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Genesis Home Care, "Putting You First," Seeking Homemakers and CNAs in St. Louis
Genesis Home Care kicks off its campaign to recruit homemakers and CNAs to provide in home services for Veterans, Surviving Spouses of Veterans, Seniors, Disabled and clients of HCY. - October 16, 2009 - Genesis Home Care - "Putting You First"
Middle East to Participate at MTA Medical Tourism Conference in LA
The top governments and hospitals from the Middle East are to participate in the Medical Tourism Association’s annual convention in Los Angeles, October 26-28th, 2009, World Medical Tourism and Global Health Congress, www.medicaltourismcongress.com. - October 16, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
UCLA Medical Professor to Speak About Breast Cancer Reconstruction Options at The Wellness Community
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura will host a free Breast Cancer Connection seminar titled: “Breast Cancer Reconstruction Options with Jay Granzow, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.S.,” Thursday, October 29, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The talk will take place at 530 Hampshire Road in Westlake... - October 16, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
World’s First Medical Tourism Documentary to be Shown in Los Angeles at Medical Tourism Conference
The Medical Tourism Association has spent a year producing a documentary on Medical Tourism called, “Angels Overseas ~ Costa Rica Edition.” The documentary provides insight into the high quality of healthcare that Americans and traveling patients worldwide can receive when they travel... - October 16, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Blood Bank Supply Reaching Critical Levels
Local Citizens are Giving Blood to Receive Better Health - October 16, 2009 - North Texas Spinal Health and Wellness
Leading Marketing Executives Head to Medical Tourism Conference in Los Angeles
Leading Marketing and Branding Executives are heading to the Medical Tourism Convention October 26-28th, 2009 in Los Angeles. Branding and Marketing are key components for all countries or hospitals strategic planning in attracting global patients. “I’m really looking forward to the... - October 16, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Journalists and Media Converge on MTA Medical Tourism Conference in Los Angeles
“I have had the opportunity to live and work in Mexico, Central America and Italy. I became a strong proponent of medical tourism after experiencing first-hand the quality, affordable medical care available outside the United States. Recently, I underwent a series of cosmetic procedures at... - October 16, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Scholarship Program Now Open to Allied Health Students
$15,000 in Scholarships Available to Nursing & Allied Health Students. - October 15, 2009 - CampusRN
Novus Origo Releases New White Paper Highlighting the Incentives for Modernizing the Medical Office
New White Paper reports on the HITECH Act Road Map for Healthcare and the associated incentives to Modernize Medical Offices. - October 15, 2009 - Novus Origo, LLC
Thousands Expected to Attend October 17, 2009 Healthcare Reform Tea Party on Boston Common
What was initially expected to be a simple anti-Obama-care march on the Boston Common has grown to thousands of citizens interested in coming out to participate in the Healthcare Reform Tea Party. The event location has been confirmed as The Parkman Bandstand, The Boston Common, with guest speakers... - October 15, 2009 - GOPMOM.COM
Intivia Has Moved to House Their Expanding Business
Intivia, the leading provider of Medical Transcription Services and InSync™, their fully integrated Electronic Medical Record and Practice Management System has moved their corporate offices from Somerset, NJ to Piscataway, NJ to allow for their continued growth. “We outgrew our... - October 15, 2009 - Intivia Inc.
