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Care United’s Urgent Care of Laramie Goes Mobile with iTriage App

Laramie residents have convenient, on-the-go access to medical information at their fingertips with the iTriage smartphone app. - September 17, 2011 - iTriage, LLC

Captiva Spine® Broadens Product Offering with 510(k) Clearance for CapLOX II™ Spinal System

Captiva Spine, Inc., a medical device organization dedicated to developing and distributing spinal technologies in the US and internationally, today announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug administration (FDA) to market the CapLOX II™ Spinal System, a... - September 15, 2011 - Captiva Spine, Inc

Eminent Spine Anterior Lumbar Buttress Fang Plate

Eminent Spine published a study regarding their Anterior Lumbar Buttress Fang Plate showing results of no complications. - September 15, 2011 - Eminent Spine

Eminent Spine's Pedicle Screw System

Eminent Spine has been analyzing patient data to maintain safe, effective products. - September 15, 2011 - Eminent Spine

Flu is Here in Palm Beach County: Patients Test Positive for Influenza at Several Local MD Now Urgent Care Walk-in Medical Center Locations

First Influenza Cases of the 2011/2012 Flu Season Roll in This Week at MD Now Urgent Care Walk-in Medical Centers of Boca Raton and Lake Worth, Florida - September 15, 2011 - MD Now Urgent Care

OmniMD Partners with NYC REACH

New York City Regional Extension Center selects OmniMD to assist NY Physicians achieving Meaningful Use. - September 15, 2011 - OmniMD

Live Oak Bank Pledges $3,000 to Assist Project C.U.R.E.

Project C.U.R.E. will hold this years First Ladies' Luncheon on Friday, September 16th, providing an educational opportunity for distinguished guests to learn how the organization lends healthcare assistance to developing countries. - September 14, 2011 - Live Oak Bank

Brooks Rehabilitation Adds Assisted Living and Memory Care Services to Its Bartram Campus Plan

Brooks Rehabilitation has begun infrastructure development on its Bartram campus located in Jacksonville, FL. The campus will be designed as a destination for those needing rehabilitation and other services focused on the aging adult. The first phase of the project, which will break ground in early 2012, will include a three-story, 61-unit assisted living facility (ALF), an 18-unit memory care facility and a 100-bed skilled nursing facility (SNF). - September 14, 2011 - Brooks Rehabilitation

OmniMD Celebrates the Launch of Its Revamped Website

With new features, easy navigation and latest information about Healthcare in the US. - September 14, 2011 - OmniMD

America's Mindful Wellness Expert Hueina Su Keynotes on Causes of Stress at Healthcare Conference

Mindful wellness expert, best-selling author, personal development film "The Keeper of the Keys" star Hueina Su speaks on eight causes of stress in a keynote address at an International Medical and Healthcare Conference. - September 14, 2011 - Beyond Horizon Coaching

Unbound Medicine and Elsevier Announce Partnership with Launch of Harriet Lane Handbook for Mobile Devices - Multi-Platform Release First Under New Licensing Agreement

Unbound Medicine, a leader in knowledge management solutions for healthcare, today announced a new licensing relationship with Elsevier, a leading provider of medical information products and solutions, with the launch of Harriet Lane Handbook for iOS (iPhone®, iPod touch®, iPad®),... - September 13, 2011 - Unbound Medicine

Carolina Speech Pathology, LLC Expands FEES Studies to Oregon and Washington

Carolina Speech Pathology, LLC is proud to announce the expansion of their Bedside Swallow Study Service to the Pacific Northwest States of Oregon and Washington beginning on November 1, 2011. The announcement was made at the annual Oregon Health Care Association conference on September 12th. - September 13, 2011 - Carolina Speech Pathology, LLC

Greensleeves’ Energy Exchange™ to be Part of University of Findlay’s Davis Street Addition

Greensleeves’ Energy Exchange™ was selected because it is estimated to reduce long term energy cost by more than 50%. - September 13, 2011 - Greensleeves LLC

