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iTriage Now Offering Consumers Unprecedented Access to Their Personal Health Records Through Its Smartphone Application
Smartphone users can now connect with their Google Health™ records on the iTriage mobile healthcare applications. - June 09, 2010 - iTriage, LLC
Advance Urgent Care Receives Award of Excellence
Advance Urgent Care & Walk-In Clinic was chosen for this honor from among 877 medical practices in six states that participated in a comprehensive On-Site Risk Management Assessment conducted in 2009 by American Physicians Assurance Corporation which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of American... - June 08, 2010 - Advance Urgent Care & Walk-In Clinic
JBJS Changes Publication Frequency to Improve Timeliness
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery to increase publishing frequency from monthly to 24 issues a year beginning in July. - June 08, 2010 - The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.
Benchmark Systems Appoints Dave Beatty as Western Regional Manager
Top performer joins Virginia-Based Leader in Healthcare Software and Information Systems - June 06, 2010 - Benchmark Systems
Lupus Research Institute Hails Results of CellCept® Trial in People with Lupus Kidney Disease
The Lupus Research Institute (LRI) and its National Coalition of state and local lupus organizations are very encouraged by trial results released by Vifor Pharma, Galencia Group, and Roche demonstrating that the drug CellCept® (mycophenolate mofetil) helps in maintaining remission of lupus... - June 05, 2010 - Lupus Research Institute
AAIHR Releases Position Statement on WHO Global Code of Practice on International Recruitment of Health Personnel
The American Association of International Healthcare Recruitment (AAIHR) recognizes and commends the significant work of the World Health Organization in the development of the WHO Global Code of Practice on the International Recruitment of Health Personnel. - June 05, 2010 - American Association of International Healthcare Recruitment
Author, Angela Connor, Wins Pritchett & Hull's 2010 Health Care Education Week Publishing Contest
Angela Connor’s story, To Kill a Nonprofit, will help nonprofit leaders “do good” with less. - June 05, 2010 - Pritchett & Hull Associates, Inc.
Min-Sheng General Hospital to Host First Asian Diabetes Surgery Summit
Specialists from across Asia will convene at Taiwan’s Min-Sheng General Hospital in July 2010 to discuss the latest developments in bariatric and metabolic surgery. - June 05, 2010 - Min-Sheng Hospital
Free Vision Correction Surgery for Blown Sports Calls
In the wake of the public outcry surrounding the bungled call that cost Detroit Tigers pitcher Armando Galarrago a perfect game, an eye surgeon offers free vision correction surgery to any professional umpire or referee whose blown call has a significant impact on the outcome of a game or impacts the record books. - June 04, 2010 - Dr Dean Dornic
Blue Coda Receives a Second Interactive Media Award Honor
Blue Coda, Inc., an Internet Consulting firm, won its fourth award in 2010 from the Interactive Media Awards for developing Mass Senior Care's Web site. The Interactive Media Awards honored Blue Coda with an Outstanding Achievement in Web site Development award for its work in the Healthcare sector. Mass Senior Care is a leader in the field of care for the elderly and people with disabilities. - June 04, 2010 - Blue Coda, Inc.
iTriage Mobile Healthcare Technology Presented in Washington, DC at the Community Health Data Forum
Government leaders learn how iTriage integrates community health data to help Americans select the most appropriate point of care from its mobile applications. - June 04, 2010 - iTriage, LLC
Locum Medical Group Receives Gold Seal of Approval™ from The Joint Commission
Locum Medical Group has been awarded its second consecutive Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing services from The Joint Commission. - June 04, 2010 - Locum Medical Group
Medical Software Firm Has Strong Following at Local Conference
Hundreds descend upon the shores of the Missouri River to attend the 2010 PDS Customer Meeting in Kansas City - June 04, 2010 - Inc.
