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Conference Program & Expo Directory

CONFERENCE AND EXPO

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Table of Contents Welcome Letter

City of Houston / Annise D. Parker, Mayor

Welcome Letter

Texas Medical Center/ Robert C. Robbins, M.D.

Welcome Letter

Messe Düsseldorf / Joachim Schäfer

Supporters

Executive Advisory Committee

Schedule-at-a-glance

Exhibitor List

Exposition Floor Plan

Continuing Education Information

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Conference Sessions Plenary Sessions

17 Oncology 18 Cardiology 20 Healthcare-Associated Infections 23 Hospital Occupational Health and Safety 25 Hospital Disaster Preparedness 27 Faculty

Exhibitor Directory

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Welcome to the inaugural MEDICAL WORLD AMERICAS.

Welcome to the inaugural MEDICAL WORLD AMERICAS. I am delighted that you chose to join us for this multi-disciplinary program that will convene many of the foremost practitioners and thought leaders in medicine from across the country. Whether you are a physician, researcher, nurse, allied health professional, educator, hospital administrator or supply chain executive, I am sure that your experience will be extraordinary!

I am delighted that you chose to join us for this multi-disciplinary program that will convene many of the foremost practitioners and thought leaders in medicine from across the country. Whether you arehonor a physician, It is a distinct to be part of the first and only World of MEDICA event in North America. The World researcher, nurse, allied health professional, educator, hospital administrator or supply chain executive, am fairs across the world has set the global standard for medical trade shows and of MEDICA family of Itrade sure that your experience will be extraordinary! MEDICAL WORLD AMERICAS will be a worthy addition to the impressive portfolio.

“90 percent of our strategic partners and Houston, homeThe of the Texas Medical Center - the largest concentration of medical assets in the world, is the It is a distinct honor to be part of the first and only World of MEDICA event in North America. World natural trade location for this leaders in Houston agree of MEDICA family of trade fairs across the world has set the global standard for medical shows andevent. The Texas Medical Center encompasses 54 institutions and 106,000 employees, and is proud to be a leading partner is the development and establishment of this groundbreaking MEDICAL WORLD AMERICAS will be a worthy addition to the impressive portfolio. that the Texas Medical international conference and expo. Houston, home of the Texas Medical Center - the largest concentration of medical assets in the world, is the Center The enthusiastic response we have received from medical providers and medical suppliers has validated our is uniquely suited natural location for this event. The Texas Medical Center encompasses 54 institutions and 106,000 belief that the United States is ready to launch this unique conference and exposition. It is our goal that each employees, and is proud to be a leading partner is the development and establishment ofthis thisconference groundbreaking year will attract the best and the brightest and will become one of the truly “can’t miss”for eventsmulti-institutional international conference and expo. in our industry. collaboration.” I would has like validated to personally The enthusiastic response we have received from medical providers and medical suppliers ourthank each one of the members of the Executive Advisory Committee for their leadership service shaping the conference program content and securing our outstanding roster of belief that the United States is ready to launch this unique conference and exposition. It is ourand goal that in each speakers. I am exceptionally year this conference will attract the best and the brightest and will become one of the truly “can’t miss” eventspleased with the quality of the educational tracks and the broad appeal of the plenary sessions. in our industry. Finally, I want to thank you for being here and we look forward to you joining us annually at MEDICAL

I would like to personally thank each one of the members of the Executive AdvisoryWORLD Committee for their Please enjoy your time here in Houston and please make plans to attend again next AMERICAS. leadership and service in shaping the conference program content and securing our year outstanding roster of April 27-29, 2015. speakers. I am exceptionally pleased with the quality of the educational tracks and the broad appeal of the Sincerely, plenary sessions. Finally, I want to thank you for being here and we look forward to you joining us annually at MEDICAL WORLD AMERICAS. Please enjoy your time here in Houston and please make plans to attend again next Robert C. Robbins, M.D. year April 27-29, 2015. Sincerely,

Robert C. Robbins, M.D. President and CEO, Texas Medical Center Chairman, Executive Advisory Committee, MEDICAL WORLD AMERICAS

President and CEO, Texas Medical Center Chairman, Executive Advisory Committee, MEDICAL WORLD AMERICAS

4 Houston Center | 1331 Lamar Street, Suite 700 | Houston, TX 77010 www.MedicalWorldAmericas.com

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Dear Visitors and Exhibitors, I am pleased to welcome you to the premiere staging of MEDICAL WORLD AMERICAS Conference and Expo from April 28-30, 2014.

São Paulo

12 – 15 November 2014 9 – 11 September 2014

MEDICA – World Forum for Medicine, Düsseldorf Organiser: Messe Düsseldorf GmbH

MEDICAL FAIR ASIA, Singapore

Organiser: Messe Düsseldorf Asia Pte. Ltd.

11 – 13 March 2016

MEDICAL FAIR INDIA, Mumbai

21 – 23 March 2015

MEDICAL FAIR INDIA, New Delhi

10 – 12 September 2015 28 – 30 April 2014

15 – 17 October 2014 26 – 28 March 2015

20 – 23 May 2014 8 – 12 December 2014

Organiser: Messe Düsseldorf GmbH / Messe Düsseldorf India Pvt. Ltd.

MEDICAL FAIR THAILAND, Bangkok Organiser: Messe Düsseldorf Asia Pte. Ltd.

MEDICAL WORLD AMERICAS, Houston Organiser: Messe Düsseldorf North America / Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau

MEDIZ SPB – MEDICAL FAIR, St. Petersburg Organiser: Messe Duesseldorf Moscow OOO

CHINA MED, Beijing

As the medical field is continuously evolving, the need for a medical trade show in the Western Hemisphere has become more apparent. The combined efforts of the Texas Medical Center, the Greater Houston Convention and Visitor Bureau, and Messe Düsseldorf North America have created an innovative conference and exposition that will allow participants to efficiently source a variety of medical products, equipment, technology and services ranging from prevention and diagnostics to therapy and rehabilitation. We are excited to bring medical professionals from across the Americas together to examine the latest innovations in the field and across a variety of specialized categories. With its high-caliber, multi-disciplinary conferences as well as the presentation of the latest medical devices and cutting edge products, MEDICAL WORLD AMERICAS 2014 is a powerful platform offering an important educational dialog. MEDICAL WORLD AMERICAS 2014 is modeled after MEDICA, the world’s largest medical trade fair which we organize annually in Düsseldorf, Germany. We are pleased to provide our expertise and look forward to three days full of innovations.

Organiser: Messe Dusseldorf (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. / Health Department of General Logistics Department, Chinese People’s Liberation Army / China World Trade Center Co., Ltd. / Hui Tong Xing Ye international exhibition (Beijing) Co., Ltd.

We are eager to watch this event, as well as the entire medical industry, grow and develop in the years to come.

HOSPITALAR, São Paulo

I wish you a successful event!

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Joachim Schäfer Managing Director Messe Düsseldorf GmbH

Organiser: São Paulo Trade Fairs

Organiser: Expocentr Moscow

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Supporters

Executive Advisory Committee

MEDICAL WORLD AMERICAS would like to thank the following organizations for their support:

The Executive Advisory Committee brings thoughtleaders from among various fields together to develop a top-caliber conference program for peers and healthcare professionals across the Americas.

Premier Sponsors:

The pioneers joining the 2014 MEDICAL WORLD AMERICAS Executive Advisory Committee include:

Supporting Sponsors:

Contributing Sponsor:

Robert C. Robbins, M.D., Chair

Kenneth L. Mattox, M.D.

President and Chief Executive Officer Texas Medical Center

Distinguished Service Professor Baylor College of Medicine

Ronald DePinho, M.D.

Michael Shabot, M.D.

A Program of The Greater Houston Partnership

Supporting Organizations:

President The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Chief Medical Officer Memorial Hermann Health System

James “Red” Duke, M.D.

James T. Willerson, M.D.

Professor, Department of Surgery The University of Texas Medical School

President and Medical Director Texas Heart Institute/ CHI St. Luke’s

Russel W.H. Kridel, M.D.

William Zoghbi, M.D.

Media Partners: President Harris County Medical Society

Professor of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College Methodist DeBakey Cardiology Associates

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CoMplIAnCE AT YoUr FIngErTIpS

SCHEDULE-AT-A-GLANCE Oncology

CMS, Joint Commission & AAAHC Accreditation

Healthcareassociated Infections

Cardiology

Hospital Occupational Health and Safety

Hospital Disaster Preparedness

Session 401: Handling Hazardous Drugs and Hazardous Waste: Where OSHA and EPA Meet 8:30 AM – 9:15 AM

Session 501: Preparedness Put to the Test: Lessons Learned

Monday, April 28, 2014 Session 101: Cancer Prevention and Detection

Session 201: Challenges in Arrhythmia

Session 301: Pathogens and Problems

8:30 AM – 10:00 AM

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Session 402: The Second Victim: Caring for Our Own 9:15 AM – 10:00 AM

10:15 AM – 11:15 AM

Opening Plenary Session: Innovation in Life Sciences Session 102: Personalized Cancer Therapy

Session 202: Advances in Imaging and Valvular Heart Disease

Session 403: Injection Safety/ Sharps Safety: Reducing Injuries 1:45 PM – 2:30 PM

Session 302: Infections from Medical Devices

1:45 PM – 3:15 PM

Session 502: When the Hospital is the Victim

Session 404: Respiratory Protection for Healthcare Workers 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Plenary Session

Tuesday, April 29, 2014 Session 103: Immunology 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM

10:15 AM – 11:45 AM

Session 203: Advances in Stem Cell Therapies for Treatment of CV Disease

Session 405: Fall Prevention 8:30 AM – 9:15 AM

Session 303: Environmental Hygiene

Session 503: Is Your Hospital Ready?

Session 406: Preventing Musculoskeletal Disorders 9:15 AM – 10:00 AM

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Plenary Session: Big Data: Transforming Medicine Session 104: Imaging in Cancer

Session 204: Advances in Heart Failure Treatment

Session 304: Prevention and Control

Session 407: Violence Against Hospital Workers by Patients or Visitors (Type II) and Recommended Prevention Strategies 1:45 PM – 2:30 PM

1:45 PM – 3:15 PM

Session 504: Working Together

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Session 408: Fatigue and Healthcare Professionals 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

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Plenary Session: Ensuring a Lifetime of High Performance in Surgical Practice: Infrastructure, Principles, Opportunities

Wednesday, April 30, 2014 Session 105: Moon Shots: Leukemia 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Session 205: Advances in Management of Dyslipidemia, Coronary and Vascular Disease

Session 305: The Environment in Transmission

Session 505: It Can Happen To You

Come visit oneSoUrCE Document Site, Booth number 202,

Closing Plenary Session *schedule subject to change

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exhibitor list Abimo....................................................... 619

Hawo Gmbh............................................. 327

P.l.u.s. S.r.l. Unip.................................. 632

Abrasive West Llc................................ 735

Hcc Coleman College For Health

Pacific Medical Llc............................. 543

Ag Industries........................................ 422

Science - Public Relations........... 739

Potomac Labs, Llc................................ 643

Ahlstrom............................................... 201

Hd Medical, Inc..................................... 807

Printex Srl............................................ 532

Alps South Llc...................................... 519

Healgen Scientific Llc....................... 730

Quad Video Halo, Inc............................ 313

Amazon Logistics Group Llc............. 322

Healthcare Purchasing News......... 204

Raysen (Tianjin) Healthcare

American 3B Scientific....................... 728

Heartland Medical Sales &

Products Co. Ltd.............................. 827

Amtai Medical Equipment, Inc.......... 306

Services, Llc..................................... 719

Applied Medical Technology........... 208

Hettich Instruments.......................... 418

Arzzt........................................................ 721

Hilbro Instruments (Pvt) Ltd........... 339

Outsourcing..................................... 912

At Surgical Company.......................... 541

Honegger Gaspare Srl.............................

