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Microlife Medical Home Solutions, Inc. Appeared on Colorado & Company’s Live Television Show and Discussed Hypertension and Home Blood Pressure Monitoring
Microlife Medical Home Solutions, Inc. (MiMHS) appeared on Colorado & Company (COCO); a live television show aired on the Denver, CO NBC affiliate station. MiMHS was an invited expert guest on the May 27th live airing and spoke about hypertension and home blood pressure monitoring. “May... - May 30, 2009 - Microlife Medical Home Solutions, Inc.
Dr. Wittock Opening New Office in Fenton, MO
Ankle and foot surgeon Richard F. Wittock announces the opening of Ankle and Foot Institute, P.C. in Fenton, Missouri at the new SSM St. Clare Health Center. - May 29, 2009 - Ankle and Foot Institute
Care2Learn Partners with Home Care Association of New York State (HCA) Education and Research to Offer HCA University
Care2Learn Develops Online Campus for HCA Members and Friends. - May 29, 2009 - Care2Learn
Singapore Rewards Company Collaborates with 50 Renowned Surgeons and Specialists to Develop Luxury Medical Programme
Red Carpet Edition is proud to introduce the most comprehensive and luxurious medical programme – Red Carpet Medical, for medical vacations to Singapore, where the healthcare system is ranked No. 1 in Asia. - May 29, 2009 - Red Carpet Edition PTE Ltd
Trident Workforce Investment Board Prepares One Stop Career System Students for Careers in Healthcare
The Trident One Stop Career System held its 29th graduation ceremony recognizing the thirteen students who completed the Community Healthcare Training Program (CHTP) taught at the Trident One Stop Career Center (TOSCC) in North Charleston. The CHTP is sponsored by the Trident Workforce Investment... - May 29, 2009 - Trident Workforce Investment Board
How Emotions Shape Our World. New Thinking (and Feeling) on Consumer Engagement in Health Care from Amino Lounge.
Are we using honest, compassionate communication when we talk to people about their health, or just spewing data? More importantly, are we listening? Studying Vulcanology, and earthly social science, we learn that Listening may be the key to consumer engagement in health care. - May 29, 2009 - Grossman Design Associates
FAM "Familiarization" Trip to Jordan Announced
The Medical Tourism Association has announced a FAM “Familiarization” trip to Jordan on July 14th-17th 2009. The goal of the trip is an introduction to the high quality of healthcare in Jordan, as Jordan is known as having some of the highest quality healthcare in the region, and some... - May 29, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Code Red is an Endorsed Vendor for the Illinois State Dental Society
Code Red has been selected to provide AEDs and CPR/First Aid Training for the Illinois State Dental Society. - May 29, 2009 - Code Red, LLC
Electric Height-Adjustable Workstations with Vertical Storage from MarketLab
MarketLab now offers Electric Height-Adjustable Workstations for improved efficiency in the clinical laboratory. MarketLab workstations combine height-adjustable tables with attached vertical storage to save lab techs valuable space and time. They allow any lab tech to stand or sit at one station... - May 29, 2009 - MarketLab, Inc.
Tankar Medical Now Sells Pre-Owned Disc Force Spinal Decompression Tables
Tankar Medical has added the Disc Force Spinal Decompression Table to their inventory in conjunction with the DRX9000, DRX9500, Vax-D, SpineMed, and Accu-Spina Spinal Decompression Tables to widen their growing selection of used spinal decompression tables. - May 29, 2009 - Tankar Medical Equipment Inc.
