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A 275+bed Not-for-Profit Catholic Health Care Provider
A 275+bed not-for-profit Catholic health care provider contracted with HCT Consulting in order to perform an assessment on their Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) scores and to implement an action plan based on that assessment. This hospital was concerned that their first publicaly reported HCAHPS scores were below their direct competitor’s in every domain of the survey by an average of 8%. - September 05, 2008 - HCT Consulting
Savannah’s Memorial Health Board Appoints Two New Members
Michael A. Kaigler and Christopher L. Wixon, M.D., have joined the Memorial Health Board of Directors. Kaigler is director of human resources and services for Chatham County. Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) is a two-state healthcare organization serving a 35-county area in southeast Georgia and southern South Carolina. - August 27, 2008 - Memorial Health
Four Steps to Preparing Your Child for Surgery
This year, more than five million kids will undergo surgical procedures. And for those children and their parents, few things in life are scarier. Most parents don’t know where to begin when they hear, “Your child needs surgery” from their pediatricians. Fortunately, they can... - August 26, 2008 - Arbor Books Inc.
“MD Now Urgent Care Centers” Opens New Boca Raton Location - Sees High Growth in Palm Beach County, Florida
Urgent care – Boca style! MD Now Urgent Care/Walk-in Medical Centers, Inc. - Palm Beach County’s fastest growing medical business – has recently opened its third location in trendy Boca Raton, Florida. A fourth location is set to open within a month in the Palm Beach Gardens area. - August 22, 2008 - MD Now Urgent Care Centers
The Peanut Shell ® Delivers Their Latest Product, Couture Hospital Gowns
Fashionable Pregnant Moms Now Have a Designer Labor & Delivery Gown Option - August 05, 2008 - Goo-Ga Style, Inc DBA the Peanut Shell
Flitz International to Donate $2.00 from Each Item Sold to Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin
Flitz International announced today that $2 from each of its premium polishing products sold at the 2008 Wisconsin State Fair will benefit Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. “It is always a good thing when corporations give back to society,” said Ulrich Jentzsch, president of Flitz International. “Even better, when they give back to their local community.” - August 02, 2008 - Flitz International, Ltd.
CriticalPoint and Baxa Corp Introduce Crosswalk Tool for Sterile Compounding Regulatory Requirements
CriticalPoint, LLC , in partnership with Baxa Corporation, announces the availability of a free online reference tool for understanding state laws and regulations related to sterile compounding and USP 797 compliance. - July 30, 2008 - Baxa Corporation
Baxa Corporation Launches New Electronic Users’ Group Web Site
Baxa Corporation announces the launch of a new electronic users’ group Web site for health-system users of Baxa software and pharmacy automation equipment. This updated version of eBUG, or electronic Baxa Users’ Group provides an Internet community for sharing user experiences and best practices, as well as offering online technical support and tools for improving the user experience with Baxa products. - July 18, 2008 - Baxa Corporation
Bold Marketing Campaign Increases Patient Occupancy in Three Key Areas at St. Vincent's Medical Center
St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport, CT is widely acclaimed within the medical community for its top-ranked quality of care, especially in the demanding field of cardiac treatment. But their story wasn’t being told effectively. To successfully compete with Yale New Haven and... - July 18, 2008 - Pisarkiewicz Mazur & Co., Inc.
New Back & Neck Pain Treatment is a Remarkable Alternative to Surgery
New Back & Neck Pain Treatment is a Remarkable Alternative to Surgery. The Accu-Spina™ with IDD Therapy® protocols manufactured by North American Medical Corporation is a non-invasive medical procedure that has an 86 percent success rate in treating herniated, bulging, degenerated... - July 12, 2008 - Allied Healthcare Clinics, Inc. The Home of The Running Doctor
Precision Dynamics Corporation is Named to 2008 "Healthcare Informatics Top 100 Companies" List
Company makes prestigious list 3rd year in a row making it the leading automatic patient wristband focused provider ranked by healthcare IT revenue. - July 03, 2008 - Precision Dynamics Corporation
Grimes Transportation Helps Deliver Medical Supplies to Ecuador
Joining a varied team of volunteers, Grimes Transportation Brokerage is assisting in the delivery of much needed medical supplies from Alabama to Ecuador. Donated by the Callahan Eye Foundation Hospital in Birmingham, the equipment will be distributed through the Manta Forward Operating Location... - June 30, 2008 - Total Distribution, Inc.
San Antonio’s North Chamber Selects Madeline Anz Slay for ATHENA International Young Professional Award
Madeline Anz Slay was recognized at a luncheon awards ceremony for her outstanding contributions to the community and promoting women in leadership roles in business. - June 20, 2008 - Madeline Anz Slay Architecture, PLLC
SpaCapsule® Creates Decubitus Ulcer and Bed Sore Relief Programs
Decubitus Ulcer and Bed Sores are relieved with a program instituted by SpaCapsule’s team of physicians. - June 03, 2008 - Simulated Environment Concepts, Inc.
