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New Policies Protect Employers, Workers Who Choose Global Health Care

... With that in mind, medical travel facilitator companion Global Healthcare Inc. today announced an ... for care," said David Boucher, president of companion Global Healthcare. Based in Columbia, S.C., companion Global Healthcare offers self-insured employers ...

Eleven Veterinary Students Win Top Awards at Morris Animal Foundation's Annual Research Competition

... for research projects that improved the lives of companion animals and wildlife. The students, whose ... the 2009 competition: Ballard Award for companion Animals, $5,000 each ( tie ) Mia Lieberman, ... The Case of Monkeypox" 2nd Place for companion Animals, $2,500 each (tie) Courtney Varney, ...

International Collaboration led by Dr. Pablo V. Gejman,Researcher At NorthShore University HealthSystem's Research Institute, Finds Genetic Association of Schizophrenia to Chromosome 6p Variant

... edition of the journal Nature includes three companion papers describing the results of genome-wide ... edition of the journal Nature includes three companion papers describing the results of genome-wide ... the European ancestry only samples of the companion papers, the MGS sample also includes an African ...

Nonprofit Goes RVing to Promote Pet and Human Health

... The companion Animal Parasite Council heads West, driving home ... an ideal location for the upcoming second annual companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) Education Road ... "If you prevent parasitic infections in companion animals, you greatly reduce the chances of ...

Companion Global Healthcare Inc. Offers Additional Hospital Choices to Employers, Individuals Looking to Save on Fully Credentialed Health Care

... -- Medical travel facilitator companion Global Healthcare Inc. has added two ... and Klinikum Chemnitz in Chemnitz, Germany, means companion Global Healthcare will provide case management ... facilities for surgery or other treatment. companion Global Healthcare's network now includes 18 ...

Summit VetPharm Offers New Flea Topical Vectra for Dogs & Puppies(TM) For Long-Lasting Protection

... "Vectra for Dogs & Puppies(TM) is the perfect companion to Vectra 3D(R)," says Julia Stephanus, President ... our Bloodhound(R) Technology, we can help keep companion animal health in the hands of professionals," ... to protecting the health and welfare of both companion animals ...

Companion Benefit Alternatives Awarded Silver Honors for Best Practices in Health Plans and Health Networks by URAC

... S.C., April 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- companion Benefit Alternatives, Inc. (CBA) was awarded ... the spotlight, achievements from companies like companion Benefit Alternatives are even more important." About companion Benefit Alternatives Columbia, S.C.-based CBA ...

Christian Companion Senior Care to Open in Memphis

... CORDOVA, Tenn., April 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Christian companion Senior Care, the nation's first senior care ... served. Those interested in working for Christian companion Senior Care or utilizing their services are ... is based upon Christian values." Christian companion Senior Care provides seniors with traditional ...

Christian Companion Senior Care Opens First Franchise

... CITY, April 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Christian companion Senior Care, the nation's first senior care ... fulfilling our company's vision." Christian companion Senior Care is the nation's first franchised ... in-home care provider for seniors. Christian companion Senior Care provides seniors with traditional ...

Companion Global Healthcare Clients May Choose Brazil for JCI-Accredited Care

... 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Medical travel facilitator companion Global Healthcare Inc. announced today that it ... at affordable rates. The announcement means companion Global Healthcare's individual clients and ... patients for more than 15 years. companion Global Healthcare ( ....

Pet DRx to Hold Its Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2008 Financial Results Conference Call

... primary care and specialized services to companion animals, today announced that the Company will ... primary care and specialized services to companion animals through a network of fully-owned ... a full range of general medical treatments for companion animals, including (i) preventive care, such as ...

Hot Flash! - Sweet Pea Productions Releases 'Blitzed by Menopause: A Guy's Guide to Menopause'

... First of its Kind DVD and companion Booklet Mixes Humor and Medical Expertise to Help ... on DVD, Blitzed by Menopause , along with a companion playbook, Fair Play during Menopause. Together, ... behavior. Blitzed by Menopause and its companion playbook, Fair Play during Menopause , is now ...

Heska Announces Q4 and Annual 2008 Results

... Core companion Animal Health Segment Increases Annual Revenue ... globally in the fourth quarter, our Core companion Animal Health product revenue grew to a record ... is comprised of two reportable segments - Core companion Animal Health and Other Vaccines, Pharmaceuticals ...

