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For four years running, Back on My Feet, a national, for-purpose 501(C)3 organization that uses running and mentoring to help inspire self-confidence and independence in homeless populations, has held a yearly Birthday Bash-Querade to help raise funds for their cause. As the largest event of the year, the Bash-Querade raises more than $150,000 annually in support of the organization through donors and attendees who have chosen to make a difference in their community. This year, ImageFIRST Chicago, a premier provider of healthcare bed linens for the Chicago, IL area, has announced that it is once again a proud supporter of Back on My Feet and their 5th annual Birthday Bash-Querade.

Over 6.8 million Americans use devices to help with their mobility. Nearly 1.7 million people use wheelchairs or scooters to get around their home and to handle everyday tasks like shopping. About half of these people must use steps to enter or exit their home and can have difficulty accomplishing this without assistive devices.

If contaminated laundry is mishandled, it can impose a threat to the health of all those exposed. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) lists specific imperatives that laundry care providers should follow to make sure that infection prevention efforts are effective. The premium healthcare laundry facility of Tennessee, ImageFIRST, abides by the contaminated laundry regulations set in place by OSHA. Their unique laundry cleaning processes are OSHA compliant so that they can protect their employees, customers and customers' patients from healthcare-acquired infections.

For individuals with limited mobility, wheelchair ramps, lifts, scooters and other mobility solutions can make the difference between being completely home-bound and enjoying a life just as full as the one they experienced prior. Those who have previously pursued an active lifestyle with friends and family should not feel limited to their homes when so many accessible, affordable mobility solutions exist to help them safely transport themselves from place to place. Mobility123, a leading provider of these mobility solutions, including wheelchair ramps, in NJ and beyond, has announced that it is currently providing stair lifts, ramps, bath safety installations and more in order to help senior citizens or others with mobility issues move both easily and safely throughout their day.

There are many ways by which infections can be spread in hospitals and outpatient medical clinics, and, in the U.S., 99% of healthcare facilities are actively working toward improving their environmental hygiene, according to a survey taken by Infection Control Today. This same survey showed that most hospitals (55% of those surveyed) felt inadequately funded and staffed to provide the most effective environmental services possible. Leveraging vendor partners – such as ImageFIRST Seattle, a provider of healthcare laundry services – can assist area medical facilities in fulfilling their cleaning and disinfection efforts while saving medical staff valuable time.

First Response System.com and its nationally recognized consumer brand name First Response, America's leading authority and nationwide provider of personal emergency response systems and wearable panic alarm devices for independent seniors and active individuals, has recently launched a national campaign to educate consumers that the use of personal medical alarm systems and devices are appropriate for individuals of any age and lifestyle- not just seniors.

Infection Control Today, a leading infection prevention publication, recently reported on OSHA compliance by healthcare laundry service providers in an article titled "Imperatives for Staying OSHA-Compliant in the Healthcare Laundry." Mishandling of laundry services, such as during a recent incident in a NY-based laundry facility that compromised the health and safety of its employees, can have damaging and even fatal consequences, while adhering to OSHA imperatives for the handling of contaminated laundry can do much to prevent healthcare-acquired infections. ImageFIRST New York has shared this article amongst its associates and clients alike to help demonstrate the importance of handling healthcare laundry in a fully compliant, responsible manner.

With an extensive list of superior yet cost effective ultrasounds, top customer services and strict sourcing policy in place, Ultrasound Machines has emerged as a proven winner. Be it Biolight, Choice med, Emperor, Carewell, Edan, Youbetter, GPC Medical, Read Eagle, Sinorgmed, Welld, Biocare, Kaixin or SonoScape, Ultrasound Machines' inventory accommodates products from all of these famous brands.

Doctors often find it difficult to get machines that could help them carry out complicated diagnostic procedures, since physical medical equipment stores never have the kind of variety that could help them choose the right one. At Ultrasound Machines, however, all of their concerns reduce to nothing as the online store flaunts several of them for the perusal of doctors and lab technicians. The online ultrasounds store also offers a range of used and brand new diagnostic 3D and 4D ultrasounds, each of which is available at highly reasonable prices.

Driving through the beautiful country valley, many brown and black cows can be spotted munching on the grass across the plains. Suddenly, a cow with bright, purple fur stands out from the others amongst a field of hay. The purple cow is remarkable, not because anyone says it is, but because of its colorful coat. The remarkable purple cow concept describes the dedicated healthcare laundry services of ImageFIRST Portland. The company is pleased to introduce Violet, the purple cow, as their company mascot. Violet symbolizes their growing brand and devotion to offering remarkable laundry services.

ImageFIRST is the nation's leading provider of healthcare laundry services with 36 locations and over 600 trained associates across the continental United States and Puerto Rico. ImageFIRST New Hampshire is a part of this family-owned and operated company that has almost 50 years of experience in the healthcare laundry industry, as well as a reputation for outstanding quality and exceptional customer service. ImageFIRST New Hampshire promises their customers above-standards cleanliness, worry-free service, premium products that assist with the increasing of patient comfort, and cost-effective inventory management.

The World Arthritis Day originated in 1996 and is celebrated on October 12 every year. The main motto of this day is to raise awareness about arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions, to influence public policy in order to enhance the lives of people suffering from arthritis and to ensure that those who require it have knowledge about the support networks available. Considering the importance this Day, My Identity Doctor is providing arthritis medical awareness bracelets at the most competitive rates. These bracelets are black engraved with medical information about arthritis and can be used for sensitizing people on Arthritis. The different types of arthritis awareness bracelets that they provide include Basic Pre-engraved Arthritis Bracelet with Thick Figaro Chain, Curb Pre-engraved Arthritis Bracelet with THICK Figaro Chain, Classic Pre-engraved Arthritis Bracelet with Curb Chain and many others.

