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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.
McLaren Regional Medical Center Spine Program Aligns with Online Leader Spine-health.com to Promote Patient Education & Overall Quality of Care
As the region’s only comprehensive spine program designated as a Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network, the McLaren Regional Medical Center Spine Program has recently collaborated with Spine-health.com, a world-renowned online resource, to educate patients on their pain and treatment options. - June 26, 2010 - Spine-health LLC
Fireworks and Your Family: Leave It to the Pros. Wisconsin Pediatricians Urge Caregivers to Prohibit Use of Fireworks.
Many families use fireworks as entertainment during the summer months, especially over the Fourth of July holiday. But is it safe? A surprising number of injuries and fatalities occur each year from using fireworks at home. It is much safer and easier to enjoy fireworks displays at events organized by professionals. - June 25, 2010 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
JobJobHealth.com Introduces Payscale Salary Calculator for Medical Job Searches
Healthcare job search engine, JobJobHealth.com adds salary calculator as free career resource. - June 23, 2010 - Career Management Source
Osteoporosis Market Forecast Report Now Available on ReportsandReports
Globally, sales for osteoporosis drugs grew 7.0% year-on-year from 2004 to $9.6 billion in 2008 driven by strong performance of the bisphosphonate class. - June 11, 2010 - marketsandmarkets
AAG Health Announces Steady Nationwide Growth
AAG Health, a network of physicians specializing in hormone therapy, has today announced further growth of their network across the nation. - June 10, 2010 - AAG Health
NewProductHelp.com to Represent Prescription Drug Safe Concept to Potential Licensees Worldwide
Theresa K., a Wisconsin resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent her Prescription Drug Safe to industry. A simple yet potentially life-saving new product, the Prescription Drug Safe boasts a unique design that addresses what is... - June 10, 2010 - New Product Help, Inc.
Hidden Gift from Congress Families Don’t Know About
New, buried gem in health care reform helps Americans pay for elderly care - June 10, 2010 - Senior Helpers
World Wound Care Markets 2010 Report Now Available on ReportsandReports
As a result of the growing population of the elderly, healthcare systems are challenged to treat rising incidences of complex diseases and conditions. Emerging wound care products and technologies are well-positioned to capitalize on this growth. - June 10, 2010 - marketsandmarkets
Close Supervision Key to Summer Water Safety for Children, Wisconsin: Pediatricians Emphasize Guidelines to Prevent Drowning and Injury
School is out and summer activities have begun - water safety is important, especially for children. The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics encourages parents and caregivers to actively protect children during this busy time and shares key information to reduce the risk of injury or death. The number one requirement for safety during water activities is careful, constant supervision. No child or adult, at any swimming level, is ever 'drown-proof.' - June 09, 2010 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Advance Urgent Care Receives Award of Excellence
Advance Urgent Care & Walk-In Clinic was chosen for this honor from among 877 medical practices in six states that participated in a comprehensive On-Site Risk Management Assessment conducted in 2009 by American Physicians Assurance Corporation which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of American... - June 08, 2010 - Advance Urgent Care & Walk-In Clinic
Medical Tourism Facilitators Can Now Add Their Details on www.TourNCare.com
TourNCare has added a new feature which helps both medical tourists looking for a facilitator and medical tourism facilitators looking for an extra channel to reach prospective medical tourists. - June 03, 2010 - Flat World, Inc.
Unimed-Midwest Introduces Insta-Cold Compress, Environmentally Friendly Instant Cold Pack
The Insta-Cold Compress instant cold pack is an easy to use, high-performing ice pack which is environmentally friendly and is composed of non-hazardous materials, unlike traditional instant ice packs. - June 03, 2010 - Unimed-Midwest, Inc.
