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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
Veterinary Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Recognized by The National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology
The human hyperbaric medicine field has recognized the growth of HBOT in veterinary medicine over the past few years and as such has collaborated with experts in veterinary hyperbarics’ to develop a certification specific to veterinary hyperbaric medicine. - January 07, 2012 - Veterinary Hyperbaric Oxygen
Careington Partners with Aging with Grace as Eldercare Assistance Provider
Careington International Corporation has partnered with Aging with Grace to provide its members with access to this eldercare assistance program. Aging with Grace is a national eldercare assistance program that provides a solution to eldercare stress by educating, coordinating and facilitating... - January 07, 2012 - Careington
Atlantic Orthopedics & Wilmington Orthopaedics Merge, Become OrthoWilmington
Merger of Atlantic Orthopedics and Wilmington Orthopaedic Group into OrthoWilmington. - January 07, 2012 - Wilmington Orthopaedic Group
Charles Mason von Henner Has Recently Been Recognized by The Global Directory of Who’s Who Publication
Charles Mason von Henner, of San Marcos, Texas, has recently been recognized by The Global Directory of Who's Who for outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Medicine, Theology, and Law. About Charles Mason von Henner Charles Mason von Henner, M.D., was born October 27, 1921,... - January 07, 2012 - Global Directory of Who's Who
Raul A. Marquez Has Recently Been Recognized by The Global Directory of Who’s Who Publication
Raul A. Marquez, of Edinburg, Texas, has recently been recognized by The Global Directory of Who's Who for outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine. About Raul A. Marquez Raul A. Marquez received his M.D. from LaSalle University, Mexico,... - January 07, 2012 - Global Directory of Who's Who
McGrath Medical Expands Austin Hair Restoration and Cosmetic Medical Practice
Added space, more privacy and two additional surgical suites allows hair restoration practice and medical spa to accommodate patient growth and provide high level of patient care and comfort. - January 06, 2012 - McGrath Medical
Wayne Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Center Selects Waiting Room Solutions Web-Based Physical Medicine EMR
Waiting Room Solutions, the leading web-based EMR and Practice Management software vendor, announced today that the Physical Medicine practice of Dr. Philippe Chemaly has chosen Waiting Room Solutions as the enterprise solution to automate all of the practice’s clinical and business functions. - January 06, 2012 - WRS Health
Waiting Room Solutions and MaxEmail Have Partnered to Create an Integrated Incoming and Outgoing Fax Service for WRS Clients
Waiting Room Solutions (WRS), web based EMR vendor and MaxEmail, a leading communications service, announced a the partnership, where Waiting Room Solutions adopted MaxEmail technology in order to automate incoming and outgoing faxes to its clients. - January 05, 2012 - WRS Health
25,000+ CureMD Users Meet 5010 Compliance
CureMD Healthcare, a leading provider of Smart Cloud EMR, PM, Patient Portal and Revenue Cycle Management has announced the successful implementation of complete 5010 compliance for over twenty five thousand customers. Starting January 1st, a federal mandate will require health plans,... - January 05, 2012 - CureMD Healthcare
Waiting Room Solutions Has Partnered with Newrise Corporation, Parent of UnityFax, to Provide Enterprise Grade Integrated Inbound Fax Services to WRS Clients
Waiting Room Solutions (WRS), web based EMR vendor and UnityFax, a leading provider of internet fax to email service announced the partnership, where Waiting Room Solutions adopted UnityFax technology in order to improve communication for WRS clients. - January 05, 2012 - WRS Health
LC Internal Medicine Clinic Selects the 2011 Waiting Room Solutions Web Based Internal Medicine Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Practice Management System (PM)
