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Chief Medical Officer at South Nassau Named Clinical Professor of Medicine at Hofstra NSLIJ School of Medicine
South Nassau and Hofstra NSLIJ School of Medicine have an academic affiliation agreement that combines the school’s academic and clinical resources with the hospital's clinical programs and physicians to provide world class medical training. - October 20, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Dakota Dental Family Dentistry to Buy Back Halloween Candy
Dakota Dental Apple Valley Family Dentistry will buy back Halloween Candy during a special event held November 6, 2012, from 3:00 to 6:00 pm. The candy purchased for cash will be shipped to troops serving overseas. - October 20, 2012 - Dakota Dental
“Crafting Shamanic Journey Questions” on October 23 “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 continues her conversation about how to best craft questions for shamanic journeying and focuses on the importance of our personal attitude in the process. - October 20, 2012 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
U.S. HealthWorks Adopts iTriage App to Connect with Patients
Patients have on-the go access to health information and early check-in capabilities at their fingertips. - October 20, 2012 - iTriage, LLC
Empower Systems™ Releases Empower Thin Client™ EHR+HIS to Address Unique Client Needs
This recent announcement illustrates a focused effort to deliver EHR and HIS solutions to more CAH facilities and underfunded hospitals around the country. - October 20, 2012 - Empower Systems
Hamilton County Chiropractic to Host Free Health and Wellness Workshop
A wonderful opportunity for local residents to educate themselves on different holistic approaches to maintaining healthy lifestyles. - October 19, 2012 - Hamilton County Chiropractic
New White Paper Describes Clinical Validation of New babyLance Infant Heelstick Device
Study Completes Two-Year Redesign Phase, Enabling Launch of New Neonatal Medical Device - October 19, 2012 - MediPurpose
Koko FitClub of Hoboken Announces First Ever, Fully Automated Custom Exercise and Nutrition Solution
Hoboken residents will soon use groundbreaking technology to improve and track their health and fitness. - October 19, 2012 - Koko FitClub of Hoboken
Clinic of Cosmetic Surgery Hosts Open House to Showcase Newest Med Spa Treatments – November 1, 2012
Guests will enjoy cocktails and appetizers while learning about and seeing the newest products and procedures for body and skin rejuvenation. - October 19, 2012 - Clinic of Cosmetic Surgery
BestMassage Adds New Spa Towels to Inventory
BestMassage, the international massage table and supplies warehouse, debuts its new Spa Collection Cotton Towels which are made from 100% cotton and available in three different sizes. - October 19, 2012 - BestMassage – Tao Trading Corporation
Dentist in Plainfield Now Offers ZOOM! Whitening for Brighter Smiles
Dr. Shefali Patel, Plainfield dentist, announces that she is using ZOOM! Whitening technology to rapidly whiten patients’ smiles. - October 19, 2012 - Ivory Dental
Niles Implant Dentist Launches New Implants Website for Patient Convenience
Dr. Larry Mulvaney, Niles, IL implant dentist, invites patients to visit his new website to learn more about dental implants. - October 19, 2012 - Northwestern Dental Implants
Intertek and the Australian Risk Policy Institute Begin Strategic Leadership Conference Series
Intertek, (LSE: ITRK), a leading provider of quality and safety solutions serving a wide range of industries around the world launched the first conference in a five part series on Strategic Leadership in the 21st Century at the beginning of October. Experts from around the world delivered... - October 19, 2012 - Intertek
International Collective of Tattoo Artists and Studios Fight Hunger
Studio 625 Tatu will be participating in this international event on Nov. 18th, 2012. - October 19, 2012 - Studio 625 Tatu
Face2Face Cosmetics Now Located in Rapunzel Salon & Day Spa
Specializing in flawless, long lasting Traditional & Airbrush Makeup Application, your place or ours. Department store quality cosmetics at affordable prices. Look like you at your most beautiful! - October 19, 2012 - Face2Face
Captiva Spine’s TowerLOX™ Minimally Invasive Pedicle Screw System Receives Clearance from FDA
