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Tankar Medical Now Sells the Intelect TranSport Light Therapy System
Tankar Medical announces the availability of the Intelect TranSport Light Therapy System on www.tankarmedical.com. - September 02, 2009 - Tankar Medical Equipment Inc.
The Medical Tourism Association Officially Releases Health Tourism Magazine, Issue 2
The Medical Tourism Association officially released issue two of the cutting-edge online Health Tourism Magazine with special focus on Jordan ~ The Dead Sea. - September 02, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Breakthrough Probiotic Boosts Kid’s Health and Offers a Safe Alternative for Milk Protein Allergy Sufferers
Amerifit Brands Introduces New Culturelle for Kids to Effectively Restore Balance in the Digestive Tract. - September 02, 2009 - Amerifit Brands
New, Improved Home to National CPR, AED, First Aid and Emergency Response Training
Annuvia website undergoes a redesign to improve usability. - September 02, 2009 - Annuvia, Inc.
As Healthcare Debate Drags on, Consumer-Centered Website Provides Ideas and Tools for Saving Money on Healthcare
The new user-focused interface by HealthHarbor.com puts more information at consumers' fingertips. The website emphasizes being smart healthcare consumers, money-saving healthcare approaches, getting the most out of health coverage, and interactive tools that provide patients with concrete ideas on how to lower their healthcare costs. - September 01, 2009 - HealthHarbor
Kavapoint Introduces “ICU Pearls” for the iPhone for Medical Professionals
“ICU Pearls” is the first of it’s kind for the Apple iPhone and iPod Touch and was developed specifically for the nurses and physicians working in critical care. - September 01, 2009 - Kavapoint LLC
When Baby Proofing Your Home, Stress Proof It Too, Says Chicago Counseling Practice
The emotional health of the parents, and especially mothers, is critical to a successful new arrival of a baby into a family. Pre and post baby counseling can be beneficial to soon-to-be and new mothers, parents, and families as they prepare for the imminent changes that a baby brings. - August 31, 2009 - Urban Balance
CriticalPoint™ Launches Seven New Virtual Compounder™ Training Modules
CriticalPoint, in partnership with Baxa Corporation, releases seven new training modules to its interactive programming for USP 797 compliance. This innovative series of training lessons allows users not only to view, read and memorize materials, but to demonstrate a clear understanding and proficiency in USP 797 sterile compounding concepts. - August 31, 2009 - Baxa Corporation
Tankar Medical Equipment Inc. Now Sells CFPM 400 C-Arm Imaging Table from Oakworks
Tankar Medical Equipment Inc. announces the availability of the CFPM 400 C-Arm Imaging Table to consumers. - August 31, 2009 - Tankar Medical Equipment Inc.
Thirteen Lyme-Literate Health Care Practitioners Reveal Their Treatment Strategies for Chronic Lyme Disease in New Book
A new book, Insights Into Lyme Disease Treatment: Thirteen Lyme-Literate Health Care Practitioners Share Their Healing Strategies, provides people with Lyme disease and their physicians with current, cutting-edge information on the treatment of chronic Lyme disease and the corollary conditions that... - August 30, 2009 - Connie Strasheim
First Flu Shots Now Immediately Available at MD Now Urgent Care Walk in Medical Centers, in Palm Beach County, Florida
Flu Shots now being given at all MD Now Urgent Care Center locations throughout Palm Beach County. As one of the largest providers of walk-in medical care in South Florida, MD Now Urgent Care Centers are traditionally one of the first doctor’s offices to get flu vaccines in Palm Beach County. MD Now Urgent Care staff began giving seasonal influenza vaccine to residents of Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, West Palm Beach, Lake Worth, Royal Palm Beach, Royal Palm Beach, Wellington and Palm Beach Gardens - August 30, 2009 - MD Now Urgent Care
Former White House Physician Robert G. Darling ’81 to Speak at Adelphi
Adelphi University welcomes Robert G. Darling ’81, White House physician during the Bill Clinton presidency and former director of the Navy Medicine Office of Homeland Security, to discuss “First Physician, An Adelphi Graduate’s Experience as White House Doctor,” on... - August 30, 2009 - Adelphi University
Rosadyn Pilot Study Results
Vascular Health Specialists, a firm dedicated to leveraging the latest dermatologic research to develop cutting-edge skin care products, announces the pilot study results of their Rosadyn nutraceutical product, which targets flushing, redness and inflammation of facial skin. The study showed significant symptom impact over the 4 week period, with more than 90% of participants reporting an improvement. - August 29, 2009 - Vascular Health Specialists
