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Florence Community Healthcare, Florence Arizona Names Dario Lizarraga M.D., Chief of Staff
Dario Lizarraga, MD returned to his home town of Florence Arizona nine years ago to practice medicine in the community he grew up in. His family has lived in the Florence community for eight generations. Lizarraga's vision of one day having a world-class hospital in Florence has been realized, with the opening of Florence Community Healthcare's medical campus in November 2009. Lizarraga has been named Chief of Staff of the new healthcare facility. - October 07, 2009 - Florence Community Healthcare
MD Now Urgent Care Centers” Opens New Boynton Beach Location - Sees Unprecedented Growth in Palm Beach County, Florida
Urgent care – Boynton Beach style. MD Now Urgent Care / Walk-in Medical Centers, - Palm Beach County’s fastest growing medical business – has recently opened its fifth “state of the art” medical Clinic in Boynton Beach, Florida’s “Gateway to the Gulfstream”. Its sixth and largest medical center is set to open this November 2009 in the West Palm Beach. - October 07, 2009 - MD Now Urgent Care
Emergency Blood Drive to be Held at South Nassau Communities Hospital
To Schedule an appointment to donate blood, call South Nassau’s Human Resources Department at (516) 632-4080. For medical questions concerning blood donations call 1-800-688-0900. - October 07, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Women & Infants and Brown University Introduce Infant and Child Mental Health Certificate Program
Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island and The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University have recently introduced a new certificate program that enables students to gain an in-depth understanding of the developmental, neurobehavioral, and psychological aspects of infant and early... - October 07, 2009 - Women & Infants Hospital
Study Finds 231 New Genes Associated with Head & Neck Cancer
A Henry Ford Hospital study has identified 231 new genes associated with head and neck cancer, one of the most deadly cancers responsible for 2.1 percent of all cancer deaths in the United States. Previously, only 33 genes were reported associated with head and neck cancer. “These new genes... - October 07, 2009 - Henry Ford Health System
Study: the New Buzz on Detecting Tinnitus
A Henry Ford Hospital study finds that a non-invasive imaging technique can aid in the diagnosis of tinnitus, a perceived ringing of the head and ears, offering hope to the more than 50 million patients with tinnitus. This imaging technique can determine the site of perception of tinnitus in the brain, which could in turn allow physicians to target the area with electrical or chemical therapies to lessen symptoms. - October 07, 2009 - Henry Ford Health System
South Nassau’s Echocardiography Lab Awarded Accreditation
The prestigious accreditation is awarded in recognition of a commitment to quality testing for the diagnosis of heart disease and is based on the quality and critical elements of the echocardiography laboratory. It is the first time that South Nassau has earned the prestigious accreditation. - October 04, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Gift Supports Breast Cancer Services for Underserved Women
The Long Island 2 Day Breast Cancer Walk (LI2DAY) has awarded South Nassau Communities Hospital’s Cancer Center with a $20,000 gift in support of its breast cancer screening, early detection/diagnosis, and follow-up treatment program for underserved and minority patients. This is the second... - October 04, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Dr. K. M. Cherian’s Frontier Lifeline Hospital Celebrates World Heart Day
Dr. K. M. Cherian’s Frontier Lifeline Hospital, a leading cardiac care hospital in Chennai, organised an Academic Session with a Live-Conference Relay from Children’s Hospital Boston. - October 03, 2009 - Frontier Lifeline
Memorial Health in Savannah Earns Award for Excellence in Women’s Care
Memorial Health received a 2009/2010 Women’s Health Excellence award from HealthGrades, the leading independent healthcare ratings organization. Only 169 hospitals received the award nationwide. According to HealthGrades, this places Memorial University Medical Center among the top 5 percent nationally for women’s health. - October 01, 2009 - Memorial Health
Bay Area Casting Call for Go Red for Women
On October 7th, St. Rose Hospital will host a Bay Area casting call for the 2009-2010 Go Red for Women Campaign. - October 01, 2009 - St. Rose Hospital
Fort Myers Orthopedic Surgeon Provides Overview of the Surgical & Non-Surgical Solutions for Arthritis
