Medical & Health News
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HEALTHCAREfirst Hosts Free Webinar for Home Health and Hospice Agencies on PPS Final Rule
HEALTHCAREfirst, the pioneer of web-based software and services for home care, today announced that they will host a free webinar discussion of the 2013 PPS Final Rule. Presented by Deanna Loftus, Director of Regulatory Compliance for HEALTHCAREfirst, the webinar will review the final rule and... - November 08, 2012 - HEALTHCAREfirst
Harris Health System Offers a Prescription for Election Blues: a Healthy Dose of No News
Whether supporting President Barack Obama or Governor Mitt Romney, this year’s election has taken people on a roller coaster of emotions from elation to anger. For those with election blues after the results, Harris Health System prescribes a strong dose of no TV, radio, social media and Internet coverage. - November 08, 2012 - Harris Health System
Sharecare Names Sherri Snelling to Top 10 List for Influencers on Alzheimer's disease and Caregiving
Sharecare, the online site created by Dr. Oz, released its first Top 10 Influencers on Alzheimer's disease naming Sherri Snelling #4 on the list based on her blogs about dementia and caregiving. - November 07, 2012 - Caregiving Club, Inc.
5th Avenue Eye Center Observes Diabetic Eye Disease Month
Millions of Americans suffer from diabetes and diabetic eye diseases but have not been diagnosed. November is Diabetic Eye Disease Month and Dr. Ilan Cohen, director of 5th Avenue Eye Center in NY and NJ, hopes to educate Americans about the importance of yearly dilated eye exams to catch eye problems early and preserve healthy vision. - November 07, 2012 - 5th Avenue Eye Center | Ilan Cohen MD
Smith Barid, LCC Offering Free Health Care Directives for Heroes November 12-16, 2012
In honor of Veterans Day, the attorneys at Smith Barid, LLC will offer free healthcare directives the week of November 12th for local heroes in the community including active and retired military personnel, veterans, police, fire and other first responders. - November 07, 2012 - Smith Barid, LLC
Data-Tech Now Provides Customized Healthcare IT Solutions
Customized Healthcare IT Support Solutions to fit your hospital or private practice. Focus on your patients, we’ll handle the rest. - November 07, 2012 - Data-Tech
Federal Lawsuit Filed on Behalf of Los Angeles Medical Marijuana Dispensary to Prevent Closure
The Law Offices of Barry Fischer files Federal Complaint on behalf of L.A.-based pot dispensary to prevent the DEA from using intimidation tactics and “arbitrary and capricious” conduct in efforts to close legalized medical marijuana dispensaries in California. Lawsuit asserts Federal Government’s “abuse of power.” - November 06, 2012 - The Law Offices of Barry Fischer
Former Training Director of Restoration Robotics, ARTAS Robotic Hair Transplant System Joins The Lam Institute for Hair Restoration
Emina Karamanovski, the former national and international training director for Restoration Robotics, Inc., joins Dr. Samuel Lam, a premier Dallas hair transplant surgeon and founder of the Lam Institute for Hair Restoration, to offer robotic FUE hair transplant procedures using the ARTAS system. - November 06, 2012 - Lam Institute for Hair Restoration
E-Juice Plus Inc Announces a Healthier Juice for Electronic Cigarettes
Tobacco use is the single most preventable cause of death and disease in the United States. An estimated 46 million American adults currently smoke cigarettes and annually cigarette smoking causes approximately 443,000 deaths. This product will help to reverse these numbers. - November 06, 2012 - E-Juice Plus, Inc.
