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Lifeclinic to Showcase Health Stations and Health Communicator at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores 2009 Pharmacy and Technology Conference

Lifeclinic and LearnSomething Team-Up to and Unveil the Health Communicator Burtonsville, MD (PRWEB) August 7, 2009 -- Lifeclinic International, Inc. , the world's leading manufacturer and distributor of automated blood pressure monitors and health testing stations, wi...

China Nepstar Chain Drugstore to Announce Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results on August 24

SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 5 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Nepstar Chain Drugstore Ltd. (NYSE: NPD ) ("Nepstar" or the "Company"), the largest drugstore chain in China based on the number of directly operated stores, announced today that the Company will report the second quarter financial...

Sysmex America Receives Highest Vendor Designation from MedAssets Supply Chain Systems

MUNDELEIN, Ill., July 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Sysmex America, Inc. today announced that the company has once again earned the MedAssets Supply Chain Systems' Platinum Vendor award. Award criteria is based on improving customer savings and customer satisfaction, timely processing of repo...

Temple University Health System to Improve Supply Chain with Broadlane

Broadlane to provide variety of supply chain and procurement services to hospital Dallas, TX (Vocus) July 14, 2009 -- Broadlane announced today that Temple University Health System, Inc. (TUHS) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has selected Broadlane as its provider of s...

China Nepstar Chain Drugstore Acquires Drugstores in Beijing

SHENZHEN, China, July 13 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Nepstar Chain Drugstore Ltd. (NYSE: NPD ) ("China Nepstar" or the "Company"), the largest drugstore chain in China based on the number of directly operated stores, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement wi...

New York Law Firm Files Lawsuit Against Manufacturer of Zicam Nasal Spray and Drugstore Chain That Sold Product

Leading personal injury law firm files complaint, alleging permanent damage to Long Island man's sense of smell and taste Mineola, N.Y.(Lexis Nexis) July 8, 2009 -- Marc Grossman , senior partner of leading national personal injury law firm of Sanders Viener Grossman, ...

Tanning Chain Offers Tips for Effective Indoor and Outdoor Exposure

FENTON, Mo., June 29 /PRNewswire/ -- As appealing as a day bronzing on the beach may be, it's important to understand the short and long term effects UV rays can have on your skin. "There's been much debate over the 'right' amount of UV exposure but despite statistics, many people still want...

GS1 Canada and GHX Align to Make Canada's Healthcare Supply Chain More Efficient and Effective

LOUISVILLE, Colo. and TORONTO, June 23 /PRNewswire/ -- GS1 Canada and GHX have agreed to form a strategic alliance to create a global standards-based product registry for healthcare products. The alliance is being established to dramatically improve the accuracy and clarity of electronic data tr...

Virginia Hospital Center Seeks to Reduce Operating Costs and Improve Supply Chain with Broadlane

Broadlane to provide variety of supply chain and procurement services to hospital Dallas (Vocus) June 16, 2009 -- Broadlane announced today that Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, Virginia has selected Broadlane as the exclusive provider of supply chain manageme...

University HealthSystem Consortium Selected as Greenville Hospital System's Supply Chain Partner

OAK BROOK, Ill., June 11 /PRNewswire/ -- The University HealthSystem Consortium (UHC) today announced that the 5-hospital Greenville Hospital System (GHS), of Greenville, SC, has selected UHC to provide supply chain services. Effective immediately, GHS, one of the largest health systems in the sou...

GHXcellence Awards Honor Healthcare Providers and Suppliers for Achievements in Supply Chain Performance

LOUISVILLE, Colo., June 4 /PRNewswire/ -- GHX honored 12 healthcare provider and supplier organizations with 13 GHXcellence Awards for achievements in improving supply chain performance. The awards were presented on Wednesday, June 3, 2009, during a recognition ceremony in Nashville at the 9th...

China Nepstar Chain Drugstore Appoints Chief Operating Officer

SHENZHEN, China, June 2 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- China Nepstar Chain Drugstore Ltd. (NYSE: NPD ) ("China Nepstar" or the "Company"), the largest drugstore chain in China based on the number of directly operated stores, today announced the appointment of Mr. Jason (Xinghua) Wu as the Chief Operat...

China Nepstar Chain Drugstore Reports First Quarter 2009 Financial Results

SHENZHEN, China, May 27 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Nepstar Chain Drugstore Ltd. (NYSE: NPD ) ("Nepstar" or "the Company"), the largest drugstore chain in China based on the number of directly operated stores, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter end...

China Nepstar Chain Drugstore Filed 2008 Annual Report on Form 20-F

SHENZHEN, China, May 26 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Nepstar Chain Drugstore Ltd. (NYSE: NPD ) ("China Nepstar" or the "Company"), the largest drugstore chain in China based on the number of directly operated stores, today announced that the Company filed its annual report on Form 20...