Dr. Robert J. Zehr will be speaking at the North Collier Hospital on September 26, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. about arthritis, as seen from an orthopaedic surgeon’s point of view. - September 25, 2009 - Zehr Center for Orthopaedics
NextCare Urgent Care Offers Highly Sensitive & Conclusive Test for Identifying Specific Infections, Including H1N1, Using Molecular Differential Diagnosis
NextCare Urgent Care locations across Arizona, Georgia, Texas, Colorado, Virginia and North Carolina are now offering a conclusive test that distinguishes between the seasonal flu, H1N1, and other viruses using molecular technology; results given within 24 hours. - September 24, 2009 - NextCare Urgent Care
Research on Cancer Producing Enzyme Earns Prestigious Award
A study on a primary lung cancer-causing enzyme and an enzyme that stops its activity has been awarded the prestigious Murry Friedman Surgical Resident Competition Award by the Brooklyn and Long Island Chapter of the American College of Surgeons. The study was presented by surgical resident Anna... - September 17, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
NHPCO Elite to Speak at MUMMS 20 Conference
mumms® Software has announced that significant leaders from the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) will speak at the MUMMS 20 Conference in New Orleans this October. These featured guests from NHPCO include Dr. Donald Schumacher, President, Malene Davis, Former... - September 16, 2009 - mumms Software
Study: Once-Daily Tablet as Effective as Multiple Pill Dosings for Treating Oral Yeast Infection in HIV/AIDS Patients
A once-daily medication option for treating the most common mouth infection in HIV/AIDS patients has shown to be just as effective and safe as taking an anti-fungal pill five times a day, according to a Henry Ford Hospital study. Researchers found that a small tablet applied daily that sticks to... - September 16, 2009 - Henry Ford Health System
MDS Medical Software Named Fastest Growing Arizona-Based Health Company on 2009 Inc. 5000 List
Phoenix-based medical software and technology integrator MDS Medical Software has been named the fastest growing Arizona-based company in the health category on the 2009 Inc. 5000 list. In addition, MDS was named the 2000th fastest growing company nationwide. - September 15, 2009 - MDS Medical Software
South Nassau Earns Prestigious Award for Excellence in Heart Disease Care
South Nassau Communities Hospital has been awarded a Gold Performance Achievement Award in Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The GuidelinesSM (GWTG) program. - September 13, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Biological Bypass
Researchers identify a coronary vascular progenitor cell capable of growing new coronary arteries. - September 13, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Hormonal Therapy for Prostate Cancer Increases Risk of Death
Researchers have now identified the specific underlying health conditions that increase the risk of death in men treated with hormonal therapy for prostate cancer. - September 13, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Proton Pump Inhibitors Do Not Interfere with Benefit of Antiplatelet Drugs
An analysis of a large clinical trial has shown that proton pump inhibitors (a commonly prescribed antacid medication) do not interfere with the clinical benefit of the anticlotting drugs clopidogrel or prasugrel in patients after an acute coronary syndrome (heart attack or unstable angina). These... - September 13, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
South Nassau’s 5K Run/Walk & Multi-Cultural Health Fair is One Healthy Way to Spend the Day
In addition to the 5K Run/Walk, a Multi-cultural Health Fair will feature over 80 tables with displays from departments of the hospital and community agencies. Free health screenings for cardiac risk factors including cholesterol, Body Mass Index (BMI), and blood pressure will be offered, as well as screening for prostate cancer (PSA). Complimentary refreshments will be provided and tickets will be sold for a drawing for raffle prizes. - September 12, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Dr. K.M. Cherian’s Frontier Lifeline Hospital Supports the Cause of Organ Donation
About 4,000 students, mostly National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets and National Service Scheme (NSS) volunteers, and teachers from 25 schools in and around Ambur, and members of Rotary Clubs participated in a walkathon in Ambur, near Vellore District, Tamil Nadu on Saturday, 5th September’09. - September 11, 2009 - Frontier Lifeline
Medical Tourism Corporation Brings Affordable Bariatric Surgery to the USA
