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A Healing Touch.biz Launches a New Promotion for November and December for the Morfam Massager
With the growing price index of medical products for the professional and lay person A Healing Touch.biz has reduced the Morfam Jeanie Rub Massager (variable speed) during November and December. The Company wanted to give back to their customers and set an unprecedented sale for the Morfam at $200... - November 12, 2007 - A Healing Touch
Leading Medical Tourism Company Signs with Largest Hospitals in Panama
As Medical Tourism is booming in Panama, the two largest hospitals in the country sign with the leading medical tourism company. These alliances promise to have a great impact on this country's fast growing industry. - November 12, 2007 - Panahealth, Corp.
DrugRepTime.com is the Educational and Training Blog for Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives
DrugRepTime.com is an independent Blog for professional men and women in pharmaceutical sales. Currently there are over 100 thousand drug reps in the United States alone. Growing competition in the market place and overall unfavorable conditions of the market in the US for Pharma call for quality... - November 12, 2007 - Drug Rep Time
Old Colony Elderly Services Donates Caregiving Books to Libraries in 23 Towns
In honor of November as National Caregiver Month, Old Colony Elderly Services, Inc. (OCES) Family Caregiver Support Program is donating three caregiving books to each of the main libraries in towns throughout the Plymouth County area as well as in Avon, Easton and Stoughton. - November 10, 2007 - Old Colony Elderly Services
Hand Sanitizer Manufacturer Responds to MRSA Outbreak; Soapopular Brand Reaches Out to Schools Throughout the US
MGS Soapopular, an affiliate of Mata Global Solutions and the exclusive United States distributor and marketer of Soapopular brand hand alcohol-free sanitizer products extends nationwide offer to schools systems and day care facilities throughout the United States to help protect against MRSA. - November 09, 2007 - Mischler Financial Group, Inc.
Lifetime TV's "Faces of Breast Cancer" Features Portrait by f8 Photo Studios
Jonathan Kaz and Cara Galati of f8 Photos Studios in Raleigh know exactly what the face of breast cancer looks like. They’ve seen it on their own mothers. So they were especially pleased recently when they learned that Lifetime TV’s online “Faces of Breast Cancer” campaign... - November 08, 2007 - f8 Photo Studios
A New Type of Treatment Service for Women is Under Construction in Northwest Wichita
King’s Treatment Center Announces New Program and Facility- Bella Mia - November 08, 2007 - King's Alcohol/Drug Treatment Center
Powerful Book About Diabetes Featured on Consumer Information Website, Secondopinion.org
If you or someone you know suffers from diabetes, then understanding the disease often becomes a way of life—a life that can be enhanced and improved by learning the latest about diabetic treatment and daily management of a disease that affects over 21 million Americans. - November 08, 2007 - SecondOpinion
12 Women Earn Free Breast Implants on MyFreeImplants.com -- That's 2 Dozen Double-D's
MyFreeImplants.com posted record growth in revenue, memberships and most importantly -- bust lines. The number of memberships on the website are simply bursting at the seams. Through the massive support of the philanthropic efforts from contributors worldwide, this innovative website is proving to be a viable force in the lucrative cosmetic surgery financing industry. - November 06, 2007 - MyFreeImplants.com, LLC
1stDentures.com Consumer Portal Launches, Making Dentures a Little Easier
Consumer information site 1stDentures.com provides local listings of dentists offering dentures, as well as a variety of denture and prosthodontic educational resources. - November 06, 2007 - The Wealthy Dentist
How Dentists Refer Braces Patients to Orthodontists: Survey Results
Most general dentists tend to refer most braces patients to an orthodontist. However, one in four dentists reports that they treat all or most orthodontic cases themselves, according to a recent Wealthy Dentist survey. - November 05, 2007 - The Wealthy Dentist
Announcing the Introduction of the Most Advanced Nasal Sinus Irrigation System on the Market... The SinuPulse Elite®
After years of development Health Solutions Medical Products Corporation is pleased to announce the availability of the next generation nasal sinus irrigation device. The SinuPulse Elite® Advanced Nasal Sinus Irrigation System. - November 04, 2007 - Health Solutions Medical Products Corp
MVP Health Care Partners with HealthConnect Systems
MVP’s rates now available on HealthConnect multi-carrier quoting platform - November 04, 2007 - HealthConnect Systems
