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Addiction Marketing Agency Offers Guarantee
The Drug Rehab Agency is removing the fear that most treatment centers have about SEO, by providing a lead guarantee, or their money back. - February 21, 2015 - MD Media LLC
Sonny Starr, LLC’s Publishing Division, Sonny Starr Publish, Uses Its Fantasy Novel "Destiny" to Battle the Real Life Disease, "Sarcoidosis"
Sonny Starr, LLC, launches its publishing division, Sonny Starr Publish, based in Murrieta, California, featuring its new fantasy book, "Destiny," written by the author, Miss Jazzy. The company’s first novel of the Destiny Series is scheduled to be released in the spring of 2015. Sonny Starr, LLC in affiliation with the Sarcoidosis Network Foundation (SNF), donates a significant amount of its proceeds from their book sales to help find a cure for Sarcoidosis. - February 21, 2015 - Sonny Starr, LLC
Capita Conferences’ Safeguarding Adults Event Announced – 28th April, London
This conference helps clarify the legislative framework and share transferable learning on efficient information sharing and multi-agency working in order to minimise gaps in service provision. - February 21, 2015 - Capita Conferences
Former BioClinica CEO Mark Weinstein to Join CRO Analytics Board of Directors
Weinstein Brings Two Decades of Pharma Software and Services Experience to Innovative Clinical Trial Quality Firm. - February 21, 2015 - CRO Analytics
Tyler Cornell Creates More Accountability by Forming First Publicly Traded Sober Living Company in History, TOCCA Life Holdings, Inc. (OTC: TLIF)
TOCCA Life Coaching, Inc., a Florida corporation (“TOCCA Life”), announced that it has completed a share exchange with T-Bay Holdings, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”). Pursuant to the share exchange agreement, TOCCA Life and the shareholders of TOCCA Life survived as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, with the officers and directors of TOCCA Life becoming the officers and directors of the Company. - February 19, 2015 - TOCCA Life Holdings, Inc.
Bob Green Joins Park Place International as Vice President
Park Place International (PPI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Bob Green as Vice President and member of the executive leadership team. Bob is responsible for a broad array of activities, including technical contributions to our enterprise and MEDITECH solutions, and working with our... - February 19, 2015 - CloudWave
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Robert Schiestl with Special Times Square Appearance
Robert Schiestl, of Encino, California has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Higher Education-Pathology and Cancer Research. In honor of his accomplishments and professionalism, Dr. Schiestl‘s image was projected over Times Square, New York, on February 6th, 2015. - February 19, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
American College of Urgent Care Physicians Offers Free Membership, Seeks Better Health Care
Medical organization offers free membership to urgent care doctors to unify providers,establish best-care guidelines, promote leadership and influence health care policymakers. The American College of Urgent Care Physicians (ACUCP) invites all urgent care doctors in good standing to join its ranks... - February 19, 2015 - American College Of Urgent Care Physicians Inc
Improving Dementia Care Capita Conference Announced - 9th March, Central London
The ideal forum to share learning on preventing the onset of dementia and providing person centred care. - February 19, 2015 - Capita Conferences
Saddleback Memorial Medical Center's Diabetes Clinic Earns Recognition from American Diabetes Association (ADA)
The Laguna Hills Diabetes Clinic is the only ADA-recognized program for adults and children with diabetes in the Saddleback Valley. - February 18, 2015 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Medical Innovator, Bruce H. Levin, Chosen Among Thousands for a Special Times Square Appearance by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
For his achievements and accomplishments in the field of pain Medicine, Dr. Bruce H. Levin of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has been selected to appear in Times Square, New York City on February 20, 2015. This will be his second appearance; the first took place on November 28, 2014. - February 18, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
February 26, 2015 Webinar to Explore SFGH Cross-Continuum Care Transitions, Standardized Approach to Post-Acute Patient Hand-Offs
