Health Care/Hospitals Newswire
International Guidelines Will Promote Food Safety of Plant and Animal Biotech Products
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-July 4, 2008 - The Biotechnology Industry Organization congratulates the Codex Alimentarius Commission for approving key guidelines to further promote the safety of products from agricultural plant and animal biotechnology. The Codex Commission took final action today at...
Advanced Biological Laboratories Patent Licensing Technologies SARL Enters U.S. Patent License Agreement With Viralliance Inc.
LUXEMBOURG & KALAMAZOO, Mich.-(Business Wire)-July 4, 2008 - ABL Patent Licensing Technologies, SARL, a subsidiary of Advanced Biological Laboratories SA (ABL) entered into a patent licensing agreement with Viralliance Inc. (VI). As per the scope of the patent license agreement, ABL has...
Company Profile for Phenomenex, Inc.
-(Business Wire)-July 4, 2008 - Phenomenex, founded in 1982, is a global technology leader committed to developing novel separation, purification and analytical chemistry products for the life sciences and related industries. Phenomenex's core technologies include products for liquid chromatography...
Company Profile for Healthcare Success Strategies
-(Business Wire)-July 4, 2008 - Healthcare Success Strategies specializes in evidence-based medical marketing (for all physician and surgical specialties including plastic surgery, radiology, internal medicine, etc.), dental marketing, physical therapy marketing and allied healthcare marketing...
Private Hospitals & Clinics (UK) - Portfolio Analysis Available Now for your Specialised Research
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-July 4, 2008 - Research and Markets SOUTH MANCHESTER HEALTHCARE SOUTHERN INDEPENDENT HOSPITALS SOVEREIGN HOSPITAL SERVICES SPIRE HEALTHCARE SPIRE REDWOOD HOSPITAL SPIRE WASHINGTON HOSPITAL For more information visit...
Vitrolife Acquires Further Shares in A.T.S.
KUNGSBACKA, Sweden-(Business Wire)-July 4, 2008 - Regulatory News: Vitrolife (STO:VITR) is acquiring a further 9 percent of the shares in A.T.S. Srl, the distributor of Vitrolife's products in Italy. Vitrolife thereby owns 60 percent of the company, with an option to acquire a further 10 percent...
Shire Ltd - Second Quarter 2008 Results Date Notification - 31 July 2008
BASINGSTOKE, England and PHILADELPHIA, July 4 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Shire Limited (LSE:SHP, NASDAQ: SHPGY), the global specialty biopharmaceutical company, will announce second quarter 2008 earnings on Thursday 31 July 2008 Results press release will be issued at: 12:00 BST / 07:00 EDT...
AEGON and Right To Play Announce Global Partnership
THE HAGUE, The Netherlands, July 4 PRNewswire-FirstCall — AEGON N.V. and the international humanitarian organization Right To Play announce a new global partnership to extend the organization's mission to help children in deprived areas of Sudan, Uganda, Ghana and China. AEGON N.V...
California Pharmacies Expect Disaster after Loss in Lawsuit Loss to Stop the 10 Percent Medi-Cal Provider Cuts
SACRAMENTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 4, 2008 - Today, a state court denied eight retail pharmacies' motion to stop the ten percent Medi-Cal provider cuts. The pharmacies sought a temporary restraining order (TRO) from Sacramento Superior Court against the California Department of Health Care...
Ferro Corporation Announces Pricing for Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation
CLEVELAND-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Ferro Corporation (NYSE: FOE) ("the Company"), today announced the tender offer consideration and the total consideration to be paid in connection with the offer to purchase all of its outstanding 9 1/8% Senior Notes due in January 2009 (the "Notes") being...
Introgen Reduces Development Staff to Focus on Commercial Activities after ADVEXIN Regulatory Filings in U.S. and Europe
AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Introgen Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:INGN) today announced a re-allocation of employees to focus on regulatory review and commercial activities. After years of product development, Introgen is directing corporate spending toward regulatory review programs...
Bentley Pharmaceuticals & Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. Merger Consideration Established at $14.82 Per Share
EXETER, N.H.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Bentley Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Bentley") (NYSE: BNT) announced that the aggregate cash purchase price for its acquisition by Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ("Teva") has been adjusted in accordance with the merger agreement after completion of the...
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CORRECTING and REPLACING Five for Fighting and TriWest Pay Tribute to America's Armed Forces with Music Video
PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Fourth graph, first sentence of release should read: "Freedom Never Cries" can also be seen at Five for Fighting's philanthropic Web site www.whatkindofworlddoyouwant.com, where it has received more than 610,000 views, making it the second most popular video on...
Savient Announces U.S. Court of Appeals Affirmation of the Dismissal of Securities Class Action Complaint
EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Savient Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:SVNT) today announced that the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has entered a Judgment affirming the decision of the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey dismissing, with...
Enfora to Demonstrate Wireless Patient Monitoring Solutions at Healthcare Unbound
RICHARDSON, Texas-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Enfora, a leading global supplier of intelligent wireless networking solutions, will present and demonstrate several advanced patient monitoring solutions at Healthcare Unbound, an industry conference focused on the convergence of consumer and...
BIO Applauds U.S. Adoption for GE Corn, Cotton, Soybeans
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - American farmers have adopted genetically engineered (GE) crops widely since their introduction in 1996, especially corn, cotton and soybean varieties, according to a new USDA report. USDA's Economic Research Service (ERS) report, Adoption of Genetically...
USANA Health Sciences Announces Recommendation by Special Committee of Board of Directors that Shareholders Reject the Amended Tender Offer
SALT LAKE CITY-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: USNA) today announced that the Special Committee of its Board of Directors has unanimously determined that the amended tender offer announced on June 30, 2008, by Unity Acquisition Corp. (the "Purchaser") and...
National Federation of the Blind Nonvisual Accessibility Web Certification Granted to GE
BALTIMORE-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), the nation's leading advocate for Internet access by blind Americans, has awarded the Gold Level NFB-NVA Certification to GE. The NFB applauds GE's commitment to ensuring equal access to their Web site to blind...
Commentary in The Lancet on the Declaration of Istanbul Sees Organ Transplantation Worldwide Threatened by Organ Trafficking and Transplant Tourism and Commercialism
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 3 PRNewswire — The July 5 issue of the leading medical journal, The Lancet, highlights the Declaration of Istanbul on Organ Trafficking and Transplant Tourism, an important affirmation of ethical principles and practices adopted on May 2, 2008, at an...
Fluxion Biosciences Wins R&D 100 Award
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Fluxion Biosciences, a leading provider of functional cell biology systems for life science research and drug discovery, today announced that it has won a 2008 R&D 100 Award for its BioFlux(TM) 200 System. The R&D 100 Award places the...
Bio-Bridge Science Announces $2.775 Million Private Placement
OAK BROOK, Ill.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Bio-Bridge Science, Inc. (OTCBB:BGES), a biotechnology company engaged in the commercial development of vaccines for the prevention and treatment of human infectious diseases announced today that it had closed a private placement of its investment...
Grubb & Ellis Healthcare REIT Acquires Senior Care Portfolio 1 in Calif.
SANTA ANA, Calif., July 3 PRNewswire — Grubb & Ellis Healthcare REIT, Inc. today announced it has completed its acquisition of Senior Care Portfolio 1 with the addition of two skilled nursing facilities in California. The portfolio is comprised of an aggregate of six properties...
Regence Wins Four International Telly Awards for Health and Wellness Videos
PORTLAND, Ore., July 3 PRNewswire — Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon announces that it has won four bronze (second-place) Telly Awards for health and wellness videos it created and produced for myRegence.com, a health-focused Web site for Regence members. The Telly Awards are...
Wyeth and Progenics Receive Approval from European Commission for RELISTOR for Opioid-Induced Constipation in Advanced Illness Patients
COLLEGEVILLE, Pa., & TARRYTOWN, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, a division of Wyeth (NYSE: WYE), and Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: PGNX), today announced that the companies have received marketing approval for RELISTOR(TM) (methylnaltrexone bromide...
