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William Howland MD Offers Fall Forecast for Allergies in Austin
Dry summer creates the perfect storm of respiratory problems for Austin allergy sufferers - September 28, 2011 - William Howland MD
Home Care Assistance Announces New Book: The Handbook of Live-In Care
Written specifically for the growing number of family caregivers, The Handbook of Live-In Care provides practical, how-to guidance on caring for an elderly loved one. - September 28, 2011 - Home Care Assistance
New Jersey Bariatric Center Surgeons Perform the First Robotic Gastric Bypass Surgery in New Jersey
New Jersey Bariatric Center surgeons Dr. Ajay Goyal and Dr. Glenn Forrester became the first practice in New Jersey to offer robotic-assisted bariatric surgery, after performing the state’s first gastric bypass using the daVinci Surgical System at Trinitas Regional Medical Center. The... - September 28, 2011 - New Jersey Bariatric Center
Bling My Bra eBay Breast Cancer Charity Auction Names Two Ambrassadors as Parties, Contest Continue and Bidding Begins
Bling My Bra 2011 has named Janice Davis of Knox, IN, and Samantha Goolden Belcastro of Avalon Park, Orlando, FL, as official Ambrassadors to the annual eBay breast cancer charity auction of handcrafted art bras, which launches this week and continues through October in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. All proceeds benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Interested bidders should visit Bling My Bra’s eBay store at blingmybrastore.com or search ebay.com using keywords “bling my bra.” - September 28, 2011 - Bling My Bra
Bay Area Hair Restoration Surgeon Participates as a Presenter at the 19th Annual Scientific Meeting of the ISHRS
Sara Wasserbauer, M.D. presented her research on using an image-guided robotic system to harvest follicular hair units. - September 28, 2011 - Sara Wasserbauer, M.D.
Web Doctor Launch Health Insurance Comparison Site in Response to NHS Crisis
Web Doctor launches a Health Insurance Comparison Website in response to public concern about the treatment capacity of the NHS and the postcode lottery for receiving treatment and drugs. - September 28, 2011 - Insured Health Ltd
Ceram to Exhibit at The Carbon Show 2011
Ceram, an independent expert in innovation, sustainability and quality assurance of materials, is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at The Carbon Show 2011. - September 28, 2011 - Lucideon
10% Store Wide Discount This "Fall" at the Bath Products Store, eBubbles.com
Welcome this "Fall" with 10% store wide discount at bath products store, eBubbles.com. Also get 20% discount on eye accessories and sleep masks at the website. - September 28, 2011 - eBubbles
A Step Ahead Prosthetics of New York Selected as “iWalk Certified Bionics Center”
A Step Ahead Prosthetics today announced its distinction as an iWalk Certified Bionics Center. With this designation, A Step Ahead Prosthetics will serve as one of the nation’s first prosthetics providers to commercially offer the PowerFoot BiOM, the first robotic lower leg system to... - September 28, 2011 - A Step Ahead Prosthetics
Laser Spine Institute Health Information Manager Named to Erwin Technical Center Advisory Board
Mary Mayer Supports Local Vocational-Technical College’s Medical Coding and Billing Program. - September 28, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Association Now Offers Certification for Coaches in Fastest Rising Global Fitness Trend
The sport of MMA is enjoying unsurpassed success. Its irrationally passionate fans now include young and old and men and women. This unusual sports phenomenon has quickly given rise to fitness fanatics wanting to have the bodies and power of their favorite fighters. - September 27, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Florida Company Announces Affordable Alternative to Microdermabrasion
Wholesale Facial Scrubs, Inc., a Florida based skin care products company, has announced a line of new exfoliation products that provide an affordable alternative to traditional microdermabrasion treatments. - September 27, 2011 - Wholesale Facial Scrubs, Inc.
