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Medical Doctor Associates Celebrates Renewal of Occurrence Form Locum Tenens Policy
Medical Doctor Associates (MDA) celebrated the renewal of its professional liability policy in the second quarter of 2010. This marked the 10th consecutive year of MDA’s relationship with Medical Protective. It also marked the 24th consecutive year that MDA has made occurrence form insurance available to locum tenens physicians. - July 15, 2010 - Medical Doctor Associates
AMA Selects Local Physician Recruitment Firm to Present at 2010 International Conference
The American Medical Association (AMA) has chosen NeoVocatus, a local nationwide physician recruitment firm and division of Horton, Smith & Associates, to speak at the AMA-CMA-BMA International Conference on Physician Health 2010. Their oral presentation, “Strategic Planning for... - July 09, 2010 - Horton, Smith & Associates
Radisphere to Serve Central Pennsylvania Sites with Radiology Services Agreement
Radisphere National Radiology Group will provide a combination of on-site and remote interpretation services as well as full night-time radiology coverage to Berwick Hospital Center and Lock Haven Hospital, both located in central Pennsylvania. - July 07, 2010 - Radisphere
Franklin & Seidelmann Launches New Company Named Radisphere National Radiology Group to Deliver Professional Radiology Services
Franklin & Seidelmann, a full-service radiology provider, has announced the launch of a new company called Radisphere National Radiology Group that spans the country with the highest quality radiology services. - July 07, 2010 - Radisphere
CVPH Medical Center Partners with Avantas for Scheduling & Staffing Application
Avantas is proud to announce a new agreement to provide the healthcare scheduling software, Smart Square, to Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) Medical Center in Plattsburgh, NY. Smart Square is a comprehensive labor management tool designed specifically for healthcare. Intuitive,... - July 04, 2010 - Avantas, LLC.
Brian Hudson, Senior Vice President of Avant Healthcare Professionals Selected to the Florida Chamber Foundation's Caucus System for Talent Supply and Education
Brian Hudson, Senior Vice President of Avant Healthcare Professionals has been selected to serve as a volunteer on the Florida Chamber Foundation’s Six Pillars Caucus system. Hudson will serve as a member of the Talent Supply & Education Caucus. The Florida Chamber Foundation named 135... - July 01, 2010 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
JobJobHealth.com Introduces Payscale Salary Calculator for Medical Job Searches
Healthcare job search engine, JobJobHealth.com adds salary calculator as free career resource. - June 23, 2010 - Career Management Source
Dental Outreach Projects in Africa and Asia Launch with Aim to Screen and Treat More Than 10,000 People
Work the World Dental Outreach 2010 launches in Ghana, India, Nepal and Tanzania. UK and International students will work with in-country dental hospitals to set up temporary clinics offering screening, treatment and oral hygiene workshops to resource-poor areas. - June 21, 2010 - Work the World
Care2Learn Founder Laura Grey More Wins American College of Healthcare Administrator’s Education Award
Care2Learn, Inc., the leader in online continuing education and training for post-acute healthcare providers, is pleased to congratulate founder and online course author Laura Grey More on her receipt of the Education Award from the American College of Healthcare Administrators. The Education Award recognizes an individual for educational programs, seminars, or workshops that have made an outstanding contribution to education in long term care. - June 20, 2010 - Care2Learn.com
Care2Learn Will be On-Site at PT 2010 with Online Training Solutions by and for Healthcare Professionals
Care2Learn, Inc., the leader in online continuing education and training for post-acute healthcare providers, will be at the PT 2010, the Annual Conference and Exposition of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Conference attendees can stop by Booth 1223 at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, MA, June 16 – 19 to explore Care2Learn’s latest online training options. - June 18, 2010 - Care2Learn.com
Avant Healthcare Professionals Announce Marketing Partnership with Rehab License Network
Avant Healthcare Professionals and Rehab License Network announced a new marketing partnership that will help drive Brand awareness for both companies. Senior Vice President of Avant Healthcare, Brian Hudson, stated “Avant Healthcare and Rehab License Network are teaming up to provide... - June 17, 2010 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
Dr. John Mattison, CMIO of Kaiser Permanente, to Deliver Keynote Address at the 2nd mHealth Networking Conference in San Diego
