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Min-Sheng General Hospital and Emergency Assistance Japan (EAJ) Enter Cooperation Agreement
Min-Sheng General Hospital joins Emergency Assistance Japan's international providers network. - July 04, 2010 - Min-Sheng Hospital
Foreign Surgeons Travel to Min-Sheng Hospital for Training in Bariatric Surgery
Doctors from Korea and Vietnam attend Min-Sheng Hospital's bariatric surgery training program. - July 04, 2010 - Min-Sheng Hospital
Chase Brexton’s Health Care – Incredible Quality, Growing Reach
Growth and expansion lead community health center to announce important improvements to its organizational mission and vision. - July 03, 2010 - Chase Brexton Health Services
VIVA Transcription Proactively Solicits Client Satisfaction on Each and Every Medical Transcript
New interactive feature gives clients instant ability to provide feedback. - July 03, 2010 - VIVA Transcription Corporation
Medical Simulation Corporation (MSC) Partners with Institute of Medical Emergency Preparedness (IMEP)
MedSimulation Corporation (MSC) Partners with IMEP on Moderate Sedation Plus Airway Emergency & Sedation Algorithms Course. - July 03, 2010 - Institute of Medical Emergency Preparedness
Elite AMBT to Offer Botox Training in London, England
Elite AMBT is adding Botox Training to its extensive list of courses and training classes. The Botox Training course will be available in London, England. - July 02, 2010 - Elite Aesthetic, Medical & Business Training
Disease and Therapy Review: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Now Available at ReportsandReports
Disease and Therapy Reviews were developed to provide a basic understanding of the key facts about a disease and market in a quick, easy-to-read format. These reports are prepared by the senior market research team of Timely Data Resources. Each Disease and Therapy Review provides a concise analysis of the most important information about a particular disease, its treatment, and the market opportunities. - July 02, 2010 - ReportsandReports
Elite AMBT is Announcing New Botox Training Program
Training provider Elite AMBT is now offering a Botox Training program. The class is offered in private training, private seminars and regular seminars. - July 02, 2010 - Elite Aesthetic, Medical & Business Training
GreaterGood Network Names Partners In Health New Beneficiary of the Child Health Site
In celebration of The Child Health Site’s sixth anniversary in July, GreaterGood Network named Partners In Health a new beneficiary of the "Click Here to Give - it's FREE" blue button. Since 2002, more than 100 million visitors have clicked on the button to provide free health... - July 02, 2010 - GreaterGood
Call for Speakers for the Sustainable Healthcare & Hospital Development Conference
This is a call for speakers in sustainable healthcare and healthcare development for The Sustainable Healthcare & Hospital Development Conference. The best of the best speakers are being sought out to educate others in the industry. A “Call for Speakers” form must be filled out by... - July 02, 2010 - Sustainable Healthcare and Hospital Development Magazine
Health Professions Council Appoints Doctors.net.uk
Doctors.net.uk, the largest and most active network of doctors in the UK, has been appointed by the Health Professions Council (HPC) to launch a campaign to improve GP awareness of its role and to drive usage of its online register. - July 01, 2010 - Doctors.net.uk
Voicebrook Products Available on GSA Contract Through Contract Holder, Aprisa Technology, LLC
Aprisa Technology, LLC partners with Voicebrook, allowing Federal and State customers to buy Voicebrook’s solutions via GSA Contract. - June 30, 2010 - Voicebrook, Inc.
