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Top 40 Billboard Artist Describes Son's Journey with Sensory Processing Disorder
April is Autism Awareness Month and every autistic child suffers from some form of Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). The new book, "Life Not Typical: How Special Needs Parenting Changed my Faith & my Song," chronicles the difficulties of SPD from the parent's perspective. - April 07, 2012 - Adams Group
AcuteCare Telemedicine Shares Teleneurology Insights at 2012 GPT Conference
Dr. Matthews Gwynn, Partner, AcuteCare Telemedicine (ACT) delivered a presentation discussing the future of teleneurology in the next decade during the 2012 Georgia Partnership for Telehealth (GPT) Conference at the Ritz-Carlton, Reynolds Plantation in Lake Oconee, GA on Thursday, March 15th. The... - April 07, 2012 - AcuteCare Telemedicine
Mango Madness Skin Care Introduces Protect Me™ Sun Screen
Mango Madness Skin Care announces a paraben-free, broad spectrum sun screen formulated with titanium dioxide for protection from UVA and UVB rays and the damaging and aging effects of excessive sun exposure. - April 06, 2012 - Mango Madness Skin Care
Mark F. Weiss, Nationally Known Healthcare Expert, Announces Two New Books for Anesthesiologists and Radiologists
Mark F. Weiss of Advisory Law Group has released two new books on business and legal issues affecting anesthesiologists and radiologists. Entitled 2012 Anesthesia Business Update and 2012 Radiology Business Update, both are available for complimentary download at www.advisorylawgroup.com. - April 05, 2012 - Advisory Law Group, a Prof. Corp.
Key Preliminary Speakers Announced for the 4th Annual Employer Healthcare & Benefits Congress
The 4th Annual Employer Healthcare & Benefits Congress, www.EmployerHealthcareCongress.com, announces its key speakers for their October 24th – 26th, 2012 event, taking place on the beach in Fort Lauderdale/Miami, Florida. This year’s venue is the prestigious Westin Diplomat Resort... - April 05, 2012 - Employer Healthcare & Benefits Congress
West Valley Urgent Care Goes Mobile with iTriage Smartphone App
West Valley residents have immediate access to medical information, urgent care services and directions, in the palm of their hand - April 04, 2012 - iTriage, LLC
HD Treatment Center Releases Podcast on Direct Current Technology Hemorrhoid Treatment
Lead Physician Larry Fusco Discusses the Differences Between Traditional Treatment Options and the Technology Used at HD Treatment Center - April 04, 2012 - HD Treatment Center
MD Now Urgent Care Welcomes Growth Capital Investment with Brockway Moran & Partners, Inc.
MD Now Medical Centers Welcomes Growth Capital Investment Brockway Moran & Partners, Inc. invests in leading Urgent Care business MD Now Medical Centers, Inc. (MD Now Urgent Care - MD Now) of West Palm Beach, Florida, a leading provider of urgent care medical services, announced today a growth capital investment from a private equity partner, Brockway Moran & Partners, Inc. (Brockway Moran & Partners), to position itself for continued growth. - April 03, 2012 - MD Now Urgent Care
Fibromyalgia Awareness Day Events Announced by National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association (NFMCPA)
NFMCPA announces upcoming Fibromyalgia Awareness Day events highlighting support for research for a cure and difficulties in parenting with FM. - April 03, 2012 - National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association
Sue McElroy, R.N., Recently Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Sue McElroy, R.N., of Patterson, New York, has recently been recognized as Professional of the Year by America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of home healthcare. About Sue McElroy, R.N. Sue McElroy is the Administrative... - April 02, 2012 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Estacy Porter Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication
Estacy Porter, of the Bronx, New York, has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Estacy Porter Ms. Porter has had a varied career in the healthcare field for more than 16 years. - March 31, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
Victory Over Stroke Event Set for April 19, 2012, in Bradenton, FL
The Stroke Association of Florida Announces Third Annual Victory Over Stroke Event - March 30, 2012 - The Stroke Association Of Florida
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, Columbia University Medical Center Partner to Provide Leading Edge Heart Care
