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Pittsburgh's Chips Dental Offers Free “Smile Makeover” Contest and Voting Online to Pick Winner
Dr. Timothy Chips of Chips Dental Associates and a team of specialists are lending their skill to help one person win a free “Smile Makeover”. The contest runs through July 2012 and features online voting via Facebook. To enter the contest, go to Facebook.com and Search “Chips... - May 19, 2012 - Chips Dental Associates, L.L.C.
All Three ON Manufacturing Facilities NSF GMP for Sport
All three of ON’s company owned and operated manufacturing facilities are now NSF GMP for Sport. - May 19, 2012 - Optimum Nutrition
Minor Wounds Can Become a Major Problem for the Elderly
pharmaCline® continues its First Aid Wound Care mini-series on “The Balancing Act” on Lifetime Television. The third episode of the four-part miniseries will address the topic of Elderly Wound Care and will air May 21, 2012 at 7:00 am ET/PST. pharmaCline CEO Steve Keough and The... - May 18, 2012 - pharmaCline
Web, Mobile and Cloud Application Vulnerabilities can Pose a Serious Risk - Application Security Testing from Global Digital Forensics can Significantly Reduce the Threat
Web, mobile and cloud application vulnerabilities are exposing US cyber assets to serious security risks, and the threat is growing by the day. But sometimes it takes more than just common sense to push people into action, even to protect themselves. Sometimes it takes the illuminating shock... - May 18, 2012 - Global Digital Forensics
Ameridose Announces Silver Sponsorship of USP 797 Compliance Study
Ameridose, LLC, the leading nationwide provider of sterile admixing services to hospital pharmacies, is delighted to be a silver sponsor for the 2nd annual USP <797> Compliance Study. The 2012 study will run from May 1 – June 30, collecting survey data from facilities engaged in sterile... - May 18, 2012 - Ameridose, LLC
New Critical Care Nurse Online Community Launched by RNsights
The new Critical Care Nurse Online Community called RNsights is changing the way nurses share insights and evidence based solutions, collaborate, and find peer support. In the high-pressure, fast-paced world of critical care nursing, communication and consultation with other nursing professionals is imperative. With RNsights, critical care nurses can log on with an anonymous user name and immediately access a network of other critical care and specialty nurses nationwide. - May 18, 2012 - RNsights
The South Florida Center for Cosmetic Surgery Introduces Its New, Groundbreaking Service; Eliminating Cellulite in One Treatment
CellulazeTM is Fast, Easy and More Effective, Resulting in Visibly Smoother Skin - May 18, 2012 - South Florida Center for Cosmetic Surgery
Free "Senior Solutions" Community Workshop and Fair
Family Restoration and Healing Center in partnership with the UBW Senior Solutions Company will hold a free workshop to address coping strategies for those caring for aging parents and relatives. - May 18, 2012 - Family Restoration and Healing Center
Dean Lederfeind, LCSW, Therapist and Autism Consultant, Opens Private Practice in Fairfield, CT After 22 Years in Mental Health and Wellness
Dean Lederfeind, LCSW, after 22 years working in Mental Health and Wellness will be opening the doors on his private practice in Fairfield, CT on Friday, May 18th. Mental Health Therapist & Autism consultant. - May 18, 2012 - Dean Lederfeind, LCSW
Albuquerque Named to Leadership Greater Manchester Committee
Leadership Greater Manchester announced today that Next Step Orthotics and Prosthetics President Matthew J. Albuquerque, CPO, has been named to the Leadership Greater Manchester Steering Committee of the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce. In his role on the committee, Albuquerque will help... - May 18, 2012 - Next Step Orthotics & Prosthetics, Inc.
