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New MEDIC First Aid Program Released - G2010 BasicPlus
Health & Safety Institute (HSI) is pleased to announce the new BasicPlus training program from MEDIC First Aid, a member of the HSI family of brands. - June 24, 2011 - Health & Safety Institute (HSI)
Endoscopy Center of St. Louis Recognized by Leading Gastrointestinal Medical Society for Quality and Safety
The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) has recognized The Endoscopy Center of St. Louis as part of its program specifically dedicated to promoting quality in endoscopy. The ASGE Endoscopy Unit Recognition Program honors endoscopy units that follow the ASGE guidelines on privileging, quality assurance, endoscopy reprocessing and CDC infection control guidelines and have completed specialized training on principles in quality and safety in endoscopy. - June 24, 2011 - Endoscopy Center of St. Louis, LLC
Cistera Expects Targeted Growth for Unified Communications Market
Cistera Networks® (OTC:CNWT), a leading provider of enterprise application platforms and engines for unified communications comments on CompTIA report, Unified Communications and Collaboration Market Trends, and concludes that hard ROI projects and cost recovery are the key to UC... - June 24, 2011 - Cistera Networks Inc
Scrubs Medical Janitorial Opens for Business in Centennial
Scrubs Medical Janitorial, a healthier and more effective business cleaning service, opened a new franchise location covering Greenwood Village, Centennial and Parker, Colo. The new location, open for service immediately, and is owned and operated by David Marriott. As a hospital-grade cleaning... - June 24, 2011 - Scrubs Medical Janitorial
ALPCO Appoints CST China as Their Exclusive Distributor in China
ALPCO Diagnostics, a leading manufacturer and distributor of high quality immunoassay kits, is pleased to announce that they have appointed CST (Shanghai) Biological Reagents Company Ltd. (CST China) as their new distributor in China. With CST China as their new distribution channel in China,... - June 23, 2011 - ALPCO
American College of Addiction Medicine Faculty Testifies in Support of Proposed Model Program to Provide Vivitrol® to Jailed Addicts
Testimony before Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse touts value of long-lasting opiate blocker. - June 23, 2011 - Preventive Medicine Associates Inc.
More Yoga Classes Now at Kurrajong Natural Medicine Centre
Due to popular demand, Kurrajong Natural Medicine Centre has instigated another Yoga Class on Wednesday mornings in addition to the Monday Class (please see details below). Classes are open to all ages and both patients and members of the general community are welcome. - June 23, 2011 - Kurrajong Natural Medicine Centre
NAPNAP Submits Comments to FDA Regarding Dosing of Nonprescription Medications for Children
Today the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners’ (NAPNAP) submitted comments to the FDA’s Nonprescription Drugs Advisory Committee and the Pediatric Advisory Committee regarding dosing of nonprescription medications for children. Inaccurate dosing of over-the-counter... - June 23, 2011 - National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
Unicoi Systems Unveils New VoIP Hardware Module: InstaVoIP Module Brings VoIP to the Masses
Unicoi Systems, Inc. (Unicoi), a leading provider of Voice over IP (VoIP) solutions to the embedded device market, announces the arrival of InstaVoIP™ Module, the latest addition to Unicoi’s InstaVoIP product line. InstaVoIP Module is a standalone hardware module ready to be embedded... - June 23, 2011 - Unicoi Systems, Inc.
