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Dental School Does Not Make the Dentist

Dentists are not impressed with the education provided by dental schools, according to a recent Wealthy Dentist survey. Four out of five dentists report finding that recent graduates are not prepared for the financial realities of practicing dentistry. These days, business skills are an important part of dental practice management. - February 25, 2008 - The Wealthy Dentist

Healthcare Scouts Acquires New National Office

Healthcare Scouts recently acquired over 9,000 square feet of A+ office space for future retention and expansion purposes. "The ability to provide our employees with A+ office space and amenities goes a long way in our efforts to retain our top performers" states Brian Hudson, President... - February 25, 2008 - Healthcare Scouts

Center for Chiropractic & Wellness Announces Stress Management Class

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 the firm will be hosting a Stress Management Part I class on Tuesday, March 4 at 6:00 p.m. at... - February 25, 2008 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC

Redwood to Unveil Downtime Reporting Solution at HIMSS08

With Report2Web essential patient information is always at hand. Redwood Software will unveil its highly anticipated downtime reporting solution at HIMSS08. Report2Web now provides a stable, secure solution for information access in the event of disaster, or unplanned network of application downtime to ensure essential patient information is always at hand. - February 25, 2008 - Redwood Software

“Joint Preservation, The Importance of Physical Activity” - Dr. Alan Nasar, Freehold Orthopedic Surgeon, Lectures at the Atlantic Club, Wall, NJ, on March 12th

Freehold orthopedic surgeon Alan S. Nasar, MD, will present a free to the public lecture on the vital role of adequate physical activity in joint preservation on Wednesday, March 12th, at the Atlantic Club, Wall, NJ. Dr Nasar is one of the team of orthopedic surgeons from the Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Freehold, New Jersey, who will present a number of public lectures on joint health in the New Jersey communities of Freehold, Wall and Jackson, from now through Spring - February 25, 2008 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC

Seniors Want Lawmakers to "Rebalance" State Budget – Elders Travel to State House Tuesday Seeking Funds for Equal Choice Law

Several hundred elderly and disabled people are traveling to the State House on Tuesday, February 26th to try to pull off a balancing act. Or more precisely---a rebalancing act. The seniors want state lawmakers to shift existing funding from institutions into the community. They say Massachusetts... - February 25, 2008 - Old Colony Elderly Services

KLAS Investigates CPOE Offerings and Technology Leaders

KLAS measured the depth of CPOE adoption in this sixth and most recent study to find out provider satisfaction with the vendor offerings and the depth of usage in this growing area. - February 24, 2008 - KLAS

KLAS’ Ambulatory EMR Perception Report Probes Providers for Market Insights

Providers shared their thoughts and perceptions with KLAS about their near-term plans for EMR purchasing, key criteria for selecting an EMR and which vendors they would consider if making that purchasing decision today. - February 24, 2008 - KLAS

Freehold Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Alan Nasar Delivers a Welcomed Message "Joint Replacement Like Never Before" at the Freehold Senior Center, Freehold, NJ

Freehold orthopedic surgeon Alan S. Nasar, MD discussed advances in joint replacement surgery in his public lecture “Joint Replacement Like Never Before” given at the Freehold Senior Center, Freehold, NJ, Wednesday, February 20th. Dr Nasar is one of the team of orthopedic surgeons from the Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Freehold, New Jersey, who have committed to present regular, free to the public lectures on joint health to local communities during the next 5 months. - February 24, 2008 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC

Sharon Alt to Speak at Indiana Association of Health Underwriters Mock Jury Trial Event

Alt Benefit Consultants President Slated to Present in Indy ‘America’s Health Care System on Trial’ Event. - February 24, 2008 - Alt Benefits Consultants

Preserving Your Joints; Freehold Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Alan Nasar Stresses Staying Active in a Lecture at the Westlake Golf and Country Club in Jackson, NJ

