Phoenix-based PanTheryx, the world’s largest colostrum-based nutrition and biotechnology company, announced today that it has acquired TruBiotics®, a daily probiotic supplement brand, and its trademarks from Bayer HealthCare LLC. TruBiotics is one of the most recognized probiotics brands in the U.S. and is available at food, drug, and mass channel retailers as well as … [More]
Acquisition Expands Phoenix-Based Digestive and Immune Health Co’s Product Lines for Human Nutrition
Plasma Donations Help Save Lives
Many people are surprised to learn that plasma — the clear, straw-colored liquid portion of blood — is a lifeline for thousands of people with rare, chronic and complex diseases. There is an urgent need for human plasma across the nation, including right here in Arizona. That is why I am excited to share that BioLife Plasma Services, part of the global biopharmaceutical company … [More]
Paradigm’s COVID-19 Response
COVID-19 arrived in Arizona, Paradigm Laboratories founder and CEO Ethan Sasz wanted to play a role in keeping Arizonans safe and healthy. A high-complexity molecular and infectious disease diagnostic laboratory founded in 2013 in Tucson, Paradigm quickly pivoted its business and partnered with government leaders to meet the mounting requirement for statewide mass accurate and … [More]
Banner Health Eases Visitor Restrictions at Hospitals and Ambulatory Locations
On February 19, Banner Health changed its visitor restrictions for hospital and ambulatory locations in Arizona. One visitor per patient per day is now permitted for most in-patients. Out-patient locations and services (e.g. urgent cares, clinics, emergency rooms, etc.) will also allow one companion to accompany patients. In-patient visitation hours will be from 10 a.m. to 6 … [More]
Partnership with State Helps Holocaust Survivors Register for Covid-19 Vaccination
Dozens of Holocaust survivors living in Arizona have been vaccinated against COVID-19 thanks to a partnership between state officials and the Phoenix Holocaust Association. Dr. Cara Christ, director of the Arizona Department of Health Services, will administer second doses of the Pfizer vaccine to two of those survivors on Friday, Feb. 12, at Arizona State University’s … [More]
Covid-19 Saliva Testing Site Opening at Skysong in Scottsdale
Arizona State University, in partnership with the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS), is opening a new COVID-19 saliva testing site in south Scottsdale. SkySong, The ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center, will open a free, drive-thru public testing site beginning Tuesday, February 16. The SkySong site replaces a previous ASU and ADHS testing site at Phoenix Municipal … [More]
Partnership Helps Improve Medication Access in Phoenix
MedAvail, Inc. (“MedAvail”), a technology-enabled retail pharmacy company driving best in class medication adherence by embedding its pharmacy services directly into Medicare-focused clinics using its proprietary MedCenter solution, today announced that it is partnering with Cigna Medical Group to provide patients an additional safe and convenient way to receive medications … [More]
First Fully Integrated COVID-19 Prevention, Testing & Therapy Center Opens in Phoenix
Concierge physician, Tyler Southwell, created a new division of his practice – Southwellness COVID Solutions (SCS) – late last year and is opening a 2,600 square foot one-of-a-kind facility this week in Phoenix, dedicated specifically to COVID-19 prevention, testing, and therapy. The convenient, comfortable, and private office is the first and only fully-integrated … [More]
New Hospital to Bring 100 Jobs to Avondale, Treat 650 Patents Annually
ClearSky Health, an established rehabilitative healthcare provider, today announced plans to build an inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Avondale, Ariz. The hospital is expected to create about 100 new healthcare-related jobs. ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital of Avondale will be a 30-bed facility located at 109th Avenue and West McDowell Road in Avondale, Az. It will … [More]
The Impact of COVID-19 on Employer Medical Plans
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a significant influence on businesses across the nation. One of the biggest areas of change is medical spend and the overall cost of medical plans for employers. Although many might assume medical spend has increased due to persons requiring care as a result of the pandemic, the opposite is true. According to the MJ Insurance COVID-19 … [More]
BioLab Sciences Advances Accessibility of Transformative Wound Care Technology
Scottsdale-based BioLab Sciences, an emerging regenerative biotechnology company, recently acquired the patents and intellectual property for MyOwn Skin™, a revolutionary regenerative therapy that is transforming the wound care industry, from Bogota, Colombia-based Keraderm. The acquisition enables BioLab Sciences to license MyOwn Skin™ internationally and bring advanced wound … [More]
Banner Health Continues Vaccinating Thousands and Treating COVID Patients
As Arizona continues to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, Banner Health workers are administering about 1,650 vaccines every day at the Arizona State Fairgrounds. In this footage, patients are seen as they go through the process of queuing in their vehicles to check-in with staff, receiving their vaccinations, and waiting at the observation area to make sure they’re not … [More]
Apricus Health Seeks to Expand Convenient, Quality Medical Services throughout Arizona
Virgo Investment Group ("Virgo") today announced an investment in Apricus Health, an innovative healthcare company created by a group of prominent Arizona physicians. This partnership aligns with Virgo's focus on strategically expanding its portfolio within the health and wellness sectors. Apricus Health was founded with the goal of transitioning healthcare practices to a … [More]
