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Virtuosant Technology, Inc. Announces Reseller Agreement with IBM
Virtuosant is now an IBM Software and Hardware Reseller. - August 02, 2009 - Virtuosant Technology, Inc.
Firefighter Will Perform 100 Skydives in Memory of Smoke Inhalation Victims
Joe Frolick, avid skydiver and professional firefighter, will combine his love of skydiving and passion for the fire service by performing 100 consecutive skydives on September 4, 2009. Joe’s desire to accomplish his mission is to bring attention to much needed education regarding smoke inhalation fatalities and the need for continued research and program development to save the lives of firefighters and civilians alike. - August 01, 2009 - Cyanide Poisoning Treatment Coalition
Why Are 1 Million Americans Traveling Outside Of the USA Every Year for Surgery
Self-Insured Employers Can Finally Reduce the cost of providing Healthcare Benefits… some by as much as 70%. - August 01, 2009 - Global Surgery Network, Inc
South Korea Hosts Global Healthcare Conferences in New York City and San Francisco- OneWorld Speaks of Marketing Opportunities in the U.S.
South Korea hosted two successful global healthcare conferences in the U.S. earlier this month, which were designed to launch their U.S. marketing efforts. Attendees in New York City on July 16, 2009 and San Francisco on July 18, 2009 heard first hand from the Korean Minister of Health, Welfare and... - August 01, 2009 - OneWorld Global Healthcare Solutions
Virtuosant Technology, Inc. Appoints Eleanor Anderson-Miles as Chief Marketing Officer
Senior marketing executive brings more than 20 years experience in healthcare and technology industries to lead Virtuosant’s strategic marketing growth. - August 01, 2009 - Virtuosant Technology, Inc.
Virtuosant Technology, Inc. Announces Patrick Martin as Vice President of Sales
Top sales producer brings more than 20 years experience in healthcare and technology industries to lead Virtuosant’s sales efforts. - August 01, 2009 - Virtuosant Technology, Inc.
Boston Scientific Completes Clean Room Trial of Shoe Inn Products
Boston Scientific, the world’s largest medical device company dedicated to less-invasive medicine, has started using Shoe Inn’s automatic shoe cover dispensers and specialized shoe covers in their Valencia neuromodulation location. - August 01, 2009 - Complete Business Systems International, Inc.
Texas Research and Investment Obtains Spirit Thinking Process® Series Being Developed by Dr. Reece W. Manley
TRI acquires works of Dr. Reece W. Manley, seeks agents and publishers for predicted 100,000 run on self-help and spirituality platforms. - July 31, 2009 - Advocate USA LLC
Medical Associates of Vicksburg Chooses Avreo interVIEW PACS
Medical Associates of Vicksburg is establishing itself as a state-of-the-art clinic providing a wide range of healthcare services to residents of Vicksburg, Mississippi. To support this mission, the clinic implemented Avreo interVIEW PACS to support its radiology workflow and image management needs. - July 31, 2009 - Avreo, Inc.
New Firm Covers Marketing Needs for Doctors and Dentists
A new marketing firm has been created in Portland designed specifically to work with healthcare providers. The new firm will provide marketing systems for doctors and dentists with a concentration on low cost “guerrilla” marketing and educational marketing tools. With the launch of... - July 31, 2009 - Npress Newsletters
MealpayPlus Expands Market to Senior Living Communities
Leading online prepayment system in the K-12 market offers transparency and convenience to residents. - July 31, 2009 - Horizon Software International
The World’s Largest Medical Tourism Conference Announces the Pre-Conference Workshops
The World’s Largest Medical Tourism Conference Announces the pre-conference workshops. There is a special scheduled networking cocktail reception the night of the workshops with up to 400 US healthcare executives, from health insurance carriers, employers, health insurance Only attendees... - July 31, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
As US Obesity Rates Continue to Climb, Celebrity Trainer and Operation Fitness Founder Receives Resolution from Los Angeles City Council President Eric Garcetti
Los Angeles City Council President Eric Garcetti will be presenting Michael Torchia, founder of Operation Fitness with a resolution from the City of Los Angeles for his work as a health expert and his Shape Up America Campaign. This presentation will take place this Friday, July 31st, 2009 between 10:00 - 10:30am. - July 30, 2009 - Michael Torchia
Henry Ford Hospital Offers Effective Alternative Treatment for Depression
Henry Ford Hospital has launched a new depression treatment which is as effective as current antidepressant medications taken by millions of Americans but without the medication side effects. The new therapy stimulates the brain non-invasively, by delivering highly focused, MRI-strength magnetic... - July 30, 2009 - Henry Ford Health System
Got a Splitting Headache? Moweaqua Chiropractor Dr. Brian Mcgregor is Using Chiropractic to Help Stop Headaches, Without the Use of Pain Killer.
