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Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Johnny Bench to Speak at Arizona Technology Council's 2010 Health & Medical Technology ExpoPHOENIX --(Business Wire)-- The Arizona Technology Council today announced that Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Johnny Bench, presented by technology medical leader Stryker Orthopaedics, is the keynote luncheon speaker at the first annual Arizona Health & Medical Technology (AZHMT) Expo being held March 25, 2010, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Renaissance Hotel & Spa in Glendale, Ariz. Sponsors of this one-of-a-kind, high-profile event include The CORE Institute, also called the Center for Orthopedic Research and Education, and Grandview Terrace, a life-care community. "As a former professional athlete that has undergone joint replacement, I can testify to the importance of doing your homework and staying on top of the trends in healthcare," said Bench. "This unique Expo is a prime opportunity to hear firsthand how technology is changing the way we take care of our bodies inside and out." The AZHMT Expo will focus on cutting-edge healthcare topics and the latest technology advances in the medical field. Attendees will benefit from informative breakout sessions led by top experts, free health screenings, and one-on-one networking throughout an exhibit area. Exhibitors include: Arizona Telemedicine Program, Hospice of the Valley, Logistixs Group, LLC, OhYeah, OneNeck IT Services, PADT Medical, Roskamp Sun Health Life Care Communities, Rowpar Pharmaceuticals, Secure Trak, Stryker, Southwestern Eye Center, Swing Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy, Inc., TGen, The CORE Institute and Trans-West Network Solutions (News - Alert). "By launching our first annual Health & Medical Technology Expo, we are broadening our focus on health care and life sciences because ultimately, technology can help manage cost and efficiency and improve patient care," said Steven G. Zylstra, president and CEO of the Arizona Technology Council. "The work of our member companies encompasses a wide range of products and services, and we felt it was important to share the latest healthcare innovations with the Arizona community at large." A general admission ticket is $10. A general admission ticket that includes the keynote lunch with speaker Johnny Bench is $40 for Arizona Technology Council members and $50 for non-members. Please register for the event at http://bit.ly/b1HqkX. "The CORE Institute felt it was important to support the Council's effort to raise awareness in Arizona about today's healthcare technology," said Dr. David J. Jacofsky, MD, The CORE Institute. "By putting the cutting-edge technology and experts right at people's fingertips, we hope to educate others on how we are improving the lives of patients." About the Arizona Technology Council The Arizona Technology Council is a private, not-for-profit trade association founded to connect, represent and support the state's expanding technology industry. To promote economic growth and professional development in Arizona's technology sector, the Council provides members networking opportunities, business support and access to educational forums. The Council strives to distinguish Arizona as a leader in the technology community and offer resources that are exclusive to its members. To become a member or to learn more about the Arizona Technology Council, please visit http://www.aztechcouncil.org. You are also invited to e-mail the president and his staff, Twitter @aztechcouncil, or view the Council's Facebook (News - Alert), LinkedIn, or Plaxo page. |
