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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
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
Adam Gale Named KLAS President
Adam Gale has been appointed the President of KLAS Enterprises. - September 13, 2008 - KLAS
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
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
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