Hospital-Physician Alignment: Best Strategies and Models for Developing Successful Relationships to be Subject of New Webcast
Health Resources Publishing is pleased to sponsor a new webcast, Hospital-Physician Alignment: Best Strategies and Models for Developing Successful Relationships. Hospital-physician alignment has become a critically important element of a hospital and health system strategy and is the subject of a... - May 29, 2009 - Health Resources Publishing
Worksite Magazine Launches the 1st Online Monthly Magazine Dedicated Exclusively to Mini Medical Plans, Limited Medical Plans, Worksite Products & Voluntary Benefits
Worksite Magazine has just launched the 1st online, monthly magazine dedicated exclusively to Mini Medical Plans, Limited Medical Plans, worksite products and voluntary benefits. The Worksite Magazine features articles by experts in the industry. The Worksite Magazine covers important cutting edge topics, such as sales and marketing, enrollment, attraction and retention, cutting edge new products, and much more. - May 28, 2009 - Voluntary Benefits & Worksite Magazine
VIVA Transcription Approved as GSA Federal Supply Schedule Vendor
U.S. government agencies now have a better option when selecting a medical transcription firm - May 28, 2009 - VIVA Transcription Corporation
Satellite Office of Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Middlesex County, New Jersey, Launched by Assemblywoman and Monroe Town Council Members
Local dignitaries, including Assemblywoman Linda Greenstein and several Monroe Town Council Members, gathered to launch the Middlesex County satellite office of Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (AOSMI) and wish the orthopedic surgeons and staff well. - May 27, 2009 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Mini Medical, Limited Medical & Worksite Conference, October 25th & 26th, 2009 in Los Angeles, CA
The 1st conference dedicated to limited medical plans, mini medical plans and worksite benefits 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 conference will be the first of... - May 27, 2009 - Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Conference
Hinduja Hospital’s Drive to Promote Health & Wellness
In its drive to promote health & wellness, the dedicated Health Check department at Hinduja Hospital has launched this one-of-its-kind health gift voucher. - May 27, 2009 - Hinduja Group
Empire Medical Services Opens Primary Care Facility in New York City
Empire Medical Services has opened its fourth location in NYC's Columbus Circle area. Dr. V. Chakote, MD is a Board Certified Internist. He and his caring, experienced team provide exceptional general care as well as a broad range of specialized diagnostics and treatment. - May 26, 2009 - Empire Medical Services
Local Physician Presents at National Age Management Conference
Charleston age management medicine physician Mickey Barber, M.D., presented recently at the annual Clinical Applications for Age Management Medicine conference April 30 to May 1 in Boca Raton, Fla. Dr. Barber, CEO and chief medical officer for Cenegenics Carolinas, served as a moderator and... - May 26, 2009 - Cenegenics
At Ease Retreat - Get Fit With the Lighter Side of Boot Camp
Vita Vie Retreat, formerly known as Bella Vita Retreat, introduces a whole new perspective on their weight loss boot camp with their all new “AT Ease Retreat.” This new retreat follows the boot camp theme but lightens up the intensity for people interested in body shaping and toning, relaxation, spa, meditation and stress reduction techniques. - May 25, 2009 - Vita Vie Retreat
Zelenko Named President of the Pennsylvania Association of Medical Suppliers
Tammy Zelenko, President and CEO of AdvaCare Home Services, was voted to the post of president of the Pennsylvania Association of Medical Suppliers, (PAMS) at the organization’s annual convention in State College, PA. PAMS is the state association representing the interests of home medical... - May 24, 2009 - AdvaCare Home Services
Prism Medical Ltd to Use Attainia Software
Prism Medical Ltd. has announced its partnership with California based Attainia, a leading provider of healthcare equipment planning software. - May 24, 2009 - Prism Medical Ltd.
