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A New Research-Based Sun Safety Program at 40 Hotels and Resorts in the United States to Include Sun Protection Clothing
The Go Sun Smart program is planned for 40 selected resorts in the United States over the next three years and Sun Threadz, a sun protection clothing company, has been invited to be part of this program. - March 18, 2012 - Sun Threadz
2011 Titles Now in Thieme Clinical Collections
Thieme is proud to announce the addition of 43 new titles to Thieme Clinical Collections. Among the titles added are “Abdominal Ultrasound: Step by Step,” “Al-Mefty’s Meningiomas,” and “Case-Based Nuclear Medicine.” Thieme Clinical Collections contain an... - March 18, 2012 - Thieme Publishers
Growing Urban & Rural Demand for Proficient Healthcare Services Boosts ICT Adoption in the Industry, Finds Netscribes
Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd, launches ICT Adoption in Healthcare Industry - India 2011 report covering a market with strong growth potential. It is a part of Netscribes’ Information Technology Series. - March 18, 2012 - Netscribes, Inc.
Supportful Foundation Advances Charitable Dentistry in U.S. with Dental-ful Program
Innovative New Program Encourages Charitable Dentists by Subsidizing Costs of Restorative Dental Work for Underserved Individuals - March 17, 2012 - Supportful Foundation
CareOne Introduces Innovative Orthopedic Rehabilitation Service
Concierge Approach Designed to Reduce Worries Surrounding Orthopedic Surgery - March 17, 2012 - CareOne
Satori World Medical Global Transgender Program™ Announces Educational Seminars at Upcoming Transgender Conferences
Company’s Director of Patient Services, Kevin Poling, to speak on Affordable Sexual Reassignment Surgery (SRS) - March 17, 2012 - Satori World Medical
Telerad Tech RADSpa Signs its First 3 Contracts in the United States
Features like Work Flow, Mobile Teleradiology Concept, Physicians portal were impressive. - March 17, 2012 - Teleradiology Solutions
Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority Names New President & CEO
Following an extensive national search, Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority (FRA) has named Steve VanNurden as its new President & CEO. VanNurden, a seasoned leader in the life science/bioscience space, comes to FRA from Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. - March 16, 2012 - Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority
Doctors Express – Jacksonville Rolls Out Mobile Appointment Setting with iTriage
Smartphone app lets patients request appointments, look up symptoms and access medical information, anytime, anywhere. - March 16, 2012 - iTriage, LLC
Voicebrook and Nuance Partner to Provide Speech-Powered Reporting Solutions for Anatomic Pathology Laboratories
Nuance’s Dragon® Medical 360 Technology to Power Voicebrook’s Industry-Leading VoiceOver® Software - March 15, 2012 - Voicebrook, Inc.
Mobile Health Africa Launched in Johannesburg in May to Discuss How Mobile Health Services Will Change Healthcare
South Africa is leading the way in launching mobile health (mHealth) services with some of the most successful and best known mHealth initiatives having been developed in this country. This is according to Andrea Monteiro, director of Mobile Health Africa, which will gather the leading minds in the... - March 15, 2012 - Mobile Health Africa
Social Medicine is Understanding Patients by Launching New Website
Social Medicine (Social-medicine.org), a newly launched health based social networking site, helps people suffering from a variety of health conditions, to globally connect, help and share information with others in similar situations, by focusing on bridging the gap of patient-to-patient communication, and patient-to-practitioner, with all the social networking features and functionality expected in today’s society. - March 14, 2012 - Social-medicine.org
Dr. John Mattox Appointed to Lead OB/GYN Department at University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix Campus
The University of Arizona College of Medicine has appointed Dr. John Mattox as Executive Chair of the OB/GYN Department. - March 14, 2012 - Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center
