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Medical Development Group Announces February 29th SIG - Determining Go-to-Market Strategy for an Early Stage Medical Device Company
The Medical Development Group announces its Wednesday, February 29, 2012 Marketing and Sales Special Interest Group event entitled “Determining Go-to-Market Strategy for an Early Stage Medical Device Company.” A local early stage medical device company is generating positive buzz with their cutting edge technology during on-going critical trials in sports medicine and the aging population. - January 28, 2012 - Medical Development Group
EndoSoft Shows Technical Agility at HIMSS12
EndoSoft, the leader in Meaningful Use (MU) certified medical software is pleased to announce they have successfully passed all required testing during the 2012 IHE North American Connectathon and will be participating in the HIMSS12 Exhibition (Booth 8700) and the Interoperability ShowcaseTM on February 21-24 in Las Vegas, NV. - January 28, 2012 - EndoSoft
Corrective Exercise Expert Anthony Carey Offers the Latest Information on Health and Healing in Online Interview
Corrective exercise specialist Anthony Carey offers top tips for therapeutic, corrective and post-rehab exercises as well as common misconceptions on a recent John Spencer Ellis video blog online. Carey helps people understand patterns of movement that can make their exercise regime more effective. - January 27, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Newmatic Medical Now Providing Even Faster, Easier Service with GHX
Newmatic Medical is now connected with the 4,000 hospitals and healthcare providers that are already a part of the Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX). GHX offers its clients e-commerce and technology solutions that increase automation, efficiency, and accuracy of transactions between medical... - January 27, 2012 - Newmatic Medical
Mechdyne to Demonstrate Latest Simulation Technologies at the International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare 2012
Mechdyne Corporation will demonstrate the latest in immersive simulation technologies at this year’s International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare (IMSH) 2012. The conference will take place January 29 – 31, 2012, at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California. In... - January 27, 2012 - Mechdyne Corporation
Dialysis Treatment and Other Care Options Now Available at Bronx Center, Led by CFSCGOnline.com CEO Kenneth Rozenberg
Kenneth Rozenberg, the CEO of NYC nursing homes group Centers for Specialty Care, is promoting the range of services, including kidney dialysis, at his company's Bronx rehabilitation facility. - January 27, 2012 - Centers for Specialty Care Group NYC Nursing Home
Engeye Health Clinic in Uganda Seeks Aid for Ugandan Seven-Year-Old Girl with Cancer
Please Visit the Engeye Website to Contribute to the Noeline Fund, an Initiative to Send Noeline to the Mulago Cancer Institute in Kampala for Life Saving Treatment - January 27, 2012 - Engeye
Global Healthcare Investment Trends to Launch in Istanbul
Top 10 Plus One Global Healthcare Trends book. - January 26, 2012 - PHM International, Inc.
Level One Trauma Center Provides Optimum Care for Southwest Region’s Worst Injuries
Banner Good Samaritan has been re-verified as Level One Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons. - January 26, 2012 - Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center
Santa Rosa Consulting and North Texas Specialty Physicians Create Sandlot Solutions, Inc.
Provider-created Health Information Exchange Will Drive Quality, Reduce Costs and Demonstrate ACO Functionality - January 26, 2012 - North Texas Specialty Physicians
71% of UK Population Use Internet as Secondary Source of Diagnosis
A unique, 28 country, public opinion survey illustrates deep unhappiness with healthcare systems and their management, despite broad satisfaction with personal health, and a particular regard for the performance of the Family Physician (or General Practitioner). Leading market research agency SPA Future Thinking is the UK partner for this research study, working alongside representatives from the IRIS network around the globe. - January 26, 2012 - SPA Future Thinking
First Ever Endoluminal Bariatric Operation in South Asia is Performed in Chennai, India at Abscon 2012
On January 22, 2012, at the 3rd Annual Apollo Bariatric Surgery Conference (ABSCON 2012) in Chennai, India, the first ever incision-free endoluminal bariatric surgery procedure was performed in South Asia. Incidentally, this is the first ever known endoluminal revision of a prior sleeve gastrectomy... - January 25, 2012 - Prime Source
Virtual Job Summit for Postgraduate Life Scientists Opens February 1st
Bio Careers hosts it's second Virtual Job Summit for postgraduate scientists starting February 1st. The Summit is free for all Bio Careers Members, which comprise graduates and postdocs from the top 25% of graduate programs worldwide. - January 25, 2012 - Bio Careers
Saelig Introduces Novel Electric Potential Sensor for Non-Contact ECG and Gesture Measurements
The EPIC Sensor will change the way medical ECG/EEG/EOG, movement sensing, proximity non-touch switching, or even gesture recognition signals are taken in medical and sports instruments, toys, electric appliances, smart lighting, gaming, and security. - January 25, 2012 - Saelig Co. Inc.
