Medical & Health News
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Richmond Bone & Joint Clinic Continues Support of Patient Education by Teaming with Leading Pain Resource, Spine-health
Another step in its continued mission of providing patients with the best education on their symptoms and treatment options, the Richmond Bone & Joint Clinic Comprehensive Spine Institute is proud to announce its recent acceptance into the Spine Center Excellence Program of trusted pain information provider Spine-health. - December 19, 2009 - Spine-health LLC
National Director of Business Development Joins Dual Diagnosis Company
David Rosenker joins the Foundations Recovery Network (FRN) team as the national director of business development. With over 30 years experience in the field of chemical dependency, David Rosenker joins the Foundations Recovery Network team as the national director of business... - December 19, 2009 - Foundations Recovery Network
Cincinnati Welcomes New Bioidentical Hormone Expert
Dr. Julie Kissel opened BodyLogicMD’s 3rd Ohio bioidentical hormone practice specializing in hormonal imbalances. - December 18, 2009 - BodyLogicMD
Veteran Journalist Howard Anderson Joins Information Security Media Group (ISMG)
New Managing Editor Brings Healthcare Industry Depth to Information Security Media Group (ISMG) - December 18, 2009 - Information Security Media Group
Exquisite Christmas Gifts Available at Hugely Discounted Prices at Chemist Direct
Chemist Direct is Britain’s leading online chemist offering a wide range of health and beauty products for men, women and babies at great prices. - December 17, 2009 - Chemist Direct
Provider of GPS Medical Alert Systems Offers Partnership Opportunities
Medical Mobile Monitoring (m3), the first to offer GPS and cellular medical alert systems, has announced its intention to form strategic partnerships with healthcare-related organizations to promote and distribute the MobileHelp™ and ClassicHelp™ medical alerts. Potential partners will... - December 17, 2009 - Medical Mobile Monitoring
Nominations Open for "50 Best Places to Work in Healthcare" by Becker's Hospital Review/Becker's ASC Review
ASC Communications now accepting nominations for industry-leading healthcare organizations for "50 Best Places to Working Healthcare - 2010." - December 17, 2009 - ASC Communications
Launch of The Meditour Medical Tourism Company
The Meditour is managed by experienced medical doctor and IT professionals with vast experience in healthcare services. The Meditour mission is to deliver health tourism services based on a commitment of patient safety, exceptional service quality, at affordable rates. Their Vision is to be a top company in combining Health care & Leisure with the aim to serve patients undergoing medical treatment to enjoy cultural, and tourist activities in India while undergoing medical treatment. - December 17, 2009 - The Meditour
MD Now Urgent Care Opens Newest Largest High Tech Clinic in West Palm Beach Florida Partnering with iTriage Medical Decision Tool for iPhone®, Smart Phone & Web Based App
MD Now Urgent Care Targets Growing Mobile Market on Healthagen’s iTriage Software Applications - December 16, 2009 - MD Now Urgent Care
SeQual Technologies Introduces the Sleep Comfort Care Pad by CHI-SAN
SeQual Technologies Inc., a San Diego-based medical equipment manufacturer that develops oxygen systems known worldwide for their reliability, quality and revolutionary design, announced today they are distributing Sleep Comfort Care Pads by CHI-SAN LLC. The Sleep Comfort Care Pad is intended for... - December 16, 2009 - SeQual Technologies, Inc.
