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Senior Nurse Practitioner at South Nassau Awarded Prestigious AANP Fellowship
Established by the AANP in 2000, the Fellows of the AANP (FAANP) impact national and global health and enhance the mission of the AANP by engaging recognized nurse practitioner (NP) leaders who make outstanding contributions to clinical practice, research, education, or policy. - October 09, 2014 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Kristi Langemo Selected for Allergan’s Brilliant Distinctions National Advisory Board
Kristi Langemo Among Cosmetic Practice Business Leaders Selected to Sit on Allergan’s 2014 Brilliant Distinctions Advisory Board. - October 09, 2014 - Skin Rejuvenation Clinic, PA
Dueling Studies – What You Should Believe About Artificial Sweeteners
Do artificial sweeteners help prevent obesity and diabetes, or increase their risk? The answer, depending on which study you read, is both! In his article, “The artificial sweetener controversy: Who should you believe?,” internationally known complementary medicine practitioner Dr. - October 09, 2014 - Dr. Ronald Hoffman
RAM Technologies to Demonstrate Advanced Medicare and Medicaid Administrative Capabilities at CAHP Annual Conference
RAM Technologies to showcase cost saving features of advanced health insurance software solutions at annual conference of California Association of Health Plans. - October 09, 2014 - RAM Technologies, Inc.
Bringing Hope to Our Nation’s Finest
Dr. Clayton G. Lawrence will run the Army 10-Miler on October 12th in support of the Hope for the Warriors foundation, benefiting wounded soldiers and their families. - October 08, 2014 - LEAP LLC
AABC-The American Association of Bariatric Counselors Receives Accreditation
AABC, Providers of Bariatric Education and Certification for Licensed/Certified Health & Education Professionals, Receives Accreditation from The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. - October 08, 2014 - American Association of Bariatric Counselors
New Honorees Announced for Breathe LA’s 2014 Breath of Life™ Awards
Psomas and CH2MHILL Named as Honorees to Celebrate Clean Air and Healthy Lung Initiatives in Los Angeles. The Breath of Life™ Awards Gala will be held Thursday, November 20, 2014 at 6pm at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. The Breath of Life™ Awards Gala is a prestigious annual event recognizing individuals, corporations and civic leaders for their successful leadership in supporting clean air and healthy lungs. - October 08, 2014 - Breathe California of Los Angeles
The Physicians Practice S.O.S. Group CEO Regina Mixon Bates Receives the Outstanding Achievement Award from Atlanta Business League
Leader in Medical Practice Management and Education receives the 2014 Outstanding Achievement Award. - October 08, 2014 - The Physicians Practice S.O.S. Group
VersaSuite Exhibits at the 10th Annual Rural Hospital Information Technology Conference & Exhibition (HITCON)
Who: VersaSuite, a leading EHR/HIS solution provider, today announced it will be exhibiting at the 10th Annual HITCON Conference. What: 10th Annual HITCON Conference. To make an appointment with VersaSuite, send a request to sales@versasuite.com or call 512-250-8774. When: October 9-10,... - October 08, 2014 - VersaSuite
Colorado BioScience Association Promotes Colorado’s Medical Technology Industry, Along with Two of the State’s Economic Development Entities at AdvaMed 2014
Representatives from the Colorado BioScience Association, the Colorado Springs Regional Business Alliance and the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation will tout Colorado’s growing medical device and diagnostic sectors during the '2014 AdvaMed: The MedTech Conference' in Chicago, IL, October 6-8. - October 08, 2014 - Colorado BioScience Association
Accretive Health Executive to Speak at Annual Symposium
Caroline Stockdale, senior vice president and chief people officer at Accretive Health, will provide an inspirational session at the annual CTHRA (Cable and Telecommunications Human Resources Association) Symposium, Oct. 14, 2014, in Philadelphia, Pa. Stockdale, who has successfully championed... - October 08, 2014 - Accretive Health
First Choice Dental Welcomes New Dentist to Sun Prairie Office
