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.
Fully Informative Snoring Treatment Website is Launched
A website that brings together the information on: the causes of snoring, the methods to stop snoring, the treatments available and the health risks it brings that many are unaware of. - December 21, 2010 - Disruptive Snoring Treatment
North American Seminars Inc Releases Its 2011 Physical Therapy Continuing Education Course Schedule
Looking for evidence based physical therapy continuing education courses? North American Seminars Inc has released its 2011 Live Course Dates. New Courses and approvals in Illinois, California, New York and twenty other states. The courses are offered in conjunction with the top medical facilities in the United States. - December 09, 2010 - North American Seminars
Influenza Case Now Being Reported in Palm Beach County, Florida by MD Now Urgent Care Centers
Influenza cases are now being reported in Palm Beach County by MD Now Urgent Care Centers. In response to this recent increase in cases, MD Now Urgent Care is providing $10 seasonal influenza vaccine’s for its patients. Seasonal Flu shots are being given on a walk-in basis at all MD Now Urgent Care Center locations throughout Palm Beach County, Florida, including Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, West Palm Beach, Lake Worth, Royal Palm Beach, Wellington and Palm Beach Gardens urgent care facilities. - December 05, 2010 - MD Now Urgent Care
Hair Whisperers™ Rids Over 1000 Heads of Lice with the LouseBuster™ Device
The Hair Whisperers, a Southern California head lice removal service, today announced that it has successfully treated head lice on over 1000 customers using the LouseBuster™ device. This revolutionary FDA-cleared device provides a chemical-free way to kill head lice and eggs using only... - December 01, 2010 - Hair Whisperers
Senior Day at the 2011 Healthy Living Expo
The seventh annual Healthy Living Expo will be presented by WBIR-TV, 9 am to 3 pm Friday, January 21, and 9 am to 5 pm Saturday, January 22, 2011 at the Knoxville Convention Center. The area’s largest Health and Fitness Expo features an array of nutritional information, health checks and... - December 01, 2010 - The Healthy Living Expo
Medlabusa.com, STD Test & STD Testing with No Doctor’s Prescription
www.medlabusa.com, an online medical testing site, announced today that it has completed work and launched a new website, aimed at lowering rapidly escalating medical testing costs, with no doctor’s prescription. Doctor owned/operated www.medlabusa.com, is a new concept that allows anyone to... - November 30, 2010 - Medlabusa.com
curasan AG Receives Approval for Cerasorb® M ORTHO in Canada
curasan AG has received the certification for the synthetic bone regeneration material Cerasorb® M ORTHO from the Canadian authorities, Health Canada. - November 20, 2010 - curasan AG
CompuTech City Opens New Office in Lake Mary, FL
CompuTech City is expanding to a new FL location -- as a leading provider of SuiteMed IMS integrated EHR and practice management solutions in the state of Florida, and IT infrastructure management services which encompass planning, optimization, integration and management of IT services, will now be able to better serve Medical Practices and Small Enterprise Business Offices with mission-critical applications and IT infrastructure 24 x 7. - November 11, 2010 - SuiteMed, LLC
Easy Auscultation Releases Medical Education Course: Congenital Abnormalities
Today Easy Auscultation (www.easyauscultation.com) is launching a stethoscope training course Congenital Abnormalities. This course consists of 6 multimedia lessons. Each lesson includes an audio recording, a virtual manikin, cardiac animation and dynamic waveform. A course quiz is also included. - November 09, 2010 - MedEdu, LLC
Six Women & Infants Physicians Named "Top" in Nation
Six physicians at Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island are named in the 10th edition of Castle Connolly Medical Ltd.’s America’s Top Doctors®. Physicians are listed after an extensive selection process that begins by surveying tens of thousands of physicians and hospital... - November 06, 2010 - Women & Infants Hospital
"HealthWise" is Producing a Program to Assist Families on Down Syndrome
“HealthWise” Draws Attention to those Serving Individuals with Down Syndrome and their Families. - October 29, 2010 - Healthwise
New Mobile Health RV to Serve At-Risk Children in Orange County
Children & Families Commission and American Career College team to benefit children served by the Orange County Rescue Mission - October 29, 2010 - Children and Family Commission of Orange County
Medical Lighting Systems Introduces Med-Filter16 for MRI Suites, SCIF Rooms, and Other Shielded Room Applications
Integrated EMI/RF filter and penetration panel facilitates installation of MLS’ line of specialized LED illuminators and LED overhead fixtures - October 29, 2010 - Medical Lighting Systems
Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island Tips to Prevent Medication Errors
The best way to prevent medication errors is for patients to actively participate in every decision about their health care. Research proves that patients who are involved in their healthcare experience better outcomes. - October 28, 2010 - Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island
Navicure Named to Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500™ List for Fourth Consecutive Year
Leading medical claims clearinghouse named one of top 300 fastest growing North American companies with 319 percent growth - October 28, 2010 - Navicure, Inc.