Mission Hospital Re-Designs Chapel for Interfaith Community, Western North Carolina Craft Artists Highlighted
Mission Hospital, in Asheville, North Carolina, has recently re-designed both chapels to better serve an interfaith community. Learn about the Interior Designer, and the original work of Western North Carolina Craft Artists, that went into this project. - May 31, 2008 - Jaan Ferree, Intentional Designer
Do Rising Oil Costs Justify Supply Chain Price Increases... And to What Degree?
Procurement Analytics, a variable price control company uncovers "accurate" oil-based commodity pricing using mathematical modeling. - May 15, 2008 - Procurement Analytics
Boston University’s Center for Digital Imaging Arts (CDIABU) Partners with Children’s Hospital Boston on Animation Project Event
CDIABU 3D Animation students tackle an inspiring project in a 24-hour animation marathon. - April 30, 2008 - The Center for Digital Imaging at Boston University
Canadian & Caribbean Leaders Meet to Advance Medical Tourism for North Americans
Nearly 100 Canadian and Caribbean government, healthcare and business leaders met this week to discuss how Caribbean medical tourism can be developed to serve North Americans' healthcare and vacation needs. Held in Bridgetown, Barbados, the "Caribbean Health & Wellness Tourism" meeting was sponsored by Caribbean Export and Trade Facilitation Office Canada. - April 04, 2008 - Choice Medical Services
Proposed Medical Clinic on the North Shore of Lake Travis
Waterscape Villas, located on the north shore of Lake Travis, is in discussions with St. David’s Round Rock Hospital for a 10,000 square foot medical clinic to be located within the community. The clinic would service the community, the Jonestown and Lago Vista areas, as well as the immediate medical needs of Lake Travis boaters and pedestrians. Proposed services include internal medicine, family practice, and plastic surgery. - April 03, 2008 - Waterscape Villas
CureHIV Seeks Funding for LiSAVIOR from Bill and Melinda Gates' Grand Challenges to Cure HIV
Dr. Roger Kenneth Hershline PhD MD, Global Humanceuticals, Inc and CureHIV apply to Bill and Melinda Gates' Grand Challenges in Global Health to fund the new HIV non-traditional drug LiSAVIOR. Current drug and vaccination treatments do not treat the growth of HIV in the gastrointestinal tract. - April 02, 2008 - CureHIV
Baxa Corporation Launches Call for Research Papers
Baxa to offer unrestricted educational grants for research studies on the usage and benefits of the new PadLock® Set Saver. Grants will be awarded for research intended for presentation at the INS, AVA, APIC or similar meetings and/or publication in the Journal of Infusion Nursing, Journal of Vascular Access, American Journal of Infection Control or similar publications. - March 28, 2008 - Baxa Corporation
Choice Medical Services to Add Australia & Other Worldwide Treatment Destinations; National Survey Finds Strong Consumer Interest in Medical Tourism
Choice Medical Services, a leading medical tourism firm helping North American consumers to receive medical care abroad, plans to add Australia and several more treatment destinations in the next 18 months. This comes after the new "2008 Survey of Health Care Consumers" found that nearly 40 percent of consumers would consider having an elective procedure performed abroad if they could save half or more, and be assured that quality was equal to or better to what they have in their own country. - March 19, 2008 - Choice Medical Services
Former USA Soccer Captain Kristine Lilly to Speak at The Ridgefield Playhouse
The USA’s “Iron Woman,” Kristine Lilly became the first player in history, man or woman, to play in 200 soccer internationals when she played against Canada in the Nike U.S. Women’s Cup in 2000. The second all-time leading scorer and the all-time leader in minutes played,... - March 19, 2008 - Ridgefield Playhouse
Baxa Corporation Announces Safe Handling and Preparation of Hazardous Drugs Course Offering at Its STAR Center Training Facility
Baxa Corporation announces a new course offered in its renowned STAR (Skills, Training, Academics and Resources) Center facility for nurses, physicians and pharmacists who prepare and handle hazardous drugs. The 10-hour course combines hands-on experience with regulatory compliance and industry best practice to provide the most complete training in hazardous drug compounding and safe handling available. - March 17, 2008 - Baxa Corporation
Now Available on CD: Baxa Corporation Exhibitor’s Theatre, The Pros and Cons of Standardized Parenteral Nutrition, from ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting
Colorado-based pharmacy products manufacturer, Baxa Corporation now has a CD available of the presentation, 'The Pros and Cons of Standardized Parenteral Nutrition” recorded live at the annual American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Midyear Clinical Meeting in Las Vegas. Presenter Gordon S. Sacks, PharmD, FCCP, BCNSP discusses the research related to parenteral nutrition compounding and the recommendations for best practice. - March 10, 2008 - Baxa Corporation
Coaching for Commitment: “It Will Revolutionize the Way You Think About Coaching”
Cindy Coe, President of InsideOut Discovery™, Inc. (IOD) an international executive coaching and consulting firm based in Pueblo West, Colorado, today announced the much anticipated release of Coaching for Commitment: Achieving Superior Performance from Individuals and teams (Ed. 3) by John Wiley & Sons Publishers. - March 08, 2008 - InsideOut Discovery, Inc.
