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Leading Edge Medical to Create New Therapies to Improve Stem Cell Results

Leading Edge Medical to open new clinic that will offer the most advanced protocols and techniques in cellular medicine and laser treatment technology. - October 22, 2013 - Leading Edge Medical, Ltd.

Northern Virginia Phlebotomy Allied Healthcare Training Announces Affordable Technical Training Programs in Northern Virginia Metropolitan Region

Northern Virginia Phlebotomy now offers affordable technical training programs for qualified individuals seeking careers in healthcare. - October 20, 2013 - Northern Virginia Phlebotomy

"I Am One of the Many Faces of ADHD" ADHDAwareness Month Kicks Off with Activities, Information

October is ADHD Awareness Month. Learn more about this common disorder. - October 20, 2013 - ADHD Awareness Coalition

An Updated Edition of an Outstanding Clinical Reference on Operative Gynecology

"Atlas of Gynecologic Surgery, Fourth Edition," by Diethelm Wallwiener and Sven Becker, recently published by Thieme, is an outstanding clinical reference that continues the tradition of earlier editions by providing unparalleled coverage of the entire field of gynecologic surgery. This... - October 20, 2013 - Thieme Publishers

A Best Evidence Approach to Controversies in Neuro-Oncology

"Controversies in Neuro-Oncology: Best Evidence Medicine for Brain Tumor Surgery," by Dr. Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa and Dr. Shaan M. Raza and recently published by Thieme, is a comprehensive reference that takes a best evidence approach to key topics in brain surgery, emphasizing... - October 20, 2013 - Thieme Publishers

WV Hospital Administrators Commend Radiological Physician Associates (RPAXRAY.com) on 45 Years of Continued Healthcare Services

The State of West Virginia congratulates RPA and welcomes new hospital administration, radiologists, and medical facilities to join Radiological Physician Associates in their 45 Year Anniversary of healthcare services. Radiological Physician Associates (RPAXRAY) is West Virginia's largest radiology and tele-rad group. - October 19, 2013 - Radiological Physician Associates

Latest Health Innovations on Display at National Summit

There are nearly 50 million uninsured people in the United States, and when Affordable Care Act regulations take effect next year, there will be increased strain on the nation's health systems and the need, more than ever before, to find innovative ways to manage patient information. In its... - October 19, 2013 - Greater Pensacola Chamber

HEALTHCAREfirst Announces Recipients of Third Annual Compassionfirst Award

Award given to home health and hospice caregivers. - October 19, 2013 - HEALTHCAREfirst

NJCTS Parent Connection Bringing Tourette Syndrome Clinical and Genetics Research Workshop to Bergen and Passaic Counties in New Jersey

Dr. Robert King of the Yale University Child Study Center and Dr. Gary Heiman of the Human Genetics Institute at Rutgers University will discuss these important topics and much more on Sunday, November 10, at Hackensack University Medical Center - October 19, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome

DataMetrix Launches CASE

DataMetrix launches CASE™, the first fully integrated real-time SaaS platform for clinical review and claims payment. - October 19, 2013 - DataMetrix

Anesthesia Billing Experts Physician Office Partners, Inc. Helping US Companies Achieve HIPAA Compliance

Anesthesia billing organization, Physician Office Partners, Inc. has recently announced a new program designed to help companies optimize their processes and ensure compliance with the latest HIPAA billing regulations. The firm’s package includes a full assessment of current documentation... - October 19, 2013 - Physician Office Partners

Hoag Orthopedic Institute First in Orange County to Introduce Germ-Zapping Robot Into the OR

Hoag Orthopedic Institute is the first medical facility in Orange County to introduce an innovative, germ-zapping robot into its operating rooms and patient rooms. The Xenex robot is able to eliminate bacteria, viruses, fungi and even bacterial spores in a room in just five minutes. - October 18, 2013 - Hoag Orthopedic Institute

Apex Rehabilitation and Healthcare Promotes National Case Management Week 2013

Apex Rehabilitation and Healthcare, one of New York’s premier skilled nursing facilities, is proud to join the Case Management Society of America in celebrating the Ninth Annual National Case Management Week from October 13-19th. Entities such as hospitals, managed care organizations and other affiliated healthcare organizations will be sponsoring events during the week to celebrate the thousands of dedicated and hard-working case managers. - October 18, 2013 - Apex Rehabilitation and Care Center

Center for Autism and Related Disorders to Implement, Skills®: The Online Autism Solution with Magellan Health Services

Skills® gives Magellan’s network of behavioral health providers an easier and more effective way to treat individuals who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. - October 18, 2013 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders

The Goodness Company Announces Launch of MexicaliMedicalGuide.com and LosAlgodonesMedicalGuide.com

These medical guides are designed to help American, Canadian and other English-speaking patients to find the information about the leading medical and dental providers. - October 18, 2013 - The Goodness Company

