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ALPCO & Argutus Medical Collaboration
Kidney & Liver Toxicity Gold Standard Rat Alpha GST ELISA Available Once Again - June 26, 2012 - ALPCO
New National Hepatitis C Referral Resource Maps
A new online resource for users all over the country to quickly pinpoint geo-mapped locations that provide the support and services most commonly sought by case managers, counselors, educators, and persons affected by hepatitis C. - June 26, 2012 - HealthPro
Hollywood, Autism Pioneers Answer “What’s Next” for Autistic Kids Aging Out of the System
As an estimated half-million autistic kids begin to come of age in the United States, the world is watching a group of producers, writers, actors and community leaders who gathered together Friday at Exceptional Minds studio to address the next uncharted frontier in autism. Exceptional Minds started in September 2011 as a vocational school and working studio for young adults on the spectrum. - June 24, 2012 - Exceptional Minds
Satori World Medical to Exhibit at 2012 Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Conference in Atlanta, GA
Satori World Medical to showcase medical travel benefit as an approach to lowering employer healthcare costs - June 23, 2012 - Satori World Medical
Dr. Robert Veligdan, Dentist, Wins Customer Satisfaction Award, 5 Star Rating, for Third Year in a Row
Robert G. Veligdan DMD has been named a recipient of the CMUS Talk of the Town Customer Satisfaction Award presented by Talk of the Town News and Celebration Media U.S. (CMUS) for the third consecutive year. Receiving a 5-Star rating, Dr. Veligdan is acknowledged as giving the best in dental patient satisfaction, comfort, relaxation, special amenities in a caring environment. - June 22, 2012 - Robert G Veligdan DMD, PC
EmergyCare to Host Free CPR Training
On Saturday, June 30, 2012 EmergyCare will host a free Friends & Family CPR training event on the lawn of the Erie Zoo. In about 25 minutes participants will learn the basics of hands-only CPR as well as the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED). Participants will also receive a take home kit that includes a personal training manikin and training DVD to practice and share their skills. - June 22, 2012 - EmergyCare
Clinical CRO ICRC-Weyer to Monitor Advanced Therapy Trials
The clinical contract research organization (CRO) ICRC-Weyer GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, has extended its clinical monitoring services to advanced therapy trials – an important step towards entering the market of regenerative medicine. - June 22, 2012 - ICRC-Weyer GmbH
Acutecare Telemedicine CEO Featured as Speaker for American Heart Association’s Stroke Webinar Series
Dr. Matthews Gwynn, CEO of AcuteCare Telemedicine (ACT), appeared as the featured speaker for a webinar series produced by the southeast affiliate of the American Heart Association. The presentation, entitled “Extending Stroke Care through Telemedicine,” was delivered to several hundred... - June 21, 2012 - AcuteCare Telemedicine
CoachArt Receives Culinary Camp Scholarships from Chef Eric’s Culinary Classroom
Eric Crowley, the Owner of Eric’s Culinary Classroom, had donated 25 scholarships to his Kid’s Summer Camps at his a Cooking School in West Los Angeles to CoachArt. CoachArt provides free lessons in the arts and athletics to children with chronic or life-threatening illnesses and their... - June 20, 2012 - Chef Eric’s Culinary Classroom
Global Digital Forensics Provides Expert eDiscovery Guidance as the Courts Establish New Guidelines for Legal Counsel
Electronic discovery firm Global Digital Forensics handles the complex process of securing Electronically Stored Information (ESI) and places its clients in an advantageous position as judges demand better eDiscovery practices. - June 20, 2012 - Global Digital Forensics
Uniform Advantage Introduces Sophie’s Picks
Uniform Advantage introduced “Sophie’s Picks” to its website, blog, and Pinterest page to display the top scrubs “picks” for each season made by their in-house fashion and design guru, Sophie. To shop the current Sophie’s Picks Summer collection, visit her section on the Uniform Advantage site: http://www.uniformadvantage.com/pages/dpt/scrubs_top_picks.asp?navbar=2. - June 20, 2012 - Uniform Advantage
Online Erectile Dysfunction Resource Launches Physician Directory
Erectile Dysfunction Website Launches Physician Registration Feature - June 20, 2012 - Erectile Doctor
Cryobank Sponsors Prostate Cancer Fundraiser
ReproTech, Ltd., a cryobank specializing in long-term storage of human reproductive tissue (sperm, eggs, embryos and ovarian/testicular tissue), was a sponsor in the Sparks, NV Dash for Dads Prostate Cancer 5K benefitting local families affected by prostate cancer. - June 20, 2012 - ReproTech, LLC
Michael Rega Awarded Best Article of the Year by The American Society of Safety Engineers
Ecliptic Consulting Group (ECG) Announces Michael Rega has been awarded best article of the year by the prestigious Advisor Publication of The American Society of Safety Engineers. - June 19, 2012 - Ecliptic Consulting Group
Appropriate Balance Financial Services Announces Expansion Into 401(k) Pension Planning
Appropriate Balance Financial Services, Inc. (ABFS) announced today that it will leverage its extensive investment management experience by expanding into 401(k) and 403(b) pension planning services. “This is a very natural extension of the investment management and financial planning... - June 19, 2012 - Appropriate Balance Financial Services, Inc.
