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Cirrus Concept Design LLC Launches New Medical Device, RetroLift ™ Improves Quality of Life for Wheelchair Users - Reduces Risk of Injury to Health Care Workers
The RetroLift™ is a battery powered seat that attaches to any wheelchair that provides vertical lift for the user. Allowing access to items previously out of reach and also easier lateral transfers to beds, exam tables, reducing the risk of injury to health care providers during transfers. - April 12, 2012 - RetroLift by Cirrus Concept Design LLC
EatSmart Precision GetFit Digital Body Fat Scale Helps Monitor Body Fat Instead of BMI
Researchers have recently proven that BMI underestimates obesity rates. The EatSmart Body Fat Scale offers an innovative, at-home means to monitor your body fat and other health metrics. - April 12, 2012 - EatSmart Products
Bluegrass Family Health Launches Compass ChoiceRewards Transparency Tool
Regional Carrier first to offer a transparency shopping tool in the state of Kentucky - April 12, 2012 - Bluegrass Family Health, Inc.
Survival Strategies Announces the Location of Their 2012 Annual Convention
Survival Strategies Inc has just announced the dates and location of their annual convention. Set in sunny Jamaica with a value-packed agenda, they are receiving excited responses from clients. - April 12, 2012 - Survival Strategies Inc.
Brainybrawn, Inc. Announces Launch of Medical College Information Management Solution for Comprehensive Information Management in Medical Colleges in India
Brainybrawn, Inc. (Pink Sheets: BRNW) announced that its subsidiary Sanvi Infotech Pvt. Ltd (India) has launched Sanvi Medical College Information Management Solution (sanvi mcims), a web based application for comprehensive information management in medical colleges in India. - April 12, 2012 - Brainybrawn, Inc.
Mindworks Hypnosis Receives 2012 Best of Bellevue Award - Two Years Running
Seattle's Mindworks Hypnosis has received the "Best Of Bellevue" Award for two consecutive years, in the category of Weight Loss and Control Programs. Hypnosis works for healthy natural weight loss. - April 12, 2012 - Mindworks Hypnosis & NLP
Chefs Raise More Than $140,000 in Support of South Nassau Communities Hospital's Cancer Program
The 19th Annual Evening of Good Taste raised more than $140,000 to benefit the programs and services of the Gertrude & Louis Feil Cancer Center at South Nassau Communities Hospital. - April 12, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation Director Named at South Nassau Communities Hospital
Dr. Cruz treats patients with sports injuries and neuromusculoskeletal disorders (including low back pain, degenerative joint disease, carpal tunnel syndrome, amputation patients) and performs EMG and nerve conduction tests. - April 12, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Piedmont Plastic Surgery and Dermatology Offers CoolSculpting - a Non-Surgical Waistline Shrinking Treatment - at Charlotte Practice
Piedmont Plastic Surgery and Dermatology in Charlotte, NC is offering the new non-surgical treatment that eliminates fat cells and reduces the fat layer on the back, love handles and isolated belly fat. - April 12, 2012 - McGrath Medical
Aromatherapeutic Skincare Company Launches Unique Multifaceted Moisturizing Oil
Chicago based skincare company launches all natural and organic facial moisturizer made with argan oil and essential oils. - April 12, 2012 - Purelement Naturals
BestMassage Offers KP-2 Organic Cotton Bolster from Evron
BestMassage.com, the international massage table and supplies warehouse, adds Evron’s KP-2 100% Organic Pillow along with a matching 100% Organic Pillow Case to its website. - April 12, 2012 - BestMassage – Tao Trading Corporation
Vizio Optic Now Carrying Acclaimed Teen Line by LINDBERG Eyewear
Award-winning designer eyewear shop adds LINDBERG’s Acetanium Teen collection to its lineup. - April 12, 2012 - Vizio Optic
Lice Webinar 4/11 for School Nurses by Dr. Richard J. Pollack, Ph.D.
