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Medical Tourism to Play Significant Role in Recovery of Asian Economies "Asian economies are expected to fully recover from effects of the global recession, with the medical tourism and retirement sectors touted as sunrise industries that will propel the economic growth of the region.

Health & Medical Tourism Show Returns to London Destination Health, the Europe’s only consumer event dedicated to health and medical tourism is set to return to London on 15 – 16 April 2011.

Bloggers invited to compete for prizes in Thailand’s Medical Tourism Blog Contest The Tourism Authority of Thailand’s Medical Tourism Blog Contest kicks off with cash and prizes worth nearly US$20,000 up for grabs, including a seven-day all-inclusive medical tour of Thailand for 12 finalists.

ANGIE ROBERT JOINS SATORI WORLD MEDICAL AS DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS SAN DIEGO – Sept. 13, 2010 – Satori World Medical, the leader in medical travel, adds Angie Robert to its management team in the role of director of marketing and communications.

Philippines medical tourism poised for growth A globally-recognized accreditation program has been launched in the Philippines to improve the quality of care among local healthcare providers and develop the country’s medical tourism products and offerings.

WORLD RENOWNED GENDER REASSIGNMENT AND PLASTIC SURGEONJOINS SATORI WORLD MEDICAL’S NETWORK OF PROVI SAN DIEGO – Aug. 30, 2010 – Satori World Medical, the leader in medical travel, adds world-renowned gender reassignment and plastic surgeon Pierre Brassard, M.D. to its prestigious network.

Satori World Medical, announces the appointment of health care management leader James Bunche SAN DIEGO – Aug. 20, 2010 – Satori World Medical, the leader in medical travel, announces the appointment of health care management leader James Buncher to its board of directors.

World First Travel Insurance The true cost of travel insurance, referencing recent event where people have had accidents and been stranded abroad because they didnt' take out insurance.

Medical tourism to India for many surgeries cosmetic Medical tourism to India for many surgeries cosmetic, dental and even organ transplants is becoming more common as hospitals offer care at a fraction of Western prices.

“SimpleCare is pleased to partner with Clinica Novo Sancti Petri" “SimpleCare is pleased to partner with Clinica Novo Sancti Petri to bring a comprehensive array of specialty care services to those who work and live near Chiclana de la Fra, Cadiz,” our continued growth and expanding memberships in Gibraltar and Rota required we address this need, said R.B. Prats, Medical Director at SimpleCare.

James Buncher Joins Board of Directors for Satori World Medical SAN DIEGO – Aug. 20, 2010 – Satori World Medical, the leader in medical travel, announces the appointment of health care management leader James Buncher to its board of directors.

4% of American Women Considering IVF willing to travel for it Most American Women Agree with Jennifer Aniston: 83% Surveyed Support a Single Woman Using IVF to Conceive a Child

Moolchand offers International Post Graduate Program in Emergency Medicine Moolchand Medcity, New Delhi, August 13, 2010: Moolchand Medcity has partnered with The Ronald Reagan Institute of Emergency Medicine (RRIEM) at the George Washington University, USA to offer 3-year Post Graduate Program in Emergency Medicine.

New publication to help journalists and media professionals cover medical travel news and issues (Research Triangle Park, NC (USA) August 10. 2010) – ArabMedicare.com’s CEO announced today that he will launch a new publication to help journalists and media professionals better understand issues relating to medical travel and tourism.

New projects highlight Thailand's reputation as a prime medical travel destination BANGKOK, August 5th – The Publisher of Asian Publication Co., Mr. Chatree Niramitvijit (KHUN Wong ) also the head of the company’s Medical Travel Industry Improvement & Promotion Research Department recently announced the first of many projects to highlight Thailand’s reputation as a prime destination for medical travel.

Honiton based Travel Insurance specialist, World First Travel Insurance, celebrating rise in staff Honiton based Travel Insurance specialist, World First Travel Insurance, is celebrating the appointment of four new members of staff after seeing more than 400% growth in the business during the past 12 months.

MTA survey reveals Americans extremely happy with health care received at Bumrungrad International July 23, 2010 (West Palm Beach, Florida and Bangkok, Thailand) – Bumrungrad International hospital in Bangkok, Thailand, which 60 Minutes called “the top international hospital in the world”, scores high with American patients in a new survey just released by the Florida-based Medical Tourism Association (MTA). The survey reflects the opinions of more than 250 U.S.

New survey reveals Americans extremely happy with health care received overseas July 23, 2010 (West Palm Beach, Florida and Bangkok, Thailand) – Bumrungrad International hospital in Bangkok, Thailand, which 60 Minutes called “the top international hospital in the world”, scores high with American patients in a new survey just released by the Florida-based Medical Tourism Association (MTA).

Top 10 list of how to find a quality Medical Travel Facilitator How do you find a quality Medical Travel Facilitator? There are quality Medical Travel Facilitators ready to help you; that have the experience, background and knowledge to guide you to top doctors and hospitals in their network and assist you throughout the whole process. Here is a list that may help you select your next Medical Travel Facilitator.

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