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Avatar Solutions Named One of the Top 10 Largest Patient Satisfaction Survey Firms
Avatar Solutions was recently named one of the top 10 largest patient satisfaction measurement firms by Modern Healthcare magazine. - November 14, 2013 - Avatar Solutions
Pros and Cons of the Latest Neurosurgical Treatments
"Controversies in Neurosurgery II," by Ossama Al-Mefty, MD, recently published by Thieme, is an up-to-date reference in which world-renowned neurosurgeons provide practical advice and professional commentary on over 20 controversial “hot” topics in the field of neurosurgery. - November 14, 2013 - Thieme Publishers
Versasuite Exhibits at 2013 Iowa Rural Health Association and The Iowa Association of Rural Health Clinics Joint Meeting
Who: VersaSuite, a leading HIS provider to clinics, surgical centers, and rural hospitals, today announced it will be exhibiting at the 2013 Iowa Rural Health Association (IRHA) and the Iowa Association of Rural Health Clinics joint fall meeting. The IRHA is a nonprofit membership organization of... - November 14, 2013 - VersaSuite
Leading Organizations Develop a National Action Plan to Combat Health Disparities
Hosted by the National Medical Association, the 2013 Summit on African American Health produces comprehensive document on health disparities and provides an aggressive roadmap for change. - November 14, 2013 - National Medical Association
The Spine Health Foundation Receives Acceptance to Present at International Spine Conference
The Spine Health Foundation, Inc. (SHF) chosen to present at the 14th Annual Conference of the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery (ISASS) in Miami Beach, FL April 30-May 2 2014. - November 14, 2013 - The Spine Health Foundation, Inc.
Capita Conferences Announce Their National Adult Support and Protection Conference – 3rd December 2013 - Edinburgh
Following the identification of the five national priorities the conference is ideally timed to address the changing landscape of support and protection for at-risk adults. - November 14, 2013 - Capita Conferences
Chandler Orthopedic Surgeon Announces November Saturday Clinic Hours
Dr. Shelden Martin, an orthopedic surgeon with one of the Valley’s leading orthopedic practices, OrthoArizona - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates, has announced his Saturday clinic hours for November, with his next Saturday clinic scheduled for Nov. 16. Dr. Martin, who is fellowship trained in... - November 13, 2013 - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates
VisualDx Honored for Diagnostic Support to Dentists
Lexicomp Online for Dentistry featuring VisualDx Oral Offers Quick and Accurate Diagnoses - November 13, 2013 - Logical Images Inc
XTIVIA, Named by CIOReview, 20 Most Promising Data Analytics Consulting Companies
XTIVIA, Inc. was named as one of the 20 Most Promising Data Analytics Consulting Companies by CIOReview (November issue). For the last several months, CIOReview looked at hundreds of data analytics consulting companies narrowing down the list to the 20 most promising. This comes as no surprise,... - November 12, 2013 - XTIVIA, Inc.
Capita Announce Details of Their Recognising, Treating and Managing Severe Sepsis Conference
This timely and important conference features input from the organisations taking forward the Health Service Ombudsman’s recommendations and best practice case studies for managing Sepsis. - November 09, 2013 - Capita Conferences
VersaSuite Exhibits at 2013 Florida Rural Health Association Annual Educational Summit
Who: VersaSuite, a leading HIS provider to clinics, surgical centers, and rural hospitals, today announced it will be exhibiting at the 2013 Florida Rural Health Association (FRHA) Annual Educational Summit. The event theme is Setting the Health Care Table: Politics, Economics, Health. The Florida... - November 09, 2013 - VersaSuite
Towards Improved Access to Essential Medicines in West Africa: West African Health Organisation (WAHO) and Partners Consult for Increased Momentum
Conscious of the fact that national health programmes in West African region are often hampered by lack of access by the population to essential medicines, ECOWAS signed Charter came into being in April 2013 to promote public-private sector partnership that will encourage local production of antiretrovirals and other essential medicines in the ECOWAS region. WAHO is taking the lead in bringing this dream to fruition. - November 08, 2013 - WAHO
An Excellent Clinical Reference on Moyamoya Disease
"Moyamoya Disease: Diagnosis and Treatment," by Dr. John E. Wanebo, Dr. Nadia Khan, Dr. Joseph Zabramski, and Dr. Robert Spetzler, recently published by Thieme, is a key clinical reference that covers the disciplines involved in managing patients with moyamoya disease, including... - November 08, 2013 - Thieme Publishers
eTobb, Medical Q&A Platform, Launches a Web App That Connects Patients and Doctors Around the World
eTobb launches platform that allows people to ask questions anonymously and for free, and receive trusted answers from certified medical doctors. - November 08, 2013 - eTobb
Right at Home-Dayton Launches Home for the Holidays Campaign
