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The Addictions Academy is Offering a Grant for Intervention Certification
The Addictions Academy is pleased to offer 10 individuals a grant to attend their intervention training in Miami in October 2014. - September 11, 2014 - The Addictions Academy
Generation Humanity to Host Lung Force Los Angeles Walk Kick Off Party Benefiting the American Lung Association
Media Alert: September 13 Event Will Raise Awareness for Inaugural Lung Force Los Angeles Walk - September 11, 2014 - American Lung Association in California
Corporate Health and Wellness Association to Announce 2014 Leadership Awards at EHBC
Recipients are “Champions” in promoting Health & Wellness in the Workplace. - September 11, 2014 - Corporate Wellness Conference
Dr. Richard Buch Performs 1st Surgery in U.S. to Save a Patient's Severely Infected Limb
Dr. Richard Buch orthopedic surgeon at The Dallas Limb Restoration Center performed the 1st total humerus replacement in the United States using Implantcast's MUTARS. Dr. Buch is the first and only surgeon who has received FDA approval to use MUTARS in the United States. - September 10, 2014 - The Dallas Limb Restoration Center
VersaSuite Exhibits at the Nebraska Rural Health Association 2014 Annual Conference & RHC Clinic Conference
Who: VersaSuite, a leading EHR/HIS solution provider, today announced it will be exhibiting at the NeRHA 2014 Annual Conference & RHC Clinic Conference What: NeRHA 2014 Annual Conference & RHC Clinic Conference. To make an appointment with VersaSuite, send a request to sales@versasuite.com... - September 10, 2014 - VersaSuite
Healthy Hands, Inc. Accepting Donations
Healthy Hands Inc. has started accepting donations for its series of non-profit hand-hygiene campaigns in India set to begin in April 2015. Healthy Hands’ goal is to raise $10,000 by April in order to fund educational workshop, fund original research and stock supplies for Calcutta Mercy Hospital. - September 10, 2014 - Healthy Hands Inc
Xeno Diagnostics Adds Dr. Daniel Wierda as Director of Research and Development
Addition of Top Talent Strengthens Fast-Growing Indianapolis Biotech CRO - September 10, 2014 - Xeno Diagnostics, LLC
October 8 Webinar: Ochsner Health System's Financial & Quality Returns from System-Wide Care Coordination and Risk Stratification
HIN examines Ochsner Health System's gains from an innovative system-wide care coordination approach during an October 8, 2014 webinar. - September 10, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Local Nephrologist Gives Update on Polycystic Kidney Disease Research
Nephrologists are working towards an improved understanding of how to prevent the progression of kidney disease. Dr. Scott Brimble will discuss potential new therapies for polycystic kidney disease (PKD) and polycystic liver disease. - September 10, 2014 - Hamilton Chapter, PKD Foundation of Canada
Early Learning Readiness Program Returning September 15, 2014
Program supports school readiness; provides informal family, friend or neighbor caregivers with skills to enhance and support the learning experiences of children in their care. - September 09, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Rahway Branch Offers Sneak Peek Construction Tours
Exclusive Tours of Expansive Renovations Planned - September 09, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Announces New Officers
The Gateway Family YMCA Announces New Officers for the 2014-2015 Board of Directors - September 09, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Companion Animal Hospital of Wakefield Welcomes Dr. Chris Kelly
New Veterinarian Joins Companion Animal Hospital. - September 08, 2014 - Companion Animal Hospital of Wakefield
US Tele-Medicine Launches Remote Patient Monitoring and Telehealth Programs Nationwide That Offer Solutions to the “Triple Aim” of IHI Health Care Reform
US Tele-Medicine, a leading Orange County, CA-based telemedicine and Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) solutions provider in the health care industry, offers a comprehensive solution to the “triple aim” of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement. - September 08, 2014 - US Telemedicine
