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WellSpring Oncology Patient Helps Celebrate Second Year of Prestigious Accreditation
Joel Barnes explains how standards of excellence are applied at the Pinellas cancer treatment facility. - June 22, 2013 - WellSpring Oncology
Allsup Observes National HIV Testing Day June 27
Allsup outlines considerations for those with HIV/AIDS seeking Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. - June 22, 2013 - Allsup
Minnesota Cryostorage Center Renews New York State Provisional Tissue Bank License
ReproTech, LTD’s Minnesota cryostorage center has renewed its New York State Department of Health Provisional License for Tissue Bank Operation. - June 22, 2013 - ReproTech, LLC
Capita Conferences Announce Details of the Integrating Health, Care and Support Conference - 27th Sept, 2013, Central London
Capita Conferences' Integrating Health, Care and Support Conference has been designed to look at making the vision for integrated care a reality and to share experiences, successes and failures. - June 22, 2013 - Capita Conferences
Capita Conferences Announce Details of Their Managing Healthcare Demand Conference - 30th Sept, 2013, Central London
This timely new Capita Conference event will feature examples focused on acute and primary care led mechanisms to demand and capacity management. It also showcases case studies of whole systems approaches across health, social care and beyond that reduce resource usage by delivering integrated services for the frail elderly and by better managing multimorbidity in the community. - June 22, 2013 - Capita Conferences
OmniMD™ Introduces Superior Women’s Health EHR
OmniMD announced the introduction of its new Women's Health electronic health records (EHR) software for obstetrics and gynecology. - June 22, 2013 - OmniMD
BioLife Cell Bank Sponsors Families of SMA Conference
Continuing their commitment to children and families affected by spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), BioLife Cell Bank, Inc., attended the 2013 Annual SMA Conference June 13-16 in Anaheim, Calif. as a Silver sponsor. For 24 years, Families of SMA (FSMA) has hosted this conference—the largest in... - June 20, 2013 - BioLife Cell Bank
Arlene Edlin Joins HMC HealthWorks
HMC HealthWorks Welcomes Arlene Edlin as Vice President of Business Development & Client Relations. - June 20, 2013 - HMC HealthWorks
Rosellini Scientific's Dental Division Expands Offering of Single Point-of-Contact for Mobile Nursing Home Medical Needs
The acquisition of Grey Owl Dental, LLC enables Rosellini Scientific to deliver full-service dental care to nursing home patients in addition to providing a single point of contact for clinical products and services for rehabilitation health care facilities. - June 19, 2013 - Rosellini Scientific, LLC
Equip Your Healthcare Center with the Most Innovative Medical Equipments from Zone Medical
The continual advancements taking place in the field of technology have resulted in the fabrication of state of the art equipments. The field of healthcare is also not untouched by these advancements and the medical equipment available these days have enormous capabilities and increased functionality. - June 19, 2013 - Zone Medical
Olympia Medical Center, Los Angeles, CEO, John A. Calderone, PhD, Receives National Award for Infection Control Leadership
John Calderone, PhD, Chief Executive Officer at Olympia Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA, has been named the recipient of the 4th Annual Healthcare Administrator Award, presented by the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC). APIC is a multi-disciplinary,... - June 19, 2013 - Olympia Medical Center
Medaris Announces Vela Cardiac Telehealth Monitoring Service
Medaris, Inc. announced today the release of their Vela Cardiac Telehealth Monitoring service focused on helping healthcare organizations reduce costs and improve patient care. - June 19, 2013 - Medaris
OMICS to Co-Publish Open Access Journals with AstonJournals
New milestone in Driving Efficiencies Across the world in Expanding Global knowledge with AstonJournals. - June 18, 2013 - OMICS Group Incorporation
OMICS Group Incorporation Announces Acquisition of Journal: Oral Health and Dental Management
OMICS Group Incorporation is proud to announce the acquisition of the journal: Oral Health and Dental Management (OHDM), a dentistry research based quality journal. With this acquisition, the glory heads high and both the organizations join hands together for fulfillment of making healthcare... - June 18, 2013 - OMICS Group Incorporation
Vietnam Veteran Receives Organized Spaces as Co's Community Service in Time for Fourth of July
A Philadelphia business philanthropist is marking the 4th of July holiday by aiding a Vietnam, Purple Heart infantry man, who is a paraplegic. Charles Waterman, the owner of ClosetsByDesign, an area custom closet company, had a vision to do something to help good causes that would be more personal... - June 18, 2013 - ACT, Inc.
