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Dr. David Minkoff Reveals Hidden Source of Mercury Contamination
Dr. David Minkoff MD (http://www.drminkoff.com) reveals a hidden source of mercury contamination as serious as mercury toxic fish and silver/mercury amalgam dental fillings during Aspects of Achieving Optimum Health seminar series. - April 02, 2009 - Dr. David I. Minkoff MD
Vanash Launches as Competitor to Petroleum Jelly Products
Vanash-effectiveness comparable to petroleum jelly, but without the greasy residue. Groundbreaking solution to dry, chafed or ashy skin. - April 02, 2009 - Vanash
In Home Care Now Available in the Brandywine Valley, PA
Stay-at-Home awards franchise territory to Chuck Page. - April 01, 2009 - Stay at Home
NuU Unlimited Support Local Theatre Company in Lincoln Park Neighborhood
NuU Unlimited is excited to donate to Infusion Theatre Company’s annual Art of InFusion event, March 28, 2009 from 7p – 10p, held at the Chicago Art Source Gallery. Art of InFusion supports new plays and “consumer friendly” theatre through a celebration of live music,... - April 01, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
Locals Elected to National Council
Two local leaders have been named to a national council for long-term care billing. Business Office Manager Sibyl Bledsoe and Accounting Manager Jamie Keefer, both of Magnolia Manor, were recently accepted as members of the American Healthtech Enhancement Council. American Healthtech provides... - April 01, 2009 - Magnolia Manor Retirement Communities
Dr. David Minkoff Announces April 2009 Lecture Schedule
Dr. David Minkoff M.D. (http://www.drminkoff.com) announces his April 2009 lecture schedule for his “Aspects of Achieving Optimum Health” seminar series that includes a St. Anthony’s Triathlon appearance with 6-time Ironman World Champion, Dave Scott. - April 01, 2009 - Dr. David I. Minkoff MD
MedPro Rx, Inc. Sponsors Hemophilia of North Carolina Adult Retreat
Nancy McFarlane, president of MedPro Rx, Inc. (www.medprorx.com), a provider of specialty pharmacy services to clients with chronic illnesses, has announced that the pharmacy is sponsoring Hemophilia of North Carolina’s (HNC) Adult Retreat on Saturday, April 19 and Sunday, April 20 at Hilton... - April 01, 2009 - MedPro Rx, Inc.
Personalized Health Information: Just a Few Mouse Clicks Away
New guided health search technology removes the burden of typing keywords in searching health information. - March 30, 2009 - GuidedMed Inc.
Nu U Unlimited Participate in Successful Local Stylechicago Event: South Beach Style at Nacional 27
Warmer weather is right around the corner which means modern beauty tips, the latest on fashion for the season and parties, are you ready? NuUMedspa is one of the many participating sponsors in River North for “South Beach Style” that has taken place March 26, 2009. Attendees of... - March 29, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
Ultimate Ice Wraps Introduces Cold Therapy Product to the Worldwide Market
Ultimate Ice Wraps has introduced the most progressive and easy to use patented cold therapy ice wrap with specific designs to treat eight specific body parts and muscle groups. The eight specific body parts are neck, shoulder, hamstring, ankle, elbow, back, knee and calf. Ultimate Ice Wraps has now outdistanced all other cold/ice therapy technology and methodology by creating an innovative product that makes it convenient and comfortable. - March 28, 2009 - Ultimate Ice Wraps
Business Solutions Provider Pre-employ.com Inc. Awarded Background Screening Contract by Premier Purchasing Partners, LP
Hospitals, Healthcare Providers to Save Time and Money with Outsourced Background Screening Services from Pre-employ.com Inc., a Leading Provider of Pre-employment Screening, Drug Testing, and Risk Management Solutions for Healthcare Organizations. - March 28, 2009 - Pre-Employ.com
Non-Profits Raising Donations in Tough Economic Times
In these tough economic times non-profit organizations are battling to raise much needed donations, but the organization ...For A Cause, a registered 501(c)(3) organization itself, is trying to make things a little easier, and at no cost to other organizations. - March 27, 2009 - For A Cause
Fi-Med Adds Nationwide Electronic Prescription Services for Physicians
In the rush to digitize health information and medical records, even prescriptions are making the jump from notepad to network. Soon the squinting and scrawling and folding and crumpling of the physician-pharmacist relationship will be replaced by high-speed data delivery from point-of-service, at time of service, direct to the pharmacy. (No word yet on whether electronic versions of illegible signatures will be available.) - March 26, 2009 - Fi-Med Management, Inc.
