CONCORD, New Hampshire—Granite VNA’s annual fundraiser, Passion for Caring, raised nearly $76,000 at its 2026 event. All proceeds from the event directly benefit Granite VNA Hospice House.

More than 150 guests spent the evening at The Barn at Bull Meadow in Concord, New Hampshire enjoying live music and refreshments while hearing from those who have been touched by family members’ experiences with Hospice House.

GURNEE, Illinois—Ohio Medical, a manufacturer of medical gas equipment and respiratory care technology, has introduced its new Care-e-vac portable suction flow machines. Ohio Medical offers three Care-e-vac models to address the needs of different environments:

DES PLAINES, Illinois—Chicago Faucets has announced the availability of its new Auto-Drain Retrofit Trim Plate, developed specifically to support Auto-Drain shower installations in healthcare, senior care and other environments where occupant safety and water management are critical priorities.

MONTVALE, New Jersey—Dynarex Corporation, a manufacturer of medical supplies and durable medical equipment, announced new skin care products and additional size options designed to support skin care across a wide range of healthcare environments.

The rollout includes cleansing, skin protectant and antifungal products.

WASHINGTON—Nurse Next Door, a North American homecare provider, announced its membership in the Home Care Association of America (HCAOA). 

By joining the HCAOA, Nurse Next Door said it is aligning its 250+ American locations with a network dedicated to safety, ethics and best practices in the homecare industry.

Through this partnership, Nurse Next Door franchise owners and caregivers gain access to:

ST. LOUIS—Residential Home Health and Hospice, a division of Graham Healthcare Group, announced that it has been awarded Top Workplaces 2026 honors by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. This is the sixth year the organization has received this award in the St. Louis market.

AUSTIN, Texas—Newtn Digital, a provider of digital workflow solutions for the durable medical equipment (DME) industry, announced the launch of its platform designed to streamline ordering, documentation and claims processing for DME providers and suppliers. The company said the platform connects healthcare providers, physicians and DME suppliers through a workflow that aims to reduce paperwork, improve documentation accuracy and help accelerate reimbursement.

ROCHESTER, Minnesota—New medical standard guidance from the American Association of Neuromuscular Medicine (AANEM) has provided a list of “medically indicated services and equipment” for people living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

MINNEAPOLIS—Health Dimensions Group (HDG), a senior living, post-acute and long-term care management and consulting firm based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been named a top workplace by The Minnesota Star Tribune for the fifth consecutive year.

The Top Workplaces award recognizes employers in Minnesota based on team members’ opinions on engagement, organizational health and satisfaction. 

SEATTLE—Wyze, a company that aims to make smart home technology accessible and safe, announced the launch of the Wyze Scale BodyScan. Made for users who want a comprehensive look at their health, this smart scale uses an eight-electrode system with a built-in, extendable handle to deliver accurate body composition analysis for individual areas of the body.