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Applewood Our House to Open Third Memory Care Home in October

Despite the wet, soggy weather in recent weeks, construction of the new Applewood Our House III is on schedule and the first residents are scheduled to move in by the middle of October. Applewood Our House III is the third memory care home for owner Alan Wyngarden and is located at 6435 Garrison St. - October 02, 2013 - Applewood Our House

Thieme eOtolaryngology is Now Live

Thieme is proud to announce the launch of "Thieme eOtolaryngology," the premier online resource for otolaryngology—head and neck surgery that gives the global otolaryngology community unprecedented access to Thieme’s entire otolaryngology collection. The site debuts with over... - October 02, 2013 - Thieme Publishers

Thieme’s Special Issue of Seminars in Liver Disease Takes an International Perspective on Liver Surgery

The latest issue of "Seminars in Liver Disease," published by Thieme is a remarkable collection of articles that demonstrate the scope of contemporary liver surgery. The issue is introduced by guest editors Jean C. Emond and Michael D. Kluger from Columbia University and The New York... - October 02, 2013 - Thieme Publishers

Urban Balance Counseling Practice Opening Sixth Location in North Suburbs

Urban Balance Counseling Practice Opening Sixth Location in North Suburbs

Urban Balance, a group counseling practice founded in 2004, has expanded its therapy practice in the north suburbs with a new Northbrook location. The new office will be managed by Joyce Marter, LCPC, Owner of Urban Balance. Urban Balance has been recognized by Crain’s Chicago Business and is certified by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council. - October 01, 2013 - Urban Balance

HALDEY Pharmaceutical Compounding President to Address Brooklyn Physicians on Oct. 2

Dr. Emil J. Haldey will speak before an audience of doctors at the Medical Society of the County of Kings, in association with the Academy of Medicine of Brooklyn. - October 01, 2013 - HALDEY Pharmaceutical Compounding

Dr. Roger Friedman Appointed to Adjunct Clinical Faculty of Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine

Dr. Roger Friedman, a Podiatrist at Advanced Foot Care and Laser Center in Elyria, has been appointed as an adjunct clinical instructor at Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine . In this position, Dr. Friedman will be responsible for clinical instruction in Podiatric medicine and... - October 01, 2013 - Roger L. Friedman, DPM

Shelley L. Johnson Recently Recognized by America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals

Shelley L. Johnson of Lacey, Washington, has attained recognition in America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals as Professional of the Year 2013 in Healthcare Business Solutions and most recently has been named Bio of the Month for December 2014. About Shelley L. Johnson Shelley L. Johnson is... - October 01, 2013 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals

PIH Health Earns NRC Picker Path to Excellence Award for Fourth Consecutive Year

PIH Health continues to prove its commitment to the community by earning the prestigious and national NRC Picker Path to Excellence award for the fourth consecutive year. PIH Health was recognized at the 19th Annual International Patient-Centered Care Symposium in Baltimore, Maryland on Sunday,... - September 29, 2013 - PIH Health

PIH Health Physicians Receives P4P “Most Improved” Award

Integrated Healthcare Association (IHA) Recognizes Top Performing and Most Improved California Physician Organizations. - September 29, 2013 - PIH Health

Raleigh, NC Audiologist Dr. Griffin Speaks to the CHADER (Chapel Hill and Durham Eldercare Resources) Group About the Looming Crisis in Hearing Healthcare

27 million adults over age 50 have hearing loss while there is a shortage of providers and technology to address the growing demand. - September 28, 2013 - Now Hear This

Two Lucky Fans to Throw "Ceremonial First Pitch" at Seattle Mariners Baseball Games This Weekend at Safeco Field

Two Lucky Fans to Throw "Ceremonial First Pitch" at Seattle Mariners Baseball Games This Weekend at Safeco Field

“First pitch” drawing winners announced by Seattle Mariners official sponsor Luna Family Hearing for throwing out ceremonial first pitch on Friday, September 27th and Saturday, September 28th games - September 27, 2013 - Luna Family Hearing

Healthcare Marketing Agency SIX22 Celebrates Child Health Day

New York-based healthcare marketing agency SIX22 is proud to spread awareness about Child Health Day this October 7, 2013. Proclaimed a day of National Observance by President Calvin Coolidge in 1928, it was observed on May 1st until 1960, when it was transferred to the first Monday of October. As... - September 27, 2013 - Six22 LLC

ISM Inc. Ranked as Fastest Growing Healthcare IT Solutions Provider Company by INC-5000

