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Exciting New Upgrades to Popular Handheld Device Offers Even More Options to the Visually Impaired
Enhanced Vision launched their latest addition, Pebble 4.3, to their line of portable magnifiers. Pebble 4.3, with its larger 4.3” LCD screen is an upgraded version of its predecessor Pebble 3.5, a powerful handheld device that provides independence to the 15 Million+ Americans with low vision. - June 22, 2010 - Enhanced Vision
Magazine Launched for Sustainable Healthcare & Hospital Development
First Magazine launched for Sustainable Healthcare & Hospital Development and will be the only magazine in the world to cover both the sustainable healthcare and the hospital development industry and will be distributed electronically to thousands of readers in over 40 countries. - June 21, 2010 - Sustainable Healthcare and Hospital Development Magazine
"Love Simple," S.L.E. Lupus Foundation Donation Drive Drawing to a Close
June 21 Last Day for 30% of Sales on iTunes to Help Raise Funds, Awareness for Lupus - June 19, 2010 - S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
iTech Releases SaaS Based expEDIum Medical Billing Solution v1.0
iTech, a leading SaaS based Healthcare billing solution provider announces the availability of its expEDIum Medical Billing Solution v1.0 in a subscription (SaaS) model. The solution provides complete automated life cycle management of medical claims including automatic reconciliation of 835 (ERA) and denial management among other features. This solution provides better billing productivity for Practices, Hospitals, IPA, MSO, Healthcare BPO/KPO and Billing service bureaus. - June 19, 2010 - expEDIum
Second Critical Care Unit at John C. Lincoln Hospital Honored for Patient Care Excellence
John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital in Phoenix is the only medical facility in Arizona with two critical care units earning a Beacon Award from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. - June 19, 2010 - John C. Lincoln Health Network
Memory Loss Supplement Prevagen Gives Brain Health Education for Men’s Health Month
Memory loss (http://www.Prevagen.com) supplement Prevagen gives brain health education to men (often in denial about health issues) and the women who love them for Men’s Health Month 2010. Prevagen’s maker Quincy Bioscience is joining the nationwide celebration of Men’s Health... - June 19, 2010 - Prevagen
Opportunities at the Sustainable Healthcare and Hospital Development Conference
The Sustainable Healthcare & Hospital Development Conference has extended the Early Bird. Sponsoring and Exhibiting is encouraged to benefit companies by exposing them to others in the industry. - June 19, 2010 - Sustainable Healthcare and Hospital Development Magazine
Skin 2 Skin™ Care Makes Movie Debut and is Now Available at Launa Stone Medical Spa
Selected by Tana Lynn Moldavanos, founder of Tana Lynn Cosmetics and make-up artist to the stars, Skin 2 Skin™ Care, a collection of natural, certified organic and biodegradable skincare options for both men and women, will be used as the skincare line for the filming of the Lifetime Original... - June 18, 2010 - Skin 2 Skin Care
Makewell Helps Nigerian Family Find a Facility to Perform Rare Separation Surgery for Conjoined Twins
Makewell Meditour Ltd., a pioneer in India’s medical tourism industry lived up to its tagline - “Connecting you to good health” when it successfully organised the surgery that gave a new life to eight month old, co-joined Nigerian twins. The eight-month-old twins shared a common... - June 18, 2010 - Makewell Meditour Ltd
Empire Medical Billing Solutions Selects Kareo as Medical Billing Software Solution
Kareo, the leading provider of easy and affordable medical billing software for physicians in the United States, and Empire Medical Billing Solutions, Inc., a leading medical billing service with over 16 years experience, are pleased to announce that Empire Medical Billing Solutions has selected... - June 18, 2010 - Kareo
Four 21st Century Oncology Physicians Named Among Nation’s Best
Annual Castle Connolly ratings aim to help consumers find best health care in America. - June 18, 2010 - 21st Century Oncology
ALPCO Diagnostics Exclusively Offers Animal NGAL Assays from BioPorto
BioPorto Diagnostics has awarded ALPCO Diagnostics exclusive distributorship for its animal NGAL ELISAs to the North American market. BioPorto’s prominence is unrivaled in immunoassays for measuring NGAL (neutrophil gelatinase associated lipocalin) – the breakthrough kidney injury... - June 17, 2010 - ALPCO
Why do My Feet Hurt? Foot Solutions Estero / Ft. Myers Offers Free Foot Assessments Through Their 'Step in to Health' Program.
