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"Healthcare State of the Industry" event, May 27, 2009 at the Oak Hills Country Club.
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For more information on advertising in this newsletter or the upcoming magazine, contact Melba Romero at 210-878-9978 or email to hcbmag@sbcglobal.net |
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Welcome!
It's only Tuesday and already it's been a busy week starting with the major announcement of Medtronic expanding to San Antonio, UTHSCSA collaborating with Merck, and WellMed's new President.
Next week look for your email alert announcing the release of the May/June 2009 issue as well.
Best!
Melba Romero Publisher/Editor S.A. Healthcare & Bioscience Magazine |
San Antonio Lands Medtronic! |
 Medtronic Inc., Minneapolis - May 11, 2009
Medtronic, Inc. announced yesterday afternoon that they have chosen San Antonio, Texas, as the location for their new Diabetes Therapy Management and Education Center along with the need to fill 1,400 positions. Medtronic expects to begin recruiting immediately with the facility opening for operations in late summer. Full Story. |
Dr. Carlos O. Hernandez Named President of WellMed Medical Group |
 WellMed Medical Group, San Antonio, TX - May 11, 2009
Carlos O. Hernandez, MD, FACP, has been named President of WellMed Medical Group - the largest senior healthcare provider in the Greater San Antonio area.
Dr. Hernandez has been a physician leader at WellMed since 2001, serving as Chief of Medical Affairs, Medical Director and Lead Physician, among other roles. Full Story. |
UTSA, Health Science Center Collaborate with Merck & Co., Inc., to Develop Chlamydia Vaccine |
 UTHSCSA, San Antonio, TX - May 11, 2009The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) and The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (Health Science Center) today announced an exclusive license and sponsored research agreement with Merck & Co., Inc., to develop a vaccine for chlamydia, targeting the common sexually transmitted bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. Full Story. |
| GDC Wins Aster Award for Baptist Stroke Campaign |
 Guerra DeBerry Coody, San Antonio, TX - May 11, 2009
Guerra DeBerry Coody is awarded a gold Aster award for its Stroke Network Campaign for the Baptist Health System. The Aster Awards, one of the largest competitions of its kind, is hosted by Marketing Healthcare Today and Creative Images, Inc. This elite national program recognizes outstanding healthcare professionals for excellence in their advertising and marketing efforts. Full Story. |
| Coldchain Technology Services (CTS) Ribbon Cutting Ceremony |
Coldchain Technology Services (CTS), San Antonio, TX - May 11, 2009
CTS is a consulting company founded to assist hospital and pharmaceutical markets in applying compliant principles in every aspect of cold chain management in order to provide safe and sound medical care. Their goal is to ensure that patients never receive compromised medications or vaccines. Where: 244 Flight Line, Spring Branch, Texas (In Kestrel Airpark). For more information contact: Donna Williams, Marketing Director, Coldchain Technology Services at 830-438-0395. | |
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