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Austin, Texas Urgent Care Center Implements Smartphone Technology to Connect with Patients
Austin Immediate Care urgent care center announces its partnership with Healthagen to put medical and facility information into the hands of smart phone users. With the free mobile medical phone app, iTriage, consumers can check symptoms, research possible causes and find physicians and facilities. - April 15, 2010 - iTriage, LLC
Comfort Zone Laboratories Introduces Therapeutic Bubble Wave Device That Combats Dry Eye Syndrome with Proven Efficiency
It has been statistically tabulated that 70% of patients with dry eye syndrome have signs of meibomian gland diseases, for which finding relief is much more difficult. Blepharitis is a chronic disease for which there is no cure and requires long-term treatment to keep it under control. - April 14, 2010 - Comfort Zone Labs
International Stem Cell Association Publishes Landmark Survey of Stem Cell Clinics
Stem cell association releases survey report that compares treatments, procedures and prices of 22 stem cell clinics worldwide. - April 14, 2010 - International Cellular Medicine Society
Bariatric Surgery Texas Leader, BMI of Texas, Celebrates One-Year Anniversary
Bariatric surgery Texas leader, BMI of Texas, celebrates their first anniversary helping patients achieve successful weight loss.Top bariatric surgery Texas provider, BMI of Texas, celebrates their one year anniversary. These bariatric San Antonio experts have hit many milestones in their first year as they work to help their patients achieve successful weight loss. - April 14, 2010 - Bariatric Medical Institute
U.S. Market for Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Devices 2010 Report Now Available on ReportsandReports
Within the gastrointestinal endoscopic device market, companies such as Boston Scientific, Cook Medical, Given Imaging, Olympus and Pentax lead the market, among many others. - April 14, 2010 - marketsandmarkets
Anderson-Mcqueen to Participate in National Healthcare Decisions Day
Anderson-McQueen Family Tribute Centers along with other national, state and community organizations, are leading a massive effort to highlight the importance of advance healthcare decision-making—an effort that has culminated in the formal designation of April 16, 2010 as National Healthcare... - April 14, 2010 - Anderson-McQueen Family Tribute Centers
The First Expatriate Healthcare and Travel Insurance Magazine Officially Launches Issue 1
The First Expatriate Healthcare and Travel Insurance Magazine has officially launched its first issue. The Expatriate Healthcare and Travel Insurance Magazine will cover both the expatriate and travel insurance sides of the industry and will be distributed electronically to thousands of businesses in over forty countries. - April 14, 2010 - Expatriate Healthcare and Travel Insurance
Blackburn Group Inc. Announces New Medical Cost Projection Technology to Support Life Care Planning Practice
Blackburn Group Inc.’s Enterprise Risk and Claim Management partners are pleased to announce they have evolved their technology associated with the Life Care Planning (LCP) practice. - April 14, 2010 - Blackburn Group Inc.
Seniors Helping Seniors Providing Free Workshops to Grand Rapids Seniors and Their Families
Seniors Helping Seniors will be providing free informational workshops for seniors and their families. The main topics that will be covered are the benefits of staying at home and home safety. At this free workshop, seniors and their families will learn what the Aid and Attendance program is and how it may help to pay for in home services. - April 14, 2010 - Seniors Helping Seniors, Michigan
Western New York Immediate Care Uses Smartphone Technology to Connect Patients with Their Facilities
WNY Immediate Care Centers is now using iTriage, a free mobile healthcare application that allows smartphone users to search medical symptoms, find possible causes and access information on procedures, providers and facilities - April 14, 2010 - iTriage, LLC
Thinning Hair Experts Nanogen Continue to Build European Distribution
Nanogen’s pioneering research continues to help shape the hair loss treatment industry and provide innovative developments in the hair thinning field. - April 14, 2010 - Nanogen
Doctors.net.uk Survey Shows That Involving Clinicians Will be Key to Delivering QIPP
Doctors say a practical approach is essential to improving patient care with limited funds. - April 14, 2010 - Doctors.net.uk
Health Access Solutions to Participate in the CIO Healthcare Summit; Panel to Address Improving Patient Care Through Mobility
The CIO Healthcare Summit team is pleased to announce that Health Access Solutions will participate in the leading IT gathering for CIOs in healthcare and will support the executive visions panel series at this year’s event. - April 11, 2010 - CDM Media
Chronic Knee Pain Message Delivered Successfully by Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Manuel Banzon of Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, Freehold & Monroe, NJ
Dr Manuel T. Banzon gave a successful seminar last week on chronic knee pain. The seminar was delivered by the board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon of Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI), Freehold and Monroe townships, New Jersey. Dr. Banzon is an expert on sports medicine, joint replacement, arthroplasty, and fracture and trauma care. - April 11, 2010 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