Companion Global Healthcare Expands Service to Include Hospitals in Mexico

... -- Medical travel company companion Global Healthcare Inc. announced today that its ... medical care while remaining closer to home. companion Global Healthcare President David Boucher said ... join the network. Today's announcement means companion Global Healthcare will arrange travel, set ...

IDEXX Laboratories Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results

... well in certain other areas. For example, in our companion Animal Group segment, sales of both Catalyst Dx, ... our ongoing stock repurchase program." "Our companion Animal Group, which comprises about 80% of our ... and pet owners." Revenue Performance companion Animal Group ....

Companion Global Healthcare Awarded for Outstanding Web Site

... /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Medical travel company companion Global Healthcare Inc., which helps self-insured ... judged the award entries. In evaluating companion Global Healthcare's site, judges noted the ... click a button to initiate voice contact with a companion Global Healthcare representative 24 hours a day. ...

Zicam Launches "Cold & Flu Companion" Mobile Application

... Zicam Cold & Flu companion uses location-based technology to help consumers ... the launch of the Zicam® Cold & Flu companion mobile application for the T-Mobile G1™, ... the United States. The Zicam® Cold & Flu companion mobile application provides greater detail than ...

Heska Announces Q3 2008 Results

... is comprised of two reportable segments -- Core companion Animal Health and Other Vaccines, Pharmaceuticals ... revenue from these segments is as follows: Core companion Animal Health This segment includes revenue from ... Revenue, net: Product revenue, net: Core companion animal health $15,601 $18,944 $48,828 ...

Third of Elderly Patients Take Companion to See Doctor

... one-third of elderly patients on Medicare take a companion with them for routine medical visits. And ... will lead to more research on better ways to use companion visits to advantage. "This study is important ... "There are implications for clinicians, for companion visitors as well as for the older patient him or ...

Insurance Company Includes Global Network Option in Limited Benefit Plans

... today that it has entered into an agreement with companion Global Healthcare Inc. of Columbia, S.C., ... have fixed benefit maximums, the inclusion of companion Global Healthcare's option into our products ... stretch their limited benefit plan dollars." companion Global Healthcare President David Boucher said ...

Summit VetPharm Announces New Distributor Partnership with Webster Veterinary

... topicals for companion animals. Vectra 3D(TM), a broad-spectrum topical ... to protecting the health and welfare of both companion animals and companion animal veterinary practices. As a wholly-owned ...

Hospital Care in Singapore Now Available to American Patients at Pre-Negotiated, In-Network Rates Far Lower than Comparable Services in the U.S.

... United States. Clients of South Carolina-based companion Global Healthcare Inc., now have the option of ... all-inclusive prices," said David Boucher, companion Global Healthcare's assistant vice president ... Healthcare's network at preferred rates. companion Global Healthcare also serves the uninsured, and ...

Companion Global Dental Clients Have New Reason to Smile in Costa Rica

... S.C., March 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Clients of companion Global Dental who travel to Costa Rica for care ... while awaiting their dental appointments. companion Global Dental, a division of Columbia, S.C.-based ... multiple visits are required over several days. companion Global Dental coordinates all arrangements for ...

Stabilix Publishes Version 2 of Health Companion, a Personal Healthcare Management Tool

... version of Health Companion. Stabilix Health companion is a healthcare consumer tool that allows the ... at the Stabilix website now. Stabilix Health companion aggregates data from a variety of sources ... needs." Pricing and Availability Health companion is available both for Windows and Mac with ...

Three Hospitals in Singapore Join Companion Global Healthcare Network

... COLUMBIA, S.C., March 6 /PRNewswire/ -- companion Global Healthcare Inc. today announced the ... ), have agreed to treat companion Global Healthcare's U.S. clients at ... the world. "We are delighted to be working with companion Global Healthcare to help their beneficiaries who ...

Heska Announces Q4 and Annual 2007 Results

... in Heska history -- $65.9 million in Core companion Animal Health Product Revenue, representing ... growth with several product areas in our Core companion Animal Health segment increasing compared to ... is comprised of two reportable segments -- Core companion Animal Health and Other Vaccines, Pharmaceuticals ...

Faux Fido eases loneliness in nursing home residents as well as real dog, SLU study finds

... -- A sophisticated robotic dog could be a good companion for your dog-loving grandmother who cant care for ... or Aibo into a residents room and placed the pet companion near the resident. Both pets interacted with ... Banks adds. Think R2D2. This health companion could follow a person in his home, giving ...

