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Medi-Dyne Healthcare Products Introduces ProStretch Plus
Medi-Dyne Healthcare Products announced today the introduction of the new ProStretch Plus, an advancement in stretching tools that engages the entire interconnective chain of the lower leg beginning with the hamstring, calves, Achilles tendon, Plantar fascia and toes to provide a deep, safe, effective stretch. - June 14, 2011 - Medi-Dyne Healthcare Products
AUCD Convenes National Disability and Health Partners for Conference Event: Building Healthy Communities for Everyone
Today over 150 disability and health leaders from around the country will convene for “Building Healthy Communities for Everyone,” a three day conference event in Chicago, IL. The meeting is sponsored by the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in collaboration with AUCD, NCPAD and NACCHO. - June 14, 2011 - Association of University Centers on Disabilities
Centers for Specialty Care Group Now Provides Bariatric Therapy at Dutchess Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare, Maintained by CEO Kenneth Rozenberg
The Dutchess Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare, operated by Centers for Specialty Care Group CEO Kenneth Rozenberg, now offers a renowned bariatric recovery program. - June 13, 2011 - Kenneth Rozenberg - Centers for Specialty Care Group
Beyond Medicine Launches www.drcontracts.com
Beyond Medicine is proud to introduce DrContracts.com: a national online linking service that allows doctors to find an experienced lawyer for physician employment contract review. DrContracts.com allow physician to locate a lawyer anywhere in the USA. DrContracts.com is a free service to all... - June 11, 2011 - Beyond Medicine
Laser Spine Institute Opens Albuquerque Facility
Leader in Endoscopic Spine Surgery Expands Into New Mexico Market - June 11, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
Freeland Systems Adds Michael Kingcaid to Its Executive Management Team
Freeland Systems, a leader in providing healthcare information solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Kingcaid to the position of Vice President, Sales, Marketing and Business Development. In his new role, Kingcaid will initially focus on the launch of a variety of new... - June 10, 2011 - Freeland Systems
No Specs Surgery, the Revolutionary Twist on Laser-Eye Surgery, in Healthcare Global
An all-in-one operation for poor sightedness, age-related spectacle dependency and cataracts; it enables you to ditch glasses and contact lenses forever - June 09, 2011 - WDM Group
HealthEdSolutions Pediatric Life Support Course Preps Health Pros for Higher Summer Injury Rates
Leading Provider of ACLS and PALS Certification Courses Releases Summertime Health Hazards Special Section - June 09, 2011 - Health Education Solutions
Surgeon Honored by Lee Memorial Trauma Center
Trauma Surgeon Dr. Patrick B. Leach, of Orthopedic Specialists of Southwest Florida was honored at the Inaugural Second Chnce Luncheon and Kevin E. Glancy Awards of Excellence presented by the Trauma Center at Lee Memorial Health System. - June 09, 2011 - Orthopedic Specialists of SW Florida
Voluntary Benefits Association Advisory Board Announced for Industry’s Non-Profit Trade Association
Voluntary Benefits Association Advisory Board has been selected and formally announced, drawing upon the expertise of employers who are leaders in the Voluntary Benefits Industry. www.Vbassociation.com - June 09, 2011 - Volunatry Benefits Association
New Release of Voluntary Benefits Magazine - Issue 24
Issue #24 of the Voluntary Benefits Magazine has been released. Voluntary Benefits Magazine is dedicated strictly to limited medical and voluntary benefits solutions for employers. - June 09, 2011 - Voluntary Benefits Magazine
First Regional Hospital Wellness Conference to Take Place August 4, 2011 in Los Angeles, CA
The Hospital Association of Southern California (HASC), www.HASC.org, has partnered with the Corporate Health and Wellness Association (CHWA), www.WellnessAssociation.com to provide an educational platform surrounding employee health and wellness within hospitals and healthcare providers in the... - June 09, 2011 - Corporate Health & Wellness Association
The Medical Tourism Association Lives in Las Vegas to Bring Medical Tourism to Physician Assistants
The AAPA’s 39th Annual Conference in Las Vegas is the only annual meeting targeting all groups and medical specialties of PAs. The MTA seized the chance to deliver updated news about medical tourism to its delegates and raise awareness to the need for continuum of care. - June 09, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
