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Career Step Partners with Inquisit as ICD-10 Training Experts
Career Step is pleased to announce its partnership with Amerinet’s strategic education partner, Inquisit. - January 10, 2013 - Career Step
Health Education Solutions Explores Health Trends, 2012 and Beyond
New Special Section for Healthcare Professionals Recaps This Year’s Trends, Makes Forecast for 2013 - January 10, 2013 - Health Education Solutions
Career Step Becomes a Silver Sponsor of ICD10monitor
Career Step has launched its Silver Sponsorship of ICD10monitor to promote The ICD-10 Solution to ICD10monitor readers and listeners. - January 10, 2013 - Career Step
Sentrana Presents Prize Winning Research at RECOMB Conference
Sentrana researchers presented their winning research from the Prize4Life ALS Prediction Prize Challenge in a talk "Discovering New Variables and Improving the Prediction of ALS Progression.” - January 10, 2013 - Sentrana, Inc.
UCF Regional Extension Center Approves JDL Technologies as Qualified Information Technology Vendor (Non-EHR) for Healthcare Providers in Central Florida
JDL Technologies has been approved as a Qualified Information Technology Vendor by the University of Central Florida Regional Extension Center (UCF REC) for physicians, clinicians, medical practices and other healthcare providers throughout the region. - January 10, 2013 - JDL Technologies
Healthcare Team Training (HTT) and Datix – A Powerful Combination for Improving Patient Safety
Healthcare Team Training (HTT), a global provider of services focused on improving patient safety, satisfaction and quality, and Datix, a leading supplier of patient safety software solutions, announce their collaboration to use enterprise event reporting and risk management systems to improve... - January 10, 2013 - Datix Software
Robert Reid and Jason Humphrey Join Exergame Fitness as CSO and Strategic Advisor
Exergame Fitness, a leading provider of commercial Exergame equipment, has announced that Robert Reid will join the company as chief strategy officer, reporting to CEO Ed Kasanders. Reid comes to Exergame Fitness from his previous position at FitWall where he had been the vice president of... - January 09, 2013 - Exergame Fitness
Global Burden of Indoor Air Contaminants
The Global Indoor Health Network announces its expanded and updated position statement titled “Common Toxins in our Homes, Schools and Workplaces.” GIHN added an important, new section that presents statistics and financial costs of indoor air contaminants and the impact on our global economy. As you read this new section, you will understand the enormous impact on our global society as literally millions of individuals and families are harmed by indoor air pollutants. - January 09, 2013 - Global Indoor Health Network
Pfizer Licenses Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Quinazoline Therapy Program
Repligen Corporation announced today that it has entered into an exclusive worldwide licensing agreement with Pfizer Inc. to advance Repligen’s spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) program, originally in-licensed from Families of SMA (FSMA). Families of SMA funded and directed the preclinical... - January 09, 2013 - Cure SMA
OmniMD EHR Earns Surescripts White Coat of Quality for 2012
OmniMD™, a division of Integrated Systems Management Inc., announced that its OmniMD electronic health record (EHR) has earned the Surescripts® White Coat of Quality distinction for technology vendors for 2012. - January 09, 2013 - OmniMD
7th Annual “A Toast to Precious Souls” on January 26 to Benefit Saddleback Memorial Medical Center’s Tiniest Patients
Parents, Nurses to be Honored for Their Contributions - January 08, 2013 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Thyroid Patients Worldwide Paint Facebook Light Blue to Raise Awareness for the Undiagnosed and the Undertreated
Thyroid patients worldwide gave their Facebook profiles the blue ribbon treatment this week to showcase that January is Thyroid Awareness month, a project initiated by the thyroid patient advocacy group, ThyroidChange. May 2011, the group launched a petition as an international protest against the... - January 08, 2013 - ThyroidChange
Senior Helpers of Boston with Tips for Caregivers with Loved Ones That Have Dementia
Senior Helpers Boston, a leading home healthcare provider in Boston, are doing the little things and helping thousands of seniors and caregivers prepare for a healthier 2013. Caring for someone with dementia can be one of the most stressful situations possible for an adult child or spouse. When you start to feel the stress of your caregiving role, try some simple stress management techniques to clear you. - January 07, 2013 - Senior Helpers Boston
Helping Seniors Eat Healthier When It Comes to Fast Food
Senior Helpers Vancouver, WA, a leading Senior Services Vancouver provider, are doing the little things and helping thousands of seniors from coast-to-coast prepare for a healthier 2013. Ongoing research increasingly confirms that maintaining the right body weight is one of the key factors in healthy aging. Carrying extra pounds increases the risk and severity of many health conditions, such as heart disease, arthritis, stroke, diabetes and some cancers. - January 07, 2013 - Senior Helpers Vancouver
Convaid Employees Nationally Certified as Child Passenger Safety Technicians
Convaid makes safety a priority with employee certifications and upgrades to their special needs car seat restraint system. - January 06, 2013 - Convaid, Inc.