Dr. Toufigh Gordi to Discuss Pediatric PK Model in Rosa’s World-Wide Webinar Series, “Impact of Modeling & Simulation in Drug Development”
Dr. Gordi, will present “Mechanistic PK/PD Modeling in Pediatrics” Webinar May 22, 2012. - May 18, 2012 - Rosa & Co LLC
Hawaii Based Company Benevolence, Inc. Sets Example with Their Unique Charitable Initiative
Benevolence, Inc., a Hawaiian company selling high quality women's fashion, health, and beauty products is making news with their extraordinary initiative to support different non profit organizations engaged in charitable activities. The company donates a minimum of 50% of their profits to a new non profit organization every month. - May 18, 2012 - Benevolence, Inc
Delilah, National Syndicated Radio Host is Hosting Tonight’s 10th Annual Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation Benefit
National syndicated radio host Delilah will serve as the host at this year’s 10th annual Dream and Promise Awards Benefit to support the Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation, a New York-based 501 (c) (3) working nationwide and abroad to help kids with brain and spinal cord tumors and... - May 18, 2012 - Children's Brain Tumor Foundation
Polaris Publishes on Predicting Permanency for Child Welfare Youth in The Journal of Behavioral Health Services and Research
Collecting mental health and strength data from youth and their families in the child welfare system can have a positive impact on how they react to and engage in planning their care, a new paper from Polaris reports. - May 18, 2012 - Polaris Health Directions
Building Healthy Communities Workshop - Though the Development of a Flagler Community Health Center and Wellness Campus
Goal is to bring the community together to share thoughts, gather opinion and discuss ideas. - May 18, 2012 - Health Planning Council of Northeast Florida
EndoSoft Presents Meaningful Use EHR Software at DDW 2012
EndoSoft is pleased to announce that they will once again be an exhibitor of their Meaningful Use Certified software applications at the 2012 Digestive Diseases Week (DDW) May 20-22, in San Diego, CA. Booth# 1043. EndoSoft has been a long time participant in DDW and is a proud supporter of their... - May 18, 2012 - EndoSoft
Free Health Seminar on Breast and Prostate Cancer
21st Century Oncology, in partnership with the Southwest Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, is hosting a free health seminar on breast and prostate cancer Thursday, May 24 from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m. at the Microtel Inn and Suites in Lehigh Acres. - May 18, 2012 - 21st Century Oncology
Pediatric Orthopedics Adds Physician Assistant to the Medical Team
Erica Leigh Boliek, M.M.S, PA-C, ATC has joined the staff of Pediatric Orthopedics of Southwest Florida as a Physician Assistant. Ms. Boliek brings a masters degree in physician assistant studies and extensive experience working with adolescent athletes to the medical practice. She earned a... - May 18, 2012 - Pediatric Orthopedics of Southwest Florida
Riverchase Dermatology Freezes the Fat with CoolSculpting®
Riverchase Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery is the first Lee County medical practice to offer CoolSculpting®, a non-invasive, clinically proven procedure that reduces fat layers in problem areas through the use of a patented cooling technology. - May 18, 2012 - Riverchase Dermatology
Motivational Speaker, Best-Selling Author, TV and Film Personality Hueina Su to Host Teleseminar "Navigating Change with Grace and Ease"
Inspirational keynote speaker, best-selling author, master coach, star of award-winning self-help film "The Keeper of the Keys" Hueina Su is hosting a teleseminar "Navigating Change with Grace and Ease" to help people learn how to adapt and thrive in change. - May 18, 2012 - Beyond Horizon Coaching
IMR Metallurgical Services – Louisville Earns GE S-400 Approval
IMR Test Labs in Louisville, KY has earned GE S-400 approval, enabling them to offer mechanical, metallurgical, chemical and failure analysis to a broader range of clients. - May 18, 2012 - IMR Test Labs
Next Step Earns Accreditation for Orthotics & Prosthetics from the American Board for Certification
Next Step Orthotics & Prosthetics in Manchester, NH, has received Accreditation from the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics, Inc. (ABC), an independent, not-for-profit organization that has been providing facility accreditation since 1948. ABC’s... - May 18, 2012 - Next Step Orthotics & Prosthetics, Inc.
Ranked #1 - Practice Velocity EMR by KLAS Research for Urgent Care
VelociDoc®, Practice Velocity's Urgent Care EMR has been ranked #1 overall for urgent care by KLAS research, an independent company who monitors vendor performance in the healthcare industry. - May 17, 2012 - Practice Velocity
IonSense Presenting OpenSpot Mass Spectrometry™ at the American Society for Mass Spectrometry Annual Conference
OpenSpot™ Sample Cards Facilitate Simpler Analysis, Eliminating Most Consumables and Solvents, Reducing Costs and Lab Waste. Exhibited at ASMS 2012. Booth #57. - May 17, 2012 - IonSense, Inc.