First Regional Hospital Wellness Conference to Take Place August 4, 2011 in Los Angeles, CA
HASC is proud to partner with the Corporate Health and Wellness Association to sponsor this important conference that will highlight on the critical role hospitals and other health care providers play in their communities in creating a culture of health. This informative event will present examples of employee wellness initiatives from leading hospitals and provide strategies and tactics to assist organization seeking to start or enhance their existing wellness program. - June 09, 2011 - Hospital Association of Southern California
Robert Reiss Interviews George Halvorson, Chairman & CEO of Kaiser Permanente, on the CEO TV Show About the Problems and Solutions to America’s Health Care Crisis
Robert Reiss, founder and host of “The CEO Show,” a nationally syndicated radio program and on-line TV Show, interviews George Halvorson, Chairman and CEO of Kaiser Permanente, the nation’s largest private not-for-profit health care company. Halvorson discusses how the traditional American health care business model is seriously flawed and suggests that the Nation needs to focus on total health solutions for the 10 percent of the patients who are responsible for 80% of the costs. - June 09, 2011 - Reissource, LLC
Laser Spine Institute Philadelphia Names Brian E. Capaldi, D.C. New Doctor for Consultation and Seminars
Leader in Endoscopic Spine Surgery Taps Chiropractic Physician for Villanova’s Men and Women Basketball Teams. - June 09, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
Pennsylvania Physician, Dr. Thomas E. Young, Awarded "Best Overall Body Make-Over" at THE Aesthetic Show™ in Las Vegas, Nevada
Dr. Thomas E. Young of Young Medical Spa® received an award at THE Aesthetic Show™ in Las Vegas, NV on June 4, 2011 in the category of Best Overall Body Make-Over from before and after photos submitted of one of his patients. - June 08, 2011 - Young Medical Spa®
AUCD Connects Disability and Health Partners for First Time
Over 150 key disability and health leaders from around the country are expected to attend the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) convened Disability and Health Partners Meeting, “Building Healthy Communities for Everyone,” held in collaboration with CDC's National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities. - June 08, 2011 - Association of University Centers on Disabilities
Medical Tourism Association Announces Webinar Schedule
As part of the commitment to education, the Medical Tourism Association will be conducting 10 webinars starting on May 24, 2011 and ending September 21, 2011. - June 08, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
New App is Saving Lives and Driving the Way Doctors Practice Medicine
According to a recent study, more than 75% of medical providers (Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners) are using handheld, mobile devices as resources when treating their ailing patients. With this in mind, Abe Balsamo & Co. has set out to provide peer-reviewed, point-of-care medical information to these providers. - June 08, 2011 - AppsByAbe
Park Dental Care of NY Runs Summer Special on Invisalign® Orthodontic System in NYC Metro Area
Park Dental Care of Astoria, a premier Queens dental practice, offers patients in metro NYC area Invisalign® braces at a deeply discounted price of $3,900 through Labor Day 2011. - June 06, 2011 - 718Dentist - Park Dental Care
New American Safety & Health Institute Programs Released
Health & Safety Institute (HSI) is pleased to announce the new Basic First Aid and CPR and AED training programs from American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI), a member of the HSI family of brands. - June 06, 2011 - Health & Safety Institute (HSI)
Laser Spine Institute Philadelphia Names Keith Eugene Girton, M.D. as New Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
Leader in Endoscopic Spine Surgery Hires Orthopedic Surgeon with More Than 30 Years of Experience. - June 05, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
Nationally Recognized Medicaid Expert Kip Piper Joins Host Richard Yadon on "Medicaid Matters" June 7, 2011, at 1 P.M. Eastern
Author, Speaker, and Consultant outlines the new Medicaid Business Strategy - June 05, 2011 - "Medicaid Matters" Talk Show
White Digital Media’s Healthcare Digital Graduates: Healthcare Global Goes Live
Digital News Outlet for Execs Takes on Healthcare Worldwide - June 04, 2011 - WDM Group
TREAT Education and Medical Education Resources Jointly Sponsor the 2011 American Cough Conference, June 10-11, in New York
