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New Assisted Living Facility Opens in Orlando
A new Assisted Living Facility has opened in Orlando. The Grand Opening and Open House will be on Thursday, May 8th, 2014. - May 01, 2014 - Wellsprings Residence
Oradell Doctor Changing the Field of Podiatry
As an associate doctor of podiatry at New Jersey Foot and Ankle Centers, Dr. Maryellen Brucato, DPM is making inroads in the field. On December 16, her original research was published in the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. The Infectious Disease Society of America has defined gas gangrene as an... - May 01, 2014 - New Jersey Foot and Ankle Center
Elite Medical Scribes to Display Its Innovative Technology at the Illinois College of Emergency Physicians Spring Symposium and Annual Business Meeting
Elite Medical Scribes, the national leader in scribe training, staffing, and management, once again will attend the Illinois Chapter of American College of Emergency Physicians Spring Symposium, May 1 at the Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL. Elite Medical Scribes utilizes innovative... - April 30, 2014 - Elite Medical Scribes
Hood Global Investment Holdings Provides Equity Investment in Newly Formed Supurva Healthcare Group
Arthur Hood, CEO of Hood Global Investment Holdings (HGIH), makes a strategic equity investment into the newly formed and highly innovative healthcare company Supurva Healthcare Group. This move demonstrates HGIH’s commitment to diversifying its holdings and investments into industries... - April 29, 2014 - Supurva Healthcare Group
Premier Prizm Solutions - Change in Ownership
Premier Prizm Solutions, LLC and Prizm Solutions in Medical Management, Inc. (PPS), headquartered in Marlton, New Jersey, are pleased to announce the appointment of Linda Diekmann, RN, BA, CCP-CPC, the original founder of Prizm Solutions in Medical Management, as the PPS Group’s Chairman and President. Through Diekmann’s buy-out of Michael Kennedy and Neil Herbst, she is now PPS’s sole shareholder. - April 29, 2014 - Premier Prizm Solutions
TravelSafe Clinic Joins the Fight to Increase Voting Percentage in Mohali – 25% Discount for All Voters
TravelSafe Clinic, Advanced Child & Eye Care Center, is proud to join the challenge to increase voting percentage amongst voters in Mohali, Punjab. The PGI trained doctors at TravelSafe Clinic are offering 25% discount to all people who vote in the elections on 30th April, 2014 at Mohali, for... - April 29, 2014 - TravelSafe Clinic
American Venous Forum - Spring 2014 Fellows Course in Venous Disease - Still Time to Register
Fellows are invited to attend the American Venous Forum Spring Fellows Course in Venous Disease. The Fellows Course is May 11-13, 2014 at Englewood Hospital in Englewood, New Jersey. The Course is presented for fellows within the specialty of vascular surgery, interventional radiology, vascular medicine and associated programs. The goal of the course is to educate and update fellows regarding the latest theories and developments in the clinical practice of vein disease management. - April 28, 2014 - American Venous Forum
International Advanced Healing Group to Showcase TruHeal at SADBOC
International Advanced Healing Group subsidiary, Advanced Health Institute (AHI) and Medistar to reveal the details of patient’s impressive recovery at the SADBOC Fair as a means of showcasing the efficacy of TruHeal. - April 27, 2014 - International Advanced Healing Group, Ltd.