Medical Service Business Acquired by NY Investors for "Greater than Expected" Value
Strategic Exit Realized through M & A of Medical Equipment Maintenance Business. Princeton Capital Strategies Business Brokers and M & A Corporation is pleased to announce the business sale of a Medical Equipment Service Company. On March 2nd, 2009 two investors from NY acquired substantially all of the assets of a prominent Medical Equipment Service company based on Long Island, NY. The business sale was represented by Princeton Capital Strategies, LLC. - March 26, 2009 - Princeton Capital Strategies, LLC
D&D Interactive Teams Up Against TB
D&D Interactive unveils new, state-of-the-art, website for Oxford Immunotec - a mediacal diagnostic company that recently unveiled a new TB blood test. - March 26, 2009 - D&D Interactive, Inc.
Creative Community Joins to Solve Health Care Crisis
Amino Lounge: Creative problem solving on consumer engagement in health and health care. - March 26, 2009 - Grossman Design Associates
New Joint Pain Treatment That Helps to Eliminate Medication
Envision ArthriFon LBP an alternative to common treatments for lower back pain. New model of ArthriFon LBP is based technology called vibroacoustic. This combination of vibration and sound penetrates into the core problem of pain because it specifically engineered and designed to eliminate the most widespread pain, the lower back pain. - March 26, 2009 - ElectroChemical Reseach Corp
viaLanguage Hires New Director to Expand Healthcare Business Unit
viaLanguage hires new Director to help its growing Healthcare Business Unit. - March 26, 2009 - viaLanguage
Taiwan's Min-Sheng Hospital Receives JCI Disease Specific Accreditation for Its Acute Myocardial Infarction Process
Min-Sheng Hospital has become the first hospital in Taiwan to be awarded JCI Disease Specific Accreditation. It recently received the prestigious honor for its Acute Myorcardial Infarction program. - March 25, 2009 - Min-Sheng Hospital
Knee Joint Pain Breakthrough Gets 70 Year Old Back in the Boston Marathon
Knee joint pain (http://www.flexnow.us) breakthrough, FlexNow, a natural dietary supplement with a new approach for painful joints gets a 70 year old runner back in the Boston Marathon. - March 25, 2009 - FlexNow
The Medical Tourism Association Launches Medical Tourism Facilitator Certification Program
The Medical Tourism Association has launched “certification” to ensure the safety and overall positive results for patients traveling from one country to another. “Having the right processes and procedures in place to assist international patients has a direct correlation to... - March 25, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
A & G Skin Solutions Inc. Releases New Hair Growth Product
A & G Skin Solutions, Inc., a privately owned stem cell therapeutics corporation headquartered in Irvine, CA, USA, announced today the release of A & G Hair Complex, a topically applied serum for the scalp that enhances hair growth and helps prevent hair loss. - March 22, 2009 - A & G Skin Solutions, Inc.
