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HealthCare Partners Signs Agreement with L.A. Care to Provide Care for Los Angeles-Area Patients Enrolled in Covered California
Top-Performing Multi-Specialty Medical Group Features More Than 2,100 Physicians in the Los Angeles Area - February 09, 2014 - HealthCare Partners
Innovation Direct™ Serving as Official Licensing Contact for Patented Mechanical Controlled/Automatic Hydrating Device Invention
An innovative new product designed to serve an important purpose for the infirm and disabled, the Mechanical Controlled/Automatic Hydrating Device, has been developed by Olivia Duron-Smith. The invention's unique design enables medical professionals and caregivers to perform a task vital to a sick... - February 09, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Innovation Direct™ Leading Marketing Efforts for Patented Genuine Thunderwear Invention
An innovative new product designed to serve as a comfortable yet functional piece of attire for those that are overweight, the Genuine Thunderwear, has been developed by Daryl Dahlquist of Kent, Washington. The invention's unique design provides its users with a number of features that will support... - February 09, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Capita Conferences Announce Their National Delivering the Francis Report Conference – 28th March 2014 – Central London
At the Conference you will hear from key stakeholders on how the NHS can move forward in implementing the recommendations from the inquiry and ensure that patient care is put at the heart of the NHS. - February 08, 2014 - Capita Conferences
Texas Self Storage Association Donates $100,000 to Shriners Children’s Hospital in Galveston
The Texas Self Storage Association (TSSA) donated $100,000 at the end of 2013 to the Shriners Children’s Hospital in Galveston. This Association has raised funds through various events held during their annual conference for the past 13 years. This is the second largest donation they’ve... - February 07, 2014 - Texas Self Storage Association
Lexington Non-Profit Takes Aim and Improving Mental and Physical Well-Being
Nurses, social workers and other healthcare professionals spilling out of the hospitals and into the streets with mental and physical health education. - February 07, 2014 - Lamplighters of America, Inc.
Advanced Health Institute to Enter Talks with Minnesota Veterans Administration
Advanced Health Institute has approached the Minnesota Veterans Administration concerning its adoption of the AHI wound healing software. - February 07, 2014 - International Advanced Healing Group, Ltd.
Funding for Private Healthcare Projects in UAE Often Limited to Established Players
As healthcare needs continue to diversify, investors look towards medical tourism to increase revenue. - February 07, 2014 - Informa Life Sciences Exhibitions
Friends in Adoption Receives HRC’s All Children All Families Seal of Recognition
Friends in Adoption (FIA), a licensed, non-profit adoption agency, recently received the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s All Children - All Families Seal of Recognition as a 2014 Leader in Supporting and Serving LGBT Families. Since its inception in 1982, FIA was one of the pioneer agencies in welcoming all families to adoption and from its early years has promoted adoption by qualified adoptive parents regardless of their sexual orientation. - February 06, 2014 - Friends in Adoption
Missouri Laser Institute Now Open
Richard Wittock, DPM and Stephanie Dettlebach, MD announce the opening of Missouri Laser Institute in Fenton, MO. - February 05, 2014 - Ankle and Foot Institute
Tallahassee Plastic Surgery Clinic Proudly Sponsors 2014 Top Salon Competition
To show their support of local stylists and beauticians, Tallahassee Plastic Surgery Clinic has joined a number of other local businesses to lend support to this year’s Top Salon Competition. - February 05, 2014 - Tallahassee Plastic Surgery Clinic
VisualDx a Winner in the iHeath 2014 “Ideas that Work” Competition
Nation’s First Widely Used Diagnostic Clinical Decision Support System Honored - February 05, 2014 - Logical Images Inc
Bedwetting Knowledge Centre Launched on Website for Healthcare Professionals
Nocturnal enuresis (bedwetting) is a common condition affecting approximately 16% of 5 year old children. It can have a profound impact on them and their families, often affecting self-esteem, relationships, sleep quality and academic development. Left untreated, problems can persist into adulthood. - February 05, 2014 - EPG Health Media
ModuleMD – One of the First Michigan-based EHR to Achieve Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification
ModuleMD has been certified - enabling eligible providers to meet the Stage 1 and 2 Meaningful Use measures required to qualify for funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). - February 04, 2014 - ModuleMD
