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Polaris to Exhibit at Pennsylvania Community Providers Association Technology Conference

Polaris Health Directions will feature several of its behavioral health outcomes management systems at the Pennsylvania Community Providers Association Technology Conference. - March 10, 2011 - Polaris Health Directions

Doctors Express – San Diego Partners with iTriage to Connect with Mobile Consumers

Patients now have immediate, on-the-go access to symptom, disease, medical procedures and provider information with free smartphone application. - March 10, 2011 - iTriage, LLC

Freeland Systems Partners with Amazon.com to Provide a "Cloud" Computing Platform to Facilitate HIPAA Compliant Customer Service

Freeland’s Amazon S3 relationship provides Freeland’s long-term archiving customers a platform built on the same robust technology that Amazon.com uses to run its global web properties. - March 09, 2011 - Freeland Systems

BodyLogicMD Physicians Promote Healthy Sleep Habits for Sleep Awareness Week

Little Rock Bioidentical Hormones Expert Explains How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep - March 09, 2011 - BodyLogicMD

President of PHM International Turns Negative on US Worksite Wellness Model

ObamaCare now provides annual wellness visit and Health Risk Assessment without cost sharing to seniors. - March 09, 2011 - PHM International, Inc.

Women & Infants Urogynecologists Bring Specialty Care to Women in Rwanda

Specialists from the Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery at Women & Infants Hospital and The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University brought their expertise to women in Africa as part of an annual International Outreach trip. Each year urogynecologist B. Star... - March 09, 2011 - Women & Infants Hospital

BodyPro50 is Launching Ice Flow Gel - a Natural Pain Reliever Gel That Combines Fast Relief with Natural Healing

BodyPro50 Ice Flow Gel combines fast relief with natural healing. It provides fast relief of your body aches and pains while assisting the body’s natural healing process. Ice Flow Gel is a safe and fast pain reliever containing 62% natural ingredients such as plant extracts and pure essential... - March 08, 2011 - BODYPRO50

New iPad Apps for Speech Therapy and Communication Are Showcased at the SXSW Conference

Smarty Ears LLC, has introduced 3 new and updated apps designed for individuals affected with Apraxia, Autism or Stuttering. These new apps will be showcased at the SXSW Interactive Conference in Austin, TX. - March 08, 2011 - Smarty Ears, LLC

Physicians can Capture Growing Botox Market with IAPAM's Hands-On Botox Training

A new report shows that the market for botox, dermal fillers and other minimally-invasive procedures is growing at a rate of 9% annually. To capture this market "will require hands-on, physician-lead botox training like that offered by the IAPAM at its Aesthetic Medicine Symposium," recommends Jeff Russell, Executive Director of the IAPAM. - March 07, 2011 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine

Combating Pornography: Messages of Warning, Counsel, and Hope Was Released as Part of Celestine Publishing's Principles with Promise Series

Celestine Publishing released its newest publication, Combating Pornography: Messages of Warning, Counsel, and Hope. It is a new topical guide for use by Latter-day Saint leaders, addiction counselors, recovery programs, and families. - March 06, 2011 - Celestine Publishing, LLC

Voicebrook to Participate in American Pathology Foundation Spring Conference

Speech recognition experts to demonstrate how VoiceOver can drive reporting process improvements. - March 05, 2011 - Voicebrook, Inc.

Family Travels to Rhode Island from Ohio for Fertility Preservation for Two-Year-Old Girl

On Tuesday, March 1, 2011, Jared Robins, MD, a reproductive endocrinologist and leader of the Program for Fertility Preservation at Women & Infants Hospital, cryopreserved an ovary of a two-year-old girl from Ohio who is battling a stage four neuroblastoma. This surgical procedure, which was performed at Hasbro Children’s Hospital, offers the hope of fertility when this patient survives her treatment. - March 05, 2011 - Women & Infants Hospital

Doctors Express of Woodbridge Launches iTriage App to Connect with Mobile Consumers

Patients now have immediate, on-the-go access to symptom, disease, medical procedures and provider information with free smartphone application - March 05, 2011 - iTriage, LLC

Dr. Teresa Erb Joins Reproductive Health Specialists: Dr. Erb and New Penn Hills Facility Offer More Resources for Personalized Fertility Treatment

Reproductive Health Specialists (RHS), the region’s only independent, women-owned and operated reproductive endocrinology and fertility center located in Western Pennsylvania, announced expansion of its staff by welcoming Teresa M. Erb, M.D. as its third board certified physician, joining RHS... - March 04, 2011 - Reproductive Health Specialists

BodyLogicMD Physicians Proudly Support National Nutrition Month

Doctors Encourage Americans to Eat More Fruits and Vegetables - March 04, 2011 - BodyLogicMD

