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Bali to Host Unique New International Forum and Leisure Break for Ophthalmologists
The long awaited getaway for successful Ophthalmologists is here. The Bali Ophthalmology Retreat to launch at Ritz-Carlton Bali Resort in April 23-26, 2008 with strong corporate support. - January 23, 2008 - OIC Events
EMS Solutions Announces Turbo Medic v3.0
Turbo Medic v3.0 will give both paramedics and EMT’s more resources than any other comparable product and have them perform better on exams, increase their knowledge and provide a complete resource that will allow them to have it at their fingertips whenever they need it. - January 23, 2008 - The EMS Professional
Integrated Healthcare Strategies Announces Results of Physician Leader Survey
James A. Rice, PhD, FACHE, Executive Vice President of the Governance & Leadership Services practice of Integrated Healthcare Strategies today announced the release of results from their new Physician Leader Survey. This first of its kind survey, titled Investing in Physician Leadership Development, gathered practical insights from 429 senior health leaders from across the U.S. and is focused on the factors that frustrate and facilitate the effectiveness of physician leaders. - January 23, 2008 - Integrated Healthcare Strategies
Control Lupus Symptoms, Lead a Full Life
At Mitamins, a new supplement formula targeted at Lupus from Dr. Balch has been launched. This natural lupus treatment formula is designed to control the symptoms of lupus as well as promote overall health. Botanicals, such as ginger, having strong anti-inflammatory properties are included. The... - January 23, 2008 - Mitamins Inc.
Free Spa Party Jan. 30th NYC
Spa Chinois is giving away free spa services from 12 to 7 on January 30th. (44 West 55th St, 5th Fl., NY, NY) - January 22, 2008 - SpaSally.com
Parent of Preemie Publishes Survival Guide
Registered Dietitian and Mom, Nina Roofe, has written an engaging and heart-warming book dealing with parenting a premature baby. This book is a practical guide to dealing with prematurity through the experiences of Dennis, Nina, and their son, Christian. It addresses the human and emotional... - January 22, 2008 - Nina Roofe
Scientia Advisors a Life Science Strategy Consulting Firm Will Host Breakfast Series on Personalized Medicine, February 29th 2008
Scientia Advisors an international management and strategy consulting firm concentrating on biotechnology and life sciences will be hosting a another session in its Breakfast Series on the subject of Personalized Medicine, February 29th 2008. - January 22, 2008 - Scientia Advisors
Iyeme E. Efem, County Director for Engenderhealth, Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2008-2009 Princeton Premier Registry
Iyeme E. Efem, County Director for Engenderhealth, has been selected for inclusion in the 2008-2009 Princeton Premier Registry. Iyeme makes his home in Nigeria and earned his Masters Degree in Community Health. Iyeme supervises and acts as a mentor as he enjoys passing on her vast knowledge. He is... - January 22, 2008 - Princeton Premier
Relief from Tinnitus
Dr. Balch has launched a Mitamins supplement designed to target Tinnitus. This supplement contains Vitamins B-12 and B-6, as well as the nutrients Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Folate, Biotin, Magnesium, Zinc, Copper, and Pantothenic Acid. It also includes Choline Bitartrate, Inositol, PABA, and Gingko Extract. - January 21, 2008 - Mitamins Inc.
Supplement for Emphysema: Enhance and Support Lung Health
From Sunnyvale, California - At Mitamins, a new supplement formula from Dr. Balch, which is targeted at Emphysema has been launched. This natural emphysema formula is focused on lung system recovery and repair. Botanicals such as Ginkgo Biloba, used to help with peripheral circulation, are included alongside powerful immunity-enhancing components such as Astragalus. Smoking- and stress-related nutritional deficiencies are addressed with a variety of essentials. - January 21, 2008 - Mitamins Inc.