Rondish Company Ltd.......................... 434

Baby Health Care, Inc......................... 818

Hopi Medical.......................................... 813

Rubberex Malaysia.............................. 335

Belintra Nv............................................ 727

Huizhou Foryou Medical

Shenzhen Bestman

Besmed Health Business Corp......... 207

Devices Co., Ltd................................. 829

Bioderm, Inc.......................................... 618

Iahss........................................................ 629

Bio-Medical Devices International -

Indigo Care............................................ 729

Maxair Systems................................. 641 Bladex, Inc............................................. 520 Bomi Italia S.p.a..................................... 535 C & A Scientific / Shanghai Youding............................ 443 Cancer Treatment Centers Of

Infomedix International

Red Bag Solutions, Inc....................... 419

Instrument Co., Ltd........................ 905 Shenzhen Jingkehui

Innovative Healthcare

Equipment Co., Ltd........................... 341 Pinelli S.r.l....................................... 533

Inova Labs Inc....................................... 526

Storyworks On Demand..................... 720

America............................................... 420

Kap Medical........................................... 621

Super Brush Llc.................................. 842

Cane’ S.p.a............................................... 634

Leonhard Lang Usa............................. 542

Supermax Healthcare / Aureila

Celeste Stein Designs........................ 742

Lifeloc Technologies......................... 210

Gloves................................................. 614

Chart Biomedical................................. 815

Magic Masseuse.................................... 737

Texas Medical Center........................ 413

Chi St. Luke’s Health........................... 412

Malaysian Rubber Export

The United States-Mexico

Clinicall International

232 230

Solutions Theater

228 226

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Promotion Council Usa................. 513 Massachusetts Life Sciences Center.............................. 200

Health Science Center.................. 838

Corporation...................................... 426

Master Word Services....................... 722

Comcast Business................................ 812

Med Device Pros - Cardioline Us..... 814

Md Anderson Cancer Center...... 613

Covidien.................................................. 822

Mediana Co., Ltd.................................... 438

Ultra Solutions................................... 640

Creative Medical

Medical Design Briefs........................ 429

Ultrascope............................................ 427

International, Inc........................... 320

Medical International Research... 433

Unicity International........................ 642

Detecto Scale Company..................... 620

Mir3.......................................................... 741

Unilene................................................... 440

Douglas Scientific.............................. 906

Namsa...................................................... 631

Us Med-Equip Inc.................................. 723

Drucker Diagnostics.......................... 522

Next Day Access.................................... 529

Vcs............................................................ 734

Ecodas Corp........................................... 527

Novosci Corp......................................... 840

Veinlite By Translite.......................... 623

Emergo Group Inc................................ 518

Nrw.invest (North America) Llc...... 820

Weaver And Company.......................... 718

Endoscopy Development Company.445

Nuvo Inc.................................................. 901

World Of Medica.................................. 329

Flanders Investment & Trade......... 828

Oakmed Products, Llc........................ 740

X&Y International

fortinet.................................................. 834

Oakworks, Inc....................................... 544

Industrial Co., Ltd........................... 926

Fudakang Industrial Llc.................. 541

Olsen Industria E Comercio S/A...... 312

Xodus Medical, Inc.............................. 323

General Meditech, Inc....................... 825

Onesource Document

Xuchang Zhengde Environstar

The University Of Texas

Gm Scientific Llc.................................. 612

Management Service...................... 202

Medical Products Co., Ltd............ 924

H+H System Inc...................................... 914

Opportunity Houston......................... 713

Zucchetti Centro Sistemi S.p.a........ 435

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Chamber Of Commerce................... 809 The University Of Texas

Charging Station

MD INT’L PAVILION

Solidea By Calzificio

Corporation...................................... 423

chinese pavilion

LUNCH AREA

stryker................................................... 801

Cim Med Gmbh........................................ 635

Tour the exhibit hall in Hall E for an efficient, up-close look at the full range of new offerings available.

Electronic Co., Ltd.......................... 928 Shenzhen Jumper Medical

(Infodent Srl)................................... 421

With a broad range of suppliers of medical products, equipment, technology and services assembled in one convenient location, MEDICAL WORLD AMERICAS brings the newest developments into sharp focus for you.

Rodman Publishing / Medical Product

Instrumentation Industries............ 908

Christie Medical Holdings............... 626

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Continuing Education Information Target Audience

Disclosure of Unlabeled Use

Plenary SESSIONS

Physicians, cardiologists, oncologists, epidemiologists, preventionists, surgeons, residents, fellows, hospitalists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses and allied health professionals.

This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The planners of this activity do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications.

Statement of Need/Program Overview

The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the planners. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications and warnings.

Monday, April 28

Disclaimer

10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

New therapeutic modalities, new diagnostic and screening paradigms, innovative approaches to drug development and drug delivery, and evidenced-based preventive and preparedness strategies all require a well-informed front line of expert caregivers. Medical World Americas will provide clinicians with information that will impact policy, procedure and patient care. Participants will be presented with the latest updates in cardiology, oncology, healthcare associated infections, hospital occupational health & safety, and hospital disaster preparedness.

Educational Objectives

After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to: • Evaluate best practices based in science and innovations that may contribute to professional practice and to positive patient outcomes. • Apply recent advances in clinical medicine and related sciences in light of supporting evidence. • Review best practices and suggestions for emergency preparedness. • Use appropriate techniques to reduce the opportunity for patient and healthcare worker exposure to potentially infectious material in all healthcare settings. • Analyze new and ongoing clinical research advances through late-breaking science and ongoing clinical trials. • Identify how predictive analytics, through the use of big data, can positively affect healthcare. • Implement non-patient-based learning opportunities, practices and policies that enable surgeons in practice to update their surgical skills. • Identify the advantages and potential barriers the Affordable Care Act will have on healthcare practices. • Provide appropriate care and counsel for patients and their families.

Accreditation Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of Postgraduate Institute for Medicine, Messe Düsseldorf North America and Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau. The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation

Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 13 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This educational activity for 13.0 contact hours is provided by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine.

Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications and/or dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest

Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM) requires instructors, planners, managers and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest (COI) they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified COI are thoroughly vetted and resolved according to PIM policy. PIM is committed to providing its learners with high quality CME activities and related materials that promote improvements or quality in healthcare and not a specific proprietary business interest of a commercial interest.

All MEDICAL WORLD AMERICAS attendees are invited to attend the plenary sessions in Ballroom B.

Innovation in Life Sciences Brian Kelly, U.S. News & World Report (moderator) Robert C. Robbins, M.D. Stephen N. Oesterle, M.D. Jack Gill, Ph.D. • Review future innovations in pharmaceuticals, devices, IT and policy that will improve human health • Recognize the impact of the ACO on innovation • Review the changing landscape of life science innovation • Discuss ways in which the U.S. position in life science innovation is being compromised

Tuesday, April 29 10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

A complete list of faculty disclosures is available as a separate handout.

Big Data: Transforming Medicine

The planners and managers reported the following financial relationships or relationships they or their spouse/life partner have with commercial interests related to the content of this continuing education activity:

Transforming Cancer Research and Care Through Technology Innovation

• The following PIM planners and managers, Laura Excell, ND, NP, MS, MA, LPC, NCC, Trace Hutchison, PharmD, Samantha Mattiucci, PharmD, CCMEP, and Jan Schultz, RN, MSN, CCMEP, hereby states that they or their spouse/life partner do not have any financial relationships or relationships to products or devices with any commercial interest related to the content of this activity of any amount during the past 12 months. • The following planner and manager of Messe Düsseldorf North America and Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau, Gina Amatruda, hereby state that they or their spouse/life partner do not have any financial relationships or relationships to products or devices with any commercial interest related to the content of this activity of any amount during the past 12 months.

Lynda Chin, M.D.

Standard Cancer Genomics: The ICGC-TCGA DREAM Somatic Mutation Calling Challenge Paul C. Boutros, Ph.D. • Identify the challenges in analyzing and applying genomic data in clinical settings • Review strategies for optimizing the application of big data in healthcare

Leveraging Knowledge in Healthcare and Life Sciences Eric Brown, Ph.D. • Examine the fundamental elements of cognitive computing • Review how technologies are being applied to the health care industry to help educators, providers, payers and patients leverage knowledge trapped in large unstruc tured sources (big data), such as the ever growing medical literature, best practices and guidelines, and structured and unstructured information in longitudinal health records

RE-Imagine Cancer Care and Research in the Era of Genomic Medicine Lynda Chin, M.D. • Highlight gaps in translation • Review potential applications of technologies in cancer research • Discuss ecosystem to transform cancer care

4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Ensuring a Lifetime of High Performance in Surgical Practice: Infrastructure, Principles, Opportunities Barbara Lee Bass, M.D. • Discuss the gaps in educational infrastructure for surgeons and other procedural physicians after residency training • Explain the relevance of hands-on procedural education and simulation in acquiring new skills that optimize patient safety in adoption of new procedures • Employ new technologies in development to improve surgical training and procedures using computer science and computational methods

• Analyze new and ongoing advances in analyzing clinical genomic data

More is Different: Data Science Perspectives on Life Science David Glazer • Identify examples of applying data science tools to life science and medicine

Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Conference Sessions

• Recognize the role (and limitations) of technology in enabling data sharing

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Conference Sessions MEDICAL WORLD

Conference Sessions

Oncology

AMERICAS

Monday, April 28

ASK-ADVISE-CONNECT: The power of EHRs connecting patients with preventive services

Tuesday, April 29

8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Jennifer Irvin Vidrine, Ph.D. • Describe the real-world effectiveness of a new approach, called Ask Advise Connect, in facilitating enrollment in evidence-based smoking cessation treatment among smokers in primary care settings

8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Co-Chairs: Ernest T. Hawk, M.D., M.P.H and Maria E. Fernandez, Ph.D.

• Develop an understanding of how the Ask Advise Connect approach works in different types of healthcare settings

Chair: Patrick Hwu, M.D.

• Explore the research available in radiomics and imaging genomics

DNA Stool Test for Early Detection of Colorectal Cancer

INFORMED: INternet curriculum FOR Melanoma Early Detection

Immune Checkpoint Blockade

Optical Fluorescence Image-guided Surgery

Pam Sharma, M.D., Ph.D. • Recognize the different toxicities from the use of immune checkpoint agent • Manage the toxicities from immune checkpoint agents with steroids and other immunosuppressive agents

James P. Basilion, Ph.D. • Recognize the unmet clinical need to define tumor margins during surgery

Combining Targeted Therapy with Immunotherapy

• Discuss the adaptation of optical molecular imaging to guide tumor resections during surgery

Session 101: Room 310A

Cancer Prevention and Detection

David A. Ahlquist, M.D. • Define the critical target lesions for colorectal cancer screening • Describe the features of an ideal screening tool • Assess clinical data on performance of stool DNA test • Demonstrate how stool DNA tests may improve screening effectiveness

• Utilize key training tools for melanoma early detection

Immunology

1:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

Patrick Hwu, M.D. • List some markers to predict immune response

Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes)

Session 102: Room 310A

• Review some rational combinations of immunotherapy with targeted therapy

Sanjeev Arora, M.D. • Review a new model that enhances access to treatment for patients in rural areas and management of patients' chronic and complex diseases

Chair: John Mendelsohn, M.D.

• Consider future screening applications of stool DNA tests

• Apply the ECHO model to cancer prevention

Factors that Influence Primary Care Practice Change Around Evidence-based Cancer Control Interventions Maria E. Fernandez, Ph.D. • Describe use of the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) for conducted research on organizational change in primary care settings • Describe measurement of organizational factors influencing implementation of practice change interventions for cancer control • I dentify constructs associated with implementation of cancer control intervention in Federally Qualified Health Centers

Martin Weinstock, M.D., Ph.D. • Describe how melanoma mortality can be cut in half in the United States

Session 103: Room 310A

Personalized Cancer Therapy Perspectives on Personalized Cancer Therapy John Mendelsohn, M.D. • Review impact of clinical genomics (the identification of abnormalities in genes) on cancer care

T-Cell Therapy Helen E. Heslop, M.D. • Explain how T-cells derived from donors can treat viral infections after transplant • Review how 3rd party cells can be used when the donor is not available

• Discuss new therapies for cancer that target the products of aberrant genes in an individual patient's tumor

• Discuss how suicide genes can be used to ablate T-cells when adverse effects occur

Lessons Learned from The Cancer Genome Atlas Project

Immunotherapy of Pancreatic Cancer

Kenna Shaw, Ph.D. • Apply what has been learned from TCGA to improve how we approach the identification and use of potential targets

PIK3CA mutation's and PTEN Down Regulation Cause Resistance to HER2 Targeted Therapies

Dung Thi Le, M.D. • Describe results of a study using a heterologous prime-boost vaccination strategy in patients with pancreatic cancer • Discuss combinatorial immunotherapy strategies in pancreatic cancer

• Discuss the use of MRI as a biomarker for underlying genomic composition • Outline the role of MRI in personalized medicine for target discovery of therapeutic targets • Evaluate the use of MRI in drug development

• Review the definition and use of molecular imaging to selectively identify disease related biomarkers

PET Cancer Imaging Jason S. Lewis, Ph.D. • Describe the non-invasive PET imaging of cancer for the diagnosis and treatment of malignancy • Identify state-of-the-art PET imaging technologies including the targeting of serum biomarkers by PET probes

Tumor Volumetrics Lawrence Schwartz, M.D

Wednesday, April 30 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Session 105: Room 310A

Moon Shots: Leukemia Chair: Susan M. O’Brien, M.D.

MDS-AML Moonshot: From Genomics to Immunotherapy

Rachel Schiff, Ph.D. • Describe the HER2 pathway in breast cancer including how to target optimally

1:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

• Define potential mechanisms of resistance to HER2 targeted therapies including strategies to overcome it

Imaging in Cancer

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Marina Konopleva, M.D., Ph.D.

Progress in the Treatment of AML in the Genomics Era Farhad Ravandi, M.D.

