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Denver Health Care Company Transitions from Pioneer ACO Model
Physician Health Partners, one of 32 Pioneer Accountable Care Organizations in the US, plans move to the CMS Medicare Shared Savings Program. - July 17, 2013 - Physician Health Partners
PIH Health Named 2013 Most Wired Award Recipient
American Hospital Association Recognized the Top Health Systems in the Nation in the Information Technology Field. - July 12, 2013 - PIH Health
Finance Officer at South Nassau Communities Hospital Named to List of Hospital CFOs to Know
Resources used to develop the list include input from industry experts, research by Becker’s editorial team, and supporting nomination documents. Becker's Hospital Review is a Chicago-based publication focusing on hospital and healthcare news. - July 12, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Awards $5,000 Grant for Commissioning of Wounded Warrior Sculpture
“Heroic Challenges” to serve as inspiration for wounded veterans undergoing rehab. - July 09, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Organomation Releases a New Nitrogen Generator Accessory for Blow Down Evaporators
Organomation, a leading provider of sample concentrators, presents one of their most advanced accessories to date, a newly revamped Nitrogen Generator. Decreased costs and maintenance, make this accessory a must have for technician's operating any of Organomation's laboratory evaporation systems. - June 30, 2013 - Organomation
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Awards $7,500 in Grants to VA Hospitals Across Western U.S.
Multi-state grants will fund variety of services for wounded veterans. - June 27, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Schiller America, Inc. Partners with Attainia
Schiller America, Inc. has teamed up with Attainia, the most widely used equipment planning, budgeting, and tracking software available, to provide for the first time Schiller’s renowned cardiopulmonary devices to acute care members in North America. This new partnership will allow equipment... - June 26, 2013 - Schiller America, Inc.
Travelsafe Clinic: India’s First & Only ISO Certified Travel Clinic
TravelSafe Clinic has achieved the unique milestone of being awarded ISO 9001:2008 certificate (Quality Management Systems). No other travel clinic in India has been granted this coveted certification. This certificate confirms that global standards on ensuring the satisfaction of requirements on... - June 25, 2013 - TravelSafe Clinic
Magnatek to Showcase Products at India’s Premier Medical Equipment Show in Chennai
Magnatek Enterprises will be showcasing its products in Medicall 2013 Chennai India being held at Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai on 2-4 August 2013. Medicall 2013 is one of the largest hospital & medical equipment trade show in India. - June 24, 2013 - Magnatek Enterprises
Stroke Gold Plus Award Presented to South Nassau Communities Hospital
In addition to the Get with the Guideline-Stroke award, South Nassau is a recipient of the association’s Target: Stroke Honor Roll, for improving stroke care. - June 15, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Park Place International Becomes Silver Citrix Solution Advisor
Park Place International announced that it has joined the Citrix® Solution Advisor program. Park Place International provides on-premise and cloud-based IT solutions from the data center to the desktop for MEDITECH and the healthcare enterprise. As a Solution Advisor, Park Place International... - June 07, 2013 - CloudWave
Saddleback Memorial’s Center for Advanced Wound Healing Recognized for Excellence in Patient Satisfaction and Clinical Outcomes
Saddleback Memorial’s Center for Advanced Wound Healing, located in Mission Viejo, has received the prestigious Healogics Robert A. Warriner II, M.D., Center of Excellence Award. The award recognizes wound care centers that consistently exceed standards for exceptional quality. Saddleback... - June 06, 2013 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
MD Now Urgent Care, South Florida’s Largest Provider of Urgent Care & Occupational Medicine Continues Expansion in South Florida Opening in Greenacres, Palm Beach County
