August 21, 2024- Alfa Wassermann Diagnostic Technologies, LLC (AWDT) announced the launch of a new Vitamin D assay, manufactured by Diazyme Laboratories for use on Alfa Wassermann’s ACE Axcel® and ACE Alera® Clinical Chemistry Systems. This in vitro diagnostic test recognizes both Vitamin D2 and D3 equally and is intended for use in clinical laboratories for the quantitative … [Read more...]

August 21, 2024-The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) launched a new national campaign to inform the public about common respiratory viruses and available vaccines. The campaign, Risk Less. Do More., aims to increase awareness of vaccines that reduce serious illness from influenza (flu), COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in high-risk populations … [Read more...]

August 21, 2024- Humana Inc. has launched a refreshed military-connected hiring strategy and earns recognition by U.S. Veterans Magazine as a Top Veteran-Friendly Employer and Top Veteran-Friendly Supplier Diversity Program. Humana administers health benefits for nearly 6 million active-duty military and retirees nationwide and understands the importance of a workforce that … [Read more...]

August 20, 2024- Mayo Clinic is set to celebrate the next phase of construction of its new proton beam therapy facility with a topping-off ceremony, which will place the final steel beam on top of the Andersen Building. The Andersen Building, located in downtown Rochester, was constructed to meet the increasing demand of patients seeking advanced cancer treatment. The building, … [Read more...]

August 20, 2024- Premier, Inc. announced that it has been selected by AllSpire Health GPO, LLC (AllSpire), a regional group purchasing organization (GPO), as its primary national GPO and to support AllSpire’s more than $3.5 billion in annual GPO purchasing volume. Premier will leverage its scale and actionable data to evaluate products and services – and support the … [Read more...]

August 20, 2024-  Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE announced top-line results from their Phase 3 clinical trial to evaluate the companies’ combined mRNA vaccine candidate against influenza and COVID-19 in healthy individuals 18-64 years of age. The combination candidate consists of Pfizer’s mRNA-based influenza vaccine candidate with the companies’ licensed COVID-19 vaccine. The … [Read more...]

August 20, 2024- When it comes to administering exceptional patient care, the importance of proper medical lighting cannot be overstated, according to CME Corp. Medical lights are essential to the healthcare environment, offering the illumination necessary for procedures ranging from routine checkups to complex surgeries. But with so many options on the market, choosing the … [Read more...]

August 20, 2024- Midmark Corp. recently hosted a Professional Women in Healthcare (PWH) regional event on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, at Hotel Versailles in Versailles, Ohio. This event coincided with the PWH executive board meeting, also held at Hotel Versailles and Midmark during the same week, marking the 20th anniversary of PWH. The regional event, attended by 80 guests, … [Read more...]

August 19, 2024- UMF Medical announced it has received a contract with Vizient, Inc., the nation's largest provider-driven healthcare performance improvement company, for high-quality medical exam room equipment, such as physician and patient seating, tables and chairs. Vizient serves more than 65 percent of the nation's acute care providers, including 97 percent of academic … [Read more...]

August 19, 2024- Ansell Limited announced that it has received a Gold medal from EcoVadis, a trusted provider of business sustainability ratings. The award reflects Ansell’s ongoing progress advancing initiatives that contribute to a more sustainable future and the strength of the company’s environmental, social, and governance practices. The Gold award builds on previous … [Read more...]