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Michael Palomino, M.D. Will Join AtlasMD’s Direct Medicine Roster of Physicians
Dr. Michael Palomino is to become the third practitioner at the Wichita, Kansas-based concierge medicine facility. - April 12, 2013 - Atlas MD Concierge Family Practice
Award Winning Photographer Captures Raw Emotions of Chemotherapy Patients
Facing Chemo: a powerful photographic project by professional photographer, Robert Houser, featuring individuals who have lost their hair while undergoing chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. - April 11, 2013 - Robert Houser Photography
Healthcare Businesses Leading the Way to More Jobs
According to the Department of Labor statistics, healthcare businesses are leading the way out of the current economic recession. Healthcare Business Solutions, an Eagan, Minnesota based company is part of the healthcare expansion process. - April 11, 2013 - Healthcare Business Solutions
PatientClick Commits to National Blue Button Initiative
PatientClick EHR, a web based electronic health record solution provider making it easy for patients to access and download their own health information. - April 11, 2013 - PatientClick
FlexSim Releases Latest Version of Industry-Leading Healthcare Simulation Software
Increased speed and performance, improved visuals, and new charting options to be included with the only process simulation package designed specifically to save hospitals and other healthcare facilities time and money. - April 11, 2013 - FlexSim Software Products
PlacidWay Joins Qatar-Based Dolphin Travels in Promoting Medical Tourism
PlacidWay, an international medical resource and provider, has recently joined forces with Dolphin Travels, a boutique travel agency based in Qatar, to promote medical and health tourism by offering customized travel solutions that include medical and wellness treatment packages for centers around... - April 11, 2013 - PlacidWayUSA
Simon Foundation for Continence Celebrates 30th Anniversary with a Gala
The Simon Foundation for Continence, a Chicago-based national non-profit organization serving people with loss of bladder and bowel control, will highlight its 30th Anniversary with a Gala at the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort on Friday, April 12th. - April 10, 2013 - The Simon Foundation for Continence
Air Pollution, Climate Change and Their Effect on Human Health Focus of Simons Public Lecture
As part of the Simons Public Lecture Series celebrating MPE2013 (the Mathematics of Planet 2013), SAMSI is hosting Dr. Francesca Dominici, Professor of Biostatistics in the Harvard School of Public Health and Associate Dean of Information Technology, in a public lecture to be held at the UNC Friday Center in Chapel Hill on Wednesday, April 24 at 7 p.m. Her talk will be "The Public Health Impact of Air Pollution and Climate Change," and is sponsored by the Simons Foundation. - April 10, 2013 - National Institute of Statistical Sciences
Dr. Jonathan Franklin Named to Prestigious Best Doctors in America 2013
Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle's Dr. Jonathan Franklin named in the top 5% of physicians in the United States. - April 10, 2013 - Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle
Medical Staffing Network Appoints Brian Poplin as New President and COO
Medical Staffing Network Healthcare LLC appoints veteran healthcare leader Dr. Brian Poplin as MSN’s new President and COO. Joins Company on April 19th. - April 10, 2013 - Medical Staffing Network Healthcare, LLC
Houston Bariatric Practice Hits Surgery Milestone: 100th SPIDER ® Sleeve
Gastric sleeve weight-loss surgery patients report satisfaction with lack of visible scars, recovery and comfort. - April 10, 2013 - TransEnterix
Upcoming Drug Safety Training Opportunities
Don’t Miss Two New Interactive Drug Safety Training Sessions by Dr. Michael J. Klepper, Global Pharmacovigilance Expert, Coming This Spring - April 09, 2013 - Drug Safety Navigator, LLC
GlutenTox Tests Available in Canada
Based on increased demand, the popular GlutenTox line of gluten tests kits is available in Canada for manufacturers of gluten-free foods, restaurants who serve gluten-free meals, and individuals with celiac disease. GlutenTox tests detect even trace amounts of gluten from wheat, barley, rye, and even oats. - April 09, 2013 - Emport, LLC
