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New Hampshire’s Hospitals and Surgery Centers Adopt Safety Checklist
A safety checklist are making hospitals even safer in New Hampshire. - July 23, 2009 - NH Hospital Association
MUMC in Savannah Named ‘Most Wired’ for Tenth Consecutive Year
Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) in Savannah, Georgia, has been named one of the nation’s 100 Most Wired hospitals for the tenth consecutive year. The results were announced in the July 2009 Most Wired Survey and Benchmarking Study by Hospitals & Health Networks magazine, the... - July 13, 2009 - Memorial Health
Weitz & Luxenberg Lawyers Offer Free Shoulder Pain Pump Lawsuit Reviews
Shoulder pain pumps have been found to lead to a permanent and painful condition known as PAGCL (Postarthroscopic Glenohumeral Chondrolysis). For a free case revew, visit the Weitz & Luxenberg website (www.weitzlux.com) and complete a short form. - July 10, 2009 - Weitz & Luxenberg
North American Seminars, Inc. Introduces The Running Course, an Updated, Advanced Level, Physical Therapy Continuing Education Course
North American Seminars, Inc. has updated The Running Course. They have completely revised this course and added updated clinical and athletic performance related information. In addition, the course will now be instructed by two instructors, Bryan Heiderscheit, PT, PhD and Scott Straker, PT, MS, SCS, ATC. This course presents advanced level material designed for physical therapists and athletic trainers. - July 09, 2009 - North American Seminars
Hypoglycemia During Hospitalization Linked to Higher Mortality Risk
Hospitalized Diabetics who develop hypoglycemia have longer stays and higher risk of death. - July 08, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Total Knee Replacement is Very Cost-Effective in the US Medicare-Aged Population
High-volume health centers confer greater value per dollar spent compared to low-volume centers. - July 08, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Healthy, Older Men Live Longer with Aggressive Prostate Cancer Treatment
Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH), have found that older men, who are otherwise healthy, benefit from aggressive treatment for unfavorable-risk prostate cancer. - July 08, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Largest Study of Vitamin D and Omega-3s Set to Begin Soon at Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Researchers will collect data from 20,000 men and women throughout the U.S. on the effects of these supplements on the prevention of cancer and cardiovascular disease and the potential to reduce health disparities. - July 08, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Using Math to Take the Lag Out of Jet Lag
Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital and the University of Michigan have developed a software program that prescribes a regimen for avoiding jet lag using timed light exposure. The method is described in an article published June 19 in the open-access journal PLoSComputational... - July 05, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
GISH Biomedical, Inc., a Member of the MEDOS Group, Receives FDA Clearance for GBS® – Heparin Free Products
Today GISH announces that it has received FDA clearance for its perfusion products with GBS (GISH Biocompatible Surface) - Heparin Free Coating for the cardiopulmonary surgery market. This includes oxygenators, venous reservoirs, arterial filters, heat exchangers, and tubing used in perfusion... - June 29, 2009 - GISH Biomedical, Inc.
