Cincinnati Sub-Zero Awarded MedAssets Supply Chain Systems' Silver Vendor Designation
Recognition of outstanding vendors is based on success in customer savings, customer satisfaction, service timeliness, continuous growth, and philanthropic support. (PRWeb May 12, 2008)
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Broadlane and Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health System Supply Chain Experts to Speak at NCI
Supply chain experts from Broadlane and Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health System will speak about supply chain redesign at NCI’s Spring 2008 IDN Summit & Expo May 28-30, 2008 in Orlando, Florida. (PRWeb May 7, 2008)
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Saint Clare's Health System Trims ER Patient Waits to 30 Minutes or Less
Saint Clare's Health System, a member of the Catholic Health Initiatives, today announced that its Emergency Department 30 Minutes Door to Doctor Program has made emergency care more convenient and efficient for its patients by fast-tracking the emergency room process, resulting in an average wait time of 30 minutes or less for all non-critical emergency room patients. For more information about the Saint Clare's Health System, go to www.saintclares.org. (PRWeb May 6, 2008)
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Emergency University Offers Free Hands-Only Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Multi-Media Training: Receiving CPR from a Trained Responder is More Likely Than Being Struck by Lightning ... but Not Much!
Emergency University, Inc., the world's leading provider of online and blended CPR, AED and First Aid training services, is pleased to announce FREE Hands-Only CPR training to the public to encourage more bystander CPR and save more lives. This initiative is provided in support of the recent American Heart Association (AHA) Science Advisory recommending Hands-Only or Compression-Only CPR. "When an adult suddenly collapses, trained or untrained bystanders should - at a minimum - activate their community emergency medical response system (e.g., call 911) and provide high-quality chest compressions by pushing hard and fast in the center of the chest, minimizing interruptions." (PRWeb May 1, 2008)
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The Pohly Company Receives Two Astrid Awards
Customer engagement leader The Pohly Company has received recognition by the Astrid Awards for its custom publication and inflight magazine Continental, published for Continental Airlines. (PRWeb Apr 28, 2008)
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Delphi Announces Opening of New Northeast Office and the Addition of Christopher Eaton
With the addition of C. Christopher Eaton as Vice President of Business Development and the opening of the Boston office, Delphi will be able to better serve hospitals and physicians in the Northeast. (PRWeb Apr 28, 2008)
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AMD Telemedicine Explores the Role of Telemedicine During Disasters
Noted Emergency Physician Richard Aghababian, MD, Discusses the Benefits of Telemedicine Use at Disaster Scenes. (PRWeb Apr 23, 2008)
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New Medical Home Monitor Newsletter Tracks Emerging Model of Primary Care
Much more than bricks and mortar, the medical home model of care is changing the landscape of the healthcare industry. To track pilots and progress in this patient-centered model of care, the Healthcare Intelligence Network has launched a new complimentary monthly e-newsletter, The Medical Home Monitor. (PRWeb Apr 23, 2008)
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InventHelp Client Invents Medical Accessory
An InventHelp client from Boothwyn, Pa., has designed an easy-to-use, convenience-enhancing medical accessory. (PRWeb Apr 22, 2008)
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Training Manikins Market to Reach $110 million by 2010, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Training Manikins market is projected to reach $110 million by 2010. A modest growth potential exists for manikin industry in well-developed countries, particularly the United States, as hospitals, emergency, and salvage systems in these countries are well equipped. Higher growth opportunities exist in relatively untapped markets of Eastern Europe and Asia-Pacific, where the hospital systems are relatively underdeveloped and unequipped. (PRWeb Apr 21, 2008)
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Temperature Monitoring Devices Market to Reach $656 Million by 2010, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Increasing healthcare awareness amongst consumers, introduction of technologically advanced products such as non-contact thermometers, declining prices, growing utilization of disposable thermometers constitute key factors driving growth in the worldwide temperature monitoring devices market. By the year 2010, Temperature Monitoring Devices market is projected to reach $656 million. (PRWeb Apr 21, 2008)
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Camping Kids Now "Armed" With New Camper Alert Bracelets By Hope Paige Designs
The same company that brought fashionable medical alert jewelry to teens across the United States now arms kids that are away from home on camping trips or other activities with the Camper Alert bracelet. (PRWeb Apr 20, 2008)
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Global Blood Banking and Blood Products Market to Reach $31.7 Billion by 2010, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Worldwide market for blood banking and blood products is exhibiting a healthy trend, driven by an ageing population, and increase in healthcare expenditures. New infections continue to take a toll of population, fueling the demand for safe blood transfusion. Amid the scenario, global blood banking and blood products market is projected to reach about $31.7 billion by 2010 (PRWeb Apr 16, 2008)
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Disaster Survival Solutions Announces Program for First Responders of Earthquake Disaster
