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November Conference Will Show Healthcare Providers How to Partner with Corporations to Provide Wellness Programs
The goal of this conference is to introduce healthcare providers to the $5.8 billion corporate wellness market, show them how to develop and prepare for corporate wellness partnerships and to give insight into the corporation’s needs and goals for providing clinically sound and impactive wellness programs. - August 25, 2007 - Immuno Laboratories
Pharmaceutical Society of India Approves/Certifies Cliniminds’ Clinical Research Training & Education Programs
Pharmaceutical Society of India (PSI), a leading pharmaceutical industry body, established for the development of pharmacy professionals, has approved the clinical research training programs offered by Cliniminds – Academy for Clinical Research Education & Training. PSI and Cliniminds... - August 25, 2007 - Cliniminds
Zyto Congratulates Xymogen for fitfood (tm) Weight Loss Product
Xymogen Inc. has created a new weight loss product designed to help anyone who wants to get lean, get healthy, and get fit. - August 25, 2007 - Zyto Corp.
Fig. Announces New Chief Financial Officer; Fast Growing Company Taps Marty Moore to Join Executive Team
Fig. (http://www.fig.com), the leading authority in medically supervised body shaping, today announced that it has named Marty Moore as the company’s new chief financial officer. - August 23, 2007 - fig.
WallSt.net Interview of ZYTO Corp. Founder Dr. Vaughn R. Cook Discusses Company Growth
ZYTO Corp. is the subject of an interview on WallSt.net featuring company founder Dr. Vaughn R. Cook. The interview is available for listening online. - August 23, 2007 - Zyto Corp.
Crossroads Hospice of Philadelphia Patient Receives “Ultimate Gift” from Home Depot
When Crossroads Hospice of Philadelphia patient, “Mr. D” was given the opportunity to fulfill his “Gift of the Day” wish, his only request was to remain in his home. But with a terminal cardiac condition, declining physical endurance, and a long flight of stairs, avoiding a... - August 22, 2007 - Crossroads Hospice of Philadelphia
Over 500 Medtech Startup Companies Identified in Database from MedMarket Diligence, LLC
Over 500 medical technology companies that have been founded in recent years, many not identified by any other source, have been identified by MedMarket Diligence, an information and insight source on the medical technology industry. The companies are accessible via a new "Medtech Startup Companies Database." - August 21, 2007 - MedMarket Diligence, LLC
Yellow Pages Dental Marketing is Alive, But Not Thriving: the Wealthy Dentist Survey Results
Dentists are still putting ads in the phone book, but many are growing less enthusiastic about yellow pages marketing, according to a Wealthy Dentist poll. Nearly half of dentist respondents no longer advertise in the telephone book, instead relying on avenues such as dentist websites to meet their dental marketing needs. - August 20, 2007 - The Wealthy Dentist
In Today's Healthcare Environment: What Services Should You Expect from a Full-Service Market Research and Consulting Company?
Jack M. Shapiro has listed almost two dozen worldwide core market research and consulting services which healthcare clients should expect. - August 20, 2007 - JM Shapiro Marketing Research
Baxa Announces 2008 Dates for STAR Center Professional Pharmacy and Cleanroom Training
Baxa Corporation announces the future 2008 training schedule for its professional Skills Training, Academics and Resources (STAR) Center for pharmacy and cleanroom skills training. Classes through the remainder of 2007 have been sold out since June. The first class in 2008 will be held January 22-24, with subsequent 2008 program dates: March 18-20, April 22-24 and June 17-19. - August 20, 2007 - Baxa Corporation
Medical Tourism Interview with Dr. Jason Yap, Director, Healthcare Services, STB
Medical tourism blog publishes interview with Dr. Jason Yap, who details the advantages Singapore has over other countries offering healthcare services to medical travelers. - August 20, 2007 - New Medical Horizons Inc.
Food, Art & Fundraising to Benefit Children & Adults with Developmental Disabilities
For nearly 30 years, North Carolina’s largest private, not-for-profit provider of residential-based services for developmentally disabled people – RHA Howell -- has operated almost entirely on Medicaid funding. That’s no longer enough. Public funding cannot keep pace with the cost... - August 19, 2007 - RHA Howell Care Centers
Positive Air, Inc. (SleepRestfully.com) Becomes Authorized Probasic Zzzz-PAP CPAP Dealer
SleepRestfully.com by Positive Air, Inc., a leader in the sleep apnea equipment and portable oxygen concentrator industry, announced today that they have been appointed an authorized Probasic dealer handling the Travel Zzz-PAP CPAP. Positive Air, Inc. (SleepRestfully.com) offers low cost CPAP, BiLevel, APAP, Portable Oxygen Concentrators and other medical equipment. - August 19, 2007 - Sleep Restfully, Inc.
