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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
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
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
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
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
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
Cistera Protects Critical Energy Infrastructure
Cistera Networks® (CNWT.PK), a leading provider of enterprise application platforms and engines for unified communications, announces the implementation of largest fault tolerant emergency notification infrastructure to date for North America, covering critical energy infrastructure in 11... - May 19, 2011 - Cistera Networks Inc
"Intimate Apprenticeship" with Paula Denham on May 24 "Why Shamanism Now?" Radio Show
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 welcomes Paula Denham, founder of the Sacramento Shamanic Center, to talk about shamanic apprenticeship. This show is part of a series of interviews sponsored by the Society of Shamanic Practitioners. - May 19, 2011 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
“Let’s Talk About Your Knees,” Orthopedic Surgeon Discusses Advances and Treatment Options
Dr. Alan Nasar, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI) who is fellowship-trained in joint replacement, is giving “Let’s Talk about Your Knees,” a free seminar for the public about the advances in the treatment of knee... - May 19, 2011 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Bellevue, Washington's SeniorResourceCentral.com Wins Top Honors in StartupNation.com’s "Leading Moms in Business" Competition
SeniorResourceCentral.com has been named a winner of StartupNation.com’s 2011 Leading Moms in Business competition - May 19, 2011 - Senior Resource Central
New Retreat House Now Open in Magical San Miguel de Allende
LifePath Retreat House is now open for private guided or non-guided retreats in enchanting San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. - May 18, 2011 - LifePath
Practice Velocity® Helps Urgent Care Physicians Earn Government Stimulus Dollars
Practice Veloticy's VelociDoc® Tablet EMR is now ONC-ATCB 2011/2012 certified to meet meaningful use criteria for government stimulus programs. - May 18, 2011 - Practice Velocity
Wave Medical Launches Duplicate Therapy Checker - Most Powerful Drug Interaction Checker Now Supports Duplicate Therapy
Wave Medical, the leading provider of developer drug data and clinical decision support information and technology for healthcare systems and professionals, today announced the addition of duplicate therapy checking to its robust drug interaction checker. “As more and more drugs come on the... - May 18, 2011 - Wave Medical
New Program Helps Teens Break Free from ED
Mirasol Eating Disorder Recovery Centers is expanding its acclaimed integrative residential program for eating disorders to include teen girls ages 12 to 17. Like Mirasol's adult program, Mirasol Teen combines CBT and DBT with a wide variety experiential therapies, including art therapy, equine... - May 18, 2011 - Mirasol Eating Disorder Recovery Centers
Renaissance Cosmetic Laser is Holding Artefill Day to Tout Longest Lasting Dermal Filler
Get rid of lines/wrinkles and save money, too. Renaissance Cosmetic Laser (RCL) is holding an Artefill®* Day to tout the longest-lasting dermal filler from 10 am – 7 pm June 8, 2011 at 17W240 22nd St., Suite 201, Oakbrook Terrace, IL. “Artefill is unlike the temporary fillers you... - May 18, 2011 - Renaissance Cosmetic Laser
Important Notice for Users of TekTone®’s Tek-CARE®500 Wireless Nurse Call / Emergency Call System
According to a recent bulletin from Inovonics, the manufacturer of their Tek-CARE®500 Frequency Agile (FA) product line, most of the FA product line will be discontinued this year. - May 18, 2011 - TekTone® Sound & Signal Mfg., Inc.
Steven M. Nash, MD, Board Certified Neurologist, Joins OrthoNeuro
OrthoNeuro announced today that Steven Nash, MD has joined their multi-specialty physician group practice. Dr. Nash is a graduate of the Indiana University School of Medicine and is board certified in Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology, and Electrodiagnostic Medicine. He completed his residency at... - May 18, 2011 - OrthoNeuro
Foot Solutions Pedorthists in Arizona Prove They Are in the Business of Helping People - Hundreds to Receive Free Shoes on Sunday, May 22
Hundreds of Phoenix homeless and working poor will receive more than $50,000 worth of shoes donated and professionally fit by Foot Solutions Pedorthists in Arizona on Sunday, May 22 - May 18, 2011 - Foot Solutions Arizona
GenScript Launches eStainTM 2.0 Protein Staining System
Internationally recognized Contract Research Organization (CRO) GenScript USA Incorporation has launched eStainTM 2.0 Protein Staining System to replace the original eStainTM System. The eStainTM 2.0 System provides fast and convenient protein gel staining in 7 minutes or less and has improved the... - May 18, 2011 - GenScript USA Inc.
