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Breast Cancer Awareness Month Pink October Awareness Line Launched
Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) is an annual global health campaign promoted by major breast cancer organizations every October to increase awareness of the disease as well as to raise funds for research, prevention and finding a cure. - September 22, 2008 - RocknBauble.com
Colorado BioScience Association, Colorado Springs Economic Development Corp and CEA Technologies, Inc., Promote the State’s Bioscience Industry AdvaMed MedTech Conference
The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA), Colorado Springs Economic Development Corporation and CEA Technologies, Inc. are joining forces to promote the State’s burgeoning bioscience industry at the AdvaMed 2008 MedTech Conference in Washington, D.C., September 21-24. Participation in this premier event for medical device manufacturers will showcase Colorado’s CEA Technologies, Inc., a leader in the contract design and manufacture of disposable and reusable electromechanical devices. - September 22, 2008 - Colorado BioScience Association
eSolutions Partners LLC Announces the Association Agreement with The Carolinas Center for End of Life Care
eSolutions Partners LLC announces the establishment of its’ “National Hospice Referral Network,” (NHRN) member hospices’ latest association agreement with, “The Carolinas Center for End of Life Care.” The Carolinas Center for End of Life Care, along with... - September 22, 2008 - Hospice Locations
viaLanguage Helps Healthcare Organizations Address Language Access Challenges
viaLanguage has recently published its second edition of Beyond Translation: localization best practices for the healthcare industry. The booklet is designed as an aid for busy healthcare professionals that are confronting translation and localization challenges and wondering how best to meet them. - September 20, 2008 - viaLanguage
CureMD Launches New Home Care System with Integrated EMR/PMS and Revenue Cycle Management
CureMD Corporation, a leading provider of All-in-One EMR, Practice Management and Revenue cycle management services today announced the release of a new product line specifically developed for the fastest growing home care market place. In addition to CureMD’s CCHIT certified EMR technology... - September 20, 2008 - CureMD Healthcare
Neurological Associates of Shreveport Louisiana Select the CureMD EMR/PM Solution
Neurological Associates of Shreveport Louisiana, a leading Neurological practice today selected CureMD for a successful transition to a true paperless practice. This new contract exemplifies CureMD’s commitment to providing accessible, adaptable and affordable solutions. CureMD’s award... - September 20, 2008 - CureMD Healthcare
Dozens of Parents, Surrogates and the Children They Carried Meet for a Reunion Party in Boston
Circle Surrogacy, a Boston based leading surrogacy agency serving both gay and straight couples and singles, is celebrating its 13th anniversary and the birth of its 250th baby with a reunion party on September 21. - September 19, 2008 - Circle Surrogacy
Two First to Market Devices Featured at Major Medical Shows in Chicago and New York
LaserTight unveils the first non-surgical blepharoplasty device and the only portable CO2 fractionated scanner at the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery meeting in Chicago, IL and the Medical Aesthetics Conference in New York. - September 19, 2008 - LaserTight, LLC
Flexiciser Signs Vendor Contract with PMSI
Flexiciser International which provides movement therapy solutions for people with mobility challenges today announced that it has signed a vendor contract with PMSI. Since 1982, Flexiciser has designed motorized at home rehabilitation equipment for the mobility challenged, including (but not... - September 19, 2008 - Flexiciser
The Number of Medical Tourists in Czech Republic Still Growing
Foreign customers discover diagnosis possibilities in the Czech Republic. - September 19, 2008 - Spa-Resorts.cz
MDdatacor Named in Modern Healthcare’s List of 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare
MDdatacor, Inc., a leader in health care quality management solutions for health plans and providers, announced the company has made Modern Healthcare magazine’s list of 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare. This program recognizes outstanding employers in the healthcare industry... - September 19, 2008 - MDdatacor
Disney's Toy Story Mania with Physical Challenges: Riding with Health Issues
Toy Story Mania has just opened this summer to rave reviews, but should everyone ride it? A new article has just been released on www.Diz-Abled.com that goes into detail about the physical feel of the attraction, and describes who should consider avoiding this ride. It also shares tips for riding with greater comfort. The article was written by Stephen Ashley, author of Walt Disney World with Disabilities. - September 18, 2008 - Stephen Ashley
Clean Modules Ltd Completes Groundbreaking Cord Blood Cleanroom Center for Anthony Nolan Trust, to Offer Lifeline to Thousands of Patients with Life Threatening Illness
Clean Modules Ltd has completed the purpose-designed Anthony Nolan Trust Cord Blood Centre, which includes a Processing Facility and a Cryogenic Storage facility at the grounds of Nottingham Trent University. The new £1.4 million pounds centre at Nottingham Trent University's Clifton campus... - September 17, 2008 - Clean Modules Ltd.