U.S Medical Tourism Agency and TAITRA Visit Min-Sheng Hospital
Taiwan government agency chooses Min-Sheng Hospital to showcase Taiwan's international healthcare. - August 29, 2009 - Min-Sheng Hospital
Targeted Instant Communications, Inc Has Been Chosen by the Connecticut Technology Council as a 2009 Company to Watch as Part of the Third Annual Cantor Colburn Awards
Targeted Instant Communications, Inc. has been selected by the Connecticut Technology Council as a 2009 Company to Watch in recognition of its unique technology, Intelliblast™, which deploys two-way, real-time communications. The Connecticut Technology Council, the State’s industry... - August 29, 2009 - Targeted Instant Communications
Patent for 4 Novel Hair Loss Treatment Inventions
4 new inventions aimed at treating hair loss were submitted to the UK patent office by the British thinning hair specialists Nanogen. - August 29, 2009 - Nanogen
Frankly Speaking About Cancer Treatment Presented by The Wellness Community
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura will host a free presentation for people affected by cancer entitled: Frankly Speaking About Cancer Treatment with Barbara Hornsby, RN/BSN. - August 28, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Endosoft Expanding to Meet the Veterans Administration Needs
EndoSoft is pleased to announce that their entire line of clinical specialty software applications is now approved for use with the Department of Veterans Affairs’ VistA Imaging. The VistA Imaging system integrates clinical images, scanned documents, and other non-textual data into a... - August 28, 2009 - EndoSoft
Endosoft Signs Distribution Agreement with CR Kennedy & Company Pty. Ltd.
EndoSoft, a leading healthcare information technology and software company announced today they signed a distribution Agreement with CR Kennedy & Company Pty Ltd for their ImageArk product line. ImageArk is a user-friendly Medical Document & Image Management solution for various specialties... - August 28, 2009 - EndoSoft
MarketsandMarkets: Global Top Ten Medical Device Technologies Market Worth $454.3 Billion by 2014
The entire market for top ten medical device technologies is estimated to be approximately $454.3 billion, of which medical diagnostic devices technologies alone constitute about 40%. - August 28, 2009 - marketsandmarkets
Rabbit Healthcare Systems Launches Health Information Exchange
Three real world interfaces facilitate the flow of vital patient information between patients, facilities and systems. Rabbit Healthcare Systems, the leading oncology electronic health records (EHR) and practice management system, today announced that it has launched the first phase of its health... - August 27, 2009 - Rabbit Healthcare Systems
WellWorld Science Introduces Livea, a Safe and Natural Appetite Control Supplement Advanced Aid in Weight Loss Without Caffeine, Fat Blockers, Fiber or Other Stimulants
After tireless research and an extensive open-label weight loss study, WellWorld Science introduces Livea, a doctor-developed, non-prescription patent pending appetite control supplement that does NOT contain stimulants, fat blockers, artificial sweeteners, fiber or any other synthetic ingredients... - August 27, 2009 - WellWorld Science
Renco Direct Inc Receives 2009 Best of Yukon Award
Renco Direct Inc has been selected for the 2009 Best of Yukon Award in the Health Insurance Carriers category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA). - August 27, 2009 - Freedom Fellowship Church
Beike Biotechnology Announced as Silver Sponsor at World’s Largest Medical Tourism Conference in Los Angeles October 26th-28th 2009
The 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress would like to announce Beike Biotechnology as a Silver Sponsor at conference on October 26-28th, 2009. Beike Biotechnology is a leading biotech company focused on adult stem cell technologies for treating incurable diseases. Beike... - August 27, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Yoga Poses to Practice at Any Moment in Your Daily Life
How many times have you heard someone say, "I'd really like to do yoga but I just don't have time for it?" That is no longer an excuse. The new book, Yoga in No Time at All, published by PranaPower, LLC, provides 39 poses that can be done while you are brushing your teeth, putting your... - August 26, 2009 - PranaPower, LLC
NeoThrive® Enteral Feeding System Addresses the Serious Risk of Tubing Misconnections in NICU Facilities
Baxa raises industry awareness of preventing tubing misconnections with its premier dedicated enteral feeding system that helps neonatal babies grow safely. The awareness effort is supported by two different media in order to ensure this critical information reaches a larger audience. Helping these fragile babies thrive is the reason Baxa produced the NeoThrive Enteral Feeding System. - August 26, 2009 - Baxa Corporation
