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iTriage Now Reaching More Than One Million Healthcare Consumers
Smartphone users throughout the world are using the free healthcare consumer app iTriage to find medical treatment. - January 13, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
Kresge Foundation Awards $750,000 to Voices of Detroit Initiative (VODI)
VODI and St. John Providence Health System to Create Healthy Living Mall in Conner Creek Community - January 12, 2011 - Voices of Detroit Initiative
Medical Development Group Announces February 2, 2011 Forum Event – “Hotbeds of Innovation: Advances in the Treatment of Diabetes and Obesity”
The Medical Development Group announces its Wednesday, February 2, 2011 Forum entitled “Hotbeds of Innovation: Advances in the Treatment of Diabetes and Obesity.” Learn from a distinguished panel of experts how far we’ve come from the “standard of care” to... - January 12, 2011 - Medical Development Group
Medical Development Group Announces Jan. 19, 2011 Networking Event – “Product Launch Roadmap: What to Do and When to Do It”
The Medical Development Group announces its Wednesday, January 19, 2011 networking event “Product Launch Roadmap: What to Do and When to Do It.” This presentation is designed for medical device product managers, marketing and R&D teams who want a thorough overview of the product... - January 12, 2011 - Medical Development Group
St. Elizabeth Hospital Delivers Medical Information to Mobile Consumers with iTriage Smartphone App
Patients now have immediate, on-the-go access to symptom, disease, medical procedures and provider information with free smartphone application. - January 12, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
MRSA Infected Mesh Successfully Treated with Triticum's L-Mesitran Honey Ointment
The overall reported percentage of mesh infections is 1.3%. Infections after incisional ventral hernia repair depend on many factors. Salvaging an infected mesh should be the priority, because serious complications are reported following mesh removal. Dr Chatzoulis et al. reports a case report and... - January 12, 2011 - Mesitran
6Connex Announces Industry-Leading Security Options for Its Virtual Experience Platform
Newest High Security Options Enable the Most Sensitive Data is Protected - January 11, 2011 - 6Connex
Online Therapy Institute Partners with the Institute for Life Coach Training to Provide Therapists and Coaches with Training and Resources About Online Coaching
Coaches and other helping professionals who want to connect with clients using the internet now have resources at the ready. Online Therapy Institute and the Institute for Life Coach Training are partnering to advance online coaching and counseling standards worldwide. - January 10, 2011 - Online Therapy Institute
"Calendar Keys" at YourCancerversary.com Commemorate Cancer Survivorship Milestones
Not Just Any Old Day...It's YOUR Special Day® recently launched www.YourCancerversary.com, a website devoted to helping people acknowledge, celebrate, and share milestones in cancer survivorship. On the site, users can share their "cancerversary" stories with theYourCancerversary.com... - January 10, 2011 - Not Just Any Old Day...It's YOUR Special Day®
ALPCO Appoints Cosmo Bio Co., Ltd. as Their New Distribution Channel in Japan
Cosmo Bio Co., Ltd. is a distributor of high quality research reagents and instruments throughout Japan. ALPCO Diagnostics is a leading developer and distributor of high quality immunoassay kits in the US. The two companies feel that their mutual commitment to offering quality products in the life science research area will be the basis for a strong partnership. - January 10, 2011 - ALPCO
Childhood Apraxia of Speech: "Current Guidelines in Diagnosis and Treatment"
Donna Lederman will present a one-day seminar on Childhood Apraxia of Speech. CAS is a motor speech disorder that is particularly challenging to diagnose and to treat, especially in young children. - January 10, 2011 - Donna Lederman, Speech-Language Pathologist, P.C.