Pain Patients Should Not be Punished for Opioid Medication Abuse or Addiction
According to a special report from Pain-Topics.org, practitioners prescribing opioids for pain should be prepared to deal with patients’ problems in using the medicines. Patients should not be discharged from treatment if opioid abuse or addiction occurs. - January 20, 2008 - Pain Treatment Topics
"At the Crossroads" - South Shore Elder Services Announces Educational Series on Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia and Driving
As part of an ongoing educational series for family caregivers, South Shore Elder Services Inc. will host a workshop that addresses driving issues affecting seniors and their families. - January 20, 2008 - South Shore Elder Services
Paradigm Management Services, LLC and Ameritox Announce a Partnership in Using RxGuardian to Manage Chronic Pain Cases
Paradigm Management Services, LLC., the nation’s leading provider of workers compensation catastrophic and complex medical management services and Ameritox, the leading provider of pain prescription monitoring for providers caring for chronic pain patients announced a unique partnership to... - January 19, 2008 - Paradigm Management Services
Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin Teams with Heartland and Improves Turnaround Times
Pediatric medical transcription can be challenging at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. That challenge is compounded because it has a multidisciplinary approach with patients, often seeing numerous specialists in a single visit. Then Children’s teamed up with Heartland Information Services, and the teamwork between the two companies has since raised the bar for best practices. - January 19, 2008 - Heartland Information Services
Heartland Information Services Ranks Third on National Transcription Survey
KLAS ®, an independent healthcare research firm (www.healthcomputing.com), recently released their Top 20: Year-End Best in KLAS report for 2007. Heartland Information Services, located in Toledo, OH (www.heartlandis.com), ranked third out of thirteen total companies in the category of Professional Services/Outsourced Transcription. - January 18, 2008 - Heartland Information Services
MeraMD.com Launches Hospital and Doctor Search in India
MeramMD.com, an online health portal, focused on providing relevant medical information to users, has launched its medical directory with a listing of over 10000 hospitals/clinics and over 25000 doctors in India. Users can search a doctor by city name, doctor’s name and optionally on specialty. Hospitals and clinics can also be searched in cities all over India. - January 18, 2008 - meraMD.com
Nurse Practitioner Founds New Company to Provide Local Companies On-Site Health and Wellness Programs
After working several years in the healthcare industry, Mallory Wilbon is helping local companies lower healthcare costs by focusing on prevention. Wilbon has founded WISECare, LLC, a Memphis-based company that provides customized on-site health and wellness programs. WISECare is positioned to... - January 18, 2008 - WISECare, LLC
Brian Kramer Joins Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC
Dr. Darcy Ward and Dr. Jennifer Greenfield, the doctors of chiropractic at Center for Chiropractic & Wellness (www.carolinachirowellness.com), a North Raleigh chiropractic center, have announced that Brian Kramer, M.S., L.Ac., Dipl.Ac., CPT has joined the firm as a licensed acupuncturist. - January 17, 2008 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC
"Body Composition, Body Fat to Lean Mass - Be Fit and Informed"
Dr. Carol DeFranca and Dr. Scott Chapman, husband and wife team, offer insight and tips at Body To Soul Fitness workshop on Feb. 9. - January 17, 2008 - Norwell Spine and Sports Rehabilitation
Medical Tourism Association Launches a Preview of the Medical Tourism Documentary "Angles Overseas"
The Medical Tourism Association Launches a Preview of the Medical Tourism Documentary "Angles Overseas." People can watch the preview of the documentary on the Medical Tourism Association's website. - January 17, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
Orbit Medical Offers Patients an Improved Lumex® WhisperLite™II Homecare Bed Line, Manufactured by Graham-Field Health Products Inc.