New Technology from Atlanta-Based Stratizon Corporation to Speed Veterans' Benefits, Slashing Time It Takes between Application and Receipt of Care
ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - As the nation pauses this week to remember the sacrifices our men and women in the military have made to allow us to celebrate Independence Day, Stratizon Corporation is pleased to announce that TurboVet(TM), its patent-pending, web-based technology which...
Gulf Resources and Shandong Institute of Light Industry Establish Cooperative Research and Development Program
NEW YORK & SHANDONG PROVINCE, China-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Gulf Resources, Inc. (OTCBB: GFRE), a leading producer of bromine, crude salt and specialty chemicals in China, today announced that its specialty chemicals subsidiary has established a cooperative research and development...
Non-Prescription, Replens Long-Lasting Vaginal Moisturizer(R) Instant Relief for Feminine Dryness as Effective as Popular Hormone Therapy Number One According to Pharmacists in Canada
OAKVILLE, Ontario-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Pharmacy Post has named Replens Long Lasting Vaginal Moisturizer(R) the number one recommended product in the vaginal lubricant and moisturizer market in their annual "Over the Counter Market Report." "Sales are soaring," said the OTC Market Report...
Within3 Taps Thought Leader User Group at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
CLEVELAND-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Within3 announced it is initiating a "Thought Leader Program" by tapping health care professionals and scientists from the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine Alumni and Faculty to advise the online professional network on its upcoming...
Correction - Fitch Confirms Hancock Cty (OH) Hosp Revs Ser 2004 'AAA'; Rates Short-Term 'F1'
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - (This is a correction to the release of June 30th. It corrects the short-term rating to 'F1'.) Fitch Ratings confirms the long-term 'AAA' rating currently assigned to $110,875,000 Hancock County, Ohio, hospital facilities revenue bonds, series 2004...
Pennsylvania Medical Society and AARP Criticize Senator Specter for Blocking Bill to Protect Access to Doctors and Improve Medicare
Groups Call on Senator Specter to Reconsider and Support Bill that Stops Cuts to Doctors and Keeps Medicare Fair HARRISBURG, Pa., July 3 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Gridlock has paralyzed the U.S. Senate, derailing a critical bipartisan bill that would have stopped a 10 percent cut to...
Bio-Pharma Launch Value Maximized Through New Product Commercialization Excellence
CHAPEL HILL, N.C., July 3 PRNewswire — Bio-Pharma executives are increasingly finding value in the research products and services offered by Best Practices, LLC and in particular in use of the on-demand benchmark repository known as the Best Practice Database...
Remarks by the President at Ceremonial Groundbreaking of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
BETHESDA, Md.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Walter Reed National Naval Medical Center Bethesda, Maryland 10:06 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much, Deputy Secretary England, for that generous introduction. I am so honored to be here at Bethesda National Naval Medical Center. This is often...
Getinge Announces Date Of 2008 Q2 Report and Conference Call
STOCKHOLM, Sweden-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Regulatory News: GETINGE (STO:GETIB), Sweden - Getinge will issue its Q2 report for 2008 on Monday 14th July 2008, followed by a a conference call at 09.30 a.m. CET, hosted by Johan Malmquist, CEO, and Ulf Grunander, CFO. To participate in the...
Saint Thomas Chest Pain Network Expands beyond Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Saint Thomas Health Services has built the largest network of freestanding, affiliated chest pain centers in the nation, and now it is expanding the services of the network into southern Kentucky, officials announced today. The Saint Thomas Chest...
Kings County Death: NAMI Calls for Criminal Probe; Survey Shows Psychiatric Emergency Room Delays Are National Problem
WASHINGTON, July 3 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Michael J. Fitzpatrick, executive director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the nation's largest grassroots organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illnesses, has issued...
Minnesota Nurses Association Endorses Elwyn Tinklenberg for Congress
ST. PAUL, Minn., July 3 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) announced today their endorsement of Elwyn Tinklenberg in his candidacy for U.S. House of Representatives, Congressional District 6. "Elwyn Tinklenberg made it clear to us he shares a guiding...
Minnesota Nurses Association Endorses Steve Sarvi for Congress
ST. PAUL, Minn., July 3 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) announced today their endorsement of Steve Sarvi in his candidacy for U.S. House of Representatives, Congressional District 2. "As a veteran of the Iraq war, Steve Sarvi will be the vigorous and...
Minnesota Nurses Association Endorses Ashwin Madia for Congress
ST. PAUL, Minn., July 3 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) announced today their endorsement of Ashwin Madia in his candidacy for U.S. House of Representatives, Congressional District 3. "Ashwin Madia understands the broken state of our healthcare system...
Endangered Tiger Moved to Reserve in India in First-Ever Attempt at Relocation
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - In a groundbreaking effort to preserve the species, an endangered Bengal tiger was relocated to the Sariska tiger reserve in India on June 28th—an area where the entire tiger population was wiped out a few years ago. The young male tiger was...
Fitch Rates Louisiana GOs Underlying 'A+'; Upgrades Outstanding GOs
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Fitch Ratings assigns an underlying rating of 'A+' to $200 million State of Louisiana general obligation (GO) variable rate demand refunding bonds, series 2008-A. The bonds, which will be due on July 1, 2026, will be issued as weekly variable rate demand bonds...
Taking Drug Addiction Recovery to a Whole New Level
LAGUNA BEACH, Calif., July 3 PRNewswire — Laguna Beach Recovery in California is leading the way in the alcohol and drug recovery industry. Laguna is a very upscale yet affordable drug and alcohol rehab treatment center located on California's beautiful Laguna Beach. Laguna, always...
9/11 Workers Refute City's Allegation of Discovery Abuse and Malingering
NEW YORK, July 3 PRNewswire — Attorneys representing more than ten thousand ground zero workers including Police, Firefighters and other rescue, recovery and debris clean-up personnel who became ill after working in the "toxic soup" at the World Trade Center site following the...
Fitch Comments on UnitedHealth Group's Earnings Revision
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Fitch Ratings is taking no action on the ratings of UnitedHealth Group (UnitedHealth) and its insurance operating subsidiaries following the company's downward earnings revision this morning and agreement in principal to settle two pending class action...
X-Rite Announces Agreement for Sale of Former Headquarters; Amendment of Promissory Note
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - X-Rite, Incorporated, (NASDAQ: XRIT) a global leader in color technology, today announced that it has reached an agreement for the sale of its former headquarters and manufacturing facility located in Grandville, Michigan for $10 million...
RegeneRx Completes Enrollment and Dosing of Phase IA Safety Trial for Potential Heart Drug
BETHESDA, Md.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - REGENERX BIOPHARMACEUTICALS, INC. (AMEX:RGN) (www.regenerx.com) announced today that it has completed enrollment and dosing of 40 healthy subjects for its Phase IA clinical trial testing RGN-352, an injectable formulation of TB4 for potential use in...
Made in America: Sound Surgical Technologies Brings Disposable Product Manufacturing Back to the USA
LOUISVILLE, Colo.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Sound Surgical Technologies LLC, developer of the VASER(R) Lipo System, announced that as of today all disposable products will be designed and manufactured in the United States. Sound Surgical Technologies has partnered with two Colorado-based...
Palomar Medical Technologies to Manage Supplier Quality with Pilgrim's Supplier Focus(TM)
TAMPA, Fla.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Pilgrim Software, Inc., a world-leading provider of Enterprise Compliance and Quality Management (ECQM) software solutions, today announced that Palomar Medical Technologies, a manufacturer of light-based products used in medical and cosmetic procedures...
Medivation to Host Conference Call at 5 p.m. EDT Monday to Discuss Top-Line Phase 2 Study Results in Huntington's Disease
SAN FRANCISCO, July 3 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Medivation, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDVN) today announced that it will hold a teleconference at 5:00 p.m. EDT on Monday, July 7, to discuss top-line results from its randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 2 clinical trial of dimebon(TM) in...
Improving Healthcare in Rural Northern California Goal of One-Day Conference of National and State Healthcare Leaders
UKIAH, Calif., July 3 PRNewswire — National and regional healthcare leaders will convene in Mendocino County July 18 for a one-day conference, "Connecting California to Improve Patient Care in 2008." "Ultimately we want to improve rural healthcare by increasing the local adoption of...