AmpleHarvest.org to be Presented at International Philanthropy Conference in Athens Greece
Panel exploring best practice examples and new ideas for the non-profit sector to highlight AmpleHarvest.org's solution to hunger and food waste. - June 18, 2013 - AmpleHarvest.org
OrthoNeuro Welcomes Two New Physicians to Growing Practice
OrthoNeuro announced today that doctors Keith LaDu, DO and Sandy Lane, MD will join the multi-specialty physician group July 1st, 2013. Dr. LaDu is a board certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopy, joint replacement, and sports medicine. Dr. Lane is board certified in Family Medicine and fellowship trained in Sports Medicine. Both physicians will continue to practice in Lincoln Village and at OrthoNeuro's new Dublin office when it opens this Summer. - June 18, 2013 - OrthoNeuro
Emerge Diagnostics and Gatesway Foundation Announces Implementation of the EFA-STM Program©
Gatesway Foundation and Emerge Diagnostics are pleased to announce the first Oklahoma implementation of the EFA Soft Tissue Management - EFA STM© Program. The program is specifically designed to assist employers in offering better treatment options for compensable work related injuries. The... - June 18, 2013 - Emerge Diagnostics
Radcal to Launch New Family of Survey Meters
Radcal Corporation announces that they will launch their family of radiation survey meters. Making up this family are three versions: the RSM, RSM1 and RSM*. - June 16, 2013 - Radcal Corporation
Jasco Continues to Revolutionize the Characterization of Biomolecules: New J-1000 Series Circular Dichroism Spectrometers
JASCO is pleased to announce the new J-1000 Series CD Spectrometers offering unparalleled sensitivity, with reach from the vacuum UV to the NIR wavelengths. Also, introducing Simultaneous Multi-Probe Spectroscopy (SMP) which consists of three modes (CD, LD and Absorbance) running concurrently with... - June 15, 2013 - Jasco Inc
Healthcare Leaders Address "Disruptive Innovation" of Status Quo at ACHE of Massachusetts Spring Conference
More than 150 healthcare leaders from across Massachusetts attended the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) of Massachusetts spring conference, “Disruptive Innovation: Creating the Healthcare Systems of the Future,” held recently at the DoubleTree Hilton in Westborough,... - June 15, 2013 - ACHE of Massachusetts
MemorySecret and Covex Announce the Launch of Intelectol Sport(TM)
MemorySecret and Covex announce the launch of Intelectol Sport(TM), a new dietary supplement for athletes, which will be launched at the Sochi Winter Olympics in 2014. - June 14, 2013 - Covex Farma
Medical Device Industry Leaders to Host Workshops at AVF Vein Forum
The American Venous Forum (AVF) would like to thank leading medical device industries for hosting workshops during The Vein Forum: A Comprehensive Hands-On Course for Practicing Physicians. The American Venous Forum (AVF) is dedicated to improving the care of patients with venous and lymphatic disease through education, research and technology. - June 14, 2013 - American Venous Forum
Career Step to Exhibit at HFMA's 2013 National Institute June 16-19
Career Step will be exhibiting in booth 1643 at the 2013 National Institute of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) in Orlando, Florida, June 16-19 in addition to presenting a new white paper on avoiding the negative financial consequences of ICD-10 at the show. - June 14, 2013 - Career Step
ALPCO to Distribute NAG Assays from PPR Diagnostics
New distribution agreement allows ALPCO to distribute NAG assays from PPR Diagnostics. - June 13, 2013 - ALPCO
Spectral MD Announces 510(k) Clearance by the FDA for DeepView™ Medical Imaging System
Spectral MD™ (“Spectral MD” or “The Company”), a medical device imaging company, announces the DeepView™ Medical Imaging System has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for studies of blood flow in microcirculation. The... - June 13, 2013 - Spectral MD
Alliance Formed to Address Health Plans’ CMS Audit Findings
Inovaare and Diligence.pro announce relationship. - June 13, 2013 - Inovaare Corp.
