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SolAmor Hospice Volunteer Training
Become a valuable member of the Hospice Team. SolAmor is dedicated to supporting patients with terminal illness as well as family and caregivers. - September 16, 2010 - SolAmor Hospice
BlogTalkRadio Examines Social Security Disability Benefits
Attorneys from disability law firm, Markhoff & Mittman, are offering three segments on BlogTalkRadio to help individuals navigate the process of applying for social security disability benefits. - September 15, 2010 - Markhoff & Mittman PC
Foreclosure Gets New Life as Eco-Friendly Wellness Center
Apex Wellness Center announces the complete transformation of a foreclosed property to a new wellness center facility in the Lents urban renewal area of Southeast Portland using loans and grants from the PDC. Key sustainability features were used in the remodel. Future plans include using a Green Features Grant to construct a rain garden. The center houses a family medicine practitioner, a chiropractor, an acupuncturist and several massage therapists to help revitalize the neighborhood. - September 15, 2010 - Apex Wellness Center, LLC
Medical Billing Software Company Kareo Attracts $9.5 Million Investment by OpenView Venture Partners
New capital supports Kareo’s growth and leadership position in the medical billing software space and will be used to enhance customer service, expand sales and marketing, and bolster the management team - September 15, 2010 - Kareo
Empower Technologies Announces Completion of Video Production
Empower Technologies uses American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). - September 15, 2010 - Empower Technologies, Inc
Leading Healthcare Web Publisher Acquires harleystreet.com
Intuition Communication Ltd, a UK based web publishing company in the healthcare sector has acquired the health information portal, www.harleystreet.com. Harley Street Direct, the previous owners of the website, recently went into liquidation. Intuition which has purchased the site from the... - September 15, 2010 - Intuition Communication
Educated Patient Board Announces Results of US Healthcare Patient Education Research
Through the formation of an executive committee charged with reexamining how health care education is being handled in America, Educated Patient has identified wide gaps in patient and family health support. Reviewing the quality and efficiency of an overworked US Healthcare System was paramount in identifying a new approach to revitalize a historically underserved market. - September 14, 2010 - Educated Patient, LLC
Voicebrook to Exhibit at Pathology Informatics 2010
Voicebrook to demonstrate new synoptic template feature for VoiceOver® Enterprise - September 14, 2010 - Voicebrook, Inc.
Shonda Schilling to Speak on Experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Shonda Schilling, wife of World Series pitcher Curt Schilling, will speak about raising a child on the autism spectrum on Friday, October 1, 2010 in Riverton, New Jersey. Her talk will be hosted by Orchard Friends School, whose mission is to serve children with language-based learning differences and educate the community about those differences. - September 12, 2010 - Orchard Friends School
Key Cases for Rounds, Rotations, and Exams for Interventional Radiology
For authors Dr. Hector Ferral and Dr. Jonathan Lorenz providing concise, accurate and comprehensive interventional radiology review material for residents and medical professionals was the impetus for writing “Interventional Radiology.” This recently published book is part of RadCases,... - September 11, 2010 - Thieme Publishers
Second City Communications to Showcase RealBiz Shorts Video Catalog at Q1 Productions Conference for Medical Device and Diagnostics Corporate Compliance & Ethics
Q1 Productions has partnered with Second City Communications (SCC), for their 2010 Medical Device and Diagnostic Corporate Compliance & Ethics Conference. - September 11, 2010 - Q1 Productions
International Experts Weigh-in on Topical Issues in Pediatric Neurosurgery