Navicure Announces Winners of 2010 Biggest Gainer Award
Recognized companies display significant revenue cycle improvement helping to bolster bottom line - October 27, 2010 - Navicure, Inc.
Brand New Publication: General Practice: The Integrative Approach - by Professor Kerryn Phelps & Dr Craig Hassed
Elsevier Australia is very proud to announce the forthcoming publication of an exciting new book by Professor Kerryn Phelps & Dr Craig Hassed – ‘General Practice: The Integrative Approach’ which will publish in November 2010. Professor Kerryn Phelps and Dr Craig Hassed bring... - October 23, 2010 - Elsevier Australia
Home Care Alliance Hosts Special Event for Family Caregivers
Organization Sponsoring Day of Free Education and Support for Caregivers in Worcester, MA. - October 20, 2010 - Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts
Daniel G. Snediker MD Named Director at Brookhaven Memorial Hospital ED
Emergency Medicine Physicians is pleased to announce that Daniel Snediker, MD has been named Director at Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Medical Center Emergency Department in East Patchogue, New York effective July 25, 2010. - October 12, 2010 - Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP)
EMP Innovation Revolutionizing ED Business Management
Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP), one of the leading providers of emergency medical services in the United States, is additionally committed to the development of innovative and effective products and processes to better provide & manage emergency department quality and services. - October 12, 2010 - Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP)
New Emergency Department Opens Doors at Carolinas Medical Center-Lincoln
Carolinas Medical Center-Lincoln has opened its doors to a brand new three-story, 101-bed facility in Lincolnton, North Carolina on July 10, 2010. - October 12, 2010 - Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP)
Polaris Awarded NIH Funding for Its Groundbreaking HIV and Substance Abuse Treatment Referral System for Primary Care
STaRS is Polaris’s answer to the call for a fast and effective means for substance abuse detection and treatment referral. - October 08, 2010 - Polaris Health Directions
curasan AG: Profits Warning for 2010
curasan AG expects to make a considerable profit instead of the two million euro loss announced for the financial year 2010. - October 06, 2010 - curasan AG
Revolutionary New Treatment for Back Pain in Monmouth County
Using a conservative, multi-disciplinary approach, Red Bank, New Jersey pain management office makes treating back pain more convenient and effective for patients. - October 04, 2010 - Monmouth Pain and Rehabilitation Center
Health Resources™ Announces the Upcoming Release of New Immune-Balancing Formula
According to updated research presented by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, more than 200,000 people are hospitalized from the flu and its complications each year. This amounts to missed work days, canceled plans and less-than-optimal health levels. What’s more, the... - October 02, 2010 - Health Resources
From Maine to the Chilean Miners: a Beacon of Hope and Light
Dr. Newton’s Naturals - Maine’s largest direct-to-consumer vitamin company - has donated a supply of Sublingual Vitamin D-3 to each of the 33 men trapped when the San Jose mine in Chili recently collapsed. This gesture of goodwill and worldwide social responsibility is a direct... - October 02, 2010 - Dr. Newton's Naturals
J. Clifton Tinsley, M.D., Joins Visiting Physicians Association® Office in Williamsburg, VA
Visiting Physicians Association® (“VPA®”) announced the addition of J. Clifton “Clif” Tinsley, M.D., to its recently opened office in Williamsburg, VA. The Williamsburg office covers the Greater Peninsula and Tidewater area, including Williamsburg, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, Suffolk & Chesapeake. - September 29, 2010 - Visiting Physicians Association
