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VStock Transfer Congratulates Its Client, Soft Landing Labs, LTD., on Securing DTC Eligibility
Soft Landing Labs, LTD. obtains DTC Eligibility. - October 16, 2013 - Vstock Transfer, LLC
Endocrine & Diabetes Clinic Announces New and Expanded Location
The physicians and staff members of the Endocrine & Diabetes Clinic, LLC are excited to announce their upcoming move on October 28th to their new office in Cordova located at 290 South Walnut Bend, Suite 1, off Germantown Parkway near Walnut Grove. “After several years at our current... - October 16, 2013 - Symbion Physician Services
Passing CBCCT and CBNC Exams Can Earn Points for ABIM MOC
CBCCT and CBNC candidates who sit for certification or recertification and pass the exam can obtain 20 Self-Evaluation of Medical Knowledge points for the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification(MOC) - October 16, 2013 - CCCVI
North Carolina Audiologist to Speak About Serving the Elderly Population Oct. 17
Now Hear This Clinic’s Dr. Griffin Speaks About the Looming Crisis in Hearing Healthcare to Local Professional Group. - October 16, 2013 - Now Hear This Clinic
Waiting Room Solutions is Now WRS Health
Waiting Room Solutions, a leading web-based provider of fully integrated electronic medical record and practice management solutions for medical practices, announced today that it has changed its name to WRS Health to reflect its major expansion of service offerings. - October 16, 2013 - WRS Health
Mid Michigan MRI is Now Using Wide Bore Mri Technology Alongside Traditional Equipment
Mid Michigan MRI offers a wide array of MRI imaging equipment, including the latest wide bore MRI technology. - October 16, 2013 - Mid-Michigan MRI Inc.
International Advanced Healing Group: Medical Tourism and Aging Population Boost Wound Management
IAHG issues buoyant guidance on future earnings as Asia-Pacific medical tourism and human longevity increase exponentially. - October 15, 2013 - International Advanced Healing Group, Ltd.
International Advanced Healing Group Roll Out HOOP Software Upgrade Across Asia
IAHG says new software upgrade makes its HOOP wound management software platform the de facto leader in its class. - October 14, 2013 - International Advanced Healing Group, Ltd.
VisualDx Provides Photos and Information Online to Ensure Quick Diagnosis of Vibrio Vulnificus; Saltwater-Borne Bacteria Caused Nine Deaths and 27 Infections in Florida
With nine people dead and 27 reported infected by the Vibrio vulnificus bacteria in Florida, VisualDx, a mobile app and online resource to help physicians quickly and accurately diagnose disease, is working to increase awareness of the symptoms and to share photos that will help health care... - October 12, 2013 - Logical Images Inc
Comprehensive Spine Care Resources at Your Fingertips
Thieme is proud to announce the launch of Thieme eSpine, a unique online resource that gives spine care professionals unprecedented access to Thieme’s entire spine collection. This powerful platform includes more than 250 surgical procedures, with illustrated steps and detailed techniques;... - October 12, 2013 - Thieme Publishers
Edie Hagens Joins Oleen Pinnacle Healthcare Consulting as Business Development Director
Oleen Pinnacle Healthcare Consulting announced today that Edie Hagens has joined their team as Business Development Director. Based in Dallas, Texas, she will provide business development support for Oleen Pinnacle’s national provider services practice. “We are thrilled to welcome Edie... - October 12, 2013 - Oleen Pinnacle Healthcare Consulting
Gold Crest Care Center Welcomes Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Gold Crest Care Center, a leading skilled nursing facility in New York, spreads awareness of risk reducing activities for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. - October 12, 2013 - Goldcrest Care Center
Overseas Surgeries Pay Off for U.S. Employers: ABC News Spotlights Medical Tourism Association Partners®
As players in the healthcare reform debate feud and force the temporary shutdown of the U.S. government, the medical tourism industry not only remains open for business, but continues to thrive. - October 12, 2013 - Medical Tourism Association™
