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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
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
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
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 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
"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
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
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
ReproTech, LTD Announces New Office Opening in Mesquite, TX
ReproTech, LTD announces the opening of its fourth cryostorage facility. - August 29, 2012 - ReproTech, LLC
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
Steve Stanley Launches New Health Information Web Portal - natural-health-cureguides.com
New Health Information Web Portal to Provide Latest Health & Medical CureGuides. - August 28, 2012 - Natural Health Cureguides.com
Hyperbaric Options Now Offering Grand Dive Hyperbarics Product at Special Low Price
Leading US hyperbarics specialists Hyperbaric Options have recently announced a new limited time sale for one of their leading-selling hyperbaric chambers. Until the end of September 2012, the company will be selling their Grand Dive product at an exceptionally low price of just $14,995. This offer... - August 26, 2012 - Hyperbaric Options
New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council Holds Second Annual Healthcare Symposium on September 5
"Healthcare: A Now Frontier for Multicultural Businesses” Features Keynote Speakers on Healthcare Business Opportunities Dr. Jaime R. Torres of U.S. Department of Health & Human Services and Attorney Jorge Silva-Puras of United States Small Business Administration. - August 26, 2012 - New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council
Closing the Loop Between Hepatitis C Testing and Care for Baby Boomers
New collaboration offers a unique service of affordable and discreet hepatitis C testing with client-centered health education, counseling and referrals. - August 24, 2012 - The Support Partnership
Concerned Consumers Can Walk Into Any Lab Test Now and Get a Test for West Nile Virus, with Results in 48-72 Hours
According to the CDC West Nile update on August 23th, more than 1,100 people in the U.S. have been infected with the West Nile virus and at least 41 people have died, making this year’s outbreak of the mosquito-carried virus the largest since 1999, when the virus was first detected in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). - August 24, 2012 - Any Lab Test Now
Especially for Children Who Take Medication on a Daily Basis
A simple design for children and teens. - August 24, 2012 - Med-Q Pill Box and Pill Dispenser
World Record Broken for Birth Through Cryopreserved Sperm
Existing record of 28 years for a successful live birth through cryopreserved sperm is shattered - August 24, 2012 - ReproTech, LLC
Pacific Global Ranks #318 on Inc.500 I 5000 List of Fastest Growing Companies
Inc.500 List of 2012 Recognized Pacific Global as 318th Fastest Growing Privately Held Company of the United States. In Healthcare Companies Category, Pacific Global Ranked 25th Fastest Growing Company in the nation - August 24, 2012 - Pacific Global, Inc.
Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority Opens New Accelerator Facility, Significantly Expanding Capabilities at Its Bioscience Park Ctr in the Fitzsimons Life Science District
Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority (FRA) opens its new $8 million Accelerator facility today, expanding its Bioscience Park Center (BPC) by roughly 50% with this state-of-the-art 37,000-square-foot structure. The new accelerator space is leasing to existing tenants graduating from the adjacent Incubator Building and other companies in the growth stage. - August 22, 2012 - Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority
MD Now Has Earned Urgent Care Center Accreditation for Its Two New Clinic Locations
Urgent Care Center Accreditation ensures the provision of quality healthcare and the principles of professionalism. - August 22, 2012 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
Unlimited Long Term Care Insurance Policy Benefit Changes Explained
Reasons why several leading long term care insurance companies have stopped offering unlimited or lifetime benefit options were discussed by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance director. - August 22, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
L. Miles Davis, MD Adopts Services of SpectraMedi for Medical Transcription Services
L. Miles Davis, MD chooses U.S. based Medical Transcription Service Provider, SpectraMedi. All Medical Transcription needs of L. Miles Davis, MD will be met by SpectraMedi. - August 22, 2012 - SpectraMedi MSO Medical Transcription Services & Technology Solutions
New Social Business Network for the Healthcare Industry Goes Live
New healthcare social business network launches, offering discounted membership rates to new members. - August 22, 2012 - Healthkair
Hepatitis C Testing for Baby Boomers More Accessible and Affordable Through New National Project
Nonprofit offers hepatitis C testing along with counseling, health education, and referrals. - August 21, 2012 - HealthPro
Funds Raised Donated to Sisters of Mercy Urgent Care – Catherine McAuley MERCY Foundation Haiti Relief Effort
Practice Velocity clients have donated a total of $11,000 during two events hosted by Dr. David Stern at the 2012 Urgent Care Association of America Spring Conference in Las Vegas, NV to be donated to the Sisters of Mercy Urgent Care – Catherine McAuley MERCY Foundation Haiti Relief Effort. - August 21, 2012 - Practice Velocity
Intuition Launches GoPrivate.com - Compare Private Doctors and Clinics on Service, Cost and Qualifications
If you’re thinking of going private for medical or cosmetic treatment, how do you know which doctor is closest to you, or has the most up to date qualifications? GoPrivate.com, a new comparison site allows you to find out, compare clinics, make a choice and book an appointment. - August 21, 2012 - Intuition Communication
Reltus Relieves the Ear Ringing
Reltus is a specialty products company that develops comfortable solutions and launches Instant Tinnitus Devices for Tinnitus sufferers & those who have ringing in the ears. - August 18, 2012 - Reltus, LLC
MedicalAssistantSalaryData.org Offers Free Salary and Career Guide to Show People Simple Ways How to Become a Medical Assistant
MedicalAssistantSalaryData.org is launching a new blog aimed to help people learn more about medical assisting: from job description and daily activities to education, certification and jobs in different states and cities. - August 18, 2012 - Medical Assistant Salary Data
Nursing Facility Averts 7 Hospital Transfers in First Month of Utilizing PhoneDOCTORx
Medway Country Manor Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation has averted seven hospital transfers in the first month of utilizing PhoneDOCTORx, a telemedicine service for skilled nursing facilities. During off-hours, physicians at PhoneDOCTORx remotely provide on-call services using video... - August 17, 2012 - American Doctors Online