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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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
Penis Health Care: Revolutionary New Product Enhancing Penis Well-Being Nationwide
Man1 Man Oil™ Rejuvenating Penises. 2009 is set to be the year that men across America will begin to think about a brand new product that improves penis health. This will be the year that men, for the first time, will be able to improve penis sensitivity, provide healthy nutrients for penis... - April 29, 2009 - Lenoc
Pure Fish Oil by Nordic Naturals Helps Polluted Fish Problem
Pure fish oil (http://www.nordicnaturals.com) by Nordic Naturals offers a dietary solution to the polluted fish problem with their award winning, pure essential fatty acid supplements - April 29, 2009 - Nordic Naturals, Inc.
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
Experts Have Warned About a Flu Outbreak But Fall on Deaf Ears, is the US Prepared ? Aeroessentials is Prepared.
Americans are exposed to harmful germs, virus and bacteria, and fungi every time they fly commercial airlines. Passengers often complain about the conditions in which they fly and many catch a cold when they travel. Travelers bring the “bugs” home and spread them to their family, co workers, and friends and so on. Oddly enough the people that are flying in the unsanitary environments are the very ones creating the problem. AeroEssentials has the solution. - April 28, 2009 - AeroEssentials LLC
New Scientific Publication Explains How LDB B-30892 Inhibits the Cytotoxic Effects of Clostridium difficile
LacPro Industries LLC, a probiotic-based biotherapeutics company, announces a publication in the peer-reviewed scientific journal, Gut Pathogens, entitled, "Lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp. bulgaricus B-30892 can inhibit cytotoxic effects and adhesion of pathogenic Clostridium difficile to Caco-2 cells.” In this scientific publication, the research team explains the published in vitro research demonstrating the beneficial effect of LacPro's proprietary probiotic strain. - April 28, 2009 - LacPro Industries LLC
Swine Flu Update: US Declares Public Health Emergency -- Gallaway Safety Offering CDC Recommended N95 Respirator Face Masks for Swine Flu Protection
Gallaway Safety & Supply offers a full range of N95 respirator surgical masks as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to protect individuals against the current outbreak of swine influenza. - April 28, 2009 - Gallaway Safety & Supply
Bloomington Hospital Deploys VoiceOver® Dictation Solution for Pathology Reporting
Integrated speech recognition solution helps improve patient care and safety. - April 28, 2009 - Voicebrook, Inc.
Dr Dean Dornic Certified to Perform Artificial Cornea Transplant
Eye Specialists of Carolina annonced that medical director, Dr. Dean Dornic, has been certified to perform corneal transplants with the Alphacor artificial cornea. A shortage in donor corneas or graft rejection leaves millions of patients worldwide blind from corneal disorders. An artificial cornea, the AlphaCor implant has been developed to help ameliorate the problem. Dr. Dean Dornic of Raleigh, NC is the first private practice ophthalmologist in North Carolina to be certified in its use. - April 27, 2009 - Dr Dean Dornic
Three Interviews and Three Placements Equals Success with The Carlisle Group
The Gibson Area Hospital can chalk up another win for The Carlisle Group as they welcome a second physical therapist to further service the residents of the rural Illinois community. The successful placement marks the second physical therapist provided to the facility, and the third placement in as... - April 26, 2009 - The Carlisle Group
Healthcare Scouts Will be Attending the CMSA's 19th Annual Conference & Expo in Phoenix Arizona June 16-19, 2009
As the premier recruiter for Nurse Case Professionals, Healthcare Scouts prides itself in assisting candidates and clients explore and discover this "exciting positive change" in the growing Nurse Case field. According to Brian Hudson, President of Healthcare Scouts, “The CMSA conference allows us the opportunity to recognize and further educate our team, while understanding the unique needs of our clients and candidates attending the event.” - April 26, 2009 - Healthcare Scouts
Convenience Brings American Business Man to Taiwan’s Min-Sheng Hospital for Comprehensive Healthcheck
Price is not always the only driver behind medical travel. Convenience, impeccable service, and accessibility, also make Taiwan a great destination for international healthcare. - April 26, 2009 - Min-Sheng Hospital
A Habit of Excellence: Dr. Kessler Listed in “Top Doctors: New York Metro Area” Guide