mHealth Initiative announces that John Mattison MD of Kaiser Permanent will present a keynote address at the opening session of its 2nd mHealth Networking Conference, September 8-9, 2010, in San Diego. - June 17, 2010 - mHealth Initiative
Brine Group Staffing Solutions Welcomes Gregg Dennis as Consultant for the Technology Recruiting Division
Effective immediately, Gregg Dennis, will be joining Brine Group Staffing Solutions headquartered in Burlington, MA. - June 17, 2010 - Brine Group Staffing Solutions
JobJobHealth.com Career Center Provides Medical Blogs, Healthcare Association Websites and Forums a Complete Job Board Solution
The new JobJob Career Center, designed as an add on to existing medical websites, offers a low cost turnkey job board with job posting, resume search, application tracking, job distribution to leading job search engines and medical jobs fed from the healthcare job search engine, www.JobJobHealth.com. - June 11, 2010 - Career Management Source
Locum Medical Group Receives Gold Seal of Approval™ from The Joint Commission
Locum Medical Group has been awarded its second consecutive Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing services from The Joint Commission. - June 04, 2010 - Locum Medical Group
CAREER Event Pros Diversity Council Host 2010 MBA Diversity Business School Expo in Atlanta, GA 8/14/10
The MBA Diversity Business School Expo is a strategic partnership with business schools across the United States and abroad who advocate as diversity business school of choice to prospective students. This event will serve as a complete resource center for prospective MBA students. - June 01, 2010 - CAREER Event Pros, LLC
Jackson Therapy Partners Continues Rapid Growth in 2010
Jackson Therapy Partners, America’s largest therapy-focused staffing company, started the year with a bang; reporting record growth in Q1 2010. Year to date the company has: - Increased revenue by approximately 30 percent over Q1 2009 - Reported rapid growth in the western U.S. - Rapidly... - May 30, 2010 - Jackson Therapy Partners
Career Agents Network Partners with Hire Heroes USA
Career Agents Network has partnered with Hire Heroes USA to raise money to help veterans secure jobs after their tour of duty. - May 29, 2010 - Career Agents Network
New Healthcare Staffing Service in Asheville NC Specializes in Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist and Speech Language Pathologist Travel Jobs
Select Mobility is an Asheville based healthcare staffing company specializing in travel therapy jobs for PT, OT and SLP therapy professionals throughout the United States. Submit and online application or staffing request at their new website http://www.SelectMobility.org. Select Mobility guarantees personal service and customer satisfaction. - May 27, 2010 - Select Mobility
2010 Awards for Nursing Innovation Using Mobile Technology in Clinical Practice
mHealth Initiative, in conjunction with Brandman University School of Nursing and Health Professions, announces the 2010 Awards for Nursing innovation using Mobile Technology in Clinical Practice. - May 22, 2010 - mHealth Initiative
CAREER Event Pros, LLC Aims to Boost Jobs in Georgia by Hosting Diversity Healthcare Job Fair & Medical Training Expo
CAREER Event Pros, LLC diversity council will host its annual Diversity Healthcare Job Fair & Medical Training Expo on Saturday June 19, 2010 at the Emory Conference Center from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. The expo aims to provide employment opportunities, admissions requirements, testing preparedness, financial aid resources, and face to face interactions for the next generation of healthcare professionals. Event is free to healthcare professionals. - May 21, 2010 - CAREER Event Pros, LLC
The Carlisle Group Recruits Another Psychiatrist to Texas
Thanks to the advanced marketing and procurement strategies of The Carlisle Group, Allegiance Specialty Hospital can continue to provide quality psychiatric care to the growing population of the “Tall City of the West.” - May 05, 2010 - The Carlisle Group
Lee Memorial Health System Holds Free Parenting Classes to be Held in Bonita Springs
If you’re among the many parents who have ever wished kids came with an instruction manual, help is on the way. The Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida Child Advocacy Program is partnering with YMCA of the Palms to host a series of free parenting classes in Bonita Springs. Classes... - April 24, 2010 - Lee Memorial Health System
Avant Healthcare Professionals Recognizes Autism Awareness Month
April is Autism Awareness Month and Avant Healthcare Professionals is proud to support organizations and efforts that increase awareness of autism spectrum disorders and advocate for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. Avant is partnered with the Threshold Center for Autism and... - April 18, 2010 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
