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Storage Made Easy Listed as One of the Top 20 Most Promising OpenStack Solution Providers of 2015

Storage Made Easy has been listed as one of the Top 20 most promising OpenStack solution providers of 2015 by CIO Review. - October 28, 2015 - Storage Made Easy

A Well Regarded Northern Jersey Multi-Specialty Medical Practice Begins a New Era

Just over a week ago, New Jersey Associates in Medicine (NJAIM) held its grand re-opening Open House for Fair Lawn and surrounding business and medical communities. - October 28, 2015 - New Jersey Associates in Medicine, PA

Jeevom Lifeline’s Blood Donation and Health Check Up Drive

In the spirit of giving back to the local community, Jeevom lifeline has organized a blood donation and health check up drive in favour of Mission Jan Jagriti Blood Bank. The campaign was organized at the premises of Niho Scottish Gardens, Indirapuram. This event is considered to be one of a... - October 28, 2015 - Jeevom

Colin Kass, Partner, Proskauer Rose LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Webcast

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Colin Kass, Partner, Proskauer Rose LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Antitrust Immunity to Healthcare Collaborations:... - October 28, 2015 - The Knowledge Group

MedAware Systems’ Second Angel Financing Round Successfully Closes

MedAware Systems, Inc. announced today it has successfully completed its second Angel financing round. The Company raised $1,000,000 in this round. Proceeds were primarily directed toward finalizing and launching the Beta version of its innovative and disruptive big medical data service. Key to... - October 28, 2015 - Biomed Industries Inc.

Medical Tourism Association® Recognizes Efforts of Middle East Healthcare Providers for Aiding Syrian Refugees

Private Hospital Association of Jordan Receives Global Healthcare Leadership Award at World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress, in Orlando, Florida - October 28, 2015 - Medical Tourism Association™

Zyrobotics Selected as Top Finalist for the Intel Innovation Awards

Zyrobotics is set to compete at the 2015 Health IT Leadership Summit for a chance to be recognized by Intel as an innovation leader in the healthcare industry. - October 28, 2015 - Zyrobotics

Compression Solutions, Inc. Awarded Vascular Compression Therapy Agreement with Premier, Inc.

Compression Solutions has been awarded a group purchasing agreement for Vascular Compression Therapy with Premier, Inc., a leading healthcare improvement company. Effective December 1, 2015, the new agreement allows Premier members, at their discretion, to take advantage of special pricing and... - October 27, 2015 - Compression Solutions

Turning Point Pregnancy Resource Center Announces New Fatherhood Ministry Program to Empower & Enable Fathers in Need

San Diego-based pregnancy resource center announces New Fatherhood Ministry Program. - October 27, 2015 - Turning Point Pregnancy Resource Center

VersaSuite Exhibits at the 20th Annual Mississippi Rural Health Conference

VersaSuite, a leading EHR/HIS solution provider, today announced it will be exhibiting at the 20th Annual MRHA Conference in Jackson, Mississippi. What: Mississippi Rural Health Conference. To make an appointment with VersaSuite, send a request to sales@versasuite.com or call 512-250-8774. When:... - October 27, 2015 - VersaSuite

UAE Healthcare Authorities Reaffirm Their Continuous Support of Arab Health and Congress

The Arab Health Exhibition and Congress, organised by Informa Life Sciences Exhibitions, goes from strength to strength with the continued support of the Government of Dubai, UAE MoH, Dubai Health Authority, HAAD, DHCC, and JAFZA. Their support further endorses the event’s goal of maintaining... - October 27, 2015 - Informa Life Sciences Exhibitions

Voicebrook to Exhibit at the American Pathology Foundation and American Society for Clinical Pathology Annual Meeting

Company will demonstrate leading solution for Pathology reporting at 2015 event, “Beyond the Lab” - October 26, 2015 - Voicebrook, Inc.