South Nassau Communities Hospital to Host Forum on Healthcare Needs of Women
The forum's seminars will focus on lung cancer in women, advances in breast cancer screening, women’s overall health and surgery options for gynecologic oncology patients, and advancements in the detection and treatment of colon cancer in women. - May 18, 2011 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
CSP Medical Store - IBt Bebig Presents Its New HDRplus 3.0 at ESTRO
IBt Bebig has announced today that it released its new version of the treatment planning HDRplusTM 3.0 at the ESTRO International Oncology Forum held in London on May 8-12, 2011. - May 17, 2011 - CSP Medical Store
New EMP Partner - Casa Grande Regional Medical Center in Casa Grande, Arizona
Emergency Medicine Physician Partners is pleased to announce their newest partnership for the provision of emergency department services with Casa Grande Regional Medical Center in Casa Grande, Arizona, effective May 1, 2011. - May 17, 2011 - Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP)
Vitae Hair Extensions of Beverly Hills Celebrates 13 Years in Entertainment Industry
Vitae Hair of Beverly Hills, California www.VitaeHair.com recently celebrated its 13th year in business servicing the elite in the entertainment, film, hair, fashion, and television industries. Vitae Hair Extensions of Beverly Hills celebrated by going green, changing its' packaging to one that is... - May 17, 2011 - Vitae Hair Extensions of Beverly Hills
South Nassau Communities Hospital to Co-Host LI’s First Annual Medical, Surgical Weight Loss Expo
South Nassau Communities Hospital and New York Bariatrics & Laparoscopy, PC, will host Long Island’s First Annual Medical and Surgical Weight Loss Expo on Saturday, May 21, from 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. at the Uniondale Marriott in Hempstead, NY. - May 17, 2011 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
EMP Partners with Sharon Regional Health System in Mercer County, Pennsylvania
Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP) is pleased to announce that they will began emergency department services at Sharon Regional Health System located in Sharon, Pennsylvania, on April 1, 2011. - May 17, 2011 - Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP)
ED Wait Times Improving for the First Time in 40 Years
Jim J. Augustine, MD, FACEP, Director of Clinical Operations for Emergency Medicine Physicians, posted recently as a guest blogger on Press Ganey's Improving Health Care blog. Below is a portion of Dr. Augustine's thoughtful assessment of how improvements in ED care can and have been achieved by focusing on flow, operations and safety. - May 17, 2011 - Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP)
Business Literacy and Financial Literacy Go Hand in Hand for Self-Employed Seeking Personal Insurance
Life insurance and income protection insurance for ordinary employees involves little more than ticking a checkbox on the super fund application form; however, for self-employed people taking out a life insurance policy can be a bit more of a challenge. Recently, however, leading financial product... - May 16, 2011 - Rate Detective
TEAM International Contributes to the Digifit, a Fitness Tracking Solution for iPhone, iPod and iPad
TEAM International announces its contribution to to the Digifit Ecosystem, a solution for monitoring fitness and health data for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. - May 16, 2011 - TEAM International
BioRegenerative Sciences, Inc. to Present Data on Reduction of Peripheral Pain Using S2RM Technology at Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting in Washington, DC
Dr. Greg Maguire and Peter Friedman of BioRegenerative Sciences, Inc. will present data on the reduction of peripheral pain using their stem cell-based S2RM technology at the Society For Neuroscience Annual Meeting in Washington, DC in November, 2011. Natural healing processes in the human body... - May 16, 2011 - BioRegenerative Sciences, Inc.
TEAM International CEO Matt Moore Shares Thoughts with CEO Journal
Matt Moore discusses challenges and opportunities of application development and maintenance outsourcing to centers in Eastern Europe in his interview with the popular online industry resource for top executives. - May 16, 2011 - TEAM International
IIMSAM Middle East Office Commemorates International Day of Families
IIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud message on International Day of Families. He pleaded for global strategy to protect the institution of family. - May 16, 2011 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
Chicago Senior Care Jobs Increasing as Companies Expand Hiring
Chicago seniors are most likely to stay in the Chicago area, studies show, providing ongoing employment opportunities for senior caregivers. Hiring has increased in the last month in the Chciagoland area for senior caregivers, Caregiverlist reports. - May 15, 2011 - Caregiverlist, Inc.
GourmetRecipe.com Announces Its New Website for Chocolate Lovers, Chocolarious.com with Information & Recipes on Chocolate
Gourmet Heartbeat of the GourmetRecipe community got stronger with more information, insights and recipes on chocolate. Gourmet Recipe launches websites for chocolate. - May 15, 2011 - GourmetRecipe.com
New Literature Has Been Released Detailing Lashem Effects on the Eyes
More information Available for Measureable Difference Lash Gel. - May 15, 2011 - Lashem
Lashem Announces a Free 30 Day Trial on Their Measureable Difference Lash Gel
All-Natural Company Offers a Free Eyelash Growth Sample. - May 15, 2011 - Lashem
Panoramic X-rays Enhance Treatment at DDS Frederick Stange Manhattan Office
The development of dental technology has helped dentists provide patients with timely and more efficient treatment. The introduction of panoramic X-rays at Dr. Frederick Stange’s dental office in Manhattan has exposed patients to less radiation during treatment and helped doctors understand what is happening behind a patient’s teeth. - May 15, 2011 - Fredrick Stange DDs & Associates
BeYourselfBeautiful.com Launches on May 12th
New beauty Website offers a holistic lifestyle of sustainable beauty. Through revealing the value of pure products and teaching sustainable beauty practices and rituals, BeYourselfBeautiful.com aims to enlighten and encourage women who are seeking alternatives to the toxic, mainstream glamour... - May 15, 2011 - BeYourselfBeautiful.com