ALPCO Introduces Immundiagnostik Bone Sialoprotein (BSP) ELISA to North America
ALPCO Diagnostics introduces Immundiagnostik's Bone Sialoprotein ELISA to North America. The BSP ELISA exhibits outstanding sensitivity and specificity for the underglycosylated or carbohydrate deficient Bone Sialoprotein. - October 15, 2009 - ALPCO
Banker and Tradesman Top Staffing Award Goes to KNF&T Staffing Resources
In July 2009, KNF&T Staffing Resources was awarded the prestigious Gold award by the readers of Banker & Tradesman for being the top staffing agency in Boston in both temporary staffing and executive search for the second consecutive year. Banker & Tradesman’s publication is... - October 15, 2009 - KNF&T Staffing Resources
MUMC Rated Savannah’s Top Hospital
Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) is Savannah’s top-rated hospital, and is among the top 10 hospitals in Georgia for cardiac care, vascular surgery, spine surgery, stroke care, pulmonary care, critical care, and gastrointestinal care. The results are based on an annual study released... - October 15, 2009 - Memorial Health
TBG Releases Enhanced SAT Program for Health Care
Health care organizations face significant fines, fees, and penalties, not to mention bad publicity, for losing sensitive information of their patients or staff. Employee training needs to be comprehensive and effective, not just something on the "to-do" list. TBG Fraud Solutions announces an enhanced SAT (Security Awareness Training) program designed specifically for health care. - October 15, 2009 - TBG Fraud Solutions
The National Council on Interpreting in Health Care Announces First Executive Director
Gem P. Daus, M.A. has been named as the first Executive Director of the National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC). Mr. Daus will lead the organization and work to implement a strategic plan that secures the NCIHC as the expert national resource on language access issues in health care. - October 15, 2009 - National Council on Interpreting in Health Care
Renee-Marie Stephano, President and Jonathan Edelheit, CEO of the Medical Tourism Association, Speak at the The Simposio Nacional Exportacion de Servicios de Salud
Renee-Marie Stephano, President and Jonathan Edelheit, CEO of the Medical Tourism Association, Speak at the The Simposio Nacional – Exportacion de Servicios de Salud held at the Plaza Mayor Convenciones, in Medellin, Colombia, October 6th – October 7th 2009. The Simposio Nacional... - October 15, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
2009 viaLanguage Translation Grant Program Recipient Announced
viaLanguage is pleased to announce the winner of their annual Translation Grant Program, which honors an innovative healthcare organization that seeking to improve the health and access to healthcare of underserved, ethnic communities. - October 15, 2009 - viaLanguage
SleepRestfully.com Has New SeQual Eclipse 3 Portable Oxygen Concentrator in Stock
SleepRestfully.com of Houston, Texas, a leading distributor in the portable oxygen concentrator industry announced they have in stock the new SeQual Eclipse 3 Portable Oxygen Concentrator. The Eclipse 3 was developed with the patient, in mind. It adapts as the patient’s needs change. It is... - October 14, 2009 - Sleep Restfully, Inc.
“Think Pink, Go Green” Beautorium Announces Support of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® North Jersey Affiliate
Fundraising and Education About the Health Benefits of Natural and Organic Beauty Products to Highlight the Campaign. - October 14, 2009 - Beautorium
Terra med Alliance News; U of M Develops Long-Awaited Mouse Model for Infant Leukemia
Terra med Alliance News:The model opens the door to further investigation into a rare and often fatal blood cancer. Terra med Alliance News: Researchers at the University of Minnesota Cancer Center have produced the first genetically-engineered mouse that provides a model of infant acute... - October 14, 2009 - Terramed Alliance
TBG Providing Free Medicare Advantage FWA Training - Required by 12/31/09
Practices or companies involved with Medicare Advantage must complete training on fraud, waste, and abuse by 12/31/09. - October 14, 2009 - TBG Fraud Solutions
Baxa Announces IntelliFlowRx™ to Become DoseEdge™ Dose Management System
Baxa announces a brand name change for its IntelliFlowRx workload management software for health-system pharmacies. The name DoseEdge (pronounced “dosage”) was chosen to reinforce the product’s leading edge position in pharmacy dose management. - October 14, 2009 - Baxa Corporation
curasan AG to Invest Approximately 1 Million Euros in Future Growth – Product Pipeline Well Filled
curasan AG is to invest in its future growth by implementing a technological investment programme amounting to approximately 1 million euros, despite the current crisis in the financial markets - October 14, 2009 - curasan AG
Medical Device Distributors in Germany, France, Italy, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Ireland, Netherlands and Sweden
Global Research & Data Services offer you the following registers of medical device distributors in different European countries. - October 14, 2009 - Global Research & Data Services
Myocardium Technologies Successfully Completes Initial Clinical Trials on MTMICRO and MTECGx Products
Clinical Results Indicate Precision Microcardiography Products Provide Significant Clinical Information on Multiple Cardiac Abnormalities. - October 14, 2009 - Myocardium Technologies
Cayman Islands to Participate in Medical Tourism Conference in Los Angeles, Oct 26-28th, 2009
The Minister of Health for the Cayman Islands, The Honorable Mark Scotland, and the Honorable W. McKeeva Bush, Minister of Financial Services, Tourism and Development, Cayman Islands will be participating at the upcoming World Medical Tourism and Global Health Congress, on behalf of the Cayman... - October 14, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
SleepRestfully.com Has New Philips Respronics PR System One CPAP in Stock
SleepRestfully.com of Houston, Texas, a leader in the Sleep Apnea equipment and portable oxygen concentrator industry announced they have in stock the new Philips Respronics PR System One CPAP and Autoi CPAP machines. Philips Respironics, known for manufacturing some of the finest CPAP equipment... - October 13, 2009 - Sleep Restfully, Inc.