Texas-based Medical Tourism Corporation ties up with Blossom Bariatrics to offer affordable weight loss surgery at Desert Springs Hospital Medical Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The surgeries will be performed by Dr Thomas W Umbach one of the top bariatric surgeons in the USA and the medical director of bariatric surgery for Valley Health Systems, which is a chain of five hospitals in Las Vegas, Nevada. - September 10, 2009 - Medical Tourism Corporation
“Concrete for the Cure” to Support South Nassau’s Cancer Program
South Nassau’s cancer program will receive one dollar for every yard of concrete poured by Pioneer’s fleet of trucks, which includes a commemorative pink truck that is emblazoned with the South Nassau logo. - September 10, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Sri City Announces Strategic Partnership with Dr. K. M. Cherian’s Frontier Lifeline Hospital
Sri City Private Limited, developing South India’s largest private multi-product Special Economic Zone (SEZ) & Domestic Tariff Zone (DTZ), today announced a strategic partnership with Dr. K. M. Cherian’s Frontier Lifeline Hospital. - September 06, 2009 - Frontier Lifeline
Founding Members of Initiatives Healthcare Bring Unprecedented Leadership to Florence Arizona Hospital, Tri-Valley Region
Edward McEachern, MD, CEO and Brent Cherne, CPA, CFO, combine talents to bring experience and leadership to the new hospital being constructed in Florence Arizona. Florence Community Healthcare will open its doors in late Fall 2009. - September 03, 2009 - Florence Community Healthcare
Dr. K. M. Cherian’s Frontier Lifeline Hospital Signs MoU with BSNL
Dr. K. M. Cherian’s Frontier Lifeline Hospital today inked an MoU with BSNL, India’s leading telecommunication company, to provide world class telecommunication facilities in the upcoming Frontier Mediville project at Elavur in Thiruvallur District. - September 03, 2009 - Frontier Lifeline
Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Madurai Inaugurates Its State-of-the-Art Oncology Block, Equipped with South Tamilnadu’s Most Advanced LINAC with Onboard Imager
Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Madurai with inauguration of its state-of-the-art Oncology Block, equipped with South Tamilnadu’s Most Advanced LINAC with Onboard Imager (OBI) joins the select centres in India for advanced Cancer Care. - September 03, 2009 - Apollo Speciality Hospitals
First Flu Shots Now Immediately Available at MD Now Urgent Care Walk in Medical Centers, in Palm Beach County, Florida
Flu Shots now being given at all MD Now Urgent Care Center locations throughout Palm Beach County. As one of the largest providers of walk-in medical care in South Florida, MD Now Urgent Care Centers are traditionally one of the first doctor’s offices to get flu vaccines in Palm Beach County. MD Now Urgent Care staff began giving seasonal influenza vaccine to residents of Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, West Palm Beach, Lake Worth, Royal Palm Beach, Royal Palm Beach, Wellington and Palm Beach Gardens - August 30, 2009 - MD Now Urgent Care
U.S Medical Tourism Agency and TAITRA Visit Min-Sheng Hospital
Taiwan government agency chooses Min-Sheng Hospital to showcase Taiwan's international healthcare. - August 29, 2009 - Min-Sheng Hospital
The SMART Motivational Study Demonstrates WatchWT™ is Effective for Treating Overweight and Obesity in Primary Care
Microlife Medical Home Solutions, Inc. (MiMHS) announces the results from the Self Monitoring & Resting Metabolic Rate Technology (SMART) Motivational study were published in Patient Education & Counseling, an international scientific journal for patient education and health promotion... - August 28, 2009 - Microlife Medical Home Solutions, Inc.
Naples Orthopaedic Surgeon Chosen as One of the "Best Doctors in America" for 2009-2010 Survey
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Robert J. Zehr, M.D. has again been selected in the 2009-2010 “Best Doctors in America” survey by fellow physicians. - August 28, 2009 - Zehr Center for Orthopaedics
Modo Partners with Polycom to Create a Telehealth Experience That Feels Like a Face-to-Face Conversation
Modo, a Portland-based manufacturer of carts and mobile workstations for medical technology, has launched a mobile system to support Polycom’s latest telemedicine product. Drawing on clinical research conducted on two continents, Modo found that telemedicine participants want to be able to make quick adjustments so they can use body language as they would in face-to-face conversation. The Modo cart helps to create a telemedicine experience that is just like a real time visit to your doctor. - August 21, 2009 - Modo Inc.
