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Henry J. Gonzalez Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Henry J. Gonzalez, of Upland, California, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Healthcare. About Henry J. Gonzalez Dr. Henry J. Gonzalez is a Partner at Upland Anesthesia Medical Group. He... - August 17, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Live Webinar on US, EU and Japan GMP Requirements: Practical ICH Area Differences, Healthcare Authority Inspection Focus by Compliance2go
This 90 minute webinar will help you gain a detailed overview of ICH GMPs and the nuances and differences between requirements in the US, EU and Japan. It will help prepare you for regulatory inspections in these countries. Why Should You Attend? This ICH GMP training course will provide your... - August 16, 2012 - Compliance2go
HealthCARE Express Urgent Care Celebrates Atlanta Groundbreaking
Local residents of Atlanta, Texas will soon see dirt moving along Highway 59, as construction begins on a new urgent care medical facility. HealthCARE Express celebrated their groundbreaking on Tuesday, August 14, at the site of their future location at 108 South Loop 59. The new 2865 square foot... - August 16, 2012 - HealthCARE Express
MeMD Provides Online Healthcare Services to Pay-Tech
Pay-Tech employees can now see medical providers online. - August 16, 2012 - MeMD
Prescription Discounts Offered to Telehealth Company’s Users
MeMD partners with MedOne to bring online patients a prescription discount card. - August 16, 2012 - MeMD
Despite Changes, Long Term Care Insurance Industry Appears Healthy Insurance Site LTC Tree Sees Continued Strong Consumer Demand Amid Changing Industry
Shoppers considering Long Term Care Insurance are undaunted by the changes to the industry in recent months, according to a study by comparison shopping site LTCTree.com. Drew Nichols, one of the co-founders of the site, said, “Several key metrics we use to predict our future sales remain positive.” Nichols continued, “What we are seeing is an industry that’s changing, but for the better.” - August 15, 2012 - LTC Tree
A + Tutoring's GRE "MD" Becomes Available for Dayton, OH, Area: Mr. Brent Puthoff Now in Centerville and Beavercreek Areas for SAT & ACT Prep
A+ Tutoring/Test Preparation's Brent Puthoff, with his 99th percentile score on the ACT and his perfect Math GRE score, is now available in the Greater Dayton, OH, area for one-on-one tutoring on several subjects, including the PSAT, SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, and math and science subjects such as algebra, trigonometry, chemistry, physics and calculus. A colleague of Michael DiSalvo, the "SAT MD," Brent teaches Mr DiSalvo's system that has helped students to perfect scores. on the PSAT, SAT, and ACT. - August 14, 2012 - A+ Tutoring Test Preparation
VIA Announces 2012 Healthcare Grant Application Deadline
$3,000 of In-Kind Translation for Programs Supporting Language Access. - August 13, 2012 - viaLanguage
Roselyn Saunders, Honorary Chair for 2012 Invisible Disabilities Association Awards Banquet Oct 14th Honoring Outstanding Individuals and Organizations in Lone Tree, CO
The Invisible Disabilities Association is overjoyed to have Roselyn Saunders join them as this year’s Honorary Banquet Chair for their 2012 Honor Awards Banquet and Auction on Sun Oct 14th in Lone Tree, Colorado. Roselyn encourages everyone to “Join the Expedition” with her at this event featuring keynote speakers, Antarctic Mike (Pierce) and his wife, Angela. 12 individuals and organizations will be honored for positively impacting the lives of people living with illness, pain and disability. - August 13, 2012 - Invisible Disabilities Association
San Diego Medical Society Foundation Welcomes New Staff Member
The San Diego County Medical Society Foundation (SDCMSF) announces the appointment of Carmel Valley resident Francesca Mueller as Program Director, responsible for supervision of Project Access San Diego, the Foundation’s flagship program. Mueller is the former Project Manager at the Center... - August 13, 2012 - San Diego County Medical Society Foundation
Anti-Abortion Group Targets the Iowa State Fair with Display of Large, Bloody Photos of Aborted Babies
Abortion billboard trucks hit the streets of Des Moines in a campaign to bring a powerful pro-life message to Iowa voters in advance of the November 6 elections. - August 12, 2012 - The Center for Bio-Ethical Reform
Forcura Releases Referral Generation Tool
Forcura launches a Referral Generation Tool potentially driving $100K+ of new business to participating home care companies. This new tool enables physician offices to electronically send homecare companies referrals directly through the MyForcura.com portal thus driving additional revenue for... - August 11, 2012 - Forcura, LLC