MD Now Urgent Care, South Florida’s largest provider of urgent care and occupational medicine services opens, its newest, largest, comprehensive free standing, "MD Now" facility including physical therapy this week, at 6868 Forest Hill Blvd in Greenacres, Palm Beach County, Florida. - June 04, 2013 - MD Now Urgent Care
Rosellini Scientific Helps East Coast Veterans Hospital Recover After Hurricane Sandy
Rosellini Scientific sent a team of biomedical engineers to service a veterans hospital after the massive destruction of Hurricane Sandy. The team inspected and repaired all the hospital beds so the in-patient departments could reopen and care for patients following the storm. - June 04, 2013 - Rosellini Scientific, LLC
TRIOSE Inc. Awarded a Third Party Freight Management Agreement with the Premier Healthcare Alliance
TRIOSE Inc., a leader in the management of healthcare logistics, announced today that it has been awarded a 36-month group purchasing agreement with the Premier healthcare alliance, for Freight Management. Effective June 1, 2013, this renewed relationship allows Premier members, at their discretion, to take advantage of special pricing and terms pre-negotiated by Premier for these services. - June 04, 2013 - TRIOSE, Inc
MUMC Places on Quality Honor Roll for Exceptional Patient Care
Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) in Savannah was named to the Georgia Hospital Association’s (GHA) Partnership for Health and Accountability Core Measures Honor Roll. Memorial is one of 18 hospitals in Georgia to be placed in the Presidential category, one of the highest on the list. - June 03, 2013 - Memorial Health
Dr. David Hardy Joins AIDS Research Alliance's Board; Brings 30+ Years HIV Medical Experience
AIDS Research Alliance is pleased to announce the addition of a very experienced HIV researcher and physician to their Board of Directors. Dr. David Hardy, the Director of the Division of Infectious Diseases at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, and Professor of Medicine at the David Geffen School of... - June 01, 2013 - AIDS Research Alliance
Self Storage Provider, Amazing Spaces® Storage Centers, Raises $33,500 for Shriners Hospitals for Children and Celebrates 15th Anniversary
Celebrating 15 years in business and as a part of the Houston community, local self storage provider raises money to donate to the Shriners Hospitals for Children in Houston. - May 31, 2013 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers
Ghana Ministry of Health Receives Mobile Clinics for Specialist Patient Outreach Services
Odulair LLC, the world’s leading provider of advanced mobile health clinics and mobile medical vehicles today announced that the Company has completed the first delivery of 18 Specialist Outreach medical vehicles to the Ministry of Health, Republic of Ghana in Africa, as part of the Odulair... - May 25, 2013 - Odulair, LLC
Boston Technology Corporation – Bridging Healthcare and IT
Healthcare mobility solutions today must draw together the resilience of rich enterprise systems; the ease and accessibility of cloud and mobile; and the intuitive user experience of today's smart devices. - May 25, 2013 - Boston Technology Corporation
Wisconsin Pediatricians Say Eliminating Mandatory Flu Vaccine Programs Would Put Children at Risk
The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics urges opposition to proposed legislation that would limit employer mandatory flu vaccine programs. The bill, numbered LRB 0020/1 and currently being considered for co-sponsorship, provides for a “personal exemption” from any mandated flu vaccination required by an employer. Medical providers are expressing grave concerns over the proposed measure’s impact on the health of children. - May 23, 2013 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
VNA of Cape Cod Selects SutureSign to Streamline Care Order Processing
Suture Health, Inc., provider of SutureSign, healthcare’s leading electronic signature network, announced today that the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) of Cape Cod, a member of Cape Cod Healthcare and leading home health and hospice provider, has selected SutureSign to streamline care order... - May 23, 2013 - Suture Health, Inc.