Meditation Technology Company Releases a Breakthrough Program that Opens the Heart
HeartWave™ Meditation of iAwake Technologies offers a meditation technology beyond brainwaves and brainwave entrainment. Good for engaging the heart and the entire energetic system. - February 04, 2014 - iAwake Technologies, LLC
Long Term Care Insurance Association Mounts Longevity Risk Campaign
The American Association for Long Term Care Insurance plans to mount a yearlong awareness campaign focused on Longevity Risk, the consequences of living a long life. - February 04, 2014 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
2014 Employee Voice Award™ Honorees Announced
Quantum Workplace presents the 2014 Employee Voice Award to 10 organizations nationwide for excellence in employee engagement. - February 03, 2014 - Quantum Workplace
Florida Heart Surgeon Helps NBA Hopeful Overcome Defect Threatening His Hoop Dreams
Despite hunger, poverty and sparse conditions that challenge his West African homeland, Ibrahima Diallo's speed, strength and skills on the court propelled him across the Atlantic last fall with a scholarship to a sports academy in Sarasota – and closer to his lifelong dream. Until his heart stopped suddenly during a practice game at the Impact Basketball Academy on McIntosh Road. - February 01, 2014 - Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
Sterling Workshop Teaches Healthcare Professionals How to Manage Finances for Greater Profitability
Management workshop provides practice owners with management know-how for more viable, smoother-running practices. - February 01, 2014 - Sterling
The Cassata Family Foundation Teams Up with the NY Islanders & Make-a-Wish Foundation Help a Child Get His Wish to Go to Jamaica
The Cassata Family Foundation helps makes a 15 year old boy's wish come true. - January 31, 2014 - The Cassata Foundation
Summit View Hospice Attains National Accreditation Through the Community Health Accreditation Program (CHAP)
Summit View Hospice became Northern Nevada’s first hospice provider to obtain national accreditation through Community Health Accreditation Program (CHAP). CHAP accreditation demonstrates that Summit View Hospice and their staff meet the industry’s highest nationally recognized... - January 31, 2014 - Summit View Hospice
OmniMD Achieves EHNAC e-Prescribing of Controlled Substances Certificate for Prescribing Applications
Certification ensures adherence to data processing standards and compliance with security infrastructure and integrity requirements for all e-Prescribing transactions. - January 31, 2014 - OmniMD
St. Augustine Surgery Center Launches Total Joint Program
St. Augustine Surgery Center in conjunction with Dr. Tod Northrup of Florida Sports Medicine Institute has launched a completely outpatient total joint program. - January 31, 2014 - St. Augustine Surgery Center
Phoenix Orthopedic Surgeon Offers Saturday Clinic Hours for Valley Athletes
Dr. Shelden Martin, an orthopedic surgeon with one of the Valley’s leading orthopedic practices, OrthoArizona - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates, has announced Saturday clinic hours for February 15 and March 8. - January 30, 2014 - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates
Shriners Hospitals for Children - Houston and Galveston Partner with Amazing Spaces® for Personal Items Collection
Valentine’s Day themed donation party set for Thursday, February 13 at Amazing Spaces on W. Holcombe Blvd. - January 30, 2014 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers
Dr. Satwant Kaur Makes Technology Predictions for 2014
The "first lady of emerging technologies" believes medical technology will make great strides. - January 29, 2014 - Satwant Kaur Media
Rock County Hospital Selects VersaSuite as Its Electronic Health Records and HIS Software
VersaSuite today announced that Nebraska-based Rock County Hospital, a Critical Access Hospital (CAH), has selected its adaptive electronic health records and hospital information system software. VersaSuite offers a complete EHR and HIS solution for CAH facilities and is designed to automate... - January 29, 2014 - VersaSuite
FlexSim Healthcare 4.3.2 Released: Better Memory Support
Minor release of industry-leading healthcare process improvement software adds new features and several important bug fixes. - January 29, 2014 - FlexSim Software Products
healthPERX & eDocAmerica Partner to Take Telehealth to the Next Level
Imagine having health care at your fingertips for nearly any medical need, whenever you need it, no matter where you are in the U.S. healthPERX, a leading telehealth program that offers 24/7 access to board-certified doctors, has partnered with eDocAmerica to offer additional access to a myriad of health specialists. From a common cold, a swollen ankle or a skin condition, access to board-certified doctors and specialists for nearly any medical need is now available via phone and online. - January 29, 2014 - healthPERX
