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WIAAP Supports National Asking Saves Kids (“ASK”) Day Campaign Promotes Gun Safety to Physicians, Parents
June 21, 2009 (Father's Day) is national ASK Day -- Asking Saves Kids. This initiative educates physicians and families about the importance of determining whether there are guns in the homes where their children play. - June 18, 2009 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Unbound Medicine and American Academy of Pediatrics Release Mobile Edition of Red Book®: 2009 Report of the AAP Committee on Infectious Diseases
Today, Unbound Medicine, a leader in knowledge management solutions for healthcare, and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the professional organization representing over 60,000 pediatricians, announced the launch of Red Book® for Mobile + Web. Now, the latest findings and clinical... - June 18, 2009 - Unbound Medicine
MicroTransponder Awarded "Most Promising Life Science Technology Company - 2009" at Rice Alliance Venture Forum
MicroTransponder awarded “Most Promising Life Science Technology Company - 2009” at Rice Alliance Venture Forum and announces executive promotions of Jordan Curnes to President and Frank McEachern to Chairman of the Board. Rosellini will be interviewed on the BusinessMakers radio show this Saturday, June 20. The interview will be available on their website www.thebusinessmakers.com. - June 18, 2009 - MicroTransponder Inc.
Baxa Corporation Releases IntelliFlowRx™ Upgrades
New release of Baxa Corporation’s IntelliFlowRx workflow management system provides significant operational enhancements and new capabilities. IntelliFlowRx is designed to improve safety and accuracy in pharmacy-based IV admixture preparation. The system also streamlines compliance with sterile preparation regulatory steps while improving visibility to and oversight of IV room operations. - June 18, 2009 - Baxa Corporation
Todd Swanson, Las Vegas Completes Squeaky Hip Replacement Study
Todd Swanson, Las Vegas (http://www.minitotalhip.com) completes squeaky ceramic-on-ceramic hip replacement study and presents results at 2009 AAOS Annual Meeting. - June 18, 2009 - Desert Orthopaedic Center
One Year. One Boat. One Doctor with a Mission to Change the World.
Floating Doctors is the world’s first globally-mobile, self-contained medical aid and research team traveling by boat. The team will embark on a 12-month medical relief voyage aboard a sailing vessel to various remote locations, arranging 10-day clinics onshore to treat local citizens. Floating Doctors is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, in which all donations are 100% tax deductible. Please visit www.floatingdoctors.com for more information. - June 18, 2009 - Floating Doctors
Xtivia Gaining Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Clients Thanks to Its Virtual-DBA Customized Services
Xtivia announced that more companies in the Healthcare and Pharmaceutical industries are subscribing to its Virtual-DBA monitoring and support services. Xtivia credits this steady growth to its recent investment of time and resources to train both sales personnel and solution delivery specialists... - June 17, 2009 - XTIVIA, Inc.
VideoMD.com Now Used by 2500 Physicians and Health Care Practitioners
VideoMD.com is pleased to announce that they have reached a new milestone of 2500 registered physicians and health care practitioners. Whether a physician just wants to introduce patients to their practice, or discuss the most complex procedures, VideoMD provides a forum which is tailored for each... - June 17, 2009 - VideoMD.com
Atlas of Anatomy Wins Two Benjamin Franklin Awards
Thieme Publishers announced today that Atlas of Anatomy won two Benjamin Franklin Awards, presented by the Independent Book Publishers Association. For the 2009 awards, Atlas of Anatomy picked up two first place wins in the Education/Teaching/Academic and Science categories while Anatomy Flash... - June 17, 2009 - Thieme Publishers
Online Staff Scheduling Software from ShiftHound Increases Employee Retention and Service Quality for Ridgeline Management Company
San Diego-based ShiftHound, Inc., the leading Software-as-a-Service provider of Staff Scheduling Software, has successfully implemented its web-based service at Ridgeline Management Company headquartered in Eugene, Oregon. ShiftHound is providing Open Shift Management (OSM) and Scheduling functionality to Ridgeline in order to automate the operational management of their workforce, significantly. reduce labor costs, and increase resident and staff satisfaction. - June 17, 2009 - ShiftHound
MedicalTourismCity.Com – the First Social Network for Medical Tourism
The Medical Tourism Association has launched the first social network in medical tourism called medical tourism city. The medical tourism social network is “your global healthcare community” and will allow thousands of people involved in global healthcare, medical tourism, medical... - June 17, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Foundations Recovery Network Announces New CEO
Healthcare professional Rob Waggener steps up to the CEO position at Foundations Recovery Network. - June 17, 2009 - Foundations Recovery Network
Celiac Disease Awareness Event Joins Medical Professionals and Food Industry
The National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA) is set to host the first Northwest Arkansas Celiac Awareness & Education Day on Friday, July 10th 2009 in Springdale, Arkansas. This landmark event held from 9:30am to 3:30pm will expand awareness and education among critical professional... - June 16, 2009 - National Foundation for Celiac Awareness
Dieting and America’s Obesity Crisis May be Solved by Emerging Field of Food Psychology Coaching
Creators say if facts and information could heal and transform people's food, weight and health woes, they would have done so long ago. - June 16, 2009 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
You Can Keep Your Joints Healthy—Orthopedic Surgeon of Freehold, New Jersey's Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute Tells How
Dr. Alan Nasar will be hosting a seminar about how to keep joints healthy in Freehold, New Jersey, Monmouth County. - June 15, 2009 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Total Knee Replacement . . . or Not? Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute Surgeon Presents Latest Information at Free Seminar.
