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Cameron, MO - Tumor Cluster Town Hall Meeting
Kansas City based law firm Peterson & Associates, P.C. (www.petersonlawfirm.com) is announcing a town hall meeting concerning the outbreak of brain tumors and various cancers in and around Cameron, Missouri being held Saturday, October 11 at 2:00 p.m. at the Countryside Hall, 11411 NE Highway... - October 11, 2008 - Peterson & Associates, P.C.
Secure Services Corp. Launches Consumer Gateway for SHAPE PHR™ HIPAA-Compliant Personal Health Record Available to Consumers
Secure Services Corporation launched the consumer gateway for the SHAPE PHR™, personal health record, today. SHAPEPHR.com provides consumers an opportunity to purchase the SHAPE PHR directly via the internet. What can the SHAPE PHR mean for someone? For a starter, no more annoying clipboards... - October 11, 2008 - Secure Services Corporation
Sagelab.com Offers New Treatment Program for IBS Sufferers
Sage Medical Lab has developed a pain-free, drug-free treatment solution for IBS. IBS, or (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) is like an evil twin of the stomach flu, and left untreated it only becomes more aggressive and meaner, and it never gets any better. Most people who have IBS have had the disease for at least 3 years, and in most cases it only gets worse. SageLab.com provides IBS sufferers with the help they need to get to the root of their disease, and begin the healing process. - October 11, 2008 - Sage Medical Laboratory
Recession Depression – At Orange Skye, Clients Find Regular Massage a Necessity – Not a Luxury
The most obvious health impacts of stress include fatigue, lack of interest and motivation, feeling depressed, headaches and muscular tension. Over half of Americans say stress has caused them to lose sleep in the past month. What are some of the ways that American’s can survive this recession depression? “Regular massages,” says Linda Dillon, founder of Orange Skye Body and Beauty Bar. - October 10, 2008 - Orange Skye Body and Beauty Bar
Uninsured Diabetics to Get Relief with Direct2Home Program
To help the uninsured diabetic, Blue Sparrow is introducing the Direct2Home program. This program is designed for diabetics who must pay out of pocket for their diabetic supplies. The program is about $18 a month and includes a full month’s worth of testing supplies. - October 09, 2008 - Bue Sparrow Medical Devices
My Yoga Online Provides Health and Wellness Content for Air Canada’s In-Flight Entertainment System
My Yoga Online and Fresh Eye Productions, Inc. is proud to announce its partnership with Air Canada as Health and Wellness video content provider to the airline’s In-Flight Entertainment systems, with a series of programs designed to help passengers refresh and relax mid-flight. - October 09, 2008 - My Yoga Online
Savannah’s MUMC Publicly Shares Patient Outcomes and Satisfaction Scores
Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) is pleased to announce that its patient outcomes data and patient satisfaction scores are now available online at memorialhealth.com. The patient outcomes show how well patients fared after receiving treatment at MUMC. Consumers can use this information... - October 09, 2008 - Memorial Health
VisualDxHealth Partners with Healthline Media Network
VisualDxHealth today announced a partnership with Healthline Media Network. In joining the Healthline Media Network, VisualDxHealth will be able to leverage the HealthSTAT On-Demand application within its Web site to help businesses effectively and efficiently reach more than 500,000 monthly users in real time and within the context of their health information search. - October 09, 2008 - Logical Images Inc
RNCOS Releases a New Report- Indian Healthcare - New Avenues for Growth
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, “Indian Healthcare - New Avenues for Growth” to its report gallery. The report provides a detailed and objective analysis on the Indian healthcare market. - October 09, 2008 - RNCOS
Brain Tumour Breakthrough Now Benefiting Patients
The National Hospital of Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN), London, is implementing a molecular brain tumour test to improve diagnosis and treatment thanks to funding from the Samantha Dickson Brain Tumour Trust. The Hospital, which is part of University College London Hospitals (UCLH), will... - October 09, 2008 - Samantha Dickson Brain Tumour Trust
MaxShield Becomes MPE, Inc’s Latest Protective Apparel Line
MPE Inc., the world's leading provider of economically priced recycled Tyvek® clothing introduces its new low cost protective apparel line called MaxShield, a cost effective alternative to recycled Tyvek®. MaxShield offers unbeatable quality, micro porous barrier protection, and the... - October 08, 2008 - MPE, Inc.