Dr. Kessler has been included in each edition of the prestigious Top Doctors: New York Metro Area guide, which was published for the first time in 1998. - April 25, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Bayshore Solutions Implement Web Development Expertise to PMIAssist.com
Bayshore Solutions partnered with PMIAssist to optimize online effectiveness through Web development and Internet marketing, enabling medical practices greater accessibility to information and services to optimize practice profit. Practice Management Expert PMIAssist Cater to Solo and Group Practices to Aide them in Achieving Financial Success. - April 25, 2009 - Bayshore Solutions
Hollister Creative Completes First International Marketing Materials for CLSI’s Global Health Partnerships
Materials developed by Hollister Creative are now helping health officials in developing countries learn about a comprehensive program to improve the quality of their clinical laboratories. The Laboratory Strengthening Program, developed by Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute and offered... - April 25, 2009 - Hollister Creative
BodyLogicMD Announces: Bioidentical Hormone Therapy Seminar:
Dr. Travis Deuson What: Menopause and Andropause (The Male Menopause) & All Natural Bioidentical Hormone Therapy Seminar Where: BodyLogicMD of Encino 16260 Ventura Blvd #105 Encino, California 91436 When: Wednesday April 29th, 2009 7:00pm-8:00pm Who should attend? Women and men ages 35+... - April 25, 2009 - BodyLogicMD
Healthcare New Media Marketing Key Sessions to Note Connecting to Patients and Consumers in Today’s Healthcare Environment
Connecting to Patients with New Media - April 24, 2009 - Q1 Productions
Southern California FIRE & EMS Announces New C.S.T.I Approved HazMat/WMD Courses for Emergency Responders
Southern California FIRE & EMS has announced a new list of classes offered to emergency medical responders, police departments, fire departments, and security firms dealing with the threat of HazMat and WMD incidents. The company will conduct these classes in the heart of Valencia, CA. All... - April 24, 2009 - Southern California FIRE & EMS
Texas Association of Health Underwriters Vigilant in Times of High Number of Uninsured
TAHU Working to Alleviate Pressures for Uninsured Texans. - April 24, 2009 - Texas Association of Health Underwriters
Knee Replacement Boosts Mobility, Physical Ability in Patients
A study published in a recent issue of Arthritis and Rheumatism found that knee replacement is effective at restoring the mobility and physical functioning of the knee and relieving patients of the irrepressible pain and significant restrictions on quality of life caused by osteoarthritis. The... - April 24, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Prism Medical Announces Acquisition of Distributor of Moving and Handling Products
Prism Medical Ltd. announced that it has acquired a moving and handling distributor for the mobility impaired. - April 24, 2009 - Prism Medical Ltd.
Raquel Crummitt for Woman of the Year
Become a Champion of Hope. Support Raquel Crummitt by making a donation today through online donations http://nfl.llsevent.org or by joining their event on April 29, 2009 5 p.m. at Seven Bridges. Please contact Raquel for details. - April 23, 2009 - National Premium, Inc.
City of Industry Presents Dr. Robert Lin of IQ Laser Vision with Recognition Award
Dr. Robert T. Lin of IQ Laser Vision, located in City of Industry, received recognition for his exemplary successful career and for being named Taiwan’s Top 20 Overseas Entrepreneur and selected as one of America’s Top Ophthalmologist for 2009 by the Consumer’s Research Council of... - April 23, 2009 - IQ Laser Vision
IV Parenteral Nutrition Workshop Offered by The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
Distinguished Anti-Aging Expert, Mitchell J. Ghen, DO, PhD to present this workshop at upcoming conference in Orlando, April, 2009. Participating physicians will have the knowledge to implement different methods in regards to IV parenteral nutrition in their practice. - April 23, 2009 - A4M
Fellowship in Aesthetic Medicine Offered by The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
Distinguished Aesthetics Expert, Sharon McQuillan, MD to Co-Chair Module II at upcoming conference in Orlando, April, 2009. The Aesthetic Anti-Aging Fellowship was created in recognition of the need to establish best practice standards in aesthetic medicine. The fellowship will enable medical professionals to learn the theory of aesthetic health and receive individualized hands-on training in these procedures. - April 23, 2009 - A4M
Care2Learn Introduces Online Training for the Administration of a Home and Community Support Services Agency
New Course Packages Will Help Texas Administrators/Alternate Administrators Meet State Mandated Training Requirements. - April 23, 2009 - Care2Learn