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Hunter Vision Brings New LASIK Technology to Central Florida
The WaveLight FS200 is a step above other refractive eye surgery lasers. - October 03, 2011 - Hunter Vision
NESTA Sports Nutrition Specialist Certification Offers Cutting-Edge Techniques and Training for Increasing Sports Performance
Athletes ranging from novice to professional understand the role nutrition plays in their performance. Fitness and nutrition professionals have specific scientific knowledge to pass along to their clients who want to run faster, jump higher or increase power. Educational credential from the National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association trains the trainers. - October 02, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Free Educational Symposium on Cancers Significant to Women
"Powerful Women, Powerful Choices" is a complimentary seminar being offered by 21st Century Oncology, Lee Memorial Health System and Naples Community Hospital. The seminar will be held Saturday, October 15, from 9:00 A.M. to 12 Noon, at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point, in Estero. - October 02, 2011 - 21st Century Oncology
South Nassau Communities Hospital's Emergency Blood Drive
To schedule an appointment to donate blood, call South Nassau’s Human Resources Department at (516) 632-4080. For medical questions concerning blood donations call 1-800-688-0900. - October 02, 2011 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Integrated Medical Solutions Chooses Healthaxis for End-to-End Benefits Administration
Healthaxis, a leading healthcare IT solutions provider, is working with Integrated Medical Solutions to provide benefits administration software and services solution for IMS's healthcare networks which provide comprehensive medical services for patients housed in correctional facilities. - October 02, 2011 - Healthaxis
Leading Medical Device Company Selects SimpleCTMS to Optimize Management of Global Clinical Studies
Trial By Fire Solutions, a leading eClinical solution provider specializing in clinical study management applications, today announced that a US-based developer and manufacturer of vascular disease treatments has selected SimpleCTMS to help manage their global clinical program. - October 02, 2011 - Trial By Fire Solutions
Forrest Essentials Opens a New Store in Rajouri Garden, West Delhi
Forest Essentials, India’s leading Ayurvedic Natural Skin care and Body care Brand announced the unveiling of their first retail outlet in West Delhi in Rajouri Garden. - October 02, 2011 - Forrest Essentials
WIAAP Supports Concussion Legislation: Assembly Bill 259 Would Protect Child and Adolescent Athletes
The number of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs, or “concussions”) in youth athletes is on the rise and in the news. Complete and accurate education on prevention and identification of concussions is critical information for coaches, athletes, parents and guardians in order to best protect the athletes’ short- and long-term health. - October 01, 2011 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
New Boise Dental Office Puts the Victory Back Into Your Dental Care
Dr. David Ripplinger and his team at Victory Dental are celebrating the grand opening at their new location at the corner of Victory and Cole in Boise, Idaho. The new facility brings the latest in dental technology including Cerec - one visit crowns, air abrasion (as a welcome alternative to the... - October 01, 2011 - Victory Dental
Arab Non- Violence Society Marks International Day of Older Peoples
Foreign Affairs Advisor of the Arab Non- Violence Society Dr. Naseer Homoud’s message on International Day of Older Peoples. He maintained that aging of society does not become a burden, but instead it adds value and opportunities for development through actively engaged older populations. - October 01, 2011 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
South Nassau Communities Hospital Receives Donation in Support of Breast Cancer Services for Underserved Women
There are about 2.5 million breast cancer survivors in the U.S., including women still being treated. Underserved and minority women have the highest mortality, lowest survival, and fastest-rising incidence rates for breast cancer in the U.S. - October 01, 2011 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Laser Spine Institute Announces October Seminars
Leader in Endoscopic Spine Surgery Offers Complimentary Medical Presentations and Treatment Options. - October 01, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
Ceram Launches Sustainability Services
Ceram, the international materials technology consultancy, is pleased to announce that it has now formalised its offering around sustainability with the setting up of a dedicated Sustainability Team and the launch of a range of Sustainability Services. - October 01, 2011 - Lucideon
Dr. Robyn Lawrence Joins StLouisHolistic.com Helping St. Louis Achieve Wellness
Dr. Robyn Lawrence Becomes a Preferred Member of the Local Holistic Community to Promote Wellness Orientation Workshop in Ferguson, MO. - October 01, 2011 - CityHolistic.com
Eden Autism Services Chief Clinical Officer Appointed Autism Society Board Position
Eden Autism Services Chief Clinical Officer Anne Holmes was recently appointed to the position of Chair of the Panel of Professional Advisors for the Autism Society. - October 01, 2011 - Eden Autism Services
Intellicure EHR 5.1 Receives ONC-ATCB Certification
Intellicure, a leading electronic health records developer receives Stage 1 Meaningful Use certification. - October 01, 2011 - Intellicure, Inc.
