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Senior VA, DoD, and Government Healthcare Professionals Will Gather at DSI's DoD/VA iEHR & Gov HIE Summit Benefiting the Wounded Warrior Project
The Summit will primarily focus on the full spectrum of the current architecture "way ahead" for iEHRs, covering topics such as the CIIF, cloud computing, ESBs, Joint and Service Unique Applications, and will feature a half day workshop on the patient centered medical home model. - August 01, 2011 - Defense Strategies Institute
New York Med Career Fair 2011
Med Career Fair, a division of Hospitalist MD, will have its New York Med Career Fair 2011 on Wednesday, August 3rd at the Holiday Inn Midtown 57th Street Hotel in New York, NY. - July 30, 2011 - Med Career Fair
FindAHealthcareJob.com Offers Top Three Tips for Finding a Hospital Job
The healthcare industry is one of the few industries that hasn’t been hit hard by the economy. Hospital jobs are plentiful and finding the right one for you can be as easy as following three easy steps. - July 30, 2011 - FindAHealthCareJob.com
Marketing Alliance Dramatically Enhances SEO4DOCTRS.COM's Exposure to Southern California Medical Community
Affiliated Home Health Services, Inc. has entered into a marketing agreement with SEO4DOCTORS.COM. Affiliated will offer SEO4DOCTORS.COM's online medical practice marketing products and services to its extensive client base. - July 29, 2011 - SEO4DOCTORS.COM
The Medical Tourism Association Announces New Life Global Network as an Exhibitor at the 4th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
The 4th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce the New Life Global Network as an exhibitor at the conference held on October 25-28, 2011. - July 29, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
Christie Clinic Goes Mobile with iTriage
Patients have immediate access to symptoms, diseases, provider information and average wait times with iTriage mobile health app. - July 29, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
DreamSofTech: "Deliver You Dream Software, Round the Clock"
DreamSofTech specializes in creating Industry relevant Information systems for: HealthCare, Businesses, Restaurants, etc. It is currently working on a major project for healthcare with the help of the Ministry of Health, Pakistan, with joint collaboration of qualified doctors and consultants. - July 29, 2011 - DreamSofTech
First Virtual Job Fair to Offer Exciting Speakers and Topics for Life Science PhDs and MDs
The Virtual Job Summit will enable employers to recruit seasoned postgraduate life scientists from the top 15 percent of U.S. training institutions. Employers will be able to upload brochures, white papers, videos and webinar recordings to their virtual booths. Jobseekers will be able to browse among employers, download information and return during the two-day live event on October 5 and 6 to speak with employers via video chat. - July 27, 2011 - Bio Careers
Tri-Win Digital Print & Direct Mail is the First Company in Texas to Offer a UV Ink Jet Printing System from Video Jet
Tri-Win Digital Print & Direct Mail has purchased the Video Jet 4410 Solvent and UV Ink Jet Printing System making them the first company in Texas to offer UV inkjet printing services. With the installation of their new ink jet equipment Tri-Win will increase the quality and versatility of their printing options offering ink jet services on PVC cards, aqueous coated material, or nearly any material. - July 27, 2011 - Tri-Win Digital Print & Mail Services
Westbank Urgent Care Launches iTriage App to Give Mobile Users Greater Access to Medical Information
Mobile users can pre-register for their appointment and access symptom, disease and physician information in the palm of their hands with iTriage - July 27, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
Medical Tourism Healthcare Leaders Awards to be Announced in Chicago October 25-28, 2011
The Medical Tourism Association™ (Global Healthcare Association) will be awarding a select group of leaders in international healthcare whose achievements have enhanced and brought innovation to the International Healthcare Industry and excelled at providing international healthcare quality and international patients services. - July 27, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
Eldercare & In-Home Services Care Expert, Susan ”Sam” Miller, Shares Tips on Purchasing In-Home Care on “Coping with Caregiving” Radio Show at wsRadio.com
Susan “Sam” Miller, MN, RN, owner of CareForce Home Care and Home Health in Lynnwood, Washington, will be interviewed on the popular “Coping with Caregiving” Internet radio program on Saturday, July 30th. Miller will discuss how to be a smarter shopper for a licensed home... - July 27, 2011 - CareForce, Inc
Ameridose Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Presents at LSHP Annual Meeting
Ameridose, LLC, a leading nationwide provider of sterile admixing services to hospital pharmacies, is honored that Ameridose Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Compliance, Sophia Pasedis, PharmD, was invited to speak at the 2011 Louisiana Society of Health-System Pharmacists (LSHP) Annual... - July 26, 2011 - Ameridose, LLC
