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PharmaJet's Heather Callender-Potters Named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2011 Mountain Desert Region Award Finalist
Selected by a panel of independent judges, the Entrepreneur of the Year award finalists are chosen based on their extraordinary success, vision and personal commitment to their business and community. - May 25, 2011 - PharmaJet, Inc.
New Shipping Facility Another Strong Link in hCG Supply Chain
Rapid growth of hCG innovator requires expansion in every department. The well staffed state of the art shipping facility handles an average of 500 shipments a day. - May 25, 2011 - Creative Bioscience
Breast Cancer Survivors Don’t Have to Live Without Breasts
Bill ensures that women know their rights for reconstructive surgery - May 24, 2011 - Columbus Institute of Plastic Surgery
Multi-Dimensional iPad® Solution Extends Unbound Medicine Platform - Delivers Content, Communications, and Community to Mobile Health Professionals
Unbound Medicine, a leader in knowledge management solutions for healthcare, today announced the extension of the Unbound™ Platform with multi-dimensional capabilities for Apple's iPad®. This latest platform enhancement delivers in one application instant lookup of trusted content, powerful content personalization, push communications alerts, and knowledge sharing among friends and colleagues. - May 24, 2011 - Unbound Medicine
Ameridose Reveals Strong First Quarter Sustainability Results
Ameridose, LLC, nationwide provider of sterile admixing services to hospital pharmacies, is pleased to share impressive sustainability results for the first quarter of 2011. The combined total of recycled materials generated from Ameridose facilities in the first quarter approached half a million... - May 24, 2011 - Ameridose, LLC
Thousands Participate in Lupus Foundation of America’s Fourth Annual New York City Walk for Lupus Now® to Support Lupus Research and Education Programs
On Saturday, May 21, 2011 the South Street Seaport was filled with purple passion as nearly 5,000 people living with lupus and their families and friends walked together to bring greater attention to lupus and raise urgently needed funds for lupus research, education, and support programs during... - May 24, 2011 - Lupus Foundation of America, Inc.
Bervel, Naik & Zaharoff Recognized by Emergency Medicine Physicians
Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP) is proud to recognize three of their highly esteemed emergency physicians who also serve as medical support for The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR). - May 24, 2011 - Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP)
RAM Technologies Supports Institute 2011 as Sponsor and Exhibitor
RAM Technologies will be sponsoring and exhibiting at Institute 2011, the annual meeting of America’s Health Insurance Plans. - May 24, 2011 - RAM Technologies, Inc.
Dr. Steven Stephanides Returns from Afghanistan
Dr. Steven Stephanides, Emergency Physician at Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage California, recently returned from Jalalabad, Afghanistan, where he worked with a group called Assist International to improve hospital services there. - May 24, 2011 - Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP)
Lance Allgower Named Emergency Department Site Director at St. Rose - Siena
Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP) is pleased to announce that Lance Allgower, DO, FACEP, has been named Site Director at St. Rose Dominican Hospitals - Siena Campus, Adult ED in Henderson, Nevada effective May 1, 2011. - May 24, 2011 - Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP)
YES and George Washington University Hospital Hosted Innovative Cancer Treatment Seminar
An educational event held on May 18, 2011 at George Washington University Hospital Auditorium for local patients, caregivers, and professionals that discussed options, resources, and hope for patients with either primary liver cancer or cancer that has spread to the liver. - May 23, 2011 - Say YES to Hope
Jane Thomas Announces the Launch of Her New Book "Ways Women Orgasm" Which Can be Pre-Ordered on Amazon
The book "Ways Women Orgasm" (ISBN 978-0-9568947-0-0) is now available to pre-order on Amazon.co.uk. - May 23, 2011 - WaysWomenOrgasm.org
New Personal Pennsylvania Health Insurance Plans Now Available
New personal Pennsylvania health insurance plans are now being offered by the top companies. Affordable health care coverage is available for individuals and families in Pennsylvania. - May 23, 2011 - Affordable Pennsylvania Health Insurance
Alzheimer’s Disease Consortium Identifies Four New Genes for Alzheimer’s Disease Risk
In the largest study of its kind, researchers from a consortium of investigators have identified four new genes linked to Alzheimer’s disease. Each gene individually adds to the risk of having this common form of dementia later in life. These new genes offer a portal into what causes... - May 22, 2011 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
American Heart Association’s Paul Dudley White Award Presented to Brigham and Women's Hospital Cardiologist
Dr. Patrick T. O'Gara receives the prestigious Paul Dudley White award. - May 22, 2011 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
EON SYSTEMS CEO Gives Lecture at Palmer College of Chiropractic
Founder and CEO of EON Systems, Derek Greenwood, just returned from giving a lecture at Palmer Chiropractic College in Davenport, IA on “How to Choose Software.” This is Greenwood’s fourth consecutive year lecturing at Palmer College on this subject. The students who attended... - May 22, 2011 - EON Systems, Inc.
