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South Nassau Earns Prestigious Award for Excellence in Heart Disease Care
South Nassau Communities Hospital has been awarded a Gold Performance Achievement Award in Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The GuidelinesSM (GWTG) program. - September 13, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Biological Bypass
Researchers identify a coronary vascular progenitor cell capable of growing new coronary arteries. - September 13, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
World’s Largest Medical Tourism Conference Announces Pre-Conference African Patient Workshop
World’s Largest Medical Tourism Conference Announces Pre-Conference African Patient Workshop. This workshop will address: Thousands of patients leave certain countries in Africa each year for high quality healthcare. Learn what it takes and how to attract African patients and how to deal... - September 12, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Avant Healthcare Professional's CEO to Address the 2009 Healthcare Staffing Summit in Washington DC
Avant Healthcare Professionals CEO, Shari Sandifer, will address the 2009 Healthcare Staffing Summit in Washington DC September 15-16, 2009. The topic of the address will be centered on International Staffing: What’s Next for Nurses, Therapists and Physicians. The topic is timely with the... - September 12, 2009 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
AnyWare Group Launches Disaster Preparedness Solution
Secure remote access to essential applications and information is integral to pandemic preparedness and business continuity initiatives for healthcare facilities. - September 12, 2009 - AnyWare Group Inc.
Soapourri's Piggy Soap Reminds Us to Wash Those Hands
Soapourri introduces a pink piggy soap to remind us to wash those hands and avoid the swine flu. - September 11, 2009 - Soapourri Natural Bath & Body, LLC
Queralt Llc Announces Q.Trak™ for Healthcare for Accurate Cost Based Reimbursement (CBR) in Critical Access Hospitals (CAH)
Q.Trak™ is deployed at an Illinois CAH to track the time physicians spend in the Emergency Department, where the hospital receives a higher level of reimbursement. Q.Trak™ provides an automated activity report on each physician for billing and reimbursement, which has historically been done on a manual basis. - September 11, 2009 - Queralt Inc
Get Ready for the Upcoming Flu Season with Ronco Pandemic Kit
Ronco offers a pandemic preparedness kit; consisting of disposable gloves, anti-microbial towels and masks. - September 11, 2009 - RONCO
One-Third of All US Adults Have Vestibular Dysfunction: Annual Balance Screening is Essential
Balance Awareness week is Sept 20-26, and the Vestibular Disorders Association is urging the public to make yearly balance screening a part of maintaining good health. As many as 1/3 of all adults in the US experience dysfunction of the vestibular system of the inner ear, causing symptoms of dizziness and vertigo that can lead to catastrophic falls. - September 11, 2009 - Vestibular Disorders Association
Free Acupuncture Mondays at Beach Community Acupuncture in San Diego's Ocean Beach
Beach Community Acupuncture (BCA) is offering free acupuncture treatments to new patients on Mondays from 9am-1pm. People wanting a free treatment should schedule online at http://www.beachcommunityacupuncture.com using the “book now” button. Under special instructions, enter... - September 11, 2009 - Beach Community Acupuncture
Analyst Briefing Presentation on the Global Dental Devices and Equipments Market to be Held on 17th September, 2009
The Healthcare practice at MarketsandMarkets is pleased to announce its Analyst Briefing Presentation on the Global Dental devices and equipments market to be held on 17th September, 2009. - September 11, 2009 - marketsandmarkets
Dr. K.M. Cherian’s Frontier Lifeline Hospital Supports the Cause of Organ Donation
About 4,000 students, mostly National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets and National Service Scheme (NSS) volunteers, and teachers from 25 schools in and around Ambur, and members of Rotary Clubs participated in a walkathon in Ambur, near Vellore District, Tamil Nadu on Saturday, 5th September’09. - September 11, 2009 - Frontier Lifeline
Medical Tourism Corporation Brings Affordable Bariatric Surgery to the USA
