James McKeon Named to board at ReGear Life Sciences
Feb 07, 2012
ReGear Life Sciences, Inc. has announced that James V. McKeon has joined ReGear’s Board of Directors. McKeon is managing partner for Valentine Associates LLC, a consulting firm. “Jim brings...
Vigilan acquired by RealPage
Jan 18, 2012
Software manufacturer Vigilan was recently acquired by RealPage Inc. for $5 million, both companies announced. Vigilan’s software suite helps operators manage care, labor and billing. “We are...
App connects on-the-go staff
Jan 18, 2012
Wind Currents Communications Inc. recently released its iV2VIP Video Softphone app. The app visually connects mobile staff to facilities that have desktop videophones. It presents a large keypad display,...
Digital Care Systems unveils low-cost wireless emergency call system
Jan 17, 2012
Digital Care Systems Inc. has introduced a wireless emergency call system that costs $100 per resident room. This new option was designed for communities on a limited budget that need to upgrade an existing...
Prevnar 13 gets nod for pneumonia care in senior market
Jan 04, 2012
Pfizer Inc. announced that the Food and Drug Administration approved Prevnar 13 to prevent pneumococcal disease in older adults. The announcement “offers the potential to contribute to the health...
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...
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...
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...
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...