Author: Dorron Blumberg

UM to Lead NIH-Funded Study of Aging Men and Women with HIV

Posted by | Jul 24, 2019 | |

 July 24, 2019 – The National Institutes of Health has awarded University of Miami researchers $14 million for an ambitious seven-year project that will keep the Miller School of Medicine at the forefront of cutting-edge HIV research. The research will track cardiovascular and pulmonary disease as well as other non-infectious conditions that people with HIV – both women and men – experience as they age. 

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LIFE-SAVING STEM CELL DONOR TO MEET HER TRANSPLANT RECIPIENT FOR FIRST TIME, IN BOCA

Posted by | Jul 24, 2019 | |

JULY 22, 2019 –  A young Texas woman who donated blood stem cells to save the life of a Michigan woman battling acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) will finally meet and learn the identity of her transplant recipient in Boca Raton on July 30. 
 The Granbury, Texas donor, 21, who attends Mississippi State University, and her Oscoda, Michigan recipient, 64, will come together at Gift of Life Marrow Registry’s Campus Ambassador Symposium. Their highly anticipated introduction will take place at about 6:30 p.m. in the Oasis Ballroom of the Boca Raton Marriott at Boca Center. Medical privacy laws require donors and recipients to remain anonymous for at least one year post-transplant.
 

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WARFIGHTER HEMP IS THE FIRST TO BRING OPIOID ALTERNATIVES TO VETERANS AT 120th VFW NATIONAL CONVENTION, JULY 20-24

Posted by | Jul 24, 2019 | |

Veteran Founder Authored Medicinal Hemp Research Act to Allow VA to Prescribe CBD and Stem the Tide of Veteran Suicides
 July 18, 2019 – Warfighter Hemp, a manufacturer of CBD products derived from industrial hemp-based in Boulder, Colorado, is bringing its medicinal hemp alternative solutions of VA-prescribed opioids to thousands of veterans attending the 120th VFW National Convention July 20-24 at the Orange County Convention Center. Visit Booth #1213 in the Health Fair. Warfighter Hemp is the first and only CBD manufacturer to be featured at the Convention.
 

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Healthcare Network of Southwest Florida Announces Promotions

Posted by | Jul 24, 2019 | |

July, 2019 –  Healthcare Network of Southwest Florida, a nonprofit organization working to ensure primary medical care is accessible to everyone in the community, regardless of ability to pay, is pleased to announce the executive promotions of Tami Raznoff and Sandra Steele.
Tami Raznoff, a proven leader who has worked in Healthcare Network’s finance department for 20 years, has been promoted to chief financial officer. In her new role, Tami will oversee all financial operations for the organization including finance, billing, reporting, coding, credentialing and facilities. Additionally, she will work closely with the CEO, board of directors, organizational leaders and employees to develop financial goals to protect the organization’s assets and investments. 
 
 

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