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With Holidays Nearing, No-Cost Workshop Aims to Help Palm Beach County Families Dealing with a Loved One’s Addiction Problem
With the holiday season nearing, families struggling with a loved one’s addiction problem are looking for ways to help and cope during this often trying time. Empathic Recovery, a brand new intensive out-patient facility in Lake Park, Florida, is holding a free work shop called... - September 21, 2013 - Empathic Recovery
“Golfers Gave Back” at CarePlus Foundation Second Annual Golf Outing
The CarePlus Foundation held its Second Annual “Golfers Give Back” outing at White Beeches Golf & Country Club in Haworth, NJ. The Foundation raised almost $80,000 which will directly benefit the clients and programs at CarePlus. - September 21, 2013 - Care Plus Foundation
Braemoor Health Center Commemorates Child Health Day
Braemoor Health Center is proud to spread awareness about Child Health Day this October 7, 2013. - September 21, 2013 - Braemoor Health Center
FDAnews Announces Medical Device Mobile Apps Virtual Conference – Oct. 3, 2013
Medical Device Mobile Apps; The Biosense Case: FDA Sends First Warning; FDAnews Virtual Conference; Oct. 3, 2013 — 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. EDT; www.fdanews.com/MDMobileAppsVCPR2 - September 21, 2013 - FDAnews
Time to GO PINK! RONCO Supports the Fight Against Breast Cancer
$1 donation for every case of pink nitrile examination gloves sold throughout the month of October. - September 21, 2013 - RONCO
Gynecology & Infertility Associates Awarded AIUM Ultrasound Practice Accreditation
The Ultrasound Practice Council of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine is pleased to announce that Gynecology & Infertility Associates has been awarded ultrasound practice accreditation in the areas of first trimester obstetric and gynecologic ultrasound. This is the second... - September 21, 2013 - Gynecology and Infertility Associates
Liz Papp, PA-C Joins California Skin Institute Mountain View and San Mateo Locations
The Mountain View and San Mateo offices of California Skin Institute, California's largest private dermatology practice, welcomes Liz Papp, PA-C to their team of professional dermatology and cosmetic surgery providers. For more information visit http://www.californiaskininstitute.com. - September 20, 2013 - California Skin Institute
Colorado BioScience Association Partners with Two of the State’s Economic Development Entities to Promote Colorado’s Strengths at AdvaMed 2013
Representatives from the Colorado BioScience Association, the Colorado Springs Regional Business Alliance and the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation will showcase Colorado’s medical device and diagnostic sectors during the 2013 AdvaMed: The MedTech Conference in Washington D.C., September 23-25. - September 20, 2013 - Colorado BioScience Association
Apex Rehab and Care Center Commemorates Child Health Day
Apex Rehab supports Child Health Day by raising awareness of childhood health issues facing the nations youth. - September 20, 2013 - Apex Rehabilitation and Care Center
Free Wheelchair Mission Announces First Container of Wheelchairs Ordered for Samoa
Free Wheelchair Mission’s first container (550 individual units) of wheelchairs were placed on order for Samoa. FWM’s Executive Director, Reed Hartley notes, “although Samoa’s tsunami in 2009 was four years ago this month, the effects of the devastation are still felt deeply... - September 20, 2013 - Free Wheelchair Mission
Safety in the “Value Stream”: Atlas Expert to Unveil Two Breakthrough Case Studies
Can the concept of “value streams” prove useful in advancing worker safety? According to two recent major case studies, the answer is an emphatic “yes.” Both studies will be unveiled on October 2 at the National Safety Council Congress and Expo in Chicago. Atlas Director of... - September 20, 2013 - Atlas Ergonomics, LLC
