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Hoag Orthopedic Institute Doctors Author Study Highlighting Safe, Efficient Protocol for Same Day Discharge for Partial Knee Replacement
Successful same day discharge among partial knee replacement patients has proven to be safe and efficient while increasing patient satisfaction, according to a recent study that noted developments in surgical protocol. The article appeared in the November issue of The Journal of Arthroplasty, authored by Hoag Orthopedic Institute surgeons and clinicians. - November 15, 2013 - Hoag Orthopedic Institute
South Nassau's Emergency Medicine Chair Named Physician of Excellence
Dr. Kugler earned the awards for his enduring commitment to excellence and leadership in emergency medicine, which has resulted in the significant improvement of emergency medical services in the community and throughout the state. - November 15, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Riverchase Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery Offers Free Skin Cancer Screenings in Naples
Riverchase Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery will be offering free skin cancer screenings for new patients in the Southwest Florida community on Monday, November 18th at their Downtown Naples office, located at 261 9th Street South. Provider, Chethana C. Gottam, M.D., FAAD will be performing the... - November 15, 2013 - Riverchase Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery
Patientco Named Healthcare IT Start-Up Company of The Year
The Metro Atlanta Chamber named Patientco, an Atlanta-based healthcare payments technology company, as their 2013 Healthcare IT Start-Up Company of the Year. The Phoenix Award was presented to CEO, Bird Blitch, at Tuesday’s Health IT Leadership Summit at the Fox Theater. “We are... - November 15, 2013 - Patientco
CareSouth Home Health Agencies Named to 2013 HomeCare Elite
CareSouth Health System, Inc., today announced that six of its Medicare certified home health agencies, involving 19 locations across the Southeast, have been named to Top Agency of the 2013 HomeCare Elite. - November 15, 2013 - CareSouth Health System, Inc.
Pre-Eminent Stem Cell Doctor Joins Leading Edge Medical SAB
Hong Kong-based Leading Edge Medical (LEMed) announces that the world’s number one practicing stem cell doctor has joined its Science Advisory Board. - November 15, 2013 - Leading Edge Medical, Ltd.
Genapsys, Inc. Raises $37M to Commercialize Next Generation Sequencing Platform
GenapSys™, Inc. (GenapSys), a provider of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) systems, today announced it has raised $37M to commercialize the GENIUS™ 110 system (Gene Electronic Nano-Integrated Ultra-Sensitive), a fully integrated DNA Sequencing system for the rapidly evolving NGS... - November 14, 2013 - Genapsys Inc.
GenWay Biotech Announces Changes to Board of Directors
GenWay Biotech, a leading provider of protein and antibody solutions, today announced the appointment of Thomas Silberg, President and Chief Executive Officer of GenWay Biotech as Chairman of the Board, and Joseph Panetta, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of BIOCOM and Robert Richard Garber, PhD, Drug Development Consultant as members of the Board of Directors. - November 14, 2013 - GenWay Biotech
Lifescapes Counseling Associates Offers Tips for Selecting a Psychologist for Child Evaluations
Group mental health practice provides tips for selecting a Psychologist, as well as guidance for pursuing psychological testing for children. - November 14, 2013 - Lifescapes Counseling Associates, PLLC
RuPaul Launches First Ever Fragrance and Cosmetic Line
“B*tches Better Beware!” - RuPaul launches first ever fragrance and cosmetic line; RuPaul’s Glamazon launches on November 21, 2013 - November 14, 2013 - Colorevolution
Avatar Solutions Named One of the Top 10 Largest Patient Satisfaction Survey Firms
Avatar Solutions was recently named one of the top 10 largest patient satisfaction measurement firms by Modern Healthcare magazine. - November 14, 2013 - Avatar Solutions
Senior Helpers Discusses Aid and Attendance and Veteran Benefits
Abigail Critchfield, owner and Client Coordinator of Senior Helpers, was invited as the featured guest on "Behind the Lines" with Diane Dayton. Abigail discusses the Veterans Benefit of Aid and Attendance and the eligibility requirements that are necessary to qualify. Senior Helpers of Lancaster County is one of 15 with in the 300 National Senior Helpers office to offer this Veterans Benefits program. Future education sessions are offered to discuss Aid and Attendance. - November 14, 2013 - Senior Helpers of Lancaster County