Suck a Snorkel to Lift Your Man Boob Muscles - Says bodyoars.com Video

Engineer Craig Wise, the creator of Body Oars has spent eleven years developing exercises and fitness devices that deeply exert muscles without compressing joints or vertebrate. He has just compiled his footage of around 40 new exercises that can massively strengthen virtually anyone, and posted them as a 5 part series called "Bodybuilding in Water." One of the methods can give a big lift to Man Boobs, and all 6 are now posted at bodyoars.com, for no charge. - September 12, 2011 - High Efficiency Fitness Company

MedEdu LLC Releases Free Blood Pressure Training Website

MedEdu, LLC (www.easyauscultation.com) has launched a free blood pressure training web site. This includes a guide for taking blood pressure and a patient simulator with virtual cuff, Korotkoff Sounds and sphygmomanometer. Users can also practice taking blood pressure on pediatric patients, where NIH tables are used as part of hypertension screening. - September 12, 2011 - MedEdu, LLC

New Issue Release of Self Funding Magazine - Issue 21

The latest issue of Self Funding Magazine has been released. Read Issue 21 exclusively at www.SelfFundingMagazine.com. The Self Funding Magazine was created by healthcare executives who have run and administers self funded plans for employers for years. This issue features an article by Ray... - September 11, 2011 - Self Funding Magazine

Patients and Health Care Industries Gain Benefits from Siteimprove Web Governance Solutions, Boosting Patient Satisfaction and Reducing Costs

The British National Health Services (NHS) budgets are extremely tight, a shift from labor intensive personal contact to online self-service is fundamental. Siteimprove assists in identifying website errors and enhancing the patient online journey promoting a profitable channel shift from labor intensive contact to online self-service and boosting patient satisfaction. - September 10, 2011 - Siteimprove

Dr. Deukmedjian to Speak on Worker's Compensation & Spine Surgery

Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, CEO of Deuk Spine Institute, will take part in a Florida State Association of Occupational Health Nurses Conference in Naples, FL, Sept 14-17. As a guest speaker on the "What's New in Pain Management?" panel, he will educate nurse case managers on the differences between fusion and laser spine surgery for the worker's compensation patient. - September 09, 2011 - Deuk Spine Institute

Dr. Anton Gunn Was the Keynote Speaker at Joining Forces for a Better Health 2011

The Regional Director from the US Department of Health & Human Services, Dr. Anton Gunn was the keynote speaker in representation of the US Surgeon General Dr. Regina Benjamin. The message was to fight childhood obesity. - September 09, 2011 - Salud al dia magazine

Painting in Twilight: Mending a Shattered Memory of Art & Alzheimer's

Cognitive Dynamics founder, Dr. Daniel C. Potts, MD showcases his father’s work, a story of Art and Alzheimer’s, at David W. Streets Galley in Beverly Hills, California. - September 09, 2011 - Cognitive Dynamics, Inc.

Fastest Growing Healthcare Careers, 2011 Trends Featured in HealthEdSolutions.com Special Section

Leading Healthcare Certification Provider Offers Free Online Career Resources to New York and California Healthcare Professionals and First Responders - September 09, 2011 - Health Education Solutions

New Issue Release of Voluntary Benefits Magazine - Issue 27

Issue #27 of the Voluntary Benefits Magazine has been released. Read the 27th issue of the monthly magazine dedicated exclusively to Limited Medical, Mini Medical and Worksite Insurance Products at www.VoluntaryBenefitsMagazine.com. The 27th issue of Voluntary Benefits Magazine features an... - September 09, 2011 - Voluntary Benefits Magazine

National Foundation for Celiac Awareness Expands Board of Directors

Philadelphia based Foundation adds Chestnut Hill College Trustee, food and beverage company CEO, and former Drexel University Board of Directors Chairman, to its Board of Directors. - September 08, 2011 - National Foundation for Celiac Awareness

Avant CEO Meets with Philippine Secretary of Labor and Employment Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz

Shari Dingle Sandifer, CEO Avant Healthcare Professionals and VP of AAIHR, met with Philippine Secretary of Labor Dimapilis-Baldoz in Manila on August 26, 2011 to discuss recruitment of Filipino educated healthcare professionals by Avant and other AAIHR member companies, as well as to share current industry updates and issues. Philippine Regulatory Chairperson Teresita Manzala was also in attendance at the meeting. - September 08, 2011 - Avant Healthcare Professionals

California Surgeon Leads Robotic Hair Restoration FDA Trial

Sara Wasserbauer, M.D. studies the effectiveness of using robotics to perform hair transplantation. - September 08, 2011 - Sara Wasserbauer, M.D.

Sandlot, LLC Adds Five Texas Hospitals to Its Health Information Exchange Platform

Fort Worth based HIE provider integrates five additional Texas Health Resources hospitals aiming to improve efficiency and clinical care. - September 08, 2011 - North Texas Specialty Physicians

Best Doctors, Inc. Names Laser Spine Institute Anesthesiologist to Best Doctors List

Denna E. Ali, M.D. Recognized for Medical Achievements by Best Doctors, Inc. - September 08, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute

Balfour Resource Group Launches Revamped Website

Balfour Resource Group announces the launch of its new website, to better highlight services and experience. - September 08, 2011 - Balfour Resource Group

Amazing Spaces® Storage Centers Gears Up for Their 3rd Year Participating in the "Starfish Campaign" Which Raises Money for Shriners Hospital for Children

Amazing Spaces® Storage Centers asks Houston, Spring, and The Woodlands communities to join together and show how easily an individual can “Make a Difference” in a child’s life. The Texas Self Storage Association launched the “Make a Difference” state-wide campaign to emphasize the contributions made by self storage owners in their communities and to highlight the partnership with Shriners Children’s Hospital in Galveston. - September 07, 2011 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers

New Free iPhone App Relieves Insomnia and Dulls Snoring

SleepPhones introduces iPhone App with soothing sound tracks that induce sleep and dull annoying noises like snoring. - September 07, 2011 - AcousticSheep LLC

Ameridose to Sponsor Health Connect Partners 2011 Fall Hospital Pharmacy Conference

Ameridose, LLC, nationwide provider of sterile admixing services to hospital pharmacies, is pleased to announce its participation as a sponsor of the 2011 Health Connect Partners Fall Hospital Pharmacy Conference. The conference will take place from September 26-28, 2011 at the Arizona Biltmore in... - September 07, 2011 - Ameridose, LLC

MyReviewsNow Shop At Home Introduces a Product for Those Struggling with the Loss of Hair

The loss of hair consistently ranks as a top concern among men. Hair growth products promising near-immediate results are tempting, but for realistic success with hair growth the FDA-approved HairMax LaserComb hair growth system produces proven results. - September 06, 2011 - Retail Solutions Advisors

Sweden Based Prostalund to Increase Investments in the US BPH Market

To further enhance its position in the US market, the company has decided to establish a 100% owned US subsidiary under the name CoreTherm Medical, Inc. effective from September 1st 2011. The company is located in Oldsmar, Florida. - September 06, 2011 - CoreTherm Medical Inc.

MD-IT Releases Android App for Physicians

MD-IT’s new Android app for the Google operating system provides efficiency and accuracy for physician documentation and improves on previous mobile applications by offering the full Patient Chart View (PCV) for MD-IT’s EMR users. - September 06, 2011 - MD-IT

PGM Inclusion in Inc. 5000 List

PGM has been included in Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest growing private companies. The Inc. 5000 list represents one of the most important sectors of the American economy, independent entrepreneurs. - September 04, 2011 - PGM Billing

CyraCom Awarded Agreement with Premier for Interpretation and Translation Services

CyraCom, LLC announced its status as a preferred provider for Premier Purchasing Partners, L.P., the group purchasing unit of the Premier healthcare alliance. Under the terms of the contract, members will have access to specially negotiated pricing and terms for CyraCom’s translation and 24/7... - September 04, 2011 - CyraCom International