Skylight Selects Johnson Gray to Prepare Hospitals for Healthcare Reform

With healthcare reform looming on the horizon, Skylight Healthcare Systems sets new brand positioning in motion. After extensive review, Skylight Healthcare Systems chose Johnson Gray Advertising to develop and implement their new marketing strategy. Experienced in the medical industry, Johnson... - March 04, 2011 - Johnson Gray Advertising

Doctors Express – Fair Oaks Launches the iTriage Application to Put Medical Information into the Hands of Smartphone Users

Patients now have on-the-go access to Doctors Express - Fair Oaks with the free iTriage healthcare decision tool - March 03, 2011 - iTriage, LLC

Centrifan™ PE Personal Evaporator Uses Vacuum-Free, Closed System Drying to Contain Radioactive Compounds - to be Introduced at Pittcon 2011

The Centrifan PE Personal Evaporator for sample safe drying of radioactive compounds will be introduced at Pittcon 2011 in Sorbent Technologies Pittcon Booth#3426 - March 02, 2011 - Modular SFC

Block Imaging Announces New Venture in Europe

Block Imaging International, Inc., the premier global provider of pre-owned, refurbished medical imaging equipment, parts and services announces a new venture in Europe and has entered into a representative agreement with Consulting4Healthcare, led by Christos Salvanos, who will serve as Block Imaging’s exclusive Agent in the region. - March 02, 2011 - Block Imaging

BioRegenerative Sciences, Inc. Releases I-Ease, a Stem Cell-Based Eye Drop for Dry Eye

Dr. Greg Maguire and Peter Friedman, founders of BioRegenerative Sciences, Inc., a privately owned stem cell therapeutics corporation headquartered in San Diego, CA, USA, announced today the release of I-Ease, a topically applied eye drop for relieving the pain and irritation associated with dry... - March 02, 2011 - BioRegenerative Sciences, Inc.

Doctors Express – Oceanside Collaborates with iTriage to Connect with Mobile Consumers

Patients now have immediate, on-the-go access to symptom, disease, medical procedures and provider information with free smartphone application - March 02, 2011 - iTriage, LLC

Lamar Associates Announces Tuition-Free Tribal Prescription Drug Abuse and Drug Endangered Children Training and Technical Assistance

Department of Justice-The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services funds Training and Technical Assistance for Indian Country - March 01, 2011 - Lamar Associates

Trillium Health Care Products Reviewed in the Latest Issue of Business Review Canada

With hundreds of Blue Chip customers, Trillium Health Care provides major clients three services in one - February 28, 2011 - WDM Group

MD Now Urgent Care Walk-In Medical Centers, Continues Its Clinics Growth and Further Expansion of Healthcare Services in Palm Beach County, Florida Area

MD Now Medical Centers, Inc. the largest provider of Urgent Care, Corporate, Employer and Occupational Healthcare services, including Workers Comp Injury care, in Palm Beach County, Florida, is proud to announce that they are continuing to expand medical facilities and grow healthcare services. MD... - February 27, 2011 - MD Now Urgent Care

Free Massage Therapy for Auto-Accident Victims

Grand Opening of Rx 4 Relief, a prescription based massage therapy company that caters to auto-accident victims in the Texas Hill Country. - February 27, 2011 - Rx 4 Relief

Philadelphia Patient Advocate Betty Long to Appear on March 3 "Dr. Oz Show"

Guardian Nurses founder Betty Long will discuss patient-doctor communications on nationally syndicated “Dr. Oz Show” on March 3. - February 26, 2011 - Guardian Nurses Health Advocates

Experience Poises Celerity Solutions Group as EHR Integration Specialists

Celerity Solutions Group, a fluid outsource transcription partner, is leading the industry in EHR integration allowing healthcare facilities to utilize both transcription and their EHR to improve clinical documentation. This combined workflow enables providers to capture the full patient story without affecting their productivity. - February 26, 2011 - Celerity Solutions Group

VersaSuite’s Electronic Health Record Receives ONC-ATCB 2011/2012 Certification

VersaSuite announced today that VersaSuite’s Electronic Health Record v8.0, is 2011/2012 compliant and was certified as a Complete EHR on February 24, 2011 by the Certification Commission for Health Information Technology (CCHIT®), an ONC-ATCB, in accordance with the applicable... - February 25, 2011 - VersaSuite

Local New Jersey Doctor Dr. Eric Chludzinski, DC Treats Herniated and Bulging Discs, Sciatica, and Serious Low Back Pain Without Back Surgery Utilizing New Technologies

New treatment options available to treat serious back, disc and sciatica pain. - February 25, 2011 - Eric Chludzinski, DC

Voicebrook to Exhibit at the 100th Annual USCAP Meeting

Voicebrook to demonstrate new product features and advanced reporting workflows - February 24, 2011 - Voicebrook, Inc.

