Lorien Health Services has debuted a new logo and tagline, reflecting a new chapter for the 40-year-old family-owned company. The logo reflects a “modern aesthetic,” the company said. Its new tagline...
Teresa Chase named CEO at American HealthTech
Sep 28, 2011
Teresa Chase has been named CEO at American HealthTech, the firm announced. Former CEO Bill Caldwell will remain board chair. “Since joining us nine years ago, Teresa Chase has energized our company,”...
For dialysis recipients, antibody response lowest with Ad26.COV2.S
Oct 27, 2021
Patients receiving attenuated adenovirus vaccine more likely to have no seroconversion, no detectable or diminished IgG response
NY budget proposal includes tax on new facilities
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Danielle Brown
Jan 27, 2020
Operators looking to construct new nursing facilities in New York could be met with a 3% tax hike under a Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s 2020-21 budget proposal.
Brain implants continue to reduce Parkinson’s motor symptoms 15 years later
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 11, 2021
The amount of time study participants experienced dyskinesia was reduced by 75%, and use of levodopa was reduced by 51% — long after deep brain stimulation devices were implanted.
CDC says COVID-19 vaccine boosters not yet necessary, while Pfizer seeks approval for third dose
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 12, 2021
Fully vaccinated Americans do not need a COVID-19 booster shot at this time, according to federal health officials. But Pfizer has asked to offer a third dose of its current vaccine and is developing an...
Striving to be key resource, Sentrics offers new features
By
Kimberly Marselas
Nov 01, 2020
In recent months, technology provider Sentrics has rolled out a contact tracing and case management platform, integrated safety lighting capabilities, added entertainment options, and debuted its latest...
Fifth Fall Expo to offer free CE
By
Elizabeth Newman
Sep 06, 2017
As providers prepare for Phase 2 requirements under the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ mega-rule, many are balancing how to stay compliant while affirming residents’ rights.Attorney...
NADONA members head to Disneyland
Jun 05, 2014
Members of the National Association Directors of Nursing Administration / Long Term Care will be gathering in Anaheim, CA, this weekend for their “Magic of LTC” conference.
At least 26 barriers impede seniors’ advance care planning, researchers find
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 02, 2021
Fully 91% of participants responded that they had at least one barrier to initiating advance care planning. When compared with their peers who reported none, these study participants were more likely to...