RaveMAX- Rave Recovery Supplement Designed to Protect Your Mind and Body During Your Big Night Out
RaveMAX website has officially launched. RaveMAX is a dietary supplement designed to promote complete protection, enhancement, and recovery for those with an active EDM (Electronic Dance Music) lifestyle. - November 14, 2013 - RaveMAX
Questing for a Dream Worth Living with Guest Sparrow Hart on Nov. 19 Why Shamanism Now Radio Show
On her radio show "Why Shamanism Now? A Practical Path to Authenticity,” teacher, author and founder of the Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing Christina Pratt talks to Sparrow Hart, author of Letters to the River: A Guide to a Dream Worth Living, about vision questing. - November 14, 2013 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Versasuite Exhibits at 2013 Iowa Rural Health Association and The Iowa Association of Rural Health Clinics Joint Meeting
Who: VersaSuite, a leading HIS provider to clinics, surgical centers, and rural hospitals, today announced it will be exhibiting at the 2013 Iowa Rural Health Association (IRHA) and the Iowa Association of Rural Health Clinics joint fall meeting. The IRHA is a nonprofit membership organization of... - November 14, 2013 - VersaSuite
Simply CE Launches New Website Dedicated to the Dental Profession
SimplyCE, a free Continuing Education database, has launched a new website specifically for dentists. The website serves as a database for Continuing Education courses all over the country. - November 14, 2013 - Simply CE
Leading Organizations Develop a National Action Plan to Combat Health Disparities
Hosted by the National Medical Association, the 2013 Summit on African American Health produces comprehensive document on health disparities and provides an aggressive roadmap for change. - November 14, 2013 - National Medical Association
Metrics Inc. Founder and President Phil Hodges Retires
Hodges started company in 1994; will serve as director at parent company, Mayne Pharma. - November 14, 2013 - Metrics, Inc.
The Spine Health Foundation Receives Acceptance to Present at International Spine Conference
The Spine Health Foundation, Inc. (SHF) chosen to present at the 14th Annual Conference of the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery (ISASS) in Miami Beach, FL April 30-May 2 2014. - November 14, 2013 - The Spine Health Foundation, Inc.
Elysée Scientific Skincare Announces Holiday Gift-Giving Sets
Elysée Scientific Cosmetics has announced gift sets featuring their popular skincare line just in time for the holidays. The sets are composed of anti-aging skincare products for the face, neck and body. Featuring smaller sizes of their most popular products, these sets are ideal for anyone... - November 14, 2013 - Elysee Scientific Cosmetics
Chandler Orthopedic Surgeon Announces November Saturday Clinic Hours
Dr. Shelden Martin, an orthopedic surgeon with one of the Valley’s leading orthopedic practices, OrthoArizona - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates, has announced his Saturday clinic hours for November, with his next Saturday clinic scheduled for Nov. 16. Dr. Martin, who is fellowship trained in... - November 13, 2013 - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates
Rosa’s Derek Bartlett to Present Work on Mechanistic Modeling in Diabetes Drug Design at the AAPS Conference
Dr. Bartlett will discuss the use of modeling to evaluate combination therapies for diabetes, November 13th, 2013 in San Antonio, Texas. - November 13, 2013 - Rosa & Co LLC
Rosa & Co CEO, Dr. Ron Beaver Presents "Systems Pharmacology: First Principles to Effective Practice" in the Plenary Session of the Integrating Pharmacometrics Summit
Rosa & Co. LLC, a drug development advisory firm with expertise in drug-disease modeling and simulation, announced that Dr. Ron Beaver, CEO, presented a plenary session talk at the Hanson Wade Integrating Pharmacometrics Summit (October 21st -23rd 2013), Munich, Germany, entitled... - November 13, 2013 - Rosa & Co LLC
MediPurpose to Attend MEDICA 2013, Nov. 20–23
Representatives Available to Discuss Medical Product Distribution Opportunities for Safety Blood Collection Devices - November 13, 2013 - MediPurpose
INGRI:DAHL 3D Clip-Ons Available November 19th
INGRI:DAHL 3D Clip-Ons for Rx glasses will be available for purchase November 19th. - November 13, 2013 - Ingri Dahl
