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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
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
Giving a Lift to Non-Profits
Lift & Care Systems announces Non-Profit Division. - January 03, 2008 - Lift & Care Systems
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
“Sleep Tight, Don’t Let the Bedbugs Bite” - Bedbug Bites are the #1 Viewed Medical Image of 2007
VisualDx visual diagnostic support software reports top diseases viewed are bites and MRSA related ailments. - December 28, 2007 - Logical Images Inc
NursingHomesPro.com Provides Comprehensive Reports on Every U.S. Nursing Home
The free web site publishes government inspection reports and complaints. - December 28, 2007 - NursingHomesPro.com
Doctors Now Do It Through the Eyelid - Glaucoma Eye Pressure IOP Test
About a year ago no doctor would believe that it was possible, but today it is becoming a mainstream procedure. Inpatient & Outpatient Clinics such as Hospitals, Emergency Rooms, Nursing & Elderly Homes, General & Specialty Practitioners are joining Ophthalmologists and Optometrists with "Provocative Test for Glaucoma." - December 26, 2007 - DevelopAll Inc
South Shore Elder Services Provides Special Meals for Seniors with Special Diets
Caring for seniors with special diets, South Shore Elder Services (SSES) announces the availability of special meals to those aged 60 and older who require them due to health reasons. - December 22, 2007 - South Shore Elder Services
ICS Software, Ltd., SammyUSA Introduces Real Time Complete Eligibility and Claim Status via High Speed Internet
ICS Software, Ltd., is introducing the next step in Sammy insurance eligibility checking. For customers of Sammy who currently use the Medicare eligibility system, they will get a free upgrade to check the eligibility and claim status of certain commercial insurance companies. Current users of the Medicare eligibility feature simply need to call the support team at ICS Software and download the update. - December 22, 2007 - ICS Software, Ltd.
Interface Now Available for SamNotes and Tigerview Software for Digital Imaging
ICS Software Ltd. is now able to give the ability for SamNotes EMR users to interface with Tiger View software. The new SamNotes EMR interface will give the doctor the ability to view images directly from SamNotes. These images will be patient specific, there will be no need to search for the patient in Tigerview. With just one click the doctor will be brought to that patient’s images in Tigerview. - December 22, 2007 - ICS Software, Ltd.
Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC Announces New Acupuncturist
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 Andre Tse has joined the center as a licensed acupuncturist. Tse is nationally certified by the... - December 21, 2007 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC
Orbit Medical Develops Software
Orbit Medical a distributor of Durable Medical Equipment has developed software to reconcile and track inventory for more than two dozen offices and warehouses, all on one platform. - December 21, 2007 - Orbit Medical
Paradigm Selects Jopari to Provide e-Billing Gateway for Customers
Jopari Solutions, the industry’s technology leader in end-to-end bill cycle automation, supplies Integrated Compliance and Payment Solutions to Workers’ Compensation Payers - December 21, 2007 - Paradigm Management Services
Yale Event Shows the Old Ways Are New Again
In a recent conference at the Yale University Cancer Center, modalities for optimizing pain management and palliative care were discussed by expert speakers. Energy Medicine, one of the topics, was recently referred to by Dr. Mehmet Oz, Resident Medical Expert on The Oprah Winfrey Show, as the "next frontier in medicine." Dr. Dorothy Martin-Neville, founder of the premier school for Energy Medicine in the Northeast, The Institute of Healing Arts and Sciences, Inc., was the EM expert. - December 21, 2007 - The Institute of Healing Arts and Sciences, Inc.
AccuRev Enables More Efficient Geographically Distributed Development at NaviMedix
Strong Performance over the WAN and Ease of Use for Distributed Teams Key to Success - December 21, 2007 - AccuRev, Inc.
GeoVax Labs, Inc. Selects Financial Relations Board as Investor Relations Counsel
GeoVax Labs, Inc. (OTC BB: GOVX), an Atlanta-based biotechnology company developing HIV-1/AIDS vaccines, announced today that it has retained Financial Relations Board (FRB), as its Investor and Public Relations agency of record. “GeoVax’s promising HIV-1/AIDS vaccine human trial... - December 21, 2007 - Financial Relations Board
Essentials Day Spa, Inc. Receives Accreditation from the Day Spa Association
Is Your Day Spa Distinguished? Essentials Day Spa, Inc. receives accreditation from the Day Spa Association Think ‘well being’. Think ‘relief’. Think ‘personal care’. Think all these things and pretty soon you would probably be picturing a Montana Salon or Spa. - December 20, 2007 - The Day Spa Association
Dr. Lisa Roberts Contributes Chapter to Atlas of Laparoscopic & Hysteroscopic Techniques for Gynecologists
Gynecology and Laparoscopic Surgeons, P.C. (www.glsi.info), has announced that Dr. Lisa Roberts, president and CEO of the practice, has contributed a chapter entitled “Laparoscopic Instrumentation” to the third edition of the textbook Atlas of Laparoscopic & Hysteroscopic Techniques... - December 19, 2007 - Gynecology and Laparoscopic Surgeons, P.C.
Tamara E. Weiss, M.D., Has Been Named Princeton Premiers Honored Member in Healthcare
Tamara E. Weiss, M.D., has been named Princeton Premiers Honored Member in Healthcare. Tamara makes her home in Stonybrook New York and earned her Medical Degree from Drexel University The Medical College of Pennsylvania. Tamara is currently the Clinical Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology at... - December 19, 2007 - Princeton Premier