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Navtej Kohli MD- An Online Medical Resource Debuts Today
An online medical encyclopaedia, which contains a comprehensive description of common diseases and medical conditions is unveiling today. - November 15, 2011 - Navtej Kohli MD
Source-Omega Advocates Algae Oil for Diabetics in India, China and the USA in New Publication
Source-Omega, a finished products manufacturer and educational marketing company, announced today their new peer-reviewed publication titled "A Substitute for Fish Oil: Qualifying Algae Oil Omega-3s as a Medical Food," written by Dr Scott D. Doughman, PhD, CEO and Chief Scientific Officer. - November 14, 2011 - Source-Omega
Clinicial Trial Success Brings Researchers Closer to a Cure for Blindness
Gene Therapy Restored Sight to Patients with Leber's Congenital Amaurosis. - November 14, 2011 - Macula Vision Research Foundation
Kidney Transplantation Can Improve Quality of Life for ESRD Patients
Hosted by the Hamilton Chapter of the Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Foundation of Canada, Dr. Russell, MD, FCRP, will review the historical development of transplantation, how it works, and the benefits in terms of quality of life and longevity. - November 14, 2011 - Hamilton Chapter, PKD Foundation of Canada
EHR Vendors Integrate with SpectraMD’s Meaningful Use Meter™
The SaaS program provides solutions to facilitate and track Meaningful Use compliance among groups of providers. - November 13, 2011 - SpectraMD
MicroAire’s Allegedly Misleading Claims Refuted by Euromi
Euromi S.A. of Belgium stated today its determination to defend itself against recent allegedly misleading claims asserted by MicroAire. - November 12, 2011 - Medical Alliance Services
HIG Capital Acquires Matrixx Initiatives, Inc.
HIG Capital, LLC announced the acquisition of Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. by Wonder Holdings, Inc. and Wonder Holdings Acquisition Corp., both affiliates of HIG Capital formed for the purpose of acquiring Matrixx. - November 12, 2011 - H.I.G. Capital
HIG Capital Sells Ideal Image
After successfully investing in Ideal Image and providing the needed support for the Company to achieve its growth objectives, HIG Capital announces the sale of the Company. - November 11, 2011 - H.I.G. Capital
The Profectum Foundation's Website Was the Key to Networking People All Over the World Who Are Interested in Helping Autistic Individuals
New Web Design.com joins forces with The Profectum Foundation to help children all over the world with autism. - November 10, 2011 - NewWebDesign.com
Announcing the Release of a Novel Tool for the Assessment of Porcine Islet Functionality: the Mercodia Porcine C-peptide ELISA
Mercodia announced the release of their new Porcine C-Peptide ELISA at the recent Cell Transplant Society (CTS) and International Xenotransplantation Association (IXA) meeting in Miami, Florida, October 23-26. This assay provides the type 1 diabetes, and more specifically the islet transplantation,... - November 10, 2011 - Mercodia Inc.