Medical Technology Company Experiences Rapid Growth in Struggling Economy
Practice Velocity®, LLC, (www.practicevelocity.com), a medical software and billing technology company specializing in urgent care, is pleased to announce it has hired its 200th employee less than a decade after it was founded. - July 26, 2011 - Practice Velocity
Sengenics Brings Best-of-Breed UK Genetic Test to Asia for Definitive Diagnosis of Children's Disorders
Sengenics today announced the introduction of a new microarray based genetic diagnostics test into Asia. The microarray used for the test was designed by Oxford Gene Technology (OGT), UK in conjunction with Emory Genetics, USA. Microarrays are now recommended as the most effective method for... - July 26, 2011 - Sengenics
OrthoNeuro Opens Orthopedic Urgent Care in New Albany
OrthoNeuro opens Central Ohio’s first Orthopedic Urgent Care Center. This new service is offered at OrthoNeuro’s New Albany location where area residents have access to specialized care when they need it. OrthoNeuro Physicians and PAs provide state-of-the-art evaluation and treatment for a broad range of Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal conditions. Common disorders treated at the Orthopedic Urgent Care include sports injuries, sprains, strains, fractures, and back & neck pain. - July 25, 2011 - OrthoNeuro
wordZXpressed Adds Support for New Dictation Devices
wordZXpressed Transcription Services, a leading Medical Transcription company, is pleased to announce the expansion of its list of supported dictation devices for physicians. - July 25, 2011 - wordZXpressed Transcription Services
Dr Kimberly Lee Offering Dimple Creation Surgery in Beverly Hills
Dimple Creation Surgery is a simple procedure that Dr. Kimberly Lee can perform in her Beverly Hills office under local anesthetic. The entire procedure takes about 30 minutes, is totally painless and there is no scarring. Dr. Lee can discuss your individual needs for your own dimple surgery,... - July 23, 2011 - Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgery Center
EndoSoft Receives Modular Certification
EndoSoft is pleased to announce that their Procedure Documentation and Reporting Software EndoSoft® 6.30 has received EHR module certification, deeming the software capable of enabling providers to meet the Stage 1 Meaningful Use (MU) measures required to qualify for funding under the American... - July 23, 2011 - EndoSoft
ISMG Announces the Healthcare Information Security Today Survey
Information Security Media Group (ISMG), publisher of HealthcareInfoSecurity.com, announces the launch of its inaugural Healthcare Information Security Today survey, gauging top trends, threats and priorities for hospitals, clinics, health plans and integrated delivery systems. This web-based... - July 23, 2011 - Information Security Media Group
Volunteers Needed to Help with 15th Anniversary Boston Arthritis Walk
The Arthritis Foundation is looking for volunteers to help plan and coordinate the 15th Anniversary Boston Arthritis Walk to be held at the DCR’s Artesani Park in Brighton, on Sunday, September, 18, 2011. Help is needed with all planning activities including publicity, recruiting walkers and... - July 23, 2011 - Arthritis Foundation
Critical Clean LLC Announces That Their Blood Clean Up Services Are Available to Private Residences in the Midwest
Critical Clean LLC is announcing to the Midwest that their services include private residence in: Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Blood clean up services are commonly thought to include law enforcement, health agencies and public or work spaces. Critical Clean LLC is reminding Midwest residents that the company also services private homes and apartments, where accidental deaths, natural deaths or crimes have occurred. - July 23, 2011 - Critical Clean LLC
New Videos on Gender Selection and Gynecological Surgery
The wealth of information on gender selection and gynecological surgery got exponentially greater as seven new informative videos hit YouTube. The videos were hosted by Dr. Andrew Silverman of the Silverman Center and included information on gynecological surgery, gender selection, infertility... - July 21, 2011 - The Silverman Center Scarsdale
Push Media Group Announces Former Miss Sprint Cup, Paige Duke, to Serve as Miss Sweetest Sundaes to Benefit Breast Cancer Awareness for 2011
After a huge success with their first pool party event in Dallas on May 15th, the Push Media Group team conducted a search for a Miss Sweetest Sundaes to help join them raise awareness and funds for the Tiger Lily Foundation. Today, the Push Media Group announces the first Miss Sweetest Sundaes, former Miss Sprint Cup Paige Duke. - July 21, 2011 - Push Media Group
Responsive Respiratory Introduces O2 To Go! Cylinder Duration Calculator, Free Mobile App
The O2 To Go! Cylinder Duration Calculator App by Responsive Respiratory addresses ambulatory oxygen patient’s most common question of “How long will my cylinder last?” - July 21, 2011 - Responsive Respiratory
BioRegenerative Sciences, Inc. Releases I-Ease PF, a Stem Cell-Based, Preservative-Free, Eye Drop for Dry Eye
A new preservative-free eye drop using stem cell technology to help alleviate dry eye. - July 20, 2011 - BioRegenerative Sciences, Inc.
