University of North Carolina Hospitals (UNC Hospitals) is at the heart of the UNC Health Care system. The organization provides acute care to the Tar Heel State through North Carolina Memorial Hospital, North Carolina Children's Hospital, North Carolina Neurosciences Hospital, and North Carolina Women's Hospital. Combined, the facilities have some 760 beds. Specialties include cancer treatment (at the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, a National Cancer Institute-designated facility), organ transplantation, cardiac care, orthopedics, wound management, and rehabilitation. The not-for-profit system is owned by the state of North Carolina and is affiliated with the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Medicine.

The Children's Hospital to keep them rambunctious. The not-for-profit organization runs a network of health facilities in Colorado anchored by its nearly 50-acre main campus in Aurora. The campus includes a 285-bed inpatient hospital and numerous specialty outpatient clinics. The Children's Hospital also operates more than a dozen satellite locations in and around Denver where pint-sized patients can get emergency, after-hours, and specialty care. Affiliated with the University of Colorado Denver Health Sciences Center, The Children's Hospital -- led by CEO Jim Shmerling -- performs a wide range of research into pediatric illnesses, including cancer and HIV/AIDS.

Angeion Corporation, through its subsidiary, Medical Graphics Corporation, develops, manufactures, and markets non-invasive cardio-respiratory diagnostic systems. Angeion Corporation company’s primary products include pulmonary function and cardiopulmonary exercise testing systems. Its pulmonary function systems are classified into three product categories: Spirometry, Complete Pulmonary Function, and Body Plethysmography. Applications of these products include evaluating the effect of medication; monitoring patients with chronic disease; diagnosing lung diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, and emphysema; managing treatment; assessing the surgical risk of lung transplant and lung reduction candidates; and evaluating the impact of diseases, such as neuromuscular disease on breathing. Angeion Corporation company’s cardiopulmonary exercise testing systems measure functional capacity, fitness, or conditioning levels, as well as help physicians diagnose heart and lung diseases. The cardiopulmonary exercise testing systems are used in various applications consisting of distinguishing between cardiovascular and pulmonary disease, screening for early signs of cardiac and pulmonary dysfunction, establishing exercise prescriptions and training programs, and evaluating the efficacy of prescribed therapy. Angeion Corporation also offers cycle ergometer, a specially-designed stationary exercise bicycle that provides healthcare professionals and patients a tool for clinical rehabilitation and athletic training. Angeion Corporation markets its products under the MedGraphics and New Leaf brand names. Angeion Corporation serves hospitals, university-based medical centers, medical clinics, physician offices, health and fitness clubs, weight loss clinics, and personal training studios. It markets its products through direct sales force in the United States; and through a network of independent distributors internationally. Angeion Corporation was founded in 1986 and is based in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Cardiovascular Systems Inc. (CSI) is comprised of a highly experienced, uniquely qualified team of experts experienced in the assessment, development and commercialization of medical devices for treating peripheral arterial disease(PAD).CSI products address a large and growing economic and clinical need due to over 17 million people suffering from PAD and a rapid increase in diabetes, obesity, hypertension and renal insufficiency. CSI is a leader in providing clinically proven, safe and effective vascular solutions, and CSI mission is to save limbs and keep patients walking!

Northside Hospital can treat the acute care facility, which houses the Tampa Bay Heart Institute, has some 290 beds and provides a gamut of medical services to the residents of Pinellas County, Florida. The Heart Institute offers surgical, diagnostic, and rehabilitation services for cardiac patients. In addition to its cardiovascular expertise, Northside Hospital offers specialized treatment for patients with spine disorders and chronic pain conditions, as well as diagnostic imaging, orthopedics, rehabilitation, urology, outpatient surgery. Northside Hospital is part of the HCA family.

Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Network, which includes a nearly 200-bed main hospital and nine outpatient centers throughout Massachusetts, provides a variety of rehabilitation services for persons with disabilities or who are recovering from surgery, illness, or injury. Its inpatient programs include rehabilitation for vascular disease, brain injury, spinal cord injury, and stroke; the network also provides outpatient rehabilitation in such areas as sports injury, physical and occupational therapy, sleep diagnostics, and arthritis management. Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital is a teaching hospital for Harvard Medical School and is a member of the Partners HealthCare System.

Pride Mobility Products makes motorized wheelchairs and scooters for elderly and disabled users. Its electric wheelchairs go by the names Jazzy, Jet, and Quantum Rehab, and scooters are sold under the Pride and Go-Go brands. Pride Mobility's Silver Star division makes automobile lifts, used to transfer a chair or scooter into the car. The company also makes chair lifts (assisting users in getting up from a sitting position), as well as manual wheelchairs. Founded in 1986, Pride Mobility is owned by the Meuser family. Scott Meuser is Pride's CEO and chairman of the board.

Regarded as one of the premier health care systems in the nation, Baptist Memorial Health Care is an award-winning network dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care for patients. With 14 affiliate hospitals throughout the Mid-South, Baptist combines convenience with excellence of care—two reasons we have been named among the top health care systems in the country for several years. Since our modest beginning in 1912 with a 150-bed hospital, Baptist has grown to meet the expanding needs of the communities we serve, at one point becoming the largest privately owned hospital in the nation. But what has remained is the same caring atmosphere that inspired our founders. From our kitchen staff and office personnel to our experienced medical staff and renowned clinical services, that pervasive spirit of caring inspires every area of operation at Baptist.

Don't hold your breath for an asthma cure, but breathe easier knowing that medical device developer Asthmatx is working on it. Whereas current treatments consist of inhaled medicines, Asthmatx has developed a more invasive outpatient treatment system based on what it calls Bronchial Thermoplasty to treat severe asthma. Delivered by a catheter through the nose or mouth, its Alair System uses heat to reduce the airway smooth muscles which constrict during an asthma attack. The Alair System received FDA approval in early 2010. Asthmatx is a wholly owned subsidiary of medical device giant Boston Scientific.

Deaconess Health System serves residents in a tri-state region that also includes parts of southeastern Illinois and western Kentucky. The system consists of two general acute care hospitals, as well as specialty hospitals for women's health, mental health, and medical rehabilitation. Its flagship Deaconess Hospital has 365 beds and serves as a regional referral center. Deaconess Health also operates a standalone cancer treatment center, medical group practice Deaconess Clinic, and urgent care clinics. Its Deaconess Health Plans unit is a PPO network that contracts with various health insurers.

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