TREAT Education, LLC, a DC-based specialty organization committed to peer-to-peer education for the health care community, is proud to announce that it is a joint sponsor of the 2011 American Cough Conference (ACC) with Medical Education Resources (MER). Logistics Management to be provided by SRxA... - June 04, 2011 - SRxA Strategic Pharmaceutical Advisors, LLC
Entegration, Inc. Joins MedTech For Solutions Group Purchasing Organization as a New Vendor
Entegration, Inc. (Entegration) is pleased to announce that they have joined MedTech For Solutions Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) (MedTech) as a new vendor. This partnership will enable Entegration to provide Information Technology (IT) services to the GPO, a member network of more than 270... - June 04, 2011 - Entegration, Inc
Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute of Freehold, N.J. Welcomes Physiatrist to Its Staff
Dr. Kristie Y. Kim, a board-certified physiatrist in New Jersey, has joined the team of surgeons at Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI) of Freehold, Monroe, and Wall townships. Dr. Kim will see outpatients at the AOSMI offices and provide consultations at CentraState Medical Center in Freehold and at CareOne in Jackson, focusing on musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions, such as sore shoulders, strokes, injuries, arthritis, tendonitis, and back and neck pain. - June 04, 2011 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Florida Home Health Care Agency, Trinity Health Care Services, Launching Career Center on Website
Pediatric health care specialists, Trinity Health Care Services, Inc. have recently announced that they will be launching a new career center on their website. The career center will be the hub of their educational services, which allow prospective health care professionals, to learn more about... - June 04, 2011 - Trinity Health Care Services
Cataract Awareness Month in Greater Boston at D’Ambrosio Eye Care
D’Ambrosio Eye Care wishes to announce that Prevent Blindness America has designated June as National Cataract Awareness Month. - June 03, 2011 - Medical Management Services Group
Highlight HEALTH Biomedical Research Reporting Syndicated on Google News
Highlight HEALTH, a rapidly growing new media news organization dedicated to educational and informative reporting on biomedical research and clinical trials, announced today that Google News will be syndicating its news stories and research reviews. - June 03, 2011 - Highlight HEALTH
IonSense Introduces the ID CUBE™ Source - to be Presented at the American Society for Mass Spectrometry Annual Conference
Features OpenSpot™ Sample Card for Near-Instantaneous Analysis of Liquids and Solids. - June 03, 2011 - IonSense, Inc.
Established for 8 years, Round Mountain Gold Clinic Selects the 2011 Waiting Room Solutions Web Based Family Care EHR and Practice Management System V4.0
Round Mountain Gold Clinic has chosen to implement the 2011 Waiting Room Solutions Web Based Family Practice Electronic Health Record and Practice Management V4.0 software. The practice, which is established for 8 years, looks forward to using this system to build an efficient and high-quality practice. - June 03, 2011 - WRS Health
The Medical Tourism Association Announces the Excellence in International Healthcare Leadership Award
This award will be presented at the 4th World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress held in Chicago, October 25-28, 2011. - June 03, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
The Global Benefits Association Announces The Global Benefits Leadership Award
This award will be presented at the 2nd Global Benefits Conference held in Chicago, October 26-28, 2011. - June 03, 2011 - Global Benefits Association
Giordano Asks Court for Stay in Custody Case
The children of Alaina Giordano -- a Durham cancer survivor who is battling Stage 4 breast cancer -- would be moved to Chicago June 17 without the intervention of the judge in the original custody case. - June 02, 2011 - Alaina Giordano
Laser Spine Institute Director of Spinal Diagnostics Named Top Pain Management Physician
Robert Gruber Chosen as One of 70 Best Pain Management Physicians by Becker’s Orthopedic, Spine & Pain Management. - June 02, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
DBTech and Iatric Systems Team Up to Deliver Full-Featured Document Management to MEDITECH Clients
Community hospitals can now seamlessly integrate easy-to-use document management, workflow automation, electronic forms & reporting into MEDITECH. - June 02, 2011 - Dbtech
Corengi Launches New Animated Video to Help Type 2 Diabetes Patients Better Understand Clinical Trials
www.corengi.com simplifies clinical research with new educational video and matching engine to help diabetes patients identify suitable trials. - June 01, 2011 - Corengi, Inc.