Costa Rican Medical Care to Speak at the Northern Illinois Association of Health Underwriters
Costa Rican Medical Care President Tim Morales is slated to speak at the Northern Illinois Association of Health Underwriters on January 18th. “We look forward to explaining the many benefits of working with our firm in our role as a leading medical tourism facilitator to the country of... - January 09, 2011 - Costa Rican Medical Care
Dr. Nadine Cartwright-Lowe Joins Pinnacle’s Health Education & Health Coaching Practice
Nadine Cartwright-Lowe, MD, an internal medicine physician, has joined Pinnacle Educational Center’s health education and health coaching practice. Pinnacle Educational Center, headquartered in Woodbridge, Connecticut, is an educational, career and life services firm. “I am very... - January 09, 2011 - Pinnacle Educational Center
The Periogen Company Announces New Tartar-Dissolving Oral Rinse
Periogen Oral Rinse Expected to Revolutionize Oral Home Care The Periogen Company today announced the availability of their premier product Periogen, a home-use oral rinse that dissolves oral tartar with daily application. Periogen is a powdered concentrate which is 25% pure baking soda. It is... - January 08, 2011 - The Periogen Company
Medisweans Inc Extends Its Medical Coding and Dental Billing Services to India
Many doctors, physicians and dentists face the problem of long waiting to get paid for their services. Most of the times they have to deal with the headaches involved with medical insurance companies. From billing to collection of payments, Medisweans offers a wide range of medical billing services... - January 08, 2011 - Medisweans
Lakes Urgent Care Provides On-the-Go Healthcare Information with Free iTriage Smartphone App
Patients now have immediate access to symptom, disease and provider information with the iTriage mobile healthcare decision tool. - January 08, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
Do I Really Have an Addiction Problem? Lifescapes Counseling Offers Help
How to know if you or a loved one has a drinking/drug problem, plus local treatment options for intervention, rehabiliatation, therapy, and group support available in the Triangle, NC area. Information provided by Amy Benton Moulds, MEd, NCC, LPC (NC Licensed Professional Counselor) at Lifescapes Counseling Associates, PLLC. - January 07, 2011 - Lifescapes Counseling Associates, PLLC
AdLife HomeCare LLC Helping Seniors Stay Independent in Their Homes with Greater Confidence, Quality and Client Assurance. AdLife is Now CQA Certified.
AdLife HomeCare LLC, locally owned and operated by Renee and Tom Adams, provides an affordable solution for older individuals and couples who, though may be capable of managing their own physical needs, require non-medical assistance such as: light housework, meal preparation, companionship and personal care allowing them to confidently remain at home. Adlife differentiates itself from the competition with its comprehensive caregiver selection, screening and testing programs. - January 07, 2011 - AdLife HomeCare LLC
OmniMD™ EHR Version 11.0 Receives ONC-ATCB 2011/2012 Certification
OmniMD™ EHR Version 11.0 is also certified in CCHIT’s separate and independently developed certification program. OmniMD™ Version 11.0 is a pre-market CCHIT Certified® 2011, Ambulatory EHR. - January 07, 2011 - OmniMD
Rabbit EHR 5.0 Receives ONC-ATCB 2011/2012 Certification
“Certification is another milestone for Rabbit, and we are proud to be amongst the first oncology-specific EHR vendors to provide our practices with Meaningful Use Certified technology as of Jan 1," says Brad Vassberg, chief executive officer. - January 06, 2011 - Rabbit Healthcare Systems
eDoctor, Inc. Raising Awareness to Prevent 2012/13 MIPPA Penalties
Late-November CMS electronic prescribing incentives update for 2011 finalized stipulations regarding the adoption of electronic prescribing in 2011 to avoid incurring penalties in 2012 and 2013. - January 06, 2011 - eDoctor, Inc.
Legacy ER Deploys iTriage App Giving Mobile Users Greater Access to Medical Information
Patients have convenient, on-the-go access to symptom, disease and provider information in the palm of their hands with the free iTriage smartphone app. - January 06, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
Health Education Solutions “Asks the Experts” About Health Certification
New Online Special Section Features Career Advice and Certification Information from Experts in a Variety of Fields, Including Nursing, Senior Care, Recreation and Child Care. - January 06, 2011 - Health Education Solutions
Diversified Investment Advisors Announces 2011 Leaders in Health Care Scholarship Program: Diversified Now Accepting Applications
The Diversified Investment Advisors Leaders in Health Care Scholarship is available to first- and second-year graduate students pursuing degrees in health care administration. The national scholarship program recognizes minority individuals who exhibit leadership skills and can demonstrate financial need, a commitment to community service and academic excellence. - January 06, 2011 - Diversified Investment Advisors, Inc.
Intivia, Inc. Awarded Transcription Service Contract by GNYHA
GNYHA Enhances Transcription Service Options Through Contract with Intivia, Inc. - January 05, 2011 - Intivia Inc.
PEPID Will Continue to Support Palm Devices
In the wake of ePocrates and other healthcare apps abandoning the device, PEPID will continue to add new features. - January 05, 2011 - PEPID, LLC
The Progressive Physician Returns as a CIO Healthcare Summit Partner
The CIO Healthcare Summit team announced today that it has renewed its strategic partnership with The Progressive Physician, an online media outlet and e-mail newsletter that delivers the latest healthcare technology information to physicians and practice administrators. The CIO Healthcare Summit,... - January 05, 2011 - CDM Media
Urgent Cares of America Offers Free Flu Shots for North Carolina's Youth
Urgent Cares of America clinics are now offering free seasonal 2011 flu shots to all children and youth ages 4 years through college students. - January 03, 2011 - FastMed
Affinity Life Sciences Announces Expansion of Their cGMP Manufacturing Facility to Provide Additional Capacity for Biomarker Assay Development and Lyophilization Services
Affinity Life Sciences, Inc. is a New England based contract manufacturing and research organization committed to providing scientific and quality expertise to meet the unique production demands of the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries worldwide. Affinity's introduction of this space allows for even greater capacity and efficiency for projects ranging from R&D to cGMP compliant production. - December 31, 2010 - Affinity Life Sciences
Advanced Foot & Ankle Centers Offers New Laser Surgery
The Advanced Foot & Ankle Center of Long Beach, California is now offering Laser Treatment for Toenail Fungus. This technique offers a whole new treatment option to the people of Long Beach. Toenail fungus is unsightly and can be a cause for embarrassment. Like cosmetic surgery, laser... - December 31, 2010 - Advanced Foot & Ankle Center
Native Air, an Omniflight Company, Introduces New Membership Program, OmniAdvantage
To help consumers offset the cost of emergency health care, Native Air launches a membership program that covers out-of-pocket costs of air medical transport for members and their families in the event of an emergency. - December 30, 2010 - Omniflight Helicopters, Inc.
Grand Opening of the Bellagio Vein Clinic in Chandler, Arizona
Dr. Alex Kim announces the grand opening of the Bellagio Vein Clinic in Chandler, AZ. The state of the art medical spa and vein treatment facility offers nonsurgical laser treatments for varicose veins, spider veins and a full menu of cosmetic services. The Bellagio Vein Clinic is now accepting new patients. - December 27, 2010 - Vein Masters
eDoctor, Inc. has Successful e-Prescribing Demo at Tyson's Corner Virginia Apple Store
eDoctor’s live demo session goes smoothly; next demonstration set in February - December 25, 2010 - eDoctor, Inc.
Empower Systems ONC Certified Complete EHR (Inpatient + Ambulatory) Deployed at Metro South Medical Center
A long-standing professional partnership between Empower Systems of Chicago, IL and Metro South Medical Center of Blue Island, IL moved into a new phase with the full deployment of the Empower Systems ONC Certified Complete Electronic Health Record to the inpatient units and ambulatory offices. - December 25, 2010 - Empower Systems
VelociDoc® Urgent Care EMR Named Semi-Finalist in Innovate Illinois 2010
Practice Velocity's VelociDoc® Urgent Care EMR was named a semi-finalist in Innovate Illinois 2010, a highly competitive statewide entrepreneurial and innovation competition that recognizes high-growth entrepreneurs. - December 24, 2010 - Practice Velocity
Definitive Homecare Solutions Offers New Competitive Bidding and Related Enhancements in Latest CPR+ Release
Definitive Homecare Solutions announced today the release of competitive bidding automation functionality in the latest release of CPR+ for HME billing and business management software for HME/DME providers. With the competitive bidding features, CPR+ for HME automatically identifies patients... - December 24, 2010 - Definitive Homecare Solutions
Remedy Health Provides Solutions for America’s Health Crisis
Remedy Health launches its new price comparison website for nutritional health care products. As America faces a huge health care crisis and runaway health care costs, the American College of Preventive Medicine suggests that the time has never been better for preventative health care and more cost effective health remedies. According to Walter Willett of the Harvard School of Public Health, "Obesity and diabetes will be the public health challenge of the century around the globe." - December 23, 2010 - Remedy Health