PROMED Announces 3rd Annual International Medical Travel Conference in Costa Rica
The 3rd Annual International Medical Travel Conference will be held on April 23rd-25th 2012. This year's host hotel will be the beautiful five star Inter-Continental Hotel located in Escazu, just outside San Jose, Costa Rica. This Medical Travel Conference in Costa Rica offers an excellent... - November 10, 2011 - Costa Rican Medical Tourism
Urgent Care Center Accreditation
Urgent Care Center Accreditation ensures the provision of quality healthcare and the principles of professionalism. - November 10, 2011 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
H.I.G. Capital Sells Align Networks
H.I.G. Capital, a global private equity firm, announced the sale of its investment in Align Networks, Inc. The transaction adds to the firm’s long standing track record of successful workers’ compensation and healthcare service industry investments. - November 09, 2011 - H.I.G. Capital
Thelma Jones, MD, FACP, Newest Inductee to be Featured in The American Society of Commerce Journal for Her Unique and Multiple Paths to Wellness
Options for Wellness is Dr. Thelma Jones expertise, see how her integrative Medical practices have gained a lot of attention in the Greater New York Area in the American Society of Commerce Journal. - November 09, 2011 - American Society of Commerce
Floyd A. Warren Has Recently Been Recognized as a VIP Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Floyd A. Warren, of New York, New York, has recently been recognized as a VIP member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Healthcare. About Floyd A. Warren Dr. Floyd A. Warren is Chief Neuro-Ophthalmologist at New York... - November 09, 2011 - Strathmore Who's Who
Costa Rican Dental Care is Offering a No-Cost Employee Dental Benefit Plan
During “Open Enrollment,” many companies are cutting back this year on their employee benefits to cut costs. By taking advantage of Costa Rican Dental Care no-cost dental plan option, people save thousands of dollars on major dental work costs by going to Costa Rica. - November 08, 2011 - Costa Rican Medical Care
Join Recovery Network of Programs and Celebrate Recovery with Author and Advocate, Terrie M. Williams
Recovery Network of Programs, a private non-profit behavioral health organization is pleased to announce a visiting guest author, Terrie M. Williams. Terrie M. Williams, one of Ebony magazine's "Power150" for Activism and Woman's Day magazine "50 Women On A Mission To Change The... - November 07, 2011 - Recovery Network of Programs, Inc.
Teresa Brammer Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Teresa Brammer of Clearwater, Florida, has recently been included in Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Healthcare Products and Medical Supplies. About Teresa Brammer Teresa Brammer is the Reimbursement Director at CCS... - November 06, 2011 - Strathmore Who's Who
American Society of Commerce Has Recognized Cherie Lee Traylor, LCSW, of San Diego, California as a Fellow to be Featured in the American Society of Commerce Journal.
The American Society of Commerce Journal is the publication that distinguishes those individuals who contribute in building a better America. Cherry Trayler is a true professional and sets the standards in Psychotherapy. Ms. Cheri Lee Traylor, LMSW, who treats group and individual thearpy at... - November 05, 2011 - American Society of Commerce
Nortec Software Partners in Initiative to Support Health IT in Underserved Communities
Nortec Software Announces Partnership with North Shore Medical Labs, in Collaboration with HHS and AHIMA to Provide EHR Systems and Health IT Training to Providers in Alabama, Mississippi and North Carolina - November 04, 2011 - Nortec Software
Center for Autism and Related Disorders Seeks to Help Montana’s Autism Population with Free Conference for Parents and Caregivers
The Center for Autism and Related Disorders will host a free, one-day autism conference for parents, caregivers, students and practitioners at the University of Montana on November 19. - November 04, 2011 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Sandlot, LLC Named Self-Sustaining HIE Initiative in Recent Report
The clinical health information technology company is a sustainable HIE initiative according to a new eHealth Initiative report. - November 04, 2011 - North Texas Specialty Physicians
Enabledoc EHR Achieves ONC-ATCB 2011/2012 EHR Certification from ICSA Labs
Enabledoc EHR has achieved 2011/2012 Complete EHR ONC-ATCB Certification, which designates that the software is capable of supporting providers with Stage 1 meaningful use measures required to qualify for funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). - November 04, 2011 - Enabledoc
CareSouth Health System Acquires Family Care Inc of Virginia
CareSouth Health System Inc., the largest privately held home health services provider in Georgia, announced today that it has purchased Family Care, Incorporated of Virginia. The company is a Medicare certified provider of home health and personal care services with locations in Richmond and... - November 03, 2011 - CareSouth Health System, Inc.