Mata Global Introduces OSHA Compliant Alcohol-Free, Rinse Free Hand Sanitizers; Hy-5 Brand Targets Health Care, Food Services, Travel, Lodging and Government Venues
Mata Global Solutions Inc., which specializes in licensing, manufacturing and marketing innovative products, including Canada’s Soapopular® brand, alcohol-free hand sanitizer line, announced that it has introduced Hy-5, a new line of alcohol-free, rinse-free hand sanitizer products that... - March 05, 2008 - Mischler Financial Group, Inc.
Three Non-Profit Organizations Unite to Accomplish the Unthinkable
Restoring Hope for a Ugandan Child with Shattered Dreams - March 01, 2008 - Engeye
Baxa Corporation Launches New Web Site
Baxa announces the launch of its new corporate Web site with enhanced user features and technical content. The site provides a global platform for information exchange, product marketing, public relations, and sales and technical support for health-system pharmacists and nurses, as well as pharmaceutical industry representatives. - January 31, 2008 - Baxa Corporation
Doctors Now Do It Through the Eyelid - Glaucoma Eye Pressure IOP Test
About a year ago no doctor would believe that it was possible, but today it is becoming a mainstream procedure. Inpatient & Outpatient Clinics such as Hospitals, Emergency Rooms, Nursing & Elderly Homes, General & Specialty Practitioners are joining Ophthalmologists and Optometrists with "Provocative Test for Glaucoma." - December 26, 2007 - BiCOM Inc.
Cardiovascular Sciences, Inc. Announces Funding Event
Cardiovascular Sciences, Inc. (CVSC), a corporation under the laws of Nevada, is excited to reveal an initial funding event with Seven Palm Investments, LLC of Illinois. After a recent assessment and restructuring of the company’s equity, the company and its investors are ready to move ahead... - December 12, 2007 - Cardiovascular Sciences, Inc.
Somnia Anesthesia Services Announces "Office-Based Anestheisa, a Critical Look"
Cleveland Clinic News recently published an article featuring Somnia Inc, CEO, Dr. Marc E. Koch, MD, MBA. Excerpt from Article: Initially, we can garner a great deal of information through contacts with existing office-based anesthesia practices. New York City has a very mature practice called... - December 08, 2007 - Somnia Inc.
Statmedica Defends Medical Tourism
The term “medical tourism” is often taken out of context and misunderstood. StatMedica wishes to challenge the misunderstandings surrounding treatment overseas. - December 06, 2007 - StatMedica UK Ltd
Baxa Corporation Launches Repeater™ Pump II with P2™ Technology
Baxa announces the introduction of its next-generation Repeater Pump, the first no-calibration pharmacy pump, featuring unique P2 technology. The Repeater Pump II is featured at the Baxa booth (no. 2106) at the annual American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Midyear Clinical Meeting in Las Vegas, December 3 – 5, 2007. - December 03, 2007 - Baxa Corporation
Sydion’s Patient People Tracking System is Used for Mass Vaccination Exercise for Pandemic Flu Disaster
Stanislaus County Health Services Agency deploys Sydion’s Mobile Crisis Management Suite® to track patients during a mass vaccination study for the Centers for Disease Control - December 01, 2007 - Sydion, LLC
Somnia Announces "The Five Rules for Choosing the Right Anesthesia Management Company" Written by Pres & CEO Marc E. Koch, MD, MBA and Exec VP & CMO Robert Goldstein, MD
Executive Healthcare Management recently published an editorial featuring the expertise of Marc E. Koch, MD, MBA, President & CEO, Somnia Inc. and Robert Goldstein, MD, Executive Vice President & Chief Medical Officer, Somnia Inc. Excerpt from "The five rules for choosing the right... - November 27, 2007 - Somnia Inc.
