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North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Names Dr. Brenda Stevens as Secretary-Treasurer
NCVMA Selects Raleigh Veterinarian to Serve on 2015-2016 Executive Board. - August 19, 2015 - NCVMA
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Names Dr. Steven Stelma as Vice President
NCVMA Selects New Bern Veterinarian to Serve on 2015-2016 Executive Board. - August 19, 2015 - NCVMA
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Names Dr. Tom Kuhn as New President-Elect
NCVMA Selects Asheville Veterinarian to Serve on 2015-2016 Executive Board. - August 19, 2015 - NCVMA
Dr Carhee's 3 Phases of Healing - Help Attorneys Win Larger Settlements
Dr. Carhee (chiropractor) Documents and Supports Personal Injury Attorneys and Their Patients Soft Tissue Spinal Injuries Using the Science of the 3 Phases of Healing, Documenting Value Driver - Decision Points, and a Medical Team Approach. - August 18, 2015 - Pain 2 Wellness Center
Eric Richmond Attended the National Guild of Hypnotists Convention
Local professional hypnotist, Eric Richmond presented at the 2015 National Guild of Hypnotists Convention (www.ngh.net), which was held in Marlborough, MA on August 7-9, 2015. This year’s event marked the 28th time the 65-year old professional organization held an educational conference and convention. - August 18, 2015 - Hypno-Tique
Concept Life Sciences Acquires CXR Biosciences to Augment Its Expanding Service Base in Discovery and PreClinical Sciences
Concept Life Sciences, scientific Laboratory and consultancy group has acquired CXR Biosciences. This marks its fourth acquisition since it was formed in July 2014. Led by Executive Chairman Michael Fort and Chief Executive Officer Alan Morgan the Concept Life Sciences Group currently has over 600... - August 18, 2015 - Concept Life Sciences
Connecticut Startup to Donate Wearable Safety Technology to American School for the Deaf Offers New Reward for Final Days of Kickstarter Campaign
Hartford's Wearsafe Labs (www.wearsafe.com) is offering a new reward for the final days of its Kickstarter campaign which allows backers to donate 3 Wearsafe Tags and a year of free service with each Tag to the American School for the Deaf. - August 17, 2015 - Wearsafe
Angel MedFlight Poised for Growth with New Corporate Headquarters
Angel MedFlight Worldwide Air Ambulance, a leading air medical transportation provider, has announced a relocation and expansion of its corporate headquarters. Angel MedFlight has executed a 5-year lease at The Pinnacle in Perimeter Center, 17851 N. 85th St. in Scottsdale, Arizona, approximately... - August 17, 2015 - Angel MedFlight Worldwide Air Ambulance
Matrix Medical Announces Strategic Partner Plan with Key Hospitals
Matrix Medical announces new strategic partners for the Tractus product line. The product plans to solve the FDA direct part marking requirement pursuant to the FDA Final Rule pertaining to the UDI requirement. - August 17, 2015 - Matrix Medical Tracking Systems
2015 Post-Acute Care Trends: Healthcare Preparing for Brighter PAC Spotlight
Anticipating closer scrutiny by Medicare of post-acute care (PAC) services, most healthcare organizations have amped up efforts to improve PAC quality and foster 'warm handoffs' of patients, according to new market metrics from the Healthcare Intelligence Network (HIN). - August 17, 2015 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
South Nassau Communities Hospital Doctor Honored by UJA-Federation of New York
The world's largest local philanthropy organization, UJA - Federation of New York helps 1.4 million people in New York City, Westchester County and Long Island as well as 3 million people in Israel and 60 other countries around the world. - August 15, 2015 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Memorial Hermann Health System Streamlines Their Workflow with EndoSoft Implementation
Nine Facilities within Memorial Hermann Health System have streamlined their workflow with the successful implementation of EndoSoft’s “best-of-breed” Gastroenterology and Pulmonology applications. As the largest not-for-profit health system in Southeast Texas, efficient workflow... - August 15, 2015 - EndoSoft
IQ4I Research & Consultancy Published a New Report on “Health Information Exchange Global Market": Estimated to be Worth $1.3 Billion by 2021
The global Health information exchange market is expected to reach $1.3 billion by 2021. This report analyzes the health information exchange market in terms of market revenue ($ million) for all segments. - August 15, 2015 - IQ4I Research & Consultancy Pvt. Ltd.