WRS Health Issues White Paper Examining Top 10 EHR Implementation Mistakes in Medical Practices
WRS Health, a leading web-based provider of fully integrated EMR and practice management solutions for medical specialties, today issued a white paper, “10 Implementation Mistakes to Avoid,” that examines the top 10 mistakes health practices make when implementing Electronic Health Records (EHR). The white paper is authored by WRS Health founder and CEO Lawrence Gordon, MD. - September 20, 2013 - WRS Health
Gold Crest Care Center Celebrates Child Health Day
Gold Crest Care Center is happy to celebrate Child Health Day and spread awareness of health issues facing todays youth. - September 20, 2013 - Goldcrest Care Center
Grandell Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Commemorates Child Health Day
Grandell Rehabilitation and Nursing Center commemorates Child Health Day in hopes of spreading awareness of health issues facing today's youth. - September 20, 2013 - Grandell Rehab and Nursing Center
Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network Welcomes New Executive Director to Increase Awareness and Funding for Bladder Cancer
Monica Smith joins the BCAN team, ready to make a difference in the future of bladder cancer. - September 20, 2013 - Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network
XPAND 3D Continues to be 3D Supplier of Choice for Prestigious Film Festivals at San Sebastian Film Festival
XPAND 3D will continue for the 5th year in a row to be the exclusive 3D supplier for the prestigious San Sebastian Film Festival. - September 20, 2013 - Xpand
Register Now for PMI Chicagoland's 3rd Annual Professional Development Day 2013 - Early Bird Discount Ends Sept. 19th
Keynote address by Governor Pat Quinn, annual 1-day event tackles this year's theme; “Mastery Beyond the Triple Constraints” with 4 Knowledge Tracks, 28 workshop sessions, 8 PDU’s, Rolling Meadows, IL. Early bird discount closes tomorrow, Thursday, Sept. 19th. Go to tinyurl.com/pddchi2013 to register. - September 20, 2013 - PMI Chicagoland
Gamxing™ Teaches Doctors Offices How to Protect Their Patient's Data
Gamxing™ has stepped forward to teach employees in the healthcare industry how to protect their patient's data through games. They use a virtual environment that is based on interactive play. - September 20, 2013 - Gamxing
Leadership Changes at Mount Trexler Manor
Lehigh County Residential Care & Outpatient Treatment Facility Promotes Two Employees to Leadership Positions - September 20, 2013 - New Vitae Wellness and Recovery
Beach Terrace Care Center Commemorates Child Health Day
Beach Terrace Care Center proudly supports Child Health Day and spreads awareness about important issues in Childrens' health today. - September 20, 2013 - Beach Terrace Care Center
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Awards $1.5 Million Immunization Contract to SciMetrika
Population Health Consulting Firm Selected to Maintain and Enhance State Immunization Grant Management eGrATIS System. - September 20, 2013 - SciMetrika
Mountain West Dental Institute Grand Opening
The Metropolitan Denver Dental Society (MDDS) is hosting a Grand Opening of the Mountain West Dental Institute at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 19, 2013. The Mountain West Dental Institute (MWDI) is located at 925 Lincoln Street, Denver, CO 80203 in the Beauvallon building in the Golden Triangle. - September 19, 2013 - Metro Denver Dental Society
Contact Lens Trunk Show -- Enter to Win a Year's Supply of Contact Lenses
Learn about CIBA Vision's newest contact lenses and enter your name to win a 1-yr supply of contact lenses. - September 19, 2013 - Linden Optometry, P.C.