Ingenious Med Integrates Health Language to Enhance ICD-9 and ICD-10 Search
Provider of the nation’s largest charge capture solution chooses Health Language to improve code search functionality. - June 13, 2013 - Health Language
New Partnership Offers Patients Exceptional Clinical Trial Experience
In a partnership that offers unprecedented benefits for chronic pain patients, Hope Research Institute is now the preferred clinical research partner at Freedom Pain Hospital, the only pain specialty hospital in the country. Hope Research Institute offers a turn-key solution for physicians who are... - June 12, 2013 - Freedom Pain Hospital
AcuteCare Telemedicine Welcomes Robert Silverstein to the Team
AcuteCare Telemedicine (ACT), the leading practice-based provider of Telemedicine services in the Southeast, announces the addition of Robert Silverstein, to their staff. Robert joins ACT as Senior Sales Executive, with more than a decade of experience in the Hospital, Post-Acute and... - June 12, 2013 - AcuteCare Telemedicine
Medimpex United Inc. Offers New Oral Drug Test Product Under Oral Screen Brand
The Oral Screen brand of Medimpex is synonymous to high-quality products that guarantee reliable results for greater peace of mind. Its current mainly new product, the 3 Panel Oral Fluid Drug Screening Device is essentially a saliva based drug testing kit. This 3-piece device provides a rapid test that only requires 10 minutes to administer and 99% protected from the adulteration. - June 11, 2013 - Medimpex United Inc
Personal Training Proves More Popular Than Dieting for Weight Loss Success
The UK’s leading personal trainers have something to celebrate with the latest news showing personal training is now one of the most popular ways of losing weight for busy Brits. - June 11, 2013 - MotivatePT
GenieMD is Pleased to Announce the Recent Hire of Tory Kelso as Vice President of Market Strategy and Business Development
GenieMD is pleased to announce the recent hire of Tory Kelso, who has joined the team as Vice President of Market Strategy and Business Development. Tory brings over twelve years of experience in Health IT industry. Tory comes to GenieMD from Microsoft where she most recently served as the Senior... - June 09, 2013 - Friendly
Emmy Award Winner LeVar Burton to Appear on Opening Night of RENT on Friday June 14th, a Fundraiser Benefiting AIDS Research Alliance
AIDS Research Alliance (ARA) announced today that on Friday evening, June 14th, actor/activist LeVar Burton will appear on Opening Night of RENT at the Hudson Theatre in Hollywood. A portion of the proceeds from this performance and the performances on June 15th and 16th will benefit AIDS Research... - June 08, 2013 - AIDS Research Alliance
Waterloo Healthcare Launches New Line of Aluminum Glove Box Dispensers
Waterloo Healthcare is now offering a complete line of side load glove box dispensers to help you fight the spread of HAI’s. Manufactured from lightweight yet durable aluminum, these glove box dispensers will stand up to the test of time. They are available in 4 different configurations and... - June 08, 2013 - Waterloo Healthcare
Dr. Patrick Basu Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dr. Patrick Basu of Forest Hills, New York has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Dr. Patrick Basu Dr. Basu is the Chairman of Gastroenterology and Hepatology of Forest Hills... - June 07, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Georgia-Pacific Professional Showcases SafeHaven™ Hand Hygiene Monitoring System at APIC Annual Conference
Attendees have opportunity to experience and test monitoring system in model healthcare patient room. - June 07, 2013 - Georgia-Pacific Professional
Luna Family Hearing CEO Throws First Pitch at Seattle Mariners V. NY Yankees Game to Promote Hearing Loss Awareness for Men’s Health Week
John Luna, CEO of Luna Family Hearing, states that “Hearing loss affects a man’s lifestyle, and if he wants to stay active, feel younger, and remain socially and professionally engaged, he should address any hearing loss he may be experiencing.” This is the overriding message that... - June 06, 2013 - Luna Family Hearing
Saddleback Memorial’s Center for Advanced Wound Healing Recognized for Excellence in Patient Satisfaction and Clinical Outcomes
Saddleback Memorial’s Center for Advanced Wound Healing, located in Mission Viejo, has received the prestigious Healogics Robert A. Warriner II, M.D., Center of Excellence Award. The award recognizes wound care centers that consistently exceed standards for exceptional quality. Saddleback... - June 06, 2013 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Needle Free Acupuncture? Now There is a Way to Get Acupuncture Without the Pain.