Local Mom Pioneering Software Development for Organizing Personal Health Records for Medical Emergency Readiness
A new personal health record computer software program created by a local Mom. Innovation by necessity. A new way for medical record storage. Software that creates organization for caregivers, seniors, families, individuals, retirees, and businesses. - August 10, 2012 - MIMI Medical
Hyperbaric Options Introduce New Hyperbarics Leasing Options for Growing Businesses
Industry leading providers of cutting-edge hyperbarics medical equipment Hyperbaric Options have recently expanded their leasing provider options for servicing hyperbaric therapy providers with an array of portable hyperbaric chamber leasing options. These new options are designed to ensure that... - August 10, 2012 - Hyperbaric Options
LiceDoctors Head Lice Treatment and Nit Removal Service Opens in Nashville and Memphis, Tennessee
LiceDoctors, a national in-home professional lice treatment service, is now available in Nashville and Memphis, Tennessee. - August 10, 2012 - LiceDoctors
MassMedia Healthcare Marketing Named Agency of Record for United Blood Services of Las Vegas
MassMedia Healthcare Marketing has been selected as the public relations and advertising agency of record for United Blood Services of Las Vegas. - August 10, 2012 - MassMedia Healthcare Marketing
Manhattan’s Physician Group Teams with iTriage Smartphone App to Connect with Patients
Manhattan residents have instant access to information about symptoms, diseases, specialists and medical facilities in the palm of their hand. - August 10, 2012 - iTriage, LLC
FastMed Urgent Care Provides Sports Physical Coupon for All of NC
FastMed Urgent Care offers all North Carolina students a coupon for a $25 sports physical at all FastMed locations for a limited time. - August 10, 2012 - FastMed
Dr. Lynn Winsten Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication
Dr. Lynn Winsten of Albany, California has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About DR. Lynn Winsten Dr. Winsten has over 30 years experience in the healthcare field. She is a... - August 10, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
MedPro Rx, Inc. Launches Free App Allowing Patients to Refill Prescriptions from Smartphones
Specialty Pharmacy Launches MedPro Rx PocketRx App to Enhance Ordering Process for Patients. - August 10, 2012 - MedPro Rx, Inc.
Hampton Mental Health Associates Announces Partnership with JASE Group LLC
Mental health therapeutic services agency, Hampton Mental Health Associates, announces partnership with JASE Group to develop a new patient communication portal. - August 09, 2012 - JASE Group Marketing & Advertising Agency
LASIK Surgery is Not Always Free of Complications
Like any other surgical procedure, LASIK vision correction is not risk-free. Dr. Ilan Cohen, director of 5th Avenue Eye Center, hopes to educate people about its risks and potential complications, and encourages patients to look for an ethical and highly-qualified LASIK surgeon. - August 08, 2012 - 5th Avenue Eye Center | Ilan Cohen MD
Physicians Immediate Care LLC Selects Practice Velocity® as Its Provider of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and Practice Management Software
Physicians Immediate Care LLC has selected Practice Velocity’s Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Practice Management software systems for the 20 urgent care clinics it manages that operate under the trade name “Physicians Immediate Care.” The announcement of the selection of... - August 08, 2012 - Practice Velocity
Biologic Therapies Receives FDA Clearance for Bio-MACTM Bone Marrow Aspiration Catheter
Biologic Therapies, a medical device company specializing in the design and manufacturing of proprietary, groundbreaking medical components, has received clearance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to begin marketing its new Bio-MACTM Bone Marrow Aspiration Catheter. The Company’s... - August 08, 2012 - Biologic Therapies
Nominations Now Being Accepted for Second Annual Compassionfirst Award for Home Health and Hospice Presented by HEALTHCAREfirst
HEALTHCAREfirst, Inc., the leading provider of home health and hospice technologies and services, today announced that nominations are currently being accepted for the second annual Compassionfirst Award. The Compassionfirst Award is presented to the Home Health or Hospice caregiver who goes above... - August 08, 2012 - HEALTHCAREfirst
Voicebrook to Exhibit at SUG 2012 Annual Conference and Exhibition
Company to demonstrate industry-leading solutions for PowerPath® and CoPathPlus™ - August 07, 2012 - Voicebrook, Inc.
