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American Health Partners with Strategic Health Development Corporation
American Health Holding, Inc. today announced that it has partnered with Strategic Health Development Corporation. The relationship will unite the companies’ products and networks to provide customers with an unparalleled level of integrated services. “The partnership between American... - October 06, 2008 - American Health Holding, Inc.
Flexiciser International Makes a Donation to Johns Hopkins Medicine
Flexiciser International is proud to announce the donation of its innovative movement therapy product--- the All Stainless-Steel Flexiciser Professional to Johns Hopkins Medicine. Due to increased demand from various institutions and health care facilities, the Flexiciser Professional is designed... - October 06, 2008 - Flexiciser
Irvine BMW to Host Third Annual Taste of Irvine Event
Event to Benefit FRAXA, The Fragile X Research Foundation. - October 04, 2008 - Irvine BMW
Unicomp Corp. of America Will Introduce Its Integrated POWERstation™ Patient Registration Kiosk at the MGMA 2008 Annual Conference
POWERstation is an innovative solution that enhances the patient registration process and enables medical group practices to streamline operations and increase the bottom line. - October 03, 2008 - Unicomp Corp. of America
National Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts to Protest the Film Blindness
Protest to be held Friday Oct 3 7:00 P.M. AMC Loews Boston Common 175 Tremont Street. - October 02, 2008 - National Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts
Revolutionary Desktop Application for Recruitment and Distribution of CME/CE Activities
Revolutionary, cross-platform (Mac and PC), desktop application for distribution of continuing medical educational activities to healthcare professionals. - October 02, 2008 - iQueue
Detroit Wayne County Health Authority Releases Report Entitled "Ensuring Essential Health Services on the Near East Side of Detroit"
This is the culmination of a year-long study by a collaboration of community organizations dedicated to filling the health void left with the closure of Detroit Riverview Hospital on Detroit's East Side. The Detroit Wayne County Health Authority coordinated the process. Recommendations include development of "medical home" primary care centers and an emergency department diversion program. - October 02, 2008 - Detroit Wayne County Health Authority
NOVA™ Now Available in Europe
NOVA™, the most advanced technology to quantitatively and non-invasively measure blood flow using magnetic resonance imaging, will now be available to vascular patients in Europe. Developer and producer VasSol, Inc. this month announced their partnership with Italian distributor Tekmed... - October 02, 2008 - VasSol Inc.
Savannah’s MUMC Wins Consumer Choice Award
Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) won the National Research Corporation (NRC) 2008/2009 Consumer Choice Award for the Savannah region. The NRC Consumer Choice Award surveys households in 250 markets throughout the U.S. to identify the top hospitals. The list is published in Modern... - October 02, 2008 - Memorial Health
InfanteSano.org’s ‘Sponsor a Birth’ Program Aids Maternal and Newborn Health in the Dominican Republic
Every year over 10 million mothers and children die throughout the developing world. Yet providing simple, effective, low-cost health services could prevent over half of these deaths. To address these issues, Infante Sano has designed a program that partners with existing hospitals to provide specific training courses and provide the necessary medical equipment for health care workers to do their jobs. - October 01, 2008 - Infante Sano Inc.