Dr. Manuel T. Banzon of Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Freehold, New Jersey will hold a free, educational seminar to discuss knee replacements at Bartley Healthcare on June 15 at 7 p.m. - June 15, 2009 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Free Weight Loss Class Presented by Cedar Park Chiropractor and Author Dr. Thomas Bynes
Find out how to drop those spare pounds once and for all, by following the simple, science-based weight loss and nutrition tips outlined in this dynamic half hour talk. - June 15, 2009 - Fit 4 Life Wellness Center
Air Quality Control Announces East PA Radon Remediation, Testing, and Reduction Services to Reduce Cancer Risk
According to Air Quality Control, some of the Eastern Pennsylvania areas that have elevated levels of radon are Havertown, Norristown, Bethlehem, Aston, Kunkletown, Collegeville, and Wallingford PA. - June 14, 2009 - Air Quality Control Radon Mitigation Remediation
168 Electronic Cigarette Users Give Their Opinions in E Cigarette Direct Survey
In an E Cigarette Direct survey Electronic Cigarette Users voice their opinion on the electronic cigarette, their health, quitting and the upcoming US ban on the device. - June 14, 2009 - Gower Entreprises
The Carlisle Group Heats It Up in Hot Springs, Arkansas
The National Park Medical Center believes in providing a wide range of medical services for Hot Springs, Arkansas and the surrounding counties. Now, less than a month after signing an agreement with The Carlisle Group, National Park Medical Center will continue to provide quality healthcare for the... - June 14, 2009 - The Carlisle Group
Kevork Niksarli, M.D. Of Manhattan Lasik Center, New York, N.Y. Announces the Extension of the Lease at Their Current Location
Kevork K. Niksarli, M.D. of Manhattan Lasik Center, New York, N.Y. announces the extension of the lease at their current location 110 East 55th Street, 3rd Floor, New York, N.Y. 10022, to a total of 25 years. That is the longest continuous lease for any Laser Vision Correction Center in Manhattan... - June 13, 2009 - Kevin Kevork Niksarli MD, Manhattan Lasik Center
WinningStance Enters Medical Device and Capital Equipment Markets
WinningStance, known for its reputation delivering successful demonstration techniques, is expanding into a new market. - June 13, 2009 - WinningStance
Draco Healthcare President Dr. Linda Zhao to Present a Session on FDA Goes Global: Domestic Mission – Global Presence at the 45th DIA Annual Conference, San Diego
Draco Healthcare Consulting LLC is pleased to announce that Draco CEO Dr. Linda Zhao will present a session at the Drug Information Association’s (DIA’s) 45th Annual Meeting (June 21-25, 2008; San Diego, CA). The DIA Annual Meeting is the biopharmaceutical industry's largest, longest... - June 13, 2009 - Draco Healthcare, Inc
EldercareABCblog.com Connects Caregivers in Collaborative Community
A vital new online community for the “sandwich generation” – primarily Baby Boomers who find themselves caring for their parents as well as their children – has launched at EldercareABCblog.com. - June 13, 2009 - EldercareABC, Inc.
