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Kathleen Heuer Joins McConnell International – Capabilities Align with President’s Healthcare Agenda
Kathleen Heuer joins McConnell International as an Executive Consultant, strengthening the firm’s capabilities around healthcare management. - June 03, 2009 - Clinton Rubin LLC
Sterling HSA and Medical Cost Advocate Announce Partnership to Help Lower Consumer Healthcare Costs and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Medical Expenses
Sterling HSA (R), a company specializing in administering health savings accounts (HSAs) and Medical Cost Advocate (R), a company with expertise in negotiating health care costs for consumers, have teamed up to provide Sterling HSA account holders with a service to review and negotiate their... - June 03, 2009 - Medical Cost Advocate
New Daily Delivery Service of Hartmann Continence Products for the Wirral Area
Starting June 1st 2009, Wirral Continence Supplies from Oxton Partnership Limited will be offering a new daily delivery of continence pads within the Wirral area. - June 03, 2009 - Oxton Partnership Limited
Practice Solutions and Intelliware Development Connect for the Interoperability Showcase at the e-Health 2009 Conference in Quebec City
Practice Solutions and Intelliware Development Inc. are pleased to announce their participation in the Interoperability Showcase at e-Health 2009 taking place May 31 to June 3 in Quebec City. - June 03, 2009 - Intelliware Development Inc.
North Texas Welcomes New Speech Therapy and BCBA Provider
Pine Cone Therapies, LLC is a new private speech and BCBA direct service therapy company. Pine Cone Therapies, LLC services is devoted to supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorder, developmental disability and communication disorders children. Bobbye Records CCC-SLP founder has over thirty years of experience in providing services to children in both the private and public school setting. - June 03, 2009 - Pine Cone Therapies LLC
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz to Keynote Young Women’s Health and Empowerment Event
The Young Women’s Health and Empowerment Event, hosted by the Tigerlily Foundation, will underscore the importance of younger women becoming their own best advocates, particularly when it comes to their own health and knowledge about breast cancer. - June 03, 2009 - Tigerlily Foundation
Burrito Diet Empowers Dads to Conquer Their Obesity
The Burrito Diet is Matt Lisk's wonderfully simple, perfectly adaptable, and astonishingly successful healthy-eating-for-healthy-living program. He lost 80 pounds on The Burrito Diet and has kept it off for almost four years, which is a lifetime for chronic dieters. Matt lost the weight so he could be there for his wife and sons, and thinks The Burrito Diet makes a perfect gift for the overweight dad or husband this Fathers' Day who are looking to do the same. - June 02, 2009 - The Burrito Diet
Global Decompression – Announces C.O.D. Available on All Used Axiom DRX 9000 Spinal Decompression Systems
Global Decompression now offers the option to receive a Used Axiom DRX 9000 system with no down payment until delivery, a Used Spinal Decompression industry first. - June 02, 2009 - Global Decompression
HealthSaaS.net Becomes a “Front Runner” with the Release of HealthSaaS.net v4.1
HealthSaaS.net today announced it will launch a new application using Microsoft SQL Server 2008, earning the company Front Runner status from Microsoft Corp. HealthSaaS.net in combination with Microsoft SQL Server 2008 helps enable healthcare providers, research organizations, and payors, improve... - June 02, 2009 - HealthSaaS, Inc
Healthcare Industry to Benefit from Business Process Automation Solution Webinar
Alphalogix and Business Partner Integrasys team up to co-host webinar for hospitals and medical offices to optimize patient and operational business processes. - June 02, 2009 - Alphalogix
Advanced Biotechnologies, Inc. (ABI) Adds UV-Inactivated Purified Whole Virus Product to Aid in Research of Human Influenza
ABI adds (H2N2) Purified Whole Virus, UV-Inactivated for use in H2N2 subtype-specific protein-based testing. Catalog # 10-126-000 - June 01, 2009 - Advanced Biotechnologies, Inc.