BWH Surgeons Perform Nation’s Second Full Face Transplant
A plastic surgery team performed the hospital’s second full face transplant last week, less than a month after the hospital performed the first full face transplant in the country. - May 22, 2011 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Industrial Vision Now Offers Free-Form Technology for Rx Safety Eyewear
New lenses are the most precise available for any prescription, helping eliminate distortion and providing a wider field of view. - May 22, 2011 - Industrial Vision Corporation
Creative Bioscience Offers More with Zero
Creative Bioscience is very pleased to announce the launch of a complete line of hormone-free diet supplements: hCGZERO, hCGZERO 1200, hCGZERO ENERGY and hCGZERO CLEANSE. - May 22, 2011 - Creative Bioscience
Michigan Based Fragrance Company Launches Enticing Savings to All Customers - a New Loyalty Program
ChristmasEveryMonth.com, a leading online retailer of discounted genuine brand fragrances recently launched a customer loyalty program to reward valued previous customers and to welcome new shoppers. - May 22, 2011 - ChristmasEveryMonth.com
Mango Madness Skin Care Expands Paraben Free Line
Mango Madness Skin Care offers an expanded line of anti-aging skin care products without parabens, which have been linked to health problems in women and can accelerate skin aging. - May 21, 2011 - Mango Madness Skin Care
Namaste Hospice to Provide Access to Free Medical Cannabis for Patients Who Qualify and Can Benefit from Its Use
Namaste Hospice, in its drive to provide leading edge services to manage symptoms of patients with terminal illness, has elected to offer access to medical cannabis (also known as medical marijuana) to patients who – based on a physician’s assessment – medically qualify and can... - May 21, 2011 - Namaste Hospice
Columbus Fitness Expert to Hold First Ever Fitness Advanced Abs & Ass Class
On May 21st, 2011 Jason Yun, Columbus’ top personal trainer, will launch the first ever AAA Class- Advanced Abs and Ass- a fitness and weight loss specialty class geared to shape up your tush and get that sleek washboard stomach. - May 21, 2011 - Yun Strength & Fitness Systems LLC
Pat Moore Foundation Launches Guest Blogging Program Featuring Well-Known Addiction Bloggers
Pat Moore Foundation has recently launched one of the first guest blogging programs that invites well known Addiction Bloggers to contribute to Pat Moore Foundation’s guest blog. Created to cultivate the online conversation on addiction, the guest blog continues to develop solely based on the... - May 21, 2011 - Pat Moore Foundation
Creative Bioscience Rises to Challenge of Global Economy
With its exponential growth, Creative Bioscience is fighting the rising cost of obesity when the world needs it most. - May 21, 2011 - Creative Bioscience
Cincinnati Based Smith & Schaefer Announces Addition of Bob Turner to Regional Team
CAD Engineer brings healthcare and scientific industry experience. - May 21, 2011 - Smith & Schaefer
Scisense Offers an Educational Webinar Titled "Peer-Review Expectations of PV Loop Data" Featuring Dr. Marc Feldman (MD, FACC), University of Texas
Webinar attendees will gain insights about validating PV loop data. - May 21, 2011 - Scisense Systems Inc.
