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Cardiovascular Imaging Helps Prevent Life-Threatening Heart Problems
In response to the rising rate of heart disease on Long Island, South Nassau Communities Hospital’s Primary Medical Center in Bellmore is now offering comprehensive non-invasive early detection and treatment of potentially life-threatening heart problems. The services are coordinated by... - June 26, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
MUMC Fellowship Trains Physicians in Advanced Information Technology
Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) is the first hospital in the nation to offer a leadership and management focused fellowship in health information technology. The new two-year applied informatics fellowship will give physicians specialized training in the use of electronic patient records,... - June 26, 2009 - Memorial Health
Homewatch CareGiver’s Announced as Silver Sponsor World’s Largest Medical Tourism Conference in Los Angeles October 26th-28th 2009
The World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress would like to announce Homewatch CareGivers as a Silver Sponsor for the 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress on October 26-28th, 2009. The 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress will feature up to... - June 26, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Convenient Care Achieves Urgent Care Center Accreditation
Convenient Care, an Urgent Care clinic in Elkridge, Maryland has achieved Urgent Care Center Accreditation from the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM). Accreditation is a voluntary process through which an Urgent Care Center is able to measure the quality of its services and... - June 26, 2009 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
Well-Known Chicago Medical Spa Offers Latest Anti-Aging Procedure with Proven Results
New to the anti-aging industry and medical clinics in the U.S., is Dysport ®, an injectable that improves and smooth away fine lines and wrinkles. Dysport ® will be added to the NuU menu of services late-August 2009. Dysport ® also known as Reloxin, has been widely used in Europe for... - June 25, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
Medical Tourism Congress Announces Expert Speakers
The World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress October 26-28th 2009 has announced expert speakers with more to come in the future. - June 25, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Origin Healthcare Solutions Offers Integrated Payment Processing Using the TransEngen™ Platform
Origin Healthcare Solutions’ (OHS) Connecticut operating center, formerly SSIMED, announces a partnership with TransEngen to help providers collect patient payments more efficiently to reduce billing and collection efforts, improve cash flow and reduce bad debt. This integrated solution is available in Origin Manager, OHS’s recently unveiled, practice and clinical management solution. - June 25, 2009 - Origin Healthcare Solutions
Texas Governor Rick Perry Signs Bill Establishing a Committee to Oversee Healthcare Interpreter Qualifications
Texas Governor Rick Perry addresses language access issues in Texas Healthcare. - June 25, 2009 - Texas Association of Healthcare Interpreters and Translators
Korea CKMP and KHIDI to Sponsor World’s Largest Medical Tourism Conference in Los Angeles October 26th-28th 2009
World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress would like to announce Council for Korea Medicine Overseas Promotion (CKMP) as the premiere Diamond Sponsor for the 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress in 2009. The primary purpose of CKMP includes staging Korean... - June 25, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Over 1,700 Images Added to Rapidly Expanding Medical Student Website
Thieme announced today that WinkingSkull.com has been expanded to feature more than 1,700 images, including illustrations from Atlas of Anatomy as well as clinical material such as MRIs, CT scans and sectional anatomy with explanatory schematics. Users gain access to all these amazing images by... - June 25, 2009 - Thieme Publishers
10 to 10 Urgent Care Achieves Urgent Care Center Accreditation
10 to 10 Urgent Care, an Urgent Care clinic in Lutz, Florida has achieved Urgent Care Center Accreditation from the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM). Accreditation is a voluntary process through which an Urgent Care Center is able to measure the quality of its services and... - June 25, 2009 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
Latina Style and Doctor.com Launch Latina Style “Find a Doctor”
Healthcare API launched to give users faster results when seeking a Doctor Latina Style Magazine, the premier magazine addressing the needs of established Latinas & Women entrepreneurs in the U.S has partnered with Doctor.com. In September of 2008, Latina Style Magazine in connection with... - June 25, 2009 - iWeev
Chrysalis Shelter, Arizona’s Safe Haven for Women, Embraces NuU Medspa Donation