The affiliation with Columbia’s Division of Cardiac Surgery, ranked sixth in the nation for cardiovascular care by U.S. News & World Report, gives Sarasota Memorial and its physicians 24/7 access to the cardiac surgery faculty and researchers at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons medical school for case consultation, as well as the latest teaching, research initiatives and clinical trials under way in the academic setting. - March 29, 2012 - Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
Whip-Its - Cheap Thrill or Dangerous Product? Barron Law Corporation
Did you know that you can purchase a box of "Whip its" for less than $15.00 over the counter? Did you know that the use of Whip-its by inhaling the contents is incredibly dangerous and can result in paralysis, asphyxiation and/or death? The Barron Law Corporation wants you to know, and wants your teenage children to know, that Whip its are not a harmless, fun party drug and that the use of Whip its may cause you or a loved one serious and lasting harm. - March 29, 2012 - Barron Law Corporation
How New Zealand’s "Health Informatics" Supports and Influences Europe’s Health Sector in March’s Issue of Healthcare Global
In the March issue of Healthcare Global, the top digital media source for Healthcare news, the team investigates the way in which New Zealand’s world-leading healthcare sector is influencing healthcare practices across Europe. The NHS in the UK is faced with an enormous challenge to deliver... - March 29, 2012 - WDM Group
AdvantEdge Healthcare Solutions Ranked as New Jersey's 10th Fastest Growing Company
NJBIZ unveils list of 50 fastest growing companies in New Jersey, honoring those who contribute to the state’s economic growth. - March 29, 2012 - AdvantEdge Healthcare Solutions Medical Billing
HEALTHCAREfirst Attends National Association for Home Care and Hospice March on Washington
HEALTHCAREfirst, Inc., the leading provider of home health care and hospice technologies and services, announced today that it is joining members of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) for the annual March on Washington & Law Symposium Conference & Exposition. This... - March 29, 2012 - HEALTHCAREfirst
Hometown Urgent Care Opens in Latonia Kentucky
Hometown Urgent Care and WorkCare Center will open in the Latonia Center in front of Kroger. - March 29, 2012 - Hometown Urgent Care
MaleSurvivor Responds to Reports That in 1998 Sandusky Labelled "Likely Pedophile"
MaleSurvivor Advisory Board Chairman Richard Gartner issues a statement reacting to the news that in 1998 Dr. Alycia Chambers, a psychologist who looked into allegations of abuse made against Jerry Sandusky, found his behavior "fit the profile" of a likely pedophile. - March 28, 2012 - MaleSurvivor: National Organization against Male Sexual Victimization
IMedDictate, New Dictation Application for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad
SpectraMedi, a leading medical transcription company located in Syracuse, New York, is pleased to announce the launch of their new free iPhone and iPad app, iMedDictate. - March 28, 2012 - SpectraMedi MSO Medical Transcription Services & Technology Solutions
Surgeons Using Collagen Fibre Sheets to Speed Healing & Decrease Bruising
The 100 percent freeze-dried Collagen Fibre Sheets supplied to skin salons by Reviva Labs, Haddonfield, N.J., through its Aesthetics Unique division, is being used by post-surgery patients to decrease bruising and swelling. The same Collagen sheets have been used for years to speed healing on... - March 27, 2012 - Reviva Labs
Assured Assisted Living Redesigns Its Website in Efforts to Help People Requiring Alzheimer’s Care
Assured Assisted Living Homes redesign their website to stress their top priority to Alzheimer’s care and in enlisting the support and participation of the family members of residents suffering from dementia related disorders. - March 25, 2012 - Assured Assisted Living, LLC
Internet Search for Ileostomy Options Helps Find Life Changing BCIR Pouch at Olympia Medical Center
As a person who had an ileostomy procedure (typically, because the colon has been partially or wholly removed), Adam was miserable having to deal daily with a malfunctioning J-Pouch to collect intestinal waste. He was in constant pain and recalls that his priorities were about making sure he knew where all of the restrooms were so he could plan his daily activities. He searched the Internet looking for alternatives and discovered the BCIR option for people with a failed J-pouch. - March 25, 2012 - Olympia Medical Center
MedTech Staffing Inc., a Montana Based National Staffing Company, Has Opened Their Office to Service Montana and the Surrounding Areas
MedTech Staffing, Inc. is a growing Montana based staffing agency focusing in the healthcare industry with nationwide opportunities. Due to the dynamic business growth in the area and customer demands, MedTech Staffing, Inc. has found it necessary to increase staffing and improve their... - March 25, 2012 - MedTech Staffing, Inc.
