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Starwood Lodging Acquires 264-Room Marriott Suites Hotel for $32.5 Million; Management Comments on Brand Acquisition Strategy.

Apr 03, 1997 ... PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 1997--Starwood Lodging Trust (the "Trust"), the nation's largest public hotel real estate investment trust, whose shares are paired and trade together (NYSE: HOT) with Starwood Lodging Corporation (the "Corporation" and, together with the Trust, the ...

Telegen names president of telecommunication subsidiary.

Apr 03, 1997 ... REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 1997--Telegen Corp. (NASDAQ:TLGN) Thursday announced that Frederick T. Lezak, Jr., has been named president of Telegen Communications Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary.The announcement was made by Jessica Stevens, president of ...

Starwood Lodging Announces Stock Repurchase Program; New Credit Facilities Also Being Discussed.

Apr 03, 1997 ... PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 1997--Starwood Lodging Trust (the "Trust"), the nation's largest public hotel real estate investment trust, whose shares are paired and trade together (NYSE: HOT) with Starwood Lodging Corporation (the "Corporation" and, together with the Trust, the ...

New report outlines success strategies for the wireless world.

Apr 03, 1997 ... CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 1997--Contrary to analysts who predict that cellular has a prohibitive advantage over PCS, or that PCS will take the country by storm, the authors of the new study from the Chicago-based International Engineering Consortium find that wireless ...

Monthly Sales Results: Ultimate Electronics Reports Sales Decrease of 8% for March.

Apr 03, 1997 ... DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 1997--Ultimate Electronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ULTE) today announced its sales results for the month of March 1997.Sales for March 1997 were $19,700,000, an 8% decrease from sales of $21,367,000 for the month of March, 1996. The company operated ...

Classic Restaurants Announces Intent To Merge With Major Food And Beverage Group.

Apr 03, 1997 ... ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 1997--Classic Restaurants International, Inc. (OTCBB:CRET) announced today that it has entered into a Letter of Intent to merge with a major, U.S.-based, food and beverage group. Details of the merger are expected to be released to the public within ...

March same-store retail sales up 2.1 percent.

Apr 03, 1997 ... HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 1997--March same-store retail spending rose a moderate 2.1 percent over the same period last year, according to data compiled by TeleCheck Services Inc., the world's largest check-acceptance company.The TeleCheck Retail Index is based on a ...

San Miguel internationalizes soft drinks interestS.

Apr 03, 1997 ... MANILA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 1997--San Miguel Corporation of the Philippines announced today it has reached an agreement in principle to combine its soft drinks interests with those of Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd. (CCA) of Australia in a transaction valued at approximately US$2.7 billion. ...

RomTech files for patent on new product code named "Phoenix".

Apr 03, 1997 ... LANGHORNE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 1997--New application could obsolesce current methodology ofhierarchical structure in all personal computer softwareapplicationsRomTech, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROMT), a leading developer and publisher ...

Amazon Natural Treasures, Inc. announced that its trading symbol on the Bulletin Board was changed from "AMZN" to "AZNT".

Apr 03, 1997 ... LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 1997--Amazon Natural Treasures, Inc.(R) announced that its trading symbol on the Bulletin Board was changed from "AMZN" to "AZNT".Amazon Natural Treasures, Inc.(R) also announced that it will be making application for listing on the ...

Market.al. Inc. expands to new facility in Broadview Heights.

Apr 03, 1997 ... CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 1997--John Sancin, president of Market.al., a Cleveland-based marketing and Internet consulting firm, announced today the company's expansion to a new facility in Broadview Heights."This is the first step in a long-term growth plan," ...

Apollo Group Inc. announces addition of two new directors.

Apr 03, 1997 ... PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 1997--Apollo Group Inc. (NASDAQ:APOL) Thursday announced at the Lehman Brothers Selected Growth Conference in Phoenix, that Hedy Govenar and John Norton, III have been appointed to Apollo's Board of Directors.These appointments bring the ...

Visual Numerics Inc. unveils JWAVE, a JAVA-based visual data analysis tool;.

Apr 03, 1997 ... BOULDER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 1997--Java components for visual data analysis supportcollaborative Intranet and Internet applications forbusiness, engineering, research and educationVisual Numerics, Inc. today announced ...

Adbot to auction over 100 million ad impressions at lowest rates in history of Internet advertising.

Apr 03, 1997 ... CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 1997--With more than 107 million ad impressions on the auction block and bids starting at only $5 CPM, advertisers have an unprecedented opportunity to make affordable Web banner ad placements when Adbot holds the first open-outcry auction of Internet ...

