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Victory Over Stroke Event Set for March 21, 2013
The Stroke Association of Florida Announces Fourth Annual "Victory Over Stroke" Event in Bradenton, Florida - March 16, 2013 - The Stroke Association Of Florida
Health Sync Seeks to Ease Burdens of Cancer and Chronic Conditions for Individuals and Employees
Health-Sync works with employer groups & individuals to ease the emotional, spiritual, & financial burden caused by the many chronic health conditions seen today. The company acts through a program of wellness, advocacy and support. Tina Withrow, Director, stated, “Our model promotes... - March 16, 2013 - Health Sync
Bart Bracken Joins HMC HealthWorks
HMC HealthWorks (www.hmchealthworks.com) announced today that Bart Bracken has joined the company to further develop their strategic planning, marketing, business development, product development, and program management for both private and public sector. Bart Bracken comes with more than 25 years... - March 16, 2013 - HMC HealthWorks
New Gastroenterology Website Points to Patient-Centered Philosophy
Drossman Gastroenterology’s new website is a testament to Dr. Drossman’s belief that successful treatment depends on the fundamental values of listening actively, providing patient-centered care, and collaborating in treatment. - March 15, 2013 - Save A Life
Ken Robinson, U.S. Tax Industry Leader - Health Plans, Deloitte LLP to Speak at KC’s Transitional Reinsurance Program Under the Affordable Care Act Event
Ken Robinson, U.S. Tax Industry Leader - Health Plans, Deloitte LLP to Speak at KC’s Understanding HHS Proposed Transitional Reinsurance Program Under the Affordable Care Act Llive Webcast - March 15, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Dr. R. Wade McKenna to Speak on Stem Cell Therapy at T-POC & Newclip Technics 2013 Event
Dr. R. Wade McKenna, will share his expertise in stem cell therapy during the 2013 Dinner Event for The Progressive Orthopedic Company (T-POC) and Newclip Technics USA. The event will be held Friday, March 22 in Chicago, Illinois during the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2013 Annual Meeting. - March 14, 2013 - Biologic Therapies
Announcing the Launch of Idox’s New GRANTfinder 4 Health Product
Idox Information Solutions is pleased to announce the launch of its new professional funding product, dedicated to meeting the funding needs of healthcare organisations. - March 14, 2013 - IDOX
Acceliant Looks Forward to Meet Participants at BioPharma Asia Convention, Singapore
Acceliant is looking forward to meet participants at the BioPharma Asia Convention being held in Singapore from 18 to 21 March. Visit Booth #D24 to know about its comprehensive eClinical Suite, and pick a free copy of white paper on ‘EDC Migration for In-flight Trials’, and ‘EDC... - March 14, 2013 - Trianz
IncentOne Launches Next Generation Outcomes Biometric Incentive Solution
Solution Expands Capabilities to Deliver Outcomes-based Programs. - March 13, 2013 - IncentOne
The Jon Block Group to Participate in 2013 AAOS Annual Meeting
The Jon Block Group announced they will be participating in the 2013 annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, taking place in Chicago from March 19-23, 2013. The Group will be meeting with several orthopedic firms to discuss clinical strategies specifically associated with... - March 13, 2013 - Jon Block Group
Researchers Suspect Air Conditioning in GCC Region Main Cause of Allergic Fungal Rhinosinusitis
International experts to discuss recent advances in otolaryngology at upcoming ENT Exhibition & Conference in Dubai. - March 13, 2013 - Informa Life Sciences Exhibitions
Leeza Gibbons Talks Happy Endings and New Beginnings This Wednesday on "Let’s Talk Autism with Shannon and Nancy"
Television and radio show host, author, and speaker Leeza Gibbons will discuss her life and how she learned to “Take 2” on the highly popular web show “Let’s Talk Autism with Shannon and Nancy,” Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 11:00 am (PDT). - March 11, 2013 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
New Study by Autism Research Group and CARD Demonstrates That Children with Autism Can Learn to Stand Up to Bullies
Autism Research Group, along with the Center for Autism and Related Disorders, published a study in the current issue of the journal “Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders” on teaching children with autism to detect and respond to lies told by others attempting to bully them. - March 10, 2013 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Eden Autism Services Announces Speaker Line Up for 19th Annual Lecture Series