Medical Device Distributors in Russia
The Russian medical device market is growing and the demand for imported devices is high. One of the key factors for foreign companies in succeeding in the Russian markets is finding a reliable partner and distributor. Global Research and Data Services has recently published a register, Medical... - May 24, 2009 - Global Research & Data Services
Physician Assistant Course Offered by Frontier Lifeline
Frontier Lifeline is a center of excellence promoted by Dr. K. M. Cherian Heart Foundation headed by Dr. K. M. Cherian, one of the pioneers of cardiothoracic surgery in India. Frontier Lifeline is a super-specialty hospital with infrastructure on par with the best in the world of medicine. - May 24, 2009 - Frontier Lifeline
IRPW’S Yomin Postelnik Launches Autism Health and Wellness Magazine
Launch of Advocacy Magazine for Special Needs Community - May 24, 2009 - IRPW
Sepal Reproductive Devices is Pleased to Announce the Debut of Its Newest Product, The Total Conception Kit
The Total Conception Kit is the first of its kind to provide couples with all the necessary tools to aid in the conception process. - May 23, 2009 - The Total Conception Kit
First Interactive Website That Helps Families Find Elderly Care Providers
A new way to find quality elderly care and nanny services has now gone completely interactive. Angels Delivered gives customers the opportunity to find elderly care, and child care providers. Also, Angels Delivered is now the leader of Domestic Staffing services according to Metro Care and staffing. The launching of this new look site launched on the 19th of May. - May 23, 2009 - Angels Delivered
Batten Disease Support and Research International Awareness Days
Batten Disease Support and Research Association is holding its annual Batten Disease Awareness Days on June 6 & 7, 2009. - May 23, 2009 - Batten Disease Support and Research Association
Hanmer MS&l Awarded the PR Mandate for Dr. Km Cherian’s Frontier Lifeline Hospital & Dr. K. M. Cherian Heart Foundation
Dr. K. M. Cherian’s Frontier LifeLine Hospital, a leading cardiac hospital in South India, has appointed Hanmer MS&L Communications Pvt. Ltd. to manage its Public Relations mandate. As a part of the agreement Hanmer MS&L would create an innovative communications campaign using both traditional and digital PR perspectives. - May 23, 2009 - HanmerMS&L
MDAdvantage Sponsors New Jersey's Most Prestigious “Excellence in Medicine” Awards
A group of outstanding New Jerseyans were lauded on May 6 when the Edward J. Ill Excellence in Medicine Awards® honored healthcare leaders. These coveted awards are among the highest honors given in New Jersey’s medical community. The black tie gala was held at the Hyatt Regency Princeton. - May 22, 2009 - MDAdvantage Insurance Company of New Jersey
Research Shows Chiropractic Can Help Infants with Colic and Reflux
Recent research reporting on infants with colic and acid reflux reveals that chiropractic may play an important role in helping resolve these conditions. - May 22, 2009 - J. Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health - Chiropractic
Silkin Management Group Hosts Practice Management Symposium
Silkin Management Group (http://www.silkinmanagementgroup.com) hosted its Private Practice Management Symposium for Dentists, Optometrists and Veterinarians at the Sheraton Sand Key, Clearwater Beach, FL. - May 22, 2009 - Silkin Management Group
A4M World Congress: A Defining Moment for Anti Aging Medicine. Anti-aging and regenerative medicine is emerging as a leading force in healthcare reform.
As the 17th Annual World Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine got underway in Orlando, Florida last month, one thing became very clear: Anti-Aging Medicine had reached a watershed moment. - May 22, 2009 - A4M
UT Southwestern Invites The Carlisle Group to Speak on Physician Recruiting Ethics
The Dallas-based UT Southwestern Medical Center is once again welcoming The Carlisle Group to speak about ethics and the physician recruitment industry for their Family Medicine Residency Program. - May 22, 2009 - The Carlisle Group
Senior Health Expert Launches New Blog and Resource for Baby-Boomers
Jody Guerrieri of Preferred Care at Home’s Senior Home Care Blog Educates and Prepares Seniors and Families for an Easy Transition into Senior Years - May 22, 2009 - Preferred Care at Home
Flexfit Supports Mauli Ola Foundation as a Title Sponsor to Benefit Kids with Cystic Fibrosis
Flexfit headwear is a title sponsor of Mauli Ola Foundation’s 2009 Surf Experience Day events to benefit children and young adults with cystic fibrosis. - May 21, 2009 - Flexfit
Release of Ground Breaking eBook: The Real Story of Essential Oils is Revealed
Our ancestors used essential oils for many medicinal purposes, and research has verified that these oils contain healing properties. To learn about how essential oils can benefit you and your loved ones, read Hooper’s new eBook, "Introduction to Essential Oils." - May 21, 2009 - Diana Hooper
Senior Service Match Officially Launches Full Version of Site
Senior Service Match announced today that they have officially ended the beta testing phase of their senior living placement website and have gone "live" with their services. - May 21, 2009 - Senior Service Match, L.L.C.
