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Flexfit Announces Creation of Signature Hat Line with Mauli Ola Foundation to Raise Awareness for Genetic Diseases
Flexfit is donating their headwear to be custom designed by famous pro-surfers, to raise awareness for Mauli Ola Foundation’s work with Cystic Fibrosis and other genetic diseases. - July 28, 2010 - Flexfit
NuU Unlimited Support the Skyline Soiree Benefit, American Cancer Society
Skyline Soiree, a benefit for the American Cancer Society 2010, was a huge success from volunteers and donors who participated in the June 2010 event. The American Cancer Society is the largest community-based health agency internationally. The Skyline Soiree took place at Millenium Park last month. - July 28, 2010 - NuU Unlimited
viaLanguage Presents Free Webinar: ‘Tips to Streamline and Save on Your Healthcare Translations’
viaLanguage, a leading provider of global healthcare translation and localization services, will present a webinar devoted to optimizing healthcare translations. - July 28, 2010 - viaLanguage
New, Improved Technique Yields Great Success in Gender Selection
Marking a great step forward in the field of gender selection, patients have reported great success using a new method that can safely and successfully ensure a pregnancy of their chosen gender. The new method, which combines sperm separation and IVF/PGD, has been in practice by The Silverman... - July 27, 2010 - The Silverman Center Scarsdale
SOAPware® Launches Integrated EMR/EHR and Practice Management Software; Technology Supports Optimized Delivery of Patient Care Services with an Affordable Price Tag
SOAPware, Inc., a leading developer of Electronic Medical Records (EMR/EHR) software and solutions, announces a major update in its current offerings: SOAPware Clinical Suite (SCS), an integrated practice management system for medical billing. A privately-held provider of CCHIT Certified®... - July 25, 2010 - SOAPware
The Funny Side of Lung Cancer – Thomas Palfy’s Latest Book Published
Thomas Palfy, writer-photographer, creator of several Australian travel-photo books contracted lung cancer. He decided not to despair but to create a light hearted, witty account of his experiences in the hospital. At the same time he is encouraging people not to give up when facing adversity in life. - July 25, 2010 - Thomas Palfy
MedVacation Launches New In-Vitro Fertilization Service; Offers Overseas Delivery of Embryos to Local IVF Clinics in the U.S.
Premier medical tourism services provider MedVacation LLC now offers service that allows its clients to use MedVacation partner clinic’s egg donors and client’s sperm to create a couple’s own embryos. The embryos are then delivered to a client’s local IVF clinic in the U.S. for embryo transfer. - July 24, 2010 - MedVacation LLC
Automated Medical Assistant Now Features Integrated Credit Card Processing for Therapy Practices
Advanced Billing Solutions, Inc. now offers state-of-the-art payment processing services powered by TransEngen for credit cards, debit cards and e-Checks - integrated into the company's Automated Medical Assistant online practice management system. Clients no longer need to leave the AMA system to... - July 24, 2010 - Advanced Billing Solutions, Inc.
Healthcare Reform Survey Released by the Medical Tourism Association
The Medical Tourism Association conducted a Healthcare Reform survey which delivered extremely positive results for the medical tourism industry. - July 24, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Medical Tourism City Brings Over a Thousand Net-Socialists Together
Medical Tourism City, The Largest Medical Tourism Social Network Announces Over 1,000 Active Members. - July 24, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
EndoSoft Announces GIQuIC Certification
EndoSoft, LLC a leader in procedure documentation and workflow management software for the healthcare industry has announced their certification as a vendor for the GI Quality Improvement Consortium, Ltd. (GIQuIC) Registry. The GIQuIC was created in 2009 by the ASGE and the American College of... - July 23, 2010 - EndoSoft
European Algae Oil Omega-3 Access Increases with Source-Omega’s Products and Services
Source-Omega's Pure One™ brand moves towards private label offering and licensing in a growing market with green economic outlook. Estimated at $400M, the total European omega-3 market is now doubling every 10 years. - July 22, 2010 - Source-Omega
Global Leaders in Sustainable Healthcare & Hospital Development Conference Announced for Agenda
Confirmed Speakers for the Sustainable Healthcare & Hospital Development Conference includes Hon. Premier W. McKeeva Bush, Dr. Devi Shetty, Dr. Rick Van Pelt and Henning Lensch. - July 22, 2010 - Sustainable Healthcare and Hospital Development Magazine
The Annual Expatriate Healthcare, Travel Insurance & Global Health Insurance Conference Announces International Medical Group as Sponsor
The 1st annual Expatriate Healthcare, Travel Insurance & Global Health Insurance Conference announces the International Medical Group as a sponsor for their upcoming event, taking place September 22th-24th, 2010 in Los Angeles, CA. The conference will feature up to 500 high level executives,... - July 22, 2010 - Expatriate Healthcare and Travel Insurance
Free EliteSkin Ultra Cleanser with Purchase of Patent-Pending Cryogenic Moisturizer
EliteSkin, makers of cosmeceutical skin care products, recently launched four new advanced anti-aging products. Perhaps the most unique of the group is the Cryogenic Moisturizer, a daily facial cream. - July 21, 2010 - Skin Pro International, Inc.