Edward F. DiCarlo, Recently Recognized by America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Edward F. DiCarlo, M.D. of New York, New York has been recognized by America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals as Professional of the Year 2013 in Pathology. His achievements and contributions to the Healthcare industry were contributing factors that qualified him for this honor. About... - October 11, 2013 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
New Class at Denver Seminary Merges Medical Professionals with Seminary Students
Health care professionals have the opportunity to join seminary students in the classroom for a Theology of Health in Culture class in January 2014. The class is approved for 18 AMA PRA category 1 credits and 18 AAFP prescribed credits. - October 11, 2013 - Denver Seminary
Telemedicine – The Next Healthcare Solution healthPERX Offers Convenience & Savings
As individuals begin making their own health insurance decisions and employers restructure benefits to offset higher medical costs, they are discovering the fastest growing segment of the healthcare industry to complement their plan - telemedicine. healthPERX is a health and lifestyle benefits program that features telemedicine as its core benefit with 24/7 access to board certified doctors who can diagnose and treat patients over the phone and online. And the savings are astounding... - October 11, 2013 - healthPERX
Roman Kischel to Speak at Immunotherapeutics & Immunomonitoring Jan 2014, CA
Roman Kischel, Principal Scientist at Amgen to Give a Presentation at the 6th Immunotherapeutics & Immunomonitoring Conference (Jan 29-31, 2014 in San Diego). - October 11, 2013 - GTCbio
Michael Locker to Speak at Immunotherapeutics & Immunomonitoring Jan 2014, CA
Michael Locker, Medical Director at Dendreon To Give a Presentation at the 6th Immunotherapeutics & Immunomonitoring Conference (Jan 29-31, 2014 in San Diego). - October 11, 2013 - GTCbio
ThyroidChange Becomes a Nonprofit Organization in the State of New Jersey
Born from the desperation of thyroid patient Michelle Bickford in May of 2012, the grass-roots initiative ThyroidChange has branched out to become so much more than the original petition to improve the treatment of and raise awareness for thyroid disease. With a presence on various social media, including Facebook and Twitter, biweekly blogs and its own US and international lists of patient-recommended doctors, the patient advocacy organization is doing its utmost to achieve its mission. And now - October 11, 2013 - ThyroidChange
Phoenix Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Shelden Martin Announces October Saturday Clinic Hours at East Valley Location
Dr. Shelden Martin, an orthopedic surgeon with one of the Valley’s leading orthopedic practices, OrthoArizona - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates, has announced his Saturday clinic hours for October, with his next Saturday clinic scheduled for Oct. 12. - October 10, 2013 - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates
The Frank Cassata Family Foundation Hosts Its 6th Annual Charity Golf Outing
The Frank Cassata Family Foundation Hosts Its 6th Annual Charity Golf Outing at Woodside Country Club in Muttontown, NY. - October 10, 2013 - The Cassata Foundation
Compensation Programs Speaking at Health Insurance Marketplace Open Forum
Compensation Programs, Inc. (ComPro), a health insurance brokerage firm located in Lincoln, Neb., will be participating in the Health Insurance Marketplace Open Forum on Thursday. - October 10, 2013 - Compensation Programs
Mini-Gastric Bypass Performed with SPIDER® Surgical System
Internationally respected surgeon Dr. Michel Gagner completed procedure using fewer incisions. - October 10, 2013 - TransEnterix
International Advanced Healing Group Technology to Revolutionize Wound Treatment
Cloud based software platform by International Advanced Healing Group could provide basis for better, faster wound care and healing. - October 10, 2013 - International Advanced Healing Group, Ltd.
Voicebrook to Exhibit at CAP ’13 – The Pathologists’ Meeting™
Company Set to Demonstrate New Structured Results Entry Module - October 09, 2013 - Voicebrook, Inc.
Doctor's Best Introduces Quick Melt Melatonin 60T
Nutritional Support for Healthy Sleep, Now Available in a 60 Tablet Size - October 09, 2013 - Doctor's Best, Inc.
