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Bellevue to Host Second Annual HIMSS NW Technology Conference; Call for Presenters Now Open
The Oregon and Washington Chapters of HIMSS today announced registration and Call for Presenters is open for the Second Annual HIMSS NW Technology Conference taking place November 12 & 13, 2012 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Bellevue, Washington. - September 15, 2012 - NW HIMSS Chapter
Louis Zamperini WWII POW, 1936 U.S. Olympian Headlines Lazarex Cancer Foundation Event September 29 on U.S.S. HORNET
Louis Zamperini Shook Hands with Hitler, Was Tortured at Japanese POW Camp; Will Share His Message of Forgiveness and Hope. - September 15, 2012 - Lazarex Cancer Foundation
Doctors Vision Center’s Medical Director Key Note Speaker at Macular Degeneration Association Symposium
Dr. Peter Hollis, Medical Director at Doctors Vision Center, as well as, Nitin Gupta, M.D., and Carey Pate, M.D., of Taylor Retina Center will be the featured speakers at the “Living with Macular Degeneration” symposium on Saturday, Sept. 22, at North Carolina State University’s... - September 14, 2012 - Doctors Vision Center
Gloria Bieber Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Gloria Bieber, of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, has recently been recognized as a Round Table member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Holistic New Age Healing. About Gloria Bieber Gloria Bieber is the Founder of Life... - September 14, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Assured Assisted Living Facility Provides Caregiver Tips and Resources for People with Memory Disorders
Assured Assisted Living Homes provide Caregiver Tips and Resources for People with Memory Disorders... Breaking news from by Sheryl Thomson/ in Assured Assisted Living, Elderly Care. - September 14, 2012 - Assured Assisted Living, LLC
Launch of Online Database for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs “Patient At Risk” Provides Lifesaving Details to Emergency Responders
A coalition of parents, emergency responders, community partners and hospitals has launched the Patient at Risk secure online database. Patient at Risk gives emergency responders specific, individualized instructions for children and youth with special health care needs. The program has been... - September 13, 2012 - Patient at Risk
Ergo Squad Expands Reach Globally
Ergo Squad, a Denver, CO based provider of ergonomic evaluations/assessments, consulting and hardware solutions, is expanding to the United Kingdom, Europe and the Pacific Rim. Ergo Squad’s European Director Peter Waibel explained: “Our network of Ergo Squad consultants will now... - September 13, 2012 - Ergo Squad
Healing Healthcare with Civility Training
The healthcare industry is hiding a dirty little secret and it’s making everyone sick. A shameful, but often hidden culture of incivility causes dangerous medical errors, poor patient satisfaction, higher employee turnover and higher healthcare costs for everyone. - September 13, 2012 - In the Know, Inc.
Valencia B. Benjamin Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Valencia B. Benjamin, of Pittsburg, California, has recently been recognized as a VIP member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Healthcare. About Valencia B. Benjamin Valencia B. Benjamin is a VIP member and has been named... - September 13, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
First Aid Training and Supplies Now Available Online
With the launch of The First Aid Training Company’s new website, clients can now have easy access to first aid training and supplies. - September 13, 2012 - E First Aid
The Dangers of Going Overseas for “Low Cost” LASIK Surgery
There are excellent LASIK surgeons all around the world, but foreign countries generally have less strict licensing and certification requirements for medical professionals compared to the U.S. The laws governing the safety and quality of equipment are also different. It's important to understand the dangers before risking your eyesight on "low-cost" LASIK surgery overseas. - September 12, 2012 - 5th Avenue Eye Center | Ilan Cohen MD