According to Dr. George Jallo, Clinical Director of of Pediatric Neurosurgery at The Johns Hopkins University and editor of “Controversies in Pediatric Neurosurgery,” "Pediatric neurosurgery is becoming increasingly more complex with no 'perfect way to treat the disease... - September 11, 2010 - Thieme Publishers
Living With Macular Degeneration
Liz Trauernicht, Director of the Macular Degeneration Foundation, and the Houston Low Vision Club will host a public discussion on the topic "Living with Macular Degeneration" at three locations in Houston during September. According to Mrs. Trauernicht, "As the leading cause of... - September 10, 2010 - Macular Degeneration Foundation
The Annual Expatriate Healthcare, Travel Insurance & Global Health Insurance Conference Announces Aon Consulting as a Bronze Sponsor
The 2010 conference will feature up to 125 exhibitors including Aon Consulting. - September 10, 2010 - Expatriate Healthcare and Travel Insurance
The 1st Annual Expatriate Healthcare, Travel Insurance & Global Health Insurance Conference Announces Aeromedevac, Inc. as a Bronze Sponsor
The 2010 conference will feature up to 125 exhibitors including Aeromedevac, Inc. - September 10, 2010 - Expatriate Healthcare and Travel Insurance
Skyservice Air Ambulance is a Sponsor of the Annual Expatriate Healthcare, Travel Insurance & Global Health Insurance Conference
The 2010 Expatriate Healthcare, Travel Insurance & Global Health conference will feature up to 125 exhibitors including Skyservice Air Ambulance. The conference will feature up to 500 high level executives, 125 exhibitors, 30 speakers and over 500 networking meetings. - September 10, 2010 - Expatriate Healthcare and Travel Insurance
The Annual Expatriate Healthcare, Travel Insurance & Global Health Insurance Conference Announces Global Excel Management Inc. as a Bronze Sponsor
The 2010 conference will feature up to 125 exhibitors including Global Excel Management Inc. - September 10, 2010 - Expatriate Healthcare and Travel Insurance
DNASwab by DNAExam Combines Convenience with Confidentiality at Home
The DNA Identity Testing Center is pleased to launch the DNASwab™ DNA Testing Collection Kit, a line of DNA test products that representatives hope will add a new level of confidentiality to its private DNA testing process. "Our DNA kit provides convenience and ease of use in the... - September 09, 2010 - Bio-Synthesis Inc.
The 1st Annual Expatriate Healthcare, Travel Insurance & Global Health Insurance Conference Announces AirMed International as a Sponsor
The 2010 conference will feature up to 125 exhibitors including AirMed International. - September 09, 2010 - Expatriate Healthcare and Travel Insurance
The First Expatriate Healthcare and Travel Insurance Magazine Has Officially Released Issue 3
Issue 3 of the Expatriate Healthcare and Travel Insurance Magazine features articles by experts in the Expatriate and Travel Insurance Industry. - September 09, 2010 - Expatriate Healthcare and Travel Insurance
MPMsoft Selects Free EHR - Electronic Medical Records Solution
Maker of the popular desktop medical billing software and practice management system, MPM has recently chosen an EMR partner who provides an EMR free to all licensed healthcare workers –over 1.4 million practitioners. There’s good news and there’s good news, this is the... - September 08, 2010 - Medical Billing Software - MPMsoft
Eden Spine Receives New Patent for Its Posterior Dynamic Stabilization System, the PERFX-2
Eden Spine (www.EdenSpine.com), a Florida based Medical Devices organization focused on developing the latest generation of spinal technologies, has been granted a U.S. patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and from the European Patent Office for the PERFX-2™, a... - September 08, 2010 - Eden Spine, LLC
Ternian® Launches a New "Mid-Level" Medical Plan for Struggling Employers
Ternian Insurance Group LLC., a Phoenix based insurance program manager and administrator, has developed and launched a new medical insurance plan called, HealthValu®. HealthValu is designed to provide a "mid-level" of medical insurance protection for employer groups that cannot... - September 08, 2010 - Ternian Insurance Group LLC.