Robert J. Zehr, M.D. to Speak About Arthritis, Avoiding Surgery & Latest in Surgical Techniques & Recovery
Dr. Robert J. Zehr will speak at North Collier Hospital on how patients suffering from arthritis can avoid surgery, and discuss the latest techniques in surgical care and recovery. - August 21, 2009 - Zehr Center for Orthopaedics
Safety First: New National Patient Safety Goals Database Software
Round Peg Enterprises announces the release of Safety First, a database software application designed to help healthcare organizations meet Joint Commission's regulatory requirements for National Patient Safety Goals. - August 19, 2009 - Round Peg Enterprises
Memorial Health Rewarded in Quality Care Project
Memorial Health in Savannah, Georgia has been recognized for quality performance in six areas in a nationwide hospital quality improvement project. Memorial Health received awards for meeting or exceeding quality guidelines while caring for people in all five areas monitored by the HQID -- heart attack, coronary artery bypass graft surgery, heart failure, pneumonia, and hip and knee replacement. - August 19, 2009 - Memorial Health
South Nassau Awarded State Funding for Innovative Patient Safety Program
South Nassau Communities Hospital has been awarded a grant in support of an initiative designed to improve patient safety and prevent medication errors that occur after hospital discharge. - August 19, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Memorial Health in Savannah Names New Foundation Vice President
Memorial Health in Savannah, Georgia today announced the appointment of O. Phoenicia Miracle as its new vice president for the Memorial Health Foundation, the fundraising arm of the organization. She will officially start work on September 14. “We are delighted to have a successful... - August 14, 2009 - Memorial Health
Hospital’s 25th Annual Golf Outing Supports Cancer Care and Prevention
In addition to the ideal playing conditions and the inspiring challenge, South Nassau’s golf outing raised $220,000 in support of the hospital’s Comprehensive Cancer Center. It also featured the special pairing of classic pop singer and songwriter Eddie Money with East Rockaway resident Jim Adelis and his son, Thomas. - August 13, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Alphamed Solutions Launches New Electronic Healthcare Newsletter
Physicians and practice managers can read expert advices, case studies, and a multitude of articles to learn about the latest in healthcare industry trends that affect their medical practices. - August 12, 2009 - Alphamed Solutions, Inc.
Holidays Bring Influx of Overseas Chinese Patients to Taiwan’s Min-Sheng Hospital
Medical tourism and hospitals in Taiwan get a boost from overseas Chinese patients. - August 12, 2009 - Min-Sheng Hospital
MUMC Surgeon in Savannah Removes Spleen Using Advanced SILS Technique
Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah (MUMC), Georgia surgeon Christopher Senkowski, M.D., has removed a patient’s spleen through an advanced technique known as Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS). Only a handful of surgeons worldwide are able to perform complex spleen removal with SILS. The SILS approach has an excellent safety and outcomes record. - August 07, 2009 - Memorial Health
Combination of Healthy Lifestyle Choices Can Help Lower Incidence of Hypertension in Women
As a risk factor for stroke, heart attack, heart failure, chronic kidney disease and shortened life expectancy, high blood pressure (hypertension) contributes to more excess deaths in women than any other preventable factor. - August 06, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Men Undergoing Brachytherapy Alone for Aggressive Prostate Cancer May be Under-Treated
In the first and only study designed to compare a single prostate cancer treatment, brachytherapy, to a combination of treatment methods for differences in mortality rates in men with high-risk prostate cancer, researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) have found that a single treatment method of brachytherapy, also called seed therapy, alone is associated with higher death rates from prostate cancer. - August 06, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Melatonin Delivered Through Skin Patch Successful in Improving Sleep Maintenance
Melatonin supplementation can be a viable therapy for some of the 60 million Americans battling sleep problems, including those performing shift work and those suffering from jet lag. - August 06, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
BWH Ranked in Top Ten of Nation’s Hospitals by U.S. News and World Report
Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) has again earned high marks on the U.S. News & World Report annual Honor Roll of America’s Best Hospitals, ranking tenth among the 21 hospitals on the list. 2009 marks the 17th consecutive year that Brigham and Women's Hospital has appeared on the Honor Roll. - August 06, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Common Allergy Drug Reduces Obesity and Diabetes in Mice
Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) have found that two common over-the-counter allergy medications may reduce both obesity and type 2 diabetes in mice. The medications, called Zaditor and cromolyn, stabilize a population of inflammatory immune cells called mast cells. This research appears in the July issue of Nature. - August 06, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Banking on Cord Blood
The Cord Blood Donation Program at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH), sponsored jointly with Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI) opened in May 2009 and is the first cord blood collection program in Boston that allows parents to donate to a public cord blood bank. - August 06, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Early Warning: Key Alzheimer's Brain Changes Observed in Unimpaired Older Humans
New research has uncovered an early disruption in the process of memory formation in older humans who exhibit some early brain changes associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD) but show little or no memory impairment. The work, published by Cell Press in the July 30th issue of the journal Neuron, sheds light on the role of amyloid protein in memory impairment and may lead to development of strategies for predicting and treating cognitive decline in individuals who are at-risk for AD. - August 06, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital