MIAMI, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is included within Newsweek’s list of World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2024, marking the third consecutive year the hospital has been honored in the ranking. This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista…
MIAMI, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is included within Newsweek’s list of World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2024, marking the third consecutive year the hospital has been honored in the ranking. This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista…
TOKYO, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Emotional Link LLC, a business information dissemination company based in Chuo Ward, Tokyo, has released an interview article with Associate Professor Mai Uchida, Harvard Medical School, on “How to deal with Blowing up on SNS”. The article, which is…
DENVER, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Eastwall, an emerging leader in pureplay Microsoft Azure Consulting and Engineering, and Efferent Health, a leading innovator in healthcare data informatics and medical imaging, are pleased to announce a partnership to enhance services provided to…
He continues, “It blends cutting-edge technology with user-friendly design, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of lifestyles. The device offers immediate, discreet, and comfortable protection, fully addressing the needs of our members. Our entire team is thrilled about this new offering, as we believe it will open up new possibilities for our members and their families.”
Key Features of the MGMini Lite Include:
Sleek, water-resistant design: Designed for all-day wear, even in the shower where 80% of accidents occur.
Easy-to-use technology: Straightforward features that eliminate the distractions or complexities commonly associated with typical smartwatches, while still providing instant two-way communication anywhere (no cellphone needed).
Step & activity tracking: Encourages active living by allowing users and caregivers to monitor daily steps and set fitness goals, contributing to overall health.
Fall detection technology (Optional add-on): Advanced fall detection technology that intervenes when the wearer is unable to press the button, along with a built-in cancellation feature for false alarms.
Effortless charging: A magnetic cradle simplifies the charging process, ensuring the device is always ready for use.
GPS monitoring: Leverages the robust 4G LTE network to provide unparalleled location accuracy, ensuring that emergency services can swiftly locate the wearer in any emergency situation.
Portal and app: Allows a designated Care Circle to offer remote caregiving and check-ins, thanks to real-time alert updates and activity status.
The MGMini Lite redefines the standards for Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) through its compact size and thoughtful features aimed at enhancing overall well-being. With a built-in step-counting feature, the device promotes a healthier lifestyle. Its modern-day design, coupled with 24/7 protection, gives users the confidence to stay active and engaged in their communities. More details on ordering the MGMini Lite can be found at medicalguardian.com or by calling 1 (800) 668-9200.
ABOUT MEDICAL GUARDIAN
Founded in 2005, Medical Guardian is a leading provider of innovative health solutions for aging adults, with 325,000+ active members in all 50 states. The company offers a full suite of connected-care medical alert systems that empower older adults to live a life without limits and age safely at home. Medical Guardian boasts a 93% customer satisfaction rate, achieves a 4.6+ star rating on Google Reviews, and was named a Top Medical Alert Device in 2023 by the New York Times Wirecutter and Forbes Health. For more information about Medical Guardian, please visit: www.medicalguardian.com
“We are extremely proud to be recognized as the Most Innovative Healthcare Company of 2023,” says Yossi Abraham, President and CEO of Zappix. “Zappix’s Digital Patient Engagement Solution serves as a bridge, connecting patients with the care they deserve while empowering healthcare providers with the tools to deliver personalized, responsive communication.”
The heart of Zappix’s innovation lies in its cloud-based solution, which streamlines workflows and seamlessly integrates with Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) and back-end systems. The digital solution provides a comprehensive Analytics Suite, equipping healthcare providers with invaluable insights for informed decision-making.
The company’s expertise in digital customer engagement has been harnessed to enrich care quality, streamline clinic operations, and redefine the patient experience. Zappix’s Digital Patient Engagement Solution helps with conveying pre and post procedure instructions, scheduling and appointment confirmation, patient education, referrals, and digital intake processes.
The real-world impact of Zappix’s solution is evident:
Complex procedure late cancellations have decreased from 15% to under 2%.
No-show rates have significantly improved, declining from 17% to under 5%.
Automated referral reminders have doubled the success rate of booked referral appointments from 33% to over 65%
Digital surveys have garnered real-time feedback, leading to a cascade of glowing 5-star reviews on platforms like Google.
Receiving the “Most Innovative Healthcare Company” award for 2023 by CXO Outlook® Magazine is a testament to Zappix’s unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation in healthcare, and it underscores the company’s pivotal role in shaping the future of patient engagement.
About Zappix Zappix transforms the patient journey with easy-to-use, modern digital patient engagement tools to improve the quality of care and increase patient satisfaction and loyalty. The cloud-based solutions enable workflow automation, rapid developments, seamless integration to EMRs & back-end systems, and provide a comprehensive Analytics Suite.
Zappix provides significant benefits and ROI: reducing costs by increasing containment rates for contact centers, improving customer experience and Net Promoter Score (NPS), creating new revenue opportunities using targeted promotional banners, and automation of revenue-generating use cases.