Women & Infants Launches Rhode Island Center for Pelvic Floor Disorders
Women & Infants Hospital has teamed up with practitioners across the state to create the Rhode Island Center for Pelvic Floor Disorders at Women & Infants Hospital. The Center was created to provide state-of-the-art diagnosis and therapy for women with pelvic floor disorders through comprehensive clinical care and organizational oversight. - June 23, 2011 - Women & Infants Hospital
Laser Spine Institute Chief Operations Officer Serves as Event Chair of Business Buddies Tampa Board
Jimmy St. Louis Chairs 4th Annual Havana Nights for Business Buddies Tampa Bay Location. - June 23, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
Sun Dental Labs Introduces Webinar Series for Dentists and Dental Labs
Sun Dental Labs has developed a free webinar series for current and prospective customers. They will take place the second Tuesday of every month and cover the products and services offered by Sun Dental Labs. - June 23, 2011 - Sun Dental Labs
Colorado Institute for Drug, Device and Diagnostic Development Awards Funding to Fort Collins-Based VetDC
The Colorado Institute for Drug, Device and Diagnostic Development (CID4) has selected Ft. Collins, Colorado-based VetDC to receive funding and management assistance to advance its Lead Molecule, VDC 1101. VetDC in-licenses, develops and commercializes technologies to address serious unmet medical needs in companion animals. - June 23, 2011 - Colorado Institute for Drug, Device and Diagnostic Development
Orchid Names John Randolph Quality and Regulatory Manager
Orchid Orthopedic Solutions, a worldwide leader in contract design and manufacturing solutions for the orthopedic, dental and cardiovascular markets, recently announced that John Randolph will be joining the company as Quality and Regulatory Services Manager. - June 23, 2011 - Orchid Orthopedic Solutions
Polaris Explores Developing Outcomes Management Solution for Teen Dating Violence
In response to the serious public health issue of teen dating violence, Polaris is exploring the feasibility of building an adolescent application based on its outcomes management solution for domestic violence. - June 23, 2011 - Polaris Health Directions
AnaSpec Highlights Anb-Wang Resin
Colorimetric based Peptide-p-Nitroanilide conjugates (peptide-pNAs), with absorbance at approximately 408 nm, have historically been and are still widely used substrates for the study of protease activity. However, the preparation of peptide-pNA presents technical challenges. The amino group of pNA... - June 23, 2011 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
AnaSpec Offers Custom Assay Development Service
AnaSpec, EGT Group, provider of the long wavelength, ultra-sensitive SensoLyte® assay kits, is pleased to offer custom service for the development of assays. The long wavelength of SensoLyte® protease assays, many of which utilize the 5-FAM/QXL™ 520 and HiLyte Fluor™... - June 23, 2011 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
SK&A’s Office-Based Physician, Pharmacy and Hospital Databases Pass 15th Consecutive Audit
BPA Worldwide Test Confirms SK&A’s Accuracy in Yearly Audit - June 23, 2011 - SK&A, A Cegedim Company
Annmarie Gianni Skin Care Debuts Dead Sea Facial Scrub
Annmarie Gianni’s new Dead Sea Facial Scrub is the latest development from her natural and organic skin care line. Created from dead sea mud, lavender, and siliceous earth, this scrub is rich in minerals which will nourish and feed the skin. Since its beginning in 2010, Annmarie Skin Care... - June 22, 2011 - Annmarie Skin Care
Laser Eye Center Acquires New iFS Laser for Eye Surgery
First of its kind laser in North Carolina can replace surgical blade for corneal transplants and other eye surgeries. - June 22, 2011 - Dr Dean Dornic
Popular Nonprofit Organization Falls Victim to Economic Downturn
ALERT Health, a nonprofit organization providing preventive health counseling, testing, and referral will close its office on June 30th due to funding constraints. Founded in 1997 as “Hep-C ALERT” by Andi Thomas, a patient affected by chronic Hepatitis C, its original mission was to... - June 22, 2011 - ALERT Health, Inc.
Survival Strategies Launches Acceleration Module as Next Training Step for Private Practice Clients
Training and Consulting firm, Survival Strategies, Inc., successfully launches a new program – “The Acceleration & Stabilization Module” to take Private Practice Owners to the next level of production and profitability. - June 22, 2011 - Survival Strategies Inc.