Right at Home-Dayton In-Home Care and Assistance launches their awareness campaign called “Home for the Holidays.” Their mission is to help senior citizens and others live independently in the privacy, security and comfort of their own home. Allowing your loved one to live independently, with support from a professional in-home care provider, is the best gift you can give this holiday season. - November 07, 2013 - Right at Home-Dayton
Practice Velocity® Named to the Top 100 EHRs List
Practice Velocity medical software company amongst the top electronic health records vendors as evaluated by Medical Economics. - November 07, 2013 - Practice Velocity
First Pulmonary Clinic Now Open in Tech Center
Critical Care and Pulmonary Consultants, P.C. just opened a new location in the Tech Center. Specializing in chronic breathing and sleep disorders, this is the first specialty pulmonary care clinic in the area. - November 07, 2013 - The Medical Center of Aurora
A New Pregnancy Acupuncture Treatment Service is Now Available in Sydney
House of Fertility and Healing, based in Newtown, Sydney (NSW, Australia), has recently announced the launch of a new range of pregnancy treatments. These include specialised pregnancy acupuncture treatments that can be performed either with, or without needles. - November 07, 2013 - House of Fertility and Healing
Versasuite, an HIS Provider, Exhibits at 2013 Kansas Hospital Association Convention and Trade Show
Exhibiting at the Waves of Change, Oceans of Opportunity 2013. - November 07, 2013 - VersaSuite
Electronic Health Records Innovator Versasuite Releases Version 8.2
EHR Software Offers Enterprise Resource Planning Module for Hospital Information Systems. - November 07, 2013 - VersaSuite
Hospital Information Systems Leader Versasuite Exhibits at 2013 American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting
VersaSuite, EHR Leaders, Will be Available in New Orleans at Booth 3512. - November 07, 2013 - VersaSuite
PhuketFit Transforms Weight Loss Industry in Thailand
PhuketFit is said to have established themselves as the leader of weight loss in Thailand. - November 06, 2013 - PhuketFit
Young Medical Spa® Has Earned Diamond Level Provider Status from Allergan, Maker of BOTOX® Cosmetic
Young Medical Spa® has earned Diamond level provider status from Allergan, maker of BOTOX® Cosmetic, in recognition of the extensive skill and experience of the physicians and nurse practitioners and the highly trained medical staff with Allergan products BOTOX®, Juvéderm® and Latisse®. - November 06, 2013 - Young Medical Spa®
Virginia Veterinary Medical Association Co-Hosts 2013 Potomac Regional Veterinary Conference
Third Annual Collaborative Veterinary Conference to be Held at Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia Nov. 8-10. - November 06, 2013 - Virginia Veterinary Medical Association
VIRUN® & Vital Pharmaceuticals® Expand Operations to Offer a Combined 29 Patents for Raw Material Manufacturing and Finished Product Capabilities
The year 2013 has been a blockbuster renaissance of key partnerships and explosive innovation for VIRUN; early in the year, VIRUN published Chapter 39, Nanotechnology and Nonpolar Active Compounds in Functional Foods through Wiley. In March, Stepan Lipid Nutrition and VIRUN formalized a partnership... - November 05, 2013 - VIRUN
Thieme Announces the Affiliation of the European Federation of Societies of Microsurgery with "Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery"
The European Federation of Societies of Microsurgery (EFSM) is now also affiliated with Thieme’s "Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery" (JRM), as the medical and scientific publisher recently revealed. EFSM represents a total of eleven European microsurgery societies and focuses... - November 05, 2013 - Thieme Publishers
Dr. Krakovsky is a Distinguished Speaker at the 2nd International Conference and Exhibit on Cosmetology and Trichology
International Aesthetic and Cosmetic Center announced today that Dr. Krakovsky is invited to deliver a distinguished speech at the 2nd International Conference and Exhibition on Cosmetology and Trichology. - November 04, 2013 - International Aesthetic and Cosmetic Center
Advanced Health Institute Announce Consulting Development to Cater to Healthcare Reform
As Healthcare reform gains momentum, AHI announces new division of consulting for Health Care Systems. - November 04, 2013 - International Advanced Healing Group, Ltd.
The Addictions Coach Announced the Launch of the Addictions Academy
Classes and CEU's for Recovery Coaching, Intervention and continuing education available. - November 03, 2013 - The Addictions Coach
AALTCI Announces Increased Tax Deductible Limits for Long Term Care Insurance
The American Association for Long Term Care released the higher levels of tax deductions available for those who purchase long term care insurance. - November 03, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Leading Edge Medical Extends Invitations to Luminaries
Hong Kong-based LEMed has extended invitations to two stem cell pioneers to join its Science Advisory Board. - November 03, 2013 - Leading Edge Medical, Ltd.