UCLA and USC Are Rivals in Hope... Schools Unite in the Fight Against Brain Tumors on November 8, 2015

The 8th Annual Heroes of Hope Race for Brain Tumor Research will be held at Dockwieler State Beach on Sunday, November 8, 2015. The event brings together schools and teams from all over the Southern California area and raises funds for cutting edge brain tumor research. - October 26, 2015 - TBKF

Speaking of NEC Podcast Featuring Dr. Sheila Gephart Launches October 28

Produced by The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, and funded by The Petit Family Foundation, Speaking of NEC is a series of one-on-one conversations with relevant Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) experts—neonatologists, clinicians and researchers—that highlights current prevention, diagnosis, and treatment strategies for NEC, and the search for a cure. - October 26, 2015 - The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, Inc.

Mid-Florida Integrative Medicine to Bring New Film ESCAPE FIRE to Orlando

Join This Special One-Time Screening of the fight to rescue American healthcare. Top Holistic Physicians in Orlando, Florida Partner with Film Makers. - October 26, 2015 - Mid-Florida Integrative Medicine

Dr. Subramaniam Ramanarayanan, Vice President, NERA Economic Consulting to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Webcast

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Dr. Subramaniam (Subbu) Ramanarayanan, Vice President, NERA Economic Consulting will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Antitrust... - October 24, 2015 - The Knowledge Group

Patient Engagement Infographic: Portals, EHRs Elevate Satisfaction, Quality and Care Plan Adherence

A new infographic from the Healthcare Intelligence Network highlights tools and tactics helping healthcare organizations to boost patient engagement and some challenges of encouraging individuals to invest in self-care. - October 23, 2015 - Healthcare Intelligence Network

BREATHE LA’s 7th Annual COPD Conference

Respected Doctors Discuss Advancing the Diagnosis and Management of COPD. - October 23, 2015 - Breathe California of Los Angeles County (Breathe LA)

An Updated Atlas on Current Techniques Used in Regional Anesthesia

The "Atlas of Peripheral Regional Anesthesia: Anatomy and Techniques, Third Edition," recently published by Thieme, is a completely revised reference that provides readers with essential anatomical knowledge along with step-by-step instructions on how to perform even the most complex... - October 23, 2015 - Thieme Publishers

Current and Projected Cardiovascular Prosthetic Devices Market Size in Terms of Volume and Value 2015-2025 by FMI Estimate

Future Market Insights has announced the addition of the “Cardiovascular Prosthetic Devices Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2015-2025" report to their offering. - October 23, 2015 - Future Market Insights

Immanuel Pathways PACE Chooses CareKinesis for Its Pharmacy Services Provider

CareKinesis partners with health care organizations to provide personalized medication therapy management and pharmacy services for high-risk populations. The results are enhanced medication-related outcomes and greater operational efficiency. - October 22, 2015 - CareKinesis

OrthoNeuro to Open New Office Expansion at Pickerington Medical Campus

OrthoNeuro will expand its medical services into Pickerington next month. The practice will be moving to the first floor of the new office building at the OhioHealth Pickerington Medical Campus. - October 22, 2015 - OrthoNeuro

The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Antitrust Immunity to Healthcare Collaborations

The Knowledge Group/Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled: Antitrust Immunity to Healthcare Collaborations: The Interplay Between State and Federal Antitrust Enforcement Authority. - October 22, 2015 - The Knowledge Group

Prestigious Thieme-Sponsored 2015 SOMA Foundation Scholarship Awarded to Accomplished Medical Student

Thieme is proud to announce that Lisa Midboe, a third year osteopathic medical student at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) in West Virginia, USA, has been awarded the 2015 Humanism in Medicine Scholarship from the "Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA)... - October 22, 2015 - Thieme Publishers

Chinese Revolution: Startups Attracting Investment at World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress

Asia-Pacific 2015 -- Nov. 14-16, 2015, in Guilin, China -- responds to nexus of healthcare information technology and aging population markets. - October 22, 2015 - Medical Tourism Association™

Aaron L Friedman MD, Joins MedAware Systems’ Scientific Advisory Board

MedAware Systems, Inc. announced today that Dr. Aaron L Friedman is joining the Company’s Scientific Advisory Board. Dr. Aaron Friedman served as the Vice President for Health Sciences and Dean of the Medical School at the University of Minnesota. Prior to his appointment as vice president... - October 22, 2015 - Biomed Industries Inc.