Brain tumour is a life-threatening medical disorder whose root cause is still a question for many medical experts and researchers. October, every year is celebrated as Brain Tumour Awareness Month to raise support and share information about this deadly disease. This information not only helps people in taking preventive measures against brain tumour, but also enables them to sensitize others about this condition. This year the 9th International Brain Tumour Awareness Week will be held from 25th October to 31st October to raise support for the fight against brain tumour. To help individuals in educating the public about brain tumour, My Identity Doctor is providing medical awareness bracelets, at the market's best rates. The wide range of medical jewelry items that they offer ensures proper medical attention to patients in times of an emergency.

Halloween comes with a host traditional activities including trick-or-treat , attending costume parties, carving pumpkins into jack-o'-lanterns, lighting bonfires, visiting haunted houses, playing pranks, telling scary stories, watching horror films and many other fun loving activities. It is usually celebrated amongst family, friends and sometimes, co-workers. However, some areas hold large community events. This also provides a chance to give out healthy snacks, get some physical activity and focus on safety. On this occasion, kids fall, crash, slip and tumble as they enjoy all typical activities entailed with a Halloween. Kids eat candies, pastries and other food received from trick or treating, which are usually harmless. However, some of these may contain peanuts, almonds, pistachios and other nut varieties that could be harmful to children who have nut allergies. Keeping this in a view, My Identity Doctor is offering Medical ID Bracelets with pre-engraved symbols to denote the medical condition of the wearer.

Infection Control Today recently published the results of their survey on hospital leaders' and infection preventionists' concerns about barriers to environmental hygiene. Interestingly, the survey revealed that hospital leaders and infection preventionists (IPs) feel similarly about a wide array of concerns, from the overall environmental hygiene of their institution to whether they think their hospitals were making progress at improving environmental hygiene. Many of the results were promising, with over 70% of hospital leaders and IPs characterizing their overall environmental hygiene as good or better, while 85% of C-suite respondents and 95% of IPs felt their hospitals were improving their environmental hygiene.

According to many doctors and medical facilities, there's a distinct need for a place to purchase premium medical supplies without paying premium prices. The ability to keep costs low can help them lower the charges for their clients and enable them to ensure they're always using top-of-the-line products without having to raise the amount their patients pay.

GlobalData's Medical Devices sector report, "Pancreatic Cancer - Pipeline Review, 2015" provides an overview of Pancreatic Cancer diagnostic tests currently in pipeline stage.

Communication is important in the healthcare industry because it helps build strong relationships between caregivers and their patients. Healthcare practitioners aim to meet the needs of their patients more efficiently through open communication channels within their culture and amenities. When the patient's needs are met, it enhances their perception of the healthcare facility and allows them to have a positive experience during their treatment. Applying similar concepts, ImageFIRST Las Vegas operates with effective communication methods throughout their services, basing their linen rental and laundry services around good communication practices that provide excellent customer service.

For children and adults alike, fear of getting a shot is a common complaint.  In fact, many adults admit to avoiding routine medical care because of their fear of injections also known as  needle phobia.  Public figures such as Jackie Chan and Alice Cooper have admitted their  fear of needles.  Now, the creator of a new "kid-friendly" needle as seen at  YouTube Video  has launched an Indiegogo campaign to raise production funds for this much-needed item.

VSee is the largest video telemedicine platform, combining HIPAA secure video chat, EMR screen sharing, and medical device streaming. VSee has recently partnered with PTZOptics a US-based camera manufacturer to integrate Pan, Tilt, Zoom camera control into its secure telemedicine platform.

At ImageFIRST Lancaster, building a great company by becoming involved in and positively impacting the lives of their associates, communities, customers and their patients is a top priority. With almost 200,000 U.S. veterans transitioning out of the army each year, what better way to make an impact on communities – in which almost everyone knows a veteran – than by supporting events and organizations that seek to help returned military personnel access information about benefits and job opportunities? This year, ImageFIRST Lancaster has announced that it will be participating in the second annual Veterans' Expo and Job Fair in Lancaster, PA, to help provide employment information and support to these accomplished Veterans.

In an increasingly competitive healthcare industry, patient perception matters. Now that patients have more healthcare options available to them, many facilities focus their services on improving the experience of their facility. Efforts put in place to make the patient feel comfortable and reassured include making sure they have soft, cozy medical garments to wear during their visit. With the Comfort Care Line available at ImageFIRST Fort Myers, healthcare facilities can supply their patients with high-quality, warm gowns and robes that are exceptionally soft.

Medigoo.com delivers the first batch of consumer self-test products to Ruohonjuuri, one of the largest retailer of herbal products and food supplements in Finland.

Improving the patient experience can be perceived as expensive to hospitals, particularly when the focus is on training or retraining staff. However, in a recently published article, results from six years of data suggest that a comprehensive approach to improving the patient experience, with a focus on the communication between patients and their caregivers, can be both efficient at reducing readmission rates as well as inexpensive.

At the Euro-Peds Foundation in North Oakland, Detroit, children requiring intensive physical therapy are able to receive progressive physical therapy (PT) that was formerly only available in Eastern and Western European countries. Founded at the urging of parents whose daughter showed remarkable improvements after participating in such a program in Poland, the Euro-Peds Foundation now brings the same medical knowledge closer to home, and also provides home-care education to caretakers of children with non-progressive neuromuscular disorders. ImageFIRST Detroit, which provides healthcare laundry services to the Euro-Peds Foundation and many other local healthcare facilities, is proud to announce its volunteer participation in the annual Euro-Peds Family Fun Day.