New Energy Shot Energy Drink Formula Puts Kick Into Sales for Indianapolis Company
Re-orders are on the rise for a new liquid energy shot energy drink product from Indianapolis-based DMD Pharmaceuticals. The company attributes the on-line spike in re-orders for the EPHRINE Plus® Energy Shot to new national print advertising, as well as the product delivering on its promise of convenience, portability, and a rapid-release energy-boosting formula promoted as “more kick, less can.” - November 03, 2007 - DMD Pharmaceuticals
National Library of Medicine Partners with VisualDxHealth to Assist Consumers in Finding Quality Health Information
The National Library of Medicine (NLM) will partner with VisualDxHealth, a unique online consumer health resource developed by the doctors and health care professionals at Logical Images. The NLM Web site, www.MedlinePlus.gov, will expand to provide visitors access to the trusted health source... - November 02, 2007 - Logical Images Inc
Dermacare's Grand Opening Raised $2,000 for Breast Cancer Research
The grand opening of Dermacare of Fort Lauderdale not only introduced valuable new cosmetic procedures to the Fort Lauderdale community, but also raised more than $2,000 for breast cancer research. - November 01, 2007 - Dermacare of Fort Lauderdale
Health Support Systems Announces Launch of a Free Online Disease Management Portal
Health Support Systems provides an interactive tool for managing diabetes through self-monitoring and qualitative analysis. Users can track health parameters, monitor improvements, analyze risk, create their own parameters and trackers and collaborate with care givers. - November 01, 2007 - Health Support Systems, Inc
Donna McAleer, CEO of Elant, Talks on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss About The Revolution in Healthcare Consumer Needs
Donna McAleer, CEO of Elant, Inc., a consortium of 12 healthcare facilities and services for seniors, talks on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss about the forthcoming revolution in healthcare. McAleer and Reiss discuss the kinds of services needed and expected, the role of emerging technologies, and the demand for at-home services. - November 01, 2007 - Reissource, LLC
Team Up Now to "Stroll the Mall for Meals on Wheels" and Raise Money for Meals for Homebound Elders
It’s time to team up and collect pledges for South Shore Elder Services’ annual “Stroll the Mall for Meals on Wheels” walkathon. - October 31, 2007 - South Shore Elder Services
David J. Hunter, an Investigator with EDS, Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry
David J. Hunter, an investigator with EDS, has been selected for inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry. As an investigator, David investigates Medicare fraud involving doctors, hospitals and nursing homes. He has worked in this capacity for over ten years and has over fifteen years... - October 31, 2007 - Princeton Premier
StatMedica Appointed to Represent Leading Eye Surgery Clinics in Poland
StatMedica.com is the primary information resource for medical tourism in Poland, providing the latest news and information on the private healthcare sector in Poland, as well as valuable information for patients travelling from Western Europe and North America to Poland to take advantage of high... - October 31, 2007 - StatMedica UK Ltd
New Microcurrent Unit for Chiropractors to be Introduced at the Master’s Circle Super Conference
TBI, Inc. of Colleyville, Texas, announced it will introduce the Chiro950 MCR (Maximum Cosmetic Recovery) Microcurrent Unit at the Master’s Circle Super Conference scheduled for November 8 – 10 at the Walt Disney Dolphin Hotel in Orlando. The Chiro950 was designed specifically for... - October 30, 2007 - Texas Beauty Institute
Stick Me Designs Launches Very First Collection of Stylish Glucose Meter Testing Bags
Introductory collection finally unites style and function for people with diabetes. - October 30, 2007 - Stick Me Designs
Automatic High Frequency In-Line Welding Machine for the Production of Urostomy and Colostomy Bags
GEAF offers a fully automatic RF welding and Thermocontact line for the production of ostomy bags of PVC, EVA and PVC-free film - October 28, 2007 - GEAF North America
Canadian Couple Goes to Cuba for Her Orthopedic Surgery, But Instead They Both Get Treated
A Halifax couple, Diane and Vern Paul, traveled to Cuba so that she could get orthopedic surgery, but instead, they both were treated. Vern was so impressed with the quality of medical care in Cuba, that at the last minute he decided to get cosmetic surgery. Diane chose Cuba because she knew that the country had outstanding health care, and she wanted to avoid the one-year wait for her treatment in Canada. - October 27, 2007 - Choice Medical Services