Local Core Conditioning Expert Provides Corrective Exercise Advice for Busy Professionals
Fitness Elements Express Launches New and Improved Free Sunrise Core Clinic for local professionals, "The 10 Medical Exercise Core Solution Prescription" that has worked for over 199 clients of Fitness Elements Express since 2005. Enjoy waking each day with a New method from Fitness... - July 21, 2010 - Fitness Elements & Associates
Saint Joseph Health System Prepares to Debut New Saint Joseph-London Facility
Ribbon-cutting ceremony will offer preview of all new $152 million regional facility, which features the latest in technology and design. - July 21, 2010 - Saint Joseph Health System
Marc Ecko & koi Team Up to Launch New Designer Scrubs Collections
Marc Ecko Enterprises and koi, a leading maker of designer scrubs, are partnering to launch two new lines of designer scrubs under the Ecko Unltd. and Ecko Red brands. The new scrub collections will be available for the Spring 2011 season. - July 20, 2010 - koi Design LLC
Lose 2 Win Announces Their Free Online Classes Where New Members Have the Option of Participating in the $5,000 Cash Challenge
Lose to Win Online launches their summer/fall online classes with the $5,000 Cash Challenge. It's easy to compete and Win $5,000 to Lose Weight. lose-2-Win-Online.com. - July 18, 2010 - Lose 2 Win
NovaMark Solutions Launches Redesigned Website (novamark.us.com)
NovaMark Solutions today announced the successful launch of its newly designed website, designed to provide a more informative and accessible online experience. - July 18, 2010 - NovaMark Solutions, LLC
P.A.N.D.O.R.A. NeuroEndocrineImmune (NEI) Center Resolution Approved by the New Jersey State Senate
Resolution SR-20 supporting the establishment of the NeuroEndocrineImmune (NEI) Center™, the first research center in the state of New Jersey and in the U.S., dedicated to understanding and treating chronic neuroendocrineimmune (NEI) illnesses which includes chronic fatigue syndrome,... - July 17, 2010 - PANDORA Org
VersaSuite Fully Supports and Welcomes Final Rule for "Meaningful Use" of Electronic Health Records
VersaSuite reiterates its Certification Guarantee to exceed "Meaningful Use" requirements. - July 17, 2010 - VersaSuite
SuiteMed Applauds the Meaningful Use Final Ruling
The Meaningful Use Final Ruling Confirms Electronic Health Records Solution Providers Readiness for Meaningful Use. - July 17, 2010 - SuiteMed, LLC
New Report on Obama’s Healthcare Reform Bill and Its Impact on the U.S. Healthcare Markets Published by MarketsandMarkets
The US healthcare system ranks 37 among health care systems of about 200 worldwide countries ranked by World Health Organization. The US health care system is considered as one of the most expensive healthcare system in the world, spending about 16% of its GDP on healthcare. However the rising... - July 17, 2010 - marketsandmarkets
Hanu Surgical Devices’ ROTIGS Intubation Medical Device by Inventor Dr. Brad Napier Demonstrates How Creatively Combining Known Concepts Is Key to Innovation
Honolulu Dr. Brad NaPier, Ear Nose and Throat Surgeon, invents new medical tracheal intubation device that showcases the process of new product innovation by creatively combining known concepts. - July 16, 2010 - Hanu Surgical Devices
Veinlite® by Translite LLC Introduces New Veinlite® EMS Tools with Vein Imaging
Veinlite® by Translite LLC is introducing the new EMS Tool for vein imaging and its new convenient functionalities for all emergency services applications. - July 16, 2010 - TransLite LLC
AAUCM and VaxCare Partner Together to Provide AAUCM Members the FluStation Program
The American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM) and VAXCARE have partnered together to offer the FluStation Program to AAUCM members. - July 16, 2010 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
Randox Provides the Gold Standard in Renal Damage Testing – Cystatin C