GDT releases StyleScript 3.5 with PostScript support for the Epson Color Stylus 500.

Apr 03, 1997 ... BURNABY, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 1997--GDT Softworks Inc., the leading Macintosh printer driver manufacturer, today announced the release of StyleScript 3.5, which will include PostScript support for the Epson Color Stylus 500 printer.Available today, ...

Visix Software licenses ObjectSpace's Java Generic Library; Visix's Vibe IDE and ObjectSpace's JGL provide comprehensive solution for Java development.

Apr 03, 1997 ... SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 1997--Visix Software Inc., a leading provider of enterprise application development and deployment solutions, today announced that it has licensed ObjectSpace, Inc.'s Java Generic Library (JGL) version 2.0.1 for use with Visix's Vibe(tm) suite of ...

Natural Wonders Inc. Appoints Two New Board Members.

Apr 03, 1997 ... FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 1997--Natural Wonders Inc. (NASDAQ:NATW) today announced the appointment of Peter L. Harris and Peter G. Hanelt as Directors of the Company.Mr. Harris, 53, is President and Chief Executive Officer of Expressly Portraits, located in ...

Crystal Dynamics Names Rob Dyer as President; Dyer Committed to Company's Entertainment Software Studio Model.

Apr 03, 1997 ... MENLO PARK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 1997--Worldwide entertainment software studio Crystal Dynamics today announced Rob Dyer as its new President.Formerly the company's senior vice president and general manager responsible for sales, marketing, operations and ...

Security Asset Capital Corp. makes announcement.

Apr 03, 1997 ... SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 1997--Security Asset Capital Corp. (NASDAQ Electronic Bulletin Board:SCYA) has purchased a $5 million portfolio of California Master Charge and Visa credit card loans.The company is also in negotiations to purchase on a "flow ...

Onyx begins human testing of adenovirus in ovarian cancer.

Apr 03, 1997 ... RICHMOND, Calif.--(BW HealthWire)--April 3, 1997--Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ONXX) announced today that it has expanded human clinical testing of its lead anticancer agent, ONYX-015, to include patients with ovarian cancer.The company began human clinical trials of ...

NTS announces Florida laboratory acquisition.

Apr 03, 1997 ... CALABASAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 1997--National Technical Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:NTSC) announced that it has acquired the engineering testing laboratory operations at the Pinellas Science, Technology and Research Center (STAR) in Largo, Fla., formerly operated by Lockheed ...

SyQuest reports $14 million debt to equity conversion; Second major debt conversion in current fiscal year reduces notes payable.

Apr 03, 1997 ... FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 1997--SyQuest Technology Inc., (NASDAQ:SYQT), a world leader in removable cartridge hard drive technology, today announced the completion of a recent round of debt to equity conversions under which four major suppliers have converted debt ...

Iris awarded patent for rapidly separating red and white blood cells.

Apr 03, 1997 ... CHATSWORTH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 1997-- International Remote Imaging Systems Inc. (ASE:IRI)(IRIS) announced it was recently granted a patent for speeding up the simple gravitational separation of red and white blood cells.U.S. Patent No. 5,609,771, which issued ...

Leading resellers offer Veranda messaging management from Tally Systems.

Apr 03, 1997 ... HANOVER, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 1997-- Engulfed in e-mail? Frustrated with fax? Insecure about the Internet? Tally Systems and leading resellers have the answer: Veranda Enterprise Messaging Reporter, the new messaging management product from Tally Systems Corp. Veranda ...

Toshiba names vice president, finance.

Apr 03, 1997 ... TUSTIN, Calif.--(BW HealthWire)--April 3, 1997--Toshiba America Medical Systems Inc. (TAMS) Thursday announced that Kevin Abbott has been promoted to vice president and controller. Masamichi Katsurada, president, made the announcement."As Toshiba has focused its efforts on ...

3Com announces new, aggressive Token Ring pricing on Desktop PCI NICs; Broad, deep product line results from 10 years of 3Com commitment to Token Ring.

Apr 03, 1997 ... SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 1997--3Com's 32-bit TokenLink Velocity PCI network interface card (NIC) is now priced as low as $259 per board in 60 packs beginning worldwide on April 1, 1997. The 3Com TokenLink Velocity PCI NIC is a high performance NIC that has the ...

CAL-MAINE FOODS, INC. TO PURCHASE GEORGIA EGG OPERATION.

