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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
MetroStar Home Health Products Creates Profiles on Social Media Networks to Better Service Their Clientele
MetroStar Home Health Products, a high quality medical product carrier located in Brooklyn, New York, announces its foray into the world of Social Media with the intention of becoming more in tune with consumer needs and requests. Social media has been on the rise in recent years as a way for... - July 24, 2013 - MetroStar Home Health Products
A Revised Edition of Roeser’s Classic Audiology Text
“Roeser's Audiology Desk Reference, Second Edition,” recently published by Thieme, is an indispensable reference for busy audiology professionals. This revised edition has been updated with the latest facts, figures, diagrams, and standards that are critical to an audiologist's practice. - July 24, 2013 - Thieme Publishers
Progressive Rehabilitation Associates is Now Part of the New Western Washington Center of Occupational Health and Education - the Largest COHE in Washington State
Franciscan Health System, has established the Center of Occupational Health & Education (COHE) of Western Washington. The COHE program is designed to improve injured worker outcomes and reduce disability through the education and implementation of occupational health best practices by clinicians and support care coordination of workers through health service coordinators. - July 24, 2013 - Progressive Rehabilitation Associates, LLC
MetroStar Home Health Products Wishes the Public a Happy Summer and Offers Tips for Staying Cool and Safe
MetroStar Home Health Products, a top-quality medical product carrier located in New York, would like to wish everyone a happy and healthy summer. As family vacation season shifts into high gear, MetroStar has some helpful tips for keeping your family happy, healthy and safe. First, stay hydrated. - July 24, 2013 - MetroStar Home Health Products
Beach Terrace Care Center Unveils Its State of the Art Rehab Room to a Large Gathering of Families and Doctors
Beach Terrace’s brand new Rehab Suite offers a top-notch rehabilitation program, alongside unparalleled panoramic views of the beautiful Long Beach, NY coastline. - July 24, 2013 - Beach Terrace Care Center
Beach Terrace Care Center has Been Named to US News and World Report's List of Best Nursing Homes of 2013
Long Beach, NY (July 2013) Beach Terrace Care Center is proud to announce that it has just been named to the US News and World Report’s List of Best Nursing Homes of 2013. Beach Terrace received the highly-coveted overall five-star rating after going through an intense battery of tests and... - July 24, 2013 - Beach Terrace Care Center
Oceanside Care Center Continues to be the Only Stroke Rehab Facility in Nassau County, NY with Unique Saebo-Flex Rehab Technology
Saebo-Flex technology allows patients with very little hand and arm function to immediately begin performing task-oriented activities that result in new pathways to the brain. Oceanside Care Center remains the only place where stroke-rehab patients in Nassau County can benefit from the special... - July 24, 2013 - Oceanside Care Center
Cardiovascular Monitoring & Diagnostic Devices Market Expected to Reach USD 1.3 Billion by 2016 - Transparency Market Research
Transparency Market Research Report Adds "Cardiovascular Monitoring & Diagnostic Devices Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2011 - 2016" to its database. - July 24, 2013 - Transparency Market Research
Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon and Hair Restoration Surgeon Dr. Sam Lam to Teach During Facial Plastic Surgery Conference in Iran
Dr. Sam Lam, a facial plastic surgeon and hair restoration surgeon in Dallas, Texas, has been invited to teach at the Iranian International Congress of Rhinology & Facial Plastic Surgery in Tehran during October 2013. - July 22, 2013 - Lam Facial Plastics
A Contemporary Guide on Articular Cartilage Injury of the Knee
"Articular Cartilage Injury of the Knee," recently published by Thieme, is a comprehensive reference that combines the basic scientific knowledge of articular cartilage with patient-focused diagnosis and treatment options. Articular cartilage injuries of the knee are quite common,... - July 22, 2013 - Thieme Publishers
Jacksonville Business Journal "Women of Influence" Team Up to Make a Difference in Patient Care
The Jacksonville Business Journal was spot on when they named Nicole Bradberry and Lisa Davis “Women of Influence” in 2011. The past winners have now partnered their companies to influence change in the healthcare industry. - July 21, 2013 - Citra Health Solutions
Florida Association of Accountable Care Organizations (FLAACOs) Holds First Member Meeting
The founding members of the Florida Association of ACOs (FLAACOs) recently held its first official all members meeting in Orlando at an event sponsored by eClinicalWorks. According to Nicole Bradberry, the organization’s chief executive officer, the meeting gave the ACOs a chance to share... - July 21, 2013 - Citra Health Solutions
Fertility Preservation Network Welcomes Missouri and Oklahoma Facilities
Program greatly extends access to Fertility Preservation services. - July 21, 2013 - ReproTech, LLC
Dr. Kenneth Gerenraich Joins Board of Directors for Satori World Medical
Satori World Medical, the leader in surgical tourism, announces the appointment of physician and entrepreneur, Dr. Kenneth Gerenraich to its board of directors. Dr. Gerenraich will provide strategic input and direction on the development of Satori World Medical and the overall Satori... - July 20, 2013 - Satori World Medical
Age and Body Mass Index Linked to Heel Pain
Achilles tendonitis is more likely to develop in overweight and obese patients and harder to treat in patients over the age of 65, says new study from Weil Foot & Ankle Institute. - July 20, 2013 - Weil Foot & Ankle Institute
The Ultimate Anatomy Text for Classroom and USMLE Success
"Anatomy – An Essential Textbook," recently published by Thieme, is a review-style gross anatomy textbook designed to accompany Thieme’s award winning “Atlas of Anatomy, Second Edition”. It presents the clinical context students need in a concise high yield format... - July 20, 2013 - Thieme Publishers
Steven Lash of Satori World Medical to Speak at 2013 Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Conference in Chicago, IL
Satori’s President & CEO, Steven Lash, to Speak on Medical Tourism and Lowering Healthcare Costs. - July 19, 2013 - Satori World Medical
Estenda Solutions Achieves ISO 9001 Quality Management and ISO 13485 Medical Device Certification
Estenda announced today that the company has achieved both ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 13485:2003 certification. This independent certification validates Estenda’s long standing commitment to quality and affirms that Estenda’s Quality Management System (QMS) provides a solid foundation for... - July 18, 2013 - Estenda Solutions
Awareness of NFL Player Brain-Injuries Draws Attention to Brain Injuries Among Public at Large, Says Noted Brain-Injury Attorney with Law Firm Weitz & Luxenberg
Media attention spotlighting the problem of brain injuries among National Football league players is drawing attention to various types of head trauma sustained by people outside the world of sports, says a leading brain-injury litigator with the New York City-based law firm Weitz & Luxenberg... - July 18, 2013 - Weitz & Luxenberg
Now Open in the Lowcountry SC, DayBreak Adult Care Services Opens 3rd Office
DayBreak of the Lowcountry announces Grand Opening and is now offering services to the citizens of the Lowcountry, South Carolina. - July 18, 2013 - DayBreak of the Lowcountry
Cloud Computing Set to Take the European Healthcare Industry by Storm - Market Insight, Frost & Sullivan
Enterprise-wide healthcare informatics will improve quality of medical services and efficiency of operations while reducing expenditures - July 18, 2013 - Frost & Sullivan