Registration Open for Tourette Syndrome Awareness Walk in Arlington, Virginia October 25 2014
Registration is open for the first Washington DC area Tourette Syndrome 5K Awareness Walk to be held at Bluemont Park in Arlington, Virginia on Saturday, October 25, 2014. The Walk will begin at 10am at Bluemont Park and will be followed by lunch and activities for the kids sponsored by the Tourette Syndrome Association of Greater Washington. The public is invited to participate in the Walk and can register or donate to support the event at www.tsagw.org. - September 08, 2014 - Tourette Syndrome Association of Greater Washington
Lasting Lesbian Love Talks Tele-Summit Free, Online, Attend from the Comfort of Home September 10-12, 2014
Lesbian Love Expert Offering Free, online advice on finding & nurturing lasting lesbian love. Sept 10-12 - Join them to listen to twelve experts and celebrities share advice. - September 08, 2014 - Lasting Lesbian Love
“Creating a Foundation for Wellness: Shamanic Practice 1” on Sept. 9 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 talks about the importance of leading a spiritual life and how hard it can be do what we’re meant to do when we don’t have a practice in place. - September 08, 2014 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
No Pricks, No Sticks, No Pain - Hyperion Biotechnology’s Fatigue Testing Featured on Health-Briefs TV with Terry Bradshaw
Hyperion’s non-invasive saliva testing provides an objective measure of fatigue to help combat the risks associated with high fatigue levels in the workplace, in athletic programs, on the road, and on health. - September 07, 2014 - Hyperion Biotechnology, Inc.
Fertility Preservation Network Welcomes Augusta Georgia Area Facility
Program greatly extends access to Fertility Preservation services. - September 07, 2014 - ReproTech, LLC
Medic East Africa: East Africa’s Largest Healthcare Exhibition and Congress Maintains Its Prominent Presence on the Continent
The Visa Oshwal Convention Centre in Nairobi will once again host the 2nd Medic East Africa Exhibition & Congress (MEA), which is the largest healthcare event in East Africa to date, and exclusively supported by the Ministry of Health. This year's event will take place from 23-25 September 2014... - September 06, 2014 - Informa Life Sciences
Colorado BioScience Association Launches New “BioTalks” at BioWest 2014 in Denver; People Talking About Big, Bold Ideas
Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) is introducing new BioTalk segments at BioWest 2014 in Denver. These are eight fast-paced presentations about the Big and Bold ideas in the Bio Industry. There are both morning and afternoon sessions of BioTalks scheduled. - September 06, 2014 - Colorado BioScience Association
IQ4I Research & Consultancy Published a New Report on Nuclear Medicine/Radiopharmaceuticals Global Market and Estimated to be Worth $8.05 Billion by 2020
The global Nuclear Medicine/Radiopharmaceuticals market is expected to reach $8.05 billion by 2020 as per IQ4I Research & Consultancy Market Report. It is mainly driven by factors such as increased application area on therapeutics, growing awareness and preference for nuclear medicine, ready availability of isotopes, and rise in hybrid imaging. However, factors such as stringent regulatory frameworks, high cost, reduction in reimbursement and short-lived isotopes are hampering the growth. - September 06, 2014 - IQ4I Research & Consultancy Pvt. Ltd.
IQ4I Research & Consultancy Published a Report on In-Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) Global Market and Estimated to be Worth $88.0 Billion by 2020
In-Vitro diagnostics (IVD) is a prominent and fast emerging segment of the global healthcare sector. IVD tests analyze the human samples such as blood, urine or any tissue and provide information for making healthcare decisions. Some of the key IVD tests include pregnancy test kits, blood glucose tests, laboratory tests for infectious disease, regular blood tests for cholesterol and hemoglobin content, genetic tests for various genetic diseases etc. - September 06, 2014 - IQ4I Research & Consultancy Pvt. Ltd.