HARC Cries “Foul” Over Florida Cuts to Funding for Adults with Disabilities
Service cuts in Florida decrease daily care for many adults with disabilities, many of whom are at risk of harm if left alone. Families endure even greater financial hardships. - June 13, 2009 - Hillsborough Achievement and Resource Centers
Dr. Wittock Opens New Office
Ankle and Foot Surgeon Richard F. Wittock announces opening Ankle and Foot Institute in Fenton, Missouri at the SSM St. Clare Health Center. - June 12, 2009 - Ankle and Foot Institute
World-renowned Security and Privacy Expert, The Privacy Professor, Develops One-of-a-Kind Tool to Help All Businesses Prevent Privacy Breaches
As HIPAA widens its net, now any organization, regardless of size or industry, can assure its staff meets increasing regulatory training requirements – starting at $15 per employee. - June 12, 2009 - Rebecca Herold & Associates, LLC
Umar Haque, DMD Adds FADIA at the End of His Name
Dr. Umar Haque is awarded with the title of Fellow with the American Dental Implant Association. - June 12, 2009 - Oak Brook Smiles
CitiusTech Launches Connect4Health - a Disease and Care Management Framework Based on Microsoft HealthVault and Microsoft Dynamics CRM
Connect4Health is a comprehensive framework for implementing evidence-based clinical guidelines and integrating with consumer health platforms and consumer health devices. - June 12, 2009 - CITIUSTECH
1st Medical Wellness Conference October 27-28th, 2009 in Los Angeles, California
1st Medical Wellness Conference October 27-28th, 2009 in Los Angeles, California, to feature up to 400 attendees, including large employers, consulting firms, agents, insurers and health plans who are focused or interested in medical wellness. - June 12, 2009 - Medical Wellness Conference
Unbound Medicine Announces iPhone™ Application for Institutional Customers: Medical Libraries Use uCentral™ to Deliver Mobile Information to Students and Clinicians
Unbound Medicine, a leader in knowledge management solutions for healthcare, announced an application for iPhone™ and iPod® touch devices in institutions that subscribe to uCentral™. uCentral, a custom point-of-need solution for institutions, delivers trusted medical information where and when it is needed. Among the references now available for iPhone within the uCentral application are 5-Minute Clinical Consult, Harrison's Manual of Medicine, The Merck Manual, and Davis's Drug Guide. - June 11, 2009 - Unbound Medicine
Is the Chinese Pharmaceutical Market Finally Ripe for MNC Pharma Companies?
According to China Pharmaceutical Guide 2009 (4th Edition), the latest report from Wicon International Group LLC (publisher of Pharma China), the size of the Chinese drug market (including all Western and traditional Chinese medicine drug products and biopharmaceuticals) at retail price level grew... - June 11, 2009 - WiCON International Group LLC
NetHealth, Inc. Selected by CMS as PQRI Reporting Provider
NetHealth, Inc. announced today that it was approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as a participating registry of the Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI). The adaptable NetHealth Performance Improvement Platform (PIP) is now accepted as a means for simplified... - June 11, 2009 - NetHealth
Healthcare Provider Selects Tasica BPA Solution to Save on Paper and Data Entry Costs
Tasica business process automation solutions provides Texas Healthcare provider with patient tracking eforms and workflow solution, saving money and risk of inaccurate information exchange. - June 11, 2009 - Alphalogix
Live Paramedic & EMT Webinar Training Launched at EMS Boot Camp
This joint venture between Greg and Jim will offer a monthly webinar that will be open to all EMS professionals and paramedic or EMT students. Topics will include exams, skill sets, assessments, EMS trends and product use to name a few. EMS Boot Camp will also have guest speakers along with Greg and Jim to make for exciting and engaging events. - June 11, 2009 - The EMS Professional
NuU Medspa Issues a Press Release Retraction Regarding Fat-Blasting Laser
NuU Medspa announces today a retraction statement from a press release issued on April 28, 2009, entitled, “New FDA-Approved Fat-Zapping Laser, Receives Astounding Results At NuU Medspa.” The following statement that is being retracted is as follows, “This scientific equipment is... - June 10, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
Claremont Graduate University Announces New MBA/MPH Dual Degree; Classes Begin in Fall 2009
Claremont Graduate University is now offering a dual MBA/MPH degree program beginning in fall of 2009, one of ten programs in the United States. This new offering will join the expertise and strengths of CGU’s Drucker School of Management with its new School of Community and Global Health. The CGU MBA/MPH degree is based in Southern California. - June 10, 2009 - Claremont Graduate University
S.L.E. Lupus Foundation, 1st Lupus Organization Ever Selected as Charity Partner for ING New York City Marathon
The S.L.E. Lupus Foundation has been selected as an official charity for the ING New York City Marathon 2009, making it the first lupus organization ever to host a team in this famous race that has a broadcast reach to more than 300 million people worldwide. The Foundation currently has 25 openings for runners to participate in their “Team Life Without Lupus.” - June 09, 2009 - S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
Advanced Home Care Chooses CPR+ Software for Its HME and Home Infusion Operations
One of the largest home medical equipment providers chooses CPR+ as its new software platform to achieve efficiencies in a market with growing Medicare cuts - June 09, 2009 - Definitive Homecare Solutions
Kennedy Health Committee Draft Bill, Obama Proposals Resemble Ideas in Book by Dr. David Robinson
Dr. David Robinson’s new book, Transforming Body, Mind and Spirit – The NonDiet Way to Live Fit, Trim, Healthy for Life (Strategic) outlines future changes and reforms in health care and insurance that are now being resembled in a draft bill submitted by Sen. Edward M. Kennedy’s... - June 08, 2009 - David W. Robinson, D.C.