Mary Chatman, Ph.D.(c), R.N., Appointed to Georgia State Board of Nursing
Georgia Governor Nathan Deal has appointed Mary B. Chatman, Ph.D.(c), R.N., Senior Vice President for patient care services at Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) in Savannah, to the Georgia Board of Nursing. - May 20, 2011 - Memorial Health
Attendees of AZ Physical Therapy Assoc. Annual Conference Receive Training They Didn’t Get in School
Craig Ferreira, CEO of Survival Strategies, Inc., due to his extensive experience with the Physical Therapy Profession, was invited to be a guest speaker at the Arizona Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference in Tempe AZ. Attendees were presented with key management tools they didn’t learn in college. - May 20, 2011 - Survival Strategies Inc.
BiCOM Inc Presents Innovative Ophthalmic Diagnostic Device DIATON Tonometer at ARVO
Innovative and unique tonometer Diaton pen, tonometry through Eyelid presented at The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology ARVO by BiCOM Inc. New Clinical Study presented "Accuracy of Transpalpebral Tonometer Diaton Compared to Goldmann Applanation Tonometer in Normal and Glaucomatous Eyes." "It works," says Dr. Mark Latina, the inventor of Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT). - May 20, 2011 - BiCOM Inc.
MobileTek Dental Labs Added to New York Authorized BruxZir Lab List
MobileTek Dental Labs, New York City’s most innovative dental lab, has been added to the list of Authorized BruxZir Labs. BruxZir Solid Zirconia is a full-contour solid zirconia crown or bridge with no porcelain overlay. This new restoration proves strong, reliable and aesthetic results... - May 20, 2011 - MobileTek Dental Labs
Mydent Offers Free Sample Assortment of Popular DEFEND® Products
Mydent International, manufacturer for DEFEND and private label disposables, preventatives, infection control products, and impression material systems, has provided over 25 years of reliable service to the dental industry. According to DEFEND product specialist Bill Reutlinger, “Providing... - May 20, 2011 - Mydent International
Beckstrand Cancer Foundation Partners with Skinn Cosmetics, Unveils Butterfly Kiss Lipgloss Fundraiser to Benefit Student Patients
Diamond Sparkle Gloss Soothes Lips, Raises Awareness and Funds for College-Bound Teens with Cancer. - May 20, 2011 - Beckstrand Cancer Foundation
The Center OC Celebrates 40 Years of Serving the Orange County LGBT Community
The Gay & Lesbian Community Services Center of Orange County (The Center OC) commemorates 40 years advocating for the LGBT community on Saturday, June 4, at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana. Special guest honoree is Estelle Harris, who voiced Mrs. Potato Head in Pixar/Disney's Toy Story 2 & 3. - May 20, 2011 - Gay & Lesbian Community Services Center of Orange County
Fitness/Swimsuit Model & Former NFL Cheerleader Samantha Baker Signs Large Spokesmodel Contract
Professional fitness model Samantha Baker signs with pharmaceutical giant Gentech Pharmaceuticals as spokesmodel for the extremely popular weight loss supplement PhenTabz. - May 19, 2011 - Gentech Pharmaceutical
Fitness/Swimsuit Model & Former NFL Cheerleader Samantha Baker Wins National Fitness Competition
Professional fitness & swimsuit model Samantha Baker wins first in class in the Figure competition at the 2011 Jay Cutler Classic in Boston, Massachusetts. - May 19, 2011 - Gentech Pharmaceutical
Uniform Advantage Introduces New Line of Scrubs: Sea Grape Scrubs
Uniform Advantage recently revealed its newest line of scrubs called Sea Grape Scrubs. For additional information about Sea Grape Scrubs and the different styles and colors offered, please visit www.UniformAdvantage.com. - May 19, 2011 - Uniform Advantage
Healing Path Brings Chakra Retreat to Hendersonville North Carolina
Healing Path with Alice McCall's popular Chakra Retreat is debuting in Hendersonville June 4th. It features meditation, energy work at the cellular level, and other alternative health practices. McCall is a holistic practioner, author, and inspirational speaker. - May 19, 2011 - Healing Path with Alice McCall