Driffield’s Medical Centre Enjoys Crescendo’s Professional Digital Dictation Workflow Solution
UK Driffield’s Medical Centre installs Crescendo’s renowned DigiScribe-XL digital dictation workflow system. - October 01, 2008 - Crescendo Systems Corporation
Radiancy Introduces MicroPhototherapy for the Ultimate Facial in the Spa Market
Radiancy continues to challenge preconceived notions about light-based treatments with the Facial Skin Care Device, FSD. Radiancy is working with the Day Spa Association to make FSD available to the Spa Industry. This innovation enables owners to expand their businesses by offering their clientele... - October 01, 2008 - The Day Spa Association
VisualDxHealth Launches Healthcare Provider Search Powered by HealthCare.com
VisualDxHealth, a leading online skin health destination featuring the largest, consumer-facing database of expert-edited medical images, and HealthCare.com, Inc., the leader in local health care provider search, announced today that VisualDxHealth has launched a private-label version of HealthCare.com’s Care Provider Search™. - October 01, 2008 - Logical Images Inc
Newest on Line Web Site for Eyeglasses Opens
Simply Eyeglasses.com has opened for business and offers the latest eyeglass frames and newest lens technology for less. They provide prescription lenses for any eye wear and their specialty is offering one of the largest selection of prescription sunglasses. Individuals who know what type of... - October 01, 2008 - SimplyEyeglasses.com
Woman of Freedom Foundation (WFF) Annual Kick Off to Domestic Violence Awareness Month Run for Freedom - 5k Run/Walk
Every 15 seconds a woman is battered in the United States by her husband, boyfriend or live-in partner. The Maryland Network against domestic violence has found that in the United States 4 women die each day as a result of domestic violence. The need to increase Domestic Violence Awareness is the... - September 30, 2008 - Women of Freedom Foundation
Sneha Diagnostics Launches India's First Medical Diagnostics Blog
Sneha Diagnostics, one of the fastest growing medical diagnostic services provider in India, officially launches India's first Medical Diagnostics Blog http://www.diagnosticsblog.com This blog brings many useful articles, news, trends, company profiles, diagnostic products and innovations in... - September 28, 2008 - Sneha Diagnostics
Sagelab.com Launches New Resource Web Site for Chronic Disease Sufferers
SageLab.com a subsidiary of Sage Systems, Inc. has launched their newest Patient-based website that offers information for a pain-free, pill-free, all natural treatment options for Americans suffering from Chronic Diseases like: GERD, IBS, Asthma, Arthritis, and many other Chronic Diseases. - September 28, 2008 - Sage Medical Laboratory
KLAS Report Rates Five Unit Dose Packaging Vendors
KLAS spoke with more than 130 healthcare professionals to understand the successes and struggles they experience with their unit dose packaging vendors and systems. - September 27, 2008 - KLAS
Malaria Foundation Stresses Education of Students is Critical to End Malaria
The Malaria Foundation International (MFI) demonstrates how partnerships among students, teachers and community leaders can invigorate youth to become instrumental in the fight against malaria. The Student Leaders Against Malaria (SLAM) network is making headway in India and in many African countries, where malaria remains a leading cause of death. - September 26, 2008 - Malaria Foundation International
The Pioneer of Medical Spas, NuU, Now Introduces Naturopathic Medicine to Their Menu of Services
NuU Medspa has earned the reputation of the Medspa Industry Giants of BOTOX® and lasers – now they can add all-natural treatments and services to their already impressive line-up of services. NuU Medical Spa brings Naturopathic Medicine into their centers to help you feel beautiful on... - September 26, 2008 - NuU Unlimited
Spellex Releases World’s First Multi-Function Handheld Medical Spelling Wizard
Spellex announces the release of Spellex PocketMedtm, a handheld spell checking wizard for the healthcare industry. The new handheld device contains more than 300,000 medical, pharmaceutical, and English words plus a host of other useful functions for daily activities. - September 26, 2008 - Spellex
Change of Public Perception of Retirement Villages Begins with Village Owners
The top challenge for the retirement living industry is the public perception of retirement villages. The first Retirement Communities Industry Survey by Terrapinn showed that the majority of owners of retirement villages declared they are building 'retirement villages' rather than 'lifestyle... - September 26, 2008 - Terrapinn Australia
The Carlisle Group Obtains Stipend for Resident
The Carlisle Group is aiding struggling resident physicians across the country by connecting them withemployers offering stipends to ensure their employment post-residency. - September 26, 2008 - The Carlisle Group
Trichotillomania Awareness Month Open House Support Mixers In Philadelphia and Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
On Sunday, October 5, 2008 and on Wednesday, October 8, 2008, The Secret Mane Salon will host two educational open house mixers for Trichotillomania Awareness Month. - September 25, 2008 - HelpMe2Stop.org
DDL Quizzler Uncovers Packaging Professionals Extreme Knowledge in the Importance of Extended Shelf Life Validation
Validating Medical Device Packaging for Extended Shelf Ensures Sterility - September 25, 2008 - DDL Inc.