FastMed Opens First Greenville, NC Clinic to Meet Greenville’s Urgent Care Needs

New Greenville FastMed Provides First 100 Patients $5 Flu Shots - October 17, 2013 - FastMed

Versasuite Signs Cardiac Consultants to Implement Its Electronic Medical Records and Practice Management Software

VersaSuite today announced Texas-based Cardiac Consultants has selected its adaptive electronic health records and practice management software. VersaSuite offers a cardio-specific complete eHR and Practice Management Solution designed to automate workflows, increase revenues, and offer better... - October 17, 2013 - VersaSuite

International Advanced Healing Group Submit Application for ISIN

International Advanced Healing Group has submitted an application for an ISIN (International Securities Identification Number) in order to better serve shareholders. - October 17, 2013 - International Advanced Healing Group, Ltd.

VStock Transfer Congratulates Its Client, Soft Landing Labs, LTD., on Securing DTC Eligibility

Soft Landing Labs, LTD. obtains DTC Eligibility. - October 16, 2013 - Vstock Transfer, LLC

Endocrine & Diabetes Clinic Announces New and Expanded Location

The physicians and staff members of the Endocrine & Diabetes Clinic, LLC are excited to announce their upcoming move on October 28th to their new office in Cordova located at 290 South Walnut Bend, Suite 1, off Germantown Parkway near Walnut Grove. “After several years at our current... - October 16, 2013 - Symbion Physician Services

Passing CBCCT and CBNC Exams Can Earn Points for ABIM MOC

CBCCT and CBNC candidates who sit for certification or recertification and pass the exam can obtain 20 Self-Evaluation of Medical Knowledge points for the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification(MOC) - October 16, 2013 - CCCVI

North Carolina Audiologist to Speak About Serving the Elderly Population Oct. 17

Now Hear This Clinic’s Dr. Griffin Speaks About the Looming Crisis in Hearing Healthcare to Local Professional Group. - October 16, 2013 - Now Hear This Clinic

Waiting Room Solutions is Now WRS Health

Waiting Room Solutions, a leading web-based provider of fully integrated electronic medical record and practice management solutions for medical practices, announced today that it has changed its name to WRS Health to reflect its major expansion of service offerings. - October 16, 2013 - WRS Health

Mid Michigan MRI is Now Using Wide Bore Mri Technology Alongside Traditional Equipment

Mid Michigan MRI offers a wide array of MRI imaging equipment, including the latest wide bore MRI technology. - October 16, 2013 - Mid-Michigan MRI Inc.

International Advanced Healing Group: Medical Tourism and Aging Population Boost Wound Management

IAHG issues buoyant guidance on future earnings as Asia-Pacific medical tourism and human longevity increase exponentially. - October 15, 2013 - International Advanced Healing Group, Ltd.

International Advanced Healing Group Roll Out HOOP Software Upgrade Across Asia

IAHG says new software upgrade makes its HOOP wound management software platform the de facto leader in its class. - October 14, 2013 - International Advanced Healing Group, Ltd.

Overseas Surgeries Pay Off for U.S. Employers: ABC News Spotlights Medical Tourism Association Partners®

As players in the healthcare reform debate feud and force the temporary shutdown of the U.S. government, the medical tourism industry not only remains open for business, but continues to thrive. - October 12, 2013 - Medical Tourism Association™

Gold Crest Care Center Welcomes Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Gold Crest Care Center, a leading skilled nursing facility in New York, spreads awareness of risk reducing activities for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. - October 12, 2013 - Goldcrest Care Center

Edie Hagens Joins Oleen Pinnacle Healthcare Consulting as Business Development Director

Oleen Pinnacle Healthcare Consulting announced today that Edie Hagens has joined their team as Business Development Director. Based in Dallas, Texas, she will provide business development support for Oleen Pinnacle’s national provider services practice. “We are thrilled to welcome Edie... - October 12, 2013 - Oleen Pinnacle Healthcare Consulting

VisualDx Provides Photos and Information Online to Ensure Quick Diagnosis of Vibrio Vulnificus; Saltwater-Borne Bacteria Caused Nine Deaths and 27 Infections in Florida

With nine people dead and 27 reported infected by the Vibrio vulnificus bacteria in Florida, VisualDx, a mobile app and online resource to help physicians quickly and accurately diagnose disease, is working to increase awareness of the symptoms and to share photos that will help health care... - October 12, 2013 - Logical Images Inc

Comprehensive Spine Care Resources at Your Fingertips

Thieme is proud to announce the launch of Thieme eSpine, a unique online resource that gives spine care professionals unprecedented access to Thieme’s entire spine collection. This powerful platform includes more than 250 surgical procedures, with illustrated steps and detailed techniques;... - October 12, 2013 - Thieme Publishers

Telemedicine – The Next Healthcare Solution healthPERX Offers Convenience & Savings