DataServices, LLC Delivers a New Comprehensive Electronic Laboratory Results Solution with Lab Connections Portal
Lab Connections, is a portal designed to deliver customizable electronic laboratory results to facilities that provide thousands of medical lab tests, from multiple lab testing facilities in a SaaS environment. - June 19, 2012 - Lab Portal Compancy
HEALTHCAREfirst Honored by Springfield Business Journal for Financial Achievement, Innovation and Community Involvement
HEALTHCAREfirst, the pioneer of Web-based software and services for Home Care, today announced that it has been recognized by the Springfield Business Journal for its “2012 Business Class Award.” Headquartered in Ozark, Missouri, HEALTHCAREfirst was one of five recipients of the award... - June 17, 2012 - HEALTHCAREfirst
Continuous Technological Advancements Driving the CT Scanner Market in India, Finds Netscribes
Netscribes launches its CT Scanner 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. - June 17, 2012 - Netscribes, Inc.
New WebWatch Report from Intuition Communication Reveals UK's Top Health Concerns Obesity & Weight Loss, Not Cancer or Cosmetic Surgery
New report from Intuition Communication finds 21 of top 50 health-related web searches concern weight and dieting. The most common illness search? Chickenpox. Brits are more concerned with excess weight and how to lose it than any other health issue, according to a new study released today. - June 16, 2012 - Intuition Communication
Daisy Natures Nutrients - the Latest and Greatest in Natural Organic Vitamins, Minerals and so Much More
Daisy Riker introduces a new source for natural organic health supplements-Daisy Natures Nutrients, which are now available online. Answering consumer demand for safe and pure ingredients in vitamins, Daisy has created an elite collection of the very best products worldwide. - June 16, 2012 - NewWebDesign.com
CreAgri Receives International Recognition with Paris Polyphenols 2012 Award
CreAgri, Inchas been awarded the Paris Polyphenols 2012 Award for the most effective, innovative and sustainable process to recover healthy polyphenols from agricultural biomass. - June 13, 2012 - Creagri, Inc.
