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Windsong Nursing Home in Manly Now Fully Open
The new ‘Windsong’ nursing home in Manly is now fully open, providing a modern high care beds and new job opportunities in the local area. This new aged care facility managed by the Cook Care Group proves to be a contrast to the closure of several Northern Beaches nursing homes in the last 12 months. - October 21, 2009 - Cook Care Group
Genuine First Aid Releases New Life Saving System - Easy Access Pockets
Genuine First Aid (http://www.genuinefirstaid.com) releases a new life saving system in their first aid kits with patent pending Easy Access Pockets designed to provide all the first aid supplies needed in easy to find pouches. The Easy Access Pocket System consists of six clearly labeled,... - October 21, 2009 - Genuine First Aid, LLC
Leading United Kingdom (UK) Consultants to Attend Medical Tourism Conference in Los Angeles
Some of the Leading United Kingdom (UK) consultants to attend Medical Tourism conference in Los Angeles, the World Medical Tourism and Global Health Congress, October 26-28th, 2009 in Los Angeles. “If you only attend one medical tourism event a year this is the one to attend,” said... - October 21, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Israel and Jordan Medical Tourism Debut in Los Angeles, October 26-28th, 2009 for the World Medical Tourism and Global Health Congress
Israel and Jordan Medical Tourism Debut in Los Angeles, October 26-28th, 2009 for the World Medical Tourism and Global Health Congress. - October 21, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
World’s Leading Travel Assistance Companies Participate in Medical Tourism Conference in Los Angeles
Some of the world’s leading travel assistance companies and air ambulance organizations are participating in the upcoming Medical Tourism Conference in Los Angeles. Travel assistance and air ambulance companies play a critical role in the delivery of cross border healthcare. “Europ... - October 21, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
EndoSoft Launches Premier EHR Program
EndoSoft launches Electronic Health Record (EHR) Software. - October 21, 2009 - EndoSoft
MUMMS 20 Conference Wows National Hospice Community
mumms® Software, a technology leader in the hospice community, held its twentieth anniversary user conference on October 8-9, 2009, at the Hotel Monteleone in New Orleans, LA. The MUMMS 20 Conference featured two days of acclaimed guest speakers, in-depth training and roundtable sessions on the... - October 21, 2009 - mumms Software
Corporate Wellness Executive Unravels Health Care Reform
In response to growing alarm by Michigan businesses that health reform and employee health insurance premiums are getting out of hand, Scott Foster, Wellco Corporation’s President, will be moderating the Healthcare Reform panel at TiECon Midwest 2009 on October 23-24, 2009 at the... - October 21, 2009 - Wellco Corporation
Dyna-Fog Assists in Indonesian Earthquake Recovery Effort
Another strong earthquake rocked Indonesia on Oct. 1, 2009 measuring a magnitude of 7.6, killing 236 people and injuring over 500 others. Curtis Dyna-Fog of Westfield, Indiana (USA), manufacturers of sprayers and fogger's used for disease control did an emergency shipment of several machines to assist in the rescue and recovery. - October 20, 2009 - Curtis Dyna-Fog, Ltd.
Moms on a Mission: Will Moms of America be the Champions of Change?
