Blessing Hospital is the largest and most sophisticated medical center in a 100-mile radius, with a medical staff of more than 240 physicians and a team of more than 2,000 employees. As the regional leader in patient and family centered care, Blessing Hospital is committed to excellence. We offer quality, compassionate and comprehensive medical care, and place a strong emphasis on community wellness. Blessing continues to respond to the changing health care needs of the region's residents by keeping pace with technology and providing services that are convenient, accessible and vital to our mission to improve life.

Lourdes Health System is a health care provider to residents of southern New Jersey, with regional hospitals in Camden (Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center) and Willingboro (Lourdes Medical Center of Burlington County). With more than 650 beds combined, the two medical centers specialize in acute care, cancer, cardiology, diabetes, organ transplantation, and maternity services. The health system also encompasses the Lourdes Wellness Center in Collingswood, which focuses on integrative and holistic medicine. Lourdes Health System is sponsored by the Franciscan Sisters of Alleghany, NY and is a member of Catholic Health East.

Spherix Incorporated was launched in 1967 as a scientific research company. The company now leverages its scientific and technical expertise and experience through its two subsidiaries—Biospherics Incorporated and Spherix Consulting, Inc. Biospherics is currently conducting a Phase 3 clinical trial investigating the use of D-Tagatose, a stereoisomer of fructose already approved as a sugar substitute, as a treatment for glycemic control in patients with Type 2 diabetes. Spherix Consulting provides scientific and strategic support for suppliers, manufacturers, distributors and retailers of conventional foods, biotechnology-derived foods, medical foods, infant formulas, food ingredients, dietary supplements, food contact substances, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, consumer products, and industrial chemicals and pesticides.

SafeGuard Health Enterprises offers US employers a variety of dental- and vision-care benefit programs. It provides dental benefits to about 1.8 million members through a network of thousands of dentists nationwide. Employers can choose from its dental HMO, PPO, or standard indemnity plans. SafeGuard Health Enterprises company also offers dental administration services to self-insured employers, vision insurance plans, and employee assistance programs. It's primary operations are in California, Florida, Nevada, and Texas. MetLife acquired SafeGuard Health Enterprises in 2008; SafeGuard operates as a subsidiary under MetLife's Dental Product Management division.

MultiPlan operates one of the nation's largest preferred provider organization (PPO) healthcare networks, comprising more than 5,000 hospitals and some 750,000 doctors and ancillary health care providers. MultiPlan company offers access to its PPO to health care plan providers; clients can use the PPO either as their primary provider network or as a means of extending or expanding their own networks. MultiPlan also provides other cost management services to payors, such as fee negotiation on specific claims. MultiPlan company was acquired by private equity investors BC Partners and Silver Lake in 2010.

The development-stage medical device company,EnteroMedics Inc. uses neuroblocking technology called VBLOC therapy to combat obesity. Its initial product in development, the Maestro System, is a device laparoscopically implanted near the diaphragm that uses electrical impulses to limit the expansion of the stomach, thereby producing a feeling of prolonged fullness. The Maestro System is in US and international clinical trials, with FDA approval and commercial sales anticipated by 2010. EnteroMedics plans to build a direct sales force to market the product to bariatric surgeons and weight management specialists.

ART Advanced Research Technologies manufactures laser-based diagnostic imaging devices for the medical and pharmaceutical industries. ART's Optix device allows scientists to use molecular imaging technology to study live animal subjects. The company's SoftScan device is used to detect and diagnose breast cancer. Both use light, rather than X-rays or soundwaves, in their applications. It also makes Fenestra contrast imaging agents. ART's products are distributed through direct sales efforts and via a strategic alliance with GE Healthcare. The company restructured under bankruptcy protection and was acquired by private financial firm Dorsky Worldwide in 2009.

Ansell Limited is a leading manufacturer of industrial and medical gloves, condoms (brands include Kama Sutra, LifeStyles, Mates, and Unimil), and other latex products. Besides the healthcare industry, leading markets for Ansell's gloves include semiconductor and electronics manufacturers and the food manufacturing and food service industries. Its medical gloves are marketed under such brands as Encore, Gammex, and Medi-Grip. Formerly a sprawling conglomerate, Ansell divested its non-core units in order to focus on its health care products and occupational glove businesses.

Hill Country Memorial takes care of the peaks and valleys in the wellness of area residents. The health system provides medical services to eight counties near Fredericksburg in Central Texas. Its hospital, Hill Country Memorial Hospital, has about 85 beds and a staff of close to 100 physicians. Specialties include cardiology, obstetrics, oncology, orthopedics, and emergency medicine. The health system also operates a wellness center that offers locals yoga, stress management, weight loss, and massage. Other community services include hospice and home care, and the administration of state-funded services for low income women, infants, children (WIC).

Mentor Corporation produces cosmetic surgery products including Memory Gel breast implants, Prevelle Silk tissue expanders, and facial implants. Additional products include the Byron line of ultrasonic liposuction systems that remove unwanted fat and a line of post-surgery clothing called Caromed. Its Mentor Solutions software helps busy plastic surgeons manage their practices. Mentor's products are sold through its international sales force; it has operations in the US, Europe, and Africa. Founded in 1969, Johnson & Johnson purchased the company in 2009.

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