According to the American Chiropractic Association, nine out of ten Americans suffer from headaches. Dr. Brian McGregor, owner of Moweaqua Accident & Injury Center, is using chiropractic to successfully stop migraine headaches in hundreds of patients who previously had little help from... - July 30, 2009 - Moweaqua Accident & Injury Center
Financing Available for Healthcare Equipment from DRE Medical Equipment
DRE Medical Equipment, a premier medical and surgical equipment supplier, is helping surgery centers and healthcare facilities acquire financing for new and professionally refurbished medical equipment. - July 30, 2009 - DRE Medical Equipment
Florence Community Healthcare Facility is Latest Addition to Florence Arizona, Grand Opening Fall 2009
Florence Community Healthcare, a 65-bed full-service community hospital located at 450 West Adamsville Road in Florence Arizona, will open its doors to the public late Fall of 2009. Renovation of the former Pinal General Hospital is underway and on target to meet the late Fall Grand Opening deadline. Florence Community Healthcare will be a world-class hospital, close to home. It will feature state-of-the-art technology as well as superior patient care. - July 29, 2009 - Florence Community Healthcare
Insights with Host Hugh Downs Creates New Series on Epilepsy
Epilepsy subject targeted as programming for medical documentaries - July 29, 2009 - InsightsSeries
Insights with Host Hugh Downs Launches New Series on Environmental Health
Environmental Health as part of the Insights series - July 29, 2009 - InsightsSeries
The Largest Medical Tourism Conference Would Like to Announce the Tourism Authority of Thailand as a Bronze Sponsor
World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress would like to announce The Tourism Authority of Thailand as a Bronze Sponsor at the 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress in 2009. The Tourism Authority of Thailand is an agency of the Thai Government designed specifically... - July 29, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Seniority1 Helps Seniors Keep a Lid on Caregiver Costs During Uncertain Times
Cost Saving Measures for High-Tech Seniors. - July 27, 2009 - Seniority1
Community Health Educator Receives NYS Innovation in Breast Cancer Award
South Nassau Communities Hospital is pleased to announce that Robin Grass, R.N., Director of Community Education, has been honored with the New York State Innovation in Breast Cancer Early Detection and Research Award in the “Health Care Professional” category. The award was presented... - July 26, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Emergency Angioplasty Reduces Rate of Deaths by Heart Attack
A study showed that heart attack patients treated with balloon angioplasty within 90 minutes had a higher rate of survival than those who waited more than 90 minutes to receive the procedure. - July 26, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Lupus Research Institute: Pleased at On-Going Congressional Support for National Lupus Health Education Program
The U.S. House of Representatives today approved its Fiscal Year 2010 appropriations bill for health programs and included $1 million for a second year of funding to continue the national lupus health education program for physicians and healthcare providers. The education program is being led by... - July 25, 2009 - Lupus Research Institute
MTA Assists Malaysia in Expanding National Medical Travel Initiative
MTA's Managing Director, Asia Pacific region was asked to serve as Technical Expert Industry Consultant as Malaysia focuses on its medical travel and health & wellness tourism country-wide initiative. Malaysia can become a world-class medical and health tourism hub, said the managing director... - July 25, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Best American Home Care Services Launches Its Home and Companion Care Services in Southern California
Best American Home Care (BAHC) now offers its home and companion care services in San Diego, Ventura, Riverside, Los Angeles, Orange and San Bernardino counties of California. - July 25, 2009 - Best American Home Care Services
Health Reform Means Increased Unemployment Predicts Texas Association of Health Underwriters
Texas Insurance Agents Broadcast Possible Outcomes of Health Care Reform Bill. - July 25, 2009 - Texas Association of Health Underwriters
American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine Launches New Web Site