MD NOW Urgent Care Medical Centers Receives Urgent Care Center Accreditation from the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
MD NOW Urgent Care Medical Centers receives national accreditation from the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM). A benchmark of quality, the Urgent Care Center Accreditation symbolizes MD NOW's committment to providing patients with the highest levels of quality medical care. - May 29, 2010 - MD Now Urgent Care
Polaris Child Welfare System: Predicting Likelihood of Permanency and Improving Care
Polaris Health Directions child welfare software solution supports caseworkers as they determine the best course of action for the children they serve. The system's predictive capabilities has accurately classified 80 percent of youth who will achieve permanency. - May 27, 2010 - Polaris Health Directions
Drs. Nasar and Cozzarelli Now on Staff at Jersey Shore
Drs. Alan Nasar and James F. Cozzarelli, orthopedic surgeons at Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institutes (AOSMI), Freehold and Monroe townships, have been granted medical privileges at Jersey Shore Medical Center, Route 33, Wall, allowing them to offer a comprehensive range of orthopedic services, including surgery, to patients there. - May 24, 2010 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
AuDNet, Inc. Launches Serve and Protect Consumer Education Campaign During Better Hearing and Speech Month
AuDNet’s Consumer Education and Awareness Campaign is Endorsed by Leading Military Audiologists and Seeks to Educate US Consumers about the Importance of Audiology Care - May 22, 2010 - AuDNet, Inc
AuDNet, Inc. Launches Membership Campaign for U.S.-Based Audiologists and Hearing Loss Professionals
The Preferred Provider Community is Both a Lead Generation Tool and Value-Added Membership That Offers Benefits for Audiologists Looking for Alternative and Cost-Effective Ways of Marketing Their Practices and Clinics - May 22, 2010 - AuDNet, Inc
Nonprofit Aims to Eliminate AIDS
May 18th was HIV Vaccine Awareness Day. On this day, Medwiser, a nonprofit organization aimed at eliminating AIDS, joined with researchers, governments and National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease in supporting efforts to find a vaccine for HIV. “The development of a vaccine to... - May 20, 2010 - Medwiser
Freeland Systems Re-Launches the AccessPoint Product Line with Enhanced EMR Connectivity and Multimodality Cardiology PACS
Feeland Systems introduces AccessPoint X-change which provides direct connection to Ultrasound, Nuclear and CT studies and reporting to the Internet Cloud. - May 18, 2010 - Freeland Systems
Venture Capital Investments Still Flowing Strongly Into the Life Sciences; Medtech is Favored by VC Firms
Venture capital interest in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and other medtech sectors remained high over the past 12 months. This, despite a marked shift towards investment in clean and green technologies. "Venture firms still favored the life sciences over all other... - May 16, 2010 - Maxivest Ltd.
Unimed-Midwest Introduces the Deluxe Professional Protection Station
The wall-mounted Deluxe Professional Protection Station holds basic personal protection equipment plus hand hygiene products in a compact, easily accessible organizer. This Station is ideal for medical exam rooms, staff stations, dental operatories, and more. - May 14, 2010 - Unimed-Midwest, Inc.
NewProductHelp.com to be at Forefront of Marketing Efforts for Robinson Hearing Aid Invention
Arlee R. and Tameesha G., Arkansas residents and inventors, have contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent their Robinson Hearing Aid concept potential licensees for the next 2 years. A simple yet innovative new product targeted at those who have... - May 09, 2010 - New Product Help, Inc.
VQ ActionCare Expands Team with New Customer Service Professional
San Diego State University Graduate and Rancho Bernardo Resident Joins Local Fitness and Lifestyle Equipment Developer - May 09, 2010 - VQ ActionCare, LLC
Any Lab Test Now Offering Tests Geared to Women in Honor of National Women's Health Week
May 9th, Mother's Day, is the first day of National Women's Health Week and is a great time to remind to women in their life to schedule check ups and lab tests to maintain good health. - May 07, 2010 - Any Lab Test Now Arizona
Freeland Systems Launches Subscription SaaS Cardiology PACS
Freeland Systems introduces a cost-effective, full-featured, web based image and reporting solution for cardiology practices. - May 01, 2010 - Freeland Systems
Three Area Orthopedic Surgeons Now on Staff at St. Peter’s University Hospital in Freehold, NJ