The Predictive Safety Testing Consortium (PSTC) has provided data which supports the use of various renal markers, including Cystatin C, in a preclinical setting. The biomarkers have been shown to outperform traditional markers, such as creatinine and blood urea nitrogen (BUN), in both specificity... - July 16, 2010 - Randox Laboratories
MTA Presents 'Exhibitor and Sponsorship Opportunities for Medical Tourism Conference Webinar'
The MTA announces the upcoming webinar, 'Exhibitor and Sponsorship Opportunities for Medical Tourism Conference Webinar', which is addressed to those companies that are interested in exhibiting or sponsoring the upcoming World Medical Tourism and Global Healthcare Congress, September 22nd-24th, 2010 in Los Angeles, CA. - July 16, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Latest Update on Healthcare Event About Green Initiatives and Development
Global Sustainable Healthcare and Hospital Development Conference Commands Dialogue About Going Green in the Global Healthcare Investment Sector Sept 22-24 2010 Los Angeles. - July 15, 2010 - Sustainable Healthcare and Hospital Development Magazine
Local Radiation Oncologist Selected to Present at National Medical Conference
Mantz to discuss research on Calypso® system’s effectiveness in guiding radiation treatment at American Society of Radiation Oncology’s 52nd Annual Meeting this fall. - July 15, 2010 - 21st Century Oncology
Saint Joseph Heath System is First in Central Kentucky and Eastern Kentucky to Offer Full Access to Quality Data
Online Quality Report’s high level of transparency answers consumers’ growing demand for unfiltered health care information - July 15, 2010 - Saint Joseph Health System
DocSite Meets Final 'Meaningful Use' Rule for Doctors and Hospitals
DocSite deployed with a certified e-prescribing application meets CMS EHR Meaningful Use Final Rule Criteria for Stage 1 final rules and for Stage 2 criteria as written. Using DocSite demonstrably improves healthcare, with users typically improving compliance with care and quality guidelines from 25% to 50% within a three month to one year period. Further, DocSite users can submit for payment through the DocSite industry leading PQRI data solution for 2010 and 2011. - July 14, 2010 - docsite
Global-Med Technologies Group, Inc. (GTG) Consolidates R & D Operations with Mosaic Medical Technologies, Inc. in Sarasota Florida, US
Global-Med Technologies Group (GTG) announces the consolidation of its research and development operation within its new subsidiary Mosaic Medical Technologies, Inc. (Mosaic) in Sarasota, Florida, United States. - July 14, 2010 - Global-Med Technologies Group Inc (GTG)
Unbound Medicine Adds Grasp™ Study System to Unbound™ Platform - Technology Update Features New Capabilities for Mobile and Web
Unbound Medicine, a leader in knowledge management solutions for healthcare, today announced enhancements to the Unbound™ Platform highlighted by the addition of a customizable study system, Grasp™. Grasp is an innovative mobile and web study solution that uses a proven learning method... - July 13, 2010 - Unbound Medicine
VIVA Transcription Acquires Connecticut-Based MedPro Transcription
Strategic acquisition expands its New England presence. - July 13, 2010 - VIVA Transcription Corporation
Michigan Avenue Immediate Care Partners with Innovative Smartphone Application Company
Patients now have on-the-go access to facility and medical information with the iTriage healthcare decision tool - July 12, 2010 - iTriage, LLC
Safemedtrip Introduces Unmatched Customer Friendly Benefits for CCSVI Liberation Treatment in India
CCSVI testing and Liberation Treatment in India. - July 10, 2010 - Safemedtrip
Medical Management, LLC Selects Kareo as Medical Billing Software Solution
Kareo medical billing software and Medical Management, LLC, a leading national medical billing service, are pleased to announce that Medical Management, LLC has selected Kareo as its medical billing software solution. - July 09, 2010 - Kareo