2013 Disco Cup Raises Record Funds for Philanthropy Initiative
This year’s annual golf tournament raised over $26,000—exceeding this year's goal for the event. - May 22, 2013 - The Delta Companies
Danger Rangers® Form New Partnership with Children's Hospital and Research Center Oakland
The Danger Rangers® and Children’s Hospital & Research Center Oakland have recently entered into a partnership to prevent childhood injuries and teach basic safety skills. The Danger Rangers® are Mighty Kids Media’s flagship brand that celebrates SuperEmpowerment™ and... - May 22, 2013 - Mighty Kids Media
MUMC Earns an "A" for Patient Safety from Leapfrog Group
Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) was honored with an “A” Hospital Safety ScoreSM by The Leapfrog Group, an independent organization designed to give the public information they can use to protect themselves and their families. The Hospital Safety Score was calculated using... - May 20, 2013 - Memorial Health
Becker’s Names South Nassau Communities Hospital a Best Place to Work
Becker's Hospital Review list of the "100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare" was developed through nominations, extensive research, and a rigorous review with peer organizations. - May 18, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Venue Houston Hosts The Global Party Benefiting TX Children's Hospital
360 VIP Event locations throughout the World were chosen to participate in this incredible event. Venue is honored to be participating for the second year - linking the world for a worthy cause. - May 13, 2013 - Venue Houston
21CI Enters Into an IT Partner Agreement with India's Leading Healthcare Provider, Dr L H Hiranandani Hospital, Powai and Hiranandani Multispecialty Hospital Thane
The Netherlands-headquartered 21st Century Informatics (21CI), a specialist developer of informatics products and solutions for the healthcare industry, has entered into an IT partner agreement with India's leading healthcare provider, Dr L H Hiranandani Hospital , Powai and Hiranandani... - May 11, 2013 - 21st Century Informatics
Gribbles Pathology and Sengenics Enter Into Partnership to Deliver Cutting-Edge Genetic Tests
Gribbles Pathology and Sengenics today announced an exclusive partnership to deliver genetic-based clinical tests in Malaysia. The aim of the partnership, between Gribbles, one of Asia and Australasia’s leading private pathology laboratories and Sengenics, a leading genetic diagnostics... - May 09, 2013 - Sengenics
Lev Leytzan’s Elderhearts Program Receives Grant from Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
Lev Leytzan’s Elderheart progam was recently awarded a $5,000 grant from the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA). Elderhearts, the newest of Lev Leytzan’s programs, reaches out to people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias with interactive experiences designed... - May 09, 2013 - Lev Leytzan: The Heart of Therapeutic Clowning, Inc.
The Women’s Hospital at Saddleback Memorial Prepares to Commemorate Its 25th Anniversary
Community Invited to Celebrate at Family Event May 19. - May 08, 2013 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Operational Efficiencies and Cost Control Needed to Support Healthcare Infrastructure in Middle East
Experts at Hospital Build & Infrastructure Congress to discuss steps needed to build healthcare infrastructure to support growing population. - May 07, 2013 - Informa Life Sciences Exhibitions
Rogers Foundation to Host 9th Annual Women’s Gathering
Rogers Memorial Hospital Foundation Women's Gathering raises funds to support patient care. - May 04, 2013 - Rogers Memorial Hospital
Nursing Students and New Graduate Nurses: CPTC Exam Review and Handbook for the Organ Procurement Coordinator Describes Highly Specialized Area of Nursing
Nursing students and new graduate nurses can learn more about becoming part of the transplant team. CPTC Exam Review and Handbook for the Organ Procurement Coordinator describes in detail the many facets of this position. - May 03, 2013 - Nurse Brooke CPTC LLC
Dane Street Announces Kathy Heiting Garcia, RN, BSN as Vice President of Operations
Dane Street, a leading URAC accredited provider of Peer Review services to the Workers Compensation, Disability, Pharmacy, Auto and Group Health markets, today announced that Kathy Heiting Garcia, RN, BSN has joined Dane Street as Vice President of Operations. Kathy brings over 20 years of... - May 02, 2013 - Dane Street
FastMed Urgent Care Sees the Number of Allergy Sufferers Seeking Relief Double in Arizona
FastMed Issues 3-Step Plan for Coping with Allergies. - May 01, 2013 - FastMed
Saddleback Memorial Foundation Doubles Fundraising Goal at Spring Gala, Funds Raised for Designed for Healing Project and State-of-the-Art Medical Equipment
"Little Darth Vader" Makes Special Appearance, Gives Back to First Hospital That Saved His Life - April 30, 2013 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Career Step Develops Healthcare Facility Self-Evaluation as Result of WEDI ICD-10 Readiness Survey Results