Hackensack UMC Department of Organ Transplant Adopts Services of SpectraMedi for Medical Transcription Services
Hackensack UMC Department of Organ Transplant is now the client with SpectraMedi Transcription Services and SpectraMedi is looking forward to providing quality services according to the client’s need. - September 12, 2012 - SpectraMedi MSO Medical Transcription Services & Technology Solutions
PURE ONE® DHAlicious™ Puts Innovation First: Launches New Omega-3 Chromista Oil Product
Source-Omega announces the launch of PURE ONE® DHAlicious™, a new liquid omega-3 supplement. PURE ONE® DHAlicious™ commercializes SOURCE OIL™ (Chromista oil), the company’s water extracted DHA Chromista oil. The new product's ingredient processing does not involve... - September 11, 2012 - Source-Omega
Emmy Award Winner LeVar Burton Joins AIDS Research Alliance’s Board of Directors
AIDS Research Alliance (ARA) today announced that actor/activist LeVar Burton has joined its Board of Directors. As one of seven members of the Board, Burton will play a key role in shaping AIDS Research Alliance’s program and fundraising. “AIDS Research Alliance is honored to welcome... - September 11, 2012 - AIDS Research Alliance
"Regenerative Medicine Market Will Reach $1.4 Billion in 2012" Predicts Visiongain Report
A new report by visiongain predicts that the overall world market for translational regenerative medicine will reach $1.4bn in 2012. That revenue forecast and others appear in Translational Regenerative Medicine: Market Prospects 2012-2022, published in September 2012. Visiongain is a business information provider based in London, UK. - September 11, 2012 - visiongain
FamilyCord Introduces FamilyCord Spain
FamilyCord, a subsidiary of California Cryobank, today announced the launch of FamilyCord Spain. FamilyCord Spain will allow patients of both private and public hospitals in Madrid, Andalucía and Castilla y León to store valuable cord blood stem cells for their new babies. All Spanish... - September 10, 2012 - California Cryobank
You Can Achieve a Year of Fitness Results in Only One Month Using Power Plate Technology at Harmony Studios with The Xcceleration Station
Harmony Studios, a Los Angeles Pilates-based studio, now offers a way for people to get the same results they would get in 1 year at the gym, in only one month. Using Power Plate Pro7 machines, The Xcceleration Station (Located in Harmony Studios) can help you reach your goals in record time using the same technology previously only made available to Astronauts and Celebrities. - September 10, 2012 - Harmony Studios
YES! Brings Hope to the Runway During Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City
Where fashion and philantropy meet to provide hope for those affected by cancers of the liver. - September 08, 2012 - Say YES to Hope
MedPro Rx, Inc. Named to Inc. 5000 List for Fourth Straight Year
Local Specialty Infusion Pharmacy Named One of Nation’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies - September 08, 2012 - MedPro Rx, Inc.
Dr. Mark Galland Releases Podcast on Double Bundle ACL Reconstruction Procedure
Orthopaedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Specialist Discusses ACL Surgery - September 08, 2012 - Dr. Galland
AdvantEdge Healthcare Solutions Ranks on Inc. 5000 for Fourth Consecutive Year
AHS grew 460 percent and jumped to #757 on the Inc. 5000, increasing their standing by almost 300 spots. - September 08, 2012 - AdvantEdge Healthcare Solutions Medical Billing
SFL’s Managing Director and Head of UK Office to Speak at DIA Combination Products Workshop in Basel, Switzerland
SFL’s team to provide delegates with an understanding of the regulatory framework for drug/device combinations and drug/companion diagnostics in the EU. - September 08, 2012 - SFL Regulatory Affairs & Scientific Communication Ltd
More Than Just an EHR Company
Mighty Oak Technology, Inc. is stepping outside the box of traditional EHR companies by hosting educational seminars to utilize speech recognition software in several professional industries. - September 07, 2012 - Mighty Oak Technology, Inc.