Saddleback Memorial – San Clemente Food Drive and Free Drive-Thru Flu Shots Friday, October 18
Flu season is right around the corner and local doctors are encouraging South Orange County residents to get their flu shots. Saddleback Memorial Medical Center – San Clemente and the Orange County Health Department are teaming up to offer free drive-thru flu shots on Friday, October 18, 2013... - October 08, 2013 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
AsisChem Launches New Streamlined Website with Improved Product Search and E-Commerce Features
AsisChem, the contract medicinal drug and drug discovery and research company co-located in Waltham, Massachusetts and St. Petersburg Russia, announced today the launch of its new website with searchable product profiles and e-commerce shopping functions. The new design of www.asischem.com greatly... - October 08, 2013 - AsisChem
Bobbie Perry of Donaldson Plastic Surgery Named One of Columbus State Community College’s 50 History Makers
Donaldson Plastic Surgery announces that Bobbie Perry, surgical first assistant to plastic surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Donaldson, has been named one of the 50 most influential graduates of Columbus State Community College. - October 08, 2013 - Donaldson Plastic Surgery - Dr. Jeffrey Donaldson
International Advanced Healing Group to Expand Salesforce to Meet Growing Asian Demand for HOOP
IAHG says it is more than doubling its salesforce to meet increased demand for its flagship HOOP software platform in the Asia Pacific region. - October 08, 2013 - International Advanced Healing Group, Ltd.
VersaSuite Joins Electronic Health Record Association
EHR Provider Focuses on Issues Facing Healthcare System Adoption and Improving Innovation in Healthcare Information Technologies. - October 06, 2013 - VersaSuite
ReproTech Founder Receives American Association of Tissue Banks Award
The American Association of Tissue Banks recognized Russell Bierbaum, ReproTech, Ltd. founder and former President, for his contributions to the tissue banking industry this week at its annual meeting. - October 06, 2013 - ReproTech, LLC
FlexSim Healthcare 4.04 Released, Includes New Features
Latest version of industry-leading healthcare process improvement software releases with enhanced data and analysis features and improved ease-of-use. - October 05, 2013 - FlexSim Software Products
Health Portal Solutions Announces Telemedicine Partnership with CareClix
Health Portal Solutions (HPS), a San Antonio, TX-based web portal developer today announces their partnership with CareClix, a telemedicine company based in the Washington, DC area. By integrating with CareClix, HPS’ web portals will allow plan members or patients to schedule an appointment... - October 05, 2013 - Health Portal Solutions
Uniform Advantage Supports Making Strides This October
To continue support of October’s breast cancer awareness month, Uniform Advantage will donate $1 for every new Facebook page “like” received during the month of October. The donation proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) Making Strides organization. This... - October 04, 2013 - Uniform Advantage
HealthCARE Express Celebrates Groundbreaking at New Company Headquarters in Texarkana
HealthCARE Express at 3515 Richmond Road in Texarkana recently held a groundbreaking to celebrate the start of an expansion at the facility that will see the addition of many medical services. The two story expansion will be built behind the existing facility, and the current facility will remain open and serving patients during the construction. - October 04, 2013 - HealthCARE Express
Captiva Spine’s Proprietary PivoRod® Articulating Minimally Invasive Spinal Rod Receives New U.S. Patent Allowance From US Patent Office
Captiva Spine, Inc., a medical device organization dedicated to developing and distributing spinal technologies in the US and internationally, announced today that a new U.S. patent has been allowed by the USPTO for Captiva Spine’s Proprietary PivoRod® Articulating Minimally Invasive... - October 03, 2013 - Captiva Spine, Inc
Kawasumi Laboratories America, Inc. Awarded Healthtrust Purchasing Trust (HPG) Safety Blood Collection Contract
Kawasumi Laboratories America, Inc. (KLA) announced today that it has been awarded the Safety Blood Collection contract with the Group Purchasing Organization Healthtrust Purchasing Group (HPG). HPG contract 6027 has been awarded as a multi-source contract with two other manufacturers. KLA has... - October 03, 2013 - Kawasumi Laboratories America, Inc.