Intervention Insights Publishes Conference Report: "Personalized Medicine-Promises and Perils for Community Oncology and Payers"
Intervention Insights, Inc., a company that offers a personalized medicine (PM) service for oncologists, released a report summarizing the workshops, presentations and survey results from its inaugural conference, Personalized Medicine: Promises and Perils for Community Oncology and Payers. This... - June 22, 2011 - Intervention Insights
Manufacturing in Mexico Summit Planned for October
Yearly gathering of manufacturers to take place in San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico. - June 22, 2011 - The Offshore Group
Taek Kim, M.D., Named Fellow of American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
Dr. Kim has been honored by this academy for his dedication to technique perfection, artistic eye, and innovative thinking in the field of cosmetic medicine. - June 22, 2011 - Renaissance Cosmetic Laser
Home Care Assistance Announces 4th Annual Franchise Convention
Home Care Assistance Announces 4th Annual Franchise Convention in Vancouver with acclaimed keynote speaker, Stephen Tweed, CSP, Chairman and CEO of Leading Home Care. - June 22, 2011 - Home Care Assistance
Local Nutritionist Speaks at PA Kiwanis Convention
The Kiwanis Convention is a huge learning forum for thousands of people and Susquehanna Valley Holistic Nutritionist Christina Major spoke on how to eat healthy. - June 22, 2011 - Crystal Holistic Health Consulting
Peach Regional Medical Center Implements the Empower Inpatient+Ambulatory™ Electronic Health Record
Following months of intensive planning and training, Peach Regional Medical Center (PRMC) of Fort Valley, Georgia enhanced their high quality of patient care even further with the expansion of Empower Systems Electronic Health Record technology from the Emergency Department into all Inpatient and Ambulatory Surgery units on June 6, 2011. - June 22, 2011 - Empower Systems
BelHealth Completes Acquisition of Skila
BelHealth Investment Partners, a healthcare-focused private equity buyout fund, announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Skila. Skila provides the healthcare industry with fully managed solutions that allow life science customers to focus on core business processes and engagement management across the lifecycle of product launches. BelHealth was founded in 2011 to target investment opportunities exclusively in the healthcare industry. - June 22, 2011 - SkilaMederi
HealthSaaS Integrates Translation Tools Into Cloud Based Personal Health Applications and White Labeled Solutions
HealthSaaS today announced they have upgraded all HealthSaaS cloud based PHAs and white labeled sites with complete translation capabilities. - June 21, 2011 - HealthSaaS, Inc
One-Shot Dengue Fever Vaccine Moves Closer to Reality
Arbovax, Inc. is an early stage biotechnology company based in Raleigh NC, developing a novel and innovative technology to facilitate the development of vaccines against insect-borne viruses. Their initial focus, Dengue Fever, is ranked second only to Malaria by the World Health Organization for its devastating global impact. - June 21, 2011 - Arbovax Inc
Medical Reports Confirm Breast Cancer Case Cured Through Cellular Level Healing: Story of Healing Path's Author Alice McCall
Stories abound about cancer and other dreaded diseases being cured through alternative therapies. But the question that must be asked is "Where is the proof?" Alice McCall, author of "Wellness Wisdom" offers the medical proof in the form of verified reports from medical doctors. Her journey from breast cancer diagnosis to health using Cellular Level Healing is detailed in "Wellness Wisdom." - June 21, 2011 - Healing Path with Alice McCall
Women & Infants Among the Best Children's Hospitals in Neonatology in U.S. News Media Group's 2011-12 Best Children's Hospitals Rankings
Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island has been ranked 34th in Neonatology in U.S. News Media Group’s 2011-12 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings of the top 50 centers in the nation. The full report is now available online at www.usnews.com/childrenshospitals. “We salute... - June 21, 2011 - Women & Infants Hospital
A New Blog Dedicated to Counseling and Psychotherapy – Harley Street Psychotherapists
Harley Street Psychotherapists have launched a new blog that is dedicated to Counseling and Psychotherapy in Harley Street, central London. This blog is meant to provide an in-depth analysis on certain psychological disorders, emerging psychological issues, news and tips related to everything about... - June 21, 2011 - harleystreet-psychotherapist.co.uk
Used Aesthetic Laser Industry Undergoes Extensive Growth; The Laser Warehouse Expands Business to Meet Anticipated Demand
The Laser Warehouse, a fast growing reseller of used aesthetic lasers, used cosmetic lasers, and other used aesthetic laser equipment, has leased new warehouse and facility showroom space. Larger facilities were required to handle increased inventory levels which are the result of recent growth in... - June 21, 2011 - The Laser Warehouse
Renaissance Cosmetic Laser Named Artefill Center of Excellence
