Some people would say that DCI began when the doors to the first clinic were opened. Some would also say that's starting in the middle. The true beginning lies in the heartbreaks and successes of early dialysis. In 1943, during the time of World War II, Willem Kolff invented the first practical dialysis machine, the rotating drum. Kolff's invention was revised and redeveloped and even inspired others to create new dialysis machines and tools. By 1948 the Kolff-Brigham Dialysis Machine and the Skeggs Leonards Plate Dialyzer were created.

Antares Pharma, Inc., a pharmaceutical company, focuses on self-injection pharmaceutical products and technologies, and topical gel-based products. It offers injection devices, which include Medi-Jector Vision for insulin; Zomajet 2 Vision, Zomajet Vision X, Twin-Jector EZ II, and Tjet for human growth hormone; Vibex pressure assisted auto injector platform that enables a controlled pressure delivery of drugs into the body utilizing a spring power source; and disposable pen injectors, which are needle-based devices designed to deliver multiple injections from multi-dose drug cartridges. Antares Pharma also develops/commercializes Anturol, an oxybutynin ATD (advanced transdermal delivery)gel, which is in Phase III clinical trials for the treatment of overactive bladder; Elestrin, a transdermal estradiol gel for the treatment of moderate-to-severe vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause; LibiGel, a transdermal testosterone gel that is in Phase III clinical studies for the treatment of female sexual dysfunction; Nestorone contraceptive formulation products, which has completed Phase II clinical trials; and Ropinerole to treat a central nervous system. Antares Pharma, Inc. markets its products to pharmaceutical companies primarily in the United States and Europe. It has collaborative arrangements and license agreements primarily with Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd.; BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Population Council, Ferring Pharmaceuticals BV; Eli Lilly and Company; JCR Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.; and Solvay Pharmaceuticals BV, as well as a strategic alliance with Uman Pharma. Antares Pharma, Inc. was formerly known as Medi-Ject Corporation and changed its name to Antares Pharma, Inc. in January 2001. Antares Pharma, Inc. was founded in 1979 and is based in Ewing, New Jersey.

Fauquier Hospital was founded in 1925. Fauquier Hospital takes care of the populace of rural northern Virginia. The multi-location system provides medical, surgical, outpatient, and home health care services to a four county area. With more than 85 beds, the facility is the only hospital in Fauquier, and also serves Culpeper, Prince William and Rappahannock Counties. Specialized services include emergency medicine, oncology, rehabilitation, and cardiac and pulmonary care. The hospital's emergency room has more than 30 private rooms and services about 30,000 patients each year. Fauquier Hospital partners with Prince William Hospitalto operate the Cancer Center at Lake Manassas.

Southern Hills Medical Center opened in 1979, the 120-bed hospital provides health care services to patients in and around Nashville, Tennessee. Specialized services include heart, neurology, oncology, and orthopedic care. The organization was among the first hospitals in the nation to be designated an Accredited Chest Pain Center (by the Society of Chest Pain Centers and Providers). The hospital partners with United Neighborhood Health Services to provide primary care services through the Wallace Road Family Clinic on the Southern Hills campus. Southern Hills Medical Center is part of the TriStar Health System, which is owned by health care giant HCA.

Advanced Medical Solutions (AMS) closes the gap on gaping wounds. The company makes a wide range of professional woundcare and wound closure products sold under the ActiveHeal, LiquiBand, and LiquiShield brands. AMS sells its professional wound care products (gauzes, dressing) through distribution partners and directly to the UK National Health Service. The company's MedLogic unit provides suture-alternative wound closure products for use in emergency and operating rooms. AMS' products are sold throughout Europe, the UK, and the US. The company also manufactures private label products for other wound care companies and medical products distributors.

Children's Memorial Hospital has the Windy City covered. Founded in 1882, the hospital provides a full range of pediatric services, both acute and specialty care. Children's Memorial provides its services through its main hospital campus with about 300 beds and outpatient center in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood, as well as through more than a dozen suburban outpatient centers and outreach partner locations in the greater Chicago metropolitan area. The hospital also operates Children's Memorial Research Center, a national leader in pediatric research, and it is the pediatric teaching facility of Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine.

Straumann Holding AG is a global leader in manufacturing dental implants. The company also makes prosthetics, products for dental tissue regeneration, and the tools and instruments to help install its products. It has introduced a synthetic bone-replacement material to help build up jaw bone in preparation for placing implants, and the company regularly invests in additional research and development efforts. Board member Dr. Thomas Straumann holds about 30% of the company's stock.

Tri-anim Health Services company supplies specialty medical products and pharmaceuticals to hospitals, long-term care facilities, and nursing homes. Tri-anim Health Services operates about two dozen distribution centers nationwide. Its products are sold via regional sales teams. Private equity firm Water Street Healthcare Partners acquired Tri-anim Health Services and Bound Tree Medical in 2008 and merged them under newly formed Sarnova. Both companies kept their separate names and operations; Tri-anim took over all the distribution of specialty products while Bound Tree is focused on distributing EMS products.

New Hanover Health Network (NHHN) system serves the Wilmington and Cape Fear area of North Carolina through the 635-bed New Hanover Regional Medical Center, the 130-bed Cape Fear Hospital, and the 85-bed Pender Memorial Hospital. NHHN is also home to a rehabilitation center, a behavioral health facility, hospice services, home health care, EMS transport services, physicians practices, and outpatient clinics. The not-for-profit New Hanover Health Network is affiliated with the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Medicine.

Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA) is a major provider of kidney dialysis services and renal care products. More than 39,000 employees share a commitment to deliver the highest quality services for our patients and health care partners. Through Fresenius Medical Services, our dialysis services entity, we provide ongoing dialysis treatment for more than 128,700 patients through our network of over 1,700 facilities nationwide. This makes us the largest provider of renal services in North America. Our dialysis care services include hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and transplant support services, and are provided, as appropriate, in a dialysis clinic, at home, or in a hospital to fit our patients' needs.

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