Avant Healthcare Professionals Announces IMAGE Certification from Department of Homeland Security
The ICE Mutual Agreement between Government and Employers (IMAGE) program was initiated in 2007 to combat unlawful employment and reduce vulnerabilities that help illegal aliens gain such employment. The goal of IMAGE is to assist employers in targeted sectors to develop a more secure and stable workforce and to enhance fraudulent document awareness through education and training. - April 17, 2010 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
Lee Memorial Health System Well Informed Lecture Discusses Many Treatments for Back Pain
Lee Memorial Health System's comprehensive back and neck pain care program is the topic of April 14’s Well Informed lecture from 5 – 7 p.m. at the Hyatt Place Coconut Point in Estero. - April 03, 2010 - Lee Memorial Health System
Career Agents Network Announces Career Development Webinars
Career Agents Network announced today a free three part webinar series aimed to help professionals take a more proactive approach to moving their career forward. - April 01, 2010 - Career Agents Network
Lee Memorial Health System Brings Popular Memory Classes to Bonita Springs
In April, South Lee County residents can take advantage of memory classes in their own back yards at the Bonita Springs YMCA. A four-session series will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. on April 6, 9, 13 and 16. - March 27, 2010 - Lee Memorial Health System
Preferred Healthcare Registry Earns WBE Certification in California
Preferred Healthcare Registry, Inc. was recently certified as a women-owned business enterprise by the Supplier Clearinghouse of the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California. Preferred Healthcare Registry is a therapy staffing agency specializing in physical, occupational and speech... - March 20, 2010 - Preferred Healthcare Registry Inc
Debi Primeau, Director of HIM at Peak Health Solutions, Named President-Elect of the California Health Information Association (CHIA)
Debi Primeau was elected by over 4,000 health information management professionals to serve on CHIA’s Board of Directors for a 3 year term that begins July 1, 2010. Ms. Primeau will serve as President-elect during 2010-2011 and President during 2011-2012. - March 19, 2010 - Peak Health Solutions, Inc.
Advances in Joint Replacement Technology to be Discussed at March 24 Lee Memorial Well-Informed Seminar
According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, one in three Americans suffer from bone and joint pain, but new technologies have been developed to help the distress. Researchers, such as Dr. George Markovich, have developed new surgical methods for joint replacement which can reduce the incision size as well as bone irritation as well as muscle disruption, allowing for a less painful and quicker recovery. - March 12, 2010 - Lee Memorial Health System
Right at Home Grand Opening Fort Worth, TX
It will take a collaboration of private and public organizations to serve the rapidly growing senior population. In an effort to provide worry free and affordable elder care options for the senior and disabled adult population in Fort Worth, Quentas Jones began a franchise relationship with Right... - March 10, 2010 - Right at Home of Northwest Fort Worth
Local Urologist to Discuss Men’s Health Concerns at March 16 Lee Memorial Well Informed Lecture
Cancer, urinary problems and even impotence and erectile function can all be impacted by men’s prostate glands. Dr. Meir Daller will explore these and other top health issues men face as they age at Lee Memorial Health System’s Well Informed lecture on March 16 between 5 and 6:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Place Coconut Point in Estero. - March 07, 2010 - Lee Memorial Health System
National Medical Search Group Recaps February Activities and Announces Health Care Staffing Services and Events for March
The National Medical Search Group has concluded a successful month of activities and is announcing a new set of activities and health care staffing services for the month of March. The group has recently carried out many positive initiatives. Since the launch of their Free Online Career Resources... - March 03, 2010 - National Medical Search Group
Avant Healthcare Professionals Will be Exhibiting at the AONE American Organization of Nurse Executives 43rd Annual Meeting
Avant Healthcare Professionals will be exhibiting at the AONE American Organization of Nurse Executives 43rd Annual Meeting and Exposition in Indianapolis April 9-13, 2010. The AONE 43rd Annual Meeting and Exposition offers more than 40 educational sessions designed to help address the critical... - February 28, 2010 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
Diabetes Therapies to be Discussed at March 3 Lee Memorial Health System Well-Informed Seminar
