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"HealthWise" Helps Shed Light on Multiple Sclerosis Through their Educational Program
Through educational Public Television segments, “HealthWise” educates audiences on the key issues associated with Multiple Sclerosis. - October 28, 2010 - Healthwise
Corengi Launches New Web Site to Help Type 2 Diabetes Patients Find Suitable Clinical Trials
www.corengi.com simplifies the clinical trial selection process; enables type 2 diabetes patients to learn which trials are right for them. - October 28, 2010 - Corengi, Inc.
Artezio Participates in AdvaMed 2010 – the MedTech Conference
Artezio NA Vice President for Business Development participates in the fourth annual AdvaMed 2010 – the MedTech Conference in Washington, D.C. on October 18-20. - October 28, 2010 - Artezio
Joining the IAPAM Gives Aesthetic Medicine Physicians a Competitive Advantage
From discounts on its comprehensive Botox Training and hCG for Weight Loss Training, to access to a congregation of innovative, forward-thinking physicians working in the aesthetic medicine industry, membership in the IAPAM supports physicians as they add aesthetic medicine to their practices or launch a new medispa. - October 27, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Arizona Orthopaedic Associates Now Performing Anterior Hip Replacement Procedures at Banner Desert Medical Center
New Table Doubles Number of Patients Able to Have Anterior Hip Replacement Procedure, Which Minimizes Pain and Shortens Recovery Time. - October 27, 2010 - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates
MCRM Announces Affiliation with Regulatory Affairs Associates Firms, Brings Regulatory Services to New Plymouth Township Facility
At the groundbreaking for the Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine (MCRM), a magnet facility for adult stem-cell research, manufacturing and commercialization, it was announced that Regulatory Affairs Associates is joining the facility as a partner when the facility construction is completed. - October 27, 2010 - Regulatory Affairs Associates
Intertek Becomes First Certification Body Approved to Issue ISO 13485 Certificates Under Health Canada/TGA MOU
New service allows Canadian medical device manufacturers to meet both Canadian and Australian quality system requirements through a single audit. - October 27, 2010 - Intertek
Houston Area Residents Partner with Texas Self Storage Properties, Including Amazing Spaces® Storage Centers to Support Shriners Hospital for Children in Galveston
Houston, Spring, and The Woodlands communities joined Amazing Spaces® Storage Centers to 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... - October 26, 2010 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers
Young Bullies Face a Strong Enemy....Empowerment
Apex NC counseling practice hopes to empower and motivate girls to stand up against interpersonal aggression, cyberbulling, etc.... - October 26, 2010 - Lifescapes Counseling Associates, PLLC
IOION’s “Pink Out” for the Month of October in Honor of BCRF’s Race for the Cure
For the remainder of October IOION is now donating 50% of sales from their online PINK purchases to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. - October 26, 2010 - LYB Productions
Former VP of Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Joins MedVoy
MedVoy announced today that they have added Lew Emanuelson to its advisory board to support and develop strategies for the employer benefit marketplace. This will enable MedVoy’s partners to draw from a new pipeline of patients to increase revenue streams, while also fulfilling MedVoy’s mission of connecting patients to domestic and international healthcare providers that administer the highest quality of care and accessibility at an affordable cost. - October 25, 2010 - MedVoy, Inc.