Today's Caregiver Magazine Celebrates 70th Fearless Caregiver Conference with Free Tickets to Boynton Event
-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Today's Caregiver magazine announced today that it will make available a limited number of tickets for family caregivers to attend the Palm Beach Fearless Caregiver Conference on July 16th at Benvenuto's in Boynton Beach. Registration and information for the limited...
PerkinElmer Second Quarter Earnings and Conference Call Notification
WALTHAM, Mass.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - PerkinElmer, Inc. (NYSE: PKI) today announced that on Thursday, July 24, 2008, after market close, the Company will release second quarter 2008 results. The Company will host a conference call to discuss the results that evening, July 24, 2008, at 5:00...
The Institut de la Vision and Iris Pharma Join Forces to Strengthen the Bond between the Private and Public Sectors, and between Industry and Academic Research
NICE, France-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - The Institut de la Vision, a research center exclusively dedicated to eye diseases, has been the industry's benchmark on vision-related issues since its opening in March 2008. Consequently, it attracts a large number of industrialists looking to test the...
NMI (Non-Manufacturing Index) at 48.2%; June Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business(R); Business Activity Index at 49.9%; New Orders Index at 48.6%; Employment Index at 43.8%
TEMPE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector contracted in June, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business(R). The report was issued today by Anthony Nieves, C.P.M., CFPM, chair of the...
Seven Major U.S. Cancer Institutions Order Hyperthermia Systems from BSD Medical
SALT LAKE CITY-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - BSD Medical Corp. (NASDAQ:BSDM) today announced the addition of seven new BSD-500 hyperthermia systems purchased by major cancer treatment center in the United States. The most recent purchase by the Massey Cancer Center at Virginia Commonwealth...
PerkinElmer Establishes ViaCord Research Institute(TM) to Further Cord Blood Stem Cell Advancements
WALTHAM, Mass.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - PerkinElmer, Inc., a global leader in Health Sciences and Photonics, today announced the creation of the ViaCord Research Institute(TM) (VRI(TM)) aimed at investigating new potential future uses of umbilical cord blood-derived stem cells. Led by a team...
Zynex Announces Increased Orders in June
LITTLETON, Colo.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Zynex Medical Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:ZYNX), a provider of pain management systems and electrotherapy products for medical patients with functional disability, announces an increase in its orders of 171% for June of 2008 compared to the same month last...
AARP, Texas Medical Association Join Forces to Urge Passage of Bill Protecting Access to Doctors and Improving Medicare
Groups representing doctors and beneficiaries criticize Senators Hutchison and Cornyn for blocking bill to protect access to doctors and improve Medicare AUSTIN, Texas, July 3 PRNewswire-USNewswire — AARP Texas joined forces today with the Texas Medical Association to urge Senators Kay...
Eniva VIBE(R) Nutraceutical Tested at Linus Pauling Micronutrient Research Institute and Found to Possess DNA Protective Properties
MINNEAPOLIS, July 3 PRNewswire — The Eniva Research Group has released results from aboratory testing by the world-famous Linus Pauling Micronutrient Research Institute at Oregon State University which demonstrated the Eniva Health Supplement VIBE(R) possessed DNA protective...
Bioheart, Inc., Board Appoints Howard J. Leonhardt Chief Executive Officer
SUNRISE, Fla., July 3 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Bioheart, Inc., (Nasdaq: BHRT) a biotechnology company that is focused on the development of autologous (patient-derived) cell therapies and devices for the treatment of chronic and acute heart damage, today announced that its Board of...
Learn about Cough and Throat Remedies in the United States 2008
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Research and Markets *T For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/c1fc69/cough_and_throat_r
Vibra Healthcare Acquires two Hospitals in Southern California
MECHANICSBURG, Pa., July 3 PRNewswire — Vibra Healthcare, LLC ("Vibra") announced today that it has completed the acquisition of two specialty hospitals in Southern California. The acquisition included the Continental Rehabilitation Hospital of San Diego (a 110-bed freestanding Long...
Cell Biosciences Strengthens Management Team
PALO ALTO, Calif., July 3 PRNewswire — Cell Biosciences, Inc., a provider of ultrasensitive protein detection and characterization systems to life science researchers, today announced three key management team additions. Jason Novi was named Chief Financial Officer, with...
Rite Aid Declares Series I Preferred Stock Dividends
CAMP HILL, Pa.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.3438 per share on its 5.5% Series I Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock for the period commencing on May 1, 2008 through July 31, 2008. The...
Pennsylvania Tells Autism Speaks to Stop Talking
PITTSBURGH, July 3 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Yesterday in a historical and unprecedented move, the Pennsylvania legislature voted nearly unanimously in the affirmative for House Bill 1150 to mandate commercial insurance companies to cover some services for children with autism. The bill...
Leading Vaccine Expert Joins IAVI
NEW YORK, July 3 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Dr. Thomas Hassell, former global vice president of process development at sanofi pasteur, a leading vaccine company, has joined IAVI as vice president for vaccine development. In his new role, Dr. Hassell will lead IAVI's product development...
Rite Aid Reports 0.4 Percent Same Store Sales Decrease for June
CAMP HILL, Pa.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD) today announced sales results for June. Beginning with the four weeks ended June 28, 2008, the acquired Brooks Eckerd stores are included in the same store sales calculation. Monthly Sales For the four weeks ended June 28...
Corporate Social Responsibility Weekly Recap (June 25 - July 2, 2008)
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - The following releases focus on Corporate Social Responsibility and moved during the week of June 25 - July 2, 2008. ALL TIME-OFFS ARE IN EASTERN TIME PHOENIX — PowerVerde Plans to Deploy Its Non-Fossil Fuel Technology into the Public Utilities Market...
Essential Report on Investment Opportunities for Diabetic Care Devices in Germany Out Now
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Germany Diabetic- Diabetes Care Devices Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2012" report to their offering. Germany Diabetic- Diabetes Care Devices Investment Opportunities...
APP Pharmaceuticals Receives Final Approvals for Additional Dosages of Granisetron Hydrochloride Injection, USP
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:APPX), a leading manufacturer of multi-source and branded injectable pharmaceutical products, today announced that it has received final approvals from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of its Abbreviated New...
Allos Therapeutics to Present at the Collins Stewart Fourth Annual Growth Conference
WESTMINSTER, Colo.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Allos Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALTH), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative small molecule drugs for the treatment of cancer, today announced that members of the Company's senior management will present a...
Resolvyx Scientific Advisors Publish First In-Vivo Data Showing Resolvins Suppress IL-23 and IL-17, Key Mediators of Inflammatory Disease
BEDFORD, Mass.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Resolvyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc., the leading resolvin therapeutics company, today announced that a research team led by a Resolvyx scientific advisor and a company co-founder has demonstrated that the resolvin E1 (RvE1) effectively suppresses IL-23 and...
OSI Pharmaceuticals Announces Conversion Period for Convertible Notes
MELVILLE, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - OSI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: OSIP) announced today that its 2% Convertible Senior Notes due 2025 (the "notes") are now convertible at the option of the holders and will remain convertible through September 30, 2008, the last trading day of the...
Cellectis and Regeneron Sign an Agreement Over the use of Homologous Recombination Technology
BIOCITECH, France, July 3 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Cellectis SA today announced the signature of an agreement with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. over the use of Cellectis' patents covering certain uses of homologous recombination for the generation of innovative human therapies...
HTH Worldwide Signs Agreement with Star Medica to Give Travelers to Mexico Top Hospital Care
RADNOR, Pa., July 3 PRNewswire — HTH Worldwide, a global health and safety services company, announced today that it has contracted with Star Medica Hospitals to provide HTH clients access to its seven facilities in Mexico. HTH Worldwide will now be able to arrange convenient...
CVS/pharmacy Delivers Disaster Relief in Iowa Communities Impacted by Recent Flooding
WOONSOCKET, R.I., July 3 PRNewswire — The CVS Caremark Charitable Trust, the private foundation managed by CVS Caremark, announced today that it has donated $100,000 to the American Red Cross for disaster relief efforts throughout the more than 80 counties in Iowa declared federal or...