Are you needle phobic? Most patients that hear about Acupuncture are scared of needles. A physician in Springdale now offers laser acupuncture and ear acupuncture which as 100% needle free to cater to children and people afraid of needles - June 06, 2013 - Springdale Health PLLC
Plastic Surgeon Robert Morin, MD Releases Before and After Rhinoplasty Video, Speaks on Its Benefits
New York and New Jersey-based plastic surgeon Dr. Robert Morin speaks on his recently released rhinoplasty video, touching on the benefits of this procedure. - June 05, 2013 - Robert Morin Plastic Surgeon
Fertility Preservation Network Welcomes Seattle, Washington Area Clinic
Program greatly extends access to Fertility Preservation services. - June 05, 2013 - ReproTech, LLC
Thick Eyebrows That Are in Fashion Can be Achieved Through Eyebrow Transplant
The recent trend of thicker eyebrows has been all the rage in Hollywood, on models, and on the fashionable across the globe. - June 04, 2013 - Lam Institute for Hair Restoration
AIO Technology to Offer OpenEMRCloud
AIO Technology is now offering OpenEMR as a Cloud service out of its Minneapolis based data center. OpenEMR is an open-source system that is a medical practice management, electronic medical records, prescription writing, and medical billing solution. OpenEMR is ONC-ATB Ambulatory EHR 2011-2012... - June 04, 2013 - AIO Technology
MD Now Urgent Care, South Florida’s Largest Provider of Urgent Care & Occupational Medicine Continues Expansion in South Florida Opening in Greenacres, Palm Beach County
MD Now Urgent Care, South Florida’s largest provider of urgent care and occupational medicine services opens, its newest, largest, comprehensive free standing, "MD Now" facility including physical therapy this week, at 6868 Forest Hill Blvd in Greenacres, Palm Beach County, Florida. - June 04, 2013 - MD Now Urgent Care
Rosellini Scientific Helps East Coast Veterans Hospital Recover After Hurricane Sandy
Rosellini Scientific sent a team of biomedical engineers to service a veterans hospital after the massive destruction of Hurricane Sandy. The team inspected and repaired all the hospital beds so the in-patient departments could reopen and care for patients following the storm. - June 04, 2013 - Rosellini Scientific, LLC
Rose Paving Donates $5,000 to the Cancer Support Center
As part of its corporate community relations program, Rose Paving Company, headquartered in Bridgeview, IL, has donated $5,000 to the Cancer Support Center, a place of help, hope and healing in the Chicago southland. Alan Rose, CEO and majority owner presented the donation on May 29. In attendance... - June 04, 2013 - Rose Paving Company
TRIOSE Inc. Awarded a Third Party Freight Management Agreement with the Premier Healthcare Alliance
TRIOSE Inc., a leader in the management of healthcare logistics, announced today that it has been awarded a 36-month group purchasing agreement with the Premier healthcare alliance, for Freight Management. Effective June 1, 2013, this renewed relationship allows Premier members, at their discretion, to take advantage of special pricing and terms pre-negotiated by Premier for these services. - June 04, 2013 - TRIOSE, Inc
Dr. Alan Limfat, O.D. Voted "Best Optometrist"
Dr. Alan Limfat, O.D. was voted "Best Optometrist in the San Gabriel Valley" in the Pasadena Star News "Readers Choice Awards 2013" - June 01, 2013 - Linden Optometry, P.C.
Dr. David Hardy Joins AIDS Research Alliance's Board; Brings 30+ Years HIV Medical Experience
AIDS Research Alliance is pleased to announce the addition of a very experienced HIV researcher and physician to their Board of Directors. Dr. David Hardy, the Director of the Division of Infectious Diseases at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, and Professor of Medicine at the David Geffen School of... - June 01, 2013 - AIDS Research Alliance