Renaissance Cosmetic Laser (RCL) has been named an Artefill®* Center of Excellence by Suneva Medical, the manufacturer of Artefill. RCL is one of only two centers in Illinois and one of 50 in the country. “We are pleased to offer our clients the latest in dermal fillers. Artefill is the... - June 21, 2011 - Renaissance Cosmetic Laser
Laguna Hills Dentist Announces Grand Opening
Dr. Lida Kashani, an accomplished Laguna Hills family and cosmetic dentist, announced the grand opening of her office in Laguna Hills, offering full range of preventive, aesthetic, and restorative dental treatments. - June 21, 2011 - Laguna Hills Dental Arts
The International Aging Research Portfolio (IARP) Team Announces the Launch of FundingTrends.org
The development team of the International Aging Research Portfolio (IARP) today announced the launch of the beta version of FundingTrends.org – a simple and effective online tool for comparing funding trends in biomedical research based on keywords and phrases used in successful grant... - June 20, 2011 - The International Aging Research Portfolio
Angel Names Association Supports NYS Governments Passing of Certificate of Still Birth Bill
New York State Government Finally Says “Yes” to Certificate of Still Birth. - June 20, 2011 - Angel Names Association
ANY LAB TEST NOW® in Wichita Falls, Texas to Provide Convenient Healthcare Lab Testing Direct-to-Consumer
In an effort to provide professional, convenient and affordable lab testing, ANY LAB TEST NOW®, one of the nation's fastest-growing retail franchising opportunities, has moved its new location in Wichita Falls community. The new facility, located at ANY LAB TEST NOW-Wichita Falls, Texas located... - June 19, 2011 - Any Lab Test Now
"Let Us Unite to Eliminate Child Labor"- IIMSAM Mid-East Director's Message on the Eve of World Day Against Child Labor
IIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud statement on World Day against Child Labor. Dr. Homoud termed child labor as grave human rights violation which undermines efforts to achieve the Millennium Development Goal of universal primary education. - June 19, 2011 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
Fremont Physical Therapy Clinic Supports Olympic Hopefuls
Elite Sports Physical Therapy, a premier provider of sports and orthopedic rehabilitation for the Fremont and Dublin communities, is an official of sponsor of Sho Nakamori in his quest for London 2012. Borne from gymnastics pedigree, Sho is a two-time NCAA National Champion on a quest to join the U.S. Men's Gymnastics Team in London in 2012. - June 19, 2011 - Elite Sports Physical Therapy
Back in Balance Chiropractic Clinic Receives Five Star Service Award
Dr. Scott A. Mooring and Back in Balance Chiropractic Clinic were honored with Integrity Management’s prestigious Five Star Quality Service Award. The Five Star Quality Service Award was developed by Integrity Management as a means of promoting and publicizing superior chiropractic clinics... - June 19, 2011 - Back in Balance Chiropractic Clinic
Munich Re Sponsors the 8th Annual Eden Autism 5K and Fun Run for Autism
The eighth annual Eden Autism 5K and Fun Run, sponsored by Munich Re, will be held on Sunday, July 17, 2011 at the Princeton Forrestal Village; the location of Eden’s brand new model autism school and national headquarters scheduled to open November 2011. Proceeds from the race will benefit children and adults with autism. - June 19, 2011 - Eden Autism Services
South Nassau Communities Hospital Receives $3 Million Donation in Support of Its Cancer Program
In 2009, the Center treated a total of 1,326 patients, including 1,047 new cases and 279 cases with recurrent cancer or cancer in progression. South Nassau is a recipient of the prestigious ACoS Commission on Cancer Outstanding Achievement Award. - June 19, 2011 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
"The Power of Joy" on June 21 "Why Shamanism Now?" Radio Show with Host and Shaman Christina Pratt
On her radio show "Why Shamanism Now? A Practical Path to Authenticity,” teacher, author, and founder of the Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing Christina Pratt talks about how to cultivate joy in our lives from a shamanic perspective. - June 19, 2011 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
South Tampa Immediate Care Connects Patients to Medical Information with Smartphone App
Mobile users now have on-the-go access to symptoms, diseases and facility information in the palm of their hand with iTriage. - June 19, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
Skila’s iLaunch is the Solution of Choice for Top Client Product Launches
Skila announces another top pharmaceutical company has standardized on the Skila iLaunch solution adding a fourth product launch. Once other brand teams saw the initial launch team's success, they too wanted to achieve the same Skila solution impact. - June 19, 2011 - SkilaMederi
Vita-Flora Health Launches Website for Bio-V™, a New Probiotic Supplement for Women
Vita-Flora Health today announced the website launch for its premiere product, Bio-V™, a newly-formulated probiotic supplement for women. Details and pre-order information are available at http://www.mybio-v.com. “Bio-V is an all-natural breakthrough for women’s health,”... - June 19, 2011 - Vita-Flora Health
Healthcare Resources Online Announces Partnership with The Endocrine Society
EndoCare Online Provides Endocrinologists Easy Access to Point-of-Care Tools - June 18, 2011 - Healthcare Resources Online