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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

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.

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

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

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

Gavin's Gusto Battles Against Health Care Constraints When Trying to Maintain Child's Quality of Life

Gavin has Spinal Muscular Atrophy, and needs a wheelchair accessible vehicle in order to enjoy activities outside his home. His family wants to give him the freedom he deserves, but health insurance doesn't cover the cost for this fundamental "need." Gavin Needs Our Help. - May 15, 2012 - Gavin's Gusto

Humanistic Medicine Symposium Gets Glimpse Into NJCTS’ Patient-Centered Training Program

Dr. Stuart Green and a New Jersey family affected by TS informed more than 100 healthcare professionals about the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome program. - May 15, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome

PIH Teaches Community to Respond Fast in Case of Stroke

May is National Stroke Awareness month. - May 13, 2012 - Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital

AdvantEdge Healthcare Solutions Completes SSAE-16 Certification

AHS demonstrates a higher level of assurance and operational visibility. - May 12, 2012 - AdvantEdge Healthcare Solutions Medical Billing

Atlanta Airport Limousine Service, the Limo Transportation Service Offered by the Marina Limousine and Car Transportation Service Has Expanded to Serve Its Customers

Atlanta Airport Limousine Service, the limo transportation service offered by the Marina Limousine and Car Transportation Service or marinalimo.com; is an affordable and very competitive drop and pick service in Atlanta. Marina Limousine and car service has expanded to serve its customers by making... - May 11, 2012 - Marina Limousine

Mootu.com Offers a Directory for Mental Health Professionals Who Seek to Deliver Counselling Online in the UK

Many mental health professionals in the UK have been waiting on a “one-stop shop” to link their counseling services to clients via videoconferencing software. - May 11, 2012 - Online Therapy Institute

Technosoft Corporation to Exhibit at The Chicago Claims Association

Technosoft Corporation to Exhibit at The Chicago Claims Association - Midwest Claim Conference to be held May 16-18th at Grand Geneva Resort and Spa in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. - May 11, 2012 - Technosoft Corporation

Nettfit Publishing Presents "Marijuana for Parkinson Disease," a New Controversial Cannabis Research Book in Print Now

Pharmaceutical use of cannabis is not new and history shows us how this miracle plant has been misinterpreted through an era of ignorance. Cannabis has been used for thousands of years and the credibility of marijuana as a therapy specifically for Parkinson’s disease is somewhat new. “Marijuana is a miracle plant that helps Parkinson’s patients and benefits people suffering from many other illnesses,” states PD patient and author of, "Marijuana for Parkinson's Disease" (2012). - May 10, 2012 - Nettfit Publishing

OnSite Dentists of Texas – Austin Announces Name Change to Grey Owl Dental

OnSite Dentists of Texas - Austin, a family owned and operated onsite geriatric dental care provider changes its name to Grey Owl Dental effective May 1, 2012. - May 10, 2012 - Grey Owl Dental Consulting, LLC

Monroe Students Bring Healthcare to the Dominican Republic

Health abroad team visits villagers with medicine, screening, and guidance - May 09, 2012 - Monroe College

A New Edition of an Atlas Covering the Breadth and Depth of Chest Imaging

“Chest Imaging Case Atlas, Second Edition,” recently published by Thieme, enables radiology residents, fellows, and practitioners to hone their diagnostic skills by teaching them how to interpret a large number of radiologic cases. This atlas contains over 190 cases on conditions... - May 09, 2012 - Thieme Publishers

The Pharma Compliance Group Announces Exclusive Sales Agreement with LearnSomething, Inc. for DEA Compliance Online Training

The Pharma Compliance Group (PCG) announce that it has signed an exclusive marketing and sales agreement with LearnSomething, Inc. to offer online training for the pharma industry to support DEA compliance of the CSA and CFR for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and other DEA registrants. - May 07, 2012 - Pharma Compliance Group, LLC

Mango Madness Skin Care, Inc. Announces Exfoliation Plus+™

Mango Madness Skin Care, Inc. has announced Exfoliation Plus+™, a skin exfoliation product that yields faster results than a standard glycolic acid cleanser. - May 07, 2012 - Mango Madness Skin Care

Fundacion Osana Donates Wheelchairs to Clinic in Nicaragua

In late April, a group of volunteers from Fundacion Osana volunteered at the Roberto Clemente Health Clinic in Nicaragua to facilitate the delivery, assembly, and allocation of a donation of wheelchairs to local community members. - May 07, 2012 - The Roberto Clemente Health Clinic

A Multimedia Guide to Therapeutic Uses of Botulinum Neurotoxin

“Botulinum Neurotoxin for Head and Neck Disorders,” recently published by Thieme, contains detailed injection instructions for using botulinum neurotoxin to treat head and neck disorders. The associated how-to videos, available on Thieme’s Media Center, offer otolaryngologists,... - May 05, 2012 - Thieme Publishers

A Laboratory-to-Clinic Guide on the Basics of Auditory Electrophysiology

Written primarily by audiologists familiar with cutting-edge research in a rapidly changing field, “Auditory Electrophysiology,” recently published by Thieme, provides a fresh perspective on the most current advances and practices in the specialty. Research and clinical information are... - May 05, 2012 - Thieme Publishers

Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute of Freehold, NJ, Moves Wall Township Office to Lake Como

AOSMI (Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute), of Freehold, NJ, has moved its Wall Township office to 1719 Main Street, Lake Como, in order to expand services for patients. - May 04, 2012 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC

Amazing Spaces Storage Center Celebrated the Grand Opening of a 4th Store Located in the Houston Medical Center with a Donation to the Shriners Hospital for Children

Amazing Spaces, a leading provider of upscale self-storage solutions, celebrated the grand opening of its 4th store with an incredible party and gift to the Shriners Hospital for Children on April 20th. - May 03, 2012 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers

Unbound Medicine and Datapharm Launch Mobile Medicines Compendium UK - Comprehensive Database of Pharmaceutical Product Information Now Available for Mobile Download

Unbound Medicine, a leader in knowledge management solutions for health care, and Datapharm, an independent organization dedicated to improving public health and safety by providing up-to-date, accurate and comprehensive information about medicines, announce the release of Medicines Compendium UK for mobile devices. Medicines Compendium UK represents the first mobile application with the unabridged Summary of Product Characteristics (SPCs) for more than 5,000 unique pharmaceutical products. - May 03, 2012 - Unbound Medicine