Healthcare: Facilities and Providers - Press Releases

Mobility Anywhere Anytime: The Usage of Mobility Lifts

It makes no difference what kind of car you own. You want to have the best possible lift to carry any kind of scooter you have. Without mobility lifts it would nearly be impossible to transport scooters, limiting users to where they can go.

Laser Spine Institute Named One of Tampa’s Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies

Bill Horne, CEO of Laser Spine Institute, the leader in endoscopic spine surgery, has announced that the institute has been ranked one of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the Tampa area on Tampa Bay Business Journal’s 2011 Fast 50 Awards list. The company was ranked No. 47 and recognized for its contributions to the growth and success of the community at an awards luncheon on July 21 at A La Carte Event Pavilion in Tampa.

Healthcare Job Search Engine Puts America Back to Work and Supports the American Red Cross

Hire Health LLC announced today that job search engine HireHealth.net has launched a new Facebook presence that supports the American Red Cross.

Boot Scootin' Boogie: Taking Your Scooter Everywhere You Go

Scooters are a great device because no matter what the health issue is, you’ll be provided with comfort both physically and mentally, because you know that you can get to certain places without pain. The problem, though, becomes when you and your family decide they want to go to the park, the movies, for a vacation – or even your niece’s wedding. Whatever it is it’s important to be able to transport the scooter there. Your vehicle will determine what kind of scooter lifts to use. There are several to choose from, but the overviews of the types will help one better understand which the best kinds are.

Dr. Philip Dormitzer, Head at Novartis, to Speak at Vaccines Meeting on Nov. 7-8 in Boston, Ma.

Dr. Philip Dormitzer, Head, Viral Advanced Programs Global Program Team, Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics, to deliver featured presentation at the “9th Annual Vaccines Discovery and Development: All Things Considered” conference, to be held on Nov. 7-8, 2011 in Boston, MA by GTC.

Erik Henchal, Associate Director at FDA to Speak at Vaccines Meeting on Nov. 7-8 in Boston, MA

Dr. Erik Henchal, Associate Director, Management and Scientific Affairs, Office of Vaccine Research and Review, Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, Food and Drug Administration, to deliver featured speech at “9th Annual Vaccines Discovery and Development: All Things Considered” conference, to be held on Nov. 7-8, 2011 in Boston, MA by GTC.

Safety Comes First at Sanctuary Surgery Center in Boca Raton, Florida

With all the reports that are making the news about complications arising from unsafe procedures in plastic surgery and breast implants, Boca Raton patients, local residents in the area, and other interested individuals will be relieved to know there is a surgical center in the area that prides itself for placing the highest premium on patient safety.

Barbara Gibbs Of ABC11 Eyewitness News To Emcee American Cancer Society Kick-Off Breakfast Aug. 4

ABC11 Eyewitness News has announced that morning news anchor Barbara Gibbs will serve as emcee for the annual American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Kick-Off Breakfast. This year’s event will be hosted at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel, located at 4700 Emperor Blvd. in Durham, N.C., on Thursday, Aug. 4 at 8 a.m.

Center for Chiropractic & Wellness Releases Podcast on Standard Process Purification Program

Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, a North Raleigh chiropractic center located at 8300 Health Park, has announced the release of a podcast featuring Dr. Jennifer Greenfield. In this podcast, Greenfield discusses the Standard Process® Purification Program, a 21-day cleanse that utilizes whole food supplements to help people have more energy, maintain a healthy weight and improve their digestion.

Uplifting Moments: Getting Power Chair Lifts

It would be a tragic incident if a person using a scooter were to be further injured because they attempted to lift their scooter onto their vehicle – or anyone lifting a scooter into the vehicle. Some scooters can weigh up to 600-pounds. Even the healthiest person will have a difficult time lifting it.

IAPAM's Botox Training Helps Physicians Capture the "Boomer" Market

The IAPAM offers physicians the industry's leading botox training and associated facial aesthetics medicine education (including training on lasers for skin rejuvenation and hair removal, medical microdermabrasion and medical grade chemical peels). The IAPAM's Aesthetic Medicine Symposium is the only 2 day training designed by physicians for physicians, which offers hands on, live demonstration and didactic instruction in botox in all of the top 5 non-invasive procedures.

Laser Spine Institute Announces August Seminars

Bill Horne, CEO of Laser Spine Institute, the leader in endoscopic spine surgery, has announced the company’s August schedule of medical seminars. The complimentary series of educational presentations will explore how endoscopic, laser-assisted procedures are used to treat chronic back and neck pain through the utilization of minimally invasive spine surgery. Participants are encouraged to bring MRI films or CT scans to be reviewed by board-certified physicians who can offer specific treatment options and advice.

American Parkinson Disease Association National Young Onset Center Awarded $25,000 in Marketing Services From Stevens & Tate

The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) National Young Onset Center is the recipient of this year’s Lend-A-Hand Marketing Giveaway from Stevens & Tate Marketing. APDA National Young Onset Center will receive $25,000 in pro bono marketing and creative services to help the non-profit organization achieve its goal of increasing awareness of Parkinson’s disease, specifically that of young onset Parkinson’s.

Graduates of the IAPAM's hCG Training are True hCG Experts

The IAPAM is committed to educating physicians in the industry’s best practices for hCG for weight loss. The scope of the IAPAM's hCG Training ensures that physicians who graduate have unsurpassed clinical and business knowledge on hCG and medical weight management. Attendees receive all the tools needed to launch an hCG for weight loss program, and graduates of the IAPAM's hCG Training are launching the most successful hCG Clinics in the country.