New President and CEO Takes Reigns at Memorial Health in Savannah
This week, Phillip S. Schaengold, J.D., MBA, FACHE, began work as the new president and CEO of Memorial Health. Schaengold is a veteran healthcare executive with more than 25 years of senior leadership experience, primarily at academic medical centers and safety-net hospitals similar to Memorial... - June 07, 2009 - Memorial Health
Nordic Walking Clinics to be Offered at "Girl’s Night Out"
Free Nordic Walking Clinics To Be Offered At “Girl’s Night Out” on Thursday June 18th from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in the Glen Arbor Town Hall, M-22 Michigan. The Nordic Walking Classes will be hosted by Glen Arbor’s Pete Edwards – owner/founder of www.SkiWalking.com and The American Nordic Walking System. Edwards has introduced Nordic Walking to thousands of Americans. - June 06, 2009 - American Nordic Walking System SkiWalking.com
Practice Management Institute Expands Training and Certification Offerings in Michigan in Support of the State’s Aggressive Occupational Retraining Efforts
Practice Management Institute (PMI), today announced that its three certification programs have received approval for Individual Training Account (ITA) eligibility through a local Michigan Works! Agency, a division of the Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth. - June 06, 2009 - Practice Management Institute
Groundbreaking New Medical Conference Announced by the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M)
Conference Title: Clinical Applications for In-Office Procedures - Scheduled for September 9-12, 2009 in San Jose California, this conference will provide attendees with the latest modalities and techniques that they can put to immediate use. These groundbreaking techniques will benefit both their patients' health and the growth of their practice. The conference will also feature the “A4M World Stem Cell Clinical Summit.” - June 06, 2009 - A4M
The Medical Tourism Association's World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress™ Announces a New Topic for It’s 2009 Agenda – October 26-28th 2009
International Clinical Trials and Research and Development (R&D) As the world globalizes many international clinical trials and R&D projects are now being done throughout the world. What do these international opportunities mean for pharmaceutical companies, medical companies, governments,... - June 06, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
CISNC Participates in Summer Public Health Research Institute and Videoconference on Minority Health
Linda Harrill, president and CEO of Communities In Schools of North Carolina (CISNC) (www.cisnc.org), a nonprofit that helps youths stay in school, has announced that the organization will participate in a live, interactive videoconference presented by UNC Chapel Hill on Tuesday, June 9 at 1:30 p.m. - June 06, 2009 - Communities In Schools Of North Carolina
H1N1 Pandemic Eminent? Recent Updates from Several Countries Are Bringing the H1N1 Flu Much Closer to Being Declared a Level Six Full Blown Pandemic by the WHO
Chile is experiencing a major jump in infections day to day. Most troubling to experts, Australia has grown to have the highest number of infections outside of North America. The spread of infection in Australia has been particularly worrisome with the number of cases doubling every two days. This aggressive person to person transmission is proving to be the determining factor for the final designation of the H1N1 virus as the first influenza pandemic in 41 years. - June 05, 2009 - Apollo Safety
MarketLab Introduces New Line of Infection Prevention Stations
Due to high demand, MarketLab has launched an extensive line of infection prevention stations to help hospitals, long-term care centers, and public facilities help prevent the spread of infection. Options include stations to fit any budget or space. Each infection prevention station is designed to... - June 05, 2009 - MarketLab, Inc.
"The Global IVD Market Generated Sales of Over $40bn in 2008 and Will Generate Nearly $60bn in 2014," Announced by Visiongain Pharmaceutical Report
New innovative report discusses how the global IVD market will develop in light of commercial opportunities and high technological potential. In vitro diagnostics constitute an important, growing healthcare industry and market, one that is increasingly biotechnological and closely aligned with pharma. In Vitro Diagnostics: Market Analysis 2009-2024. - June 05, 2009 - visiongain
A Helpful Insight Into Stress and Anxiety
Stress and anxiety. What is it and how can you beat it. - June 05, 2009 - RDWInc