LeewayHertz Leading the Way on the Appstore with the Launch of Another App; Get BladderFit
LeewayHertz, an organization known for it's User Interface designs has recently achieved great success with the launch of a iPhone application in the medical category. The new application called "Get BladderFit" was developed for a UK enterprise, Photosound is a medical communications,... - September 08, 2010 - LeewayHertz
Grieving Family Sues Dog Owner for Alleged Wrongful Death of Beloved Family Member
Snohomish County man dies from infection following dog bite. - September 07, 2010 - Sprouts
Dr. Samuel Lam Featured in New York Times on Subject of Botox and Teenagers
Dr. Sam Lam, a facial plastic surgeon in Texas, is featured in New York Times article about the rising use of Botox on teenagers. - September 07, 2010 - Lam Institute for Hair Restoration
Medical Development Group Announces Oct 20, 2010 Networking Event – "Human Capital - The Key Predictor of Success"
The Medical Development Group announces its Wednesday, October 20, 2010 networking event entitled “Human Capital - The Key Predictor of Success.” Talented individuals are vital to a company’s success. Teams are what separate ordinary startups from extraordinary ones. To be... - September 07, 2010 - Medical Development Group
Hope Parkinson Center to Host "Art of Moving" Event with Orthotic Specialist Foot Solutions of Estero
“Art of Moving” Lunch & Learn event for those living with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners. Presentations by a Physical Therapist and Certified Pedorthist. This is a free event and is open to the public. - September 06, 2010 - Foot Solutions
Porto Alegre Health Care Shows Leadership at 3rd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Conference
Porto Alegre Health Care inducted as silver sponsor at the 3rd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Conference in Los Angeles, CA on September 22nd-24th. - September 05, 2010 - Sustainable Healthcare and Hospital Development Magazine
Dr. Noel K. Maclaren, Renowned Endocrinologist on Diva TalkRadio’s Diabetes Spotlight
Noted physician discusses self-image, self-care and self-confidence for those living with, at risk of and affected by diabetes. - September 05, 2010 - Divabetic, LLC
New Small Business Tax Credit Calculator™ Calculates, Not Estimates, Actual, Guaranteed Numerical Data for Health Care Reform Small Businesses’ Tax Credit Filing
The Small Business Tax Credit Calculator™, has just been launched by Tax Credits, LLC™ at www.smallbusinesstaxcreditcalculator.com. The calculator, not an estimator as are most on the web today, computes specific, complete, and actual numerical data needed for qualifying small business to use in filing tax returns to take advantage of the Small Business Tax Credit (SBTC) created by the new Health Care Reform called The Patient Protection and Act. - September 04, 2010 - Tax Credits, LLC
Medtrawell Launches Medical Tourism Focused Social Bookmarking Site
The medical tourism industry finally seems to be moving out of the dark days. Similar to the erstwhile insurance industry, medical tourism suffers from lack of accountability and transparency. With the launch of Medtrawell - medical tourism focused social bookmarking site, the information advantage and lack of credibility for medical tourism companies is expected to end. - September 04, 2010 - Medtrawell
CyraCom International Named to Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies
CyraCom International listed as one of Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies - September 04, 2010 - CyraCom International
Voxelor Inc. Now Provides 3D Digital and Rapid Prototyping Medical Modeling Services to Doctors, Surgeons and Medical Researchers
Voxelor Inc. (www.voxelor.com) provides 3D medical modeling services to doctors, surgeons, radiologists, oncologists, cardiologists, orthopedic surgeons and medical researchers. Voxelor will convert patient scans such as CT or MRI to a 3D digital model exported as a STL file based on the doctor's prescription and generate a physical model from the digital model using a 3D printer or a rapid prototyping machine. - September 03, 2010 - Voxelor, Inc.
Medical Development Group Announces Sept 13, 2010 SuperNetworking Event – “The FDA, the Internet & Social Media: Regulatory Issues and Evolving Policy”
The Medical Development Group announces its Monday, September 13, 2010 supernetworking event entitled “The FDA, the Internet & Social Media: Regulatory Issues and Evolving Policy.” The social media phenomenon is changing the way people connect, but not just for social purposes. The life sciences industries stand to benefit far more from these communication tools than retail companies that have daily face-to-face contact with their customers. - September 03, 2010 - Medical Development Group
Healthcare Growth in Emerging Markets Driven by Awareness, Affordability and Access
This study focuses on healthcare systems in emerging markets including China, India and Brazil. - September 03, 2010 - MarketResearch.com
MD Tech Pro Announces Launch of Referral Program
MD Tech Pro, a leading provider of medical practice EMR and IT support services, has announced a new referral program for strategic partners. - September 03, 2010 - MD Tech Pro
Skylark Presents the 13th Annual MDA "Road to the Cure" Car Show
Skylark Taxi, together with local supporters and volunteers, will again host the Wichita Falls edition of the Muscular Dystrophy Association Labor Day Car Show. - September 02, 2010 - Texhoma Transportation Inc.
