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Members of The University of Texas at Austin Longhorn Singers kicked off the TX/OU weekend and performed for Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children (TSRHC) patients, friends and staff. This was the 13th year for the singers to visit the hospital.

Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children patients, including Jena Hoppert, age 9 of Denison, Texas, will participate in a Learn to Golf clinic taught by golf and allied healthcare professionals specially trained to teach children with physical challenges. Junior golfers will learn about golf safety, etiquette, driving, chipping and putting.

Bill Horne, CEO of Laser Spine Institute, the leader in endoscopic spine surgery, has announced its participation as a bronze sponsor in the 13th annual Florida Suncoast Race for the Cure. Held on Oct. 1, the race included both a 5K and 10K run and walk, with all fundraising proceeds going to the advancement of breast cancer education, screening and treatment services. Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure™, the global leader of the breast cancer movement, is an international network of breast cancer survivors and activists raising funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer.

Homebound healthcare provider ANX Home Healthcare joins list of sponsors of Seton Medical Foundation's annual charity golf tournament.

Bill Horne, CEO of Laser Spine Institute, the leader in endoscopic spine surgery, has announced that Dotty Bollinger, R.N., J.D., LHCRM, and chief operating officer, participated in the 2011 Rock ’n’ Roll Philadelphia half marathon along with 17 Laser Spine Institute employees. A 32-year city tradition, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Philadelphia half marathon included more than 20,000 participants in the 2011 race, the majority of whom ran on behalf of charitable organizations. The race occurred Sept. 18 and featured live local bands throughout the race, as well as a finish line concert headlined by former Poison lead singer Bret Michaels.

Soderma Dermatology offers practical health information on its Website that supports the needs of its patients and members of the Laurel community. Located in a comfortable, state-of-the-art office in Laurel, MD Soderma, General, Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology is a comprehensive dermatology practice, providing full range of medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatologic services for all skin types.

Bill Horne, CEO of Laser Spine Institute, the leader in endoscopic spine surgery, has announced that Dotty Bollinger, RN, JD, LHCRM, and chief operating officer, has been named to the list of “130 Great Women Leaders in the ASC Industry” by Becker’s ASC Review. The list is an assemblage of female leaders within the ambulatory surgery center industry, distinguishing those who enhance efficiency and encourage quality patient care. Instituting processes and procedures for company effectiveness and growth, Bollinger led the effort to implement electronic medical records in all Laser Spine Institute facilities and the company’s efforts in acquiring AAAHC accreditation.

Bill Horne, CEO of Laser Spine Institute, the leader in endoscopic spine surgery, has announced the company’s October schedule of medical seminars. The complimentary series of educational presentations will explore how endoscopic, laser-assisted procedures are used to treat chronic back and neck pain through the utilization of minimally invasive spine surgery. Participants are encouraged to bring MRI films or CT scans to be reviewed by board-certified physicians who can offer specific treatment options and advice.

Bill Horne, CEO of Laser Spine Institute, the leader in endoscopic spine surgery, has announced that Heidi Gwynn, executive director for Laser Spine Institute Scottsdale facility, has been named one of “30 ASC Industry Leaders Under Age 40” by Becker’s ASC Review. The list is a compilation of ambulatory surgery center leaders and industry representatives recognizing rising stars making advancements across patient care and surgical center efficiency. Under Gwynn’s leadership, the Scottsdale facility provides endoscopic spine surgery for more than 100 patients each month, and consistently has sustained a patient satisfaction rate of more than 90 percent since achieving accreditation from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) in 2009.

It can’t be denied that scooters are an important mode of transportation. At times our health prevents us from taking walks or being more active in our daily lives. However, life must go on.

Bill Horne, CEO of Laser Spine Institute, the leader in endoscopic spine surgery, has announced that Mary Mayer, CPC and health information manager, has been appointed as the chairwoman of the advisory board for Erwin Technical Center’s medical coding and billing program. Mayer established a medical coding externship with Erwin Technical Center, which is a vocational-technical college, in 2009. The program’s partnership brings medical coding externs to the Laser Spine Institute Tampa facility to work alongside Mayer’s medical coding team for increased learning and utilization of additional resources provided by the facility. In this volunteer position, Mayer will aid in curriculum enhancement and offer program guidance for the college and its future students.

Custom Comfort Medtek, a medical furniture and supplies manufacturer, has launched a new line of power chairs, tables and donor beds. The Power Blood Draw Chairs, Beds and Tables have been launched in keeping with the aim of the manufacturer to provide comfortable, customized medical furniture to its customers. The height adjustable chairs, tables and donor beds have fully welded steel frames and high quality padded upholstery.

Becoming mobile in today’s world is important. Whether it’s going to the kitchen or getting to work, mobility of some kind is important to get us there. There are numerous ways we can get from one place to another, but one viable option is with a scooter.

