The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists recently named Vera Jackson, MSW, Ph.D., as the association’s executive director and CEO.
Alexza surges after inhaled antipsychotic drug gets support
Dec 28, 2011
Stock prices for Alexza Pharmaceuticals Inc. recently surged by 25% to 78 cents. This came after the Food and Drug Administration’s Psychopharmacologic Drugs Advisory Committee conditionally backed...
Gender-bending thief targets Atlanta assisted living facilities
Dec 22, 2011
It’s unclear from the surveillance video if the thief, donned in nursing scrubs, an identification badge and what appears to be a large black curly wig, is a man or a woman. But one thing is certain:...
Pat Henry named president of RehabCare
Dec 21, 2011
Kindred Healthcare Inc. has announced that Pat Henry is the newly appointed president of its RehabCare division. She replaces Chris Bird. A speech pathologist by training, Henry most recently was an executive...
Version of infection control guide in Spanish released
Dec 21, 2011
A version of The Infection Control Pocket Guide in Spanish was released in December. The product was developed by the Center for Excellence in Assisted Living and Med-Pass Inc. The guide is intended for...
Extendicare subsidiary sale to lead to biggest U.S. long-term care GPO
Dec 21, 2011
Navigator Group Purchasing, a subsidiary of Managed Health Care Associates, has reached an agreement with Extendicare Health Services Inc. to purchase its group purchasing subsidiary, UHF/Star Purchasing...
Lumex Non-Tilt Composite Overbed Table is released
Dec 21, 2011
GF Health Products Inc. (Graham-Field) recently introduced its Lumex Non-Tilt Composite Overbed Table. The product is intended for nursing home use. Features include easy assembly and care, as well as...
Too busy for marriage
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Teri Weiman, SSD-AD
Dec 20, 2011
Tom was one of the first residents I interacted with when I was a “rookie” activity director. Already at our facility for two years, he was stiff from rheumatoid arthritis, had multiple heart...
HealthMedX announces equity infusion, new CEO
Dec 14, 2011
HealthMedX announced that it has received a growth equity investment from Spectrum Equity Investors and Trident Capital. They will own a majority interest in the company. As part of the transaction, Pam...
Silverchair Learning Systems to provide additional therapy courses
Dec 06, 2011
Silverchair Learning Systems announced it has partnered with Dynamic Learning Online Inc. Silverchair’s online Learning Management System will provide Dynamic Learning’s therapy courses, under...