CardiacAssist's products get your blood pumping, for real. The company makes the TandemHeart pVAD (percutaneous ventricular assist device), which pumps blood through the bodies of patients suffering from heart failure. Unlike most cardiac-assist devices, TandemHeart is available as both an external pump and an implantable device; meaning it can be used by interventional cardiologists in a cath lab and by cardiac surgeons in an operating room to provide short-term circulatory support. The company supplies its the device (and related accessories) to US hospitals through an in-house sales team and internationally through a network of European distributors. CardiacAssist was founded in 1996 by a group of investors.

In March 2010, Carilion Labs and Spectrum Laboratory Network merged to form one of the nation’s top ten laboratory companies offering comprehensive clinical, anatomic pathology and esoteric testing services. The history of our combined companies dates back to more than a decade of experience satisfying clients' service needs. There core business of providing accurate, timely and cost-effective laboratory services to healthcare professionals, physician practices, hospitals and medical groups is a testament to our commitment to customer intimacy and service excellence

The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society is a Christian social ministry organization that seeks to share God's love in lively community settings and through services that support people in their own homes. In more than 230 locations around the country, Good Samaritan offers Christian Communities of Care in which seniors find many opportunities for a meaningful and full life. There are a host of housing options and services available, from senior living and assisted living to skilled nursing with rehabilitation and long-term care to home care. The Good Samaritan Society’s goal for serving each resident or client is captured by its motto, "In Christ's Love, Everyone Is Someone." The staff members at each Good Samaritan center form an integral part of these Christian communities. Whatever their job is, staff members are invited and trained to weave compassion and hospitality into their daily tasks. The loving relationships that grow between residents and staff help make real in each life a sense of God's presence and peace.

Poconos may be a popular destination among honeymooners, but they probably don't have the Pocono Health System on their lists of must-sees. Nevertheless, the health care provider can treat whatever ails visitors and residents of eastern Pennsylvania. The system's Pocono Medical Center is an acute care community hospital with some 200 beds. The system also operates a community health center for children, a surgical center, and specialty care centers for cancer and heart disease. Its medical staff includes more than 200 physicians.

HealthTrust Purchasing Group was established in 1999. Hospitals and health systems small and large trust HealthTrust Purchasing Group to get them a good deal. The company is a health care group purchasing organization (GPO) that negotiates competitive pricing contracts with manufacturers of medical equipment and supplies on behalf of its members. Those members include some 1,400 acute care hospitals, as well as thousands of doctor's offices, outpatient clinics, and other health care facilities. HealthTrust provides contract, acquisition, and logistics services to its customers, which include facilities owned by HCA, Community Health Systems, Catholic Health Initiatives, and Lifepoint Hospitals.

Bostwick Laboratories is a full-service laboratory specializing in uropathology, featuring an exceptional staff of board-certified, internationally renowned pathologists dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment and subsequent management of prostate cancer, kidney disease, cancer of the bladder and all urologic conditions.

SheerVision has a clear vision of a future in the medical instruments industry.SheerVision company, formerly Clean Water Technologies, makes surgical loupes and light systems used by dentists, doctors, and vets. Through a reverse merger, Clean Water Technologies acquired SheerVision in 2006; the SheerVision operations became the company's only business after the deal. Prior to the SheerVision combination, the company had no products or services, although it held the license to a technology related to removing arsenic from water. (The license was sold to the former company officers in the reverse merger.) SheerVision distributes its products in the Americas, Asia, Australia, Europe, and the Middle East.

Over the seasons of your life, your needs change. With more than 15,000 people in its care at more than 400 facilities, Four Seasons Health Care is one of the largest care home (nursing home) operators in the UK. The company runs nursing homes with specialized care for dementia, end of life care, and palliative care. Its Huntercombe division operates specialized health care centers which provide services to persons with neurodisabilities, brain injuries, mental health disorders, and addictions. To reduce its debts, Four Seasons Health Care has given its lenders significant equity stakes; Royal Bank of Scotland's stake accounts for some 40% of company shares.

Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital hospital provides acute and other health care services to the residents of northeastern Illinois. It also offers such specialties as cancer and cardiovascular care, speech therapy, behavioral health, and the Hunter Family Center for Women's Health. The system also operates Westmoreland Nursing Home (senior and hospice care), a child care center, a home health organization, and several outpatient clinics. Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital is part of the Northestern Memorial HealthCare system.

Spectrum Health is a regional health system serving western Michigan. The not-for-profit network features more than half a dozen hospitals with some 2,000 beds that provide everything from general surgery to specialized cancer care. Residents and visitors to the area can also access Spectrum Health through its more than 140 service sites, which include urgent care centers, primary care physician offices, community clinics, rehabilitation and other outpatient facilities, and continuing care residences and services for the elderly. The health system also operates Priority Health, a health plan with about 500,000 members.

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