Ruth M. Detchon Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Ruth M. Detchon of Amsterdam, Ohio has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Ruth M. Detchon Ms. Detchon has over 25 years experience in the healthcare field. She is a... - January 04, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Preferred Healthcare Funding, LLC Announces Its Launch Today
Preferred Healthcare Funding, LLC announces its launch today to offer healthcare providers a solution for the immediate and ongoing resolution of their current and future self-pay and self-pay after insurance patient accounts receivable. Preferred Healthcare Funding, LLC (the... - January 04, 2013 - Preferred Healthcare Funding, LLC
Northwest Professional OBGYN Invests in Technology to Provide Gynecare Thermachoice and Essure In-Office Medical Services
Northwest Professional OBGYN invests in technology to provide Gynecare Thermachoice and Essure in-office medical services. Gynecare Thermachoice is an effective, minimally invasive 8-minute procedure that can be performed in-office. Essure is a surgery-free permanent birth control that works naturally with the patients body. - January 02, 2013 - Northwest Professional OBGYN
Make 2013 the Year Children Stop Dying from Sarcoma Cancer
Sarcoma is a particularly deadly cancer that effects people of all ages but one strain, Rhabdomyosarcoma, mainly targets children under the age of 15. According to statistics from the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, there are approximately 6000 new cases a year and the survival... - December 31, 2012 - Jareds Juggernaut To Cure Sarcoma
Linden Optometry Thanks Employees and Community
Alan Limfat, OD, President of Linden Optometry PC, spoke to employees at a company luncheon to thank them for helping Linden Optometry win "Best Eyewear in Pasadena" for the 18th year in a row. Dr. Limfat also thanked the community for their 56 years of support. - December 28, 2012 - Linden Optometry, P.C.
Miriam Marti Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Miriam Marti, of San Juan, Puerto Rico, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Healthcare. About Miriam Marti Dr. Miriam Marti is a doctor at the San Juan Veterans Administration Hospital in San... - December 22, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Source-Omega Challenges All Algae Omega-3 Suppliers to Release Full Algae DHA Contaminant Profiles
Source-Omega today released for public review their full nutritional and contaminant profile for SOURCE OIL™, the newest DHA algae oil supply to market. (http://www.source-omega.com/files/uploads/0B7704C3-F707-4E56-8672-302645CD7EC9.pdf) SOURCE OIL is used in their PURE ONE®... - December 20, 2012 - Source-Omega
Dr. Larry Saylor Leverages Proven Expertise to Deliver DURAthin Veneers
Larry Saylor II, DMD, FAGD, an experienced cosmetic dentist dedicated to improving smiles, has leveraged his proven expertise in cosmetic dentistry in the Tampa Bay area. - December 20, 2012 - Doctor Saylor
Inaccuracies Stigmatize Individuals Affected by Autism/Asperger Syndrome
US Autism & Asperger Association (USAAA) has been flooded by requests from parents of children with autism asking for help because their families and children are being isolated and verbally abused, as a result of the inadvertent linkage of violence to autism from media reports during the recent tragedy in Connecticut. USAAA’s Dr. Kaplan expressed concern that the continued speculation on the perpetrator’s diagnosis attaches unwarranted and dangerous stigmatism to autism spectrum disorders. - December 20, 2012 - US Autism and Asperger Association
Doctor Directory Created by Michigan-Based Web Development Firm Wins 2012 eHealthcare Leadership Award
West Penn Allegheny Heath System (WPAHS) won silver in the 13th annual eHealthcare Leadership Awards for the Best Doctor Directory at a healthcare system. Cleveland Clinic was the winner of this category, receiving the platinum award. Media Genesis, a Metro Detroit web design and development... - December 20, 2012 - Media Genesis
Sharon Kelley Speaks on the Benefits of Scenario Planning in Preparation for Healthcare Reform