Co-Chairs: David Piwnica-Worms, M.D., Ph.D. and Reginald Munden, M.D., D.M.D., M.B.A.

The Future of Cellular Therapy for CLL

Radiomics and Imaging Genomics

Opportunities to Improve Survival in CLL

Rivka R. Colen, M.D. • Review the application of radiomics and imaging genomics

William G. Wierda, M.D., Ph.D.

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Monday, April 28

1:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

Tuesday, April 29

1:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Session 202: Room 310B

8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Session 204: Room 310B

Session 203: Room 310B

Co-Chairs: Ileana L. Piña, M.D., M.P.H. and O.H. Frazier, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.C.C.

Session 201: Room 310B

Challenges in Arrhythmia

Advances in Imaging and Valvular Heart Disease Co-Chairs: Ross Reul, M.D. and William A. Zoghbi, M.D.

Co-Chairs: Michael D. Ezekowitz, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.C. and Craig M. Pratt, M.D., F.A.C.C.

Assessment of the Severity of Valvular Regurgitation: A Practical Approach

Atrial Fibrillation: How Aggressive Should Maintenance of Sinus Rhythm Be, Best Pharmacological Approach

Fletcher A. Miller, M.D. • Identify the measurements necessary for the PISA method for quantifying mitral regurgitation and the pitfalls in obtaining these measurements

Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation: When, How and How Good? Miguel Valderrábano, M.D., F.A.C.C. • Compare the mechanisms of paroxysmal and persistent AFib • Discuss the indications for catheter ablation of paroxysmal and persistent atrial fibrillation • Describe the procedures for catheter ablation of paroxysmal and persistent atrial fibrillation including recent evolutions • Identify the emerging techniques and treatments for non-pharmacological treatment of AFib

• Recognize the importance of quantitating mitral regurgitation for patient prognosis and for surgical decision-making • Explain the discordance between regurgitant volume and regurgitant orifice area for patients with acute regurgitation

Mitral Valve Regurgitation: Optimal Timing for Intervention: When is Watchful Wait Acceptable? Blase A. Carabello, M.D.

Understanding the Anatomic and Physiologic Basis of Mitral Valve Repair: Evolving Concepts

Optimal Choice of Anticoagulation for Atrial Fibrillation: Warfarin vs. The New Anticoagulants

Gerald M. Lawrie, M.D. • Describe dynamic motions of the various cardiac components which are essential for normal mitral valve function in healthy and diseased valves

Michael D. Ezekowitz, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.C. • Review the value and limitations of warfarin

• Utilize new techniques to restore and preserve these functions with resultant superior results of mitral repair

• Discuss the results of clinical trials involving the novel agents • Implement novel therapies into clinical practice

Sudden Death: Identification and Treatment of the High-Risk Patient Bruce D. Lindsay, M.D. • Describe risk factors for sudden death • Review indications for ICD therapy • Identify gaps in the guidelines and appropriate use criteria for ICD therapy

Mitral Valve Repair: Novel Techniques Aiming at Valve Preservation Ross Reul, M.D.

Aortic Stenosis: Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) vs. Conventional Surgery Michael J. Reardon, M.D. • Identify which patient populations are appropriate at the current time for TAVR and how the outcomes compare to standard open AVR • Review the current commercial TAVR valves available in the US and what new trials are in progress • Define the hemodynamic outcomes of TAVR vs. surgical AVR

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Advances in Stem Cell Therapies for Treatment of CV Disease Co-Chairs: James T. Willerson, M.D., F.A.C.C. and John P. Cooke, M.D., Ph.D.

Advances in Heart Failure Treatment Diastolic Heart Failure: An Emerging Diagnostic and Treatment Challenge

Treatment of Ischemic Cardiomyopathy in Patients with No Other Therapy Options

Miguel Quinones, M.D. • Explain current mechanisms in the pathophysiology of diastolic heart failure • Apply an algorithm for making an accurate diagnosis

Emerson C. Perin, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.C. • Describe the principle cell types being used in cardiac cell therapy

Ischemic Cardiomyopathy: Is Viability Testing Important?

• Identify principle delivery modes utilized in cardiac cell therapy

Robert O. Bonow, M.D. • Recognize importance of coronary artery disease in the epidemiology of heart failure in the United States

Treatment of PVD with Stem Cells

• Review the indications for myocardial revascularization in patients with left ventricular dysfunction in current guidelines and appropriate use criteria

John P. Cooke, M.D., Ph.D. • Describe conventional therapy for peripheral arterial disease (PAD) • Discuss the types of stem cell therapies that have been used in PAD • Explain the clinical trial methodology for testing stem cell therapy in PAD

Drug Discovery with Stem Cells Joseph C. Wu, M.D., Ph.D. • Review the differences among adult stem cells vs. embryonic stem cells vs. induced pluripotent stem cells • Describe how stem cells have been used for studying cardiovascular disease mechanisms and drug discovery

• Recognize the evidence and uncertainties regarding assessment of myocardial viability in selecting patients for revascularization

Optimizing Medical Therapy for Advanced Heart Failure: Opportunities and Challenges Ileana L. Piña, M.D., M.P.H. • Identify the clinical aspects of the advanced heart failure patient • Target specific and realistic goals of medical therapy in the advanced heart failure patient

• Identify the future opportunities and challenges of stem cells in the cardiovascular field

Regeneration of the Whole Heart with Stem Cells Doris A. Taylor, Ph.D., F.A.H.A., F.A.C.C. • Describe various strategies for engineering heart tissue • Identify unique rate limiting steps in cardiovascular tissue engineering • Describe the current solutions for creating a bioartificial heart

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Wednesday, April 30

Monday, April 28

TUESDAY, April 29

8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Session 205: Room 310B

Session 301: Room 310C

Session 303: Room 310C

Staphylococcal Infections

Disinfecting Robots

Treatment of Dyslipidemia: Optimal Risk Reduction and Levels of LDL and HDL Cholesterol

Cesar A. Arias, M.D., M.Sc., Ph.D. • Discuss the burden of disease caused by Staphylococcus aureus infections

Luis Ostrosky-Zeichner, M.D. • Explain the role of the environment in infection transmission in healthcare settings

Peter H. Jones, M.D. • Describe the evidence-based recommendations from the ACC/AHA 2013 guidelines for managing cholesterol in adults to reduce cardiovascular risk

• Explain the current challenges on the treatment of severe Staphylococcus aureus infections

• Describe advanced environmental cleaning techniques for healthcare settings

• Review the most relevant mechanism of antibiotic resistance in S. aureus

Legionella and Waterborne Pathogens

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Pathogens and Problems

Advances in Management of Dyslipidemia, Coronary and Vascular Disease Co-Chairs: Peter H. Jones, M.D. and Alan B. Lumsden, M.D.

• Explain the practical, clinical implementation of these guidelines for treating dyslipidemias in individual high-risk patients

C. difficle

• Incorporate the best methods for identifying appropriate patients for the primary prevention initiation of statin treatment

Intestinal Microbiome & Intestinal Bacteria Transplantation

Stuart H. Cohen, M.D.

Herbert L. DuPont, M.D. • Explain the occurrence of dysbiosis and how it develops

New Antiplatelet Agents: Where Do They Fit in Acute Coronary Syndromes? Neal S. Kleiman, M.D., F.A.C.C., F.S.C.A.I.

• Discuss the known medical conditions associated with abnormal intestinal bacterial flora

Revascularization of Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease: What is Most Appropriate and When?

• Explain the principles of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) and indicate the expected success in treatment of recurrent C. difficile associated diarrhea (CDAD)

• Discuss the specificity versus sensitivity for FFR values of .75-.85

Environmental Hygiene

Janet E. Stout, Ph.D. • Review current trends in epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment of Legionnaries’ disease • Discuss the challenges of Legionnaires’ disease prevention and control of Legionella in hospital water systems; differentiate myth from fact regarding Legionella • Explain the role of environmental testing in disease prevention • Apply the lessons learned from Legionella to other waterborne pathogens.

Antimicrobial Surfaces Costi D. Sifri, M.D.

1:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

• Identify current reasons for classifying PCI as inappropriate PCI in patients with chronic stable angina

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Infections from Medical Devices

Aortic Aneursysms: Timing of Intervention and Novel Stent & Hybrid Therapy

Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia

Alan B. Lumsden, M.D., Ch.B., R.V.T., F.A.C.S.

Bela Patel, M.D.

Central Line Infections Nadine Nakazawa, R.N., B.S.N. • Identify at least two barriers in implementing strategies to achieve and sustain zero CLABSIs • Identify at two technological strategies designed to support a goal of zero CLABSIs • Describe at least one strategy to engage appropriate focus and behavioral adherence to best practices from clinicians across the continuum of care in preventing CLABSIs

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wednesDAY, April 30

Monday, April 28

2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

1:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.

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Session 304: Room 310C

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Prevention and Control

The Environment in Transmission

Handling Hazardous Drugs and Hazardous Waste: Where OSHA and EPA Meet

Respiratory Protection for Healthcare Workers Lisa Pompeii, Ph.D. • Describe risk factors for airborne transmissible diseases among nursing personnel, including barriers and promoters to using appropriate respiratory protection

Surface Disinfection

The Role of Fomites in Transmission

David Weber, M.D., M.P.H. • Review the role of the environment in transmission of nosocomial pathogens

Daniel J Morgan M.D., M.S. • Describe understanding of risk of bacterial transmission related to fomites

• Implement the CDC Guideline for Disinfection and Sterilization: Focus on environmental surfaces

• Explain methods of preventing contamination of fomites

• List six characteristics of hazardous drugs (HDs) as defined by OSHA and NIOSH

• Review the activity of germicides (low-level disinfectants) for surface disinfection on key hospital pathogens

Ultraviolet Light

• List the six definitions of hazardous chemical waste that apply to pharmaceuticals as defined by EPA under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act

Tuesday, April 29

• Describe the five common types of pharmaceutical waste streams that may be generated during patient care activities

8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.

• Employ best practices for environmental cleaning and disinfection • Discuss options for evaluating environmental cleaning and disinfection • Review “no touch” methods for room decontamination

Hand Hygiene Improvement M. Michael Shabot, M.D. • Discuss the impact of hospital-acquired infections on morbidity, mortality and cost of care • Demonstrate the understanding of the relationship between hand hygiene and the incidence of hospital acquired infections • Implement effective hand hygiene programs in their hospitals to eliminate hospital acquired infections

Luke F. Chen, M.D. • Describe background data that supports the potential of using Ultraviolet emitting devices for cleaning healthcare settings • Describe existing project to determine the feasibility and efficacy of UV emitting devices to reduce the risk of acquiring and developing infections with multidrug resistant organisms (MDROs)

Airborne Pathogens Rekha K. Murthy, M.D. • Describe the evidence supporting transmission of selected nosocomial pathogens from air • Explain the complexity of transmission of airborne pathogens • Utilize the guidelines for interrupting transmission of infectious agents via air

Soft Surface Decontamination

Charlotte A. Smith, R. Ph., M.S. • Define four different types of “hazardous materials” that apply to pharmaceuticals

9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Session 402: Room 320B

The Second Victim: Caring for Our Own Albert Wu, M.D. • Define the term “second victim” and explain the importance of the problem for healthcare organizations • List strategies and systems that healthcare organizations can use to provide timely support to second victims

1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Session 403: Room 320B

Kelly Reynolds, M.S.P.H., Ph.D. • Identify the primary microbial contaminants of concern in healthcare settings

Injection Safety/Sharps Safety: Reducing Injuries

• Demonstrate an understanding of the potential for soft surface contamination

June M. Fisher, M.D. • Describe the history of needlestick and sharp injury prevention including the current status of risk to healthcare workers, patients, and the community in the U.S. and internationally

• Describe best practices available for sanitizing soft surfaces

• Share recommendations for improved training and adoption of appropriate respiratory protection among all hospital personnel at risk for airborne pathogen exposure

Session 405: Room 320B

Fall Prevention

James W. Collins, Ph.D. • Discuss the latest research to present slips, trips, and falls in healthcare facilities • List the top ten hazards contributing to slips, trips, and falls involving healthcare workers • Recognize the risk of the hazards to employees associated with slips, trips, and falls • Implement a slip, trip, and fall prevention program for healthcare workers

9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Session 406: Room 320B

Preventing Musculoskeletal Disorders Sandra Swan, R.N., M.S., COHN-S/CM • List the benefits of using ergonomic standards to prevent and reduce healthcare worker musculoskeletal disorders • Apply interventions to reduce common musculoskeletal disorders in healthcare workers

• Review key recommendations to address injury prevention with new attention on device design, selection criteria, and manufacturing breakthroughs to reduce accidental exposure

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Monday, April 28

1:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

Tuesday, April 29

8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

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1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Session 501: Room 320C

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Preparedness Put to the Test: Lessons Learned

Session 407: Room 320B

Violence Against Hospital Workers by Patients or Visitors (Type II) and Recommended Prevention Strategies

Moderator: Kenneth L. Mattox, M.D.

