infection: For Patients, Families, and Caregivers” (ISBN: 979-8519789851), Nancy C. Caralla, three-time C. diff. Survivor, Founding President of the C Diff Foundation, and Karen F. Factor, MS, RD. LDN, Nutrition Wellness Chairperson, share their knowledge and experience with patients, family members, and caregivers […]
News: Dissecting Inflammation to Understand Chronic Disease in Type 2 Diabetes | CitizenWire
LA JOLLA, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Scientists are pursuing novel strategy to understand the source of inflammation in chronic diseases at the molecular level. Dr. Marcelo Freire at The J. Craig Venter Institute, is among the scientists conducting this provocative research and he’s the lead and senior author of a recent study, ‘Transcriptomics of type 2 […]
News: Greatly Enhance Your Immune and Endocrine Systems to Help Prevent Illness and Expedite Healing Through Utilizing Neuroscience and Epigenetics | CitizenWire
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — International researcher and author, Brian J. Sheen, Ph.D. is happy to announce the release of his new online Master Class, “Overcoming Today’s Stress, Anxiety and Assault on Health.”
News: Innovative Healthcare Finance Company Relocates Headquarters to Florida | CitizenWire
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Care Cap Plus, an innovative healthcare finance company serving medical practices and hospitals across the country, today announced that it has relocated its headquarters from New Jersey to Jacksonville, Florida.
News: NPA Launches IMPACT Fellowship Program | CitizenWire
ROCKVILLE, Md. /CitizenWire/ — The National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) today announced a fellowship program designed to help researchers from marginalized communities advance their careers. Using tools to improve skills, better understand strengths, provide exposure to new fields, and develop new networks, the IMPACT Fellowship Program is a groundbreaking effort assisting postdoctoral scholars of all disciplines.
News: Kalyagen and Uniwell Announce Partnership to Manufacture Proprietary and Third-Party Skin Care Products | CitizenWire
FORT WORTH, Texas /CitizenWire/ — Kalyagen® and Uniwell Laboratories announced today that they have entered into a joint venture to produce the unique, patent-pending Juviqa Stem Cell Beauty System and expand Uniwell’s manufacturing capabilities to include cosmetics.
News: Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware Contributes $250,000 to Exceptional Care for Children’s Future Young Adult Center | CitizenWire
NEWARK, Del. /CitizenWire/ — Exceptional Care for Children (ECC), Delaware’s first and only residential, pediatric skilled nursing facility, recently received a $250,000 contribution from Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware towards its future young adult center to provide specialized care for youth aging out of pediatric care.
News: California Surgeon is the First to Offer Transumbilical Breast Augmentation with Silicone Implants | CitizenWire
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Jacob Haiavy, MD of Inland Cosmetic Surgery has made history by performing transumbilical breast augmentation (TUBA) with silicone gel-filled implants. Dr. Haiavy is only the third surgeon to ever place silicone implants through the discreet incision in the navel.
News: ACNM Dorothea Lang, Excellence in Leadership and Innovation, and Lifetime Visionary Award Winners | CitizenWire
SILVER SPRING, Md. /CitizenWire/ — ACNM Award Winners — The American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) is pleased to announce the winners of Dorothea Lang Award Winners, Excellence in Leadership and Innovation Award, and Lifetime Visionary Award.
News: The Spodak Dental Group Offers Helps Sleep Apnea Patients Reduce Risk of COVID-19 Infections | CitizenWire
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — New research found that patients who have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may be at a higher risk of COVID-19 infection. To help patients who suffer from OSA, Dr. Tiffany Dudley and the Spodak Dental Group team are offering complimentary consultations to offer education and treatment options.
News: The Beauty Secrets Men Don’t Want to Tell You: from Bro-tox to Dermal Fillers | CitizenWire
BOSTON, Mass. /CitizenWire/ — The saying ‘look good, feel good’ does not only ring true for women. Being more physically attractive can have positive implications for career-minded and goal-oriented men. Women have been reaping the benefits of these non-invasive procedures for decades, but recently The Spiegel Center has seen the number of procedures performed on […]
News: Kalyagen and Intelicure Announce Partnership to Distribute STEMREGEN in Canada | CitizenWire
AUSTIN, Texas /CitizenWire/ — Kalyagen® and Intelicure Health Inc. announced today that they have entered into an agreement to promote and distribute throughout Canada STEMREGEN®, a natural stem cell enhancer documented to increase the number of circulating stem cells by stimulating Endogenous Stem Cell Mobilization (ESCM).