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Dr. Ramtin Kassir Releases Infographic: Americans and Nose Jobs
Triple board certified New York plastic surgeon releases first infographic as Rhinoplasty popularity continues to increase. - August 09, 2013 - Dr. Ramtin Kassir
OrthoNeuro Names Masciola as New Chief Executive Officer
OrthoNeuro named Christopher Masciola as its new Chief Executive Officer. Masciola will join OrthoNeuro and take on his new responsibilities in September. - August 08, 2013 - OrthoNeuro
Capita Conferences Announce Their Implementing NHS Services 7 Days a Week Conference – 11th December 2013, Central London
Shifting the NHS and care system to a 7 day working service will present enormous challenges, particularly given the current levels of resources and demand. The NHS Medical Director is currently leading a Forum to explore the delivery of 7 day working, of which the findings with be reported in autumn. The Forum’s recommendations will be explored within this important new conference. - August 08, 2013 - Capita Conferences
Urgent Care Locations, AAUCM Partner for Exposure of Accredited Urgent Care Centers
Consumers will soon be able to find accredited urgent care centers utilizing the search and filter capabilities on UrgentCareLocations.com thus ensuring their own peace of mind regarding the quality of their healthcare provider. - August 08, 2013 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
Back to School Hearing Tests Ensure Children Are Ready to Learn
Sound Relief Hearing Center’s Dr. Julie Prutsman Addresses Hearing Issues Among School-Aged Children. - August 08, 2013 - Sound Relief Hearing Center
3B/BMC Requests the International Trade Commission to Investigate Whether ResMed's Attempt to Limit Free Trade is Adverse to Public Health and Welfare
3B/BMC has requested that the International Trade Commission Investigate Whether ResMed's (RMD) Action to Limit Free Trade is Contrary to the Public Interest in Lowering Healthcare Costs - August 07, 2013 - 3B Medical
G-Mycin Studio LLC launches PortScript App for Independent Pharmacies Patients
Independent pharmacies customers now have easy access to their pharmacies with the launch of PortScript App. - August 07, 2013 - G-Mycin Studio LLC
YES! and St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital Partner to Host Innovative Cancer Treatment Seminar
Free Event for Patients, Caregivers and Medical Community Proves There is Hope for Patients with Cancers of the Liver - August 07, 2013 - Say YES to Hope
VP of CSU Industries Presents Case Study on Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity at Gartner Catalyst Conference
Topic: How CSU Industries Kept Users Productive in the Aftermath of Superstorm Sandy - August 07, 2013 - CSU Industries
Capita Conferences Announce Their Information and Data Driven Decision Making in Healthcare Conference – 31st October 2013, Central London
This important conference examines a broad range of applications where information can be used as the basis for planning, transformation, assurance, improvement and commissioning, exploring best practice, new insights and emerging opportunities across the health and care system. - August 07, 2013 - Capita Conferences
Kiss the Summer Goodbye with Gold Crest Care Center
Gold Crest Care Center, a premier rehabilitation and skilled nursing center located in Bronx, New York, cordially invites friends, families and the community at large to join them this Sunday, September 1st, 2013, for their first annual community event, "Kiss the Summer Goodbye," in... - August 07, 2013 - Goldcrest Care Center
Gold Crest Care Center Hosts First Annual End of Summer Carnival
Gold Crest Care Center, one of the top sub-acute facilities in New York City, is hosting their first annual “Kiss the Summer Goodbye” carnival, Sunday, September 1st, 2013 from 12:00 pm through 5:00 pm. The event is free to the public, featuring games, raffles, carnival rides, face... - August 07, 2013 - Goldcrest Care Center
FastMed Urgent Care Opens First Location in Tolleson, Arizona
Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce to Join Ribbon Cutting Event - August 07, 2013 - FastMed
Doctor's Best Introduces Q+Kinase
Doctor's Best has introduced Q+Kinase into its dietary supplement line. Scott Steinford, CEO of Doctor's Best, made the announcement. This product is available in 30 vegetarian capsules, each providing 100 milligrams of Coenzyme Q10 merged with Nattokinase contributing 2,000 fibrinolytic activity... - August 06, 2013 - Doctor's Best, Inc.