William R. Taylor, MD's New E-Book Aims to Reach Stressed or Suicidal Health Professionals
This release describes the new e-book, "Intravenous Hope, Stat! We Need to Help Stressed or Suicidal Doctors, Nurses, Psychologists, Therapists and Their Families." - September 19, 2013 - William R. Taylor, MD Company: Announcing new book for stressed health professionals
Basketball Stars including Chris Corchiani, Shavlik Randolph and Julius Hodge and Will Roach Finalizing Plans for October Charity Event in Raleigh
The Healing Place of Wake County Hoopsfest Committee Adds New Members to Slam Dunk Homelessness - September 19, 2013 - The Healing Place of Wake County
National Social Worker Conference Welcomes Presenter Debra Meehl on October 5 in Atlanta, Georgia
Co-Author of “Friends and Family Bipolar Survival Guide” to share wisdom from 20 years of treating Bipolar, Borderline and substance abuse. - September 19, 2013 - The Meehl Foundation
Grammy Nominated Lauren Agnelli Leads Songwriting for Social Change Artreach Members, Professional Songwriters, and Community Collaborate
Artreach, Inc.’s Songwriting for Social Change Project is a yearlong series of events dedicated to giving a voice to the voiceless through music. Music has traditionally been used to create social change. In this project, people who have psychiatric disorders are working alongside CT... - September 19, 2013 - Artreach
Putnam Ridge Celebrates Child Health Day
Putnam Ridge is proud to spread awareness about Child Health Day this October 7, 2013. Proclaimed a day of National Observance by President Calvin Coolidge in 1928, it was observed on May 1st until 1960, when it was transferred to the first Monday of October. As part of the annual presidential... - September 19, 2013 - Putnam Ridge
Kay Aesthetic Dermatology Unites with Advanced Skincare Surgery & Medcenter
Burbank Dermatology Office Joins Forces and Expands Treatment Offerings - September 19, 2013 - Advanced Skincare Surgery & MedCenter
AdventEMO, LLC Announces Strategic Partnership with Xenicus, LLC
AdventEMO, LLC, a leading EHR software reseller and medical billing company serving California, Oregon and Washington State announced today that it is establishing a strategic partnership with Xenicus, LLC a leading Financial Services company based in McCall, Idaho. “A concern we frequently... - September 19, 2013 - AdventEMO
Senior Helpers of South NJ to Recognize September as “National Preparedness Month,” Creates Severe Weather Checklist for Burlington Camden, Atlantic, Gloucester Residents
Peter Mangiola, Senior Health and Wellness Expert, Makes Severe Weather Information Checklist Available - Free to All Southern New Jersey Senior Residents and Their Families - September 19, 2013 - Senior Helpers NJ
LabX Media Group Has Reached Over 1.0 Million Facebook "Likes"
LabX Media Group (LMG) is very pleased to announce that it has reached 1 million Facebook “Likes." - September 19, 2013 - LabX Media Group
Local IVF Center Offers New Hope to Low Responders in the Greater Indianapolis Area
With a rise in the average age of conception, many women who have attempted to conceive with IVF have not been successful, and are classified as "Low Responders." The Follas Center is offering these patients a cost-effective approach to IVF that also allows them to use their own eggs, as opposed to donor eggs. - September 19, 2013 - The Follas Center for Reproductive Medicine
E-firstaidsupplies.com Introduces Flu Protection and Prevention Kits for the Office
The seasonal flu affects many people around the world every year and E-firstaidsupplies.com has designed a new kit to help and prevent the spread of the flu. - September 19, 2013 - Fieldtex Products Inc.
Dr. Edward O. Terino Releases New Website & Daily News Award
On August 10th, 2013, Dr. Edward Terino of Agoura Hills, CA released a new website for his plastic surgery practice. Dr. Terino has put together a campaign displays a fresh and clean look for this summer 2013 release. In addition, Dr. Edward Terino was awarded the LA Daily News "Best Plastic... - September 19, 2013 - TerinoMD
SignaBlok Achieves Key in Vivo Proof of Concept for Treatment of Cancer and Sepsis
Novel First-in-Class Peptide Inhibitor of TREM-1 Modulates the Inflammatory Response and Shows Promise for Treatment of Cancer and Sepsis - September 18, 2013 - SignaBlok, Inc.