HealthCamp Florida and FMQAI Announce Innovation Event at Florida Hospital Orlando
HealthCamp Orlando is an event focused on innovations in healthcare and is being held at Florida Hospital Orlando in Orlando, Florida on April 27, 2012. - March 14, 2012 - HealthCamp Florida
Medical Development Group Announces April 4 Forum - Pre-Clinical Testing: What We Need to Know for Device Development
This session will review different scenarios for effectively using pre-clinical testing as a basis for getting regulatory approval for clinical (human) testing. - March 13, 2012 - Medical Development Group
CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta Speaks with PR.com About His New Novel Monday Mornings & Imperfect Medicine
CNN Chief Medical Correspondent, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, speaks candidly with PR.com Senior Editor, Allison Kugel, about writing his first novel and how surgeons handle medical mistakes. - March 12, 2012 - PR.com
Fire Chief's "Gear Test" Recommends "Bionic Workout Paddles" from Bodyoars.com, to Maintain, Restore Firefighter Strength, Stamina
According to Bodyoars.com, after health orgs refused to comment on their bionic fitness device that had greatly strengthened some mobility hindered people, firefighters who also used prototypes, helped get the International Assn. of Fire Chiefs, FireRescue Magazine, to run an official Gear Test on Body Oars™ LOBOS™, as an "alternative workout device" without stressing (damaging) firefighters' joints and disks. - March 12, 2012 - High Efficiency Fitness Company
Launching New Childhood Obesity Prevention Program
In an effort to reduce childhood obesity, Aetna Foundation has awarded a grant to the Health Institute for Preventive Care, Access, Research and Education (HIPCARE), a non-profit organization committed to improving health outcomes. On Sunday, March 18, 2012, 2-6pm the Health Institute will launch a program to Prevent and Reverse Obesity and Other-diseases via Families (PROOF) with a Free Health Expo at the Berean Outreach Ministry Center, located at 312 Hamilton E. Homes Dr., Atlanta, GA 30318 - March 11, 2012 - Health Institute for Preventive CARE
Trianz Solutions Releases a White Paper Entitled “Switching EDC Platforms to Rescue In-flight Clinical Trials”
Trianz Solutions, a global technology provider of innovative solutions in eClinical trials, today released a white paper entitled “Switching EDC Platforms to Rescue In-flight Clinical Trials.” The white paper examines how a robust EDC platform supports lower operating costs for the... - March 11, 2012 - Trianz
3 Industry Leaders Partner to Solve ICD-10 Transition
Stroudwater Associates, Bridgefront Associates, and Promantra Inc. team together to create comprehensive strategy to ease the ICD 10 transition. - March 10, 2012 - Promantra, Inc.
Colorado Assisted Living facilities Announces Senior Day 2012 and Workshops in March
Colorado Assisted Living Homes announced Senior Day 2012 at Colorado State Capitol, Denver, Colorado on March 11, 2012 and the 6-part workshop by Life Quality Institute from May 11, 2012. All the residents and staff of Colorado Assisted Living Homes will attend both programs. - March 10, 2012 - Colorado Assisted Living Homes, LLC
"Global Orthobiologics Market Will Reach $15.3bn by 2022" Predicts New Visiongain Report
A new report by visiongain, a London-based business information provider, predicts that the global market for orthobiologic products will be worth $15.3bn by 2022. The market generated sales of $4.8bn in 2010. - March 10, 2012 - visiongain
Satori World Medical’s Innovative Healthcare Savings Patent
United States Patent & Trademark Office Issues Notice of Allowance to Satori World Medical’s Health & Shared Wealth Program. - March 10, 2012 - Satori World Medical
Self Funding Magazine - Issue 27~ Released This Month
Read issue #27 of the Self Funding Magazine, released in the beginning of March, http://www.selffundingmagazine.com/. This magazine is dedicated strictly to solutions in the self funded industry. This issue features articles about life changing dietary tips, an in-depth look at how humor can... - March 10, 2012 - Self Funding Magazine
Corporate Wellness Magazine - Issue 32 Released This Month