DSI to Bring Together DoD and VA and Federal Health Agencies for Their 5th DoD/VA iEHR & HIE Summit
Defense Strategies Institute has announced the 5th iteration of their highly regarded DoD/VA iEHR & HIE Summit series that benefits the 501c3 Wounded Warrior Project: taking place September 30 – October 1, 2013 at The Carnegie Library at Mt. Vernon Sq, Washington, D.C. - August 05, 2013 - Defense Strategies Institute
Crossroads Village: National Urgent Care to Open This Fall
Natoinal Urgent Care, a walkin healthcare facility is due to open this Fall at Crossoads Village in Atlanta, GA. - August 04, 2013 - Crossman & Company
Medical Biochemistry – An Illustrated Review Now Available
"Medical Biochemistry - An Illustrated Review," recently published by Thieme, is the perfect study tool for students taking biochemistry courses or preparing for the USMLE. The biochemical principles in this book are structured and presented in a manner that allows for easy learning and... - August 04, 2013 - Thieme Publishers
Metrics Inc. Names Wes Edwards, MBA, CPA, Chief Financial Officer
Edwards will oversee company's financial, logistical and human-resources operations - August 03, 2013 - Metrics, Inc.
Dataline Launches Web Based Solution for Clinical Trials
Novo Nordisk is a world leader in diabetes care and continuously carries out clinical research programmes in its endeavour to develop new and effective treatments. These programmes currently involve over 2,000 UK diabetes patients - volunteers - in clinical trials every year at around 100 UK study... - August 02, 2013 - Dataline Software
Healthy Directions & Dr. Sinatra Launch Post-M Support™ for Women, a Post-Menopause Supplement
Healthy Directions, a leading source of natural health advice and doctor-formulated nutritional products, announces the launch of Post-M Support™ for Women, a supplement that addresses the health concerns women face following menopause. - August 02, 2013 - Healthy Directions
South Nassau's Orthobiologics Program Uses the Human Anatomy to Heal Orthopedic Injuries
A driving force behind their accelerated recoveries is orthobiologics, which combines the body’s natural ability to heal itself and the use of stem cells and advanced medical technologies to repair and heal orthopedic injuries. - August 02, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
David A. Jones Recently Recognized by America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
David A. Jones of Tallahassee, Florida has recently been included in America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals Honor Roll for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About David A. Jones Dr. Jones was born in Dayton, Ohio. He has been associated with... - August 01, 2013 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Progressive Rehabilitation Associates in Portland, Oregon Names New Pain Center Director
Progressive Rehabilitation Associates - PRA - announced John Reichle, MD, MPH, has been named medical director of their Pain Management Center in Portland, Oregon. As medical director, Dr. Reichle will now be leading the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team in providing and coordinating quality... - August 01, 2013 - Progressive Rehabilitation Associates, LLC
Florida Woman Beats Odds & Places in National Senior Games
As the only woman in her family who hasn't had breast cancer, Ellen Jaffe Jones, places in the National Senior Games proving that you can "just" on a plant-based, vegan diet. At every one of the 54 5K races she's placed in over the last 7 years, she gets told that's impossible. - July 31, 2013 - Ellen Jaffe Jones
Eden Spine’s Proprietary Dynamic Interspinous Technology and Vertebral Body Replacement Receive Regulatory Approvals in Argentina
“After our successes in Central America, Venezuela and Brazil this is an important step in our continued momentum and commitment in Latin America. We are now actively looking for distributors in Chile, Peru and Columbia." - July 31, 2013 - Eden Spine, LLC
Urban Balance Counseling Now Certified by The Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)
Urban Balance Counseling, a group therapy practice serving the Chicago area with 5 locations, is proud to announce that it has recently been certified by The Women's Business Enterprise National Council. This will provide Urban Balance therapists with new-found resources, as well as allow insurance providers and EAPs to find a certified woman-owned business in the counseling field. - July 31, 2013 - Urban Balance