Helping People Learn to Manage Their Anxiety Over Job Loss and the Failing Economy is the Mission of SailawayMD
With home foreclosures at an all-time high, record unemployment and banks, auto manufacturers and other industries failing, today's American is suffering from ever increasing anxiety and even panic. SailawayMD is committed to helping others to find treatment for anxiety and panic disorder. - March 22, 2009 - SailawayMD
Texas Employers to Discuss COBRA Changes Under New Stimulus Law
Unemployed workers receive federal help with health insurance payments; employers scramble to meet communications deadline to all eligible workers - March 21, 2009 - Alt Benefits Consultants
Australian Pharmaceutical Company Breaks Down Barriers to Conception for Would be Mums Around the World
Australian pharmaceutical company Sasmar has released their conception product following three years of development in conjunction with fertility experts from respected university hospitals in the USA. The pink and gold packed Conceive Plus product will be on shelves in over thirty countries. - March 21, 2009 - SASMAR Sprl
Min-Sheng Hospital Enters Partnership with Allianz Worldwide Care and GBG /Tiecare
Striving to become a healthcare hub in the region, Taiwan’s Min-Sheng Hospital partners with two more insurance companies to facilitate the care of international patients. - March 20, 2009 - Min-Sheng Hospital
Concentra Urgent Care Saves Consumers Money During Tough Economic Times
In these challenging economic times, an increasing number of Americans are finding themselves responsible for the cost of their health care. To save money and still receive quality and comprehensive health care services, more and more U.S. consumers are turning to Concentra Urgent Care centers... - March 19, 2009 - Concentra
Premier Addiction Organizations Co-host Process Addictions Conference
Foundations Recovery Network, a dual diagnosis treatment network, has brought together the top organizations in the addiction field to co-host at their next conference “Process Addictions: Approaches for Professionals.” - March 19, 2009 - Foundations Recovery Network
Silk Information Systems’ Silk V 4.2 Receives 08 CCHIT Certification
The Certification Commission for Healthcare Information Technology (CCHIT®) today announced that Silk Information Systems’ product Silk V 4.2 is a CCHIT Certified® 08 Ambulatory EHR, and meets the Certification Commission’s electronic health record (EHR) criteria for office-based use. - March 19, 2009 - Silk Information Systems
Success in Recession Through Moore Motivation
Daniel Moore is the founder and president of Moore Motivation. With the release of his new book "The 10 Affirmations of Motivation," he has taken the speaking industry by storm. - March 18, 2009 - Moore Motivation
United States Department of Defense Deploys VisualDx Enterprise-Wide
VisualDx is the Military Health System's First Diagnostic Decision Support Tool. - March 18, 2009 - Logical Images Inc
Engeye Health Clinic in Uganda Establishes Partnerships with Ugandan Ministry of Health, Uganda CARES, FINCA International and RHSP
Dr. Carlos Elguero Joins Engeye Health Clinic's Board of Directors - March 16, 2009 - Engeye
First American Equipment Finance Raises More Than $10,000 for Big Brother Big Sisters of Greater Rochester
First American Equipment Finance raised more than $10,000 through its participation in the 2009 Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for the Kids’ Sake event on February 28. More than 150 First American employees, family members and friends supported the event. First American has been a supporter... - March 14, 2009 - First American Equipment Finance
Fair Lawn Diagnostic Imaging Center Selects IMAGINEradiology™
Technology Partners, Inc. (dba IMAGINE Software), a leading provider of medical billing technology, announces that Fair Lawn Diagnostic Imaging Center (FLDIC) of Fair Lawn, New Jersey, has chosen IMAGINEris and the IMAGINEradiology™ practice management system for their RIS/billing and... - March 14, 2009 - Technology Partners Inc. dba IMAGINE Software
We Care Home Health Services Celebrates 25 Years of Caring
We Care Home Health Services is celebrating 25 years of providing quality health care in communities across Canada. Founded in 1984 in Brandon, Manitoba, We Care has expanded to over 50 locations, meeting the needs of over 800 communities. We Care proudly remains Canadian owned. We Care was the... - March 14, 2009 - We Care Home Health Services
NuU Medspa Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary, March 2009