As a result of the low level of ICD-10 readiness reported by recently published WEDI survey results, Career Step and YES HIM Consulting, Inc. have developed a self-evaluation to help organization's gauge their level of preparedness. - April 27, 2013 - Career Step
Parkway Laboratories and Sengenics Enter Into an Exclusive Partnership to Provide Pioneering Genetic Tests in Singapore
Sengenics, a leading genetic diagnostics company and Parkway Laboratory Services, the premier private laboratory services provider in Singapore, and part of the Parkway Pantai group, the largest private healthcare provider in the region, announced today that they have entered into an exclusive... - April 25, 2013 - Sengenics
SatoriTG, Subsidiary of Satori World Medical, Announces Attendance at Upcoming 2013 Transgender Conferences
Kevin Poling, Director of Patient Services with Satori World Medical will be participating and providing presentations at a number of upcoming transgender conferences this spring. - April 25, 2013 - Satori World Medical
A "Can’t Miss" Event in Houston Medical Center: Local Business, Amazing Spaces, Plans Big Bash to Celebrate 15th Anniversary and to Raise Money for Children's Hospital
Amazing Spaces Storage Centers hosting 15th Year Anniversary Event and Charity Event on May 16th, 2013 at 2412 W. Holcombe Blvd. in the Houston Medical Center. Guests will enjoy wine, made-to-order savory crepes, a photobooth, and raffle prizes. The event promises to be fun and unique, the highlight being a "Storage Wars" themed live auction benefiting the Shriners Hospitals for Children in Houston with celebrity auctioneer Walt Cade from the A&E hit show Storage Wars Texas. - April 19, 2013 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers
HealthCARE Express Announces Ribbon Cutting on Thursday; New Walk-In Urgent Care Clinic Promises Wowza! Customer Experience
HealthCARE Express, an urgent care, occupational medicine, and personal injury clinic, will hold a ribbon cutting at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 18. The walk-in clinic opened its doors on Monday. Among the guests attending will be Klondike the Healthcare Bear, mascot of HealthCARE Express, along... - April 18, 2013 - HealthCARE Express
Doctors Express in Pittsburgh is Partnering with eScreen
Doctors Express in Pittsburgh is partnering with eScreen on-line drug testing service. They can offer theirr employers full lab services with online tracking and paperless chain of custody forms. - April 17, 2013 - Doctors Express Pittsburgh
TRMC-Sunnyvale Names an Assistant Director of Business Development
Texas Regional Medical Center at Sunnyvale, near Dallas, recently promoted Robyn White to assistant director of business development. Before her move to the newly created position, White was physician liaison at the 70-bed hospital. “Since joining Texas Regional Medical Center at Sunnyvale... - April 10, 2013 - Texas Regional Medical Center at Sunnyvale
Norfolk Academy Seniors Granted Prestigious College Scholarships
The Jefferson Scholarship Foundation at the University of Virginia has selected Norfolk Academy senior Harper Dodd as a Jefferson Scholar. Jefferson Scholarships are awarded to “the most promising leaders, scholars, and citizens in the world.” In addition to full financial support, the... - April 05, 2013 - Norfolk Academy
The Roberto Clemente Santa Ana Health Clinic – Plans for Facility Expansion in Full Swing for 2013
The Roberto Health Clinic is happy to announce plans for expansion in 2013. Total amounts of $145,000 in construction costs and $65,000 for equipment are requested from community members and like-minded individuals who want to see this expansion become a reality.* Help the clinic today with a... - April 05, 2013 - The Roberto Clemente Health Clinic
Pediatrician Joins Clinic Team
A new face was recently added to the Roberto Clemente health team. Dr. Mario José Toruño Quiroz will act as the clinic’s in-house pediatrician. The community is honored to welcome Dr. Toruño and proud to acknowledge this addition as the completion of a distinguished, full... - April 05, 2013 - The Roberto Clemente Health Clinic
Practice Velocity® EMR Ranked #1 by Black Book Rankings 2013
Practice Velocity Medical Software receives #1 ranking for third consecutive year. - April 03, 2013 - Practice Velocity
International Dementia Conference 2013, Phoeonix
The International Dementia Conference 2013 is coming to Phoenix, Arizon. This event is both sponsored and hosted by Dementia Therapy Specialists US and Dementia Doctor UK. The all inclusive conference is aimed at everyone working on the front line of dementia care, including ED's, Administrators, doctors and nurses of all disciplines, Home Managers, Care Workers, Social Workers, Researchers, educators and of course people living with dementia. - April 03, 2013 - Dementia Therapy Specialists
Reducing Hospital Budgets Through Supply Chain Improvement
Using Kardex Remstar automated storage systems for the storage and distribution of goods and supplies within the supply chain can help achieve the substantial reduction in operational costs and improve the patient experience. - March 28, 2013 - Kardex Remstar, LLC