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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
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
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
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
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
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
HD Treatment Center Launches Blog on Company Website
Triangle-Based Practice Hopes to Open Discussion on Hemorrhoidal Disease. - June 08, 2012 - HD Treatment Center
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.
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
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
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
Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month Spotlight Falls on Practicum Program at Rutgers
Developed by the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome more than a decade ago, the program utilizes graduate student clinicians to help individuals and families coping with TS. - May 27, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
SABIC to Exhibit Robust Portfolio of Advanced Material Solutions for Medical and Dental Device Applications at First Ever MD&M Brazil Show
SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business will spotlight its culture of ingenuity at MD&M Brazil – in São Paulo, Brazil, June 26-27, in booth #709 – with an exhibit of customer applications that highlight the versatility of the company’s broad and deep portfolio of... - May 25, 2012 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
TTC Sponsors the "2nd Annual State of Clinical Development Cost" Conference in Philadelphia for the Second Year in a Row
Representatives from the Pharmaceutical, CROs, and the Research/Development industries learn from leading Practitioners. - May 25, 2012 - TTC LLC
Ventilator Market to Grow at a Healthy Rate as Cardiovascular Disease Has Become More Prevalent
Netscribes launches a report on the Ventilator Market in India 2012 as part of Netscribes’ Healthcare report series. - May 25, 2012 - Netscribes, Inc.
Carolina Speech Pathology Announces Bedside FEES Service for Washington State During Washington Health Care Association Conference
Carolina Speech Pathology announced the expansion of their bedside swallow study service to Washington beginning on June 1, 2012. The announcement was made at the annual Washington Health Care Association conference on May 23rd. Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallow (commonly referred to as... - May 24, 2012 - Carolina Speech Pathology, LLC
VQ OrthoCare® Announces New Treatment Option for Rheumatoid Arthritis
BioniCare® Hand System Treats Pain and Symptoms While Allowing Patients to Track Their Treatment Progress - May 24, 2012 - VQ OrthoCare
A Nationwide Study Conducted by Catalyst Healthcare Research Finds Major Disconnect Between Patient Expectations & Physician Behaviors
A new national study conducted by Catalyst Healthcare Research finds that Baby Boomers have very high expectations when it comes to seeing the doctor, and many doctors across the country are not meeting those expectations. - May 23, 2012 - Catalyst Healthcare Research
Dossia Allies with 30 Days to Sanity™ to Provide Individuals with Leading Stress/Work-Life Solution
Leading health management system provider adds 30 Days to Sanity™ to Healthcare Marketplace to empower individuals to better manage stress and work- life balance. - May 21, 2012 - Dossia
Principle Healthcare Associates Launches Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Health IT & Healthcare Executive Job Board
Principle Healthcare Associates, a Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Physician, Health IT and Healthcare Professional Consultancy, is pleased to announce the Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Health IT and Healthcare Executive Job Board. - May 21, 2012 - Principle Healthcare Associates
Brian M. Walters Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication
Dr. Brian M. Walters of Cheektowaga, New York has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Brian M. Walters Dr. Walters has 7 years experience in healthcare. He is Director of... - May 21, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
MD Now Urgent Care is Opening in Coral Springs Near Parkland, Florida
MD Now Urgent Care is opening in Coral Springs near Parkland, Florida located at the Waterway Shoppes at Heron Bay at 6240 Coral Ridge Drive, just north of Sawgrass Expressway and near the city of Parkland. - May 20, 2012 - MD Now Urgent Care
Source-Omega Gives Omega-3 Guidance in Times of Change
Source-Omega today announced their offerings for companies seeking security, freedom and a 5 year supply agreement in algae oil for price and quality improvements in times of change. "Why fear when I am here," Says Dr Scott Doughman, PhD, owner of Source-Omega, a supplier of DHA... - May 20, 2012 - Source-Omega
Minor Wounds Can Become a Major Problem for the Elderly
pharmaCline® continues its First Aid Wound Care mini-series on “The Balancing Act” on Lifetime Television. The third episode of the four-part miniseries will address the topic of Elderly Wound Care and will air May 21, 2012 at 7:00 am ET/PST. pharmaCline CEO Steve Keough and The... - May 18, 2012 - pharmaCline
Ameridose Announces Silver Sponsorship of USP 797 Compliance Study
Ameridose, LLC, the leading nationwide provider of sterile admixing services to hospital pharmacies, is delighted to be a silver sponsor for the 2nd annual USP <797> Compliance Study. The 2012 study will run from May 1 – June 30, collecting survey data from facilities engaged in sterile... - May 18, 2012 - Ameridose, LLC
The 5th World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress Announces the Preliminary List of Confirmed Speakers
The Annual Congress of the Medical Tourism AssociationTM will take place on the Beach in Fort Lauderdale/Miami - October 24-26th 2012. The 5th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce the list of preliminary speakers at the conference to be held on the beach in Ft. Lauderdale/Miami on October 24-26th, 2012. - May 17, 2012 - Medical Tourism Association™
Fitness Product Offers the Elderly and Arthritis Sufferers a Better Grip Stick-e® Gloves Originally Designed for Yoga Offer Numerous Therapeutic Benefits
Stick-e® Gloves, originally created for yoga, are now being utilized as a therapeutic prop. From the people using mobility devices to people suffering from Rheumatoid Arthritis, MS, Parkinsons, and other autoimmune diseases are benefiting from the protective, non-slip properties of Stick-e Gloves. - May 16, 2012 - Stick-e Products LLC
iTriage to Sponsor 3rd Annual Cutting For A Cure
48-hour hair cutting marathon in Harlem to raise awareness and promote early diagnosis of men’s health issues. - May 16, 2012 - iTriage, LLC
Peter Jansen, Creator of Open Source Tricorder, Joins Scanadu
Scanadu, the Silicon Valley based startup building the Medical Tricorder, today welcomes Peter Jansen, the one-man force behind the Open Source Science Tricorder. Jansen joins a brilliant 12-person team backed by the likes of Stephen Wolfram and Nicholas Negroponte. Peter Jansen, PhD, recently... - May 16, 2012 - Scanadu
HomecareCRM Selected as Exclusive CRM Partner by HealthWyse
After a multiyear working relationship, HomecareCRM, the industry’s leading customer relationship management solution and referral source data provider, has been selected by HealthWyse as its exclusive CRM partner. HealthWyse made this decision based on the significant benefits and growth... - May 15, 2012 - HomecareCRM
Carol R. Parks, MD Joins Practice Velocity
Practice Velocity has named Carol R. Parks to the position of EMR Physician Specialist. Practice Velocity was recently Ranked the #1 EMR for Urgent Care Centers across the country. Practice Velocity's team has now grown to almost 250 employees. - May 15, 2012 - Practice Velocity