Temperature Indicators Provide Visual Signal of Cold-Chain Breaks During Specimen Shipping
MarketLab, a leading supplier of unique and hard-to-find products for healthcare professionals, introduces TransTracker and Threshold Indicator temperature trackers for specimen transport. During shipping and storage of specimens, these temperature indicators are effective for up to seven days. - May 21, 2009 - MarketLab, Inc.
NPPES Provider Data Formatted for Laptop Use
CarePrecise http://www.careprecise.com announced the release of pre-processed datasets that include all of the healthcare provider data in the NPPES, but without the huge 3 gigabyte CMS file size. The data is normalized into tables for names, addresses, phones and faxes, identifiers and other data, in a database that runs in Microsoft Access for exports that can be used in virtually any database or spreadsheet software. - May 21, 2009 - CarePrecise Technology
VisualCalc Announces New Swine Flu Dashboard for PublicDashboards.com
New Public Dashboard Tracks Daily Progression of Swine Flu (H1N1 Flu) by Country and State. - May 21, 2009 - VisualCalc
Healthcare Webinar Alert: A Roadmap of an EMR Adoption
HIMSS Analytics and Aternity to host educational webinar on Tuesday, June 2nd (2 PM EST / 11 AM PST) designed to prepare healthcare organization for implementing Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Systems. - May 20, 2009 - Aternity
Juno Healthcare President Amongst the 50 Outstanding Asian Americans in Business for 2009
One of the most successful Filipino-American businessmen in healthcare staffing today, Dante Raul “DR” Teodoro Founder and President of Juno Healthcare Staffing was named one of the 50 Outstanding Asian Americans in Business for 2009. - May 20, 2009 - Juno Healthcare Staffing System, Inc.
AnyWare Group's ROAM Solution Named One of 10 Canadian Healthcare Solutions to Watch
AnyWare Group showcased as an innovative business to watch by leading research firm. - May 20, 2009 - AnyWare Group Inc.
AnyWare Group Enhances ROAM Platform with Single Sign-On (SSO) Functionality
ROAM 5.0 enables better access to information, cuts IT support costs and improves user experience for healthcare organizations. - May 20, 2009 - AnyWare Group Inc.
The World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress™ Announces It’s 2009 Speakers
The World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress™ announces it’s 2009 Speakers. The congress will be held in Los Angeles California, October 26th through October 28th. Given the challenges that most companies and industries are facing this year with the economic crisis, Medical... - May 18, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
The World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress™ Announces It’s 2009 Pre Conference Workshops and Agenda
The Medical Tourism Association's annual conference, the World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress™ announces it’s 2009 Pre Conference Workshops and Agenda! The congress will be held in Los Angeles California, October 26th through October 28th. Given the challenges that most... - May 18, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Empire Medical Training Incorporates Ultrasound Guided Procedures for Pain Management - Physicians Training Course
Empire Medical Training has courses with the newest procedures in medical technology including Ultrasound which continually keeps improving as a diagnostic tool for preventive patient health. This workshop will allow physicians to integrate lucrative ultrasound procedures into a daily practice. - May 17, 2009 - Empire Medical Training
A4M Call for Speakers for the 17th Annual Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine and Regenerative and Biomedical Technologies
The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) Conference Program Committee would like to invite you to submit an abstract for poster presentation and/or speaking at the 17th Annual World Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine & Regenerative Biomedical Technologies. - May 17, 2009 - A4M
BYTEC Systems partners with Addmaster (UK) Ltd for Development of New Medi-Key™ and SmartCart™ Product Range
Amongst the new line up of products which Bytec medical has brought to the market this Spring are the Medi-Key™ wireless USB keyboard and the SmartCart™ mobile computing platform, designed with infection control as a prime objective. Both products have been designed to be easily... - May 17, 2009 - Addmaster (UK) Ltd.
Dr.’s New Book Prophesies Impending Federal Health Insurance Requirement
Dr. David Robinson’s new book, Transforming Body, Mind and Spirit – The NonDiet Way to Live Fit, Trim, Healthy for Life (Strategic) includes a section that outlines what future changes in health care and insurance might be. One of those changes is exactly what the House of Representatives is now considering, i.e., mandating that every citizen be require to purchase health care insurance. - May 16, 2009 - David W. Robinson, D.C.