Comedy Night at the Wellness Community Featuring Comedy Central Alum Louis Ashamallah
A free Comedy Night for people affected by cancer with featured performer Louis Ashamallah will be held Monday, September 14, 7:00-8:00 p.m. at The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village. The monthly Comedy Night series is made possible by funds raised at the Stand... - August 26, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
MResult Healthcare Recognized as a Technology Company to Watch
MResult Healthcare, LLC, a provider of practical, cost-effective IT solutions for hospitals, will be recognized as one of 100 technology “Companies to Watch” for 2009 at the third annual Innovation Pipeline Awards and Technology Showcase at the Omni Hotel in New Haven on September 17,... - August 26, 2009 - MResult Healthcare
Saudi Arabian Healthcare Market Forecast to 2012
“Saudi Arabian Healthcare Market Forecast to 2012” report provides extensive information and rational analysis on the Saudi Arabian healthcare market. - August 26, 2009 - RNCOS
Ion Life Ionizers Announces Financing Program
There is no prepayment penalty, no initial payment and all ongoing payments are just $75 a month except for the Delphi which is $95.74 a month. (Contact IonLife for more details). - August 25, 2009 - Ion Life Ionizers
US Based Lender Launches New Financing Program for the Medical Community
American Benefit Credit, Inc., announces new medical financing product and receives highest accolades from the medical community. - August 25, 2009 - American Benefit Credit
Oregon Company Receives 3 Telly Awards for Software to Help Battle Swine Flu
The Tech-Aid Institute is honored with Three prestigious Telly Awards for its unprecedented development of interactive CD-ROMS for people with intellectual disabilities. - August 24, 2009 - The Tech-Aid Institute
Oregon Company Launches National Campaign to Help Protect People with Intellectual Disabilities from the Swine (H1N1) Flu
Tech-Aid Institute works to alert public about its award-winning and unprecedented development of an interactive CD-ROM that addresses a critical public health issues. - August 24, 2009 - The Tech-Aid Institute
Proficient Health Announces Its Silver Sponsorship for the North Carolina Chapter of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) Summer Conference
Proficient, LLC is announces its Silver Sponsorship of the North Carolina Chapter of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) Summer conference. - August 24, 2009 - Proficient LLC
Customer Loyalty Tool Widely Used in Most Industries is Now Available to Doctors
A doctor who uses the service said: “For a flat monthly fee, doctors can invite every patient to take the survey and patients appreciate being able to share their opinions. The service requires no effort: you sign up online, your staff hands out the invite cards to patients; and then you receive the confidential reports. - August 24, 2009 - Reportfordoc
Dawn & Drew Ferguson Attend Worldwide Conference on Hypnotism
Program Focused on Value of Hypnosis in Improving Everyday Life for Millions of People - August 23, 2009 - Ferguson & Associates Hypnotherapy LLC
Four-Time Grammy® Award Winning Musician Michael Feinstein Headlines the IMNF 2009 Music Has Power TM Awards Benefit at Feinstein’s at Loews Regency
Institute for Music and Neurologic Function Honors Long-Time Supporter Peggy Rice and Scientific Advisory Board Member and Senior Fellow in Theoretical Neurobiology Aniruddh Patel, Ph.D. for their Contributions to Music and Healing. - August 22, 2009 - Beth Abraham Family of Health Services
Thailand Establishes Health Travel Industry Research Society
The Health Travel Industry Research Society of Thailand (HTRIS Thailand) has been established for Thailand�s international medical tourism industry. - August 22, 2009 - The Health Travel Industry Research Society of Thailand
The Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference Announces The Karis Group as a Sponsor
The Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference would like to announce The Karis Group as a Sponsor of the 1st Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference on October 25th and 26th, 2009. The Karis Group is an Austin, Texas-based professional services firm focused on providing... - August 22, 2009 - Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Conference
The Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference Announces PRAM as a Sponsor
The Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference would like to announce PRAM as a Sponsor of the 1st Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference on October 25th and 26th, 2009. PRAM an Orange County California underwriting organization, was founded in 1989 as a risk management firm... - August 22, 2009 - Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Conference
The Medical Tourism Association Releases Podcast with Cynthia Carrion, Under Secretary for the Philippines Department of Tourism
The Medical Tourism Association Releases Podcast with Cynthia Carrion, Under Secretary for sports and wellness for the Philippines Department of Tourism, and a member of the Medical Tourism Association Advisory Board. The Medical Tourism Association releases podcast with Cynthia Carrion, Under... - August 22, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Modo Partners with Polycom to Create a Telehealth Experience That Feels Like a Face-to-Face Conversation
Modo, a Portland-based manufacturer of carts and mobile workstations for medical technology, has launched a mobile system to support Polycom’s latest telemedicine product. Drawing on clinical research conducted on two continents, Modo found that telemedicine participants want to be able to make quick adjustments so they can use body language as they would in face-to-face conversation. The Modo cart helps to create a telemedicine experience that is just like a real time visit to your doctor. - August 21, 2009 - Modo Inc.
Sidewinder™ Wrist and Forearm Support Uses Patent-Pending System to Deliver Universal Fit and Comfort
The Sidewinder™ Offers True Universal Fit, Superior Support and Affordable Cost to Health Care Providers and Workers’ Compensation Firms. - August 21, 2009 - Professional Products, Inc.
MD-IT Expands to Michigan with Acquisition
MD-IT, a national provider of medical documentation software and services for physician offices and ambulatory clinics, announced today that it has acquired the medical transcription business unit of Moretti Group, located in Kalamazoo, MI. The acquisition underscores MD-IT’s commitment to... - August 21, 2009 - MD-IT
The Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference Announces TransEngen as a Sponsor
The Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference would like to announce TransEngen as a Sponsor of the 1st Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference on October 25th and 26th, 2009. Founded in 2006 by a team of senior healthcare management professionals, TransEngen has developed a... - August 21, 2009 - Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Conference
The Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference Announces Merchants Benefit Administration as a Sponsor
The Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference would like to announce Merchants Benefit Administration as a Sponsor of the 1st Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference on October 25th and 26th, 2009. Seniors Choice gives employers several financial options that can show a... - August 21, 2009 - Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Conference
The Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference Announces Health Advocate, Inc. as a Silver Sponsor
The Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference would like to announce Health Advocate, Inc. as a Silver Sponsor of the 1st Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference on October 25th and 26th, 2009. Health Advocate, Inc., the nation’s leading healthcare advocacy and... - August 21, 2009 - Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Conference
The Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference Announces Foundation One Insurance Services, Ltd. as a Silver Sponsor
The Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference would like to announce Foundation One Insurance Services, Ltd. as a Silver Sponsor of the 1st Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference on October 25th and 26th, 2009. Foundation One Insurance Services, Ltd., is a... - August 21, 2009 - Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Conference
Florida Massage Therapists CEUs
As a fast approaching deadline nears, Florida massage therapists scramble to acquire last minute CEUs required to renew their licenses. Heloisa Melo, the Spa Diva now offers last call CEUs. - August 21, 2009 - Heloisa Melo
From Tragedy to Triumph: Five Year-Old Victim of Domestic Violence with Severed Facial Nerves is Smiling Again After Cutting-Edge Facial Plastic Surgery in San Salvador
Madeline is a 5-year-old who was atrociously slashed earlier this year by her father in a domestic violence act in her home in San Salvador. As luck would have it, Dr. Babak Azizzadeh, the director of the Facial Paralysis & Bell’s Palsy Foundation was on a medical mission trip in... - August 20, 2009 - Facial Paralysis Institute