Foreclosure Gets New Life as Eco-Friendly Wellness Center
Apex Wellness Center announces the complete transformation of a foreclosed property to a new wellness center facility in the Lents urban renewal area of Southeast Portland using loans and grants from the PDC. Key sustainability features were used in the remodel. Future plans include using a Green Features Grant to construct a rain garden. The center houses a family medicine practitioner, a chiropractor, an acupuncturist and several massage therapists to help revitalize the neighborhood. - September 15, 2010 - Apex Wellness Center, LLC
Clear Medical Network Announces Social Media Resource for Doctors
Clear Medical Network, an online hub for doctors, nurses, and other healthcare industry professionals today officially announced their latest project, the “Curbside Consult” forum. Clear Medical Network has recently invested in developing new social media tools to support medical... - September 01, 2010 - Clear Medical Network
Mexico’s IVD Market Grew 75% Between 2004 and 2009
This report offers complete market coverage of world markets for molecular imaging products for the following technologies: PET, SPECT-Gamma Camera Systems, MRI, CT, Ultrasound, SPECT/CT, PET/CT - August 29, 2010 - MarketResearch.com
Brazil’s in Vitro Diagnostic Market Growing Faster Than the Overall IVD Market
The Brazilian market represents a significant opportunity for IVD diagnostic companies. This report includes market size for the Brazilian IVD market, products, Brazil market trends, and company profiles. - August 29, 2010 - MarketResearch.com
CyraCom Endorsed as the Preferred Language Services Provider for New Jersey Hospital Association
CyraCom is proud to announce that it has been exclusively endorsed by the New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA) as a preferred provider of language services. CyraCom provides a full suite of language solutions for healthcare, including Over-the-Phone Interpretation, Translation and Localization,... - August 29, 2010 - CyraCom International
First Ever Children's Wear-Moldable Arch Support Insoles
KidZerts has created the first wear-moldable arch support insoles for children. These innovative children's insoles slowly mold to the unique contours of the bottom of each foot and will provide children with the support their growing feet need. KidZerts have a doctor-recommended design and will only benefit your child's feet. - August 28, 2010 - HealthyFeetStore.com
Pharmacogenomics Offers New Opportunities in the Molecular Diagnostics Field
Molecular diagnostics is making it possible to detect cancer and infectious disease more accurately at an earlier stage than before. The report covers key issues facing molecular diagnostics makers and their component suppliers. - August 27, 2010 - MarketResearch.com
Easy Auscultation Releases Online Heart Sounds Training for Nurses
Easy Auscultation (www.easyauscultation.com) has launched its auscultation training course for nurses. This course consists of 13 multimedia lessons. Each lesson includes an audio recording, thoracic diagram, cardiac animation and dynamic waveform. A course quiz is also included. In addition to... - August 23, 2010 - MedEdu, LLC
James Buncher Joins Board of Directors for Satori World Medical
Buncher Brings Nearly 40 Years of Health Care Management Experience to Satori Board - August 22, 2010 - Satori World Medical
New Isolera™ UV-VIS Flash Purification System Delivers Widest Wavelength Range Available to Chemists
The Isolera UV-VIS flash purification system enables detection of organic molecules with spectral absorbance between 200 nm and 800 nm making it the broadest wavelength detection flash system available to chemists. The Isolera UV-VIS will be presented to the public on August 22 at the ACS Fall 2010 National Meeting & Exposition in Boston, Massachusetts. - August 18, 2010 - Biotage
SmartHealth Media, LLC is Helping Medical Professional Offices Increase Their Bottom Line