HairMax LaserComb Expands Its Market Leadership with Introduction of Four New Models
Four newly designed HairMax LaserComb® models from Lexington Int’l allow for cordless operation. The devices feature a sleek new, user friendly, ergonomic design for use anywhere, at any time. The devices have the same proven efficacy of the original design. - April 10, 2010 - Lexington International, LLC
New Episodes of Health Heroes Coming Next Week
The programs will run nationwide as a dual feed on Discovery Channel 4/14 and 4/19 @ 7:00am. - April 10, 2010 - DMG Productions, LLC
Statistics Confirm, Hands-on Botox Training is Essential for Capturing Growth in the Aesthetic Medicine Market
The International Association of Physicians In Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM) offers the industry's leading training for physicians new to botox and filler treatments. The IAPAM's Aesthetic Medicine Symposium offers the most comprehensive medical & business training for doctors looking to add aesthetic medicine to their existing practices, or to launch a new medical spa. All hands-on training at the IAPAM's Aesthetic Medicine Symposium is completed in a clean, multi-million dollar medical facility. - April 10, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Adams, RN, MSN, CRNP, Joins Visiting Physicians Association® Office in Youngstown
Adams announced as newest addition to VPA office that covers northeast Ohio, including Mahoning, Trumbull, Columbian Counties as well as parts of Portage and Jefferson Counties, and extends into Pennsylvania. - April 10, 2010 - Visiting Physicians Association
Luxe Life Pink Carpet Beauty and Shopping Event, Comes to the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles, Sunday, April 25, 2010 from 11-3pm
Third Annual Charity Event Selects Susan G. Komen for the Cure® as 2010 Charity. Local Chapter to attend and various celebrities to attend to support important charity. - April 09, 2010 - Luxe Life Events
Document Management System Incorporated Into mumms® Hospice Software Programs
mumms® Software, the leading electronic health record (EHR) provider for hospice and palliative care, has incorporated its longstanding document management program, mumms® Attachments, into the mumms® Hospice Software System. mumms® Attachments is a document management system that... - April 09, 2010 - mumms Software
America’s Audiology Network Launches Education Division to Benefit Consumers and Hearing Loss Specialists
AuDNet, Inc., a national network of independent, licensed audiologists, will conduct a series of awareness campaigns to connect consumers seeking the best hearing care treatment with professional audiologists. - April 09, 2010 - AuDNet, Inc
1st Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Conference Korea Announces Partial Attendee List
The Medical Tourism Association announces a partial attendee list on behalf of the 1st Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Conference Korea taking place in Seoul Korea, April 13-15th, 2010. - April 09, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Medical Tourism Magazine Releases Educational Podcast with Brad Cook of Clinica Biblica
The Medical Tourism Magazine Releases an Educational Podcast with Brad Cook, Director of the International Patient Department at Clinica Biblica in Costa Rica. - April 09, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
SigmaPhone Expanded iPharmacy, One of the Best Selling Medical Apps on Apple App Store, to Include 7,000 Drugs
SigmaPhone LLC has expanded iPharmacy to include the most comprehensive drug library (7000), as well as new medical assistant features for consumer, such as adding personal reminder to favorite drugs. - April 08, 2010 - Sigmaphone.com
Sustainable Initiatives Help the Environment …and Bottom Line
Sustainability practices in buildings or buildings being developed are no longer chic alternatives; they are quickly becoming part of the fundamentals of real estate. MB Real Estate, a Chicago-based full-service commercial real estate company, is helping to lead the way in sustainability that benefits not only the environment, but also the pocketbooks of building owners and tenants. - April 08, 2010 - MB Real Estate
Macular Degeneration Foundation Reports on Little Known Syndrome that Produces Strange Halluncinations in People with Good Mental Health
93 year old woman with Macular Degeneration sees "Grayhaired Bearded Lady" - April 07, 2010 - Macular Degeneration Foundation
Rabbit Healthcare Systems Announced New Agreement with Columbia Basin Hematology Oncology
Has completed the implementation phase for Medical Records and is scheduled Rabbit to go live at CBHO (Columbia Basin Hematology Oncology) in Kennewick, Washington with all systems on April 27. CBHO will use the systems in its’ new Cancer Center. - April 07, 2010 - Rabbit Healthcare Systems
Baeta Corp. Launches of MyHealthTrends for Weight Control to Help Drive Behavior Modification
Innovative solution empowers patients to record and view their food cravings -- adding a critical dimension to weight control regimens facilitating behavior modification. - April 07, 2010 - Baeta Corp.