Texas-based Medical Tourism Corporation ties up with Blossom Bariatrics to offer affordable weight loss surgery at Desert Springs Hospital Medical Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The surgeries will be performed by Dr Thomas W Umbach one of the top bariatric surgeons in the USA and the medical director of bariatric surgery for Valley Health Systems, which is a chain of five hospitals in Las Vegas, Nevada. - September 10, 2009 - Medical Tourism Corporation
The 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress Announces Its Distinguished Speakers
The 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress, which is the official annual conference of the Medical Tourism Association (MTA) announces its distinguished speakers, sponsors and record increase in attendance this coming October 26-28th 2009 in Los Angeles, California. - September 10, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
H1N1 Swine Flu Protection Kits Are Now Available for Purchase
Apollo Safety has assembled a package to help keep you safe from the H1N1 Swine Flu. Each item has been carefully selected to provide you with the highest level of protection from airborne and surface based infection. Orders of 5 or more packages will receive a discounted price. Each package... - September 10, 2009 - Apollo Safety
Pinnacle Health Group Releases August 2009 Survey
70% recruiters and physicians say recruiting is difficult. - September 10, 2009 - Pinnacle Health Group
DoctorConnect Automated Patient Scheduling Software Introduced to Decrease No-Show Patients
AdTel, parent corporation of TRI, has announced its new patient scheduling software called DoctorConnect. It reduces no shows by up to 40 percent. - September 10, 2009 - Advocate USA LLC
EndoSoft Orthopaedics Launches in the UK
EndoSoft Orthopaedics is a fully customisable clinical documentation solution. EndoSoft Orthopaedics greatly improves productivity, workflow and data management by streamlining the patient care process and eliminating inefficiencies of traditional dictation and transcription. - September 10, 2009 - EndoSoft
CMS Approves Deyta LLC as Home Health Care CAHPS Survey Vendor
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has granted approval status to Deyta. This status allows Deyta to be selected by home health agencies to manage their CAHPS survey program in compliance with CMS policies. CMS and the Home Health Care CAHPS Coordination Team are granting those... - September 10, 2009 - Deyta LLC
The New World of Bones – Thyroid, Leptin, Blood Sugar Metabolism and Bone Strength All Directly Linked. Bones Are No Longer Simply Structure But an Endocrine Organ.
Wellness Resources® publishes new content on new bone research showing that thyroid hormone, leptin, insulin, and blood sugar metabolism are directly linked to healthy bone function. http://www.wellnessresources.com/health_topics/bone_health.php On the very forefront of the research is science showing that for the first time your bones are now viewed as an endocrine organ. This is a remarkable discovery and places even more importance on maintaining true bone health, density, and strength. - September 10, 2009 - Wellness Resources
“Concrete for the Cure” to Support South Nassau’s Cancer Program
South Nassau’s cancer program will receive one dollar for every yard of concrete poured by Pioneer’s fleet of trucks, which includes a commemorative pink truck that is emblazoned with the South Nassau logo. - September 10, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Analyst Briefing Presentation on the Global Autoimmune Treatment Market to be Held on 15th Sep 2009
The Pharmaceuticals practice at MarketsandMarkets is pleased to announce its Analyst Briefing Presentation on the Global Autoimmune Treatment Market to be held on 15th Sep 2009. - September 10, 2009 - marketsandmarkets
Analyst Briefing Presentation on the Global Biomaterial Market to be Held on 16th Sep 2009
The Biotech practice at MarketsandMarkets is pleased to announce its Analyst Briefing Presentation on the Global Biomaterial market to be held on 16th Sep 2009. - September 10, 2009 - marketsandmarkets
Encite Opens California Office to Support West Coast Clients
Leading EHR and Practice Management Company expands to meet demand for its systems. - September 09, 2009 - Encite, Inc.
