This year the emerging wireless health industry has enjoyed a boon of publicity and in some cases hype, but it's also been a bright spot for venture capital investment, too. Here are five mHealth start-ups that received venture capital investments in 2009. Their products range from wireless implantable neurological devices to fitness-tracking wristbands and waiting room tablets. 

Let us know if you heard of a VC investment that we missed.

January 16, 2009: MiLife raised an undisclosed amount of money in a new round of funding from New Venture Partners and Unilever Ventures. A partner at New Venture Partners, Anton Arts, told StartupMeme at the time:

"We were impressed by the management team's unique skill set and proven track record in pursuing the wide range of global business opportunities in this field. MiLife enjoys unique benefits from the unparalleled depth of Unilever Corporate Research in the field of nutrition and vitality that underpin the product."

Cambridge Consultants helped MiLife to design and develop its online coaching system and Bluetooth-enabled watch-sized device that captures biometrics surrounding the physical activity of the user. MiLife calls the device (shown above) the MiBand.