SRC Health Announces New Range of Maternity Shorts and Leggings

Port Melbourne Company Offers Garments Made with the Needs of Expectant Mothers in Mind. - October 22, 2015 - SRC Health Pty Ltd.

Turning Point Pregnancy Resource Center Moving to New Location

San Diego-based pregnancy resource center announces their new location in Miramar. - October 21, 2015 - Turning Point Pregnancy Resource Center

L.A.’s CicLAvia Significantly Improves Air Quality in Host Neighborhoods, BREATHE LA Funded Study Finds

Even one-day "car-free" events can reduce presence of harmful particulate matter. - October 21, 2015 - Breathe California of Los Angeles County (Breathe LA)

World Congress Announces Agenda for 10th Annual Health Care Supply Chain Summit

World Congress has announced the agenda for the 10th Annual Health Care Supply Chain Summit. The event will take place January 25-26 in New Orleans. This year’s theme is “Invest in Supply Chain Partnerships, Adopt Non-Traditional Tools, and Integrate Systems to Maximize Financial... - October 21, 2015 - World Congress

Practicing Patient Safety: Johns Hopkins Expert to Speak at Medical Tourism Congress -- Asia-Pacific

Dr. Marty Makary -- among featured at World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress, Nov. 14-16, 2015, in Guilin, China -- calls for reform in surgical protocols. - October 21, 2015 - Medical Tourism Association™

VersaSuite Exhibits at the 2015 National Association of Community Health Centers FOM/IT Conference

VersaSuite, a leading EHR/HIS solution provider, today announced it will be exhibiting at the NACHC Financial, Operations Management and IT Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. What: NACHC FOM/IT Conference. To make an appointment with VersaSuite, send a request to sales@versasuite.com or call... - October 21, 2015 - VersaSuite

Tabula Rasa HealthCare CEO Named 2015 Health Care Innovator of the Year

Calvin H. Knowlton, Chairman and CEO, Tabula Rasa HealthCare, Inc. has been named Individual Health Care Innovator of the Year by the Philadelphia Business Journal. Knowlton is being recognized for his innovation in medication risk mitigation and personalized medicine. - October 20, 2015 - Tabula Rasa HealthCare

National Institute for Fitness and Sport Will Host 2nd Annual Powerlifting Competition

The National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS) will be hosting a non-sanctioned Powerlifting Competition on Saturday, November 14, 2015. Competition begins promptly at 9:00am and is limited to 70 participants (female and male). Athletes will be categorized by gender and body weight. Different... - October 20, 2015 - NIFS

LifeDojo Corporate Wellness Research Study Reveals Significant Improvements in Employee Health, Job Satisfaction

Corporate wellness firm LifeDojo Inc., together with client partner Komoto Healthcare, announced the results of a 6-month employee wellness program study today. The health behavior change results and engagement levels seen in the Komoto study are unprecedented in the corporate wellness industry. - October 19, 2015 - LifeDojo Inc.

