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New Research Sheds Light on Chiropractic and Infertility
Recent research reporting on three women who were previously diagnosed as infertile but conceived following the introduction of chiropractic care reveals that chiropractic may play an important role in caring for families with infertility challenges. The research, reported in the Journal of... - July 04, 2009 - J. Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health - Chiropractic
MD Now Urgent Care Centers: First in Florida to Receive UCAOA Certification in Urgent Care
Florida's First Certified Urgent Care Center is MD Now Urgent Care. MD Now Urgent Care Medical Centers of Palm Beach County Florida has become the first in the State to receive formal recognition as a Certified Urgent Center by the Urgent Care Association of America. - July 04, 2009 - MD Now Urgent Care
Business & HealthCare Consultants Announces the Addition of Eryk S. Wenziak, MS, as a Healthcare Management Consultant
After receiving his bachelors degree in Accounting from Fairfield University and a masters degree in Healthcare Administration from the University of New Haven, Eryk went on to manage a large, multi-site specialty practice for more than a decade. During that time, Eryk also completed Executive... - July 03, 2009 - Business & Healthcare Consultants, Inc.
Best Care 4 You Responds to the Need for Affordable Quality In-Home Care of the Aging Population – Including the Latino Market
Best Care 4 You was launched in 2009 to fill a gap in the in-home, non-medical care for the aging population. - July 03, 2009 - Best Care 4 You
mumms® Software Announces Details for Anniversary Conference
Developed in 1989 by Secure Computing Systems, Inc., mumms® Software is celebrating its twentieth anniversary in the hospice industry this year. The company has honored this milestone throughout the calendar year by offering commemorative discounts to its customers and will be bringing the... - July 03, 2009 - mumms Software
Georgia-Pacific Professional Wins GHX 2009 Best in Class Award
Georgia-Pacific Professional is proud to announce it has received a 2009 GHX Best in Class Award for achieving the highest year-over-year market share growth in the 2008 calendar year. The award, for distributed products in the Metal/Plastic/Paper Products category, was presented by GHX LLC, a software and business intelligence provider helping companies in the healthcare industry maintain cost-effective business practices. - July 03, 2009 - Georgia-Pacific Professional
Moweaqua Chiropractor Helps Soldiers Overseas Through 3rd Annual "Operation DVD"
A Central Illinois chiropractor is reaching out to soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan, by giving them something to watch. Dr. Brian McGregor, owner of Moweaqua Accident & Injury Center, has been collecting DVD’s and sending them to troops in the war zone. He says he found out about it... - July 02, 2009 - Moweaqua Accident & Injury Center
The Carlisle Group Sweetens the Deal for Sweetwater, Texas
In less than two months from profile to placement by TCG’s talented search team, Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital will soon become the home of an experienced general surgeon. - July 02, 2009 - The Carlisle Group
Vitakem - Ushering in the New Era of Contract Supplements Manufacturing
June 29, 2009 – Vitakem, the premier contract supplement manufacturing company has taken quantum leap in nutraceutical technology and manufacturing. Offering high quality GMP certified supplement and vitamin manufacturing solutions since 2003; Vitakem has witnessed a phenomenal vertical... - July 01, 2009 - VitaKem Nutraceutical Inc.