NiteTimeToys.com Announces Second Annual "Spreading Good Vibes" Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser
Online sexual health retailer, NiteTimeToys.com to donate 10% of proceeds beginning today and throughout the month of October to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, while offering a 10% discount and free gift to customers. - September 30, 2011 - NiteTimeToys.com
NESTA Fitness Nutrition Coach Certification Helps Fitness Professionals Understand Clients’ Nutrition Needs
Experts say that most health nuts are too focused on the physical, and not enough on the food. Fitness professionals are now getting armed with knowledge and credentials to help weekend warriors and life-long health enthusiasts to reach optimal health and wellness. - September 30, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Medical Informatics Engineering (MIE) Selected as NJ-HITEC EHR Vendor
Medical Informatics Engineering (MIE), a web-based, minimally invasive™ electronic health record (EHR) provider, was recently selected as a participating vendor by NJ-HITEC, the Regional Extension Center (REC) for New Jersey. As a participating vendor, MIE’s WebChart EHR will help... - September 30, 2011 - Medical Informatics Engineering
2011 Columbus Walk Now for Autism Speaks - October 9th
The 4th annual Columbus Walk Now for Autism Speaks fundraising and awareness event will take place on 10/9/2011 at Value City Arena at The Jerome Schottenstein Center on The Ohio State University campus. All event proceeds will support Autism Speaks’ work, both locally and nationally. Please join them. - September 30, 2011 - Autism Speaks, Columbus, Ohio
Avant Healthcare Professionals Will be Exhibiting at the 2011 National Association for Home Care & Hospice 30th Annual Meeting & Exposition
Avant Healthcare Professionals will be exhibiting at the 2011 National Association for Home Care & Hospice 30th Annual Meeting & Exposition will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada. This year’s annual meeting is focused on maximizing opportunity and minimizing risk. This reflects the opportunities for home care and hospice to reshape the health care system as it prepares to receive the 78 million-strong baby boom generation. - September 30, 2011 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
Laser Spine Institute Chief Operating Officer Recognized by Becker’s ASC Review
Dotty Bollinger Chosen as One of 130 Great Women Leaders in the ASC Industry by Becker’s ASC Review. - September 30, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
Heart Rhythm Congress 2011 Assembles Leading Experts in Cardiology in Birmingham - Arrhythmia Alliance
The UK's main heart rhythm conference opens in Birmingham. - September 30, 2011 - Arrhythmia Alliance
Issa Trust Foundation and Couples Resorts Conducts Seventh Annual Medical Mission
Paediatric Clinics held at health centres in St. Mary provide free medical care for children. - September 30, 2011 - Issa Trust Foundation
Laser Spine Institute Executive Director Named Top Ambulatory Surgery Center Leader
Heidi Gwynn Chosen as One of 30 ASC Industry Leaders Under Age 40 by Becker’s ASC Review. - September 30, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
America's Health Team Grows Company to Meet Demand
National Marketing Company Expands, Fills 50 Positions by End of Week - September 30, 2011 - America's Health Team, LLC
Yoritex Inc. Successfully Completes Comprehensive Testing of Its Medical Network HUB® Prototype
Yoritex Inc., developer of the first medical diagnostics accessories for BlackBerry® smartphones, today announced the successful conclusion of its Medical Network HUB® prototype testing. Having successfully completed comprehensive hardware and software testing, Yoritex Inc. will commence manufacture of a pilot batch of Medical Network HUB® in October that accelerates development of its medical plug-in units line. - September 30, 2011 - Yoritex Inc.
DNP Shanghai Office Hires Chemist to Start Its In-House Laboratory
DNP International, has named Page Li as its new Chemical Analysis Engineer in its Shanghai office, China. - September 30, 2011 - DNP International Co., Inc.
South Nassau Communities Hospital Named to List of 60 Hospitals with Great Orthopedic Program
South Nassau was voted the Best Hospital on LI by readers of The Long Island Press, ranked 33rd in the U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals metro area rankings and named to Becker's list of "100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare” in the US. - September 30, 2011 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
PEPID Delivers U.S. National Drug Code Database
Largest drug data provider now delivers all FDA-approved medications - September 30, 2011 - PEPID, LLC
Mango Madness Skin Care to Donate $1.00 Per Sale for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Mango Madness Skin Care, a leading manufacturer and seller of paraben free skin care products, will donate $1.00 from every sale on its website to breast cancer research during October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month. - September 29, 2011 - Mango Madness Skin Care
NESTA Lifestyle and Weight Management Certification Helps Trainers and Coaches Create Healthy Lifestyle Programs for Clients
Obesity rates in America continue to rise. This unhealthy fact is providing a multitude of business opportunities for experts in the lifestyle and weight management fields. Specialized training helps people get fit while helping experts roll in the dough. - September 29, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Entegration, Inc. Announces New Client Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York
Entegration, Inc. (Entegration) is pleased to announce that Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York (RMA of New York) has signed on as a new client. RMA of New York is a full-service fertility center specializing in in vitro fertilization (IVF) since 2001. Entegration will provide IT services... - September 29, 2011 - Entegration, Inc