Green House Data Achieves HIPAA Compliance
Green House Data’s HIPAA compliant cloud hosting and colocation opens doors for healthcare companies to implement a sustainable IT infrastructure. - August 07, 2012 - Green House Data
Anti-Abortion Group Targets the Streets of Northern Virginia with Display of Large, Bloody Photos of Aborted Babies
"The Center for Bio-Ethical Reform (CBR) will drive large box trucks bearing graphic images of first-trimester aborted babies on the public streets of Northern Virginia from Monday August 6 to Sunday August 12 in an effort to educate voters about preborn children and what abortion does to them. - August 06, 2012 - The Center for Bio-Ethical Reform
Anti-Abortion Group Targets the Streets of Colorado Springs with Display of Large, Bloody Photos of Aborted Babies
"The Center for Bio-Ethical Reform (CBR) will drive large box trucks bearing graphic images of first-trimester aborted babies on the public streets of Colorado Springs from Monday August 6 to Sunday August 12 in an effort to educate voters about preborn children and what abortion does to them. - August 06, 2012 - The Center for Bio-Ethical Reform
The Dangers of Choosing “Low Cost” LASIK Surgery
Dr. Ilan Cohen, director of 5th Avenue Eye Center, advises patients to take great care when choosing a LASIK surgeon to ensure the best results. - August 06, 2012 - 5th Avenue Eye Center | Ilan Cohen MD
Pharmspective Releases New Pipeline Perspectives Reports in Key Autoimmune Diseases
Pharmspective released two new Pipeline Reports designed to establish a new benchmark in functionality through its three unique report approaches: Granularity, Thoroughness & Dependability. Granularity: The detail of the pipeline reports is impeccable. Thoroughness: The approach through which Pharmspective covers the underlying drivers. - August 06, 2012 - Pharmspective
Med-Tex Minor Medical Center to Operate as HealthCARE Express Urgent Care
HealthCARE Express announced today it has expanded its presence in East Texas with the acquisition of Med-Tex Minor Medical Center in Marshall, Texas. This partnership brings HealthCARE Express’s total footprint to four clinics across East Texas. Med-Tex Minor Medical Center will now... - August 05, 2012 - HealthCARE Express
HEALTHCAREfirst to Host Free Webinar for Home Health and Hospice Agencies on Proposed 2013 Regulatory Changes
HEALTHCAREfirst, the pioneer of web-based software and services for home care, today announced that they will present a free webinar detailing the 2013 proposed rule from CMS. Presented by Deanna Loftus, Director of Regulatory Compliance for HEALTHCAREfirst, the webinar will review the proposed... - August 05, 2012 - HEALTHCAREfirst
Healthcare: New Social Network Brings Professionals Together
HealthKair is the brand new social media community that has been created for healthcare professionals, by healthcare professionals. The founders of HealthKair bring decades of experience to the table, and they decided that there needs to be a place in which everyone in the healthcare world can come together, collaborate, and expand their horizons. - August 04, 2012 - Healthkair
Top Ear Nose and Throat Practice Expands New Jersey Presence
Pinnacle ENT Associates Opens Three New Jersey Offices - August 04, 2012 - Pinnacle ENT Associates
Through the Withering Storm, a Brief History of a Mental Illness
With a foreword by Dr. Brian Bishop, Psychiatrist, this book breaks new ground in giving people a window into the world of a young man afflicted by one of the most disabling and difficult mental health problems known to man, bipolar disorder, or manic depression. This candid and fearless work will change the way you look at people you once shunned. - August 03, 2012 - Leif Gregersen
Toral Family Foundation Offering Scholarship Program
Toral Family Foundation offering a scholarship program to assist medical professionals working in traumatic brain injury. - August 03, 2012 - Toral Family Foundation
Preparing for Monumental Changes in the Healthcare Industry
If you start counting since the start of President Barack Obama's presidential campaign, it's been a 4-year battle over reforming Healthcare in this country. On June 28, the Supreme Court made a monumental ruling to uphold President Obama's Healthcare Reform Act. The ruling is sure to change the... - August 03, 2012 - Axiom Administrative Services, LLC
