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Wound Management Technologies, Inc. Announces Enhanced Web Site
Wound Management Technologies, Inc. announced today that its subsidiary Wound Care Innovations, LLC launched a new section for patients on their CellerateRx® web site. The new area of the web site is intended to help diabetic patients learn how the advanced wound care collagen product, CellerateRx®, may help them. It focuses on information for home diabetic patients that have acute or chronic diabetic wounds and are looking for a safe, effective, easy to use product. It provides easy to understand product information and application guidelines. It also has an area to print product information to take to a healthcare provider.
ConvaTec Introduces AQUACEL® Ag SURGICAL Cover Dressings
ConvaTec, a world-leading developer and marketer of innovative medical technologies for community and hospital care, announced today the launch of AQUACEL® Ag SURGICAL cover dressings, now available in the U.S., for the post-operative care of surgical incisions.
Mölnlycke Health Care Awarded 2010 GHX Best in Class for Wound Care
Mölnlycke Health Care US, LLC is pleased to announce it has been awarded the 2010 GHX best in class award for advanced wound care. This is the fourth year in a row Mölnlycke Health care has been given this award.
ARM Reports Progress on Policy and Membership Objectives
The Alliance for Regenerative Medicine (ARM), the political voice for regenerative medicine, today reported significant progress toward its policy and membership objectives since its formation in September 2009. ARM's achievements include an upcoming meeting with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Margaret A. Hamburg, M.D., as well as a doubling of its membership to include 50 members.
WOC Nurses Launch "Place Your Care in the Hands of an Expert" to Raise Awareness
Patients and families who are dealing with conditions such as non-healing wounds, bedsores, bladder and bowel incontinence and ostomy-related issues contend with physical symptoms, as well as social and emotional side effects. The impact on patients and families can exact an enormous toll. The Wound Ostomy & Continence Nurses (WOCN) Society is launching a campaign to raise awareness about the benefits of specialized care. "Place Your Care in the Hands of an Expert" highlights the importance of expert nursing care in addressing the comprehensive needs of the wound, ostomy and continence patient. The awareness campaign focuses on educating patients and other professionals by making a poster, brochure and a patient request for WOC Nursing services available through the WOCN Website. The campaign is designed to build awareness of the role of the WOC Nurse, especially during WOC Nurses Week (April 18-24th)
Medical Reimbursement Resource for Advanced Wound Care Now Available
The Advanced Wound Management Division of Smith & Nephew, Inc., a subsidiary of Smith & Nephew plc, is providing a web-based resource guide to medical reimbursement for its comprehensive line of advanced wound care products. The website is available now.
Healthcare Expert Kimberly Herman Promoted to President, Coloplast Corp.
Denmark-based Coloplast today announces the promotion of Kimberly Herman to president, chronic care, of Coloplast Corp., its U.S. subsidiary. Previously vice president, marketing, Herman has worked on various strategic initiatives for the company since August 2009. In her new role, she will focus on strengthening the commercial setup of the company.
Celox Gauze From MedTrade Chosen By UK MOD
A new ground-breaking product that stops bleeding and saves lives has been chosen by UK MOD to be included in the first aid kit of U.K. soldiers.
Secrets to Reducing the Risk of Pressure Ulcer Litigation Revealed
The outcome of a medical litigation is highly dependent on the words used in a care setting, arguably as important as the care delivered itself. In an exclusive webcast event presented by Medline Industries, Inc., legal and clinical experts reveal the secrets to how healthcare facilities can reduce their risk of pressure ulcer litigation, including how the utilization of the nursing process and proper documentation are vital components in maintaining the standard of care. This compelling discussion can be viewed via a webcast at medlineuniversity.com beginning March 22 with one contact hour available.
First Annual Palliative Wound Care Conference
When: May 13-14, 2010
Where: Hilton Netherland Plaza, Cincinnati, Ohio
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