Accredited Drug Testing Inc Celebrates Company Anniversary
Accredited Drug Testing Inc Holds Staff Training Conference and Celebrates Company Anniversary. - August 14, 2015 - Accredited Drug Testing Inc
SleepSafe Drivers®’ Dana Voien to Present “Challenges Associated with Sleep Apnea” at the 2015 IWLA Safety & Risk Conference
Learn the basics of sleep apnea and how sleep apnea and fatigue management programs specialized for high-risk occupations can save lives, reduce costs and improve overall employee health. SleepSafe Drivers, one of the nation’s leading Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) solutions for the... - August 14, 2015 - SleepSafe Drivers, Inc.
The Surgery Journal Continues to Innovate by Establishing "Submit How You Want" Policy for Authors
Launched in May, 2015, The Surgery Journal (TSJ) is announcing a new, simplified submission policy for authors: “Submit How You Want.” As a reflection of TSJ’s unique approach to questioning and improving established publishing models, authors who choose to submit their work to... - August 14, 2015 - Thieme Publishers
Cascade Training Center Contracts with Dignity Health
Cascade will provide Dignity Health Sacramento with training to employees for Basic Life Support (BLS) Resuscitation Training. - August 14, 2015 - Cascade Training Center
SRC Health Launches SRC SurgiHeal Post Surgical Garments in Australia
SRC Health recently announced the launch of a new Australian surgical clothing line – SRC SurgiHeal post surgical garments. The new SRC SurgiHeal compression shorts take the same technology used in the company’s SRC Recovery shorts, which is a popular product with mothers after delivery. - August 14, 2015 - SRC Health Pty Ltd.
Source-Omega Lowers Bulk Algae Oil DHA Price 33 Percent
Achieving higher quality and lower costs, Source-Omega (http://www.source-omega.com) today lowered the US bulk oil price on premium 50 percent DHA algae oil by a third to stimulate their open source supply model with capacity access to 250,000 Kg per year. The company launched their bulk oil... - August 13, 2015 - Source-Omega
National Institute for Fitness and Sport Partners with Sedgebrook
The National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS) is pleased to announce a partnership with Sedgebrook, a continuing care retirement community in Lincolnshire, Illinois. - August 13, 2015 - NIFS
VersaSuite Exhibits at the 2015 Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network’s Vendor Fair
VersaSuite, a leading EHR/HIS solution provider, today announced it will be exhibiting at the 2015 ICAHN Vendor Fair in Springfield, IL. What: ICAHN Vendor Fair. To make an appointment with VersaSuite, send a request to sales@versasuite.com or call 512-250-8774 When: August 19, 2015 Where: Crown... - August 13, 2015 - VersaSuite
ide Group Expands Expertise to Discover New Opportunities Across US Markets
ide Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Marek Swoboda as part of ide’s continued commitment to developing new opportunities and realizing value across US markets. Marek has been appointed to the role of Product Development Manager and joins ide’s US based team in... - August 13, 2015 - IDE Group
Canada's First Medical Tourism Trade Show
This week, CanSanté Inc will host the first ever Medical Tourism Trade Show of its kind in Palais des Congrès Convention Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Destination Health will be open to the public, attracting national and international exhibitors to promote both national and... - August 12, 2015 - MediTourDirect Costa Rica
Health Authorities in UAE to Empower Patients by Involving Them in Patient Safety