EDSPA Members Address Reproductive Experts on Safe Practices
Recently, in response to the negative press generated by the Octomom and Surrogenesis debacles, the Egg Donation and Surrogacy Professional Association members (“EDSPA”) presented the organization's current status and future plans to a multi-disciplined group of internationally... - June 01, 2009 - EDSPA
Breakthrough in Clean Hearing Aid Battery Technology
Hearing aid battery manufacturer Rayovac has begun shipping its new high performance zero mercury products to customers in Europe. - May 31, 2009 - Rayovac, UK Division
Microlife Medical Home Solutions, Inc. Appeared on Colorado & Company’s Live Television Show and Discussed Hypertension and Home Blood Pressure Monitoring
Microlife Medical Home Solutions, Inc. (MiMHS) appeared on Colorado & Company (COCO); a live television show aired on the Denver, CO NBC affiliate station. MiMHS was an invited expert guest on the May 27th live airing and spoke about hypertension and home blood pressure monitoring. “May... - May 30, 2009 - Microlife Medical Home Solutions, Inc.
"Revenues for Biologic Drugs Reached Approximately $125bn in 2008," Says Visiongain Biosimilars and Follow-on Biologics Report
There is great demand for lower-cost biological drugs: commercial and regulatory developments will make biosimilars and follow-on biologics a success – Visiongain new report explains how. Patents on most current biologics have expired or will expire during the period 2009 to 2024. In addition, there is mounting pressure from governments, insurers and patients’ groups to reduce costs of pharmaceuticals. - May 30, 2009 - visiongain
"Pharmacovigilance Has Been Expanding in Recent Years, as Companies Are Required to Monitor Drug Safety Post Launch," Says Visiongain Report
Pharmacovigilance gaining in importance after Vioxx problems - Visiongain new report analyses post-marketing assessment from the present onwards. Drug safety issues, such as those raised by Vioxx earlier this decade, have led to increased risk-averseness by regulators, with greater post-marketing assessment of drugs. - May 30, 2009 - visiongain
"The World Statins Market is Changing, with Patent Expires and Maturity of the Landmark Product Lipitor (atorvastatin)," Visiongain Pharmaceuticals Report
Statins: The World Market, 2009-2024. Statins are at the forefront of strategies to combat dyslipidaemia, being pivotal in the prevention of coronary heart disease. Consequently, those drugs are one of the most widely-prescribed and most lucrative sectors of the pharmaceutical industry, with total revenues exceeding $26 billion in 2008. - May 30, 2009 - visiongain
Claremont Graduate University's Health Information Management Program Receives CAHIIM Approval
CAHIIM is the accrediting commission established in 2004 by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), designed to identify and maintain minimal education standards for health informatics and health information management programs. - May 30, 2009 - Claremont Graduate University
Launch of MedicalPracticeMarketingServices.com: Physician's Reputation Repair and Website Design for Physicians
CEILA Company designs effective Websites for physicians and acts as physician’s advocate Online building, monitoring and - if necessary - repairing physicians’ reputation Online. - May 30, 2009 - CEILA Company
Intelliware Development Exhibiting in Booth 235 at the e-Health 2009 Conference in Quebec City
Intelliware Development will exhibit at e-Health 2009 taking place May 31 to June 3 in Quebec City. Intelliware will be showcasing the Test Level 7 (TL7) e-Health Suite and the recently released HL7v3 Validation Tool, as well as the Intelliware Electronic Referrals solutions. The availability of... - May 30, 2009 - Intelliware Development Inc.
Dr. Wittock Opening New Office in Fenton, MO
Ankle and foot surgeon Richard F. Wittock announces the opening of Ankle and Foot Institute, P.C. in Fenton, Missouri at the new SSM St. Clare Health Center. - May 29, 2009 - Ankle and Foot Institute
Care2Learn Partners with Home Care Association of New York State (HCA) Education and Research to Offer HCA University
Care2Learn Develops Online Campus for HCA Members and Friends. - May 29, 2009 - Care2Learn
Electric Height-Adjustable Workstations with Vertical Storage from MarketLab
MarketLab now offers Electric Height-Adjustable Workstations for improved efficiency in the clinical laboratory. MarketLab workstations combine height-adjustable tables with attached vertical storage to save lab techs valuable space and time. They allow any lab tech to stand or sit at one station... - May 29, 2009 - MarketLab, Inc.
