Family Medicine News
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Georgia-Pacific Professional Highlights Comprehensive Line of Patient Room and Healthcare Solutions at AHRMM13
Company to showcase healthcare-focused products that provide cost benefits while helping improve patient care and outcomes. - July 27, 2013 - Georgia-Pacific Professional
Denver Health Care Company Transitions from Pioneer ACO Model
Physician Health Partners, one of 32 Pioneer Accountable Care Organizations in the US, plans move to the CMS Medicare Shared Savings Program. - July 17, 2013 - Physician Health Partners
Oceanside Care Center Announces the Hiring of Renowned Dr. Michael Smar as Its New Medical Director
Dr. Michael Smar is well-known throughout the New York-area as a practicing physician and partner for over thirty years in Nassau County. Oceanside Care Center is very proud to announce that Dr. Michael Smar officially joined the Oceanside Care Center team on January 1, 2013. Dr. Smar attended... - July 16, 2013 - Oceanside Care Center
Right at Home of Greater Sacramento Contracts with Sutter SeniorCare PACE
Right at Home has signed an agreement to partner with Sutter SeniorCare PACE to provide in-home senior care to its members. Sutter SeniorCare’s model of care is known as the “Program for All-inclusive Care for the Elderly,” or PACE. PACE is a state and federally funded program... - July 07, 2013 - Right at Home Sacramento
Knowmedge Announces the Publication of a Free Internal Medicine ABIM Board Exam Review EBook with 50-High Yield Practice Questions
Knowmedge, an online Internal Medicine ABIM Exam Prep Company, Announces the Release of an Internal Medicine Practice Questions eBook. The eBook is written to help internists preparing for ABIM certification or recertification. - July 07, 2013 - Knowmedge
American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) to Hold Gut, Brain and Autoimmune Disorders: The Role of Food Symposium August 16-17 in Los Angeles, CA
Medical Professionals seeking advanced medical education will gather at the JW Marriott- LA Live in August for Gut, Brain, and Autoimmune Disorders course - July 05, 2013 - A4M
The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) Wrapped Up an Advanced Endocrinology Workshop Sunday in Chicago
The Intercontinental Chicago O’Hare Hotel hosted medical professionals from various fields June 28-30 for the Fellowship in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine Module 1C: Advanced Metabolic Endocrinology. - July 04, 2013 - A4M
Are the Good Old Days Making a Come Back in Medicine in North West Arkansas?
In these times of managed care, Affordable Care Act, increasing and unreachable deductible costs and difficult physician access, the solution might just be simpler than expected. - July 03, 2013 - Springdale Health PLLC
Protect Your Hearing During Summer Activities - Enjoy the Sounds of Summer and Protect Your Hearing, Luna Family Hearing Urges
As summer gets into full swing, Luna Family Hearing is urging children and adults to protect their hearing, reminding them that noise-induced hearing loss cannot be reversed. Summer is full of fun and the wonderful sounds of being outdoors with family and friends. But all of our fun summer... - July 01, 2013 - Luna Family Hearing
South Nassau Communities Hospital Uses Subchondroplasty to Repair Chronic, Achy Knees
Subchondroplasty® (sub-con-drō-plas-tee, and also referred to as SCP), is a minimally invasive surgery that allows orthopedic surgeons to access and treat bone defects associated with chronic bone marrow lesions (BMLs). - June 07, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
MD Now Urgent Care, South Florida’s Largest Provider of Urgent Care & Occupational Medicine Continues Expansion in South Florida Opening in Greenacres, Palm Beach County
MD Now Urgent Care, South Florida’s largest provider of urgent care and occupational medicine services opens, its newest, largest, comprehensive free standing, "MD Now" facility including physical therapy this week, at 6868 Forest Hill Blvd in Greenacres, Palm Beach County, Florida. - June 04, 2013 - MD Now Urgent Care
Luna Family Hearing Sponsors Seattle Mariners "Senior Sundays" to Promote Hearing Loss Awareness During Month of May
In recognition of Better Hearing and Speech Month, Luna Family Hearing has come on board as an official sponsor of the Seattle Mariners and as the exclusive sponsor of “Senior Sundays.” This campaign for hearing loss awareness kicks off with a Seattle Mariners “First Pitch” drawing. The lucky winners will have the opportunity to throw out the ceremonial, pre-game, first pitch at an upcoming Seattle Mariners home game and get their pictures taken on the field. - May 27, 2013 - Luna Family Hearing
2013 Disco Cup Raises Record Funds for Philanthropy Initiative
This year’s annual golf tournament raised over $26,000—exceeding this year's goal for the event. - May 22, 2013 - The Delta Companies
The Polycystic Liver: Webinar & Talk
A polycystic liver can go hand-in-hand with Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD). How does the polycystic liver happen and what can be done about it? This free webinar and talk will help you better understand what causes the polycystic liver, its effects, and how to manage the disease. - May 18, 2013 - Hamilton Chapter, PKD Foundation of Canada
Celiac Disease Awareness Month with Joy Keys
This week on "Saturday Mornings with Joy Keys" podcast chat with the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness VP Jennifer North and Dietician Cheryl Harris about how to manage Celiac disease. - May 17, 2013 - Saturday Mornings with Joy Keys
Dr. Timothy J. Trainor, Orthopedic Surgeon Named America's Top Doctor in Sports Medicine by Castle Connolly and U.S. News and World Report for 2013
Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., America's trusted source for identifying Top Doctors, has selected Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine specialist Dr. Timothy Trainor on its selective list of Regional Top Doctors for the last 3 consecutive years. Less than 5% of the nation's licensed physicians have been selected as Castle Connolly Top Doctors in their regions for their specialties. Physicians are nominated by their peers and cannot pay to be included in any Castle Connolly guide. - May 08, 2013 - Timothy J. Trainor, M.D.
Dr. Richard Buch Launches The Dallas Joint Replacement Institute
Richard Buch, M.D. is a nationally recognized fellowship trained orthopedic oncologist practicing in Dallas, Texas. His joint revisions and orthopedic oncology procedures are done by very few physicians in the country. Dr. Richard Buch completed fellowships at George Washington University Medical Center, Washington Hospital Center, and Children's National Medical Center. In 2012 there were fewer then 150 orthopedic oncologists in the United States compared to over 27,000 orthopedic surgeons. - May 08, 2013 - The Dallas Joint Replacement Institute
ThyroidChange Advocacy Group Aiming to End Patient Suffering Due to Insufficient Treatment Guidelines Achieves 10,000 Signatures Worldwide
ThyroidChange Announces 10,000 Petition Signatures in Less Than a Year. Their Success Demonstrates That Current Guidelines Are Insufficient, Leaving Many Patients Suffering. - April 26, 2013 - ThyroidChange
Parkway Laboratories and Sengenics Enter Into an Exclusive Partnership to Provide Pioneering Genetic Tests in Singapore
Sengenics, a leading genetic diagnostics company and Parkway Laboratory Services, the premier private laboratory services provider in Singapore, and part of the Parkway Pantai group, the largest private healthcare provider in the region, announced today that they have entered into an exclusive... - April 25, 2013 - Sengenics
Pennyroyal Studio and Autism Speaks Release Puzzle Piece Charm
Pennyroyal Studio and Autism Speaks announce collaborative sterling silver Puzzle Piece Charm to benefit Autism Speaks. - April 23, 2013 - Pennyroyal Studio
Freehold NJ Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Michael Greller Honored for Compassion and Bedside Manner
Advanced Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Institutes' Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Michael Greller, has been awarded one of the top honors in his profession; the prestigious 2012 Compassionate Doctor Certification. Selected from over 750,000 US physicians Dr. Greller graciously stated, "This is... - April 17, 2013 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Improving Emergency and Urgent Care -Wednesday 26th June 2013 – Central London
The One Day National Improving Emergency and Urgent Care Conference explores new models of delivering services to prepare commissioners and practitioners for the coming reform of local urgent and emergency care. - April 14, 2013 - Capita Conferences
Josh Umbehr, MD Considered a “Top Doc” in 2013 by Concierge Medicine Today (CMT)
Dr. Josh Umbehr makes CMT’s “Top Docs” list in the field of concierge medicine and direct primary care. - April 08, 2013 - Atlas MD Concierge Family Practice
American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM) Announces Dr. Gervasio Lamas to Speak at Spring Conference
American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM), a leading provider of integrative medicine, today announced that Gervasio Lamas, M.D. will be their special guest at ACAM’s Spring 2013 Conference and Tradeshow in Hollywood, FL to present the results of the Trial to Assess Chelation... - April 05, 2013 - ACAM
American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM) Announces Acceptance of Licensed Naturopathic Physicians as Full Active Members
In a historic measure, the general membership of ACAM has inducted naturopathic physicians (NDs) into full active voting membership. - April 05, 2013 - ACAM
New Port Richey and Palm Harbor Orthodontist Dr. Jeremy Albert to Donate $1,500 to Community-Chosen Schools
Albert Family Orthodontics “Supporting Local Schools" campaign encourages community involvement in New Port Richey area education. - March 30, 2013 - Albert Family Orthodontics
AIC to Hold 4th Annual Desmond Tutu Public Health Lecture
Leslie Tarr Laurie, President/Chief Executive Officer, of Tapestry Health in Florence, Mass., will be the keynote speaker at the 4th annual Desmond Tutu Public Health Lecture Series at American International College in Springfield, Mass. The event will be held Thursday, April 4 at 10:00 a.m. in the Griswold Theatre. - March 20, 2013 - American International College
New Gastroenterology Website Points to Patient-Centered Philosophy
Drossman Gastroenterology’s new website is a testament to Dr. Drossman’s belief that successful treatment depends on the fundamental values of listening actively, providing patient-centered care, and collaborating in treatment. - March 15, 2013 - Save A Life
Blackbean Software LLC. Launches Nationwide Hospice EMR System and Billing Services
Blackbean Software LLC. expands its current product line and services to include the newly launched hospice management system; Footprints Hospice EMR & Billing Services, creating the nation's guaranteed lowest cost, fully comprehensive hospice software and billing service provider. - March 13, 2013 - Blackbean Software Inc.
Nemours Children's Hospital Wins Best of the Best
Nemours Children’s Hospital won two awards March 1st at IIDA’s Annual Best of the Best gala (Georgia Chapter). The first award was in the Healthcare Design category and the second was best overall out of all 11 categories, the Best of the Best. The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) is a professional networking and educational Association of 13,000 Members in 10 specialty practice forums and 31 Chapters around the world. - March 08, 2013 - Stanley Beaman & Sears
Nature Tech Solutions, Inc. Offers Another Solution for Relief from the Flu
When the solution of 100% safe Hypochlorous acid (HOCl) Anolyte was tested by Penn State University, the same solution produced by the GEN-X-3™ killed the current devastating flu virus, H3N2, 100% in less than a minute. - March 07, 2013 - NatureTech Solutions
OrthoArizona - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates Expands Its Practice by Adding Desert Orthopedic Specialists in East Valley
Dr. Jonathan Fox and Dr. Shelden Martin of Desert Orthopedic Specialists in Tempe have agreed to join OrthoArizona - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates and operate as the group’s east Valley location. - March 01, 2013 - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates
Sage School Doubles in Size and Moves Onto Larger Campus
Suwanee-based school for children with dyslexia is seeing raising enrollments. - February 27, 2013 - Sage School
USPTO Granted 24 DNA a Provisional Patent for Their "Standard Model of 24 Human DNA Sequence and 24 Two Blood Types" Invention
“Any 2 Blood Types result is an expression of a person’s DNA and vice versa. Our invention upgrades the current obsolete 1 Blood Type, Blood Transfusion, and Blood Science industries,” says 24 DNA Scientist Bob Ainuu Afamasaga. - February 22, 2013 - DNA Alphabet
Uniform Advantage Introduces Seasonal and Classic Styles
Uniform Advantage added Seasonal and Classic as two new product classifications for their exclusive scrub lines to further inform customers about the availability of products. For additional information about Butter-Soft Scrubs and the different styles and colors offered, please visit www.UniformAdvantage.com. - February 21, 2013 - Uniform Advantage
Worldwide Who's Who Organization Recognizes Brenda Linday
Brenda Linday, Director of Sales and Educational Programs for Vitality Institute Medical Products, has been recognized by Worldwide Who's Who for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in promoting skin care products and in developing medical aesthetic educational programs. Ms. Linday... - February 15, 2013 - VI Medical Products
Magic Lice Removal Highlights There Are No Short-Cuts to Head Lice Removal
To get rid of lice, there are no short-cuts other than a quick shave of the head. Combing and time are crucial elements in proper removal. - February 13, 2013 - Magic Lice Removal
iMPak Health Announces Agreement to License HealthSaaS Connected Outcomes Platform
iMPak Health, a subsidiary of Meridian Health, today announced a white labeling agreement with HealthSaaS for their Connected Outcomes Platform. This agreement will enhance iMPak’s device offerings by bringing patient data into the clinical workflow as an asset while reducing manual data entry and providing actionable information to healthcare providers. - February 13, 2013 - HealthSaaS, Inc
TestDiagnostics Announces Release of Cerascreen Food Intolerance Test Online
New Food Intolerance test, the Cerascreen Food Intolerance Test. This diagnostic test is available online from TestDiagnostics and can be used conveniently and safely in the comfort of your own home. - February 09, 2013 - Test Diagnostics
There’s a Doctor in the House at MSRelief.com
They are pleased to announce that Dr. Kurt N. Woeller has joined forces with Linda Cox, Trish Robichaud and Stephanie Duehring at MSRelief.com to help individuals suffering with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) become empowered in dealing with their health challenges. - February 07, 2013 - Multiple Sclerosis-Relief
Tongue Cover Introduces a New Way to Take the Bitterness Out of Medicine
A revolutionary new product that shields the tongue from harsh flavors is on its way courtesy of crowd-funding. - February 05, 2013 - Tongue Cover
CentraState Family Practice Resident Physicians Discover Importance of an Early Tourette Syndrome Diagnosis
Teenagers Michael Cannizzaro and Tess Kowalski detail their experiences in how a diagnoses, or lack thereof, has affected their life at home, in school and in their communities. - January 19, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Polycystic Kidney Disease Patient Shares Unique Story
Lori, a Polycystic Kidney Disease patient, knows that living a healthy life is important. Her personal story offers chronic kidney disease patients some helpful hints for living well. - January 18, 2013 - Hamilton Chapter, PKD Foundation of Canada
On-Site Flu Shot Clinics Deliver Protection Against Flu Epidemic
Flu Shots To Go, LLC is helping companies and communities battle the flu epidemic with on-site vaccinations across Virginia. - January 18, 2013 - Flu Shots To Go, LLC
Thyroid Patients Stage Social Media Protest Against Current Treatment Guidelines in Endocrinology
Thyroid patients are protesting current treatment guidelines for the treatment of thyroid disease. The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) and American Thyroid Association (ATA) issued these guidelines in September of 2012. Thousands of thyroid patients are overwhelming the... - January 16, 2013 - ThyroidChange
7th Annual “A Toast to Precious Souls” on January 26 to Benefit Saddleback Memorial Medical Center’s Tiniest Patients
Parents, Nurses to be Honored for Their Contributions - January 08, 2013 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
eSolution Experts, LLC is Now a Reseller of Amazing Charts
eSolution Experts, LLC is now a reseller of Amazing Charts Electronic Health Records EHR. By partnering with Amazing Charts, eSolution Experts, LLC is able to offer an EHR solution system that helps healthcare providers to improve overall charts, see more patients in less time, increase E&M... - January 03, 2013 - eSolution Experts, LLC
Villa Springfield Health & Rehabilitation Center Wins Talk of the Town Customer Satisfaction Awards
Long-term care and rehabilitation facility receives back-to-back Talk of the Town Awards for earning high customer and patient satisfaction ratings. - December 21, 2012 - Celebration Media U.S.
Jonathan Grossman, MD Joins Spanish Hills Interventional Pain Specialists
Spanish Hills Interventional Pain Specialists welcomes Jonathan Grossman, MD. Upon completion of Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Minnesota, Dr. Grossman completed a Fellowship in Interventional and Chronic Pain Management at the Fairview Pain & Palliative Care Center, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota. - December 13, 2012 - Spanish Hills Interventional Pain Specialists
Dallas Medical Marketing Company and Pain Management Clinic Partner for Enhanced Online Visibility
Pain Center of Dallas, leading pain management specialists having pain management facilities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, recently announced their partnership with a leading local medical marketing company SEO 1 Medical. The partnership will enhance Pain Center of Dallas’s online visibility... - December 06, 2012 - Pain Center Of Dallas