Oralflo Helps the Medicine Go Down
The Oralflo Pill Swallowing Cup helps the medicine go down for children with autism, ADD, muscular dystrophy, cancer and a host of other illnesses and conditions. An FDA-approved Class III medical device, it is becoming the hospital's preferred choice in solutions that help people of all ages swallow pills without gagging or discomfort. - October 27, 2007 - Oralflo Technologies
Trimega Wins Re-Certification
Continued Quality Certification Recommended by Lloyds’ Register Quality Assurance - October 26, 2007 - Trimega Laboratories Ltd
Diamond D Ultra Impact Denture Acrylic Unveils Fracture Resistance Superiority, Coming in # 1 in Three Izod Strength Tests 3 Years in a Row
Diamond D Ultra Impact Denture Acrylic proves it makes the toughest to break or fracture denture. - October 25, 2007 - Keystone Industries
Grand Opening Celebration at Dermacare of Fort Lauderdale
Dermacare of Fort Lauderdale, which offers a wide variety of cosmetic medical treatments and minimally invasive surgical procedures to Fort Lauderdale area residents, is celebrating its grand opening on Thursday, October 25 with incredible discounts and free raffle drawings. All proceeds from the silent auction will be donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure for breast cancer research. - October 25, 2007 - Dermacare of Fort Lauderdale
Memory Foam Mattresses Are on the Increase in the UK
Traditionally the UK slept on spring mattresses but Ashley Hall discovers that things are changing fast in the UK - October 24, 2007 - Simply Sleep Mattresses
Aventyn® Offers CLIP®CareONE Solution for Hospitals and CLIP®CarePOINT Solution for Patient Point-of-Care
New Web-based Products Enable Hospitals, Physician Offices, University Medical Centers to Manage Patient Health Records, Track Assets, Capture Charges and Electronic Prescription Orders. - October 24, 2007 - Aventyn Inc.
Queralt LLC Launches Systems Rx to Deliver Innovative Solutions for the Healthcare Market
Queralt LLC a provider of RFID and Security solutions has launched a new division focused on providing healthcare radio-frequency identification (RFID) solutions, under the name of Systems RX. “This launch represents our commitment to develop and market health care related RFID and barcode... - October 23, 2007 - Queralt Inc
Extra Help Arrives for Medicare Part D Beneficiaries at Area Agency on Aging in St. Joseph MI
The Working Together for Better Health Medicare Bus Tour arrived in St. Joseph MI to raise awareness and bring extra assistance to Medicare beneficiaries. Medicare Part D enrollment assistance and Low Income Subsidies are the focus of an on-going effort of the Region IV Area Agency on Aging and CMS. - October 21, 2007 - Area Agency on Aging, Region IV
Author Ahead of the Pack with Health Info
Forget the Cures, Find the Cause, Book II, by Rayna Gangi has the information your newspaper and television headlines will have months from now. - October 20, 2007 - Earthwalk-USA
Healthcare Scouts Will Sponsor the 31st Annual ASRT Conference in Los Angeles, California October 28-30
Healthcare Scouts will sponsor the 31st Annual ASRT conference in Los Angeles, California, October 28-30. The partnership with the ASRT provides a unique opportunity for Healthcare Scouts to further support the radiology profession. The mission of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists is... - October 20, 2007 - Healthcare Scouts
Wockhardt Launches Brain Tumor Program
Early detection of brain tumour key to effective treatment - October 20, 2007 - Wockhardt Hospitals
SIS Anesthesia™ Goes Live at University of Connecticut Health Center
SIS (Surgical Information Systems) announced today the launch of the company’s newest anesthesia module release and its successful implementation at the University of Connecticut Health Center. SIS 4.7 went live at UConn Health Center on October 15th and contains significant upgrades to SIS... - October 19, 2007 - Surgical Information Systems
Scientia Advisors Management Consultant and Partner, Daniel Poscover, will be a Panelist at MIT Enterprise Forum of Cambridge
Scientia Advisors Management Consultant and Partner, Daniel Poscover, will be a Panelist at MIT Enterprise Forum of Cambridge’s Start-Up Clinic, held at MIT, Cambridge, MA – October 18, 2007. - October 18, 2007 - Scientia Advisors
Supreme Medical Partners with Market Leader 3M Healthcare to Promote Clinical Education
Supreme Medical Fulfillment Systems ("Supreme Medical") has partnered with market leader 3M Healthcare to promote a clinical education program to its national customer base. This new marketing campaign features a series of clinical video presentations that are available to view free of... - October 18, 2007 - Supreme Medical Fulfillment Systems, Inc.