Freeland Systems Files Copyright Infringement Claim Against Kardia Health Systems and It's President, Doug Marinaro
Court grants Freeland Systems' request to file a claim of Copyright Infringement against Kardia Health Systems. - June 03, 2010 - Freeland Systems
New Book: from My Heart to Yours - Looks at Not Only the Patients Concerns During Surgery, But How the Family is Affected as Well
From my heart to yours by Sturgis C. Griffin III takes an in-depth look from not only the perspective of the patient, but from the family member’s point of view. - June 03, 2010 - From My Heart to Yours
Arisey Announces eInnovation Solution Upgrade for Biotechnology Industry
Leverage internet to accelerate innovations in Biotechnology Industry. - June 03, 2010 - Arisey
Issue 15 of Medical Tourism Magazine Released
The Medical Tourism Magazine Officially Releases Issue 15, "The Green Issue" with a focus on sustainabilty in healthcare. This important edition features articles written by industry leaders and experts including U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), HOK and Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center. - June 03, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Robin Benis, M.D., Joins Visiting Physicians Association® East Cleveland Office
Benis, one of 150 highly qualified VPA physicians, will work out of the East Cleveland office, which covers the greater Cleveland area and surrounding suburbs, including Ashtabula, Geauga, Lake, Northern Summit and Northern Portage counties. - June 03, 2010 - Visiting Physicians Association
Taiwan Cardiovascular Devices Market Outlook to 2016 Report Now Available on ReportsandReports
The report provides value (USD million), volume (units) and average price (USD) data for each segment and sub-segment within seven market categories – Interventional Cardiology, Peripheral Vascular Devices, Cardiac Rhythm Management, Electrophysiology, Cardiovascular Surgery, Cardiovascular Prosthetic Devices and Cardiovascular Monitoring and Diagnostic Devices. - June 03, 2010 - marketsandmarkets
Pharmaceutical Research and Development (R&D) - Increasing Efficiency Through Information Technology and Externalization Report Now Available on ReportsandReports
This pharmaceutical and healthcare report provides comprehensive insight into the major challenges in the current pharmaceutical R&D landscape. It analyzes key measures and practices (mergers and acquisitions, R&D restructuring, outsourcing and active lifecycle management) - June 03, 2010 - marketsandmarkets
Free Electronic Health Records Now Integrated with Affordable Medical Billing in New Partnership Between Practice Fusion and Kareo
Partnership gives small medical practices across the US the lowest-cost solution for managing their medical records and billing. Integration conducted as first iteration of Practice Fusion's emerging API platform and Kareo's established API technology. - June 02, 2010 - Kareo
Own a Property in Italy and Benefit from the Health Giving Mediterranean Diet and Lifestyle - Realitalia Freehold Managed Property in Italy
Luca Catalano, director at Realitalia says, "I was intrigued by the opinion of Susan Marshall Tomassini, an English Nutritional Therapist who highlights the medical benefits of a traditional Mediterranean diet. This applies especially in the Realitalia property in Italy that offers our owners a concrete opportunity to join the local community. I see it as a real chance to adopt better habits." - June 01, 2010 - Realitalia
AAUCM Designates June 1st Urgent Care Appreciation Day
The AAUCM has designated June 1st as Urgent Care Appreciation Day to recognize those who provide easily-accessible, high quality, compassionate care for their patients. - May 31, 2010 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
MD NOW Urgent Care Medical Centers Receives Urgent Care Center Accreditation from the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
MD NOW Urgent Care Medical Centers receives national accreditation from the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM). A benchmark of quality, the Urgent Care Center Accreditation symbolizes MD NOW's committment to providing patients with the highest levels of quality medical care. - May 29, 2010 - MD Now Urgent Care
BDA Advises Pfizer on Divestment of Animal Vaccine Business in China to Harbin Pharmaceutical
Pfizer Inc (NYSE: PFE), advised by Business Development Asia LLC, has sold its market-leading swine vaccine business in China to Harbin Pharmaceutical Group. - May 29, 2010 - BDA Partners Ltd
North American Seminars, Inc. Redefines Physical Therapy Continuing Education Courses Online with New Delivery Platform
North American Seminars Inc. introduces a new continuing education course software platform for delivery of physical therapy continuing education courses. This platform is called Healthclick LMS and can deliver continuing education courses online across the globe. New online courses will be introduced each month. - May 29, 2010 - North American Seminars
Round Rock's Accord Home Care Nominated to Become WomenCertified Among Elite Women Friendly Businesses
Accord Home Care receives women friendly nomination; makes plans to complete training and certification to earn the WomenCertified Seal for excellence in women friendly service. - May 29, 2010 - WomenCertified
Speakers Announced for Sustainable Healthcare and Hospital Development Conference
The Sustainable Healthcare and Hospital Development Conference will bring together over 400 healthcare executives and provide networking opportunities of a lifetime, as it bridges two of the fastest growing industries together. - May 29, 2010 - Sustainable Healthcare and Hospital Development Magazine
Visiting Physicians Association® Adds Martinez Collazo to Office in Saginaw, Mich.
