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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
Venture Respiratory Responds to Swine Flu Crisis
The recent outbreak of the H1N1 (Swine Flu) Virus and the threat of a pandemic boosted demand for flu-prevention products virtually overnight. Venture Respiratory Inc.’s stock and relationships with health care product manufacturers ensured that customers were able to order and receive face masks and other supplies which quickly became hard to get as demand surprised other vendors. - May 09, 2009 - Advantage Internet Marketing
New Edition of CAM Book Supports Obama’s Health Initiative
President Obama is open to including CAM in health care reform efforts. Senate hearings in February reflect trend of growing awareness and acceptance of alternatives. Award-winning guide to complementary and alternative therapies being published in hardcover next month to help Americans discover alternatives to prescription drugs and surgery. - May 09, 2009 - UnBreak Your Health
The Medical Tourism Association Launches Survey for the Los Angeles Association of Health Underwriters Sales Conference
Demographics: Broker General Agency Carrier Large Agency 70% 9% 17% 4% Q 1 :Have you heard of Medical Tourism, where Americans are traveling overseas for healthcare, such as medical procedures, such as knee replacement, back surgery, heart procedures, transplants, cosmetic surgery or dental... - May 09, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Cygnus Inc. Introduces New Hallway Computing Solution
New hallway computer workstation for electronic charting. The door will automatically fold up when the clinician walks away to meet all hallway safety restrictions. The Hallway cabinet comes equipped to hold up to a 19" display. - May 09, 2009 - Cygnus Incorporated
Women & Infants' Practitioners Publish Article in American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
To help educate obstetric providers about the prevalence, signs and symptoms of PPD, as well as treatment options, the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology recently published an article written by Teri Pearlstein, MD, Margaret Howard, PhD, Amy Salisbury, PhD, and Caron Zlotnick, PhD, of the Center for Women’s Behavioral Health at Women & Infants Hospital and the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. - May 08, 2009 - Women & Infants Hospital
MarketLab Introduces an Exclusive Centrifuge Balance Tube Caddy
MarketLab, a leading supplier of unique and hard-to-find products for healthcare professionals, introduces the Centrifuge Balance Tube Caddy. The Centrifuge Balance Tube Caddy helps Lab Techs improve efficiencies by keeping balance tubes right next to centrifuges. Its compact design saves valuable... - May 08, 2009 - MarketLab, Inc.
fedXccel Webinar on “Transforming Healthcare Through Information Technology – Recovery Act Opportunities"
Federal business and contracts intelligence provider fedXccel to host Webinar on Transforming Healthcare through Information Technology driven by the Recovery Act. - May 08, 2009 - fedXccel
Bio-Synthesis, Inc. Unveils Its Latest Step Into the Future of Forensic Science
Bio-Synthesis, Inc. begins Mitochondrial DNA Testing or MtDNA, making it one of only a handful of labs to perfect the technology. MtDNA Testing allows Forensic scientist to get a profile from samples that are old or possibly damaged, where the usual technique may not be effective. - May 08, 2009 - DNA Exam (A division of Bio-Synthesis Inc.)
Get Rapid Optimal Thermal Conductivity Without Drowning Samples
MarketLab, a leading supplier of unique and hard-to-find products for healthcare professionals, introduces CoolSystem thermo-adaptive tube and plate racks for portable benchtop cooling. CoolSystem ensures the integrity of your samples by quickly raising them above the ice surface on thermal... - May 08, 2009 - MarketLab, Inc.
From Cars to Cancer: UH Professor Employs Auto Industry Tools for Tumor Therapy
An effort is under way at the University of Houston to use technologies with origins in the automobile industry to develop new tools that will help doctors and technicians better plan radiation therapy for patients with head and neck cancer. Dr. Ali Kamrani, founding director of the Design and... - May 08, 2009 - University of Houston
Empire Medical Training Incorporates hCG to Physician Prescribed Weight Loss Courses - New Weight Loss Concept for Physicians
Learn the newest in weight loss technologies by attending training programs in physician prescribed weight loss provided by Empire Medical Training with Dr. Stephen Cosentino and a complete faculty of Board Certified Plastic Surgeons and specialists that are committed to the success of all physicians that wish to offer weight loss programs in an existing practice. - May 08, 2009 - Empire Medical Training
Retreat Supports Midlife Attention Deficit Disorder Women Worldwide
The Addiva Network sponsors first virtual retreat June 5 - 7, 2009, and encourages women from across the globe to share their experiences and learn more about midlife adhd. Linda Roggli, PCC, will facilitate the three-day event, which kicks off on Friday night, continues through Saturday with closing sessions on Sunday afternoon. - May 08, 2009 - The ADDiva Network
Seeking to Gain Trichotillomania Awareness, Charlene Blacer Voted 2009 Notable Winner in Leading Moms in Business in StartupNation’s Competition
Charlene Blacer of The Secret Mane announces that it has been recognized as Notable Winner in the top 200 mom-owned businesses in StartupNation’s 2009 Leading Moms In Business Competition. The competition, sponsored by VerticalResponse, recognizes the achievements of mothers across the... - May 07, 2009 - HelpMe2Stop.org
Nutritional Health Institute Laboratories Pushes Fall Release of Its Homeopathic Flu Spray and Upper Respiratory Spray
Nutritional Health Institute Laboratories (http://www.homeopathicfluspray.com) pushes up the fall 2009 release of its Homeopathic Flu Spray and Homeopathic Upper Respiratory Spray. - May 07, 2009 - Nutritional Health Institute Laboratories
Strategic Partnership Announced Between Aquilonis and Clinical Solutions International, LLC
Aquilonis, a mobile software products and solutions company located in Bangalore, India and Boston, Massachusetts, USA has announced a strategic team alliance and partnership with Clinical Solutions International, LLC to make their mobile communications solutions available to the medical device... - May 07, 2009 - Clinical Solutions International, LLC
MarketLab Helps Fight H1N1 Virus
MarketLab, Inc. reaffirms its commitment to providing the healthcare industry with essential infection prevention organizers, face masks, and hand sanitizer that can help prevent the spread of the H1N1 virus. As a leading distributor of unique and hard-to-find products to the healthcare industry,... - May 06, 2009 - MarketLab, Inc.