VisualDx Honored for Diagnostic Support to Dentists
Lexicomp Online for Dentistry featuring VisualDx Oral Offers Quick and Accurate Diagnoses - November 13, 2013 - Logical Images Inc
The Dental Care Plus Group and HealthSpan Inc.: Collaborating to Offer Medical and Dental Insurance in a Reformed Marketplace
The Dental Care Plus Group (DCPG), a leading provider of dental insurance, announces their collaboration with HealthSpan Inc. to co-market medical and dental insurance plans throughout Ohio. This collaboration brings the two companies together to help people get and stay healthy by offering... - November 13, 2013 - The Dental Care Plus Group
Anytime Fitness' "Turkeys for Training" Fundraiser Scheduled for November 20
Anytime Fitness offers personal training session in exchange for helping the hungry. Donated turkeys and grocery store gift cards will be accepted Nov. 20, and donated to Care & Share, a local nonprofit that provides services for those in need. Help those who are hungry during the holidays and get fit too. - November 13, 2013 - Anytime Fitness/Niantic
Compass to Care Childhood Cancer Foundation Reaches Milestone of Supporting Children on 1000 Trips for Cancer Treatment
Compass to Care Childhood Cancer Foundation today announced they have reached the significant milestone of supporting 92 children on 1000 trips for cancer treatment. This announcement comes just three and a half years after the not-for-profit charitable organization launched in Chicago. - November 13, 2013 - Compass to Care
Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® Raise Over $580,000.00
More than 7,000 South Florida residents from Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Treasure Coast joined the Alzheimer’s Association’s Walks to End Alzheimer’s and united in a movement to reclaim the future for millions. Participants raised more than $580,000.00 to fund Alzheimer's care, support and research programs. - November 13, 2013 - Alzheimer's Association Southeast Florida
Nashville Scientologists Hold Drug-Free Events in Honor of Red Ribbon Week
In October 2013, volunteers from the Nashville Church of Scientology teamed up with the Drug-Free South to help others live drug-free lives. - November 13, 2013 - Drug Free South
New Thinky Mixer from Intertronics Provides Rapid One Step Dispersal/Degassing in Production Sized Material Quantities
The new Thinky ARE-500 mixer from Intertronics is a high performance industrial non-contact "planetary" mixer that is suitable for all engineering compounds – liquids, pastes and powders. It mixes, disperses and degasses materials in seconds to minutes, in a sealed or lid-less container. - November 13, 2013 - Intertronics
SFL’s Managing Director to Give Presentation at Informa’s 8th Annual Drug Device Combination Products Event in Berlin
SFL’s Managing Director provides regulatory insight into Drug Device Combination Products in Europe. - November 13, 2013 - SFL Regulatory Affairs & Scientific Communication Ltd
Local Dentist Mina Levi DDS Selected as Best
Dr. Mina Levi Dentist San Francisco has been chosen as a best dentist for 2013. Dentists were selected based on training, experience, continuing education, and evidence of dedication to excellence. - November 13, 2013 - Mina Levi DDS
Small Business Expert John Di Lemme to Host Closing & Marketing Host Boot Camp
Florida is all set to host a boot camp by world-renowned, Strategic Millionaire Business Coach, Small Business Expert and International Motivational Speaker John Di Lemme. The event is spearheaded by John Di Lemme and his Elite Team and slated to take place on the 21st of November, 2013. The... - November 12, 2013 - Di Lemme Development Group, Inc.
INGRI:DAHL to Release Anaglyph 3D Glasses
INGRI:DAHL is preparing to release their anaglyph 3D glasses. They expect them to be available for purchase by early January. - November 12, 2013 - Ingri Dahl
Military Servicemen and Women Remembered by Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Edward Domanskis, a plastic surgeon is waiving his fees for plastic surgery. - November 12, 2013 - Edward Domanskis, MD
GenRocket Launches V2 Test Data Generation Platform That is up to 75% Faster
GenRocket, Inc. announces the launch of V2 of its test data generation software platform. GenRocket is still just as powerful but now software developers and quality assurance engineers will find it easier to generate test data and can set up and generate their data up to 75% faster. - November 11, 2013 - GenRocket, Inc.
