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MD Now Urgent Care Centers” Opens New Boynton Beach Location - Sees Unprecedented Growth in Palm Beach County, Florida
Urgent care – Boynton Beach style. MD Now Urgent Care / Walk-in Medical Centers, - Palm Beach County’s fastest growing medical business – has recently opened its fifth “state of the art” medical Clinic in Boynton Beach, Florida’s “Gateway to the Gulfstream”. Its sixth and largest medical center is set to open this November 2009 in the West Palm Beach. - October 07, 2009 - MD Now Urgent Care
NewProductHelp.com at the Helm of Marketing Efforts for New Special Needs Invention
Denise C., a Massachusetts-based resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent her Slo-Glo Plate to industry over the next 2 years. A simple yet effective idea designed by to greatly aid those with neurological disorders, the Slo-Glo... - October 07, 2009 - New Product Help, Inc.
Emergency Blood Drive to be Held at South Nassau Communities Hospital
To Schedule an appointment to donate blood, call South Nassau’s Human Resources Department at (516) 632-4080. For medical questions concerning blood donations call 1-800-688-0900. - October 07, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
New Guide to Private Home Care Services Released
Home Care Alliance of MA Guidebook Assists Families in Finding Quality Local Providers. - October 07, 2009 - Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts
SMS Patient Scheduling Services Impact the Challenge of "No Shows"
TRI Parent Company AdTel International launches powerful new SMS Patient Scheduling Software and Service. Decreases "No Shows" by forty percent in recent study. - October 07, 2009 - Advocate USA LLC
Hugh Chatham Adopts Space Age Technology with the Use of Palm Identify to Prevent Medical ID Theft
With medical identity theft becoming a growing industry concern, Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital has chosen to implement Palm Identify, a software application developed by Biz Technology Solutions, Inc (BTS). The primary purpose of the new solution is to enhance patient security, while improving the... - October 07, 2009 - Biz Technology Solutions, Inc.
Marketsandmarkets Publishes Global Home Health Care Market Research Report
In 2009, the entire home healthcare market covered under the report is estimated to be approximately $159.6 billion and is expected to grow by 8.2% to reach $237.6 billion by 2014. Home healthcare service market is estimated to constitute $143.1 billion in 2009, which is about 90% of the entire market. - October 07, 2009 - marketsandmarkets
Marketsandmarkets Publishes Neurostimulation Market Research Report
The global market for neurostimulation products is expected to be worth $3.6 billion in 2009, and expected to reach $10.2 billion by 2014, driven by the multiple treatment applications of neurostimulation products, and the emergence of venture capital in the industry. - October 07, 2009 - marketsandmarkets
ALPCO and Athera Biotechnologies Sign Distribution Agreement in North America
ALPCO Diagnostics, a leading developer and distributor of high quality immunoassay kits, is pleased to announce that they have signed with Athera Biotechnologies as their new distribution channel in the North America. Sean Conley, COO of ALPCO, said “We are very excited about the... - October 06, 2009 - ALPCO
Location Intelligence Crucial to Toronto Bomb Scare Evacuation
When a bomb scare in Toronto triggered an emergency evacuation, David Merkley activated his GIS Emergency Locator Application to ensure that high risk residents were assisted through the evacuation. As Regional Manager, Decision Support at Central East Community Care Access Centre (Central East... - October 06, 2009 - APOS Systems Inc.
Family Allergy Clinic Promotes Eczema Relief
Family Allergy Clinic offers new fast and effective eczema relief through a variety of comfortable allergy relief solutions. - October 06, 2009 - Family Allergy Clinic
Balfour Resource Group Helps Neonatal Intensive Care Patients Transfer Safely to New Facility
Moving over 60 premature and ill babies from an existing neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) to a new, expanded facility is a delicate operation. On September 23, Balfour Resource Group coordinated “moving day” at Women & Infants’ Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island,... - October 05, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Voicebrook to Exhibit at 2009 Cerner Health Conference
Voicebrook to demonstrate VoiceOver® and discuss strategies for successful speech recognition deployment. - October 05, 2009 - Voicebrook, Inc.