Healthcare Scouts Sister Company Awarded Inc. 500 Fastest Growing Company
Healthcare Scouts sister company, Healthcare Support Staffing, was awarded the Inc. 500 fastest growing company award presented annually by Inc. Magazine. Three year revenue growth for the company was 764.3%. According to CEO Don Langmo, “We realized there was a void of quality, healthcare... - October 18, 2007 - Healthcare Scouts
Doctor-Patient Communication Gets the Rx It Needs with Chart-MD
Chart-MD, an online toolkit launched today, provides patients with the resources they need to take a more active role in their care. Using the latest technology, Chart-MD offers patients a free, more efficient way of communicating with their physician and provides small medical offices with an inexpensive electronic medical record solution. - October 17, 2007 - Chart-MD, LLC
Chris Shrum Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the Exclusive 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry
Chris Shrum has been selected for inclusion in the exclusive 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry. Chris is a self employed medical transcriptionist from Pendleton Indiana. Chris provides superior customer service and works to expand his business through referrals. He pays attention to detail while... - October 17, 2007 - Princeton Premier
March of Dimes Trips Across USA with Every Baby Has a Story Onboard
Actual "real-time" Trailways GPS Tracking of the March of Dimes (MOD) studiocoach is available for each, every mile and at each stop while gathering baby stories. Blog and Track the MOD-Trailways Traveling Studiocoach for the entire 30-day scheduled tour. - October 16, 2007 - Trailways Transportation System, Inc.
Achooallergy.com to Award $22,000 in Prizes to 15 Lucky Allergy Sufferers
The second annual Allergy Relief Holiday Giveaway from achooallergy.com is underway with over $22,000 in premium allergy relief prizes. No purchase necessary to enter or win. - October 16, 2007 - achooallergy.com
1stWisdomTeeth.com Consumer Portal Launches, Making Wisdom Teeth a Little Less Painful
Consumer information site 1stWisdomTeeth.com provides local listings of wisdom tooth dentists, as well as a variety of wisdom tooth and oral surgery educational resources. - October 15, 2007 - The Wealthy Dentist
Carat Doing Its Best in Fight Against Breast Cancer
Jeweler's family hit hard by cancer; not going to lie down and take it. - October 13, 2007 - E.R. Sawyer Jewelers
National Conference on Nonverbal Learning Disorders, November 2 & 3 Stamford, CT
“This is an opportunity for everyone affected by NLD to learn more about the diagnosis and effective interventions and promote collaboration among service providers,” said Patricia Carrin, President of the Nonverbal Learning Disorders Association, a non-profit organization based in Simsbury, CT. “It is also a chance to meet others who are dealing with these challenges on a day-to-day basis.” - October 13, 2007 - Nonverbal Learning Disorders Association
Princeton Premier Selects Mariano Elices for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry
Princeton Premier selects Mariano Elices for inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry. Mariano is a senior scientist with PharmaMar USA and received a P.H.D. in Biological Chemistry from the University of Michigan. As a senior scientist, Mariano interprets biological scientific... - October 13, 2007 - Princeton Premier
Dr. William Heyward on the Forefront of the Fight Against the World's Deadliest Communicable Diseases
For nearly three decades, William Heyward has been on the forefront in the fight against some of the world's deadliest communicable diseases. HIV/AIDS, Ebola, haemophilius influenzae, hepatitis B, and hepatic cancer are among the many illnesses he has focused his attention on in places as far-flung as Zaire, Alaska, South America and Thailand. Dr. Heyward has lived on the leading edge of research on the causes, effects and prevention of devastating diseases among some of the world's poorest area - October 12, 2007 - William Heyward
Celebrity Dentists Good for Cosmetic Dentistry: Survey Results
Most dentists feel that celebrity cosmetic dentists are increasing public awareness of dentistry and are good for the profession as a whole. However, one in three dentists disagrees, feeling that televised cosmetic dentistry emphasizes appearance over dental health and can lead to unrealistic expectations for patients who see a cosmetic dentist. - October 12, 2007 - The Wealthy Dentist