New Program offers First Responders Discount and peace of mind in the event of a major earthquake; Firemen, Police, Doctors, Nurses, Professional and volunteer Emergency Response Personnel, National Guard, etc, can now leave their homes and assist their communities knowing their families have the most complete earthquake preparation kit available today, the QR Center, and they can get it at a discount with Disaster Survival Solutions First Responder Program. (PRWeb Apr 15, 2008)
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EEG/EMG/Brain Function Monitoring Equipment Market to Reach $1.0 billion by 2010, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Worldwide EEG/EMG/Brain function monitoring industry is expected to grow steadily in coming years, with maximum growth being derived from lesser-developed regions including Asia-pacific and Latin America. By the year 2010, global EEG/EMG/Brain Function Monitoring equipment market is projected to cross $1.0 billion. (PRWeb Apr 15, 2008)
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Children's Hospital Rapid Response Team Puts Everyone in Charge of Patients
Parents and staff at Children's Hospital are working together with a new program that lets everyone involved with a child watch out for their well-being. (PRWeb Apr 14, 2008)
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AmericanSchoolSafety.com Releases Crisis Response Kit®
Created for use by educational institutions throughout the U.S., the first-of-its-kind American School Safety Crisis Response Kit® addresses issues of school safety, facility security and emergency management. (PRWeb Apr 8, 2008)
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Iraq Veterans Turn Field Training Into Biotrauma, Compassionate Care
Biotrauma is a crime scene clean up unit founded by Ryan Sawyer and Ben Lichtenwalner, two former Marines, after returning from a tour of duty in Iraq. They specialize in working with families affected by tragedies by providing compassionate death scene remediation. Biotrauma will be featured on Wednesday, April 2 on the CBS affiliate in Atlanta, WGCL-TV 46 News at 11 p.m. (PRWeb Apr 2, 2008)
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ImpactMD® Releases Critically Needed Eligibility Portal
Eligibility Portal allows healthcare providers to determine a patient’s health insurance eligibility at the time of service. (PRWeb Apr 2, 2008)
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Zorrin Health Care Introduces the Medycard: A New Portable Health Records Storage Device
The Medycard is a specially designed USB drive with pre-loaded medical software that allows the user to store and record all of their imortant health records. This USB drive is small and portable that fits on a key chain. So whether you are traveling, getting your prescriptions filled or seeing a health care provide, the Medycard will awlways be there with you to provide safety for your life. (PRWeb Apr 2, 2008)
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Baptist Health South Florida to Provide Medical Services for IDB Group Annual Meeting in Miami
Baptist Health will provide Executive Health Services including onsite emergency services and Executive Health Screenings Including: Cholesterol Testing, Bone Density Exams, Tips on How to Lower Blood Pressure, and an Executive Wellness Coach (PRWeb Apr 2, 2008)
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Heart-Failure Experts to Offer Rare Historic Review of Condition, Therapy, and Diversity in Chicago
Four renowned cardiac physicians to address gathered cardiology communities on the historic-modern interplay and role of diversity in heart-failure diagnostic and treatment success in an effort to improve patient health and outcomes. (PRWeb Mar 27, 2008)
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TheFastPages.mobi Takes Emergencies Seriously on Mobile
As smartphones become ubiquitous, their role in daily life still remains somewhat obscure. One arena that they can serve most meaningfully is that of handling numerous types of emergencies. (PRWeb Mar 24, 2008)
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Monte Vista Offers Water to Ailing Alamosa During Salmonella Outbreak
The City of Alamosa Colorado's water supply is contaminated with salmonella, and a neighboring city, Monte Vista, offers water to the ailing community. Alamosa to trade one contaminant for another to stem Salmonella. (PRWeb Mar 23, 2008)
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BiCOM Awarded Health Canada Governmental Approval for Tonometer Diaton, Unique Glaucoma Eye Test Through Eyelid; Aging Population is Rising Demand for Glaucoma Diagnostic
BiCOM's Diaton tonometer has been awarded with Canadian Government Certificate, Medical License of Health Canada #76513. Now, Health Canada approval in addition to USA Food & Drug FDA and CE MARK allows BiCOM Inc., a global distributor of the advanced Tonometer Diaton - unique tonometry (Glaucoma Eye Test) THROUGH THE EYELID to proceed with distribution to satisfy rapidly increasing demand for Glaucoma screenings in Canada and other countries. (PRWeb Mar 21, 2008)
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Duke University Health Teams with Premise to Improve Patient Flow
In an effort to better serve the growing Research Triangle community's medical needs, Duke selects Premise's Patient Flow Platform to streamline efficiency, increase capacity and improve quality of care. (PRWeb Mar 20, 2008)
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New Report Outlines Key Legal Issues for Medical Spas and Aesthetic Medical Practices
A new IAPAM report outlines the legal implications of opening a medical spa. Medical spas require careful attention to the intersection of the corporate practice of medicine, licensing, anti-kickback and fee-splitting considerations, and other legal and regulatory issues. This report summarizes the key legal issues physicians and medical spa owners need to know. (PRWeb Mar 20, 2008)
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