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 04, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
BCAM Support Donate Volunteer and Pink Ribbon
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an global health campaign promoted by BCA health organizations every October. RocknBauble Handcrafted Awareness Jewelry pitches in by donating 15% of their Breast Cancer Awareness Jewelry proceeds to the Susan G. Komen Organization during October. - October 03, 2009 - RocknBauble.com
Prevention Key as New EU Study Highlights €240 Billion Annual Cost of Back Pain
Prevention is the key as new EU study highlights €240 billion annual cost of back pain and other musculoskeletal disorders. - October 03, 2009 - PostureMinder Ltd
Dr. K. M. Cherian’s Frontier Lifeline Hospital Celebrates World Heart Day
Dr. K. M. Cherian’s Frontier Lifeline Hospital, a leading cardiac care hospital in Chennai, organised an Academic Session with a Live-Conference Relay from Children’s Hospital Boston. - October 03, 2009 - Frontier Lifeline
Free Seminars Examine Social Security Disability Benefits
White Plains law firm, Markhoff & Mittman, is offering two Free seminars to help people learn more about obtaining Social Security Disability Benefits in New York this month. Call (718) 509-9596 to reserve your seat today! - October 02, 2009 - Markhoff & Mittman PC
PhysioAge Medical Group Announces Free Seminar on Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy
Dr. Linda Hillebrand of PhysioAge Medical group will share her knowledge on hormone imbalance and discuss how bioidentical hormone therapy can help men and women suffering from the symptoms of andropause (male menopause) and menopause. - October 02, 2009 - PhysioAge Medical Group
Baxa Addresses Health-System Capital Shortage with New Programs for IntelliFlowRx™ and IntelliFill i.v.®
New Baxa IntelliSource™ program eliminates capital investment requirements allowing rapid deployment of patient safety improvements using IntelliFlowRx and IntelliFill i.v. Health-system pharmacies now have access to the automation and software they need to ensure that each dose dispensed is safe and accurate – without making capital investments, paying one-time setup fees or signing capital leases. - October 02, 2009 - Baxa Corporation
Avant Healthcare Professionals to Exhibit at the 60th Annual ACHA/NCAL Convention and Expo in Chicago
Avant Healthcare Professionals, LLC, a nationwide expert in providing internationally educated nursing and allied health professionals; including Physical and Occupational Therapists, announced today that they will be exhibiting at the 60th Annual AHCA/NCAL Quality Care Plus convention and expo in... - October 02, 2009 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
DRE Introduces Portable Vital Signs Monitor
DRE, a premier medical and surgical equipment supplier, now offers the DRE Signal SP, a portable vital signs monitor that provides up to six hours of on-the-go operation. - October 02, 2009 - DRE Medical Equipment
Memorial Health in Savannah Earns Award for Excellence in Women’s Care
Memorial Health received a 2009/2010 Women’s Health Excellence award from HealthGrades, the leading independent healthcare ratings organization. Only 169 hospitals received the award nationwide. According to HealthGrades, this places Memorial University Medical Center among the top 5 percent nationally for women’s health. - October 01, 2009 - Memorial Health
The Carlisle Group Provides Opportunities with Options for Physicians in West Virginia
The town of Beckley, West Virginia is welcoming the arrival of an orthopedic surgeon, a family practice physician and their newborn child to the “City of Champions." - October 01, 2009 - The Carlisle Group
Bay Area Casting Call for Go Red for Women
On October 7th, St. Rose Hospital will host a Bay Area casting call for the 2009-2010 Go Red for Women Campaign. - October 01, 2009 - St. Rose Hospital