Educating patients and including them in their safety promotes awareness and better health standards. - August 12, 2015 - Informa Life Sciences Exhibitions
Comprehensive and Up-to-Date Coverage of TLM
Edited by renowned experts, with contributions from leading authorities, Transoral Laser Microsurgery of Benign and Malignant Lesions, recently published by Thieme, provides comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of TLM for the treatment of benign lesions and malignant tumors of the oral cavity,... - August 12, 2015 - Thieme Publishers
A Beautifully Illustrated Atlas from Thieme and the AANS
Atlas of Emergency Neurosurgery, recently co-published by Thieme and the AANS, is part of the Neurosurgical Operative Atlas Series and serves as a step-by-step visual guide to performing surgical procedures used in neurotrauma as well as non-traumatic emergency cases. More than 500 full-color... - August 12, 2015 - Thieme Publishers
Gensco Labs Announces LiDORx® Copay Program Mobile Platform for Pain Management
Text “LIDO to 37500” on your mobile device to receive the benefits of the Program Gensco Laboratories™ (www.genscolabs.com), A Specialty Pharmaceutical Company, announces a new mobile platform that uses innovative smart phone technology to provide copay assistance and facilitate... - August 11, 2015 - Gensco Labs
Hospice of Saddleback Valley Selected to Participate in the Medicare Care Choices Model
Model aims to increase choice and quality by enabling individuals to receive palliative and curative care concurrently. Many seniors, disabled Americans, and family members of individuals who suffer from life limiting illnesses must choose between the support services provided through hospice care... - August 11, 2015 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Cascade Training Center Recognized by National Committee of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR)
Cascade Training Center has shown exemplary support of the National Guard and Reserve Member employees and will receive a Certificate of Appreciation in acknowledgement. - August 11, 2015 - Cascade Training Center
Gilroy’s Atlas of Anatomy is SOMA’s Main Premium for 2015
Thieme, one of the world’s leading scientific, medical and educational publishers, is very pleased to announce the renewal of its partnership with the Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA). As part of the SOMA-Thieme partnership, the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) will be... - August 10, 2015 - Thieme Publishers
New Book Demystifies Flesh-Eating Disease, Shares Breakthrough Treatment
Comprehensive resource regarding flesh-eating disease that is a must for survivors, surviving family members, educators, medical professionals, medical students and others who are impacted or interested in the symptoms, manifestation, and treatment of this deadly disease. - August 09, 2015 - National Necrotizing Fasciitis Foundation
SATO Establishes SATO Healthcare Australia
New subsidiary to consolidate healthcare business - August 07, 2015 - SATO Global Business Services
Fertility Preservation Network Welcomes Huntington, West Virginia Area Facility
Program greatly extends access to fertility preservation services. - August 07, 2015 - ReproTech, LLC
PA Workers' Compensation Attorney Michael Cardamone of Cardamone Law Named to Best Attorneys of America
PA Workers Comp Lawyer for Injured Workers, Michael Cardamone of Cardamone Law, Named to Best Attorneys of America by Rue Ratings. - August 06, 2015 - Cardamone Law, LLC
Voicebrook to Sponsor Inaugural Cerner Laboratory Learning Workshop 2015
Company to discuss benefits of automating transcription processes within Cerner’s Anatomic Pathology solutions. - August 06, 2015 - Voicebrook, Inc.
