The list below gives brief information, which has been submitted by each company sending representatives to the Medical Jobs Fair on Monday at the Science Museum of Virginia. The companies are in order of the booth numbers at the fair.

1. Sentara Home Care Services offers an innovative and progressive range of services to patients and families who choose to receive medical/nursing care in the safe, nurturing confines of home.

2. Bon Secours Richmond Health System, based in Richmond, employs nearly 6,000 people in a range of health-care settings. With four award-winning hospitals, hospice and palliative care, home health care, physician's practices and even a retirement community, we offer something for every interest and specialty. Info: www.BonSecours.com

3. Sheltering Arms Rehabilitation Hospital provides a complete range of physical rehabilitation and total wellness services at several locations in greater Richmond. Sheltering Arms has helped thousands of people improve their overall health and work through conditions, including sprains and strains, back injuries, post-operative physical recovery, post-polio syndrome, arthritis and brain and spinal cord injuries.

4. Medical Office Services is a medical and dental staffing firm searching for clerical, administrative, billing and clinical talent to fill positions in metro Richmond. We are a full-service agency, providing staff for temporary, temp-to-hire, direct hire and outsourcing. Info: MedicalOfficeServices.com

5. Masonic Home of Virginia, a continuous-care retirement community, is a dynamic home environment for more than 200 Masons, their wives and widows. The home provides for all levels of independence. The memory support unit aids residents with symptoms of dementia. Info: mahova.com

6. Bryant & Stratton For more than 150 years Bryant & Stratton has been delivering outcomes-based education and training. We are one of the few regionally accredited career colleges in the country. Our medical degree programs are the only CAAHEP approved programs in the Richmond area. On-site childcare is available. Info: bryantstratton.edu

7. Cumberland Hospital is a progressive, 134-bed facility serving children and adolescents. Cumberland offers a unique combination of medical, behavioral, rehabilitative and educational services. The hospital has a reputation for changing young lives by providing quality health care through its dedicated team of health-care professionals.

8. Patient First Since opening our first medical center in 1981, Patient First's vision remains the same: Making access to quality medical care as convenient and cost-effective as possible. We provide primary and urgent care on a non-appointment basis, and X-rays, lab tests and prescription medications are available on-site.

9. Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center The 427-bed teaching and research hospital is known for its complex inpatient services to comprehensive outpatient care. It is seeking committed health-care professionals to assist in caring for veteran patients.

10. Central State Hospital, located in Petersburg, provides state-of-the-art mental health care and treatment to forensic and civilly committed patients in need of a structured, secure environment. The hospital is a JCAHO accredited inpatient facility that has provided quality care and treatment since 1870.

11. HealthSouth is the nation's largest provider of inpatient rehabilitation services. Operating in 27 states and in Puerto Rico, HealthSouth serves more than 250,000 patients annually. HealthSouth strives to be the health-care company of choice for its patients, employees, physicians and shareholders. Info: www.healthsouth.com.

12. Optima Health, a service of Sentara Healthcare, is ranked among the top 60 health plans in the nation by U.S. News & World Report and receives NCQA's EXCELLENCE rating with its annual survey. Exciting opportunities are available as we expand throughout Virginia. Join our nationally recognized health plan as we improve health every day.

13. Southside Regional Medical Center (SRMC), the largest health-care provider in Southside Virginia, offers comprehensive services including a Level III Trauma Center. SRMC is part of the Community Health Systems (CHS) network, the largest publicly traded hospital company in the nation with 125 hospitals in 28 states. Info: www.srmconline.com

14. Central Michigan University offers master's degrees for working adults. Degree options include the MPA degree, MSA degree in Human Resources, Health Services, Leadership, Public Administration, Acquisitions Administration, General Administration and Information Resource Management. CMU is an accredited state university. Info: 327-9330

15. Bostwick Laboratories is a full-service laboratory specializing in uropathology, featuring a staff of board-certified, internationally renowned pathologists dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment and subsequent management of prostate cancer, kidney disease, cancer of the bladder and other urologic conditions.

16. Carilion Labs is a full-service, regionally based laboratory system established to serve hospitals, physician practices and other health-related providers. Our core business of providing accurate, timely and cost-effective laboratory services to clinicians is a testament to our commitment to service excellence.

17. Beta Tech Whether your goals are to increase your earning potential, job satisfaction or competitive edge in today's job market, Beta Tech can help you get these with career training in just months instead of years.