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St. Rose Hospital Cancer Program Earns National Recognition
St. Rose Hospital Cancer Program has received a Certificate of Approval, with Commendation, from the Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons. “Commendation” indicates that St. Rose excels in one or more of the Commission’s 36 evaluation standards. Granted... - July 23, 2009 - St. Rose Hospital
John Tuggle, D.C. in Cedar Park TX Has Implemented Gratson Technique Into His Office
Gratson Technique (GT) can provide relief for many conditions in musculoskeletal complaints and has been proven effective in both acute and chronic conditions. Now, Dr. Tuggle is a provider of GT. - July 23, 2009 - Wellness & Better Health Chiropractic P.A.
RAM Technologies Adds Customized Enrollment Capabilities to HEALTHsuite® Enterprise Claims Management Solution
RAM Technologies is pleased to announce the addition of customized enrollment features for their HEALTHsuite claims management system. - July 23, 2009 - RAM Technologies, Inc.
New Horizons’ Audrey Grace House Shower and Grand Opening
New Horizons will be hosting the grand opening of the Audrey Grace House August 19, 2009. The 6,500 square foot center will be home for up to 22 residents. - July 23, 2009 - New Horizons
Integrated Resources, Inc. Awarded Certification from the Joint Commission
Integrated Resources, Inc has achieved the Gold Seal of Approval™ for health care staffing services from The Joint Commission. Integrated Resources, Inc underwent an unannounced, on-site review of its compliance with national standards addressing how staffing firms determine the... - July 23, 2009 - Integrated Resources Inc.
Thieme Picks Up Magna Cum Laude Award at Prestigious Neuroradiology Meeting
Thieme Publishers is pleased to announce that the Cerefy Atlas of Cerebral Vasculature has received the Magna Cum Laude Scientific Exhibition Award from the American Society of Neuroradiology during the ASNR's 47th Annual Meeting in Vancouver, British Columbia. “Dr. Nowinski and his team... - July 23, 2009 - Thieme Publishers
Doctor-Dubai.com Brings Doctors Closer to the People of Dubai
AJS Inflow launched a service (Doctor-Dubai.com) to give the people of Dubai free, fast & reliable online information about doctors and other healthcare professionals in Dubai. The next-generation website’s easy to use search is enabling people from different walks of life to find doctors... - July 23, 2009 - AJS Inflow Doctor-Dubai.com
Proficient Health Announces the Release of Its Flagship Application Proficient Orders to Efficiently Manage the Communications Between Physicians and Outpatient Center
Local Triad entrepreneurs ahead of the curve. - July 22, 2009 - Proficient LLC
Tom Ruff Company Launches Employment Coaching and Resume Writing Division
The Tom Ruff Company, one of the country’s top firms specializing in recruiting medical device and pharmaceutical sales and sales management personnel, has launched an Employment Coaching and Resume Writing division. - July 22, 2009 - Tom Ruff Company
Baxa Launches Enhanced Online Product Content
Baxa Corporation announces the launch of new interactive functionality to its Web site product pages that enables a 360-degree view and enhanced content. With this new feature, users can zoom in to see high-resolution product photos and, on key products, a 360-degree view. - July 22, 2009 - Baxa Corporation
Moweaqua Chiropractor is Helping Lifetime Sufferers of Fibromyalgia Syndrome, Using a Unique Approach That is Making Waves in the Medical Community
According to studies, 5 million American’s suffer from an elusive health problem known as Fibromyalgia. Stranger still, it seems to mainly affect females between the ages of 40-55 years old, and until recently many doctors were at a loss as to how to successfully treat fibromyalgia. Dr. - July 22, 2009 - Moweaqua Accident & Injury Center
A Proclamation Promoting Hispanic Nurses to Improve the Health of Our Communities
The National Association of Hispanic Nurses Creating Pathways to Reduce Health Disparities. The National Association of Hispanic Nurses (www.thehispanicnurses.org) will host their 34th Annual Conference in San Antonio, Texas on July 21-24, 2009 at the Crowne Plaza Riverwalk Hotel. The National... - July 22, 2009 - National Associations of Hispanic Nurses
VIVA Transcription’s 2009 Growth Creates Hiring Spree
Additional sales force needed to respond to increased business opportunities - July 22, 2009 - VIVA Transcription Corporation
Pediatric Wildlife Care Tables
Pediatric Wildlife Care Table simply attaches to existing equipment optimizing your work area. One hand operation opens or closes the compact counter balanced work surface effortlessly. Acts like a second pair of hands just where you need them. - July 22, 2009 - CND Products, LLC
Pay It Forward - Explore Your Spirit with Kala Ambrose and Help a Non-Profit Org.
Kala Ambrose's book, 9 Life Altering Lessons: Secrets of the Mystery Schools Unveiled (Reality Press) is featured in Edgar Cayce's A.R.E. Summer Catalog. If you're interested in the esoteric teachings of ancient Egyptian Mystery Schools, what they taught and how you can study these lessons and use... - July 21, 2009 - The Explore Your Spirit with Kala Show
Insights with Host Hugh Downs Produces Program on Heart Health
Stories on Heart Health for Consumer and Expert Learning - July 21, 2009 - InsightsSeries
Insights with Host Hugh Downs Produces Program on Heart Surgery
Stories on Heart Surgery to Educate Consumers and Experts. - July 21, 2009 - InsightsSeries
Hudson Center for Spinal Care Expands to Union County
Dr. Eric Chludzinski, DC invites you to come and check out his new office in Scotch Plains, NJ. Dr. Chludzinski will help you with your pains in problems, and offers treatments such as Spinal Decompression, Physical Therapy and spinal rehabilitation services - July 20, 2009 - Hudson Center for Spinal Care
Leading Language Provider Launches Blog
aiaTranslations blogs on the impact of language and culture on global healthcare. - July 19, 2009 - Atkins International Associates, Inc.
Spin Beads for Centrifugation Coming Soon to MarketLab
MarketLab announces the addition of Spin Beads for centrifugation to its Fall 2009 product line as a result of high customer inquiries. The polystyrene beads trap fibrin to help eliminate re-spinning of samples, help produce the maximum serum yield, and won’t interfere with testing. This... - July 19, 2009 - MarketLab, Inc.
MarketLab Carries Flip-Open Document Frames for Easy Sign Rotation
Now available from MarketLab, Flip & Click Quick-Change Frames help healthcare facilities keep timely information posted for public viewing in a professional manner. The Flip & Click Frame allows for sign changes without taking it off the wall. The convenience of "hang once, change... - July 19, 2009 - MarketLab, Inc.
Medical Tourism Association Announces New Member the Nairobi Hospital
The Medical Tourism Association announces its newest member, The Nairobi Hospital - July 19, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Origin Healthcare Solutions Selects Medfusion to Offer Physician Practices Patient Portal Solutions
Origin Healthcare Solutions’ (OHS) Connecticut operating center, formerly SSIMED, is pleased to announce that it has selected Medfusion, the nation’s leader in self-service patient portals to provide patient portal solutions to its physician practice clientele. Physician practices will... - July 19, 2009 - Origin Healthcare Solutions
Weitz & Luxenberg Mesothelioma Cancer Lawyers Warn of Secondhand Asbestos Exposure
Secondhand asbestos exposure can lead to the development of asbestos cancers such as lung cancer and mesothelioma. For more information and a free online lawsuit review, visit www.weitzlux.com. - July 18, 2009 - Weitz & Luxenberg
Beckstrand Cancer Foundation Announces Two New Staff Additions
Sarah Unke and Taylor Gramkow Join Nonprofit in Support of Local Cancer Community - July 18, 2009 - Beckstrand Cancer Foundation
Medical Tourism Association Has Second Successful Webinar
The Medical Tourism Association has finished it’s second online medical tourism webinar. The medical tourism webinar featured Wouter Hoeberechts of WorldMed Assist and Matt Leming of Swiss Reinsurance Company discussing medical tourism’s integration and implementation in US health... - July 18, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
New Networking Software at World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress™
New Networking Software at World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress™ - July 18, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
New Medical Label Printer Creates Versatility for Medical Professionals
The DuraLabel LabPRO, a new medical label and sign printer engineered for medical professionals, teaches other medical label printers a lesson in versatility. Printing on ½” to 4” width tapes and die cuts at speeds of up to 2” per second, the LabPRO is an innovative... - July 18, 2009 - Graphic Products, Inc.
Indian Hospitals and Medical Tourism Players Join Forces to Make India the Global Healthcare Destination - Indian Medical Travel Association (IMTA) Launched
Leading Indian Hospitals, Healthcare providers (both Modern Medicine and Traditional Indian Medicine), Travel and Medical Tourism Industry providers have come together to form an industry association - Indian Medical Travel Association (IMTA) that aims to work together to make India the leading... - July 18, 2009 - Indian Medical Travel Association (IMTA)
ABC Home Health Partners with World Relief to Train Refugee Workers
Boise-based ABC Home Health has found an unexpected and innovative way to fill its staffing needs by partnering with global relief agency World Relief to employ international refugees displaced by war, ethnic, religious or political persecution. - July 18, 2009 - A Better Care Home Health
EPIC Hearing Healthcare Selects Fast Transact as Preferred Merchant Account Provider
Merchant Services and Alternative Payment Processing Solutions Now Available to EPIC Affiliated Offices. - July 18, 2009 - Fast Transact Inc.
Dr. David Minkoff Releases Heavy Metal Detox Teleconferences
Dr. David Minkoff (http://www.drminkoff.com) releases the Heavy Metal Detox (http://www.bodyhealth.com/html/metalfree/35.asp) teleconference dates from his “Aspects of Achieving Optimum Health” seminar series. - July 17, 2009 - Dr. David I. Minkoff MD
The Medical Tourism Association Releases Podcast with Alex Piper, President of One World Health Solutions Inc.
The Medical Tourism Association releases the first podcast completed with Alex Piper, President of One World Healthcare Solutions. Alex speaks out during the podcast with Cayla Lambier, with the Medical Tourism Association on the importance of Medical Tourism, and the recent developments. - July 17, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
The Medical Tourism Association Releases Podcast with Jerome Mee, Founder of Atlantic Health Group
The Medical Tourism Association releases the first podcast completed with Jerome Mee Founder of Atlantic Health Group, a Houston based privately held healthcare facility; development and management firm. Atlantic Health Group is also a Silver sponsor at this year’s World Tourism and Global... - July 17, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
The Medical Tourism Association Releases Podcast with Wouter Hoeberechts, CEO of WorldMedAssist
The Medical Tourism Association releases the first podcast completed with Wouter Hoeberechts, CEO of WorldMedAssist. Wouter speaks out during the podcast with Cayla Lambier, of the Medical Tourism Magazine on his expertise within the industry and what WorldMedAssist offers. WorldMedAssist is... - July 17, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Premier Addiction Treatment Organization Co-Host Palm Beach Intervention Conference
Some of the nation’s best addiction treatment organizations have come together to co-host the next big conference, “The Moment of Change: Intervention Approaches for Professionals.” - July 17, 2009 - Foundations Recovery Network
PracticalCME Offers Two New Hands-on Liposuction Training Sites
PracticalCME, a national leader in postgraduate CME-accredited medical education training is pleased to announce the addition of two new hands-on liposuction course sites in San Antonio (New Braunfels, TX) and Buffalo, NY. - July 16, 2009 - PracticalCME
Feng Shui Lighting, Inc. (FSL) Has Launched a New Line of Decorative Lighting Called Flora and Fauna
Feng Shui Lighting Inc. produces decorative lighting inspired by nature and influenced by the principals of Feng Shui. Current projects include hospitality, healthcare and residential applications. Flora and Fauna Collection is the newest addition to the lighting collections offered by FSL. - July 16, 2009 - Feng Shui Lighting, Inc.
The MTA Announces Attendance for the World’s Largest Medical Tourism Conference is Significantly Up
The expected attendance of the World Medical Tourism and Global Health Congress, October 26-28th, 2009 in Los Angeles is significantly larger than last year’s 1st conference. Last years conference had an estimated attendance of almost 850 attendees while this years conference is expected to... - July 16, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Medical Tourism Magazine Announces a Call for Articles
The Medical Tourism Magazine, the first and only magazine for medical tourism and global healthcare has announced a call for articles. The Medical Tourism Magazine is looking for qualified articles to submit ideas for articles they are interested in writing. Articles can be up to 2,000 words and... - July 16, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
The Medical Tourism Association Releases Podcast with Alex Piper, President of One World Health Solutions Inc.
The Medical Tourism Association releases the first podcast completed with Alex Piper, President of One World Healthcare Solutions. Alex speaks out during the podcast with Cayla Lambier, with the Medical Tourism Association on the importance of Medical Tourism, and the recent developments. - July 16, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Pain Management Expert Margo McCaffery Will Present Free Workshop at The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura is offering a free pain management workshop for people with cancer and their families. Finding Your Comfort Zone: What Every Cancer Patient Should Know About Managing Pain with Margo McCaffery, RN, MS, FAAN will take place on Thursday, July 30, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village, CA 91361. - July 16, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Landmark Contract Lights the Way for 21st Century Wound Care Management
Imago Care Ltd have signed a land mark contract with ANTONIC d.o.o, which gained them the global distribution rights for Wound Image based Tissue Analysis (WITA™) software. - July 16, 2009 - Imago Care Ltd
OneWorld and Medical Tourism Association Visit Panama- More Countries Continuing to Show Enthusiasm About Medical Tourism
At the invitation of Hospital Punta Pacifica, The Panamanian Dept. of Tourism and Ageless Wonders, a Panama-based medical tourism facilitator, Alex Piper, President of OneWorld Global Healthcare Solutions, traveled to Panama on June 22, 2009 to introduce Medical Tourism as a growing industry. - July 16, 2009 - OneWorld Global Healthcare Solutions
REACT Systems Partners with GE Security for Mass Notification Solutions
REACT to work with GE Security to provide comprehensive Mass Notification/Emergency Communication solutions. - July 15, 2009 - REACT Systems, Inc.
How North Shore Families Can Swim Through the Economic Tsunami
North Shore families, perceived as insulated from the recent economic turmoil, have in fact been enormously affected, says Mark Samuelson who runs a distinguished counseling practice on the North Shore of Chicago in Evanston, IL. Also a supervising faculty member at The Center for Psychoanalytic Study, Samuelson says North Shore families can turn potential danger into opportunity by reevaluating what is most important in their lives. - July 15, 2009 - Mark Samuelson Counseling
MicroTransponder Names Frank McEachern as Executive Chairman of the Board
Founding member Frank McEachern becomes Executive Chairman of the Board in addition to his roles as CFO and General Counsel for MicroTransponder. - July 15, 2009 - MicroTransponder Inc.
Burgess Advertising and Marketing Receives National Healthcare Awards
Burgess Advertising & Marketing, a full service agency in Portland, ME, has won two major awards in The 16th Annual Healthcare Advertising Awards, a national competition sponsored by Healthcare Marketing Report. Entries were judged by industry professionals who looked for companies and... - July 15, 2009 - Burgess Advertising and Marketing
Clinical Innovations, Inc. Will be Participating in the Phase 3 Study DEFEND - DEFEND Testing Otelixizumab in New-Onset, Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Clinical Innovations, Inc. announced today that it is now recruiting for DEFEND, a Phase 3 study enrolling patients with newly diagnosed autoimmune type 1 diabetes in Costa Mesa, Riverside and Santa Ana. In DEFEND (Durable Response Therapy Evaluation For Early or New-Onset Type 1 Diabetes) the... - July 15, 2009 - Clinical Innovations
Medical Devices and Equipment in China
The Chinese market for medical devices and equipment has been growing strongly in recent years. The boom is predicted to continue in the future and there are some major opportunities for foreign companies in the Chinese healthcare sector. Global Research and Data Services has recently published... - July 15, 2009 - Global Research & Data Services