The future of sutures is what medical device company SuturTek is all about. The company develops and manufactures patented needle-protective suturing devices that may be used in place of manual hand-suturing techniques during certain medical procedures for wound closure. SuturTek's line of suturing products include reusable hand-held devices that hold disposable cartridges preloaded with curved needles. Use of the suturing devices aids in the prevention of suture needle sticks and blood-borne virus infections and reduces related risks and liabilities. The company was founded by president and CEO Jerry Brecher and CTO John Meade, and it is backed by venture capital investment firms.

Oak Hill Hospital is more than just a hospital; it's downright hospitable. Oak Hill Hospital, part of the HCA network of hospitals, serves Florida's Hernando and Citrus Counties with more than 200 acute care beds. The hospital's cancer institute, operated in collaboration with the University of Florida and Shands HealthCare, provides diagnostic and treatment services as well as medical education programs. Other specialized services include fully-operational facilities for primary stroke care, chest pain services, and open-heart surgery. Oak Hill Hospital, founded in 1984, is a subsidiary of HCA Health Services of Florida.

Cambridge Heart makes noninvasive tools for diagnosing cardiac arrest and ventricular arrhythmia. Its CH 2000 system conducts cardiac stress tests and measures extremely low levels of T-wave alternans, an irregularity in an electrocardiogram indicating the risk of sudden cardiac death. Another product, the Heartwave II System, allows T-wave alternans screenings to be performed with any stress test system. The company's Microvolt T-Wave Alternans technology can detect the smallest heartbeat variation, measuring from one-millionth of a volt. The company markets its products in the US through direct sales and representatives; it also has international distributors.

Microsulis Medical (named for the Celtic goddess of healing waters, Sulis) manufactures and develops equipment and treatments centering around gynecological, neurological, dermatological, and vascular applications of microwave technology. Its lead products facilitate microwave endometrial ablation (MEA), a less invasive surgical alternative to a hysterectomy, and microwave tubal occlusion (MTO), used to target specific tumors in liver, lung, and bone cancer patients. Microsulis' MEA products and procedures are approved for use in the UK and the US. Venture capital firm 3i Group is one of the firm's major investors.

Kuakini Medical Center, a 250-bed acute care hospital that provides specialty services including cancer treatment, cardiac care, and orthopedic surgery. The hospital serves as a teaching center for the University of Hawaii's John A. Burns School of Medicine. Kuakini Health System also operates the 234-bed Kuakini Geriatric Care facility, which offers nursing home and adult day care for Honolulu's senior citizens. The system also maintains two medical office buildings. The Kuakini Health System was founded by Japanese immigrants in 1900. It is a member of the Premier group purchasing alliance.

Gerber Memorial Health Services (GMHS) provides acute medical services for the rural county of Newaygo County, Michigan. The not-for-profit hospital, operating as Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial, has about 60 licensed beds. Services include cancer care, cardiac rehabilitation, orthopedics, surgery, emergency medicine, and women's health. It also provides general practice and home health services. GMHS was founded in 1918. GMHS was acquired by western Michigan health network Spectrum Health in 2010; GMHS had already been affiliated with Spectrum through its membership in the Spectrum Health Regional Hospital Network.

Bay Regional Medical Center provides a full range of medical services for the residents of Bay County, located at the tip of Saginaw Bay in eastern Michigan. A part of McLaren Health Care, the hospital's main campus has more than 400 beds and provides general medical and surgical care, as well as specialty care in areas such as cardiovascular disease, neuroscience, oncology, rehabilitation, orthopedics, and women's health. It also features an emergency room and Level II trauma center, and provides home health and hospice care. A second campus, Bay Special Care Hospital, is a long-term acute care hospital serving patients requiring hospital stays of longer than 25 days.

Staten Island University Hospital ferries health care services to residents of New York City's fastest growing borough and surrounding areas at its two medical campuses. Established in 1861, Staten Island University Hospital maintains about 775 beds and is a teaching affiliate of the State University of New York's Brooklyn Health Science Center. Its larger north campus includes units specializing in cardiology, pathology, cancer, blood-related diseases, burn treatment, trauma, and women's health. The south campus site offers specialty programs such as sleep medicine, geriatric psychiatry, and substance abuse services. The hospital is a member of North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System.

Interpore Spine has biomaterials deep in its bones. The company, which operates as Interpore Cross, makes synthetic tissue, bone products, and implant systems for spinal and orthopedic procedures. Interpore also makes biological grafting products that encourage bone growth. Interpore Spine also manufactures minimally invasive surgery systems used by orthopedic surgeons and neurologists. Brands include Pro Osteon, InterGro, and BioPlex. The company is a subsidiary of Biomet; other sister company products include dental implants, sports medicine devices, and bracing equipment.

Franciscan Skemp Healthcare (FSH) is a community health system serving residents of northeastern Iowa, southeastern Minnesota, and western Wisconsin. Three hospitals in Wisconsin comprise the main facilities of the healthcare network -- the La Crosse campus, Sparta campus, and Arcadia campus hospitals. It also operates primary care clinics. Services include home healthcare, nursing homes, and tertiary care. FSH is an affiliate of the Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research.

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