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HealthCare Volunteer announced today its first annual HealthCare Volunteer Awards given to 7 individuals who made a major contribution to global health in 2007.

Dr. Ruthann Russo will be featured on WDIY 88.1 FM’s “Take Charge of Your Life” on December 26th 2007.

Decision support software VisualDx aids in diagnostic accuracy and preparedness

Queralt LLC recently executed a distribution agreement with MBBS, S.A., a Switzerland manufacturer of radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions for surgical trays and instruments.

Conference on Smoking Cessation 2008 - Developing and evaluating smoking cessation treatments - Held on 30TH - 31ST JANUARY 2008, BSG CONFERENCE CENTRE, LONDON, UK

Since the Joint Interhospital Healthcare Commitee (JIHC) stood up against ING's new proposal, doctors, patients, insurance agents and the Malaysian Minister of Health have added their voice to regulate MCOs and Insurance companies

Doctors from major hospitals in the Klang Valley are concerned that terms in ING's new Healthcare Service Provider Agreement has medical/ legal consequences and will adversely affect patient's access to quality private healthcare.

Dutch Hospital uses Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) to track Infusion Pumps

“One of the most demanding aspects of the job regarding patient care. Is when ill patients cough or sneeze on you, and your unaware of what illness they have, and knowing you have to carry their germs the entire shift.”

Today the latest version of the DuplicEDI Data Management tool DuplicEDI Web was released. This EDI Data Management tool bridges the gap between Practice Management Systems and the clearinghouses and payers that healthcare providers communicate with.

The ChinaCare Group’s Fall Forum On Healthcare Issues To Be Held November 7, 2007 At Hilton Hotel In Beijing

Report Buyer, the online destination for business intelligence, has added a new report showing that the internet is potentially a powerful tool for pharmaceutical companies to inform patients.

Queralt LLC a provider of RFID and Security solutions has launched a new division focused on providing healthcare radio-frequency identification (RFID) solutions, under the name of Systems RX.

The ChinaCare Group, the only international healthcare consulting firm in mainland China, announced today the appointment of two new consultants to the firm.

Nikken's PiMag products replicate the natural conditions & The Air Wellness Power 5 that combines high-tech, multiple filtration systems with negative-ion generation, and Kensen Wellness Products fills the gaps in our nutritional naturally.

One-Of-A-Kind ‘ShowerbuddyTM,’ With Its Own Built-In Commode, Provides Caregivers With An Easy, Effortless Way To Escort Individuals Straight Into Shower Or Restroom

A new, free white paper details how OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois, has reduced lift injuries while boosting staff satisfaction with the creation of a new lift team department.

DATELINE: BROCKTON, MA…Old Colony Elderly Services, Inc. (OCES) of Brockton, Mass., recently announced two upcoming “Lunch & Learn” seminars for caregivers.

Myeclinic.com removes the many barriers that currently exist between patients and physicians - geographical, economical and psychological - that discourage consumers from seeking needed preventative and/or ongoing health care.

Company also ranks No. 44 of the top 100 private companies in the Health industry category.

A great career resource for physicians for temporary and part-time jobs.

Disposable pediatric gowns are a cost-effective resource for hospitals with open and flexible visitation policies Studies show family support is good medicine

EH&E, a full service environmental engineering and consulting firm, has announced Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI), a leading cancer research and care center in Boston, Massachusetts as a new EH&E regulatory compliance support site client.

It highlights how women’s participation in the workforce can boost economic growth and efforts made to bridge the gender gap in Malaysia.

New Medical Horizons is taking steps to aid uninsured and underinsured people get access to low cost and effective healthcare

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In partnership with local Ugandans, three medical students have brought sustainable healthcare, for the first time, to a forgotten region of Uganda

California's Top Budget Analyst Revises Nursing Shortage Downward from 29,000

Srishti Software, a leading provider of Healthcare Information Management System (HIMS), today announced that it has completely automated the Billing and Registration procedure at a leading Cardiology institute in Bangalore.

Hospital plans to use money to implement Sentri7 by Pharmacy OneSource

The Lakeshore Companies announced this week they are expanding their service offerings to provide allied healthcare support staffing to Denver-area clients.

The Joint Commission (JCAHO) standards for 2007 broadened the need for hospitals to use external peer review, according to Dr. Skip Freedman, chief medical director at AllMed Healthcare Management, an independent review organization (IRO).

Training Synergy has helped The North West London Hospitals NHS Trust to implement ‘Choose and Book’, a national service that combines electronic booking and a choice of place, date and time for first outpatient appointments.

Pharmacy OneSource to Showcase New Sentri7 Application at the HIMSS 2007 Annual Conference in Booth 2874

Q4 Growth Closes a Strong Year; Indicates Great 2007 Momentum

A diminished quality of life is one of the first things that can torment Alzheimer’s disease patients and their loved ones. Here are some tips to help you communicate with your loved ones suffering from Alzheimer's disease.

Medical Student Group Founder Stephanie Van Dyke Will Return to Uganda to Run Clinic after Graduation

Institute Recognized for Outstanding Efforts Focusing Public Attention on Breast Cancer Issues

DATELINE: NOVEMBER 17.2006; HINGHAM AND SCITUATE; MA…. James Hall, a resident of Scituate, Mass., has recently been named President at LFT. Inc. .

One person reaches out to thousands of medical assisting students, graduates, and working professionals to show them what being a medical assistant is all about! Learn about Danni R. and her website that makes a difference coast to coast.

Two-thirds of 45-65 years olds have made no financial plans for long-term care needs and 55% think that the basic state pension, currently £84.25 a week, will cover the cost of care.

South Shore Elder Services has recently promoted Deborah Colgan, MA, M.Ed., NCC, a resident of Newton, Mass., to the position of Director of Community Development.

It discusses increasing use of research initiatives such as mystery shopping by Healthcare industry and various ways in which it is being utilized as a customer service tool by different segments of the healthcare sector.