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Foundation for a Drug-Free South Halting Rampant Drug Abuse
Active in drug education and prevention throughout the year, the Foundation for a Drug-Free South participated in the United Nations Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. - July 14, 2012 - Drug Free South
Seeking Highest Quality and Best Value in Continuing Education, West Virginia Hospitals Enroll 1,600 Nurses in Athena Forum
Widespread education ensures quality care from beginning to end for patients in WVU’s facilities - July 14, 2012 - Athena Forum LLC
“Haircuts for Autism” at Indulgence Salon Benefits Eden Autism Services
Cut-a-thon and raffles will benefit Fort Myers school for children with autism. - July 14, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
New EThistle® Liver Health Supplement
Recent studies have reported a significant improvement in liver health for patients with NAFLD when taking a twice-daily oral supplement of vitamin E and milk thistle. EThistle® liver supplement combines physician recommended doses of antioxidants, milk thistle (360 mg) and vitamin E (400 IU), to help promote a healthy liver. - July 14, 2012 - Cass Labs
Atlas Names Silva New Director of Ergonomic Services
Tony Silva has joined Atlas Ergonomics, the nationwide provider of ergonomics technology and services, as Director of Ergonomics Services. - July 14, 2012 - Atlas Ergonomics, LLC
BestMassage Warehouse Expands Its Chicago Showroom by 50 Percent
BestMassage, the international massage table and supplies warehouse, has recently upgraded the size of their showroom allowing the display of more massage tables and massage products. - July 14, 2012 - BestMassage – Tao Trading Corporation
Creation Technologies to Open Additional New Facility in California
Leading electronics manufacturer grows to meet customer demand in Silicon Valley & Southwestern USA. - July 13, 2012 - Creation Technologies
Dr. Barry K. Douglas Joins The Maurer Foundation Board of Directors
The Maurer Foundation, a Long Island breast health education non-profit, is pleased to welcome Dr. Barry K. Douglas as a new member of the foundation's Board of Directors. Dr. Barry K. Douglas has been with the Long Island Plastic Surgical Group since 1991. Dr. Douglas is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate... - July 13, 2012 - The Maurer Foundation
New Natural Food Supplements Line from Akroteri Superfoods USA
Akroteri Superfoods USA, introduces its new line of all natural food supplements in Bellingham WA. - July 13, 2012 - Akroteri Superfoods USA
ProTec Enters Food Supplement Sector with ProTec Nutra Ingredient Sales
ProTec Nutra Limited announces the launch of its food supplement active ingredient and excipients range for UK and European markets. - July 13, 2012 - Protec Nutra Limited
Blow 'N Go-Quick Hair Blowdry for Less
Spend less time and less money sitting in the hair salon and more time looking fresh and fabulous. Desdimi is now offering discounted and quick hair blowdrys for the busy professional before work or during lunch, after a long day or before a night out. - July 13, 2012 - Desdimi Gallery Salon
Brooke Chase Associates, Inc. Releases 2011 Wage and Salary Survey Report
Joseph McElmeel, Chairman & CEO of the Executive Search Firm Brooke Chase Associates, Inc., is pleased to announce the release of the 2011 Wage and Salary Survey Report. - July 13, 2012 - Brooke Chase Associates, Inc.
Lean Healthcare West Announces Lean Facility Design Conference
Lean Healthcare West, an industry leader in applying Lean principles to the healthcare industry, announces today that the focus of their 8th Annual Lean Leadership Retreat will be the unique challenges of Lean Facility Design. - July 13, 2012 - Lean Healthcare West
Substance Abuse Counseling Certification and Recertification Offered by AIHCP
The American Institute of Health Care Professionals has recently announced the availability of certification programs for professionals who want to become substance abuse and addiction counselors. Recertification programs are also available for those who want to take advantage of continuing... - July 13, 2012 - Aihcp
New Hope for Women Lacking Functional Eggs in Their Ovaries Who Want to Have Their Own Baby
The US Patent Office has allowed application 11/473,910 for a method to grow oocytes (eggs) from a woman’s ovaries even if the ovaries are no longer producing oocytes. With conventional IVF (in vitro fertilization), unless a woman supplies her own eggs, the baby is not genetically related to her. For the first time, this technology allows a woman who is not making eggs to have a baby that is genetically related to her. - July 13, 2012 - Ovacyte LLC
Mark F. Weiss, Nationally Known Healthcare Expert, to Deliver Webinar on Kickbacks, Management Fees and the "Company Model" of Anesthesia Services
Mark F. Weiss of Advisory Law Group is delivering a webinar on July 26, 2012, on the metastasizing trend among ASC's and their surgeon owners of attempting to capture anesthesia and other specialists' fees through "company model" arrangements and management fee deals. The Office of Inspector General has opined on these structures. Attendees will learn how to stay out of jail. - July 13, 2012 - Advisory Law Group, a Prof. Corp.
pharmaCline's Diabecline Antibiotic Nominated for 2012 American Business Awards, Stevie Awards
The American Business Awards has named pharmaCline® as a finalist for the 2012 Stevie Award for New Product of the Year- Health & Pharmaceuticals. The Stevie Awards were created to honor and generate public recognition of the achievements and positive contributions of organizations and... - July 12, 2012 - pharmaCline
Skin Care for Athletes Sponsors 2012 Olympians
Organic and natural skin care line is London bound with its athletes. - July 12, 2012 - Morning Indigo, LLC
Technology Provides the Hope That Sustains
Recent advances in prosthetic technologies, such as the iWalk BiOM, have not only dazzled the senses and given rise to the feeling that “all is possible,” but they have also led to a desire to continually create and innovate. - July 12, 2012 - Next Step Orthotics & Prosthetics, Inc.