Dr. Nancy Donaldson, CALNOC Chairperson and Senior Scientist, Receives the 2011 Excellence in Leadership Award from Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis
CALNOC (Collaborative Alliance for Nursing Outcomes), the leading provider of actionable information and research on nurse sensitive quality indicators, today announced that Dr. Nancy Donaldson, DNSc, RN, FAAN has been awarded the 2011 Excellence in Leadership Award from the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis. Dr. Donaldson is Chairperson and Chief Scientist for CALNOC and is an internationally recognized leader in nursing quality measurement and clinical patient safety. - September 27, 2011 - CALNOC
CasaSpa Purus Oil - 100% Pure (Bio) Prickly Pear Seed Oil
Purus prickly pear seed oil is a very valuable oil which is exceptionally rich in both vitamin E and sterols which gives an extraordinary ability to protect the skin against free radicals. Containing significant amounts of essential fatty acids including Omega 3 & 6, it makes this oil an excellent choice for skin softening and healing. Regular use will help to fight against dry skin, improve hydration, slow the aging process, prevent wrinkles and restore elasticity. - September 27, 2011 - Casa Spa
NESTA Personal Trainer Certification Develops Successful, Accredited Personal Trainers
A simultaneous industry demand for higher standards and business skills for personal fitness trainers has created a shift in the fitness industry. The National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association is determined to be the association and the certification that can do it all. - September 27, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Health IT Expert, Diptesh Patel, to Share Innovative Technology to Improve Health Care at the Fifth Annual Health 2.0 Conference
ZarpZ.com will assist patients with a terminal illness to create legacy material (messages, photos, videos) that patients can share with friends or loved ones on a Future date. ZarpZ launches their website at Health 2.0 in San Francisco today. - September 27, 2011 - ZarpZ
Packs4Survival.com Offers Assistance to EMS and Community Emergency Response Teams to Prepare for Disaster
Community Emergency Response Team CERT kits are lifesaving tools when placed in the right hands. Community members helping neighbors in a time of need. To encourage community support for Emergency Response Teams, Packs4survival.com offers special discounts on CERT kits. - September 27, 2011 - Packs for Survival
US Patent Granted for the WELLEX™ Interspinous Technology
A Key US Patent for the Treatment of Spinal Stenosis - September 26, 2011 - Eden Spine, LLC
HealthSaaS Expands Strategic Alliance with BioSign Technologies to Include the Cloud Dx Solution and Non-Invasive Blood Glucose Measurements
HealthSaaS, Inc. has announced an expansion of their strategic alliance with BioSign Technologies Inc. (TSXV: BIO). Today’s announcement adds the Cloud Dx solution and non-invasive blood glucose measurements to the HealthSaaS Connected Outcomes Framework®. Frank Ille, CEO, HealthSaaS... - September 26, 2011 - HealthSaaS, Inc
Healthy Living Reducing Cost of Detoxification Products from September 15 Through October 15, 2011
Health food specialist, Healthy Living has recently announced that they are now offering industry-low pricing and free shipping on certain auto-ship orders from customers selecting from their range of first-class health food and detoxification products from September 15 through October 15. This... - September 26, 2011 - Healthy Living
Horizons for the Blind Hosts Open House
Horizons for the Blind, a not-for-profit organization, recently relocated its headquarters to a new facility at 125 Erick St., A103, in Crystal Lake. To celebrate this move, Horizons is hosting an Open House and Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce Mixer on Oct. 18 from 2-7 p.m. Scheduled activities... - September 26, 2011 - Horizons for the Blind
Totally Nourish Cutest Pet Facebook Competition Winners Announced
Online health products and supplements shop Totally Nourish announced the winners of their "Cutest Pet" Facebook competition yesterday. The cutest cat and dog owners will each receive their winning bag of OrganiPets Complete dog and cat food. - September 26, 2011 - Totally Nourish
Laser Spine Institute Opens Oklahoma City Ambulatory Surgery Center
Leader in Endoscopic Spine Surgery Expands Office-Based Surgery Center to Meet Patient Demands - September 25, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
Export Sales Growth for Vitashine Vegan Vitamin D3
Additional production capacity for Vitashine Vitamin D3 will mean an increase in export sales for the world's only plant derived Vitamin D3 food supplement. - September 25, 2011 - ESB Developments Limited
Chilton Medical Center Goes Mobile with iTriage
Clanton residents have convenient, on-the-go access to healthcare information with iTriage smartphone app. - September 25, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