Mergent, Inc. Announces Changes to the HealthShares(TM) Ophthalmology Index
NEW YORK, July 3 PRNewswire — Mergent, Inc., administrator for the HealthShares(TM) Indexes, a series of 20 underlying indexes for the HealthShares(TM) Exchange Traded Funds, today announced the following change effective on the opening of trading on Wednesday July 9, 2008: ISTA...
American Lung Association Urges People Living Near Wildfires to Protect Themselves Against Staggering Levels of Unhealthy Air Pollution
WASHINGTON, July 3 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Dangerous air pollution resulting from wildfires poses lethal health hazards to people living and working in the surrounding areas. Residents with respiratory problems such as asthma, emphysema, and bronchitis and also those with chronic...
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Issues Community Report for 2007
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine, July 3 PRNewswire — Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield donated more than $1.4 million to community organizations throughout Maine in 2007. The health insurers' Maine-based charitable activities are detailed in the recently released Maine Community Relations...
Preliminary Injunction Vacated, TriZetto Sets Date for Adjourned Meeting
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - The TriZetto Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: TZIX) announced today that the Delaware Court of Chancery vacated its earlier order preliminarily enjoining TriZetto from allowing any vote by TriZetto's stockholders upon a proposal to approve the merger pursuant...
Adolor Provides Update on Entereg(R) (alvimopan) OBD Program
EXTON, Pa.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Adolor Corporation (Nasdaq: ADLR) today issued an update on the Entereg(R) (alvimopan) Program for chronic opioid bowel dysfunction (OBD), under development in collaboration with GlaxoSmithKline (NYSE: GSK). The U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has...
IRIS International Listed on Russell Indexes
CHATSWORTH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - IRIS INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NASDAQ: IRIS), a leading manufacturer of automated in-vitro diagnostics systems and consumables for use in hospitals and commercial laboratories worldwide, today announced that it has been listed on the Russell 3000(R...
GeneraMedix Inc. Receives Approval for Epoprostenol for Injection 1.5 mg
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J., July 3 PRNewswire — On June 27, 2008 GeneraMedix Inc. received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Epoprostenol for Injection 1.5 mg New Drug Application (NDA). Epoprostenol for Injection 1.5 mg is indicated for the long-term...
What Are the Three Most Popular Diets, and How Are Many Respondents Currently Following Them?
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Research and Markets - U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics - Unilever USA - Wells' Dairy, Inc. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/c77b17/diet_trends_in_the
InTouch Health(R) Announces Launch of New Product Feature to Transform Stroke Care Through Remote Presence Telestroke Networks
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - InTouch Technologies, Inc. (d.b.a. InTouch Health), the world leader in Remote Presence health care solutions, announced today the launch of a new product feature, StrokeRESPOND, to extend the functionality of its Remote Presence robotic...
Akorn Enters into a Commercial Manufacturing Supply Agreement with Bioniche Pharma
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Akorn, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKRX) a specialty pharmaceutical company and Bioniche Pharma have entered into a five-year commercial manufacturing and supply agreement for two undisclosed pharmaceutical products. Under the terms of the five-year agreement...
AVMA Collections Highlights Disaster Preparedness
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., July 3 PRNewswire — From Midwest floods, to wildfires that have scarred California, recent natural disasters have grabbed headlines and have cost dearly in life and livelihood. Many animals and pets have also been lost or have ended up in shelters, waiting for their...
DOT Therapy: Newest Breakthrough Technology in Laser Skin Resurfacing
INDIANAPOLIS, July 3 PRNewswire — Laugh lines, crow's feet, brown spots, and wrinkles are inevitable signs of aging, but all that is about to change thanks to the most advanced technology in laser skin resurfacing. Through a newly-formed alliance between Eclipsemed Ltd., one of the...
Pediatrix Acquires Atlanta Anesthesia Group Practice
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc. (NYSE: PDX) has completed the acquisition of Georgia Perioperative Consultants, LLC, an anesthesia physician group practice that provides services to patients treated at facilities in the Atlanta metropolitan area...
Gain a Strong Understanding of the ENT Devices Market in the Republic of Korea
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Republic of Korea ENT Devices Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2012" report to their offering. Republic of Korea ENT Devices Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to...
UNICEF Ambassador Clay Aiken Visits North-West Somalia
NAIROBI, Kenya, July 3 PRNewswire-USNewswire — UNICEF Ambassador Clay Aiken, today ended a five-day visit to the troubled east African nation of Somalia and called on the world to remember the plight of that country's children. "Unfortunately this is a region that's better known for...
Barr Will Host an Earnings Conference Call on August 7, 2008 to Discuss the Results for the Second Quarter of Calendar 2008
MONTVALE, N.J., July 3 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Barr Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE: BRL) today announced that the Company will host a Conference Call at 8:30AM Eastern time on Thursday, August 7 to discuss earnings results for the second quarter of calendar 2008, ended June 30, 2008. The...
Task Force Recommends Screening for Hearing Loss in All Newborns
ROCKVILLE, Md., July 3 PRNewswire-USNewswire — All newborn infants should be screened for congenital hearing loss that is present at birth, according to a new recommendation from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. The recommendation and the accompanying summary of evidence...
Medline Receives Force Majeure Notice From Hong Ray Enterprises
MUNDELEIN, Ill., July 3 PRNewswire — Hong Ray Enterprises of Shijiazhuang, China, the world's largest manufacturer of vinyl exam gloves and a major manufacturer of nitrile gloves, has notified Medline Industries, Inc., and other U.S. customers that they are facing "force majeure...
HEALTHCARE TECH AND THE WORLD: A MACRO PERSPECTIVE ON HOW TECHNOLOGY WILL IMPACT HEALTHCARE IN THE FUTURE
PLANO, TX, July 3 PRNewswire — Edition 20 Host: Dr. Kevin Fickenscher - Perot Systems' Executive Vice President, International Healthcare Guest: Dr. William Stead, Associate Vice Chancellor for Strategy/Transformation & Chief Information Officer Vanderbilt University Medical...
Susan G. Komen for the Cure(R)'s Circle of Promise to Mobilize African American Women Against Breast Cancer at 2008 Music Festival
DALLAS, July 3 PRNewswire — WHAT: Circle of Promise Ambassadors Ebony Steele and Dr. Rovenia Brock (Dr. Ro) will bring the fight against breast cancer to the 2008 Essence Music Festival. Steele and Dr. Ro will share their view on breast cancer in the African American community during...
Rising Medical Solutions, Inc. Expands Its California Managed Care Services to Include Utilization Review Program
CHICAGO, July 3 PRNewswire — Rising Medical Solutions, Inc. (Rising), a leading medical cost containment and care management organization, has extended its offerings in California to include Utilization Review (UR) services in addition to its Medical Bill Review and Medical Provider...
Nestle Juicy Juice Kicks Off Summer Promoting Nutritious, Active Lifestyle Choices Among Latino Children, Families
GLENDALE, Calif., July 3 PRNewswire — Nestle(R) Juicy Juice(R) announced today the return of last year's successful junior soccer tournament, Copita Juicy Juice. This year, the event will tour Dallas and Los Angeles over the summer, and include the participation of over 600 children...
National Council on Disability Monthly Bulletin for June, 2008
WASHINGTON, July 3 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The following is the National Council on Disability's monthly bulletin for June, 2008: The Bulletin, which is free of charge and available at NCD's Web site (www.ncd.gov), brings you the latest issues and news affecting people with...
Advanced Life Sciences Added to Russell Microcap Index
CHICAGO, July 3 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Advanced Life Sciences Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADLS), a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery, development and commercialization of novel drugs in the therapeutic areas of infection, cancer and respiratory diseases, today announced...
Senetek Announces Termination of Invicorp(R) License Agreement With Ardana Bioscience Limited
NAPA, Calif., July 3 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Senetek PLC (OTC Bulletin Board: SNKTY), a Life Sciences company engaged in the development of technologies that target the science of healthy aging, today announced termination of the Invicorp(R) License Agreement with Ardana Bioscience...