Bestmedspajobs.com Launches Online Job Board
The Premier Website Exclusively Dedicated to All Aspects of the Medical Aesthetics and Spa Industry. - September 25, 2008 - BestMedSpaJobs.com
eSolutions Partners LLC Announces the Selection of Softdata Consulting, Inc. as Their Web Development and Implementation Provider
eSolutions Partners LLC announces the selection of its’ “National Hospice Referral Network,” (NHRN) Web development and implementation applications provider, Softdata Consulting, Inc. “We are pleased to have been selected to provide our services to eSolutions... - September 25, 2008 - Hospice Locations
VESTAKEEP® PEEK Resin Now Available from Professional Plastics
Professional Plastics has been named the exclusive distributor of VESTAKEEP® PEEK resins. VESTAKEEP® PEEK is a semi-crystalline thermoplastic that can be melt processed by Injection Molding, Compression Molding, and Extrusion. - September 24, 2008 - Professional Plastics, Inc.
InfraWare to Test Market Quicker, Cost-Saving Medical Transcription Software
InfraWare Inc, an Indiana software developer and medical transcription ASP provider, is beginning beta testing of its new, leading-edge speech recognition technology. InfraWare’s new dictation recognition engine offers a significant increase in accuracy over previous attempts within the industry to incorporate speech recognition into medical transcription. - September 24, 2008 - InfraWare Inc.
Gene Oracle Unleashes GeneIOS
The Complete Solution for Synthetic Genes in a Single Day. - September 23, 2008 - Gene Oracle Inc.
Introducing the New Face of The Carlisle Group
The Carlisle Group has launched their most recent updates to www.tcgrec.com, introducing several new features to optimize the recruiting process for physicians, healthcare providers and employers. New additions to the site include the interactive ProviderWire, a fresh layout redesign and the... - September 23, 2008 - The Carlisle Group
Nobel Biocare and ProSites Launch Free Website Offer for Doctors
New “Get Online Promotion” helps doctors attract new patients and market their practice online. - September 23, 2008 - Prosites, Inc.
Russian American Dental Association and Russian American Medical Association to Hold 6th Annual Joint National Convention
6th Annual Joint National Convention for dental and medical professionals. - September 23, 2008 - Russian American Dental Association
Emerging Asia Releases Free Report on Chinese Milk Crisis
Melamine in Milk: Tainted Chinese Dairy Products, provides a summary of information known to date, along with detailed English language tables identifying the brands and products found to contain traces of Melamine, as well as the quantity of Melamine found and the production date of the batch tested. To date, the Chinese government is not known to have released such detailed information in English. - September 22, 2008 - Emerging Asia
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Pink October Awareness Line Launched
Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) is an annual global health campaign promoted by major breast cancer organizations every October to increase awareness of the disease as well as to raise funds for research, prevention and finding a cure. - September 22, 2008 - RocknBauble.com
Colorado BioScience Association, Colorado Springs Economic Development Corp and CEA Technologies, Inc., Promote the State’s Bioscience Industry AdvaMed MedTech Conference
The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA), Colorado Springs Economic Development Corporation and CEA Technologies, Inc. are joining forces to promote the State’s burgeoning bioscience industry at the AdvaMed 2008 MedTech Conference in Washington, D.C., September 21-24. Participation in this premier event for medical device manufacturers will showcase Colorado’s CEA Technologies, Inc., a leader in the contract design and manufacture of disposable and reusable electromechanical devices. - September 22, 2008 - Colorado BioScience Association
eSolutions Partners LLC Announces the Association Agreement with The Carolinas Center for End of Life Care
eSolutions Partners LLC announces the establishment of its’ “National Hospice Referral Network,” (NHRN) member hospices’ latest association agreement with, “The Carolinas Center for End of Life Care.” The Carolinas Center for End of Life Care, along with... - September 22, 2008 - Hospice Locations
Neurological Associates of Shreveport Louisiana Select the CureMD EMR/PM Solution
Neurological Associates of Shreveport Louisiana, a leading Neurological practice today selected CureMD for a successful transition to a true paperless practice. This new contract exemplifies CureMD’s commitment to providing accessible, adaptable and affordable solutions. CureMD’s award... - September 20, 2008 - CureMD Healthcare