Dr. Collazo will operate out of the Saginaw office, which covers Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Isabella, Midland, Saginaw and Tuscola counties and parts of Arenac, Gratiot, Huron and Ogemaw counties. - May 29, 2010 - Visiting Physicians Association
AAUCM and IMEP Partner Together to Provide CME for AAUCM Members
AAUCM has joined together with IMEP to provide AAUCM members online medical emergency preparedness through IMEP Medical Emergency Membership. - May 28, 2010 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
Italy Cardiovascular Devices Market Outlook to 2016 Now Available at ReportsandReports
The report provides value (USD million), volume (units) and average price (USD) data for each segment and sub-segment within seven market categories – Interventional Cardiology, Peripheral Vascular Devices, Cardiac Rhythm Management, Electrophysiology, Cardiovascular Surgery, Cardiovascular Prosthetic Devices and Cardiovascular Monitoring and Diagnostic Devices. - May 28, 2010 - ReportsandReports
Avoid Toxicity and Optimise Treatment with the Improved Lithium Kit from Randox
The new and improved Lithium kit from Randox is intended for the quantitative in vitro determination of Lithium in serum and is suitable for use on a wide range of clinical analysers. - May 27, 2010 - Randox Laboratories
New Healthcare Staffing Service in Asheville NC Specializes in Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist and Speech Language Pathologist Travel Jobs
Select Mobility is an Asheville based healthcare staffing company specializing in travel therapy jobs for PT, OT and SLP therapy professionals throughout the United States. Submit and online application or staffing request at their new website http://www.SelectMobility.org. Select Mobility guarantees personal service and customer satisfaction. - May 27, 2010 - Select Mobility
Voicebrook to Exhibit at SNUG 2010
Company to discuss VoiceOver® integration with SCC Soft Computer’s SoftPath® anatomic pathology system. - May 26, 2010 - Voicebrook, Inc.
Ciena Healthcare Management Breaks Ground on New Skilled Nursing Community in Waterford
Multi-million dollar investment "Regency at Waterford" to feature short- and long-term care and private rooms. - May 26, 2010 - Ciena Healthcare Management, Inc
David A. Smith, M.D., Joins Visiting Physicians Association® Office in St. Louis
Dr. Smith is part of the St. Louis office, which covers the greater St. Louis area, including Jefferson, St. Charles and St. Louis counties. - May 26, 2010 - Visiting Physicians Association
viaLanguage Announces 2010 Translation Grant Program
viaLanguage aspires to help an innovative healthcare organization improve the health and access to the LEP community - May 26, 2010 - viaLanguage
High-End Medical Spa Adds Fourth Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon to Medical Staff
Dr. Bradford C. Roberg, board-certified plastic surgeon, joins the exclusive medical team of plastic surgeons of NuU Medspa/Surgical. Dr. Roberg specializes in reconstructive and cosmetic procedures of the face and body and holds certification with the American Board of Plastic Surgery for over 20... - May 25, 2010 - NuU Unlimited
Abstract Publications, Debuts Independent and Revolutionary Publishing Philosophy Embodied by Its Debut ADHD Memoir: "mADD man" by, Brian J. Robinson
"mADD man" has been accepted to, and will be on display at, the BookExpo America New Title Showcase in the main lobby (Crystal Palace) from May 25th to May 27th, 2010 in New York City's Jacob Javits Center. It will be categorized under psychology. - May 24, 2010 - mADD man
Trupanion Explores the Benefits of a No-Deductible Pet Insurance Plan
Pet insurance company Trupanion reminds pet owners of the benefits of pet insurance with a zero dollar deductible. Pet health insurance company Trupanion provides customers with the option of selecting a zero dollar deductible for their pet insurance policy. Pet owners who choose this option do... - May 24, 2010 - Trupanion
Supreme Medical Offers Ostomy Specialists Support
Supreme Medical now offers Ostomy Specialists support as an added benefit to their customers. These specialists have a background in fitting patients for ostomy supplies in Home Health, Hospice, Long Term Care, as well as in a DMEPharmacy setting. With services such as: Verifying Medicare HCPCS... - May 22, 2010 - Supreme Medical Fulfillment Systems, Inc.