First Choice Dental is pleased to welcome Dr. Nicole Gallman to its practice. Dr. Gallman will practice at First Choice Dental’s Sun Prairie office, 140 N. City Station Drive. Dr. Gallman completed her undergraduate degree at UW-Milwaukee and received her dental degree (DDS) from Marquette... - October 08, 2014 - First Choice dental
Support for Healthcare Professionals in Tackling the Burden of Symptomatic Asthma
Focusing on the lack of symptomatic control in patients with asthma, the new Symptomatic Asthma Knowledge Centre is hosted www.epgonline.org. - October 08, 2014 - EPG Health Media
Complete Selection of Designer Sunglasses Now Available at Discount Pricing Through West Coast Optical
Leading Surrey, BC-based eye care specialist, West Coast Optical is now presenting clients with a comprehensive array of designer sunglasses. West Coast Optical is part of the largest eyewear buying group in the country, allowing them to offer discount pricing on brand name sunglasses from... - October 08, 2014 - West Coast Optical
Eye Care Center, West Coast Optical, Offers a Limited-Time Deal on Transitions and Polarized Sunglasses
Leading Surrey, BC eye care center, West Coast Optical is now inviting eyeglasses wearers to review their latest offer on transitions and polarized sunglasses. - October 08, 2014 - West Coast Optical
Burmans Pharmacy Voted “One of the Best of Delco” for 2014
Burmans Pharmacy, located in Brookhaven, PA was voted one of the best pharmacies in Delaware County by over 100,000 The Delaware County Daily Times readers. - October 08, 2014 - Burmans
Eye on Edge Promotes Healing Bracelets as Gift Ideas
Eye on Edge is promoting their line of healing bracelets as a gift option for their customers. Healing bracelets are an ideal option for many, as they provide healing and wellness benefits, while being stylish and cost effective. - October 08, 2014 - Eye On Edge
5th Annual Wine for a Cure, a Benefit for Cystic Fibrosis Research, Inc.
Wines poured by Livermore Valley’s finest Vintners, including Steven Kent, La Rochelle, McGrail, Bodegas Aguirre, Garre, and Napa’s De Fina Family Cellars. Honoring the Caregiver of the Year: Dr. Carlos Milla, Director of the Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Center, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford. Gourmet Food by On the Vine. Live and Silent Auctions. Live Music by Chris LeBel. - October 08, 2014 - Cystic Fibrosis Research, Inc.
AveXis Announces the Completion of Dosing of the Low Dose Cohort in US Clinical Trial for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
AveXis, Inc., a clinic-stage gene therapy company, today announced the completion of dosing in the low dose cohort in the world's first human gene therapy trial for the treatment of infants with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). The trial (NCT02122952) opened for enrollment in April... - October 08, 2014 - AveXis Inc.
The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) Secures Dr. David Katz as Keynote Speaker for Winter World Congress in December
One of the world’s most respected experts in integrative medicine, David Katz, MD, MPH, FACP will be a featured keynote speaker at A4M’s Winter World Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine in Las Vegas, NV on December 11-13, 2014. Due to the overwhelmingly positive reception received by Dr. - October 08, 2014 - A4M
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital Selects PMMC ESTIMATOR PRO to Better Serve Patients
PMMC, a leading provider of healthcare revenue cycle solutions, was selected by Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles, LA to generate accurate estimates for their patients based on visibility into existing payer and patient contracts. - October 08, 2014 - PMMC
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Focuses on Expected Growth
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance announced plans to help agents capitalize on the anticipated growth of policy sales. - October 08, 2014 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Dr. Bryan's Tooth Station, the Folsom Pediatric Dental Office, Founded by Bryan Randolph, Announces the Success of Donations for Humanitarian Dental Aid in Nicaragua
Dr. Bryan's Tooth Station Provides Needed Dental Health Care and Education Supplies to Disadvantaged Kids in Nicaragua, the Poorest Country in Central America. - October 08, 2014 - Dr. Bryan's Tooth Station
Yoga and Meditation Teacher Paula Muran Creates Line of Emotional Healing Sprays. Mist More Love Into Your Life.