American Pain Foundation Hosts Virtual March on Washington for September Pain Awareness Month -- Launches 10,000 Voices Campaign
The American Pain Foundation, the nation's leading pain advocacy organization in the country is trying to raise awareness about pain issues by hosting a Virtual March on Washington during September's Pain Awareness Month. American Pain Foundation also offers free resources for people with pain. - September 02, 2010 - American Pain Foundation
New Joint Venture Agreement to Develop Care Transition Programs Announced by Partners and ILS
Partners in Care Joins with Independent Living Systems to Offer Patient-Centered Care Management Programs including Care Transition Interventions for Health Plans, Hospitals and Medical Groups - September 02, 2010 - Partners in Care Foundation
Columbus, Ohio, Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Donaldson Now Offers Innovative Option for Breast Augmentation
For Columbus, Ohio, breast augmentation, plastic surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Donaldson offers an innovative procedure that delivers implants through small incisions under the armpit, providing patients with natural results that do not leave scars on the breasts. - September 01, 2010 - Donaldson Plastic Surgery - Dr. Jeffrey Donaldson
New Doctor at Physicians HGH Center
The Physicians HGH Center is pleased to announce the arrival of Dr. Santiago, who comes to join their staff at the center. Dr. Santiago possess literally years of experience working with Human Growth Hormone therapies, as well as with internal medicine. The HGH Center has been specializing in the... - September 01, 2010 - Physicians HGH Center
National Institutes of Health Award a $1.7M SBIR Grant to MicroTransponder to Develop a Neurostimulation-Based Therapy to Treat Tinnitus
MicroTransponder, Inc., a privately-held medical device company, announced that it has been awarded a $1.7M SBIR grant from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) to develop a neurostimulation-based therapy for the treatment of Tinnitus. This project builds... - September 01, 2010 - MicroTransponder Inc.
Elite AMBT is Announcing Botox Training in Fort Lauderdale in Early September
Elite AMBT has now confirmed Botox Training sessions in Fort Lauderdale for September 3, 4 and 5 2010. The training will feature live models and be offered to all health professionals wishing to specialize themselves further in Botox injections and dermal fillers. - September 01, 2010 - Elite Aesthetic, Medical & Business Training
After Hours Pediatrics Urgent Care is Selected as Clinic of the Month by the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
After Hours Pediatrics Urgent Care (www.afterhourspediatrics.com) was named Clinic of the Month by the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM), the leading society for physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners practicing Urgent Care Medicine. The distinction was awarded for... - September 01, 2010 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
MedReferrals.org Provides Online Health and Social Services Database for Chicago's Underserved
Free website connects the underserved with quality care. - August 31, 2010 - MedReferrals
Dr. Samuel Lam, Facial Plastic Surgeon, Keynotes on Topic of Fat Grafting
Dr. Samuel Lam, a Texas based facial plastic surgeon, will be keynote speaker on subject of fat grafting at Belgium conference. - August 30, 2010 - Lam Institute for Hair Restoration
Fort Myers Orthopedic Shoe Store, Foot Solutions of Estero, to Launch Public Awareness Campaign with Arthritis Foundation
*Arthritis Foundation and Foot Solutions to conduct nationwide public awareness campaign *Foot Solutions will donate a portion of proceeds to Foundation, with a minimum guarantee of $25,000.00 over a year period *One in three people in Florida suffer from Arthritis or chronic joint pain *Foot Solutions of Estero is a Fort Myers orthopedic shoe store, specializing in relieving chronic joint pain - August 29, 2010 - Foot Solutions
MedPro Rx, Inc. Introduces New Online Game to Help Children with Chronic Illnesses
Nancy McFarlane, president of MedPro Rx, Inc. (http://www.medprorx.com), a provider of specialty pharmacy services to clients with chronic illnesses who need clotting factor, IVIg and other medications, has announced the release of a new Quick Math game on the MedPro Rx Kids website... - August 28, 2010 - MedPro Rx, Inc.
C.R. England and Insight Diagnostics, Inc. Announce Successful Collaboration Enhances Employee Productivity
C.R. England and Insight Diagnostics, Inc. (IDI) have formed a strategic alliance to provide state of the art technology to enhance patient care at England’s Lakeside Clinic. IDI’s FDA approved Electrodiagnostic Functional Assessment (EFA) is a Class II diagnostic device and service protocol for assessing soft tissue injuries. - August 27, 2010 - Insight Diagnostics Inc