Precision Dynamics Corporation Offers Color Coded Alert Band Wristbands for Patient Safety
Precision Dynamics Corporation (PDC), a leader and innovator of automated wristband identification, announces the release of color coded Alert Band Wristbands for patient safety. Throughout the United States, healthcare facilities have long used color-coded wristbands to signal important medical... - August 18, 2007 - Precision Dynamics Corporation
Hypertension Training Company, a Disease Management Company, Announces the Launch of the "Hypertension Management Success Tracks" Program of Cost Effective HTN Management
Hypertension Training Company, a disease management company, specialized in training of Health Care Providers in cost effective management of Hypertension, announces the official launch of the program "Hypertension Success Tracks". "Hypertension Success Tracks" is designed to... - August 17, 2007 - Hypertension Training Company
Tigerlily Partners with Dr. Jillian H. Davis, Ph.d., as Breast Cancer Resource
Tigerlily Foundation (Tigerlily) is excited to welcome Dr. Jillian H. Davis, Ph.D, to their on-line community, providing information to breast cancer survivors, their families and those who are affected by breast cancer. - August 17, 2007 - Tigerlily Foundation
Katherine A. Keith, MD, FACP Inducted Into Cambridge Who’s Who Executive and Professional Registry
Cambridge Who’s Who Registry of Executives and Professionals recognizes Katherine Keith, physician at University Medical Specialties, for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in all aspects of healthcare. Ms. Keith has an impressive background in Healthcare. It is her experience... - August 17, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
Why is a TV News Anchor Answering the Absolutely PR Phone?
Denver public relations consulting firm, Absolutely Public Relations, seems to have a new receptionist answering the phone. ut, one moment please, is that a new employee? No, it’s CBS4 Anchor Jim Benemann making good on a silent auction prize he donated to the Denver Press Club (DPC) for the 2007 Damon Runyon event in June. It’s all in fun and all for a very good cause at the Denver Press Club. - August 16, 2007 - Absolutely Public Relations
SIS Partners with Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Expanding Relationship with BJC HealthCare
As part of its continuing relationship with BJC HealthCare, SIS (Surgical Information Systems) will be providing its perioperative solution to Barnes-Jewish Hospital, which U.S. News & World Report ranks as number 9 in the nation and which also has the distinction of being placed on the... - August 16, 2007 - Surgical Information Systems
Gregory T. Smith, Director of Consulting Services for Public Health Foundation Enterprises, Has Been Named Princeton Premiers Honored Member in Business
Gregory T. Smith, director of consulting services for Public Health Foundation Enterprises, has been named Princeton premiers Honored Member in business. As the director of consulting services, Gregory manages over one hundred seventy five consultants ensuring smooth operations of forty five... - August 16, 2007 - Princeton Premier
Aisha D. Brown Inducted Into Metropolitan Who’s Who Executive and Professional Registry
Metropolitan Who’s Who Registry of Executives and Professionals recognizes Aisha Brown, at Bancroft Neurohealth, for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in all aspects of healthcare. Ms. Brown has an impressive background in healthcare. It is her experience in being a care giver... - August 16, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
Lisa P. Hagans Inducted Into Metropolitan Who’s Who Executive and Professional Registry
Metropolitan Who’s Who Registry of Executives and Professionals recognizes Lisa Hagans, health information director at Lallie Kemp Medical Center, for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in all aspects of healthcare. Ms. Hagans has an impressive background in healthcare. It is her... - August 16, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
Alecia T. Dorn, RN, BSN, MSN Inducted into Cambridge Who’s Who Executive and Professional Registry
Cambridge Who’s Who Alecia T. Dorn, RN, BSN, MSN Inducts into the Cambridge Who’s Who Executive and Professional Registry - August 16, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
Cambridge Who’s Who Inducts Peggy L. Stewart Into the Cambridge Who’s Who Executive and Professional Registry
Peggy L. Stewart Inducted Into Cambridge Who’s Who Executive and Professional Registry - August 16, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
Cambridge Who’s Who Inducts Linda Kay Makinson Inducted Into the Cambridge Who’s Who Executive and Professional Registry
Linda Kay Makinson Inducted Into Cambridge Who’s Who Executive and Professional Registry - August 16, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