Gleason Score of 3+4 is Not Equal to 4+3 in Lethal Prostate Cancer
Researchers at BWH have shown that Gleason score is a strong predictor of prostate cancer mortality and that mortality rates differ among patients with a Gleason score of seven depending on whether Gleason pattern four is primary or secondary. - June 19, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Clues to How Blood Forms in Life’s Earliest Stages
BWH and CHB collaboration examined role biomechanical force plays in embryonic development. - June 19, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Brigham and Women’s/Faulkner Hospitals Highlighted in Healthcare Equality Index 2009
BW/F’s Leadership in Equal Treatment of LGBT Patients Highlighted in Human Rights Campaign Foundation & Gay & Lesbian Medical Association’s Index. - June 19, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
North American Seminars, Inc. Is Looking for Medical Professionals and Medical Content Writers and Researchers
North American Seminars, Inc. is expanding and looking for medical professionals to assist in the creation of educational material and present live education training across the United States and Europe. - June 16, 2009 - North American Seminars
Pandemic Triggers Healthcare Worker Compliance to OSHA Regs
The recent designation of a global pandemic for H1N1 Influenza requires all healthcare employers to comply with all OSHA regulations for respiratory protection of their workers. OSHA will enforce the standards under the General Duty Clause and employers must take steps to prepare. - June 14, 2009 - OSHAMedCert.com
Unbound Medicine Announces iPhone™ Application for Institutional Customers: Medical Libraries Use uCentral™ to Deliver Mobile Information to Students and Clinicians
Unbound Medicine, a leader in knowledge management solutions for healthcare, announced an application for iPhone™ and iPod® touch devices in institutions that subscribe to uCentral™. uCentral, a custom point-of-need solution for institutions, delivers trusted medical information where and when it is needed. Among the references now available for iPhone within the uCentral application are 5-Minute Clinical Consult, Harrison's Manual of Medicine, The Merck Manual, and Davis's Drug Guide. - June 11, 2009 - Unbound Medicine
Online Staff Scheduling Software from ShiftHound Reduces Overtime Costs for San Diego Center For Children
San Diego-based ShiftHound, Inc., (http://www.shifthound.com) the leading Software-as-a-Service provider of Staff Scheduling Software, has successfully implemented its web-based service at the San Diego Center For Children (SDCC) in San Diego, CA. ShiftHound is providing Open Shift Management (OSM)... - May 22, 2009 - ShiftHound
Reinvented IV Pole Wins IDSA Award
Modo, a Portland-based manufacturer of carts, roll stands and mobile workstations for medical technology, has been recognized for their Mia IV Pole. The pole supports infusion pumps and medication delivery devices manufactured by Cardinal Health. Infusion is one of the largest segments of the global medical device industry. More than 200,000 nurses in hospitals around the world use Cardinal Health technology to deliver more than 45 million infusions each year. - May 20, 2009 - Modo Inc.
Healthcare Webinar Alert: A Roadmap of an EMR Adoption
HIMSS Analytics and Aternity to host educational webinar on Tuesday, June 2nd (2 PM EST / 11 AM PST) designed to prepare healthcare organization for implementing Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Systems. - May 20, 2009 - Aternity
BWH Surgeons Perform Facial Transplant
A Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) plastic surgery team, led by Dr. Bohdan Pomahac, performed a partial face transplant April 9, 2009, the second such procedure to be performed in the U.S. The team of seven plastic surgeons and one ear, nose and throat (ENT) surgeon, nurses, anesthesiologists... - May 20, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Electronic System Demonstrates Potential to Reduce the Risk of Adverse Drug Events
The use of an electronic application and a revision to the medication reconciliation process can significantly decrease the number of potentially harmful medication discrepancies. - May 20, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Smokers Get Help with the Use of Electronic Health Record
Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) have found that by enhancing the electronic health record, physicians were more likely to document a patient’s smoking habit and that access to cessation counseling was improved. - May 20, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Liberty Industries Expands Offering to Include Infection Control Systems
Liberty Industries proudly announces the expansion of its product line to include contamination control systems by two leading manufacturers, Mintie® Corporation and NQ Environmental. These are offered in response to increased demand for airborne contamination control in hospitals, healthcare... - May 08, 2009 - Liberty Industries Inc.
Health Facilities Management Publishes Article by Mednovus President on Joint Commission Attention to MRI Safety
The May, 2009, issue of Health Facilities Management magazine includes an article from Mednovus President, Tobias Gilk, on new MRI safety standards available to the Joint Commission (the largest hospital accrediting body in the US). The article, entitled "Magnetic Attraction: Joint Commission... - May 07, 2009 - Mednovus, 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
North American Seminars, Inc. Introduces the Second Course in Its New Continuing Education Cancer Series, Advanced Oncology Rehabilitation for Successful Outcomes
North American Seminars introduces Advanced Oncology Rehabilitation for Successful Outcomes, a new occupational therapy and physical therapy continuing education course. This course is the second course in the North American Seminars Cancer Education Series. Details can be found at www.healthclick.com - May 05, 2009 - North American Seminars
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.