The San Francisco General Hospital Care Transitions Task Force will report on features and achievements from its cross-continuum transition management program, with a special focus on transitions by the homeless, heart failure patients, and other high utilizers, during a February 26, 2015 webinar sponsored by the Healthcare Intelligence Network. - February 18, 2015 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Morris Park Nursing Home Promotes February as Heart Disease Awareness Month
Morris Park Nursing Home based in The Bronx. With 42.6% of nursing home residents diagnosed with heart disease, it is important to promote February as the month to spread awareness for this life threatening disease. - February 18, 2015 - Morris Park
American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine and Blood Tests at Home Announce Partnership
American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM) has partnered with Blood Tests at Home to bring the unique collection kits to AAUCM members. - February 18, 2015 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
Newsletter XVIII Released | MoBiTec GmbH, Germany
The latest edition of the MoBiTec Newsletter is now available for customers to view. It comprises products for genomics & imaging, in vitro diagnostics and assays, interaction screening, magnetic beads as tool in proteomics, and Non-UV transilluminator. - February 18, 2015 - MoBiTec GmbH
The Definitive MRI Guide for Musculoskeletal Abnormalities
"Differential Diagnosis in Musculoskeletal MRI," recently published by Thieme, is a unique desk reference offering extensive descriptions of MRI findings that enable radiologists to more easily diagnose a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. “Drs. Hollenberg, Weinberg, and... - February 18, 2015 - Thieme Publishers
Medical Experts in the Asia Pacific Region Warn Against Further Complications Resulting from Antibiotic Misuse
Antibiotic resistance and its consequences are key topics at MEDLAB Asia Pacific 2015. - February 18, 2015 - Informa Life Sciences Exhibitions
Travel is Planned. Accidents Are Not. MASA Assist Will Take Care of You During an Unplanned Emergency or Unexpected Health Crisis.
When one travels, airline reservations and hotel accommodations are made in advance. However, they don't plan for emergencies or accidents in advance. MASA Assist provides benefits that allow travelers to have peace of mind knowing that they will be taken care of when traveling. - February 17, 2015 - MASA Assist
Senior Citizens Get More Plastic Surgery Procedures, Particularly Tummy Tucks, Given Improving Economy
Better economy leads seniors to get more plastic surgery procedures. - February 17, 2015 - Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and Laser Center
Chronic Care Management Trends: Half of Healthcare Organizations Poorly Positioned for Care Coordination Revenue
Nearly half of healthcare organizations have yet to launch a chronic care management program, leaving critical Medicare reimbursement dollars on the table, according to new market metrics from the Healthcare Intelligence Network. - February 17, 2015 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock of Air Supply Goodwill Ambassadors of the Issa Trust Foundation
Newly Named Goodwill Ambassadors of the Issa Trust Foundation, Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock of Air Supply Visit Ill and Disadvantaged Children in St. Mary, Jamaica. - February 16, 2015 - Issa Trust Foundation
LUZ Sponsors DA4S West Conference
Woman-owned life science translation company continues support of Diversity Alliance for Science event. - February 16, 2015 - LUZ, Inc.
Brooklyn Queens Nursing Home Continues to Help Raise Awareness for Heart Disease on National Wear Red Day
Nurses and Staff at Brooklyn Queens Nursing Home Wear Red to Raise Awareness of Heart Disease - February 15, 2015 - Brooklyn Queens Rehab
Pyramid Healthcare Solutions to Attend HFMA Dixie Institute 2015 Conference
Pyramid Healthcare Solutions, an Avantha Group company, will attend the HFMA Dixie Institute 2015 conference February 17-20 at the Charleston Place Hotel in Charleston, SC. According to Brian Hudson, Pyramid’s Vice President of Sales & Solutions, "Pyramid Healthcare Solutions is... - February 14, 2015 - Pyramid Healthcare Solutions
Europital Participates at the Next Clinical Trials Innovation Programme 2015
Europital will attend the upcoming Clinical Trials Innovation Programme (CTIP) 2015 that takes place next 3rd and 4th of March in the cosmopolitan city of Munich. - February 14, 2015 - Europital BVBA
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Bruce H. Levin M.D. with Special Times Square Appearance