During the month of July, Customers can stop by Foot Solutions Estero/ Ft. Myers to learn why their feet hurt. - June 17, 2010 - Foot Solutions
Avant Healthcare Professionals Announce Marketing Partnership with Rehab License Network
Avant Healthcare Professionals and Rehab License Network announced a new marketing partnership that will help drive Brand awareness for both companies. Senior Vice President of Avant Healthcare, Brian Hudson, stated “Avant Healthcare and Rehab License Network are teaming up to provide... - June 17, 2010 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
Dr. John Mattison, CMIO of Kaiser Permanente, to Deliver Keynote Address at the 2nd mHealth Networking Conference in San Diego
mHealth Initiative announces that John Mattison MD of Kaiser Permanent will present a keynote address at the opening session of its 2nd mHealth Networking Conference, September 8-9, 2010, in San Diego. - June 17, 2010 - mHealth Initiative
ALL TYPE Appoints Nadine Green as Chief Operating Officer
ALL TYPE Names COO ALL TYPE is pleased to announce the promotion of Nadine Green to Chief Operating Officer effective June 1, 2010. Ms. Green's expanded responsibilities will be to oversee the growth of the company in new healthcare documentation verticals. "Nadine is a fantastic business... - June 16, 2010 - ALL TYPE
Bethel Park Chiropractic Clinic Unveils New Technology to Combat Chronic Pain & Fibromyalgia
A Bethel Park chiropractic clinic announced today a new technology which is designed to beat chronic pain and fibromyalgia. The technology is known as full body vibration and works by targeting centers of the brain by stimulating specific nerve receptors in the spine. - June 16, 2010 - Red Apple Wellness
IOS Health Systems to Provide Miami Dade College (MDC) Students Free Access to Medios EHR – Web-based Electronic Health Records System
The Institute for Health Informatics at the Medical Center Campus of Miami Dade College (MDC) has partnered with Miami-based IOS Health Systems to provide Medical Center Campus students free access to its Medios EHR electronic health records system. - June 16, 2010 - IOS Health Systems
WoundSeal - the Product That Stops Bleeding Instantly - Now Available in Canada
WoundSeal is a topical powder by Biolife that stops bleeding instantly. It has been licensed by Health Canada to introduce it to occupational health customers. Biolife has secured agreements with leading suppliers Zee Medical and SafeCross to serve Canadian market. - June 16, 2010 - Biolife
Visiting Physicians Association® Adds Colon-Cuevas to Ann Arbor, Michigan Office
Dr. Colon-Cuevas servers the Ann Arbor office, which covers Washtenaw, Lenawee and Jackson counties and parts of Oakland, Livingston and Wayne counties. - June 16, 2010 - Visiting Physicians Association
MedCepts Positions Healthcare Related Product in a State-of-the-Art Spine and Sports Rehab Clinic
During a soft beta launch, another cutting edge medical diagnostic system will be placed in a State of-the-Art Spine and Sports Rehab clinic well known for utilizing high-end technology and evidence-based techniques offered by many leading European and U.S. manufacturers. - June 14, 2010 - MedCepts
PMMC Online Pricing Expands to Include Physician Pricing Analysis
Preferred Medical Marketing Corporation (PMMC), a leading provider of health care oriented software and revenue cycle solutions, recently expanded its proprietary comparative pricing software to include physician data reports and analysis. As many hospitals have expanded their service offerings,... - June 13, 2010 - PMMC
Romantic Comedy Film "Love Simple" Donating Proceeds to S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
June 14—June 21, 30% of Sales on iTunes Will Help Raise Funds, Awareness for Lupus - June 12, 2010 - S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
Patch Adams to be Guest on VoiceAmerica Talk Radio Network
Patch Adams M.D. to guest on the Whole Person Healing program on the VoiceAmerica Health & Wellness Channel hosted by Rustum Roy and Alison Rose Levy on Saturday, June 12, 2010 at 9 AM Pacific Time. - June 12, 2010 - Whole Person Healing via Body, Mind and Spirit
Global-Med Technologies Group (GTG) Expands in Sarasota Florida, US
Global-Med Technologies Group (GTG) is pleased to announce it is expanding its facility and operations in Sarasota, Florida, United States. - June 11, 2010 - Global-Med Technologies Group Inc (GTG)
iTriage® Helps 2010 World Cup Spectators Find Healthcare in South Africa