There are emerging ways to treat diabetes more effectively, such as using insulin-stimulating hormones called incretins. Dr. Sergio Mather, a physician associated with Lee Memorial Health System, will discuss some of these new therapies at the system’s Well Informed lecture on March 3 between 5 – 6:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Place Coconut Point in Estero. - February 24, 2010 - Lee Memorial Health System
Lee Memorial Health System Healthy Brain Classes Teach Awareness, Association Tips to Improve Memory
The Healthy Brain Initiative was started by Lee Memorial Health System’s Lee Memory Care division to provide ways for residents of Southwest Florida to boost brain power and fight the onset of memory disorders. - February 20, 2010 - Lee Memorial Health System
Care2Learn and Envision Partner to Produce Innovative Video Courses for Nurses
Care2Learn, Inc., the leader in online continuing education and training for post-acute healthcare providers, has teamed up with Envision Inc., an award-winning healthcare training video provider, to create an exciting new partner site that blends the best of both worlds. - February 20, 2010 - Care2Learn.com
Care2Learn’s Valentine’s Day Giveaway Draws Winners
Care2Learn, Inc., the leader in online continuing education and training for post-acute healthcare providers, ran a promotional campaign for caregivers that awarded a dozen roses to three lucky winners. Care2Learn delivered three bouquets based on the messages their survey respondents wanted to have sent with their bouquets. - February 17, 2010 - Care2Learn.com
Lee Memorial Home Health Nurses Tracks Patient Vitals…Virtually
Lee Memorial Home Health telehealth monitors track and transmit patient statistics to health professionals seven days a week from the comfort of their own homes. - February 12, 2010 - Lee Memorial Health System
Lee Memorial Health System Physician Says Preventing Heart Disease is Easier Than You Think
Lee Memorial physician discusses risk factors and simple lifestyle changes to help stave off nation’s No. 1 killer - February 10, 2010 - Lee Memorial Health System
Lee Memorial Health System: Mending Broken Hearts
Cupid takes aim for lovers in February; American Heart Month strikes blow to reduce deaths from heart disease. - February 03, 2010 - Lee Memorial Health System
Career Agents Network Announces Military Scholarship
Career Agents Network announced a $10,000 scholarship program for all former and current military service men and women who apply to their Career Agent Program. - January 29, 2010 - Career Agents Network
The Carlisle Group Mines for Success at Palo Pinto General Hospital
Palo Pinto General Hospital in Mineral Wells, TX is looking towards the future of their Hospitalist program as they celebrate the new addition of their new Family Practice physician. When PPGH CEO Harris Brooks needed a physician recruiting firm that he could depend upon to fulfill his... - January 29, 2010 - The Carlisle Group
Lee Memorial Lecture “Gets Inside” Arthroscopic Joint Surgery
Area orthopedic surgeon to discuss option to treat common ligament, tendon and cartilage ailments. - January 23, 2010 - Lee Memorial Health System
Free Flowers for a Year, Help Send Care Packages to Deployed Troops
Local florists partner with LMHS Military Support Program to raise funds. - January 22, 2010 - Lee Memorial Health System
Lee Memorial Weight Loss Surgery May be Used to Treat, Cure More Type 2 Diabetics
Diabetes Surgery Summit issues revised recommendations expanding scope of patients who could benefit from surgery. - January 21, 2010 - Lee Memorial Health System
Care2Learn Launches Critical New Home Healthcare Course on OASIS-C Process Measures
Care2Learn’s newest online course series is designed to help an estimated 9,000 Medicare-certified home health agencies (HHA) navigate new government compliance requirements. Beginning January 1, 2010, revisions to OASIS requirements went into effect, called OASIS-C, and any HHA seeking Medicare certification must be aware of these new rules. The first course in the highly anticipated OASIS-C training series, OASIS-C Part 1: Process Measures, has been released to help - January 17, 2010 - Care2Learn.com
Lee Memorial Health System Bariatric Center Offers Personalized Approach to Weight Loss
Upcoming seminars to feature comprehensive, holistic program to combat obesity - January 15, 2010 - Lee Memorial Health System
Avant Healthcare Professionals is Building Futures in the USA for International Physical and Occupational Therapists
Avant Healthcare Professionals, LLC, a nationwide expert in providing internationally educated nursing and allied health professionals; including Physical and Occupational Therapists, announced today that they will be conducting several presentations and interviews for qualified applicants while visiting the Philippines February 7-11, 2010. - January 15, 2010 - Avant Healthcare Professionals