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Mercom Capital Group Reports Annual and Fourth Quarter 2010 Funding and M&A Activity for HealthCare IT
Mercom Capital Group, LLC, today released 2010 funding and merger and acquisition (M&A) activity for the healthcare IT sector. - January 26, 2011 - Mercom Capital Group, llc
Couples Therapy Program Launched
Nationally recognized, Social Psychologist, Dr. Joan D. Atwood, launches a state of the art Couples Therapy Program. Based on the latest research, this state of the art couples therapy program offers couples methods for resolving issues and enhancing their relationship. - January 24, 2011 - Marriage and Family Therapists of New York
Social Psychologist Launches Anger Management Program
Dr. Joan D. Atwood, President and CEO of Marriage and Family Therapists of New York, launches another ten week state of the art Anger Management Program. In ten weeks, individuals will explore their trigger buttons, and learn the underlying causes of their anger. This program is designed to assist individuals in understanding and resolving their anger issues. A Certificate of Completion is awarded after the ten sessions are completed. - January 24, 2011 - Marriage and Family Therapists of New York
Broadleaf Health Selects Kareo as Medical Billing Software Solution
Kareo, the leading provider of easy and affordable medical billing software for physicians in the United States, and Broadleaf Health, a leading medical billing service serving more than a dozen specialties, are pleased to announce that Broadleaf Health has selected Kareo as its medical billing... - January 22, 2011 - Kareo
An Exclusive Interview with Actress Glenn Close About Her Work with Bring Change 2 Mind in Business Review USA
Business Review USA, the top digital media source for American business news, gets an exclusive interview with actress Glenn Close and speaks about how she got involved with and helped to create Bring Change 2 Mind, a not-for-profit organization that helps fight against the stigma associated with... - January 22, 2011 - WDM Group
The Latest Technological Advances in Cosmetic Medicine and Social Media Marketing Strategies in January’s Latino Business Review
Read and Journey through the world of beauty and eternal youth with Sergio Rada, a well recognized Colombian medic who has conquered the market in Latin America. - January 22, 2011 - WDM Group
The Forget Me Not Project
Garrett Davis’ play with a purpose Playwright Garrett Davis has been writing and performing in his stage productions for over sixteen years. On January 25, 2011 at the North Carolina State capital in Raleigh he will announce the launch of a national Alzheimer awareness initiative beginning... - January 22, 2011 - gdavisplays.com
max.md Introduces New Secure Healthcare Communications Products
max.md has introduced three new secure communications products which are HIPAA, HITECH, NIHN Direct, and FTC Privacy by Design compliant. With the products introduction, comes a website redesign to better represent the needs of the healthcare community. http://www.max.md is now a top resource for secure healthcare communications with newsworthy data, videos, white papers, FAQs, glossary, and tutorials. - January 22, 2011 - MaxMD
Partners in Healthcare Corporation Awarded Accreditation from The Joint Commission
Partners in Healthcare has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™ for accreditation by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for health care quality and safety in home care. The accreditation award recognizes Partners in... - January 22, 2011 - Partners in Healthcare Corporation
DirectRooms.com – New Medical Laws and Forensics Advancements Are Reviewed in Goa from 20 to 21 February 2011
DirectRooms.com divulges that doctors and lawyers will be gathering in Goa to discuss key issues related to medical negligence and what can be done to prevent litigation. - January 22, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
Halamandaris Names Orsini to Help Lead the NAHC Private Duty Homecare Association of America
Val J. Halamandaris, President of NAHC, today announced that Merrily Orsini, CEO of corecubed, has agreed to help lead NAHC’s related Private Duty Homecare Association of America. “We are proud to have Ms. Orsini play this significant leadership role. There is no one who has greater... - January 21, 2011 - National Association of Homecare & Hospice