Medical Development Group Announces the Celebration of Its 10 Year Anniversary - A Retrospective on the Medical Device Industry
The Medical Development Group announces its Wednesday, October 5, 2011 Forum entitled “Celebrating the 10 Year Anniversary of MDG - A Retrospective on The Medical Device Industry and What Can Be Expected in The Next Ten Years.” MDG is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year. The... - September 25, 2011 - Medical Development Group
Yun Fitness Bootcamps Announces 3rd Annual Freaky Fat Loss Charity Pumpkin Workout
Yun Fitness Bootcamps announces its third annual Freaky Fat Loss Charity Pumpkin Workout, taking place on October 22, 2011. - September 25, 2011 - Yun Strength & Fitness Systems LLC
O Books Releases Book on a New Version of the Law of Attraction
O Books, John Hunt Publishing, releases this month, a book by Andrea Mathews, entitled The Law Of Attraction: The Soul's Answer To Why It Isn't Working And How It Can, in which Mathews explains that we need to entirely revise our understanding of the Law of Attraction, known to millions all over the world as the way to attract positive outcomes by thinking positive thoughts. The book is endorsed by Caroline Myss, Dr. Larry Dossey, Jonathan Ellerby, Ivan Rados and Michael Mirdad. - September 25, 2011 - Andrea Mathews, LPC, LLC
Vivoderm Natural Skincare Reveals Enhanced Website
Vivoderm Laboratories launches its re-designed website this week. Vivoderm.com is a new showcase for their natural skincare product line as well as up-to-date resources and information for skincare and beauty topics. - September 24, 2011 - Vivoderm Laboratories LLC
Piedmont Plastic Surgery and Dermatology Celebrates 5 Years in Charlotte by Offering Free Skin Cancer Screenings
Piedmont Plastic Surgery and Dermatology dermatologists will offer free skin cancer screenings at community centers, retirement homes and local businesses through October 20, 2011. - September 24, 2011 - Piedmont Plastic Surgery and Dermatology
Free Health Seminar "Feel Better, Function Better, Live Longer" on Sept. 24
A free health seminar “Secrets on How to Feel Better, Function Better and Live Longer” will be held on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011 at the American Hotel, 18-20 East Main Street in Freehold from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Featured speaker Dr. James Proodian, a health & wellness expert, will address seven life-changing health areas and outline simple strategies for living a wellness lifestyle. - September 24, 2011 - Proodian Healthcare
South Nassau Communities Hospital Earns Awards for Quality Stroke Care
To earn the award, South Nassau achieved at least 12 consecutive months of 85% or higher adherence to all Stroke Performance Achievement indicators and at least 12 consecutive months of 75% or higher compliance with 5 of 9 Stroke Quality Measures. - September 24, 2011 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Satori World Medical’s Chief Medical Officer to Discuss the Opportunities and Challenges in Conducting International Business
Satori World Medical, a leader in medical travel, will be participating in a round table of companies that are doing international business hosted by The Daily Transcript, San Diego’s #1 source for daily business news, data and information. Satori World Medical’s Chief Medical Officer,... - September 24, 2011 - Satori World Medical
Eminent Spine Shares FDA Audit Results
Eminent Spine is pleased to release the results of an unscheduled FDA audit performed between February 28-March 4, 2011. - September 23, 2011 - Eminent Spine
Paul Logan, CRNP, President of Logan Solutions, Was Interviewed for an Article in Today's Technology Review
Paul Logan, CRNP, President of Logan Solutions, was interviewed for an article titled "Technology Listens as Doctors Keep Talking: How Speech Recognition Software is Changing So Doctors Don't Have To" in the September 22 issue of Technology Review. The article discusses the value of... - September 23, 2011 - Logan Solutions
Benchmark Recovery Center Joins NARR in Support of Residential Recovery Housing
Benchmark Recovery Center is proud to support the accreditation standards of The National Association of Recovery Residences. NARR will announce their accreditation standards on September 25, at the 2011 National Conference on Addiction Disorders In San Diego, California. Benchmark Recovery Center... - September 23, 2011 - Benchmark Recovery Center
Dakota Dental Clinic Provides Dental Benefit Program for Seniors
As a cost effective alternative to dental insurance, Dakota Dental Family Dentistry is offering seniors a dental benefit program providing extensive preventative dental services along with additional benefits for one low annual fee. - September 23, 2011 - Dakota Dental
Brooke Chase Associates, Inc. Recruits Glen Streeter as Director of Sales for Canyon Creek Cabinets
Executive search firm, Brooke Chase Associates, Inc., is pleased to announce the successful placement of Glen Streeter as Director of Sales with Canyon Creek Cabinets. - September 23, 2011 - Brooke Chase Associates, Inc.