Noted yoga and meditation teacher Paula Muran creates a new line of emotional healing sprays. Perfect for holiday gift giving; emotional sprays are ideal for yoga, meditation and therapeutic massage and of course everyone. Each healing spray has its own unique aroma along with a vibrational... - October 07, 2014 - Kumara Yoga Institute, LLC
Colorado Institute for Drug, Device and Diagnostic Development Awards Funding & Management Assistance to Sapphire Technology
The Colorado Institute for Drug, Device and Diagnostic Development (CID4) has selected Denver-based Sapphire Technology, LLC, to receive funding and management assistance. - October 07, 2014 - Colorado Institute for Drug, Device and Diagnostic Development
Stroke Law Launches New Stroke Malpractice YouTube Channel
NY medical malpractice attorneys, Cory Rosenbaum and Robert Fader, announce the launch of their new YouTube channel, Stroke Law; a directory of video infomercials focusing on the legal questions asked most often by stroke victims and their families in the event of misdiagnosed stroke, delayed treatment of stroke and other incidences of medical malpractice. - October 06, 2014 - Stroke Law
Stem Cells Used to Successfully Treat Chronic Achilles Tendon Injury
Biologic Therapies, Inc. (BTI), a company that specializes in the design and development of medical devices and procedures for the regenerative medicine market, announced today that its products have been used to successfully treat a chronically injured Achilles tendon with stem cell therapy. A... - October 06, 2014 - Biologic Therapies
Learn How to Understand and Stop Bullying
In his newly released book "Chestnuts: A True Story about Being Bullied." Gilbert Ohanian Examines His Experiences Being Bullied in School - October 06, 2014 - Gilbert Ohanian
Island Medical Management Chooses ActionCue Clinical Intelligence Healthcare Management Software
Island Medical Management has chosen Prista Corporation’s ActionCue® Clinical Intelligence application for use in all of Island Medical facilities nationwide to integrate and standardize their Risk, Quality and Performance Improvement programs. - October 05, 2014 - Prista Corporation
“Enliven Your Spirit: Shamanic Practice Part 5” with Guest Sandra Ingerman on October 7 “Why Shamanism Now?” Radio Show
On the next episode of "Why Shamanism Now? A Practical Path to Authenticity”, teacher, author and founder of the Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing Christina Pratt welcomes author and shaman Sandra Ingerman in this fifth episode of a series on shamanic practice. Pratt and Ingerman talk about sacrifice and the need to step into discomfort in order to be of service to a larger vision for us all. - October 05, 2014 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Proclaim Inc. Selects Synthium Health to Put a Claim on Medical Billing eCommerce
A leading healthcare cash-flow management company signs up for on-demand eCommerce solutions and offers discounts for online purchases. - October 05, 2014 - Synthium Health
FDAnews Announces: FDA Official Added to 9th Annual FDA Inspections Summit, Oct. 22-24, 2014
9th Annual FDA Inspections Summit Presented by FDAnews; Oct. 22-24, 2014 – Bethesda, MD; www.fdanews.com/InspectionsSummitPR2 - October 05, 2014 - FDAnews
Yanick Vibert, DO, Named Roosevelt Award for Services to Humanity Honoree by the March of Dimes
St. Christopher's Physician Named Roosevelt Award for Services to Humanity Honoree for Her Service to the Underserved. - October 05, 2014 - St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
Improved Senior Housing
Keaau senior housing facility upgrades bedrooms to accommodate couples wishing to stay in the same room. - October 05, 2014 - Hale Pu'uhonua, LLC
Hundreds of Successful Organ Transplants Performed at Kent Hospital in Turkey
Kent Hospital is a hope for patients in need of liver or kidney transplantation and the best hospital for this procedure in Europe and Middle East. - October 04, 2014 - PlacidWayUSA
Ability of Semiconductor DNA Sequencing to Transform Healthcare and Save Lives Recognised by the 2014 Faraday Medal to Professor Chris Toumazou
DNA Electronics (‘DNAe’), the inventors of semiconductor DNA sequencing technology and developers of a new, revolutionary point-of-need test for sepsis, announces today that its founder, Chairman and CEO Professor Chris Toumazou FRS, FREng, FMEDSci, FIET, FIEEE, FCGI, FRSM has been... - October 04, 2014 - DNA Electronics
Supremia Dentistry Celebrates Patients with “See the Magic of Supremia” Party
Triangle-Based Dental Practice Invites Community to Afternoon of Fun and Magic to Thank New and Current Patients - October 04, 2014 - Supremia Dentistry
Larry North Partners with Careington for Slimdown America
Careington International Corporation has partnered with fitness icon Larry North to offer the exciting new lifestyle and wellness program, Slimdown America. Through Slimdown America, members will enjoy meal plans, restaurant guides, exercise routines, cooking demos and more from Larry, who has been... - October 04, 2014 - Careington
AveXis Receives Orphan Drug Status from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for chariSMA for the Treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy
AveXis Inc., a synthetic biology platform company primarily focused on developing treatments for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted orphan drug designation to its product scAAV9, called chariSMA to treat Spinal Muscular Atrophy... - October 04, 2014 - AveXis Inc.