Six Volt Featured at T.J. Martell Family Day Honoring the Jonas Brothers
The Jonas Brothers are being honored by the T.J. Martell foundation. - April 07, 2010 - Six Volt Band
Definitive Homecare Solutions Moves to Expanded Headquarters
Definitive Homecare Solutions, Ltd. (DHS), the developers of CPR+ home infusion, specialty pharmacy, and HME/DME software, announced this week the relocation of its headquarters into new, expanded facilities. - April 07, 2010 - Definitive Homecare Solutions
Xconomy Launched Health IT Channel
Xconomy, the authoritative voice on business and technology in the exponential economy, today launched a Health IT channel dedicated to covering advances and innovation in healthcare through information technology. Mintz Levin and EMC are charter sponsors for the new channel. - April 07, 2010 - Xconomy
MHUMC in Savannah Designated as a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement
Memorial Health University Medical Center (MHUMC) has been designated by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia (BCBSGA) as a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement. - April 07, 2010 - Memorial Health
Visiting Physicians Association® Adds J. Richard Ludtke, M.D., to Office in Dayton, Ohio
Ludtke hired as the newest physician in VPA office that covers Montgomery, Preble, Darke, Greene, Shelby, Champaign and Clark Counties and parts of Butler and Warren Counties. - April 07, 2010 - Visiting Physicians Association
New Book on Teen Depression: "Save the Teens: Preventing Suicide, Depression and Addiction"
“Save the Teens: Preventing suicide, depression and addiction” written by Carolyn C. Zahnow, gives help and hope for those whose lives are touched by teens by providing the signs of depression and substance abuse – all in an effort to prevent the loss of life by suicide. - April 05, 2010 - Carolyn C. Zahnow, author
Pet Insurance from Trupanion Becomes Available in Alaska
Trupanion now offers pet insurance policies to cats and dogs in Alaska. - April 05, 2010 - Trupanion
Dental Office in Fairfield, CT Now Accepts Husky for Children
Dr. Mariana Conant a Fairfield Connecticut Dentist is now accepting State of Connecticut - Children Husky program at her office. - April 04, 2010 - Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in Fairfield
Seattle Registered Dietician Wants to Raise Awareness on How Media Shapes Our Perceptions of Beauty and How It Affects Us
Scarlett Ramey and Courtney McGonegle are partnering for a showing of the documentary "America the Beautiful" on the University of Washington campus. The showing will be followed by a discussion lead by Ramey about the influence of the media on our perceptions of beauty. - April 04, 2010 - Ramey Nutrition
Comfort Zone Labs Introduces a New Therapeutic Device That Kisses Good-Bye Dry-Eye Syndrome
When a doctor examines a patient for dry eyes, it has been statistically tabulated that 70% of patients with dry eye symptoms have signs of meibomian gland diseases, for which finding relief is much more difficult. - April 03, 2010 - Comfort Zone Labs
The CIO Healthcare Summit Announces Newest CIO Attendees
The CIO Healthcare Summit team is pleased to announce the technology event’s newest IT executive attendees, including Ron Strachan, SVP & CIO, Wellstar Health Systems; Bill Gillis, eHealth Technical Director, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center; and Karun Kapur, Executive Director, SCAL... - April 03, 2010 - CDM Media
Botox Training: A Boom for Physicians Under the New Healthcare Bill
The IAPAM's Aesthetic Medicine Symposium offers the most comprehensive medical and business training for doctors looking to add aesthetic medicine to their existing practices, or to launch a new medical spa. The IAPAM ensures that all its training is tailored to specific competency levels, and consistent with the FDA's recommendations, all IAPAM hands-on botox and other training is completed in a clean medical facility. - April 03, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Local LASIK Surgeon Recognized: 2009 U.S Top 50 Surgeon