The LC Internal Medicine Clinic, LLC has chosen to implement the 2011 Waiting Room Solutions Web Based Internal Medicine Electronic Health Record and Practice Management V4.0 software. This Internal Medicine EHR and PM will allow the practice to streamline charting and billing functions for patient encounters. - January 05, 2012 - WRS Health
American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine Announces Partnership with Quest National Services to Bring Members Electronic Medical Record and Billing Solutions
Quest National Services brings fully integrated Electronic Medical Records software solutions, comprehensive practice management services and medical billing to all AAUCM members. - January 05, 2012 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
10 Smart Health Resolutions for 2012
The 10 Smart Health Resolutions for 2012 are for those that are looking to improve their health and lifestyle by taking it one step further than just losing a couple of pounds and giving their bodies more of what they need and less of what they don't need. By simplifying food and beverage intake to include more whole food organic sources, and giving up empty purchases that give little in return, people can choose to invest in their health and develop a new appreciation of good tasting food. - January 04, 2012 - Smart Health Talk
Kenneth Rozenberg Promotes Centers for Specialty Care Group’s Enhanced Short Term Rehab and Nursing Home Therapy Services
Centers for Specialty Care Group CEO Kenneth Rozenberg is promoting the network's expanded nursing home and short term rehab services. - January 04, 2012 - Kenneth Rozenberg - Centers for Specialty Care Group
William E. Layden Has Recently Been Recognized by The Global Directory of Who’s Who Publication
William E. Layden, of Tampa, Florida has recently been recognized by The Global Directory of Who's Who for outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Ophthalmology. About William E. Layden William E. Layden received his MD from the University of Vermont, his Residency from the... - January 04, 2012 - Global Directory of Who's Who
Kenneth Rozenberg’s Short Term Rehab and Nursing Home Network Centers for Specialty Care Group Launches New Website Features
NYC nursing home and short term rehab network Centers for Specialty Care Group, led by CEO Kenneth Rozenberg, has recently launched several new website features. - January 04, 2012 - Centers for Specialty Care Group NYC Nursing Home
Forks at the Ready: Kids Food Festival Launches in New York City
The first Kids Food Festival gets cooking on January 21st and 22nd, 2012, from 10am to 6pm at Citi Pond℠ at Bryant Park. The Kids Food Festival helps in the fight against childhood obesity through fun and flavorful activities around balanced food choices. Cooking demos and hands-on... - January 03, 2012 - Kids Food Festival
Medical Assistant Jobs Site Launched
Site Connects Medical Assistants with Jobs Across America, Providing Job Search, Resume and Interviewing Tips. - January 01, 2012 - Medical Assistant Jobs
Veling Tsai, MD selects Waiting Room Solutions Web-Based Otolaryngology EMR
Waiting Room Solutions, the leading internet based EMR and Practice Management vendor, announced today that the otolaryngology practice of Dr. Veling Tsai has chosen Waiting Room Solutions as the enterprise solution to automate all of the practice’s clinical and business functions. - January 01, 2012 - WRS Health
Dr. Albert Cohen Recently Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Dr. Albert Cohen of Delray Beach, Florida, has recently been included in America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Dr. Albert Cohen Dr. Albert Cohen is the President and Medical Director of Boca-Delray... - January 01, 2012 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
HyGreen Welcomes New Sales Manager
HyGreen, Inc. is proud to welcome Cliff Browning as its new Northeast Territory Sales Manager. Cliff will be primarily working with HyGreen's innovative Hand Hygiene Recording and Reminding System. Cliff comes to HyGreen with 15 years of healthcare sales experience in supply chain, capital... - January 01, 2012 - HyGreen, Inc.