Infina Connect Announces New CEO, Mark Hefner
Healthcare IT Firm Continues to Gain Momentum Following Early Success - October 03, 2013 - Infina Connect
Troy Kirchenbauer of aptitude™ Joins Advisory Board of the 11th Annual World Health Care Congress
Troy Kirchenbauer, the General Manager of the industry’s first direct contracting market, has been named to the Advisory Board of the 11th Annual World Health Care Congress, taking place April 7-9, 2014 at the Gaylord National Hotel and Resort in National Harbor, Maryland. - October 03, 2013 - World Congress
Better Management of Insulin Resistance Needed for UAE Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Prevalence, symptoms, and treatment of PCOS in the UAE to be discussed at upcoming Family Medicine Conference. - October 03, 2013 - Informa Life Sciences Exhibitions
ScienceBased Health’s HydroEye® Benefits Post-Menopausal Dry Eye Sufferers in New Clinical Research
Just Published: One of the Only Controlled Trials to Show Significant Impact on Dry Eye with a Nutritional Product. More than half of peri and post-menopausal women are estimated to suffer from dry eye. Study findings published in the October issue of Cornea show that daily dietary supplementation is effective in improving symptoms and halting progression of dry eye. - October 02, 2013 - ScienceBased Health
Hyginex Hand Hygiene Compliance Solution Will be an Exhibitor at IDWeek 2013(TM)
Hyginex Will be Located at Booth 517; Featuring Unique Hand Hygiene Compliance Technology - October 02, 2013 - Hyginex
VersaSuite Announces Ophthalmology Client
VersaSuite today announced Illinois-based Lawrence Kaufman, MD, has selected its adaptive electronic health records and health information solutions software for his ophthalmology practice. VersaSuite offers a complete EHR and Practice Management Solution for ophthalmologists designed to automate... - October 02, 2013 - VersaSuite
Thieme’s Special Issue of Seminars in Liver Disease Takes an International Perspective on Liver Surgery
The latest issue of "Seminars in Liver Disease," published by Thieme is a remarkable collection of articles that demonstrate the scope of contemporary liver surgery. The issue is introduced by guest editors Jean C. Emond and Michael D. Kluger from Columbia University and The New York... - October 02, 2013 - Thieme Publishers
Thieme eOtolaryngology is Now Live
Thieme is proud to announce the launch of "Thieme eOtolaryngology," the premier online resource for otolaryngology—head and neck surgery that gives the global otolaryngology community unprecedented access to Thieme’s entire otolaryngology collection. The site debuts with over... - October 02, 2013 - Thieme Publishers
Applewood Our House to Open Third Memory Care Home in October
Despite the wet, soggy weather in recent weeks, construction of the new Applewood Our House III is on schedule and the first residents are scheduled to move in by the middle of October. Applewood Our House III is the third memory care home for owner Alan Wyngarden and is located at 6435 Garrison St. - October 02, 2013 - Applewood Our House
MedTech National, Inc. Launches with Acquisition of Cylliance, Inc. Health Care IT Business
MedTech National Inc. announced Monday its acquisition of the medical billing and practice management assets of Cylliance Inc. Cylliance pioneered the technologies that provide federally mandated HCIT technologies in the Cloud, offering complete practice management, revenue cycle management and... - October 02, 2013 - MedTech National
Urban Balance Counseling Practice Opening Sixth Location in North Suburbs
Urban Balance, a group counseling practice founded in 2004, has expanded its therapy practice in the north suburbs with a new Northbrook location. The new office will be managed by Joyce Marter, LCPC, Owner of Urban Balance. Urban Balance has been recognized by Crain’s Chicago Business and is certified by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council. - October 01, 2013 - Urban Balance
HALDEY Pharmaceutical Compounding President to Address Brooklyn Physicians on Oct. 2
Dr. Emil J. Haldey will speak before an audience of doctors at the Medical Society of the County of Kings, in association with the Academy of Medicine of Brooklyn. - October 01, 2013 - HALDEY Pharmaceutical Compounding