MarketsandMarkets: Global Biomarker Market Worth US$ 20.5 Billion by 2014
The global biomarker market is estimated to be $20.5 billion by 2014, growing at a CAGR of 19.7 % from 2009 to 2014, driven by the high demand for the biomarkers in the field of drug discovery. - September 08, 2009 - marketsandmarkets
Congressional Event Hosted on Sept. 9 Will Support Awareness of Young Women, Breast Cancer & Wasserman Schultz' EARLY Act
At Capitol Hill Gathering, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz Will Speak on Young Women’s Breast Health and the EARLY Act immediately before President Obama’s Address to Joint Session of Congress on Health Care Reform. With momentum building for legislation that would fund the EARLY Act’s educational programs about young women and breast cancer, the Tigerlily Foundation will host a congressional reception Sept. 9 on Capitol Hill. - September 07, 2009 - Tigerlily Foundation
MD-IT Acquires Superscript Transcription, Inc. of Grand Rapids, MI
MD-IT, the nation’s leading provider of medical documentation to ambulatory clinics and physician offices, announced today that it has acquired Superscript Transcription, Inc. of Grand Rapids, MI. Superscript clients now have access to MD-IT’s advanced software and service which helps... - September 06, 2009 - MD-IT
Sri City Announces Strategic Partnership with Dr. K. M. Cherian’s Frontier Lifeline Hospital
Sri City Private Limited, developing South India’s largest private multi-product Special Economic Zone (SEZ) & Domestic Tariff Zone (DTZ), today announced a strategic partnership with Dr. K. M. Cherian’s Frontier Lifeline Hospital. - September 06, 2009 - Frontier Lifeline
Probe Manufacturing Inc. Appoints New CEO
Probe Manufacturing has announced the appointment of Kam Mahdi co-founder and its previous CEO as the new CEO. Kam Mahdi brings 15 years of electronics manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain management expertise in to Probe Manufacturing. Kam Mahdi is co-founder and served Probe as... - September 05, 2009 - Probe Manufacturing
Houston Area Residents Partner with Texas Self Storage Properties, Including Amazing Spaces Storage Centers to Support Shriners Hospitals for Children – Galveston
For the second year in a row, Amazing Spaces Storage Centers of Houston joined with the Texas Self Storage Association (TSSA) to raise funds for the Shriners Hospitals for Children located in Galveston. The statewide “Make a Difference” campaign encourages area residents to help support... - September 04, 2009 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers
HobNobMurfreesboro Announces New E-mail Newsletter for New Mothers Provided by Middle Tennessee Medical Center
HobNobMurfreesboro.com has recently partnered up with the Middle Tennessee Medical Center which is set to launch in October of 2010. This partnership is designed to help promote the awareness of the medical community and its advances in Murfreesboro, TN. Expectant parents are faced with a... - September 04, 2009 - HobNobMurfreesboro
Free Cholesterol Screening in Chandler AZ
September is National Cholesterol Education Month and Kyrene Medical Center Internal Medicine, located in Chandler is offering Free Cholesterol Screening to the community, no Insurance or cash needed. - September 04, 2009 - Kyrene Medical Center
The Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference Announces Consult A Doctor TM as a Sponsor
The Voluntary Benefits & Limited Medical Conference would like to announce Consult A Doctor TM as a Sponsor of the 1st Voluntary Benefits and Limited Medical Conference on October 25th and 26th, 2009. Consult A Doctor TM provides 24/7 access to its nationwide network of U.S. physicians for... - September 04, 2009 - Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Conference
The Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference Announces Aegis Administrative Services as a Silver Sponsor
The Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference would like to announce Aegis Administrative Services as a Silver Sponsor of the 1st Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference on October 25th and 26th, 2009. The team at Aegis Administrative Services has been in the employee... - September 04, 2009 - Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Conference
MD-IT Acquires Pikes Peak Transco, Inc. of Colorado Springs, CO
MD-IT, the nation’s leading provider of medical documentation to ambulatory clinics and physician offices, announced today that they have acquired Pikes Peak Transco, Inc. of Colorado Springs, CO. Pikes Peak Transco co-owner Charlene Brown will join MD-IT as a Managing Director. The move... - September 04, 2009 - MD-IT
Medical Tourism City, the Largest Social Network in Medical Tourism Announces Over 400 Active Members
Medical Tourism City, the Largest Social Network in Medical Tourism and for Global Healthcare, announces that it has over 400 members from over 40 countries actively participating. The members of medical tourism city are from international insurance companies, health insurance agents, medical... - September 04, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Super Brush will be Exhibiting at INTERPHEX Canada 2009