Freehold orthopedic surgeon Alan S. Nasar, MD stressed the vital role of adequate exercise for joint preservation to members of the local community, on Thursday, February 21st, at the Westlake Golf and Country Club, in Jackson, NJ. Dr Nasar is one of the team of orthopedic surgeons from the Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Freehold, N.J., who will present a number of public lectures on joint health in the New Jersey communities of Freehold, Wall and Jackson into Spring. - February 24, 2008 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC

Healthcare Information Technology Firm BioIQ Raises $2.5M

BioIQ, a developer of personal health testing kits for the corporate wellness and consumer retail markets, has announced the completion of $2.5 million in Series B financing. The investment round was led by Great Pacific Capital, an early-stage venture firm active in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. - February 22, 2008 - BioIQ

Thieme Sweeps the Professional Scholarly Publishing Awards

Thieme Publishers is pleased to announce that “Surgical Treatment of Orthopedic Trauma” is the winner of the 2007 PSP Award for Excellence in the Clinical Medicine category. The publisher swept the category, also taking a second-place “Honorable Mention” for “The... - February 22, 2008 - Thieme Publishers

Robert Fahlman Announces Paradigm Hero Thomas Eckel

Paradigm Management Services, the nation’s leader in providing catastrophic and complex medical management services has named Thomas Eckel a “Paradigm Hero”. Thomas Eckel was driving home from work one evening when he was hit head on in a near fatal automobile accident. Thomas... - February 22, 2008 - Paradigm Management Services

Texas Association of Health Underwriters Launches Advocacy Initiative

TAHU Touts Objectivity and Information in Operation ‘Health Advocacy’ - February 22, 2008 - Texas Association of Health Underwriters

Website Proclaims - "Quit Smoking in One Week"

Shafa Herbal Solutions Declares New Website Operational - February 22, 2008 - Shafa Herbal Solutions

Heartland Information Services Appoints Chief Operating Officer

Heartland Information Services has appointed Brett Himes to Chief Operating Officer, a position new to the organization. Himes will assume the position immediately while continuing his role as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). - February 22, 2008 - Heartland Information Services

eSolutions Partners LLC Announces the Establishment of the National Hospice Group Purchasing Organization

The National Hospice Group Purchasing Organization will benefit hospice service provider members of the NHRN. Member hospices will have potential savings of up to 67% off list price of the most commonly used medical supplies. - February 22, 2008 - eSolutions Partners LLC

Intrasphere Technologies’ Vice President, Pharmaceutical Practice/UK Country Manager to Present at DIA’s 20th Annual EuroMeeting

Dr. John Whitebrook to present results of Benefit-Risk Management Best Practices Survey. - February 21, 2008 - Intrasphere Technologies, Inc.

LegalView Offers Traumatic Brain Injury Victims Information on New Interview Technique to Restore Long-Term Memory After an Accident

LegalView reports a new scientific research on an interviewing technique that will help traumatic brain injury patients retrieve long-term memory. LegalView discovered the recent study on the autobiographic interview technique, which is helping brain injury victims with memory impairment. - February 20, 2008 - LegalView

Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC Launches Wellness Blog

Jennifer Campbell, wellness coordinator for the Center for Chiropractic & Wellness (www.carolinachirowellness.com), has announced the launch of a new wellness blog. The blog, which will include product reviews, health and fitness tips, favorite online links and more, can be found at... - February 20, 2008 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC

First Aid Warehouse Offers Deals on Blood Pressure Monitors in Response to BPA Announcement That 40 Percent of the UK Population Has High Blood Pressure

40% of UK adults have high blood pressure, making it the largest cause of death and disability according to the Blood Pressure Association (BPA). The First Aid Warehouse is offering some great deals on British Hypertension Society validated Blood pressure monitors for 2008. - February 20, 2008 - First Aid Warehouse

Menopause Relief, Natural and Easy

Mitamins has launched a specific supplement formula from Dr. Balch focused on supporting Menopause treatment. This natural menopause treatment formula can balance hormone levels and promote the general well-being of women, as well as regulating the menstrual cycle. The formula includes all the essential natural ingredients to target this condition, for example, vitamin D, vitamin E, Calcium, Dong Quai Extract, Licorice Extract and Chaste Tree Extract. - February 20, 2008 - Mitamins Inc.