NuU Medspa donates beauty products and more to enhance women’s self-esteem and self-worth at Chrysalis Shelter for Victims of Domestic Violence in Scottsdale, AZ. NuU Medspa is in the business of beautifying people from the inside out. Chrysalis is a long-running safe haven for women and... - June 24, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
1st Voluntary Benefits Conference Announced Aimed at Employers and Consulting Firms, October 26-28th, 2009 in Los Angeles with Up to 400 High Level Executive Attendees
The 1st voluntary benefits conference dedicated to voluntary benefits and limited medical plans will bring together up to 400 of the key leaders and over 50 expert speakers in the industry for 2 days of advanced education and the ultimate networking event. The voluntary benefits conference will be... - June 24, 2009 - Voluntary Benefits Conference
South Nassau is a Pacesetter for Blood Donations
South Nassau Communities Hospital has been named a winner of the Long Island Blood Service (LIBS) 2008 Pacesetter Award. The annual award is presented to hospitals and organizations that collect more than 500 pints of blood during the year. In 2008, South Nassau held four blood drives that... - June 24, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Workshop for Families Affected by Breast Cancer
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura presents Breast Cancer Connection: All in the Family with Jodi McIntosh, MFT July 10. - June 24, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Health Care a Human Right?
A single payer rep finally testifies to Congress; insurance industry steps up attack on any public plan. - June 24, 2009 - The Real News
Metropolitan HealthCare Services (MHS) Platinum Sponsor at 41st Annual IAHSS Event
MHS exclusive provider of transportation services at Healthcare Security and Safety event hosted by the IAHSS and Maryland Chapter - June 24, 2009 - Metropolitan HealthCare Services
World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress Announces One World Global as a Bronze Sponsor
The World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress would like to announce One World Global as a Bronze Sponsor for the 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress in 2009. Last year's annual congress featured over 850 attendees from over 45 countries and over 53 exhibitors... - June 24, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Blogging for Love of Dentistry
Fred Joyal, CEO and Co-Founder of 1-800-DENTIST®, has launched a new consumer dental blog, dentistlove.com. The blog is designed to shed light on the rapidly changing dental industry and share vital information about oral health with the public on a day-to-day basis. With over 23 years of... - June 23, 2009 - 1-800-DENTIST
The Feldenkrais Center of San Diego is Providing Chronic Pain Relief at a New Location in Encinitas, California
A unique rehabilitation center since 1999, The Feldenkrais Center of San Diego offers hope to individuals needing immediate pain relief from backache, sciatica, arthritis, and other disabilities. A contemporary pain treatment approach quickly helps increase mobility, optimize movement, and eliminate pain. - June 22, 2009 - The Feldenkrais Center of San Diego
MedSurg & Patient Care Table
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. - June 21, 2009 - CND Products, LLC
DecisionHealth Launches Online Training Courses to Assess and Improve Coding and Billing Competencies for Physician Office and Home Health Providers
Health care education leader, DecisionHealth, uses web instructional courses to help health care providers improve coding and billing competencies. New Online Training Center offers course content and corresponding assessments to drive tangible results including improved coding and billing productivity, greater accuracy, and where appropriate, increased billing opportunity. - June 21, 2009 - DecisionHealth
Oak Brook iCAT Offers a Cutting Edge Approach to Dental Implant Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
Oak Brook iCAT is the first dental imaging center of its kind to find a home in the suburbs of Chicago for dental specialists and dentists to diagnose, treatment plan, and follow their dental implant patients. - June 20, 2009 - Oak Brook Smiles
First American Equipment Finance Helps Raise $18,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Rochester
First American Equipment Finance was the title sponsor for the 20th Annual Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Rochester Golf Classic on June 8. Thirty-five First American employees played golf and 17 employees volunteered at the event, which raised more than $18,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters. - June 20, 2009 - First American Equipment Finance
We Do Web Content Launches New SEO & Online Marketing Website
New website will offer articles, blogs, and more for companies looking to create or improve their internet marketing strategy. - June 20, 2009 - We Do Web Content
The First Asian Health Care Reform Conference in Georgia
A one-day conference dealing specifically with Asian health issues and health care reform is being held at the Center for Pan-Asian Community Services (CPACS) on Tuesday, June 30th. - June 20, 2009 - Sachi Koto Communications, Inc.
