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Swisher Hygiene launches free online course on H1N1

Swisher Hygiene, leading provider of commercial cleaning and sanitizing products and services, today announced the launch of H1N1 Basics, a free online course offering practical guidance to minimize the opportunity for transmission of H1N1 in the workplace.

13 Oct 2009

Cox's initiative to safeguard the community at-large

Recognized as a leader in serving its customers with state-of-the-art cable, broadband and entertainment services, Cox will soon broaden its local impact by safeguarding the community at-large. On October 30, 2009, Cox will be the first and only private corporation to operate as one of three Orange County locations to conduct an Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA) Point-Of-Dispensing (POD) at its Rancho Santa Margarita headquarters.

13 Oct 2009

Fully-insured members of Guardian to receive 100% coverage of the administrative cost of H1N1 vaccine

The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian), one of the largest mutual life insurers and a leading provider of employee benefits for small and mid-sized companies, today announced that it will cover 100% of the cost associated with the administration of the H1N1 vaccine for employees and their eligible dependents enrolled in a fully-insured Guardian medical plan.

13 Oct 2009

Educational video on seasonal and H1N1 vaccines development

Will a four-minute educational video about a team of Air Force researchers investigating the H1N1 influenza virus go "viral" with middle- and high-school students?

12 Oct 2009

Fully insured members of AvMed Health to receive coverage for H1N1 flu administration fees

AvMed Health Plans announced that it will cover H1N1 flu administration fees for all of its fully insured members. Co-pays, co-insurance and deductibles will not apply for administration of the H1N1 vaccine even if they have a benefit plan that does not include immunizations.

12 Oct 2009

Low-, middle-income countries could receive donated H1N1 vaccine shipments by November, WHO says

About 100 low- and middle-income countries could receive donated shipments of the H1N1 (swine flu) vaccine as early as November, Marie-Paule Kieny, of the WHO, told journalists Monday, Agence France-Presse reports. "Dozens of millions of doses are being lined up following offers from pharmaceutical companies," including Sanofi-Aventis, GlaxoSmithKline and MedImmune, as well as a coalition of developed nations "that have pledged to release 10 percent of their vaccine purchases for poor nations," the news service writes (10/12).

12 Oct 2009

Even with early shortages, public is conflicted about getting the swine flu vaccine

A federal health official downplays risks from swine flu vaccine while the demand for the vaccine causes shortages.

12 Oct 2009

Office Depot teams up with Acme United to create flu kit

With the onset of the H1N1 virus, commonly known as the Swine Flu, more and more small businesses need to be prepared. That’s why Office Depot, a leading global provider of office products and services, is teaming up with Acme United to create the “Fight the Flu Kit.”

12 Oct 2009

Communications technology for students and employees to manage their healthcare relationships

Allviant Corporation today announced the launch of its CarePass™ pilot program with Arizona State University to add another tool to the university’s health and wellness communications and services while empowering its employees and students with tools to manage their healthcare relationships.

12 Oct 2009

ImmuneRegen BioSciences to test efficacy of Homspera against H5N1 Avian Influenza

ImmuneRegen BioSciences, Inc.®, a wholly owned subsidiary of IR Biosciences Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: IRBS), today announced that its lead anti-influenza drug, Homspera, will be tested for efficacy against highly lethal H5N1 Avian Influenza in the laboratories of a widely respected University scientist. Additionally, testing at an independent facility will further define the adjuvant efficacy of Homspera when coupled with a novel vaccine for H5N1 in studies sponsored by an ImmuneRegen industry partner.

12 Oct 2009

NIH launches trial for the determination of 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine for asthma patients

The National Institutes of Health is preparing to launch the first government-sponsored clinical trial to determine what dose of the 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine is needed to induce a protective immune response in people with asthma, especially those with severe disease.

12 Oct 2009

AP examines H1N1 surveillance by U.S., WHO

The Associated Press examines how the decision by U.S. health officials to stop counting new cases of H1N1 (swine flu) in July has complicated the government's ability to assess groups particularly hard hit by the virus.