Boston Strong: Marathon Bombing Carl J. Hauser, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.C,C.M. • Review aspects of trauma management used in the Boston Marathon Bombing that were more or less successful

Lisa Pompeii, Ph.D. • Describe risk factors of patient/visitor-on-worker (type II) violence among hospital workers and recommended prevention strategies

• Discuss aspects of regional and hospital preparedness that were successful and can be used to advantage in other medical environments

• Describe the need for ongoing workplace violence surveillance for purposes of developing and evaluating prevention strategies

The Aurora Shooting – Hospital Mass Casualty Planning Christopher Colwell, M.D. • Describe the events and response involved in the Aurora Theater shootings

2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Session 408: Room 320B

• Discuss the lessons learned from a hospital standpoint from this event

Ann E. Rogers, Ph.D., R.N. • Identify at least three factors contributing to fatigue among healthcare professionals

• Review the opportunities identified at this event that may enhance preparation for future mass casualty events

Fatigue and Healthcare Professionals

When the Hospital is the Victim The Night The Lights Went Out in Houston James H. “Red” Duke, M.D. • List three key resources of re-locating a tertiary Level I trauma center • Describe the importance of relationships among your hospital competitors • Discuss the importance of collaboration among pre-hospital EMS leadership and hospital leadership during disaster

Hurricane Sandy Evacuations Sheldon H. Teperman, M.D.

Response to an Active Shooter Alexander L. Eastman, M.D. • Review the key developments in the changes in law enforcement response to the active shooter • List at least three key practices to improve survival from active shooter / intentional mass casualty events

West Texas Plant Explosion

• Identify at least strategies that can be implemented in the workplace to decrease fatigue

Lori Boyett, R.N., B.S.N. • Discuss the importance of a dependable registration process during a disaster • Describe strategies that are helpful in dealing with the media during a mass casualty Jim Morrison, M.D. • Summarize the timeline and logistics of the West, Texas Mass Casualty Incident • Review the response of regional providers with a focus on the primary regional trauma facility • Identify the mechanisms, types and numbers of injuries, the spectrum of severity, and resources utilized in treatment

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process of restoring operations

Working with Government Agencies Gregg Margolis, Ph.D., NREMT-P

Session 503: Room 320C

Triage and Surge: Optimizing Outcomes

Moderator: Kenneth L. Mattox, M.D.

John Holcomb, M.D. • Review the concepts supporting the clinical use of tourniquets, transfusion and trauma informatics and how this approach may benefit trauma patients

Is Your Hospital Ready? Classification of Disasters – Planning for response Kenneth L. Mattox, M.D. • Review the different disaster functions among Civil Responses, Public Health Issues, and Medical Disaster Response

• Discuss the limitations of these recommendations, based on currently available data and the need for well-designed clinical trials

• Discuss the 10% rule, triage rules, and the SURGE principles

Wednesday, April 30

14 Emergency Response Lessons Learned: A Health Check Up for Your Hospital’s Plan

8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Robert Emery, Dr.PH, C.H.P., C.I.H., C.B.S.P., C.S.P., C.H.M.M., C.P.P., A.R.M. • Describe the different types of emergencies a hospital might be involved with

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• List examples of lessons learned from events that may not currently be considered in your plan • Explain why nimbleness within emergency plans is so important

Taking Care of the Children Deborah Ann Mulligan, M.D., F.A.A.P., F.A.C.E.P. • Clarify why preparedness planning needs to be customized for children • Describe existing programs and resources to assist hospitals in improving day-to-day emergency readiness, disaster preparedness • Identify steps individuals can take (and who to partner with) to achieve improvements

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Working Together In the Eye of the Storm—Leadership Lessons from Hurricane Katrina

David A. Ahlquist, M.D.

Lynda Chin, M.D.

Professor of Medicine, Consultant in Gastroenterology and Hepatology Mayo Clinic

Chair, Department of Genomic Medicine, Division of Cancer Medicine The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Cesar A. Arias, M.D. Associate Professor of Medicine The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Stuart H. Cohen, M.D.

Sanjeev Arora, M.D.

Rivka R. Colen, M.D.

Director University of New Mexico - Project ECHO

Assistant Professor The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

James P. Basilion, Ph.D. Professor of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, Interim Co-Director Case Center for Imaging Research, Co-Director Cancer Imaging Program, Case Comprehensive Cancer Center

Barbara Bass, M.D., F.A.C.S. Director Methodist Institute for Technology, Innovation and Education (MITIE)

It Can Happen To You

Robert O. Bonow, M.D., M.S.

Medical Ethical and Legal Challenges in the Event of Disasters

Goldberg Distinguished Professor of Cardiology Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Laurence B. McCullough, Ph.D. • Define medical “disaster” • Identify emerging consensus approach to prioritizing treatment of patients in disasters/mass casualty events • Identify the ethical justification for emerging consensus approach to prioritizing treatment

Managing Mental Health Issues George Santos, M.D. • Review developing trends in mental health care delivery systems and approaches • Recognize of the scope of mental health disorders and their impact in community economics and disability rates

Hospital Evacuation: Learning from the Past, Preparing for the Future C. Joan Richardson, M.D. and David Marshall, J.D., M.S.N., R.N. • Describe UTMB Health’s experience with complete, pre-event hospital evacuation • Increase awareness of vulnerable situations in hospitals including available mitigation strategies

Paul C. Boutros, Ph.D. Principal Investigator, Informatics & Biocomputing Ontario Institute for Cancer Research

James Collins, Ph.D., MSME Associate Director for Science, Division of Safety Research (DSR), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

Christopher B. Colwell, M.D. Director of Service, Department of Emergency Medicine Denver Health Medical Center

John P. Cooke, M.D., Ph.D. Chair, Dept Cardiovascular Sciences; Director, Center for Cardiovascular Regeneration Houston Methodist Research Institute, Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center

James H. "Red" Duke, M.D.

Director, Trauma and Acute Care Services Baylor Scott & White/Hillcrest

Professor, Department of Surgery The University of Texas Medical School Medical Director Memorial Hermann Life Flight

Eric W. Brown, Ph.D.

Herbert L. DuPont, M.D., M.A.C.P.

Lori Boyett, R.N., B.S.N.

Director, Watson Algorithms IBM Watson Group

Blasé A. Carabello, M.D. Chief, Cardiology Texas Heart Institute/CHI St. Luke’s

Luke Francis Chen, M.B.B.S., M.P.H. Assistant Professor of Medicine, Director of Infection Prevention and Epidemiology Duke University Medical Center

Leslie D. Hirsch • Discuss the issues involved in preparing for a complete evacuation of a hospital during a disaster situation

Professor and Director, Center for Infectious Diseases University of Texas Health Science Center School of Public Health

Alexander L. Eastman, M.D., M.P.H. Assistant Professor of Surgery / Interim Trauma Medical Director The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center / The Trauma Center at Parkland

Robert J. Emery, Dr.P.H., C.H.P. Professor of Occupational Health Nice President for Safety The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

• Review various business continuity issues involved in the

Professor of Medicine University of California, Davis

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Maria E. Fernandez, Ph.D. Associate Professor and Associate Director of the Center for Health Promotion and Prevention Research The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

June M. Fisher, M.D. Clinical Professor, School of Medicine, Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine University of California, San Francisco

Tom Flanagan, R.N., B.S.N., M.A., L.P. Chief Operating Officer Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center

Mary Foley, Ph.D., R.N. HS Associate Clinical Professor UCSF / Stanford Center for Nursing Research & Innovation

O.H. Frazier, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.C.C. Chief, Center for Cardiac Support Texas Heart Institute/CHI St. Luke’s

Jack M. Gill, Ph.D. Scientist, Engineer, VC, Professor, Philanthropist, Professor in the Practice of Entrepreneurship at Rice University The Gill Foundation of Texas

David Glazer Director of Engineering Google

Carl J. Hauser, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.C.C.M. Trauma Surgeon Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Ernest T. Hawk, M.D., M.P.H. Vice President and Division Head, Div of Cancer Prevention & Population Sciences The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Helen E. Heslop, M.D. Interim Director, Center for Cell & Gene Therapy, Professor, Dan L. Duncan Chair, Department of Medicine and Pediatrics Baylor College of Medicine

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Leslie D. Hirsch

Bruce D. Lindsay, M.D.

President and Chief Executive Officer Saint Clare’s Health System

Section Head, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Cleveland Clinic

John Holcomb, M.D. Professor and Vice Chair Department of Surgery, Director CeTIR The University of Texas Medical School at Houston

Deborah A. Mulligan, M.D., F.A.A.P., F.A.C.E.P. Director, Institute for Child Health Policy Nova Southeastern University

Alan B. Lumsden, M.D.

Reginald F. Munden, M.D., D.M.D.

Medical Director Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center

Chair, Department of Radiology Houston Methodist Hospital

Patrick Hwu, M.D.

Gregg Margolis, Ph.D., NREMT-P

Professor and Chair The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Director, Division of Healthcare Systems and Heath Policy US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

Jennifer Irvin Vidrine, Ph.D. Associate Professor and Deputy Chair, Department of Health Disparities Research The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Peter H. Jones, M.D. Associate Professor Baylor College of Medicine

Brian Kelly Editor & Chief Content Officer U.S. News & World Report

Neal S. Kleiman, M.D., F.A.C.C., F.S.C.A.L. Director, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center

Marina Konopleva, M.D., Ph.D. Associate Professor, Department of Leukemia, Division of Cancer Medicine The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Gerald M. Lawrie, M.D. Michael E. DeBakey Professor of Cardiac Surgery Houston Methodist Hospital

Dung Le, M.D. Assistant Professor Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins University

David R. Marshall, J.D., M.S.N., R.N. Chief Nursing and Patient Care Services Officer The University of Texas Medical Branch

Rekha K. Murthy, M.D. Professor of Medicine, Hospital Epidemiologist Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Nadine Nakazawa, R.N., BS, OCN, VA-BC Vascular Access Specialist Stanford Hospital & Clinics

Susan M. O'Brien, M.D. Ashbel Smith Professor The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Kenneth Mattox, M.D. Distinguished Service Professor Baylor College of Medicine Chief of Staff/Chief of Surgery Ben Taub General Hospital

Stephen N. Oesterle, M.D.

David Piwnica-Worms, M.D., Ph.D.

George Santos, M.D.

Professor and Chair, Department of Cancer Systems Imaging Deputy Division Head, Research Affairs, Division of Diagnostic Imaging The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Chief Medical Officer Houston Behavioral Healthcare Hospital Signature Healthcare

Lisa Pompeii, Ph.D. Associate Professor The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Craig M. Pratt, M.D. Professor of Medicine Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center

Miguel A. Quinones, M.D., M.A.C.C. Chair, Department of Cardiology Houston Methodist Hospital

Farhad Ravandi, M.D. Professor, Department of Leukemia, Division of Cancer Medicine The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Laurence B. McCullough, Ph.D.

Senior Vice President, Medicine & Technology Medtronic, Inc.

Dalton Tomlin Chair in Medical Ethics and Health Policy Baylor College of Medicine

Luis Ostrosky-Zeichner, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.I.D.S.A., F.S.H.E.A.

Professor, Cardiothoracic Surgery Houston Methodist Hospital

Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology UT Health Medical School at Houston

Ross Reul, M.D.

John Mendelsohn, M.D. Professor, Department of Experimental Therapeutics, Division of Cancer Medicine The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Bela Patel, M.D.

Fletcher A. Miller, M.D.

Emerson C. Perin, M.D., Ph.D.

Mayo Clinic, Rochester

Daniel J. Morgan, M.D., M.S. Assistant Professor/ Hospital Epidemiologist University of Maryland School of Medicine/VA Maryland Healthcare

Jim Morrison, M.D., M.P.H. Chief Medical Officer Baylor Scott & White/Hillcrest

Assistant Dean of Healthcare Quality The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Director, Clinical Research for Cardiovascular Medicine Texas Heart Institute/CHI St. Luke’s

Illena L. Pina, M.D., M.P.H. Associate Chair for Academic Affairs, Cardiology Montefiore Einstein Center for Heart & Vascular Care Professor of Medicine and Epidemeology and Population Health Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Jason S. Lewis, Ph.D. Professor and Emily Tow Jackson Chair Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Michael J. Reardon, M.D.

Assistant to Program Director Texas Heart Institute/CHI St. Luke’s

Rachel Schiff, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Baylor College of Medicine

Lawrence H. Schwartz, M.D. James Picker Professor and Chairman, Department of Radiology Columbia University Medical College

M. Michael Shabot, M.D. System Chief Medical Officer Memorial Hermann Healthcare System Adjunct Professor UT Health School of Biomedical Informatics and School of Public Health

Umair A. Shah, M.D., M.P.H. Executive Director Harris County Public Health and Environmental Services

Elizabeth J. Shpall, M.D. Professor, Department of Stem Cell Transplantation, Division of Cancer Medicine The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Padmanee Sharma, M.D., Ph.D.