Super Brush will be at booth #218 at this year's INTERPHEX Canada trade show on September 16, 2009 in Toronto, Canada. - September 04, 2009 - Super Brush
Atlanta Women's Specialists, an Atlanta OB/GYN Group, is First in the Country to Incorporate a Complete Electronic System to Improve Patient Care
Thousands of medical practices across the United States have traded in paper records for electronic health records. While this has made improvements in patient care, an electronic health records system (EHR) is not efficient without an electronic information exchange system that can transfer... - September 04, 2009 - Atlanta Women’s Specialists
Outsourced Paralegal Services LLC Asserts Link Between Chapter 7 & 13 Bankruptcy Filings and Medical Bills
Consumer bankruptcy freelance paralegal company Outsourced Paralegal Services, LLC examines connection between chronic illness and consumer bankruptcy filings. - September 03, 2009 - Outsourced Paralegal Services
Founding Members of Initiatives Healthcare Bring Unprecedented Leadership to Florence Arizona Hospital, Tri-Valley Region
Edward McEachern, MD, CEO and Brent Cherne, CPA, CFO, combine talents to bring experience and leadership to the new hospital being constructed in Florence Arizona. Florence Community Healthcare will open its doors in late Fall 2009. - September 03, 2009 - Florence Community Healthcare
Lupus Research Institute Encouraged by Phase 2 Trial Results of Experimental Drug Epratuzumab
The Lupus Research Institute (LRI) and its National Coalition of state and local organizations congratulate Immunomedics and UCB on the successful results of the Phase 2b clinical trial of epratuzumab for people with systemic lupus. “It is heartening to see success in lupus trials and to see... - September 03, 2009 - Lupus Research Institute
The Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference Announces Reliance Standard as a Sponsor
The Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference would like to announce Reliance Standard as a Sponsor of the 1st Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference on October 25th and 26th, 2009. Celebrating more than 100 years of distinguished service, Reliance Standard is a top-ranked... - September 03, 2009 - Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Conference
Focus On Healing and Pebbles Wellness Spa Host Immume System Wellness Weekend
In the Nation's Capital two area health care leaders have come together to introduce alternative/complementary health care approaches in the war against the Swine Flu. - September 03, 2009 - Focus On Healing Wellness Institute
Free Workshop Will Address Living with Advanced Breast Cancer
Silvana Martino, D.O. will present "Frankly Speaking About Advanced Breast Cancer" at The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura. - September 03, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
DRE Veterinary Meets Demand for Respiratory Ventilators
Veterinary facilities throughout the United States rely on DRE Veterinary for its wide selection of new and professionally refurbished respiratory ventilators. - September 03, 2009 - DRE Medical Equipment
Launch of RADIESSE in Eastern India by Dr. Paul’s Multispeciality Clinic ~ Ultimate Skin Implant to Look Young
Dr. Paul's Multispeciality Clinic, pioneer in Mesotherapy in eastern India is launching RADIESSE on the occasion of coming festive season of Durga Puja, Eid & Diwali first time in eastern India to correct instant facial wrinkles and folds to give an younger look that lasts. - September 03, 2009 - Dr.Paul's Multispeciality Clinic
Dr. K. M. Cherian’s Frontier Lifeline Hospital Signs MoU with BSNL
Dr. K. M. Cherian’s Frontier Lifeline Hospital today inked an MoU with BSNL, India’s leading telecommunication company, to provide world class telecommunication facilities in the upcoming Frontier Mediville project at Elavur in Thiruvallur District. - September 03, 2009 - Frontier Lifeline
Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Madurai Inaugurates Its State-of-the-Art Oncology Block, Equipped with South Tamilnadu’s Most Advanced LINAC with Onboard Imager
Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Madurai with inauguration of its state-of-the-art Oncology Block, equipped with South Tamilnadu’s Most Advanced LINAC with Onboard Imager (OBI) joins the select centres in India for advanced Cancer Care. - September 03, 2009 - Apollo Speciality Hospitals
New Wrist Splint Provides Unmatched Support, Comfort and Adjustability with Universal Fit
Unique Design Allows Fingers and Wrist to Rest Comfortably in Proper Position During Treatment of Hand and Wrist Contractures - September 02, 2009 - Professional Products, Inc.
Medicare RAC Audit Preparation Identifies and Corrects Errors, Saving Thousands
Payment Automation Network, Inc. announced the launch of a new service for physicians, home health agencies, hospitals and durable medical equipment providers in preparation for the upcoming Medicare audit by the RACs. - September 02, 2009 - Payment Automation Network, Inc.