National Eyewear Chain Visionworks Opens Two New Stores in Orlando Market

SAN ANTONIO , May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Visionworks, a leading national provider of eye care services, announced the opening of two stores in the Orlando market, bringing their total number of stores in the area to eight. The Visionworks stores opened at Florida Mall in Orlando and Osceola Village ...

National Eyewear Chain EyeMasters Opens Tenth Store in Cleveland Market

SAN ANTONIO, May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- EyeMasters, a leading national provider of eye care services, announced the opening of their tenth store in the Cleveland market. The EyeMasters store opened at Belden Village Commons in Canton on March 27. "With the recent opening of Westfield Southpark in St...

NSD Bio Group, LLC Selected By U.S. - China Economic & Security Review Commission for Analysis of China's Pharma Supply Chain on U.S. Pharmaceuticals

PHILADELPHIA, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- NSD Bio Group, LLC - North American Advisory firm, has been tapped by the U.S. China Economic and Security Review Commission, to conduct special research and analyses on the increasing role of China's raw ingredients used in pharmaceutical products and dietary ...

AMR Research Announces Final Agenda for Sold-Out Supply Chain Executive Conference

2009 Supply Chain Top 25 to Be Announced at Event BOSTON, May 18 /PRNewswire/ -- AMR Research , the leading research firm focused on the global supply chain and its supporting technologies, today announced the final agenda for its sold-out Supply Chain Executive Conference, to be held at T...

China Nepstar Chain Drugstore to Announce First Quarter 2009 Financial Results on Wednesday, May 27, 2009

SHENZHEN, China, May 12 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Nepstar Chain Drugstore Ltd. (NYSE: NPD ) ("China Nepstar" or the "Company"), the largest drugstore chain in China based on the number of directly operated stores, announced today that the company will report the first quarter fina...

GHX Vice President Bill Carlson Named to Supply & Demand Chain Executive's 2009 Pros to Know List

LOUISVILLE, Colo., May 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Bill Carlson, vice president, marketing for GHX, has been named one of Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine's 2009 Pros to Know for his commitment to helping build a demand-driven supply chain in healthcare. With more than 20 years experience in ...

DoD and VA Recognize Innovative Healthcare Manufacturers for Excellence in Supply Chain Data Quality

PHILADELPHIA, April 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs have recognized seven medical/surgical manufacturers for contributing to the success of the agencies' joint internal data synchronization program. Through this program, which includes manufactur...

MetroSouth Medical Center Selects Broadlane to Provide Comprehensive Supply Chain Services

Broadlane to provide contract portfolio and capital equipment services Dallas, TX (Vocus) April 7, 2009 -- Broadlane announced today that MetroSouth Medical Center in Blue Island, Illinois has selected Broadlane as the exclusive provider of a broad range of supply cha...

MedClean Technologies, Inc. Awarded MedAssets Supply Chain Systems Contract

MedClean to Offer RMW Solutions to MedAssets' GPO Customer Hospitals BETHEL, Conn., March 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MedClean Technologies, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: MCLN), a provider of innovative technology and services for onsite treatment and disposal of regulated medical waste (RMW), t...

SAFC(R) Underlines Commitment to Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Quality With New Global Vendor Audit Services

New vendor auditing program designed to extend audit reach for customers that need to secure global supply chain integrity ST. LOUIS, March 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SAFC(R), a member of the Sigma-Aldrich Group (Nasdaq: SIAL ), today announced details of its new Vendor Audit Services a...

MAGNET Selects MHS as Preferred Vendor of Leading Edge Supply Chain Solutions

Management Health Solutions, Inc. (MHS), a leader in the field of physical inventory solutions, has signed a contract with the Mid-Atlantic Group Network of Shared Services, also known as MAGNET, to be a preferred supply chain vendor for Clinical Inventory Valuation (CIV), Clinical Content Mana...

New Corporate Agreement with Legacy Hospital Partners, Inc. Names Broadlane Exclusive Provider of Supply Chain and Procurement Services

Broadlane announced today through a corporate relationship agreement that Legacy Hospital Partners, Inc. (LHP), based in Plano, Texas has selected Broadlane as the exclusive provider of a broad range of supply chain and procurement services to help manage spending for all LHP-owned and managed ho...

China Nepstar Chain Drugstore Announces Dividend

SHENZHEN, China, March 16 /PRNewswire-Aisia-FirstCall/ -- China Nepstar Chain Drugstore Ltd. (NYSE: NPD ) ("China Nepstar" or the "Company"), the largest drugstore chain in China based on the number of directly operated stores, today announced that the Board of Directors has declared a cash ...