As individuals begin making their own health insurance decisions and employers restructure benefits to offset higher medical costs, they are discovering the fastest growing segment of the healthcare industry to complement their plan - telemedicine. healthPERX is a health and lifestyle benefits program that features telemedicine as its core benefit with 24/7 access to board certified doctors who can diagnose and treat patients over the phone and online. And the savings are astounding... - October 11, 2013 - healthPERX

ThyroidChange Becomes a Nonprofit Organization in the State of New Jersey

Born from the desperation of thyroid patient Michelle Bickford in May of 2012, the grass-roots initiative ThyroidChange has branched out to become so much more than the original petition to improve the treatment of and raise awareness for thyroid disease. With a presence on various social media, including Facebook and Twitter, biweekly blogs and its own US and international lists of patient-recommended doctors, the patient advocacy organization is doing its utmost to achieve its mission. And now - October 11, 2013 - ThyroidChange

Michael Locker to Speak at Immunotherapeutics & Immunomonitoring Jan 2014, CA

Michael Locker, Medical Director at Dendreon To Give a Presentation at the 6th Immunotherapeutics & Immunomonitoring Conference (Jan 29-31, 2014 in San Diego). - October 11, 2013 - GTCbio

Roman Kischel to Speak at Immunotherapeutics & Immunomonitoring Jan 2014, CA

Roman Kischel, Principal Scientist at Amgen to Give a Presentation at the 6th Immunotherapeutics & Immunomonitoring Conference (Jan 29-31, 2014 in San Diego). - October 11, 2013 - GTCbio

New Class at Denver Seminary Merges Medical Professionals with Seminary Students

Health care professionals have the opportunity to join seminary students in the classroom for a Theology of Health in Culture class in January 2014. The class is approved for 18 AMA PRA category 1 credits and 18 AAFP prescribed credits. - October 11, 2013 - Denver Seminary

Edward F. DiCarlo, Recently Recognized by America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals

Edward F. DiCarlo, M.D. of New York, New York has been recognized by America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals as Professional of the Year 2013 in Pathology. His achievements and contributions to the Healthcare industry were contributing factors that qualified him for this honor. About... - October 11, 2013 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals

The Frank Cassata Family Foundation Hosts Its 6th Annual Charity Golf Outing

The Frank Cassata Family Foundation Hosts Its 6th Annual Charity Golf Outing at Woodside Country Club in Muttontown, NY. - October 10, 2013 - The Cassata Foundation

Compensation Programs Speaking at Health Insurance Marketplace Open Forum

Compensation Programs, Inc. (ComPro), a health insurance brokerage firm located in Lincoln, Neb., will be participating in the Health Insurance Marketplace Open Forum on Thursday. - October 10, 2013 - Compensation Programs

Phoenix Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Shelden Martin Announces October Saturday Clinic Hours at East Valley Location

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 October, with his next Saturday clinic scheduled for Oct. 12. - October 10, 2013 - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates

Mini-Gastric Bypass Performed with SPIDER® Surgical System

Internationally respected surgeon Dr. Michel Gagner completed procedure using fewer incisions. - October 10, 2013 - TransEnterix

International Advanced Healing Group Technology to Revolutionize Wound Treatment

Cloud based software platform by International Advanced Healing Group could provide basis for better, faster wound care and healing. - October 10, 2013 - International Advanced Healing Group, Ltd.

Voicebrook to Exhibit at CAP ’13 – The Pathologists’ Meeting™

Company Set to Demonstrate New Structured Results Entry Module - October 09, 2013 - Voicebrook, Inc.

Doctor's Best Introduces Quick Melt Melatonin 60T

Nutritional Support for Healthy Sleep, Now Available in a 60 Tablet Size - October 09, 2013 - Doctor's Best, Inc.

Saddleback Memorial – San Clemente Food Drive and Free Drive-Thru Flu Shots Friday, October 18

Flu season is right around the corner and local doctors are encouraging South Orange County residents to get their flu shots. Saddleback Memorial Medical Center – San Clemente and the Orange County Health Department are teaming up to offer free drive-thru flu shots on Friday, October 18, 2013... - October 08, 2013 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center

AsisChem Launches New Streamlined Website with Improved Product Search and E-Commerce Features

AsisChem, the contract medicinal drug and drug discovery and research company co-located in Waltham, Massachusetts and St. Petersburg Russia, announced today the launch of its new website with searchable product profiles and e-commerce shopping functions. The new design of www.asischem.com greatly... - October 08, 2013 - AsisChem

Bobbie Perry of Donaldson Plastic Surgery Named One of Columbus State Community College’s 50 History Makers

Donaldson Plastic Surgery announces that Bobbie Perry, surgical first assistant to plastic surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Donaldson, has been named one of the 50 most influential graduates of Columbus State Community College. - October 08, 2013 - Donaldson Plastic Surgery - Dr. Jeffrey Donaldson