Downtown Urgent Care Achieves Urgent Care Center Accreditation
Downtown Urgent Care, an Urgent Care clinic in St. Louis, Missouri has achieved Urgent Care Center Accreditation from the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM). - July 01, 2009 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
New Technology Helps You to Sleep Soundly Without Drugs
Brain Entrainment technology allows you to tune your mind as if it were a radio. Research has uncovered how you can use binaural beats to gently refocus your mind to more natural and productive frequencies. This product, when listened to on a daily basis prior to sleep will allow you to begin to permanently and safely alter your brain waves, so that you can sleep more deeply and soundly, and feel more refreshed and rejuvenated during the day. - July 01, 2009 - Profound Transformation
New Research Sheds Light on Chiropractic & Ear Infections
Recent research reporting on improvement in an 8 year old girl with ear and sinus infections, headaches and neck pain undergoing chiropractic care reveals that chiropractic may play an important role in managing children with complicated health problems. The research, reported in the Journal of... - July 01, 2009 - J. Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health - Chiropractic
MTA Completes First Successful Free Medical Tourism Webinar on Implementation of Medical Tourism in US Health Insurance Plans
Jeff Turney of USNOW and Ross Pendergraft, President of the Los Angeles Association of Health Underwriters presented the first Free Medical Tourism Webinar Educational Series by the Medical Tourism Association on June 24th 2009. USNOW is one of the leading providers of limited medical health... - July 01, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Medical Device Distributors in China, Germany, Sweden and Finland
Finding a reliable partner and distributor is one of the key factors in succeeding in foreign markets. Global Research and Data Services is publishing distributor registers to help companies find partners and distributors for their products in foreign markets. The registers include the following... - July 01, 2009 - Global Research & Data Services
GISH Biomedical, Inc., a Member of the MEDOS Group, Receives FDA Clearance for GBS® – Heparin Free Products
Today GISH announces that it has received FDA clearance for its perfusion products with GBS (GISH Biocompatible Surface) - Heparin Free Coating for the cardiopulmonary surgery market. This includes oxygenators, venous reservoirs, arterial filters, heat exchangers, and tubing used in perfusion... - June 29, 2009 - GISH Biomedical, Inc.
"Green” Krill Oil is Available for the First Time in the US
Traditional krill harvesting and processing methods are detrimental to the environment and eco-system. Now the first "green" krill oil is available in the US using high tech, eco-safe techniques. This press release explains the different methods and their impact on the environment. - June 29, 2009 - SOLUTIONS UNLIMITED
The World Medical Tourism & Health Congress Announce AllMedicalTourism.com as a Bronze Sponsor
World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress would like to announce All MedicalTourism.com as a Bronze Sponsor and will Exhibit at the 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress in 2009. AllMedicalTourism.com is the search engine for medical tourism and global health,... - June 29, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Baxa Corporation’s Dennis Tribble, PharmD, Now Profiled at Expert411.com for Media and Professional Access
Dennis Tribble, PharmD, is now profiled for media and professional access at the Expert Information for Journalist site – Expert411.com. Tribble is an expert resource on hospital pharmacy operations, information technology and medication safety issues. He is most passionate about the need for a complete restructuring of the pharmacy practice paradigm and the role technology will play in bringing about that vision. - June 29, 2009 - Baxa Corporation
DataTrends Publications Releases 10th Edition of "The Guide to Stem Cell Research Companies"
10th Edition delivers the global corporate information that investors, suppliers, researchers, and competitors need to invest intelligently, stay competitive, find potential strategic partners, and drive successful sales and marketing programs. - June 28, 2009 - DataTrends Publications, Inc.
Free Massage Workshop for People with Cancer and Their Families Offered at the Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Gentle Touch: Easy Massage Techniques for Beginners with Paul Hurbace, LMT will take place on Friday, July 17, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village, CA 91361. - June 28, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Study Shows Kyphoplasty is Effective Treatment for Vertebral Fractures
A large, randomized long-term study of spinal augmentation showed that balloon kyphoplasty is an effective and safe procedure for patients with acute vertebral compression fractures. The study, Fracture Reduction Evaluation trial (FREE), was conducted at 21 sites in 8 countries and randomly... - June 28, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Dr. Linda S. Efferen Appointed SVP/Chief Medical Officer at South Nassau Communities Hospital
South Nassau Communities Hospital is pleased to announce that Dr. Linda S. Efferen has been appointed senior vice president and chief medical officer effective June 1, 2009. Notes hospital president/CEO Joseph Quagliata, “We are honored to have a physician with such outstanding credentials as... - June 28, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Emergency Blood Drive to be Held at South Nassau Communities Hospital
To address the ongoing critical blood shortage on Long Island, an emergency blood drive will be held Thursday, July 9, 2009, 7:00am-9:00pm at South Nassau Communities Hospital in Oceanside. To Schedule an appointment to donate blood, call South Nassau’s Human Resources Department at (516)... - June 28, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
MUMC in Savannah Names Mary Chatman Chief Nursing Officer
Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) today announced the appointment of Mary Chatman, MSN, R.N., as its new chief nursing officer (CNO). She will officially start work on August 3. “Memorial’s nurses are outstanding caregivers. As CNO, Mary Chatman will help guide them as they... - June 28, 2009 - Memorial Health
FreshLoc Technologies Announces Automatic Wireless Temperature Monitoring for Retail Pharmacy Market. Compliance is Coming... Are You Prepared?