Nordic Walking Classes Return to the Village at Bay Ridge
In addition to Nordic Ski Walking Classes other activities will also include: blood pressure checks, eye care information, hearing aid cleaning, nutritional information, respiratory testing, fire safety tips, senior legal services and much more. - April 08, 2013 - American Nordic Walking System SkiWalking.com
National Healthcare Decisions Day Celebration at South Nassau Communities Hospital Set for April 16
South Nassau will be providing information and tools for the public to talk about their wishes with family, friends and healthcare providers, and execute written advance directives. - April 07, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
St. Peters Bone & Joint Changes Name, Direction
Local medical group embraces expanding patient base. - April 07, 2013 - Advanced Bone & Joint
Brother/Sister DNA Test (Sibling DNA Test) Now Available at TestDiagnostics.Com
Test diagnostics announces addition of new product in its store Brother/Sister DNA Test (Sibling DNA Test). - April 06, 2013 - Test Diagnostics
Customized Health Care Fellowship Programs Launched at University of Nebraska Medical Center
Deadline for applications to the program is June 30. - April 06, 2013 - International Healthcare Services UNMC
GHTC - “Global Healthcare Travel Council" Launched in Monte Carlo
New global council is formed to support, represent and promote the growing health travel and medical tourism sector. The new initiative was launched with the statement, “Our long-term vision is to become a standard setting organization for the promotion and delivery of healthcare services to all global citizens.” - April 06, 2013 - Global Healthcare Travel Council
Momentum Health Targets Disability with R10m Spend Per Annum
Moment Health's social investment initiatives, driven by the Momentum Fund, are supporting disability projects as well as other initiatives in South Africa. - April 05, 2013 - Medical Aid Quotes
American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM) Announces Acceptance of Licensed Naturopathic Physicians as Full Active Members
In a historic measure, the general membership of ACAM has inducted naturopathic physicians (NDs) into full active voting membership. - April 05, 2013 - ACAM
American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM) Announces Dr. Gervasio Lamas to Speak at Spring Conference
American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM), a leading provider of integrative medicine, today announced that Gervasio Lamas, M.D. will be their special guest at ACAM’s Spring 2013 Conference and Tradeshow in Hollywood, FL to present the results of the Trial to Assess Chelation... - April 05, 2013 - ACAM
Norfolk Academy Seniors Granted Prestigious College Scholarships
The Jefferson Scholarship Foundation at the University of Virginia has selected Norfolk Academy senior Harper Dodd as a Jefferson Scholar. Jefferson Scholarships are awarded to “the most promising leaders, scholars, and citizens in the world.” In addition to full financial support, the... - April 05, 2013 - Norfolk Academy
A Comprehensive Palette of Microsurgical Techniques for the Upper Extremity
Current statistics show that one-third of all traumatic injuries affect the hands with the fingertips being the most frequently injured portion of the hand. This results in an estimated six million emergency room visits and twelve million office visits for hand injuries each year in the U.S. - April 05, 2013 - Thieme Publishers
Career Step and MRA to Present on Assessing Coder Readiness at MaHIMA ICD-10 Summit
Career Step, in partnership with Medical Record Associates (MRA), will be presenting on ICD-10 training and coder readiness assessments at the MaHIMA ICD-10 Summit on Friday, April 5. - April 05, 2013 - Career Step
Local Company Continues to Impact Tennessee Business Climate
Foresight MDP adds regional blood bank to growing list of premier clients. - April 04, 2013 - Foresight Management Development
SYNERGY HomeCare of West Fort Worth Observes National Parkinson’s Awareness Month