Movement Upgrades mdesk™
The Swedish orthopedic clinic Movement has decided to upgrade their existing system to the mdesk™ Enterprise version. The new version will be able to handle the increasing number of surgeries done at the clinic as well as the communication with their recently bought digital archive system. - October 08, 2008 - RSA Biomedical
Hope Hospice Provides "Help Through the Holidays"
A special series of bereavement programs offered by Hope Hospice during the holidays. - October 08, 2008 - Hope Hospice
Nutricap Labs to Attend Natural Products Expo East for Fifth Consecutive Year
Nutricap Labs, a leading provider of nutraceutical manufacturing services is proud to announce its attendance at Natural Products Expo East for the fifth consecutive year. Recognized as one of the top 200 trade shows in the United States, Natural Products Exp East is the largest natural and organic trade show on the East Coast. - October 07, 2008 - Nutricap Labs
CPEhr’s 2008 YTD Workers’ Compensation Report Shows Losses 75% Below State Average
Report shows CPEhr’s aggressive Risk Management and Safety services significantly impact clients’ workers’ compensation experience. - October 07, 2008 - CPE HR, Inc.
American Academy of Pediatrics Launches Pediatric Care Online™
Point-of-Care Information Solution for Pediatricians Available via PDA, Web, and Wireless Powered by the Unbound ™ Platform. - October 06, 2008 - American Academy of Pediatrics
American Health Partners with Strategic Health Development Corporation
American Health Holding, Inc. today announced that it has partnered with Strategic Health Development Corporation. The relationship will unite the companies’ products and networks to provide customers with an unparalleled level of integrated services. “The partnership between American... - October 06, 2008 - American Health Holding, Inc.
Flexiciser International Makes a Donation to Johns Hopkins Medicine
Flexiciser International is proud to announce the donation of its innovative movement therapy product--- the All Stainless-Steel Flexiciser Professional to Johns Hopkins Medicine. Due to increased demand from various institutions and health care facilities, the Flexiciser Professional is designed... - October 06, 2008 - Flexiciser
Irvine BMW to Host Third Annual Taste of Irvine Event
Event to Benefit FRAXA, The Fragile X Research Foundation. - October 04, 2008 - Irvine BMW
Unicomp Corp. of America Will Introduce Its Integrated POWERstation™ Patient Registration Kiosk at the MGMA 2008 Annual Conference
POWERstation is an innovative solution that enhances the patient registration process and enables medical group practices to streamline operations and increase the bottom line. - October 03, 2008 - Unicomp Corp. of America
National Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts to Protest the Film Blindness
Protest to be held Friday Oct 3 7:00 P.M. AMC Loews Boston Common 175 Tremont Street. - October 02, 2008 - National Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts
Revolutionary Desktop Application for Recruitment and Distribution of CME/CE Activities
Revolutionary, cross-platform (Mac and PC), desktop application for distribution of continuing medical educational activities to healthcare professionals. - October 02, 2008 - iQueue
Detroit Wayne County Health Authority Releases Report Entitled "Ensuring Essential Health Services on the Near East Side of Detroit"
This is the culmination of a year-long study by a collaboration of community organizations dedicated to filling the health void left with the closure of Detroit Riverview Hospital on Detroit's East Side. The Detroit Wayne County Health Authority coordinated the process. Recommendations include development of "medical home" primary care centers and an emergency department diversion program. - October 02, 2008 - Detroit Wayne County Health Authority
NOVA™ Now Available in Europe
NOVA™, the most advanced technology to quantitatively and non-invasively measure blood flow using magnetic resonance imaging, will now be available to vascular patients in Europe. Developer and producer VasSol, Inc. this month announced their partnership with Italian distributor Tekmed... - October 02, 2008 - VasSol Inc.