CureMD Launches New Home Care System with Integrated EMR/PMS and Revenue Cycle Management
CureMD Corporation, a leading provider of All-in-One EMR, Practice Management and Revenue cycle management services today announced the release of a new product line specifically developed for the fastest growing home care market place. In addition to CureMD’s CCHIT certified EMR technology... - September 20, 2008 - CureMD Healthcare
viaLanguage Helps Healthcare Organizations Address Language Access Challenges
viaLanguage has recently published its second edition of Beyond Translation: localization best practices for the healthcare industry. The booklet is designed as an aid for busy healthcare professionals that are confronting translation and localization challenges and wondering how best to meet them. - September 20, 2008 - viaLanguage
Dozens of Parents, Surrogates and the Children They Carried Meet for a Reunion Party in Boston
Circle Surrogacy, a Boston based leading surrogacy agency serving both gay and straight couples and singles, is celebrating its 13th anniversary and the birth of its 250th baby with a reunion party on September 21. - September 19, 2008 - Circle Surrogacy
Two First to Market Devices Featured at Major Medical Shows in Chicago and New York
LaserTight unveils the first non-surgical blepharoplasty device and the only portable CO2 fractionated scanner at the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery meeting in Chicago, IL and the Medical Aesthetics Conference in New York. - September 19, 2008 - LaserTight, LLC
Flexiciser Signs Vendor Contract with PMSI
Flexiciser International which provides movement therapy solutions for people with mobility challenges today announced that it has signed a vendor contract with PMSI. Since 1982, Flexiciser has designed motorized at home rehabilitation equipment for the mobility challenged, including (but not... - September 19, 2008 - Flexiciser
MDdatacor Named in Modern Healthcare’s List of 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare
MDdatacor, Inc., a leader in health care quality management solutions for health plans and providers, announced the company has made Modern Healthcare magazine’s list of 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare. This program recognizes outstanding employers in the healthcare industry... - September 19, 2008 - MDdatacor
The Number of Medical Tourists in Czech Republic Still Growing
Foreign customers discover diagnosis possibilities in the Czech Republic. - September 19, 2008 - Spa-Resorts.cz
Disney's Toy Story Mania with Physical Challenges: Riding with Health Issues
Toy Story Mania has just opened this summer to rave reviews, but should everyone ride it? A new article has just been released on www.Diz-Abled.com that goes into detail about the physical feel of the attraction, and describes who should consider avoiding this ride. It also shares tips for riding with greater comfort. The article was written by Stephen Ashley, author of Walt Disney World with Disabilities. - September 18, 2008 - Stephen Ashley
Clean Modules Ltd Completes Groundbreaking Cord Blood Cleanroom Center for Anthony Nolan Trust, to Offer Lifeline to Thousands of Patients with Life Threatening Illness
Clean Modules Ltd has completed the purpose-designed Anthony Nolan Trust Cord Blood Centre, which includes a Processing Facility and a Cryogenic Storage facility at the grounds of Nottingham Trent University. The new £1.4 million pounds centre at Nottingham Trent University's Clifton campus... - September 17, 2008 - Clean Modules Ltd.
Baltimore Medical System Selects TFactor to Provide Training Solution
Baltimore Medical System upgrades staff training with TFactor’s KnowledgePortal360 enterprise Learning Management System. - September 15, 2008 - TFactor Inc
Mednovus Provides Excerpt of MRI Safety Expert, Dr. Emanuel Kanal, Presentation on Ferromagnetic Detection
Noted MRI safety expert, Dr. Emanuel Kanal, gave a presentation on the state of MRI safety in 2008 to the AHRA annual meeting. Video excerpts from his presentation on ferromagnetic detection are available on the MRImetalDetector blog. - September 15, 2008 - Mednovus, Inc.
Announcing Expansion of Neuropsychological Testing practice: Including the Assessment of Neurodevelopmental Disorders - Inlcuding ADHD, Learning Disorders, Autism, Etc.
Announcing expansion of neuropsychological testing practice. Including the assessment of neurodevelopmental disorders - inlcuding ADHD, Learning Disorders, Autism, etc. Dr. Rosenfeld is a licensed New York State Psychologist with extensive background and experience in neuropsychological testing of... - September 14, 2008 - Dr. Michael Rosenfeld