Voicebrook to Exhibit at CAP ’09 The Pathologists’ Meeting™
Voicebrook to demonstrate VoiceOver® and discuss speech recognition for increased patient safety and process improvement. - October 13, 2009 - Voicebrook, Inc.
Holistic Healers Directory Introduces Their Newest Member, Matrix Energetics
Matrix Energetics is a complete system of healing, self-care and transformation. Complete beginners as well as seasoned health care practitioners are able to perform and utilize this work to affect change-with no waiting and no running of energy. - October 12, 2009 - Holistic Healers Directory
Min-Sheng Hospital Enters Partnership with Seven Corners International to Offer Expatriates Access to Worldclass Healthcare in Taiwan
Striving to become a healthcare hub in the region, Taiwan’s Min-Sheng Hospital partners with Seven Corners International to facilitate the care of international patients. - October 10, 2009 - Min-Sheng Hospital
New Research Sheds Light on Chiropractic and Tourette’s Syndrome
Recent research reporting on improvement in a 20 year old woman undergoing chiropractic care reveals that chiropractic may play an important role in managing people with Tourette’s and other related neurodevelopmental disorders. The research, reported in the Journal of Pediatric, Maternal... - October 10, 2009 - J. Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health - Chiropractic
"Once Upon A Time in Manhattan" to Benefit Ronald McDonald House Starlet Events Raises Awareness for Children with Life Threatening Diseases and Their Families
Starlet Events & Entertainment Marketing, in conjunction with www.Jenmarden.com, will host the Ronald McDonald House Gala, “Once Upon A Time in Manhattan” in New York City on November 19th from 8pm-11pm at celebrity hot-spot, Marquee. - October 09, 2009 - Starlet Events & Entertainment Marketing
HDI Technologies, Inc. and Clear Medical Solutions Form Strategic Partnership to Serve Healthcare Providers
At the AHIMA 2009 Conference, HDI Technologies and Clear Medical Solutions announced their strategic partnership to better provide advanced healthcare information technology to hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities. These technologies include Electronic Health Records (EHR), Computer Assisted Coding (CAC), Voice Recognition (VR), and Practice Management software, all of which are predicted to change the way that the healthcare industry operates in the next 10 years. - October 09, 2009 - Clear Medical Solutions, LLC
Winter Hats! New Winter Fashion This Fall & Winter
Online Retailer Delights Budget-Conscious Fashion Enthusiasts with Trendy Winter Hats - October 09, 2009 - Fashion Scarves and Shawls
Innovative Healthcare Financing Group Announces Purchase of a Medical Lien / Letter of Protection Medical A/R Portfolio
Innovative Healthcare Financing Group purchases medical accounts receivable portfolio from facility in Texas. - October 09, 2009 - Innovative Healthcare Financing Group, LLC
ActiveForever Introduces Its Power Launch Contest
The Holiday Contest Launches as a Friendly Version of Shark Tank and Dragons’ Den. - October 09, 2009 - ActiveForever
Autism Prevalence Now Reported as 1 in 91 Children; More Research Needed
Research published in Monday’s issue of the journal Pediatrics indicates that the prevalence of autism is one in every 91 children. This is more than has been previously reported by the Centers for Disease Control and independent research. “Autism is a dramatically growing problem for our country,” stated Ann Gibbons, executive director of the Autism Speaks chapter. “We need answers. With numbers like these, autism must become everyone’s cause." - October 09, 2009 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
To be an Organist with Parkinson's Disease, a New Book "A Sniper in My Head" Published by French Composer and Organist Jean-Paul Verpeaux at Lulu.com
Jean-Paul Verpeaux, Webmaster of Organ works and MUSICALIS tells how the scourge of Parkinson’s Disease – the stealthy “sniper” that it is -- gradually took root in his brain and how, it changed every facet of his life. His book tells of the frustrating process to obtain a definitive diagnosis, as well as the fears and hopes he encountered on his journey. Faith, love and creativity have proven the best defense against the ravages of his “unwanted guest.” http://www.lulu.com/content/7716063. - October 09, 2009 - Organ Works, MUSICALIS
Calvary Pastor to Speak About Cancer from a Christian Perspective