AdvaCare's New USFDA Approved Medical Disposable Product Line to be Introduced in June 2012
Medical Disposables and Supplies are AdvaCare’s fastest growing product line. - June 13, 2012 - AdvaCare Pharmaceutical
Fast Track Urgent Care Launches Early Check-In on iTriage App
“Check-In Now” lets patients quickly and conveniently alert staff of their impending arrival from smart phones. - June 12, 2012 - iTriage, LLC
Doctors Express Englewood Launches Mobile Appointment Setting with iTriage
Smartphone app lets users conveniently schedule appointments anytime, anywhere, from the palm of their hand. - June 12, 2012 - iTriage, LLC
ALPCO Diagnostics Recognized for Support of the American Red Cross 2011 Relief Efforts
ALPCO was recognized on May 29, 2012 for their generous contributions to the American Red Cross in 2011. - June 11, 2012 - ALPCO
Cyclist Completes 1,800 Miles in Solo Trek for Autism
On Sunday, May 27, Princeton, New Jersey resident John LaBosco completed his 1,800 mile journey up the East coast to raise money and awareness for Eden Autism Services, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with autism and their families. - June 09, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Self Funding Magazine - Issue 30 Now Available - Read It Today
Issue #30 of Self Funding Magazine (SFM) has been released today. It can be found at SelfFundingMagazine.com. This magazine is solely dedicated to providing solutions in the self-funded industry. Self Funding Magazine promises to its readership the most cutting-edge advice and expertise - not by... - June 08, 2012 - Self Funding Magazine
HD Treatment Center Launches Blog on Company Website
Triangle-Based Practice Hopes to Open Discussion on Hemorrhoidal Disease. - June 08, 2012 - HD Treatment Center
EndoSoft Shows Procedure and GRS Reporting at DDF 2012 in Liverpool
At the 2012 DDF Conference EndoSoft will showcase their GI specific software solutions including procedure documentation, workflow management, EHR, image and video capture and management. - June 08, 2012 - EndoSoft
EndoSoft Participates in "Best of DDW 2012" at UT Southwestern
EndoSoft is proud to participate in "The Best of DDW 2012" at UT Southwestern in Dallas, TX. - June 08, 2012 - EndoSoft
Using Ergonomics to Keep Healthcare Professionals Safe & Secure by Dr. Barry Carlin
Dr. Carline will present a seminar on the "Lean, bend, and stand" technique that minimizes spinal flexion. - June 07, 2012 - National Training Company, Inc.
Impact of Technology on Emergency Care is Focus of New HealthEdSolutions.com Special Section
Healthcare Certification Provider Offers Technology-Focused Insights to Healthcare Professionals and First Responders - June 07, 2012 - Health Education Solutions
PrimaCare Medical Centers Deliver Instant Information with iTriage App
Dallas residents have on-the-go access to symptoms, medical conditions and facility information at their fingertips - June 07, 2012 - iTriage, LLC
Steering Your Marriage Will Guide Couples on a Steady Course
Steering Your Marriage, author Suzanne Burger's first publication, offers couples tools for moving through the hard times they may encounter along a lifetime journey. Intended for couples looking to repair or simply to improve their relationship, the first half of the book provides skills to increase respect, intimacy, and effective communication. The second section applies these skills to such challenges as financial stress or illness, that may arise and threaten the couple's harmony. - June 06, 2012 - Suzanne Burger
EatwiseRx Launches New Program to Give People with Diabetes Access to Free Nutrition Counseling
Buffalo-based EatwiseRx announced that it has launched a new service that makes free nutrition counseling services convenient and accessible for individuals with diabetes. Now, for the first time, individuals with diabetes in Western New York are able to receive free, personalized nutrition counseling in their homes. - June 06, 2012 - EatwiseRX
Lincoln Property Company Appointed Court Receiver of Historic Grunow Memorial Medical Center
Phoenix-based Lincoln Property Company Announces Receivership Assignment for 55,000 Square Foot Medical Center. - June 06, 2012 - Lincoln Property Company
Eden Autism Services Florida Names Adonis Autism Assistance Foundation Advocates of the Month
Award recognizes people and organizations who are advocates for autism by increasing awareness, raising funds or providing leadership in support of autism. - June 06, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Tigerlily Foundation Hosts 4th Annual “EmPower” Ball - Event to Highlight Advocacy and Empowerment for Young Women Affected by Breast Cancer
The Tigerlily Foundation will host its 4th Annual EmPower Ball to raise awareness about young women with breast cancer on Saturday, October 20, 2012, from 6-9PM at the McLean Hilton, in McLean, Virginia. This year’s EmPower” Ball sets the tone for an evening slated with live entertainment, speeches from breast cancer advocates, dinner, signature cocktails, live and silent auction, local business leaders, and inspirational stories from young breast cancer survivors. - June 05, 2012 - Tigerlily Foundation
Ameridose Announces Agreement with HealthTrust
Ameridose, LLC, the leading nationwide provider of sterile admixing services to hospital pharmacies, is pleased to announce the signing of a new agreement for providing sterile admixing and repackaging services to HealthTrust Purchasing Group, L.P. (“HealthTrust”) members. - June 05, 2012 - Ameridose, LLC
Stylish Boutique Takes Stand Against Meningitis with Local Non-Profit
One local boutique wants to help the community stay stylish and safe this summer. Rouge Boutique has collaborated with The Immunization Partnership, for a day of shopping and saving lives. The event gives back to the community by offering free immunizations, especially the meningitis vaccine which is required for incoming college freshman in Texas. Those involved hope to ensure a healthy upcoming school year. - June 05, 2012 - Rouge Boutique
Healthcare Leaders Advocate for ACO Development at ACHE of Massachusetts Spring Conference in Needham
Two hundred healthcare leaders across Massachusetts attended the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) of Massachusetts spring conference, “Insights into Successful Organizations and Strategies: National Case Studies on ACO Development,” on May 24 at the Sheraton Needham. An... - June 05, 2012 - ACHE of Massachusetts
OmegaH2O® Clear Shelf Stable Omega-3, CoQ10 and Other Non Polar Compounds Patent Application 12/383,244 Approved in Europe and Notice of Allowance in U.S.
