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Why Dentists Should Be Concerned about Superbugs and Antibiotic Resistance
On this episode of HealthFirst Talks, host Dr. Don Cohen, Chief Clinical Officer, HealthFirst, talked with a panel about the concern of superbugs and antibiotic resistance in dentistry. The panel included Dr. Fiona Collins, General Dentist and infection control expert, Dr. Scott Cohen, family physician and clinical informaticist, Dr. Heather Ferrarese, a clinical pharmacist with…
Shining a Light on UV Disinfection
Ultraviolet, more commonly referred to as simply UV, light is gaining popularity as an additional measure offices and schools can take to effectively control and prevent infection indoors in the era of the novel coronavirus. Dr. Fiona Collins and Dr. Scott Cohen of the HealthFirst Medical Advisory Board joined the HealthFirst podcast to outline the…
Methods for Safeguarding the Air We Breathe, Part 2
The COVID-19 pandemic has thrust air quality into the spotlight, particularly in the spaces we inhabit most, such as our homes, workplaces, schools and more – and Dr. Scott A. Cohen of the Bassett Healthcare Network and infection prevention specialist Dr. Fiona Collins are back with another look at how we can go about safeguarding…
HealthFirst Talks: Safeguarding Our Air against Viruses and other Pathogens
The COVID-19 pandemic has thrust air quality into the spotlight, particularly in the spaces we inhabit most, such as our homes, workplaces, schools and more. Fortunately, there are lines of defense against airborne viruses and pathogens. To explore those solutions, Dr. Scott A. Cohen of Bassett Healthcare Network and infection prevention specialist Dr. Fiona…
HealthFirst Talks
Why Dentists Should Be Concerned about Superbugs and Antibiotic Resistance
On this episode of HealthFirst Talks, host Dr. Don Cohen, Chief Clinical Officer, HealthFirst, talked with a panel about the concern of superbugs and antibiotic resistance in dentistry. The panel included Dr. Fiona Collins, General Dentist and infection control expert, Dr. Scott Cohen, family physician and clinical informaticist, Dr. Heather Ferrarese, a clinical pharmacist with…
Shining a Light on UV Disinfection
Ultraviolet, more commonly referred to as simply UV, light is gaining popularity as an additional measure offices and schools can take to effectively control and prevent infection indoors in the era of the novel coronavirus. Dr. Fiona Collins and Dr. Scott Cohen of the HealthFirst Medical Advisory Board joined the HealthFirst podcast to outline the…
Methods for Safeguarding the Air We Breathe, Part 2
The COVID-19 pandemic has thrust air quality into the spotlight, particularly in the spaces we inhabit most, such as our homes, workplaces, schools and more – and Dr. Scott A. Cohen of the Bassett Healthcare Network and infection prevention specialist Dr. Fiona Collins are back with another look at how we can go about safeguarding…
HealthFirst Talks: Safeguarding Our Air against Viruses and other Pathogens
The COVID-19 pandemic has thrust air quality into the spotlight, particularly in the spaces we inhabit most, such as our homes, workplaces, schools and more. Fortunately, there are lines of defense against airborne viruses and pathogens. To explore those solutions, Dr. Scott A. Cohen of Bassett Healthcare Network and infection prevention specialist Dr. Fiona…
HealthFirst Talks: COVID-19 Trends: Facts, Misinformation and Late-Breaking News
With vaccines rolling out around the globe, the “end” of the COVID-19 pandemic may be in sight – but there are still plenty of hot topics to tackle in exploring how the world has responded and shifted in the wake of this uncertain era. On this episode of HealthFirst Talks, Dr. Scott A. Cohen of…
HealthFirst Talks: COVID-19 Vaccines: What You Should Know
After nearly a year of the COVID-19 pandemic, the FDA (Federal Drug Administration) approved two vaccines. There are lots of questions about how they work and if they are safe. Discussing these topics day are Dr. Scott Cohen, Chief Medical Information Officer and Chief Performance Improvement Officer for Bassett Healthcare Network, and Dr. Fiona Collins,…
HealthFirst Talks: COVID-19 Updates and Influenza Trends
With COVID-19 cases, deaths, and hospitalizations rising, what role will influenza play this season? Will all the extra precautions reduce flu numbers? And how is the story of COVID-19 and the flu playing out in practices? Answering these questions and more are three medical experts: Dr. Scott Cohen, Chief Medical Information Officer and Chief Performance…
Exploring the Different COVID Tests
On this episode of HealthFirst Talks, host Grace Huang welcomes two medical expert guests to discuss the different COVID-19 tests, their efficacy, and what test to use in different scenarios. Those guests are Dr. Scott Cohen, Chief Medical Information Officer and Chief Performance Improvement Officer for Bassett Healthcare Network, and Dr. Fiona Collins, dentist and…
What Emergencies Happen in Dental Offices And How To Prevent Them
Visits to the dentist’s office are already stressful enough, without considering the emergencies that can and do happen in routine dental procedures. Allergic reactions, fainting, asthma attacks, and even heart attacks are not entirely uncommon, explains guest Damon Matlon, Product Manager for HealthFirst. Marketscale’s Healthcare Podcast explores how dental offices prepare for these emergencies…
It’s Time to Make Life-Saving Crash Carts More Available, Easier to Use
On today’s episode of the Healthcare podcast brought to you by Marketscale, host Sean Heath is getting a crash course on medical crash carts from HealthFirst’s marketing and product manager Lynda Goodrich. Since 1971, Washington-based HealthFirst has been providing dental and medical offices cost-effective solutions for medical emergency preparedness, infection control, medical waste, and…
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Texas Dentist Turns to HealthFirst for Advanced Infection Control
Learn why Big Top Dentist relies on HealthFirst for “the ultimate” cost-effective surface infection control. To learn more visit: https://www.healthfirst.com/infection-prevention-control/sprayguard/
Meet the Dental Enhancement Experts: Jill Obrochta
Jill Obrochta is the Founder of Dental Enhancements and a registered dental hygienist. Learn more about her and DE in this video from HealthFirst. Also, learn more how to implement a successful compliance program for your dental office!
Happy National Dentist’s Day from HealthFirst
To celebrate National Dentist’s Day, the staff at HealthFirst shows our appreciation for the dentists in our lives.
Bratton Dental Testimonial for Dental Enhancements
Bratton Dental uses Dental Enhancements from HealthFirst to stay up to date with the latest OSHA & HIPAA compliance updates.
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STAT KIT® Z-1000 Emergency Medical Kit
The Z-1000 by HealthFirst is an advanced emergency medical kit that includes emergency drugs and devices for physician offices and medical facilities.
STAT KIT® 750 Emergency Medical Kit
Comprehensive set of Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) medications and devices in a durable, waterproof case on wheels for ease of mobility.
HealthFirst Emergency Medication Management (EMM)
Never worry about outdated emergency medical kits and crash carts or receiving invoices for replacing emergency medications. HealthFirst Emergency Medication Management (EMM) offers a full suite of pre-formulated STAT KIT® emergency medical kits.
Medical Waste Pickup from Trilogy Medwaste, by HealthFirst Environmental
The days of overpaying for medical waste disposal and compliance training services are over! HealthFirst has partnered with Trilogy MedWaste to provide a complete bundled service that can help you save money, no matter the size of your medical office.