Inspire Malibu and Dr. A.K. Mohammad Implores Medical Community to Embrace a Unified Prescription Monitoring Program
In Light of Growing Overdose Rate and ‘Doctor Shopping’ Incidents, Dr. Mohammad Encourages Addiction Experts and Physicians Everywhere to be Vigilant About Prescription Monitoring Participation - July 12, 2012 - Inspire Malibu
More Patients Inquiring About Breast Reduction Surgery, Reports NY Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Mihye Choi
Prominent plastic surgeon, Dr. Mihye Choi of KCNY Plastic Surgery, is seeing a growing number of patients scheduling consultations for breast reduction surgery. - July 12, 2012 - KCNY Plastic Surgery
Zenagen Hair Care Wins 2012 HBA Global Expo Best New Packaging Award
After countless entries were submitted to a distinguished panel of judges, Zenagen emerged as a select brand that had the privilege of showcasing their product to the world at the 2012 HBA Show held at the Javits Center in NYC. - July 12, 2012 - Nutraceutical Research Innovations, LLC
Introducing the Category of Rolled Beeswax Candles by 3BeeswaxCandles.com
3BeeswaxCandles.com promotes interesting hand rolled beeswax candles in different shapes and colors. - July 12, 2012 - 3BeeswaxCandles.com
LightSheer® DUET™ Laser Hair Removal Becoming Go-to Summer Treatment, Reports Dr. Jennifer Reichel
Founder and director of Pacific Dermatology & Cosmetic Center, Dr. Jennifer Reichel, is seeing a growing number of patients "prepping for summer" with laser hair removal. - July 12, 2012 - Pacific Dermatology & Cosmetic Center
Okyanos Heart Institute Announces July Seminar to Discuss Coronary Artery Disease
Free Educational Seminar Will Provide Information About New Treatment Option Through Cardiac Cell Therapy to Patient’s Suffering from Chronic Coronary Artery Disease - July 12, 2012 - Okyanos Heart Institute
Elysée Scientific Cosmetics Releases YouthSpan™ Enviro-Shield Tinted Veil
Wisconsin-based Elysée Scientific Cosmetics has announced the introduction of a new product, YouthSpan Enviro-Shield Tinted Veil, featuring LipoShield HEV, the most innovative ingredient of 2011 for helping to shield the skin from environmental effects of high energy visible (HEV) light. - July 12, 2012 - Elysee Scientific Cosmetics
SignaBlok Awarded NIH Grant to Develop New Nanotechnology for Diagnostic Imaging of Atherosclerosis
SignaBlok, Inc., a Massachusetts-based biopharmaceutical startup, has been awarded a grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to develop multifunctional nanoformulations for diagnostic imaging of atherosclerosis. - July 12, 2012 - SignaBlok, Inc.
FastMed Urgent Care Offers School Students Free Sports Physicals
FastMed Urgent Care offers Charlotte students enrolling in school athletics free sports physicals at all Charlotte area locations for a limited time. - July 12, 2012 - FastMed
Vice President of Patient Care Services Named at South Nassau Communities Hospital
Ms. Newcombe is responsible for leading the clinical and administrative operations for medical surgical care, telemetry, emergency services, behavioral health, maternal child inpatient nursing services, patient relations and nurse education. - July 12, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Free Wheelchair Mission named Regional Finalist for 2012 CLASSY Award: Charity of the Year
Free Wheelchair Mission has been named a regional finalist for the 2012 CLASSY Charity of the Year. - July 12, 2012 - Free Wheelchair Mission
Fitness Marketing Plans and Systems Program Offers 28-Day Blueprint to Success
Making fitness marketing both simple and effective, a brand-new website offers fitness marketing solutions and strategies for anyone in the fitness industry. The program is available at http://www.fitnessmarketing.info/. - July 11, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Free Wheelchair Mission Named Regional Finalist for 2012 CLASSY Award: Health and Well Being
Free Wheelchair Mission has been named as a regional finalist for the 2012 CLASSY awards for the category of Health and Well Being. - July 11, 2012 - Free Wheelchair Mission
PeopleSurance Announces Coverage Matters 2.0 Insurance Forum
PeopleSurance releases an update to Coverage Matters with an insurance forum allowing users to post topics related to life insurance, health insurance, and group insurance and receive advice from insurance professionals. - July 11, 2012 - PeopleSurance
Entry Level UV Curing Flood Lamp from Intertronics for Adhesives/Coatings/Inks
Low cost entry level UV curing flood lamp from Intertronics for applications including UV bonding, sealing and encapsulating. - July 11, 2012 - Intertronics
New Fargo Company Changes the Way You Think About Coffee
“If you’re paying more than you used to, you should be getting more than you’re used to.” Those are words by Jack Baartman, owner of the brand new Fargo coffee company, VitaCoffee. Baartman has created a product that he claims is superior to all other coffees because of... - July 11, 2012 - VitaCoffee
Auction Raises Over $300,000 in Support of South Nassau's SIBSPlace
SIBSPlace is celebrating its 12th year of free service to families throughout Nassau County. Donna and Mark Baron of Hewlett (NY) were the auction’s guests of honor. - July 11, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
A Collaboration of Behavioral Health Care Plus Addiction Treatment is a Turning Point for Two New Jersey Organizations
Care Plus NJ, Inc. of Paramus and Turning Point of Paterson have announced an affiliation, offering collaborative treatment and referral services for their clients with mental health and/or substance abuse issues. This is a unique affiliation of services for the northern New Jersey area. - July 11, 2012 - Care Plus NJ, Inc.