Bruce H. Levin, M.D., of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Pain Medicine. In honor of his accomplishments and professionalism, Dr. Levin‘s image will be projected over Times Square, New York, on February 20th, 2015. - February 13, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Shelley L. Johnson, Honored Member of America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals Has Been Selected as a Lifetime VIP Member
Shelley L. Johnson of Lacey, Washington, has attained recognition in America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals for her achievement and accomplishments in Healthcare and IT Solutions. She has been selected as Bio of the Month for March 2015 and the elite position of the Best of 2015 in her chosen field. She has now been selected as Lifetime VIP member. - February 13, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Viradux Research, Ltd. Has Expanded the Number of International Shipping Destinations Worldwide and Has Enhanced Its Anti-Herpetic Cream and Lipbalm
Viradux Research, Ltd. announced today that it has expanded the number of international shipping destinations worldwide. Additionally, Viradux has just released to market an improved formulation of its leading anti-herpetic cream Viradux-AU. - February 13, 2015 - viradux
Medical Tourism Association® Establishes Partnership in Portugal to Promote Health Tourism
MTA Chapter to Foster Training, Quality Care, Medical Travel Awareness and Job Creation in Public and Private Sectors. - February 13, 2015 - Medical Tourism Association™
A Focused Guide from the World’s Experts on Cervical Degenerative Conditions
This third volume in the AOSpine Masters Series, recently published by Thieme, covers the most common operative techniques for treating cervical degenerative conditions. The book provides expert guidance to help clinicians make the right treatment decisions and provide the best care for their... - February 13, 2015 - Thieme Publishers
Neo Group Gearing Up for Big Presence at 2015 Outsourcing World Summit
Neo Group leaders look forward to participating in this year’s Outsourcing World Summit and contributing unique insights on key industry topics, including analytics, digital and supply risk management. - February 12, 2015 - Neo Group
Popular Healthy Lifestyle Company, Quitgate.com, Introduces Weight Loss/Management Products to Its Growing Product List
As staying over-weight becomes outdated, a teeming number of people want to take control of their diet, weight and life. They range from ex- smokers who are dealing with weight gain from quitting to non-smokers who just want to keep fit. Quitgate remains in the business of helping people live free. - February 12, 2015 - Quitgate, LLC
New 3D Printing Session Added to Agenda at Medical Device and Diagnostic Intellectual Property and Patent Strategy Conference
Session to Address Current FDA Regulatory Landscape and Impact of 3D Printing Strategies for Protecting Intellectual Property - February 12, 2015 - Q1 Productions
Fertility Preservation Network Welcomes Seattle, Washington Area Facility
Program greatly extends access to Fertility Preservation services. - February 12, 2015 - ReproTech, LLC
Florida Society of Pathologists Meeting Draws Industry Leading Vendors
Voicebrook to Exhibit VoiceOver Solution at 41st Annual Meeting. - February 11, 2015 - Voicebrook, Inc.
Understanding Travel Insurance and MASA Assist Emergency Transportation Coverage Can Help Eliminate Travel Woes
Elderly travel has increased. So has the number of accidents and medical emergencies on the road. Seniors, who travel, should assess their insurance coverage. One misconception that many seniors or elderly travelers have is that their premium credit card program provides medical evacuation. Learn the differences between the travel insurance and MASA Assist emergency transportation coverage services available. - February 10, 2015 - MASA Assist
Percolate LMS™ Remains One of the Top 50 LMSs in the World
The Percolate LMS™ received recognition once again as one of the Top 50 learning management systems in the world by Craig Weiss of E-Learning 24/7, according to his 2015 Top 50 LMSs rankings report. Listed in the report as one of the Top 3 LMSs for small businesses, Craig states, “What I like most about the Percolate system is that it provides a user-friendly experience and features, ideal for the small business customer." View the 4 minute demo here: http://www.lmsdemos.com/video/11733 - February 10, 2015 - Michaels & Associates
SJS Solutions Prepares for Launch of Its Visual Communications Solution for Call Centers, Sales & Helpdesks
SJS Solution Executives said the company is just weeks away from launching a new platform which is based on their current best in class enterprise solution known as Optymyse4.2. SJS Solution’s new platform is designed to enable businesses to enjoy digital signage grade visuals in the cloud or via on-premise deployments for a fraction of the cost usually associated with high-end wallboard solutions. - February 10, 2015 - SJS Solutions Ltd