HotSpring World Springs Into Action for Children
HotSpring World, the leading supplier of hot tubs and spas throughout the UK, has been working with top children's charities in a range of fund-raising activities at its network of hot tub showrooms across the country. - May 28, 2011 - HotSpring World
Medical Scrubs Mall Announces Contest to Win an iPad2
Medical Scrubs Mall is holding a contest, in which medical professionals will compete to win a brand new iPad2. Voting will take place on the company’s website from June 27th to August 25th, and winners will be announced on August 26th. One contestant with the most votes will be the grand prize winner. For more information about the contest and for complete rules and regulations, please visit www.medicalscrubsmall.com/contest. - May 28, 2011 - Medical Scrubs Mall
Changing Your Hairstyle Can Benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation
Jazzy Girls Beauty Boutique launches iRock My Pink, an educational campaign and national tour to support their newly formed partnership with the Susan G. Komen Foundation. - May 27, 2011 - Jazzy Girls Beauty Boutique
Kenneth Rozenberg Brings On-Site Dialysis to NYC at Bronx Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare
Operated by CEO Kenneth Rozenberg, the Bronx Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare offers high tech, on-site dialysis to provide its patients with the highest level of care. Learn more about Kenneth Rozenberg at www.KennethRozenberg.com. - May 27, 2011 - Kenneth Rozenberg - Centers for Specialty Care Group
HRC Fertility Today Announced Receipt of Daniel A. Potter Summer Internship
Daniel A. Potter MD and HRC Fertility, a leading fertility clinic, announced today The 2011 Daniel A. Potter, MD Summer Internship has been awarded to Travis Morgan, 22, of Anaheim Hills, CA. - May 26, 2011 - HRC Fertility
Evolute Implements HIPAA 5010 Solution at DAKOTACARE
Evolute is working closely with DAKOTACARE in the development, design, mapping, and implementation of its HIPAA 5010 solution using Microsoft BizTalk Server, a state-of-the-art solution that provides exceptional handling of payment processing, supply chain visibility, improved patient tracking, clinical activity monitoring, multi-channel interaction, and near real-time decision support. - May 26, 2011 - Evolute Consolidated Holdings Inc.
Community Health Centers Benefit from New Agreement Between Community Health Ventures and TIDI Products
Today, TIDI and Community Health Ventures (CHV), the business development affiliate of the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC), announce a new agreement that expands the list of favorably priced TIDI single use Infection Prevention Products available to health centers through CHV’s Value in Purchasing (ViP) program. - May 26, 2011 - NACHC | VIP
Ted Titmus Announces New Inventions
Ted Titmus releases saliva based tests that can detect diseases, medical conditions and ingested substances in seconds. - May 26, 2011 - Ttest USA
Medical Tourism Association™ Travels “Across the Pond” to Spread the Word
The 2011 Travel Distribution Summit held in London was host to the top travel agents, airlines, hotels and affiliated business entities from around the globe. It served as a platform for the MTA to educate these companies about the industry. - May 26, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
New Release of Top 10 Reasons to Attend the Largest Voluntary Benefits & Limited Medical Conference in the Country, Oct. 26th-28th in Chicago
The announcement of the 3rd Annual Voluntary Benefits & Limited Medical Conference “Top 10 Reasons to Attend the Largest Voluntary Benefits & Limited Medical Conference in the Country” has been released. The Voluntary Benefits & Limited Medical Conference is a national... - May 26, 2011 - Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Conference
New Endowment for Future NEI Center at Florida International University
The future NEI Center(TM) has found a home at the Department of Molecular Microbiology and Infectious Diseases at the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine at the Florida International University. - May 25, 2011 - PANDORA Org