SABIC’s Plants in Brazil and Argentina Earn Certification to Produce FDA-Compliant, Biocompatible Resins for Burgeoning S.A. Healthcare Market
SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business today announced that its manufacturing facilities in Campinas, Brazil and Tortuguitas, Argentina, are now certified to produce U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-compliant and biocompatible resins for the fast-growing South American healthcare market... - January 25, 2012 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
SABIC to Exhibit Robust, Growing Portfolio of Advanced Material Solutions for Medical Device Applications at MD&M West 2012
SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business will exhibit new pioneering materials solutions for today’s leading healthcare device challenges at MD&M West 2012 in Anaheim, Calif., from Feb. 14-16, in booth 1801. The company’s exhibit will underscore its broad and growing portfolio of... - January 25, 2012 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
A "Kodak Moment" That Lives on in Rochester – Digital Imaging and Software Company Logical Images, Inc., on the Cutting Edge of Health Information Technology
Logical Images, a Rochester-based health IT company, has taken a unique approach to the imaging industry established by the area’s large players like Kodak. For over 10 years Logical Images has been moving forward in the industry by combining visual media and medical diagnostic search to... - January 25, 2012 - Logical Images Inc
New National Hepatitis C Helpline Promises "One Call – Lots of Help"
A new national helpline, 877-HELP-4-HEP, run by and for people affected by hepatitis C will formally launch February 1, 2012. This new consumer resource is the result of a year-long collaboration among five national nonprofits with a combined 90 years’ experience in phone-based peer... - January 24, 2012 - The Support Partnership
MarketLab, Inc. Joins GHX, Takes Next Big Step in Continuing Customer Satisfaction
MarketLab, Inc. is now a part of Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX) – a company that provides e-commerce services and technology solutions that maximizes automation, efficiency, and accuracy of transactions between medical providers and suppliers. Members of the healthcare community utilizing... - January 22, 2012 - MarketLab, Inc.
Igor F. Palacios Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Igor F. Palacios has recently been recognized as a Round Table member by Strathmore's Who's Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Healthcare. About Igor F. Palacios Igor F. Palacios, M.D., is the Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and the... - January 22, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Fitness Boot Camp Site Provides Boot Camp Training and Local Boot Camp Classes for Fitness Enthusiasts
At http://www.fitnessbootcamps.biz/, personal trainers and coaches can learn more about becoming certified in boot camp classes while fitness and exercise enthusiasts can find local boot camps in their area. Boot camp classes, exercises and drills represent one of the hottest fitness trends in 2012. - January 21, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
MD-IT Appoints Bard Betz as Chief Executive Officer
MD-IT, the leading provider of medical documentation software and service dedicated to narrative note technology, announced today the appointment of Bard Betz as Chief Executive Officer. In addition, Kevin Shaughnessy has been promoted to President of MD-IT, Robin Daigh has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Brian Rogers will now serve as Chief Financial Officer. - January 21, 2012 - MD-IT
Howard L. Bell Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Howard L. Bell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, has recently been recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Healthcare. About Howard L. Bell Howard L. Bell has been a comprehensive ophthalmologist since 1985. Dr. Bell is an expert in... - January 21, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
BioRegenerative Sciences, Inc. Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Nurture Earth Pvt. Ltd. to Form Stem Cell Joint Venture in India
BioRegenerative Sciences, Inc. of San Diego, CA signs MOU with Nurture Earth, Pvt., Ltd. of India to form joint venture called BioRegenerative Sciences India (BRS India). The new joint venture, BRS India will produce, test, register, and market and sell BRS' stem cell-based therapeutic products in the Asian markets. - January 20, 2012 - BioRegenerative Sciences, Inc.