Kroger Launches Flu Shot Campaign with PharmaJet Needle-free Injection Devices
Kroger will offer the PharmaJet needle-free injection option at over 800 Kroger and The Little Clinics locations nationwide. - September 23, 2011 - PharmaJet, Inc.
"Removing the Mask" Domestic Violence Awareness Gala Opens Its Doors in Atlanta for a Worthy Cause
October 29th 2011 Masquerade Event Aims to Empower, Raise Funds and Awareness in Georgia - September 23, 2011 - Dr. Maiysha Clairborne
Laser Spine Institute Named to Inc. 5000 List for the Second Consecutive Year
Leader in Endoscopic Spine Surgery Again Named One of Nation’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies - September 23, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
MYCO Medical CEO Addresses Healthcare Supplier Diversity Forum
Sam Kumar urges MBEs to focus on more than just diversity. - September 23, 2011 - Myco Medical
Annual Tradition - Drive Thru Flu Shots
Snoqualmie Valley residents ready to get drive thru flu shots on October 1st. - September 23, 2011 - Snoqualmie Valley Hospital District
Satori World Medical’s Global Transgender Program™ Provides Access for Patients Seeking Affordable Sexual Reassignment Surgery
Satori World Medical's Global Transgender Program™ provides individuals access to a high quality network of international hospitals and highly trained gender reassignment surgeons, at significant cost savings of up to 30-50% on surgical procedures compared with the U.S. The hospitals in... - September 23, 2011 - Satori World Medical
Revolutionary Diaton Tonometer Featured by BiCOM Inc at International Vision Expo & Conference, Sands Las Vegas 2011
Unique non-corneal Diaton tonometry opens new doors to optometrists and other eye care professionals to evaluate intraocular pressure (IOP) through the eyelid. BiCOM's Diaton tonometer is effective in obtaining IOP measurements for many challenging patient populations. - September 23, 2011 - BiCOM Inc.
Beauregard Memorial Hospital Goes Mobile with Smartphone App
Patients have on-the-go access to symptoms, diseases and facility information with iTriage. - September 23, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
CareSouth Homecare Professionals Names Bryant Stamps Regional Vice President of Business Development
Bryant Stamps has been named Regional Vice President of Business Development for CareSouth Homecare Professionals' Georgia and Alabama locations. - September 22, 2011 - CareSouth Health System, Inc.
Alliance Hand and Physical Therapy Opens Its Newest Clinic in Wayne, New Jersey
With a team of fully trained, vastly experienced and certified staff, Alliance Hand and Physical Therapy’s Wayne clinic specializes in dynamic physical therapy, occupational therapy, hand therapy, wellness programs and massage services -- all to help patients, and others, maximize their full potential toward living the healthiest lifestyle possible. In addition, this coming October, Alliance HPT Wayne clinic will open its Aquatic Therapy and Wellness Center featuring its state-of-the-art Pool. - September 22, 2011 - Alliance Hand and Physical Therapy
Ultra Solutions, a Top Ultrasound Equipment Supplier, Moving to Ontario, CA
Ultra Solutions, LLC, a leading provider of used and refurbished ultrasound equipment, recently consolidated all operations into a 25,000 square foot facility in Ontario, CA. The company had previous locations in Chino, CA, and Indianapolis, IN. The new address is 1137 E Philadelphia St, Ontario,... - September 22, 2011 - Ultra Solutions, LLC
YES! deLIVERs HOPE and Awareness for People Living with Liver Tumors at Debbie Durkin’s ECO Emmys
The ECO Emmys Provide Perfect Setting to Share YES! We Can Beat Liver Tumors - September 22, 2011 - Say YES to Hope