Analyst Briefing on the U.S. Preterm Infant Care Market by MarketsandMarkets
Analyst Briefing on U.S. Preterm Infant Care Market by MarketsandMarkets. - December 16, 2009 - marketsandmarkets
Curavisc®: Successful Study Regarding the Treatment of Chronic Facet Syndrome
A new study was presented at the 4th Annual Congress of the German Spine Society in Munich – it demonstrated the long-term effect of Curavisc® in the treatment of chronic facet syndrome - December 16, 2009 - curasan AG
Dr. Dennis J. Norheim DDS Speaks Out About Dental Care and H1N1 Prevention
Dr. Dennis J. Norheim DDS recommends general public that the following preventive measures be considered during the winter flu season of 2010. - December 16, 2009 - Dennis J. Norheim DDS
Western Shelter GateKeeper Surge Capacity for Hospitals with H1N1 Patients
Hospitals Prepare for Second H1N1 Wave with Western Shelter GateKeeper Portable Triage/Treatment Facilities. - December 16, 2009 - Western Shelter Systems
Senior Health Stores, LLC Announces Launch of Online Store & Educational Resource for Seniors
Senior Health Stores, Inc. has announced the launch of SeniorHealthStores.com; a fully functional website dedicated to educating seniors on a variety of ailments and providing them with solutions designed to help maintain a more active lifestyle. Senior Health Stores is a joint venture between Dr. - December 16, 2009 - Senior Health Stores, LLC
xmrv.me.uk Uses Google Maps to Raise Awareness of CFS/ME & Fibromyalgia Community
"Map of Misery" goes viral - a surprise world-wide hit. - December 16, 2009 - xmrv.me.uk
Arthur S Shorr, FACHE President of Arthur S. Shorr & Associates, Inc., Announces the Publication of His Book, "Hospital Negligence: Legal and Administrative Issues"
Arthur S. Shorr & Associates, Inc., Consultants to Healthcare Providers, consults to hospitals, healthcare providers, and offers expert witness services to plaintiff and defense attorneys involved in hospital negligence actions. Mr. Shorr states that the book will expand the firm's capacity to provide consulting services to hospital clients, especially in the area of Governing Board education, executive management accountability and maintaining compliance with community standards. - December 15, 2009 - Arthur S. Shorr and Associates Inc.: Consultants to Healthcare Providers
UCR Health Centers Opens Mesa Urgent Care Despite Economic Downturn
UCR Health Centers opens a new urgent care facility in Mesa, Arizona despite the economic recession. The company feels that in an era of healthcare crisis, uninsured and escalating cost, additional market share to serve populations who would otherwise go to an emergency room is a strategic move. UCR Health Centers offers same day, urgent care medical treatment at a cost-effective alternative, and also integrates multiple medical services into their business model. - December 15, 2009 - UCR Health Centers
Unbound Medicine and Wiley-Blackwell Announce Partnership with Launch of Evidence Central™
Unbound Medicine, a leader in knowledge management solutions for healthcare, today announced the launch of Evidence Central™, an integrated, evidence-based solution, with content from its partner, Wiley-Blackwell, the scientific, technical, medical, and scholarly publishing business of John... - December 15, 2009 - Unbound Medicine
12 Week Fat Blast Body Transformation Contest
ML Athletics Fitness Programs, Northshore’s fastest growing Fitness Boot Camp Provider, announces an exclusive 12 Week Body Transformation Fat Blast Challenge. - December 15, 2009 - ML Athletics
GW Micro, Inc. Selects Vision Dynamics, LLC as Full Line Dealer
GW Micro, Inc, international adaptive technology vendor, selects Vision Dynamics, LLC of Cheshire, CT as a Full Line Dealer. Charlie Collins, founder and owner of Vision Dynamics feels honored by the choice of his company. Dan Weirich, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, of GW Micro, Inc. - December 15, 2009 - Vision Dynamics, LLC
New Life Medical Equipment Receives ACHC Accreditation
New Life Medical Equipment has received the coveted Accreditation Commission for Health Care, Inc. (ACHC) accreditation in multiple programs, including Home/Durable Medical Equipment Services, Medical Supply Provider, and Complex Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Supplier. “We are... - December 13, 2009 - New Life Medical Equipment
Elite AMBT Shares Expertise with Botox Training, Dermal Filler Training and More
Elite AMBT has established itself as the premier botox training and dermal filler training service through successful seminars. Now, with the constant availability of remote, online training opportunities, every medical practice can learn cutting-edge procedures and techniques at their own convenience. - December 13, 2009 - Elite Aesthetic, Medical & Business Training
Red Ribbon HIV Health Manager iPhone App Released by CSI - Medication Adherence and Medication Reminders for HIV/AIDS Patients
Communication Software, Inc. (CSI) is proud to announce its newest iPhone application, Red Ribbon, HIV/AIDS Health Manager. This mobile health application is a secure HIV Health Manager and PHR which features text/SMS medication reminders. Red Ribbon is the fifth smartphone health application released by CSI in 2009. - December 12, 2009 - Communication Software, Inc.