ReportsnReports.com: Point of Care Diagnostic Testing World Markets

Point of care testing (POCT) enables rapid diagnostic tests to be performed while the patient is at the point of care facility where results can be obtained immediately, rather than waiting hours or even days for outside lab results to arrive. Point of care diagnostic testing markets covers: blood glucose testing, blood gas and electrolytes analysis, rapid coagulation testing, rapid cardiac markers diagnostics, drugs of abuse screening, urine strips testing, pregnancy testing, fecal occult blood analysis, food pathogens screening, hemoglobin diagnostics, infectious disease testing and cholesterol screening. This TriMark Publications report describes latest developments in the point of care testing market segment. It examines clinical instruments, devices and reagents and supplies as utilized in near-patient environments like hospital emergency rooms, critical care units, clinics and doctor's offices.

BJAC’s UNC Hospitals Imaging & Spine Center Project Earns LEED Silver Certification

Dan Fields, AIA and CMO at BJAC, pa, an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that the UNC Hospitals Imaging & Spine Center, located on N.C. 54 in Chapel Hill, has achieved LEED Silver Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council. LEED is the nation’s preeminent program for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings. By using less energy, LEED-certified buildings save money for communities, businesses and taxpayers, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and contribute to a healthier environment for residents, workers and the larger society.

Wheelchair Lifts: A Necessity for All Users

A large fear with wheelchair owners is whether or not their chair can be kept safe while driving. Oftentimes when wheelchairs are folded and placed into the vehicle, damages occur. Even with particular holders for the car can damage the wheelchair. Regardless of the type of wheelchair one owns, there are lifts that can accommodate the chair.

Laser Spine Institute Oklahoma City Names Bert Lindvall New Executive Director

Bill Horne, CEO of Laser Spine Institute, the leader in endoscopic spine surgery, has announced that Bert Lindvall has joined the Oklahoma City surgical center as executive director. In this position, Lindvall is responsible for providing guidance and overall corporate direction, developing and implementing strategic organizational business plans and overseeing board collaboration and day-to-day functionality. Since November 2010, Lindvall has served as client coordinator, managing all clinical operations, for Laser Spine Institute/Aspen Back and Body in Aspen, Colo.

World's Top 10 Leading Pharmaceutical and Orthopedics Companies Market Report Now Available at Reportstack

LogoReportstack.com has announced the addition of 'World's top 10 leading pharmaceutical and orthopedics companies market reports' to their offering.

ReportsnReports.com: Peripheral Vascular Devices - Global Pipeline Analysis, Competitive Landscape and Market Forecasts to 2017

GlobalData’s new report, “Peripheral Vascular Devices - Global Pipeline Analysis, Competitive Landscape and Market Forecasts to 2017” provides key data, information and analysis on the global peripheral vascular devices market. The report provides market landscape, competitive landscape and market trends information on the peripheral vascular devices market.

ReportsnReports.com: Molecular Diagnostics Markets

The technologies that constitute molecular diagnostics--like first-generation amplification, DNA probes, fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH), second-generation biochips and microfluidics, next-generation signal detection, biosensors, and molecular labels--are influencing the discovery of therapeutic molecules, the screening and diagnosis of patients, and the optimization of drug therapy. In the past few years, this rapidly evolving field has seen several fascinating developments. This TriMark Publications report describes the specific market segment of the in vitro diagnostics market known as molecular diagnostics and includes all of the generally accepted clinical analytical activities in use today.

Santa to Visit Patients at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children for “Christmas in July” Celebration

Children Celebrate "Christmas in July" when Santa Visits Patients at the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children

ReportsnReports.com: Infusion Systems Market Outlook in BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) to 2017

GlobalData’s new report, “Infusion Systems Market Outlook in BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) to 2017” provides key market data on the Infusion Systems market in the BRICS countries. The report provides value ($m), volume (units) and average price ($) data for each segment within five market categories - Infusion Disposable Sets, Syringe Pumps, Volumetric Pumps, Implantable Infusion Pumps and Ambulatory Infusion Pumps. The report also provides company shares and distribution shares data for the overall Infusion Systems market in each of the aforementioned countries. The report is also supplemented with global corporate-level profiles of the key market participants with information on key developments, wherever available.

ReportsnReports.com: Molecular Diagnostics in Infectious Disease Testing

This TriMark Publications report describes the specific segment of the in vitro diagnostics market known as molecular diagnostics testing for infectious disease. In the current medical diagnostics market, molecular diagnostics in infectious disease testing offers one of the most promising areas for growth and innovation. The confluence of breakthroughs in genomics and proteomics--along with the development of microarray devices to measure analytes in the blood--has led to this revolutionary market development. Specifically, molecular diagnostics offers the power of advanced analytical techniques to diagnose infectious diseases.

Trail-ing Behind: The Advantages of a Scoota Trailer

Scooter transportation consists of logistical nightmares because one or several things have to be considered before placing a scooter in the vehicle. These problems could consist of space in the vehicle, scooter size, type of equipment and weight. No one should have to deal with these problems because hauling a scooter should be as convenient as possible because users are already put in a negative position health-wise. This is where the Scoota Trailer comes into play.