ImpactRx Acquires AlphaDetail
Addition of AlphaDetail’s global custom market research expertise enhances and expands company’s solutions offerings. - March 25, 2012 - ImpactRx, Inc
Investigating How New Zealand’s World-Leading Health Technologies Influence European Healthcare in March’s Healthcare Global Issue
New Zealand is renowned for having one of the best healthcare sectors in the world, driven by the latest in technology and health informatics. - March 24, 2012 - WDM Group
ContinuLink, LLC Relocates to Sunny South Florida
Leading provider of home care software, ContinuLink, LLC makes the move to sunny South Florida. - March 24, 2012 - ContinuLink, LLC
HEALTHCAREfirst to Sponsor Webinar with National Association for Home Care and Hospice
HEALTHCAREfirst, Inc., the leading provider of home health care and hospice technologies and services, announced today that it is sponsoring a free webinar with the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) and the Home Care Technology Association of America (HCTAA). The webinar,... - March 24, 2012 - HEALTHCAREfirst
A Handy Clinical Reference for Students and Practitioners
“Color Atlas of Dermatology,” recently published by Thieme, is an illustrated guide to the wide range of dermatological pathologies. This easy-to-use book provides a wealth of practical knowledge essential in both daily practice and treatment planning. “Our goal [with this book]... - March 24, 2012 - Thieme Publishers
OmniMD Announces V 11.2 & Surescripts Certification for New Prescription to Mail Order Messaging
OmniMD EHR announces Version 11.2 on achievement of Surescripts Certification for New Prescription to Mail Order Messaging. - March 24, 2012 - OmniMD
New Revolutionary Mental Illness Treatment Offers Hope for Multiple Disorders and is Non Evasive
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Therapy (TMS) is explained by Psychiatrist Dr. Tarique Perera on Smart Health Talk Radio show, April 22 at 4:00 pm PST on KCAARadio.com. TMS can work when other treatments fail, and offers a new treatment option. - March 23, 2012 - Smart Health Talk
Medimix International and Sanofi Pasteur to Present Results of Social Media Monitoring Study PMRG ANC - Orlando, March 27th, 2012
Medimix International and Sanofi Pasteur will present at the PMRG ANC results of an innovative social media study which used a powerful new tracking platform to monitor social media conversations around the globe. Scouring sites representative of English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, German and Chinese (or 80% of the languages used by online populations), the flagged mentions were analyzed by both machine and human to correctly categorize content, overall sentiment, and identify influencers. - March 23, 2012 - Medimix International
ContinuLink Executives Step Away from the Office to March on Washington in Support of Home Care Agencies Nationwide
On March 25-28, 2012 ContinuLink LLC will join the National Association of Home Care to March on Washington. ContinuLink will be among home care agencies looking to extol the benefits of home care to members of Congress. - March 23, 2012 - ContinuLink, LLC
Noted History of Medicine Professor Alexandra Stern to Speak at University of Houston
The University of Houston (UH) has invited a noted professor in the history of medicine, Alexandra Stern, to give the John P. McGovern Endowed Lecture in Family, Health and Human Values at 7 p.m., Monday, April 9 at the Rockwell Pavilion in the M.D. Anderson Library. “The College of Liberal... - March 23, 2012 - University of Houston
CareOne Launches Care Navigator Program
Partners with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Visiting Nurses Program to Improve Patient Experience - March 22, 2012 - CareOne
The Spine Health Foundation to Present at the 2012 Global Health & Innovation Conference at Yale University
The Spine Health Foundation was selected to present a social enterprise pitch at the 2012 Global Health and Innovation Conference at Yale University in April. Dr. Morgan Lorio, Orthopedic Surgeon and Official Spokesperson for the foundation will speak on "Eliminating Disparity in Healthcare for the Disadvantaged." - March 22, 2012 - The Spine Health Foundation, Inc.