Two moms, from opposite ends of the country, who have yet to meet, answer the call to action with an astounding "yes." - October 19, 2009 - Brad Kaminsky Foundation for Brain Tumor Research
Baxa Corporation Signs Exclusive Distribution Agreement with Leading Pharmaceutical Corporation in People’s Republic of China
US-based Baxa Corporation announced today that it has signed a four-year agreement with China National Pharmaceutical Foreign Trade Corporation (SINOPHARM), a wholly owned People’s Republic of China Government Company. Due to their existing practice of manual preparation, the companies expect that more than 250 hospitals could benefit from the Baxa pharmacy automation equipment. - October 19, 2009 - Baxa Corporation
This Flu Season, Acupuncture Clinic Offers San Diegans Affordable Immunity Treatments
Beach Community Acupuncture in Ocean Beach, San Diego, Giving Inexpensive Immune-Boosting Treatments. - October 19, 2009 - Beach Community Acupuncture
Intelligent InSites Recognized for Game-Changing Technology and Positive Impact on Public Sector
Intelligent InSites Selected by AlwaysOn as an OnDC Top 100 Winner. - October 19, 2009 - Intelligent InSites
Repairing Knee Ligament Tears in Children Under 14 Reduces Risk for Severe Cartilage Damage
The study found that delaying surgery to repair ACL tears in patients younger than 14 years of age is associated with a 4-fold increase in medial meniscus cartilage tears and an 11-fold increase in severe lateral cartilage injuries. - October 18, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Texas Insurance Agents Reach Out to Help Children in Need
Texas Association of Health Underwriters puts Children's Health Insurance Program into Action. - October 18, 2009 - Texas Association of Health Underwriters
VA Veterans Day Parade Set for Wednesday, November 11, 2009
The annual VA Veterans Day Parade will kick off at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 11. This year’s parade theme is “Home of the Free, Because of the Brave,” honoring veterans who have fought in the war efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, also referred to as the Global War on... - October 17, 2009 - Phoenix VA Health Care System
Rhode Island Chiropractor Dr. Mark Mulak Now Certified in Kinesio Taping
Dr. Mark Mulak, a Chiropractor at CitySide Chiropractic Center in Cranston, is now a Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner. Many professional athletes use Kinesio Tape to accelerate the healing process and enhance their athletic performance. - October 17, 2009 - CitySide Chiropractic Center
Natural New Pain Relief for Breast Cancer Survivors: Breast Cancer Awareness Months Brings Hope and Free Consultations
A revolutionary soft tissue treatment eases pain for women who have undergone surgical procedures for breast cancer and is available at no cost for the month of October. - October 17, 2009 - Financial District Chiropractic
Provider Organizations to Attend Medical Tourism Conference in Los Angeles
Provider Organizations to Attend Medical Tourism Conference in Los Angeles - October 17, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
H1N1 "Swine Flu" Nasal Spray Vaccine is Now Being Given on a Walk-in Basis at All MD Now Urgent Care Center Locations Throughout Palm Beach County
As one of the largest providers of walk-in medical services in South Florida, MD Now Urgent Care Centers is traditionally one of the first doctor’s offices to receive the flu vaccine in Palm Beach County. Today, MD Now Urgent Care’s staff began administering limited supplies of the H1N1 nasal flu spray vaccine to local residents. Peter Lamelas, MD, FACEP, of MD Now Urgent Care Centers, and former Emergency Department Director agrees with the CDC that this could be one of the worst flu years. - October 16, 2009 - MD Now Urgent Care
Imerman Angels and NuU Medspa Connect for Cancer Support
NuU Medspa has donated to Imerman Angels, as well as attended silent auctions for support. Being a part of such a successful charity that is now ranked the largest one-on-one cancer support charity is certainly an honor in which we continue to donate and support. - October 16, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
LCH Clinical Research, LLC to Host Wine and Cheese Networking Event
LCH Clinical Research, LLC, an Atlanta-based research company announces its networking event Lynn Harding, CEO of LCH Clinical Research has over 15 years of experience in clinical research. She is a key leader in a movement to make LCH Clinical Research the premiere destination for clinical... - October 16, 2009 - LCH Clinical Research, LLC
National Medical Search Group Signs Health Care Staffing Service Deal with Guam-Based Healthcare Client
National Medical Search Group clients stem from all over the United States and most recently they signed with a healthcare client in Guam who sought them out. Since the contract signing, NMSG has been able to successfully find top talents needed for their clients, spurring more request and needs... - October 16, 2009 - National Medical Search Group
Online GCP Training in Spanish