C'est Une Beaute Supports Japan with Natural Beauty
On April 30th 2011 C’est Une Beauté partook in Hot For Hope. This charity event for stores and spas was conceived to raise funds for the Japan Emergency Relief effort, with 100% of proceeds going directly to the Canadian Red Cross. The event saw C’est Une Beauté showcase... - May 19, 2011 - C'est Une Beaute
Plastic Surgeon Offers Complimentary Seminar on Breast Health and Surgical Options
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon Dr. Drew Kreegel along with Breast Surgeon Dr. Lea Blackwell and Lee Memorial Health System’s breast health Navigator Dara Leichter, R.N., will present a complimentary seminar to explore the latest breast health and surgical options on Tuesday, May 24, 5 - 7 pm, at the Regional Cancer Center, 8931 Colonial Center Drive, Fort Myers. - May 19, 2011 - Kreegel Aesthetic Surgery
Aleva Stores Launches RunningSocks.com
RunningSocks.com is the latest site to be powered by Aleva Stores. - May 19, 2011 - Aleva Stores
Kreegel Aesthetics Surgery Offers Free Botox® and Facials to a Lucky Lady
Kreegel Aesthetic Surgery is giving one full year of pampering to a special mother or woman in our community. If your mother or someone special goes above and beyond for you, enter her by May 31, 2011 to win complimentary Botox® and therapeutic facial treatments for one full year. Enter your... - May 19, 2011 - Kreegel Aesthetic Surgery
Local Optometrist Dr. Kelly Oliver to Provide InfantSEE Assessments at No-Cost
Dr. Kelly Oliver and Portrait Health Centers of Buffalo Grove, IL join the InfantSEE program and former President Carter and American Optometric Association Raise Awareness of Infant Eye Health. - May 19, 2011 - Portrait Health Centers
EMUrgent Care Urgent Care Clinic Now Open in the Olney-Sandy Spring-Ashton Community
EMUrgent Care Urgent Care center is now open in Sandy Spring, Maryland. This unique clinic situated in a historic building in downtown Sandy Spring is dedicated to providing patients’ with compassionate, comprehensive and prompt care. The clinic is located at the intersection of Olney-Sandy... - May 19, 2011 - EMUrgent Care
The PhaSeal® System Helps Comply with New Legislation
Using PhaSeal Contributes to a Reduced Exposure Potential for Healthcare Workers - May 19, 2011 - Carmel Pharma
Student Reflects on UofL Program to Help Increase Physician Workforce in Medically Underserved Areas
One of the first students to enroll in a program at the University of Louisville to help address the acute shortage of physicians in medically underserved areas has completed the program, putting her one step closer to her goal of becoming a physician. Melissa “Missy” Sullivan of... - May 19, 2011 - University of Louisville Health Sciences Center
Aleva Stores Adds Darn Tough to SocksAddict.com
Darn Tough is the latest line added to Aleva Stores. - May 19, 2011 - Aleva Stores
NNPSA is Now Offering Breast Augmentation in Reno and Lake Tahoe
The cosmetic surgery clinic, Northern Nevada Plastic Surgery, (NNPSA) is now offering breast augmentation procedures in Reno and Lake Tahoe. The clinic is making this announcement to encourage residents who have always wanted to try out the clinic, to come by for a consultation. The NNPSA clinic... - May 19, 2011 - NNPSA
IMR KHA – Portland Earns GE S-400 Accreditation for Creep Testing
IMR KHA in Portland, OR is pleased to announce that they have earned GE S-400 accreditation for Creep Testing. Creep testing is useful in evaluating materials used in jet engines, gas turbines and other high temperature applications under load to prevent failure. It improves understanding of... - May 19, 2011 - IMR Test Labs
Dental Technology Startup, Praccel Receives Early Stage Funding
Praccel LLC was awarded an early-stage investment of $40,000 as one of 110 startup companies selected to participate in Start-Up Chile. The Cleveland-based dental technology startup is developing a web application to help dental practices analyze data to optimize their businesses. Since most... - May 19, 2011 - Praccel LLC