Singapore Rewards Company Collaborates with 50 Renowned Surgeons and Specialists to Develop Luxury Medical Programme
Red Carpet Edition is proud to introduce the most comprehensive and luxurious medical programme – Red Carpet Medical, for medical vacations to Singapore, where the healthcare system is ranked No. 1 in Asia. - May 29, 2009 - Red Carpet Edition PTE Ltd
Trident Workforce Investment Board Prepares One Stop Career System Students for Careers in Healthcare
The Trident One Stop Career System held its 29th graduation ceremony recognizing the thirteen students who completed the Community Healthcare Training Program (CHTP) taught at the Trident One Stop Career Center (TOSCC) in North Charleston. The CHTP is sponsored by the Trident Workforce Investment... - May 29, 2009 - Trident Workforce Investment Board
How Emotions Shape Our World. New Thinking (and Feeling) on Consumer Engagement in Health Care from Amino Lounge.
Are we using honest, compassionate communication when we talk to people about their health, or just spewing data? More importantly, are we listening? Studying Vulcanology, and earthly social science, we learn that Listening may be the key to consumer engagement in health care. - May 29, 2009 - Grossman Design Associates
FAM "Familiarization" Trip to Jordan Announced
The Medical Tourism Association has announced a FAM “Familiarization” trip to Jordan on July 14th-17th 2009. The goal of the trip is an introduction to the high quality of healthcare in Jordan, as Jordan is known as having some of the highest quality healthcare in the region, and some... - May 29, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Code Red is an Endorsed Vendor for the Illinois State Dental Society
Code Red has been selected to provide AEDs and CPR/First Aid Training for the Illinois State Dental Society. - May 29, 2009 - Code Red, LLC
Tankar Medical Now Sells Pre-Owned Disc Force Spinal Decompression Tables
Tankar Medical has added the Disc Force Spinal Decompression Table to their inventory in conjunction with the DRX9000, DRX9500, Vax-D, SpineMed, and Accu-Spina Spinal Decompression Tables to widen their growing selection of used spinal decompression tables. - May 29, 2009 - Tankar Medical Equipment Inc.
Hospital-Physician Alignment: Best Strategies and Models for Developing Successful Relationships to be Subject of New Webcast
Health Resources Publishing is pleased to sponsor a new webcast, Hospital-Physician Alignment: Best Strategies and Models for Developing Successful Relationships. Hospital-physician alignment has become a critically important element of a hospital and health system strategy and is the subject of a... - May 29, 2009 - Health Resources Publishing
Worksite Magazine Launches the 1st Online Monthly Magazine Dedicated Exclusively to Mini Medical Plans, Limited Medical Plans, Worksite Products & Voluntary Benefits
Worksite Magazine has just launched the 1st online, monthly magazine dedicated exclusively to Mini Medical Plans, Limited Medical Plans, worksite products and voluntary benefits. The Worksite Magazine features articles by experts in the industry. The Worksite Magazine covers important cutting edge topics, such as sales and marketing, enrollment, attraction and retention, cutting edge new products, and much more. - May 28, 2009 - Voluntary Benefits & Worksite Magazine
VIVA Transcription Approved as GSA Federal Supply Schedule Vendor
U.S. government agencies now have a better option when selecting a medical transcription firm - May 28, 2009 - VIVA Transcription Corporation
Satellite Office of Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Middlesex County, New Jersey, Launched by Assemblywoman and Monroe Town Council Members
Local dignitaries, including Assemblywoman Linda Greenstein and several Monroe Town Council Members, gathered to launch the Middlesex County satellite office of Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (AOSMI) and wish the orthopedic surgeons and staff well. - May 27, 2009 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Mini Medical, Limited Medical & Worksite Conference, October 25th & 26th, 2009 in Los Angeles, CA
The 1st conference dedicated to limited medical plans, mini medical plans and worksite benefits 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 conference will be the first of... - May 27, 2009 - Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Conference
Hinduja Hospital’s Drive to Promote Health & Wellness
In its drive to promote health & wellness, the dedicated Health Check department at Hinduja Hospital has launched this one-of-its-kind health gift voucher. - May 27, 2009 - Hinduja Group
Empire Medical Services Opens Primary Care Facility in New York City
