Emergency Care and Safety Institute Announces New Alliance with Boy Scouts of America
The Emergency Care and Safety Institute announces a new venture with the Boy Scouts of America to provide customized training resources based on their new Wilderness First Aid Curriculum and Doctrine Guidelines. (PRWeb Mar 9, 2010)
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iCRco Donates a CR to Service Thousands of People in Rural Honduras
iCRco donated a turnkey computed radiography system to be used in a remote clinic in rural Honduras. Thousands of Hondurans will now have access to proper medical diagnoses (PRWeb Mar 8, 2010)
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Hakuna Medical Staff Scheduling Software
Hakuna is proud to announce the release of its medical staff scheduling software. Hakuna understands that in medical emergencies there is no time to be understaffed or worrying about an employee schedule. Hakuna's scheduling software ensures each schedule has the right nurse, ambulance driver, EMT, or doctor scheduled for each shift. (PRWeb Mar 8, 2010)
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ESO Solutions, Inc. Acquires Poly Lingo
ePCR Software Will Offer Exclusive ‘Quick Speak’ Translation Feature to Help EMS Responders Overcome Language Barriers (PRWeb Mar 4, 2010)
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American Specialty Health (ASH) Selects SPINNphr for Integrated Personal Health Record Solution
American Specialty Health (ASH), a leading national health and wellness company, has selected White Pine Systems, LLC (White Pine), a leading provider of personal health record applications, to offer personal health records connected to Microsoft HealthVault as a part of its Healthyroads® program. Through the arrangement, ASH will offer a brand-able, configurable personal health record to health plans, insurance carriers, and employer groups. (PRWeb Mar 3, 2010)
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Face Mask With Seal Within Seal and Optional Bridging Seal
By extending their technology to leading manufacturers and internationally, Breathe Safely, LLC is quickly becoming a progressive leader and setting new standards for personal protection equipment. (PRWeb Feb 28, 2010)
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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Summit Medical Group wants people to be aware of their risk for colorectal cancer. (PRWeb Feb 27, 2010)
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Study Shows Sani-Bag+® to be an Effective Microbial Barrier
The Sani-Bag+ is designed to safely contain human waste when used with a bedside commode or bedpan. Results from an independent laboratory study found that the Sani-Bag+ demonstrates 99.99% microbial barrier performance. (PRWeb Feb 24, 2010)
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Geneva Airport’s Fire Fighters Choose Phonak Active Hearing Protection
Geneva International Airport has chosen Phonak’s Serenity DP hearing protection systems to protect the hearing of its aviation fire fighters. (PRWeb Feb 24, 2010)
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APCO’S Communications Restoration Plan Implemented In Haiti
The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International’s Haitian emergency communications restoration plan is being implemented. (PRWeb Feb 23, 2010)
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In Wake of East Coast Snow Storm Drives, CampingSurvival.com Exceeds 10,000 Facebook Fans
In the aftermath of the snow storm that crippled Washington, DC, Philadelphia and other east coast cities, CampingSurvival.com reports brisk sales of emergency supply kits, urban survival kits and other equipment to assist people in weather emergencies and natural disasters. Company President Tom Sciacca also noted that the Camping Survival Facebook fan page has quickly surpassed 10,000 Facebook fans, owing largely he says, to word-of-mouth referrals by existing customers. (PRWeb Feb 23, 2010)
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Imagine, Depict and Share With the Powerful Mapping, Simulation and Collaboration Tools in Depiction 1.2
Evacuating during disasters. Planning for urban growth. Ensuring the security of your neighborhood. Our communities face challenges like these every day—and a new software tool can help overcome them. Depiction, Inc. announced today the release of Depiction 1.2: desktop mapping, simulation and collaboration software that anyone can use—and afford. (PRWeb Feb 23, 2010)
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New Successful Treatment Improves Walking Post Stroke
A study published in the Journal of Geriatrics Association shows a new virtual reality device, the GaitAid, can help stroke patients learn to walk better. (PRWeb Feb 22, 2010)
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Global Bladder Cancer Therapeutics Market to Reach $544.4 Million by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global report on Bladder Cancer Therapeutics markets. The world market for bladder cancer therapeutics is projected to reach $544.4 million by the year 2015. This is primarily driven by a rapid rise in the number of people suffering from bladder cancer, and increase in aging population. Additionally, R&D initiatives to discover and develop new treatment options will contribute to market growth. (PRWeb Feb 22, 2010)
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DQE Offers New Hospital Command Center Training
DQE offers a new program to assist hospitals in command center training to prepare for disaster events. (PRWeb Feb 22, 2010)
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CenTrak Announces New Hand Hygiene Compliance System
System providing automated collection of elusive compliance data to be demonstrated at the upcoming Healthcare Information Management System (HIMSS) Conference in Atlanta, Georgia (PRWeb Feb 19, 2010)
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Midbrook Receives ISO-13485:2003 Certification
On February 4th, 2010, Midbrook, a Jackson, MI based manufacturer of medical decontamination systems, industrial parts washing systems, and water bottling systems received its Certificate of Registration for ISO-13485:2003 Medical Devices from NSF International Strategic Registrations. (PRWeb Feb 19, 2010)
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Dorland Health Announces the Case In Point Platinum Awards Finalists and Awards Event
Dorland Health, a division of Access Intelligence, has announced the finalists for the first annual Case In Point Platinum Awards saluting outstanding case management programs that span the continuum of care. The Awards Program highlights the important work health care professionals are doing to ensure that consumers of health care have access to appropriate services and receive safe, quality, cost-effective care at every entry point and transition in our complex health care system. (PRWeb Feb 18, 2010)