Rising Star, Janna Andrews, MD Series Debuts on The Doctor’s Channel
Radiation Oncologist, Janna Andrews, MD debuts series on The Doctor’s Channel on Cancer and the many aspects of the disease. In the series, Dr. Andrews discusses the indications for chemotherapy in castrate resistant prostate cancer, novel radiation technologies in the treatment of prostate... - July 11, 2012 - Janna Andrews, MD
McGrath Insurance Group Brings Distractology 101™ Tour to Central Mass
Mobile Classroom and High-Tech Driving Simulations Give Teens and Other New Drivers Real-Life Lessons on Distracted Driving - July 11, 2012 - McGrath Insurance Group
Sea Spine Orthopedic Institute Now Open in Tampa
Sea Spine Orthopedic Institute specializes in personal injury. - July 11, 2012 - Sea Spine Orthopedic Institute
Dr. Andrew J. Appel Strives to Bring Better Orthopedic Medicine to Florida
Dr. Andrew J. Appel is chief surgeon at Sea Spine Orthopedic Institute where they specialize in personal injury. - July 11, 2012 - Sea Spine Orthopedic Institute
Minnesota Autism Center to Begin Using Skills™ to Treat Individuals with Autism
The Minnesota Autism Center has acquired Skills™, the Center for Autism and Related Disorders’ online autism treatment curriculum, to help treat children and youth affected by autism spectrum disorders. - July 11, 2012 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Body Contouring Shapewear Before and After Pregnancy
Body After Baby™ designs the ideal pregnancy and post pregnancy support garments to assist with changes such as lower back pain, posture changes, and the dreaded “pooch” following delivery. - July 11, 2012 - Body After Baby
DOX Podiatry to Exhibit at the National 2012 APMA Annual Scientific Meeting
Dox Podiatry, a leading podiatry specific electronic medical records & office management solutions provider, is proud to announce their attendance at the National 2012 APMA Meeting, August 16-19, Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, Washington, DC. - July 11, 2012 - DOX Podiatry
Natural Head Lice Treatment Kits Offer Parents Alternative Lice Removal Methods
Don't let lice stop summer fun. Veteran head lice removal company, Hair Whisperers, helps parents control lice with all natural products and treatment kits. - July 11, 2012 - Hair Whisperers
ALPCO Diagnostics Launches Mouse Sclerostin ELISA
ALPCO Diagnostics announces the launch of an ELISA specific for measuring mouse sclerostin in serum and plasma. - July 10, 2012 - ALPCO
Breast Augmentation on the Rise, Reports NYCPlastic Surgeon, Dr. Mark Schwartz
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Mark Schwartz, is finding more patients choosing breast augmentation surgery; attributes growth to confidence in breast implants and high patient satisfaction. - July 10, 2012 - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Yoga Guardian Launches Breakthrough Social Networking Site and Online Yoga Community for Yoga Lovers
Yoga Guardian, the worldwide community for yoga practitioners of all skill levels, from beginning to advanced, is launching a new online community to support an extensive library of free yoga training videos and expert lifestyle advice. - July 10, 2012 - Yoga Guardian
Theme Parks Called on by European Limb Difference Organisations, EDRIC, Reach & Assedea, to Clarify Their Accessibility Policies for People with Limb Differences
Three limb difference non-profits in Europe are asking Disneyland and other theme parks to clarify their accessibility policies for people with limb deficiencies. - July 10, 2012 - DysNet Limb Difference Network
FastMed Urgent Care Raises Heat Safety Awareness as Temperatures Remain Dangerously High
FastMed Urgent Care is kicking off its annual summer program to raise awareness about safety in the sun and heat, including the relaunch of the popular Keep Cooler Program that donates free five-gallon Igloo water coolers to any school or other organized sports teams in markets that FastMed serves... - July 10, 2012 - FastMed