Doris A. Taylor, Ph.D., F.A.H.A., F.A.C.C. Director, Regenerative Medicine Research Texas Heart Institute/CHI St. Luke’s

Sheldon H. Teperman, M.D. Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery, Department of Surgery Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Miguel Valderrabano, M.D. Chief, Division of Cardiac Electrophysiology Houston Methodist Hospital

David Weber, M.D., M.P.H. Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics UNC School of Medicine

Martin Weinstock, M.D., Ph.D. Professor, Dermatology Brown University

William G. Wierda, M.D., Ph.D. Professor, Department of Leukemia, Division of Cancer Medicine The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Associate Professor The University of Arizona

C. Joan Richardson, M.D.

Kenna Shaw, Ph.D.

Albert W. Wu, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.P.

Executive Director, Institute of Personalized Cancer Therapy The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Joseph C. Wu, M.D., Ph.D.

Kelly A. Reynolds, M.S.P.H., Ph.D.

Professor and Chair, Department of Pediatrics The University of Texas Medical Branch

Robert C. Robbins, M.D. President and Chief Executive Officer Texas Medical Center

Ann E. Rogers, Ph.D., R.N., F.A.A.N. Professor and Edith F. Honeycutt Chair in Nursing Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Emory University

Costi D. Sifri, M.D. Associate Professor of Medicine, Director of Hospital Epidemiology University of Virginia Health System

Charlotte A. Smith, R.Ph., M.S. Senior Regulatory Advisor, PharmEcology Services WM Healthcare Solutions, Inc. President & CEO Special Pathogens Laboratory

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Manager, Occupational Health and Ergonomics BJC Healthcare

Associate Professor, Department of Genitourinary Medical Oncology, Division of Cancer Medicine The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Janet E. Stout, Ph.D.

Sandra Swan, M.S., R.N., COHN-S/ CM CSPHP

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James T. Willerson, M.D., F.A.C.C. President and Medical Director Texas Heart Institute/CHI St. Luke’s Professor Johns Hopkins University Director, Stanford Cardiovascular Institute & Professor, Dept of Medicine & Radiology Stanford University

William A. Zoghbi, M.D. Director, Cardiovascular Imaging Institute Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center Professor of Medicine Weill Cornell Medical College of Cornell University

exhibitor directory ABIMO

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Clara Porto Av. Paulista, 1313-8 Adnar-Cj. 106 San Paulo Bela Vista 01311-923 Brazil Phone: 55 11 3285 0155 Email: clara@abimo.org.br www.brazilianhealthdevices.com

ABRASIVE WEST LLC

medical market. Our high performance medical consumables are designed to protect and prevent infection. We offer a range of high- performance surgical drapes and gowns to help protect the surgical staff and patients during high-risk operations.

ALPS SOUTH LLC 735

Amanda Dunlap 1292 Humbracht Circle, Suite F Bartlett, IL 60103-1688 Phone: 630-736-0818 Fax: 800-671-3059 www.abrasivewest.com

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Cathie Welge 2895 42nd Avenue North St. Petersburg, FL 33714 Phone: 727-528-8566 Fax: 727-528-8812

Applied Medical Technology, Inc. Christine Deeter 8000 Katherine Boulevard Brecksville, OH 44141 Phone: 440-717-4244 Fax: 440-717-4200 Email: cdeeter@appliedmedical.net www.amtinnovation.com

ARZZT

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JoAnna Dvorak 3637 Scarlet Oak Boulevard St. Louis, MO 63122 Phone: 636-349-4466 Fax: 636-349-7069 Email: agi@primary.net

American 3B Scientific

As a vertically integrated manufacturer and distributor, AG’s in-house design, engineering and manufacturing ensures we control each step of production to deliver a quality product. AG is honored to partner with members of our distribution chain to provide the best design, parts, products, and fulfillment to healthcare providers. AG offers products for: oxygen, CPAP, suction, ventilation, and nebulizer treatment. Our knowledge of filtration devices and their systems, provide the skills to remain a leader in healthcare.

AHLSTROM

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Dayanna Leme 9003 Biscayne Boulevard Miami, FL 33132 Phone: 305-632-8527

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Mark Shoham 115 Clemente Street Holyoke, MA 01040 Phone: 413-532-4551 Fax: 413-532-4551 Email: mshoham@aol.com

Andrea Quinlan 2189 Flintstone Drive, Unit O Tucker, GA 30084 Phone: 678-405-5612 Fax: 678-405-5725

BIO-MEDICAL DEVICES INT’L/ MAXAIR SYSTEMS

Belintra is a leading provider of healthcare storage and logistics solutions. Belintra is much more than a supplier of equipment. We develop the necessary infrastructure, enable organizational and logistical processes and implement workable solutions. These embrace all storage and transportation chalenges a healthcare organization faces and extend throughout all departments including the nursery ward, sterilization and OR, pharmacy, emergency and ICU and waste disposal facilities.

Custom Product Solutions For Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, and Rehabilitation OEMs

Custom Drug Delivery  Needles  Safety

MAXAIR is a ‘hose-free’ powered air-purifying respirator providing optimal comfort and HE level protection against blood borne and aerosolized pathogens, bacterial/viral agents. MAXAIR provides filtration efficiency of 99.97% and filters particles down to 0.3 micron. LED indicators strategically located within the field of vision provide the user with critical information regarding airflow and battery life. MAXAIR systems also eliminate the need for annual “fit testing” for workers.

Syringes

 Pre-filled

Products

 Injection

Molded Products

 Sharps

Disposable Containers

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Makiko Zuzuki 2192 Dupont Drive, Suite 108 Irvine, CA 92612 Phone: 949-333-1299 Email: makiko.s@babyhealthcare.us

Besmed is leading manufacturer of respiratory care, anesthesia care, emergency care and home care products. We are a company certified with ISO9001/ISO13485 & Taiwan GMP, FDA & CE certified.

Bladex specializes in developing and manufacturing of safety and easy-touse scalpels and blades for medical and industrial users.

Baby Health Care has been specializing for providing the health care device for the babies. As a pioneer of the home-use nasal aspirator, Baby Health Care is applying the technology to all the products to keep the device as high quality and reliable. Baby Health Care has quality products with much benefit for not only for baby’s health but also supporting the mom’s QOL.

BIODERM, INC.

520

Yansong Shan 601 Main Street Allen, TX 75002 Phone: 626-372-2643 Fax: 626-646-1943 www.bladex.net

818

BOMI ITALIA S.P.A.

Our T1000 and T800 Series Surgical Tables have truly struck a balance between advanced technology and cost effectiveness, yet are still versatile, safe, reliable, durable, and compatible with today’s innovative imaging and endoscopic technology.

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Vince Gonzalez 17171 Daimler Street Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 800-443-3842 Fax: 949-752-9658

BLADEX, INC.

BABY HEALTH CARE, INC.

Alan Lee 7711 Welborn Street, Suite 106 Raleigh, NC 27615 Phone: 919-872-1803 Fax: 919-713-4145 www.amtai.com

Erika Jacobs Aalbroekstraat 3 Semmerzake, Belgium 9890 Phone: +32 9 3890020 Email: erika.jacobs@belintra.com www.belintra.com

designed especially for community-dwelling men; the ReliaFit™ Male Urinary Device, the next-generation external catheter designed for hospital use; and CathGrip, a universal hydrocolloid securement line that can help reduce tube dislodgement and infection.

Sophy Chang No. 5, Lane 116, Wu-Kong 2nd Road Wu-Ku District, New Taipei City 248, Taiwan Phone: +886 2 2290 3959 Fax: +886 2 2299 9076 Email: sales2@besmed.com www.besmed.com

We are a manufacturer of orthopedic braces, support, foot and health care products. We have the capacity to make products to your fabric specifications, for small, medium runs at a cost effect price.

AMTAI MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, INC. 306

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BESMED HEALTH BUSINESS CORP.

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Bethany Schivley 2 Elm Street Windsor Locks, CT 06096 Phone: 860-654-8300 Fax: 860-654-8301 Email: medical@ahlstrom.com www.ahlstrom.com

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Jorge Trujillo 600 Kendrick Drive, Suite C32 Houston, TX 77060 Phone: 281-847-4098

AT SURGICAL COMPANY AG INDUSTRIES

BELINTRA NV

Applied Medical Technology Inc. is a leading manufacturer of enteral feeding devices and accessories located in Cleveland, Ohio.

ALPS’ goal is to deliver innovative products to customers and patients. ALPS has expanded its knowledge to become an industry leader in the development and manufacturing of advanced gel-based products

AMAZON LOGISTICS GROUP

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Ahlstrom’s medical portfolio is constantly evolving to better meet the needs of the

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Sarah Woodward 12320 73rd Court N Largo, FL 33773 Phone: 727-507-7655 Fax: 727-507-7645 Email: Swoodward@bioderminc.com www.BioDermInc.com Headquartered in Largo, FL, BioDerm is one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of hydrocolloid products for urinary management, infection control and skin protection. BioDerm is the manufacturer of Men’s Liberty, a male external catheter

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Antonella Malisani Via Campo Cioso, 125 Vaprio d’Adda MI, Italy 20069 Phone: +393357377713 Fax: +390290993316 Email: antonella.malisani@bomigroup.com www.bomigroup.com Bomi provides services and specialized solutions in healthcare sectors. Thanks to our international experience and our global presence, we can support companies to enter new markets and develop them.

Covidien Quality Inside. Custom Brand Outside. Contact us at CPS@Covidien.com www.covidien.com/cps COVIDIEN, COVIDIEN with logo, Covidien logo are U.S. and/or internationally registered trademarks of Covidien AG. Other Brands are trademarks of a Covidien comapny. ©2014 Covidien. All rights reserved.

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exhibitor directory C & A SCIENTIFIC CO., INC.

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Zack Larkin 7241 Gabe Court Manassas, VA 20109 Phone: 703-330-1413 Fax: 703-330-7510 Email: sales@cnascientific.com www.cnascientific.com

CELESTE STEIN DESIGNS

CHART BIOMEDICAL

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Jake Regier 10109 East 79th Street Tulsa, OK 74133 Phone: 847-342-7400 Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) is a national network of hospitals providing a comprehensive, fully integrated approach to cancer treatment. CTCA serves patients with complex cancer at facilities located suburban Atlanta, Chicago, Philadelphia, suburban Phoenix and Tulsa. Known for delivering the Mother Standard® of care and Patient Empowered Care®, CTCA provides patients with information about cancer and their treatment options, so they can control their treatment decisions. For more information about CTCA, go to www.cancercenter.com.

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Claudio Cané Via Cuorgné No. 42/a Rivoli, Italy 10098 Phone: +39 11 9574872 Fax: +39 11 9598880 Email: mailbox@canespa.it Canè was founded in 1978 as a manufacturer of ambulatory infusion pumps. Canè’s products have evolved into the Crono line, which may be worn without impacting patients’ normal daily routine.

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The Chart BioMedical division consists of CAIRE respiratory, MVE Chart biological storage systems, and AirSep commercial oxygen generation product lines.

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Veronica Valencia Baylor Medical Center 6720 Berner MC 6-220 Houston, TX 77030 Phone: 832-355-4550

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Mark Razo 1256 Union Avenue, 3rd floor Memphis, TN 38104 Phone: 901-252-3700 Fax: 901-252-3701

CIM MED GMBH

Georg Massion Hamtor Str. 5-7 Neuss, Germany 41460 Phone: +49 2131 528 130

Healthcare organizations rely on Comcast Business for robust Ethernet and Voice services that can help deliver the best patient care experience. Our scalable and secure Ethernet solutions can connect multiple facilities and help increase application performance. We also offer voice services, including a cloud-based, hosted voice system with mobility and videocalling features that enable medical personnel to be accessible to their patients. Comcast Business provides 24/7 business support and dedicated local Account Teams.

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Debbie McDermott 15 Hampshire Street Mansfield, MA 02048 Phone: 508-261-8426 Email: ron.sawicki@covidien.com www.covidien.com/cps Covidien Custom Product Solutions Division is dedicated to delivering high-quality, disposable, medical and custom engineered products to medical device, pharmaceutical, and rehabilitation OEMs.

CREATIVE MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL, INC.

The largest medical scale manufacturer in the United States, DETECTO was founded in 1900 and has dealers in over 110 countries around the globe. Factory headquarters are located in Webb City, MO, and the family-owned company employs a staff of 350 associates trained in manufacturing U.S.-made, high-quality weighing products. DETECTO has been featured on the TV shows “How It’s Made” and “World’s Greatest!...” Find out more at www.Detecto.com.

DOUGLAS SCIENTIFIC Jill Walerius 3600 Minnesota Street Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-762-6888 Fax: 320-762-6259 Email: info@douglasscientific.com www.douglasscientific.com

DRUCKER DIAGNOSTICS

DETECTO SCALE COMPANY

ECODAS CORP.