North American Seminars, Inc. Introduces Oncology Rehabilitation and Cancer Survivorship, a New Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Continuing Education Course
North American Seminars has introduced Oncology Rehabilitation and Cancer Survivorship, a new physical therapy and occupational therapy continuing education course directed at helping rehabilitation professionals provide better care for their cancer patients. Since 1996, North American Seminars has regularly introduced new programs to address current needs with the rehab community. - May 02, 2009 - North American Seminars
Film and Television Star Christina DeRosa Will be Racing in the Rally for Kids with Cancer Scavenger Cup Fundraiser
Actress Christina DeRosa will be racing in the Rally for Kids with Cancer Scavenger Cup Fundraiser, Saturday May 2, 2009. The navigator will be David Albert Pierce of the Pierce Law Group. The Rally for Kids with Cancer Scavenger Cup is ignited by the desire to help Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and PADRES Contra El Cáncer end kids' cancer. The Honorary Chair is Eva Longoria Parker. - April 30, 2009 - Christina DeRosa
Memorial Medical Center of West Michigan Expedite Sign-Off of Patient Records Using a Clientless Remote Access Solution from AnyWare Group
Radiologists, physicians and managers can access hospital systems from anywhere with AnyWare Group's Clientless Remote Access Platform, ROAM. - April 30, 2009 - AnyWare Group Inc.
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
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
Bloomington Hospital Deploys VoiceOver® Dictation Solution for Pathology Reporting
Integrated speech recognition solution helps improve patient care and safety. - April 28, 2009 - Voicebrook, Inc.
Chefs Raise $125,000 for Cancer Care While Reducing “Carbon Footprint”
More than 900 food and wine enthusiasts feasted on the finest foods, desserts, pastries and wines served in the Long Island/New York metro area at the 16th Annual “Evening of Good Taste” culinary extravaganza. Held at the Crest Hollow Country Club on March 9, the event raised $125,000... - April 18, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
South Nassau Names Ann L. Buhl, MD, Director of Gynecologic Oncology
Dr. Buhl is board-certified in both obstetrics and gynecology and gynecologic oncology and specializes in treating cancerous and non-cancerous diseases of the female reproductive system. - April 18, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Healthcare Social Worker Earns Town of Hempstead Pathfinder Award
Rockville Centre resident Maria Antonia Fonte, MSW, was honored with the Town of Hempstead’s 2009 Pathfinder Award in Healthcare Services. Ms. Fonte, a healthcare social worker at South Nassau Communities Hospital’s Family Medicine Center, was cited by Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate... - April 18, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Asia Pacific Warmly Welcomes the Regional Head Quarter of International Association of Medical Tourism (IAMT) Upon Its Inauguration
IAMT has opened its regional office for the Asia Pacific region. This office will provide logistic support for IAMT's global operations as well provide information about US and Europe hospitals to patients in Asia Pacific countries. - April 15, 2009 - International Wellness and Healthcare Travel Association (IWHTA)
Global Decompression - Now Offers Service, Repair, Worldwide Delivery of the Axiom DRX 9000, Accu-SPINA and Other Used Spinal Decompression Equipment
The staff at Global Decompression are asked the same question multiple times. Why should Chiropractors or Medical Doctors buy from Global Decompression? Why should they buy a Used Axiom DRX 9000 or Used Spinal Decompression machine, instead of buying a new one from the manufacture? What about... - April 13, 2009 - Global Decompression
MaineGeneral Health Selects AnyWare Group's ROAM Platform for Remote Access
ROAM delivers on promised benefits for users, physicians, and IT staff. - April 10, 2009 - AnyWare Group Inc.