World-Renowned Faculty to Present AACS’ Most Extensive Cadaver Workshop
The AACS will be hosting the most extensive cadaver workshop in the Academy’s history. New and Established Techniques in Breast and Body Contouring will be held June 21-23 at the prestigious Practical Anatomy & Surgical Center training facility at Saint Louis University. The hands-on cadaver workshop allows for an intensive training and development experience affording participants the unique opportunity to work one-on-one with top authorities in these areas of cosmetic surgery. - May 17, 2012 - American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
Inception Hypnotherapy Creates Successful Program to Help People Overcome Night Eating Syndrome
An estimated 3 to 6 million Americans suffer from Night Eating Syndrome. There is no definitive "cure." Inception Hypnotherapy has a very effective program to help people overcome this Syndrome. - May 17, 2012 - Inception Hypnotherapy
Yeast Infection Treatment Website Launches Free Natural Remedies Newsletter
TheYeastInfectionTreatment.org presents all important information on yeast infection, signs and symptoms, types of yeast infection, as well as its natural treatment, viewers can visit their link to find out more about this topic and share some insights if they would like to join as well. - May 17, 2012 - Yeast Infection Treatment
Lotus Brands Obtains Organic Handler Certification
Light Mountain and Color the Gray have been made solely with 100% organically grown botanical ingredients with no artificial ingredients, no chemicals, no ppd, no peroxide, no ammonia, no formaldehyde, no metallic salts, and no preservatives for a number of years. With this certification, Light... - May 17, 2012 - Lotus Brands
Virtual Speech Center Releases a Multiple Meanings iPad App for Speech Language Pathologists
Virtual Speech Center Inc., the provider of mobile applications for speech therapy, announced today the release of Multiple Meanings Library, an iPad application available for download on Apple’s iTunes App store. - May 16, 2012 - Virtual Speech Center Inc.
Psychic Readings with Gimel - Free Psychic Network Receives 2012 Best of Binghamton Award
Psychic Readings With Gimel - Free Psychic Network has been selected for the 2012 Best of Binghamton Award in the Psychics category by the Binghamton Award Program. - May 16, 2012 - Free Psychic Network
The Simon Foundation for Continence Announces Its Newest Book Managing Life with Incontinence
The Simon Foundation for Continence announces the publication of its unique new book, Managing Life with Incontinence. Written specifically for individuals who live day to day with bladder and/or bowel incontinence, Managing Life with Incontinence also provides information that will be useful for... - May 16, 2012 - The Simon Foundation for Continence
Newly Launched Health Training Program by Dunham Writing
Dunham Writing is a newly launched health education training program that helps certify medical professionals, day care providers and foster parents in health education. - May 16, 2012 - Dunham Writing
Miss America 2012 Laura Kaeppeler to be Honored by Paramus Foundation
In recognition of her work as a mentor for children of incarcerated parents, Miss America 2012 Laura Kaeppeler has been named one of three honorees at the 14th Annual Courage Awards Gala on June 12, 2012. - May 16, 2012 - Care Plus NJ, Inc.
Colorado BioScience Association Applauds Organizers of the Third Annual Gold Lab Symposium at the University of Colorado
Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) applauds Dr. Larry Gold and his team at the University of Colorado for their efforts in organizing the third annual Gold Lab Symposium. The annual two-day educational event brings together ground-breaking thought leaders to discuss biological innovations and the improvement of health care. - May 16, 2012 - Colorado BioScience Association
Ability Prosthetics and Orthotics of Nevada Now Serving Reno/Sparks Community
Travis Humphreys CPO is proud to announce the opening of his own practice, Ability Prosthetics and Orthotics of Nevada, located on the southwest corner of Kirman and Ryland in Reno near Renown Medical Center, Reno, NV. Offering custom devices for amputees and a spectrum of quality prosthetics and orthotics. - May 16, 2012 - Ability Prosthetics and Orthotics of Nevada
PureFormulas.com Named in Internet Retailer’s 2012 Top 500 Guide to Largest Online Retailers
Internet Retailer magazine has ranked Miami-based PureFormulas.com as one of the largest E-Retailers in the United States. - May 16, 2012 - PureFormulas.com
Elysée Scientific Cosmetics Introduces YouthSpan™ Facial Resurrection Serum
Wisconsin-based Elysée Scientific Cosmetics has launched their YouthSpan Facial Resurrection Serum, a serum formulated to optimize the longevity of youthful-looking skin. - May 16, 2012 - Elysee Scientific Cosmetics
Peter Jansen, Creator of Open Source Tricorder, Joins Scanadu
