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Survey Verifies Link Between Nurses' Illness and Occupational Exposure
Scientists recently released the results of the first ever national survey which assessed nurses’ extent and frequency of exposures to common health care hazards. - December 19, 2007 - Carmel Pharma
Dental Marketing Resolutions: Dentists Vow to Make It Big in the New Year
When The Wealthy Dentist asked dentists about their New Year's resolutions for 2008, most pointed to acquiring new patients and expanding their dental practice marketing efforts. Much like other people, dentists also cited goals such as improving their health and spending more time with their families. - December 17, 2007 - The Wealthy Dentist
Cosmetic Dentistry Made Easier: Dental Makeover Portal 1stCosmeticDentist.com Launches
Consumer information site 1stCosmeticDentist.com provides local listings of dentists who offer cosmetic dentistry, as well as a variety of cosmetic dental educational resources. - December 17, 2007 - The Wealthy Dentist
CoorsTek Introduces CeraPure™ Ceramics for Medical Components
New family of ceramic materials combines high purity, durability and USP Class VI compatibility for wide range of medical and surgical applications. - December 15, 2007 - CoorsTek Technical Ceramics
Anthea Olwyn Green, Managing Director for Australian Hearing, Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry
Anthea Olwyn Green, Managing Director for Australian Hearing, has been selected for inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry. Anthea brings over twenty years of executive level experience to Australian Hearing and has been recognized in the past with a Women of the Year Award. As... - December 15, 2007 - Princeton Premier
Dr. Darcy Ward and Dr. Jennifer Greenfield Open Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC
Darcy Ward and Jennifer Greenfield, doctors of chiropractic, have announced their partnership to launch Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC, (carolinachirowellness.com) a full-service health and wellness center in North Raleigh. Healthcare services include chiropractic, myofascial release,... - December 14, 2007 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC
Kimberly Alise, Chief Executive Officer of ECDS Empower Systems, Has Been Named Princeton Premiers Honored Member in Business
Kimberly Alise, Chief Executive Officer of ECDS Empower Systems, has been named Princeton Premiers Honored Member in Business. Kimberly makes her home in Chicago Illinois and earned two Bachelors Degree in Advertising and English as well as her Masters Degree in French from the University of... - December 14, 2007 - Princeton Premier
Dr. Marvin E. Eastland Has Been Named Princeton Premiers Honored Member in Healthcare
Dr. Marvin E. Eastland has been named Princeton Premiers Honored Member in Healthcare. Dr. Eastland makes his home in Fort Wayne Indiana and earned his Bachelors Degree in Biology and Chemistry from Manchester College and his M.D. from Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Eastland is... - December 14, 2007 - Princeton Premier
Culpeper Regional Hospital Elevates Emergency Preparedness Through Deployment of VisualDx
Decision support software VisualDx aids in diagnostic accuracy and preparedness - December 13, 2007 - Logical Images Inc
Secondopinion.org Addresses Depression, Mental Health and Anxiety Concerns Heightened During the Holidays
While the holidays represent a time of joy for many people; the sights, sounds, memories and occasional stresses of the season can cause or enhance feelings of depression, anxiety and mental stress. Confronting and managing these psychological challenges—as well as expanded information about hot-button topics such as autism and multiple sclerosis—is the December focus for the consumer information website secondopinion.org. - December 13, 2007 - SecondOpinion
Leading LIS Provider First to Create Interface to Roche cobas c 111
Antek Healthware, LLC, developer of the LabDAQ Laboratory Information System (LIS) announces that it has successfully completed a fully functional interface to the Roche cobas c 111 chemistry analyzer. - December 13, 2007 - Antek HealthWare, LLC
Cardiovascular Sciences, Inc. Announces Funding Event
Cardiovascular Sciences, Inc. (CVSC), a corporation under the laws of Nevada, is excited to reveal an initial funding event with Seven Palm Investments, LLC of Illinois. After a recent assessment and restructuring of the company’s equity, the company and its investors are ready to move ahead... - December 12, 2007 - Cardiovascular Sciences, Inc.
South Shore Elder Services Celebrates 30th Anniversary
South Shore Elder Services of Braintree commemorated 30 years of service to elders, caregivers and families during their Annual Meeting held at Lantana in Randolph earlier this month. - December 12, 2007 - South Shore Elder Services
OREA Long Term Care Education Campaign
Starting in January of 2008, National Health Administrators (NHA) will partner with the Oklahoma Retired Education Association (OREA) to begin a Long Term Care education campaign designed to increase member awareness about eldercare and the role Long Term Care insurance can play in protecting the... - December 11, 2007 - National Health Administrators
KRTA Long Term Care Education Campaign
National Health Administrators (NHA) continues its fifteen year-long relationship with the Kentucky Retired Education Association (KRTA) by posting its new, electronic Long Term Care Buyer’s Guide on the KRTA web site. The goal of this KRTA and NHA initiative is to increase member awareness... - December 11, 2007 - National Health Administrators
Medical Tourism to Take Thai Tourism Industry to New Heights
Cost effective, better quality treatment and co-coordinated government and private sector efforts has made Thailand a preferred destination for medical treatment. But the country needs to resolve challenges like violence in far south for further growth. - December 10, 2007 - RNCOS
Old Colony Elderly Services Announces Three Key Programs – Caring Homes, Enhanced Adult Family Care and Adult Family Care
Old Colony Elderly Services, Inc. (OCES), which serves residents in Plymouth County as well as in Avon, Easton and Stoughton, announces three important adult care programs. The “Caring Homes” Program, is a community option for seniors age 60 years and older. Applicants for this program... - December 10, 2007 - Old Colony Elderly Services
One-Third of Dentists Find Dental Marketing Restricted by Dental Boards
Most general dentists fully support dental boards, but one in three dentists expresses frustration at the restrictions many state dental boards impose on dental marketing. Though intended to protect consumers, some dentists consider the rules a restraint of trade. - December 08, 2007 - The Wealthy Dentist
French Designer Juliette Longuet in Palm Beach: Fashion for Autism
Juliette Longuet will be releasing an exclusive preview of her 2008 spring/summer collection at Fashion for Autism event on December 28th at 2pm at BICE of Palm Beach. Fashion for Autism is a women’s only charity fashion benefit supporting the Autism Society of America, featuring a fashion... - December 08, 2007 - Juliette Longuet Ltd
Somnia Anesthesia Services Announces "Office-Based Anestheisa, a Critical Look"
Cleveland Clinic News recently published an article featuring Somnia Inc, CEO, Dr. Marc E. Koch, MD, MBA. Excerpt from Article: Initially, we can garner a great deal of information through contacts with existing office-based anesthesia practices. New York City has a very mature practice called... - December 08, 2007 - Somnia Inc.
RNCOS Releases Report on Insulin Delivery Systems Market
RNCOS released a report “Insulin Delivery Systems Market Analysis (2007-2010)” that provides an updated view on the global Insulin delivery industry, examining and giving a detailed analysis of the various devices used for Insulin delivery. “Insulin Delivery Systems Market... - December 08, 2007 - RNCOS
Indiana Improves Health Care Quality and Emergency Preparedness Through Statewide Deployment of Decision Support Software
53 Indiana health facilities install VisualDx software to aid in diagnostic accuracy. - December 07, 2007 - Logical Images Inc
Introducing the New NHTI Web Site: the Road to Healthy Living, Made Even Easier
TheRoadtoHealthyLiving.com is designed to emphasize the NHTI’s bond with each individual customer and is a one-stop health and wellness information center for anyone with particular questions about nutrition. - December 07, 2007 - Nutritional Healing Technologies, Inc. (NHTI)
National Deaf Academy Awarded Accreditation from Joint Commission
By demonstrating compliance with the Joint Commission’s national standards for health care quality and safety, National Deaf Academy has earned the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™ Founded in 1951, The Joint Commission is dedicated to continuously improving the safety... - December 06, 2007 - National Deaf Academy
DirectBuy of Toronto Marks 10 Years of Service; Raises $10,000 for FightSMA
DirectBuy of Toronto North raises $10,00 for FightSMA, a charity dedicated to finding a cure for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). - December 05, 2007 - DirectBuy
Sedation Dentistry: Whose Interests Are We Protecting?