Naturally Mediterranean Internet Site is Now Offering an Online Store Solution
Leading Spanish natural skin care company adds shopping cart to its secure website. - October 04, 2014 - Naturally Mediterranean
Dr. Myrtle Means Releases the Second Book in the "Recipe for Ecstasy" Series Just in Time for Sweetest Day
"The Recipe for Ecstasy The Couples’ Guide to Intimacy and Pleasure" is a workbook that focuses on understanding your unique desires and effectively communicating your needs as you work to satisfy your partner. - October 03, 2014 - Myrtle C. Means Ph.D., P.C.
Russell Hornfisher Joins Orthotic Holdings, Inc (OHI) as O&P Channel Manager
Orthotic Holdings, Inc. (OHI), the leading manufacturer in North America of custom, lower extremity orthotic devices and related products, today announced that Russell Hornfisher has joined the OHI business development team as O&P Channel Manager. - October 03, 2014 - OHI
Lucideon is Now Providing European Technical Assessments for External Wall Insulation Systems
Lucideon, the international provider of materials development, testing and assurance, and formerly known as Ceram, is now providing European Technical Assessments (ETAs) for External Wall Insulation (EWI) systems. - October 03, 2014 - Lucideon
Accretive Health President to Moderate U.S. News Hospital of Tomorrow Summit Panel Discussion
Today’s hospital leaders are struggling to improve clinical outcomes and service quality while trying to control the rising costs of healthcare. That is just one of the many topics scheduled for discussion at the October 6-8, U.S. News & World Report Hospital of Tomorrow summit at the... - October 03, 2014 - Accretive Health
Run for Autism, Run for Your Life 2nd Annual Special Olympics-NY rUNDEAD 5k Hosted by Anderson Center
What has hundreds of legs, moans and drools, and raises money for autism? It’s the Special Olympics-New York Second Annual rUNDEAD 5k, hosted by Anderson Center for Autism. Saturday, October 25th on the Anderson Center campus located at 4885 Route 9 in Staatsburg, run as a zombie or run as... - October 03, 2014 - Anderson Center for Autism
New York Rehab Centers Team Up to Support Limb Loss with First Annual "Out on a Limb Walk-a-Thon"
Grandell rehabilitation and Nursing Center of Long Beach and Allied Orthopedic Prosthetic Rehab Center have come together to hold the first annual Out On A Limb Walk-A-Thon to support those who have suffered from limb loss, both globally and locally. The Walk will be held on Sunday, October 5, 2014... - October 03, 2014 - Grandell Rehab and Nursing Center
Anne Angeles Elected to Friends of Karen Board of Directors
Friends of Karen announced that Anne Angeles, a senior marketing executive who has developed strategic initiatives for building the American Express, Prudential Financial, and American International Group brands, has been elected to its Board of Directors. - October 03, 2014 - Friends of Karen
Kimberly DeYoung Joins KJT Group as Chief Financial Officer
KJT Group is pleased to welcome Kimberly DeYoung as Chief Financial Officer. Kimberly comes to KJT Group with more than twenty years of financial and accounting experience most recently in the market research sector. “I can’t imagine a better individual to join our leadership team, in... - October 03, 2014 - KJT Group
Unbound Medicine Launches Major Upgrade to uPub™ Publishing Platform - Powerful, Cost-Effective Content Management and Online Authoring
Unbound Medicine, a leader in knowledge management solutions for health care, announces a major upgrade to uPub™, the digital content management and authoring module of the Unbound™ Platform. With this software release, Unbound Medicine adds a host of new features and tools to its... - October 02, 2014 - Unbound Medicine
Umran Javaid HAAPIN Founder and Team Climb Ben Nevis
The HAAPIN team climbed Ben Nevis the highest mountain in the UK. They made it to the top and were feeling really great. Umran Javaid said "We love helping people around the world, we will be doing many more activities like this in the future and everyone is welcome to join us." HAAPIN... - October 02, 2014 - HAAPIN Worldwide