Prestige Medical wants you to "hear the difference" in their new Clinical stethoscopes.

On February 1, 2013, the company launched an improved flagship line of Clinical stethoscopes.

The launch followed two years of intensive R&D and independent lab testing that led to design improvements intended to enhance the acoustic performance of the three improved Clinical stethoscope models - the Clinical Lite™, Clinical I®, and Clinical Cardiology®. Along with the design improvements, Prestige Medical also enhanced the warranty for these models by backing them with a new Lifetime Warranty including a first-ever Free Lifetime Replacement Parts program. All-new retail display packaging and the inclusion of additional accessories such as two pairs of spare soft eartips and an ID tag complete the improvements to the three Clinical models.

To promote the launch during the month of February, there is a free freight offer for retailers with a minimum qualifying purchase of the improved Clinical stethoscope models.

Prestige Medical's slogan for the launch is "Hear the Difference". According to Jeff Wells, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, the slogan was chosen because "We're launching an improved stethoscope series with visible qualitative and quantitative improvements, but the most important difference will be noticed when using the stethoscope for auscultation".

To learn more about Prestige Medical, go to www.prestigemedical.com

A Long Island hospital network has implemented a controversial new rule requiring nurses to wear white uniforms

Hospital officials in the North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health hospital system say white scrub tops help differentiate the nurses from other staffers and that nurses will still be able to wear blue pants.

"Patients want to be able to recognize who the nurses are, so wearing a uniform such as a white uniform will stand out and be easily identifiable," said Deirdre O'Flaherty, director of nursing at the Lenox Hill Hospital.

But Eileen Toback of the New York Professional Nurses Union said white won't wash with a lot of its members.

"Nurses get stains all over, pretty much every day, for the work that they do," said Toback. "In addition, it can be potentially see-through. And nurses also have an issue with the more archaic history of nursing [uniforms]." 

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For the 38 years that she has worked at Trumbull Memorial Hospital, Betty Yuricek has always worn the same style of nurse's cap and uniform that for many years was quite common among all nursing staff.

As times have change, the caps and uniforms have started to be seen less and less.

While Yuricek and one other nurse at TMH wear their outfits and are often complimented about them by patients and visitors, the hospital is currently showcasing the history of the different style nursing uniforms, with displays set up on various floors off the main elevators of the outfits from the 1920s to the present. Information about the time period for nurses is also included.

Yuricek, who is a licensed practical nurse, said she has always enjoyed wearing the LPN white uniform and light blue cap, and has several dozen at home.

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Nurse Jacquie Long will soon trade in one set of scrubs for another as she goes about her job in the critical-care unit at Trinity Rock Island.

Long will say goodbye to her uniform top in a green-flowered fabric and hello to a sleeker style in black. She, along with other nurses at Trinity Regional Health System with Genesis Health System throughout the Quad-City area have either adopted or are in the process of changing to uniforms in standard colors.

It’s black, white and teal for many Genesis nurses, and at Trinity it’s black or navy blue for most.

“I do believe it’s time to look at our image and make sure we are professionally representative of the hospital,” said Rochelle Tinman, Trinity’s director of critical-care services and the project manager of the committee that is implementing the change.

The standard colors are rolling out in both the Quad-Cities and across the nation.

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Finding good, high quality medical uniforms and scrubs at low, affordable prices is an important consideration for hospitals, clinics and other medical facilities these days. With the emphasis on creating a more affordable environment for people to be treated, finding a cost efficient solution that does not sacrifice quality has become an important consideration.

Medical uniforms and scrubs have a long history in hospitals and clinics where medical professionals must have comfortable, yet appropriate wear for the workplace. While there are far more styles and selections today than the early part of the 20th century when modern hospitals were first being constructed, the basic requirements of medical uniforms and scrubs has remained relatively unchanged.

Medical uniforms cover a range of professions in the health community. From doctors to nurses to those who work in labs and various staff and personnel that work in hospitals, clinics and other health facilities. Perhaps the most commonly recognized uniform in the hospital is that of the nurse. Nurse uniforms for example come in a variety of styles that range from practical nurses dresses to smocks and surgical gear. 

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Over the years, nursing uniforms have evolved from crisp white dresses and caps to scrubs with bright designs ranging from teddy bears to Christmas trees. A nationwide trend has them changing once again — this time to solid, color-coded scrubs, designed to help patients identify the roles of their caregivers.

