Lumenis sheds new light on skin problems. The company makes medical devices that use intense pulsed light (IPL), lasers, and radiofrequency technology to treat aesthetic problems (lesions, wrinkles, acne, and the like) as well as a wide range of other conditions. The firm's proprietary IPL technology converts the light source into thermal energy. Aesthetic systems include Lumenis One to remove hair and rejuvenate skin and UltraPulse used to treat fine lines, wrinkles, scars, and discoloration. The UltraPulse SurgiTouch and VersaPulse systems are used for urology, neurology, and ENT (ear, nose, and throat) surgical procedures. Lumenis also makes ophthalmic laser products for vision correction.

Navilyst Medical is charting a new course for itself in the world of vascular disease. Formerly part of Boston Scientific, Navilyst Medical was spun off, acquired by private equity firm Avista Capital Partners in February 2008, and given a new name. The medical device maker will continue to market its two main fluid management and vascular access products to cardiologists, oncologists, and radiologists around the world. Its NAMIC kits, which account for about 60% of revenue, are used to manage fluids during cardiac catheterization procedures. Its Pressure Activated Safety Valves (PASV) account for the remaining 40% and are used to administer drugs during such procedures as chemotherapy.

Burkhart Dental Supply is dedicated to supplying dentists with the tools they need.Burkhart Dental Supply company provides dental equipment and supplies to more than 5,000 dentists throughout the midwestern, southwestern, and western US.Burkhart Dental Supply company also offers a variety of technical services, equipment repairs, office management software, continuing education, financing, and consulting services, such as office design and equipment planning. It distributes products made by some 100 manufacturers including Becton Dickson, Dentsply, and J&J. Its operating subsidiaries include ADC Group Financial Services, Burkhart Consulting, and Summit Dental Study Group. The family-owned company was founded by Dr. William Burkhart in 1888.

Medical care in Northern California has come a long way since Dr. N.T. Enloe first began providing medical services in the region in 1913. Now Enloe Medical Center serves California's North Valley through an acute care general hospital in Chico with more than 380 beds, as well as urgent care facilities, a rehabilitation center, and a behavioral health center. It also operates community outpatient clinics for cancer care, children's health, and general health services. In addition, Enloe Medical Center provides wellness, home health care, and hospice care programs.

St. John River District runs deep in the communities it serves. Part of St. John Health, the hospital serves Michigan's St. Clair and Macomb counties (the southern portion of the state's "thumb") with about 70 beds. The acute-care hospital operates five outpatient centers and offers a range of services including cardiology, orthopedics, and vascular diagnostics. St. John River District Hospital also runs a sleep study center and urinary incontinence center. In addition it has a bloodless treatment program for patients whose religious convictions preclude certain treatments. Since its inception in 1965, the hospital undergone seven major renovation programs, including the reconstruction of emergency department.

Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA, a kidney dialysis company, offers dialysis treatment services through its clinics. As of December 31, 2009, the company provided dialysis treatment to 195,651 patients in 2,553 clinics worldwide located in approximately 35 countries. It also performs clinical laboratory testing services, including blood, urine, and other bodily fluid testing services, as well as provides inpatient dialysis and other services under contract to hospitals. In addition, the company develops and manufactures a range of equipment, systems, and disposable products, including hemodialysis (HD) machines, modular components for dialysis machines, polysulfone dialyzers, bloodlines, HD solutions and concentrates, needles, connectors, machines for water treatment, data administration systems, and dialysis chairs.

Community General Hospital founded in 1963, has specialty centers in the areas of wound care, breast care, and sleep disorders, and it operates area primary and specialty clinics. The not-for-profit hospital, which has about 300 acute-care beds, is a general medical and surgical facility. It offers emergency and intensive care services, as well as inpatient orthopedic, psychiatric, and women's health services. Additionally, Community General Hospital houses a skilled nursing center and performs outpatient diagnostic testing, physical therapy, and cardiac rehabilitation.

The Amacore Group wants you to be able to see a smaller optometry bill. Amacore is a provider of non-insurance based discount plans for eyewear and eyecare services, including surgery. Amacore Group's products are marketed to individuals, families, and businesses, as well as through the company's affiliations with insurance companies and other membership groups.The Amacore Group company has expanded its discount program offerings to include dental, hearing, chiropractic, and other health services. It also offers traditional health plans through partnerships with insurance providers.

Kent Hospital offers Ocean Staters a sea of medical care options. The health care facility provides inpatient acute care, as well as outpatient services (such as diagnostic imaging) and primary care. It also proffers a range of specialties, including cardiology, orthopedics, oncology, surgery, and pediatrics. A member of the Care New England Health System, Kent Hospital opened in 1951 with 90 beds. Today the hospital has more than 350 beds and a staff of nearly 500 doctors. The hospital replaced retiring CEO Mark Crevier (who served in that position for nearly 25 years) with Sandra Coletta in 2008. Coletta was previously COO at The Miriam Hospital in Providence.

Scottsdale is in the middle of the desert, but it's hardly deserted. Luckily, its many residents have the likes of Scottsdale Healthcare to turn to for medical care. The not-for-profit organization serves central Arizona through three acute care hospitals that combined have roughly 835 beds. Scottsdale Healthcare also operates other campuses featuring physician offices, a cancer center, home health, and other health care services. Its Essential Touch Wellness Center and Boutique provides spa-like stress-reduction therapies. The company has a staff of some 1,400 physicians who represent more than 50 medical specialties. Scottsdale Healthcare was established in 1962 as City Hospital of Scottsdale.

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