Milestone Scientific Inc. company develops and markets dental injection devices (based on its CompuFlo technique) that cause less pain than a traditional syringe. Its primary product, CompuDent, and its accompanying accessory The Wand, is a computer-controlled local anesthetic delivery unit that can be used in routine treatments, including root canals, crowns, fillings, and cleanings. CompuDent is also marketed as CompuMed to the medical industry for use in dermatology and orthopedics. Milestone sells its products through a global distributor network to dental and medical professionals in more than 25 countries.

The New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens is the acute care hospital has more than 450 beds and provides both primary and tertiary care. Part of the NewYork-Presbyterian Healthcare System, New York Hospital Queens operates about a dozen outpatient clinics and care centers that offer such services as family health, kidney dialysis, rehabilitation, and dental care. Other operations include a home health care provider.

Ventana Medical Systems wants to be a window into the cause of cancer. The company's slide staining systems (sold under the names BenchMark, NexES, and Symphony) are used to automate the processing and microscopic analysis of human tissue for the detection and treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. Ventana also sells consumables such as reagents and slides needed to operate the systems. It uses a direct sales force to market its products to hospital, anatomical pathology, and drug discovery labs around the globe. Its products are used by many cancer research centers, including the Mayo Clinic and Johns Hopkins Hospital. The firm is led by CEO Hany Massarany and owned by Roche.

Sound Surgical's medical devices use ultrasound to break up and remove body fat. Sound Surgical's VASER System allows doctors to perform the aesthetic cosmetic surgery known as lipoplasty --or "body contouring"-- without using suction cannulas and limiting post-surgical bruising and pain. The firm markets the VASER System to surgeons, surgery centers, and hospitals through a direct sales force in the US and through distribution agreements elsewhere. Along with its hardware, the company provides marketing tools, training, and other support to medical practice customers.

Covenant HealthCare operates more than 20 inpatient and outpatient care facilities, including its two main Covenant Medical Center campuses. The health care provider serves residents in a 15-county area of east-central Michigan, with additional facilities in Bay City, Frankenmuth, and Midland. Specialized care services include cardiovascular health, cancer treatment, and obstetrics and neonatal care. Covenant HealthCare was formed in 1998 with the merging of Saginaw General and St. Luke's Hospitals. The health care system has more than 700 beds and a staff of about 400 physicians.

Eschmann Holdings, which does business as Eschmann Equipment, designs and manufactures operating tables, electrosurgical instruments, bench-top autoclaves, surgical suction units, and other pieces of medical equipment, primarily for use in the operating room or for infection control. The company's products are primarily marketed and distributed in the UK; it also exports about one-third of its products to other countries through independent and affiliated distributors. Privately held Eschmann Holdings was founded as Eschmann Brothers & Walsh in 1830 and was formerly a member of the Smiths Group.

Athena Diagnostics is a reference laboratory dedicated to the development and commercialization of diagnostic testing for neurological disorders. Using innovative technologies, Athena provides neurologists and other physicians with diagnostic answers that can improve the quality of health care for patients in a cost effective manner.

Access Plans USA wants to provide access to affordable health care programs to individuals, affinity groups, and employers. Subsidiaries Capella Group and Protective Marketing Enterprises (PME) offer non-insurance health care savings plans, including dental, vision, and drug discount programs, defined benefit plans, and medical discount cards. PME also manages dental and vision provider networks that are available to contracted customers. Access Plans USA is a subsidiary of membership and discount program management firm Access Plans (formerly Alliance HealthCard).

Texas Children's Hospital has the doctors and facilities to diagnose and treat sick children. The hospital is the flagship facility of Texas Children's Hospital Integrated Delivery System, a health care network focused entirely on kids. The hospital relies heavily on donations and federal funding to train pediatric medical professionals, conduct extensive research, and provide full-service medical care for children. The Houston-area hospital, part of the Texas Medical Center complex, has clinical facilities for every ailment ranging from psychological troubles to surgery and the ensuing physical rehabilitation.

Sacred Heart Medical Center services the hearts, and other body parts, of the people of eastern Washington state. The hospital, also known as Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children's Hospital, provides specialized services including cardiovascular care, pediatrics, kidney transplants, oncology, neurology, orthopedics, and women's health services. One of the largest hospitals in the Northwest, the medical center has more than 640 beds and is affiliated with the University of Washington. It also operates nursing and assisted-living residential facilities for the elderly. The not-for-profit Catholic hospital was founded by the Sisters of Providence in 1886 and is part of Providence Health & Services.

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