FreshLoc, a pioneer in Automatic Temperature Monitoring with over 3 million temperature points taken daily worldwide in hospitals, schools, foodservice, introduces a custom designed kit for Retail Pharmacies. - June 27, 2009 - FreshLoc Technologies, Inc.
Drug Safety Expert Dr Karl Gallegos Partners with American HSC
American Health Systems Corporation announced that Dr Karl Gallegos, an authority on Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance, is a partner with American HSC. - June 27, 2009 - American Health Systems Corporation
The World Medical Tourism & Health Congress Announce Hayes Inc. as a Bronze Sponsor
World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress would like to announce Hayes Inc as a Bronze Sponsor and Exhibit at the 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress in 2009. Hayes, Inc. is an independent health technology research and consulting company dedicated to promoting... - June 27, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Code of Conduct Applies to Disaster Relief
National Relief Charities signs the voluntary Code of Conduct followed by the American Red Cross and NGOs in Disaster Relief. NRC believes the NGO principles apply for most organizations that provide material aid or disaster relief. - June 26, 2009 - National Relief Charities
Dr. Patrick Bitter, Sr. M.D. Joins Vascular Health Specialists
After several months of in-depth collaboration, Dr. Patrick Bitter Sr., a dermatologist and rosacea treatment expert, has joined Vascular Health Specialists LLC. - June 26, 2009 - Vascular Health Specialists LLC
Cardiovascular Imaging Helps Prevent Life-Threatening Heart Problems
In response to the rising rate of heart disease on Long Island, South Nassau Communities Hospital’s Primary Medical Center in Bellmore is now offering comprehensive non-invasive early detection and treatment of potentially life-threatening heart problems. The services are coordinated by... - June 26, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
MUMC Fellowship Trains Physicians in Advanced Information Technology
Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) is the first hospital in the nation to offer a leadership and management focused fellowship in health information technology. The new two-year applied informatics fellowship will give physicians specialized training in the use of electronic patient records,... - June 26, 2009 - Memorial Health
Homewatch CareGiver’s Announced as Silver Sponsor World’s Largest Medical Tourism Conference in Los Angeles October 26th-28th 2009
The World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress would like to announce Homewatch CareGivers as a Silver Sponsor for the 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress on October 26-28th, 2009. The 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress will feature up to... - June 26, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Convenient Care Achieves Urgent Care Center Accreditation
Convenient Care, an Urgent Care clinic in Elkridge, Maryland has achieved Urgent Care Center Accreditation from the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM). Accreditation is a voluntary process through which an Urgent Care Center is able to measure the quality of its services and... - June 26, 2009 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
Pepperdine Professor and Cancer Survivor Will Present "Success Over Stress" for People with Cancer and Their Families
"Success over Stress" is a free workshop for people with cancer and their families, sponsored by Community Memorial Hospital and The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura. It will take place Thursday, July 16, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Cancer Resource Center at CMH, 184 N. Brent St., Ventura, CA 93003. - June 26, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Medical Tourism Association Announces New Member World Medical Partners (WMP)
The Medical Tourism Association announces its newest member, World Medical Partners (WMP). - June 26, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Well-Known Chicago Medical Spa Offers Latest Anti-Aging Procedure with Proven Results
New to the anti-aging industry and medical clinics in the U.S., is Dysport ®, an injectable that improves and smooth away fine lines and wrinkles. Dysport ® will be added to the NuU menu of services late-August 2009. Dysport ® also known as Reloxin, has been widely used in Europe for... - June 25, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
Medical Tourism Congress Announces Expert Speakers
The World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress October 26-28th 2009 has announced expert speakers with more to come in the future. - June 25, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Origin Healthcare Solutions Offers Integrated Payment Processing Using the TransEngen™ Platform