Renowned Experts Will Unfold Latest Strides, Advancements in Autism on March 22nd - March 10, 2013 - Eden Autism Services
Autism Research Group to Train San Diego Professionals on Effective Autism Behavioral Intervention Techniques
The one-day event features an exceptional collection of autism experts presenting the latest state-of-the-art methods of applied behavior analysis (ABA) for teaching perspective-taking and executive function skills to individuals with autism. - March 10, 2013 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Reproductive Tissue Storage Company Announces Medical Advisory Committee Members
ReproTech, Ltd., the leading cryobank specializing in long-term storage of human reproductive tissue (sperm, eggs, embryos and ovarian and testicular tissue), announces the members of its Medical Advisory Committee. - March 09, 2013 - ReproTech, LLC
Acceliant Announces the Release of a White Paper Titled "EDC and ePRO - Modular, Disparate, and Single-System Approaches to Collecting Data"
Acceliant, a global technology provider of innovative solutions in eClinical trials, released a white paper titled "EDC and ePRO - Modular, Disparate, and Single-System Approaches to Collecting Data." The white paper emphasizes the advantages of an integrated single-system approach for data collection over the prevalent modular and disparate systems. - March 09, 2013 - Trianz
Procurement Transplant Coordinators Report Difficulty Learning Fundamentals of Their Jobs and Studying for the CPTC Exam: Feeling Disconnected with the Transplant Field
New book published by Brooke Hubbard BSN, CCRN, TNCC, CPTC, CPTC Exam Review and Handbook for the Organ Procurement Coordinator - March 08, 2013 - Nurse Brooke CPTC LLC
Nemours Children's Hospital Wins Best of the Best
Nemours Children’s Hospital won two awards March 1st at IIDA’s Annual Best of the Best gala (Georgia Chapter). The first award was in the Healthcare Design category and the second was best overall out of all 11 categories, the Best of the Best. The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) is a professional networking and educational Association of 13,000 Members in 10 specialty practice forums and 31 Chapters around the world. - March 08, 2013 - Stanley Beaman & Sears
Stanley Beaman & Sears Architects Receive Design Awards for Adamsville Regional Health Center
Stanley Beaman & Sears has recently won two awards for their Adamsville Regional Health Center project. The Southeast Region of DBIA awards First Place: Public Sector, Building Under $15 Million. Construction team partners include Whiting-Turner Contracting Company and Hermosa Construction Group. The 2013 AIA/AAH Healthcare Design Awards Program, Category A: Built, Less than $25 million. The project will be exhibited at the 2013 AIA National Convention and Expo in Denver, Colorado. - March 08, 2013 - Stanley Beaman & Sears
Friends in Adoption Case Manager Nan Pasquarello Comments on the Ethics Guidelines Released by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Committee on Ethics
Friends in Adoption (FIA) Case Manager Nan Pasquarello comments on the Ethics guidelines released by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Committee on Ethics. These Guidelines are for OB-GYNs working with patients considering adoption. Nan Pasquarello’s comments... - March 06, 2013 - Friends in Adoption
GenWay Biotech Names Dr. Ruben Flores-Saaib Vice President of Custom and Catalog Services
GenWay Biotech announces Ruben Flores-Saaib, PhD as Vice President of Custom and Catalog Services assuming responsibilities for the Company's custom services and catalog business operating activities. - March 06, 2013 - GenWay Biotech
Healthcare Marketing Agency Physician Referral Marketing Launches New Website
Physician Referral Marketing LLC Launches New Website - March 06, 2013 - Physician Referral Marketing
Sterling to Deliver Management Workshop to Health Care Practice Owners
Consulting firm provides heath care practice owners with tools to increase full treatment acceptance, motivate staff and create wealth in their practices. - March 06, 2013 - Sterling
Companion Care Introduces Improved Hospice Care Services to Assure Peace-of-Mind to Clients and Families
Companion Care, a leading provider of top level in-home care and hospice care services in Seattle area communities including Lynnwood, Kirkland, Bothell and Woodinville, recently announced that they will be offering personalized hospice care services for clients living in their homes or in senior... - March 06, 2013 - Companion Care Inc.
