FRESNO, Calif. (March 28, 2019)—Sunrise Medical announced the launch of Education in Motion (EIM), an online resource for clinicians, assistive technology professionals (ATPs) and others involved in seating and wheeled mobility equipment. Education in Motion is powered by a team of professionals with diverse backgrounds from all over the world.
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LAS VEGAS (March 14, 2019)—Limited seating is still available for the four Medtrade Spring workshops scheduled for Day One of the show. Medtrade Spring runs April 16-18, 2019, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.
ORLANDO, Fla. (March 12, 2019)—The National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) is proud to announce that Wanda K. Rogers, MS, RPh, is the recipient of its 2019 Gene Graves Lifetime Achievement Award. The award was presented at NHIA’s Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida, Tuesday, March 12.
NAHC, Axxess and corcubed unite to spread word about in-home care.
(May 4, 2018)—A trio of homecare industry organizations is launching a national digital grassroots campaign to educate consumers and professionals about the health benefits of choosing in-home care for older loved ones or family members recovering from an illness.
Volunteering and social groups present best opportunities
What to look for in team development
WATERLOO, Iowa (March 14, 2018) VGM Group, Inc. has announced the development of VGM Respiratory, a new program specifically for providers of respiratory equipment.
VGM Respiratory is under the direction of Dave Lyman, BA, RRT-SDS. The program is available to VGM members and offers additional resources and vendor programs to support those offering respiratory products and services.
Don't miss out on discounted rates to education and networking events.
LAS VEGAS (January 15, 2018)—Early registration rates for Medtrade Spring are in effect until Wednesday, January 31. The spring version of the nation’s premiere HME trade show is scheduled for March 27–29, 2018, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.
Annual Conference and Expo survey opportunity.
—Via NAHC, WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 13, 2017)—The National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) is looking for volunteers to help create the organization's education curriculum in home health and hospice for its annual 2018 conference.
Providers can feel alone in their business journey
BANNOCKBURN, Ill. (October 31, 2017)—Option Care Enterprises, Inc., the nation’s largest independent provider of home and alternate treatment site infusion services, has partnered with The ALS Association to offer education, support and enhance the quality of life for idividuals affected by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
The event pointed high school students with disabilities toward career paths at the company.
EXETER, Penn. (October 16, 2017)—Pride Mobility Products and Quantum Rehab®offered approximately 20 students with disabilities an opportunity to be mentored by career professionals in various fields at Pride and Quantum during Disability Mentoring Day (DMD) 2017 on Wednesday, October 11, at the company’s Duryea facility.
Mobile system makes its way.
OGDEN, Utah (August 31, 2017)—Freeus, LLC, one of the fastest growing mobile personal emergency response system (mPERS) businesses in the United States, announced a new tool to help Freeus dealers find success offering mPERS to their customers: PERS University.
PERS University features educational webinars, one-on-one expert guidance and customized marketing materials.
DEERFIELD, Ill. (July 27, 2017)—To help reduce the risk of injury from slips and falls, and to educate seniors in its communities, Walgreens will offer injury prevention tips and advice when it hosts a Senior Day at its stores nationwide on Tuesday, August 1.
-Via AAHomcare, WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 6, 2017)—AAHomecare members are taking advantage of the Retail Work Group to learn new and innovative ways to infuse cash sales into their mix and diversify beyond an insurance-based model.
This event marks a partnership between SCAN and Long Beach State University and celebrates SCAN's 40th year.
LONG BEACH, Calif. (March 15, 2017) SCAN, a senior-focused organization with the mission of keeping seniors healthy and independent, today announced it will cohost a colloquium on aging and independence in partnership with Long Beach State University and the City of Long Beach on Wednesday, April 12, 2017. The event, titled “Aging Reimagined: A Community Approach to Health and Independence,” will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The program will train students in hands-on care of seniors and prepare them for the growing field.
SCRANTON, Penn. (February 8, 2017)—Penn Foster Career School, a skills training provider focused on improving employability for workers across a range of in-demand fields, announced the launch of its new regionally and nationally accredited Home Health Aide Diploma Program. Designed to provide individuals with the foundational skills needed to work in the field of home health care, the new program is offered online by Penn Foster and through its partnering organizations.
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (December 1, 2016)—ARI Network Services, Inc. has scheduled its next HelpForce Live! educational webinar, titled “Local Search: How to Meet Customer Expectations” for December 1 at 4:00 p.m. EST.
Election Ushers in Home Care Minimum Wage Hikes
In what has been described as a stunning set of results, America’s election decided a heck of a lot more than selecting the nation’s next president. (Amy Baxter/Home Health Care News)