Companion Global Healthcare Adds Hospital in Costa Rica to Overseas Network

... International (JCI) accreditation, has joined companion Global Healthcare Inc.'s network of overseas hospitals, companion Global Healthcare announced today. Network ... surgical and other medical treatment to companion Global Healthcare clients at pre-negotiated, ...

IDEXX Laboratories Announces Fourth Quarter Results

... "We completed another strong quarter for our companion animal business, with overall organic growth at ... of which we expect to begin shipping in March." companion Animal Group ("CAG") revenue for the fourth ... IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. is a leader in companion animal health, serving practicing veterinarians ...

New Company Enters Companion Animal Veterinary Medicine Channel

... Animal Health, LLC, Launches Innovative New companion Animal Products Available Exclusively ... LLC, a new Omaha-based company, enters the companion animal veterinary medicine channel in 2008 with a ... is unique among manufacturers of health care for companion animals," says Alan Brown, chairman of the board ...

Sumitomo Corporation Appoints New Chairman to U.S. Animal Healthcare Company Summit VetPharm, LLC

... professionals who share a deep respect for companion animals and veterinarians. Julia ... beneficial veterinary pharmaceutical options for companion animals", said Stephanus. "Summit will provide ... client-patient relationship and help companion animal veterinary professionals grow their ...

S.C. BlueCross, BlueChoice HealthPlan Expand Global Offerings to Include Dental Services

... through Companion Global Dental, a division of companion Global Healthcare Inc. Earlier this year, companion Global Healthcare began offering BlueCross and ... treatment at accredited hospitals overseas. companion Global Dental provides similar services for those ...

Little Pilgrims Launches Educational DVDs for Children with Autism

... Created by parents, these DVDs, companion booklets and Littlepilgrims.com ... and the Little Pilgrims DVD Series and companion Booklets launches today. Little Pilgrims ... Behavior. "This series of DVDs and companion booklets is amazing. I've wanted something like ...

All Pets With Cancer in U.S. Provided Free Consultation

... and highly compassionate medical treatment of companion animals diagnosed with cancer," says Dr. ... Partners provides comprehensive cancer care for companion animals through our partnership with ... funding research that protects, treats and cures companion animals and wildlife. MAF has been at the ...

CDC Reports Prevalence of Worms Transmitted by Dogs and Cats to Humans is Higher Than Previously Understood

... CAPC. "If you prevent parasitic infections in companion animals, you greatly reduce the chances of ... call for year-round parasite control in companion animals to protect both pets and people from ... a common fact of life for dogs and cats. Most companion animals have the potential for exposure to ...

ThermoGenesis Announces 510(k) Clearance for AutoXpress(TM) Cord Blood Processing System

... a proprietary and patented automated device and companion sterile closed blood processing disposable used ... is a proprietary, automated device and companion sterile blood processing disposable for ... CryoSeal(R) FS System, an automated device and companion sterile blood processing disposable, is used ...

ThermoGenesis Announces Launch of Res-Q System; New Device Expands Company's Presence in Bone Marrow Sector

... devices that includes the AXP and the MXP((TM)) MarrowXpress and companion sterile blood processing disposables for harvesting stem cells in closed ... 2009. The CryoSeal ((R) ) FS System , an automated device and companion sterile blood processing disposable, is used to prepare fibrin sealants ...

Boehringer Ingelheim to Commence Phase III Study Investigating the Role of BIBW 2992 as First-Line Treatment for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Patients with EGFR Mutations

... into an agreement with the Manchester, UK-based company DxS to provide a companion diagnostic test kit for BIBW 2992 to identify mutations of the EGFR in ... DxS and Boehringer Ingelheim will work jointly to make a suitable companion diagnostic test kit globally available. Data for BIBF 1120 in ...

Growth in Personalized Medicine to Drive Alliances Between Diagnostics and Pharmaceutical Industries, According to PricewaterhouseCoopers

... from healthcare payers is putting more emphasis on the availability of a companion biomarker test when deciding on a drug's reimbursement, says PricewaterhouseCoopers. companion diagnostics are diagnostic tests designed to guide the prescribing of a ...

Study Estimates Medical Cost of Obesity May Be As High as $147 Billion Annually

... and Measurements to Prevent Obesity in the United States," along with a companion implementation guide, appears in CDC's MMWR Recommendations and Reports. A companion implementation guide is also available on the CDC Web site. "It is ...