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From the Physicians at The Dermatology Clinic: At The Dermatology Clinic, our goal is to provide the best possible care for patients. Sometimes it’s as easy as writing a prescription or giving a shot — other times the best treatment is still in development. That is why clinical studies are so important. Without clinical studies, it would be impossible to develop new medicines and cures. Clinical studies offer more care options for our patients suffering from common, unique, and rare health conditions. This is especially helpful for patients … Read more

Krystal Preister of Norfolk knows the importance of protecting a child from harmful diseases early in life, as well as the risk of delivering a baby during RSV virus season. That’s why the mother and obstetrics nurse at Faith Regional Health Services’ women’s health department didn’t hesitate to join what was known as a “respiratory syncytial virus F vaccine trial” when she learned Midwest Health Partners of Norfolk was participating in the research. Preister became involved while pregnant with her youngest son, Myles, who was born in January … Read more

MONDAY, JANUARY 25, 2016 The Pulse on Site Success by Jeffrey Adelglass The individuals responsible for management, growth and development of clinical research sites are entrepreneurs. There is definitely evidence of expanded strategic development of innovative and entrepreneurial methods to garner new revenue, patient recruitment opportunities and visibility for the traditional, free standing clinical research site. Some recent examples include the addition of a medical spa facility at the Meridian Research site in Omaha, Nebraska. Nikki Osborne, CEO of Meridian, initiated a business expansion in 2012 to allow for … Read more

The Greater Gift Initiative, Inc., a Winston-Salem, NC-based not-for-profit organization announces its partnership with Meridian Clinical Research,LLC, a clinical site network comprised of four independent clinical research locations in Bellevue, NE, Dakota Dunes, SD, Omaha, NE and Savannah, GA. Winston-Salem, NC (PRWEB) May 31, 2013 — The Greater Gift Initiative, Inc. has added Meridian Clinical Research to its growing list of site network partners. The Greater Gift Initiative (GGI) honors clinical trial volunteers who make the advancement of medicine possible by gifting one vaccine to one child each time one … Read more

DAKOTA DUNES – Omaha-based Meridian Clinical Research, LLC opened an independent research site in Dakota Dunes in August. Meridian, a group of medical professionals dedicated to the advancement of clinical research, was founded 12 years ago. The 2,000 square-foot Dakota Dunes office, 330 Dakota Dunes Boulevard Suite 400, is the group’s second research site and employs five people.  “We’re just essentially set up like a doctor’s office,” Director Amy Workman said. “We have exam rooms and a lab.” Meridian’s research programs are open to patients interested in gaining … Read more