Captiva Spine, Inc., a medical device organization dedicated to developing and distributing spinal technologies (in the U.S. and globally), today announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug administration (FDA) to market the TowerLOX™ Minimally Invasive Lumbar Surgery System. - October 18, 2012 - Captiva Spine, Inc
Dr. Wittock Introduces New Educational Resources for Patients
Ankle and Foot Institute provides patients with multiple educational resources for patients. - October 18, 2012 - Ankle and Foot Institute
Parkinson Patient Experiences Healing Results from Acupuncture
Parkinson Patient Excited About Decrease in Tremors after Only a Few Acupuncture Sessions. - October 18, 2012 - Quan Yin Medical Center
Survey Reveals How Different Demographic Groups Perceive the Most Dangerous Drug for Our Kids in Today's Society Based on Age
TestCountry, one of the world's leading supplier of drug testing supplies and services, conducted a survey and asked older Americans about which drugs they thought were the most dangerous to young Americans. According to the survey, majority of respondents 65 years and older perceived that crack/meth are the most dangerous for our kids today. - October 18, 2012 - TestCountry
EndoSoft Exhibits Meaningful Use Certified Software Solutions Live at ACG Annual Meeting
EndoSoft Exhibits Meaningful Use Software at the ACG Annual Meeting on October 21st -23rd in Las Vegas, Nevada - October 18, 2012 - EndoSoft
AcuteCare Telemedicine to Speak at Connecting Alabama Summit
AcuteCare Telemedicine (ACT) Partner Dr. Keith Sanders and Sales Executive Michael Woodcock are travelling to Prattville, Alabama to attend the first annual Connecting Alabama – Telehealth and Broadband Summit from October 17th – 19th. The event is hosted by Connecting ALABAMA, a... - October 18, 2012 - AcuteCare Telemedicine
HyGreen Examines the Role of Hand Hygiene in Healthcare Associated Infections
Proper hand hygiene is the single most important evidence based practice to help reduce the incidence of healthcare-acquired infections yet there is a lack of proper hand hygiene before patient contact in a majority of health care facilities. - October 18, 2012 - HyGreen, Inc.
Dr. Murphy, Reno, Nevada’s Facelift Specialist, Wins Best Plastic Surgeon Award
Dr. Murphy, of Murphy Plastic Surgery, is keeping past and future clients feeling secure in their choice of plastic surgeon by winning this year’s Best Plastic Surgeon award. Reno News & Review clearly took into consideration the amount of expertise, experience, and kindness that Dr. - October 18, 2012 - NNPSA
92.3 NOW Ty Loves NY Monster Birthday Bash Featuring Wonder Girls Online Sponsorship with YesStyle.com
Online Asian fashion retailer YesStyle announces its online sponsorship of the 92.3 NOW Ty Loves NY Monster Birthday Bash, featuring the K-pop girl group Wonder Girls as special guests. Celebrating the birthday of 92.3 NOW DJ Ty Bentli, the event will be held on October 18, 2012 at the Hard Rock... - October 18, 2012 - YesStyle
Young Medical Spa® in Lehigh Valley Again Voted “Best Medical Spa” by the Readers of the Morning Call Newspaper
Young Medical Spa® in Center Valley, PA serving Bethlehem, Allentown, Easton and entire Lehigh Valley Voted “Best Medical Spa” by the Readers of the Morning Call Newspaper. - October 18, 2012 - Young Medical Spa®
Piedmont Plastic Surgery and Dermatology’s Dr. Gregory Swank Selected for the NCMS Leadership College Class of 2013
The Leadership College is an elite program that allows physicians and physician assistants to excel as leaders within organized medicine, hospitals, health care systems, medical staffs, group practices, and in the public policy arena. - October 18, 2012 - Piedmont Plastic Surgery and Dermatology
Alpha Orthopaedics’ AT3™ System Receives CE Mark Certification, Further Prepares Alpha Orthopaedics to Enter World-Wide Markets
Alpha Orthopaedics’ innovative AT3™ System featuring RelēF Technology has received CE Mark. The FDA had previously cleared the AT3 System for commercial distribution in the U.S. RelēF Technology is used for the relief of pain associated with conditions such as tendinosis and fasciosis. This CE mark completes company’s preparation for global market launch, which included a successful completion of its pivotal trial and a side-by-side evaluation showing superiority over PRP. - October 17, 2012 - Alpha Orthopaedics, Inc.
