Santa's Senior Helper brings Christmas cheer to Maryland's seniors Updated: December 9, 2024 12:53 PM ET Wearing a Santa hat and with a caregiver by her side, baking Christmas cookies in the kitchen is a Christmas tradition that brings Christmas joy to Nancy DeCarlo. “It's really amazing,” DeCarlo said. “It's very, very good.” DeCarlo receives daily care from a senior helper. The company is a non-medical home care company serving seniors in central Maryland and across the country. DeCarlo faces challenges with balance and mobility due to progressive supranuclear palsy. Caregiver Tammy Murray visits her and helps her with daily…
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Kennesaw, Georgia | December 10, 2024 From U.S. Army combat medic to student researcher, Vanessa Young's journey at Kennesaw State University set her on a path to reinventing healthcare technology through human-centered design. Young, who will graduate this week with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, has enjoyed great success since arriving at Kennesaw State's Marietta campus. Notably, she won second place at the 2024 ASME IMECE Undergraduate Expo in Portland, Oregon. Her presentation focused on innovative approaches that integrate human-centered design principles and technology to create safer and more efficient healthcare environments. Young also works in the lab of…
Boyle, who joined Medline in 1996 and became CEO in October 2023, is the most influential company since then-CEO Charlie Mills and then-president Andy Mills jointly emerged in 2021. He became the first Medline leader to be selected as one of the top 100 people in the world. In Boyle's first year at the helm, Medline is committed to providing healthcare customers with quality products and services at a lower cost. Those who have worked closely with Mr. Boyle both inside and outside of Medline will not be surprised that Modern Healthcare recognizes his leadership. “Jim's commitment to partnership, trust…
Omnicom announced Monday morning that it will acquire Interpublic Group (IPG), which would be the largest merger in advertising industry history. The boards of directors of both companies unanimously agreed to the all-stock transaction, which will create a combined company that will operate under the Omnicom name and have annual revenues of more than $25 billion based on 2023 financials. The companies said in a joint statement that the merger is expected to generate annual cost synergies of $750 million. The transaction is subject to Omnicom and IPG shareholder and regulatory approval and is expected to close in the second…
Amy Lorino, clinical associate professor at Binghamton University, is an occupational therapist specializing in community and home health practices for adults with physical and psychosocial challenges. She will join the Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences in 2022, where she teaches in the entry-level and post-professional occupational therapy doctoral programs. She has worked in a variety of clinical settings, including as Director of Rehabilitation for a rural hospital system. What is the unique scope of occupational therapy? Occupational therapy is a multidisciplinary profession. We specialize in helping people do and participate in what they want and need to do…
Healthcare is like a fortress. getty The healthcare industry is a fortress in many ways. Being the first and last line of defense for our health puts unique pressure on the industry to stick to what works. As a result, breakthrough products such as new drugs can take decades to reach end users from the laboratory. In this industry, mistakes can cost lives, and failing quickly or even failing at all is not an option. It is also one of the most lucrative industries for entrepreneurs to enter. Global healthcare sector IT spending alone is expected to grow from $276…
listen to article 5 minutes This voice is automatically generated. Please let us know if you have any feedback. Diving overview: Risks from products powered by artificial intelligence are the most significant technology hazard in healthcare, according to a report released Thursday by research nonprofit ECRI. While AI has the potential to improve care, bias, inaccurate or misleading responses, and poor performance over time can harm patients, the analysis said. Healthcare organizations should think carefully when deploying AI tools, clearly define their goals, verify and monitor their performance, and insist on transparency from model developers, according to a safety and…
UK HealthCare is the hospital and clinic of the University of Kentucky. But it's more than that. More than 10,000 dedicated medical professionals are dedicated to providing highly specialized care to the most seriously injured and sickest patients from across the Commonwealth and beyond. We also have the state's only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center, a Level IV neonatal intensive care unit that cares for the sickest newborns, the region's only Level 1 trauma center, and Kentucky's only Level IV neonatal intensive care unit. It is also home to some of the top hospitals in the city. US…
Arab Health, one of the largest healthcare exhibitions in the Middle East, returns to Dubai in 2025, providing a dynamic platform for medical professionals, innovators and technology leaders to explore the latest advances in the healthcare industry. Masu. As digital transformation continues to accelerate globally, Arab Health 2025 will focus on how cutting-edge technologies are reshaping the healthcare landscape in the Middle East, particularly in countries such as the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar . The event will focus on innovation and provide insight into how digital tools such as artificial intelligence (AI), telemedicine, and robotics are enhancing patient care…
The stars are aligning for home health agency owners. After years of disruption, uncertainty, and countless challenges, 2025 is shaping up to be a great year for home health care providers, especially those planning to sell their companies this year. there is. Here are seven reasons why we're optimistic about 2025.1. We are entering a seller's market. Several factors point to why 2025 could be a strong seller's market for home health agency owners.Private equity firms are eager to buy. Private equity trading volume has nearly bottomed out over the past two years. Private equity firms are trying to make…