Unbound Medicine Releases Medical Applications for Windows® Phone - Microsoft Names Relief Central™ Top Federal Application
Unbound Medicine, a leader in knowledge management solutions for healthcare, today announced the release of mobile medical applications for Microsoft’s new and completely redesigned mobile platform, Windows® Phone 7. This release enables a growing number of healthcare professionals to... - January 21, 2011 - Unbound Medicine
Balanced Hormones May be the Secret to Younger and More Radiant Skin
It’s no secret that a woman’s skin changes as she gets older - especially during and after menopause. As we age, our skin begins to lose its elasticity and this oftentimes leads to sagging, wrinkles and stress lines. According to Dr. Kenneth Varano, Medical Director of BodyLogicMD of Philadelphia, many of the skin conditions women face as they age are actually caused by a combination of waning estrogen levels and environmental factors. - January 21, 2011 - BodyLogicMD
European Cross Border Healthcare Directive Ratified - Treatment Abroad Can Help NHS Patients be Medical Tourists
The long awaited EU Directive on Cross Border Healthcare has been ratified by the EU Parliament on Wednesday. Despite opposition from some EU countries, the new Directive, which could be in force as early as 2013 will make it easier for patients to seek medical treatment in another member... - January 21, 2011 - CAROL
DrNewtons.com Launches All New Weight Loss Technology: Diabetic-Friendly SKINNY D
DrNewtons.com teams with Bruce Agin, M.D. to distribute a Diabetic-Friendly Meal Replacement Drink. It is proven to increase Protein, Vitamin, and Energy Levels -- versus starve the body -- all at Only 10 Calories per serving. - January 20, 2011 - Dr. Newton's Naturals
Cleveland BioLabs CEO and President Michael Fonstein, Ph.D. to Appear on “Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies” on Friday, January 21, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. ET
Michael Fonstein, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer and President of Cleveland BioLabs, will appear on Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies on Friday, January 21 at 1:00 p.m. ET. Prior to joining Cleveland BioLabs, Dr. Fonstein served as Director of the DNA Sequencing Center at the University of... - January 20, 2011 - Corporate Strategies, LLC
PEPID Announces Renewal of Provincial Contract in Québec
Five-year agreement continues access to PEPID Online to every hospital in Québec. - January 20, 2011 - PEPID, LLC
Computime to Exhibit Electronic Signature Capture Devices at the Allscripts Sales Kick-Off Meeting
Computime will be exhibiting electronic signature capture devices at the Allscripts Sales Kick-Off Meeting on January 23, 2011. Computime staff will answer questions, provide demonstrations and discuss benefits of using electronic signature capture to help close more sales of Allscripts' EHR Pro software. Healthcare professionals use electronic signature capture pads for patient sign-in, to sign HIPAA, ABN and consent to treat forms among other applications. - January 20, 2011 - Computime
Joe Blessett Sets Release Date for the Long Awaited Singapore Nights. Smooth Contemporary Jazz Reserved for Quality Audio Systems.
Joe Blessett sets release date for Singapore Nights and dedicated it to a friend & all others who lost their life to a silent killer. - January 19, 2011 - Joe Blessett Music
DMG Productions is Proud to Announce the Development of a Special Series on "Equine Health" as Part of Their "Health Heroes" Television Program
Most of the major health problems plaguing horses today could be easily cured or prevented if there was more education out there for the Equestrian. - January 19, 2011 - DMG Productions, LLC
Alliance HPT launches Fitness and Exercise Videos
Alliance Hand and Physical Therapy is launching a series of exercise videos starting January 17, 2011. The series is composed of 12 exercise videos, with one video to be released every week for the duration of the Healthy, Wealthy and Wise (HWW) Challenge, Alliance HPT's weight loss contest. - January 18, 2011 - Alliance Hand and Physical Therapy
Intivia Expands Reach to Physician Practices and Drives Adoption of Electronic Medical Record Software Through New Regional Extension Center Partnerships
“Intivia well positioned to support the mutual goal of increasing EMR adoption among physician practices through enrollment with Regional Extension Centers” - January 18, 2011 - Intivia Inc.