Health Resources Announces the Launch of New Immune-Balancing Formula
In the wake of the upcoming fall and winter season, Health Resources announces the release of its most effective supplement formula to help maintain a healthy immune system all year-round. - October 25, 2010 - Health Resources
USMLE Prep Course Provider Pass Program South Launches New Website Designed by AppSoft Web Development
Pass Program South, a training program dedicated to helping medical students pass COMLEX and USMLE exams, recently launched its new website at www.PASSProgramSouth.com. Designed by AppSoft Web Design in Jacksonville Beach, the new website features comprehensive information about PASS Program... - October 25, 2010 - Pass Program South
Dr. G. David Casper Assists in Opening New Laser Spine Institute Facility
Leader In Endoscopic Spine Surgery Expands Into Oklahoma City. - October 24, 2010 - Laser Spine Institute
TACTIX Has Hopes of Becoming a Leading Fitness Trend in 2011
Martial arts fitness program called TACTIX adds several new twists and emerging science to make a workout that burns fat and gives fitness enthusiasts confidence - October 23, 2010 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
NuU Unlimited Supported Local 18th Annual Cocktails for a Cause for Second Year
NuU Unlimited supported the 18th Annual Cocktails for a Cause, held Friday, October 15, 2010. NuU Unlimited employees attended the event for the second year in a row that has built notoriety and most importantly, benefit pediatric research conducted at Children’s Memorial Hospital and the... - October 23, 2010 - NuU Unlimited
When It Hurts: NPs and PAs Play an Essential Role in Pain Management
In August 2010, Practicing Clinicians Exchange conducted a survey of NPs and PAs assessing their role in pain management, knowledge and competence in this field, and interest in pain education. - October 23, 2010 - Practicing Clinicians Exchange
Voicebrook to Exhibit at 2010 Pathology Visions Conference
Company to discuss challenges, opportunities for VoiceOver® speech recognition, system integration capabilities in Digital Pathology workflow. - October 22, 2010 - Voicebrook, Inc.
Tocomin®SupraBio™ Boosts Immune Response in Human
Tocomin®SupraBio™ bioenhanced palm tocotrienol complex is effective in enhancing immune function in healthy women. - October 22, 2010 - Carotech Inc.
Allscripts Named Among Top 5 Best Places to Work
Healthcare IT Provider Scores Well on Triangle Business Journal’s 2010 Best Places to Work List - October 22, 2010 - Allscripts
New App Helps Children with Autism via the iPhone
The new Skill Tracker Pro application, designed to increase efficiency in the instruction of children with autism, was approved today by Apple®. Designed by parents of a child with autism, Skill Tracker Pro (STP) helps automate applied behavioral analysis instruction. The new STP app frees a... - October 21, 2010 - Data Makes the Difference, LLC
Village Fertility Pharmacy Hosts Two Fertility Authors at ASRM Event
Kristen Magnacca and Dr. Alice Domar will sign complimentary copies of their books on Oct. 25. Village Fertility Pharmacy (www.villagefertilitypharmacy.com), a specialty pharmacy focused exclusively on infertility medications, will host book signings with two authors at their booth at the American... - October 21, 2010 - Village Fertility Pharmacy
Easy Flu Shots at Washington Square Shopping Mall
Getting a seasonal flu shot in Portland this year will be as easy as picking up fast food. Fight the flu during your next shopping trip to Washington Square Shopping Mall. - October 21, 2010 - Easy Flu Shot
AAAASF Elects Harlan Pollock, M.D. as New Board President
The American Association for the Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities, Inc. (AAAASF) announces that Harlan Pollock, M.D., has been elected AAAASF’s new board president. He assumes the post after serving as vice president for the board of directors and performing many roles and... - October 20, 2010 - AAAASF -American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities, Inc.
Watch and Jewelry Auction to Benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is thrilled to announce that they will be hosting an upcoming watch and jewelry auction to be held on October 20th by Antiquorum Auctioneers, the world’s premier watch auctioneer. This first of a planned annual event will offer watch enthusiasts the... - October 20, 2010 - Antiquorum
Founder of Fundamental Physiology and Thyroid Expert Dr Gina Honeyman is on Tour in Ireland
Thousands of men, women and children suffer from metabolic and thyroid-related illnesses in Ireland today. Now on a whistle stop tour of Ireland, Dr Gina Honeyman, a world expert and pioneer of Metabolic Rehabilitation, author, researcher and founder of Fundamental Physiology, LLC will be giving a series of lectures and offering metabolic evaluations for those with health concerns. - October 20, 2010 - Fundamental Physiology
Women & Infants Physician Named President of Urogynecology Society
Dr. Deborah Myers, director of the Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery at Women & Infants Hospital has been installed as president of the American Urogynecologic Society. - October 20, 2010 - Women & Infants Hospital
Practicing Clinicians Exchange Forms Partnership with National Psoriasis Foundation
Practicing Clinicians Exchange (PCE) has formed a partnership with the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) to provide continuing education programs to nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) throughout the United States. This partnership capitalizes on the strengths of both... - October 20, 2010 - Practicing Clinicians Exchange
ThinIdentity Changes Its Name to Aventura
Denver-based healthcare company ThinIdentity announced that they have changed the name of the company to Aventura in order to reflect a major shift in their approach to the hospital market. According to Aventura’s CEO, Howard Diamond, “Doctors and nurses sign up for an incredible adventure. But we are forcing them to spend way too much time struggling with computers. Our mission is to give them back their time to work with patients and to think critically about patient care." - October 19, 2010 - Aventurahq Inc.