Orthobiologics Market Growth Will Reach USD 5,519.9 Million in 2019: Transparency Market Research
Transparency Market Research Report Added "Orthobiologics Market (Allografts, Viscosupplements, DBM, BMP, Stem Cell and Others) - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2013 - 2019" to its database. - April 27, 2014 - Transparency Market Research
Single Supermom with Profound Hearing Loss Starts New Life Chapter
On May 1, 2014, Kay Tritt, 63, a single mom of two daughters, the youngest with Down’s syndrome, and a grandmother to young boys, will become the recipient of a donated cochlear implant through Colorado Neurological Institute’s (CNI) Cochlear Implant Assistance Program. Cochlear Americas donated the device. - April 27, 2014 - Colorado Neurological Institute
Beach Terrace Care Center is Once Again Named One of the Best Nursing Homes in the US
Long Beach, NY based Nursing Home Beach Terrace Care Center made the U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Nursing Homes for a second consecutive year. - April 26, 2014 - Beach Terrace Care Center
The American Venous Forum Hosts - The Vein Forum Course: Comprehensive Venous Management for the Practicing Clinician
The American Venous Forum is hosting The Vein Forum Course: Comprehensive Venous Management for the Practicing Clinician on September 5-6, 2014 at the Hyatt Boston Harbor in Boston, MA. The Vein Forum Course is targeted to clinicians in the fields of vascular surgery, interventional radiology, phlebology, interventional cardiology and hematology. The course will be limited to 50 registered attendees. Visit www.veinforum.org for more information and to register. - April 26, 2014 - American Venous Forum
Medical Tourism Association® Names Representative in Turkey, Expands Operations in Southeastern Europe and Western Asia
The Medical Tourism Association® has restructured and expanded the international trade organization's transcontinental operations in Southeastern Europe and Western Asia. - April 26, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
Medical Tourism Association® Celebrates Industry Milestone: 30th Issue of Signature Publication -- Medical Tourism Magazine®
Occasion kicks off year-long calendar of events leading to 7th World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress, Sept. 20-24, 2014, in Washington, D.C. - April 25, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
Practice Velocity® EMR Ranked #1 by Black Book Rankings 2014
Practice Velocity Medical Software receives #1 ranking for third consecutive year. - April 24, 2014 - Practice Velocity
Shaping Elizabeth Community Health Forum – June 18, 2014
Is Your Zip Code a Predictor of Your Health? - April 24, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Global Medical Transcription Services Market Outlook 2013 to 2019: Transparency Market Research
Transparency Market Research Report Added "Medical Transcription Services Market is Expected to Reach USD 60.6 Million Globally in 2019: Transparency Market Research" to its database. - April 24, 2014 - Transparency Market Research
Nielsen Norman Group Highlights Mobile Healthcare Communication Application Developed by InnovationM
A mobile healthcare communication application developed by InnovationM for one of its US-based clients was recently highlighted in Nielson Norman Group’s Enterprise App Report. - April 24, 2014 - InnovationM
Arthroscopy Devices Market Growth Factors 2013 - 2019: Transparency Market Research
Transparency Market Research Report Added "Arthroscopy Devices Market is Expected to Reach USD 5.1 Billion Globally in 2019: Transparency Market Research" to its database. - April 24, 2014 - Transparency Market Research
American College of Hyperbaric Medicine Releases Criteria for Physician Credentialing
The American College of Hyperbaric Medicine (ACHM) has released recommended guidelines for physician credentialing in hyperbaric medicine. The ground-breaking document was drafted by a coalition of opinion leaders in the field of hyperbaric medicine, and covers recommended minimal physician... - April 24, 2014 - American College of Hyperbaric Medicine
Florida Plans $5 Million Investment in Medical Tourism Marketing: Industry Leaders Warn That Marketing Must Target Key Niche Markets
The Goodness Company’s success is based on its international leadership and experience offering strategic medical tourism marketing services, which are tailored to the specific needs of each destination and organization based on their location, their services, and the needs of their patients. - April 24, 2014 - The Goodness Company
Dr. Gail Levee M.D. Expands Practice with Vascular Centers of America Test Center
Wimbledon Health Partners, a national provider of Vascular Centers of America (VCOA), an on-site diagnostic testing company, announced the opening of a new test center in cooperation with Dr. Gail Levee M.D. VCOA is a network of national practicing physicians that provide diagnostic cardiovascular... - April 23, 2014 - Wimbledon Health Partners
WMTC Taiwan 2014 to Showcase Taiwan as Medical Tourism Destination to Employers/Insurance Companies
Global Benefits Association, Medical Tourism Association® and Taiwan’s External Trade Development Council partner to host World Medical Tourism Congress Taiwan 2014, June 26-27, 2014, at Taipei International Convention Center. - April 23, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
Full Service Diagnostic Testing Center Now Offered at Byers Chiropractic Center
Wimbledon Health Partners, a national provider of Vascular Centers of America (VCOA) and NeuroRad Diagnostic Centers (NDC) announced the opening of a new, state-of-the-art electrodiagnostic and vascular testing center at Byers Chiropractic Center in cooperation with Dr. Jim Byers D.C. Wimbledon... - April 23, 2014 - Wimbledon Health Partners
Arrow Straight Chiropractic Adds Full Service Diagnostic Testing Center to Practice
Wimbledon Health Partners, a national provider of Vascular Centers of America (VCOA) and NeuroRad Diagnostic Centers (NDC) announced the opening of a new, state-of-the-art electrodiagnostic and vascular testing center at Aarow Straight Chiropractic in cooperation with Dr. Roger Gosselin D.C. - April 23, 2014 - Wimbledon Health Partners
AveXis Closes a Round of Financing from PBM Capital to Advance Its SMA Gene Therapy Program
AveXis, Inc., a clinic-ready synthetic biology platform company, today announced it has completed a financing round led by PBM Capital Group. This round of financing will help support the company’s gene therapy program targeting spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). AveXis’ gene therapy... - April 23, 2014 - AveXis Inc.
