Surgical Innovations Group makes medical devices used in minimally invasive surgeries. Its products include the YelloPort laparoscopic access system and FastClamp, an instrument used in endoscopic procedures. The company sells its products through distributors and licensing deals with other equipment makers; its customers are mainly in Europe but it also has distribution arrangements in the US and elsewhere. Though its minimally invasive surgical products represent its core business, Surgical Innovations also makes autologous blood transfusion equipment, which collects and re-infuses a patient's own blood during surgery, through its Haemocell subsidiary.

MedDetect is lending its helping hand to the healthcare sector. The company makes the MD-2000 MedDetect Instrument Detection System, a device that scans and retrieves medical and surgical instruments for hospitals and surgery centers. Other products include the EZ Glide Bag Scanner (used for the handling and scanning of medical waste) and MD SuperFabric Reusable Gloves (offers high puncture resistance to needles and other sharp instruments). MedDetect's sales operations are located in Rochester, Illinois.

Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare operates Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, a 330-bed acute care facility locate in DuPage County, Illinois, in the western suburbs of Chicago. The hospital, founded in 1926, provides a comprehensive range of medical services, from emergency care to specialty cancer and orthopedics care to behavioral health services. In addition to the hospital, Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare operates several facilities that house doctors' offices, outpatient centers, occupational health programs, and other ancillary health care operations. The health system is planning to build a new hospital campus, to be completed by the end of 2011.

University of North Carolina Hospitals (UNC Hospitals) is at the heart of the UNC Health Care system. The organization provides acute care to the Tar Heel State through North Carolina Memorial Hospital, North Carolina Children's Hospital, North Carolina Neurosciences Hospital, and North Carolina Women's Hospital. Combined, the facilities have some 760 beds. Specialties include cancer treatment (at the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, a National Cancer Institute-designated facility), organ transplantation, cardiac care, orthopedics, wound management, and rehabilitation. The not-for-profit system is owned by the state of North Carolina and is affiliated with the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Medicine.

Westminster Manor helps to care for the elderly in the Austin, Texas area. The company is a not-for-profit long-term care facility that provides skilled nursing care and occupational, physical, respiratory, and speech therapy. Westminster Manor also offers individual and group activity programs, as well as specialized diet services. The facility has about 90 beds.

MagnaBenefits aims to keep up with active retirees and help employers manage costs. Formerly known as MagnaCare Group, the company is a third-party administrator (TPA) that services group policies for retiree members, including claims and billing administration for health care plans and prescription drug policies. Its is primarily focused on helping employers reduce their costs and avoid liabilities under government accounting regulations. MagnaBenefits has customers in several types of organizations, from colleges and municipalities to trade unions and corporations.

Woodland Heights Medical Center is a full service hospital in Lufkin, Texas. Established in 1918, the medical center has about 150 beds and provides a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient, surgical, and emergency services. Specialized treatment programs including cardiac care, maternity care, sports and occupational medicine, physical therapy, and rehabilitation. Woodland Heights also offers community services including its Healthy Woman program, designed to educate the public on women's health issues, and Senior Circle, which offers senior discounts, activities and events, exercise and wellness classes.

Oculus isn't the name of an all-seeing ancient Latin god or superhero, though it does use super-agents in its fight against the evil super-bug MRSA. Oculus Innovative Sciences works with proprietary platform technology Microcyn, a super-oxidized water-based solution designed to safely (i.e., without any known side effects) eliminate a wide range of annoying pathogens (including MRSA) attempting to infect patients with open wounds. Aside from use in wound care, the solution has potential applications for use in disinfectants and sterilization, as well as respiratory, dermatology, veterinary, and dental markets. Oculus' products are primarily sold through partnerships with distributors.

Ormco develops and distributes a variety of orthodontic equipment and supplies, including adhesives, cutting instruments, bands and crowns, brackets, trays, and wires. Its brands include Damon System, Grengloo, STb Light Lingual System, and Titanium Orthos. The company distributes its products directly and through distributors in the US and around the globe. Ormco also offers products through its online catalog. Danaher controls the company and its immediate parent firm Sybron Dental Specialties.

Ocala Regional Medical Center (ORMC) to be there to keep them healthy. The 200-bed acute care hospital and its sister facility, the 70-bed West Marion Community Hospital provide a full spectrum of health care services to residents of the Sunshine State. ORMC specializes in bariatrics, cancer care, heart and vascular ailments, neuroscience, and women's care. West Marion operates a joint care center for orthopedic surgeries and physical therapy. Locals also have access to 24-hour health advice through HCA's Consult-A-Nurse telephone service. ORMC is led by CEO H. Rex Etheredge.

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