Saddleback Memorial Celebrates 40 Years Providing Quality Care and Clinical Excellence to South Orange County Residents
Forty years ago today, Saddleback Memorial Medical Center opened its doors. In four decades of constant growth, Saddleback Memorial has fulfilled its non-profit mission to better serve the south Orange County community through quality care, medical innovation and advancements in... - January 27, 2014 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Artificial Disc Institute Launches New Company Web Site for Treating Neck and Upper Back/Arm Pain
Artificial Disc Institute (ADI) is a network of elite, board certified, fellowship trained doctors that specialize 100% in spine care. They are very pleased to announce the launch of their new company web site for treating neck and upper back pain/arm pain. - January 26, 2014 - AutoWeb Technologies
Preferred Solutions Welcomes Jim Ruthven as Vice President of Strategy and Business Development
Preferred Solutions Inc., a nationally recognized healthcare IT consulting firm, is pleased to announce that Jim Ruthven has joined the company as Vice President of Strategy and Business Development. Jim’s role at Preferred Solutions is focused on the continued expansion of new business and working with clients and partners to create innovative solutions that leverage the company’s core strengths. - January 26, 2014 - Preferred Solutions, Inc.
Stuart Oberman to Speak at ATL360 Group Multi-Practice Lecture Series
Stuart J. Oberman (Oberman Law Firm) is one of four featured speakers in a series of Multi-Practice Lecture events taking place throughout the country. The first ATL360 Multi-Practice Lecture will be held in Atlanta, on February 7, 2014, at the City Club of Buckhead. The Lecture Series is geared... - January 24, 2014 - Oberman Law Firm
VisualDx Among the “Ideas that Work” at iHealth 2014
Mobile App Improves Health Care by Quickly and Accurately Diagnosing Disease - January 24, 2014 - Logical Images Inc
Percolate LMS Ranked #28 According to the 2014 State of the LMS Industry Report
Michaels & Associates received high honors this week for their Percolate LMS‒now globally recognized as one of the top learning management systems (LMSs) according to the 2014 State of the LMS Industry Report authored by Craig Weiss of E-Learning 24/7. Percolate, developed by Michaels & Associates and a strong newcomer to the industry, is ranked #28 in the report’s Top 50 LMSs. Percolate’s 90 second demo featured in the report can be viewed here: http://www.lmsdemos.com/video/78579408. - January 23, 2014 - Michaels & Associates
Prostate Cancer Roundtable Commends SSA for Inclusion of Hormone-Refractory Prostate Cancer in Diagnoses Eligible for Compassionate Allowances Initiative
The membership of the Prostate Cancer Roundtable today thanked the Social Security Administration (SAA) and Acting Commissioner Carolyn W. Colvin, for their announcement that a diagnosis of hormone-refractory prostate cancer would be included in the updated list of more than 200 diagnoses making... - January 23, 2014 - Men's Health Network
Two More Hospitals Receive Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission Thanks to Accelero Health Partners
Accelero Health Partners helps two more hospitals to receive Disease-Specific Certification for their Orthopedic Service Lines. - January 23, 2014 - Accelero Health Partners
PIH Health Receives Healthgrades Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence
PIH Health Among Top 5% of Hospitals in Nation for Four Years in a Row (2011-2014). - January 23, 2014 - PIH Health
The Times Square Billboard Promoting Long Term Care Insurance News Featured Jesse Slome, Director of the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance
To promote heightened awareness of the importance of long term care insurance a Times Square billboard was utilized by the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance. "Consumer awareness and education is our number one priority and the world's crossroads is the ideal place to start... - January 23, 2014 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
ALPCO's New FDA Cleared 25-OH Vitamin D Total ELISA Provides Option for Hospitals and Smaller Clinical Labs to Bring Affordable Testing In-House
ALPCO expands test portfolio for clinical and hospital laboratory customers with the release of a FDA 510(k) cleared 25-OH Vitamin D Total ELISA. - January 22, 2014 - ALPCO
Global Incontinence and Ostomy Care Products Market to Reach USD 17.2 Billion by 2020 - GrandViewResarch Latest Report
Availability of high growth opportunities in the Asia-Pacific region to drive the demand for incontinence and ostomy care products. - January 22, 2014 - Grand View Research
Transasia Introduces LAURA M- the Next Generation Urine Analyzer in India
Laura M the latest urine analyzer from Transasia offers the advantage of measuring Microalbumin & Creatinine. - January 22, 2014 - Transasia Bio-Medicals Ltd.