Read issue #32 of the Corporate Wellness Magazine, released the beginning of March, http://www.CorporateWellnessMagazine.com. This is the only magazine dedicated strictly to employee health, wellness, prevention and disease management. - March 10, 2012 - Corporate Wellness Conference
Hep B Free Philadelphia Launches “B A Hero” Photo Scavenger Hunt Contest in the City of Brotherly Love
Citywide and Community-Owned Education Campaign Led by the Hepatitis B Foundation Offers Photo Contest and Prizes - March 10, 2012 - Hepatitis B Foundation
GlaxoSmithKline Invites Philadelphia Area and City of Camden Healthcare Nonprofits to Apply for $40,000 IMPACT Awards
Up to Ten Nonprofits Providing Access to Healthcare Can Receive $40,000 Each in Funds – Application Deadline March 28, 2012. - March 09, 2012 - GlaxoSmithKline
HealthEdSolutions.com Now Offers HeartCode ACLS by the American Heart Association
Leading Provider of Healthcare Certification Adds New ACLS Course to Catalog of Accredited Online Classes for First Responders and Healthcare Professionals - March 09, 2012 - Health Education Solutions
Source-Omega Taps Large Oil Supply Offers First Self-Affirmed GRAS Schizochytrium Oil Generic API
In a March 6 interview with Cambridge students in the Masters in Bioscience Enterprise Program, the University of Cambridge, Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Source-Omega Founder and CEO Dr Scott Doughman revealed challenges and opportunities he sees in the algae oil omega-3... - March 08, 2012 - Source-Omega
National Kidney Month Free Fact Sheets Available
March is National Kidney Month and the Northeast Kidney Foundation provides free information for consumers. - March 08, 2012 - Northeast Kidney Foundation
Incontinence Supplies Retailer Disposable Medical Express Promotes Its Range of Scandishake Weight Gain Products
Disposable underwear company Disposable Medical Express is now promoting its stock of Scandishake weight gain formula products to its clientele. - March 08, 2012 - Disposable Medical Express
Increasing Tendencies of Using Preventive Therapies Driving Nutraceuticals Market, Finds Netscribes
Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd., launches Nutraceuticals Market in India 2012 report covering a market which has a strong foothold in India. It is a part of Netscribes’ Healthcare Industry Series reports. - March 08, 2012 - Netscribes, Inc.
Dr. Reza Sadrian Delivers Baby-Boomer Educational Seminars
Reza Sadrian, MD delivered a multi-media presentation followed by an interactive question and answer segment on the effects of aging, describing non-invasive and plastic surgery remedies to mid-life esthetic concerns. - March 08, 2012 - San Diego Cosmetic Surgery Office of Dr. John Smoot
Costa Rican Medical Tourism Continues to Grow in 2012
If you are an employee benefit advisor, TPA, health underwriter, employer, insurance advisors, self-insured group or just an individual interested in, please consider attending the 3rd Annual Medical Travel Conference in San Jose, Costa Rica on April 22-26. - March 07, 2012 - Costa Rican Medical Care
Death of Monkees Singer Davy Jones at the Age of 66 Stresses the Importance of Cardiovascular Health
Davy Jones may be best remembered as the lead singer of the first tailor made TV band, The Monkees. But, his recent death from an apparent heart attack at the young age of 66 can also serve to remind not only his fans, but everyone of the importance of cardiovascular health. - March 07, 2012 - HealthFair U.S.A.
Island Abbey Foods Ltd Introduces World's First 100% Pure Honey Lozenges in Sobeys Pharmacies and Lawtons Drugs for Atlantic Canada Market
Island Abbey Foods Ltd, a PEI based natural health product and specialty food producer, has announced a collaboration deal with Sobeys Inc. and their subsidiary brand, Lawtons Drugs. This deal showcases the Honibe® Honey Lozenges™ produced by Island Abbey Foods Ltd in both Sobeys and... - March 07, 2012 - Island Abbey Foods Ltd.
Intivia Celebrates 10 Years of Healthcare IT Success
Intivia, Inc, a leading provider of integrated healthcare services and software products has reached their 10 year anniversary in the healthcare IT industry. Founded in 2002, Intivia has experienced tremendous growth over the last decade within its large network of clients and business partners... - March 06, 2012 - Intivia Inc.