Top Performers in UHC 2009 Supply Chain Performance Excellence Collaborative

Denver Health North Carolina Baptist Hospital (Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center) Parkland Health and Hospital System University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics OAK BROOK, Ill., March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- For the seco...

China Nepstar Chain Drugstore to Announce Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2008 Financial Results on March 16

SHENZHEN, China, March 2 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Nepstar Chain Drugstore Ltd. (NYSE: NPD ) ("China Nepstar" or the "Company"), the largest drugstore chain in China based on the number of directly operated stores, announced today that the company will report the fourth quarter an...

Bill Would Require Nutrition Info on Chain Restaurant Menus and Menu Boards, Says Center for Science in the Public Interest -- News Conference on Tuesday, March 3 in Annapolis

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Supporters of legislation that would require nutrition information on chain restaurant menus and menu boards in Maryland will hold a news conference at noon on Tuesday in Annapolis, Md. Following the news conference a hearing on the measure will be h...

Bill Would Require Nutrition Info on Chain Restaurant Menus and Menu Boards, Says Center for Science in the Public Interest

News Conference on Tuesday, March 3 in Annapolis WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Supporters of legislation that would require nutrition information on chain restaurant menus and menu boards in Maryland will hold a news conference at noon on Tuesday in Annapolis, Md. Followi...

Bioniche Invited to Participate in Canadian Beef Value Chain Roundtable

- President of Bioniche Food Safety an invited speaker - BELLEVILLE, ON, Feb. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Bioniche Life Sciences Inc. (TSX: BNC), a research-based, technology-driven Canadian biopharmaceutical company, announced that its President of Bioniche Food Safety, Rick Culb...

LifeSync Corporation Awarded Multiyear Agreement with MedAssets Supply Chain Systems for the LifeSync(R) Wireless ECG System

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- LifeSync Corporation, a wireless ECG data communication system innovator, was awarded a multiyear contract for the sale of the LifeSync(R) Wireless ECG System which includes disposable ECG LeadWear(R) products with MedAssets Supply Chain Systems effec...

Instrumentation Laboratory Wins Extended Agreement With MedAssets Supply Chain Systems for Critical Care Portfolio

- Contract Extended One Year - LEXINGTON, Mass., Jan. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Instrumentation Laboratory (IL) today announced that MedAssets Supply Chain Systems has extended its contract to offer IL's critical care portfolio through July 2010. This continues a successful history between the two ...

China Nepstar Chain Drugstore Announces New Management Team Members

SHENZHEN, China, Jan. 5 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Nepstar Chain Drugstore Ltd. (NYSE: NPD ) ("Nepstar" or "the Company"), the largest retail drugstore chain in China based on the number of directly operated stores, today announced the appointment of Mr. Ian Wade, a retail industry...

China Nepstar Chain Drugstore Terminates Voting Rights Agreement for Yunnan Subsidiary

SHENZHEN, China, Jan. 5 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Nepstar Chain Drugstore Ltd. (NYSE: NPD ) ("Nepstar" or "the Company"), the largest retail drugstore chain in China based on the number of directly operated stores, today announced that its Board of Directors and the Audit Committe...

Jordan Health Systems Selects Broadlane to Provide Comprehensive Supply Chain Services

Broadlane to provide national contracting portfolio, e-commerce exchange and clinical services Dallas (Vocus) December 10, 2008 -- Broadlane announced today that Jordan Health Systems in Plymouth, Massachusetts has selected Broadlane as the exclusive provider of a bro...

Excellence in Supply Chain and Manufacturing Recognized at Frost & Sullivan's India Manufacturing Excellence Awards 2008

MUMBAI, India, Dec. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost & Sullivan, a global growth partnership company, on the eve of its recently held Manufacturing Summit, hosted the India Manufacturing Excellence Awards (IMEA) 2008, at The Leela Palace, Bangalore. Instituted in 2004, the awards aim to highlight the v...

China Nepstar Chain Drugstore Reports Third Quarter 2008 Results

SHENZHEN, China, Nov. 26 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Nepstar Chain Drugstore Ltd. (NYSE: NPD ) ("Nepstar" or "the Company"), the largest retail drugstore chain in China based on the number of directly operated stores, today announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended...

Uno Chicago Grill(R) First National Chain to Debut Gluten-Free Pizza

LAUNCH TAKES PLACE DURING GLUTEN-FREE DIET AWARENESS MONTH BOSTON, Nov. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Uno Chicago Grill (R) is the nation's first casual dining chain to offer a gluten-free pizza, currently testing the new menu item in its Northeastern Region. The new pizza debuts during Gluten-F...
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