Lower Back Pain Treatment is Simply Effective, This is Fine Treatment
Absolutely magnificent treatment for lower back pain is now available in the UK. Exclusive devices which provide new Thermobalancing therapy to lower back area can be delivered anywhere in the world. - December 12, 2009 - Fine Treatment
PCA SKIN is Proud to be Voted “Best Places to Work” in the Valley by The Phoenix Business Journal and BestCompaniesAZ, LLC
The Phoenix Business Journal and BestCompaniesAZ, co-founders of the “Best Places to Work” list, announced today that PCA SKIN has been named to the 2009 list. The “Best Places to Work” list, which was started in 2003, recognizes Valley companies who, through a... - December 12, 2009 - PCA SKIN
Pivotal Health Solutions, Inc. Appointed The Vitality Depot, a Division of Royal Cross, as Master Distributor in the Canadian Market
Pivotal Health Solutions is pleased to announce the appointment of The Vitality Depot, a division of Royal Cross, as the Master Distributor of Pivotal Health Solutions ErgoStyle™ Chiropractic Tables in the Canadian market. The ErgoStyle™ Chiropractic Table line includes the following tables: ES2000, ErgoStyle Hylo, ErgoStyle FX, ErgoStyle Benches, ErgoWave® and TRE-CH3. - December 12, 2009 - Pivotal Health Solutions, Inc.
India to Host the 20th World Congress on Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
Frontier Mediville to play host to the luminaries of cardiothoracic surgery from all over the world along with students, clinicians and scientists active in this field. Dr. K. M. Cherian, Chairman & CEO, Frontier Lifeline & Dr. K. M. Cherian Heart Foundation elected as Congress President - December 12, 2009 - Frontier Lifeline
Intivia, Inc. Awarded Multi-Year Transcription Service Contract by Premier, Inc. Healthcare Alliance
Intivia will Offer Premier Members Outstanding Dictation and Transcription Service with Advanced Technology and Exceptional Service Standards. - December 11, 2009 - Intivia Inc.
Insights with Host Hugh Downs Creates New Series on Epilepsy
Epilepsy subject targeted as programming for medical documentaries. - December 11, 2009 - InsightsSeries
Insights with Host Hugh Downs Launches New Series on Environmental Health
Environmental Health as part of the Insights series. - December 11, 2009 - InsightsSeries
Insights with host Hugh Downs Produces Program on Heart Health
Stories on Heart Health for Consumer and Expert Learning. - December 11, 2009 - InsightsSeries
The Alzheimer Spouse Website Presents Holiday Stress Relief Tips for Alzheimer/Dementia Caregivers
The Holiday Season can be busy, chaotic, and stressful under normal circumstances, but caregivers of family members suffering from dementia are often overwhelmed with the burdens of caregiving And trying to maintain holiday traditions. - December 11, 2009 - thealzheimerspouse.com
MUMC in Savannah Names Co-Medical Director of StrokeOne Program
Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) has announced the appointment of Joel Greenberg, M.D., as the new co-medical director of the MUMC Stroke Program. He will work to further development and regional growth of Memorial’s Stroke Program. - December 11, 2009 - Memorial Health
Eating Disorder Center of Denver Offers Tips to Help Eating Disordered Individuals Negotiate the Holidays
Eating Disorder Center of Denver, one of the nation's foremost centers for the diagnosis and treatment of the full range of eating disorders, recognizes that the holidays can create anxiety and concern for people with eating disorders and offers several tips to help these individuals negotiate this... - December 11, 2009 - Eating Disorder Center of Denver
Eating Disorder Signs and Symptoms to Watch for During the Holidays
Eating Disorder Center of Denver encourages awareness of eating disorders while friends and family are home for the holidays - December 11, 2009 - Eating Disorder Center of Denver
SleepRestfully.com Announces Online Live Chat Now Available
SleepRestfully.com of Houston, Texas, a leading distributor in the sleep therapy and oxygen equipment and supplies, announces the addition of Live Chat to their list of services. On December 1, 2009 Phillips Respironics required all on line providers of products not to advertise any price below a... - December 10, 2009 - Sleep Restfully, Inc.