Baltimore Medical System Selects TFactor to Provide Training Solution
Baltimore Medical System upgrades staff training with TFactor’s KnowledgePortal360 enterprise Learning Management System. - September 15, 2008 - TFactor Inc
Mednovus Provides Excerpt of MRI Safety Expert, Dr. Emanuel Kanal, Presentation on Ferromagnetic Detection
Noted MRI safety expert, Dr. Emanuel Kanal, gave a presentation on the state of MRI safety in 2008 to the AHRA annual meeting. Video excerpts from his presentation on ferromagnetic detection are available on the MRImetalDetector blog. - September 15, 2008 - Mednovus, Inc.
Announcing Expansion of Neuropsychological Testing practice: Including the Assessment of Neurodevelopmental Disorders - Inlcuding ADHD, Learning Disorders, Autism, Etc.
Announcing expansion of neuropsychological testing practice. Including the assessment of neurodevelopmental disorders - inlcuding ADHD, Learning Disorders, Autism, etc. Dr. Rosenfeld is a licensed New York State Psychologist with extensive background and experience in neuropsychological testing of... - September 14, 2008 - Dr. Michael Rosenfeld
Bring Your Healing to the Next Level & Awaken to Your Inner Light This October 18 - 19, 2008
Dr. Kelli works with the angelic realms, the ascended masters, and all other beings of light. Her powerful, healing abilities channel celestial light energy directly into your physical being, giving you the opportunity to experience the celestial light for yourself. She uses her Divine connections to the angelic and spiritual realms to channel information for healing and guidance as needed. - September 13, 2008 - The Angel Whisperer
Patient Care and Safety a Priority of Hope Hospice
Hope Hospice staff has been working since early yesterday to ensure that patients and staff alike are safe and well-prepared for the possibility of extreme weather conditions in the area. Beginning Wednesday morning, Hope Hospice nurses and other clinical team members began calling patients to... - September 13, 2008 - Hope Hospice
KC Company Announces New Eco-Friendly Restroom Cross-Contamination Prevention Product
As most are aware, danger in the restroom exists in many forms since they are breeding grounds for large colonies of virulent bacteria and germs. Cross-contamination - the transfer of various forms of bacteria and germs from one surface to another and onto a person - can often lead to illness. - September 13, 2008 - Restroom Guardian
Adam Gale Named KLAS President
Adam Gale has been appointed the President of KLAS Enterprises. - September 13, 2008 - KLAS
New Route to Hair Free Skin - But Are You At Risk of Serious Complications?
In the USA in 2007 nearly 1.5 mil. laser hair removal procedures were carried out. Shockingly a staggering 19.9% of patients undergoing these procedures experience complications. LaserHairRemoval-Info.com was founded in 2005 to provide consumers with little-publicized information on laser hair removal, and is launching a new book aiming to bring the knowledge needed by consumers out from behind the locked doors of the laser clinics and places it firmly in the hands of those that need it. - September 12, 2008 - LaserHairRemoval-Info.com
Fundamentals of Chinese Pharma Industry Remain Strong Despite Anticipated Slower Growth in 2H/2008
While the Chinese pharmaceutical industry reported highly positive performance in the first half of 2008, WiCON International Group, the publisher of Pharma China and China Pharmaceutical Guide, expects the industry’s growth to slow down somewhat in the second half of 2008. Most... - September 12, 2008 - WiCON International Group LLC
New Innovative Company Launch - Opt2Care, Senior Services
Opt2Care, Senior Services launches a new and innovated senior home care company in New Jersey. - September 12, 2008 - Opt2Care Senior Services
Asheville Anesthesia Associates Launches New Website at www.AshevilleAnesthesia.com
Asheville Anesthesia Associates Launches New website. Some features explained. - September 12, 2008 - Asheville Anesthesia Associates
Colliers International to Lease First State of the Art Medical Office Building in Downtown Walnut Creek
Union Property Capital – Walnut Creek Medical Plaza Renovation Nears Completion, Colliers International Walnut Creek Brokerage to Lease - September 11, 2008 - Colliers International
Molly S. White, Founder and Director of Women for Life International Releases Statement on Carol Fowler's Abortion Remark About Sarah Palin
Molly S. White, Founder and Director of Women for Life International has released the below statement regarding Carol Fowler's remark about Sarah Palin. Women for Life International is a coalition of pro-life groups and organizations combining their voices for the advancement of the right to life... - September 11, 2008 - Women for Life International, Inc.