MResult Corporation to Sponsor 2nd Annual Life Sciences West Coast Compliance Congress
MResult Corporation is proud to announce its sponsorship of the upcoming 2nd Annual Life Sciences West Coast Compliance Congress hosted by CBI in San Francisco, California. At the event, MResult representatives will be showcasing the firm’s Aggregate Spend Solution application. This... - November 03, 2011 - MResult Corporation
New Incentive Approach Drives Near-Term Cost Savings and Engagement
Trifecta™ Methodology Delivers Mix of Immediate, Intermediate and Long-Term Results. - November 03, 2011 - IncentOne
New Dawn for MedPAGES, as Leading UK Web Publisher Buys Ireland’s Fastest Growing Health Portal
Intuition Communication, a leading UK web publisher in the healthcare sector has taken 100% ownership of Medpages, Ireland’s health information site. Intuition has acquired Medpages from Blue Dot Ltd and will operate the site from the UK through its representatives in Ireland. Mepages... - November 03, 2011 - Intuition Communication
YouCaring.com Raises Hopes of Liver Transplant Dad
YouCaring.com aides family in raising money for Liver Transplant Dad - November 03, 2011 - YouCaring.com
Uniform Advantage Announces First Ever Contest to Win an iPad2
Uniform Advantage is holding its first contest, in which medical professionals will compete to win a brand new iPad2. Voting will take place on the company’s website from November 29th to December 27th, and winners will be announced on December 28, 2011. The contestant with the most votes will be the grand prize winner of an iPad2. For more information about the contest and for complete rules and regulations, please visit www.UniformAdvantage.com/Contest. - November 02, 2011 - Uniform Advantage
San Francisco Clinical Affairs Consulting Firm Rebrands as The Jon Block Group: Expanded Team, Enhanced Capabilities
Jon E. Block, Ph.D., Inc., an internationally recognized clinical affairs consulting firm based in San Francisco announced today it has rebranded as The Jon Block Group (www.JonBlockGroup.com). The Jon Block Group serves many of the world’s top medical device firms, providing senior-level... - November 02, 2011 - Jon Block Group
VersaSuite is the First Company to Achieve the CCHIT® Women's Health Certification
VersaSuite Extends Its Spectrum of CCHIT Certifications - November 01, 2011 - VersaSuite
Children's Bodies Need Far Different Exercises than Adults - BodybuildingInWater.Com
After 11 years of researching how the forces of exercise move inside the human body, Structural Engineer Craig Wise, the inventor of Body Oars (Google "World's Greatest Workout Device") and founder of bodybuildinginwater.com, reveals an enormous difference he observed in the way children and adult bodies can be massively strengthened. - October 31, 2011 - High Efficiency Fitness Company
Medical Development Group’s Entrepreneurial Special Interest Group (SIG) Announces Nov 29 “UnConference!”
Their “unConference” will provide an open, informal atmosphere to raise questions and proposed solutions for medical technology entrepreneurs facing the challenges of finances, regulatory issues, IP and more. Kickstart your idea into that new company or find a way to overcome those barriers that are holding you back. - October 31, 2011 - Medical Development Group
Ronco is Exhibiting at HealthAchieve, Toronto: November 7 and 8
Ronco is exhibiting at HealthAchieve 2011 on November 7 and 8, 2011, come and discover the latest in hand protection. - October 30, 2011 - RONCO
Ribbon Cutting and Open House Celebration at Kobernick Anchin
The public is invited for wine and cheese, giveaways, and drawing for prizes. - October 30, 2011 - Kobernick Anchin
FCX-DNA Announces the Arrival of Dr. Kambouris to Boise, Idaho
Renown Doctor Marios Kambouris visits Boise, Idaho. Professor Marios Kambouris, assistant professor at Yale University School of Medicine, carried out the ground-breaking research through DNA Testing. Recently featured in the London Times and ESPN, Dr. Kambouris performed DNA testing on an... - October 29, 2011 - Full Circle Rewards Inc.