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Americans Recognize Risk of Fire to Older Adults
SFPE survey finds most Americans know risks of fire, but don’t think about it. (PRWeb Feb 17, 2010)
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LifeCard Plus -- The Winning Card in Obama’s Health Care Game
Although one in four Americans is an aging baby boomer, Obama’s plan for health care reform barely touches on the issue of long term care. Individuals who become unable to care for themselves may need to spend all of their hard earned life savings (https://lifecardplus.com) and assets to cover long term care costs, leaving them impoverished with no legacy for their loved ones. LifeCard Plus offers personalized solutions to the coverage of long term care costs and protects assets while also safeguarding health care wishes and medical records. (PRWeb Feb 17, 2010)
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Breast Biopsy Devices Market in Europe to Reach $118.4 Million by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
GIA announces the release of a comprehensive European report on Breast Biopsy Devices markets. Greater disease incidence, development of newer diagnostic agents, widespread awareness among practitioners and patients and continued breakthroughs in research and clinical applications areas, will propel sales of breast biopsy devices in European market to reach $118.4 million by 2015. (PRWeb Feb 17, 2010)
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Global Rheumatoid Arthritis Therapeutics Market to Exceed $23.12 Billion by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global report on Rheumatoid Arthritis Therapeutics markets. The world market for rheumatoid arthritis biologic therapeutics is projected to exceed $23.12 billion by 2015. The market comprises of a sizeable, growing patient population encompassing untreated patients, patients taking DMARDs, patients taking anti-TNF therapies, and patients taking non-anti-TNF therapies. Among all therapies, anti-pro-inflammatory drugs that block the action of TNF-alpha (known as anti-TNF biologics) dominate the market. (PRWeb Feb 16, 2010)
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European Fire Extinguishers Market to Exceed $1.4 Billion by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
GIA announces the release of European report on Fire Extinguishers market. The European market for Fire Extinguishers is projected to exceed $1.4 billion by the year 2015. The market is primarily driven by greater residential & industrial safety requirements and technological advancements. (PRWeb Feb 16, 2010)
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Global Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Market to Reach $14.8 Billion by 2015, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global report on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease markets. The world market for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is projected to exceed $14.8 billion by the year 2015. The COPD market is attractive, and offers lucrative opportunities for growth as world population ages, tobacco use increases, and the environment becomes more polluted. Sales of COPD drugs are driven by factors including growing uptake of existing therapies, introduction of new products with improved safety profile and convenience, and the success of several breakthrough clinical trails, among others. (PRWeb Feb 15, 2010)
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Longtime Quality Assurance Executive Randy Johnson Joins White Pine Systems as Vice President of Product Services
White Pine Systems, LLC, announced today that Randy Johnson, of Buford, Georgia has become the company’s Vice President of Product Services. Among his responsibilities, Randy will head Quality Assurance (QA) and Customer Support for SPINNphr, the Secure Personal Information & Notification Network, White Pine’s flagship personal health record solution. (PRWeb Feb 15, 2010)
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MedFirst Alert, LLC Announces its Expansion into South Carolina
MedFirst Alert LLC, a Personal Emergency Response System (PERS) provider, is proud to announce its expansion into South Carolina. MedFirst Alert provides medical alert systems to senior citizens living alone, caregivers to senior citizens, children of senior citizens, people with disabilities, diabetics and osteoporosis sufferers. CDC studies have shown 30% of persons aged 65 years and older each year fell. These injuries resulted in death, disability, nursing-home admission, and direct medical costs. (PRWeb Feb 13, 2010)
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Ruckus Wireless Offers Free Webinar on "Healthier Wi-Fi for Hospitals"
"Smart Wi-Fi" (http://www.ruckuswireless.com) Provider Teams with Satilla Regional Medical Center to Discuss Advances in 802.11n Technologies that Enable EHR, IP-based Video and other Mission-critical Healthcare Applications over Wi-Fi (PRWeb Feb 12, 2010)
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The Chinese Drywall Complaints Center Is Conducting A Survey Of Sick Homeowners In Toxic Drywall Homes
The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center wants to hear about the health conditions of homeowners or their family members if they live in a home with confirmed toxic Chinese drywall or defective/toxic US-made drywall. The medical information the group seeks relates to miscarriages, cancer, heart, or neurological issues, severe upper respiratory issues, or any other medical issue that appeared after a homeowner or their family moved into a home that was later discovered to have Chinese- or US-made toxic drywall. The group is saying, "we want to establish health issues related to exposure to toxic Chinese or tainted US-made drywall." If a homeowner or their family, in a home with confirmed toxic Chinese- or US-made toxic drywall has had severe medical issues, please contact the Chinese Drywall Complaint Center via its web site and give the group as much information as possible. Http://ChineseDrywallComplaintCenter.Com (PRWeb Feb 11, 2010)
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US Ambulance Services Market to Exceed $11.3 Billion by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
GIA announces the release of US report on Ambulance Services market. The US market for Ambulance Services is projected to exceed $11.3 billion by the year 2015. The market is primarily driven by growth in life expectancies and rise in emergency cases. (PRWeb Feb 10, 2010)
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Anna Maria College Launches Online Degree Programs
Classes for distance learners start in three new undergraduate and graduate programs (PRWeb Feb 10, 2010)
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