American Medical Autism Board Launched
Dr. Phillip C. DeMio, Chairman of the American Medical Autism Board, announced the commencement of the newly founded American Medical Autism Board (www.asdboards.org) at the US Autism & Asperger Association annual conference this past week in Austin, Texas. “This is the first of its kind... - September 11, 2008 - American Medical Autism Board
Medical Device Packaging Professionals at DDL Express the Urgency of Packaging Test Separation
Bundling accelerated aging and environmental conditioning testing leaves room for error and non-compliance - September 11, 2008 - DDL Inc.
Local Charity Helps "Feed" the Millions Left "Starving" by Health Insurance
Manna Scholarship Fund was formed in 2007 as a 501(c)3 organization focused on filling the funding gap for individuals needing inpatient eating disorder treatment. Because insurance policies will rarely cover the cost of successful inpatient treatment, MSF is attempting to "fill the funding gap" for those in need of treatment. Manna Scholarship Fund is hosting a fundraising dinner “Manna in Motion” to promote the scholarship fund and to raise awareness of this great need to the public. - September 11, 2008 - Manna Scholarship Fund, Inc
Henry Ford Health System CEO Named as One of Most Powerful in Health Care
Nancy Schlichting, president and chief executive officer of Henry Ford Health System, has been named one of the “100 Most Powerful People in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare magazine. This is the fourth straight year in which Schlichting has been listed in the magazine’s annual... - September 11, 2008 - Henry Ford Health System
InfraWare Unveils New Software Release for Enhanced Medical Transcription
InfraWare, Inc. announced the release of its 2008 medical transcription software platform. The new versions of the InfraWare Management Console (IMC) and EHR Web Portal provide significant enhancements in the critical areas of performance and workflow. - September 11, 2008 - InfraWare Inc.
Cancer, Diabetes, Aids, Autism and Numerous Other Treatments Within Reach by Discovery of 24 Human DNAs, According to Bob Ainuu Afamasaga
New Discovered 24 DNA Sequences from Initial 64 DNA Is Foundation of New “Human Genetic Code Periodic Table” Which Will Make Research for Cures and Treatments of Cancer, Diabetes, AIDS, Autism… Easy According to Bob Ainuu Afamasaga - September 10, 2008 - ALIV LLC
MPE Inc. Announces Release of Latest Eco-Friendly Protective Gear
For any kind of commercial or industrial contracting, business buyers around the world can get quality Tyvek® clothing at costs that won’t break the bank from MPE, Inc., a leading provider of protective clothing and disposable coveralls for all of those jobs where workers need protection... - September 10, 2008 - MPE, Inc.
