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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

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

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

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™

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

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

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™

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

Well-Known Chicago Medical Spa Offers Latest Anti-Aging Procedure with Proven Results

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™

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

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

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

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™

Blogging for Love of Dentistry

Fred Joyal, CEO and Co-Founder of 1-800-DENTIST®, has launched a new consumer dental blog, dentistlove.com. The blog is designed to shed light on the rapidly changing dental industry and share vital information about oral health with the public on a day-to-day basis. With over 23 years of... - June 23, 2009 - 1-800-DENTIST

The Feldenkrais Center of San Diego is Providing Chronic Pain Relief at a New Location in Encinitas, California

A unique rehabilitation center since 1999, The Feldenkrais Center of San Diego offers hope to individuals needing immediate pain relief from backache, sciatica, arthritis, and other disabilities. A contemporary pain treatment approach quickly helps increase mobility, optimize movement, and eliminate pain. - June 22, 2009 - The Feldenkrais Center of San Diego

DecisionHealth Launches Online Training Courses to Assess and Improve Coding and Billing Competencies for Physician Office and Home Health Providers

Health care education leader, DecisionHealth, uses web instructional courses to help health care providers improve coding and billing competencies. New Online Training Center offers course content and corresponding assessments to drive tangible results including improved coding and billing productivity, greater accuracy, and where appropriate, increased billing opportunity. - June 21, 2009 - DecisionHealth

MedSurg & Patient Care Table

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. - June 21, 2009 - CND Products, LLC

First American Equipment Finance Helps Raise $18,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Rochester

First American Equipment Finance Helps Raise $18,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Rochester

First American Equipment Finance was the title sponsor for the 20th Annual Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Rochester Golf Classic on June 8. Thirty-five First American employees played golf and 17 employees volunteered at the event, which raised more than $18,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters. - June 20, 2009 - First American Equipment Finance

Oak Brook iCAT Offers a Cutting Edge Approach to Dental Implant Diagnosis and Treatment Planning

Oak Brook iCAT Offers a Cutting Edge Approach to Dental Implant Diagnosis and Treatment Planning

Oak Brook iCAT is the first dental imaging center of its kind to find a home in the suburbs of Chicago for dental specialists and dentists to diagnose, treatment plan, and follow their dental implant patients. - June 20, 2009 - Oak Brook Smiles

We Do Web Content Launches New SEO & Online Marketing Website

New website will offer articles, blogs, and more for companies looking to create or improve their internet marketing strategy. - June 20, 2009 - We Do Web Content

Taiwan’s Min-Sheng Hospital and TerraAsia/MedAsia Enter Cooperation Agreement

Min-Sheng Hospital was chosen by TerraAsia/MedAsia to provide weight loss surgery to Canadian patients. - June 20, 2009 - Min-Sheng Hospital

Puerto Rico’s Himahealth Now an Option in U.S. Healthcare

HIMAHEALTH offers cutting edge medical technology and expertise to U.S. patients for 50 to 70 percent less. - June 20, 2009 - HIMAHEALTH

Real-Time Locating Technology Helps Contain Pandemic Outbreaks

Intelligent InSites Announces Solution to Track and Control Spread of Infectious Diseases - June 20, 2009 - Intelligent InSites

The First Asian Health Care Reform Conference in Georgia

A one-day conference dealing specifically with Asian health issues and health care reform is being held at the Center for Pan-Asian Community Services (CPACS) on Tuesday, June 30th. - June 20, 2009 - Sachi Koto Communications, Inc.

Massage Therapy Aids in Oncology Treatment

Shannon Grant, the owner of The Art of Touch Massage will be discussing the benefits of Oncology massage with attendees at this weekend’s Emory Celebration of Living. Grant will discuss oncology massage as a medical treatment and explain how massage therapy can significantly enhance the... - June 20, 2009 - Art of Touch Massage

Continua's Choice - Low Power Technology Battle Won?

After a rigorous ten months, the decision regarding the chosen technologies for version 2 of Continua's design guidelines have finally been announced. Bluetooth Low Energy has been chosen to enable low powered portable medical devices in a PAN setting. - June 20, 2009 - Electronics.ca Publications

Chemistdirect.co.uk, the UK’s Leading Online Chemist Announces Eye Watering Savings for Hayfever Sufferers

Chemistdirect.co.uk, the leading Online Chemist from UK, has announced some great savings on medicines for the people suffering from Hayfever disease. - June 20, 2009 - Chemist Direct

Life Safety Services Featured in Buildings as a Top Product for 2009

Life Safety Services (LSS), the National leader in fire and smoke damper inspection and repair services, was chosen as one of Buildings “Top 100 Products and Services for 2009”. Buildings is a reputable resource both in print and online that provides quality information on numerous... - June 19, 2009 - Life Safety Services

HALO-8 Becomes Distributor for Tarter Industries

Halo-8 has been granted distributorship for Tarter Industries, USA's premier gate and fencing manufacturer. This marks Halo-8 's entry into a new product category for Federal Agencies and DOD/Military markets. " Halo-8 was choosen by Tarter Industries based on Halo-8 's experience and past... - June 18, 2009 - Halo-8 LLC

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