April is National Parkinson’s Awareness Month and SYNERGY HomeCare of West Fort Worth is pleased to join the effort to bring further public awareness to this debilitating disease that affects more people than multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy and Lou Gehrig’s disease... - April 04, 2013 - SYNERGY HomeCare
Finalist Noord Nederland and Pixcelldata Announce a Collaboration for Digital Pathology in the Netherlands
The FinaLims and Collibio integrated solution reduces workload for pathologists while eliminating the need to distribute glass slides for consults. - April 04, 2013 - Pixcelldata Ltd
"For The Life Of Bryan Show" - Tulsa Musicians and Family Rally to Raise Funds for Friend and Retired Tulsa Fire Captain Battling Brain Tumor
Local musicians Charlie Redd and The Full Flava Kings, The Blue, Zen Hipster, Sweatin Bullets, and Freakshow look to raise funds for friend, local music producer and retired Fire Captain battling brain tumor. - April 03, 2013 - Friends Of Bryan
Practice Velocity® EMR Ranked #1 by Black Book Rankings 2013
Practice Velocity Medical Software receives #1 ranking for third consecutive year. - April 03, 2013 - Practice Velocity
International Dementia Conference 2013, Phoeonix
The International Dementia Conference 2013 is coming to Phoenix, Arizon. This event is both sponsored and hosted by Dementia Therapy Specialists US and Dementia Doctor UK. The all inclusive conference is aimed at everyone working on the front line of dementia care, including ED's, Administrators, doctors and nurses of all disciplines, Home Managers, Care Workers, Social Workers, Researchers, educators and of course people living with dementia. - April 03, 2013 - Dementia Therapy Specialists
Australia Foreign Affairs Minister Visits BIMC Hospital in Bali
The Senator for New South Wales, Bob Carr, Australia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, toured BIMC Hospital in Nusa Dua yesterday as the Australian-owned and managed facility approaches its first anniversary. He was accompanied by Western Australian Senator Glenn Sterle, Chair of the Senate... - April 03, 2013 - BIMC Hospital
The Myers Group Celebrates 20 Years of Service to the Health Care Community
The Myers Group, a leader in health care surveys and call center support, celebrates 20 years of service to the health care community. CEO and Founder, AC Myers, III, founded The Myers Group in 1993 based on a vision to serve the health care community and help improve the quality of patient care. - April 01, 2013 - The Myers Group
TestDiagnostics.com is the Future for Managing Healthcare
Test diagnostics announces addition of new product in its store genetic predisposition at home DNA testing kit. - March 31, 2013 - Test Diagnostics
New Port Richey and Palm Harbor Orthodontist Dr. Jeremy Albert to Donate $1,500 to Community-Chosen Schools
Albert Family Orthodontics “Supporting Local Schools" campaign encourages community involvement in New Port Richey area education. - March 30, 2013 - Albert Family Orthodontics
Capita Conferences announce their Self-Directed Support Scotland conference – 20 May 2013, Edinburgh
Bringing together practioners from local authorities, housing, health and social care providers, the conference provides expert advice on delivering more flexible, personalised support services that give people more choice, control and independence. - March 30, 2013 - Capita Conferences
Fanny A. dela Cruz, M.D., F.A.C.S., Recognized for Achievements in Healthcare by America's Registry
Fanny A. dela Cruz of Livonia, Michigan, has recently been recognized by America’s Registry as a V.I.P. member in 2013 for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Healthcare. America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals America's Registry is a networking... - March 29, 2013 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
FastMed Urgent Care Announces Free Flu Shots and Open House Celebration in Tempe, AZ
FastMed Urgent Care will be having an open house celebration of its new clinic on Saturday, March 30th. This will be FastMed's third clinic in Tempe and its 21st clinic in the state of Arizona. - March 29, 2013 - FastMed
TestDiagnostics Develops Home Testing Kit for Disease Predisposition
Test diagnostics announces addition of a new product in its store: Home Testing Kit for Disease Predisposition. - March 29, 2013 - Test Diagnostics
Caprock Healthplans Has Partnered with Health Portal Solutions
Caprock HealthPlans (https://www.caprockhp.com/), a leading third party administrator in Lubbock, Texas has partnered with Health Portal Solutions (www.HPSGlobal.net), an innovator in web portal technology and healthcare data management, as their web portal service provider. Caprock HealthPlans... - March 28, 2013 - Health Portal Solutions
Wealthy Senior Expatriates in Cyprus May be Taxed Up to 40%(1) in EU Bailout "Deal"
British senior citizens who have retired in Cyprus may face absolute misery under the finalised EU bailout “deal.” - March 27, 2013 - International Private Medical Insurance Magazine
Idox Information Solutions Releases Latest Findings from Healthcare Survey
Following a recent survey of delegates attending the Healthcare Innovation Expo 2013, Idox Information Solutions is pleased to publish its research findings. - March 27, 2013 - IDOX
Amazing Spaces® Storage Centers Hosts 15th Year Anniversary Event to Thank Customers and to Fundraise for the Shriners Hospitals for Children
Amazing Spaces Storage Centers, a leading provider of upscale moving and storage solutions, announces their 15th Year Anniversary Event to be held on May 16th, 2013 at 2412 W. Holcombe Blvd. in the Houston Medical Center. The event promises to be fun and unique, the highlight being a "Storage Wars" themed live auction benefiting the Shriners Hospitals for Children in Houston. - March 26, 2013 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers
XTIVIA, Inc. is a Proud Silver Sponsor of the Gartner Portals, Content & Collaboration Summit 2013
XTIVIA, Inc., a Liferay Platinum Partner and the 2012 Liferay North America Partner of the Year, is a proud Silver Sponsor of the Gartner Portals, Content & Collaboration Summit 2013, Booth 411, taking place in San Diego, CA on April 29 - May 1, 2013. XTIVIA has been providing content... - March 26, 2013 - XTIVIA, Inc.
ASD Publishing Signs New Authors for Spring
ASD Publishing is pleased to announce the signing of three new authors to the ASD Family. All authors bring unique stories of persistence and fortitude and will have books released digitally in April, 2013. - March 26, 2013 - ASD Publishing
New Plush Toy Cures the Smelly Gym Bag, Proceeds Benefit Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Charity
Family invents odor-eliminating toy to “Get the ShtankOut,” while funding research for deadly disease. - March 26, 2013 - Shtankout
Growing Technology Commercialization: University of Kansas Moving Innovation from the Laboratory to the Marketplace
The University of Kansas is moving innovations from the laboratory to the marketplace at breakneck speed. Julie Goonewardene, President of KU Technology Commercialization Center, announced five researchers were awarded $50,000 each to further their research, research includes 1) medical delivery methods; 2) protein-based drugs for Parkinson's Disease; 3) new drugs for multiple sclerosis; 4) slide and tissue block valet system; 5) and solar panel detectors and sensors. - March 26, 2013 - The University of Kansas Center for Technology Commercialization
ThyroidChange's Global Protest for Improved Hypothyroidism Treatment Guidelines Refuses to Back Down
Thyroid patients around the globe continue to protest current hypothyroidism treatment guidelines. ThyroidChange, a grass roots patient effort to improve the treatment of thyroid disease, reports that the current guidelines leave too many patients symptomatic and demand changes in those... - March 26, 2013 - ThyroidChange
ALPCO Expands Product Offering with Addition of Flow Cytometry Reagents
After over twenty years of providing immunoassay kits worldwide, ALPCO has added flow cyometry reagents to their product offering. - March 25, 2013 - ALPCO
Fertility Preservation Network Adds Charleston, South Carolina Area Facility
ReproTech, Ltd., the leading cryobank specializing in long-term storage of human reproductive tissue (sperm, eggs, embryos and ovarian and testicular tissue), reached an agreement with The Fertility Center of Charleston today. - March 24, 2013 - ReproTech, LLC