Chief Technology Officer for Baxa Corporation’s Subsidiary, FHT, Inc., Presents at the Fourth Annual unSUMMIT for Bedside Barcoding in Tampa, Florida
Dennis Tribble, PharmD, will speak on “Upstream Processing of Medications” at this year’s unSUMMIT, May 6-8, at the Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel and Marina. The presentation describes the infrastructure necessary for a successful Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA) system and is being held today, Wednesday, May 6, 2009, at 2:20 p.m. Participants are eligible for one contact hour of Pharmacy Continuing Education (CEU). - May 06, 2009 - Baxa Corporation
First MCO is Now a Proud to Sponsor of the Non-Profit Charitable Organization Called the MAMA Project
First MCO is proud to help sponsor a specialized Medical Misson to Hondoras called The Mama Project. - May 06, 2009 - First MCO
The Bellybutton: at the Center of a Surgical Revolution
Rajeev Vohra, MD, FACS, is among the few surgeons in the U.S. who needs only a single ½-inch incision in the bellybutton to perform gallbladder, as well as hernia, colon, spleen and lap band weight-loss surgeries. - May 06, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
American Academy of Dermatology Recognizes Coolibar for Sun-Protective Clothing
First clothing brand to receive AAD SEAL OF RECOGNITION®. The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) has honored Coolibar with its first-ever recognition of sun-protective clothing. - May 06, 2009 - Coolibar, Inc.
Concentra Sponsors Urgent Care Medical Curriculum Program
Concentra announced today it will provide educational sponsorship funding of a new medical curriculum designed specifically for the practice of urgent care medicine. As reported at the 5th Annual Urgent Care Association of America National Conference, the “Core Content in Urgent Care... - May 06, 2009 - Concentra
Balfour Beatty Construction and Walton Construction Awarded Fort Riley Replacement Hospital
The Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, selected the joint venture team of Balfour Beatty Construction and Walton Construction to provide preconstruction services for the replacement hospital at Fort Riley, Kansas, with an option for construction services anticipated to be awarded in... - May 05, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Emergo Group Inc. Opens Offices in Paris and Minneapolis to Better Serve Medical Device Manufacturers
Medical devices regulatory consulting firm Emergo Group Inc. has opened new offices in Paris, France and Minneapolis, MN USA to meet increasing demand from clients in Europe and the northern United States. The company has been aggressively pursuing international expansion recently. The new European... - May 05, 2009 - Emergo Group Inc.
Flu Prevention Plan Should Include Chiropractic
People of all ages are encouraged to add chiropractic to their strategy for warding off and fighting the flu and its effects – swine flu or otherwise. Spinal adjustments can have a positive effect on immune function according to a growing number of researchers who are exploring the common denominators in disease processes, and the role of the nervous, immune, and hormonal systems in development of immune related illnesses. - May 04, 2009 - J. Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health - Chiropractic
Hand Sanitizer Manufacturer Well Stocked for Swine Flu Alcohol-Free Formula for H1N1 in Abundant Supply
Soapopular, the manufacturer of a non-alcohol based hand sanitizer product that’s proven to be effective against numerous viruses, including H1N1, is well-equipped to respond the current crisis and has experienced no shortage of inventory meeting the needs of government agencies, schools, health care facilities, major retailers and end consumers. - May 04, 2009 - Mischler Financial Group, Inc.
BiomedReports: Bionic Arms Race Produces Extremely Tangible Results
See a new bionic arm that can do everything from picking up a grape without smooshing it to tossing a ball to reaching for an item on a high shelf. - May 04, 2009 - BiomedReports.com
AHI Comprehensive Wound Care Center Achieves AAAHC Accreditation for 3 Years
AHI Comprehensive Wound Care Center has achieved accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC/Accreditation Association). Accreditation distinguishes this surgical center from many other outpatient surgical facilities by providing a safe work environment and the... - May 03, 2009 - AHI Comprehensive Wound Care Center
Swine Influenza (Swine Flu) H1N1
Virusolve+ is proven to be virucidal. - May 03, 2009 - Amity Limited
U.S. Preventive Medicine® Signs Agreement with Massachusetts General Hospital
U.S. Preventive Medicine®, the leader in disease prevention services, has signed an agreement with Massachusetts General Hospital, a leader in patient care, education and research, to become a key referral location for its members of The Prevention Plan seeking executive physical examinations... - May 02, 2009 - U.S. Preventive Medicine, Inc.