The lice webinar exclusively for school nurses will be on April 11. Dr. Richard J. Pollack, Ph.D. will be hosting the live webinar and a recording will be available for those unable to attend. School nurses can join free at www.RNsights.com to become a member in order to access the webinar. - April 12, 2012 - RNsights
iPad Makes a Difference in the Life of a Non-Verbal Child
The exclusive Stonington Country Club will open it's doors again this year for the United Cerebral Palsy Brian Morrison Memorial 11th Annual Golf Tournament. Fine foood, fun and for a good cause is the theme of the day. The event rasises money for the UCP Disability Support Program that recently provided an iPad for three year old Chloe Mason-Mann who previously struggled to communicate. - April 12, 2012 - United Cerebral Palsy of Eastern Connecticut
“The Wellness Code” by World’s Leading Health Experts Available April 12 Celebrity Fitness, Personal Development Expert John Spencer Ellis Contributes to Book’s Wellness
Available April 12, “The Wellness Code” is a book of expert advice on fitness, nutrition and lifestyle. The book was written by John Spencer Ellis, fitness and personal development pro, among others. - April 11, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
First Robotic Guided Surgery for Cervical Spine in the United States Performed at UC Irvine Orthopedic Spine Center
Novel surgical approach to cervical surgery expands UCI’s spine program. - April 11, 2012 - Irvine Spine Center
Free Oral Cancer Screening
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, in the US, someone dies of oral cancer every hour of everyday. Dr. Dubin's Dentistry For Life is holding a public free oral cancer screening event at his office in Center City Philadelphia on April 25 from 8:30am - 10:30 am. - April 11, 2012 - Dentistry For Life
Trichotillomania Learning Center to Hold 19th Annual Conference May 4-6 in Chicago
Approximately 500 attendees are expected to take part in workshops dedicated to research development, treatment and personal growth on the path to recovery at the Trichotillomania Learning Center’s (TLC) 19th annual conference, to be held at the Marriott O’Hare in Chicago, May 4 through... - April 11, 2012 - Trichotillomania Learning Center
GS1 EPCglobal Software Certification Mark for EPCIS Awarded to FastPoint Technologies
FastPoint Technologies is recognized as a provider of certified software solutions for Electronic Product Code Information Services (EPCIS). - April 11, 2012 - FastPoint Technologies
Medical Laser Specialists Dr. Asher Milgrom and Dr. Alice Pien Honor Fallen Soldiers
In 2003, when the first casualties of the Iraq war were announced, Dr. Asher Milgrom and his wife Dr. Alice Pien found a way to honor these men and women. - April 11, 2012 - AMA Skincare
My Perfect Bones Adds Anti Stress Formula to Collection of Natural Organic Products
My Perfect Bones introduces the new Anti Stress Sports Formula to its all natural and organic line of supplements and remedies. The topical cream is used for anti-inflammatory joint and muscle pain relief by stimulating blood flow and accelerating the healing. - April 11, 2012 - My Perfect Bones
Newgen Software Launches Its Mobile Capture Solution – ZapIn
ZapIn to enable enhanced customer experience in Banking, Insurance, Telecom, Healthcare. - April 11, 2012 - Newgen Software Technologies
Hart Rank Associates Announces the Formation of Med-Pulse and Licensing Agreement with Florida Institute of Technology for Skin Cancer Laser Detection Patented Technology
Hart Rank Associates Announces the formation of Med-Pulse and Licensing Agreement with Florida Institute of Technology for Skin Cancer Laser Detection Patented Technology. The technology enables the development of a laser-based system to be used in doctor’s offices and specialty imaging centers to detect the presence of skin cancer cells in a patient. The in office laser-based system will reduce and/or replace painful, costly & time-consuming biopsies. - April 10, 2012 - Hart Rank Associates
CCN General Medicine PLLC - Cecilia Calderon, MD - Earns National Recognition for Patient- Centered Care
The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) today announced that CCN General Medicine PLLC - Cecilia Calderon, MD of the Bronx, New York has received Recognition from the Physician Practice Connections-Patient Centered Medical Home (PPC-PCMH) program for using evidence-based, patient-centered process that focus on highly coordinated care and long-term participative relationships. - April 10, 2012 - Boston Road Medical Center