Dr. Roger Buckley Adopts Services of Spectramedi for Medical Transcription Services
Dr. Roger Buckley chooses U.S.-based Medical Transcription Service Provider, SpectraMedi. All Medical Transcription needs Dr. Roger Buckley will be met by SpectraMedi. - November 06, 2012 - SpectraMedi MSO Medical Transcription Services & Technology Solutions
2nd International Conference on Otolaryngology
With the success of Otolaryngology-2012, OMICS Group, the World class Open Access Publisher and Scientific Events Organizer is pleased to organize 2nd International Conference on Otolaryngology during September 30-October 2, 2013 in San Antonio, USA. The conference will bring together professors and research scientists in the field of Otolaryngology to discuss and deliberate on the progress made in the field during the first decade of the new millennium. - November 05, 2012 - OMICS Group Incorporation
Ang Mo Kio Residents Receive Complimentary Health Screenings from SATA Commhealth on Community Health Day
This is the third time that SATA CommHealth has held the Community Health Day event in Ang Mo Kio. Among the complimentary health screening services provided during this event, X-Ray screening tests was offered as well as screening for diabetic retinopathy. The X-Ray screening carried out on the ‘SATA Buses’ is a useful way to detect tuberculosis (TB), which has seen some rise in Singapore. - November 04, 2012 - SATA CommHealth
Satori World Medical to Exhibit at the 2012 US Annual Benefits Conference in San Diego, CA
Satori World Medical to showcase the latest innovations in global health care and medical travel. - November 04, 2012 - Satori World Medical
November is National Home Care and Hospice Month
Around the nation, more than 11 million Americans each year benefit from the work of home care and hospice caregivers, who are receiving special recognition this month, National Home Care and Hospice Month. Throughout November, the Home Care & Hospice Alliance of Maine is highlighting the... - November 03, 2012 - Home Care & Hospice Alliance of Maine
Mark F. Weiss, Healthcare Business Expert, to Deliver Webinar on How Societal Changes Require Medical Groups Adopt a New Contracting Strategy
Mark F. Weiss of Advisory Law Group will present a webinar on November 29, 2012, for hospital-based physician group leaders on why their groups must adopt a new contracting strategy in light of communal trends in healthcare and in society in general. - November 03, 2012 - Advisory Law Group, a Prof. Corp.
HEALTHCAREfirst Announces Recipients of 2nd Annual Compassionfirst Award
HEALTHCAREfirst, the pioneer of web-based software and services for home care, today announced that Selina Quandahl and Myra Clark have been chosen as the recipients of the 2012 Compassionfirst Award. - November 03, 2012 - HEALTHCAREfirst
Afton Medical Releases New Titanium Hormone Pellet Insertion Trocar
Afton Medical LLC, today announced the release of their new line of Titanium hormone pellet insertion trocars for use with Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). The Titanium trocars are available in two sizes to accommodate the most common pellets available on the market both 4.5mm-150mg-200mg pellets and 3.0mm, 6 mg-125mg pellets. - November 02, 2012 - Afton Medical LLC
Knowledge Anywhere Releases v2.1 of Innovative Patient Facing Healthcare Communication Platform
Knowledge Anywhere announces the release of Health Smart Portal v2.1, a new patient education solution that will drastically improve patient compliance and outcomes. - November 02, 2012 - Knowledge Anywhere
Satori World Medical to Present at the 2012 Texas PRIMA Annual Conference in Frisco, TX
Satori’s President & CEO, Steven Lash, and Leonard Martin, City Manager, City of Carrollton, TX to Co-Present on The Benefits of Medical Travel to Manage Healthcare Costs. - November 02, 2012 - Satori World Medical
2nd International Conference on Nephrology & Therapeutics
With the great success of Nephro-2012, OMICS Group, the World class Open Access Publisher and Scientific Events Organizer is pleased to organize 2nd International Conference on Nephrology & Therapeutics during July 29-31, 2013 at Embassy Suites Las Vegas, USA. The conference will bring together professors and research scientists in the field of Nephrology to discuss and deliberate on the progress made in the field during the first decade of the new millennium. - November 02, 2012 - OMICS Group Incorporation
Jang Boo Chi, M.D. Signed Up with Spectrum Software Solutions Inc’s HiArc EHR and PHR Systems
Jang Boo Chi, M.D. entered into an agreement for Spectrum Software Solutions Inc’s HiArc for Electronic Health Record and Personal Health Record Systems in U.S. - November 02, 2012 - Spectrum Software Solutions, Inc
OMICS Group-International Toxicology Summit & Expo
OMICS Group Conferences - On November 26-28, 2012, San Antonio, USA will host the “International Toxicology Summit & Expo” - a summit to encourage, edify, share and connect the budding field of science and address the society with the recent advances in the field of Toxicology. - November 01, 2012 - OMICS Group Incorporation
World Healing Day Founder's Newest Non-fiction Book and Novel Foretold the Franken-storm and Our National Health Crisis, and Provides Solutions