Orbit Medical continues to offer patients new and updated products. The latest edition is the Lumex® WhisperLite™II Homecare Beds manufactured by Graham-Field Health Products Inc. The improvements will help facilitate a greater quality of life for Orbit Medical patients. - January 17, 2008 - Orbit Medical
DRE Medical Equipment Introduces New Ophthalmic and ENT Surgical Microscopes
DRE Inc., a premier international medical and surgical equipment supplier, announces the addition of two new surgical microscopes to its existing line of medical equipment. - January 17, 2008 - DRE Medical Equipment
Digital Mammography Impacts Throughput, Workflow and Revenues
KLAS delves into the adoption of digital imaging in mammography services and publishes its inaugural Digital Mammography Report to inform healthcare providers about the successes and struggles other healthcare providers have encountered while integrating digital mammography in their hospitals and clinics. - January 16, 2008 - KLAS
Long Island Has Spoken
Roch D. Preite BCH has been named the Best Hypnotherapist on Long Island for 2007. Let him help you keep those Resolutions. - January 12, 2008 - Pendulum Hypnotic Solutions Inc
Medical Tourism Association to Launch TV News Feeds
In January 2008, the Medical Tourism Association will launch a media/TV news feed on its website. These news feeds will bring you video interviews of the leaders in medical travel worldwide and will also feature information on trends within the medical tourism and health tourism industry. These... - January 12, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
NuU Medical Spa Introduces ContrAge™ to the United States
NuU Medical Spa, located in Illinois and Arizona, have added the newest skin tightening procedure, ContrAge™ to their menu of services. ContrAge™ promises to tighten wrinkled and sagging skin on multiple body parts through state-of-the-art technology from Spain. Nu U will be the first... - January 11, 2008 - NuU Unlimited
KLAS Investigates Application Hosting Services in Healthcare
A growing number of healthcare provider organizations are turning to vendors and third party firms to host and manage some of their core applications. KLAS takes an in-depth look at what is happening in the provider application hosting marketplace, what is fueling this growth, and investigates provider successes, struggles and satisfaction with vendors in this growing area. - January 11, 2008 - KLAS
Paradigm Management Services Names Raj Marwah Chief Information Officer
Paradigm Management Services, the nation’s leader in providing catastrophic and complex medical management services, has named Raj Marwah Chief Information Officer. Raj Marwah has accumulated over 15 years of experience in information technology and financial services in his career. Prior to... - January 11, 2008 - Paradigm Management Services
Medical Tourism Association to Launch Patient Financing in Spring 2008
Medical Tourism Association to Launch Patient Financing up to $20,000 for international surgeries in Spring 2008. - January 11, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
Monica Gavin MD, CEO Azani Medical Spa, is 1st Lehigh Valley PA Physician to Get Diplomate Certification from American Academy of Anti-Aging & Regenerative Medicine (A4M)
Azani Medical Spa, located in Bethlehem, PA, announced the Diplomate Certification status of Dr. Monica Carezani-Gavin through the American Academy of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine (A4M). From its global membership of over 20,000 physicians and health practitioners from 90 countries, Dr. - January 09, 2008 - Azani Medical Spa
Medical Tourism Magazine
The First Edition of the Medical Tourism Magazine published by the Medical Tourism Association launched in December 2007. - January 09, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
Dr. Ruggero Maria Santilli, President of the Institute for Basic Research, Has Been Named Princeton Premiers Honored Member in Healthcare
Dr. Ruggero Maria Santilli, President of the Institute for Basic Research, has been named Princeton Premiers Honored Member in Healthcare. Dr. Ruggero Maria Santilli makes his home in Palm Harbor Florida and was born in Capracotta Italy. Dr. Santilli studied physics at the University of Naples and... - January 09, 2008 - Princeton Premier
VisualDxHealth Surpasses the Millionth Visitor Mark; Popular Consumer Health Web Site Reaches One Million Consumers in Less Than a Year
In its first year on the World Wide Web, VisualDxHealth has reached one million consumers searching for health information. Launched in April, 2007 with a traffic ranking of 2.5 million, VisualDxHealth, http://www.visualdxhealth.com, is now ranked at approximately 150,000 among all Web sites... - January 09, 2008 - Logical Images Inc
Regional Cancer Center in Southwest Washington Chooses Rabbit Healthcare Systems
Oncology practice with six locations installs Rabbit’s EMR software - January 08, 2008 - Rabbit Healthcare Systems
Center for Chiropractic & Wellness Debuts ML 830 Laser Treatment
Dr. Darcy Ward and Dr. Jennifer Greenfield, the doctors of chiropractic at Center for Chiropractic & Wellness (www.chirowellness.com), a North Raleigh chiropractic center, have announced that they are now offering a new non-invasive therapy modality called the ML 830® cold laser from... - January 08, 2008 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC
Mental Health Advocacy Through the Arts
On March 21, 2006, J.T. Fielder, the oldest child and only son of Colorado’s beloved nature photographer John Fielder took his life on top of a windy 13,000 foot peak. Two years later, John Fielder is honoring his son’s life by being the spokesperson for a unique program that examines... - January 08, 2008 - Carson J Spencer Foundation
KLAS Studies Medication Administration Barcoding at the Point of Contact
Since 2003, KLAS has been monitoring the Medication Administration Barcoding at the point of contact (BPOC) market segment. In this report, KLAS set out to discover what changes are happening in the marketplace as well as the successes and struggles healthcare providers are encountering with medication administration. The investigation includes vendor performance ratings from healthcare providers, bar-code technology implementation time, management reports and interfaces. - January 07, 2008 - KLAS
Vickie Kaminski, President and Chief Executive Officer for Hopital Regional de Sudbury Regional Hospital, Has Been Named Princeton Premiers Honored Member in Healthcare
Vickie Kaminski, President and Chief Executive Officer for Hopital Regional de Sudbury Regional Hospital, has been named Princeton Premiers Honored Member in Healthcare. Vickie makes her home in Canada and earned her Masters Degree in Healthcare Administrative Business and Management from North... - January 05, 2008 - Princeton Premier
Orbit Medical Celebrates a Successful Relationship with One of the Most Trusted Manufacturers in Consumer Power Mobility Products
Orbit Medical would like to thank Shoprider Mobility Products for its long standing tradition for quality. Shoprider is one of Orbit Medicals most trusted manufacturers. Combined the two companies are a formula for success within the Durable Medical Equipment industry. - January 05, 2008 - Orbit Medical
Presidential Election: Dentists Pick Romney and Clinton
When asked about the upcoming presidential election, two out of three dentists said they favor the Republicans. Dentists' top Republican candidate is Mitt Romney, while Hillary Clinton is the Democratic candidate dentists prefer. Dentists' opinions matter, as they see over 30 million Americans each month. - January 04, 2008 - The Wealthy Dentist
KLAS Announces 2007 Best in KLAS Vendor Rankings
KLAS publishes 2007 Top 20 Year-End Report detailing vendor performance ratings for HIT software, professional services and medical equipment. Results are compiled from evaluations received from healthcare professionals during the past 13 months. - January 04, 2008 - KLAS
KLAS Investigates Emerging CVIS Needs and Industry Perceptions
Research respondents shared with KLAS their struggles in attempting to harmonize the fragmented cardiology IT environment in spite of the staggering number of critical interfaces. - January 04, 2008 - KLAS
Giving a Lift to Non-Profits
Lift & Care Systems announces Non-Profit Division. - January 03, 2008 - Lift & Care Systems
Winter Skin Protection Tips from South Shore Skin Center
Dermatologists at South Shore Skin Center share their tips as well as recommendations from the American Cancer Society for protecting your skin during the winter months. - January 03, 2008 - South Shore Skin Center
Global Language Solutions Survey Results Reveal 88% of Life Sciences Industry Contacts Surveyed Encounter Multilingual Patients or Research Subjects
90 percent of those surveyed who encounter non-English languages list Spanish as the most common. Other languages listed included French (37 percent), Chinese (25 percent), and Russian (20 percent). - January 02, 2008 - Global Language Solutions
American Institute of Stress 2007 Awards for Distinction and Innovation
The multibillion dollar market for stress reduction products and services has spawned a plethora of promotional advertisements making deceptive and fraudulent claims that are difficult to distinguish from the few that are legitimate. Consumers are confused. Learn how to separate the wheat from the chaff. - January 01, 2008 - The American Institute Of Stress
The COSHAR Foundation Reaches Milestone of Over 10,000 Churches Enrolled in the National Health Ministry Network
The COSHAR Foundation is a 501 c 3 private foundation that focuses on health education and outreach. The Foundation developed an innovative model for health outreach and the faith community through its National Health Ministry Network. - January 01, 2008 - The COSHAR Foundation
Be a Part of This Exciting "One of a Kind" World Hypnotism Day Event
Long Island's "Best" Hypnotist is donating 24 Hours of Hypnosis to make your New Year's Resolutions work. - December 31, 2007 - Pendulum Hypnotic Solutions Inc
Center for Chiropractic & Wellness Sponsors Sleep Week
Dr. Darcy Ward and Dr. Jennifer Greenfield, the doctors of chiropractic at Center for Chiropractic & Wellness (www.chirowellness.com), a north Raleigh chiropractic center, have announced that they are sponsoring Sleep Week from Tuesday, Jan. 8 to Friday, Jan. 11, 2008. - December 31, 2007 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC
Anger Management Education Center Adopts New Curriculum
Daybreak Counseling Service has adopted the Century Anger Management curriculum in all five of its Los Angeles anger management education centers. - December 28, 2007 - Daybreak Counseling Service