NuU Medspa is another year older, but looking younger.! This month, NuU Medspa is proud to announce their second successful year in existence; dominating the medical spa industry and quickly gaining respect as a wellness and surgical center. NuU Medspa welcomes the public and existing clients to... - March 13, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
Mr H. Thad Johnson Joins Clear Medical Solutions
Clear Medical Solutions, a Milwaukee-based healthcare consulting and staffing firm, announced today that H. Thad Johnson, former COO of Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare – All Saints Health System, will be joining the firm as a Senior Consultant. - March 13, 2009 - Clear Medical Solutions, LLC
American Comes to Taiwan for Weight Loss Surgery and Cures Diabetes
Driven by the high cost of healthcare in the U.S, an increasing number of Americans look abroad for treatment. Chris W. travelled to Taiwan for weight loss surgery. He did so to cure his type 2 diabetes, and get his hypertension under control, not only to slim down. - March 13, 2009 - Min-Sheng Hospital
As Orthopaedic Field Grows Residents Seek Ways to Distinguish Themselves and be Competitive
There are hundreds of fantastic references for orthopaedic residents to read, study and wade through, but in this increasingly competitive field, residents need tools to hone and sharpen their clinical knowledge in order to stand out in a field of brilliant minds. The pressure is particularly... - March 13, 2009 - Thieme Publishers
TeleHealth Services and Meridian Health Partner to Create the Ultimate Patient Experience
Patient experience top concern at New Jersey hospital. Raleigh based company provides interactive patient education system as solution. - March 13, 2009 - TeleHealth Services
CPEhr Announces Launch of “Small-Business Stimulus Program”
CPEhr launches program that program enables small employers to cut employment costs, reduce insurance premiums, and stimulate employee productivity. - March 12, 2009 - CPE HR, Inc.
Lupus Research Institute Advocacy Results in Congressional Funding of New National Lupus Health Education Program
As a result of long term advocacy outreach by the Lupus Research Institute (LRI) National Coalition, today President Obama signed legislation appropriating $1 million in new funding for a national lupus health education program for healthcare providers. The education program will be led by the... - March 12, 2009 - Lupus Research Institute
Baxa Corporation Launches “Culture of Safety” Campaign to Recognize National Patient Safety Awareness Week
New Baxa Corporation campaign targets push towards cultural changes that promote patient safety. The campaign is timed to launch during National Patient Safety Awareness Week, March 8-14, targeting both pharmacy and nursing staff in U.S. hospitals. - March 12, 2009 - Baxa Corporation
Anxiety Goodbye
The article presents the website where offers of ways overcome anxiety are explained. These are described in the book "Anxiety, Goodbye" But it also offers services as a personal coach, professional speaker and teacher. - March 11, 2009 - Elisabetta Reist
Health ATMs a Novel Pilot Program in Los Angeles
Uninsured LA residents can now schedule doctor visits, check their records and order medicine through a touchscreen application in community clinics. - March 11, 2009 - Claremont Graduate University
Texas Association of Health Underwriters Lobbies for Consumer Advocacy
Agents Gather to Discuss Health Insurance Issues with Legislators - March 11, 2009 - Texas Association of Health Underwriters
Triangle Business Leaders Challenged to Take Charge of Health
BioSignia COO urges leaders attending Business Leader’s Breakfast to “ponder the possibilities.” - March 11, 2009 - Biosignia Inc
New Research Journal in Chiropractic Announced
The Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health – Chiropractic (JPMFH) has been launched to provide a venue and support for the increasing amount of chiropractic research being produced. - March 09, 2009 - J. Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health - Chiropractic
RNCOS Releases a New Report- Booming Clinical Trials Market in India
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, “Booming Clinical Trials Market in India” to its report gallery. The report exhaustively evaluates and compares the key factors that drug companies and CROs look before outsourcing clinical trials to a country. - March 09, 2009 - RNCOS
EDSPA Announces New Board Members
The Egg Donation and Surrogacy Professional Association is pleased to announce that two new members have been added to its Board of Directors. Mario Caballero, who is the Executive Director of Extraordinary Conceptions, will represent both the surrogacy and egg donation owners by holding the... - March 07, 2009 - EDSPA