Bill Douglas's works have been called "visionary." As a global organizer (World Healing Day), novelist, and non-fiction author, he expounds an expansive vision of a green-energy economy that can end our recession; a new realpolitik based on compassion and human dignity, fueled by individuals all over the planet following their inner-calling; his recent release of the fourth edition of his non-fiction book on Tai Chi, explains how mind-body science can save our bloated healthcare system trillions - October 31, 2012 - Illumination Corporation Publishing
San Joaquin Prime Care Med Adopts Services of SpectraMedi for Medical Transcription Services
San Joaquin Prime Care Med chooses U.S. based Medical Transcription Service Provider, SpectraMedi. All Medical Transcription needs of San Joaquin Prime Care Med will be met by SpectraMedi. - October 31, 2012 - SpectraMedi MSO Medical Transcription Services & Technology Solutions
The Power of 3 … Robots Third Generation da Vinci Surgical Robot Arrives at Sarasota Memorial Hospital
With its technologically advanced i-Suites, the largest and most experienced group of multi-specialty robotic surgeons in southwest Florida and now the latest generation da Vinci surgical robot slated to arrive today, Sarasota Memorial Hospital is enabling more surgeons to perform more complex procedures on more patients using a minimally invasive approach. - October 31, 2012 - Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
Antioch Rescue Squad Chief Steps Down
Sobczak has been a member of the Antioch Rescue Squad for more than 40 years, serving as Chief for the last decade. Following his retirement, Sobczak plans to focus on his business as a real estate agent with Realty World – Tiffany in Antioch, Ill. - October 31, 2012 - Antioch Rescue Squad
Michael J. Helms, DPM, LLC Adopts Services of SpectraMedi for Medical Transcription Services
Michael J. Helms, DPM, LLC chooses U.S. based Medical Transcription Service Provider, SpectraMedi. All Medical Transcription needs of Michael J. Helms, DPM, LLC will be met by SpectraMedi. - October 31, 2012 - SpectraMedi MSO Medical Transcription Services & Technology Solutions
Shari Jones Physical Therapy, Inc. Adopts Services of SpectraMedi for Medical Transcription Services
Shari Jones Physical Therapy, Inc. chooses U.S. based Medical Transcription Service Provider, SpectraMedi. All Medical Transcription needs of Shari Jones Physical Therapy, Inc. will be met by SpectraMedi. - October 31, 2012 - SpectraMedi MSO Medical Transcription Services & Technology Solutions
Jill’s List Helps Patients Prepare for Surgery Resulting in Significant Healthcare Savings
Jill’s List introduces exclusive directory to Prepare for Surgery, Heal FasterTM instructors who use a mind-body technique to help patients heal faster and hospitals and self-insured companies reduce healthcare costs. - October 30, 2012 - Jill's List
Club Inhale / Exhale Bootcamps in Billerica, Malden, Woburn, Danvers, 6 Week Pre-Holiday Body Transformation Challenge with Guaranteed Results
Club Inhale / Exhale owners Kelly LaCasse & Michael LoColle, have designed this program for those serious about getting back into shape before the holidays and starting a new lifestyle change. This intense challenge will deliver visible results in only 6 weeks. To achieve the best results, a 100% commitment is required. - October 27, 2012 - Club Inhale Exhale
SIMUL8 and NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement Announce Agreement to Provide Software to Support Healthcare Improvement
Agreement will provide revolutionary strategic planning software for health and social care, Scenario Generator, to all NHS organizations in England to continue to support healthcare improvement. - October 27, 2012 - SIMUL8 Corporation
Wright & McGurk Law Offering Free GranuFlo® Case Evaluation for Injured Dialysis Patients
Wright & McGurk Law is offering a free case evaluation for patients or their loved ones who have been injured by their dialysis treatment. A recent FDA recall could be behind these injuries. - October 25, 2012 - Wright & McGurk
Mary Kathryn Schoneck-Rachuy, BSN, PHN Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Mary Kathryn Schoneck-Rachuy, BSN, PHN of Saint Paul, Minnesota has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Mary Kathryn Schoneck-Rachuy, BSN, PHN Ms. Schoneck-Rachuy has over 25... - October 25, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
Best in the Bay Veterinary Hospital Adds Talented New Veterinarian to Team
Renowned local veterinary hospital Bishop Ranch Veterinary Center & Urgent Care hires talented and experienced new doctor, Megan Armor, DVM, to large team of exemplary veterinarians. Dr. Armor brings her talent for treating ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, and other small mammals and pets to the team. - October 25, 2012 - Bishop Ranch Veterinary Center & Urgent Care
The Oaks Healthcare Center Holding Food Drive to Benefit Local Non-Profit Organization
Drs. David and Dawn Bush of The Oaks Healthcare Center are holding a food drive to benefit Humble-area non-profit organization, FamilyTime. From October 22nd – November 9th, you can bring $20 food donations to their office, and in return, you will receive $45 off your visit for the day. - October 25, 2012 - The Oaks Healthcare
New Medical Device Adhesive Guides from Intertronics
New Medical Device Adhesive Guides from Intertronics focus on Needle Bonding and Catheter Assembly. These guides are intended to help device manufacturers choose the appropriate adhesive and compatible dispensing and curing equipment. - October 25, 2012 - Intertronics