The comprehensive training provided by Wellness Workdays aims to eliminate fear and hesitation when starting conversations about mental health and substance use concerns. Key training topics include the responsible identification of potential mental illnesses or substance use disorders, assessing the risk of suicide or harm, nonjudgmental listening, offering reassurance and information, promoting professional help-seeking, and encouraging self-help and support strategies.
“Think of Mental Health First Aid as CPR for the mind,” explains Debra Wein, CEO of Wellness Workdays. “It equips individuals with the knowledge and skills to support those facing a mental health challenge. Just as we assist those with physical injuries, we can also extend a helping hand to those dealing with mental health difficulties, guiding them toward hope and recovery.”
At Turner Construction Company in Boston, participants said the training enhanced their confidence, making them feel “more informed and prepared” to assist individuals in a mental health crisis.
Sarah Royle, an Instructor for Mental Health First Aid at Wellness Workdays, states her mission as “empowering everyone with the understanding and tools to make a genuine difference in the lives of individuals struggling with mental health issues. Together, we dismantle the barriers of stigma while fostering a community that values compassion, empathy, and active support for one another’s well-being.”
Wellness Workdays is a leading provider of measurable workplace wellness programs that produce quantifiable reductions in healthcare costs and improved employee productivity. With two decades of providing outcome-based wellness solutions, Wellness Workdays has helped organizations in all industries generate greater value through improved employee health. A Certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise, we have earned industry recognition and best practices awards for our clients, including New Balance, Turner Construction, Merck KGaA, Skanska, Brown University, the Maine Department of Transportation, Rockland Trust Bank, The Maine Bankers Association and Harvard Business School. Visit https://www.wellnessworkdays.com and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
EMERYVILLE, Calif., Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — PhenomeX Inc. (Nasdaq: CELL), a functional cell biology company, announced the Opto® Memory B Discovery Human workflow, further expanding diversity of antibodies customers can discover on the Beacon® optofluidic platform. The new workflow…
This webinar will present and discuss strategies to proactively assess and implement diversity in clinical trial planning, partnering with sponsors and research sites to ensure the best outcomes. Experts from patient recruitment, site networks and in-home services discuss how a patient-centric approach will increase diversity while minimising burden, for patients and study teams alike.
Participants will learn the following during the webinar:
Outlining diversity goals:
Defining target populations
Conducting situational analysis
Thinking beyond race & ethnicity
Identifying patient-centric enrolment barriers and operational challenges:
Evaluating the protocol
Conducting SWOT analysis through patient insights
Developing solutions that promote cultural sensitivity and minimise burden:
Identifying the right sites in the right locations
Building trust through educational tools, targeted campaigns and community outreach
Proactively addressing patient burden via support, in-home services and travel program
Including recommendations in study plans and ensuring compliance:
Setting expectations around operational delivery
Training, monitoring and outlining triggers for contingency activation
Case Studies: examples of how to drive diversity in a Phase III rare disease study, after study start and site selection
Join Ashmee Bharadia, Vice President, Accellacare In-Home Services; Susan Campbell, Senior Director, Patient Recruitment Services, ICON; and Tinaya Gray, Executive Director, Project Delivery, ICON, for the live webinar on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at 12pm EDT (9am PDT).
Xtalks, powered by Honeycomb Worldwide Inc., is a leading provider of educational webinars to the global life science, food and medical device community. Every year, thousands of industry practitioners (from life science, food and medical device companies, private & academic research institutions, healthcare centers, etc.) turn to Xtalks for access to quality content. Xtalks helps Life Science professionals stay current with industry developments, trends and regulations. Xtalks webinars also provide perspectives on key issues from top industry thought leaders and service providers.
People with narcolepsy type 2 experience extreme daytime sleepiness but usually don’t experience muscle weakness activated by emotions. These patients usually have lighter symptoms and normal levels of hypocretin.
In this webinar, the featured speaker will share and discuss the following:
An overview of adaptive immune response in narcolepsy
Determining peptide binding affinity to human leukocyte antigen (HLA)
Isolating antigen-HLA restricted CD4+ T cells using tetramer HLA
Single-cell RNA sequencing of CD4+ T cells and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
Join this webinar to gain insights on the overview of the adaptive immune response in narcolepsy type 1.
Join Dr. Guo Luo, Immunologist and Instructor, Stanford University School of Medicine, for the live webinar on Friday, October 6, 2023, at 1pm EDT (10am PDT).
Xtalks, powered by Honeycomb Worldwide Inc., is a leading provider of educational webinars to the global life science, food and medical device community. Every year, thousands of industry practitioners (from life science, food and medical device companies, private & academic research institutions, healthcare centers, etc.) turn to Xtalks for access to quality content. Xtalks helps Life Science professionals stay current with industry developments, trends and regulations. Xtalks webinars also provide perspectives on key issues from top industry thought leaders and service providers.