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Alex Squalli 1440 Hubbell Place, Suite 1206 Seattle, WA 98101 Phone: 206-427-6641 Email: asqualli@ecodas-us.com

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For Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, and Rehabilitation OEMs

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Lara Black 816 Congress Avenue, Suite 1400 Austin, TX 78701 Phone: 512-327-9997 Fax: 512-327-9998 Email: marketing@emergogroup.com www.emergogroup.com

Monitoring Solutions  Cardiology

Defibrillation ECG Electrodes

Established in 1997, Emergo Group is a leading medical device consultancy with more than 2,500 medical device and IVD clients worldwide. We maintain offices in 25 countries, offering a wide range of compliance and market access services. Among other things, we assist companies with global regulatory strategy, device registration, quality management system compliance, clinical trial consulting, in-country regulatory representation and distributor qualification.

ENDOSCOPY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY

Our products include pulse oximeters, easy ECG monitors, patient monitors, and central monitoring systems, etc., and many of them are compatible with wireless technology, cloud server.

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EMERGO GROUP, INC.

Custom Product Solutions

Chart Paper  Hydrogel

Formulations

 Thermometry

Genius™ 2 Tympanic Filac™ 3000 Predictive

522

Tracey Bone 168 Bradford Drive Port Matilda, PA 16870 Phone: 814-342-6205 Fax: 814-342-4510 www.druckerdiagnostics.com Drucker Diagnostics is a premier supplier of centrifuges and hematology products. Our clinical centrifuges accommodate testing needs in medical, research and industrial laboratories. Our hematology and parasitology products are used in a number of markets and applications. The STAR Centrifugal Hematology System provides easy and simple operation. The Paralens microscope attachment is a low-cost, portable fluorescence microscopy solution for accurate and sensitive diagnosis.

Jonathan Sabo 203 East Daugherty Street, PO Box 151 Webb City, MO 64870 Phone: 417-673-4631 Fax: 417-673-5001

ECODAS is an innovative medical waste service company that provides compliant, sustainable, cutting-edge, and cost-effective waste management solutions and services.

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www.ecodas.com

Douglas Scientific provides instrumentation for use with Array Tape™, a flexible microplate replacement. For miniaturized reaction volumes and decreased cost per data point, stop by booth 906.

Katie Li 12600 Deerfield Parkway, Suite 1012 Alpharetta, GA 30004 Phone: 678-907-0308 Email: info@cremedinc.com www.cremedinc.com

Manuela Loibl Margot-Kalinke Str. 9 Munchen 80939, Germany Phone: +49 89 9789 4080 Fax: +49 89 9789 40829

CLINICAL INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

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Marissa Carrillos 8590 West Tidwell Houston, TX 77040 Phone: 713-637-5073

COVIDIEN

CHI St. Luke’s Health: Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center (home of Texas Heart® Institute), St. Luke’s The Woodlands Hospital; St. Luke’s Sugar Land Hospital; St. Luke’s Lakeside Hospital; St. Luke’s Patients Medical Center; and St. Luke’s Hospital at The Vintage. CHI St. Luke’s Health is a member of Catholic Health Initiatives, a national nonprofit health system.

Christie Medical Holdings

Email: detecto@cardet.com www.Detecto.com

Comcast Business

Taylor Erwin 2200 Airport Industrial Road, Suite 500 Ball Ground, GA 30107 Phone: 800-482-2473 Email: customerservice.usa@chartindustries.com www.chartbiomed.com

CHI ST. LUKE’S HEALTH

CANè S.P.A.

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Dori Golan 7801 Bayside Avenue Galveston, TX 77554 Phone: 409-763-1009 Fax: 409-763-1084

C&A Scientific is a manufacturer of highquality, affordable lab equipment and disposables. In addition to our Premiere brand microscopes, slides and equipment, and our Bio Lion brand centrifuges, we will also be unveiling our new MX Medical line of shakers, incubators, sterilizers, vortexers, sample concentrators and more.

CANCER TREATMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA

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David Johnson 14062 Riverport Drive Maryland Heights, MO 63043 Phone: 314-344-4441 Fax: 314-344-4444 Email: djohnson@edcparts.com www.edcparts.com Endoscopy Development Company (EDC) is the world’s first precision manufacturer of flexible and rigid endoscopy replacement parts. Our central focus is to manufacture components for endoscopy and related disciplines. On a selective basis, we will consider projects that require precision machinery, a quality-driven approach, and fit within our overall business model. At EDC, our vision is to understand the specific needs of our customers and develop the highest quality endoscopy replacement parts available.

exhibitor directory Fortinet

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Anthony Pham 899 Kifer Road Sunnyvale, CA 94086 Phone: +1.408.486.5491 Email: apham@fortinet.com

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Jephanie Chen 331 North Post Road, PO Box 718 Princeton Junction, NJ 08550 Phone: 609-269-5484 Fax: 609-799-5484 Email: jephanie@fdkmedical.com www.fdkmedical.com Fudakang Industrial LLC, brand name FDK, manufactures a full line of high-quality, home care blood pressure monitor and thermometer products and distribute these products in NJ to benefit our clients.

GENERAL MEDITECH, INC.

HAWO GMBH

GM Scientific LLC

Fortinet is a worldwide provider of network security appliances and the market leader in unified threat management (UTM). Our products and subscription services provide broad, integrated and high-performance protection against dynamic security threats while simplifying the IT security infrastructure.

FUDAKANG

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Charlotte Wang South Office 2F, 25 Bldg., Kezhi 1st Road Shenzhen Guangdong, China 518057 Phone: +86 755 26500832 Fax: +86 755 26546285 Email: sales@szmedtech.com www.szmedtech.com Multiparameter monitors, pulse oximeters, fetal/maternal monitor, central station ECG machines, hospital equipment, medical laboratory equipment.

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Caroline Ferrell 736 North Western Avenue Lake Forest, IL 60045 Phone: 847-922-4779 Email: caroline.farrell@gmscientific.com GM Scientific specializes in the distribution and marketing of innovative healthcare products. Our goal is to offer medical professionals quality products that can improve patient care, while maintaining cost effective treatment options. Our SureStop Hemostatic dressings and SureStop Wound Care dressings consistently meet the needs of a wide range of medical and wound care applications. GM Scientific is committed to supporting our customers by ongoing research and development of our product line and services.

H+H SYSTEM, INC.

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Mitch Bernett 760 Beechnut Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15205 Phone: 800-477-2123 Fax: 800-477-9364 Email: SalesUS@HHsystem.com www.hhsystem.com/en_us

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Katja Falkenhain Obere Au 2-4 Obrigheim, Germany 78847 Phone: +49 626 977013 Fax: +49 626 1977051

HEALGEN SCIENTIFIC LLC HCC Coleman College for Health Sciences

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Abha Shah 1900 Pressler Street Houston, TX 77030 Phone: 713-718-7462 Fax: 713-718-7674 The vision of HCC Coleman College is to be the preeminent health sciences community college in the Nation, preparing students for today’s health science careers and a lifetime of learning.

HD MEDICAL, INC.

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HD Medical designs and develops medical devices, improving patient care with early detection of chronic cardiac conditions. HD Medical introduces ViScope® the world’s first Visual Stethoscope to present heart waveforms on a unique integrated display enabling “dynamic auscultation™” seeing what you hear. ViScope records and documents heart anomalies for today’s

Stay Connected As the inaugural group of participants in Houston, be sure to stay involved for 2015. Follow MEDICAL WORLD AMERICAS on social media and sign up for updates at MedicalWorldAmericas.com.

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Jianqiu (Bryan) Fang 3818 Fuqua Street Houston, TX 77047 Phone: 713-733-8088

HEALTHCARE PURCHASING NEWS

Muthu Krishnan 260 North Wolfe Road Sunnyvale, CA 94085 Phone: 281-488-5901 Fax: 281-488-3105 www.hdmedicalgroup.com

The H+H SYSTEM offers organization solutions for casework, drawers, and shelving systems. Flexible sliding dividers keep a place for everything and everything in its place. Dividers and attached label holders slide into position along with stock. Compact storage assures instant recognition of missing items.

evidence-based world and serves as a stethoscope modality for EMR systems. ViScope also performs remote patient monitoring supporting telemedicine applications for rapid patient screenings.

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Kristine Russell 2477 Stickney Point Road, Suite 315B Sarasota, FL 34231 Phone: 941-927-9345 Fax: 941-927-9588 HPN is dedicated to reporting the stories that affect our readers; healthcare execs/ administrators, materials/supply chain management, surgical services, infection prevention, and sterile processing.

HEARTLAND MEDICAL SALES & SERVICES LLC

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Custom Product Solutions For Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, and Rehabilitation OEMs

honegger Sylvia Giovanettoni Via Francesco Carlini 1 Milano, Italy 20146 Phone: +39 02 477 914 1 Email: info@honegger.it www.honegger.it

Rehabilitation  Stimulating

Honegger is an international network service company, serving the market since 1970, with expertise in communication and marketing activities. It realizes effective projects for exhibition marketing in order to increase all over the world the business for Italian companies, associations, institutions.. Honegger has organized the Italian Pavilion at MEDICAL WORLD AMERICAS 2014 for the companies: ZUCCHETTI CENTRO SISTEMI, M.I.R, P.L.U.S., CANE’, BOMI ITALIA, PRINTEX, SOLIDEA. Information about the Italian exhibitors is online at www.hmedical.it.

HOPI MEDICAL Christiane Cinqualbre 18 Rue du General de Gaulle Rosheim, France 67560 Phone: +33 6 85 30 72 99 Fax: +33 3 69 61 60 59 Email: ccinqualbre@hopimedical.com hopimedical.com

Heartland Medical has been on the leading edge of medical equipment sales and service for more than 20 years. We sell and service anesthesia machines, O.R. tables and lights, patient monitors, and more.

HOPI MEDICAL is a French company based in Strasbourg with a subsidiary in Houston, Texas. Its mission is “care provider-driven” medical innovation in the field of electronic health—both personal and medical—records and in telemedicine, based on proprietary software and hardware solutions.

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Sharon Bonaventura 100 Cummings Center, Suite 136L Beverly, MA 01915 Phone: 978-232-3957 Fax: 978-232-3958

HILBRO INSTRUMENTS (PVT) LTD. 339 Imran Ashraf Small Industries Estate Sialkot, Pakistan 51310 Phone: +92 52 3550922, 3255459 Fax: +92 52 3553439 Email: Sales@hilbro-instruments.com www.hilbro.net

HUIZHOU FORYOU MEDICAL DEVICES CO., LTD.

 Skin

Electrodes

Care

 Ultrasound  Hot

Gel

& Cold Therapy

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Mandi Latino 2601 Holloway Road Louisville, KY 40299 Phone: 502-671-1014 Fax: 502-671-1019 Email: mlatino@heartlandmedical.com www.heartlandmedical.com

HETTICH INSTRUMENTS

 Specialty

Electrodes

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Tyrone Zhu No. 1 Shangxia North Road Dongjiang Hi-tech Industrial Park Huizhou Guangdong, China 516005 Phone: +86 752 5302188 Fax: +86 752 5302088 Email: hzhu@foryougroup.com www.foryoumedical.com

Covidien Quality Inside. Custom Brand Outside. Contact us at CPS@Covidien.com www.covidien.com/cps

Luofucon Wound Care: Silver Alginate Dressing, Foam Dressing, Hydrogel Dressing,

COVIDIEN, COVIDIEN with logo, Covidien logo are U.S. and/or internationally registered trademarks of Covidien AG. Other Brands are trademarks of a Covidien comapny. ©2014 Covidien. All rights reserved.

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exhibitor directory LEONHARD LANG USA

Fax: 512-617-1692 Email: amy.vellanoweth@inovalabs.com www.InovaLabs.com

INDIGO CARE

Inova Labs Inc., headquartered in Austin, TX, manufactures and distributes the FDAcleared and FAA-approved LifeChoice Activox Portable Oxygen Concentrator.

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Niels Coch 1001 South Dairy Ashford Houston, TX 77077 Phone: 713-595-6698

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MASSACHUSETTS LIFE SCIENCES CENTER

INSTRUMENTATION INDUSTRIES 908 INFOMEDIX INTERNATIONAL (INFODENT SRL)

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Via Vicenza, 14 Viterbo, Italy 01100 Phone: +39 0761 352198 Fax: +39 0761 352133 Email: info@infomedix.it www.infomedix.it INFOMEDIX INTERNATIONAL magazine is an indispensable resource for companies looking for distributors worldwide and exporting their products abroad. The magazine focuses on international market trends, certificates and regualtions, medical products, international exhibitions, commercial announcements and novelties. INFOMEDIX is published three times a year, with each issue targeting a different area of the world in 162 countries.

