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Global-Med Technologies Group, Inc. (GTG) Acquires OrthoIT³
Global-Med Technologies Group, Inc. (GTG) (www.global-med.us.com) announced that it has completed its quest to acquire OrthoIT³, LLC for undisclosed terms. The two groups have been in discussions for over a year on acquisition and came to agreement last week. OrthoIT³ was formed as a... - July 10, 2010 - Global-Med Technologies Group Inc (GTG)
Another VA Chooses ChemDAQ
Oregon facility becomes 53rd VAMC to purchase Steri-Trac monitoring system for employee safety. - July 10, 2010 - ChemDAQ, Incorporated
Eden Announces Plans for New School in Fort Myers
Eden Autism Services Florida, the Naples-based division of New Jersey non-profit Eden Autism Services, is planning a school for children with autism in Fort Myers. It currently operates a school in Naples, and adult programs with facilities and group homes in Naples, Fort Myers and Cape... - July 10, 2010 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Hospital-Ready Surgery Lights Now Available from DRE
DRE recently unveiled the DRE Maxx Luxx Select, a surgery lighting system that provides maximum illumination for today’s surgical suite. - July 10, 2010 - DRE Medical Equipment
Record Heat Has Families Making ‘Summer Survival Kits’ for Seniors
Senior care experts advise families to protect elderly from summer health dangers. - July 10, 2010 - Senior Helpers
Olympia Medical Center’s ER in Top 5 Percent Among U.S. Hospitals
Olympia Medical Center's emergency medical care has been found to be among the top 5 percent in the nation, according to a new study released by HealthGrades, the U.S.'s leading independent health-care ratings organization. As a result of the new study Olympia Medical Center is a recipient of the... - July 10, 2010 - Olympia Medical Center
Medical Management, LLC Selects Kareo as Medical Billing Software Solution
Kareo medical billing software and Medical Management, LLC, a leading national medical billing service, are pleased to announce that Medical Management, LLC has selected Kareo as its medical billing software solution. - July 09, 2010 - Kareo
Opti3 Vegetarian and Vegan Omega-3 EPA & DHA Supplement
Opti3 Complete Omega-3, 100% vegetarian and vegan approved Omega-3 EPA & DHA supplement. - July 09, 2010 - Opti3 Omega
South Nassau Communities Hospital Names Manager of Radiation Oncology Services
Kyongah Hwang has been named manager of South Nassau's Center for Comprehensive Radiation Services and Long Island Gamma Knife® Center. She previously served as a senior radiation therapist at Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, NJ. - July 09, 2010 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
AMA Selects Local Physician Recruitment Firm to Present at 2010 International Conference
The American Medical Association (AMA) has chosen NeoVocatus, a local nationwide physician recruitment firm and division of Horton, Smith & Associates, to speak at the AMA-CMA-BMA International Conference on Physician Health 2010. Their oral presentation, “Strategic Planning for... - July 09, 2010 - Horton, Smith & Associates
CERAM’s New White Paper Analyzes Cleanliness Validation
CERAM publishes new white paper on cleanliness validation for the medical devices sector. - July 09, 2010 - Lucideon
Founding Father of Chicago Lighthouse Low Vision Clinic Inducted Into National Optometry Hall of Fame
Dr. Alfred A. Rosenbloom honored for his global impact on the field of Optometry - July 09, 2010 - The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
Two-Time Emmy Winner Bruce Vilanch Returns to Host Fire Island Dance Festival Featuring Ailey, Momix, Cunningham, Travis Wall and More
The Fire Island Dance Festival returns to Fire Island Pines for a trio of first rate outdoor performances/parties on Saturday, July 17 and Sunday, July 18, 2010. This year's festival will feature offerings from eleven internationally renowned dance companies and artists including premier dances by "So You Think You Can Dance" finalist/choreographer Travis Wall (July 17 only) and Stephen Petronio Company. Returning to emcee the event for a second year is two-time Emmy Award winner Bruce Vilanch. - July 09, 2010 - Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS
An EHCA Employee Named DSP of the Year in Pennsylvania
The American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR) recently awarded Barb Sanders, a 30-year employee of EHCA and Erie, PA, resident, its 2010 Direct Support Professional of the Year in Pennsylvania. - July 09, 2010 - Erie Homes for Children and Adults, Inc. (EHCA)
Unimed-Midwest Introduces Wrap-It™ Bandages – Versatile Wraps for Uniform Compression and Support
Wrap-It™ Bandages with hook and loop closures are ideal compression wraps and supports for medical needs and sports injuries. Available in a variety of sizes, these breathable, reusable bandages are machine washable, sterilizable and latex-free. - July 09, 2010 - Unimed-Midwest, Inc.