United Kingdom Orthopedic Devices Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2012
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "United Kingdom Orthopedic Devices Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2012" report to their offering. United Kingdom Orthopedic Devices Investment Opportunities, Analysis and...
Medical Equipment M&A Trends - June 2008
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Medical Equipment M&A Trends - June 2008" report to their offering. Summary Medical Equipment M&A Trends June 2008 Report is an excellent source providing detailed information on M&A, Equity/Debt...
Major Union Questions PA Pension Fund, Calls on PSERS to Protect Workers, Retirees
HARRISBURG, Pa., July 3 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Eileen Connelly, Executive Director of the Service Employees International Union's Pennsylvania State Council, today called on the Pennsylvania School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS) to protect retiree pension dollars and workers...
Triple-S Management Corporation Schedules Second-Quarter Earnings Release and Webcast
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, July 3 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Triple-S Management Corporation (NYSE: GTS) today announced that the Company plans to release financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008, before the market opens on August 5, 2008. Ramon M. Ruiz-Comas, President and...
Examine the Degradation Rate of Bioresorbable Materials
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Degradation Rate of Bioresorbable Materials" report to their offering. Bioresorbable materials are extensively used for a wide range of biomedical applications from drug delivery to fracture...
Rosetta Genomics to Present at Collins Stewart Fourth Annual Growth Conference
REHOVOT, Israel and JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, July 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Rosetta Genomics Ltd (Nasdaq: ROSG), a leading developer of microRNA-based diagnostics and therapeutics, announced today it will present Collins Stewart Fourth Annual Growth Conference on Wednesday, July 9, at 8:30 am...
Huifeng Bio-Pharmaceutical (HFGB) Information to Be Available Through Standard & Poor's Market Access Program
XI'AN, China, July 3 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — Huifeng Bio-Pharmaceutical Technology, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: HFGB), a leading developer and producer of plant extracts and pharmaceutical raw materials for use in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and food production in China, announced...
Senesco Signs a Supply Agreement for Polyplus-transfection's Delivery System
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., July 3 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Senesco Technologies, Inc. ("Senesco" or the "Company") (Amex: SNT) announced today that it has contracted with Polyplus-transfection (Illkirch, France) to supply Polyplus's "in vivo-jetPEI" for systemic delivery of Senesco's...
Senesco Chooses VGXI to Produce Factor 5A Plasmid
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., July 3 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Senesco Technologies, Inc. ("Senesco" or the "Company") (Amex: SNT) announced today that it has contracted with VGXI, Inc. (The Woodlands, TX) ("VGXI") to supply the plasmid portion of the Company's combination therapy consisting of the...
Mylan Announces Tentative FDA Approval for Generic Version of Antibiotic Zyvox(R) Tablets
PITTSBURGH, July 3 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Mylan Inc. (NYSE: MYL) today announced that its subsidiary, Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., has received tentative approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for Linezolid Tablets, 600...
Sunesis Pharmaceuticals to Present at the Collins Stewart Fourth Annual Growth Conference
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., July 3 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNSS) today announced that Daniel Swisher, Sunesis' Chief Executive Officer and President, will provide a corporate overview at the upcoming Collins Stewart Fourth Annual Growth...
Photo: VitaminLife.com Sees Internet Sales Up 40% in Major Metro Markets as Gas Crisis Looms; Shopping Behaviors Change as People Conserve Gas
REDMOND, Wash., July 3 PRNewswire — VitaminLife, a leading vitamin and natural products Internet retailer offering over 30,000 supplements at savings up to 50% today announced that the company has observed a 40% sales increase in the last 2 quarters of 2008 as people change shopping...
National Council on Disability to Hold Quarterly Board Meeting in Seattle to Learn Issues Affecting People with Disabilities in Pacific Northwest
WASHINGTON, July 3 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The National Council on Disability (NCD) will conduct its next quarterly meeting at the Renaissance Seattle Hotel, 515 Madison Street, Seattle, Washington, beginning at 8:30 a.m. PDT on Monday, July 14 and ending at 4:30 p.m. PDT on...
AMERIGROUP Renews Contract with Tennessee
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., July 3 PRNewswire-FirstCall — AMERIGROUP Corporation (NYSE: AGP) announced today that, effective July 1, 2008, AMERIGROUP Tennessee renewed its contract with the State of Tennessee through June 30, 2009. The renewal includes a rate increase for the period April 1...
MED3OOO and Mitsui & Co. Complete U.S. and Global Healthcare Partnership Agreement
PITTSBURGH, July 3 PRNewswire — MED3OOO Group, Inc. (MED3OOO), a national leader in healthcare management and technology products and services for providers and employers, has entered into a partnership arrangement with Mitsui & Co. (USA), Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsui...
Nu Skin Enterprises to Present at Oppenheimer Consumer Growth Conference
PROVO, Utah, July 3 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: NUS) Chief Financial Officer, Ritch Wood, will be presenting at the Oppenheimer Consumer Growth Conference in Boston on Wednesday, July 9, 2008. The company's presentation will be webcast live beginning at...
Rigel to Present at Collins Stewart Growth Conference
SAN FRANCISCO, July 3 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RIGL) today announced that Raul Rodriguez, Rigel's executive vice president and chief operating officer, will present a company overview at the Fourth Annual Collins Stewart Growth Conference on Tuesday...
Hooper Holmes Announces Sale of Claims Evaluation Division
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., July 3 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Hooper Holmes (Amex: HH) today announced the sale of substantially all of the assets of the Company's Claims Evaluation Division (CED), a unit providing independent medical exams primarily for automobile and workers' compensation...
Healthy and Delicious Home Delivery Just Got Easier: Dine to Thrive Cuts Prices in July
LOS ANGELES, July 3 PRNewswire — While healthcare is becoming more expensive for many Americans, Dine to Thrive, a Los Angeles-based company that makes wellness promoting meals which may help prevent cancer, is cutting its prices by 40%. For the entire month of July, the...
Antigen Discovery Inc. Awarded a SBIR Phase II Grant to Commercialize Novel Antigens for Serodiagnostic Products and Vaccine Development
IRVINE, Calif., July 3 PRNewswire — Antigen Discovery Inc. ("ADI", formerly ImmPORT Therapeutics Inc.), a leader in high throughput antigen/biomarker discovery using advanced genomics and proteomics tools, announced today that the Company was awarded a Phase II SBIR from the National...
AMDL Announces Investor Relations Presentation Available on Website
TUSTIN, Calif., July 3 PRNewswire-FirstCall — AMDL, Inc. (Amex: ADL), a world leader in specialty pharmaceuticals headquartered in Tustin, Ca., with operations in Shenzhen, Jiangxi, and Jilin, China, announced today it has released its investor presentation which is available for...
Shire to add New Orphan Drug to its HGT Portfolio - EU Launch Imminent
BASINGSTOKE, England and CAMBRIDGE Massachusetts, July 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — - Shire proposes acquisition of biotechnology company, Jerini AG for an equity purchase price of EUR328 million adding hereditary angioedema (HAE) product, FIRAZYR(R), to its Human Genetic Therapies (HGT...
Nabriva Therapeutics Announces Appointment of New CEO
VIENNA, Austria, July 3 PRNewswire — Nabriva Therapeutics, a specialist in antibiotics development, announces that Dr. George Golumbeski has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Dr. Golumbeski brings to the team nearly twenty years of industry experience serving...
CBaySystems Launches Kyps(TM), a Web-Based Practice Management and EMR System
ANNAPOLIS, Md., July 3 PRNewswire — CBaySystems, a holding company with a portfolio of investments in medical transcription, healthcare technology and healthcare financial services, is pleased to announce the launch of Kyps(TM), the brand name for CBaySystems' innovative, web-based...
Prior to G8 Summit, Passage of U.S. Appropriations Bill Heralds Increase in U.S. International Aid
U.S. Senate Forgoes Agreement on AIDS, TB, and Malaria Bill until After G8 Summit G8 Must Honor Commitments to Fight Global Poverty and Save Children's Lives, Agency Says WASHINGTON, July 3 PRNewswire-USNewswire — World Vision commends the U.S. Senate for approving increases for...