Dr. Dean Dornic, a leading LASIK surgeon and Medical Director of Laser Eye Center of Carolina in Cary, NC has been distinguished as a 2009 Top 50 Surgeon in the U.S. by Sightpath Medical. The surgeon was chosen from hundreds of surgeons nationwide. Sightpath has recognized Dr. Dean Dornic as a... - April 02, 2010 - Dr Dean Dornic
TIAS ARMS 9th Annual Benefit for Children Affected by HIV/AIDS
"Do all you can with what you have, in the time you have, in the place you are." Nkosi Johnson, 12 year old South African Aids Victim 1989-2001. Tias Arms, a non-profit, non-denominational organization founded by local Hoag Hospital nurse, Joanne Baker, is holding its 9th annual fundraising benefit, Sunday April 18th from noon to 4:00 pm, at Chapman University, Beckman Hall 404, Orange, California. the highlight of the event will be the auctioning of a "Dr. McDreamy" eligible bachelor. - April 02, 2010 - Tias Arms
VersaSuite to Guarantee ARRA Meaningful Use Certification Requirements
Company guarantees to meet Meaningful Use requirements for Stimulus Funding - April 02, 2010 - VersaSuite
mumms® Hospice Software Expands Into Spanish Community
Leo Radosta, President and CEO of mumms® Software (the national leader for hospice electronic health records (EHR)), announced the firm’s expansion into the Spanish-speaking community at a conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on Friday, March 26, 2010. During the meeting at the Verdanza... - April 02, 2010 - mumms Software
SalePoint Expands Revenue Cycle Solutions Offerings with mPay Gateway Agreement
SalePoint today announced that it has entered into an agreement with mPay Gateway to resell mPay Gateway’s single source payment solution to healthcare providers. “We are pleased to add mPay Gateway’s payment solution to our healthcare product offerings,” said Larry... - April 02, 2010 - SalePoint, Inc.
Regulatory Affairs Associates Announces Innovative FDA Medical Device Consulting Provided Within Federal Contract
Regulatory Affairs Associates (RAA) announced today it has been awarded the project as FDA regulatory consultants to Visca Corporation for the development of a break-through biomarker medical device. RAA participated in writing the successful contract bid to the Federal Government. The device will... - April 02, 2010 - Regulatory Affairs Associates
Hmedicine.com Adds Poison Ivy Soap to Their Product Line
Hmedicine.com, a leading supplier of homeopathic medicine, introduces poison ivy soap to their product line. - April 02, 2010 - Hmedicine.com
AccuNotes Transcription Services Offers Free Medical Transcription
AccuNotes Transcription Services now offers a Free four-week trial to new clients. This gives medical practices ample time to evaluate AccuNotes’ services while saving hundreds of dollars. - April 02, 2010 - AccuNotes Transcription Services
Boston WorkStation Helps North Kansas City Hospital Expedite the Revenue Cycle
Boston Software Systems™ (www.bossoft.com) today announced that North Kansas City Hospital, a 451-bed, state-of-the-art facility on a 69-acre campus in North Kansas City, MO, has implemented Boston WorkStation™ to help automate several manual tasks throughout the finance department. - April 01, 2010 - Boston Software Systems
Minister of Health Saudi Arabia to Speak at 1st Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Conference Korea
The Medical Tourism Association along with KHIDI announces Dr. Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Al-Rabeeah, Minister, Health Ministry of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as a speaker for the upcoming regional conference, the 1st Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Conference Korea which will take place in Seoul,... - April 01, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™