The American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine has launched its newly designed website. Designed by McMurry, the new site is more dynamic and user-friendly, offering five distinct areas organized to meet the specific needs of each visitor. A cleaner, simpler layout allows users to quickly locate... - July 25, 2009 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
Fortriss Launches ClearScript MD™
Fortriss develops customized, industry-specific platforms for the electronic transcription of records. ClearScript MD™, a revolutionary, proprietary software, can be interfaced with almost any EHR system. - July 25, 2009 - Fortriss LLC
Dr. K.M. Cherian’s Frontier Lifeline Hospital Organizes Free Cardiac Camp
Dr. K. M. Cherian’s Frontier Lifeline Hospital, Chennai, a top class cardiac care hospital organized free cardiac camp. VitaMeal health food packets distributed in Tiruvallur district through Anganavadis. Dr.K.M.Cherian’s Frontier Lifeline hospital organized a free Cardiac Camp at the Panchayat Union Middle School, Edur Village. - July 25, 2009 - Frontier Lifeline
Michigan Mustangs Win Their First Wheelchair PowerHockey Championship in State History
The Michigan Mustangs have won the 2009 Carolina PowerHockey Invitational after they defeated the Minnesota Selects 4-3 during the final at the RBC Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, home of the NHL’s Hurricanes. The 2009 Mustangs became the first PowerHockey team to ever bring home a... - July 24, 2009 - Wheelchair Hockey League
DrSaks.com a Health and Wellness Company, Dedicates Focus to Become a One-Stop Metagenics Superstore
DrSaks.com, a family owned small business, has been restructured into a streamlined storefront website with a dedicated customer support team. One of their product lines that has recently been given increased focus is Metagenics, a value-added line of products devoted to unlocking genetic potential. - July 24, 2009 - DrSaks.com
North American Seminars Inc. Introduces a Comprehensive Approach to Breast Cancer Management
North American Seminars Inc. introduces another course in its Cancer Rehabilitation series designed for physical therapists and occupational therapists. This two day course will give therapists everything they need to develop a comprehensive post breast cancer surgery rehabilitation program as well as protocols to develop an exercise program for all cancer patients. - July 23, 2009 - North American Seminars
Women of the World and NuU Medspa Meet to Make a Difference
Women of the World part of World Trade Center Illinois, and NuU Medspa join forces at Fashion Face Forward, Wednesday, July 22, 2009, at the Union League Club, Chicago, to promote women entrepreneurs and organizations through global relationships. Fashion Face Forward is one of the many events put... - July 23, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
Medical Tourists Are Saving Thousands of Pounds on Medical Costs by Travelling Abroad for Treatment
Treatment Abroad, the UK’s leading online health information guide for medical tourists has just released its 2009 Treatment Abroad PriceWatch survey. This study of prices available to medical travellers across 180 clinics and medical tourism operators in 39 countries reveals that patients... - July 23, 2009 - CAROL
Doctor-Dubai.com Brings Doctors Closer to the People of Dubai
AJS Inflow launched a service (Doctor-Dubai.com) to give the people of Dubai free, fast & reliable online information about doctors and other healthcare professionals in Dubai. The next-generation website’s easy to use search is enabling people from different walks of life to find doctors... - July 23, 2009 - AJS Inflow Doctor-Dubai.com
St. Rose Hospital Cancer Program Earns National Recognition
St. Rose Hospital Cancer Program has received a Certificate of Approval, with Commendation, from the Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons. “Commendation” indicates that St. Rose excels in one or more of the Commission’s 36 evaluation standards. Granted... - July 23, 2009 - St. Rose Hospital
John Tuggle, D.C. in Cedar Park TX Has Implemented Gratson Technique Into His Office
Gratson Technique (GT) can provide relief for many conditions in musculoskeletal complaints and has been proven effective in both acute and chronic conditions. Now, Dr. Tuggle is a provider of GT. - July 23, 2009 - Wellness & Better Health Chiropractic P.A.