Apr 03, 1997 ... JACKSON, Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 1997--Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (NNM:CALM) today announced that it has reached agreement to purchase all of the operating assets of Southern Empire Egg Farm, Inc., of Shady Dale, Georgia. Terms of the transaction, which is expected to close on April ...

Epoch Networks creates new Atlanta Internet Exchange; national backbone operator works with co-sponsors to reduce Internet connection costs.

Apr 03, 1997 ... IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 1997--Epoch Networks Inc., a leading provider of Internet services and connectivity solutions Thursday announced that it has co-sponsored a new Internet Exchange in Atlanta to reduce the amount of time and costs associated with routing Internet ...

Interactive CD-ROM program provides comprehensive course in corporate finance for line managers and employees.

Apr 03, 1997 ... BELMONT, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 1997--Xebec Interactive Learning Inc. today introduced a three-part multimedia CD-ROM training program: Money in Business.This program is the newest in the Business Sense Series and is packed with information in a highly interactive ...

DAOU names Stewart vice president, outsourcing for Eastern region.

Apr 03, 1997 ... SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 1997--Dan Stewart has been appointed vice president of outsourcing by DAOU Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:DAOU) and will oversee the sales and operations for the company's network outsourcing activities in the East.Stewart will bolster DAOU's ...

Tenet signs definitive agreement with Desert Hospital; 30-year lease to strengthen Tenet network in Southern California.

Apr 03, 1997 ... SANTA BARBARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 1997--Tenet Healthcare Corp. (NYSE/PSE:THC) announced that one of its subsidiaries has signed a definitive agreement with the Desert Hospital District to lease and operate Desert Hospital in Palm Springs, Calif.The agreement ...

Cholestech Corporation announces Cholestech L.D.X System to provide cholesterol screening at Wal-Mart stores.

Apr 03, 1997 ... HAYWARD, Calif.--(BW HealthWire)--April 3, 1997--Cholestech Corporation (NASDAQ:CTEC) today announced that it has signed a two-year, minimum $2 million agreement with Health Management Systems Corporation (HMSC) of Richardson, TX to offer consumers testing of individual cholesterol ...

Chemfab and Owens Corning enter into product development agreement.

Apr 03, 1997 ... MERRIMACK, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 1997--Chemfab Corp. (NYSE: CFA) today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Owens Corning (OC) aimed at the development, by OC, of a new continuous filament fiberglass yarn for use as a reinforcing fiber in Chemfab's polymer ...

Howard Johnson initiatives show results; New signage and overall upgrades make a positive impact on franchisee business.

Apr 03, 1997 ... PARSIPPANY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 1997--Howard Johnson hotels in the United States and Canada have shown marked increases in revenue after accepting renovation initiatives offered by Howard Johnson International Inc.The hotels are part of a program to enhance the ...

Ixsys initiates Phase I clinical safety trial with Vitaxin for treating patients with incurable malignancies; the first antibody inhibitor of angiogenesis.

Apr 03, 1997 ... SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 1997--Ixsys Inc. initiated a Phase I clinical trail designed as a dose-escalation study to measure the safety of Vitaxin when given to a maximum of 15 patients with incurable cancers for which there is no conventional therapy.Vitaxin is ...

Electronic Arts, Mpath announce online game agreement and investment.

Apr 03, 1997 ... SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 1997--Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:ERTS), a leading global interactive entertainment software company, and Mpath Interactive, a privately held Internet entertainment company, today announced a license agreement that will bring several of Electronic ...

Quest International Granted Honduran Exploitation Concession.

Apr 03, 1997 ... RENO, NEVADA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 1997-- QUEST INT'L(TSE QIX., NASDAQ QIXXF.) Quest International is one of the first companies to receive exploitation concessions under the Honduran government's new environmental regulations.The concessions, which grant the right to ...

Levitz Furniture Inc. announces March same store sales.

Apr 03, 1997 ... BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 1997--Levitz Furniture Inc. (NYSE:LFI) announced Thursday that same store sales for the month of March amounted to $73,100,000 as compared to $75,200,000 last year, a decrease of 2.8%.Total sales decreased 4.1%. For the full ...

Specialized Health Products International, Inc. announces letter of intent with Becton Dickinson; agreement focuses on the commercialization of the ExtreSafe technology.

Apr 03, 1997 ... BOUNTIFUL, Utah--(BW HealthWire)--April 3, 1997--Specialized Health Products International, Inc. (NASDAQ: SHPI) today announced its wholly-owned subsidiary, Specialized Health Products ("SHP"), signed a Letter of Intent to enter into a definitive worldwide exclusive license and option ...