Empire Medical Services has opened its fourth location in NYC's Columbus Circle area. Dr. V. Chakote, MD is a Board Certified Internist. He and his caring, experienced team provide exceptional general care as well as a broad range of specialized diagnostics and treatment. - May 26, 2009 - Empire Medical Services
Local Physician Presents at National Age Management Conference
Charleston age management medicine physician Mickey Barber, M.D., presented recently at the annual Clinical Applications for Age Management Medicine conference April 30 to May 1 in Boca Raton, Fla. Dr. Barber, CEO and chief medical officer for Cenegenics Carolinas, served as a moderator and... - May 26, 2009 - Cenegenics
At Ease Retreat - Get Fit With the Lighter Side of Boot Camp
Vita Vie Retreat, formerly known as Bella Vita Retreat, introduces a whole new perspective on their weight loss boot camp with their all new “AT Ease Retreat.” This new retreat follows the boot camp theme but lightens up the intensity for people interested in body shaping and toning, relaxation, spa, meditation and stress reduction techniques. - May 25, 2009 - Vita Vie Retreat
Zelenko Named President of the Pennsylvania Association of Medical Suppliers
Tammy Zelenko, President and CEO of AdvaCare Home Services, was voted to the post of president of the Pennsylvania Association of Medical Suppliers, (PAMS) at the organization’s annual convention in State College, PA. PAMS is the state association representing the interests of home medical... - May 24, 2009 - AdvaCare Home Services
Prism Medical Ltd to Use Attainia Software
Prism Medical Ltd. has announced its partnership with California based Attainia, a leading provider of healthcare equipment planning software. - May 24, 2009 - Prism Medical Ltd.
Medical Device 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. Global Research and Data Services has recently published a register, Medical... - May 24, 2009 - Global Research & Data Services
Physician Assistant Course Offered by Frontier Lifeline
Frontier Lifeline is a center of excellence promoted by Dr. K. M. Cherian Heart Foundation headed by Dr. K. M. Cherian, one of the pioneers of cardiothoracic surgery in India. Frontier Lifeline is a super-specialty hospital with infrastructure on par with the best in the world of medicine. - May 24, 2009 - Frontier Lifeline
IRPW’S Yomin Postelnik Launches Autism Health and Wellness Magazine
Launch of Advocacy Magazine for Special Needs Community - May 24, 2009 - IRPW
First Interactive Website That Helps Families Find Elderly Care Providers
A new way to find quality elderly care and nanny services has now gone completely interactive. Angels Delivered gives customers the opportunity to find elderly care, and child care providers. Also, Angels Delivered is now the leader of Domestic Staffing services according to Metro Care and staffing. The launching of this new look site launched on the 19th of May. - May 23, 2009 - Angels Delivered
Batten Disease Support and Research International Awareness Days
Batten Disease Support and Research Association is holding its annual Batten Disease Awareness Days on June 6 & 7, 2009. - May 23, 2009 - Batten Disease Support and Research Association
Hanmer MS&l Awarded the PR Mandate for Dr. Km Cherian’s Frontier Lifeline Hospital & Dr. K. M. Cherian Heart Foundation
Dr. K. M. Cherian’s Frontier LifeLine Hospital, a leading cardiac hospital in South India, has appointed Hanmer MS&L Communications Pvt. Ltd. to manage its Public Relations mandate. As a part of the agreement Hanmer MS&L would create an innovative communications campaign using both traditional and digital PR perspectives. - May 23, 2009 - HanmerMS&L
Sepal Reproductive Devices is Pleased to Announce the Debut of Its Newest Product, The Total Conception Kit
The Total Conception Kit is the first of its kind to provide couples with all the necessary tools to aid in the conception process. - May 23, 2009 - The Total Conception Kit
A4M World Congress: A Defining Moment for Anti Aging Medicine. Anti-aging and regenerative medicine is emerging as a leading force in healthcare reform.
As the 17th Annual World Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine got underway in Orlando, Florida last month, one thing became very clear: Anti-Aging Medicine had reached a watershed moment. - May 22, 2009 - A4M
UT Southwestern Invites The Carlisle Group to Speak on Physician Recruiting Ethics
The Dallas-based UT Southwestern Medical Center is once again welcoming The Carlisle Group to speak about ethics and the physician recruitment industry for their Family Medicine Residency Program. - May 22, 2009 - The Carlisle Group
Senior Health Expert Launches New Blog and Resource for Baby-Boomers
Jody Guerrieri of Preferred Care at Home’s Senior Home Care Blog Educates and Prepares Seniors and Families for an Easy Transition into Senior Years - May 22, 2009 - Preferred Care at Home