Canada's Largest Private Boarding School is Well Prepared to Battle H1N1
Keeping campus safe and secure through increased awareness and preventive measures. - October 01, 2009 - Columbia International College
Evolutions Through Healthcare Launches Its Third Virtual Healthcare Career Event
Valley Forge Publishing Group launches its third Evolutions through Healthcare, an online career event, on October 6, 2009, in an effort to help organizations reach top healthcare professionals and students in a virtual environment. - October 01, 2009 - Valley Forge Publishing Group
Dr. Mark Galland Named to Trentini Foundation Board Of Directors
Dr. Mark Galland, a physician at Orthopaedic Specialists of North Carolina (www.orthonc.com/galland.html), has been named to the board of directors for the Trentini Foundation, an organization that annually awards an outstanding student the funding to achieve their educational goals. In honor of... - October 01, 2009 - Dr. Galland
Dr. Dennis Eisenberg Performs First Robotic Surgery at Baylor Medical Center of Frisco
Dr. Dennis Eisenberg performed a hysterectomy procedure as the first daVinci method robotic surgery at the Baylor Medical Center of Frisco, Texas. - September 30, 2009 - Dr. Dennis Eisenberg
WebDental.com Goes Social
Popular Dental Industry Web Site Launches Social Network - September 30, 2009 - WebDental
Illicit Drug Use Among Those in Their 50's Nearly Doubles in Past Five Years
Center for Chemical Addictions Treatment highlights its OASIS (Older Adults Seeking Indepedence in Sobriety) treatment program tailored specifically for Adults 50+ seeking drug and/or alcohol treatment. - September 30, 2009 - Center for Chemical Addictions Treatment
Grieving Mother Sues Seattle Children's Hospital for the Alleged Wrongful Death of Her Son
Fifteen year-old old boy dies from massive overdose of narcotic pain medication following a routine dental procedure. - September 29, 2009 - Sprouts
High Voltage Cable Test System from CAMI Research
CAMI Research introduces a high voltage module for its CableEye M3U cable test system that permits expanded testing for insulation resistance and dielectric breakdown. New HVX Module Tests to A620 Standards. - September 29, 2009 - CAMI Research Inc.
Bone Cancer Dogs Launches the Premier Online Resource for Dog Owners and Veterinarians
Yes, dogs can get bone cancer. Over 10,000 cases are diagnosed each year. When given this diagnosis, overwhelmed dog owners don’t know where to turn for help. Bonecancerdogs.org provides information, support and hope. - September 29, 2009 - Bone Cancer Dogs, Inc
North American Seminars Inc Introduces Cervical Spine Examination, Evaluation, and Intervention - A Neuromechanical Perspective
North American Seminars, Inc. introduces a new physical therapy continuing education course entitled Cervical Spine Examination, Evaluation, and Intervention - A Neuromechanical Perspective. This course is designed for physical therapy continuing education. - September 29, 2009 - North American Seminars
Dr., Certified Fitness Trainer Says Reform of Lifestyles Needed First
Dr. David Robinson, certified fitness trainer cites the dismal health statistics for proof that Americans should first reform their own lifestyles and priorities before taking a position on health reform. - September 29, 2009 - David W. Robinson, D.C.
MicroTransponder Announces Development Agreement with Paragon Innovations to Design an External Controller for SAINT™ System
MicroTransponder Inc., a privately-held medical device company developing a suite of wireless neuroneuroprostheses, has just announced that it has entered into a development agreement with Paragon Innovations, Inc. to design a rechargeable, battery-powered, external controller for the SAINT™... - September 29, 2009 - MicroTransponder Inc.