February 24, 2015 Webinar to Review CHRISTUS Health Remote Patient Monitoring for Chronic Condition Management
CHRISTUS Health will outline the features, impact and challenges of its remote monitoring program for patients with chronic disease during a February 24, 2015 webinar sponsored by the Healthcare Intelligence Network. - February 10, 2015 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Anatomage is Releasing Anatomage Table 3.0
Anatomage is releasing Anatomage Table 3.0, the latest update to the Anatomage Table. The Anatomage Table is a virtual dissection table designed to show all real patient data in a life-size scale. Based on direct feedback from institutions currently using the Anatomage Table, a multitude of new features have been added to enhance the educational experience. - February 09, 2015 - Anatomage
Two Thieme Clinical Reference Books Honored at 2015 PROSE Awards
Thieme is proud to announce that "Neurosurgery Tricks of the Trade: Cranial," by Remi Nader, et al., received First Prize and "Seven AVMs: Tenets and Techniques for Resection," by Michael T. Lawton, received Honorable Mention in the Clinical Medicine category at the 2015 PROSE... - February 08, 2015 - Thieme Publishers
Novel Device Unique to a NYC Clinic Promotes Rapid Healing of Plantar Fasciitis and Other Foot Conditions
NYC Doctor cures plantar fasciitis in 98% of sufferers using a high tech device offered only at New York Dynamic Neuromuscular Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy Clinic. - February 07, 2015 - New York Dynamic Neuromuscular Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy
Physician Dr. Joe Chambers Details His Battle with Asthma and Offers Tips on How to Live with the Disease
In his latest article, “Asthma – My ‘SOB’ Friend,” prominent Los Angeles medical practitioner and media personality, Dr. Joseph Chambers, offers a powerful and detailed account of his lifetime battle with asthma. He talks about exactly what the disease is and gives... - February 06, 2015 - Dr. Chambers On-Call
Unbound Medicine Mobilizes Learning Environment at Miami Dade College - Faculty and Students Carry Downloadable Nursing Curriculum Integrated with Trusted References
Unbound Medicine has partnered with Miami Dade College's Benjamín León School of Nursing—the largest undergraduate nursing program in the United States—to mobilize their curriculum and create a unique mobile learning environment. Using Unbound's online authoring system, uPub™, faculty developed a digital curriculum guide to help students navigate through their course of study. The curriculum was then fully integrated with Unbound's trusted references and clinical tools. - February 05, 2015 - Unbound Medicine
February 12, 2015 Webinar to Address Chronic Care Management Reimbursement Compliance Challenges
Attorneys from Arnold & Porter LLP will address compliance concerns associated with Medicare's new Chronic Care Management reimbursement codes during a February 12, 2015 webinar sponsored by the Healthcare Intelligence Network. - February 05, 2015 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Bourn Hall IVF Clinic Creates Relationship with PlacidWay
Bourn Hall IVF Clinic, located in Gurgaon, India, partners with PlacidWay, an international medical provider, in offering the latest in technology for infertility, in vitro fertilization and other fertility treatments in Southeast Asia. - February 05, 2015 - PlacidWayUSA
Advanced Nicotine Craving Control System Inaugurates Affiliate Program
Vapor Off partners with AffiliateManager.com to promote overall health with smoking cessation vapor pen kits via affiliate marketing model. - February 05, 2015 - AffiliateManager.com
MEDLAB Asia Pacific Returns to Singapore in March 2015
MEDLAB Asia Pacific is a meeting point for all healthcare professionals working within the medical laboratory sector. - February 05, 2015 - Informa Life Sciences Exhibitions
Studies Indicate That Vitamin K2 Protects Against Coronary Heart Disease
Worldwide, cardiovascular diseases are the number one cause of death (1), with over 7 million deaths each year attributed to the specific cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease (CHD)2. CHD, the main cause of heart attacks (3), results from atherosclerosis, the narrowing of the inside of the... - February 04, 2015 - Innerzyme
MADSA Celebrates 10th Anniversary in 2015
The Malaysian Dietary Supplement Association revamps its operations in conjunction with their 10th Anniversary to play a more aggressive role in health care in Malaysia. - February 04, 2015 - Malaysian Dietary Supplement Association