Dale Boylston Joins Transform as Managing Partner - Healthcare

Atlanta-based consulting firm Transform said Monday it appointed former Greystone.Net Executive and Ernst & Young Partner Dale Boylston Managing Partner, Healthcare. Boylston, most recently was executive vice president of Greystone.Net where he worked since 2000. "Dale's in-depth... - February 20, 2008 - Transform

Sharon Alt to Speak at Wisconsin Association of Health Underwriters Mock Jury Trial Event

Alt Benefit Consultants President Slated to Participate in WAHU Day on the Hill Event. - February 20, 2008 - Alt Benefits Consultants

Midbrook Inc. Diversifies Into Medical Cleaning and Decontamination

Midbrook, Inc., a recognized leading manufacturer of aqueous and sealed solvent cleaning systems has announced the diversification of their operations into the Medical and Health Care field. Midbrook currently serves the industrial, automotive, aerospace, and pharmaceutical industries with its customized cleaning equipment. - February 20, 2008 - Midbrook Cleaning Systems

Medical Tourism Hits Milwaukee

Dr. Peter Badalamenti draws people from across the US for TMJ treatment, Cosmetic Dentistry while they take in the sights of Milwaukee. - February 19, 2008 - Badalamenti Center for Advanced Dentistry

Innovative Healthcare Financing Announces Medical Lien AR Purchase Programs

Innovative Healthcare Financing, LLC, a Colorado company, announces its “Medical Lien AR Purchase Program” available to medical providers who treat personal injury patients. This announcement comes as an increasing number of medical providers struggle under the change in Colorado... - February 19, 2008 - Innovative Healthcare Financing Group, LLC

KLAS’ Single Sign-On Study Uncovers Driving Forces in Adoption

KLAS found that Single Sign-On is more of a when than an if technology, even if the only push toward adoption is meeting the requirements of HIPAA, JCAHO and other patient safety initiatives. Most healthcare providers report their vendors perform well. However, with adoption being a matter of time, providers in the process of selecting an SSO solution often wonder what the differences are among vendor offerings, what advice other providers offer when making an SSO decision. - February 18, 2008 - KLAS

Pharmservices.blogspot.com Discusses the US Presidential Election and How It Affects Big Pharma

Pharma blog reviews and compares U.S. Presidential healthcare programs - February 18, 2008 - Larry Rothman's Blog

Achieve Relief for Migraines Naturally

At Mitamins, a new natural supplement formula aiming to fight Migraine Headache has been launched by Dr. Balch. This natural migraine treatment formula can support optimal nervous system health and maintain circulation to the brain. Migraines and Calcium are included in the formula which play an... - February 17, 2008 - Mitamins Inc.

Chinese English First Aid Brochure Issued

Beijing Olympics 2008: First Aid Prioritized as Chinese-English First Aid Brochure issued. The First Aid Warehouse extends its range of First Aid Kits and Supplies for the coming year. - February 16, 2008 - First Aid Warehouse

Unilever Extends Collaboration with Transinsight in the Field of Semantic Searching

Unilever, one of the world’s largest consumer products companies, will continue working with Transinsight towards a tailored solution from GoPubMed that meets Unilever Research’s diverse scientific data mining requirements. - February 16, 2008 - Transinsight

For Valentine's Day Give Gift of Love and Compassion to Alcoholics

Turn Valentine’s Day into a day to give something really big. - February 14, 2008 - Reaching Peak LLC

A “Heartfelt” Approach to Fighting AIDS

A critically acclaimed leader in body painting and fine-art photography is joining the national effort against AIDS. Lennox Studios has created an image specifically designed to raise money for Aids research. Partnering with the AIDS Research Alliance in Hollywood, California, Lennox Studios is... - February 14, 2008 - Lennox Studios