"Overview of USP 797" Technical Paper by Baxa Corporation’s Mike Hurst Now Accessible on Expert411.com for Media and Professional Reference
The “Overview of USP 797” technical paper, authored by Baxa Corporation’s Mike Hurst, RPh, MBA, is now accessible at Expert411.com for media and professional reference. Most hospital pharmacists simply want to comply with the basic requirements of USP 797 and get on with the business of patient care. This paper is intended to help pharmacies get started in that direction. It also discusses USP 797 from several unique angles not necessarily considered in the initial literature. - August 15, 2007 - Baxa Corporation
Deniese M. Chaney, a Senior Manager at Accenture, Has Been Named Princeton Premiers Honored Member in Business
Deniese M. Chaney, a senior manager at Accenture, has been named Princeton Premiers honored Member in Business. As a senior manager, Deniese oversees an imaging group in healthcare and information technology. Deniese's personal specialty is her versatile thinking as an information technology... - August 15, 2007 - Princeton Premier
NewGenTek Takes the Sting Out of Compliance
NewGenTek's Compliance suite "Channel Islands Compliance Center" simplifies compliance with regulations such as, SOX, Hipaa, and GLBA. Channel Islands Compliance Center automates financial and IT controls across the enterprise. The Compliance Monitoring and Reporting features allow an... - August 14, 2007 - NuOPus
Consumerism and Wellness Programs Are a Big Part of the Solution to the American HealthCare Crisis
Knox Associates, a Las Vegas based employee benefits brokerage firm explains how consumerism and employer sponsored wellness and disease management programs are the solution to the National Healthcare "Crisis." - August 13, 2007 - Knox Associates, LLC
Infinit-O Senior Executive Attends Asian Conference on Quality Excellence
Infinit-O will continue to be at the forefront of new and innovative techniques and best practices in quality excellence. - August 12, 2007 - Infinit Outsourcing Inc.
Todd’s Anger Management Solutions Expands Into South Charlotte
On August 15th 2007 Todd’s Anger Management Solutions will begin anger management classes in their new south park location. In response to request from consumers for a private, confidential location in the South Charlotte area, Todd’s Anger Management Solutions will now be providing anger management classes and executive coaching to couples, individuals, organizations, doctors, nurses, athletes and other high level business executives in both North and South Charlotte. - August 11, 2007 - Todd's Anger Management Solutions
Canadian Entrepreneur Launches Choice Medical Services, a Medical Tourism Firm Providing Healthcare Treatment in Cuba, Safe Healthcare at Up to 80% Savings Off U.S. Costs
Choice Medical Services has been launched to assist North American patients in accessing safe and lower-cost healthcare services in Cuba. U.S. patients are primarily those that are uninsured or underinsured and may otherwise be unable to afford treatment. Canadian patients want to avoid long waits for treatment in Canada. - August 10, 2007 - Choice Medical Services
LearnSomething Inc Expands Across the Pond - Launches to UK Pharmacy
LearnSomething, Inc is helping pharmacists in the United Kingdom to combat the potential threat of methamphetamine (meth) manufacture using over the counter medicines containing pseudoephedrine and ephedrine. - August 10, 2007 - LearnSomething
The Fitness Company Contracts Gallant Partners for Their Web Development Needs
The Fitness Company (www.tfc-partners) is a nation wide health and fitness management company, that is upgrading their current web infrastructure. - August 09, 2007 - Gallant Partners
Regrettable Tattoo? South Shore Dermatologists Announces Removal of Unwanted Tattoos
While many methods for removing tattoos exist, South Shore Skin Center, with offices in Cohasset and Plymouth, announce the availability of laser tattoo removal, which is painless and minimizes unsightly scarring. South Shore Skin Center uses innovative laser treatment to effectively remove... - August 09, 2007 - South Shore Skin Center
Healthcare Scouts Aquires New Building for Future Expansion
Healthcare Scouts closed on a 6,300 SQ Ft. building in Winter Park which will be used as the new headquarters for the Winter Park based National Healthcare Recruiting firm. The national firm specializes in placing qualified candidates in pharmacy, nurse case management, laboratory, radiology and... - August 09, 2007 - Healthcare Scouts
MarketIntellNow's New Spotlight Report on PHR (Personal Health Records) Now Available for Sale
MarketIntellNow does deep research dives into nascent markets, and publishes comprehensive reports that sell for $3,495. The latest Spotlight Report is on Personal Health Records, and excerpts ran in the MarketIntellNow blog from June 25-July 31, 2007. - August 07, 2007 - MarketIntellNow, Inc.