Integrant Expands U.S. Team with New Business Development Executive
Henkel Smith has joined Integrant in the role of Business Development Executive, to establish strategic partnerships and broaden awareness of the company’s value proposition: providing cohesive, experienced software development teams that enable clients to reach their IT goals. - April 10, 2012 - Integrant
Southern Tier Dermatology & Aesthetics Now Approved Network Provider for Additional Insurance Plans
Effective March 15, Southern Tier Dermatology & Aesthetics has been included in the list of participating providers for three insurance companies. The health providers are the POMVO Group, ELMCO, LLC and United Healthcare. - April 10, 2012 - Southern Tier Dermatology & Aesthetics
Dentists Fight Cancer During Oral Cancer Awareness Month
Family Tree Dental Group offers free oral cancer screenings in April. - April 10, 2012 - Family Tree Dental Group
Find Joy Living with MS at MSrelief.com
Linda Grace Cox Helps Others With Multiple Sclerosis Find Joy in Their Reality By Finding her Own. - April 10, 2012 - Multiple Sclerosis-Relief
Belk Charity Sale to Benefit Epilepsy Institute of NC
Belk stores nationwide will be holding a Charity Sale on April 21, 2012. Tickets can be purchased on their website or you can visit their Office. - April 09, 2012 - Epilepsy Institute of North Carolina
National Capital Area Businesses Participate in Promotions Throughout April in Honor of Autism Awareness Month
Dozens of area businesses have joined with Autism Speaks to raise funds for research in honor of Autism Awareness Month. Many of the businesses are extending a discount to patrons who make a donation to Autism Speaks while others are offering puzzle-piece shaped cards to display for each... - April 09, 2012 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
Capital Medical Center Has Second SAFESCAN Intercept Pillar Installed Three Months After First
Capital Medical Center, an affiliate of Capella Healthcare located in Olympia, WA, sought to provide a higher level of MRI safety for their new outpatient imaging center with the SAFESCAN Intercept Pillar system. Within just a few months with the new safety tool, the hospital purchased a second set for the improved protection of the MRI patients within the hospital. - April 09, 2012 - Mednovus, Inc.
CardioTabs Announces Promotion Partnership with Vitamin Angels
CardioTabs, along with their customers, are working to help Vitamin Angels reach 25 million children in 2012. - April 08, 2012 - CardioTabs
Inspirational Speaker Alice McCall of Healing Path Presents Special Series at Mills River Unity
Alice McCall will be facilitating two free events at Unity Center of Mills River, North Carolina. Wednesday April 25th, 7-8:30pm “The Power of Unconscious Patterns” followed by Wednesday May 2nd 7-8:30pm “The Power of Past Lives.” - April 08, 2012 - Healing Path with Alice McCall
Rosalind Cardia Now Offering Expert Marriage Therapy Services Too
California’s leading family therapist Rosalind Cardia is now offering marriage therapy for couples too. This offer by the trusted therapist in Los Gatos has been welcomed by the residents. - April 08, 2012 - Rosalind Cardia
Pennsylvania Emergency Responders Train for Active Shooters
In Abington Township PA, local police and emergency responders train for the worst case scenario using realistic scenarios. For more public photos: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.421754624505542.116249.307037825977223&type=1 http://www.facebook.com/SARSTraining https://picasaweb.google.com/118392383957985869282/April62012?authkey=Gv1sRgCMek27D_mfLTyQE High resolution copies of all photographs available. Photo Credits: CPT John Townsend, Second Alarmers Rescue Squad - April 08, 2012 - Second Alarmers Rescue Squad
Don J. Schiller, MD, FACS, of Olympia Medical Center Gives H. Earl Gordon Memorial Lecture to Wadsworth Physicians & Surgeons Alumni Association
Recently, Don J. Schiller, MD, FACS, gave the H. Earl Gordon Memorial Lecture to the Wadsworth Physicians & Surgeons Alumni Association at their Annual Scientific Seminar titled: “Ileostomy Options and Continent Diversions.” This presentation was about people who require complete... - April 08, 2012 - Olympia Medical Center
Healing Path’s Ongoing Spiritual Ascension Group Accepting New Members
The Spiritual Ascension group meets bi-monthly, with the next meeting taking place via teleconference on April 28th. - April 07, 2012 - Healing Path with Alice McCall