Healing Touch Charlotte Will Add Orthopedic Massage to Treat Nerve Entrapment Related Syndromes
HealingTouchCharlotte.com massage center will offer new massage service in October - Orthopedic massage for the upper body to help relief low back pain, shin splints, knee injuries, piriformis syndrome, illotibial syndrome, plantar fasciitis, and other nerve entrapment related pain. - October 17, 2012 - Healing Touch Charlotte
Yun FIT Announces Pumpkin Workout to Benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation
Time to pick a pumpkin and break out your Halloween costumes! Yun FIT, Columbus’s most popular “un-bootcamp,” announces its fourth annual Charity Pumpkin Workout, scheduled for Saturday, October 27, 2012. - October 17, 2012 - Yun Strength & Fitness Systems LLC
Albert Byron Cord Blood Bank Guarantees Availability of Cord Blood Anytime
Currently, umbilical cord stem cells are used to treat over 80 life-threatening diseases. - October 17, 2012 - Albert Byrn Cord Blood Bank
Jill’s List Launches First Ever Integrative Healthcare Marketplace
Service connects consumers, doctors and alternative medicine practitioners - October 17, 2012 - Jill's List
Dr. Mark Galland Named Medical Director of Barton College Athletic Training Education Program
Galland to Serve as a Resource to Athletic Training Program Students and Faculty for Questions, Topics, Lectures and Courses Related to Musculoskeletal Medicine - October 17, 2012 - Dr. Galland
Warning Signs of a Heart Attack and Top Ways to Prevent It
Rescue Alert of California offers a premier medical alert system for seniors providing instant access to medical personnel in a medical or life-threatening emergency. Heart attacks are one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Every year, more than a million people suffer from heart... - October 17, 2012 - Rescue Alert of California
HyGreen to Demonstrate Its Electronic Hand Hygiene Monitoring System at IDWeek, October 17-21, 2012
HyGreen, Inc. announced today that it will showcase its electronic hand hygiene monitoring system, HyGreen®, at IDWeek to be held October 17 – 21 in San Diego, CA. - October 17, 2012 - HyGreen, Inc.
Texting & Driving is #1 Killer of Teens in America National Teen Driver Safety Week
The Texting Awareness Foundation Launches National Teen Driver Safety Week What Are you Looking at? The Road? - October 17, 2012 - Texting Awareness Foundation
Drug Education Can Still Make Change at University Level Says Drug-Free South
The Foundation for a Drug-Free South, recently invited to give lectures at Middle Tennessee State University, says “We never give up on kids, no matter their age.” - October 17, 2012 - Drug Free South
Obstetrics and Gynecology Chair Named at South Nassau Communities Hospital
Prior to this appointment, Dr. Alan Garely was the Director of Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery at The Mount Sinai School of Medicine and here at South Nassau. - October 17, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
MassMedia to Help Health Care Providers Prepare for the Worst
Marketing and Public Relations Experts to Provide Crisis Strategies at MGMA Breakfast - October 17, 2012 - MassMedia Healthcare Marketing
MassMedia Corporate Communications Named Public Relations Agency of Record for Pets Best Insurance
Pets Best Insurance, a Boise-based pet insurance agency serving pet owners across the United States, has retained MassMedia Corporate Communications as its public relations agency of record. Pets Best Insurance was created in 2005 by Dr. Jack Stephens, the founder of the first pet insurance... - October 17, 2012 - MassMedia Healthcare Marketing
California Skin Institute Expands to Monterey
California Skin Institute, California’s largest private practice dermatology group, has opened a new location in Monterey, California. The new location will join CSI’s existing Northern California locations in Mountain View, San Jose - Los Gatos, Saratoga, Los Altos, San Mateo and two... - October 16, 2012 - California Skin Institute
VersaSuite Receives CCHIT Clinical Research Certification
