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Experts review influenza pandemic preparedness guidance
With the ongoing threat of an influenza pandemic demanding continued vigilance, 120 influenza and planning experts from WHO Member States, research institutions and UN agencies around the globe are meeting in Geneva this week to review the current WHO pandemic preparedness guidance...
Thu, 08 May 2008 10:42:00 EST

Omnicell recognizes National Nurses Week
In honor of National Nurses Week, May 6 - 12, Omnicell Inc., a provider of system solutions to acute healthcare facilities, have announced a registration promotion to recognize the nursing profession...
Thu, 08 May 2008 10:41:00 EST

B. BRAUN announces upgraded ambulatory and pain management pump – the Curlin 6000 CMS – at AACN
B. Braun Medical Inc., announced the launch of the Curlin 6000 CMS, made possible through its distribution agreement with Curlin Medical Inc...
Thu, 08 May 2008 10:41:00 EST

CMS launches pilot to test personal health records for Medicare beneficiaries in South Carolina
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a new project that expands its efforts to encourage beneficiaries covered by traditional Medicare to take advantage of Internet-based resources to track their health care services and better communicate with their providers...
Thu, 08 May 2008 10:40:00 EST

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