Quality Home Care Coalition Speaks out against Governor's Cuts to Care for Seniors and People with Disabilities
SYLMAR, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Yesterday, seniors, people with disabilities, their families and caregivers, joined with Quality Home Care Coalition members and other activist Californians to denounce Governor Schwarzenegger's proposed cuts to programs that serve the elderly and...
Pritzker Law Firm Files Lawsuit against Kroger Co. and Nebraska Beef, Ltd
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Pritzker Ruohonen, a national food safety law firm, filed a lawsuit today on behalf of 20-year-old Zachary Everhart, who became ill with an E. coli O157:H7 infection after eating Kroger ground beef. The lawsuit was filed in Ohio state court. The...
Sacred Heart Hospital Deploys ArcMail Defender to Support Compliance Efforts
SHREVEPORT, La.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - For Sacred Heart Hospital, a regional medical facility in Eau Claire, Wis., archiving email is not only a good business practice, it is critical for meeting certain compliance standards outlined by the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act...
Anadis' Cancer Related Mucositis Project Awarded with VISTECH Grant
MELBOURNE, Australia-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Anadis Ltd. (ASX:ANX; OTC:ANDIY) an Australian biopharmaceutical company has been awarded a product development grant for its Cancer-related Alimentary Mucositis project. The award was one of only three made by the VISTECH bi-national fund...
Orelle Corporation Announces Conclusion of Phase II Clinical Trials
SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Orelle Corporation of Seattle, Washington, winner of the Price Waterhouse 'Investor Choice Award for Best Pre-Revenue Company' at the Vancouver, BC Angel Forum in June '08, announces the conclusion of Phase II Clinical Trials at the Auckland University of...
Microfluidics International Corporation Obtains New $2.5 Million Line of Credit in Support of Global Growth Strategy
NEWTON, Mass.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Microfluidics International Corporation (OTCBB: MFIC) today announced that the Company has received a $2.5 million multi-year revolving line of credit from Silicon Valley Bank. The credit line will be used as working capital in support of the Company's...
LSS Data Systems' Medical and Practice Management (MPM) Suite Client/Server 5.54 Receives 2007 CCHIT Certification
EDEN PRAIRIE, minn.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - The Certification Commission for Healthcare Information Technology (CCHIT(R)) announced yesterday that LSS Data Systems' product Medical and Practice Management (MPM) Suite Client/Server 5.54 is CCHIT Certified(R), and meets the Commission's...
BIO Supports Commitment to Making July 4 Energy Independence Day
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Through increased development and use of advanced biofuels combined with simple conservation strategies, the United States can extend its supply of homegrown energy and increase its energy security in 2009. The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today...
Glen Bogner Named President of Molina Healthcare of Washington
BOTHELL, Wash.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Molina Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:MOH) announced today that Glen H. Bogner has been named president of its health plan subsidiary, Molina Healthcare of Washington. In his new role, Bogner will be responsible for Washington health plan operations, as well...
John Wayne Cancer Institute Receives Grant to Study Long-term Health Effects of Traumatic Brain Injuries
SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - The John Wayne Cancer Institute at Saint John's Health Center announced today that it has received a grant from the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment to study pituitary hormonal failure (hypopituitarism) in retired...
New Research Indicates That Adrenal Nodules Not Being Adequately Evaluated
BOSTON-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - A new study published in Endocrine Practice found that a substantial percentage of patients with nodules, or growths, in their adrenal glands were not being properly evaluated by physicians. Adrenal glands are located at the top of each kidney. They make...
3M Completes Acquisition of IMTEC Corp.
ST. PAUL, Minn.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - 3M announced today that it has completed its acquisition of IMTEC Corp., a manufacturer of dental implants and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scanning equipment for dental and medical radiology headquartered in Ardmore, Okla. Terms of the...
PPD Announces Second Quarter 2008 Earnings Release, Webcast and Conference Call
WILMINGTON, N.C.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - PPD, Inc. (Nasdaq: PPDI) will release its second quarter 2008 financial results on Tuesday, July 22, 2008, after the market closes. The earnings release will be available on the PPD Web site at http://www.ppdi.com, FirstCall and Business Wire. On...
TomoTherapy Tops MD Buyline Rankings for Second Straight Quarter
MADISON, Wis.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - TomoTherapy Incorporated (NASDAQ: TOMO), maker of the TomoTherapy(R) Hi-Art(R) treatment system for advanced radiation therapy, has earned top honors in MD Buyline's user satisfaction rankings for the second consecutive quarter, solidifying its position...
Northstar Neuroscience, Inc. Receives Unsolicited Proposal from Tang Capital Management and Announces Engagement of Leerink Swann to Assist in Evaluation of Strategic Alternatives
SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Northstar Neuroscience, Inc., (NASDAQ: NSTR), a medical device company developing therapies for the treatment of neurological diseases and disorders, announced today that the Company and its Board of Directors received an unsolicited proposal from Tang...
GTC Biotherapeutics Receives Notice Related to Nasdaq Minimum Market Value Rule
FRAMINGHAM, Mass.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - GTC Biotherapeutics, Inc. ("GTC", Nasdaq: GTCB) has received a Staff Deficiency Letter from The Nasdaq Stock Market notifying GTC that for the last 10 consecutive trading days the aggregate market value of GTCB common stock has fallen below $50...
ARYx Therapeutics, Inc. Announces Procter & Gamble Exercises Option to End Collaboration on ATI-7505
FREMONT, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - ARYx Therapeutics, Inc., (NASDAQ:ARYX), a biopharmaceutical company, today announced that Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (P&G) has utilized a one-time thirty day cancellation option linked to the completion of a Thorough QT (TQT) study to...
ARYx Therapeutics, Inc. Announces Successful Results of QT Study on ATI-7505
FREMONT, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - ARYx Therapeutics, Inc., (NASDAQ:ARYX), a biopharmaceutical company, today announced the results of an important cardiac safety study on its prokinetic agent, ATI-7505. The overall results of a Thorough QT (TQT) study designed to demonstrate whether...
Remember West Nile Virus Safety This Fourth of July
SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 2 PRNewswire — With the Fourth of July weekend approaching and families and friends gathering outdoors, the Mosquito and Vector Control Association of California (MVCAC) is encouraging everyone to take precautions against West Nile virus. "Individuals should...
Vascular Solutions, Inc. to Webcast Second Quarter Conference Call Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at 3:30 p.m. CDT
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Vascular Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: VASC), today announced that it will host a live Webcast of its second quarter conference call on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at 3:30 p.m. CDT. Vascular Solutions' Chief Executive Officer, Howard Root, and Chief Financial...
IdentiPHI Enterprise Biometric Software Deployed at One of Nation's Largest Pharmacy Benefits Managers
AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - IdentiPHI, Inc. (OTCBB: IDPI), an innovative leader in enterprise security solutions and services, today announced one of the nation's leading pharmacy benefit managers has selected IdentiPHI SAFsolution(R) 5 Enterprise Edition to boost biometric...
Chindex International, Inc. Announces Receipt of Key Regulatory ApprovalsChina SFDA Certificates Received Include Intuitive Surgical daVinci S
BETHESDA, Md., July 2 Xinhua-PRNewswire — Chindex International, Inc. (Nasdaq: CHDX), an independent American provider of international healthcare services and Western healthcare products in the People's Republic of China, today announced that it has received long-awaited approval...
ActionAid Challenges G8 on Response to Food Crisis
G8 failure on food prices, biofuels, and climate change places 1.7 billion people - 25% of the world's population - at risk of hunger, warns anti-poverty agency ActionAid. WASHINGTON, July 2 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Days ahead of the G8 summit in Hokkaido, Japan, ActionAid launches a new...
GO3 Statement Regarding Erroneous Coverage in Star Magazine
LOS ANGELES, July 2 PRNewswire — Regarding the completely fabricated item about GO3 Omega-3 fish oil capsules that appears in the July 14, 2008 edition of Star magazine, none of the parties named in this false and misleading story were contacted by the magazine prior to publication. GO3...