Less Invasive Breast Cancer Radiation Treatment is Less Invasive on Patient’s Daily Life as Well
Breast health specialists at South Nassau Communities Hospital are performing a new procedure that alleviates the copious time and energy that breast cancer patients normally devote to receive radiation therapy after a lumpectomy. The procedure, Contura™ multi-channel balloon brachytherapy... - April 10, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Block Imaging International, Inc., Announces New Office in Japan
Block Imaging International, Inc., the premier global provider of Used and Refurbished Medical Imaging Systems, Parts and Services, announced today the opening of their Japanese subsidiary, Nihon Block Imaging KK., located in Tokyo, Japan. The new Japan office will be managed by Mr. Takashi Ito,... - April 08, 2009 - Block Imaging
Hospital-Employer Partnerships Create Affinity with Privately Insured Consumers, Lead to Cost Savings and Better Health
A new “thought paper” just released by Aegis Health Group, “Workforce Health Management Programs Bring Bottom-Line Benefits,” explores the growing market demand for initiatives that enable hospitals to attract privately insured consumers while assisting employers with one of the greatest financial challenges they face today: rising health care costs. - March 31, 2009 - Aegis Health Group
Fire and Smoke Damper Inspection and Repair Company Announces National Account Program
Life Safety Services announced today its National Account Program to meet the needs of their customers with multiple sites across the United States and across the Globe in an effort to offer support in today’s tough economy. - March 19, 2009 - Life Safety Services
Here2There Wayfinding – the Interactive Answer for Visitors to Hospital and Medical Center Mazes
Here2There interactive wayfinding / Electronic Messaging System for Hospitals to offer to their visitors (Section 508 compliance available). - March 16, 2009 - Global Software Applications
Prof. Shmuel Penchas Joins Allium Medical as Board Director
Renowned medical expert and the former director of Hadassah Medical Organizationto to help promote medical benefits of Allium’s stents. - March 13, 2009 - Allium Medical
Got Coaching? Try Coaching for Commitment - Rare Author-Led Public Workshop Scheduled
Cindy Coe and Dr. Amy Zehnder, Authors of Coaching for Commitment (C4C™), Ed. 3 (John Wiley & Sons, 2007) and co-owners of InsideOut Discovery™, Inc. (IOD™) are hosting a rare public offering of their popular coach-training program on April 7 & 8 in Pueblo, CO. Deadline to register is March 27th. Info pack and registration form attached to this (pr.com) press release. - March 07, 2009 - InsideOut Discovery, Inc.
Liberty Tax Service Honor Hospital Employees with Free Tax Preparation During "Appreciation Week"
Liberty Tax Service has the perfect prescription for all hospital employees who visit Liberty Tax Service from March 2nd – March 8th by offering Free tax preparation. This tax cut break is in order for new customers who visit our location at 7949 Annapolis Road, Lanham, Maryland... - February 26, 2009 - Liberty Tax Service of Lanham, MD
Eco-Friendly Hospital to Create New Jobs Coming Soon
Dr. Kenneth Pettit recently presented his plans to develop an eco-friendly hospital and medical campus to the Ahwatukee Foothills Village Planning Committee. The new facility, to be located between 50th Street and Chandler Boulevard, has been named the Paradigm Foothills Hospital. The development... - February 22, 2009 - Dr. Kenneth Pettit
Robert Lalonde Joins AnyWare Group as Chief Executive Officer
AnyWare Group Inc., a leading healthcare technology service provider, today announced that its board of directors has named Robert Lalonde to serve as the company's Chief Executive Officer. Lalonde has led the growth of numerous Canadian technology firms over the past 15 years. Most recently... - February 17, 2009 - AnyWare Group Inc.
WorldSharp 1042-S Tax Form Preparation System for 2008 Now Shipping
WorldSharp Technologies, Inc. announced the 2008 Version of WorldSharp 1042-S Preparation System with Electronic Reporting is shipping. 1042-S is the Tax Form is filed for a Foreign Person’s U.S. Source Income Subject to Withholding. - February 05, 2009 - WorldSharp Technologies, Inc.