Group Benefit Services (GBS) Announces That It's Contract with PHCS MultiPlan Now Offers Access to Cox and St. John's Health Systems
Group Benefit Services (GBS) Announces that it's contract with PHCS MultiPlan now offers access to Cox and St. John's Health Systems. Both facilities can now be accessed through one network. - January 18, 2011 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.
Fear the Turtle, Find a Cure Autism Speaks U 5K Run/3K Walk Presented by Sigma Phi Epsilon April 16, 2011 at the Comcast Center Parking Lot, College Park, MD
Autism Speaks, North America’s largest autism science and advocacy organization, today announced that the 3rd annual University of Maryland’s Fear the Turtle, Find a Cure Autism Speaks U 5K fundraising and awareness event will take place on April 16, 2011 at The Comcast Center Parking... - January 18, 2011 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
OrthoNeuro Opens New Building in New Albany, Ohio
OrthoNeuro, a multi-specialty group of physicians specializing in orthopedic surgery, neurology, neurosurgery, and physical medicine and rehabiliation, opened its newest location at 5040 Forest Drive in New Albany, Ohio. - January 16, 2011 - OrthoNeuro
Beacon Insurance Group Announces Medicare RAC Audit Coverage
Beacon Insurance Group has partnered with Rubicon Insurance Services to provide their Medefense Plus Policy for physicians, billing companies and surgery centers in South Carolina and eastern Georgia. Medefense provides insurance protection for the healthcare community for medical billing errors... - January 15, 2011 - Beacon Insurance Group, Inc.
IOS Health Systems Selected by Florida Medical Association as Leading EHR Provider in Workshop Series Assisting Physicians to Achieve "Meaningful Use"
IOS Health Systems demonstrates industry-leading Medios EHR to Florida Medical Association Physicians as part of New EHR Workshop Series Assisting Florida Physicians in Achieving “Meaningful Use.” - January 15, 2011 - IOS Health Systems
Anthony Harris, M.D. and Ryan Richardson, PA-C Join Southfield Office of Visiting Physicians Association®
Visiting Physicians Association® (VPA®, www.visitingphysicians.com) announced the addition of Anthony Harris, M.D. and Ryan Richardson, PA-C to its practice at 21540 W. 11 mile Road, Suite 200, in Southfield, MI. VPA’s Southfield Office serves patients in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne... - January 15, 2011 - Visiting Physicians Association
AUCD Network Highlighted in Combating Autism Act Report Showing Significant Progress
A new congressionally-mandated report, released by U.S. Representatives Mike Doyle (D-PA) and Chris Smith (R-NJ) and prepared by the Office of Autism Research Coordination at the National Institutes of Health, shows that the Combating Autism Act (CAA) of 2006 (Public Law 106-416) has expanded... - January 14, 2011 - Association of University Centers on Disabilities
Sunflower Prompt Care Helping Topeka Obtain Medical Information on-the-Go
Urgent Care center now using iTriage to connect with Mobile Users - January 14, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
New Cancer Treatment Techniques Offer Hope to Patients Fighting Deadly Tumors
The Integrative Cancer Therapies Fellowship with the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M; www.worldhealth.net) announces that Dr. Mark Rosenberg, Medical Director of the Institute for Healthy Aging and Director of the Integrative Cancer Therapies Fellowship, will present preliminary findings of a novel technique for treating advanced-stage cancer. Dr. Rosenberg will be sharing his findings at the Fellowship in Integrative Cancer Therapies taking place March 10-13, 2011 in Boca Raton, FL - January 13, 2011 - A4M
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
curasan Inc. and TransCorp Spine Inc. Sign Supply Agreement for the US-Market
curasan Inc., the north American subsidiary of exchange listed curasan AG, Germany, (ISIN: DE 000 549 453 8), has signed an exclusive supply agreement with TransCorp Spine Inc., Michigan, USA, for Cerasorb® Ortho block forms used to repair vertebral bone channels created during surgeries to... - January 13, 2011 - curasan AG
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
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
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
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