2010 World Cup travelers can navigate South Africa’s healthcare system by downloading the free iTriage healthcare app. - June 11, 2010 - iTriage, LLC
European Markets for Orthopedic Small Joint Reconstructive Devices 2010 (15 Countries) (Executive Summary) Now Available at ReportsandReports
The European market encompasses Germany, France, Italy, United Kingdom (U.K.), Spain, Benelux (Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxemburg), Scandinavia (Finland, Denmark, Sweden and Norway), Switzerland, Austria, and Portugal. - June 11, 2010 - ReportsandReports
Medical Tourism Association Expands Globally
World’s leading and authoritative nonprofit association for medical tourism affairs opens two more international representative offices in Europe and Latin America to spread out flourishing global strategies. - June 10, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Call for Speakers - Sustainable Healthcare & Hospital Development Conference
The Sustainable Healthcare & Hospital Development Conference has launched a call for speakers. - June 10, 2010 - Sustainable Healthcare and Hospital Development Magazine
Close Supervision Key to Summer Water Safety for Children, Wisconsin: Pediatricians Emphasize Guidelines to Prevent Drowning and Injury
School is out and summer activities have begun - water safety is important, especially for children. The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics encourages parents and caregivers to actively protect children during this busy time and shares key information to reduce the risk of injury or death. The number one requirement for safety during water activities is careful, constant supervision. No child or adult, at any swimming level, is ever 'drown-proof.' - June 09, 2010 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
ALPCO Diagnostics Prepares for Launch of Unique Immunoassays
ALPCO Diagnostics announces the recent hiring of Leon F. Hebert Jr., Ph.D. As ALPCO’s new Diabetes and Obesity Product Manager, Dr. Hebert will be charged with overseeing the launch of several new ELISA research tools, including: Mouse Proinsulin ELISA, Rat Proinsulin ELISA, Mouse C-peptide... - June 09, 2010 - ALPCO
Commercial Insight: Osteoporosis – Market Players Maximize Revenue Growth Before the Next Challenging Phase Report Now Available on ReportsandReports
Analysis of global osteoporosis prescriptions from 2005–09, split by geographical region (including emerging markets), drug class, and brand. Discussion of key commercial opportunities and threats in the US, Japan, and five major European markets. - June 09, 2010 - marketsandmarkets
Pipeline Insight: Osteoporosis - Bone Building Drugs Become the Heart of the Pipeline Report Now Available on ReportsandReports
Osteoporosis prevalence is expected to increase due to the general aging population. By 2020, the total male and female osteoporosis population is forecast to increase by 16.0% from 168 million in 2010 to reach 188 million patients across the seven major markets. - June 09, 2010 - marketsandmarkets
Employer Healthcare Congress Announces Key Speakers
The Annual Employer Healthcare Congress announces its key speakers for their September 20th-22nd, 2010 event. Taking place in Los Angeles, CA at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel, they are expecting up to 2,000 attendees, 120 exhibitors, 75 expert speakers and over 3,000 pre-scheduled... - June 09, 2010 - Employer Healthcare & Benefits Congress
Consumer-Centered Health Website Provides New Resource for Understanding Health Reform
Consumers and patients now have new information at their fingertips as they prepare to embrace health reform changes. - June 09, 2010 - HealthHarbor
iTriage Now Offering Consumers Unprecedented Access to Their Personal Health Records Through Its Smartphone Application
Smartphone users can now connect with their Google Health™ records on the iTriage mobile healthcare applications. - June 09, 2010 - iTriage, LLC
Advance Urgent Care Receives Award of Excellence
Advance Urgent Care & Walk-In Clinic was chosen for this honor from among 877 medical practices in six states that participated in a comprehensive On-Site Risk Management Assessment conducted in 2009 by American Physicians Assurance Corporation which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of American... - June 08, 2010 - Advance Urgent Care & Walk-In Clinic
JBJS Changes Publication Frequency to Improve Timeliness
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery to increase publishing frequency from monthly to 24 issues a year beginning in July. - June 08, 2010 - The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.
