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Paul W. Santoro Elected President-Elect of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Paul W. Santoro has been elected to serve as the 2009-2010 fiscal year President-Elect of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA). He will then continue on as the 2010-2011 fiscal year AANA President. Paul Santoro is the founder and President of Anesthesia Staffing Consultants, Inc.,... - July 11, 2009 - Anesthesia Staffing Consultants
The MTA Hosts Jordan FAM Tour
The Medical Tourism Association will be hosting a MTA Familiarization “FAM” Tour to the beautiful country of Jordan next week, where 10 medical tourism facilitators and insurance companies and agents will be exploring the high quality healthcare system, accreditation, cultural... - July 11, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
CAPS Hosts AFCOM Atlanta Chapter Event to Discuss Extending the Life of Aging Data Centers - Corus 360 Co-hosts July 16 Event at CAPS Duluth, GA Data Center
CAPS announces its CAPS Duluth, Georgia data center will host an event in conjunction with the Atlanta Chapter of AFCOM and Corus 360. The joint event will feature a presentation entitled "From Mean to Lean and Green: Extending the Life of your Aging Data Center" and will take place on July 16, 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The address is 2445 Commerce Ave., Duluth, GA 30096 and the phone is (800) 542-2773. A light lunch and tours will be provided. Registration - http://www.afcom-atlanta.org/page3.asp - July 10, 2009 - Computer Alternative Processing Sites, Inc. (CAPS)
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Joins High-End Medical Spa in Chicagoland Area
Elysa Fisher, MD, is now an intricate part of the NuU Medspa/NuU Unlimited medical team specializing in aesthetic surgery of the body and non-surgical procedures. Dr. Fisher and NuU reside in Wilmette, IL, a new home to NuU Medspa and join several experienced NuU medical doctors. Dr. Fisher has... - July 10, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
Weitz & Luxenberg Lawyers Offer Free Shoulder Pain Pump Lawsuit Reviews
Shoulder pain pumps have been found to lead to a permanent and painful condition known as PAGCL (Postarthroscopic Glenohumeral Chondrolysis). For a free case revew, visit the Weitz & Luxenberg website (www.weitzlux.com) and complete a short form. - July 10, 2009 - Weitz & Luxenberg
First A4M World Stem Cell Clinical Summit Announced
Recognizing the significant advances that have been made in stem cell research worldwide over the last several years, The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine will host the first ever A4M World Stem Cell Clinical Summit on Saturday, September 12, 2009 in conjunction with the Anti-Aging Conference: Clinical Applications for In-Office Procedures in San Jose California. - July 10, 2009 - A4M
Glasses International - New Online Prescription Glasses Business is Timely Response to Economic Climate
After a successful career in international recruitment, Polish born businesswoman Sylwia Szydlowska-Rathod launched Glasses International, an online retailer selling prescription glasses and sunglasses at a fraction of the prices most of us are used to. Sylwia’s business idea is driven by a sense of fairness, providing excellent quality while helping customers save money. “In the current economic climate saving money is on everybody’s mind and there’s resentment over high profiteering." - July 09, 2009 - Glasses International Ltd
North American Seminars, Inc. Introduces The Running Course, an Updated, Advanced Level, Physical Therapy Continuing Education Course
North American Seminars, Inc. has updated The Running Course. They have completely revised this course and added updated clinical and athletic performance related information. In addition, the course will now be instructed by two instructors, Bryan Heiderscheit, PT, PhD and Scott Straker, PT, MS, SCS, ATC. This course presents advanced level material designed for physical therapists and athletic trainers. - July 09, 2009 - North American Seminars
San Jose Dentist Now Offering Teeth Whitening in Less Than One Hour with New "Zoom" Machine
The Zeidler Dental Group, a popular San Jose dentist, recently introduced its new "Zoom" machine which whitens teeth up to three shades in just one hour. - July 09, 2009 - Zeidler Dental Group
Registers of Medical Product Distributors in Russia
The Russian medical device market is growing and the demand for imported devices is high. One of the key factors for foreign companies in succeeding in the Russian markets is finding a reliable partner and distributor. - July 09, 2009 - Global Research & Data Services
New Book "Your Health in the Information Age" Reviewed Enthusiastically in JAMA - See informationagehealth.com
A review in the Journal of the American Medical Association has positively recommended "Your health in the Information Age," a new book written by Peter Yellowlees MD, as an academic and insightful look into the exciting and nascent world of online health care. - July 08, 2009 - Peter Yellowlees MD