Maintain Your Weight During the Holidays
Fitness Expert Gives Tips to Prevent Holiday Weight Gain. - November 11, 2013 - Burn
Highland Dental Clinic Introduces Fastbraces® Technology to Its Service Offerings
Kansas City dentist continues commitment to patients with introduction of new orthodontic process. - November 11, 2013 - Dr. Robert Kipp Klein
The Core Content in Urgent Care Medicine, a Video CME Program, Offers End of Year Discount to Encourage Physicians to Use Their CME Stipends Before They Expire
The Core Content in Urgent Care Medicine, a 60 hour video CME program, is offering an end of year discount to encourage physicians to use their CME stipends before they expire. As part of this "Use it or Lose it" event, the program will be discounted significantly, with savings of up to $500 off. - November 10, 2013 - Institute of Urgent Care Medicine
Kowa Optimed Announces the Nonmyd α-DIII as the Fourth of Five Products Offered at a Special Price During the American Academy of Ophthalmology Meeting Next Week
The Kowa Nonmyd α-DIII Non-mydriatic retinal camera joins the Kowa SL-15 slit lamp, the Kowa Nonmyd WX 3D retinal camera, and the Kowa AP-7000 perimeter on the list of Kowa products offered at a reduced price to attendees of this year’s AAO meeting - November 10, 2013 - Kowa Optimed
Cheryl Wee’s 2013 Christmas Wishes
Christmas is a time where people all over the world make Christmas wishes and New Year Resolutions. Jean Yip Group’s ambassador, Cheryl Wee has two Christmas Wishes- for a fruitful year ahead and to spend more quality time with her family over delicious meals. While you list down your 2014... - November 10, 2013 - Jean Yip Group
Every Costume is Worth a Thousand Smiles
YMCA Child Care Children spread Halloween cheer to seniors at the Cornell Hall Care and Rehabilitation Center. - November 10, 2013 - The Gateway Family YMCA
South Nassau Awarded $6.6 Million Grant to Establish Urgent Care Center for Long Beach
$200 Million in federal funding was made available for repair, renovation and rebuilding of health care, mental health, child care and other social services facilities; unreimbursed expenses resulting from the storm. - November 10, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Golden Pond Completes Expansion, Opens New Building
Golden Pond opened in 1992 as the first freestanding assisted living center in New England. - November 10, 2013 - Golden Pond Assisted Living
Gourmet Raw Vegan Chef from New York City Announces Opening of Two Retail Locations in Olympia, WA.
There is a trifecta brewing in downtown Olympia, WA, three powerhouse female food companies (Paprika Cafe and Catering, Miss Moffett's Mystical Cupcakes, and Raw Truth Living) are merging under one roof. Crepes, cupcakes, and raw juice! And you are invited to stop by to see, taste and meet us for samples, classes, tasting dinners, catering, grab and go, delivery, special orders, cold pressed juices, food, and treats. Help share what everybody is already talking about with all your friends! - November 10, 2013 - Raw Truth Living
South Western Communications Awarded Rauland-Borg Top of the World Healthcare Distributor
South Western Communications, SWC, received the prestigious Top of the World Distributor Award in front of hundreds of Rauland distributors who gathered at the Harbor Beach Marriott for Rauland’s Global Sales Conference in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on November 4th- November 6th, 2013. During... - November 10, 2013 - South Western Communications
Creative Biomart Announces Commercial Agreement for Services of Biosimilar Cell Lines Manufacturing
Creative Biomart announced today that it has signed a commercial agreement for contract manufacturing pharmaceutical biosimilar cell lines for a big pharma company. - November 10, 2013 - Creative Biomart
Miracle Tanning "Cans for Tans" Food Drive
Miracle Tanning is showing its support for the less fortunate families of our communites by hosting a week long food drive. - November 09, 2013 - Miracle Tanning