Blue Fish Clothing reports operating results for the twelve months ended December 31, 1996.

Apr 03, 1997 ... FRENCHTOWN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 1997--Blue Fish Clothing Inc. (Chicago Stock Exchange: BLF) today reported operating results for the twelve months ended Dec. 31, 1996.Revenues increased 20% to $11,610,855, compared with revenues of $9,657,842 in 1995. Net loss ...

Specialty Catalog appoints Andrea Pomerantz Lustig to board of directors.

Apr 03, 1997 ... SOUTH EASTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 1997Increases Board to SixSPECIALTY CATALOG CORP. (Nasdaq NM: CTLG) today announced that it has elected Andrea Pomerantz Lustig to the Company's board of directors, increasing the size of the board ...

Cummins Engine and Sun Microsystems announce joint initiatives.

Apr 03, 1997 ... SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 1997--Cummins Engine Co. Inc. (NYSE: CUM) and Sun Microsystems (NASDAQ/NM: SUNW) today announced the formation of an industry committee to develop an open (non-proprietary) specification of the "Machine Information eXchange -- MIX" Application ...

ALANCO achieves environmental compliance for asphalt plant.

Apr 03, 1997 ... SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 1997-- Prescott Valley, Ariz. facility certified by EPAAlanco Environmental Resources Corp. (NASDAQ:ALAN) Thursday announced that environmental compliance certification for federal and state standards has been ...

Nintendo 64 still sizzling hot; Lower price more than doubles sales.

Apr 03, 1997 ... REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 1997--Since retailers began selling the Nintendo 64 video game system at a new suggested retail price of $149.95(a) on March 17, sales for the country's most popular home game console have more than doubled."Lowering our suggested ...

NTK Technical Ceramics receives Supplier Continuous Quality Improvement award from Intel.

Apr 03, 1997 ... SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 1997--Intel Corporation announced today that it has recognized NTK Technical Ceramics with its 1996 Supplier Continuous Quality Improvement (SCQI) award.The SCQI award is Intel's highest supplier award, and NTK is the second ...

Harvard Scientific concludes first round of financing and accelerates development of its proprietary treatment for male erectile dysfunction.

Apr 03, 1997 ... RENO, Nev.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 1997--Harvard Scientific Corp. (OTC/BB:HVSF), a Nevada corporation, recently announced that it has concluded the first round of a $15 million financing.The initial $5 million first round provides the company with the necessary working ...

Merisel Inc. announces new product & inventory management vice presidents.

Apr 03, 1997 ... EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 1997--Move reinforces company's commitment to manufacturerpartnerships and profitabilityMerisel Inc. (NASDAQ:MSEL) Thursday announced the promotions of Product & Inventory Management (PIM) Directors ...

SYNNEX to Distribute Toshiba's Line of Notebook and Desktop Personal Computers.

Apr 03, 1997 ... FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 1997--SYNNEX Information Technologies, Inc., an international distributor of computer products and peripherals, recently announced that it will carry the entire line of Toshiba notebooks -- including the Portege, Tecra, Satellite, and Satellite ...

Haley Industries Limited - Company Update.

Apr 03, 1997 ... HALEY, ONTARIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 1997--Haley Industries Limited (HLY-TSE) and Tritech Precision Inc. (TCH-TSE) jointly announce that TRIMAG, a 50/50 joint venture between Haley and Amcan Castings Limited (a Tritech subsidiary), has received a contract from General Motors to ...

Navicyte Inc. signs agreement with major biotechnology company to screen new drug candidates.

Apr 03, 1997 ... RENO, Nev.--(BW HealthWire)--April 3, 1997--NaviCyte Inc. announced today that it has entered into an agreement with an undisclosed major biotechnology company to screen a large number of drug candidates and identify those lead compounds with the most promising permeability ...

REPEAT/Bill Gates Demos Calico Concinity in Keynote at Software Development West 1997; Calico Leads the Way Among Java Applications Developers.

Apr 03, 1997 ... SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 2, 1997--In a keynote address today at the Software Development West 1997 conference, Microsoft Chairman and CEO, William H. Gates III, demonstrated the new release of Calico Concinity software that includes Java clients built using the Microsoft ...

Boron Chemicals Announces the Appointment of Robert A. Brennan as Senior Project Manager.

Apr 03, 1997 ... VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 1997-- Boron Chemicals International Ltd. (VSE:BHI.) ("Boron") is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert A. Brennan to the position of Senior Project Manager. He will be responsible for the engineering and construction of ...