Chemistdirect.co.uk, the UK’s Leading Online Chemist Announces Eye Watering Savings for Hayfever Sufferers
Chemistdirect.co.uk, the leading Online Chemist from UK, has announced some great savings on medicines for the people suffering from Hayfever disease. - June 20, 2009 - Chemist Direct
Continua's Choice - Low Power Technology Battle Won?
After a rigorous ten months, the decision regarding the chosen technologies for version 2 of Continua's design guidelines have finally been announced. Bluetooth Low Energy has been chosen to enable low powered portable medical devices in a PAN setting. - June 20, 2009 - Electronics.ca Publications
Taiwan’s Min-Sheng Hospital and TerraAsia/MedAsia Enter Cooperation Agreement
Min-Sheng Hospital was chosen by TerraAsia/MedAsia to provide weight loss surgery to Canadian patients. - June 20, 2009 - Min-Sheng Hospital
Puerto Rico’s Himahealth Now an Option in U.S. Healthcare
HIMAHEALTH offers cutting edge medical technology and expertise to U.S. patients for 50 to 70 percent less. - June 20, 2009 - HIMAHEALTH
Real-Time Locating Technology Helps Contain Pandemic Outbreaks
Intelligent InSites Announces Solution to Track and Control Spread of Infectious Diseases - June 20, 2009 - Intelligent InSites
Massage Therapy Aids in Oncology Treatment
Shannon Grant, the owner of The Art of Touch Massage will be discussing the benefits of Oncology massage with attendees at this weekend’s Emory Celebration of Living. Grant will discuss oncology massage as a medical treatment and explain how massage therapy can significantly enhance the... - June 20, 2009 - Art of Touch Massage
Life Safety Services Featured in Buildings as a Top Product for 2009
Life Safety Services (LSS), the National leader in fire and smoke damper inspection and repair services, was chosen as one of Buildings “Top 100 Products and Services for 2009”. Buildings is a reputable resource both in print and online that provides quality information on numerous... - June 19, 2009 - Life Safety Services
HALO-8 Becomes Distributor for Tarter Industries
Halo-8 has been granted distributorship for Tarter Industries, USA's premier gate and fencing manufacturer. This marks Halo-8 's entry into a new product category for Federal Agencies and DOD/Military markets. " Halo-8 was choosen by Tarter Industries based on Halo-8 's experience and past... - June 18, 2009 - Halo-8 LLC
WIAAP Supports National Asking Saves Kids (“ASK”) Day Campaign Promotes Gun Safety to Physicians, Parents
June 21, 2009 (Father's Day) is national ASK Day -- Asking Saves Kids. This initiative educates physicians and families about the importance of determining whether there are guns in the homes where their children play. - June 18, 2009 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Unbound Medicine and American Academy of Pediatrics Release Mobile Edition of Red Book®: 2009 Report of the AAP Committee on Infectious Diseases
Today, Unbound Medicine, a leader in knowledge management solutions for healthcare, and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the professional organization representing over 60,000 pediatricians, announced the launch of Red Book® for Mobile + Web. Now, the latest findings and clinical... - June 18, 2009 - Unbound Medicine
MicroTransponder Awarded "Most Promising Life Science Technology Company - 2009" at Rice Alliance Venture Forum
MicroTransponder awarded “Most Promising Life Science Technology Company - 2009” at Rice Alliance Venture Forum and announces executive promotions of Jordan Curnes to President and Frank McEachern to Chairman of the Board. Rosellini will be interviewed on the BusinessMakers radio show this Saturday, June 20. The interview will be available on their website www.thebusinessmakers.com. - June 18, 2009 - MicroTransponder Inc.
