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Local Salisbury Business Man Designs Quality Control Equipment to Reduce Unnecessary Radiation Exposure for X-Ray Patients
Steve Arey, Manager of Biomedical Equipment Supply Technicians of Rowan, LLC (BEST of Rowan, LLC), of Salisbury, North Carolina, is the owner and designer of a new piece of quality control medical equipment, the P+® X-ray QA Test Phantom. According to Best Practices in Digital Radiography... - September 25, 2013 - BEST of Rowan, LLC
Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network Launches Improved, Redesigned Website
Leading Non-Profit Organization Offers Comprehensive Collection of Bladder Cancer Information. - September 25, 2013 - Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network
FDAnews Announces Pay-to-Delay Settlements in the Wake of Activis Virtual Conference
Pay-to-Delay Settlements in the Wake of Activis; Current, Former FTC Officials Offer Answers **FDAnews Virtual Conference** Oct. 15, 2013 — 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. EDT - www.fdanews.com/PayToDelayPR2 - September 25, 2013 - FDAnews
National Care for Pastors Sunday October 13th
Pastors are leaving the pulpit at astonishing rates. Churches are doing something about it with National Care for Pastors Sunday October 13th. Churches around the country are working to celebrate and care for their pastors through this national effort to keep pastors and their families healthy. - September 25, 2013 - Care for Pastors
Nuliv Science to Attend Prestigious 2013 Olympia Fitness and Performance Expo
Nuliv Science, a research focused ingredient supplier, today announced they will be in attendance at the 2013 Mr. Olympia Fitness and Performance Expo held at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The weekend long event will showcase some of the industry's most prominent business vendors, participants... - September 25, 2013 - Nuliv Science
Chicagoland Buddy Walk® Encourages Participants to Take Strides Towards Acceptance and Inclusion for People with Down Syndrome
The 11th Annual Chicagoland Buddy Walk® will take place at Cantigny on October 13, 2013 and features Radio Disney. More than 3000 people are expected to attend this years walk, which is one of over 250 walks across the country this fall to raise awareness and funds for programs that benefit... - September 24, 2013 - DS Support
Emerge Diagnostics Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Wireless Device
Emerge Diagnostics is pleased to announce that it has received the 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its wireless device, PMRU-S. The new clearance will allow for expansion of the EFA technology. The wireless ability will streamline the assessment process as... - September 23, 2013 - Emerge Diagnostics
New Healthcare Overhead Cost Cutting Document Management Software Released
BetterChart, a DISC Corporation solution offering an economically viable option guaranteeing consistent delivery of clinical data from paper and fax sources to electronic patient charts, has today announced the unveiling of the new BetterChart 2.0 will take place during the hosting of a webinar... - September 23, 2013 - DISC Corporation
StemCells21 to Open Second Luxury Medical Center
StemCells21 Company will open its second 5* medical facility. The new addition will feature state-of-the-art operation rooms, Cellular medicine laboratories and compounding nutrition & Hormone laboratories. All of which will be constructed to the highest standards and all class 10,000 clean room grade. - September 22, 2013 - StemCells21
24 DNA Company Seeks Public Help to Fund Their Self Administered 24 DNA-2 Blood Types Test Kit
“This potential Nobel Prize candidate Kit tests for seven major genetic or DNA predispositions; (1) Diseases, (2) Proper DNA Diets, (3) Skills and Talents, (4) Intelligence and Learning Styles, (5) Mental Health Challenges, (6) predisposition to Success or Failure, and (7) predisposition to Lie or Tell the Truth,” says 24 DNA Scientist Bob Ainuu Afamasaga. - September 22, 2013 - DNA Alphabet
Robert G. Chami, MD, FACS, Joins the Team at Riverchase Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery
Riverchase Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery is pleased to announce Robert G. Chami, MD, FACS as the newest member of their team. Dr. Chami is currently accepting new patients at the Marco Island (950 N. Collier Blvd, Suite 303), North Naples (1015 Crosspointe Dr.), and Cape Coral (413 Del Prado... - September 22, 2013 - Riverchase Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery
South Nassau Communities Hospital Prostate Health Center Receives Donation from Knights of Columbus
“The Knights have been loyal and dedicated to the mission and vision of South Nassau Communities Hospital,” said Elizabeth Nardone, vice president of development. - September 22, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Eyeweb Introduces ArmourX Frames
Eyeweb.com, a leading online provider of safety eyewear announced today the release of ArmourX safety frames through their network of corporate based kiosks. "We are pleased to launch ArmourX products through our online safety sites including the first virtual try on catalog for the ArmourX... - September 22, 2013 - Cyber Imaging Systems, Inc.
ISPOR Dublin, 2-6 November 2013: Discover BaseCase CLM
At ISPOR Dublin this November BaseCase is presenting BaseCase CLM: a new Closed Loop Marketing product for HEOR and market access teams that enables an improved workflow at the country level. - September 22, 2013 - BaseCase
Creative Biomart is Going to Sign Luciferase Supply Agreement with Kasain Laboratory
After a long-term contact and discussion, Creative Biomart finally agrees to sign a Luciferase supply agreement with Kasain Laboratory, especially Native Vibrio fischeri Luciferase (http://www.creativebiomart.net/description_390631_24.htm) until Kasain finishes its study projects. The official... - September 22, 2013 - Creative Biomart
FDAnews Announces: FDA Recordkeeping, Dangerous Documents and Writing for Compliance ™
FDA Recordkeeping, Dangerous Documents and Writing for Compliance ™; Presented by FDAnews; Nov. 13-14, 2013 – Bethesda, MD; http://www.fdanews.com/DangerousDocsPR2. - September 22, 2013 - FDAnews
What is Intimacy with Spirit? On September 24 Why Shamanism Now Radio Show with Christina Pratt
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 about intimacy, how we must find it in ourselves first before we can experience it with anyone or anything else, and how a true shamanic state requires intimacy of spirit. - September 22, 2013 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.