DYONYX Selected by Kardia Health Systems to Provide IT Infrastructure and Managed Services
Kardia’s Advanced, Web-based Echocardiography Information Management System requires highly scalable and reliable IT infrastructure - November 15, 2007 - DYONYX, LP
Canadian Couple Goes to Cuba for Her Orthopedic Surgery, But Instead They Both Get Treated
A Halifax couple, Diane and Vern Paul, traveled to Cuba so that she could get orthopedic surgery, but instead, they both were treated. Vern was so impressed with the quality of medical care in Cuba, that at the last minute he decided to get cosmetic surgery. Diane chose Cuba because she knew that the country had outstanding health care, and she wanted to avoid the one-year wait for her treatment in Canada. - October 27, 2007 - Choice Medical Services
Hospitals Discover New Technology to Kill Superbug MRSA
Biomist, Inc. has released its unique and newly designed surface disinfecting system to combat MRSA, Norovirus and other pathogens common to healthcare and school facilities. - October 25, 2007 - Biomist, Inc.
Memory Foam Mattresses Are on the Increase in the UK
Traditionally the UK slept on spring mattresses but Ashley Hall discovers that things are changing fast in the UK - October 24, 2007 - Simply Sleep Mattresses
Pisarkiewicz Mazur & Co Delivers a New Brand for St. Vincent’s Family Birthing Center
The competition begins long before the college application process — even before that first piercing cry signaling the arrival of a newborn. The hospital that wins the privilege of welcoming a child into the protective arms of a parent is often determined by the effectiveness of its marketing... - October 05, 2007 - Pisarkiewicz Mazur & Co., Inc.
California Transplant Services Earns Prestigious AATB Accreditation
California Transplant Services, Inc., a tax exempt IRS qualified 501(c)3 public charity has been awarded the prestigious accreditation of the American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB). It was announced today by Daryl S. Lirman, President and CEO of California Transplant Services, Inc. - July 08, 2007 - California Transplant Services, Inc.
Appendant's RecruitCard Celebrates Its First Birthday
Appendant Marketing Group, a nationally-focused recruitment marketing company, is proud to announce the one year birthday of its flagship product, RecruitCard. RecruitCard is a nextgen direct mail recruiting tool which unites web-based response tracking, customized design, personalized job sites,... - June 22, 2007 - Appendant Marketing Group
GSA Releases HERE 2 THERE Dynamic Wayfinding and Directory Solutions
GSA, the world wide distributor of Internet Kiosks, launches HERE2THERE wayfinding and directory kiosks, targeting industries like Hospitals, Airports, Large Commercial Buildings, Casinos, Golf Courses, etc. HERE2THERE shows the visitors where they currently are and prompts them for the destination they are seeking, generating directions on the fly. - June 13, 2007 - Global Software Applications
Richard Jennings Appointed CEO of Mediscan Staffing Services
Mediscan Staffing Services announced that Richard Jennings has been named Chief Executive Officer of the company. Jennings is a health care executive with 10 years of general management experience. Val and Emily Serebryany, the owners of Mediscan, will continue to be actively involved with the... - May 28, 2007 - Mediscan Staffing Services
Healthcare Scouts to Attend & Sponsor NAHCR Image 2007 Conference
Healthcare Scouts will be attending the NAHCR Image 2007 Healthcare Recruiters Conference in Denver July 21-25, 2007. The conference will be located at the Hyatt Regency Denver Convention Center. - May 26, 2007 - Healthcare Scouts
Medical Tourism, as One of the Fastest Growing Businesses of the 21st Century
It has been reported, last year more than 150,000 patients decided to travel for more affordable treatment. Investors see medical travel sector as a lucrative business opportunity and for bigger market share and profit the quality often suffers. - May 04, 2007 - Hungarian Dental Travel Limited
Quality Care Nursing - A Vital Force in Nursing
Partnering healthcare facilities with experienced and exceptionally talented nursing personnel. A leading innovator, QCN has become a vital force in nurse staffing today. Their commitment to excellence and to continuous quality improvement has earned us the respect and trust of the industry. - April 29, 2007 - Quality Care Nursing
Pasco Regional Medical Center Recognizes Outstanding Volunteers
In appreciation for the countless hours of service volunteers unselfishly give each day, Pasco Regional Medical Center (PRMC) celebrated National Volunteer Week with a variety of special events including a magical thank you luncheon on April 18. “Volunteers exemplify the quality, compassion... - April 26, 2007 - Pasco Regional Medical Center
Baxa Corporation Features Pharmacy Automation and Dedicated Oral Dispensers at the Interphex 2007 Exhibition
Baxa Corporation is promoting its industry-leading products for automating pharmacy filling operations and safe dispensing of oral liquid medications at the annual Interphex Conference and Exhibition beginning today at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. The annual Interphex Conference brings together global companies serving the pharmaceutical and biotechnical industries. - April 24, 2007 - Baxa Corporation