Ameridose Continues Outstanding Sustainability Performance
Ameridose, LLC, nationwide provider of sterile admixing services to hospital pharmacies, is pleased to present outstanding 2011 sustainability results. Recycled materials generated from Ameridose facilities totaled 1.9 million lbs. Corrugated cardboard dominated with over 600,000 lbs, empty glass... - March 06, 2012 - Ameridose, LLC
iTech Partners with Patagonia Health
iTech, a SaaS based Healthcare billing and PMS vendor announces a partnership with Patagonia Health to offer an integrated Electronic Medical Record, Practice Management System, and Medical Billing product to small physician practices. - March 05, 2012 - expEDIum
Barton W. Butterbaugh Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who's Who Publication
Barton W. Butterbaugh, of Scottsdale, Arizona, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Healthcare. About Barton W. Butterbaugh Barton W. Butterbaugh is an M.D. at the... - March 03, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Ayata Explains How Healthcare Benefits from Prescriptive Analytics®
Discussion focuses on analytics’ role in reforming the healthcare industry - March 03, 2012 - Ayata
NantWorks Acquires Boston Life Labs
Nantworks acquires Boston Life Labs, a company specializing in the remote monitoring of patient. Boston Life Labs is now NantCare, LLC, and is relocating in Phoenix, Arizona. NantCare is building a Patient Intelligent Monitoring Center, improving patient transition care and chronic disease management. This innovative outpatient care model brings enormous opportunities to control healthcare cost. - March 02, 2012 - NantCare, LLC
GiiResearch.com: Market for Testing and Monitoring Key Diseases in East Africa
Increased Awareness of Diagnostic Tools Spurs Market for Testing and Monitoring Key Diseases in East Africa - March 01, 2012 - Global Information Inc.
Latest NFL Concussion Lawsuit Filed in Houston
Houston personal injury law firms Sutliff & Stout, PLLC and the Buzbee Law Firm have filed a lawsuit against the NFL regarding concussions suffered by a former NFL player. - February 29, 2012 - Sutliff & Stout, PLLC
FDA Evaluation Results for Eminent Spine
Eminent Spine shares results of FDA evaluation. - February 29, 2012 - Eminent Spine
CounSol.com Offers a Virtual Platform for Mental Health Professionals Who Seek to Manage Their Practices and Deliver Counseling Online
Many mental health professionals have been waiting on a “one-stop shop,” a platform that offers practice management as well as online counseling delivery. Now a reasonably priced and HIPAA-secure option is available. - February 29, 2012 - Online Therapy Institute
Catalyst Healthcare Research Releases Free eBook-Five Ways to Drive Creativity and Innovation in Healthcare
Catalyst Healthcare Research released a free eBook today to help hospital and health plan marketers save time and money when conducting qualitative research using online Bulletin Board Focus Groups. - February 29, 2012 - Catalyst Healthcare Research
HD Treatment Center Names Dr. Larry Fusco Head Physician
Lawrence J. “Larry” Fusco, M.D., Brings 30 Years of Diverse Medical Practice Experience and Training to HD Treatment Center - February 29, 2012 - HD Treatment Center
Doctor Offers Five Surprising Sleep/Health Facts for National Sleep Awareness Week
Dr. Wei-Shin Lai, MD, inventor of insomnia solution SleepPhones, offers five health benefits of sleep that may not be common knowledge. - February 28, 2012 - AcousticSheep LLC
MaleSurvivor Calls on the Boy Scouts of America to Publicly Acknowledge the Mistakes of Its Past and Commit to Establishing Clear Standards for Reporting Sexual Assault
Dr. Richard Gartner, chair of MaleSurvivor's Advisory Board and author of Beyond Betrayal: Taking Charge of Your Life after Boyhood Sexual Abuse, issued a statement responding to recent news stories that executives in the Boy Scouts of America refused to contact police after receiving allegations... - February 27, 2012 - MaleSurvivor: National Organization against Male Sexual Victimization