Chinese Pharma Powers on Despite Global Economic Slowdown
According to China Pharmaceutical Guide 2010 (5th Edition), which was officially released in July 2010 by WiCON International Group LLC (publisher of Pharma China), the Chinese pharmaceutical sector maintained its high growth trend in 2009 despite the global financial crisis and economic slowdown. - July 09, 2010 - WiCON International Group LLC
Destination Wellness - Health Tourism Magazine Releases Issue 7 for Medical Tourism Association
The Medical Tourism Association motivates the integration of health and wellness with medical tourism in the release of Issue 7 of Health Tourism Magazine, “Destination Wellness.” - July 09, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
CERAM’s New White Paper Analyzes Cleanliness Validation
CERAM publishes new white paper on cleanliness validation for the medical devices sector. - July 09, 2010 - Lucideon
AMA Selects Local Physician Recruitment Firm to Present at 2010 International Conference
The American Medical Association (AMA) has chosen NeoVocatus, a local nationwide physician recruitment firm and division of Horton, Smith & Associates, to speak at the AMA-CMA-BMA International Conference on Physician Health 2010. Their oral presentation, “Strategic Planning for... - July 09, 2010 - Horton, Smith & Associates
1.6 Million Hours of Learning Delivered to UK Doctors by Doctors.net.uk
Digital is now leading the way for professional development. - July 09, 2010 - Doctors.net.uk
Keeping the North West Mobile for 25 Years - Multicare Mobility & Stair Lift Services
Mobility company Multicare are moving forward with the launch of a sparkling new website in celebration of their silver anniversary. - July 08, 2010 - Multicare
Rochester Immediate Care Providing Smartphone Users Healthcare in Their Hands
Community now has on-the-go access to symptom, disease and medical procedure information, as well as a nationwide directory of the most appropriate level of care. - July 08, 2010 - iTriage, LLC
ACI’s National Forum on Clinical Integration Topics Announced; FTC Confirmed
American Conference Institute has announced its first National Forum on Clinical Integration which will be held in Washington, DC, November 15-17, 2010. The conference will feature two top FTC officials who will deliver answers imperative to health care providers, plans, and hospital systems... - July 08, 2010 - American Conference Institute
Source-Omega’s Pure One Untouched by Seawater Pollution, Not Now, Not Ever
For years, the lack of fish odor or reflux taste has led many people to microalgae oil instead of fish oil as a source for omega-3s. Another feature of microalgae oil is now more important than ever — it is not touched by any ocean, now or ever. - July 07, 2010 - Source-Omega
American Surgical Centers of TN Receives Industry's Highest Certification
The Joint Commission accredits 3 Memphis office based surgical sites. American Surgical Centers-TN, LLC, the first company in the Mid-South, to offer treatment room programs for office based surgery has been awarded The Joint Commissions Certificate of Accreditation. The three year accreditation... - July 05, 2010 - American Surgical Centers-TN
Redwood City CA Residents Find Freedom from Asthma, Snoring, Sleep Apnea, and Allergies with Buteyko Breathing from ButeykoLearning.com
A few residents of Redwood City are amazed at the healthy results they obtained by simply practicing an innovative breathing technique called Buteyko taught by www.ButeykoLearning.com. They reduced their symptoms of Asthma, Allergies, Snoring and Sleep Apnea by as much as 100%. One resident who struggled for years with Asthma reports she no longer struggles to breathe and was able to get off medications entirely. Another stopped Snoring and stopped getting kicked out of bed by his girlfriend. - July 05, 2010 - Buteyko Learning Company