Savannah’s MUMC Wins Consumer Choice Award
Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) won the National Research Corporation (NRC) 2008/2009 Consumer Choice Award for the Savannah region. The NRC Consumer Choice Award surveys households in 250 markets throughout the U.S. to identify the top hospitals. The list is published in Modern... - October 02, 2008 - Memorial Health
InfanteSano.org’s ‘Sponsor a Birth’ Program Aids Maternal and Newborn Health in the Dominican Republic
Every year over 10 million mothers and children die throughout the developing world. Yet providing simple, effective, low-cost health services could prevent over half of these deaths. To address these issues, Infante Sano has designed a program that partners with existing hospitals to provide specific training courses and provide the necessary medical equipment for health care workers to do their jobs. - October 01, 2008 - Infante Sano Inc.
Newest on Line Web Site for Eyeglasses Opens
Simply Eyeglasses.com has opened for business and offers the latest eyeglass frames and newest lens technology for less. They provide prescription lenses for any eye wear and their specialty is offering one of the largest selection of prescription sunglasses. Individuals who know what type of... - October 01, 2008 - SimplyEyeglasses.com
Driffield’s Medical Centre Enjoys Crescendo’s Professional Digital Dictation Workflow Solution
UK Driffield’s Medical Centre installs Crescendo’s renowned DigiScribe-XL digital dictation workflow system. - October 01, 2008 - Crescendo Systems Corporation
VisualDxHealth Launches Healthcare Provider Search Powered by HealthCare.com
VisualDxHealth, a leading online skin health destination featuring the largest, consumer-facing database of expert-edited medical images, and HealthCare.com, Inc., the leader in local health care provider search, announced today that VisualDxHealth has launched a private-label version of HealthCare.com’s Care Provider Search™. - October 01, 2008 - Logical Images Inc
Radiancy Introduces MicroPhototherapy for the Ultimate Facial in the Spa Market
Radiancy continues to challenge preconceived notions about light-based treatments with the Facial Skin Care Device, FSD. Radiancy is working with the Day Spa Association to make FSD available to the Spa Industry. This innovation enables owners to expand their businesses by offering their clientele... - October 01, 2008 - The Day Spa Association
Woman of Freedom Foundation (WFF) Annual Kick Off to Domestic Violence Awareness Month Run for Freedom - 5k Run/Walk
Every 15 seconds a woman is battered in the United States by her husband, boyfriend or live-in partner. The Maryland Network against domestic violence has found that in the United States 4 women die each day as a result of domestic violence. The need to increase Domestic Violence Awareness is the... - September 30, 2008 - Women of Freedom Foundation
Sneha Diagnostics Launches India's First Medical Diagnostics Blog
Sneha Diagnostics, one of the fastest growing medical diagnostic services provider in India, officially launches India's first Medical Diagnostics Blog http://www.diagnosticsblog.com This blog brings many useful articles, news, trends, company profiles, diagnostic products and innovations in... - September 28, 2008 - Sneha Diagnostics
Sagelab.com Launches New Resource Web Site for Chronic Disease Sufferers
SageLab.com a subsidiary of Sage Systems, Inc. has launched their newest Patient-based website that offers information for a pain-free, pill-free, all natural treatment options for Americans suffering from Chronic Diseases like: GERD, IBS, Asthma, Arthritis, and many other Chronic Diseases. - September 28, 2008 - Sage Medical Laboratory
KLAS Report Rates Five Unit Dose Packaging Vendors
KLAS spoke with more than 130 healthcare professionals to understand the successes and struggles they experience with their unit dose packaging vendors and systems. - September 27, 2008 - KLAS
Malaria Foundation Stresses Education of Students is Critical to End Malaria
The Malaria Foundation International (MFI) demonstrates how partnerships among students, teachers and community leaders can invigorate youth to become instrumental in the fight against malaria. The Student Leaders Against Malaria (SLAM) network is making headway in India and in many African countries, where malaria remains a leading cause of death. - September 26, 2008 - Malaria Foundation International
The Pioneer of Medical Spas, NuU, Now Introduces Naturopathic Medicine to Their Menu of Services