Meet IEC, ANSI and CE Mark Standards for Conducted Immunity with One Piece of Equipment – Teseq’s NSG 3060
The Teseq NSG 3060 6kV conducted immunity generator meets IEC standards, 61000-4-4,5,11 and 12, as well as various ANSI and CE Mark standards. - July 09, 2010 - Advanced Test Equipment Rentals
Top Scottish Firm Eager to Recruit Local Talent
SIMUL8 Corporation has launched a huge graduate recruitment drive to increase their UK team by 25% over the next 6 months. - July 09, 2010 - SIMUL8 Corporation
South Nassau Communities Hospital Names Renowned Surgeon Director of Urologic Oncology
South Nassau Communities Hospital continued the expansion of its cancer program, naming David A. Silver, M.D, FACS, director of urologic oncology. Dr. Silver is a leading surgical oncologist and pioneer in robot-assisted surgery. - July 09, 2010 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
ON’s Fitness Fiber™ Mixes Into Any Healthy Eating Plan
Each serving of Fitness Fiber provides 5 grams of soluble and insoluble fiber, adding just 10 calories to the food or beverage it is mixed into. - July 09, 2010 - Optimum Nutrition
Home Health Testing Expands
Home Health Testing has launched a new website to facilitate the increased demand for drug tests. - July 09, 2010 - HomeHealthTesting.com
SAI International's Soy Beverage Enriched with Bioactive Peptides from Soy and Whey Proteins Lower Blood Sugar and HbA1c in a Multicenter Clinical Study
American diabetes association’s 70th scientific sessions were held recently in Orlando, Florida. This is a great annual event where the world's greatest annual research and clinical meeting on diabetes takes place. - July 08, 2010 - SAI International
Keeping the North West Mobile for 25 Years - Multicare Mobility & Stair Lift Services
Mobility company Multicare are moving forward with the launch of a sparkling new website in celebration of their silver anniversary. - July 08, 2010 - Multicare
South Nassau Communities Hospital Breast Cancer Doctor Appointed to Commission on Cancer
Christine Hodyl, D.O., FACS, has been appointed South Nassau Communities Hospital’s Cancer Liaison Physician to the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Commission on Cancer (CoC). Cancer Liaison Physicians are an integral part of cancer programs accredited by the ACS. The CoC is a consortium... - July 08, 2010 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
The NIH Awards Aciont® a Small Business Catalyst Award Grant Accelerating Innovative Research
Aciont is awarded a phase I SBIR $214K grant for the project titled “Novel Method for the Ocular Iontophoretic Delivery of Avastin® and Lucentis®.” - July 08, 2010 - Aciont Inc.
Gateway Rehab & Wellness Center Welcomes Dr. Evan Brady
Gateway Rehab & Wellness Center is excited to welcome a new doctor to their team. - July 08, 2010 - Gateway Rehab & Wellness Center Inc.