2010 Awards for Nursing Innovation Using Mobile Technology in Clinical Practice
mHealth Initiative, in conjunction with Brandman University School of Nursing and Health Professions, announces the 2010 Awards for Nursing innovation using Mobile Technology in Clinical Practice. - May 22, 2010 - mHealth Initiative
CSP Medical Announces 1000th Patient Treated with I-125 Implants
Christie Hospital located in Manchester, United Kingdom, is one of Europe’s leading cancer centers, treating over 40,000 patients a year and is an acknowledged leader in international research. The prostate cancer brachytherapy program is the largest in the U.K and has just treated its... - May 20, 2010 - CSP Medical
Group 31 Communications Opens Shop in North Carolina Triangle
Group 31 Communications, a newly formed marketing and medical education company in North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park, will provide innovative, cost-effective medical education programs aimed at enhancing brand credibility and adoption in varied physician and patient audiences. Group 31... - May 20, 2010 - Group 31 Communications, Inc.
Jean Brown Research Announces Participation in a Phase II/III Clinical Trial of Investigational Vaccine Used to Prevent Infection in Cardiothoracic Surgery Patients
Jean Brown Research Announces Its Participation in a Phase II/III Clinical Trial of an Investigational Vaccine Used to Prevent Staphylococcus Aureus Infection in Patients Undergoing Cardiothoracic Surgery. - May 19, 2010 - Jean Brown Research
Cork & Fork Sponsors Community Breast Cancer Fundraiser
The owners and management of Cork & Fork, Inc., in conjunction with Peterson Management, Owner/Management Company of Virginia Gateway, take great pleasure in announcing a gala evening of food, wine, music, friendship, and simple pleasures, all to help fund and sustain the outstanding work of... - May 19, 2010 - Cork & Fork
Voicebrook to Exhibit at 2010 PowerPath® Users Conference
Company to demonstrate industry-leading solutions at Impac’s 2010 Annual Users Group Meeting in Amelia Island, Florida - May 19, 2010 - Voicebrook, Inc.
Noted Naples Orthopedic Surgeon on Tops List for 6th Consecutive Year
Dr. Robert J. Zehr is named to Castle Connolly's America's Top Doctors list, and is included in Gulfshore Life Magazine's Southwest Florida "Top Docs" issue. - May 19, 2010 - The Zehr Center for Orthopaedics
Freeland Systems Re-Launches the AccessPoint Product Line with Enhanced EMR Connectivity and Multimodality Cardiology PACS
Feeland Systems introduces AccessPoint X-change which provides direct connection to Ultrasound, Nuclear and CT studies and reporting to the Internet Cloud. - May 18, 2010 - Freeland Systems
Rabbit Healthcare Systems to Demonstrate Rabbit Integrated Systems in the EHR Lab at the 2010 ASCO Annual Meeting
Rabbit Healthcare Systems is one of eleven electronic health record (EHR) vendors selected to participate in the fourth American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) EHR Lab to be held June 5-7 at the 2010 ASCO Annual Meeting in Chicago. - May 18, 2010 - Rabbit Healthcare Systems