Omnicare to Release Second-Quarter Earnings and Hold Conference Call on Thursday, July 31, 2008
COVINGTON, Ky.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Omnicare, Inc. (NYSE:OCR) will release its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008, on Thursday, July 31, 2008, before the opening of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Omnicare will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss...
Marshall Norris Joins NavigatorMD as Director of Business Development and Sales
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., July 2 PRNewswire — NavigatorMD, Inc., a leading 'benefits intelligence' software company providing integrated healthcare plan analytics in support of Value-Based Plan Design development, announced the addition of Marshall A. Norris as Director, Business Development...
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Responds to Attorney General's Complaint, Says Transaction Was Legal and Fully Authorized
DETROIT, July 2 PRNewswire — The Michigan Attorney General announced on July 2 he was filing a lawsuit against Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan challenging a capital transaction between BCBSM and Accident Fund. The Attorney General has taken the position that BCBSM is not authorized...
Fitch Monitoring Sherwin-Williams on Reversal of Rhode Island Verdict
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - On July 1, 2008, the Rhode Island Supreme Court overturned a February 2006 verdict wherein a Rhode Island (RI) jury found that The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) and two other companies (NL Industries and Millennium Holdings) were liable for creating a...
Medical Connections, Inc. Signs Lease on New Office Space to Provide for Expansion
BOCA RATON, Fla.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Medical Connections, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: MCTH), one of the nation's fastest growing healthcare staffing companies specializing in allied health, nurse and physician staffing and recruiting services, has signed a seven year lease on larger...
MediNotes Unveils Redesigned Website at www.MediNotes.com
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - MediNotes Corporation, a market leader in electronic health records (EHRs) with more than 23,000 users nationwide, today unveiled a redesigned website providing physicians with comprehensive, centralized EHR product information. This consolidation...
Misonix Announces the Closing of the USHIFU Agreement and the Receipt of $1.5 Million in Cash
FARMINGDALE, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Misonix, Inc. (NASDAQ: MSON), a developer of minimally invasive ultrasonic medical device technology, which in Europe is used for the ablation of cancer and worldwide for other acute health conditions, announced today that it has closed the...
StockerYale, Inc. Announces Preliminary Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results
SALEM, N.H.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - StockerYale, Inc. (NASDAQ: STKR), a leading designer and manufacturer of structured light lasers, LED modules and specialty optical fibers for industrial OEMs, medical and defense markets, today announced preliminary results for its second quarter ended...
SpectraCell Laboratories Now Measures Vitamin C
HOUSTON, July 2 PRNewswire — Effective immediately, SpectraCell Laboratories now measures functional levels of Vitamin C (ascorbate) using its proprietary FIA(TM) (Functional Intracellular Analysis) technology. This test enables a clinician to diagnose specific vitamin and mineral...
Owner of Medical Equipment Company Sentenced to 130 Months in Prison for Health Care Fraud
WASHINGTON, July 2 PRNewswire-USNewswire — A Miami resident was sentenced to 130 months in prison for his role in schemes to defraud the Medicare program, Acting Assistant Attorney General Matthew Friedrich of the Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney R. Alexander Acosta of the Southern...
Boston Scientific Announces FDA Approval for PROMUS(TM) Everolimus-Eluting Coronary Stent System
NATICK, Mass., July 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the PROMUS(TM) Everolimus-Eluting Coronary Stent System for the treatment of coronary artery disease. The PROMUS Stent is...
Trust for America's Health: New E. Coli Outbreak, Confusion Around Salmonella Show Food Safety System Remains Broken
TFAH Released Report in April, Recommending Systematic Changes WASHINGTON, July 2 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Richard Hamburg, Director of Government Relations for Trust for America's Health (TFAH), expressed concern about a new food safety breach today, in the wake of last month's...
Omrix Biopharmaceuticals Initiates Phase II Clinical Trial in Israel for Fibrin Pad Product Candidate
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Omrix Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Omrix" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: OMRI) announced today that it has enrolled its first patient in a Phase II clinical trial in Israel for its Fibrin Pad product candidate. This is the first clinical trial that will evaluate the...
Coalition Calls on MI Legislature to Abandon Blue Cross Legislation
LANSING, Mich., July 2 PRNewswire-USNewswire — In light of today's announcement that Attorney General Mike Cox is filing suit against Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM), the Coalition for a Fair and Competitive Insurance Market is calling on the Michigan legislature to drop...
Washington Wizards Guard Roger Mason Jr. to Host Bowling at Lucky Strike to Benefit National Kidney Foundation of the National Capital Area
WASHINGTON, July 2 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Roger Mason Jr, Washington Wizards Guard and Washington, DC native, will host his 1st Annual Ball for a Cause on July 29 featuring bowling at Lucky Strike in Chinatown. Several of Roger's teammates are coming out to support the cause...
USHIFU, LLC Completes Acquisition of Focus Surgery, Inc.
CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 2 PRNewswire — USHIFU, LLC (USHIFU), the distributor and provider of non-invasive high intensity focused ultrasound for prostate cancer, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Focus Surgery, Inc. (FSI) of Indianapolis, IN, the creator and...
LifeGas Named Exclusive U.S. Distributor of BPR Medical FireSafe(TM) Cannula Valve
ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - LifeGas, an affiliate of The Linde Group, has agreed to become the exclusive U.S. distributor of BPR Medical Ltd's innovative FireSafe(TM) Cannula Valve - a fire-arresting device that fits into standard oxygen cannula tubing to protect patients in all...
Call Open for Nominations for Nationally and Internationally Influential Texas Medical Educators
HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - TIAA-CREF and The Health Museum (also known as the John P. McGovern Museum of Health & Medical Science) are soliciting statewide nominations for the 2008 TIAA-CREF Distinguished Medical Educator Award (www.tiaa-crefaward.org). The TIAA-CREF Distinguished...
CORRECTING and REPLACING St. Jude Medical and EP MedSystems Announce Final Exchange Ratio for Pending Acquisition
ST. PAUL, Minn. & WEST BERLIN, N.J.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - In the fourth paragraph of the release, the first sentence should read: As previously announced, the Election Deadline was 5 p.m. EDT, July 1, 2008 (sted As previously announced, the Election Deadline was 5 p.m. EDT, today...
Steven Drexel, CORESTAFF President and Chief Executive Officer, Offers Perspectives on June U.S. Labor Statistics and Other Labor and Economic Issues Relevant to Houston, State of Texas and Nation
HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - When the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics releases June 2008 U.S. employment data on July 3, 2008, Steve Drexel will be available for interviews and commentaries on a variety of topics related to U.S. labor, employment and temporary staffing. Drexel can offer...
Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc. Receives Positive Outlook from Standard & Poor's Rating Services
BETHESDA, Md., July 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc. (NYSE: HGR) is pleased to announce that Standard & Poor's Rating Services revised its outlook for Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc. to "positive" from "stable." S&P also affirmed Hanger's corporate credit...
FDA Approves Abbott's XIENCE(TM) V Drug Eluting Stent
ABBOTT PARK, Ill., July 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Abbott today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the XIENCE(TM) V Everolimus Eluting Coronary Stent System for the treatment of coronary artery disease. XIENCE V is the only drug eluting stent to have...
Biopure Announces Private Equity Financing
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Biopure Corporation (Nasdaq: BPUR) announced today that it has signed an agreement with purchasers for a private placement of its common stock and warrants for up to $2.3 million in tranches, assuming no exercise of the warrants. The...
Medgate Selected by NASA to Deliver Health and Safety Software Solutions
TORONTO, July 2 PRNewswire — It is with great pride that Medgate announces that the U.S. Government National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has selected Medgate's Industrial Hygiene and Employee Health Software for use across its entire operation. NASA sourced, selected...
CSPI to Call for Emergency Regulation for Produce Traceability
NEWS CONFERENCE TOMORROW (THURSDAY) 10:00 A.M. WASHINGTON, July 2 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Food safety advocates will call on the FDA to implement emergency regulation that would require growers and packers of fruits and vegetables to adopt existing technology that would more easily...
