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Northrop Grumman to highlight technology and solutions applicable to military at HIMSS

Northrop Grumman Corporation will highlight technology and solutions applicable to the military, public health entities, and the state and local market next week at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) 2011 Annual Conference and Exposition.

19 Feb 2011

NSBRI awards four scientists with postdoctoral fellowships for space-related biomedical research

Four young scientists are now conducting research to help protect astronaut health. The researchers are recipients of postdoctoral fellowships awarded by the National Space Biomedical Research Institute.

19 Feb 2011

Heart And Stroke Foundation praises federal government for tobacco package warning system

The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada today applauded the federal government for taking the next step towards the implementation of a renewed tobacco package warning system.

19 Feb 2011

BCBSF Foundation honors 5 Florida nonprofits at 2010 Sapphire Award ceremony

Today, five Florida nonprofits were honored for their dedication to improving the health of the state's uninsured and underserved populations at the Sapphire Award ceremony, presented annually by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Foundation (BCBSF Foundation).

19 Feb 2011

Mardi Gras fundraiser event to bring better quality of life to homeless seniors

Seniors over the age of 55 are the largest and fastest growing segment of Arizona's homeless population. Already on the margins of society, senior citizens without homes are often overlooked and forgotten.

19 Feb 2011

Early diagnosis can delay or halt progression of macular degeneration

February is Age-related Macular Degeneration and Low Vision Awareness month, providing an opportunity to inform and educate the public on the leading cause of vision loss for adults over the age of 65. Today, over 15 million of these adults suffer from age-related macular degeneration, a number that is expected to grow considerably as the baby boomer generation begins heading into retirement age. While the risks are growing, awareness and education is key to treating and saving the eyesight of millions.

19 Feb 2011

EMR implementation earns DHR high ranking on HIMSS U.S. EMR Adoption Model

Dedication, teamwork, and commitment between Encore Health Resources and Doctors Hospital at Renaissance (DHR) to implement a first-rate, cross-enterprise electronic medical record (EMR) system at the award-winning, Rio Grande Valley health system has earned DHR a high ranking on the Health Information Management & Systems Society (HIMSS) U.S. EMR Adoption Model. From its beginning through "go-live" across DHR's care facilities, the EMR implementation required less than 14 months to successfully accomplish.

19 Feb 2011

PBMI awards CVS Caremark and ArcelorMittal the 2011 Rx Benefit Innovation Award

CVS Caremark announced today that the Pharmacy Benefit Management Institute (PBMI) awarded the company and its PBM client ArcelorMittal, the world's largest steel company, the 2011 Rx Benefit Innovation Award. The award recognizes the Pharmacy Advisor program, which was developed by CVS Caremark to manage costs, improve medication adherence and close gaps in care for members with diabetes.

19 Feb 2011

AAOS partners with Gateway EDI for claims processing and revenue management services

Today, at its Annual Meeting, the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) announced a partnership with Gateway EDI to provide claims processing and revenue management services to its membership. The AAOS Revenue Management Program powered by Gateway EDI will help AAOS members submit their claims faster and more accurately to increase revenue and cash flow.

19 Feb 2011

American Scientific announces Lebanon-based HospiServices in Middle East, Africa

American Scientific Resources, Inc. announces Lebanon-based HospiServices is the Company's new distributor in the Middle East and Africa. HospiServices has placed its second order totaling 684 units for the Kidz-Med line of VeraTemp non-contact thermometers which will be distributed to pharmacies.

19 Feb 2011

New book on staying fit after 60 by 77-year-old man

Author Calvin Hill has released his new book "Staying Fit After 60: Introducing the Exercise for Life Program" to share the health and life-saving benefits of the program he has developed. He puts it bluntly: "This book is telling seniors, you can get old without feeling old."

19 Feb 2011

Healthcare Realty Trust files shelf registration statement with Securities and Exchange Commission

Healthcare Realty Trust Incorporated, announced today that it has filed a universal shelf registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission as a routine renewal of its existing shelf registration statement that was to expire on May 13, 2011.

19 Feb 2011

FRC commends amendment to prevent federal funding for Planned Parenthood

Family Research Council praised the U.S. House of Representatives for today approving U.S. Rep. Mike Pence's (R-IN) amendment to prevent any funds made available under the continuing appropriation bill from being provided to Planned Parenthood. Pence and Family Research Council (FRC) President Tony Perkins co-authored an op-ed that ran today in The Daily Caller regarding this amendment.

19 Feb 2011

Patients who undergo orthopedic surgeries at high-volume hospitals have better outcomes

Patients who undergo elective orthopedic surgeries at high-volume, regional hospitals have better surgical outcomes and experience fewer complications than those who undergo those surgeries at local hospitals, according to research being presented by Hospital for Special Surgery investigators at the 2011 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

19 Feb 2011

Cintas commits fundraising for AHA programs to promote heart health awareness

In recognition of American Heart Month, Cintas Corporation today announced it has committed to fundraising for the American Heart Association, as part of its First Aid & Safety Division's efforts to raise awareness about heart health.

19 Feb 2011

Planned Parenthood funding sparks passionate debate on House floor

Almost unnoticed in the wars over the federal budget has been a pitched battle over money for Planned Parenthood, which provides contraception, medical services and abortions at 800 clinics around the country. ... At stake is more than $75 million that Planned Parenthood receives to provide family planning assistance to low-income women, money that its opponents say only frees up funds for abortions (Eckholm, 2/17).

19 Feb 2011

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Northrop Grumman to highlight technology and solutions applicable to military at HIMSS

NSBRI awards four scientists with postdoctoral fellowships for space-related biomedical research

Heart And Stroke Foundation praises federal government for tobacco package warning system

BCBSF Foundation honors 5 Florida nonprofits at 2010 Sapphire Award ceremony

Mardi Gras fundraiser event to bring better quality of life to homeless seniors

Early diagnosis can delay or halt progression of macular degeneration

EMR implementation earns DHR high ranking on HIMSS U.S. EMR Adoption Model

PBMI awards CVS Caremark and ArcelorMittal the 2011 Rx Benefit Innovation Award

AAOS partners with Gateway EDI for claims processing and revenue management services

American Scientific announces Lebanon-based HospiServices in Middle East, Africa

New book on staying fit after 60 by 77-year-old man

Healthcare Realty Trust files shelf registration statement with Securities and Exchange Commission

FRC commends amendment to prevent federal funding for Planned Parenthood

Patients who undergo orthopedic surgeries at high-volume hospitals have better outcomes

Cintas commits fundraising for AHA programs to promote heart health awareness

Planned Parenthood funding sparks passionate debate on House floor

Former President Carter highlights gains in reducing spread of Guinea worm disease

Hennepin DOCCR selects SCRAMx alcohol testing system for county's Home Monitoring program

New studies unveil latest information on hip care at AAOS meeting

Author provides tips to combat symptoms of seasonal affective disorder

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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