Origin Healthcare Solutions’ (OHS) Connecticut operating center, formerly SSIMED, announces a partnership with TransEngen to help providers collect patient payments more efficiently to reduce billing and collection efforts, improve cash flow and reduce bad debt. This integrated solution is available in Origin Manager, OHS’s recently unveiled, practice and clinical management solution. - June 25, 2009 - Origin Healthcare Solutions
Latina Style and Doctor.com Launch Latina Style “Find a Doctor”
Healthcare API launched to give users faster results when seeking a Doctor Latina Style Magazine, the premier magazine addressing the needs of established Latinas & Women entrepreneurs in the U.S has partnered with Doctor.com. In September of 2008, Latina Style Magazine in connection with... - June 25, 2009 - iWeev
10 to 10 Urgent Care Achieves Urgent Care Center Accreditation
10 to 10 Urgent Care, an Urgent Care clinic in Lutz, Florida has achieved Urgent Care Center Accreditation from the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM). Accreditation is a voluntary process through which an Urgent Care Center is able to measure the quality of its services and... - June 25, 2009 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
Over 1,700 Images Added to Rapidly Expanding Medical Student Website
Thieme announced today that WinkingSkull.com has been expanded to feature more than 1,700 images, including illustrations from Atlas of Anatomy as well as clinical material such as MRIs, CT scans and sectional anatomy with explanatory schematics. Users gain access to all these amazing images by... - June 25, 2009 - Thieme Publishers
Korea CKMP and KHIDI to Sponsor World’s Largest Medical Tourism Conference in Los Angeles October 26th-28th 2009
World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress would like to announce Council for Korea Medicine Overseas Promotion (CKMP) as the premiere Diamond Sponsor for the 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress in 2009. The primary purpose of CKMP includes staging Korean... - June 25, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Texas Governor Rick Perry Signs Bill Establishing a Committee to Oversee Healthcare Interpreter Qualifications
Texas Governor Rick Perry addresses language access issues in Texas Healthcare. - June 25, 2009 - Texas Association of Healthcare Interpreters and Translators
Chrysalis Shelter, Arizona’s Safe Haven for Women, Embraces NuU Medspa Donation
NuU Medspa donates beauty products and more to enhance women’s self-esteem and self-worth at Chrysalis Shelter for Victims of Domestic Violence in Scottsdale, AZ. NuU Medspa is in the business of beautifying people from the inside out. Chrysalis is a long-running safe haven for women and... - June 24, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
1st Voluntary Benefits Conference Announced Aimed at Employers and Consulting Firms, October 26-28th, 2009 in Los Angeles with Up to 400 High Level Executive Attendees
The 1st voluntary benefits conference dedicated to voluntary benefits and limited medical plans will bring together up to 400 of the key leaders and over 50 expert speakers in the industry for 2 days of advanced education and the ultimate networking event. The voluntary benefits conference will be... - June 24, 2009 - Voluntary Benefits Conference
South Nassau is a Pacesetter for Blood Donations
South Nassau Communities Hospital has been named a winner of the Long Island Blood Service (LIBS) 2008 Pacesetter Award. The annual award is presented to hospitals and organizations that collect more than 500 pints of blood during the year. In 2008, South Nassau held four blood drives that... - June 24, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Workshop for Families Affected by Breast Cancer
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura presents Breast Cancer Connection: All in the Family with Jodi McIntosh, MFT July 10. - June 24, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Health Care a Human Right?
A single payer rep finally testifies to Congress; insurance industry steps up attack on any public plan. - June 24, 2009 - The Real News
Metropolitan HealthCare Services (MHS) Platinum Sponsor at 41st Annual IAHSS Event
MHS exclusive provider of transportation services at Healthcare Security and Safety event hosted by the IAHSS and Maryland Chapter - June 24, 2009 - Metropolitan HealthCare Services
World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress Announces One World Global as a Bronze Sponsor
The World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress would like to announce One World Global as a Bronze Sponsor for the 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress in 2009. Last year's annual congress featured over 850 attendees from over 45 countries and over 53 exhibitors... - June 24, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™