May 13, 2024- Henry Schein, Inc. announced that it has extended through 2025 its existing partnership with Special Olympics to support health screening and education for its athletes at select events around the world. Through this partnership, Henry Schein donates essential oral health and medical care products for the Special Olympics Healthy Athletes® program … [Read more...]

May 13, 2024- A decade ago, Valify started an innovative healthcare supply chain analytics project. With years of sourcing and procurement experience, the company recognized the need for an analytics platform tailored specifically to the dollars health systems spend on outsourcing services to third parties. Over the past decade, the company has committed to exclusively focusing … [Read more...]

May 10, 2024- Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy promotes relatively rapid weight loss, reduces obesity-related health issues and improves eligibility for kidney transplantation for patients with advanced chronic kidney disease and obesity, according to new research from Mayo Clinic. Patients with advanced chronic kidney failure and severe obesity often are not considered … [Read more...]

May 10, 2024- Methodist Healthcare has appointed Jerrica George, FACHE, as the Chief Executive Officer of Methodist Hospital Northeast. George most recently served as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center, an 834-bed campus in Las Vegas, Nevada, and has over 14 years of experience within the healthcare industry. In her role as COO, George … [Read more...]

May 10, 2024- The issue of pediatric suicide has become an increasingly urgent concern, according to the Zero Suicide Institute and Cardinal Health. Among youth in the U.S. who die, more than 25% die from suicide, according to the American Academy of Pediatricians. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that suicide is the second leading cause of death for young people … [Read more...]

May 10, 2024- Joerns and MedPro: In today’s continuum of care, the service line is migrating away from the traditional four walls of a hospital to alternate sites. As such, healthcare providers need the right products for safe handling of critically injured and chronically ill patients from expensive acute facilities (that may cost upwards of $3,795 a day) to the lowest cost … [Read more...]

May 10, 2024- Four Cleveland Clinic hospitals – Akron General, Fairview, Hillcrest and main campus – were recognized among the top maternity hospitals in the latest edition of Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals 2024. Each year, Cleveland Clinic providers in Ohio are involved in more than 10,000 births. The America’s Best Maternity Hospitals ratings are based … [Read more...]

May 9, 2024- Midmark Corp. announced the launch of a new medical page on midmark.com designed to enhance the buying experience for its U.S. federal government customers. The new web page allows Midmark government customers to view contract information and medical equipment available to their agency and learn more about authorized government partners and distributors. A simple … [Read more...]

May 9, 2024- Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke, a sudden and potentially life-altering event that can have profound consequences. May is Stroke Awareness Month, and it’s a time to understand stroke symptoms and explore the significant role that rehabilitation and medical equipment play in managing life after stroke. Rehabilitation is an … [Read more...]

May 9, 2024- Cleveland Clinic has announced new leaders for its Northeast Ohio Market. On July 1, Donald A. Malone, Jr., M.D., will transition from his role as President of the Northeast Ohio Market, to serve as a senior advisor for capital, space and strategy. He will also continue his clinical practice. On July 1, Jorge A. Guzman, M.D., Chief Executive Officer of Cleveland … [Read more...]