Careington Enhances Fulfillment Services
Careington International Corporation, the premier marketer of discount dental, medical, health and lifestyle plans announced today that it has purchased an enhanced digital press to increase its in-house printing capabilities. The new system will expand Careington’s proprietary fulfillment... - July 08, 2009 - Core Five Solutions
SIA Professional Services is Marketing for Hart Medical Services
SIA Professional Services and Hart Medical Services have joined forces to allow for private medical coverage at an affordable rate. - July 08, 2009 - SayItAloud.com
Catch Launches MediHub, the Online Directory for the Australian Medical, Physiotherapy, Dental and Veterinary Sectors
Catch, an online division of Reed Business Information Australia (RBI), today announced the launch of MediHub (http://www.medihub.com.au), a free online directory for Australian manufacturers and distributers of products and services used in the medical, physiotherapy, dental and veterinary sectors. - July 07, 2009 - Catch
Fox 26 Houston Reports on the Common Thread Circle
Fox News Anchor Pattie Shieh and a camera crew visited the Common Thread Circle on May 19, 2009 for a story on donations to Harris County Hospitals. The Common Thread Circle, a non-profit organization that makes fabric handcrafts for patients in local hospitals, completed over 200 soft... - July 07, 2009 - The Common Thread Circle
The iHomeopathy Mini App as Well as an Update for the iHomeopath App for the iPhone and iPod Touch Have Been Released for Sale
Aerende, Inc. has released the iHomeopathy Mini app as well as an update for the iHomeopath app for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Created by the renowned homeopath, Dr. Luc de Schepper, iHomeopath Mini helps you find the right remedy for everyday illnesses and injuries. Now you can take this... - July 07, 2009 - Aerende, Inc.
International Wellness and Healthcare Travel Association – A New Name for International Association of Medical Tourism
International Association of Medical Tourism changed its name to International Wellness and Healthcare Travel Association ( IWHTA)- to broaden its services and avoid any confusion with other association. - July 07, 2009 - International Wellness and Healthcare Travel Association (IWHTA)
Jack M. Shapiro: Market Research for Branding Medical Products, Services, and Corporate or Institutional Images
A noted international expert discusses the role of market research in medical branding. - July 06, 2009 - JM Shapiro Marketing Research
The Medical Tourism Association Exhibited at the Largest US Employer Health Conference SHRM
The Medical Tourism Association exhibited for the second year at the largest US employer health conference SHRM, as part of the MTA’s mission to educate employers on the benefits of medical tourism and its mission to promote its members. Patients Without Borders and MOHHoldings, are apart of... - July 05, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
New Research Sheds Light on Chiropractic and Infertility
Recent research reporting on three women who were previously diagnosed as infertile but conceived following the introduction of chiropractic care reveals that chiropractic may play an important role in caring for families with infertility challenges. The research, reported in the Journal of... - July 04, 2009 - J. Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health - Chiropractic
MD Now Urgent Care Centers: First in Florida to Receive UCAOA Certification in Urgent Care
Florida's First Certified Urgent Care Center is MD Now Urgent Care. MD Now Urgent Care Medical Centers of Palm Beach County Florida has become the first in the State to receive formal recognition as a Certified Urgent Center by the Urgent Care Association of America. - July 04, 2009 - MD Now Urgent Care
Georgia-Pacific Professional Wins GHX 2009 Best in Class Award
Georgia-Pacific Professional is proud to announce it has received a 2009 GHX Best in Class Award for achieving the highest year-over-year market share growth in the 2008 calendar year. The award, for distributed products in the Metal/Plastic/Paper Products category, was presented by GHX LLC, a software and business intelligence provider helping companies in the healthcare industry maintain cost-effective business practices. - July 03, 2009 - Georgia-Pacific Professional
Business & HealthCare Consultants Announces the Addition of Eryk S. Wenziak, MS, as a Healthcare Management Consultant
After receiving his bachelors degree in Accounting from Fairfield University and a masters degree in Healthcare Administration from the University of New Haven, Eryk went on to manage a large, multi-site specialty practice for more than a decade. During that time, Eryk also completed Executive... - July 03, 2009 - Business & Healthcare Consultants, Inc.