Waxelene Seeks Crowdfunding Through Indiegogo to Bring Lip Tube to Market
The patented petroleum jelly alternative is turning to its friends and fans to fund its next product offering. - September 18, 2013 - Waxelene
OrthoNeuro to Open New Office in Dublin October 2013
OrthoNeuro will open its newest Central Ohio location in Dublin on October 7th, 2013 in Dublin, Ohio. The new office is located at 6770 Avery Muirfield Drive. This expansion into Northwest Columbus allows OrthoNeuro to provide patients in the community of Dublin and surrounding areas with the best orthopedic and neurological care. - September 18, 2013 - OrthoNeuro
Millennia Patient Services (MPS) Unveils a New Brand and Website
Millennia Patient Services (MPS), a Georgia based company, unveils a new brand and website that provides a comprehensive view of the company's value proposition. With over 600 clients, MPS has become one of the leading solution providers specializing in perfecting the revenue cycle management... - September 18, 2013 - Millennia Patient Services
Peter Mangiola, Senior Health & Wellness Expert and Director for Senior Helpers of Southern New Jersey, Appearing on WOBM 1160 & 1310AM Friday Sept 20 @ 10AM
Peter Mangiola will explain the roll-out of his landmark promotional discount for live-in assistance for seniors residing in Camden, Burlington, Atlantic, Gloucester and Ocean Counties of New Jersey - September 18, 2013 - Senior Helpers NJ
Nutrition Pit Has Reaction Nutrition Products in Stock
Nutrition Pit has just announced that they are carrying, “Reaction Nutrition” products. This is a line that carries a wide range of fitness and body building supplements to lose weight, increase muscle mass and to improve overall health and wellbeing. Reaction Nutrition offers products... - September 18, 2013 - Nutrition Pit
New Studies Show Dramatic Health and Weight Loss Benefits from Age Old Magical Spice Formula Now Offered by Gold Source Labs
Used for thousands of years for its health benefits, could the spice saffron, made from a flower named after Zeus's son Crocus, be the key to solving modern man's obesity and health problems? - September 18, 2013 - Gold Source Labs
Golden Pond Names Katy Tavares as New Executive Director
Golden Pond Assisted Living, an independent lifestyle and assisted living community, has named Katy Tavares as its new executive director. Tavares brings more than 18 years of experience to her post where she oversees the day-to-day operations of the community. Golden Pond is located at 50 West... - September 18, 2013 - Golden Pond Assisted Living
ReproTech Sponsors Twin Cities Pancreatic Cancer Fundraising Event
ReproTech, Ltd., a cryobank specializing in long-term storage of human reproductive tissue (sperm, eggs, embryos and ovarian/testicular tissue), was a sponsor for the Twin Cities PurpleRide to benefit the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PANCAN) - September 18, 2013 - ReproTech, LLC
With NIH Funding, Polaris to Develop New Technology to Help Teens Better Manage Type I Diabetes
E-assessment, e-learning and e-messaging will be at the core of a new system to support teens in self-managing their diabetes. - September 18, 2013 - Polaris Health Directions
For 6th Year in a Row, Anytime Fitness is "World's Fastest Growing Fitness Club"
Anytime Fitness is the world’s fastest-growing fitness club for the sixth consecutive year, according to data released by the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA), which annually issues its “Global 25” rankings as a barometer of the fitness industry. East Lyme branch offering special promotion to encourage local residents to start changing their lives. - September 18, 2013 - Anytime Fitness/Niantic
SMS Council Offers Home Health Care Agencies Cost-Effective Solution in ICD-10 Transitioning
SMS Council NY unveiled a cost-effective solution that will assist 14,000 US home health agencies to complete their ICD-9 to ICD-10 transition in time for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) deadline. HHS has made it clear that the deadline for implementing the new ICD-10 coding... - September 18, 2013 - sms council
OEM Replacement Part Provider Offers Perfect Combination
A recent article in DOTmed Business News interviewed several healthcare providers who voiced their opinions on what they look for in OEM service providers; among the top factors and qualities they named were the right balance between price and risk, quality of service, flexibility and patient safety. For companies looking for OEM replacement parts for linear accelerators, radiotherapy simulators and radiation oncology equipments, RadParts offers the perfect combination of these qualities. - September 18, 2013 - RadParts
Dentist Amanda Tavoularis Introduces Special Promotion for New Patients
Lynnwood, WA-based dentist, Amanda Tavoularis has just announced a new special promotion for new patients at her leading area dental clinic. Clients across Lynnwood, Edmonds and Seattle can now choose either $50 off the cost of their introductory exam or a free teeth whitening treatment as part of... - September 18, 2013 - Amanda Tavoularis & Associates
activTek Environmental Awarded SMACNA Brazil Highlights of the Year Award for Second Time
For the second time, activTek Brazil has been awarded the prestigious SMACNA Highlights of the Year Award as a supplier of state-of-the-art technology to the new Datacenter of Santander Banking Hub in the city of Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil. SMACNA is the Sheet Metal and Air... - September 18, 2013 - Vollara