NuU Medspa Lend Their Pioneer Center to PAWS Chicago; NuU Medspa, Lincoln Park Participated in Angels with Tails 2008
NuU Medspa help spread the word to help house homeless pets and promote humane education with PAWS Chicago, Pets Are Worth Saving), Sunday, August 24, 2008. NuU Medspa joined their neighbors on Armitage and Halsted in Lincoln Park to help showcase 250 animals for Angels with Tails. Laura Rowsey,... - September 10, 2008 - NuU Unlimited
KLAS Ranks 6 Extensive IT Outsourcing Vendors
KLAS offers a view of what is happening in the extensive IT outsourcing space by measuring outsourcer performance and providing insight into the experiences of the outsourced organizations. - September 10, 2008 - KLAS
VT Media Launches New Addiction and Mental Health Series
This series will cover addiction treatment and the various disciplines in the mental health field. - September 09, 2008 - VT Media
VT Media Launches a New Medical Documentary Series: Healthcare 101 and Medical Innovations
The series is going to follow those who merit recognition in the field of healthcare that demonstrate heroic actions to those needing specialized treatment; whether surgeons, hospitals, clinics or other healthcare providers. - September 09, 2008 - VT Media
VT Media Produces New Series on Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplants
Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplants. - September 09, 2008 - VT Media
LegalView Warns Proton Pump Inhibitor Patients of Potential Bone Fracture Risk Associated with Drug
LegalView recently reported on the risk of bone fractures among patients using proton pump inhibitor (PPI) drugs. The drugs are used to treat and reduce gastric acid within the stomach as well as other stomach/intestinal issues including ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), dyspepsia, some forms of stomach infections and Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome. - September 09, 2008 - LegalView
LegalView Reports Details of War Veteran Brain Injuries Overlooked By Officials for Years
LegalView described the plight of a former U.S. soldier whose traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) were continually overlooked by the military causing severe disabilities only a few years after his discharge. The soldier, who suffered several concussions during the war in Iraq, now deals with memory loss, confusion, nightmares and hearing/visibility issues on a daily basis. - September 08, 2008 - LegalView
Paradigm Management Services Kicks Off National Healthcare Network Manager Summit in Scottsdale, AZ
Paradigm Management Services, the nations leader in providing catastrophic and complex medical management services, is kicking off their semi-annual National Network Manager’s Summit at the Scottsdale Plaza Resort in Scottsdale, AZ September 18-19, 2008. Paradigm’s National Network... - September 08, 2008 - Paradigm Management Services
Financial Analysis of Dental Website Marketing Campaigns
Internet dental marketing can be a great way for dental practices to improve their bottom line, but a good return on investment demands proper dental website search engine optimization. - September 07, 2008 - The Wealthy Dentist
Dental Marketing a Profitable Investment for Educated Dentists
To find patients in tough times, dentists are turning to dental directory marketing and dentist website campaigns for their dental marketing. Jim Du Molin offers a no-cost video tutorial. - September 07, 2008 - The Wealthy Dentist
Break-Out Session to Discuss Prenatal Testing at Down Syndrome Affiliates in Action Conference 2009
Affiliates in Action consists of Down syndrome affiliate leaders across the nation dedicated to serving Down syndrome organizations through collaboration, resource sharing, and networking. - September 07, 2008 - Down Syndrome Affiliates in Action
New Hamner-UNC Center for Drug Safety Sciences
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill announced they are establishing a joint Center for Drug Safety Sciences that will be led by Dr. Paul Watkins, one of the world’s leading experts in drug-induced liver injury. As founding director for... - September 06, 2008 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Help for Dental Professionals Whose Patients Are a Pain in the Neck
Work-related pain can affect the quality of care given by dentists and other health care providers. Dr. Erin Ducat offers relief for health care professionals as well as their patients experiencing TMJ. She is giving a free presentation on how to relieve these types of pains on September 24, 2008. Seating is limited so call for a reservation. - September 05, 2008 - Ducat Chiropractic
Michigan Society for Behavioral Medicine & Biofeedback Conference - Oct. 2-4 in Clare, MI
Thursday, October 2 through Saturday October 4, 2008 – the Michigan Society for Behavioral Medicine & Biofeedback (MSBMB) will meet at The Doherty Hotel in Clare, Michigan. The MSBMB conference will focus on Integrated Assessment & Treatment Applications for Behavioral Medicine &... - September 05, 2008 - NeuroHealth Management LLC
Cell Phone Wellness Courses to Help Students to Overcome Shyness
iHelpWellness.com offers free innovative cell phone powered program for overcoming shyness for college students. This clinically proven innovative system helps students make real life changes by providing support, motivation and tips at any time throughout the day. - September 04, 2008 - Bright Tiger Enterprises, LLC
KLAS Ranks 5 Smart Pump Vendors
Smart infusion pumps are designed to add a line of defense at the bedside against such medication errors by ensuring that the right medication and dose go to the right patient every time. KLAS interviewed over 200 healthcare professionals regarding the experiences they are having with their smart infusion pump vendors. - September 04, 2008 - KLAS
New Nursing Home Resource Reveals the Best Elderly Care Facilities
NursingHomeRank.com is an innovative new website that helps you correctly make the important decision of selecting the appropriate assisted living facility for your loved one. Nursing Home Rank reveals the best nursing homes in your area. - August 31, 2008 - Remwes, LLC