Best Care 4 You Responds to the Need for Affordable Quality In-Home Care of the Aging Population – Including the Latino Market
Best Care 4 You was launched in 2009 to fill a gap in the in-home, non-medical care for the aging population. - July 03, 2009 - Best Care 4 You
mumms® Software Announces Details for Anniversary Conference
Developed in 1989 by Secure Computing Systems, Inc., mumms® Software is celebrating its twentieth anniversary in the hospice industry this year. The company has honored this milestone throughout the calendar year by offering commemorative discounts to its customers and will be bringing the... - July 03, 2009 - mumms Software
Moweaqua Chiropractor Helps Soldiers Overseas Through 3rd Annual "Operation DVD"
A Central Illinois chiropractor is reaching out to soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan, by giving them something to watch. Dr. Brian McGregor, owner of Moweaqua Accident & Injury Center, has been collecting DVD’s and sending them to troops in the war zone. He says he found out about it... - July 02, 2009 - Moweaqua Accident & Injury Center
The Carlisle Group Sweetens the Deal for Sweetwater, Texas
In less than two months from profile to placement by TCG’s talented search team, Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital will soon become the home of an experienced general surgeon. - July 02, 2009 - The Carlisle Group
Vitakem - Ushering in the New Era of Contract Supplements Manufacturing
June 29, 2009 – Vitakem, the premier contract supplement manufacturing company has taken quantum leap in nutraceutical technology and manufacturing. Offering high quality GMP certified supplement and vitamin manufacturing solutions since 2003; Vitakem has witnessed a phenomenal vertical... - July 01, 2009 - VitaKem Nutraceutical Inc.
Downtown Urgent Care Achieves Urgent Care Center Accreditation
Downtown Urgent Care, an Urgent Care clinic in St. Louis, Missouri has achieved Urgent Care Center Accreditation from the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM). - July 01, 2009 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
New Research Sheds Light on Chiropractic & Ear Infections
Recent research reporting on improvement in an 8 year old girl with ear and sinus infections, headaches and neck pain undergoing chiropractic care reveals that chiropractic may play an important role in managing children with complicated health problems. The research, reported in the Journal of... - July 01, 2009 - J. Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health - Chiropractic
New Technology Helps You to Sleep Soundly Without Drugs
Brain Entrainment technology allows you to tune your mind as if it were a radio. Research has uncovered how you can use binaural beats to gently refocus your mind to more natural and productive frequencies. This product, when listened to on a daily basis prior to sleep will allow you to begin to permanently and safely alter your brain waves, so that you can sleep more deeply and soundly, and feel more refreshed and rejuvenated during the day. - July 01, 2009 - Profound Transformation
MTA Completes First Successful Free Medical Tourism Webinar on Implementation of Medical Tourism in US Health Insurance Plans
Jeff Turney of USNOW and Ross Pendergraft, President of the Los Angeles Association of Health Underwriters presented the first Free Medical Tourism Webinar Educational Series by the Medical Tourism Association on June 24th 2009. USNOW is one of the leading providers of limited medical health... - July 01, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Medical Device Distributors in China, Germany, Sweden and Finland
Finding a reliable partner and distributor is one of the key factors in succeeding in foreign markets. Global Research and Data Services is publishing distributor registers to help companies find partners and distributors for their products in foreign markets. The registers include the following... - July 01, 2009 - Global Research & Data Services
GISH Biomedical, Inc., a Member of the MEDOS Group, Receives FDA Clearance for GBS® – Heparin Free Products
Today GISH announces that it has received FDA clearance for its perfusion products with GBS (GISH Biocompatible Surface) - Heparin Free Coating for the cardiopulmonary surgery market. This includes oxygenators, venous reservoirs, arterial filters, heat exchangers, and tubing used in perfusion... - June 29, 2009 - GISH Biomedical, Inc.
"Green” Krill Oil is Available for the First Time in the US
Traditional krill harvesting and processing methods are detrimental to the environment and eco-system. Now the first "green" krill oil is available in the US using high tech, eco-safe techniques. This press release explains the different methods and their impact on the environment. - June 29, 2009 - SOLUTIONS UNLIMITED
The World Medical Tourism & Health Congress Announce AllMedicalTourism.com as a Bronze Sponsor
World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress would like to announce All MedicalTourism.com as a Bronze Sponsor and will Exhibit at the 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress in 2009. AllMedicalTourism.com is the search engine for medical tourism and global health,... - June 29, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Baxa Corporation’s Dennis Tribble, PharmD, Now Profiled at Expert411.com for Media and Professional Access
Dennis Tribble, PharmD, is now profiled for media and professional access at the Expert Information for Journalist site – Expert411.com. Tribble is an expert resource on hospital pharmacy operations, information technology and medication safety issues. He is most passionate about the need for a complete restructuring of the pharmacy practice paradigm and the role technology will play in bringing about that vision. - June 29, 2009 - Baxa Corporation
DataTrends Publications Releases 10th Edition of "The Guide to Stem Cell Research Companies"
10th Edition delivers the global corporate information that investors, suppliers, researchers, and competitors need to invest intelligently, stay competitive, find potential strategic partners, and drive successful sales and marketing programs. - June 28, 2009 - DataTrends Publications, Inc.