Medimix International CEO Named to Top 100 of Most Influential People in Pharma

Medimix International announced that Henry Gazay, CEO of Medimix International and VoxMedTM, has been named as one of the 100 most influential people in the life sciences industry. He was nominated and selected by PharmaVoice readers for his vision in the area of market research and his passion for... - September 04, 2011 - Medimix International

YourNurseIsOn.com Selected for Morgenthaler's DCtoVC Event at Microsoft to Kick Off Health 2.0 Week in San Francisco

YourNurseIsOn.com, the market leader in instant staff communications services, has been selected as a finalist in Morgenthaler's DCtoVC event at Microsoft to kick off Health 2.0 Week in San Francisco on September 22, 2011. Morgenthaler Ventures selected the Most promising Health Information... - September 03, 2011 - YourNurseIsOn.com

MyReviewsNow Shop at Home Introduces a Natural "Fall Asleep" Product That Combats Insomnia

According to the National Sleep Foundation, a healthy adult needs at least seven to eight hours of sleep per night. MyReviewsNow Shop At Home is pleased to announce its affiliation with The NightWave Sleep Assistant, a system designed to help those who can't enjoy a full night of sleep due to insomnia. - September 02, 2011 - Retail Solutions Advisors

A Road 2 A Cure is Proud to Announce K & G Cycles Has Come on Board as a Road 2 A Cure Sponsor

The Road 2 A Cure started out as a National Motorcycle Tour to raise awareness for Pancreatic Cancer and now that the successful tour is complete Road 2 A Cure is now on the road to accelerate change, inspire hope and change the lives of those affected by the 4th deadliest Cancer in America. - September 02, 2011 - Road 2 A Cure

FastMed Urgent Care Goes Mobile with iTriage Smartphone App

Patients now have convenient, on-the-go access to symptoms, diseases and facility information with free healthcare app. - September 02, 2011 - iTriage, LLC

"Bite Collapse" Ages Baby Boomers, Reports Dr. Sam Muslin, DDS

Botox and wrinkle fillers can’t offset worn teeth and poor bite mechanics, says a prominent California dentist. His advice on how to turn back time? Fix the underlying dental structures first! - September 01, 2011 - Sam Muslin DDS

Medical Scrubs Mall Announces the Winner of Its First Ever Contest for a Brand New iPad2

Medical Scrubs Mall held a contest in which medical professionals competed to win a brand new iPad2. Voting took place on the company’s website from June 27th to August 25th, and winners were announced on August 26th. Nicole Namer from Palm View Animal Hospital in Plantation, Florida was the grand prize winner. Congratulations Nicole. - September 01, 2011 - Medical Scrubs Mall

Post Acute Network Spotlight - Creating Sustained Improvements in the Patient Satisfaction Survey Process

The patient satisfaction survey process is critical to health care organizations. However, many continue to struggle as they try to collect this important data. A new product may hold the answer; improving efficiency while delivering real-time results. Post Acute Network has the exclusive interview with the developers of ePatSat. - September 01, 2011 - iPACC - Integrated Post Acute Care Corporation

AdvantEdge Healthcare Solutions to Offer Compliance Training Programs to Kaplan University Students

AdvantEdge Healthcare Solutions (AHS), one of the nation’s top 10 providers of medical billing and practice management services for physicians, today announced a new partnership with Kaplan University, Hagerstown, which allows top performing Kaplan Health Information Technology and Medical... - September 01, 2011 - AdvantEdge Healthcare Solutions Medical Billing

Going Crazy? Or Just Visually Impaired? Free Video Explains Hallucinations Brought on by Low Vision

What many psychiatrists, psychologists, and neurologists don't know, but many low vision patients do, is that hallucinations are not all psychotic. Identified over 250 years ago, Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS) remains virtually unknown by most physicians. It is characterized by visual... - August 31, 2011 - Macular Degeneration Foundation

Fifth Annual World Diabetes Day Luncheon Luncheon & Expo - November 15, 2011