Cell Phone Powered Self-Help Program Launches at iHelpWellness.com

iHelpWellness.com launches innovative cell phone powered program for an assortment of self-help courses including dieting, stress management, and communication skills. This innovative system helps individuals make real life changes by delivering structure and support throughout the day. - February 14, 2008 - Bright Tiger Enterprises, LLC

Heartland Information Services Uninterrupted by Overseas Internet Outage

Two Internet traffic cables under the Mediterranean Sea were damaged in late January, seriously affecting or disrupting Internet capacity throughout Asia and the Middle East. The ripple effect for many U.S. companies who outsource was significant, but due to Heartland Information Services' (www.heartlandis.com) redundant systems and disaster recovery plans it was just another day at the office. - February 14, 2008 - Heartland Information Services

Desang Diabetes Kitbags Launch in the USA

Desang diabetes kitbags now available in the US from thekitbagcompany.com - February 13, 2008 - Desang Ltd

Dental Practices Heat Up When Coworkers Date

One in five dentists admits to having an office romance in a recent Wealthy Dentist survey. Though getting involved with a coworker is generally unprofessional, risky and likely to lead to heartbreak, a few dentists do find their lifelong partners working at their dental practice. - February 11, 2008 - The Wealthy Dentist

Center for Chiropractic & Wellness Announces Learning Session

Andre Tse and Brian Kramer, licensed acupuncturists at Center for Chiropractic & Wellness (www.carolinachirowellness.com), announced that an acupuncturist open house will be held every Saturday from 11-3 p.m. Acupuncturists will be offering 30-45 minute mini-sessions at a discounted rate. Both... - February 11, 2008 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC

Thieme Launches Free Interactive Anatomy Website

The American Medical Student Association (www.amsa.org), which boasts a membership of 68,000, is excited about the website. “WinkingSkull.com is an excellent enhancement for students to hone their anatomy skills. What could be more beneficial than having your own personal tutor in a must-know subject such as anatomy? In today's academic environment, any assistance students can obtain helps to pave their way,” states Michael Ehlert, national president of AMSA. - February 11, 2008 - Thieme Publishers

SinuPulse Elite Advanced Nasal Sinus Irrigation System for Proven Drug Free Allergy and Sinus Relief. Now Available Nationally.

The SinuPulse Elite Advanced Nasal Sinus Irrigation System is recommended by leading healthcare professionals for the treatment of allergy symptoms, sinusitis, post nasal drip, infections, and sinus headaches. - February 09, 2008 - Health Solutions Medical Products Corp

Nordic Ski Walking Clinics Coming to Cadillac’s Mercy Hospital in Honor of Healthy Heart Month & Cardiac Rehabilitation Week

February is Healthy Heart Month. February 10th–16th is Cardiac Rehabilitation Week. And walking is good for your heart. Doctors and Physical Therapist here in the USA have recently discovered that Nordic Ski Walking Poles radically improve balance and stability – a huge aid during... - February 08, 2008 - American Nordic Walking System SkiWalking.com

First Complete Directory of UK MRCP PACES Courses Goes Online

New website saves UK doctors' time by making it easy to find MRCP PACES courses. - February 08, 2008 - PACESCourses

Medical Tourism Association Releases Medical Tourism Video Interviews

The Medical Tourism Association today launched a new part of its website at medicaltravelauthority.com where it will produce and publish video interviews from leaders from around the world in the area of Medical Tourism People from around the world can start to watch the experts in Medical Tourism... - February 08, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™

Chiropractic Economics Launches Web-Site Redesign

Chiropractic Economics is relaunching its Web site, www.ChiroEco.com, with exciting new features including new graphics and functionality that allow fast and easy guest interactivity with the full complement of Chiropractic Economics’ resources. According to magazine editor Linda Segall, the... - February 08, 2008 - The Doyle Group