Miami Orthodontist Announces Invisalign Teen Anniversary
Dr. Stephen Grussmark, a Miami orthodontist talks about the third anniversary of Invisalign Teen. - July 20, 2011 - Centre for invisible braces
IndigoVision's Integrated IP Security Transforms Healthcare Safety
IndigoVision, a leading provider of IP Video Security Solutions, today announced that the Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC) has upgraded its aging analog CCTV and access control to a fully integrated security solution using IndigoVision’s IP Video technology. The 281-bed Medical Center... - July 20, 2011 - IndigoVision
Ameridose Supports Annual Meeting for the Louisiana Society of Health-System Pharmacists
Ameridose, LLC, a leading nationwide provider of sterile admixing services to hospital pharmacies, is pleased to have contributed to the 2011 Louisiana Society of Health-System Pharmacists (LSHP) Annual Meeting as both an Educational Sponsor and an Event Sponsor. The annual meeting took place at... - July 19, 2011 - Ameridose, LLC
Participate in the Latest Corporate Health and Wellness Association Survey and Receive 20% Off the Registration Rate for the 2011 Corporate Wellness Conference
The Corporate Health and Wellness Association, along with Corporate Wellness Magazine, has released a new survey, 2011 Creating a Culture of Health and Wellness. The survey will help pinpoint concerns and currents trends in the industry by targeting health care professionals, employers, carriers,... - July 16, 2011 - Corporate Wellness Conference
Fundraising Event for Wounded Service Member Hockey Team to be Held at Bethesda Restaurant
The USA Warrior Ice Hockey Program will be holding a fundraiser at Bd’s Mongolian BBQ, in Bethesda, to raise funds for hockey team made up of injured service members. - July 15, 2011 - USA Warriors Ice Hockey Program
New Release of Corporate Wellness Magazine - Issue 24
Read the 24th issue of the monthly magazine dedicated exclusively to Corporate Wellness, Health Promotion and Prevention at http://www.corporatewellnessmagazine.com. - July 15, 2011 - Corporate Wellness Conference
Voicebrook to Exhibit at the Association of Pathology Chairs 2011 Annual Meeting
Voicebrook to demonstrate alternative speech recognition workflows for Pathology laboratory reporting. - July 14, 2011 - Voicebrook, Inc.
"2 Blood Types Grouping Card" Invention by 24 DNA Founders Granted Patent Pending Status by United States Patent and Trade Office
“This simple invention that costs less than $20 will test for your 2 Blood Types, Rh+- Factors, Secretor and Non-secretor status, and most important your master DNA sequence,” says 24 DNA co-founder Bob Ainuu Afamasaga. - July 14, 2011 - AIGA
Online Nursing Courses, Nursing Employment Options and Outlook Highlighted in New HealthEdSolutions.com Nursing Special Section
Leading Provider of ACLS and PALS Certification Courses Releases Free Online Resources for Nursing Professionals - July 14, 2011 - Health Education Solutions
Issa Trust Foundation & Couples Resorts Announces Formation of Their Seventh Medical Initiative
Leaders with the Issa Trust Foundation (www.issatrustfoundation.com) announced today a team of paediatric health professionals led by Dr. Stacy McConkey, University of Iowa Children’s Hospital serving children in Jamaica. - July 13, 2011 - Issa Trust Foundation
New Directions Behavioral Health Selects Evolute to Implement HIPAA 5010 Solution
Evolute has been contracted by New Directions Behavioral Health to build a solution using Microsoft BizTalk for transitioning to HIPAA 5010 as well as to enhance existing HIPAA support to include referral and approval (278) transactions in order to bring the company to HIPAA 5010 compliance. With... - July 13, 2011 - Evolute Consolidated Holdings Inc.
BioRegenerative Sciences Releases Advanced, Anti-Aging Cosmeceutical Line Based on Patented, Stem Cell-Based Molecular Biotechnology
The most effective anti-aging cosmeceuticals have been released by BioRegenerative Sciences, Inc. These new cosmeceuticals use stem cell-based molecular biotechnology to help heal the skin and thus produce beautiful skin. - July 12, 2011 - BioRegenerative Sciences, Inc.