Drs. Michael J. Greller, Manuel T. Banzon, and Grigory Goldberg, orthopedic surgeons at Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institutes (AOSMI), Freehold and Monroe townships, have been granted medical privileges at St. Peter’s University Hospital, East Brunswick, New Jersey, giving them the opportunity to offer patients there a comprehensive range of orthopedic services, including surgery. - April 30, 2010 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
New Collection of Observations, Anecdotes and Court Cases Reveals the Truth About America's Dumbest Doctors, by K. Patrick McDonald, Published by Dog Ear Publishing
In this non-fiction study of physician misconduct, we learn for the first time what happens when a paramedic focuses his penlight on the idiocy around him and unleashes 30 years of note-taking. In America’s Dumbest Doctors, Dog Ear Publishing author K. Patrick McDonald has produced a book... - April 28, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
AuDNet’s NowiHear.com Gives Consumers a Streamlined Way to Find an Audiologist or Hearing Loss Professional
As the demand for web-based search tools for finding health care professionals increases, NowiHear.com offers consumers a direct line to the best hearing care professionals in their local area. - April 25, 2010 - AuDNet, Inc
Medical Associates of Southwest VA Streamlines Office with Web-Based Technology
Internal Medicine Practice in Blacksburg, VA Selects EMR from Benchmark Systems - April 23, 2010 - Benchmark Systems
MarketsandMarkets: Global Diagnostic ECG (DECG) Market Worth U.S. $4.1 Billion by 2014
Diagnostic ECG market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.6% from 2009 to 2014. This market has been categorized in three sub markets the rest systems, the stress system and holter systems of which the rest systems is the most-widely used system for measuring electrical activity of the heart. - April 22, 2010 - marketsandmarkets
Yoga and Psychology Instructor Jaki Nett Shares Her New Innovative Approach for Managing Incontinence in 'A Crack in the Mask,' Published by Dog Ear Publishing
Yoga and psychology instructor Jaki Nett, also a former Playboy Bunny, tells her own story of living with the stress of incontinence and shares her approach to managing incontinence. The book includes a quiz to determine the level of incontinence, diagrams and simple exercises. - April 21, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
New Book on Teen Depression: "Save the Teens: Preventing Suicide, Depression and Addiction"
“Save the Teens: Preventing suicide, depression and addiction” written by Carolyn C. Zahnow, gives help and hope for those whose lives are touched by teens by providing the signs of depression and substance abuse – all in an effort to prevent the loss of life by suicide. - April 05, 2010 - Carolyn C. Zahnow, author
Derr Art Work Featured on Cover of CD Distributed by Medical/Legal Outreach Group
Cover art for a CD distributed by the Boston-based National Center for Medical Legal Partnership features work created by Internationally-exhibited artist David Derr of D2 Studios. - April 01, 2010 - D2 Studios
In Vitro Diagnostics in Germany, Italy, UK, France, Spain, China, India, Japan, USA, Brazil, Canada and Australia
Today, Global Research & Data Services is going to publish several market analyses about the In Vitro Diagnostic markets in the world. We make available the following brand-new market analyses: In Vitro Diagnostics - Germany In Vitro Diagnostics - Italy In Vitro Diagnostics - UK In Vitro... - March 26, 2010 - Global Research & Data Services
IAPAM Announces Remaining 2010 Dates for Aesthetic Medicine Symposiums with Botox Training and hCG for Weight Loss
Physicians continue to seek out the most comprehensive, hands-on, physician-lead aesthetic medicine training, including botox training, as well as training in adding hCG for Weight Loss to a practice. To meet this need, the IAPAM offers the most up-to date physician training, and announces New fall dates for its respected Aesthetic Medicine Symposium series in 2010. - March 24, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Regulatory Affairs Associates Provides U. of Michigan Pediatric Devices with FDA Support
Regulatory Affairs Associates (RAA) announced today that the company will provide FDA consulting services to the University of Michigan Pediatric Device Consortium (M-PED). The consortium is funded by a 2-year, $2 million dollar grant from the Food and Drug Administration and will promote... - March 18, 2010 - Regulatory Affairs Associates
Multi-Million Dollar Expansion Complete at North Tampa Eye Surgery Center
Patients finally have the chance to view surgery live before undergoing it themselves. Cataract, bladeless LASIK, glaucoma, and cosmetic procedures are now being performed in Newsom Eye’s surgical center, Tampa Surgery Center. Observation windows enabling live viewing of surgery along with... - March 14, 2010 - Newsom Eye
