Author: Dorron Blumberg

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Philips announces first patient treated with its new real-time 3D intracardiac echocardiography catheter – VeriSight Pro

Posted by | Jul 1, 2021 | |

July 1 2021 – Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today announced the first minimally-invasive heart procedure using its new real-time 3D intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) catheter. The Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion (LAAO) procedure was carried out by Mohamad Adnan Alkhouli, M.D., at Mayo Clinic (Minnesota, U.S.). Used together with Philips Premium Cardiology Ultrasound System (EPIQ CVx), the real-time 3D Philips Intracardiac Echocardiography Catheter – VeriSight Pro – offers superior 2D and 3D live image guidance for a wide range of procedures in structural heart disease and electrophysiology, allowing interventionalists to navigate procedures with ease, provide superior care, and optimize cath lab performance.

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AvMed, Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, Partner to Form Greater Health Trust (GHT), Providing Corporate-Level Health Benefits for Small Businesses

Posted by | Jul 1, 2021 | |

As part of the chamber’s membership, small business owners now have access to affordable,accessible health insurance plans 
 
June 30, 2021 – At a time when healthcare seems increasingly inaccessible to so many small businesses,  AvMed and the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce (GMCCC) are partnering to offer affordable health insurance option for businesses of 5 to 50 employees.  
 
The jointly-launched program, called the Greater Health Trust (GHT), allows small businesses to attain affordable health coverage and benefit options for their employees.  Organizations must be members of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce in order to access benefits of the Greater Health  Trust.

  

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Tykes & Teens Preparing Parents and Students for Return to School with Free Summer Series

Posted by | Jul 1, 2021 | |

“Mental Health Matters – Returning with Resilience” to Premier on Facebook @TykesTeens
 
July 1, 2021 – There is no question COVID-19 has been a very long and devastating pandemic. Despite the lifting of restrictions, vaccinations and returning to schools, the pandemic’s aftermath is continuing to have an impact on the mental health of our children, families, teachers, childcare providers and the community as a whole. The need has never been greater to focus on mental health awareness and removing the stigma and shame often associated with seeking mental health treatment.
 

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