Sharon Kelley, an accomplished financial management executive with extensive expertise in healthcare financial leadership, provides insight into how healthcare Chief Financial Officers can effectively prepare for healthcare reform. - December 20, 2012 - Sharon Kelley
Satori World Medical Releases New Video on Medical Travel
Animated video provides information on growing medical travel industry - December 20, 2012 - Satori World Medical
BlueStep Systems Appoints Thomas Bang Chief Executive Officer
Healthcare Industry Veteran to Lead BlueStep Systems - December 20, 2012 - BlueStep Systems, LLC
Dr. Larry Nassar Joins Elite SportZ Band as Advisor and Partner
Respected leader in sports medicine, Dr. Larry Nassar, joins Elite SportZ Band, a start-up company providing compression products geared towards injury prevention and pain relief. - December 19, 2012 - Elite Sportz Band
Club Inhale / Exhale, LLC. a Fitness Company Out of Billerica, MA is Offering a Fast and Effective Way to Lose Fat – Guaranteed
6 Week New Year’s Fitness Body Transformation Challenge with Guaranteed Results - December 19, 2012 - Club Inhale Exhale
Hoag Becomes First Hospital in Orange County to Perform Promising New Procedure for Chronic Reflux Disease
In Clinical Trials, the LINX Reflux Management System Stopped the Affliction in the Overwhelming Majority of Patients; 15 Percent of All Americans Suffer From the Often-Debilitating Condition - December 19, 2012 - Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Autism Memoir Author Monica Holloway Sheds Light on Understanding Autism and Its Lack of Correlation to Violence
Upon reports surfacing that Sandy Hook Elementary School shooter Adam Lanza had autism or Asperger's syndrome, autism memoir author Monica Holloway publicly declared, “I'm so worried that people who don't understand autism or Asperger’s syndrome will now associate it with violence,... - December 18, 2012 - Author Monica Holloway
General Biologicals Corporation Signs ALPCO as a Distributor in North America
ALPCO will distribute Infectious Disease assays from GBC in North America. - December 18, 2012 - ALPCO
New Study Compares Doctors Use of Mobile Devices in the US and EU Between 2010 and 2012
EPG Health Media (Europe) Ltd has released a follow-up to its 2010 comparative study of doctors use smartphones and tablet PCs in Europe and the US. - December 17, 2012 - EPG Health Media
Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awards New Research Funding of $75,000 to Dr. Yong-Chao Ma at Northwestern University
Families of SMA is dedicated to creating a treatment and cure for Spinal Muscular Atrophy by funding and advancing a comprehensive research program. This new research funding will support a project at the Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago at Northwestern University to help discover new SMA drug targets using animal and cellular models of the disease. - December 16, 2012 - Cure SMA
Hope Medical Care, PLLC Signed up with Spectrum Software Solutions Inc’s HiArc EHR and PHR systems
Hope Medical Care, PLLC entered into an agreement for Spectrum Software Solutions Inc’s HiArc for Electronic Health Record and Personal Health Record Systems in U.S. - December 16, 2012 - Spectrum Software Solutions, Inc
Annette K. Fagerberg Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Annette K. Fagerberg of Minneapolis, Minnesota has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Annette K. Fagerberg Ms. Fagerberg has over 15 years experience in the healthcare field. - December 15, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
HMC HealthWorks Wellness Solution
2013 is fast approaching and the President’s re-election, along the current political climate will help insure that healthcare reform legislation passed in 2010 remains the law of the land and will be fully implemented by 2018. A major aspect of reform is the expansion of workplace wellness... - December 15, 2012 - HMC HealthWorks
Aurora Spine Announces the Appointment of Dr. Kevin Murphy to Its Advisory Board of Physicians