Fitch Confirms Maine HHEFA's Revs at 'AA'; Outlook Stable
CHICAGO & NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Fitch Ratings has confirmed its 'AA' rating on the $14 million Maine Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority (HHEFA) (the authority) revenue bonds, series 2006G. In addition, Fitch affirms its rating on approximately $1.4 billion of...
Mental Health Treatment: It's Commonly Accepted Yet Not So Easy to Obtain or Understand
ROCHESTER, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Seeing a psychologist or other mental health professional isn't an unusual thing; in fact it's relatively common. Nearly three in ten U.S. adults (29%) report that they have received treatment or therapy from a psychologist or other mental health...
Caribbean Sol Biodegradable Sunscreen Gets Strong Safety Rating From Environmental Working Group
ORLANDO, Fla., July 2 PRNewswire — Caribbean Solutions' "offer inadequate protection from the sun, or contain ingredients with significant safety concerns." Offenders included the nation's best-selling sun products. Caribbean Sol Icy Relief Gel, a cooling after-sun product with organic...
Glaucoma Surgery Studied in Medicare Patients; New Hope for People With End-Stage Glaucoma
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Ophthalmologists (Eye M.D.s) continue to develop treatments to help the more than three million Americans with glaucoma. The July issue of Ophthalmology includes a large, national study of outcomes of incisional surgeries, used to reduce pressure inside...
Indiana State Medical Association and AARP Urge Reconsideration of Bill to Protect Seniors' Access to Doctors and Improve Medicare
INDIANAPOLIS, July 2 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Gridlock has paralyzed the U.S. Senate, derailing a critical bipartisan bill that would have kept Medicare premiums fair, stopped a 10.6 percent rate cut to physicians who treat Medicare patients, and made significant improvements to a...
Precision Therapeutics President and CEO Sean McDonald Named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year(R) 2008 Regional Award Winner
PITTSBURGH, July 2 PRNewswire — Precision Therapeutics today announced that its President and Chief Executive Officer Sean McDonald received the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year(R) 2008 Award in the Applied Science category in the Upstate New York, Western Pennsylvania and...
Home in Prominent Shelter Island, New York, Ablaze; Saved by the FIT-5 Fire Fighting Device
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 2 PRNewswire — As the first firefighter to arrive at the Shelter Island, New York, house fire, Shelter Island Fire Department First Assistant Fire Chief William Rowland made a decision that likely saved the burning home — he used ARA Safety's...
AMA Foundation Names New Members to Board of Directors
CHICAGO, July 2 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The American Medical Association (AMA) Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the nation's largest physician association, recently named several new board members to its Board of Directors. New Officers: — Jean Howard, Traverse City, MI...
On the Occasion of Its General Meeting, France Biotech Confirms Its Unifying Mission for All Innovative Small and Medium-Sized Life-Science Businesses in Its Statutes
PARIS-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Following its Annual General Meeting, held on Tuesday 24th June, in Paris, France Biotech, the French life sciences industry association (www.france-biotech.org), reappointed its Board of Directors according to the statutes of association. France Biotech also...
BIO to Co-Sponsor Import Safety Summit
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) will join with 12 other trade associations to sponsor an inter-industry summit on import safety on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 in Washington, D.C. The summit will bring together a variety of industries, from food...
AMA Foundation Names Jean Howard President
CHICAGO, July 2 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The American Medical Association Foundation announced the election today of Jean Howard as its new president. Jean Howard of Traverse City, Michigan, is finishing her fifth year on the AMA Foundation Board of Directors. She is the first Alliance...
NeuroVigil Inc., a Salk Institute spin off, Wins First Prize at World-Class UCSD $50K Innovation Competition
SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - The UCSD $50K Competition today announced that NeuroVigil Inc., a Salk Institute spin off, has won first prize of $30,000 for innovation in brain analysis. NeuroVigil Inc. is the first wireless neurodiagnostics company. NeuroVigil Inc. uses human brainwaves...
Ambulatory Services of America, Inc. Announces Joint Venture to Operate Radiation Oncology Facility in Dallas, Texas
NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 2 PRNewswire — Ambulatory Services of America, Inc. announced the formation of ROSA of North Dallas, LLP, its sixth joint venture to provide outpatient radiation oncology services. ROSA of North Dallas is a joint venture between ASA's subsidiary, Radiation...
The Children's Center Announces Addition of Five New Board Members
DETROIT, July 2 PRNewswire — The Children's Center is proud to announce the appointment of five new members to its Board of Directors — Thomas C. Donohoe, Lance Franklin, Ph.D., Antonia Fletcher Grinnan, Joseph E. Klecha and William Steffan. The board consists of civic...
Elron's CEO to Present at the Collins Stewart Growth Conference in New York
TEL AVIV, Israel-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Elron Electronic Industries Ltd. (NASDAQ:ELRN) (TASE:ELRN) today announced that Doron Birger, CEO of Elron, will be presenting the Company at Collins Stewart's 4th Annual Growth Conference. The Conference will be held from July 8 to 10, 2008 at the...
X-Rite Reports Preliminary Q2 2008 Sales Results
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - X-Rite Inc. (NASDAQ: XRIT) today reported preliminary Q2 2008 sales results in the range of $71.5 million to $72.5 million. This is compared to proforma 2007 Q2 sales (including Pantone) of $72 million. In addition, the Company reported that it...
Pressure Products Prevails in Patent Infringement Law Suit
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - A unanimous Federal Jury in Texas recently found that two patents exclusively licensed to Pressure Products Medical Supplies, Inc., which cover medical products called valved peel-away introducers, were valid and infringed by the FlowGuard and...
Ambulatory Services of America, Inc. Announces the Acquisition of Dialysis Operations in St. Louis, Missouri
NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 2 PRNewswire — Ambulatory Services of America, Inc. announced the acquisition of three dialysis centers in the St. Louis, Missouri area from Affiliated Hospitals Dialysis Center. Affiliated Hospitals Dialysis Center is a joint venture between St. Luke's...
Ambulatory Services of America, Inc. Announces Joint Venture to Operate Chicago-Area Radiation Oncology Facility
NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 2 PRNewswire — Ambulatory Services of America, Inc. announced the formation of ROSA of Northern Illinois, LLC, its fifth joint venture to provide outpatient radiation oncology services. ROSA of Northern Illinois is a joint venture between Nuclear Oncology...
AAHSA Statement: Therapy Caps Ration Care
Statement from Larry Minnix, President & CEO, American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, on the Expiration of the Medicare Therapy Caps Exceptions Process WASHINGTON, July 2 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Following is a statement from Larry Minnix, President & CEO...
Take the Bite Out of Your Backyard Before Your Summer 'Staycation'
SOUTHBOROUGH, Mass., July 2 PRNewswire — According to USA Today, many Americans plan on spending more time in their backyards this summer due to increase in fuel prices and travel expenses. In order to avoid breaking the bank on summer vacations, more families are staying home and...
Manhattan Scientifics Acquires Metallicum, Inc.
LOS ALAMOS, N.M., July 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Manhattan Scientifics (Pink Sheets: MHTX) announced today that it has acquired Metallicum, Inc. and its licensed patented technology. The announcement came from MHTX's affiliate Albuquerque factory, where New Mexico Senator Jeff Bingaman...
American Kennel Club Offers Suggestions for Obama's New "Number Two"
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Vice President isn't the only high-level position that Barack Obama is currently trying to fill. It's been widely reported that - win or lose - the Obamas have promised their two daughters a dog after the presidential election. With 158 breeds registered by...
DocuSys Partners with HMS TECHNOLOGIES to Benefit the Federal Healthcare Sector
ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - DocuSys, Inc., the leading anesthesia information management system (AIMS/ARK), medication management and presurgical care management systems provider, announced today that it has partnered with HMS TECHNOLOGIES, INC., a certified Service Disabled Veteran-Owned...
Providing Artificial Limbs to Amputees Leads TAPC to Be Named the "Best Place to Work" in Houston by Houston Business Journal
HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - The Houston Business Journal recently announced that the Amputee and Prosthetic Center is the "Best Place to Work" among Houston-based companies with 1 to 100 employees. The Best Places to Work drew hundreds of nominations from various Houston companies that...
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