UAE Health Authorities Review Protocols for Maintaining Safe Healthcare Facilities

An inside look at decontamination procedures in UAE hospitals presented at Dubai Conference. - October 19, 2015 - Informa Life Sciences Exhibitions

HealthlinkNY is Now Connecting the Region’s Providers to "SHIN-NY," New York State’s New "Health Information Highway"

This is a revolutionary step towards a long-awaited goal. Now medical records can electronically follow patients, with their consent, throughout the state if they need care away from home or from another provider. All Providers Are Encouraged to Connect to HealthlinkNY to Gain Statewide Access to Data. - October 18, 2015 - HealthlinkNY

Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Susan J. Littman, M.D. as a Lifetime VIP Member

Susan J. Littman, of Maple Glen, Pennsylvania, was recognized as a Lifetime VIP Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Oncology. - October 16, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who

Advanced Patient Advocacy Liability Claim Management Leadership to Host Webinar During HFMA Region 6 Education Series

Advanced Patient Advocacy, LLC (APA) announced today Michael Wilmoth, Chief Operating Officer and David Mercier, Client Director for Liability Services will conduct a Liability Claim Management webinar during the 2015 Region 6 HFMA Education Series on October 21st, 2015. The webinar will provide... - October 16, 2015 - Advanced Patient Advocacy, LLC

Capsule Endoscope and Workstations Market Volume Analysis, Size, Share and Key Trends 2015-2025 by FMI Estimate

Future Market Insights has announced the addition of the “Capsule Endoscope and Workstations Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2015-2025" report to their offering. - October 16, 2015 - Future Market Insights

Gilroy’s Anatomy – An Essential Textbook Now Available in Latin Nomenclature

"Anatomy – An Essential Textbook, Latin Nomenclature," recently published by Thieme, is the Latin version of a review-style gross anatomy textbook designed to accompany Thieme’s award winning Atlas of Anatomy, Second Edition, Latin Nomenclature. It presents the clinical... - October 16, 2015 - Thieme Publishers

Oak Street Health and Tabula Rasa Healthcare Aim to Improve Patient Outcomes Through Optimization of Medication Regimens

Program's goal is to improve the safety of patient medication regimens and patient outcomes using Tabula Rasa's novel and proprietary MRM technolgy platform in tandem with the automated, robotic dispensary of TRHC's CareKinesis Pharmacy. - October 15, 2015 - Tabula Rasa HealthCare

Local Charity Partners with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s SWAT (SEB) to Help Kids

Local charity partners with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s SWAT (SEB) for the 20th Annual SEB Mud Run Benefiting kids with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Special Guest, Atticus Shaffer, “Brick” from The Middle. - October 15, 2015 - Peyton's Project

October is National Physical Therapy Month

Each October, the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) celebrates National Physical Therapy Month to encourage awareness for the physical therapy (PT) profession, and the many ways this practice transforms the healthcare field by improving patients’ quality of life and speeding their recovery. - October 15, 2015 - Cirrus Medical Staffing

Professional of the Year 2014, Dr. Carla Y. Garvin Has Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as a Lifetime VIP Member

Dr. Carla Y. Garvin (Wright) has been recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals for her achievements and accomplishments in the field of Psychology. Consequently, she was selected as Professional of the Year 2014 in her chosen field. She has now been selected as a Lifetime VIP member. - October 15, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals

VMRD's Anaplasma cELISA Antibody Test Kit v2 Now Available

VMRD is excited to announce release of version 2 (V2) of its bovine Anaplasma cELISA antibody test kit. This new version includes several long-requested customer improvements such as: * Shorter run time: 30 minutes faster / 100 minutes total * Easier to use: requires fewer steps and eliminates... - October 15, 2015 - VMRD, Inc.

Families Lead Quest for Precision Medicine to Treat Rare Genetic Disorder

Families from around the US and across the globe will meet in Denver for the KCNQ2 Cure Alliance Summit on October 15 and 16. - October 14, 2015 - KCNQ2 Cure Alliance

David Chapin Speaks at Nano Manufacturing

David Chapin, CEO & Chief Strategist at Forma Life Science Marketing, spoke at the Nano Manufacturing 2015 Conference. David spoke on the topic, “Science is not enough: How to build sales and engagement by going beyond the science.” David is the author of, “Making the Complex... - October 14, 2015 - Forma Life Science Marketing