Avant Healthcare Professionals Awarded 5 Year National Contract with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)
Avant Healthcare Professionals, LLC, a nationwide expert in providing internationally educated nursing and allied health professionals; including Physical and Occupational Therapists, announced today that they have been awarded a contract with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) to... - September 27, 2009 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
Advanced Foot & Ankle Center Offers New Help for Heel Pain
The Advanced Foot & Ankle Center of Long Beach, CA has announced that they are now performing a new procedure for the treatment of chronic heel pain. - September 27, 2009 - Advanced Foot & Ankle Center
Marketsandmarkets: Global Minimally Invasive/ Non Invasive Market Worth $24.4 Billion by 2014
The minimally invasive surgery market is evolving towards more convenience for the patients and subsequent technological advancements. - September 27, 2009 - marketsandmarkets
Rabbit Healthcare Systems to Demonstrate Rabbit EHR at the 2009 ASCO EHR Symposium: Harnessing the EHR: from Incentives to Sustainability
Rabbit Healthcare Systems is one of eight electronic health record (EHR) vendors elected to participate in a highlighted vendor demonstration event at the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s (ASCO) 2009 EHR Symposium: Harnessing the EHR: From Incentives to Sustainability, October 6-7 in San Francisco, CA. - September 26, 2009 - Rabbit Healthcare Systems
Gluten-Free School Snack Wins 2009 GearAwardsTM
Once again Organic Nutrition has hit a home run. Developing great-tasting and nutritious gluten-free snacks is a difficult task, but under their Jungle Grub brand, Organic Nutrition’s newest flavor, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, has won a 2009 “Great Gear” award from... - September 26, 2009 - Organic Nutrition, Inc.
Tankar Medical Announces They Now Distribute the DOC Spinal Decompression System by Eurotech
Tankar Medical announces availability of the affordable DOC Spinal Decompression Table. Tankar Medical offers the DOC Spinal Decompression Table a lumbar/cervical decompression system at a cost far lower than other well known systems like the DRX9000, SpineMED and Accu-Spina. - September 26, 2009 - Tankar Medical Equipment Inc.
Portable XRD Analyzer for Counterfeit Pharmaceuticals Identification
Terra, inXitu’s portable X-ray diffrection analyzer for phase identification and quantification of counterfeit pharmaceuticals. - September 26, 2009 - inXitu
Herbal Capsule Enhances Breathing to Mitigate Sleep Apnea Without CPAP
Nature's Rite has begun wide-scale release of its innovative herbal supplement to mitigate Sleep Apnea. This herbal combination is purported to enhance respiration and thereby reduce the breathing cessations that are characteristic of Sleep Apnea and that disturb sleep. - September 26, 2009 - Nature's Rite
Sinusitis Remedy Works Without Antibiotics on Fungal and Bacterial Infections
Nature's Rite announces the re-introduction of a very popular and effective sinus infection treatment that works without antibiotics. This natural remedy has been used for years as it was originally marketed private-label. It is now available on the Web from Nature's Rite. - September 26, 2009 - Nature's Rite
New Tallai Glades Aged Care Facility on the Gold Coast Now Open
The new "Tallai Glades" aged care facility on the Gold Coast at Mudgeeraba is now fully operational, according to Cook Care proprietors, Francis and Christine Cook. This 70 bed, Extra Service nursing home provides a stunning new facility in response to growing demand for spacious, luxury high care facilities. - September 26, 2009 - Cook Care Group
Isakson Living Sets the Bar for Continuing Care Retirement Communities
Isakson Living, Atlanta's leading developer of senior retirement housing communities, hosted empathy training for their employees. The programs were designed to simulate various handicaps such as tunnel vision, macular degeneration and paralysis from stroke, and help employees to understand firsthand the difficulties of those with handicaps. - September 25, 2009 - Peachtree Hills Place
Analyst Briefing Presentation on the Global Biomarker Market to be Held on 11th Sep 2009
The Healthcare practice at MarketsandMarkets is pleased to announce its Analyst Briefing Presentation on the Global Biomarker Market to be held on 11th Sep 2009. - September 25, 2009 - marketsandmarkets
Healthcare Reform: Driving Healthcare Costs Down Through Improved Efficiency and Quality of Care
Healthcare organizations facing complex and hard functional boundaries, as well as multiple levels of management must be redefined as whole processes and then be reengineered. - September 25, 2009 - Corporate Health Initiatives Consulting, LLC