Integrated Dermatology Group has acquired Knuckles Dermatology, a two-location dermatology practice in Corbin and Richmond, Ky., according to an Aug. 19 news release. The practice, led by board-certified dermatologist Melissa Knuckles, MD, will operate as Integrated Dermatology of Kentucky following…
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Stroke care is a journey, not a single episode. Creating an effective stroke system requires a coordinated, patient-centered approach that spans the entire continuum of stroke care, from prevention and early recognition through emergency response, acute treatment, rehabilitation, recovery, and…
Sep 28, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
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- Cathie Abrahamsen, RN, MSN, Executive Director of Stroke Certification Services, DNV Healthcare
- MaryJo Barnett, RN, MSN, CRRN, Program Director of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility, HCA Florida West Marion Hospital
- Neda Mitova-Caneva, PT, MPT, GCS, Therapy Director, West Marion IRF
Health systems process enormous volumes of protected health information every day, which makes every facility a high-value target. Most IT teams already treat encryption as a baseline defense. Fewer can prove the encryption they rely on actually works as promised.…
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