Cliff Mickelson to Discuss the CDC's Award to Kaiser to Conduct Their Investigation of Morgellons Disease
The CDC has asked Kaiser Permanente to begin the nation's first epidemiologic study of "Morgellons Disease." Cliff Mickelson will offer his take on the CDC's actions, and what it may mean for Morgellons and it's sufferers. - August 07, 2007 - MorgellonsHope.com
Natural Mineral Demonstrates Astounding ‘Kill-Rate’ of 8.8 Billion Harmful Bacteria Cells in 30 Minutes
Microcheck, a FDA Registered Microbial Analysis Laboratory conducted microbial 'kill tests' demonstrating an astounding kill rate for some of the most deadly microbes, that have sickened and killed humans for thousands of years. NutraSilver, at 3 drops in one liter of water is extremely effective against these water borne pathogens killing 99.999% of the organisms after only 30 minutes of contact time. - August 06, 2007 - Beneficial Solutions, LLC
Cliff Mickelson to Host Forum About Morgellons Disease
Cliff Mickelson, arguably the most prolific writer, radio guest and Morgellons researcher announced today that he will host a forum on www.MorgellonsHope.com. On this forum, Mr. Mickelson will answer questions from thousands of Morgellons victims and scientists around the globe who are searching... - August 05, 2007 - MorgellonsHope.com
Cembex Care Solutions Expands Healthcare Interoperability Through HL7 Project Support
Company to sponsor open source Mirth Project enabling HL7 messaging between systems and applications. - August 04, 2007 - Cembex Care Solutions LLC
TeleDiagnosys to Open Two World Class Teleradiology Centers in Mumbai and Pune
State-of-the-art centers will service Teleradiology customers from across the world - August 04, 2007 - Telediagnosys Pvt Ltd
Synergy Research Group and Promedica International Announce Global Network Alliance for Expansion of Global Clinical Trials Services
On August 2, 2007 Synergy Research Group (SynRG), a Russia based CRO with more than 5-years experience in clinical trials in Russia announced today the establishment of a new Global Network Alliance with Promedica International (PMI), a USA-based CRO. Promedica International (PMI), which... - August 04, 2007 - Synergy Research Group
VisualDx 5.04 Now Available: with Its Second Release of the Year, Logical Images is Dedicated to Giving Users Tools to Help Reduce Misdiagnosis
Logical Images announced the release of VisualDx 5.04, a software that helps clinicians make faster and more accurate diagnoses of visually identifiable conditions. - August 04, 2007 - Logical Images
ProtestHealthCare.org Takes on Dallas
Texans will rally for change at Dallas City Hall in support of solving the problem of the American healthcare system - August 03, 2007 - ProtestHealthCare.org
Young Women at Greater Risk of ACL Tears
Washington University sports medicine specialist at Barnes-Jewish Hospital says women are anywhere between two and eight times more likely to tear their ACL. - August 03, 2007 - Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Healthbase Interviews Beauty from Afar Author on Medical Tourism
Outsourcing is not just about manufacturing and call centers and computer programming and financial services – today, people are actually outsourcing their own medical care. - August 02, 2007 - Healthbase Online Inc.
Mavis Frith Has Been Selected for Inclusion Into the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry
Mavis Frith has been selected for inclusion into the exclusive Princeton Premier Registry. Her biography will now be listed alongside other professionals making an impact in their community and industry. Mavis, a registered nurse for North Broward County, has many day to day responsibilities... - August 02, 2007 - Princeton Premier
Alamance Regional Medical Center Selects SIS Perioperative Solution
Alamance Regional Medical Center (ARMC) has selected SIS (Surgical Information Systems), provider of the Eclipsys Sunrise Surgery™ solution, to enhance its perioperative systems. ARMC CIO Jesse Long said that the hospital chose SIS’ perioperative solution because of its functionality,... - August 02, 2007 - Surgical Information Systems
Wristbands for Admission Control
An Event Planner's Best Friend. - August 01, 2007 - Printlance