Get Ready to Head Back-to-School with 10% Off Lunch Bags & Boxes, Drawstring Backpacks & Crocodile Creek Water Bottles
BagToDiffer.com encourages consumers to go reusable in 2010 by offering 10% off lunch bags & boxes, drawstring backpacks & Crocodile Creek water bottles thru the month of August. - July 08, 2010 - Bag To Differ
Rochester Immediate Care Providing Smartphone Users Healthcare in Their Hands
Community now has on-the-go access to symptom, disease and medical procedure information, as well as a nationwide directory of the most appropriate level of care. - July 08, 2010 - iTriage, LLC
ACI’s National Forum on Clinical Integration Topics Announced; FTC Confirmed
American Conference Institute has announced its first National Forum on Clinical Integration which will be held in Washington, DC, November 15-17, 2010. The conference will feature two top FTC officials who will deliver answers imperative to health care providers, plans, and hospital systems... - July 08, 2010 - American Conference Institute
State of the Art Blue Springs Dental Practice Welcomes New Dentist
The Blue Springs area has the arrival of a new dentist to celebrate. - July 08, 2010 - Foster Dental Care
CERAM’s New White Paper Highlights the Benefits of Surface Characterisation in the Semiconductor Industry
CERAM, a global expert in materials testing, analysis and consultancy, has published a new white paper outlining the advantages of employing a range of modern surface characterisation techniques to obtain quantitative chemical and physical information on the structure and composition of semiconductor materials. - July 08, 2010 - Lucideon
Laser Spine Institute Philadelphia Accredited by Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care
Bill Horne, CEO of Laser Spine Institute, (www.laserspinesinstitute.com) the leader in minimally invasive spine surgery, has announced that Laser Spine Institute’s surgical center in Philadelphia has achieved accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. The AAAHC... - July 08, 2010 - Laser Spine Institute
Source-Omega’s Pure One Untouched by Seawater Pollution, Not Now, Not Ever
For years, the lack of fish odor or reflux taste has led many people to microalgae oil instead of fish oil as a source for omega-3s. Another feature of microalgae oil is now more important than ever — it is not touched by any ocean, now or ever. - July 07, 2010 - Source-Omega
Electronic Cigarette Review Website Sees Huge Increase in Visitors with New Smoking Bans in Place
The review team at Electronic Cigarettes Reviews.net has witnessed a huge increase in reviews written by consumers living in a state where a public smoking ban has been enacted in the past few months. Many consumers are sharing thoughts and opinions on electronic cigarettes and offering advice for other consumers to make informed decisions on whether to purchase a certain brand of e-cigarettes. - July 07, 2010 - ElectronicCigarettesReviews.net
Radisphere to Serve Central Pennsylvania Sites with Radiology Services Agreement
Radisphere National Radiology Group will provide a combination of on-site and remote interpretation services as well as full night-time radiology coverage to Berwick Hospital Center and Lock Haven Hospital, both located in central Pennsylvania. - July 07, 2010 - Radisphere
Now Pelleve Non-Surgical Wrinkle Treatment Available with puffyeyes.com
Puffyeyes.com announced that they have started Pelleve skin tightening treatment in their clinic. - July 07, 2010 - Puffyeyes
Beverly Hills Gum Specialist Dr. Alex Farnoosh: Surprising New Link Between Tooth Loss and Cognitive Decline
Routine Periodontal & Dental Care by Dr. Farnoosh Can Help Keep Teeth and Cognition Intact - July 07, 2010 - The Total Smile
Franklin & Seidelmann Launches New Company Named Radisphere National Radiology Group to Deliver Professional Radiology Services
Franklin & Seidelmann, a full-service radiology provider, has announced the launch of a new company called Radisphere National Radiology Group that spans the country with the highest quality radiology services. - July 07, 2010 - Radisphere
Pennsylvania Drug Rehab Finders Site Launched Today
The website is designed to help the individuals struggling with addiction select the most appropriate Pennsylvania drug rehab or alcohol rehab program to meet their needs. - July 06, 2010 - Pennsylvania Drug Rehab Finders
Team Fitness America Baltimore Personal Trainer Takes the Lead