INNOVATIVE HEALTHCARE CORPORATION

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Jessie Sevier 8220 Charles Page Boulevard Sand Springs, OK 74063 Phone: 918-245-8400 Fax: 918-245-8404 Email: info@ihcsolutions.com www.ihcsolutions.com Innovative Healthcare Corporation (IHC) has been a leading supplier of high quality gloves to the medical, dental, and industrial markets in North America since 1991. Our extensive catalog includes over 40 different products ranging from standard exam to specialty surgical gloves in a variety of natural and synthetic materials. IHC also offers a full line of incontinence wipes, pre-packaged patient bathing, and disposable apparel.

INOVA LABS, INC. Amy Vellanoweth 3500 Comsouth Drive, Suite 100 Austin, TX 78748 Phone: 512-617-1700

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LIFELOC TECHNOLOGIES

Brenda Blasinsky 2990 Industrial Boulevard Bethel Park, PA 15102 Phone: 412-854-1133 Fax: 877-633-8661 Email: iiimed@iiimedical.com www.iiimedical.com

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR HEALTHCARE SECURITY & SAFETY

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Evelyn Meserve PO Box 5038 Glendale Heights, IL 60139 Phone: 630-529-3913 Email: evelyn@iahss.org www.iahss.org

Lifeloc Technologies is an award-winning U.S. manufacturer of breath alcohol testing instruments and testing stations for professional and personal use. We offer a full range of mobile and automatic alcohol screeners incorporating our patented alcohol detection algorithms and platinum fuel cell technology. Lifeloc’s evidential breath alcohol testers are DOT/NHTSA approved and included on the DOT conforming products list. Our breath alcohol detection and monitoring devices are the easiest to calibrate in the industry.

MAGIC MASSEUSE

The only healthcare-specific association for security and safety. Networking, education, certification, and much more for the security and safety professional.

KAP MEDICAL

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Amy Evans 12441 West 49th Avenue, Suite 4 Wheat Ridge, CO 80031 Phone: 303-431-9500 Fax: 303-431-1423 Email: info@lifeloc.com www.lifeloc.com

Instrumentation Industries Inc. is a manufacturer and distributor of a variety of specialized products utilized in respiratory, anesthesia, critical care and emergency medicine.

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Ramiro Cortes 1395 Pico Street Corona, CA 92881 Phone: 951-340-4360 Fax: 951-340-4359 Email: rcortes@kapmedical.com www.kapmedical.com

MASTER WORD SERVICES

Ross Cooper PO Box 1951 Inverness, FL 34451 Phone: 352-754-2427

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Chris Chrenka 8056 17th Avenue NE Seattle, WA 98115 Phone: 206-790-0738 Fax: 206-260-2797

MALAYSIAN RUBBER EXPORT PROMOTION COUNCIL USA

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Donny Chan 3516 International Court NW Washington, DC 20008 Phone: 202-572-9771 Fax: 202-572-9787

KAP MEDICAL is a designer and manufacturer of state-of-the-art therapeutic support surfaces and other medical electronic products. We design, manufacture, and assemble all of our products with pride in Corona, CA.

Lynnea Olivarez 1000 Winter Street, Suite 2900 Waltham, MA 02451 Phone: 781-373-7777 Fax: 781-622-1530

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Kari Dyson 303 Stafford Street Houston, TX 77079 Phone: 281-589-0810 Fax: 281-589-1104 www.masterword.com

specializes in the wholesale distribution of noninvasive diagnostic testing and monitoring products. Brands include: Edan, QRS Diagnostics, CardiolineUS, and more.

MEDIANA CO., LTD.

MasterWord offers translation and interpretation in over 250 languages, cultural competency training, compliance consulting, proficiency and interpreter assessments. MasterWord is ISO 9001 certified.

The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) is an investment agency that supports MED DEVICE PROSCARDIOLINE US 814 life sciences innovation, research, development and commercialization through a state-funded, Gordon Huckerstein 10-year, $1-billion investment initiative. These 4901 Morena Boulevard, Suite 505 investments create jobs and support advances San Diego, CA 93003 that improve health and well-being. The MLSC Phone: 805-620-0330 offers the nation’s most comprehensive set of Fax: 805-620-0334 incentives and collaborative programs targeted Email: ghuckestein@cardiacdirect.com to the life sciences ecosystem, which has www.cardiacdirect.com helped make Massachusetts the global leader inIAHSS life sciences. Device Professionals (MDP) 1092_Layout 1 3/25/14 4:07 PM Page Medical 1

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR HEALTHCARE SECURITY & SAFETY

Silicone Gel Sheet Suntouch PVA: Nasal Dressing, Eye Spear, Fluid Control Products Suntouch Hemostactic: Soluble Gauze

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Yongshik Shin Mediana Bldg. 793-3 Bangbae Dong Seochu Gu, Seoul, South Korea 137-840 Phone: +82 70 7092 9998 Fax: +82 2 542 7447 www.mediana.co.kr “Gold Quality, Sliver price, Royal service” Customer satisfaction through teamwork and continuous improvement.

Medical Design Briefs

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Debora Rothwell 261 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1901 New York, NY 10016 Phone: 212-490-3999 Fax: 212-490-3999 Email: drothwell@techbriefs.com www.medicaldesignbriefs.com/

International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety

Fostering tomorrow’s leaders with training and certiﬁcation today. The International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety is the largest association of its kind dedicated to the needs of the men and women who protect today’s healthcare industry. With education, networking, credentialing and more, the IAHSS connects the industry worldwide. Strengthen your future in healthcare security and safety. Become an IAHSS member today!

The IAHSS offers its members: • Training manuals, certiﬁcation programs and professional credentialing • Access to professionals through events & online • Personal development through educational programs and publications • Online access to research, job listings and colleagues on www.IAHSS.org

Questions?

Give us a call at 888.353.0990 or visit the Membership section at www.iahss.org

www.medicalworldamericas.com

APPEARANCE: 2014 Medical World Americas Conference Program #MedWorldTX theteam@norcomdesign.com 847.948.7762

exhibitor directory Medical Design Briefs provides the medical product design engineering community with the latest technology advances and information they can apply to new medical devices, instruments, and systems.

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thanks to the disposable turbine FlowMIR TM: inexpensive, factory calibrated, 100% hygienic. MIR is one of the most active companies in the world for emerging trends like telemedicine, real-time health monitoring and mobile instruments for personal care and clinical trials.

MEDICAL SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC.

MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH

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Gerda van Houts Via del Maggiolino 125 Rome 00155, Italy Phone: +39 06 2275 4785 Fax: +39 06 2275 4785 Email: gerda.v@spirometry.com www.spirometry.com

Howard Revitch 70 Hilltop Road, 3rd Floor Ramsey, NJ 07446 Phone: 201-825-2552 Email: hrevitch@rodmanmedia.com www.mpo-mag.com/www.odtmag.com

MIR is a leader in diagnostic portable devices for a complete respiratory function analysis, combining oximetry to spirometry testing. User-friendliness makes MIR devices ideal for both specialists and family doctors. Unrivaled in breath measurement

MPO is the only global magazine dedicated to the growing trend of medical device outsource manufacturing. ODT is an industry-leading magazine covering orthopedic product development and manufacturing.

Lisa McCoy 7025 West Tidwell, Suite 105 Houston, TX 77092 Phone: 337-654-5499 Fax: 866-941-9910

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NOVOSCI CORPORATION

Maryann Dow 3398 Carmel Mountain Road San Diego, CA 92121 Phone: 858-309-7335

NAMSA

NRW.Invest (North America) LLC

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Katie Freeman 150 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2940 Chicago, IL 60601 Phone: 312-629-7500 Fax: 312-629-7501 www.nrwinvest.com

Manufacturer of sterilization products and a medical research organization (MRO™) providing regulatory, laboratory, clinical, and compliance services to medical device and healthcare manufacturers.

NRW.INVEST, the Economic Development Agency of the German State of North Rhine-Westphalia, promotes the state as an ideal business location and supports potential investors with settlement projects.

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NUVO

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Brett Messina 5368 Kuhl Road Erie, PA 16510 Phone: 814-899-4220 Fax: 814-899-1410 Email: brett.messina@nuvosurgical.com www.nuvosurgical.com

BAYLOR ST. LUKE’S MEDICAL CENTER

www.medicalworldamericas.com

Home to the largest medical center in the world, the Texas Medical Center, Houston has more than 190 life science and biotechnology companies as well as academic partnerships, more than 100 cutting edge hospitals and health clinics and some of the country’s top research facilities.

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David Baetens PO Box 480 Clarkston, MI 48347 Phone: 248-762-0900 We are a Michigan-based medical supply distributor specializing in pressure ulcer prevention and treatment, skin integrity, sharps safety and falls prevention products.

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NUVO, a member of Medical Illumination International, is a U.S.-based manufacturer of LED surgical lights, surgical tables, equipment/anesthesia booms, high definition video integration systems, LED procedural lights and LED examination lights. It is our mission to provide cutting-edge technologies, but not cutting-edge prices. Please allow one of our clinical specialists the opportunity to discuss how Nuvo can help your facility save time and money while ultimately improving patient outcomes.

OAKMED PRODUCTS LLC

6720 Bertner Houston, TX 77030 832-355-1000 StLukesHouston.org

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HOUSTON

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Kim Nielsen 6750 Wales Road Northwood, OH 43619 Phone: 419-450-2471 Email: knielsen@namsa.com www.namsa.com

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Kimberly vanMeetren 2021 Airport Road Conroe, TX 77301 Phone: 281-210-3372

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Kelly Colebank 150 Executive Center Drive, B218 Greenville, SC 29615 Phone: 864-288-7338

MIR3 Medical Product Outsourcing and Orthopedic Design & Technology magazines, Rodman Media 912

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TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER

Stop by BOOTH #713 for coffee and refreshments, and to learn more about Houston’s thriving medical and life science sectors.

A Program of The Greater Houston Partnership

PHONE I 713-844-3648 Email I dsaffeels@houston.org houston.org/discover

exhibitor directory OAKWORKS, INC.

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Kathleen Bowers 923 East Wellspring Road New Freedom, PA 17349 Phone: 717-235-6807 Fax: 717-235-6798

Italian company that produces high-quality support hosiery named SEGRETA. SEGRETA, with its range of graduated compression hosiery, is a medical device and is known for its compression efficacy.

PACIFIC MEDICAL OLSEN INDUSTRIA E COMERCIO S/A

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Luciano Rodrigues Av. Ivo Luchi, 68 Palhoca SC Brazil 88133 - 510 Phone: +55 (48) 2106 6000 Email: comex@olsen.odo.br www.olsen.odo.br

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Heather Thomas 1475 East Military Way Salt Lake City, UT 84103 Phone: 970-390-7110 Fax: 970-390-7110 Email: hthomas@onesourcedocs.com www.onesourcedocs.com

SHENZHEN BESTMAN INSTRUMENT CO., LTD.

Labels and handlabelers for tracking sterilization system

P.L.U.S. SRL UNIP Justyna Sadowska Via Praga, 198 Castel Goffredo MN 46042 Italy Phone: +39 0 376 780181 Fax: +39 0 376 790898 Email: info@ibicicalze.com www.ibicicalze.com

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William Donovan 5225 Katy Freeway, #600 Houston, TX 77007 Phone: 713-521-4220

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Chris Sales Lot 138201, Off 3/4 Mile, Jalan Beicham Ipoh 31400 , Malaysia Phone: +6012 581 3344

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Selena Qu 4/F, 210 Block, Xiangnan Road Shenzhen, Guangdong 518112 China Phone: +86 0755 26411423 Fax: +86 0755 26416184 Email: selenz@szbestman.com www.szbestman.com

Quad Video Halo, Inc.

Opportunity Houston works with the region’s business leaders to make Houston one of the world’s best places to live, work and build a business.

PRINTEX SRL

opportunity Houston

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Edwin Lau Unit G/H,4/F, Block 1, Kwai Tak Industrial Centre New Territories, Kwai Chung 15-33 Hong Kong, China Phone: +852 2542 0147 Fax: +852 2541 7411 Email: edwin.lau@rondish.com www.rondish.com

RUBBEREX MALAYSIA

532

419

Bill Norton 3431 Benson Avenue, Suite 100 Baltimore, MD 21227 Phone: 443-524-0013 Fax: 443-524-4250

Advanced Instrument Processing Solutions Potomac Labs focuses on: Offering the highest-quality cleaning products providing solutions to optimize cleaning processes, improving the customer experience.

Barbara Bonanni Localita Piombinara SNC Collefero 00034, Italy Phone: +39069770590 www.printexmedical.com

713

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Guerdon Green 15245 Shady Grove Road, Suite 145 Rockville, MD 20850 Phone: 301-637-9095 Fax: 240-715-9640 Email: green@potomaclabs.com www.potomaclabs.com

Manufacturers’ Instruction for Use Documents (IFU) are just one click away at oneSOURCEdocs.com. For more information, stop by booth number 202, call 1-800-7013560 or visit www.onesourcedocs.com.