ISM OmniMD – healthcare division of ISM is one of the leading Ambulatory EHR Vendor ranked for INC5000-2013 listings for fastest growing private companies under IT services category. - September 27, 2013 - OmniMD

Save the Dates for OSS Physicians Speaker Series

Save the Dates! OSS physicians will be speaking about several orthopedic health and information topics from October – December 2013 at Swedish Ballard. Below is a list of dates and times for you to choose from: - September 27, 2013 - Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle

Nuliv Science Announces ActiGin – the Ultimate Endurance and Sports Intensity Booster

Nuliv Science, a research focused ingredient supplier, today announced the release of their proprietary ingredient ActiGin, the all-natural sports supplement and muscle recovery supplement enhances endurance and intensity for athletes and active adults and allows them to achieve peak... - September 26, 2013 - Nuliv Science

HEALTHCAREfirst to Demonstrate Advanced Product Enhancements at NPHCO Clinical Team Conference

HEALTHCAREfirst, the pioneer in Web-based software and services for home health and hospice care, announced this week it will be unveiling exciting new enhancements for its firstHOSPICE product at the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization’s (NHPCO) Clinical Team Conference in... - September 26, 2013 - HEALTHCAREfirst

Invisible Disabilities Champions at It’s Not an Illusion on Invisible Disabilities Day, October 24th

Invisible Disabilities Champions at It’s Not an Illusion on Invisible Disabilities Day, October 24th

Colorado-based Invisible Disabilities Association honors individuals and organizations from Colorado and around the nation at sixth annual awards banquet in Lone Tree, Colo., October 24, 2013. - September 25, 2013 - Invisible Disabilities Association

Gail L. Muszynski Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Gail L. Muszynski of Arlington Heights, Illinois has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Gail L. Muszynski Ms. Muszynski is a Yoga Instructor at Wellness Place in Palatine,... - September 25, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide

The Identity Advocate: How to Prevent Medical Identity Theft as Healthcare Reform Rolls-Out

See how you can safeguard your medical identity theft when healthcare reform goes into effect by following these medical identity theft prevention tips from The Identity Advocate. - September 25, 2013 - The Identity Advocate

FDAnews Announces Pay-to-Delay Settlements in the Wake of Activis Virtual Conference

Pay-to-Delay Settlements in the Wake of Activis; Current, Former FTC Officials Offer Answers **FDAnews Virtual Conference** Oct. 15, 2013 — 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. EDT - www.fdanews.com/PayToDelayPR2 - September 25, 2013 - FDAnews

Rocky Mountain ADA Center Unveils Emergency Management Webpage During National Preparedness Month

The Emergency Management Page Offers Valuable Resources for Individuals with Disabilities Throughout the Six State Rocky Mountain Region. - September 25, 2013 - Rocky Mountain ADA Center

StemCells21 to Open Second Luxury Medical Center

StemCells21 to Open Second Luxury Medical Center

StemCells21 Company will open its second 5* medical facility. The new addition will feature state-of-the-art operation rooms, Cellular medicine laboratories and compounding nutrition & Hormone laboratories. All of which will be constructed to the highest standards and all class 10,000 clean room grade. - September 22, 2013 - StemCells21

FDAnews Announces: FDA Recordkeeping, Dangerous Documents and Writing for Compliance ™

FDA Recordkeeping, Dangerous Documents and Writing for Compliance ™; Presented by FDAnews; Nov. 13-14, 2013 – Bethesda, MD; http://www.fdanews.com/DangerousDocsPR2. - September 22, 2013 - FDAnews

FDAnews Announces Medical Device Mobile Apps Virtual Conference – Oct. 3, 2013

Medical Device Mobile Apps; The Biosense Case: FDA Sends First Warning; FDAnews Virtual Conference; Oct. 3, 2013 — 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. EDT; www.fdanews.com/MDMobileAppsVCPR2 - September 21, 2013 - FDAnews

Newman Village Kids to Aid Children’s Medical Center with Third Annual "Lemon Aid" Event

Newman Village Kids to Aid Children’s Medical Center with Third Annual "Lemon Aid" Event

Frisco Community Hosts "Lemon Aid" Event on Sept. 22 to Benefit The Children’s Medical Center’s “Change for Children’s” Program - September 20, 2013 - Darling Homes

Liz Papp, PA-C Joins California Skin Institute Mountain View and San Mateo Locations

The Mountain View and San Mateo offices of California Skin Institute, California's largest private dermatology practice, welcomes Liz Papp, PA-C to their team of professional dermatology and cosmetic surgery providers. For more information visit http://www.californiaskininstitute.com. - September 20, 2013 - California Skin Institute

Virginia Veterinary Medical Association & Virginia Department of Health Recognize Rabies Awareness Week

State Veterinary Association and State Department of Health Sponsor Annual Statewide Rabies Awareness Week. - September 20, 2013 - Virginia Veterinary Medical Association

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Awards $1.5 Million Immunization Contract to SciMetrika

Population Health Consulting Firm Selected to Maintain and Enhance State Immunization Grant Management eGrATIS System. - September 20, 2013 - SciMetrika

Apex Rehab and Care Center Commemorates Child Health Day

Apex Rehab supports Child Health Day by raising awareness of childhood health issues facing the nations youth. - September 20, 2013 - Apex Rehabilitation and Care Center

Mountain West Dental Institute Grand Opening

Mountain West Dental Institute Grand Opening

The Metropolitan Denver Dental Society (MDDS) is hosting a Grand Opening of the Mountain West Dental Institute at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 19, 2013. The Mountain West Dental Institute (MWDI) is located at 925 Lincoln Street, Denver, CO 80203 in the Beauvallon building in the Golden Triangle. - September 19, 2013 - Metro Denver Dental Society

Orange 949 Joins Hands with HomeLine Medical, Inc.

Orange 949, a well-known mobile app development company, joins hands with HomeLine Medical, Inc, a leader in the healthcare industry. With its proven healthcare experience and technical capabilities, Orange 949 will develop a HIPAA compliant mobile app to enhance home healthcare delivery solutions. - September 19, 2013 - Orange949

Putnam Ridge Celebrates Child Health Day

Putnam Ridge is proud to spread awareness about Child Health Day this October 7, 2013. Proclaimed a day of National Observance by President Calvin Coolidge in 1928, it was observed on May 1st until 1960, when it was transferred to the first Monday of October. As part of the annual presidential... - September 19, 2013 - Putnam Ridge

AdventEMO, LLC Announces Strategic Partnership with Xenicus, LLC

AdventEMO, LLC, a leading EHR software reseller and medical billing company serving California, Oregon and Washington State announced today that it is establishing a strategic partnership with Xenicus, LLC a leading Financial Services company based in McCall, Idaho. “A concern we frequently... - September 19, 2013 - AdventEMO

Senior Helpers of South NJ to Recognize September as “National Preparedness Month,” Creates Severe Weather Checklist for Burlington Camden, Atlantic, Gloucester Residents

Peter Mangiola, Senior Health and Wellness Expert, Makes Severe Weather Information Checklist Available - Free to All Southern New Jersey Senior Residents and Their Families - September 19, 2013 - Senior Helpers NJ

Frost & Sullivan: Patient Safety and Risk Management a Priority for EU States

Healthcare system transformation underway - Innovative solutions such as Electronic Health Records (EHR) help Healthcare IT vendors boost adoption for new initiatives. - September 19, 2013 - Frost & Sullivan

OrthoNeuro to Open New Office in Dublin October 2013

OrthoNeuro will open its newest Central Ohio location in Dublin on October 7th, 2013 in Dublin, Ohio. The new office is located at 6770 Avery Muirfield Drive. This expansion into Northwest Columbus allows OrthoNeuro to provide patients in the community of Dublin and surrounding areas with the best orthopedic and neurological care. - September 18, 2013 - OrthoNeuro

Millennia Patient Services (MPS) Unveils a New Brand and Website

Millennia Patient Services (MPS), a Georgia based company, unveils a new brand and website that provides a comprehensive view of the company's value proposition. With over 600 clients, MPS has become one of the leading solution providers specializing in perfecting the revenue cycle management... - September 18, 2013 - Millennia Patient Services

SMS Council Offers Home Health Care Agencies Cost-Effective Solution in ICD-10 Transitioning

SMS Council NY unveiled a cost-effective solution that will assist 14,000 US home health agencies to complete their ICD-9 to ICD-10 transition in time for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) deadline. HHS has made it clear that the deadline for implementing the new ICD-10 coding... - September 18, 2013 - sms council

Eb & flow Yoga is Lululemon-Athletica September Studio of the Month

Eb & flow Yoga is Lululemon-Athletica September Studio of the Month

September is National Yoga Month, and every Sunday at 10 a.m., September 8th-29th, Chicago Bucktown lululemon athletica will sponsor a free class at its featured Studio of the Month: Eb & flow Yoga Studio in the Wicker Park/Bucktown neighborhood. Grab a towel and a bottle of water, and come... - September 16, 2013 - Eb & flow Yoga Studio

4Medapproved Announces Release of New HIPAA Training and Document Bundles to Meet the HIPAA Omnibus Deadline on September 23, 2013

New HIPAA Training and Documentation bundles available to meet the September 23rd HIPAA Omnibus Deadline. - September 16, 2013 - 4Medapproved

Seattle Seahawks 12th Man Fans Will Attempt Breaking a Guinness World Record for Loudest Crowd Roar – be Careful to Protect Your Hearing

Seattle Seahawks 12th Man Fans Will Attempt Breaking a Guinness World Record for Loudest Crowd Roar – be Careful to Protect Your Hearing

As the Seattle Seahawks season gets into full swing, Luna Family Hearing is urging children and adults to protect their hearing, reminding them that noise-induced hearing loss cannot be reversed. As reported in the Seattle newspapers and news agencies, the Seahawks 12th Man fans will attempt at... - September 15, 2013 - Luna Family Hearing

Dr. Brian John LeBerthon Has Recently Been Recognized by The Global Directory of Who's Who Publication

Dr. Brian John LeBerthon, of West Covina, California, has recently been recognized by The Global Directory of Who's Who for outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Hematology and Medical Oncology. About Dr. Brian John LeBerthon Dr. Brian John LeBerthon, Dr. LeBerthon has been a... - September 15, 2013 - Global Directory of Who's Who

Club Inhale/Exhale's Very Own Chelmsford Resident Wins in Fitness in NGA Bikini Fitness Competition

Club Inhale/Exhale's Very Own Chelmsford Resident Wins in Fitness in NGA Bikini Fitness Competition

Ten days to competition would seem almost impossible to imagine, but following a training and meal plan over the past four months made Heather a contender. Heather attributes her readiness to training at Club Inhale / Exhale and at the gym, as well as working with fitness coach Mike to build muscle by focusing on one or two major muscle groups each day. - September 14, 2013 - Club Inhale Exhale

California Arthritis Specialists Pinpoint Primary Cause of Symptoms

A recent study indicates chronic inflammation may be the root of many serious health conditions. - September 14, 2013 - Dr. Ralph Venuto

New Study by Sterling Consultants Reveals Worries About Obamacare Among Private Healthcare Practitioners

Healthcare practice owners anticipate reduced payments from insurance companies and greater difficulty getting paid per a new study by Sterling. - September 14, 2013 - Sterling

SIMUL8 Corporation Launches New Healthcare Website

SIMUL8 Corporation continues its commitment to improving healthcare with simulation software with the launch of a dedicated resource for its healthcare community, www.SIMUL8healthcare.com. The new website will provide a focused learning resource for SIMUL8’s growing healthcare user community with current case studies, online workshops, white papers, and regular insight on the most recent developments in healthcare. - September 14, 2013 - SIMUL8 Corporation

Scientist at Metrics Inc. Receives Prestigious CPIP Credential

Metrics Inc. now has more CPIP professionals on staff than any other contract pharma organization. - September 14, 2013 - Metrics, Inc.

OmniMD Ambulatory EHR Vendor Donates Electronic Health Records Software to Quinnipiac University

OmniMD has donated the use of its electronic health record technology valued at $7.6 million to Quinnipiac University, as part of a four-year agreement announced today. Representatives of Quinnipiac’s Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine, School of Nursing and School of Health Sciences are... - September 14, 2013 - OmniMD

EduCare Announces New Breast Cancer Survivorship Care Plan Packets

EduCare Announces New Breast Cancer Survivorship Care Plan Packets

EduCare Inc., a dedicated breast health education company has just released their latest product: Breast Cancer Survivorship Care Plan Packets. - September 13, 2013 - EduCare

Linea Group Sponsors 2013 Health Service Journal (HSJ) Efficiency Awards

Linea Group Sponsors 2013 Health Service Journal (HSJ) Efficiency Awards

Linea Group today announced that it is to sponsor the prestigious 2013 HSJ Award for Efficiency in Procurement. Ian Chambers, Linea Group Chief Executive commented, "The HSJ Efficiency Awards recognise just how important efficiency is for the Health Service and champions innovative solutions... - September 13, 2013 - Linea Group

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