Omni Park Healthcare Launches New Website to Enhance Service Needs of Valued Clients
Beginning Monday, October 22, 2012, clients and caregivers can receive more support and information with the click of a mouse on the new Omni Park Healthcare website. - October 25, 2012 - Omni Park Health Care
Practice Velocity Now Serving Customers in All 50 States
With the addition of Black Hills Urgent Care (BHUC) in Rapid City, South Dakota, Practice Velocity, LLC is now serving customers in all fifty states. Over 800 clinics currently utilize Practice Velocity’s software systems to keep their urgent cares running smoothly and efficiently across the... - October 24, 2012 - Practice Velocity
iKare Announces the Addition of Laura Guluzzy to FamilyLink Team
iKare Corporation is pleased to announce that Gerontologist, Laura Guluzzy of the San Francisco Bay Area has joined the company as Community Outreach Director for its FamilyLink division. Ms. Guluzzy has a background in Aging industries in both public and private sectors. She was published in the... - October 24, 2012 - iKare Network
Marion Thomas-DePuit, RN, BSN, FCN Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Marion Thomas - DePuit, RN, BSN, FCN of Concord, California has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Marion Thomas-Depuit, RN, BSN, FCN Ms. Thomas-DePuit has over 40 years... - October 24, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
Patrick Goodness to Speak at the World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
Patrick Goodness, CEO of The Goodness Company: Healthcare and Medical Tourism Marketing, will deliver a lecture at the World Medical Tourism Congress in Fort Lauderdale, FL. on October 24, 2012. Goodness, recognized as the leading voice in global healthcare and medical tourism marketing was rated... - October 24, 2012 - The Goodness Company
Connected World Forum Speaker Says mHealth Technology Improves Monitoring and Costs in Healthcare Industry
Monitoring via technology is one of the best methods to cut costs in the healthcare industry says Karim Taga, a managing partner in Arthur D. Little, a global management consultancy specialising in strategy, innovation and technology. Karim Taga is a headline speaker at the upcoming Mobile Health... - October 24, 2012 - Connected World Forum
Robin C. Hesler Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Robin C. Hesler, of Brantford, Ontario, has recently been recognized as a Round Table Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Healthcare. About_Robin C. Hesler Dr. Robin C. Hesler is President and CEO of the Ontario... - October 24, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Amazing Spaces® Storage Center Area Residents Donate Funds to Support Shriners Hospital for Children in Galveston, Partner with Texas Self Storage Association
Leader in self storage, Amazing Spaces Storage Centers®, raises money from customers, associates, friends, and family members to benefit the Shriners Hospitals for Children, a world-class hospital system that saves and improves the lives of children regardless of their family's ability to pay. Houston local communities rose to the challenge to donate. - October 22, 2012 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers
4 Unique Certification Programs to be Launched at 4th Annual Employer Healthcare & Benefits Congress
The 4th Annual Employer Healthcare & Benefits Congress to be organized at Florida, USA, on October 24- 26, 2012 will officially launch four unique certification programs aimed at improving education and providing the competitive edge one would like to have in today’s fiercely competitive... - October 21, 2012 - Corporate Wellness Conference
U.S. HealthWorks Adopts iTriage App to Connect with Patients
Patients have on-the go access to health information and early check-in capabilities at their fingertips. - October 20, 2012 - iTriage, LLC
Empower Systems™ Releases Empower Thin Client™ EHR+HIS to Address Unique Client Needs
This recent announcement illustrates a focused effort to deliver EHR and HIS solutions to more CAH facilities and underfunded hospitals around the country. - October 20, 2012 - Empower Systems
Rottenstein Law Group Observes International DePuy Litigation, Beginning in Ireland
The Rottenstein Law Group, which represents clients with claims stemming from the failures of defective hip replacement devices manufactured and sold by various companies, is watching with interest the progress of the first lawsuit against DePuy Orthopaedics to be filed in Ireland. - October 19, 2012 - The Rottenstein Law Group
Carter Conboy Attorneys Named Best Lawyers in America® for 2013
Carter Conboy is pleased to announce that more than half of the firm’s shareholders have been selected to The Best Lawyers in America® 2013. Best Lawyers® is universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Corporate Counsel magazine has called Best Lawyers®... - October 19, 2012 - Carter Conboy
Captiva Spine’s TowerLOX™ Minimally Invasive Pedicle Screw System Receives Clearance from FDA
Captiva Spine, Inc., a medical device organization dedicated to developing and distributing spinal technologies (in the U.S. and globally), today announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug administration (FDA) to market the TowerLOX™ Minimally Invasive Lumbar Surgery System. - October 18, 2012 - Captiva Spine, Inc