Serving personal trainers throughout 17 states, Team Fitness America selects one of their finest fitness trainers to receive a monthly award. This month a Baltimore personal trainer earns the top prize from their team of fitness trainers nationwide. - July 06, 2010 - Team Fitness America
Yun Fitness Boot Camps Announces Transformation Contest
Yun Fitness encourages Columbus residents to get in shape. - July 06, 2010 - Yun Strength & Fitness Systems LLC
American Surgical Centers of TN Receives Industry's Highest Certification
The Joint Commission accredits 3 Memphis office based surgical sites. American Surgical Centers-TN, LLC, the first company in the Mid-South, to offer treatment room programs for office based surgery has been awarded The Joint Commissions Certificate of Accreditation. The three year accreditation... - July 05, 2010 - American Surgical Centers-TN
Redwood City CA Residents Find Freedom from Asthma, Snoring, Sleep Apnea, and Allergies with Buteyko Breathing from ButeykoLearning.com
A few residents of Redwood City are amazed at the healthy results they obtained by simply practicing an innovative breathing technique called Buteyko taught by www.ButeykoLearning.com. They reduced their symptoms of Asthma, Allergies, Snoring and Sleep Apnea by as much as 100%. One resident who struggled for years with Asthma reports she no longer struggles to breathe and was able to get off medications entirely. Another stopped Snoring and stopped getting kicked out of bed by his girlfriend. - July 05, 2010 - Buteyko Learning Company
Hawaii Resident Escapes Asthma with Buteyko Breathing Technique from ButeykoLearning.com
A local resident of Honolulu is amazed at the healthy results she obtained by simply practicing an innovative breathing technique called Buteyko she learned at www.buteykolearning.com. She has reduced her Asthma symptoms by as much as 85%, stayed out of the hospital and feels so much better. Her health history is typical of severe Asthmatics, she ended up at the emergency room every few months and found her symptoms hard to manage. - July 05, 2010 - Buteyko Learning Company
Orange County Life Coach Offers Residents a New Way to Attain Personal Success
Dr. John Spencer Ellis introduces Orange County to The Matrix Mind - July 04, 2010 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Gender Selection Expert, Dr. Andrew Y. Silverman, Releases Newly Redesigned Website
Fertility issues are among the most challenging that many couples may face in their lifetime. Dr. Andrew Y. Silverman is one of only 60 gender selection fertility experts worldwide. His newly redesigned website presents a welcoming, compassionate and clear introduction to the delicate issues... - July 04, 2010 - The Silverman Center Scarsdale
American Health Appoints Mitchell Kon as Executive Vice President of Sales and Client Services
American Health Holding, Inc., a multi-URAC accredited medical management service provider, today announced it has named Mitchell Kon as Executive Vice President of Sales and Client Services. In this role, Kon will lead American Health’s sales and account management teams and coordinate... - July 04, 2010 - American Health Holding, Inc.
CVPH Medical Center Partners with Avantas for Scheduling & Staffing Application
Avantas is proud to announce a new agreement to provide the healthcare scheduling software, Smart Square, to Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) Medical Center in Plattsburgh, NY. Smart Square is a comprehensive labor management tool designed specifically for healthcare. Intuitive,... - July 04, 2010 - Avantas, LLC.
HCG Adds a New Dimension to Diagnosis; Myocardial Blood Flow for the First Time in Asia
HealthCare Global Enterprises Limited (HCG), South Asia’s largest cancer care network, today unveiled the PET Myocardial Blood Flow (MBF) System that offers clinicians a non-invasive method to determine true myocardial blood flow and accurately assess the need for revascularization procedures such as stenting and bypass surgery. - July 04, 2010 - HealthCare Global Enterprises Ltd.
Min-Sheng General Hospital and Emergency Assistance Japan (EAJ) Enter Cooperation Agreement
Min-Sheng General Hospital joins Emergency Assistance Japan's international providers network. - July 04, 2010 - Min-Sheng Hospital
Foreign Surgeons Travel to Min-Sheng Hospital for Training in Bariatric Surgery
Doctors from Korea and Vietnam attend Min-Sheng Hospital's bariatric surgery training program. - July 04, 2010 - Min-Sheng Hospital