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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. 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The American Diabetes Association proudly announces its speaker and award winners for the Fifth Annual World Diabetes Day Luncheon. - August 31, 2011 - American Diabetes Association, Dallas, TX
VersaSuite’s Version 8.0 Receives ONC-ATCB 2011/2012 Inpatient/Hospital Certification
Austin, TX based Health Care Software company adds Complete EHR Hospital Certification to its impressive suite of fully integrated EHR, PM, HIS, RIS/PACS, ASC and Inventory offerings. - August 31, 2011 - VersaSuite
Sunset Healthcare Solutions Ranks No. 519 on the 2011 Inc. 5000
CPAP and Oxygen Distributor Achieved Three-Year Sales Growth of 644% - August 31, 2011 - Sunset Healthcare Solutions
Healing from Compassion Fatigue
Compassion Fatigue results from stress some individuals experience while working with traumatized and suffering people. Learn more during the next SVHD Lunch & Learn. - August 31, 2011 - Snoqualmie Valley Hospital District
Fullerton Chamber Member - People's Care Expands to Chino Hills, CA
People’s Care, in-home care specialists to seniors and persons with disabilities and chronic illnesses, has expanded their corporate headquarters to Chino Hills, California. The new offices are located at 13920 City Center Dr. #209. - August 30, 2011 - People's Care In Home Care
SmartLinx Solutions- Labor Management Experts in LTC- Makes Inc 500/5000 Two Straight Years
Inc. Magazine Unveils Its Annual Exclusive List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies—the Inc.500|5000 SmartLinx solutions LLC Ranks No. 2332 on the 2011 Inc. 500|5000 With Three-Year Sales Growth of 104%- 2nd straight year achieving the list. Inc. magazine today ranked... - August 30, 2011 - SmartLinx Solutions
Innovative Healthcare Financing Group Announces “PI Tracker” a Secure Online Portal for Hospital Personal Injury Account Revenue Management
Innovative Healthcare Financing Group, LLC announces “PI Tracker” a secure online portal for hospitals and medical practices to track their personal injury (medical lien, letter of protection) related medical accounts receivable. “Our PI Tracker is a web-based portal designed for... - August 28, 2011 - Innovative Healthcare Financing Group, LLC
Cold Laser Dallas Knee Pain Treatment for Arthritis
Residents of Dallas can now turn to Dr. Schnee's Cold Laser Therapy Knee Program™ to treat various knee problems caused by arthritis. This therapy significantly reduces pain and improves the quality of life for patients. - August 28, 2011 - DFW Spine & Joint Center
Nation’s First 100% Free Discount Health Care Plan Launches
The nation’s first and only discount health plan with absolutely no monthly fees launches today. Developed by a large group of doctors nationwide, HealthSouk aims to provide Americans with online access to health care providers who are offering various treatments and procedures at a... - August 27, 2011 - HealthSouk.com
Summit Eating Disorders and Outreach Program Partners with Eating Recovery Center
Partnership formalizes a longstanding collaborative relationship between the two eating disorders treatment centers. - August 27, 2011 - Eating Recovery Center
ECC’s RAPID Network Service Expands Nationwide
Facilities throughout the US can connect to Medicare using RAPID Network - August 27, 2011 - ECC Technologies
MD-IT to Host Exclusive Webinars for Transcription Associates and Channel Partners
MD-IT is initiating a series of webinars for its channel partners and associates that will create a team of health IT experts; specializing in narrative note technology and medical documentation. - August 26, 2011 - MD-IT
Complementary Corporate Wellness Certification Course at the 3rd Annual Corporate Wellness Conference in Chicago, October 26th-28th, 2011
The 3rd Annual Corporate Wellness Conference will be providing a complementary Corporate Health and Wellness Certification Course, Wednesday, October 27th, 2011 starting at 2:00 pm. This course will be an intense and advanced course on corporate wellness. Several leading experts in corporate... - August 26, 2011 - Corporate Wellness Conference
Cognitive Dynamics Launches Cognitive Connections Arts Program for Patients with Alzheimer’s
An innovative, therapeutic arts training program designed for those with dementia and other neurological disorders. - August 25, 2011 - Cognitive Dynamics, Inc.
Women’s Specialists of Plano Drs. Dennis Eisenberg and Murray Fox Perform First Robotic Hysterectomy on New DaVinci Si Machine with 8mm Camera at Medical Center Plano
Dr. Dennis Eisenberg of Plano, Texas, a pioneer in the use of the robotic hysterectomy surgical technique, recently completed his first hysterectomy surgery at Medical Center Plano using the new DaVinci Si machine. Dr. Eisenberg was assisted on this procedure by fellow surgeon Dr. Murray Fox of Plano, TX. - August 23, 2011 - Dr. Dennis Eisenberg
ML Athletics Fitness Launches the Fit Body Stop Studio in Middlesex County in the Town of Billerica, MA & Will be Having a Huge Grand Opening on September 10th 2011
The owner of the North shore, & Middlesex Area fitness boot camps program ML Athletics Fitness will be having a Grand Opening Celebration at their new fitness facility at Bradford Place in Billerica, MA called Fit Body Stop Studio by ML Athletics on Saturday, September 10th, 2011. - August 23, 2011 - ML Athletics