A Comprehensive Guide to Managing Head and Neck Paragangliomas
"Microsurgery of Skull Base Paragangliomas," recently published by Thieme, is a comprehensive skull base reference that incorporates extensive surgical and radiological data compiled over 20 years at the preeminent Gruppo Otologica Clinic in Piacenza, Italy, and it features exquisite... - July 31, 2013 - Thieme Publishers
CryoChoice Announces New Social Media Accounts
CryoChoice Private Sperm Storage, has launched new social media and blog accounts. CryoChoice will have a Facebook, Twitter, and Blog account. They will be providing information on private sperm storage, infertility, fertility treatments, and other health related topics. CryoChoice strives to... - July 31, 2013 - CryoChoice
Two New Physicians to Join OrthoNeuro in August 2013
OrthoNeuro announced today that doctors Nicholas Cheney, DO and Michael Skeels, DO will join their multi-specialty physician group in August 2013. Dr. Cheney's practice emphasis will include: ankle athroplasty, heel pain, bunions, hammertoes, fractures, and foot/ankle sport injuries. Dr. Skeels practice emphasis will include interventional spine procedures and acute pain management. - July 30, 2013 - OrthoNeuro
StraightForward Methods and Command Business Products Launch the Healthcare Industry’s First Comprehensive, End to End Appeals and Grievances Management Solution
StraightForward Methods announced today that Command Business Products will be the exclusive distributor of "Compliant A&G," the first completely dedicated and comprehensive Appeals and Grievances software solution available in the Healthcare industry. Compliant A&G, is a Business Process Management (BPM)-based, out the box software solution, that streamlines appeals and grievance complaint management by providing a full range of integrated turnkey services. - July 29, 2013 - StraightForward Methods, LLC
Dr. Hilton Becker Now Offering Enhanced PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) Rejuvenation Therapy
A breakthrough combination treatment in anti-aging for facial rejuvenation, known as the PRP Life Lift™, is now being offered at Dr. Hilton Becker’s office in Boca Raton, FL. - July 28, 2013 - Zizion Group LLC
South Nassau's Rapid Treatment of Stroke Results in Enhanced Patient Outcomes
The study includes data from 58,353 patients who received tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) within 4.5 hours of acute ischemic stroke symptom onset at 1,395 hospitals that participate in the Get With The Guidelines (GWTG®)-Stroke Program. - July 28, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Frost & Sullivan Hosts Analyst Briefing: an Outlook of Azerbaijan and Iran Healthcare Markets
Growing healthcare markets of Azerbaijan and Iran offer new opportunities for global investors. - July 27, 2013 - Frost & Sullivan
Dr. Jacqueline Delmont Redesigns Her Website and Joins Social Media Networks to Better Engage and Connect with the Community
Dr. Jacqueline Delmont of Delmont Medical Care, proudly invites the community at large to better interact and connect with her on Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin. Social media has been on the rise in recent years as a way for people to connect with their friends and family. Businesses have also... - July 27, 2013 - Delmont Medical
The Villa at JDT Extends Its Warmest Wishes for a Happy Summer to Its Residents and the Community at Large
The Villa at JDT proudly wishes all residents, families and staff a happy and relaxing summer. Due to the intense heat blanketing the area this summer, staff at The Villa at JDT are being extra careful to keep all its residents cool and safe. July is UV Safety Month, and while many Americans are... - July 27, 2013 - JDT Villa
The Clubhouse at FountainView Unveils Long Awaited Pool and Fitness Pavilion
FountainView at College Road, Rockland County’s Premier Retirement Community, Celebrates the Grand Opening of the Pool and Fitness Center. - July 27, 2013 - FountainView Care Center
FountainView at College Road Joins Social Media Networks and Debuts Newly Redesigned Website
FountainView at College Road, Rockland County’s premier retirement community, proudly announces its expansion into the world of social media. Social media has been on the rise in recent years as a way for people to connect with their friends and family. Businesses have also grasped the power... - July 27, 2013 - FountainView Care Center