DSC Appoints New Senior Vice President Customer Strategy
Edward Bowersox has joined DSC Logistics as Senior Vice President, Customer Strategy, where he will have oversight of key customer relationships and work at senior levels of DSC’s customers’ organizations to enhance and deliver on their supply chain strategies. Bowersox is the former Senior Director of Global Product Supply of Kimberly-Clark. - August 06, 2015 - DSC Logistics
The Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Agrees to Invest in AmnioChor
AmnioChor is a biotech startup engaged in perinatal stem cell technologies, founded with a long term vision and operating on a near term mandate. The vision is the ability to satisfy the therapeutic needs of Mesenchymal and Epithelial stem cells as the critical high volume foundation of new cures. The immediate mandate is to create the bank to serve that need through the cryopreservation of the living amniotic membrane of the placental sac. - August 06, 2015 - AmnioChor
American Venous Forum - Call for Abstracts Open
The 28th Annual Meeting of the American Venous Forum highlights recent advances and research in venous and lymphatic disease through professional presentations that are significant and innovative. The scientific program will provide panel presentations and discussions on all aspects of venous and lymphatic disease not limited to diagnosis, pathophysiology and treatment. Please copy and paste links into web browser. Thank you. - August 06, 2015 - American Venous Forum
Volume of Outbound UAE Patients Hinders Growth of Local Medical Travel Industry
Essential to retain UAE patients in order to further profitability of industry. - August 06, 2015 - Informa Life Sciences Exhibitions
AcesoCloud Releases Sepsis Analytics Solution for Hospitals to Assess Their Sepsis Programs
SepsisAnalytics, a cloud based analytics solutions for hospitals, gives new insights into sepsis programs and helps identify patient, provider and institutional variabilities that impact clinical and financial outcomes. - August 05, 2015 - AcesoCloud Inc
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL) Knowledge Centre Launches on epgonline.org
The new Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL) Knowledge Centre is live on online medical education site epgonline.org. Healthcare professionals can access a wealth of information on CLL via comprehensive sections within this resource. CLL is the most common form of adult leukaemia in the Western... - August 05, 2015 - EPG Health Media
Global Healthcare Information Systems Market: Government Regulations to Help Market Grow at 7.1% CAGR During 2013-2019
North America and Europe are dominating the global market for healthcare information systems. This is due to various factors such as increasing demand for better healthcare facilities and rising needs of integrated healthcare systems in these regions. - August 05, 2015 - Persistence Market Research
An Expert Reference on the Management of Adult Spinal Deformities
In this fourth volume in the AOSpine Masters Series, recently published by Thieme, experts from around the world share their strategies for managing the most common adult spinal deformities. This book gives clinicians the guidance they need to make the right treatment decisions and provide the best... - August 05, 2015 - Thieme Publishers
The Latest Technologies and Surgical Approaches for Motion Preservation of the Spine
Dynamic Reconstruction of the Spine, Second Edition, recently published by Thieme, is a comprehensive, up-to-date resource on the instrumentation, technologies, and fundamental science integral to achieving spine motion preservation and stabilization. It is a completely revised text that includes... - August 05, 2015 - Thieme Publishers
A Practice-Oriented Overview of Pediatric Cardiology
Enriched with the extensive experience of leading experts in this constantly evolving field, Pediatric Cardiology helps cardiologists stay up-to-date on important developments in the specialty. It includes basic principles, diagnostic strategies for specific diseases, and the newest interventional... - August 05, 2015 - Thieme Publishers
Israel Patent Allowance for GH, IGF-1 and Obesity Vaccines to Braasch Biotech
Israel Patent Office allows patent for treatment of hormone deficiencies and obesity in humans and pets. - August 01, 2015 - Braasch Biotech LLC
Donna Stelly Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Donna Stelly of Arnaudville, Louisiana has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Donna Stelly Ms. Stelly has over 15 years experience in the healthcare field. She is the HR... - August 01, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Evgenia Zuser, Ph.D. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Evgenia Zuser, Ph.D. of San Jose, California has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of medical devices. About Evgenia Zuser, Ph.D. Dr. Zuser has over 4 years of experience in the FDA regulated... - August 01, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Colorado NonProfit Receives Grant Renewal to Support Ongoing Participation in National Project to Reduce Health Care Costs
The Center for Improving Value in Health Care (CIVHC) received a grant renewal to participate in Phase II of a national project designed to reduce health care costs and improve quality. - August 01, 2015 - Center for Improving Value in Health Care
Capita Announce Details of Their Implementing NHS Services Seven Days a Week Conference
Providing you with best practice examples of delivering high quality care seven days a week across NHS services. - August 01, 2015 - Capita Conferences