Insights with Host Hugh Downs Produces Program on Heart Surgery
Stories on Heart Surgery to Educate Consumers and Experts - December 10, 2009 - InsightsSeries
Staffing Solution Gives Nurses Freedom to Choose Days, Hours They Can Work
South Nassau’s FlexChoiceRN program lets nurses determine the days and hours they can and can’t work at South Nassau and gives them unprecedented access to unit staffing needs as well as the capability to apply to fill those needs. - December 10, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Home Care Alliance to Lead State in National Quality Campaign
Organization Will Head Local Efforts for National Home Health Quality Improvement. - December 10, 2009 - Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts
ChiropracticBookstore.com Now Carries the Intelect TranSport Ultrasound
ChiropracticBookstore.com is pleased to announce that it recently has added the Intelect TranSport Ultrasound from Chattanooga Group. - December 10, 2009 - ChiropracticOutfitters.com
viaLanguage Adds Steve Vogeltanz as Vice President of Healthcare Division
viaLanguage adds healthcare industry veteran to team. - December 10, 2009 - viaLanguage
Center of Excellence Awarded to South Nassau’s Complete Women’s Imaging
South Nassau Communities Hospital’s Complete Women’s Imaging has been designated an American College of Radiology (ACR) Breast Imaging Center of Excellence. The designation acknowledges the provider’s dedication to improving women’s health. - December 10, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
SmartPhones to the Rescue – Literally
The My911 Corporation is announcing an application for SmartPhones that will change the way automatic e911 services are summoned. The My911 downloadable application is compatible with the leading SmartPhones like RIM Blackberry devices; Google’s Android; and other type devices in the market. - December 09, 2009 - My911 Inc.
Legacy of Giving Continues-the Malina Girls Help Students with Autism in Their Community
The Malina daughters raise funds for The Victory Center for Autism and Behavioral Challenges, a not-for-profit school for children with Autism and Behavioral Challenges in North Miami, FL - December 09, 2009 - The Victory Center for Autism & Behavioral Challenges
MicroTransponder Inc. Awarded Patent for Wireless Neurostimulation Device
MicroTransponder Inc., a privately-held medical device company, announced it has been awarded a neurostimulation patent for a "Grooved Electrode and Wireless Microtransponder System" (U.S. Patent No. 7,630,771) from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The patent is MicroTransponder's... - December 09, 2009 - MicroTransponder Inc.
Customers of ELEKS Software Healthcare Solutions Can Move to Microsoft Windows 7 with Confidence
“Doctor Eleks,” ELEKS Software’s Medical Information System, passes Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 logo testing and certification. - December 09, 2009 - ELEKS
XECAN RFID Technology Improves Patient Safety Through Stringent Accessory Verification
XECAN, Inc. announces state-of-the-art healthcare technology for ensuring patient safety during cancer treatment. The XECAN RFID Oncology Clinic Solution integrates with EMR systems and verifies usage of protective shields for radiation therapy. - December 09, 2009 - XECAN, Inc.
Livonia Urgent Care Center Cleared by Accrediting Body
The Accredition Committee of the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine has reviewed the case of Livonia Urgent Care and determined that errors in administration of H1N1 nasal spray vaccines were caused by ambiguous instructions provided to the clinic. As a result, the affected center has... - December 09, 2009 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
MTA Releases 1st Medical Tourism Documentary
The first documentary on medical tourism, Angels Overseas was premiered to a global audience of well known personalities from the medical tourism sector at the recently concluded 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism and Global Health Congress in Los Angeles October 26th-28th 2009. - December 09, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™