Founder of Optos to Provide Keynote Address at Annual Healthcare Technologies Awards and Lecture 2013
The Institution of Engineering and Technology are proud to announce that Douglas Anderson OBE, Founder and former CEO of Optos PLC, will be providing the keynote speech at the free to attend Annual Healthcare Technologies Awards and Lecture 2013. - November 02, 2013 - Institution of Engineering and Technology
Friends in Adoption, Licensed Non-Profit Agency, Defends Reproductive Rights and Highlights Best Practice to Celebrate November - National Adoption Awareness Month
FIA believes it is important for women and couples facing a pregnancy decision to learn about all their legal options - knowing that they may be considering parenting, adoption, or abortion - and its ethical approach is to listen and provide information and support to those individuals, without telling them which decision they should make. - November 01, 2013 - Friends in Adoption
Thomaston Yoga Studio Presents Yoga Rosa
Thomaston Yoga Studio offering classes 5 days a week with Stephanie Shershow. - November 01, 2013 - Yoga Rosa
California Orthopedic Specialist Joins Stem Cell Treatment Network
Newport Beach orthopedic surgeon aligns with national network to administer stem cell treatments. - November 01, 2013 - Dr. Ralph Venuto
Dr. Wilma Bulkin Siegel Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dr. Wilma Bulkin Siegel of New York, New York has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the media field. About Dr. Wilma Bulkin Siegel Dr. Bulkin Siegel has over 40 years experience in the media field. She is... - October 31, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
South Nassau Communities Hospital CMO Named to List of Women Hospital & Healthcare Leaders to Know
Members of the list were selected for their accomplishments in leading healthcare and hospital organizations, including improvement of patient care, development of relationships between providers and facilitation of organizational growth. - October 31, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
RONCO Showcases New Infection Control Product Lines at the HealthAchieve, Toronto November 4 -6
Ronco is participating at the HealthAchieve 2013 and will showcase its new line of products that reduce risks of contamination and help maintain an infection controlled environment. Visit RONCO at Booth 1919-1921 to learn more. - October 31, 2013 - RONCO
AALTCI Offers Long Term Care Insurance Brochure for Doctors Offices
The American Association for Long Term Care Insurance has made available a marketing brochure for placement in doctors offices and health facilities. - October 31, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
TransCardiac Therapeutics, Inc.'s Chief Scientific Officer Presents Mitral Valve Repair Device at TCT Conference
TransCardiac Therapeutics Inc.'s ("TCT" or the "Company") Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. Omar Lattouf, was invited by the organizers of the Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics conference to present the Company's minimally invasive mitral valve repair device, the... - October 30, 2013 - TransCardiac Therapeutics, Inc.
Paula J. Meyers, MSN, RN, SCRN Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Paula J. Meyers, MSN, RN, SCRN of Powell, Ohio has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Paula J. Meyers, MSN, RN, SCRN Ms. Meyers has almost 40 years experience in the... - October 30, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
MOgene LC Announces the Addition of Illumina HiSeq
MOgene LC, a full service genomics service provider, announces the addition of Illumina HiSeq to further expand its offerings. “MOgene is continually striving to become a one stop shop for genomics services. Expanding our service offerings allows us to partner with our customers and provide... - October 30, 2013 - MOgene, LC
Susan M. Miovech, Ph.D., RNC-OB Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Susan M. Miovech, Ph.D., RNC-OB of Highlands Ranch, Colorado has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of nursing education. About Susan M. Miovech, Ph.D., RNC-OB Dr. Miovech has over 44 years... - October 30, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Dr. Milind K. Ambe Now Offers Vaser Shape Cellulite Treatments
Dr. Milind K. Ambe and the team at Newport Beach Plastic Surgery are proud to announce they have a new massage therapy cellulite treatment called Vaser Shape to offer clients. - October 30, 2013 - Newport Beach Plastic Surgery
CaringForThem.com Creates a More User-Friendly Website for Family Caregivers
CaringForThem.com offers help for over 40 million people that that turn to the Internet for information in caring for their elderly loved-ones. - October 30, 2013 - Caring For Them, Inc.
Dudley Wellness Company, Inc. Unveils Mr. Dudley's Cycle Relief Cream with Nutmeg
Dudley Wellness Company, Inc. announces the launch their most-awaited product, Mr. Dudley's Cycle Relief Cream, on November 1, 2013. The cream is an effective relief for menstrual cramps. - October 30, 2013 - Dudley Wellness Company
Hoag Orthopedic Institute Launches "Own The Bone® Program" to Enhance Patient Care Following Osteoporosis-Related Fragility Fractures
Hoag Orthopedic Institute announced its implementation of the American Orthopaedic Association’s Own the Bone® Program, a system aimed at better identifying, evaluating and treating patients that suffer from an osteoporosis or low bone density-related fragility fracture. - October 30, 2013 - Hoag Orthopedic Institute
New Hot Pink EMT Bags Hit the Market from Fieldtex Products
Fieldtex Products has released a line of hot pink EMT bags after noticing an increased demand for items in bright and unusual colors. - October 30, 2013 - Fieldtex Products Inc.
Unspoken Cures Announces Development of Cutting Edge Weight Loss Book
Matt Ryncarz, co-host of the Unspoken Cures Radio Show is authoring a book about effective weight loss. Mr. Ryncarz has lost well over 100 pounds while transforming his body into a fit and muscular physique. The book will tell his struggles while providing breakthrough research on the fight against obesity. - October 29, 2013 - Unspoken Cures Radio
ALPCO Expands Product Offering with Addition of Mouse-Specific Flow Cytometry Reagents
Earlier this year, ALPCO began offering flow cytometry reagents and data analysis software. As promised, the company has recently added high quality and affordable mouse reagents to their growing flow cytometry portfolio. Among the 600 new mouse reagents are antibodies for CD3, CD4, CD8 and... - October 29, 2013 - ALPCO