Debbie Saffeels 1200 Smith Street, Suite 700 Houston, TX 77002 Phone: 713-844-3648 Email: dsaffeels@houston.org www.houston.org/business

RED BAG SOLUTIONS, INC.

RONDISH COMPANY LTD.

POTOMAC LABS LLC

Complete Dental Sets and Examination Tables.

ONESOURCE DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICE

543

Rebecca Bray 32981 Calle Perfecto San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 Phone: 800-449-5328 Fax: 800-369-9804

China. 1. Surgical gown and packs. 2. Medical protective apparel. 3. Disposable gloves. 4. Disposable products in food industry.

Founded in 2001 as a high-tech company, Shenzhen Bestman Instrument Co., Ltd. has been devoted to research, manufacturing and distribution of medical instruments.

Shenzhen Jingkehui Electronic Co. Lt.

RAYSEN (TIANJIN) HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS CO., LTD.

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Sun Jiangkun No.3, Huanyuxi Road, Tianyu Technology Park, Jinghai, Tianjin, China 301609 Phone: +86 010 87220922 Fax: +86 010 67893200 Email: sales9@raysen.com.cn www.raysen.com.cn Founded in 1996, Raysen now is a leading manufacturer of the following products in

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Mr. Jiang 3F Bldg. 1, Area Xifa Industrial Area Shenzhen Guangdon, China Phone: 86-0755-2997-0323

SHENZHEN JUMPER MEDICAL EQUIPMENT CO. LTD.

341

Tess Lee 5th Floor, Bldg. No. 34, Baoyuan Ind. Zone Shenzhen, China 518102 Phone: +86 755 26696279

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exhibitor directory SOLIDEA BY CALZIFICIO PINELLI S.R.L.

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Ilaria Sereni Via Germania 11 Castel Goffredo, Mantova, Italy 46042 Phone: +39 0 376 788411 Email: info@solidea.com www.solidea.com

STORYWORKS ON DEMAND

720

Ryan Fortune 11100 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 102 Minnetonka, MN 55305 Phone: 612-767-9737 Email: ryan.fortune@storyworksondemand.com storyworksondemand.com

801

Kara Ramussen 2825 Airview Blvd. Kalamazoo MI 49002 Phone: 713-794-3288

842

Cathy Desorcy 800 Worcester Street Springfield, MA 01151 Phone: 413-543-1442 Email: cdesorcy@superbrush.com www.superbrush.com

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C.K. Tan 1899 Sequoia Drive Aurora, IL 60506 Phone: 630-898-8886 Fax: 630-898-8855 Email: info@aureliagloves.com www.aureliagloves.com

Texas Medical Center Hutton Hinson 2450 Holcombe Boulevard, Suite 1 Houston, TX 77021 Phone: 713-791-8803

The Texas Medical Center is home to many of the nation’s best hospitals, physicians, educational institutions, researchers, and the world’s largest concentration of life-sciences experts.

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Jamie Hargrave School of Biomedical Informatics 7000 Fanin, Suite 650 Houston, TX 77030 Phone: 713-500-3914 Fax: 713-500-0360

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS/ MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER

427

Virginia Brown 2401 Distribution Street Charlotte, NC 28203 Phone: 704-344-9998 Fax: 704-344-9733 Email: vbrown@parkermedicalassociates. com www.ultrascopes.com UltraScope is a single-sided pressure sensitive acoustic stethoscope for complete assessment and diagnosis of heart and/ or lung sounds. Used in over 100 counties worldwide. Show Specials at Booth 427!

UNICITY INTERNATIONAL 613

Sharon Pepper Global Academic Programs PO Box 301407 Houston, TX 77230 Phone: 713-794-1607 Email: spepper@mdanderson.org www.mdanderson.org

Michalyn Porter, Ph.D. 6136 Highway 6 Missouri City, TX 77459 Phone: 832-786-8488 Fax: 832-201-8301 Email: Mporter@unicitywellnessrx.com www.unicitywellnessrx.com

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Unicity Wellness RX markets wellness products related to glucose and insulin control, total serum cholesterol, triglyceride level, and weight management.

UNILENE

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Juan Gamboa Napo 450, Lima 05, Peru Phone: +5117487000 Email: norma.torrejon@unilenelab.com www.unilene.com We manufacture and market medical devices to improve people’s life. Among the different devices, we produce sutures. Our laboratory is continuously improved, so all our products has the quality that only an advance technology can do. We fulfill the requirements of Good Manufacturing Practices and quality standards ISO 9001 and ISO 13485, which also led us to obtain the FDA approval and the CE 1023 to market our surgical sutures in the U.S. and European markets.

United States-Mexico Chamber of Commerce

809

Pete Garcia The Woodlands Gulf Coast Chapter 2211 Norfolk Street, Suite 520 Houston, TX 77098 Phone: 713-854-1577 Fax: 281-540-2336 Email: petegarcia@usmcocgc.org Latin America Health professionals including hospital administrators, government health officials, medical equipment manufacturers/ distributors, specialized physicians from Mexico, Colombia, Peru.

US MED-EQUIP, INC.

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Rabin Shrestha 9777 West Gulf Bank, Suite 20 Houston, TX 77040 Phone: 713-983-8860 Fax: 713-983-8861 Email: rshrestha@usmedequip.com www.usmedequip.com

TOGETHER WE WILL END CANCER: MD Anderson Cancer Center’s collaborative approach to research, patient care, prevention and education is paving the way for significant strides against cancer.

Supermax is a leading nitrile and latex glove manufacturer and wholesale complete line of Aurelia Glove from our distribution center in Illinois.

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and together with our customers, we are driven to make healthcare better. The Company offers a diverse array of innovative medical technologies, including reconstructive,

ULTRASCOPE

Email: hhinson@texasmedicalcenter.org www.texasmedicalcenter.org

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER

Super Brush, the technology leader in the manufacture of foam swabs and applicators. In addition to off-the-shelf foam swabs, we specialize in custom design and development. Markets served include: aerospace, cleanroom, dental, diagnostics, firearms, industrial, lab, medical, medical device, surgical and veterinary. ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 13485 Certified.

SUPERMAX HEALTHCARE / AUREILA GLOVES

Storyworks is an interactive mobile platform to arm your field with tools to boost credibility, align your strategy across all channels, and grow your business with actionable insights and data.

Stryker corporation

medical and surgical, and neurotechnology and spine products to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives.

SUPER BRUSH LLC

Solidea offers high-quality hosiery for prevention and treatment of venous insufficiency and cellulite. High technology and innovative raw materials allow to present healthy and attractive products.

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Ultra Solutions

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Brian Fitzgerald 1137 East Philadelphia Street Ontario, CA 91761 Phone: 909-628-1778 Fax: 909-628-1709

MEDICAL WORLD AMERICAS Opening Reception Monday, April 28, 2014 | Exhibit Hall | 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Your opportunity to network, gain insight into your field and enrich your conference and expo experience. 44

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#MedWorldTX

exhibitor directory US Med-Equip is an innovative healthcare company specializing in the rental, sales, and asset management of movable medical equipment for high-acuity medical systems. US Med-Equip offers flexible options for managing medical equipment rentals and purchases, maintaining equipment and providing hospitals equipment tracking technology for enhanced asset management.

VCS

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Jackie Nations 616 Cypress Creek Parkway, Suite 800 Houston, TX 77090 Phone: 281-836-9500 Fax: 281-946-8300 Email: jnations@vcsdatabase.com www.vcsdatabase.com

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Nizar Mullani 8410 Highway 90 A, Suite 150 Sugar Land, TX 77478 Phone: 281-240-3111 Fax: 281-240-3122 Email: info@veinlite.com www.veinlite.com TransLite manufactures Veinlite® transilluminators—the most practical and cost effective portable vein finders. Clinically proven to reduce vein access failures, Veinlites work on patients of all ages and sizes: from preemies to overweight adults. With two light colors, Veinlites are effective on all skin tones. By reducing failed IV access attempts, Veinlites save time and prevent the pain and anxiety of multiple sticks. One

WEAVER AND COMPANY

718

Pam Duresky 565 Nucla Way, Unit B Aurora, CO 80011 Phone: 303-366-1804 Fax: 303-367-5118 Email: customerservice@weaverandcompany.com www.weaverandcompany.com Weaver and Company‘s Nuprep® Skin Prep Gel lowers impedance to improve tracings. Ten20®Conductive Paste allows electrodes to remain in place while allowing transmittance of electrical signals.

WORLD OF MEDICA

The VCS credentialing and compliance solution is used by leading healthcare institutions. VCS has set the industry standard for credentialing by providing full-service solutions that mitigate risk and drive compliance for healthcare facilities and their suppliers. By partnering with GPOs, surgery centers, hospital systems, large and small hospitals, offsite medical offices, as well as thousands of suppliers and vendor representatives, we promote compliance collaboration to ensure maximum results.

VEINLITE BY TRANSLITE

of our four portable models will suit your patients and your budget.

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Paolo Bonvecchio Messe Dusseldorf GmbH Stockumer Kirchstr. 61 Dusseldorf, Germany 40474 Phone: +49 211 4560 483 Email: bonvecchiop@messe-duesseldorf.de www.world-of-medica.com Under the brand “World of MEDICA” Messe Düsseldorf the leading global medical event organizer, extends your company’s international reach by organizing, staging or co-staging events through the world.

X&Y INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

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Wenzhou Cao Bldg. C, Zedell Science & Technology Park Jian’an Road Tangwei HiTech Zn, Fuyong, Bao’an D Shenzhen, Guangdong China 518103 Phone: +0755 27806543 8050 Email: Marketing-sz@xing-ye.com www.xing-ye.com

XODUS MEDICAL, INC.

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Karen Macioce 702 Prominence Drive New Kensington, PA 15068 Phone: 724-337-5500 Email: info@xodusmedical.com www.xodusmedical.com Xodus Medical, an ISO13485 certified medical device manufacturer focusing on enhancing patient & healthcare worker safety through quality, cost-efficient products is introducing the Pink Pad®.

XUCHANG ZHENGDE ENVIRONSTAR MEDICAL PRODUCTS CO., LTD. 924 Yao Dalin No. 3 Jinshui Road, Jinhui District, Henan, China Phone: +86 0374 7185739 Email: catherine@zhende.com Shaoxing Zhengde Surgical Dressing Co., Ltd., the core subsidiary of Zhejiang Zhengde Group, was established in 1993. Zhende is one of China’s largest surgical dressing manufacturers.

ZUCCHETTI CENTRO SISTEMI S.P.A.

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Claudio Raffaelli Via Lungarno, 305/a Terranuova Bracciolini-Arezzo 52028, Italy Phone: +39 0 5591972 Fax: +39 0 55919515 Email: automazione@centrosistemi.it www.centrosistemi.it Zucchetti Centro Sistemi Spa, founded in 1985 as a software company, affirmed since then in robotics and automation markets. Develops hw and sw solutions for the management of uniforms and flat linen.

X&Y is one of leading solution provider in cleanroom and anti-static industry, 18 years experience, factory direct sales, We supply cleanroom wiper, disposable garment, smocks, esd shoes, gloves etc.

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The Power of

Precision Cancer Treatment Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA) now offers expanded genomic tumor assessment, a form of precision medicine that may identify cancer treatment options many patients haven’t previously considered. This innovation reveals the DNA alterations that are driving the growth of a cancer, which better enables us to provide cancer treatment therapies that target changes in the tumor’s genomic profile. At CTCA®, we believe that every family, every patient, and every tumor deserves a personalized treatment plan. Genomic tumor assessment is helping us better understand individual tumors, right down to their unique genetic composition, taking personalized treatment to a new level of care. To refer a patient, call 918-286-5900 or 888-920-1439. For more information, visit cancercenter.com.

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CARDIOCOM’S INTEGRATED TELEHEALTH SYSTEMS

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Cardiocom cutting-edge technologies and services may help*: • LOWER Readmission Rates

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*Customer data on file, 2014. Results may vary. Fair Balance / Risk statement: These products are not a substitute for appropriate medical attention in the event of an emergency. Data availability is subject to connectivity, access, and service availability. The devices must be powered on and used in accordance with instructions for use. Information is not intended to be used as the sole basis for making decisions about patient medical care. Brief Statement: Commander FLEX®, LinkView™, Commander III, Telemonitoring System and peripheral devices: Indications: These devices are for use by patients to collect and transmit general health information, physiological measurements and other data between themselves and a caregiver. These devices make no diagnosis. Clinical judgment and experience are required to check and interpret the information transmitted. The Commander is not intended as a substitute for medical care. Contraindications: The blood pressure device is intended for use by adults only. Children should not use this device. Warnings and Precautions: There are no known Warnings or Precautions. See the device manual for detailed information regarding the instructions for use, indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and potential complications/adverse events. For further information, please call Cardiocom LLC at 888-243-8881 and/or consult Cardiocom’s website at cardiocom.com. ©2014 Cardiocom, LLC. All rights reserved. AD-563 REV A