Migraine Treatment Innovator Dr. Ken Reed to Speak in Oklahoma City
Dr. Ken Reed will be discussing the new migraine treatment called the StimPath Procedure. Joining the discussion will be Dr. Buckley in Oklahoma City on July 14. - July 12, 2011 - Envision Interactive
Kopp Development Inc. Installed Their Ferromagnetic Detectors for MRI Safety Throughout Entire VISN 16
Kopp Development Inc., is proud to announce that South Central VA Health Care Network (VISN 16) outfitted all their MRI facilities with FerrAlert™ HALO detectors. After a comprehensive evaluation of all available ferromagnetic detectors on the market, VISN 16 recognized FerrAlert™... - July 12, 2011 - Kopp Development Inc.
SHAPE Med Atlanta Receives Allergan Diamond Level Distinction for BOTOX® Cosmetic
SHAPE Med has recently received Diamond level provider status from Allergan, the maker of BOTOX® Cosmetic, that recognizes the extensive experience Dr. Mark McKenna and his qualified medical staff have achieved. Only 2% of practices nationwide are afforded the diamond distinction. - July 11, 2011 - Shape Med
MyReviewsNow in Affiliation with Zenmed Skin Care Products Announces the 60-Day People Pleaser Guarantee Program
Zenmed, a leader in specialized skin care, is currently offering free shipping on select orders, free online skin advice and a free newsletter. - July 10, 2011 - Retail Solutions Advisors
New Release of Voluntary Benefits Magazine - Issue 25
Voluntary Benefits Magazine has released the July issue. Read the 25th issue of the monthly magazine dedicated exclusively to Limited Medical, Mini Medical and Worksite Insurance Products at www.VoluntaryBenefitsMagazine.com. The July issue of Voluntary Benefits Magazine features an interview with... - July 09, 2011 - Voluntary Benefits Magazine
Newly Formed Non-Profit Receives Funding and Celebrates Accomplishments - The Spine Health Foundation, Inc.
The Spine Health Foundation, Inc. announces recent successes: recent funding and medical achievements. Their goal is to help the disadvantaged who suffer from chronic back pain associated with spinal disorders obtain the specialized medical care they need to get back to life. - July 09, 2011 - The Spine Health Foundation, Inc.
Website Offers Interactive Clinical Case Discussion Platform
This week sees the launch of Clinicalsession.com, a free interactive website that has been created and developed to facilitate doctor to doctor collaboration. Now, doctors can consult their colleagues about clinical cases without having to be together. - July 09, 2011 - Clinical Session
Infonetica’s New Online GCP Courses Face Up to Reality
Infonetica, pioneers of Good Clinical Practice online training, have responded to the joint challenge of creating a practical and standardised GCP course. As well as being a comprehensive guide to GCP principles, the GCP Practical Implementation online course takes users into the workplace so they... - July 09, 2011 - Infonetica Ltd
Diversified Awards 2011 Leaders in Health Care Scholarships to Minority Students Pursuing Advanced Degrees in Health Care
Joseth Abara and Sheena Garcia received the 2011 Diversified Leaders in Health Care Scholarship award for their commendable track records in community service and academic achievement in health care. - July 08, 2011 - Diversified Investment Advisors, Inc.
ImpactRx Measure How Patient Brand Requests Drive Physician Treatment Decisions
ImpactRx, the pioneer in measuring the impact of promotion on physician prescribing behavior, offers pharmaceutical brand managers unique insight into the effectiveness of their direct-to-consumer promotional efforts. - July 08, 2011 - ImpactRx, Inc
NHS Waiting Lists Can be Avoided – New Guide to Treatment in Europe Will Help Patients Bypass Lengthy Waiting Lists
With today’s news reports raising concerns about rising waiting lists, the ratification of an EU Directive may help relieve pressure on an increasingly overburdened NHS. Few patients know that they have a right, in certain circumstances, to seek treatment in other European states and for the cost of treatment to be reimbursed by the NHS. - July 07, 2011 - CAROL
Recurrent Ulcers in a Patient with Post-Thrombotic Syndrome Treated with Triticum's Honey Dressings
Doctor Pereira Albino (vascular surgeon) wrote a case report titled: “Recurrent ulcers in a patient with post-thrombotic syndrome." This was published in the latest Wounds UK Journal (Vol.7, No.2). - July 07, 2011 - Mesitran