Aurora Spine today announced the appointment of noted oncologist Kevin Murphy to its Advisory Board of Physicians. Dr. Murphy is one of America's leading Pediatric Brain & Spine experts, and his new role signaled Aurora’s deepening commitment to this sector. Dr. Murphy serves as the Chief... - December 15, 2012 - Aurora Spine
Pixcelldata Named as a Hitachi Data Systems Technology Alliance Partner (TAP) for Healthcare and Life Sciences
Pixcelldata and Hitachi Data Systems to bring to market Picture Archiving and Communication (PACS) solutions for the digital pathology domain. - December 14, 2012 - Pixcelldata Ltd
Jonathan Grossman, MD Joins Spanish Hills Interventional Pain Specialists
Spanish Hills Interventional Pain Specialists welcomes Jonathan Grossman, MD. Upon completion of Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Minnesota, Dr. Grossman completed a Fellowship in Interventional and Chronic Pain Management at the Fairview Pain & Palliative Care Center, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota. - December 13, 2012 - Spanish Hills Interventional Pain Specialists
Brooks Bell Interactive Adopts Unique Corporate Wellness Program with Vital Plan
Vital Plan Launches Corporate Wellness Program - Rapidly-growing wellness company expands their programs from physician offices to a corporate setting - December 13, 2012 - Vital Plan
Club Inhale/Exhale, LLC Co-Owner/Manager Kelly LaCasse Introduces Food Psychology Coaching to the Community
This includes consultation and education on nutritional substitutions for better digestion, and could cover anything from "over-eating, binge eating, body image and how to live in the now, goal setting, chronic dieting, eating for increased metabolism, eating for increased mood...and more.” - December 12, 2012 - Club Inhale Exhale
Immucor, Inc., Launches Enhanced Customer Education Platform for the Blood Banking Community
Lab Education And Resource Network (LEARN) enables blood bank professionals to gain knowledge about their field and connect with peers through interactive case studies and online educational materials. - December 12, 2012 - Knowledge Anywhere
Santa’s Senior Helpers of Vancouver Lend a Helping Hand for the Holidays
Caregivers from Senior Helpers Vancouver, WA, a leading national in-home senior care provider, are doing the little things and helping seniors prepare for the holidays. Whether they need errands to be run, cleaning to be done, or even online shopping assistance, Santa’s Senior Helpers are lending a helping hand to embrace the season. - December 12, 2012 - Senior Helpers Vancouver
Tap Into the Power of Sharing with New mHealth Apps for Heart Disease and Depression
RealTime Health launches two breakthrough mHealth apps for Heart Disease and Depression, allowing patients and caregivers access to free connections, support, resources and information about living with these chronic conditions. - December 12, 2012 - RealTime Health
Charles W. Stiefel Appointed to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Board of Visitors
Pharmaceutical Executive and Philanthropist Charles W. Stiefel has been appointed to the Board of Visitors of M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. - December 11, 2012 - Charles Stiefel Philanthropy
ALPCO Diagnostics and BioCat GmbH Sign Exclusive Distribution Agreement at MEDICA 2012
Beginning January 1, 2013, BioCat GmbH will be ALPCO's exclusive distributor in Germany. - December 10, 2012 - ALPCO
Doctors Express Wilmington Supports National Influenza Week
Doctors Express Wilmington supports National Influenza Week by offering 2012-13 single-dose vaccines to patients four years of age and older while supplies last. December is the ramp up period for flu season and the CDC reports that the vast majority of Americans are not yet vaccinated. - December 09, 2012 - Doctors Express Wilmington
Responsive Web Design by Miami Web Developer Web3.0DesignMiami.com Adds Broad Accessibility to High Visibility for StreamlineSolutionsUsa.com
New website for nationwide commercial and hospital laundry supplier of recyclable soiled linen bags and hamper stands combines best features of mobile-friendly device-aware and device-agnostic RWD. - December 08, 2012 - WebFL.US