The National Institute of Whole Health Announces Its Educational Partnership with WellPeople, Pioneers of the Wellness Inventory Program
NIWH and WellPeople, the first whole-person health and wellness trainings in the U.S., have collaborated to integrate their remarkable programs for NIWH's health and wellness professional learners. - April 21, 2014 - National Institute of Whole Health
i2i Systems Propels Integrated Network of Physician Practices to the Next Level in Population Health
CVFP uses i2iTracks to improve coordination of care, streamline care team workflows and improve outcomes of care. - April 21, 2014 - i2i Systems
Argentine Tango Research Suggests It's a Mental Health Boosting Activity
The suffering from stress and depression is shown to be reduced in a published study on Argentine Tango Dance and suggests that dance class can be as effective as the clinically proven UMASS Stress Reduction Clinic. - April 19, 2014 - Hartford Tango
Papros Inc: Now Suppliers' Smelters on CMRT Can be Directly Checked Versus Growing Lists of Conflict Free Certified Smelters on CFSP Website
As the Conflict Free Smelter Program gathers strength, increasing numbers of smelters get certified, and the CFSP certified lists as posted on the website change for the better. In order to help the process of adoption of certified smelters, the MRPRO dashboard now checks the smelters entered on a (CMRT) template versus the smelters posted on the conflict free certified smelter list web sites. This moves the whole process along by quickly letting suppliers check and choose certified smelters. - April 18, 2014 - Papros Inc.
Local Chiropractor, Brian Luckey, D.C., Adds Full Service Diagnostic Testing Center Electrodiagnostic & Vascular Testing Now Performed On-Site
Wimbledon Health Partners, a national provider of Vascular Centers of America (VCOA) and NeuroRad Diagnostic Centers (NDC) announced the opening of a new, state-of-the-art electrodiagnostic and vascular testing center at Luckey Chiropractic in cooperation with Dr. Brian Luckey, D.C. Wimbledon... - April 18, 2014 - Wimbledon Health Partners
International Advanced Healing Group and Partner Looking Forward to SADBOC
International Advanced Healing Group subsidiary, Advanced Health Institute (AHI) and their marketing partner, Medistar, will follow a pre-determined strategy for success at SADBOC. - April 18, 2014 - International Advanced Healing Group, Ltd.
Tusk Enterprises' Client Roster Exceeds a Record 1,000
Tusk Enterprises and its Rhino Medical Services and Hospitalists Plus divisions serve more than 1,000 health care businesses, including some of the nation’s busiest hospitals. - April 18, 2014 - Tusk Enterprises
Saint-Gobain Seals’ Rulon® 1439 Material Certified as USP Class VI Compliant, Further Meeting Needs of Medical Device and Pharmaceutical Processing
Saint-Gobain Seals’ Rulon® 1439 material has achieved full USP Class VI certification, complying with stringent disposable and reusable medical device requirements. - April 18, 2014 - Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Seals Group
Medical Tourism Association® Free Webcast to Address Technology Solutions for International Patient Departments
Workshop Speaks to Hospital Administrators and Clinicians, Employers, TPAs, Insurance Agents and Facilitators - April 18, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
Dr. Karen Hart M.D. Adds Vascular Centers of America Test Center to Hart Healthcare
Wimbledon Health Partners, a national provider of Vascular Centers of America (VCOA), an on-site diagnostic testing company, announced a new diagnostic testing affiliate location at Hart Healthcare, in cooperation with Dr. Karen Hart M.D. VCOA is a national network of physician practices that... - April 18, 2014 - Wimbledon Health Partners
Local Chiropractor, Dr. Steven Macagnone D.C., Adds Full Service Diagnostic Testing Center
Wimbledon Health Partners, a national provider of Vascular Centers of America (VCOA) and NeuroRad Diagnostic Centers (NDC) announced the opening of a new, state-of-the-art electrodiagnostic and vascular testing center at Center Island Chiropractic in cooperation with Dr. Steven Macagnone D.C. - April 18, 2014 - Wimbledon Health Partners
Dr. Craig Patane D.C. Adds Additional Services to Local Practice Affiliates with Vascular Centers of America
Wimbledon Health Partners, the nation’s leading provider of on-site diagnostic testing and service provider of Vascular Centers of America (VCOA), announced the recent affiliation of Boro Park Chiropractic Health & Wellness, in cooperation with Dr. Craig Patane D.C. VCOA is a national... - April 18, 2014 - Wimbledon Health Partners