9 Oct 2009

A three-month study reveals the impact of swine flu on the health of the general public in Australia and New Zealand

A comprehensive study has revealed, for the first time, the impact of swine flu on the health of the general public in Australia and New Zealand.

9 Oct 2009

State governments start swine flu vaccine campaign

Questions, answers and reactions emerge as various states and counties distribute H1N1 flu vaccines.

9 Oct 2009

Cantel Medical announces fiscal 2009 fourth-quarter and full-year financial results

CANTEL MEDICAL CORP. reported a 65% increase in net income to $4,279,000, or $0.26 per diluted share, on a 4% increase in sales to a record $66,793,000 for the fourth quarter ended July 31, 2009. This compares with net income of $2,596,000, or $0.16 per diluted share, on sales of $64,281,000 for the fourth quarter ended July 31, 2008.

9 Oct 2009

Aspen Institute and TIME magazine to present panel discussions on health care reform

With health care reform headed to the floor of the House and Senate, the Aspen Institute and TIME magazine will present a day of panel discussions designed to shed light on what the looming changes will mean for the American people.

9 Oct 2009

Verichip Corporation's H1N1 virus triage detection system to feature in Fox News

VeriChip Corporation has announced that the Company is scheduled to be featured on the Glenn Beck show on Fox News today, October 8, 2009 during the 5 p.m. hour. Glenn Beck intends to dedicate today's show to the H1N1 virus and will feature VeriChip, its Health Link personal health record and its H1N1 virus triage detection system currently being developed with partner RECEPTORS LLC, as part of the show.

9 Oct 2009

National Health Care Compliance Training Week to educate healthcare organizations

Health Care Compliance Strategies, Inc. (HCCS) announced today that it will celebrate National Health Care Compliance Training Week, October 26th through November 1st, by providing free unlimited access to the HCCS Infection Control multimedia online training course and a special Expert Webinar on preventing Identity Theft in healthcare organizations.

9 Oct 2009

Series of national television public service advertisements to prevent the spread of H1N1 flu virus

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced today that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is joining with The Ad Council to launch a series of national television public service advertisements (PSAs) designed to encourage Americans to take steps to protect themselves from the 2009 H1N1 flu virus.

9 Oct 2009

U.S. should provide more leadership in finding TB vaccine, opinion piece says

Tuberculosis deserves an effort as "substantial" as the one mounted against swine flu "to develop a new vaccine," David McMurray, a TB expert at Texas A&M University System Health Science Center, writes in a Houston Chronicle opinion piece.

9 Oct 2009

Flu News and Research

Swisher Hygiene launches free online course on H1N1

Cox's initiative to safeguard the community at-large

Fully-insured members of Guardian to receive 100% coverage of the administrative cost of H1N1 vaccine

Educational video on seasonal and H1N1 vaccines development

Fully insured members of AvMed Health to receive coverage for H1N1 flu administration fees

Low-, middle-income countries could receive donated H1N1 vaccine shipments by November, WHO says

Even with early shortages, public is conflicted about getting the swine flu vaccine

Office Depot teams up with Acme United to create flu kit

Communications technology for students and employees to manage their healthcare relationships

ImmuneRegen BioSciences to test efficacy of Homspera against H5N1 Avian Influenza

NIH launches trial for the determination of 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine for asthma patients

AP examines H1N1 surveillance by U.S., WHO

A three-month study reveals the impact of swine flu on the health of the general public in Australia and New Zealand

State governments start swine flu vaccine campaign

Cantel Medical announces fiscal 2009 fourth-quarter and full-year financial results

Aspen Institute and TIME magazine to present panel discussions on health care reform

Verichip Corporation's H1N1 virus triage detection system to feature in Fox News

National Health Care Compliance Training Week to educate healthcare organizations

Series of national television public service advertisements to prevent the spread of H1N1 flu virus

U.S. should provide more leadership in finding TB vaccine, opinion piece says

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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