Russell D. Deidiker, M.D. Recently Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Russell D. Deidiker, M.D. of Farmington, Missouri, has recently been included in America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Russell D. Didiker, M.D. Dr. Russell D. Deidiker is Chief of Pathology at... - January 20, 2012 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
HD Treatment Center Opens in Raleigh
Center Brings Unique Painless and Permanent Hemorrhoid Treatment Technology to North Carolina. - January 20, 2012 - HD Treatment Center
MGH Institute Nursing Faculty to Use iPhones to Help Alzheimer’s Patients
School of Nursing faculty Diane F. Mahoney, PhD, APRN, BC, FGSA, FAAN, has been awarded a $180,000 grant from the Alzheimer’s Association in which she will develop a system using iPhones to help people with Alzheimer’s Disease get dressed easier and function more independently... - January 20, 2012 - MGH Institute of Health Professions
Namaste Hospice is Introducing a Unique Palliative Care Program
Namaste Hospice is introducing a Palliative Care Program to complement the high quality, compassionate hospice care it currently delivers to the Denver Metro Community. The Personal Empowerment Program (PEP) is a personalized program designed to transform fear and powerlessness over a... - January 19, 2012 - Namaste Hospice
Unbound Medicine Adds Mobile Platforms and Content to Pediatric Care Online™ - American Academy of Pediatrics Point-of-Care Solution Available on iPad® and Windows Phone®
Unbound Medicine, a leader in knowledge management solutions for health care announces new mobile platforms and resources at Pediatric Care Online™ (PCO) from the American Academy of Pediatrics. PCO is now available as a downloadable native application for iPad® and Windows Phone®. Simultaneously, important new clinical information was added to the extensive library of references and tools. - January 17, 2012 - Unbound Medicine
Physician Job Match Website Releases Informative Video
Earlier last week, leapdoctor.com released it's first professionally created video. Complete with advanced technological transitions and appealing audio, the video is set up on the home page of the company's website as well as on their YouTube channel. They are hoping the video will generate views and appeal to a broader crowd. - January 15, 2012 - leapdoctor.com
OrgVitality Chosen to Assist American Board of Internal Medicine to Improve Physician Evaluations
OrgVitality Vice President Dr. David W. Bracken has been invited by the American Board of Internal Medicine to help address shortcomings in physician evaluations and to bring a unique perspective to the issue by participating in a Multi-Source Feedback Expert Panel. - January 15, 2012 - OrgVitality, LLC
Indy Gastro Physicians Give Patients Greater Access to Medical Information with iTriage Smartphone App
Indy residents have on-the-go access to symptoms, diseases, procedures and physician information in the palm of their hand with iTriage. - January 14, 2012 - iTriage, LLC
NewProductHelp.com to Serve as Exclusive Marketing Representative for Miracle Vest Unit Invention
Charles H., South Carolina resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Miracle Vest Unit invention to potential licensees in industry over the next 2 years. An innovative and effective new product designed to alleviate a... - January 14, 2012 - New Product Help, Inc.
Fear the Turtle Autism Speaks U 5K Race at the University of Maryland Will Raise Awareness and Funds for Autism Speaks on April 14th, 2012 in College Park, MD
Autism Speaks National Capital Area, the local chapter of North America’s largest autism science and advocacy organization, today announced that the 4th annual University of Maryland’s Fear the Turtle Autism Speaks U 5K fundraising and awareness event will take place on April 14, 2012... - January 13, 2012 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
Waiting Room Solutions is Chosen by AG Pain Management as Their Provider for Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Practice Management Software
Waiting Room Solutions, the leading web-based EMR and PM software vendor, announced today that the AG Pain Management has chosen Waiting Room Solutions as the solution to automate all of the practice’s clinical and business functions. - January 13, 2012 - WRS Health
Kaiser Permanente Chooses Digital Secure Copy from One of Binary’s Solutions Partners
Binary Spectrum proudly announces the implementation of its Digital Secure Copy, an automated digital solution for Medical Records and RAC Audit requests on CD, through one of its solutions partner, to be used at Kaiser Permanente Denver, CO facility. - January 13, 2012 - Binary Spectrum
Super Visa Insurance for Parents and Grandparents Visiting Canada
The Super Visa Insurance which has come into effect from 1st December, 2011 to cut the backlog of sponsorship applications for Parents and Grandparents. The government stated that applicants will be required to obtain private Canadian health-care insurance for their stay in Canada. The self explanatory questions and answers in this press release will be helpful to clear these doubts. - January 11, 2012 - Punjab Insurance Inc