Certified Dementia Care Agency ComForCare Providing Professional Services to Home Clients with Alzheimer’s disease
Torrance, CA-based leader for expert home care work, ComForCare is now offering a complete range of care services to clients with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. The company’s goal within their dementia care work is to help ensure clients across Torrance, Redondo Beach, Rancho Palos... - April 18, 2014 - ComForcare Senior Services
Women Found to be at Greater Risk for Alzheimer’s - Find Solution with MentScan from MMT
Women with Alzheimer’s Gene fight back with MMT’s screening test called the MentScan. - April 18, 2014 - MD Stem Cells
Dr. Sam Sannoufi, M.D., Expands Family Practice to Include Walk-In Urgent Care
Dr. Sannoufi responds to Riverside's healthcare needs and expands his practice to include walk-in urgent care. Family Practice Clinic & Walk-In Urgent Care will be open 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and most Saturdays. - April 17, 2014 - Family Practice Clinic & Walk-In Urgent Care
MD Stem Cells Names Top 7 Recent Stem Cell Advances
7 key advances in Stem Cell treatments and research identified by MD Stem Cells. - April 17, 2014 - MD Stem Cells
Champions’ Physiotherapists Choose ASAlaser Therapies
Behind a great champion, there is always a good physiotherapist. A golden rule when the focus are the professional of sports that should always be at the top to face the best competition. In fencing competitions as well as track races, marathons and swimming challenges what matters is that the body does not wear down and the concentration is maximum. - April 17, 2014 - ASA srl
Bone Densitometers Market is Expected to Reach USD 908.5 Million Globally in 2019: Transparency Market Research
Transparency Market Research Report Published New Reports Title: Bone Densitometers Market (DEXA, QCT, pDEXA, SEXA, pQCT, RA and QUS)- Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2013 - 2019. - April 17, 2014 - Transparency Market Research
Pain Killers and Drug Addiction Are Subject of Conference at Trinitas Regional Medical Center
The growing link between pain killers and heroin was explored at a conference hosted recently by Trinitas Regional Medical Center. Members of state government, law enforcement, the medical community, health care, community agencies fighting drug abuse, and families feeling the tragic results of addiction gathered to examine the issue from numerous viewpoints. - April 16, 2014 - Trinitas Regional Medical Center
Thomas S. Wilson Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Thomas S. Wilson of Memphis, Tennessee has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Thomas S. Wilson Mr. Wilson is retired after 40 years in the healthcare field. He served as... - April 16, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Stayhealthy Installs Self-Monitoring HealthCENTERs Across Albertson’s LLC and New Albertson’s Family of Pharmacies
Stayhealthy, Inc., provided 765 HealthCENTERs in 27 States throughout Albertson’s LLC and New Albertson’s Inc. stores, providing customers convenient, easy-to-use access to clinical-grade health screenings and data services. - April 16, 2014 - Stayhealthy, Inc.
ComForcare Offers True Companionship to Seniors Through Suite of Home Care Services
Trusted Torrance, CA-based home care services providers, ComForcare are now presenting seniors with a comprehensive range of companionship services. - April 14, 2014 - ComForcare Senior Services
Medical Tourism Association® Free Webcast to Discuss Ramifications of EU Directive on Cross-Border Healthcare
A Medical Tourism Association free webcast will clarify rules and offer reliable information to providers and facilitators of health travel concerning new EU legislation designed to improve access to timely and quality medicals services. - April 13, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
Prista Corporation’s ActionCue® Clinical Intelligence Application Receiving Key Update
Prista Corporation announces plans to expand the features of their online application, ActionCue® Clinical Intelligence, to include Common Format report functionality — satisfying AHRQ Common Format report requirements. This addition extends the scope of coverage of the ActionCue platform integrating Quality Management, Risk Management and Performance Improvement. - April 13, 2014 - Prista Corporation