Medical clinics utilize SmartHealth Media, LLC digital display advertising in-house to increase revenue by 15% and utilize SmartHealth Network to make patients aware of relevant health & wellness information. - August 16, 2010 - SmartHealth Media, LLC
Palm Beach County School Kids Scramble for Back to School Physicals & Shots at MD Now Urgent Care
No Shots, No School, No Kidding! The Back-to-School rush has begun as MD Now Urgent Care Centers discount their School & Sport Physical Exams and mandatory Immunizations for school children this 2010/2011 School Season. - August 05, 2010 - MD Now Urgent Care
Workplace INTEGRA Has 15 CAOHC Courses Remaining in 2010
Workplace INTEGRA, Inc. of Greensboro, NC teaches CAOHC courses in the southeast and midwest. - August 04, 2010 - Workplace INTEGRA
BookingMD.com Launches Free Online Medical Booking Service, BookingMD.com
BookingMD is pleased to announce the launch of its new website BookingMD.com, a new free online booking service serving the medical community. It is a free service for all patients searching and booking appointments with doctors and health professionals. - August 04, 2010 - BookingMD.com
Florence Community Healthcare in Florence Arizona, a Full-Service Hospital, Opens Its Doors to the Public, July 23, 2010
With the economy still struggling and jobs scarce in many sectors, one rural community in Florence Arizona is celebrating the opening of a new full-service hospital. Not only will it bring much needed medical care and specialties to the region, it will add over $10 million annually in "collateral benefit." FCHC has already created over 100 new jobs and will add over 100 more in the next year. - July 29, 2010 - Florence Community Healthcare
curasan AG Scouts for Sales Partners for ATR®
Supporting wound healing and tissue regeneration through the extraction of autologous platelet-mediator-concentrate (PMC) – high patient compatibility using autologous blood – No need for centrifuges and external laboratories. - July 29, 2010 - curasan AG
Doctors.net.uk Launches GP Commissioning Resource
Dedicated micro-site is launched to help support GPs through planned healthcare commissioning reform process. - July 28, 2010 - Doctors.net.uk
Hair Whisperers™ Battles Head Lice in Santa Barbara
Hair Whisperers Brings its Guaranteed Head Lice Removal Service to Santa Barbara - July 21, 2010 - Hair Whisperers
P.A.N.D.O.R.A. NeuroEndocrineImmune (NEI) Center Resolution Approved by the New Jersey State Senate
Resolution SR-20 supporting the establishment of the NeuroEndocrineImmune (NEI) Center™, the first research center in the state of New Jersey and in the U.S., dedicated to understanding and treating chronic neuroendocrineimmune (NEI) illnesses which includes chronic fatigue syndrome,... - July 17, 2010 - PANDORA Org
Veinlite® by Translite LLC Introduces New Veinlite® EMS Tools with Vein Imaging
Veinlite® by Translite LLC is introducing the new EMS Tool for vein imaging and its new convenient functionalities for all emergency services applications. - July 16, 2010 - TransLite LLC
Soul Centered Health is Battling Obesity with Hypnotic Gastric Bypass
Clients undergo Hypnosis to simulate an actual Surgical gastric bypass and experience dramatic weight loss without pain or complication risk. - July 16, 2010 - Soul Centered Health
Junior League of Long Island to Host Community Impact Breakfast
The Junior League of Long Island and Community Leaders to Explore Health and Well-Being Issues on Long Island and Their Impact on Local Women and Children. - July 09, 2010 - The Junior League of Long Island
Gender Selection Expert, Dr. Andrew Y. Silverman, Releases Newly Redesigned Website
Fertility issues are among the most challenging that many couples may face in their lifetime. Dr. Andrew Y. Silverman is one of only 60 gender selection fertility experts worldwide. His newly redesigned website presents a welcoming, compassionate and clear introduction to the delicate issues... - July 04, 2010 - The Silverman Center Scarsdale