Infonetica has completed a Spanish version of its ICH-GCP training in response to growing popularity of ICH-GCP certification both in Europe and South America. - October 16, 2009 - Infonetica Ltd
Genesis Home Care, "Putting You First," Seeking Homemakers and CNAs in St. Louis
Genesis Home Care kicks off its campaign to recruit homemakers and CNAs to provide in home services for Veterans, Surviving Spouses of Veterans, Seniors, Disabled and clients of HCY. - October 16, 2009 - Genesis Home Care - "Putting You First"
Middle East to Participate at MTA Medical Tourism Conference in LA
The top governments and hospitals from the Middle East are to participate in the Medical Tourism Association’s annual convention in Los Angeles, October 26-28th, 2009, World Medical Tourism and Global Health Congress, www.medicaltourismcongress.com. - October 16, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
UCLA Medical Professor to Speak About Breast Cancer Reconstruction Options at The Wellness Community
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura will host a free Breast Cancer Connection seminar titled: “Breast Cancer Reconstruction Options with Jay Granzow, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.S.,” Thursday, October 29, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The talk will take place at 530 Hampshire Road in Westlake... - October 16, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Blood Bank Supply Reaching Critical Levels
Local Citizens are Giving Blood to Receive Better Health - October 16, 2009 - North Texas Spinal Health and Wellness
Journalists and Media Converge on MTA Medical Tourism Conference in Los Angeles
“I have had the opportunity to live and work in Mexico, Central America and Italy. I became a strong proponent of medical tourism after experiencing first-hand the quality, affordable medical care available outside the United States. Recently, I underwent a series of cosmetic procedures at... - October 16, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Leading Marketing Executives Head to Medical Tourism Conference in Los Angeles
Leading Marketing and Branding Executives are heading to the Medical Tourism Convention October 26-28th, 2009 in Los Angeles. Branding and Marketing are key components for all countries or hospitals strategic planning in attracting global patients. “I’m really looking forward to the... - October 16, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
World’s First Medical Tourism Documentary to be Shown in Los Angeles at Medical Tourism Conference
The Medical Tourism Association has spent a year producing a documentary on Medical Tourism called, “Angels Overseas ~ Costa Rica Edition.” The documentary provides insight into the high quality of healthcare that Americans and traveling patients worldwide can receive when they travel... - October 16, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Alphamed Solutions is Now a Business Partner of Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association
Partnership agreement helps bring Alphamed's solutions and services to 900 member clinicians with different medical specialties. - October 16, 2009 - Alphamed Solutions, Inc.
Dr. Mark Galland Offers Saturday Sports Medicine Clinic
Dr. Mark Galland, a physician at Orthopaedic Specialists of North Carolina (www.orthonc.com/galland.html), now is offering open clinics from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m on Saturday mornings. The Saturday clinic serves as a walk-in for injured athletes. An orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine... - October 16, 2009 - Dr. Galland
Scholarship Program Now Open to Allied Health Students
$15,000 in Scholarships Available to Nursing & Allied Health Students. - October 15, 2009 - CampusRN
Novus Origo Releases New White Paper Highlighting the Incentives for Modernizing the Medical Office
New White Paper reports on the HITECH Act Road Map for Healthcare and the associated incentives to Modernize Medical Offices. - October 15, 2009 - Novus Origo, LLC
Thousands Expected to Attend October 17, 2009 Healthcare Reform Tea Party on Boston Common
What was initially expected to be a simple anti-Obama-care march on the Boston Common has grown to thousands of citizens interested in coming out to participate in the Healthcare Reform Tea Party. The event location has been confirmed as The Parkman Bandstand, The Boston Common, with guest speakers... - October 15, 2009 - GOPMOM.COM
Banker and Tradesman Top Staffing Award Goes to KNF&T Staffing Resources
In July 2009, KNF&T Staffing Resources was awarded the prestigious Gold award by the readers of Banker & Tradesman for being the top staffing agency in Boston in both temporary staffing and executive search for the second consecutive year. Banker & Tradesman’s publication is... - October 15, 2009 - KNF&T Staffing Resources
Intivia Has Moved to House Their Expanding Business
Intivia, the leading provider of Medical Transcription Services and InSync™, their fully integrated Electronic Medical Record and Practice Management System has moved their corporate offices from Somerset, NJ to Piscataway, NJ to allow for their continued growth. “We outgrew our... - October 15, 2009 - Intivia Inc.