AcuteCare Telemedicine Shares Teleneurology Insights at 2012 GPT Conference
Dr. Matthews Gwynn, Partner, AcuteCare Telemedicine (ACT) delivered a presentation discussing the future of teleneurology in the next decade during the 2012 Georgia Partnership for Telehealth (GPT) Conference at the Ritz-Carlton, Reynolds Plantation in Lake Oconee, GA on Thursday, March 15th. The... - April 07, 2012 - AcuteCare Telemedicine
Gulf Shores Hypnosis Host Free Hypnosis Demonstration
Imagine being confident and empowered in your life. Come learn how Hypnosis can be used to help you change your life by changing your mind at a free hypnosis demonstration. - April 07, 2012 - Gulf Shores Hypnosis
AdvantEdge Healthcare Solutions Acquires COMPUDATA
AHS expands its comprehensive medical billing services to clients in Ohio and Pennsylvania. - April 07, 2012 - AdvantEdge Healthcare Solutions Medical Billing
SkilaMederi Announces Kilian Weiss as Chief Executive Officer and Dr. Richard Nichol as Chairman of the Board
SkilaMederi, a leading provider of key opinion leader (KOL) and launch management solutions using software and social network analytics serving the life science industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kilian Weiss as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Dr. Richard Nichol as Chairman of... - April 07, 2012 - SkilaMederi
Minneapolis Area’s Skin Rejuvenation Clinic, P.A. Offers New ClearToe® Laser for the Treatment of Nail Fungus
Edina based cosmetic center, Skin Rejuvenation Clinic adds the advanced ClearToe® laser service to its menu of services, the first nail fungus treatment of its kind offered at the clinic. - April 07, 2012 - Skin Rejuvenation Clinic, PA
2012 Etnia Eyewear Collection Now Available at Vizio Optic
Award-winning designer eyewear shop adds brand new styles from the Spanish brand to its selection. - April 07, 2012 - Vizio Optic
Media Alert: HIMSS Oregon Annual Spring Conference
Join HIMSS Oregon for the chapter's annual spring conference to be held at the Salem Conference Center in Salem, Oregon. This year's spring conference focuses upon challenges associated with the continued delivery of quality health care in the face of increasing demands placed upon providers. - April 07, 2012 - NW HIMSS Oregon Chapter
Flexeffect Presents Scientifically Proven Facial Exercises to Get Rid of Undereye Circles and Other Signs of Aging
FlexEffect Facialbuilding is promoting the Third Edition of its facial exercises program, which features techniques backed by new scientific research. - April 07, 2012 - Flex Effect - Facial Exercises
Mango Madness Skin Care Introduces Protect Me™ Sun Screen
Mango Madness Skin Care announces a paraben-free, broad spectrum sun screen formulated with titanium dioxide for protection from UVA and UVB rays and the damaging and aging effects of excessive sun exposure. - April 06, 2012 - Mango Madness Skin Care
South Beach Comes to Westchester for One Night Only - NBC’s Kate Snow Will Emcee Friends of Karen’s Spring Gala
Think “Miami Vice” meets “La Cage Aux Folles.” Friends of Karen, a children’s charity, presents its gala benefit “South Beach Comes To Life!” on Saturday, May 5th. Says NBC's Kate Snow, "They truly know how to change lives.” - April 06, 2012 - Friends of Karen
Higher Springtime UV Radiation Identified in Northern Europe
Based on a multi-year EU-funded study (EuroSun), the International Prevention Research Institute (iPRI) in Lyon, has concluded that UV radiation in Europe appears earlier in the year and farther north than originally believed. Data gathered between 1988 and 1992 demonstrates that in spring, parts... - April 06, 2012 - International Prevention Research Institute
ICRC-Weyer to Adjust Services Portfolio in Light of New European Health Claim Regulations
The German based contract research organization, ICRC-Weyer GmbH, has adjusted its services portfolio in order to meet new requirements for the European nutrition market. With the recent fundamental changes for health claims on dietary supplement product labels, manufacturers will have to invest in research and development. But only specialized CROs are able to manage the new challenge. - April 06, 2012 - ICRC-Weyer GmbH
Hospice Advantage Announces Alabama Acquisition
Hospice Advantage, Inc. today announced the acquisition of multiple HC Healthcare locations throughout Alabama. With recent acquisitions in Mississippi and Tennessee, Hospice Advantage continues to add to their growing presence throughout the region. - April 06, 2012 - Hospice Advantage