Healthy Communities

Report shows MI medical schools have major impact on local economy

The Association of American Medical Colleges released a report that states medical schools and teaching hospitals have a substantial economic impact within the counties and cities where they have operations.

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Lapeer firm develops sample-collecting robot for hospital use

CCS Robotics, based in Lapeer, has developed a robot for hospital use that is capable of collecting patient samples from designated pick-up points and then delivering them to the lab.

Automation Alley added 39 members in January

39 new members joined Automation Alley, the tech trade group based in Troy, in the month of January - a single month record for the organization.

Local professionals passionate about careers with non-profits

The non-profit sector - including health care and education - accounted for 62% of new jobs created in Michigan in 2005 and local professionals are finding themselves rewarding careers.

Entrepreneur launches company to help create…entrepeneurs

"Serial" entrepreneur Dick Beedon and two partners have formed MacBeedon Partners LLC, an equity investment and management company aimed at helping to start up companies in the realms of alternate energy, advanced automotive, IT and health care.

Thomson Medstat wins $14.9 million contract

The Agency for Healthcare Quality and Research (AHRQ) has awarded Ann Arbor-based Thomson Medstat a three-year contract worth $14.9 million to build and support  the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP).

Beaumont named as robotic surgery training center

Royal Oak-based Beaumont hospital has been named one of 14 active US training centers for the da Vinci surgical robot made by Calif.-based Intuitive Surgical Inc.

Beaumont debuts new $5.2M children’s surgery center

The colorful, kid-friendly Ghesquiere Family Center for Children's Surgery opened this week at Beaumont's Royal Oak campus.

Venture Michigan Fund invests in VC firms focused on Michigan start-ups

The Venture Michigan Fund I (VMFI) dedicated its first round investments to three venture capital firms committed to growing Michigan-based companies with promising early stage technologies.

2006 banner year for HealthMedia

A global leader in online behavior intervention, HealthMedia saw substantial growth in revenue, client base and staff levels while taking home numerous health care awards in 2006.

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