RAM Technologies Adds Customized Enrollment Capabilities to HEALTHsuite® Enterprise Claims Management Solution
RAM Technologies is pleased to announce the addition of customized enrollment features for their HEALTHsuite claims management system. - July 23, 2009 - RAM Technologies, Inc.
New Horizons’ Audrey Grace House Shower and Grand Opening
New Horizons will be hosting the grand opening of the Audrey Grace House August 19, 2009. The 6,500 square foot center will be home for up to 22 residents. - July 23, 2009 - New Horizons
Integrated Resources, Inc. Awarded Certification from the Joint Commission
Integrated Resources, Inc has achieved the Gold Seal of Approval™ for health care staffing services from The Joint Commission. Integrated Resources, Inc underwent an unannounced, on-site review of its compliance with national standards addressing how staffing firms determine the... - July 23, 2009 - Integrated Resources Inc.
Thieme Picks Up Magna Cum Laude Award at Prestigious Neuroradiology Meeting
Thieme Publishers is pleased to announce that the Cerefy Atlas of Cerebral Vasculature has received the Magna Cum Laude Scientific Exhibition Award from the American Society of Neuroradiology during the ASNR's 47th Annual Meeting in Vancouver, British Columbia. “Dr. Nowinski and his team... - July 23, 2009 - Thieme Publishers
Proficient Health Announces the Release of Its Flagship Application Proficient Orders to Efficiently Manage the Communications Between Physicians and Outpatient Center
Local Triad entrepreneurs ahead of the curve. - July 22, 2009 - Proficient LLC
Tom Ruff Company Launches Employment Coaching and Resume Writing Division
The Tom Ruff Company, one of the country’s top firms specializing in recruiting medical device and pharmaceutical sales and sales management personnel, has launched an Employment Coaching and Resume Writing division. - July 22, 2009 - Tom Ruff Company
Baxa Launches Enhanced Online Product Content
Baxa Corporation announces the launch of new interactive functionality to its Web site product pages that enables a 360-degree view and enhanced content. With this new feature, users can zoom in to see high-resolution product photos and, on key products, a 360-degree view. - July 22, 2009 - Baxa Corporation
Moweaqua Chiropractor is Helping Lifetime Sufferers of Fibromyalgia Syndrome, Using a Unique Approach That is Making Waves in the Medical Community
According to studies, 5 million American’s suffer from an elusive health problem known as Fibromyalgia. Stranger still, it seems to mainly affect females between the ages of 40-55 years old, and until recently many doctors were at a loss as to how to successfully treat fibromyalgia. Dr. - July 22, 2009 - Moweaqua Accident & Injury Center
A Proclamation Promoting Hispanic Nurses to Improve the Health of Our Communities
The National Association of Hispanic Nurses Creating Pathways to Reduce Health Disparities. The National Association of Hispanic Nurses (www.thehispanicnurses.org) will host their 34th Annual Conference in San Antonio, Texas on July 21-24, 2009 at the Crowne Plaza Riverwalk Hotel. The National... - July 22, 2009 - National Associations of Hispanic Nurses
Pediatric Wildlife Care Tables
Pediatric Wildlife Care Table simply attaches to existing equipment optimizing your work area. One hand operation opens or closes the compact counter balanced work surface effortlessly. Acts like a second pair of hands just where you need them. - July 22, 2009 - CND Products, LLC
VIVA Transcription’s 2009 Growth Creates Hiring Spree
Additional sales force needed to respond to increased business opportunities - July 22, 2009 - VIVA Transcription Corporation
Pay It Forward - Explore Your Spirit with Kala Ambrose and Help a Non-Profit Org.
Kala Ambrose's book, 9 Life Altering Lessons: Secrets of the Mystery Schools Unveiled (Reality Press) is featured in Edgar Cayce's A.R.E. Summer Catalog. If you're interested in the esoteric teachings of ancient Egyptian Mystery Schools, what they taught and how you can study these lessons and use... - July 21, 2009 - The Explore Your Spirit with Kala Show