Cannapages Publishes World's First Phone Book of Legal & Regulated Cannabis Shops in Colorado
Cannapages, Colorado's oldest cannabis directory, has released the definitive phone book for the new recreational market, with a list of all current and future stores for 21+ clientele. A recognized staple in the local community, this is the first independent publication for the Denver-based company after years of monthly sections in multiple magazines. The directory also features contributors Ry Prichard, formerly of Kind Reviews, and Herbal Synergy Labs (annual High Times Cannabis Cup). - January 21, 2014 - Cannapages.com
There is No Cure - The Sankofa Center Works Towards Preventing the Spread of HIV and AIDS
The Sankofa Center knows the importance of educating people about HIV/AIDS. Through African dance and culture The Sankofa Center offers an outreach program that allows for volunteers to travel to Ghana and educate the people there about this not curable virus. The importance of The Sankofa... - January 21, 2014 - Sankofa Center
Carolina Center for Integrative Medicine to Open Satellite Clinic in Wilmington, NC
John C. Pittman, MD, Director of the Carolina Center for Integrative Medicine (CCIM), is opening a satellite clinic in Wilmington, NC, in association with Consults in Wellness. The clinic will begin seeing patients on January 31st, 2014. - January 21, 2014 - Carolina Center for Integrative Medicine
A Practical Handbook on Smell and Taste Disorders
"Management of Smell and Taste Disorders," by Antje Welge-Luessen and Thomas Hummel, recently published by Thieme, reflects recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of smell and taste disorders, giving readers a complete, current overview of the topic. It includes functional... - January 20, 2014 - Thieme Publishers
American Venous Forum 26th Annual Meeting Offers Innovative Research
The American Venous Forum will hold its 26th Annual Meeting on February 19-22, 2014 in New Orleans, Louisiana. AVF Annual Meetings bring together internationally recognized thought leaders, expert investigators and clinicians in venous and lymphatic disease. Program highlights include Scientific Sessions on Superficial Vein Disease, Chronic Venous Obstructions, Venous Thromboembolism/IVC Filters, and Venous Mix. - January 20, 2014 - American Venous Forum
Meticulous Research: Global Healthcare Analytics Market Worth $19.6 Billion by 2021 with CAGR of 21.3% in the Forecast Period
Global Healthcare Analytics Market outlook: 2013-2021. - January 19, 2014 - Meticulous Research
Transasia Demonstrates Its Market Leadership by Launching Five New Instruments
Through its world class manufacturing setup and indigenous research, Transasia works towards meeting the diagnostic needs of patients and doctors across the world. - January 18, 2014 - Transasia Bio-Medicals Ltd.
Biostratus Corporation Announces Issuance of US Patent for Tissue Bulking and Tissue Generation Technologies
Medical biotechnology company Biostratus Corporation has today announced the issuance of the USPTO Patent #8,586,089 titled "Enhanced Carriers for the Delivery of Microparticles to Mammalian Tissues and Fluids." The Biostratus patent covers a novel class of biocompatible injectable... - January 17, 2014 - Biostratus Corporation