Rebalance Sports Medicine Open House and First Anniversary Celebration
Rebalance Sports Medicine would like to invite you to an open house on Tuesday September 16th, 2014 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Rebalance Sports Medicine is a multidisciplinary clinic located in downtown Toronto offering sports medicine consultations, physiotherapy, registered massage therapy,... - September 06, 2014 - Rebalance Sports Medicine
Cutting Edge Medical Procedure Provides New Hope for Alopecia Patients
Platelet Rich Plasma Hair Restoration (PRP) is providing new hope for hair growth in patients with this disease which often leaves individuals desperately trying to hide the condition by wearing wigs or shaving the head completely. - September 06, 2014 - Trinity Lace Wigs
CHICSTUDIOS NYC Expands Manhattan Location
Leading New York Makeup Artistry School doubles in size. - September 06, 2014 - CHICSTUDIOS - School of Makeup
MediVu Accepted Into Healthbox Accelerator
MediVu, a visualization and communication company that streamlines complex patient data, has been accepted into the Healthbox Florida accelerator program. - September 05, 2014 - MediVu
Healthcare Survey Targets Strategies to Stratify High-Risk, High-Cost Patients
The Healthcare Intelligence Network will gather data on methods for identifying and stratifying high-risk, high-cost patients and determining appropriate interventions through September 30. - September 05, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Bozeman Dental Associates Offers Gentle and Friendly Dental Solutions
Oral complications are common and they cause discomfort to clients. Now, Bozeman Dental Associates provides clients with gentle and friendly sedation dental solutions at affordable costs. - September 05, 2014 - Bozeman Dental Associates
American Venous Forum - Call for Abstracts Deadline Approaching
The American Venous Forum (AVF) will hold its 27th Annual Meeting on February 25-27, 2015 in Palm Springs, CA. The AVF Annual Meeting offers high-quality scientific analysis to those physicians interested in research, education and clinical investigation in the field of venous diseases. AVF encourages all of its colleagues to participate in this growing educational program by submission of a formal abstract for standard oral, quick shot presentation, poster presentation or poster display. - September 05, 2014 - American Venous Forum
South Nassau's Radiation Oncology Department Awarded Prestigious Accreditation
The prestigious ACR accreditation is awarded only to facilities that prove during a rigorous peer-review evaluation that they meet specific Practice Guidelines and Technical Standards developed by the ACR. - September 05, 2014 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Healthtec Selects IMS as EHR Offering for Efficiency and User Satisfaction
Texas-based HealthTec Software, Inc. (www.healthtec-software.com), a leading provider of Software Technology for medical group practices, has received ONC-ATCB Certification as a complete EHR for its brand new Trilogy Software System. - September 05, 2014 - Healthtec Software
D'Apotic Pharmacy Expands in Johor and Klang Valley
D'Apotic Pharmacy will be opening a couple of branches in the state of Johor and in the Klang Valley in Malaysia during the second half of 2014. - September 05, 2014 - D'Apotic Pharmacy
Phase 2 Opens Medical Device Contract Manufacturing Facility in Tijuana
Phase 2 Medical Manufacturing, Inc. looked far and wide when it came to opening a new offshore medical device contract manufacturing facility. - September 05, 2014 - Phase 2 Medical Manufacturing
Lucideon is Testing the Suitability of EWI Systems for the Refurbishment of Park Homes
Lucideon, the international provider of materials development, testing and assurance, and formerly known as Ceram, has begun testing External Wall Insulation (EWI) systems to ascertain their suitability for park home refurbishment. Fitting EWI improves both the aesthetic appearance and thermal... - September 05, 2014 - Lucideon
Care of Obese Patients Facilitated by Top Quality Bariatric Bed
Novacorr Healthcare has become well recognised in providing equipment and products to assist home caregivers. Customised products can be made to order for the patient. - September 05, 2014 - Novacorr Healthcare
Mississauga, Oakville, Burlington and Brampton Based Firstaidcertification.ca Offering Industry’s Leading CPR and First Aid Certification Courses for Businesses
Trusted Mississauga, Oakville, Burlington and Brampton based Red Cross CPR and first aid training certification experts, Firstaidcertification.ca are now offering a broad range of summer courses for businesses. - September 05, 2014 - First Aid Certification
Quitgate.com, a Leading Quit Smoking Aid Retailer, Praises the New CVS/Pharmacy on Its Major Health Focused Move