SimpleCTMS Selected by Fortune 500 Life Science Corporation
Trial By Fire Solutions, a leading eClinical solution provider specializing in clinical study management applications, today announced that SimpleCTMS has been selected by a global leader specializing in innovative measurement solutions for the life sciences industry. The client’s adoption... - March 06, 2013 - Trial By Fire Solutions
Global MHealth Market 2012-2018 by IndustryMonitor
IndustryMonitor.co Publishes Global MHealth Market 2012-2018. - March 04, 2013 - Industry Monitor
Career Step Launches ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS Code Set Training at HIMSS13
Career Step announces the launch of its ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS code set training, available through The ICD-10 Solution, at the HIMSS13 Annual Conference & Exhibit. - March 04, 2013 - Career Step
Pernicious Anaemia Test Now Available Online from TestDiagnostics
The Pernicious Anaemia Test is a simple diagnostic test that can be completed at home and once a sample has been taken by you it can be despatched to an accredited laboratory for assessment and analysis. - March 03, 2013 - Test Diagnostics
Originatic’s SmartLeaf Division Partners with Avalue for New Healthcare Solution
Originatic’s SmartLeaf Solutions division has partnered with Avalue Technologies to offer the Avalue-SL Medical Computer System. The system will be displayed at next week's HIMSS Annual Conference & Exhibition. - March 02, 2013 - Originatic LLC
"Food Choices" Resonates with Many Participants in New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome's First Webinar of 2013
"Medication Management for Tics and Tourette Syndrome" will be discussed in NJCTS' next webinar, scheduled for May 8. - March 02, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
EndoSoft Participates in HIMSS13 & the Interoperability Showcase in New Orleans
EndoSoft, the leader in Meaningful Use (MU) certified medical software solutions is pleased to announce they will be participating as an exhibitor at the HIMSS13 annual conference and exhibition on March 4-6 in New Orleans, LA (Booth# 1051). During the exhibition, EndoSoft will feature their... - March 02, 2013 - EndoSoft
OrthoArizona - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates Expands Its Practice by Adding Desert Orthopedic Specialists in East Valley
Dr. Jonathan Fox and Dr. Shelden Martin of Desert Orthopedic Specialists in Tempe have agreed to join OrthoArizona - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates and operate as the group’s east Valley location. - March 01, 2013 - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates
SFL Experts to Present and Chair Sessions at the 2013 DIA Annual EuroMeeting
SFL team showcase expertise in Regulatory Affairs, Public Affairs, Legal Services and Medical Communications at DIA EuroMeeting in Amsterdam. - March 01, 2013 - SFL Regulatory Affairs & Scientific Communication Ltd
Lumina HealthCare is Chosen by CareMore for Mobile Dentistry in California
Lumina HealthCare has just announced that they have been chosen by CareMore for long term care facilities in California and other environments where mobile dentistry in California is an asset. CareMore provides convenient, on-site dental care in the comfort of a home or place of residence. Lumina... - March 01, 2013 - Lumina Healthcare
Physician Office Partners, Inc. Announce the Launch of New Website
Physician Office Partners, Inc. has just announced the launch of their new website -- www.physicianofficepartners.com. The site features a clean and innovative design concept and an overall warm and professional effect. Founded in 2002, the establishment has grown to be one of the leading... - March 01, 2013 - Physician Office Partners, Inc.