Saxon Stands Firm.

Apr 03, 1997 ... CALGARY, Alberta--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 1997--Saxon Petroleum Inc. (TSE:SXN) ("Saxon") announces that its offer to acquire all of the issued and outstanding Class A Common Shares of Truax Resources Corporation remains firm and in full force and effect.Saxon does not ...

Asia Media Group Corp. - update.

Apr 03, 1997 ... TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 1997--(CANADIAN DEALING NETWORK ASIA.) Asia Media Group Corp. announced today that it has issued 5,000,000 common shares to Asia Capital Financial Limited, British Virgin Islands, pursuant ...

Restoration Nears Completion.

Apr 03, 1997 ... MORRISTOWN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 1997--GPU Energy crews are in the final stages of restoration for customers affected by Monday's Nor'easter. The final cleanup is expected to be completed by later today.The company advises any customers who remain without ...

Chyron to accept orders for High Definition Graphics Devices.

Apr 03, 1997 ... MELVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 1997 Will Display HDTV iNFiNiT!(R) Product at National Association ofBroadcasters ConventionChyron Corporation (NYSE:CHY) announced today that it will accept orders for graphics systems that ...

Covance appoints executive director of investigator and site services.

Apr 03, 1997 ... PRINCETON, N.J.--(BW HealthWire)--April 3, 1997--David O. Ginsberg will expand relationships with clinical sitesand investigatorsCovance Clinical and Periapproval Services Inc., a subsidiary of Covance Inc. (NYSE: CVD), today announced that it ...

Harvard Clinical Technology names Ohmeda exclusive worldwide distributor of new Dual Syringe Infusion Pump.

Apr 03, 1997 ... LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. & SOUTH NATICK, Mass.--(HealthWire)-- Harvard Clinical Technology, Inc., developer of a new dual syringe pump for infusion control, and Ohmeda, a global leader in anesthesia and critical care, today announced an exclusive worldwide distribution agreement. Ohmeda is ...

First National Bank continues record pace in 1997.

Apr 03, 1997 ... REIDSVILLE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 1997--"The year 1997 is shaping up to be a banner year for First National Bank in terms of growth and accomplishment with significant milestones attained during the first quarter," according to Ernest J. Sewell, President and CEO of FNB ...

Holmer Gold Mines Limited - Timmins Discovery Zones Extended to the East with Near Surface Intersections of High Grade Gold.

Apr 03, 1997 ... TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 1997--Holmer Gold Mines Li (Alberta Stock Exchange:HGM.) Holmer Gold Mines Limited is pleased to announce that the step-out drilling on its 100 percent owned Timmins Gold Project, located within the city limits of Timmins, continues to intersect ...

RE - Bombardier Unveils New $50-Million Completion Centre Tailored for Global Express - 400 New Jobs Being Created.

Apr 03, 1997 ... MONTREAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 1997--Bombardier Aerospace Bombardier Aerospace today officially unveiled plans for a new $50 million (Cdn) aircraft completion centre in Dorval that will create 400 new jobs by late 1998.The new Bombardier Completion Centre - Montreal is ...

Canhorn Chemical Corporation -- Company Announcement.

Apr 03, 1997 ... TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 1997--Canhorn Chemical Corporation ("CanChem") (TSE:CNH) announced today that they have reached definitive terms of agreement to acquire two existing chemical manufacturing businesses from a major U.S. corporation.This possible acquisition ...

UtiliCorp receives Michigan approval for $1.7 million natural gas rate increase.

Apr 03, 1997 ... KANSAS CITY, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 1997--UtiliCorp United (NYSE:UCU) has received approval from the Michigan Public Service Commission for a $1.7 million, or 1.5 percent, increase in the company's annual natural gas revenue.The company had requested a $9.1 million ...

NHC opens $9.1 million center in Orlando.

Apr 03, 1997 ... MURFREESBORO, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 1997--National HealthCare L.P. (AMEX:NHC), one of the nation's largest long-term health care companies, announced today it opened a new $9.1 million, 120-bed health care center in West Orlando, Fla.NHC HealthCare is located at ...

HemaCare Corp. announces formation of scientific advisory board.

Apr 03, 1997 ... LOS ANGELES--(BW HealthWire)--April 3, 1997--HemaCare Corp. (NASDAQ:HEMA) Thursday announced the formation of a Scientific Advisory Board reporting to the company's board of directors and management on medical and scientific developments in the blood services industry....