MResult Corporation to Sponsor 9th Annual Pharmaceutical Compliance Congress
MResult Corporation is proud to announce its sponsorship of the upcoming 9th Annual Pharmaceutical Compliance Congress hosted by CBI in Washington, D.C. At the event, MResult representatives will be showcasing the firm’s Aggregate Spend Solution application. This customized compliance... - January 11, 2012 - MResult Corporation
Uniform Advantage is Now a Key Retailer of Jockey™ Scrubs
Uniform Advantage recently revealed that it will be a key retailer for Jockey Scrubs. For additional information about Jockey Scrubs and the different styles and colors offered, please visit www.UniformAdvantage.com. - January 11, 2012 - Uniform Advantage
The Profectum Foundation's Website Networking Abilities Was Brought Into the 21st Century by New Web Design
The Profectum Foundation uses its philosophy of personal advancement in support of the DIR model. This combination makes the treatment of autism a personalized plan instead of a group categorization. New Web Design took that model, in which they take a similar mentality for their customer service, and created a site that is easy for families to connect to share and support each other. - January 11, 2012 - NewWebDesign.com
Two Care New England Representatives Selected for New Innovation Advisors Program in Improved Care for Patients
Two individuals from Care New England have been selected to be part of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Innovation Advisors Program. Chosen were Nancy Roberts of the VNA of Care New England and Betty Vohr, MD of Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island. This initiative, launched by the CMS Innovation Center in October 2011, will help health professionals deepen skills that will drive improvements to patient care and reduce costs. - January 11, 2012 - Women & Infants Hospital
Florida Family Physicians Receive Resident Scholar Award
Family physicians, Dr. Elizabeth Sasse of Winter Park and Dr. Laura Church of Jacksonville, are recipients of the 2011 Exceptional Resident Scholar Award. - January 11, 2012 - Florida Academy of Family Physicians
Richard Pavelock Has Recently Been Recognized by The Global Directory of Who’s Who Publication
Richard Pavelock, of Statesville, North Carolina has recently been recognized by The Global Directory of Who's Who for outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Internal Medicine. About Richard Pavelock Richard Pavelock received his MD at Copernicus University and his Residency... - January 11, 2012 - Global Directory of Who's Who
CareSouth Health System Purchases Rutherford Polk McDowell Health District Home Health Agency
CareSouth Health System, Inc., today announced that it has purchased the home health agency of the Rutherford Polk McDowell (RPM) Health District. The transaction was finalized on December 31. The home health care agency is now doing business as CareSouth Homecare Professionals with locations in... - January 10, 2012 - CareSouth Health System, Inc.
Senior Housing and Transitional Care in the Snoqualmie Valley
First of a two part Lunch & Learn series exploring housing and living options for older adults living in the Snoqualmie Valley. - January 10, 2012 - Snoqualmie Valley Hospital District
Marvin C. Pankaskie Has Recently Been Recognized by The Global Directory of Who’s Who Publication
Marvin C. Pankaskie, of Fairport, New York, has recently been recognized by The Global Directory of Who's Who for outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Medicinal, Chemistry and Information Sciences. About Marvin C. Pankaskie Marvin C. Pankaskie is a Professor of... - January 08, 2012 - Global Directory of Who's Who
Humanity First Haiti Director Travels to Panama with Loyola Global Brigade Volunteers
Doctor and volunteers to provide free medical and dental care to local communities - January 08, 2012 - Humanity First
Capita releases details of its 3rd National Conference on Personalisation in Health and Social Care – Tuesday 27th March 2012, Central London
Capita’s 3rd National Conference on Personalisation in Health and Social Care is taking place on Tuesday 27th March 2012 in Central London. - January 08, 2012 - Capita Conferences
Uniform Advantage is Now Carrying Crocs™ Medical Apparel
Uniform Advantage is now an authorized retailer for the newly released Crocs™ Scrubs line. For additional information about the Crocs™ Medical Apparel collection and the different styles and colors offered, please visit www.UniformAdvantage.com. - January 07, 2012 - Uniform Advantage
Uniform Advantage Introduces New Dankso Healthcare Apparel
Uniform Advantage is an authorized retailer for the newly released Dansko Healthcare apparel line. For additional information about the Dansko Healthcare apparel collection and the different styles and colors offered, please visit www.UniformAdvantage.com. - January 07, 2012 - Uniform Advantage