Baxa Corporation Releases IntelliFlowRx™ Upgrades
New release of Baxa Corporation’s IntelliFlowRx workflow management system provides significant operational enhancements and new capabilities. IntelliFlowRx is designed to improve safety and accuracy in pharmacy-based IV admixture preparation. The system also streamlines compliance with sterile preparation regulatory steps while improving visibility to and oversight of IV room operations. - June 18, 2009 - Baxa Corporation
Todd Swanson, Las Vegas Completes Squeaky Hip Replacement Study
Todd Swanson, Las Vegas (http://www.minitotalhip.com) completes squeaky ceramic-on-ceramic hip replacement study and presents results at 2009 AAOS Annual Meeting. - June 18, 2009 - Desert Orthopaedic Center
One Year. One Boat. One Doctor with a Mission to Change the World.
Floating Doctors is the world’s first globally-mobile, self-contained medical aid and research team traveling by boat. The team will embark on a 12-month medical relief voyage aboard a sailing vessel to various remote locations, arranging 10-day clinics onshore to treat local citizens. Floating Doctors is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, in which all donations are 100% tax deductible. Please visit www.floatingdoctors.com for more information. - June 18, 2009 - Floating Doctors
Xtivia Gaining Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Clients Thanks to Its Virtual-DBA Customized Services
Xtivia announced that more companies in the Healthcare and Pharmaceutical industries are subscribing to its Virtual-DBA monitoring and support services. Xtivia credits this steady growth to its recent investment of time and resources to train both sales personnel and solution delivery specialists... - June 17, 2009 - XTIVIA, Inc.
Atlas of Anatomy Wins Two Benjamin Franklin Awards
Thieme Publishers announced today that Atlas of Anatomy won two Benjamin Franklin Awards, presented by the Independent Book Publishers Association. For the 2009 awards, Atlas of Anatomy picked up two first place wins in the Education/Teaching/Academic and Science categories while Anatomy Flash... - June 17, 2009 - Thieme Publishers
Online Staff Scheduling Software from ShiftHound Increases Employee Retention and Service Quality for Ridgeline Management Company
San Diego-based ShiftHound, Inc., the leading Software-as-a-Service provider of Staff Scheduling Software, has successfully implemented its web-based service at Ridgeline Management Company headquartered in Eugene, Oregon. ShiftHound is providing Open Shift Management (OSM) and Scheduling functionality to Ridgeline in order to automate the operational management of their workforce, significantly. reduce labor costs, and increase resident and staff satisfaction. - June 17, 2009 - ShiftHound
MedicalTourismCity.Com – the First Social Network for Medical Tourism
The Medical Tourism Association has launched the first social network in medical tourism called medical tourism city. The medical tourism social network is “your global healthcare community” and will allow thousands of people involved in global healthcare, medical tourism, medical... - June 17, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Foundations Recovery Network Announces New CEO
Healthcare professional Rob Waggener steps up to the CEO position at Foundations Recovery Network. - June 17, 2009 - Foundations Recovery Network
VideoMD.com Now Used by 2500 Physicians and Health Care Practitioners
VideoMD.com is pleased to announce that they have reached a new milestone of 2500 registered physicians and health care practitioners. Whether a physician just wants to introduce patients to their practice, or discuss the most complex procedures, VideoMD provides a forum which is tailored for each... - June 17, 2009 - VideoMD.com
Celiac Disease Awareness Event Joins Medical Professionals and Food Industry
The National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA) is set to host the first Northwest Arkansas Celiac Awareness & Education Day on Friday, July 10th 2009 in Springdale, Arkansas. This landmark event held from 9:30am to 3:30pm will expand awareness and education among critical professional... - June 16, 2009 - National Foundation for Celiac Awareness
Dieting and America’s Obesity Crisis May be Solved by Emerging Field of Food Psychology Coaching
Creators say if facts and information could heal and transform people's food, weight and health woes, they would have done so long ago. - June 16, 2009 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
You Can Keep Your Joints Healthy—Orthopedic Surgeon of Freehold, New Jersey's Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute Tells How
Dr. Alan Nasar will be hosting a seminar about how to keep joints healthy in Freehold, New Jersey, Monmouth County. - June 15, 2009 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC