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A Controversial Nasdaq Proposal to the SEC Suggests that Internal Audits at America’s Public Companies May Minimize the Risk for Economic Instability
As law makers, federal regulators and industry leaders seek solutions to avert future economic meltdowns, public companies face increasing scrutiny. One rule currently under consideration by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) would require Nasdaq-listed companies to establish an ongoing... - May 08, 2013 - Weaver
Dr. Timothy J. Trainor, Orthopedic Surgeon Named America's Top Doctor in Sports Medicine by Castle Connolly and U.S. News and World Report for 2013
Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., America's trusted source for identifying Top Doctors, has selected Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine specialist Dr. Timothy Trainor on its selective list of Regional Top Doctors for the last 3 consecutive years. Less than 5% of the nation's licensed physicians have been selected as Castle Connolly Top Doctors in their regions for their specialties. Physicians are nominated by their peers and cannot pay to be included in any Castle Connolly guide. - May 08, 2013 - Timothy J. Trainor, M.D.
The Women’s Hospital at Saddleback Memorial Prepares to Commemorate Its 25th Anniversary
Community Invited to Celebrate at Family Event May 19. - May 08, 2013 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Dr. Richard Buch Launches The Dallas Joint Replacement Institute
Richard Buch, M.D. is a nationally recognized fellowship trained orthopedic oncologist practicing in Dallas, Texas. His joint revisions and orthopedic oncology procedures are done by very few physicians in the country. Dr. Richard Buch completed fellowships at George Washington University Medical Center, Washington Hospital Center, and Children's National Medical Center. In 2012 there were fewer then 150 orthopedic oncologists in the United States compared to over 27,000 orthopedic surgeons. - May 08, 2013 - The Dallas Joint Replacement Institute
Himalayan Salt Cave Has Opened in La Grange, IL
Primal Oceans Salt Cave at 8 S. La Grange Road opened on April 1, 2013 by co-owners Karen Stoelinga and Peggy McDonald after a visit to Sedona, AZ sparked an interest in salt rooms and spas. Primal Oceans features several types of spa treatments, including ionic foot baths and aquamassage, but will highlight the creation of Dr. Smiechowski. - May 08, 2013 - Salt Cave, VT
New Open Access Journal at Thieme: Metabolism and Nutrition in Oncology
Thieme is proud to announce the launch of a new open access journal entitled “Metabolism and Nutrition in Oncology” (MNO). This online journal is dedicated to the interplay of dietary food habits, food, nutrients, metabolism and cancer. At its helm is a highly active editorial board,... - May 08, 2013 - Thieme Publishers
ALPCO Adds FDA Registered Renin RIA from Cisbio to Product Offering
ALPCO now offering a line of RIA products from Cisbio in the United States. - May 07, 2013 - ALPCO
Biggest Loser Doctor, Joanna Dolgoff, Headlines Health Care Franchising Conference
Joanna Dolgoff, M.D., will be a keynote speaker at the 3rd Annual Franchising and Health Care Conference, Oct. 2-3, 2013, in Chicago. - May 06, 2013 - Weise Communications
Alabama Legislators Support Creating a Clinical Center for Fibromyalgia, ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Lyme Disease Patients
On April 30, the Alabama legislature passed a resolution saying the governor and all other interested parties should work toward creating a center and improving access to knowledgeable health care for patients with neuro-endocrine-immune diseases, including fibromyalgia, ME/CFS and Lyme disease. A... - May 05, 2013 - PANDORA Org
Knowledge Anywhere’s Patient Education Tool Selected as Finalist in Health IT Innovation Awards
Innovative patient education tool places Knowledge Anywhere on finalist list for NCHICA Award. - May 05, 2013 - Knowledge Anywhere
Superstorm Sandy Recovery Continues as Patients Return to South Nassau Communities Hospital's Dialysis Center
The center features 18 patient suites equipped with dialysis technology that is capable of performing a variety of procedures as well as satellite-linked HDTVs, high-speed Internet, personal telephones, and individual lighting and heating control. - May 05, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
OmniMD Launches Three Cutting-Edge Software Products
OmniMD™ announced today the introduction of three new products OmniRCM, OmniXchange and OmniACO. - May 04, 2013 - OmniMD
Mumbai’s Jaslok Hospital Opts for Napier EHRm Solution
Jaslok, one of the most reputed hospitals in Mumbai, will adopt Napier’s next generation mobile electronic health records platform that will empower over 1,100 users from the hospital to render faster, more efficient services to its patients. - May 04, 2013 - Napier Healthcare Solution
Nursing Students and New Graduate Nurses: CPTC Exam Review and Handbook for the Organ Procurement Coordinator Describes Highly Specialized Area of Nursing
Nursing students and new graduate nurses can learn more about becoming part of the transplant team. CPTC Exam Review and Handbook for the Organ Procurement Coordinator describes in detail the many facets of this position. - May 03, 2013 - Nurse Brooke CPTC LLC
Mark Baer Joins Oleen Pinnacle as Chief Financial Officer
Mark Baer joins Oleen Pinnacle as Chief Financial Officer. Baer, a CPA, has more than 24 years of distinguished tax and accounting leadership experience from Allied Wireless Communications Corporation and Verizon Wireless/Alltel Information Services. - May 03, 2013 - Oleen Pinnacle Healthcare Consulting
OmniMD is Finalist in Patient Portal for New Yorkers Challenge
OmniMD™ has been named a finalist in the Patient Portal for New Yorkers Challenge, a design competition held by the New York eHealth Collaborative (NYeC). The public presentations will be held in New York City on April 30 and in Buffalo on May 2. Winners of the competition will be announced... - May 03, 2013 - OmniMD
John Rex Endowment Announces Five-Year Plan
The John Rex Endowment, a local foundation committed to supporting an environment where children and families in greater Wake County live healthy lives, announced today the launch of its five-year plan. The plan details four funding areas -- Healthy Weight; Injury Prevention; Mental Health, Social and Emotional Well-being; and Nonprofit Capacity Building – specific goals and related strategies. - May 02, 2013 - John Rex Endowment
RareConnect Announces 40th Rare Disease Community
RareConnect.org, the platform created, monitored and run by patient organisations EURORDIS and NORD, continues its mission of bringing rare disease patients together, across borders and beyond language barriers - May 02, 2013 - EURORDIS
Chili Technology Partners with Terry Cralle as Sleep Consultant
North Carolina-Based Sleep Solutions Company Expands Sleep Health Resources with Certified Clinical Sleep Educator. - May 02, 2013 - Chili Technology
Sound Relief Hearing Center Announces Grand Opening of New Office in Centennial
Tinnitus Expert Dr. Julie Prutsman to Expand Practice with Second Colorado Location. - May 02, 2013 - Sound Relief Hearing Center
Massage Therapy Experts Elements Therapeutic Massage Introduce New Wellness Program at Their Brand New Studios
Phoenix Paradise Valley and Scottsdale Chaparral Plaza-based massage therapy specialists, Elements Therapeutic Massage has just announced the introduction of their new Wellness Program at each of their two convenient locations. The company’s Wellness Program will allow members to consolidate... - May 02, 2013 - Elements Therapeutic Massage
ALPCO Launches Human Osteopontin ELISA
ALPCO launches the first assay in a new line of species-specific Osteopontin ELISAs. - May 01, 2013 - ALPCO
Freehold NJ Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Alan Nasar Elected Chairman of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at CentraState Medical Center
Advanced Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Institutes' Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Alan Nasar has been elected Chairman of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at CentraState Medical Center. Dr. Nasar was elected by his peers to head the orthopedic department at one of New Jersey's premier hospitals;... - May 01, 2013 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
West Hartford Health & Rehabilitation Center Partnered with The Alzheimer’s Association
West Hartford Health & Rehabilitation Center, a skilled nursing facility providing short-term health, rehabilitation and long-term care services, is pleased to announce their partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association. The Alzheimer’s Association will be providing our staff with... - May 01, 2013 - West Hartford Health & Rehabilitation Center
Capita Conferences Announce Their Delivering Dilnot: Reforming Care and Support Funding Conference – 10 July 2013, Central London
Attend this timely conference to hear the latest guidance from the Department of Health and examine how a range of key stakeholder groups are responding. - May 01, 2013 - Capita Conferences
Saddleback Memorial Foundation Doubles Fundraising Goal at Spring Gala, Funds Raised for Designed for Healing Project and State-of-the-Art Medical Equipment
"Little Darth Vader" Makes Special Appearance, Gives Back to First Hospital That Saved His Life - April 30, 2013 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Letting Go: Compelling Fictionalized Autobiography Raises Vital Funds & Awareness for Suicide Prevention
Based on her experiences as a suicide survivor, Carrie Lange’s "Letting Go" hopes to save lives by giving pause to someone who is contemplating suicide, if only long enough for them to reach out for the help they need. With all profits donated to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, Lange is working voraciously to give thousands the help and support they need to stay alive. - April 30, 2013 - Carrie Lange
ALPCO Expands Product Offering with EuroFlow™ Flow Cytometry Reagents and Infinicyt™ Analytical Software from Cytognos S.L.
Starting April 30, 2013 ALPCO will begin offering flow cytometry solutions from Cytognos S.L. - April 30, 2013 - ALPCO
Nurses Night Out Event Proudly Sponsored by Royal Palm Mazda
To honor and thank our community’s indispensable nurses, Royal Palm Mazda has teamed up with Sunny 107.9FM for this year’s Nurses Night Out. - April 28, 2013 - Royal Palm Mazda
Quest National Services, LLC Opens Another Office in North Central Florida
Quest National Services (LLC) is proud to announced its newest expansion, and permanent location in Gainesville, FL. Curtis Von Gunten will be heading up operations and expansion in North Central Florida. - April 28, 2013 - Quest National Services
Brunk Welcomes Partner to Healthcare Billing Solutions
Loveland, CO insurance biller welcomes New Jersey partner. - April 28, 2013 - Healthcare Billing Solutions
Satori World Medical to Exhibit at 2013 State and Local Government Benefits Association National Conference in San Antonio, TX
Satori World Medical will be participating at the upcoming State and Local Government Benefits Association (SALGBA) Conference in San Antonio, TX on April 30-May 1, 2013. The company is looking forward to demonstrating why they are the leaders in Surgical Tourism, also referred to as medical travel... - April 28, 2013 - Satori World Medical
ViaQuest Implements Centralized Intake with the Assistance of Forcura
Incoming Documents Are Now Routed Into a Centralized Location Before Being Sent to Branch Office Locations, Allowing for Optimal Visibility. - April 28, 2013 - Forcura, LLC
Sharon Kelley Explains How Healthcare Reform Has Hospital Systems Focusing on the Outpatient Arena
Sharon Kelley, an accomplished financial management executive with extensive expertise in healthcare financial leadership, offers information on the process of Hospital Systems migrating patient care to outpatient settings. Former healthcare CFO, Sharon Kelley has previously identified a number of... - April 28, 2013 - Sharon Kelley Independent Consultant
Fertility Preservation Network Welcomes Wisconsin Facility
Program greatly extends access to Fertility Preservation services. - April 27, 2013 - ReproTech, LLC
London Day Surgery Centre Brings Revolution in the Field of Aesthetic Treatments
The London Day Surgery Centre, which incorporates a dental hospital and aesthetic clinic, celebrates its 20th anniversary next year and remains a place that combines healthcare excellence with a pioneering spirit. - April 27, 2013 - London Day Surgery Centre
Marietta Smiles Family & Cosmetic Dentistry Launches New Website: New, Engaging Web Interface Accentuates Practice’s Cosmetic Specialties
Marietta Smiles Family & Cosmetic Dentistry has launched its new website, designed to promote the practice’s various expertise and services. The site, www.mariettasmiles.com, exhibits a shift towards a high quality, graphically engaging interface that explains in depth the firm’s... - April 26, 2013 - Marietta Smiles Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
PatientClick® Selected by Maryland Health Care Commission for Product Portfolio
PatientClick EHR SaaS application selected by MHCC eliminates the stress of the selection process for Clinical Staff, and the costly integration process. Providers from State of Maryland will get special discounted price and additional services at much lower price as part of this program. - April 26, 2013 - PatientClick
Teeth Whitening Club Offered by New York Dental Spa
Zenthea Dental Spa, New York premier dental provider, has begun a promotion aimed at helping everyone achieved the smile they deserve. Providing 2 different teeth whitening options at significant discounts on the regular pricing, the company wants to enable their clients to celebrate a white... - April 26, 2013 - Zenthea Dental
NIH HIV Vaccine Candidate Shown Ineffective
AIDS Research Alliance (ARA) today announced that it has discontinued administering the HIV Vaccine Trials Network (HVTN) 505 HIV vaccine candidate, as preliminary data indicate that the vaccine strategy is ineffective. “Despite these disappointing results, no viral infection has ever been... - April 26, 2013 - AIDS Research Alliance
Cincinnati Optometry Practice Adds Optometrist
Cincinnati Optometrist Cheryl Adams joins Madeira Optical, a Cincinnati Optometry practice and optical shop. Dr. Adams brings experience in pediatric and family eye care. - April 26, 2013 - Madeira Optical
ALPCO Launches Their First STELLUX Chemiluminescent ELISA
ALPCO announces the launch of their STELLUX Rodent Insulin ELISA, the first ELISA launched in their new STELLUX Chemiluminescent assay product line. - April 26, 2013 - ALPCO
Parkway Laboratories and Sengenics Enter Into an Exclusive Partnership to Provide Pioneering Genetic Tests in Singapore
Sengenics, a leading genetic diagnostics company and Parkway Laboratory Services, the premier private laboratory services provider in Singapore, and part of the Parkway Pantai group, the largest private healthcare provider in the region, announced today that they have entered into an exclusive... - April 25, 2013 - Sengenics
Dr. Shelden Martin of OrthoArizona - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates Named Team Physician for Arizona Rattlers
Dr. Shelden Martin, an orthopedic surgeon with one of the Valley’s leading orthopedic practices, OrthoArizona - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates, has been named team physician for the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League. Dr. Martin, who is fellowship trained in sports medicine and... - April 25, 2013 - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates
LiceDoctors Lice Removal Service Opens in Three Ohio Cities: Cincinnati, Columnbus, and Cleveland
LiceDoctors Lice Removal Service, a national at-home lice removal service, with a presence in 50 cities nationwide, expands its coverage to Cicinnati, Columbus, and Cleveland, Ohio. - April 25, 2013 - LiceDoctors
Companion Care Expands Suite of Home Care Services to Include Specialized Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care
Trusted Woodinville, WA-based specialists for a complete range of home care services, Companion Care has just announced a new addition to their services catalogue. The company’s new care services for those living with Alzheimer’s or Dementia are designed to ensure that clients and their... - April 25, 2013 - Companion Care Inc.
Medical Scrubs Mall Introduces WonderWink Scrubs Online
Medical Scrubs Mall, a national provider of medical scrubs and uniforms has added customer favorite WonderWink Uniforms to its website. They did so to increase product offering for customers so that they can continue to have a “one stop shop” for medical uniforms. For more information about and to shop the many styles from WonderWink Scrubs, please visit www.MedicalScrubsMall.com. - April 24, 2013 - Medical Scrubs Mall
Uniform Advantage Introduces Group Ordering Online
Uniform Advantage recently added group ordering functionality to their website’s product pages for those customers looking to expediently order scrubs for multiple people at one time. For additional information about the new online group order functionality for medical uniforms, please visit www.UniformAdvantage.com. - April 24, 2013 - Uniform Advantage
Metrics Inc. Offers Cleantaste™ Taste Masking for Tablets
New proprietary technology can improve taste and stability; deliver sustained release characteristics - April 24, 2013 - Metrics, Inc.
Pennyroyal Studio and Autism Speaks Release Puzzle Piece Charm
Pennyroyal Studio and Autism Speaks announce collaborative sterling silver Puzzle Piece Charm to benefit Autism Speaks. - April 23, 2013 - Pennyroyal Studio