NTSP Honored by AMGA for Implementation of Health Information Exchange That Fosters Improved Patient Care
The American Medical Group Association (AMGA) has named North Texas Specialty Physicians as one of three honorees for the 2012 AMGA Acclaim Award. The award recognizes health care organizations that have implemented new models of medical management, coordination of care delivery, and a systemic approach to improving the patient experience. - September 07, 2012 - North Texas Specialty Physicians
Scott Gaines Named Head of Faculty for Wexford University
Scott Gaines was recently appointed head of faculty for Wexford University. A university offering online degree programs, Wexford specializes in associate through doctoral degrees in a variety of health, fitness and nutrition fields. - September 06, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
PANDORA, a National Charity, Has Merged with CFS Solutions of West Michigan
The headquarters for the national NeuroEndocrineImmune patient advocacy organization, PANDORA, is now in Wyoming, Michigan, just outside of Grand Rapids. The merging of Patient Alliance for NeuroEndocrineImmune Disorders Organization for Research and Advocacy Inc. with CFS Solutions of West... - September 06, 2012 - PANDORA Org
White Plains Urgent Care Earns Urgent Care Center Accreditation
Urgent Care Center Accreditation ensures the provision of quality healthcare and the principles of professionalism. - September 06, 2012 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
Bluegrass Family Health Announces Bluegrass SelectRx
A National Pharmacy Program with a Local Feel. - September 06, 2012 - Bluegrass Family Health
Thomas J. Flannery, M.D. Has Joined the Borland-Groover Clinic
Thomas J. Flannery, M.D. has joined the Wellington, Florida location of the Borland-Groover Clinic. A board certified Gastroenterologist, Dr. Flannery treats digestive system and liver medical conditions and diseases. - September 06, 2012 - Borland-Groover Clinic
Never-to-Old, From "Cripple" to World Champion
Never-Too-Old – From "Cripple" to World Champion Seven years ago, doctors told Kate Walker she would have difficulty walking due to severe pain from osteoarthritis, exacerbated by years of dance training. A sedentary life didn't sit well with Kate, so she turned to powerlifting... - September 05, 2012 - Kate Walker
XTIVIA Announces Sponsorship at Liferay North America Symposium
XTIVIA will showcase expertise at open-source industry event. - September 05, 2012 - XTIVIA, Inc.
ALPCO Adds an FDA Registered ELISA for West Nile Virus
ALPCO announces the addition of two FDA Registered ELISAs for the measurement of West Nile Virus. - September 05, 2012 - ALPCO
Increasing Patient Population Driving Indian In Vitro Diagnostics Market, Finds Netscribes
Netscribes launches In Vitro Diagnostics Market in India 2012 report covering one of the emerging markets in India with strong growth prospects. It is a part of Netscribes’ Healthcare Industry Series reports. - September 05, 2012 - Netscribes, Inc.
Orca Surgical Presents Results of First EBK Human Clinical Trial at 2012 ESCRS Congress in Milan
Orca Surgical, developer of EBK™, an innovative new treatment procedure for surface epithelium removal, announced that results from the company's first human clinical trial will be presented at the 2012 ESCRS Congress in Milan. Dr. Matsliah Taieb, lead clinical trial investigator for Orca Surgical, will present the initial findings at the Surface Photoablation free paper session. - September 05, 2012 - Orca Surgical
Autism Breakthrough: Uncovering New Comorbidities That Complicate Autism
A worldwide breakthrough in the clinical evaluation of autism will be announced at a news conference in Denver, Colorado Friday, September 7th. The announcement will reveal surprising results of brain scans on over 1200 individuals with autism. The news conference will be held in conjunction with... - September 04, 2012 - US Autism and Asperger Association
Chamber Announces Leadership Class of 2013
The Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the selection of the Leadership Greater Manchester (LGM) Class of 2013, selected from the largest pool of applicants in LGM history. Each year professionals from business, government, education, not-for-profit, arts and religious and... - September 04, 2012 - Next Step Orthotics & Prosthetics, Inc.
