National Health Investors, Inc. announced last week that it had acquired skilled nursing facilities with a total of 254 beds for $26.3 million.
DM Systems introduces product that protects heels
May 31, 2011
DM Systems Inc. recently unveiled HeelSafe DVT Hose. The product includes a unique patented window design that relieves pressure on the heel and Achilles tendon while also allowing for easy visualization...
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Oct 24, 2014
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Love from littles: Wisconsin kids create Valentine’s Day cards
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Marty Stempniak
Feb 14, 2019
Asked recently what kind of Valentine’s Day cards he’d like to give his classmates, a 7-year-old Wisconsin boy decided to go in a completely different direction.
G-Con launches transmissible disease containment POD
Aug 12, 2014
G-Con Manufacturing Inc., which makes cleanroom systems, has launched a transmissible disease containment POD. The POD is 8.5 feet and can be transported by tractor-trailer or its own axle system.
Smith & Nephew acquires Kalypto Medical
May 09, 2012
Smith & Nephew announced the closing of the acquisition of privately-held Kalypto Medical Inc. The acquisition helps bolster Smith & Nephew’s Negative Pressure Wound Therapy portfolio. Kalypto Medical...
FDA approves medicine for treatment of deep vein thrombosis
Jul 06, 2011
The Food and Drug Administration has approved Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.’s Xarelto (rivaroxaban ). Xarelto is intended for the treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). If all or part of a DVT...
REIT affiliate receives $96M in loans
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Elizabeth Newman
Apr 17, 2019
Oxford Finance LLC announced the closing of a $96 million term loan to an affiliate of Summit Healthcare REIT Inc.
Safe bed partnership announced
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 10, 2019
RCare Inc. has announced a strategic partnership with upBed, maker of a wearable bed exit solution for fall prevention.
Kindred confirms Ventas deal, will fully leave SNF biz
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Aug 09, 2017
Kindred Healthcare Inc. confirmed in July its previously announced plan to exit the skilled nursing facility industry.