Autism Awareness Month Celebrated in Fullerton with Third Annual "Heroes Comedy Night for Autism with Brad Williams and Friends" Featuring Carlos Mencia - April 3
In observance of Autism Awareness Month in April and in support of Fullerton autism charities and special education programs, 600 attendees are anticipated to raise $45,000 at the Fullerton Cares 3rd annual ‘Heroes Comedy Show for Autism with Brad Williams and Friends’ benefit comedy... - February 28, 2013 - Fullerton Cares
Fenix Medical Systems Relocates Headquarter Office
Fenix Medical Systems has relocated its main office to Fresno, California. - February 28, 2013 - Dritsas and Company
Doc Halo Secure Healthcare Texting App Co-Founder and CEO Jose Barreau MD is Named a "Health Care Hero" for 2013 by the Cincinnati Business Courier
Doc Halo’s co- founder and Chief Executive Officer Jose Barreau, MD has been named a "Health Care Hero" for 2013 by the Cincinnati Business Courier in the ‘Provider’ Category. Doc Halo is the innovative, real-time texting mobile application that enables 2.0... - February 28, 2013 - Doc Halo
GammaTech Healthcare Computing Solutions on Display at HIMSS13
GammaTech to Show Customizable Tablets and PCs for the Medical Industry. - February 28, 2013 - GammaTech Computer Corporation
Hope Leadership Drives Mission Forward
Restructured leadership at Hope Hospice has allowed for dedicated staff members to be more responsive to the needs of those who Hope serves. New titles and additional responsibilities in job descriptions have allowed the team to maximize efficiency in driving the Hope Hospice mission forward. In... - February 28, 2013 - Hope Hospice
Medical Doctor Associates Makes Inavero’s 2013 Best of Staffing™ Lists
Medical Doctor Associates (MDA), a leading locum tenens and healthcare staffing firm, has been named to Inavero’s 2013 Best of Staffing™ Talent List for the third year in a row, as well as Inavero’s 2013 Best of Staffing™ Client List. - February 28, 2013 - Medical Doctor Associates
New Company Announcement: Icon Advanced Technology Solutions
Icon Integration, LLC. Expands, Changing Name to Icon ATS, Inc. New Name Reflects Expanded Delivery of Advanced Technology Solutions and Services. - February 27, 2013 - Icon ATS, Inc.
CSU Institute for Palliative Care Offers Course for Nurses Working with Veterans
The two-day program is intended for nurses caring for veterans in any health care setting. - February 27, 2013 - CSU Institute for Palliative Care
GHMI Partners with AnalizaDx to Bring Advanced Cancer Diagnostics to Africa
Simple blood-based cancer diagnostics and screening tests to enable early and effective treatment while reducing unnecessary procedures - February 27, 2013 - GHMI
Local Surgeons Attend National Surgical Association’s Scientific Conference
Doctors Nicki L. Nigro, DPM, FACFAS, Jeffrey S. Nigro, DPM, FACFAS and Jesse A. Mytinger, DPM, FACFAS of Dr. Nigro Foot and Ankle Care Centers [Pittsburgh, PA], were among the record number of foot and ankle surgeons from around the globe who gathered in Las Vegas for the American College of Foot... - February 26, 2013 - Dr Nigro Foot and Ankle Care Centers
Groundswell of Support for Memoir Author Monica Holloway’s Campaign - "Take Back the Face of Autism"
When reports surfaced that the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooter had autism or Asperger's syndrome, autism memoir author Monica Holloway took action. She encouraged those affected by autism to “Take Back the Face of Autism” as part of a Facebook campaign inviting families to post... - February 25, 2013 - Author Monica Holloway
Sengenics to Launch Global Biomarker Discovery and Clinical Trials Service Based on Oxford Gene Technology’s Patented Functional Protein Array
Sengenics today announced that it has signed an agreement with Oxford Gene Technology (OGT) to enable the launch of a global cancer biomarker discovery and clinical trial immuno-response monitoring service. The service will be based upon OGT’s proprietary full-length functional protein array... - February 25, 2013 - Sengenics
Companion Diagnostics and Personalized Medicine Market Report 2012 by IndustryMonitor.co
IndustryMonitor.co Published Companion Diagnostics and Personalized Medicine Market Report 2012. - February 25, 2013 - Industry Monitor
Mattie Miracle Sponsors Multidisciplinary Think Tank to Develop Psychosocial Standards of Care for Childhood Cancer
Mattie Miracle Cancer Foundation sponsored a multidisciplinary think tank for the development of standards of care for the psychosocial needs of children and families with childhood cancer. The Think Tank was held at the American Psychosocial Oncology Society's (APOS) 10th annual conference in February 2013. Mattie Miracle also received the APOS Outstanding Community Service Award for 2013 during the conference. - February 24, 2013 - Mattie Miracle Cancer Foundation