VersaSuite 8.0 is the first ever product to receive CCHIT’s add-on Clinical Research Certification. - October 16, 2012 - VersaSuite
Ixiaro - Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine to Become Available in India Very Soon; Get JE Vaccine at TravelSafe Clinic
TravelSafe Clinic is one of the only Travel health Clinics in India to have the JE vaccine. Austrian biotech group Intercell has launched its Japanese encephalitis vaccine in India, and hopes to win approval for other Asian countries, it said on Thursday. The vaccine, which will be called Jeev in India and is known as Ixario in other markets, is already available for adult travellers and military personnel in Europe, North America, Hong Kong, Singapore, Israel and Australia. - October 16, 2012 - TravelSafe Clinic
BioRegenerative Sciences, Inc. Observes World Menopause Day
BioRegenerative Sciences in observance of World Menopause Day, October 18, 2012, will offer a special price on their Feminease product for Feminine Dryness. World Menopause Day is sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Menopause Society (IMS). According to WHO, the average age of menopause is 51, and over 1 billion women will be over the age of 50 by 2025. As the population ages, women need to be given the resources and tools to prepare them for menopause. - October 15, 2012 - BioRegenerative Sciences, Inc.
Wisconsin Pediatricians Announce State and National Achievement Awards Recognitions Presented at WIAAP Advocacy Day at The Capitol
The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (http://WIAAP.org) recently acknowledged the child health advocacy work of state pediatricians and child and family health advocates during the Advocacy Open Forum, held in the State Capitol Building in Madison. Recognitions included Senator Julie Lassa for Legislator of the Year and Kristina Manke for Community Service Award, as well as numerous national awards from the American Academy of Pediatrics. - October 15, 2012 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Medical Alert Alarm Provider Rescue Alert of California™ is Now on Google +
Rescue Alert of California™, a leading senior resource and provider of medical alert systems announced that they now have a presence on social media giant Google +. The medical alert company will use the social media platform to send users only the content they care about, and to interact with their audience on a whole new level. - October 15, 2012 - Rescue Alert of California
Medical Doctor Associates Named to 2012 Inavero’s Best of Staffing™ Talent List
Medical Doctor Associates (MDA), one of the industry’s oldest and largest multi-specialty locum tenens medical staffing firms, is named to Inavero’s 2012 Best of Staffing™ Talent List for the second consecutive year for its exceptional service. - October 15, 2012 - Medical Doctor Associates
Medical Development Group Announces November 7th Forum “An Eye on the Future of Ophthalmology”
The Medical Development Group announces its Wednesday, November 7, 2012 Forum entitled “An Eye on the Future of Ophthalmology.” This forum focuses on devices that may make reading glasses and spectacles obsolete, and that electronically restore vision to blind eyes. For example, a... - October 15, 2012 - Medical Development Group
Accountable Healthcare Holdings Corp. Acquires Medrec Inc.
Texas-based allied staffing company has four local branches and also services clients nationwide through its Travel Division. - October 15, 2012 - Medrec
VitaMedica Video Series Makes Recovery After Plastic Surgery Easy
Choosing the Right Nutritional Product to Speed Recovery Ensures Patient Confidence - October 15, 2012 - VitaMedica
Nutrition Pit Features New Nutritional Supplements for October
Nutrition Pit has just announced that the company is featuring new products for the month of October. Nutrition Pit offers a resource of tips, videos and, “how-to’s” in addition to the providing the gear, nutritional supplements and performance aids necessary to lose weight, build... - October 14, 2012 - Nutrition Pit