Benchmark Systems Appoints Dave Beatty as Western Regional Manager
Top performer joins Virginia-Based Leader in Healthcare Software and Information Systems - June 06, 2010 - Benchmark Systems
Lupus Research Institute Hails Results of CellCept® Trial in People with Lupus Kidney Disease
The Lupus Research Institute (LRI) and its National Coalition of state and local lupus organizations are very encouraged by trial results released by Vifor Pharma, Galencia Group, and Roche demonstrating that the drug CellCept® (mycophenolate mofetil) helps in maintaining remission of lupus... - June 05, 2010 - Lupus Research Institute
AAIHR Releases Position Statement on WHO Global Code of Practice on International Recruitment of Health Personnel
The American Association of International Healthcare Recruitment (AAIHR) recognizes and commends the significant work of the World Health Organization in the development of the WHO Global Code of Practice on the International Recruitment of Health Personnel. - June 05, 2010 - American Association of International Healthcare Recruitment
Author, Angela Connor, Wins Pritchett & Hull's 2010 Health Care Education Week Publishing Contest
Angela Connor’s story, To Kill a Nonprofit, will help nonprofit leaders “do good” with less. - June 05, 2010 - Pritchett & Hull Associates, Inc.
Min-Sheng General Hospital to Host First Asian Diabetes Surgery Summit
Specialists from across Asia will convene at Taiwan’s Min-Sheng General Hospital in July 2010 to discuss the latest developments in bariatric and metabolic surgery. - June 05, 2010 - Min-Sheng Hospital
Free Vision Correction Surgery for Blown Sports Calls
In the wake of the public outcry surrounding the bungled call that cost Detroit Tigers pitcher Armando Galarrago a perfect game, an eye surgeon offers free vision correction surgery to any professional umpire or referee whose blown call has a significant impact on the outcome of a game or impacts the record books. - June 04, 2010 - Dr Dean Dornic
Blue Coda Receives a Second Interactive Media Award Honor
Blue Coda, Inc., an Internet Consulting firm, won its fourth award in 2010 from the Interactive Media Awards for developing Mass Senior Care's Web site. The Interactive Media Awards honored Blue Coda with an Outstanding Achievement in Web site Development award for its work in the Healthcare sector. Mass Senior Care is a leader in the field of care for the elderly and people with disabilities. - June 04, 2010 - Blue Coda, Inc.
Medical Software Firm Has Strong Following at Local Conference
Hundreds descend upon the shores of the Missouri River to attend the 2010 PDS Customer Meeting in Kansas City - June 04, 2010 - Inc.
Locum Medical Group Receives Gold Seal of Approval™ from The Joint Commission
Locum Medical Group has been awarded its second consecutive Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing services from The Joint Commission. - June 04, 2010 - Locum Medical Group
iTriage Mobile Healthcare Technology Presented in Washington, DC at the Community Health Data Forum
Government leaders learn how iTriage integrates community health data to help Americans select the most appropriate point of care from its mobile applications. - June 04, 2010 - iTriage, LLC
Freeland Systems Files Copyright Infringement Claim Against Kardia Health Systems and It's President, Doug Marinaro
Court grants Freeland Systems' request to file a claim of Copyright Infringement against Kardia Health Systems. - June 03, 2010 - Freeland Systems
New Book: from My Heart to Yours - Looks at Not Only the Patients Concerns During Surgery, But How the Family is Affected as Well
From my heart to yours by Sturgis C. Griffin III takes an in-depth look from not only the perspective of the patient, but from the family member’s point of view. - June 03, 2010 - From My Heart to Yours