HealthSaaS, Inc. Releases Glucose Tracker Plus™ for Windows Phone 7 with Connectivity to Microsoft HealthVault
HealthSaaS today announced the release of Glucose Tracker Plus for Windows Phone 7. Glucose Tracker Plus is the first mobile chronic condition management tool for Windows Phone 7 that offers connectivity to Microsoft HealthVault, a personal health application platform designed to put consumers in control of their personal health information. - December 23, 2010 - HealthSaaS, Inc
New Ohio Health Insurance Plans Now Available
New Ohio health insurance plans for 2011 are available online at Ohioquotes.com. Ohio residents can easily view, compare and apply for coverage from the best Ohio health insurers. - December 22, 2010 - Ohio Health Insurance Plans
iPharmacy is the Best Paid Medical iPhone App of 2010
Apple's “iTunes Rewind 2010 – The Best of the Year” highlights the best iPhone apps in the iTunes Store. Like Angry Birds and iFitness, iPharmacy is the best iPhone app in its category. - December 21, 2010 - SigmaPhone
Nutricap Labs President and Founder Featured in Today’s CEO Executive Suite Column of Newsday
Leader of New York-based vitamin and supplement manufacturing company was featured in today’s CEO Executive Suite column of Newsday to discuss his contributions to various local and national charities and how he grew his business into one of America’s fastest-growing companies despite a global recession. - December 20, 2010 - Nutricap Labs
MyMediaInfo Announces Top Lifestyles Stories for 2011
Fashion and Healthcare top the list of lifestyles topics to be heavily covered in the coming year. - December 20, 2010 - RedEgg Solutions, Inc.
Losing a Pound a Day May in Fact Add Decades to Your Life Says New Book from Peter Glickman
Only one method of extending life has been demonstrated in scientific testing repeatedly. Not only does it extend life, but it also reduces the risk for heart disease, diabetes, cancer and Alzheimer's Disease. On January 1, an expanded new edition of a bestselling book goes on sale with a regimen that can be done at home to drop years and extend life following this pattern. - December 20, 2010 - Peter Glickman, Inc.
NeoVocatus Announces Performance Based Fee Methodology
NeoVocatus, a division of Horton, Smith & Associates a nationwide physician recruitment firm, has announced its revised Performance Based Fee Methodology (PBFM). Officials of the firm anticipate this methodology will allow broader participation in the firm’s customized and proven... - December 19, 2010 - Horton, Smith & Associates
eCast Corporation Awarded HIE Contract with Morris-Somerset IPA
eCast Corp. has been awarded an exclusive agreement with the Morris-Somerset IPA of Parsippany, NJ to provide an integrated HIE for their 600 physicians. The system incorporates mdEmail which allows physicians to securely communicate with anyone. - December 18, 2010 - MaxMD
Capita’s Electronic Health Records Conference - Details Released
Electronic Health Records are a major focus of the Coalition's Liberating the NHS: an Information Revolution strategic review on information management across health and social care. - December 18, 2010 - Capita Conferences
Eden Spine Vertebral Body Replacement Receives CE Mark Approval
Eden Spine (www.EdenSpine.com), a Florida based Medical Devices organization announced today that the GIZA™was granted CE Mark approval. “The GIZA™ is a new generation VBR, specifically designed to save valuable O.R. time and decrease the risk of subsidence,” says Mourad... - December 17, 2010 - Eden Spine, LLC
Min-Sheng General Hospital Cosmetic Center Promotes the Benefits of Autologous Fat Transfer
Plastic surgeons at Min-Sheng General Hospital are increasingly making use of patients’ own fat as filler for facial rejuvenation and breast augmentation. - December 17, 2010 - Min-Sheng Hospital
IAPAM's hCG Weight Loss Training Gives Physicians a Complete Solution
The IAPAM's hCG Physician Weight Loss Program offers physicians all the tools and training they need to add hCG for Weight Loss to their practices. Now the IAPAM's program includes NEW Weight Loss Clinic resources, including: waiting room and patient presentations and samples of proven hCG promotional publications. - December 16, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Latest Research Confirms That Triticum's L-Mesitran Honey Products Show Antibacterial Efficacy Against Antibiotic Resistant Bacteriae
Honey based products for wound care proved to be highly effective against strains of antibiotic bacteriae including ESBL. - December 16, 2010 - Mesitran