NuU Medspa has earned the reputation of the Medspa Industry Giants of BOTOX® and lasers – now they can add all-natural treatments and services to their already impressive line-up of services. NuU Medical Spa brings Naturopathic Medicine into their centers to help you feel beautiful on... - September 26, 2008 - NuU Unlimited
Spellex Releases World’s First Multi-Function Handheld Medical Spelling Wizard
Spellex announces the release of Spellex PocketMedtm, a handheld spell checking wizard for the healthcare industry. The new handheld device contains more than 300,000 medical, pharmaceutical, and English words plus a host of other useful functions for daily activities. - September 26, 2008 - Spellex
Change of Public Perception of Retirement Villages Begins with Village Owners
The top challenge for the retirement living industry is the public perception of retirement villages. The first Retirement Communities Industry Survey by Terrapinn showed that the majority of owners of retirement villages declared they are building 'retirement villages' rather than 'lifestyle... - September 26, 2008 - Terrapinn Australia
The Carlisle Group Obtains Stipend for Resident
The Carlisle Group is aiding struggling resident physicians across the country by connecting them withemployers offering stipends to ensure their employment post-residency. - September 26, 2008 - The Carlisle Group
Trichotillomania Awareness Month Open House Support Mixers In Philadelphia and Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
On Sunday, October 5, 2008 and on Wednesday, October 8, 2008, The Secret Mane Salon will host two educational open house mixers for Trichotillomania Awareness Month. - September 25, 2008 - HelpMe2Stop.org
DDL Quizzler Uncovers Packaging Professionals Extreme Knowledge in the Importance of Extended Shelf Life Validation
Validating Medical Device Packaging for Extended Shelf Ensures Sterility - September 25, 2008 - DDL Inc.
Bestmedspajobs.com Launches Online Job Board
The Premier Website Exclusively Dedicated to All Aspects of the Medical Aesthetics and Spa Industry. - September 25, 2008 - BestMedSpaJobs.com
eSolutions Partners LLC Announces the Selection of Softdata Consulting, Inc. as Their Web Development and Implementation Provider
eSolutions Partners LLC announces the selection of its’ “National Hospice Referral Network,” (NHRN) Web development and implementation applications provider, Softdata Consulting, Inc. “We are pleased to have been selected to provide our services to eSolutions... - September 25, 2008 - Hospice Locations
VESTAKEEP® PEEK Resin Now Available from Professional Plastics
Professional Plastics has been named the exclusive distributor of VESTAKEEP® PEEK resins. VESTAKEEP® PEEK is a semi-crystalline thermoplastic that can be melt processed by Injection Molding, Compression Molding, and Extrusion. - September 24, 2008 - Professional Plastics, Inc.
InfraWare to Test Market Quicker, Cost-Saving Medical Transcription Software
InfraWare Inc, an Indiana software developer and medical transcription ASP provider, is beginning beta testing of its new, leading-edge speech recognition technology. InfraWare’s new dictation recognition engine offers a significant increase in accuracy over previous attempts within the industry to incorporate speech recognition into medical transcription. - September 24, 2008 - InfraWare Inc.
Gene Oracle Unleashes GeneIOS
The Complete Solution for Synthetic Genes in a Single Day. - September 23, 2008 - Gene Oracle Inc.
Introducing the New Face of The Carlisle Group
The Carlisle Group has launched their most recent updates to www.tcgrec.com, introducing several new features to optimize the recruiting process for physicians, healthcare providers and employers. New additions to the site include the interactive ProviderWire, a fresh layout redesign and the... - September 23, 2008 - The Carlisle Group
Nobel Biocare and ProSites Launch Free Website Offer for Doctors
New “Get Online Promotion” helps doctors attract new patients and market their practice online. - September 23, 2008 - Prosites, Inc.
Russian American Dental Association and Russian American Medical Association to Hold 6th Annual Joint National Convention
6th Annual Joint National Convention for dental and medical professionals. - September 23, 2008 - Russian American Dental Association
Emerging Asia Releases Free Report on Chinese Milk Crisis
Melamine in Milk: Tainted Chinese Dairy Products, provides a summary of information known to date, along with detailed English language tables identifying the brands and products found to contain traces of Melamine, as well as the quantity of Melamine found and the production date of the batch tested. To date, the Chinese government is not known to have released such detailed information in English. - September 22, 2008 - Emerging Asia