Medimix Europe Moves to New Offices in Aldersgate, London
Medimix Europe will see many changes in 2012: new staff members, new offices and new energy. It is poised to utilize latest advances in online technologies and social media to meet challenges in changing markets for the healthcare industries. - December 31, 2011 - Medimix International
Robert J. Daley Has Recently Been Recognized by The Global Directory of Who’s Who Publication
Robert J. Daley, of New Lenox, Illinois, has recently been recognized by The Global Directory of Who’s Who for outstanding contributions and achievements in the field Orthopaedic Surgery. About Robert J. Daley Robert J. Daley was born on October 24, 1957. He attended St. Mary's College in... - December 30, 2011 - Global Directory of Who's Who
Medios EHR User Dr. Barbara J. Vanfossen Achieves Meaningful Use and Receives Stimulus Incentive Payment
IOS Health Systems announces that medical practices using their web-based Medios EHR are achieving Meaningful Use and receiving their Stimulus Incentive Payments. - December 29, 2011 - IOS Health Systems
With New “Joint Electronic Discovery Submission” Pilot Program Now in Effect in SDNY, Global Digital Forensics Keeps Clients Prepared
With Electronic Discovery (eDiscovery) costs continuing to spiral out of control in complex litigations, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York’s (SDNY’s) 31-member Judicial Improvements Committee, in a joint bench and bar effort, is the latest to tackle the still... - December 28, 2011 - Global Digital Forensics
VitaPortal Announces Formation of World-Class Advisory Council
Esther Dyson, a Chairman of EDventure Holdings, Peter Frishauf, Founder of Medscape, and Milena Adamian, MD, a Cardiologist and Founder of the Life Sciences Angel Network entered VitaPortal Advisory Council. - December 28, 2011 - VitaPortal Company
Om Productions LLC Launches New Reality TV Series "Sacred Spaces" with Filming of Pilot Episode in Chicago
Designer and builder Cary Weldy has created an innovative reality TV series called Sacred Spaces under his production company Om Productions, LLC, partnering with multi-Emmy Award-winning producers David Moravec and Mike Torchia of Kinzie Street Studios LLC, a Chicago-based production company, and Reid Davis of Entertainment Concepts International to distribute and syndicate the new TV series. - December 27, 2011 - Om Productions, LLC
Duchenne Alliance Invites Global Participation at Action Duchenne Conference. The Duchenne Dashboard is Helping to Speed Progress Toward a Cure.
Duchenne Alliance invites Global Participation at Action Duchenne Conference. The Duchenne Dashboard is helping to speed progress toward a cure. This a revolutionary step in the work to end Duchenne muscular dystrophy. - December 27, 2011 - Duchenne Alliance
Mark E. Collins Has Recently Been Recognized by The Global Directory of Who’s Who Publication
Mark E. Collins, of Elk Grove Village, Illinois, has recently been recognized by The Global Directory of Who’s Who for outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Healthcare. About Mark E. Collins Mark E. Collins attended Northwestern University for undergraduate, and was... - December 27, 2011 - Global Directory of Who's Who
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... - December 24, 2011 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
Apollo Hospitals Surgeons Visit New York to Learn New Technique in Incision Free Bariatric Surgery: Will be Pioneers in This Field in South Asia
Drs. PK Reddy, Arun Prasad and Rajkumar Palaniappan, three experienced bariatric surgeons from India’s premier private healthcare group, Apollo Hospitals, recently visited New York to learn cutting edge endoluminal techniques in bariatric surgery. They all attended a one-day animal laboratory... - December 23, 2011 - Prime Source
Londer Family Chiropractic Center Earns Coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award; Award Reflects Businesses’ Consistently High Level of Customer Service
Dr. Irene Londer has been awarded the prestigious 2011 Angie’s List Super Service Award, an honor bestowed annually on approximately 5 percent of all the businesses rated on the nation’s leading provider of consumer reviews on local service and health providers. The following is a... - December 23, 2011 - Londer Family Chiropractic Center
Lorna M. Forbes Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Lorna M. Forbes, of Pomona, California, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Healthcare. About Lorna M. Forbes Dr. Lorna M. Forbes is a private consultant in the healthcare field. She specializes... - December 23, 2011 - Strathmore Who's Who
George Szorenyi Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
George Szorenyi, of Anaheim, California has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Microbiology Testing. About George Szorenyi George Szorenyi is the Owner and Director of Microbiology at LGGS Inc. in... - December 23, 2011 - Strathmore Who's Who
New Medical Billing and Coding Careers Guide for Women Launches