StCloudStairLifts.com share 9 tips to buy the best stairlift. Bruce Stevenson, local owner operator of TwinCityStairLifts.com expands his successful business across the 13 county metro and more. Bruce has been helping remove barriers for folks and keeping them in their homes where they want to stay for more than 7 years professionally. However, since he was a child he helped family with disabilities gain access to their entire home with many solutions. Bruce has an A+ rating with the BBB and continues to get testimonials. Our Saint Cloud Stair Lift telephone number is 320-253-5640. Please call with any questions or feel free to visit our website to compare which chair stair lift is right for you.

HIPAA Compliance: The objective behind Sensitivity in maintaining individual health record of every person is too significant and this is what gets ensured under HIPAA security compliance, which aims at protecting an individual’s information to be obtained, created, used and maintained electronically at a specific healthcare unit or hospital. As a result of this rule, the healthcare unit is responsible for taking every measure to keep this information confidential, secure, reliable and free from any electronic interference. But healthcare units usually find it tough to meet the expectations of this security rule & it requires a more technical approach in abiding by the directives of the security rule.

Supremus Group LLC will be conducting HIPAA training and certification courses to be held in Huston, TX from November 14 to November 17, 2011.

The Pride Wrangler is one of the most diversified scooters on the market. When one considers its uses, one should consider where the scooter can be used. Pride Wrangler can be used both in the indoor and outdoor environment, allowing users options. Because no one truly knows what the outdoor environment holds for any one user, it’s important to get one that can not only withstand the outside elements, but can withstand the ground on which the scooter lies. Never more does one have to look outside when there is a family outing or a celebration.

Bill Horne, CEO of Laser Spine Institute the leader in endoscopic spine surgery, has announced that the company has opened its newest ambulatory surgery center in Oklahoma City. The new facility will offer convenient patient access to board-certified surgeons, including Michael Weiss, D.O., Mark Flood, M.D. and physicians including Kit McCalla, D.O., MBA. In addition, administrative functions and complimentary medical consultations will be performed at the surgical center. A 9,728 square-foot facility, the Oklahoma City ambulatory surgery center opening is an expansion from the company’s previously held office-based surgery center. The newly expanded facility is located at 4727 Gaillardia Parkway.

When people often think of mobility scooters in their minds, they think about the Hoveround commercial that was so popular in the late 80’s and early 90’s. You might be able to see those old school commercials today if you stay up late enough.

Custom Comfort Medtek, a market leader and manufacturer of medical furniture and supplies, announced today a partnership with Attania, an industry leading online marketplace for Hospitals, Health Facilities and Medical Centers throughout the world. CCM Vice President Doug Patton says "In phase one; we are focusing on bringing online all our capital equipment products and making available to all planners the necessary revit files and technical specs. This will allow Custom Comfort Medtek to seamlessly collaborate with the Equipment Planners, Architects, Contractors and Hospital Administrators, who are primarily responsible for building and equipping these new facilities."

Ultrasound is considered to be a very popular imaging modality that has relatively more market competition than other technologies such as CT and MRI. The procedures cost lesser than any other such as MRI and CT scan.

Various continuous innovations in MRI have led to the development of more efficient MRI which is more efficient and can be used in various other applications such as Breast MRI. The high-field MRI provides the benefit of higher signal-to-noise ratio, contrast-to-noise ratios, and spectral resolution for certain applications.

Bill Horne, CEO of Laser Spine Institute, the leader in endoscopic spine surgery, has announced that Laser Spine Institute has been recognized by Inc. magazine as one of America’s fastest-growing privately held companies for the second consecutive year. The gold standard of entrepreneurial success, the Inc. 5000, recognizes the nation’s top 5,000 fastest-growing businesses based on accumulated revenue growth in 2010. Businesses named to Inc. 5000 must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, independent organizations. With 76 percent growth experienced in the last three years, Laser Spine Institute ranked No. 2,833 overall and No. 248 in the healthcare category. The minimally invasive spine surgery provider ranked in the top ten percent based on revenue, and nineteenth among health firms with headquarters in Florida. Among Tampa-based companies, Laser Spine Institute ranked No. 40 among 69 area businesses that made the list.

The Private Duty Homecare Association (PDHCA) today announced LeadingAge as the next webinar partner in the PDHCA “Help Choose Home” educational webinar series. LeadingAge is an association of not-for-profit organizations dedicated to advancing policies, promoting practices and conducting research that supports, enables and empowers people to live fully as they age. PDHCA and LeadingAge will come together on October 11, 2011 to present on the topic "Signs that In-Home Care is Needed."

There are power chairs, but then there are power chairs – like that of the X5 Frontier Off Road Power Chair. Users can take this unique chair on virtually any kind of terrain that they see fit because its sheer power allows them safe passage.