MedStar Montgomery Medical Center in Olney implemented a uniform policy effective Oct. 15, requiring personnel in four departments to wear a designated color.

All nine of the hospitals in the MedStar system have adopted uniform policies.

The first phase includes registered nurses wear navy, support service technicians wear gray, diagnostic and therapeutic professionals wear burgundy and nurse technicians wear teal.

Phase two, which includes secretaries, receptionists and registrars, should be in place after the first of the year. Each department voted for their color, allowing employees to feel like they were part of the decision-making.

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One of the most successful sources of funds for the Cape Coral Hospital Auxiliary is the Cape Uniforms and More store, which opened its doors in November 2006. The store was originally located at the rear of the hospital near the entrance to the Birthing Suite. A little more than a year ago, however, it moved to its new location adjacent to the Coral Tree Gift Shop off the hospital’s main lobby. It can be entered through the Gift Shop or its “back door” on the left at the Day Surgery entrance.

Eric Huard, the uniform store manager, has been extremely busy during the past six months supplying hospital employees with new uniforms that conform to the entire system’s new dress code. Most major service areas of the hospital chose specific colors for their “scrubs” that can be identified with their specialty; for example: pink for Breast Center, red for Blood Center, galaxy blue and white for floor nurses, and chocolate for housekeeping.

Besides the new uniforms, the store also stocks jackets, shoes, nursing supplies and medical accessories. They also carry a variety of other clothing and accessories appropriate for the many dental and medical office personnel in the community and they are invited to shop for their needs in this well-stocked store. The store has extended business hours from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays, and from noon to 4 p.m. Sundays.

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Podiatrists, chiropractors, orthopedic specialists and other medical professionals can benefit from the fast, precise and easy operation of DreamGP’s Footstep Pro, the industry’s most advanced 3D foot scanner.

Combining state-of-art technology from Japan and a user-friendly design, the Footstep Pro scans the bare foot of a patient, and generates  accurate and detailed data. Medical professionals can use this data to analyze foot issues and to provide more precise treatment procedures.

The lightweight and portable Footstep Pro automatically scans a foot in 15 seconds, while measuring 30,000 foot points and 19 areas of the foot. The easy-to-use software allows for virtually effortless management and analysis of information.

Data gathered from the Footstep Pro can also be used to create custom-made orthotics. The orthotics are manufactured in the U.S.A. by DreamGP America and are designed to support the three main arch points of the bottom of a foot for incomparable comfort.

To learn more about the Footstep Pro, visit www.3dfootbank.com, or contact DreamGP America, Inc., 1590 Touhy Ave., Elk Grove Village, IL 60007, Phone: 847-981-1555, Email:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

MantraMeds has developed the line and its fabrics from the ground up and has been testing its designs with RN's and practitioners over the past three years. Knowing every aspect of production has been paramount.

"Building strong relationships within the supply chain is the key to great products that are sustainable, and that takes time. We are close to everyone from our fit models (nurses) to our cut n sew operators and organic cotton farmers in West Texas," stated Jerry Wheeler, founder and CEO of MantraMeds. "This dedication is what makes great products and will make us the leader in sustainable, performance driven, yoga inspired, comfortable scrubs.

The MantraMeds team comes from experienced textile, uniform and apparel backgrounds and have been pioneers in the sustainable, organic and recycled textile movement over the past ten years.

"We are excited to be at the URA show this year to speak with retailers and exchange ideas on new trends in sustainable fabric innovations," commented Karmyn Heilmann, director of sales of MantraMeds, "As the race to become "green" escalates in healthcare organizations across the country, we are building our business to fulfill these growing needs."

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McCoy Health Science Supply, a wholly owned subsidiary of Matthews Book Company, is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Scrub Stuff, Share the Care, Pink Stuff, The Heart Truth and Cure All brands. 

“These brands are a good fit with our business strategy to expand our McCoy product offerings to our current customers and potential new customers.” said Linda Nash, CEO of the Matthews Group of Companies.

Scrub Stuff is an apparel and accessory line for nurses and allied health professionals. Share the Care, Pink Stuff, The Heart Truth, and Cure All offer apparel and accessory lines that support health related causes and give back to fund research, education and survivor events.

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