Long® Fence is Gold Sponsor of Komen Maryland Race for the Cure®
Long® Fence, one of the largest residential and commercial fencing contractors on the East Coast, was a gold level sponsor of the 19th annual Komen Maryland Race for the Cure® for their donation of temporary fencing to protect and separate pedestrian spectators and participants during the... - October 29, 2011 - Long Fence
Empower Systems™ to Deploy Bedside Scanning Technology via iPhone/iPod App
ONC Certified EHR vendor Empower Systems™ announced the pending release of the highly anticipated Bedside Scanning iPhone/iPod app from its Clinical Mobility™ division. - October 29, 2011 - Empower Systems
Eden Autism Services Celebrates 15 Years of Service to Southwest Florida
A national center of excellence in providing treatment and training for children and adults with autism. - October 29, 2011 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Park Nicollet Deploys New LRS® Solution
Output management software provider Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc. (LRS) announced that Park Nicollet Health Services has implemented VPSX® software to manage documents and printers in the hospital’s new HIS environment. The LRS solution went live during the recent conversion from Park... - October 29, 2011 - Levi Ray & Shoup, Inc
Dr. Luis Bascoy of Los Angeles California Has Been Recognized as a Fellow of the American Society of Commerce. His Practice Sets the Example of Excellent Patient Care.
Setting the standards of patient care is where Dr. Bascoy can be seen. In medical practice for over 30 years, Dr. Bascoy is known for his patient care in and out of the office. The concern for a healthier community is his number one priority. - October 28, 2011 - American Society of Commerce
Kobernick Anchin and Sarasota Memorial Health Care System Form Partnership
A Nov. 3 Open House will celebrate the grand opening of an anticoagulant clinic that will be open to all. - October 28, 2011 - Kobernick Anchin
Agency Helps Wichita Senior Adults and Residents with Disabilities, Traumatic Brain Injuries Live Independently in the Community
communityworks inc, a regional provider of services that help seniors and people with disabilities and traumatic brain injuries (TBI) live independently in their communities, has expanded its service area to include Wichita and surrounding communities. Since 1991, communityworks, based in Overland... - October 27, 2011 - communityworks inc
New England Urgent Care Partners with iTriage to Connect with Mobile Patients
West Hartford residents have convenient, on-the-go access to medical information with the iTriage smartphone app. - October 27, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
Satori World Medical Presents at University of San Diego’s International Business Series
USD Alumnus, Steven Lash, Talks Medical Tourism and the Globalization in the Health Care Market - October 27, 2011 - Satori World Medical
CureMD Introduces Smart Cloud™
CureMD launches Smart Cloud™ at the MGMA conference in Las Vegas. - October 27, 2011 - CureMD Healthcare
The Spencer Institute’s Online Sports Psychology Certification Helps Coaches Train Stronger, More Focused Athletes of All Levels
Since sports are just as much mental as they are physical, more sports psychologists are getting involved to help athletes achieve peak performance. To that end, The Spencer Institute offers an online Sports Psychology Certification designed for anyone who works closely with athletes. - October 26, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
The Spencer Institute’s Online Sports Hypnosis Certification Program Trains Coaches to Harness Power of Mind for Sports Success
Since sports and athletic performance is so intimately tied to the mind, it only makes sense to combine the mental and physical in training. The Spencer Institute now offers a 100 percent online Sports Hypnosis Certification program for coaches and trainers interested in augmenting their current skill set. - October 26, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Wilmington Orthopaedic Group Physician David Rockwell, MD Receives 2011 Honored Surgeon Award
Wilmington Orthopaedic Group's physician, David Rockwell, MD, receives the North Carolina Orthopaedic Association's 2011 Honored Surgeon Award. - October 26, 2011 - Wilmington Orthopaedic Group
Six Top Institutions Join Nation’s Leading Postgrad Bio Job Board
Six more prestigious science institutions have joined Bio Careers, the nation’s leading online job board and careers site for life science professionals. Cedars Sinai, City of Hope, Mount Sinai, U Maryland Baltimore, U Mass Medical School, and Wadsworth Center are now members of the job... - October 25, 2011 - Bio Careers