New Research Validates Importance of Central Lab to Overall Investigator Satisfaction
More than 250 Clinical Investigators Indicate Central Lab Preference - July 26, 2013 - Life Science Strategy Group, LLC
Dr. Tim Bilash Announces New Findings Refuting Previous Studies on Hormone Replacement Therapy, Offers Free Consultations
Dr. Timothy Bilash, MD OBGYN announces that he is reporting research findings challenging prior beliefs that post-menopausal women should not take estrogen. - July 26, 2013 - Dr. Bilash
Larry Saylor II, DMD Offers Patients Dentistry That Fits Their Lifestyles
Latest technology creates natural-looking crowns, veneers, and fillings in a single dental visit from Dr. Saylor. - July 26, 2013 - Doctor Saylor
FDAnews Announces Leading the Climb: Seven Essentials of GMP
Leading the Climb: Seven Essentials of GMP; Presented by LearningPlus and FDAnews;Aug. 19-20, 2013 – Philadelphia, PA; www.fdanews.com/LeadingClimbPR2 - July 26, 2013 - FDAnews
Marin County’s Dr. Anne Cummings Hosts Free Seminar: Live Better, Live Longer, on Friday, September 27 at Marin Art and Garden Center
How to manage stress, get a good night’s sleep and get healthy - even after 50 - are just some of the issues facing Marin County residents today. Marin County residents looking to find ways to live not just longer, but better, will find out how at a free seminar hosted by Anne Cummings, MD, FACP, one of the top physicians in the community, to be held at the Marin Art and Garden Center, located at 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Ross, CA, on Friday, September 27th, 10:00 am to noon. - July 25, 2013 - Concierge Choice Physicians
Grandell Rehab and Nursing Center Remains a Top Option for Amputee Rehab in Nassau County
Grandell Rehabilitation and Nursing Center recently unveiled it’s specially designed rehab room for amputees. Grandell’s team of highly trained physical therapists provide personalized attention to each resident according to his or her specific needs. - July 25, 2013 - Grandell Rehab and Nursing Center
Gaming Marathon to Help The Children’s Hospital at MUMC
Video game enthusiasts of all ages are invited to use their skills to raise funds and awareness for The Children’s Hospital at Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC), a member of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. The sixth annual Extra Life gaming marathon is enrolling... - July 25, 2013 - Memorial Health
Tampa Surgeon Raises Donations for Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention on Behalf of Local Children
Dr. Pat Ricalde of the Florida Craniofacial Institute provides specialized, expert care for infants and children born with abnormalities of the face and head, such as cleft lip and palate. July marks National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention Month and the kick start of the Florida... - July 25, 2013 - Florida Cranionfacial Institute
Iran’s Healthcare Market on the Rise – Frost & Sullivan, Market Insight
Strong opportunities exist for private investment, especially in medical devices and specialized medicines. - July 25, 2013 - Frost & Sullivan
Weitz & Luxenberg – Jury Awards $190 Million in Historic Asbestos-Cancer Lawsuit
The national plaintiff’s law firm, known for its industry-leading asbestos litigation practice, secured a $190 million verdict Tuesday in the joint trial of five men exposed to asbestos on the job. The verdict is the largest ever of its type in New York. - July 24, 2013 - Weitz & Luxenberg
"American Dream; American Nightmare" – California Jury Returns a $1.525 Mil Verdict in Toxic Asbestos Exposure Case
Plaintiffs’ law firm Weitz & Luxenberg, P.C. helped secure a seven-figure verdict this month on behalf of a Los Angeles man who developed cancer through his exposure to asbestos-containing construction and automotive products. - July 24, 2013 - Weitz & Luxenberg
New Wyzzer.com Healthcare Career Site to Launch
Wyzzer.com is a career site geared toward Healthcare professionals. - July 24, 2013 - Focus Custom Sourcing Solutions
Eden Spine Announces a Unique Franchise Opportunity
Eden Spine announced today that it is giving stocking distributors in the spine industry, in the US and around the world, the opportunity to have an exclusive Eden Spine Franchise. “I do not believe that in our hyper-competitive industry,” explained Guillaume Viallaneix, CEO,... - July 24, 2013 - Eden Spine, LLC