MD Now Urgent Care Centers Position Themselves for Growth and New Expansion
MD Now Urgent Care has added new talent to its team to assist in its Florida expansion. After four years spearheading the Chase Bank expansion in Florida, Mr. Courtenay Yergens, has decided to make a move and join, MD Now Urgent Care as its Director of Real Estate & Site Development. In his... - September 03, 2012 - MD Now Urgent Care
Certification Program in Medical Tourism Launched for Insurance, HR Professionals and Travel Agents
The Medical Tourism Association™ (MTA) has launched two certifications and professional designations for both insurance/HR professionals and travel agents. - September 03, 2012 - Medical Tourism Association™
IMS Health Acquires TTC, Strengthening Pharma R&D Services Capabilities
Delivers Industry-Leading Clinical Trial Cost Benchmarking Solutions - September 01, 2012 - TTC LLC
Handbook of Otolaryngology Wins Prestigious IBPA Ben Franklin Award
Thieme's “Handbook of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery” has won first place in the Professional/Technical category of the 2012 Benjamin Franklin Awards from the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), the largest not-for-profit trade association representing... - September 01, 2012 - Thieme Publishers
"Seven Aneurysms" Named Finalist in Prestigious IBPA Ben Franklin Awards
Thieme's "Seven Aneurysms: Tenets and Techniques for Clipping" by Dr. Michael T. Lawton was chosen as a Finalist in the Professional/Technical category of the 2012 Benjamin Franklin Awards from the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), the largest not-for-profit trade... - September 01, 2012 - Thieme Publishers
Thieme Launches New Specialist Journal: Journal of Wrist Surgery
Thieme is proud to announce the publication of the first issue of the "Journal of Wrist Surgery" (JWS). This new journal comes to Thieme through the vision and drive of its Editor-in-Chief, Dr. David Slutsky. JWS brings together all aspects of wrist surgery and small bone surgery of the... - September 01, 2012 - Thieme Publishers
The Most Comprehensive Hearing Aid Reference, Now in a Second Edition
“Hearing Aids, Second Edition,” recently published by Thieme, has been completely revised to reflect the research and technological advances of the last decade. It includes new chapters on directional microphones and the latest digital signal processing strategies and offers extensive... - September 01, 2012 - Thieme Publishers
Thieme’s Gold Standard Atlas of Anatomy in a Second Edition
"Atlas of Anatomy, Second Edition," recently published by Thieme, is a revised edition of Anne Gilroy et al.’s award-winning Atlas of Anatomy which became a bestseller by promoting the process of learning anatomy while providing exquisite art and clinical context. The second edition... - September 01, 2012 - Thieme Publishers
Judge Orders Maryland Dept. of Human Resources to Cease Extensive Violations of Its Own Residential Child Care Laws
In a ruling that is startling in its implications, a Montgomery County Circuit Court judge has ordered the Maryland Department of Human Resources (DHR) to refrain from the abusive tactics it has pursued in shutting down a 40-year-old business that serves adolescent children in the Maryland/DC metro... - August 30, 2012 - Koba Institute, Inc.
Official ICD-10 Date Announced by CMS, But Don't Train Yet Says The Strategic Chiropractor
The final, official ICD-10 implementation date has been announced by CMS. Even though doctors of chiropractic will be affected by this change, billing expert Dr. Tom Necela of The Strategic Chiropractor cautions about training too soon. - August 30, 2012 - The Strategic Chiropractor
What Does Fascia Have to do with Your Pain and Discomfort?
Fascia weaves over and around every component of the human body. It is increasingly on the radar of researchers and healthcare practitioners as a crucial component dictating how we function and feel. With its very intimate connection with all structures of the body, the massage therapists of Broadway Wellness have adopted a vast appreciation for fascia, and are incorporating it in their approach to healing. - August 30, 2012 - Broadway Wellness
DoD/VA iEHR & HIE Summit to Address "Agile" Methodologies with Senior Military, VA, DoD, and Federal and State Leaders
Defense Strategies Institute has announced their next iteration of their well regarded DoD/VA iEHR & HIE Summit benefiting the 501c3 Wounded Warrior Project that will commence October 3 -4, 2012 at The Carnegie Institution for Science, D.C. The Summit will focus around the notion of "An Agile Engagement towards clinically relevant, technically feasible, and financially viable solutions" towards the iEHR and HIE. - August 30, 2012 - Defense Strategies Institute
Miami Urgent Care Certified Through Urgent Care Associations of America
Miami Urgent Care located in Coral Gables has received the Certified Urgent Care designation which distinguishes it as a true urgent care center. - August 29, 2012 - Miami Urgent Care
Medical Development Group & Lahey Clinic Announce September 19th Forum: “Clinical World is the Critical Partner for New Products and Technology”
The Medical Development Group and Lahey Clinic announce a jointly sponsored Forum on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 entitled “Clinical World Is the Critical Partner for New Products and Technology,” focused on examples of recent cooperative relationships between the Department of... - August 29, 2012 - Medical Development Group