Ultra Marathoner Joins North American Seminars, Inc. Instructor Team with Introduction of a New Physical Therapy Continuing Education Course, Running Injuries
North American Seminars Inc. introduces a new physical therapy continuing education course. Running Injuries - Examination, Differential Diagnosis and Treatment Interventions will be instructed by Jeff Taylor-Haas, PT, MPT, OCS, CSCSM. - March 13, 2010 - North American Seminars
Kipling’s Who’s Who Would Like to Recognize Dr. QuocAnh Thuong Nguyen for Outstanding Work in the Area of Family Practice and Primary Care
Kipling’s Who’s Who would like to recognize Dr. QuocAnh Thuong Nguyen for outstanding work in the area of Family practice and primary care. Dr. Nguyen has been with the Olympia Family Medicine Capital Medical Center for the past two years and is striving for continued success there in... - March 04, 2010 - Kipling's Who's Who
Pacific Pulmonary Services Announces Addition of 40 Full-Time Positions
Pacific Pulmonary Services is a leading provider of home oxygen therapy, sleep therapy and nebulized medication in the United States. PPS serves more than 75,000 respiratory therapy patients from 109 patient care facilities located in 20 states. - February 25, 2010 - Pacific Pulmonary Services
Journal of Surgical Case Reports is Proud to Annouce the Vivien Thomas Prizes
The Journal of Surgical Case Reports (JSCR) is proud to announce the Vivien Thomas Prizes for best case report written by a medical student and best case report written by a doctor. - February 22, 2010 - JSCR
Miss America 2008 to Speak at University of Colorado at Boulder to Raise Awareness of Eating Disorders
Eating Disorder Center of Denver is event’s primary sponsor - February 21, 2010 - Eating Disorder Center of Denver
curasan AG: New US Subsidiary for Orthopaedics
curasan AG, listed in the General Standard of the Deutsche Börse AG, is commencing the sale, through a subsidiary, of its synthetic bone regeneration material Cerasorb® M Ortho in the United States. - February 20, 2010 - curasan AG
Launch of Health Insurance Blog Covering Industry News by healthinsurancefinders.com
The nation’s leading consumer health insurance search engine has recently launched a new health insurance blog with many web 2.0 features, giving readers interactive tools and sharing capabilities. - February 18, 2010 - HealthInsuranceFinders.com
LegalView.info Announces Construction Accident Blog Updates
LegalView.info is pleased to announce the addition of new content to their construction accident blog. - February 16, 2010 - LegalView
Cary Orthopaedic Spine Specialists Join Leading Back Pain Resource Spine-health in Mission of Patient Education
As experts at diagnosing and treating back and neck problems, Cary Orthopaedic is excited to become a part of the Spine-health Group Marketing Program, a noble initiative that aims to bring inquiring patients and esteemed spine professionals together for the sake of more efficient, comprehensive and improved patient education and care. - February 07, 2010 - Spine-health LLC
Practice Velocity® Urgent Care EMR Adds Client in Forty-Eighth State
With the addition of Urgent Care Plus in Helena, Montana, Practice Velocity® now serves the software needs of clinics in forty-eight states. Over 600 urgent care centers use Practice Velocity software for patient registration, insurance verification, electronic medical records (EMR), coding, electronic billing and back office management. - January 28, 2010 - Practice Velocity
Courtney’s Courage Celebration and NuU Medspa House Public for Aplastic Anemia
On Saturday, January 23, 2010, NuU Medspa convened for Courtney’s Courage Celebration to support the Lowe Family and their daughter’s battle with Severe Aplastic Anemia in Zimmerman, MN. Aplastic Anemia is a blood disorder in which the body's bone marrow doesn't make enough new blood... - January 27, 2010 - NuU Unlimited
Parent Coaching Institute Offers $900 Tuition Discount to Family Support Specialists Until February 15, 2010
The Parent Coaching Institute offers a $900 tuition discount off of the distance learning Parent Coach Certification® Training Program tuition for all applications received by February 15, 2010. Parent Coach Certification® is designed for family support specialists who are driven to coach parents facing today’s challenges; see the need for an innovative, research-based support model; and seek the most respected certification program available for parent coaching. - January 15, 2010 - Parent Coaching Institute
Medical Device Distributor Registers from More Than 50 Countries
Today, Global Research & Data Services is going to publish registers of medical device distributors from more than 50 countries. - January 13, 2010 - Global Research & Data Services