Intelligent Medical Objects Announces New Release of IMO® Problem (IT) Includes Diagnostic Terminology and Coding for Swine Flu
Intelligent Medical Objects (IMO®) announces that the latest release of IMO® Problem IT™, that shipped out today on April 28th, 2009, contains terms for swine flu, with the appropriate maps to ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CA and ICD-10-WHO, and SNOMED® CT. Users of all EMR/EHR systems enabled... - May 02, 2009 - Intelligent Medical Objects, Inc
Dr. David Minkoff Welcomes Liat Golan to LifeWorks Wellness Center
Dr. David Minkoff (http://www.drminkoff.com), MD and Medical Director of LifeWorks Wellness Center, welcomes Liat Golan, RD, LDN to the LifeWorks complementary and alternative medicine team. - May 02, 2009 - Dr. David I. Minkoff MD
AcuMedSpa Opens Their 12th and 13th Locations in Coral Gables and Doral, Florida
AcuMedSpa today announced the successful launch of their 12th & 13th wellness centers in South Florida. The two new centers at Coral Gables La Jeune Road & Doral provide all services the group is renowned for including Acupuncture, Massage Therapy and Advance Skin Aesthetics. - May 02, 2009 - AcuMedSpa
Prescription Drug Abuse in Indian Country
Lamar Associates Announces New Training Program for Tribal law enforcement, health, education, and service providers. - May 01, 2009 - Lamar Associates
Chiropractic Helps Child with Brain Disorder
Recent research reporting on improvement in a 7 year old girl undergoing chiropractic care reveals that chiropractic could play an important role in managing brain related neurological disorders. - May 01, 2009 - J. Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health - Chiropractic
UK Firm Wins Queen's Award for Outstanding Innovation by Creating a Curtain That Kills Superbugs
A businessman who caught MRSA whilst in hospital, has won a prestigious award for inventing a device which reduces the risk of infection tremendously. - May 01, 2009 - Disposable Cubicle Curtains Ltd
Robertson Medical Offers Anonymous HIV Screening Test
Local medical establishment Robertson Medical has been given the stamp of approval by Ministry of Health, Singapore, to provide anonymous HIV screening services for individuals. - May 01, 2009 - Robertson Medical
Paramount Disaster Recovery, Inc., Responds to Cleaning Buildings Contaminated with Swine Flu Influenza a (H1N1)
"We are very concerned about the recent outbreak of the Swine Flu and have called an emergency meeting of all our Property Damage Appraisers to prepare our crews on the proper disinfecting procedures and required precautions to offer our services to the public and private sectors if this outbreak should continue to spread." - May 01, 2009 - Paramount Disaster Recovery, Inc
The Latest Imaging Techniques for Managing Diseases and Disorders
Positron emission tomography (PET) allows clinicians to image organ function and is especially useful in, locating areas of high metabolism, staging cancer as well as monitoring response to therapy. While medical professionals use computed tomography (CT) to image the anatomy of the body. Together... - April 30, 2009 - Thieme Publishers
A Visual Guide to Diagnosing Neurologic Disorders
One of the greatest challenges facing by both trainees and seasoned physicians diagnosing a neurologic condition is making accurate links, between their factual knowledge of anatomy, with their more subjective findings of a patient’s signs and symptoms. Anatomic Basis of Neurologic Diagnosis,... - April 30, 2009 - Thieme Publishers
TeleHealth Services Chosen by Baptist Hospital East in Development of New Park Tower
Baptist Hospital East chooses TeleHealth Services to provide all new healthcare grade televisions in new Park Tower. - April 30, 2009 - TeleHealth Services
Balfour Beatty Construction in Joint Venture Awarded the Parkland Replacement Hospital
As part of a joint venture team known as BARA, Balfour Beatty Construction was selected to manage construction of the Parkland Replacement Hospital for the Parkland Health & Hospital System in Dallas, Texas. The 1.9 million-square-foot facility will replace the existing 55-year old hospital,... - April 29, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Life Safety Services Release White Paper on Fire and Smoke Damper Inspections
Life Safety Services (LSS), the National leader in fire and smoke damper inspection services and repair, recently released a white paper titled “Fire and Smoke Damper Inspections” which details the importance of having damper inspections completed and the process that is followed to... - April 29, 2009 - Life Safety Services
Reglera, LLC Achieves ISO Certifications for Medical Device Production and Quality Management Systems
Reglera’s quality management system, including Reglera’s consulting services as well as its outsourced solutions, has been certified to ISO 13485:2003 and to ISO 9001:2000 by notified body BSI. - April 29, 2009 - Reglera, LLC