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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
Sai Medical Group- Now Offers Fully Inclusive Weight Loss Surgery Packages for India
Obesity is one of the biggest health hazards in America and more and more people look forward to weight loss surgeries but cost is always a big constraint as surgical weight loss procedure in America or UK cost over $15000 whereas in India surgeries like Gastric Bypass can be performed at a lower price of 7000 USD with all inclusive requisites and no waiting time at equally comparable facilities and better Doctors. - May 16, 2009 - SWT GROUP
Blue Fin Group Welcomes Richard Prest as Principal Consultant
Channel Optimization and Business Intelligence Innovator Joins the Ranks - May 16, 2009 - Blue Fin Group
Nanogen: Good News for Troubled Biotechs
With many companies filing for bankruptcy, things look bleak for Biotechs, however it isn't all bad news. - May 15, 2009 - Nanogen
HealthWarehouse.com, Inc. Announces Completion of Business Combination with Clacendix, Inc.
Business combination should enable HealthWarehouse.com to accelerate expansion of industry-leading $3.50 prescription drug program - May 15, 2009 - Healthwarehouse.com, Inc.
Texas Association of Health Underwriters Takes a Stand Against HB 2750
TAHU says House Bill 2750 Imposes Restrictions on Health Insurance. - May 15, 2009 - Texas Association of Health Underwriters
Event Alert: How to Make the Most of Your IT Investment by Dramatically Improving Physician Adoption and Patient Care
Aternity Inc. and Hayes Management Consulting will host a complimentary webinar on how organizations can dramatically improve the way Electronic Health Record (EHR) and other healthcare IT projects are planned and implemented in order to improve adoption rates, productivity, and performance of these initiatives. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, May 27th at 2:00 PM EST. - May 14, 2009 - Aternity
Savannah’s Memorial Health Earns National Patient Safety Award
For the second year in a row, Memorial Health received the Patient Safety Excellence Award from HealthGrades, the leading independent healthcare ratings organization. - May 14, 2009 - Memorial Health
Surgery Improves Survival for Prostate Cancer Patients Younger Than 50
For men younger than 50 with prostate cancer, undergoing a radical prostatectomy can greatly increase their chances for long-term survival, according to a new study from Henry Ford Hospital. Results from the study done on the National SEER database show that the surgical procedure improves the 5-,... - May 14, 2009 - Henry Ford Health System
MarketLab Now Offers Lab Techs a Way to Safely Produce a Controlled Stream of Water
MarketLab, a leading supplier of unique and hard-to-find products for healthcare professionals, introduces FlexiFaucet, a positionable hose that produces a controlled stream of water. FlexiFaucet attaches easily to any faucet with a 3/8" NPT thread and is fully hand-adjustable for creating a... - May 14, 2009 - MarketLab, Inc.
Baxa Corporation and CriticalPoint™ Training Rated “Excellent” in Customer Satisfaction
Baxa Corporation and CriticalPoint, LLC, announce positive results for the CriticalPoint training program from the Pharmacy Purchasing and Products 2nd annual national survey. This high level of user satisfaction can be attributed to the program’s simple Internet access, high- written by industry experts and the ease of tracking employee training through its Learning Management System. - May 13, 2009 - Baxa Corporation
Book About “Lean Hospitals” Awarded Prestigious Shingo Prize
Author Mark Graban's book is the first to win the Shingo Prize for a book about the applications of "lean manufacturing" improvement methods to healthcare and hospitals. - May 13, 2009 - Lean Blog
Unit to Market Amazon Oils
Unit Brazil, a brokering company headquartered in Sao Paulo, has just been hired as the export agent to market amazon oils and butters produced by Engefar, a qualified cosmetics raw materials supplier located in the state of Para. Engefar's products are oils and butters extracted from exotic fruit... - May 13, 2009 - Unit Brazil
Tankar Medical, Member of the Pro Football Chiropractors Society
In January, 2009, Tankar Medical became a member of the Pro-Football Chiropractors Society (PFCS). The PFCS is an organization of chiropractors who provide care for the elite athletes of professional football. - May 13, 2009 - Tankar Medical Equipment Inc.
Healthcare Scouts Honors National Hospital Week
In honor of National Hospital Week, Healthcare Scouts is proud to recognize all of its hospital partners for their daily dedication to patient care improving the quality of their internal teams. "Our partners are continually striving to improve patient care quality, and many understand that... - May 13, 2009 - Healthcare Scouts
Group Health Insurance Plan for Association Members Without Borders
The Day Spa Association and the International Medical Spa Association are proud to remind the industry that members of both organizations can now be covered by a single group policy at affordable rates with more than adequate coverage, especially in emergencies. Today, more than 14% of Americans... - May 11, 2009 - The Day Spa Association
Vaatsalya Healthcare, a Pioneer in Semi-Urban and Rural Healthcare in India, Announces Funding from Oasis Fund and Seedfund
Vaatsalya Healthcare, a pioneer in semi-urban and rural healthcare in India, announces funding from Oasis Fund and Seedfund to expand hospital network across India. The investment was led by Oasis Fund, a Luxemburg based investment fund with a successful track record of investing in emerging enterprises across the world. Vaatsalya is expanding the Vaatsalya Hospitals network from seven hospitals in Karnataka to twenty hospitals across India. - May 11, 2009 - Vaatsalya Healthcare