Ernest M. Myers, MD, FACS Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication
Ernest M. Myers, MD, FACS of Washington, D.C. has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Ernest M. Myers, MD, FACS Dr. Myers has over 37 years experience in the healthcare field. - August 03, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
TransAct Collaborates with Lantium HealthTech Partners to Deliver a Wide Range of Software and IT Solutions to Healthcare Practices Nationally
Bringing Healthcare professionals a better way to offer their patients more payment options. - August 03, 2012 - TransAct, LLC
VIRUN® Closes $2.1 Million Series-A Funding to Bolster Innovation and World-Wide Expansion
After almost 10 years of self-funding growth and business expansion, VIRUN is ready to further-illuminate its presence and capitalize on its patented technology portfolio and product development. - August 02, 2012 - VIRUN
Live Webinar on FDA Compliant Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) for Drugs, Biologics, Biosimilars and Medical Devices by Compliance2go
This webinar is intended to help you get familiar with the relevant and applicable US regulations, regulatory requirements and guidance necessary for good laboratory practice (GLP) and GLP compliance. - August 02, 2012 - Compliance2go
Delta Locum Tenens Launches New Work Log Application System
Delta Locum Tenens launches an online work log application to improve user experience. - August 02, 2012 - The Delta Companies
Acceliant Participates as Platinum Sponsor at SCDM 2012 Annual Conference
Acceliant 6.4v will be showcased at the Event. - August 02, 2012 - Trianz
A Nationwide Study Conducted by Catalyst Healthcare Research Finds Innovative Ways for Physician Practices to Improve the Patient Experience
A national study conducted by Catalyst Healthcare Research finds 10 innovative ways to improve the patient experience in the doctor’s office. - August 01, 2012 - Catalyst Healthcare Research
MassMedia Healthcare Marketing Named Public Relations Agency of Record for Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada
Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada has retained MassMedia Healthcare Marketing as its public relations agency of record. - August 01, 2012 - MassMedia Healthcare Marketing
Breast Cancer: Discovering Hope Through Informed Decisions
Highly-acclaimed actress and health advocate Mariel Hemingway appears as featured guest on the upcoming episode of the Better Living television series. The Spanish edition, Una Vida Mejor, is scheduled to air nationally on Telemundo Sunday, August 5 at 7:30 am. Now in its third season, the... - August 01, 2012 - Consumer Education Group
California Hair Restoration Surgeon Seeks Participants for Non-Invasive Hair Growth Study
Sara Wasserbauer, M.D., a Walnut Creek, CA hair restoration surgeon will study the effects of low level laser therapy (LLLT) on hair mass and growth. - August 01, 2012 - Sara Wasserbauer, M.D.
The Siesta Group, Worldwide Leader in Measuring Sleep, Wakefulness and Brain Activity for Clinical Trials and Research, Celebrates Its 10-Year Anniversary in 2012
The Siesta Group is celebrating its 10-year anniversary in 2012. On June 21, 2012, they held an anniversary event in Vienna, Austria, which many of their customers, partners and friends attended. Highlights of the event were the Introduction of Georg Dorffner, CEO of The Siesta Group and the keynote lectures of Vladimir Svetnik, Director, Biometrics Research, Merck & Company and Bernd Saletu, Professor of Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine, Rudolfinerhaus Vienna. - August 01, 2012 - The Siesta Group Schlafanalyse GmbH
Acclaimed Gender Selection Specialist Offers Amazing Promotion; Makes High Cost Technique Affordable for All
Acclaimed gender selection specialists at The Silverman Center are offering women a solution to the high cost of safe and effective gender selection techniques. For the next three months, the Silverman Center is offering a reduced price of $3,950 for a consultation and two procedures using sperm... - July 30, 2012 - The Silverman Center Scarsdale