syracuse Health News (New York, United States)

MedTech members are working with clinical researchers from medical universities, including The University at Buffalo, to address unmet or under-met healthcare needs. The most recent discussion, hosted by Greatbatch Medical, centered on cardiology.

Party 4 Pink is dedicated to finding a cure for Breast Cancer. "The Sleepover that Saves" is a Party 4 Pink benefit in Syracuse, NY on November 18, 2011 to be held at the Embassy Suites Syracuse.

Brioschi will begin selling their famed antacid brand at all Harris Teeter locations

Brioschi Antacid is the official sponsor of iHeart Radio's new station iHeart the Fair to discuss all things related to The Great New York State Fair

Lisa Spellman of HIMSS along with several healthcare IT experts from Upstate New York discussed the opportunities and challenges facing healthcare IT professionals and healthcare providers in adopting electronic health records.

MedTech President, Heather Erickson, was in Washington, D.C. on February 9 for a medical technology innovation 101 briefing hosted by Rep. Erik Paulsen of Minnesota and Rep. Anna Eshoo of California, co-chairs of the House Medical Technology Caucus.

Conference highlights psychology/psychiatry ethics, psychotherapy, parenting skills, the astonishing rise in mental illness, Mad in America author R. Whitaker, evidence-based treatment approaches and much more: affordable,open to the public, +16 CEUs

ICSPP Conference Announcement: Parents, Teachers, School Counselors, Attorneys Physicians, and all Mental Health Professionals are invited to attend the ICSPP 13th Annual International Conference in Syracuse, NY. Find out more at www.icspponline.org

AdvaMed affiliate, the State Medical Technology Alliance, appoints Heather Erickson, President of MedTech in upstate New York, and Joseph Panetta, President and CEO of BIOCOM in Southern California, as co-chairs.

Dr. Peter Breggin is teaching graduate courses through SUNY Oswego at the Syracuse NY campus Fall 2010 and Spring 2011 semesters titled Empathic Counseling and Critical Psychology--this is a special and indepth opportunity to study with Dr. Breggin.

The MEDTECH 2010 annual conference—Surging Ahead: Thriving in the New Healthcare Market—will be held Monday, October 4 at the Lodge in Skaneateles Falls, N.Y.

Psychiatrist Peter Breggin, MD, known as “the Conscience of Psychiatry,” has formed a new reform organization and conference focusing on better alternatives to biopsychiatric treatments.

Aspen Dental, a leading provider of dentures and dental care services, conducted employee leadership training for dentists and other personnel at the World Business Forum.