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura will host a free seminar titled: “Christian Perspectives on Coping with Cancer,” Thursday, October 15, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The talk will take place at 530 Hampshire Road in Westlake Village. Seminar leader Steven Day will speak on how to cope... - October 09, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
UCLA Medical Professor to Speak About “Chemo Brain” at The Wellness Community
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura will host a free seminar titled: “Chemo Brain,” Thursday, October 22, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The talk will take place at 530 Hampshire Road in Westlake Village. Seminar leader Lorne Label, M.D. will address the forgetfulness and mental fog sometimes... - October 09, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Certified Hypnotherapist to Explain and Demonstrate Guided Imagery in "Make the Mind-Body Connection"
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura and the Cancer Resource Center at Community Memorial Hospital will host a free presentation for people affected by cancer entitled: Make the Mind-Body Connection with Paula Getty-Shearer, certified hypnotherapist. This free event takes place on Tuesday, October... - October 09, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Website Offers a Unique Gift Option for Medical Professionals
Medical Ties (http://www.MedicalTies.com), formerly eBone, has created a unique line of products the feature medical images imprinted on handmade silk ties. It is a unique combination for sure that is a hot seller at medical tradeshows. These products make great gifts for any type of doctor. These... - October 09, 2009 - Medical Ties
Memory Loss Researcher Quincy Bioscience Salutes Memory Walkers 2009
Memory loss (http://www.prevagen.com) researcher, Quincy Bioscience, salutes the more than 26,585 teams of Memory Walkers 2009 who are raising awareness about Alzheimer’s this fall, adding some good news of their own. - October 09, 2009 - Prevagen
Solving the Challenges of Adaptive Clinical Trials: Web Seminar Will Reveal Universal, Risk-Resistant Methods for Improving Study Efficiency
Health Decisions and the Center for Business Intelligence present the webinar "Solving the Challenges of Clinical Trials," which will be held Wednesday, October 28 from 11:00 am to noon EDT. Health Decisions is also holding a weekly drawing for free registration passes (a value of $295). To enter, visit http://www.HealthDec.com/page/webinar. - October 09, 2009 - Health Decisions
RAM Technologies Named to Philadelphia Business Journal’s List of Top Tech Employers
The Philadelphia Business Journal has once again named RAM Technologies of Fort Washington, Pennsylvania to their list of Top Tech Employers in the greater Philadelphia region. - October 08, 2009 - RAM Technologies, Inc.
The Medical Tourism Association Participates in the Familiarization Tour in Malaysia
The Medical Tourism Association was honored to participate in the Familiarization “FAM” tour in the exquisite country of Malaysia in Asia Pacific. Facilitators and Insures from and United States of America were in attendance. “Malaysia is the hidden secret international patients... - October 08, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Analyst Briefing Presentation on the Global Neurostimulation Market to be Held on 8th Oct 2009
Analyst Briefing on Global Neurostimulation Market to be held on 8th Oct 2009 - October 08, 2009 - marketsandmarkets
Life Group LA Takes the POZ Life Weekend Seminar to San Diego, CA
The Life Group LA announces that it will be bringing its team of volunteers to San Diego on November 14 and 15, 2009. The innovative Seminar is a place where compassion, education, community and love is offered unconditionally. It's a place where those infected or affected by HIV can be themselves, feel comfort and support in their effort to learn how to live a long healthy productive POZitive lifestyle or help someone they know overcome the fears associated with being HIV+. - October 08, 2009 - The Life Group LA
Florence Community Healthcare, Florence Arizona Names Dario Lizarraga M.D., Chief of Staff
Dario Lizarraga, MD returned to his home town of Florence Arizona nine years ago to practice medicine in the community he grew up in. His family has lived in the Florence community for eight generations. Lizarraga's vision of one day having a world-class hospital in Florence has been realized, with the opening of Florence Community Healthcare's medical campus in November 2009. Lizarraga has been named Chief of Staff of the new healthcare facility. - October 07, 2009 - Florence Community Healthcare