Urgent Cares of America Holdings, LLC Acquires Tri-City Express Care, PLLC (D.B.A. Urgent Care Express) in Arizona

North Carolina-based company backed by the Comvest Group makes first foray into other states as part of its national strategy. - February 23, 2011 - FastMed

Solution to Reduce Autism, SIDS: Dancing Cats, Silent Canaries Published by Outskirts Press

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Dancing Cats, Silent Canaries: A Traditional Medical Doctor Takes a Closer Look at Unsolved Epidemics of Autism and SIDS and Proposes a Solution by David Denton Davis, MD. The author's most recent book to date is a 7 x 10 paperback in the medical caregiving... - February 21, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Connecticut Hair Restoration Surgeon a Presenter at ISHRS Live Surgery Workshop

17th Annual International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) Live Surgery Workshop will be held in Orlando, Florida from March 16 – 19, 2011. - February 20, 2011 - Hair Restoration and Aesthetic Medicine Center of Connecticut

Block Imaging Announces New Refurbished Medical Imaging Industry Blog

Block Imaging International announced today the launch of a new company blog. The “Block Blog” can be found at http://info.blockimaging.com. This blog was created to educate and inform readers on numerous topics within the refurbished medical imaging industry; buying, selling and renting refurbished imaging equipment best practices, engineering, financing and service options as well as answers to common questions and analysis of industry events and topics. - February 19, 2011 - Block Imaging

Status Solutions to Present Its Clinical Application Framework at HIMSS 11

The Framework enables overall situational awareness by providing patient safety and alerting, environmental monitoring, asset tracking, health monitoring, workflow management and a bedside communication portal. - February 19, 2011 - Status Solutions

Colorado Springs Based Health Care Collaboration to Serve Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Peak Vista Community Health Centers, in partnership with The Resource Exchange, Inc. (TRE), HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Colorado Springs and AspenPointe, Inc. recently dedicated the Developmental Disabilities Health Center (DDHC). This model of health care delivery to an under-served population could become a template for other areas in the country. - February 19, 2011 - The Resource Exchange

Orthopedic Practice Opens Satellite Office in Wall, NJ

Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI) has opened a satellite office in Wall, New Jersey. - February 19, 2011 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC

Answers to Lupus in First of New Webinar Series Presented by New York City’s S.L.E. Lupus Foundation

“Tools for Managing Your Lupus” is February 23rd. - February 17, 2011 - S.L.E. Lupus Foundation

PMMC ONLINE PRICING Reaches New Heights with PMMC ONLINE ANALYTICS

PMMC (Preferred Medical Marketing Corporation) makes pricing analysis even easier with the release of PMMC ONLINE ANALYTICS. PMMC has taken the proven data and analysis tools of PMMC ONLINE PRICING a step further with a completely new user interface and unique drilldown functionality. Ms. Kelly... - February 17, 2011 - PMMC

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): a Survivor Speaks Out Symposium Unites Survivors and Clinicians in Raising Awareness

PTSD Coach and founder of www.healmyptsd.com, Michele Rosenthal, will give the keynote address at Pasco-Hernando Community College (PHCC) Symposium on Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) on Friday, February 25, 2011, at 9:15am in Brownsville, FL. - February 17, 2011 - Heal My PTSD, LLC

Doctors Express – Houston Collaborates with iTriage to Connect with Mobile Consumers

Patients now have immediate, on-the-go access to symptom, disease, medical procedures and provider information with free smartphone application. - February 17, 2011 - iTriage, LLC

WondaWedge Partners with Direct Relief International

Cypress Creek Marketing, exclusive global distributor for the WondaWedge inflatable pillow, announced today the launch of a “Buy One – Give One” program - February 17, 2011 - Cypress Creek Marketing

New Labmanager.com Site Features More Lab Product Info, Easier Navigation

The popular Labmanager.com website has been redesigned to make it easier for lab managers to find the information they need to effectively manage their lab. Expanded lab product information, an intuitive new navigation system, and interactive calendar help lab managers carry out their mandate. - February 16, 2011 - LabX

Voicebrook Expands Management Team

Hires healthcare dictation and reporting technology veteran, Jennifer Mayo - February 16, 2011 - Voicebrook, Inc.

Beacon Insurance Group to Host Physician Seminar

Physician Seminar on Alternative Risk Investment Planning - February 16, 2011 - Beacon Insurance Group, Inc.

Medical Career Forum Added to Career Mangement Source's Healthcare Job Search Engine JobJobHealth.com

New Forum for Health Workers Promotes Discussion of Career Topics in the Medical Industry Directly from the Health Care Job Search Engine JobJobHealth.com - February 16, 2011 - Career Management Source

Career Management Source's Healthcare Job Search Engine Offers RSS Feed Reciprocity to Increase the Visibility of Job Postings

To increase the visibility of medical jobs, healthcare employers are not only now able to feed their jobs to the JobJobHealth.com search engine, but aggregated job listings are also available for dissemination to healthcare websites with JobJobHealth job search widgets and JobJobHealth career center web pages. - February 16, 2011 - Career Management Source