A new website dedicated to medical billing and coding careers has launched at http://www.medicalbillingandcodingcareersguide.com to help job seekers achieve success in medical billing. - December 22, 2011 - Medical Billing and Coding Careers Guide
AmpleHarvest.org Focus of Public Television's "Growing A Greener World"
Nationwide hunger/nutrition campaign that helps fresh food get to America’s food pantries is spotlighted on TV show for the gardening and grower community. - December 21, 2011 - AmpleHarvest.org
Q1 Productions Announces 2nd Annual eDiscovery for the Life Science Industry Conference
Enhancing eDiscovery Practices through Risk Mitigation, Implementing Strategies for Cost-Containment and Reducing Volume of Data for Preservation, Collection and Review - December 21, 2011 - Q1 Productions
Logical Images VisualDx® Category Leader for Clinical Decision Support in 2011 Best in KLAS Awards: Software & Services Report
Logical Images VisualDx® was recognized as the Category Leader for Clinical Decision Support in the 2011 Best in KLAS Awards: Software & Services report released on December 15, 2011. This recognition is awarded to vendors who have excelled in their respective market segments and signifies... - December 21, 2011 - Logical Images Inc
CBSMedTech Joins MD-IT as Newest Associate
MD-IT, a leading medical documentation software and service provider based in Boulder, Colorado, announced today the addition of CBSMedTech of Charleston, South Carolina as a new Medical Transcription Service Organization (MTSO) associate, enabling CBSMedTech to offer the comprehensive MD-IT Platform and narrative note EMR to their physician clients. - December 21, 2011 - MD-IT
The Latest Advancement in Pre-screening Technology for MRI
Kopp Development inc. introducing the newest innovation for MRI Safety, FerrAlert™ SOLO. FerrAlert™ SOLO is the most advanced ferromagnetic detection technology that is available on the market and is particularly attractive for budget-conscious facilities. - December 20, 2011 - Kopp Development Inc.
Ameridose Participates in Holiday Food Drive
Ameridose, LLC, nationwide provider of sterile admixing services to hospital pharmacies, is pleased to give back to the community of Westborough, MA by conducting a holiday food drive to benefit the Westborough Food Pantry. The food pantry currently distributes about 2000 lbs of food per week to... - December 20, 2011 - Ameridose, LLC
Combat Medic Writes Memoir About War, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and What It Takes to be a Modern Day Combat Medic
My Journey As A Combat Medic: From Desert Storm to Operation Enduring Freedom by: Patrick Thibeault US Army Medical Sergeant (Ret) & Family Nurse Practitioner Combat Medics are the unsung heroes of war. Hollywood prefers to focus on the glamour of Special Operations units or the spectacle of... - December 19, 2011 - combat medic
Banner Good Samaritan Kidney Transplant Center Named Top in the United States
Arizona’s first kidney transplant center has been ranked as the top center in the United States. The hospital's transplant services team is dedicated to comprehensive patient care. - December 16, 2011 - Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center
PatientClick EHR Selected for Arizona REC Vendor Alliance Program
The Arizona REC, one of 62 RECs scattered across the country, has recently selected PatientClick EHR, as part of their Vendor Alliance Program. It is part of overall efforts to help eligible healthcare providers achieve meaningful use. - December 16, 2011 - PatientClick
GiiResearch.com: Factors Influencing Morbidity Trends in BRIC Countries
What are the overall key factors influencing morbidity trends in the BRIC countries? A new report on GiiResearch.com answers this question and more. - December 16, 2011 - Global Information Inc.
Apollo Safety Responds to New H2N3 Influenza with Flu Prevention Kits and Disinfecting Wipes
As the CDC recognizes a new strain of the swine flu, Apollo Safety announces it has products available to help prevent the spread of the virus. - December 15, 2011 - Apollo Safety
ZOMM Adds Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Stephen Gawey, M.D. Enhances ZOMM’s Position in 2012 as the Company Makes a Strong Push Into the Personal Safety Category - December 14, 2011 - ZOMM, LLC
Dr. Michael Zadeh Selected for Patients' Choice Award 2011
Dr. Michael Zadeh of Encino, CA has been ranked among the top physicians in the nation based on patient reviews. - December 14, 2011 - Zadeh Surgical, Inc.
America's Agenda Appoints Dr. Janis DiMonaco to Board of Directors
America’s Agenda: Health Care for All - a non-profit organization that brings together national labor unions, businesses, health care providers and government leaders who share a common commitment for affordable, high-quality health care - announces the newest addition to its Board of Directors, Dr. Janis DiMonaco, President and CEO of Health Management Concepts, Inc, (HMC Companies). - December 14, 2011 - HMC HealthWorks