Scanadu, the Silicon Valley based startup building the Medical Tricorder, today welcomes Peter Jansen, the one-man force behind the Open Source Science Tricorder. Jansen joins a brilliant 12-person team backed by the likes of Stephen Wolfram and Nicholas Negroponte. Peter Jansen, PhD, recently... - May 16, 2012 - Scanadu
Shu Cosmetic Surgery Medspa Announces a Non-Surgical Lifetime FaceliftTM
Shu Cosmetic Surgery Medspa has established an affordable non-surgical laser package for those wanting a tighter and lifted face and or neck, without the surgery downtime. This is a preventative treatment to help those who are starting to see sagging skin or for those whom surgery is not an option. - May 16, 2012 - Shu Cosmetic Surgery Institute
Denver Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine Experts Healing Traditions Now Offering Free Introductory Consultation
Leading Denver specialists for innovative acupuncture treatment solutions, Healing Traditions Oriental Medicine & Wellness, have recently introduced a new offer to help Denver based residents become acquainted with the benefits of acupuncture and other forms of Chinese medicine. The clinic is... - May 16, 2012 - Healing Traditions Oriental Medicine
iTriage to Sponsor 3rd Annual Cutting For A Cure
48-hour hair cutting marathon in Harlem to raise awareness and promote early diagnosis of men’s health issues. - May 16, 2012 - iTriage, LLC
South Nassau Communities Hospital Names Vice President of Finance
Mr. Balko, who has served as South Nassau’s assistant vice president of finance since 2008, succeeds Mr. Mark Bogen, who has been promoted to senior vice president of finance and chief financial officer. - May 16, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center Now Offers Dermaplaning Treatments
Deep exfoliation is very healthy for the skin including anti-aging benefits, however some people are sensitive to chemical peels or micro-dermabrasion. Fortunately there is a great alternative to micro-dermabrasion that can be done with or in place of chemical peels. It is know as... - May 16, 2012 - Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center
Low Body Temperature Plays a Key Role in Fibromyalgia and Chronic Illness
In the latest issue of Fibromyalgia Solutions, Dr. David Jernigan discusses the link between low body temperature and fibromyalgia. - May 16, 2012 - Hansa Center for Optimum Health
AnaSpec Offers PEGylated Peptides Synthesis
PEGylation has become a well-accepted method for the delivery of biopharmaceuticals-especially peptide and protein drugs.1-4 Simple modification of a drug with polyethylene glycol (PEG) not only is capable of improving the drug’s solubility, diminishing the potential for aggregation, and... - May 16, 2012 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
HomecareCRM Selected as Exclusive CRM Partner by HealthWyse
After a multiyear working relationship, HomecareCRM, the industry’s leading customer relationship management solution and referral source data provider, has been selected by HealthWyse as its exclusive CRM partner. HealthWyse made this decision based on the significant benefits and growth... - May 15, 2012 - HomecareCRM
Carol R. Parks, MD Joins Practice Velocity
Practice Velocity has named Carol R. Parks to the position of EMR Physician Specialist. Practice Velocity was recently Ranked the #1 EMR for Urgent Care Centers across the country. Practice Velocity's team has now grown to almost 250 employees. - May 15, 2012 - Practice Velocity
Adventure Boot Camp Business System Offers New Look, New Workouts, New Income Opportunity for Personal Trainers and Fitness Pros
With a recent brand update, the Adventure Boot Camp business system offers a new look and new workouts. The world’s largest boot camp business system includes more than 400 boot camps worldwide. - May 15, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Definition of Natural Isolates for Fragrance Determined by Members of the Natural Perfumers Guild by a Majority Vote
The Natural Perfumers Guild, the world’s largest organization for natural perfumery, is defining the scope of natural aromatics in accord with the vision of our art. Natural isolates are aromatics consisting of odor molecules from natural materials. Members voted on what constitutes a natural isolate to meet challenges to the "naturalness" of isolates. The Guild position serves to guide members and to assure the public of the Guild’s commitment to high standards of the art of natural perfumery. - May 15, 2012 - Natural Perfumers Guild
Tips From the Board Certified Mexico Dentist Association for Finding the Best Mexican Dentists
General dentists un-trained in dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, root canals and cosmetic dental makeovers often attempt expensive complicated dental procedures much to the patient's regret. Certified dentists in Mexico cost the same as general dentists in Mexico. Board Certified Mexico Dentist Assn has an American dentist and English speaking staff to help patients find certified dentists in Mexico for their important dental work. - May 15, 2012 - Board Certified Mexico Dental Association