After announcing in February, 2014, its decision to stop selling cigarettes and other tobacco products by October 1, CVS has not only fulfilled its promise but has done so one month ahead of time and moved a step further to change its name to CVS Health better reflecting its purpose of optimizing health outcomes. - September 05, 2014 - Quitgate, LLC
Waterview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Shares Back to School Tips with Parents and Students
Flushing, New York-based Waterview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center prepares parents for back to school by sharing helpful tips for students to make the most of their school year. - September 05, 2014 - Waterview Nursing & Rehabilitation
Dr. Murphy of Murphy Plastic Surgery Now the Leading Breast Augmentation Surgeon in Reno, Nevada
Reno, Nevada-based Murphy Plastic Surgery is now presenting patients from across the region with outstanding breast augmentation services. - September 05, 2014 - NNPSA
Discover the Advantages of the Combined Breast Lift with Breast Augmentation Surgery at Murphy Plastic Surgery
Reno, Nevada-based cosmetic surgery specialists, Murphy Plastic Surgery are helping women to improve both the position and the fullness of their breast with their breast lift with augmentation treatment. - September 05, 2014 - NNPSA
Dr. James Murphy Helping Reno, Nevada Clients Understand Their Breast Augmentation Surgery Options
Reno, NV-based board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. James E. Murphy is now inviting patients to learn more about the benefits of breast augmentation surgery. - September 05, 2014 - NNPSA
Top Docs, Inc. is Experiencing Explosive Growth
Top Docs, Inc. was recently awarded a 5 year Contract with the Department of Veterans Affairs for the Western States Network Consortium. This contract encompasses 37 Medical Centers, 261 Outpatient Clinics in 14 states for 21 different specialties. - September 04, 2014 - Top Docs Inc.
Surge in "Big Data" Tools Transforms Population Health Management: Study
The use of EHRs for population health management increased five-fold from 2012 to 2014, according to a new downloadable HINtelligence report. - September 04, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
American Venous Forum - the Vein Forum Course - Registration Still Available
On September 5-6 in Boston, MA AVF will host the Vein Forum: Comprehensive Venous Management for the Practicing Clinician. ACS designates this live activity for a maximum of 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM. Of the AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM, a maximum of 14 credits meet the requirements for Self-Assessment. The course is geared toward the practicing venous specialist. The AVF will also host the Fall 2014 Fellows Course in Venous Disease on December 5-7 in Houston, TX. - September 04, 2014 - American Venous Forum
MuLondon Earns Humane Company Seal of Approval
MuLondon Skincare Pledges to Support Only Humane Charities That do Not Fund Animal-Based Research - September 04, 2014 - MuLondon - Natural Organic Skincare
MoBiTec to Attend the 4. Joint Conference of the VAAM and DGHM in Dresden, Germany, Oct. 5-8, 2014
This year the DGHM (Society of Hygiene and Microbiology) and the VAAM (Association for General and Applied Microbiology), the biggest German societies in the area of microbiology, hold their annual conference as a joint conference in Dresden. - September 04, 2014 - MoBiTec GmbH
Ann Arbor Plastic Surgery Announces Micro-Needling Therapy Availability
Microneedling is a Fractional Collagen Induction Therapy System which creates microscopic perforations in the skin creating your own collagen to be created. Its 9 pin single use needle can be programmed to specific depths depending on each person’s concerns. As a result, the skin shifts its natural repair mechanism into high gear and starts producing collagen and elastin to repair these micro-perforations. The self-repairing property of the skin is a 100% natural form of skin renewal... - September 03, 2014 - Ann Arbor Plastic Surgery
Phoenix Home Care Acquires Essential Home Health, Inc.
Phoenix Home Care, Inc., announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Essential Health Care, a premier health care provider in the greater Kansas City region on the Kansas side. Essential Health Care, which delivers home health and private duty services, is an industry leader of... - September 03, 2014 - Phoenix Home Care
PlacidWay Upgrades PlacidWay.com Helping Consumers Choose Medical Options Abroad
Inspired by the 2014 Medical Tourism Global Consumer Demand Survey Analysis, PlacidWay, a medical tourism company, has recently upgraded its website www.placidway.com offering intuitive and quick access to hundreds of medical facilities, packages, prices, medical destinations and all the information needed by medical travelers. - September 03, 2014 - PlacidWayUSA