Study Shows Kyphoplasty is Effective Treatment for Vertebral Fractures
A large, randomized long-term study of spinal augmentation showed that balloon kyphoplasty is an effective and safe procedure for patients with acute vertebral compression fractures. The study, Fracture Reduction Evaluation trial (FREE), was conducted at 21 sites in 8 countries and randomly... - June 28, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
MUMC in Savannah Names Mary Chatman Chief Nursing Officer
Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) today announced the appointment of Mary Chatman, MSN, R.N., as its new chief nursing officer (CNO). She will officially start work on August 3. “Memorial’s nurses are outstanding caregivers. As CNO, Mary Chatman will help guide them as they... - June 28, 2009 - Memorial Health
Emergency Blood Drive to be Held at South Nassau Communities Hospital
To address the ongoing critical blood shortage on Long Island, an emergency blood drive will be held Thursday, July 9, 2009, 7:00am-9:00pm at South Nassau Communities Hospital in Oceanside. To Schedule an appointment to donate blood, call South Nassau’s Human Resources Department at (516)... - June 28, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Dr. Linda S. Efferen Appointed SVP/Chief Medical Officer at South Nassau Communities Hospital
South Nassau Communities Hospital is pleased to announce that Dr. Linda S. Efferen has been appointed senior vice president and chief medical officer effective June 1, 2009. Notes hospital president/CEO Joseph Quagliata, “We are honored to have a physician with such outstanding credentials as... - June 28, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Free Massage Workshop for People with Cancer and Their Families Offered at the Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Gentle Touch: Easy Massage Techniques for Beginners with Paul Hurbace, LMT will take place on Friday, July 17, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village, CA 91361. - June 28, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
FreshLoc Technologies Announces Automatic Wireless Temperature Monitoring for Retail Pharmacy Market. Compliance is Coming... Are You Prepared?
FreshLoc, a pioneer in Automatic Temperature Monitoring with over 3 million temperature points taken daily worldwide in hospitals, schools, foodservice, introduces a custom designed kit for Retail Pharmacies. - June 27, 2009 - FreshLoc Technologies, Inc.
Drug Safety Expert Dr Karl Gallegos Partners with American HSC
American Health Systems Corporation announced that Dr Karl Gallegos, an authority on Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance, is a partner with American HSC. - June 27, 2009 - American Health Systems Corporation
The World Medical Tourism & Health Congress Announce Hayes Inc. as a Bronze Sponsor
World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress would like to announce Hayes Inc as a Bronze Sponsor and Exhibit at the 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress in 2009. Hayes, Inc. is an independent health technology research and consulting company dedicated to promoting... - June 27, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Code of Conduct Applies to Disaster Relief
National Relief Charities signs the voluntary Code of Conduct followed by the American Red Cross and NGOs in Disaster Relief. NRC believes the NGO principles apply for most organizations that provide material aid or disaster relief. - June 26, 2009 - National Relief Charities
Dr. Patrick Bitter, Sr. M.D. Joins Vascular Health Specialists
After several months of in-depth collaboration, Dr. Patrick Bitter Sr., a dermatologist and rosacea treatment expert, has joined Vascular Health Specialists LLC. - June 26, 2009 - Vascular Health Specialists LLC
Pepperdine Professor and Cancer Survivor Will Present "Success Over Stress" for People with Cancer and Their Families
"Success over Stress" is a free workshop for people with cancer and their families, sponsored by Community Memorial Hospital and The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura. It will take place Thursday, July 16, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Cancer Resource Center at CMH, 184 N. Brent St., Ventura, CA 93003. - June 26, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Medical Tourism Association Announces New Member World Medical Partners (WMP)
The Medical Tourism Association announces its newest member, World Medical Partners (WMP). - June 26, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™