Free Blood Pressure Training: Case Studies with Patient Simulator
MedEdu, LLC (www.easyauscultation.com) has expanded its online blood pressure training materials by adding a collection of 10 case studies. These cases include both hypertension and hypotension conditions in adults. Access to these materials is free. - September 29, 2011 - MedEdu, LLC
TTC Survey Reports on Latin American Physicians’ Attitudes Toward Clinical Trials
Medical Innovation is ranked a Top Motivator for Participating in Clinical Trials by Investigators from Latin America and the US - September 29, 2011 - TTC LLC
Education Campaign Launched to Enhance Patient Care
APIC and AHE partner on “Clean Spaces, Healthy Patients” initiative. The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) and the Association for the Healthcare Environment (AHE) are partnering to strengthen the relationship between infection prevention (IP) and environmental services (EVS) to improve patient outcomes and reduce infections. - September 29, 2011 - AHE
Forum Dental Group Announces Low-Dose Digital X-Ray for Children
Forum Dental Group has announced that they welcome young patients and provide safety with their Low-Dose Digital x-ray. - September 29, 2011 - The Forum Dental Group
Dr. William Howland Predicts Fall Allergy Season for Austin, Texas
Mold allergies should worsen, while ragweed and pigweed lessen, says Austin allergist Dr. William Howland. - September 29, 2011 - Dr. William Howland
Adina's Angels Land at Gotham Comedy Club
When Paula Berkowitz's husband, son and daughter died within a four-month period, she determined to make something good come out of it. She founded The Adina's Angels Fund at Friends of Karen to help families who have a child with a life-threatening illness. On Oct. 26, 2011, improv empress Marion Grodin hosts an array of all-pro comics at Gotham Comedy Club to benefit The Adina's Angels Fund at Friends of Karen -- a side-splitting evening for a heart-warming cause. - September 29, 2011 - Friends of Karen
Bonro Medical Awarded by BBB for Ethical Business Practices
Bonro Medical, headquartered in Evans, GA, has been recognized by Better Business Bureau of Central Georgia & the CSRA with a Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics. The Category II Award, for businesses with an employee count between 11 and 99, rewarded Bonro Medical President George Roese and his... - September 29, 2011 - Bonro Medical, Inc.
River Parishes Hospital Goes Mobile with iTriage App
Patients have immediate, on-the-go access to symptoms, diseases and facility information with mobile healthcare app. - September 29, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
AnaSpec Offers Industry’s First Anti-MOG ELISA Assay Kits
AnaSpec is pleased to be the first in the industry to provide a whole suite of reagents and assay kits for the advancement of MS research. This includes MOG proteins, peptides, antibodies and assay kits. Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein (MOG), a protein with a molecular weight of 26- to 28-kDa,... - September 29, 2011 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
AnaSpec Introduces MOG (35-55), Mouse, Rat Peptide
AnaSpec is pleased to support advances in MS research by providing MOG (35 - 55), mouse, rat, a key peptide that induces severe chronic experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis in transgenic mice. - September 29, 2011 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Secure Patient Portal Technology Proves Successful for Award-Winning Virginia Women’s Center
Richmond, Virginia’s independent women’s health practice and 2009 recipient of the Davies Award, Virginia Women’s Center, continues to prove its commitment to technology through an online portal that allows for better patient care, faster test reporting and improved patient experience. - September 29, 2011 - Virginia Women's Center
Presenting Sponsor Lugano Diamonds Donates Live Auction Package with High Bidding Potential for Beckstrand's 2011 Diamond & Pearl Ball
Owners Moti and Idit Ferder Target Philanthropists and Diamond Lovers with Luxury Israeli Getaway - September 29, 2011 - Beckstrand Cancer Foundation
MediPlus Receives U.S. FDA 510(k) Clearance for Silver Advanced Wound Care Products
MediPurpose also announced that its expanding MediPlus(tm) advanced wound care product portfolio now includes Foam Ag, Comfort Foam Ag and Super Foam Ag dressings. - September 29, 2011 - MediPurpose
Intuitive Business Intelligence Opens Office in Americas
Software Author Responds to Strong Demand from Channel Partners for Easy to Use, Highly Scalable Business Intelligence Dashboards - September 28, 2011 - Intuitive Business Intelligence Limited
Metropolitan Marriage and Family Therapy Creates Exciting One-Day Retreat (11/12/11) and/or Two-Day Retreat to Help Couples Become More Connected and Reignite Love
This program was developed with cutting edge concepts and clinical technologies to assist partners to create and enjoy the relationship they want. This workshop assists all kinds of couples to understand what is going on in their relationship, with themselves and each other, and who want to get out of their slump and enjoy being in a relationship with their partner. - September 28, 2011 - Metropolitan Marriage & Family Therapy, PLLC
AHE and Kimberly-Clark Professional* Launch “The Heart of Healthcare” Campaign to Honor the Environmental Services Department
The Association for the Healthcare Environment (AHE), of the American Hospital Association (AHA), today announced that it has partnered with Kimberly-Clark Professional* to launch “The Heart of Healthcare”: a new, educational campaign designed to recognize and elevate the critical role... - September 28, 2011 - AHE
DesiDieter is Joining the Global Campaign to Spread Awareness Regarding Heart Health and Lifestyle Modifications
In lieu of World Heart Day on 29th September, 2011; DesiDieter acknowledges the importance of Heart Health: Care Begins at Home. - September 28, 2011 - DesiDieter