Palm Beach Home Care Nursing Inc. is Now Providing Services Exclusively in South Florida for Medicare Plan Finder Care as Well as Home Health Services
Palm Beach Home Care Nursing, Inc. is privately owned, managed and operated by professionals that are licensed in the state of Florida and who specialize in the healthcare field. Palm Beach Home Care Nursing, Inc. knows how important it is to manage every aspect of patient care from the... - October 18, 2010 - Palm Beach Home Care Nursing Inc.
Harley’s Heroes® Brings Local Veterans Free Benefits Counseling to MotorCity Harley-Davidson of Farmington Hills on Oct. 23rd & 24th
Military veterans in the Tri-County area can receive free counseling and assistance with their government benefits when Harley-Davidson and Disabled American Veterans (DAV) bring the Harley’s Heroes® program to the Motor City Harley-Davidson on Saturday, October 23rd, 2010 from 10 AM to 5 PM & Sunday, October 24th, 2010 from 10 AM to 3PM. - October 16, 2010 - Motor City Harley-Davidson
Prevent Lung Cancer in October 2010 with Radon Awareness Week According to Radon Mitigation Company, Air Quality Control Agency
Radon gas has been identified by the World Health Organization as a leading cause of lung cancer. To address this problem, the United States government has declared October 17th-24th as "Radon Awareness Week." Company owner Jamey Gelina is asking the media to promote this cause. - October 15, 2010 - Air Quality Control Radon Mitigation Remediation
Lupus Research Institute Takes Part in 2010 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) to Raise Funds for Breakthrough Research in Lupus
Reaches Out with Message that “Hope Alone Can’t Get Us to the Cure—You Can!” - October 14, 2010 - Lupus Research Institute
On the Eve of World Sight Day Gap Adventures Celebrates 20th Anniversary and Announces Initiative to Build 20/20 Vision Centre in Cambodia
Planeterra Foundation’s Ignite The Nite event to help raise $50,000 for critical vision centre. Gap Adventures (www.gapadventures.com) and the non-profit Planeterra Foundation announce plans to build a permanent vision centre with the goal of restoring sight to thousands of rural... - October 14, 2010 - G Adventures
IAPAM adds Lipotropics to Its hCG Medical Weight Management Training
The IAPAM's hCG Physician Weight Loss Program educates physicians in the exclusive IAPAM hCG Protocol for physician-supervised weight loss. Now, this comprehensive training also includes a discussion of the administration and benefits of lipotropics and vitamin injections as part of a successful medical weight management program. - October 14, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
National Home Healthcare and Hospice Consultants to be Headquartered in Albuquerque N.M.