VIRUN, Inc. Food and Beverage Technology Division announces today that without continuance and as a result of innovation and novelty; patent application 12/383,244 has been approved in Europe and Notice of Allowance in the U.S. 12/383,244 allows the only patented non polar compounds, such as Omega-3, dissolve into foods, beverages and supplements clearer and shelf stable. - June 04, 2012 - VIRUN
Lights, Camera, Surgery! Live Surgery Will be Performed at Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference
It will be lights, camera, scalpel for attendees at the August 19-23 Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference. In a unique educational session, an Arthroscopic ACL Reconstruction surgery will be viewed by the thousands of workers’ compensation experts from a variety of... - June 04, 2012 - Workers Compensation Institute
Medical Coding Website Ramps Up Its Value for a Booming Industry
The Medical Coding Training & Certification Guide website undergoes major updates in order to become one of the leading resources for current and aspiring medical coders. - June 03, 2012 - Medical Coding Training & Certification Guide
FastMed Urgent Care Launches Second Annual Keep Cooler Program
Free Igloo coolers to be donated to schools and organized teams to avoid heat related injuries Valley-wide. - June 02, 2012 - FastMed
Satori World Medical Exhibiting at 2012 Public Risk Management Association (PRIMA) Conference in Nashville, TN
Satori to showcase innovative medical travel benefit, as an approach to lowering public entity healthcare costs. - June 02, 2012 - Satori World Medical
HEALTHCAREfirst to Host Free Webinar About Hospice Quality Reporting
HEALTHCAREfirst, Inc., the leading provider of Home Health and Hospice technologies and services, announced today that it is hosting a free webinar for Hospice agencies about Hospice Quality Reporting. The webinar, “Your Guide to Hospice Quality Reporting” will cover what types of data... - June 02, 2012 - HEALTHCAREfirst
Colorado BioScience Association Praises Boettcher Foundation for Ongoing Commitment to Early-Career Investigators Through Its Webb-Waring Biomedical Research Program
Colorado BioScience Association congratulates Boettcher Foundation on the announcement of its 2012 class of Boettcher Investigators in the Webb-Waring Biomedical Research Program. Now in its third year, the program provides for the discovery of new knowledge that improves human health through the investment in and advancement of early-career scientists. - June 02, 2012 - Colorado BioScience Association
IOS Health Systems Selected by South Florida Regional Extension as Featured EHR Partner
IOS Health Systems (IOS), a leading innovator of web-based electronic health record (EHR), practice management and services to medical providers announces that the South Florida Regional Extension Center (SFREC) has selected IOS as a Featured Partner and Certified EHR Vendor. - June 02, 2012 - IOS Health Systems
Vallo Benjamin, M.D. Recently Recognized by America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Vallo Benjamin, M.D., of New York City has recently been recognized by America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals as a V.I.P. member for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of medicine. About Vallo Benjamin, M.D. Dr. Vallo Benjamin is currently the Professor of... - June 02, 2012 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals