Family Medicine News

Check up on information related to family medicine related to healthcare services, insurance and billing, practice management, events, certification, care and treatment best practices. News is targeted to primary care and internal medicine physicians, office staff, caregivers and patients.

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 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

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

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 - AIGA

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

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

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

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

Autism Research Group to Host Advanced Behavioral Intervention Workshop for Providers of Autism Treatment

The unique, one-day workshop is designed to teach effective autism intervention strategies using state-of-the-art methods of applied behavior analysis (ABA) to treat individuals with autism. - December 02, 2012 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders

Practice Velocity® Named to the Inc. 500|5000 List

Practice Velocity Medical Software Company named to the Inc. 500|5000 list amongst the top fastest growing privately held companies across the nation. - November 28, 2012 - Practice Velocity

Armando J. Jarquin, M.D. Wins Consecutive Talk of the Town Awards for Customer Satisfaction

Katy family physician, Armando Jarquin, wins back-to-back Talk of the Town Awards for outstanding customer satisfaction. - November 25, 2012 - Celebration Media U.S.

Dr Kanika Govil Opens Her New Family Doctor's Medical Office in Chantilly VA

Dr Kanika Govil opens her new Family Doctor's office in Chantilly VA. The new Medical office is centrally located in Chantilly VA which will serve the cities of Chantilly, Herndon, Reston, Centreville, Manassas, South Riding, Ashburn, Sterling and Fairfax. "We see patients of all ages from new born to Senior Citizens's in our office," says Dr. Govil. - November 19, 2012 - Chantilly Family Medicine

Practice Velocity® Celebrates 10-Years of Serving Urgent Care Clinics

Practice Velocity Medical Software celebrating 10th Anniversary serving Urgent Care Clinics. - November 15, 2012 - Practice Velocity

Sengenics Announces Exclusive Agreement with the Sequenom Center for Molecular Medicine to Provide Its Non-Invasive Prenatal Trisomy Test in Malaysia and Singapore

Sengenics, Asia’s 1st Genetic Diagnostics Company, today announced that it has entered into an exclusive agreement with The Sequenom Center for Molecular Medicine (Sequenom CMM), to launch and promote its MaterniT21 PLUS non-invasive prenatal testing service in Malaysia and... - November 13, 2012 - Sengenics

International Conference on Hematology & Blood Disorders

International Conference on Hematology & Blood Disorders (Hematology- 2013) organized by OMICS Group Conferences welcomes you to the grand meet of the expertise in the field of Hematology and related Blood disorders. The scientific meet is scheduled during October 15-17, 2013, at Las Vegas, USA. The conference focuses on the exploration of the novel treatment strategies for Hematological Disorders and Malignancies. - November 03, 2012 - OMICS Group Incorporation

Scottsdale Weight Loss Center's New Physician, Dr. Melody Rodarte DO, Joins the Fight Against Obesity in Arizona

Arizona’s current obesity epidemic affects 24.7% of our population and is expected to hit 58.8% by 2030 according to the recent article released from Trust for America's Health (TFAH) and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF). New Obesity Medicine Physician, Dr. Melody Rodarte DO, tells... - November 01, 2012 - Scottsdale Weight Loss Center, PLLC

K2M Announces Global Expansion of Rail 4D™ Technology at 2012 North American Spine Society Annual Meeting

K2M Announces Global Expansion of Rail 4D™ Technology - October 26, 2012 - K2M, Inc.

Wright & McGurk Law Offering Free GranuFlo® Case Evaluation for Injured Dialysis Patients

Wright & McGurk Law is offering a free case evaluation for patients or their loved ones who have been injured by their dialysis treatment. A recent FDA recall could be behind these injuries. - October 25, 2012 - Wright & McGurk

Practice Velocity Now Serving Customers in All 50 States

With the addition of Black Hills Urgent Care (BHUC) in Rapid City, South Dakota, Practice Velocity, LLC is now serving customers in all fifty states. Over 800 clinics currently utilize Practice Velocity’s software systems to keep their urgent cares running smoothly and efficiently across the... - October 24, 2012 - Practice Velocity

AcuteCare Telemedicine to Speak at Connecting Alabama Summit

AcuteCare Telemedicine (ACT) Partner Dr. Keith Sanders and Sales Executive Michael Woodcock are travelling to Prattville, Alabama to attend the first annual Connecting Alabama – Telehealth and Broadband Summit from October 17th – 19th. The event is hosted by Connecting ALABAMA, a... - October 18, 2012 - AcuteCare Telemedicine

VersaSuite Receives CCHIT Clinical Research Certification

VersaSuite 8.0 is the first ever product to receive CCHIT’s add-on Clinical Research Certification. - October 16, 2012 - VersaSuite

Vibra Hospital of Fort Wayne Celebrates Case Management Week

Celebrating Case Manager Week at Vibra Hospital of Fort Wayne - October 09, 2012 - Vibra Hospital Fort Wayne

TestCountry.com Starts Selling New Line of Instant Pet Health Testing Kits for Dogs & Cats

TestCountry is known for providing a wide variety of quality diagnostics rapid testing kits and laboratory-based testing services. The company saw a new opportunity to expand by selling a new line of testing kits that caters to an underserved market, TestCountry President Serhat Pala says. - October 09, 2012 - TestCountry

World Ostomy Day October 6, 2012 Hosted by Sacramento Wound; Ostomy and Continence Practitioners Association & Active Ostomates

October 6th is World Ostomy Day and will be celebrated in the Sacramento area by the Sacramento Wound, Ostomy and Continence Practitioner Nurses with an all day free ostomy clinic and education day. The clinic will be help at Sutter Cancer Center, 2800 L Street Suite 110, Sacramento, CA from 10AM to 2PM on Saturday, October 6, 2012. Activities will include Free ostomy consultation by qualified Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses. - October 06, 2012 - Randy Henniger

VersaSuite Receives CCHIT Emergency Department Certification