Power Shot Training Inc, professional sales training and coaching services, opens new campus and national headquarters to keep pace with expanding home care and hospice industries. - October 14, 2010 - Home Care Sales by Power Shot inc
DB Technology and BridgeHead Software Offer Complete Healthcare Data Management
New partnership establishes a comprehensive content and storage management solution specifically for healthcare. - October 14, 2010 - Dbtech
Free Medical Screening Clinic with Shriners Hospital for Children
Ben Ali Shriners have scheduled a free Screening Clinic for children on Saturday, October 23, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Shriners Hospital for Children, 2425 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento, CA. During a free clinic, physicians will examine children under the age of 18 to decide their... - October 13, 2010 - Ben Ali Shriners
Inviragen and Pharmajet Receive $15.5 Million NIAID Contract to Develop a Needle-Free Dengue Vaccine
This joint contract with PharmaJet and Inviragen will one day aid in the 30-50 million cases of debilitating dengue fever and 0.5 - 2 million cases of life-threatening dengue hemorrhagic fever every year. - October 13, 2010 - PharmaJet, Inc.
Free House Adaptation Consultancy Service for Disabled & Seniors
Seamless grant application process now introduced for the Disabled and Elderly who are undertaking major house adaptations to their homes under The Housing Adaptation Grant Scheme for the Elderly and those with a disability. Free of Charge Service. - October 13, 2010 - House Adaptation Consultants Ltd
Thieme Wins First Prize in Surgical Specialties at the BMA Medical Book Awards
Thieme, a world leader in scientific, medical, and academic publishing, picked up First Prize at the 2010 British Medical Association’s Medical Book Awards ceremony recently held in London. Through this competition the BMA aims to foster and reward excellence in medical publishing. Publishers... - October 13, 2010 - Thieme Publishers
NJ Snow Removal Company Offers Free Pre-Season Commercial Snow Removal Site Analysis
Grandview Outdoor is now performing snow removal site planning and analysis for commercial properties and is negotiating snow removal contracts for upcoming winter season. - October 12, 2010 - Grandview Landscape and Masonry
Leadership Roundtable Finds Health Care Reform Rule Likely to Drive Billions in New Costs; Concerns About Restricted Access to Non-Prescription Drugs, Says FoundationHSC
A panel of experts concludes the reform rule making OTC drugs ineligible for reimbursement from flexible health spending accounts without "prescription" will trigger retail system challenges impossible to overcome in the timeframe required and could increase health costs. - October 12, 2010 - The Foundation for HealthSMART Consumers
Free Flu Prevention Posters - PDF Download
SafetyBanners.Org is offering three Free Flu Prevention Posters on its web site. All three posters are available as PDF downloads under "Product Descriptions." - October 11, 2010 - SafetyBanners.Org
Beautiful Days in October
The Beautiful Day Foundation’s October Calendar: Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2010 - October 11, 2010 - Beautiful Day Foundation
Peterson & Associates, P.C. is Committed to Helping Patients of Meridia®
Peterson & Associates, P.C. is committed to representing patients of Meridia® that have been a victim of Meridia®. Meridia® , the obesity drug, has been withdrawn due to a potential increased risk of heart attack or stroke, as requested by the FDA. - October 10, 2010 - Peterson & Associates, P.C.
New Jersey Landscape Designer Makes Commitment in Fight Against Breast Cancer
Grandview Outdoor offers donation to fight breast cancer with every signed contract during the month of October. - October 10, 2010 - Grandview Landscape and Masonry
Dr. Mark Galland Named Medical Director and Orthopaedic Consultant for Wake Technical Community College
Orthopaedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Specialist Supports North Carolina Community College. - October 10, 2010 - Dr. Galland
Olympia Medical Center Surgeon, Don J. Schiller, MD, FACS, Featured at Quality Life Association 25th Anniversary
Don J. Schiller, MD, FACS, renowned expert in surgery for the Barnett Continent Intestinal Reservoir (BCIR), a surgical modification of the Kock pouch intestinal reservoir, was featured at the Quality Life Association (QLA) Symposium, a three-day educational and interactive seminar. - October 10, 2010 - Olympia Medical Center
Orthopedic Specialists of SW Florida Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Orthopedic Specialists of SW Florida, one of Fort Myers’ first multi-specialty orthopedic practices is celebrating its 10th year serving the community. Founders Dr. Ronald Gardner, Dr. Jeffrey Richards and Dr. Charles Springer set out to establish our area’s only fellowship trained... - October 10, 2010 - Orthopedic Specialists of SW Florida