CSP Medical Announces New T20 Solution for Digital X-Ray Systems with AEC
RTI Electronics new T20 (Translucent Detector) solid state detector is designed specifically for measurements on Radiographic/Fluoroscopic systems when it is crucial that the detector itself does not effect the system output nor disturb the Automatic Exposure Control system (AEC). Until now,... - June 30, 2010 - CSP Medical
Vision Infonet Inc is Appointing Resellers for MDCare EMR
Enhance your company’s healthcare solution portfolio, experience and business opportunities by partnering with MDCare--a market leader in web-based EMR/PMS (electronic medical records) software. - June 29, 2010 - Vision Infonet
Cavida Canine Science Introduces Newest Dog Joint Supplements - Offers Free Bottle to New Customers
Cavida Canine Science, introduces SHJ Platinum™, a new premium joint supplement with a unique approach to addressing the needs of dogs with joint health issues. They are offering a free trial bottle as part of the product introduction. - June 28, 2010 - Cavida Canine Science
Trupanion Policyholder Benefits from Pet Insurance Without Payout Limits
French Bulldog becomes first to benefit from Trupanion's recent policy change to no lifetime limit on payouts. - June 28, 2010 - Trupanion
National Healthcare Reform Conference Launches the First Social Network for Healthcare Reform and Health Reform
Healthcare Reform Network, the first and only social network for health reform and healthcare reform has launched with over one hundred industry participants. Members of the Healthcare Reform network are insurance companies, employers, health insurance agents, consultants, government officials, healthcare providers and other industry participants. - June 27, 2010 - Healthcare Reform Conference
Call for Articles: Sustainable Healthcare and Hospital Development Magazine
This is a call for articles. Deadline for articles to be published for the second issue of the Sustainable Healthcare & Hospital Development Magazine is July 5th, 2010. Have the opportunity to brand a company and show leadership in Sustainable Healthcare and Hospital Development. - June 25, 2010 - Sustainable Healthcare and Hospital Development Magazine
HIV-AIDS – Pipeline Assessment and Market Forecasts to 2016 Now Available at ReportsandReports
The report identifies the key trends shaping and driving the global HIV/AIDS market. The report also provides insights on the prevalent competitive landscape and the companies expected to significantly alter the market landscape. - June 25, 2010 - ReportsandReports
New Range of Lyophilised Controls from Randox
Randox Laboratories is one of the largest manufacturers of quality control sera in the world. The Acusera range of quality controls currently covers over 290 parameters and is set to expand with the introduction of several new quality controls. Quality control from Randox guarantees outstanding... - June 25, 2010 - Randox Laboratories
Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts Applauds Passage of ‘Nurse Delegation’ Bill by State Senate
Legislation to Improve Home Health Services Moves on to Massachusetts House of Representatives. - June 24, 2010 - Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts
The Future of Orthopedic Implants, Analysis and Forecasts to 2016 - Joint Reconstruction and Spinal Implants Now Available at ReportsandReports
GBI Research’s new report, “The Future of Orthopedic Implants, Analysis and Forecasts to 2016 - Joint Reconstruction and Spinal Implants Creating Growth Opportunities” provides key data, information and analysis on the global orthopedic devices market. - June 24, 2010 - ReportsandReports
Lupus Research Institute Extols Power of Scientific Innovation at International Lupus Congress
Supports Bold and Pioneering Exploration in Lupus and Autoimmunity - June 23, 2010 - Lupus Research Institute
Lupus Research Institute Underscores Urgent Need for Research in Pediatric Lupus at International Lupus Congress
LRI National Coalition Backs Programming on Lupus in Children and Adolescents - June 23, 2010 - Lupus Research Institute
Medical Modalities Seeks Partners to Market Air Fluidized Therapy Medical Beds
Medical Modalities is a distributor of Air Fluidized Therapy (AFT) Beds for patients primarily who have severe pressure wounds (bedsores). Medical Modalities is one of three present manufacturers of AFT beds in the United States and only one of two that provides this therapy in patients' homes. Medical Modalities is seeking AFT partners in other sections of the country that presently provide specialty mattress and related wound care services to patients in home care or institutional settings. - June 23, 2010 - Medical Modalities
ECCO Health Selects Kareo as Medical Billing Software Solution
Kareo, the leading provider of easy and affordable medical billing software, and ECCO Health, a leading national medical billing service, are pleased to announce that ECCO Health has selected Kareo as its medical billing software software solution. - June 23, 2010 - Kareo
U.S.-Canadian Team Near Cancun Conducting Surgery Trips for Medical Tourists
Many Americans and Canadians are discovering world-class medical care at substantial savings - beyond their own borders. Medical Traveler Yucatan (MTY) www.medicaltraveleryucatan.com is an American-Canadian managed medical tourism service located near Cancun in Merida, Yucatan. MTY arranges and oversees all medical and non-medical details for surgery and travel. Unique in its approach, the U.S.-Canadian team meets patients at the airport and accompanies them throughout their medical stay. - June 23, 2010 - Medical Traveler Yucatan
First Responders Now Have a New Way to Communicate with Spanish-Speaking Patients Using the Compact "Medical Point2 Mobile" Released by InterLingua Publishing
First responders now have practical tool to "talk" with Spanish-speaking patients. - June 23, 2010 - InterLingua Publishing
VIVA Transcription Announces First Acquisition of 2010
January purchase adds substantial new volume into its growing portfolio of clients. - June 23, 2010 - VIVA Transcription Corporation
Sun Knowledge Attends America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) Institute
This press release announces the successful and beneficial participation of Sun Knowledge at AHIP conference held during 8-11 June'10. - June 23, 2010 - Sun Knowledge Pvt Ltd
Seminars Offer Improved Research Practices for Multicultural Populations
Despite the significant demographic transformation taking place in the U.S., the research industry continues to use outdated practices that undermine the quality of studies that include multicultural populations. Rincon & Associates, experts in multicultural research, will offer a series of seminars designed to update research professionals and students on more acceptable practices in multicultural studies. - June 22, 2010 - Rincon & Associates
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
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
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