Most general dentists offer sedation dentistry to their dental patients, according to a recent Wealthy Dentist survey. Dentists and patients alike rave about the benefits of oral conscious sedation dentistry. - December 04, 2007 - The Wealthy Dentist
Fluoridated Water vs. "Mass Medication" - Dentists Speak Out
Most general dentists fully support the fluoridation of community water supplies, according to a recent Wealthy Dentist survey. However, a vocal minority is concerned about the possible side effects of such "mass medication." - December 03, 2007 - The Wealthy Dentist
Carmel Pharma Introduces the Next Evolution of PhaSeal
Today, Carmel Pharma, Inc. introduces the Injector Luer Lock N35 with ErgoMotion™ during the 42nd ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition in Las Vegas, NV. - December 03, 2007 - Carmel Pharma
Lift & Care Systems Celebrates 15th Anniversary
Lift & Care Systems of Lakeville, MA is celebrating 15 years of developing customized solutions to aid the mobility of persons with disabilities in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. - December 02, 2007 - Lift & Care Systems
Healthcare Scouts 2007 Partner of the Year Awards - Human Capital & Patient Care Lauded
The Bureau of Health Professions estimates that the number of healthcare jobs will be forced to grow to nearly 14 million by 2010 to meet the increased healthcare demand as the “baby boom” generation reaches 65 years-old. “With the recent surveys illuminating the staffing problem that plagues the healthcare industry, we wanted to recognize these clients for their outstanding leadership and dedication to human capital and patient care,” states Brian Hudson, President and COO of Healthcare Scouts. - December 02, 2007 - Healthcare Scouts
Flexible Latex Rubber Tubing Withstands Repeated Bending, Stretching, & Pulsating Forces
NewAge Industries now stocks natural latex tubing in 18 sizes for same-day shipment. The tubing, known for its extreme flexibility, is used extensively in the health care and exercise equipment industries. Latex tubing maintains memory after repeated flexing, elongation, and distortion. Pure, non-toxic material that conforms to FDA standards is used in its manufacture. Synthetic latex styles are also available. - December 02, 2007 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Positive Air, Inc. (SleepRestfully.com) Removes All Chinese Manufactured CPAP from Website
SleepRestfully.com by Positive Air, Inc. of Houston, Texas, a leader in the Sleep Apnea equipment and portable oxygen concentrator industry since 1971, announced today that they have ceased to sell any CPAP Machines or CPAP Mask manufactured in China. Charles Goldberg, Chief Operating Officer of... - December 01, 2007 - Sleep Restfully, Inc.
The Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, Freehold, NJ, Selects Award Winning Electronic Medical Records and Practice Management System
The seven practicing physicians of the recently formed Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC, Freehold, New Jersey, have selected award winning eClinicalWorks Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and Practice Management (PM) system to meet the needs of their significantly expanded practice, and enhance their focus on close doctor-patient relationships. - December 01, 2007 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Dr. Alan Nasar, Freehold, NJ, Orthopedic Surgeon Attracts Community Interest with His Public Lecture "Minimally-Invasive Treatments for Hip Pain" in Jackson, New Jersey
Freehold Orthopedic surgeon Alan S. Nasar MD attracted wide community interest with his comprehensive and engaging public lecture on “Minimally-Invasive Treatments for Hip Pain” this Tuesday, November 27, at CareOne Rehabilitation Center, Jackson, New Jersey. Dr Nasar is one of the team... - December 01, 2007 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Fig. Moves Forward Nationally with Advanced Smartlipo; “Outpatient Micro Liposuction” Already Proving Popular
Fig., the leading authority in medically supervised body shaping, today announced it will begin offering an advanced Smartlipo™ procedure at fig. medical body shaping centers. - November 30, 2007 - fig.
Retail Stores Pioneer Protection Against MRSA; Soapopular® Brand Alcohol-Free Hand Sanitizers in Demand Nationwide
MGS Soapopular Inc, the exclusive US importer of Canada’s Soapopular® brand, alcohol-free hand sanitizer products, announced that retailers nationwide have taken in the alcohol-free hand sanitizer with the hopes of stopping the spread of MRSA and other viruses this season. - November 30, 2007 - Mischler Financial Group, Inc.
MyHealthFunds, Inc. Selects Pradeep Goel as Chief Executive Officer
MyHealthFunds, Inc., an innovative consumer directed healthcare company, has announced that the Board has selected Pradeep Goel as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. For the last several years, Mr. Goel has been an investor in a number of businesses. Prior to that he was the... - November 30, 2007 - MyHealthFunds, Inc.
Manuel C. Peitsch, Global Head of Systems Biology for Novartis, Has Been Named Princeton Premiers Honored Member in Healthcare
Manuel C. Peitsch, Global Head of Systems Biology for Novartis, has been named Princeton Premiers Honored Member in Healthcare. Manuel makes his home in Switzerland and earned his Ph.D in Biochemistry. As Global Head of Systems Biology, Manuel handles project management, development of new products... - November 30, 2007 - Princeton Premier
ICS Software, Ltd., Enables Doctors with a Large Nursing Home Practice to Manage Their Rounds Using SammyUSA
ICS Software, Ltd., knows that in the Medical Community there are many practices that consist of a large number of facility patients. Within the SammyUSA software there is a special report for Nursing Homes/Hospitals. This report is called Hospital/Nursing Home Rounds. This report allows the doctor and their staff to have a way of tracking each patient in a specific facility. - November 30, 2007 - ICS Software, Ltd.
New State-of-the-Art Premises for the Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Pond View Professional Park, Freehold, NJ, on Target for Occupancy, Summer '08
Welcome news for the physicians and staff of the Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, Freehold, New Jersey, released this week; that the new Pond View Professional Park complex of professional and medical condominiums in Freehold Township, NJ, is on target for completion in the first quarter of 2008. - November 30, 2007 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Denise Anne Hargrove, Lead Specialist with Deloitte Consulting, Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry
Denise Anne Hargrove, lead specialist with Deloitte Consulting, has been selected for inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry. Denise makes her home in Pikesville Maryland and earned her Masters Degree in Community Health and Nursing from the University of Maryland. Denise plays a... - November 29, 2007 - Princeton Premier
Extreme Makeover, Home Edition to Feature Family Living with Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders
APFED announced today it has received confirmation of the airing of Extreme Makeover, Home Edition, which will feature the Stockdale family from Middleton, Idaho with children living with Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders. The show will air on ABC on December 2, 2007. - November 29, 2007 - APFED
Breathing Easy - Indian Medical Tourism Gaining Health
Cost advantage with no compromise on the quality of service makes India a preferred destination for medical treatment, and hence, the Indian medical tourism industry needs no intensive care to grow. - November 29, 2007 - RNCOS
In Response to National Institutes of Health Warning, BeneOmega.com Announces Campaign to Combat Holiday Weight Gain
Recently, the National Institutes of Health released the results of a study indicating that the weight gained during the holidays is a major contributing factor to the obesity epidemic in the U.S. According to Dr. Jack Yanovski, M.D., Ph.D. of the NIH, “Although an average holiday weight gain... - November 28, 2007 - NourishLife LLC
Queralt LLC and MBBS, S.A. Enter Into Distribution Agreement for Sales of Metal RFID Tags for Surgical Trays and Instruments In the United States
Queralt LLC recently executed a distribution agreement with MBBS, S.A., a Switzerland manufacturer of radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions for surgical trays and instruments. - November 28, 2007 - Queralt Inc
"Awake" the Movie Highlights the Need for "Goldilocks" Anesthesia, Says Dr. Barry L. Friedberg
In the well-known fairy tale, Goldilocks finds Poppa bear's porridge too hot, Mama bear's porridge too cold, but Baby bear's porridge just right. ‘Goldilocks’ anesthesia alludes to minimally invasive anesthesia(MIA)® wherein patients are neither over-anesthetized nor under-anesthetized but 'just right.' - November 27, 2007 - Barry L. Friedberg, M.D., Cosmetic Surgery Anesthesia
How to Thrive at Disney World with Health Issues: New Travel Guide Helps Disney Vacation Dreams Come True
Traveling can be difficult or even impossible for people with health conditions, special needs or disabilities. In the new guide book, Walt Disney World with Disabilities, Stephen Ashley shares everything you need to know to thrive at Disney World with physical and emotional health conditions. - November 27, 2007 - Stephen Ashley
Texas Medical Transcription Institute Attracts Students with Online Training
New program for in-demand medical transcription field set to launch in January - November 27, 2007 - Texas Medical Transcription Institute
Baxa to Sponsor Exhibitor’s Theatre: How to Get Your Administration to Buy What You Need: Building a Solid Business Plan 101 at ASHP
Colorado-based pharmacy products manufacturer, Baxa Corporation, is sponsoring a program at the annual American Society of Health-System Pharmacists’ Midyear Clinical Meeting in Las Vegas, December 3rd. The speaker will discuss key financial analyses and metrics and how to use them to build a compelling business plan. - November 27, 2007 - Baxa Corporation
Princeton Premier Selects Michael J. S. Asher as an Honored Member of 2007 -2008 Registry
Princeton Premier Selects Michael J. S. Asher as an Honored Member of 2007 -2008 Registry. Michael is the Chief Executive Officer of Cels Limited. He has been instrumental in the success of his company. Michael oversees all aspects of company management including strategic planning, negotiation of... - November 27, 2007 - Princeton Premier