ALPCO Introduces Immundiagnostik Bone Sialoprotein (BSP) ELISA to North America
ALPCO Diagnostics introduces Immundiagnostik's Bone Sialoprotein ELISA to North America. The BSP ELISA exhibits outstanding sensitivity and specificity for the underglycosylated or carbohydrate deficient Bone Sialoprotein. - October 15, 2009 - ALPCO
MUMC Rated Savannah’s Top Hospital
Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) is Savannah’s top-rated hospital, and is among the top 10 hospitals in Georgia for cardiac care, vascular surgery, spine surgery, stroke care, pulmonary care, critical care, and gastrointestinal care. The results are based on an annual study released... - October 15, 2009 - Memorial Health
TBG Releases Enhanced SAT Program for Health Care
Health care organizations face significant fines, fees, and penalties, not to mention bad publicity, for losing sensitive information of their patients or staff. Employee training needs to be comprehensive and effective, not just something on the "to-do" list. TBG Fraud Solutions announces an enhanced SAT (Security Awareness Training) program designed specifically for health care. - October 15, 2009 - TBG Fraud Solutions
The National Council on Interpreting in Health Care Announces First Executive Director
Gem P. Daus, M.A. has been named as the first Executive Director of the National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC). Mr. Daus will lead the organization and work to implement a strategic plan that secures the NCIHC as the expert national resource on language access issues in health care. - October 15, 2009 - National Council on Interpreting in Health Care
2009 viaLanguage Translation Grant Program Recipient Announced
viaLanguage is pleased to announce the winner of their annual Translation Grant Program, which honors an innovative healthcare organization that seeking to improve the health and access to healthcare of underserved, ethnic communities. - October 15, 2009 - viaLanguage
Renee-Marie Stephano, President and Jonathan Edelheit, CEO of the Medical Tourism Association, Speak at the The Simposio Nacional Exportacion de Servicios de Salud
Renee-Marie Stephano, President and Jonathan Edelheit, CEO of the Medical Tourism Association, Speak at the The Simposio Nacional – Exportacion de Servicios de Salud held at the Plaza Mayor Convenciones, in Medellin, Colombia, October 6th – October 7th 2009. The Simposio Nacional... - October 15, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
SleepRestfully.com Has New SeQual Eclipse 3 Portable Oxygen Concentrator in Stock
SleepRestfully.com of Houston, Texas, a leading distributor in the portable oxygen concentrator industry announced they have in stock the new SeQual Eclipse 3 Portable Oxygen Concentrator. The Eclipse 3 was developed with the patient, in mind. It adapts as the patient’s needs change. It is... - October 14, 2009 - Sleep Restfully, Inc.
“Think Pink, Go Green” Beautorium Announces Support of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® North Jersey Affiliate
Fundraising and Education About the Health Benefits of Natural and Organic Beauty Products to Highlight the Campaign. - October 14, 2009 - Beautorium
Terra med Alliance News; U of M Develops Long-Awaited Mouse Model for Infant Leukemia
Terra med Alliance News:The model opens the door to further investigation into a rare and often fatal blood cancer. Terra med Alliance News: Researchers at the University of Minnesota Cancer Center have produced the first genetically-engineered mouse that provides a model of infant acute... - October 14, 2009 - Terramed Alliance
TBG Providing Free Medicare Advantage FWA Training - Required by 12/31/09
Practices or companies involved with Medicare Advantage must complete training on fraud, waste, and abuse by 12/31/09. - October 14, 2009 - TBG Fraud Solutions
Baxa Announces IntelliFlowRx™ to Become DoseEdge™ Dose Management System
Baxa announces a brand name change for its IntelliFlowRx workload management software for health-system pharmacies. The name DoseEdge (pronounced “dosage”) was chosen to reinforce the product’s leading edge position in pharmacy dose management. - October 14, 2009 - Baxa Corporation
curasan AG to Invest Approximately 1 Million Euros in Future Growth – Product Pipeline Well Filled
curasan AG is to invest in its future growth by implementing a technological investment programme amounting to approximately 1 million euros, despite the current crisis in the financial markets - October 14, 2009 - curasan AG