DoD, VA, and Federal Healthcare Leaders to Discuss iEHR Progression and Important Strategies for Successful Data Sharing and Interoperability
The recent efforts of the DoD and VA’s towards progressing an iEHR, along with further steps towards a VLER and a national HIE has created the need to bring together thought leaders and experts in this space to discuss and debate how all can achieve success in their respective arenas. However, what “success” means for each, and how the industry experts helping them achieve these goals remains a pressing and challenging question to answer. - March 22, 2012 - Defense Strategies Institute
Tampa Web Design Firm, Bayshore Solutions, Launches Website Redesign for the University of South Florida’s Student Health Services
Student Healthcare Website Designed to Serve as Central Resource for USF Student Wellness - March 22, 2012 - Bayshore Solutions
Internal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Patrick Hennessey, Selects Waiting Room Solutions Web Based Internal Medicine EMR
Dr. Patrick Hennessey of Orlando Executive Health, Orlando, Fl selects Waiting Room Solutions Internal Medicine web based EMR to automate his practice’s clinical and business functions. - March 21, 2012 - WRS Health
Dr. Lynda J. Wright, MD LLC, Has Selected Waiting Room Solutions Web Based Gynecology EMR for Her Solo Practice
Dr. Wright of Kittery, Maine has chosen Waiting Room Solutions web based Gynecology EMR to automate all of her practice’s clinical and business functions to become compliant for Meaningful Use 2012. - March 21, 2012 - WRS Health
Healthcare One Chooses Waiting Room Solutions Web Based EMR for Their Urgent/Family Care Practice
Mr. Redden, the owner of Healthcare One located in El Reno, OK, has selected Waiting Room Solutions web based EMR to automate all of his urgent/family care practice’s functions. - March 21, 2012 - WRS Health
Stephanie Mellor, ARNP Selects Waiting Room Solutions Web Based EMR for Her New Practice, Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic, Inc.
Ms. Mellor, owner of Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic, Inc. in Cedar Rapids, Iowa has selected Waiting Room Solutions Web Based EMR for her new practice. - March 21, 2012 - WRS Health
The Booming Healthcare Sector Drives the Indian Hospital Information System Market, Finds Netscribes
Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd., launches its Hospital Information System Market in India Report 2012 covering one of the very potential markets in India having strong growth prospects in near future. It is a part of Netscribes’ Healthcare Series reports. - March 21, 2012 - Netscribes, Inc.
Detroit R&D and ALPCO Diagnostics Sign Distribution Agreement
ALPCO Diagnostics and Detroit R&D agree to a distribution partnership in North America. - March 20, 2012 - ALPCO
Online Health Monitoring and Caregiving Network for Families Released
Nclaves Enables Family Members to Monitor Health, Track Diet and Communicate Remotely. - March 20, 2012 - Nclaves
New Medical Tourism Research Study Released: 9 Out of 10 Medical Tourists Would do It Again
Major new survey reveals the latest trends in travelling overseas for surgery: most saved thousands on treatment, 90% would recommend it to others, Belgium is number 1 choice. (Full report available on request plus case studies for all major findings and also expert analysis) - March 19, 2012 - Intuition Communication
Paragon Innovations Helps Diabetics Cut the (Refrigerator) Cord, with Design of New Temperature Control Device
Say goodbye to coolers and ice packs. Available this summer from Kewl Innovations, amazing nano-technology-driven device will keep medicine temps consistent – for days. - March 19, 2012 - Paragon Innovations, Inc.
The Future of HSAS and Consumer-Driven Plans: How Actuarial Value and Medical Loss Ratio Rules Will Change the Landscape
Do you understand the new HHS guidance bulletin on actuarial value? How will the minimum medical loss ratio regulations impact your business? If you are involved with the design, sale, purchase or implementation of HSAs or HRAs, consumer‐driven health plans, or related services, you... - March 19, 2012 - HSA Clearing Corp
No Restrictions Entertainment Partners with Family & Children's Place for Theatrical Release of an Inspiring Feature Film During April's Child Abuse Prevention Month
Los Angeles-based production company No Restrictions Entertainment and Family & Children’s Place have partnered to bring the inspiring and critically acclaimed independent feature film, MOTHER’S RED DRESS, for a theatrical run this April during Child Abuse Prevention Month. Audiences who have seen the film say the movie stays with them long after they leave the theater. The partnership's goal is to bring further awareness and inspire action in the community. - March 19, 2012 - No Restrictions Entertainment
877-HELP-4-HEP; a Peer Advocacy Success Story
The first week of February brought both good news and bad news to Mary*. She learned that her husband was an early responder to the powerful triple drug cocktail for hepatitis C. She also found out that their family’s state-sponsored health insurance coverage was going to be... - March 19, 2012 - The Support Partnership