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Wisconsin Pediatricians Urge Vaccination Against Pertussis (“Whooping Cough”). Preventable Disease on the Rise and Potentially Deadly to Newborns and Infants.
The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (WIAAP) is expressing concern over the growing number of the vaccine-preventable pertussis ("whooping cough") outbreaks nationwide. Newborns and infants are especially vulnerable to serious disease and death, and vaccination of all family members and caregivers provides protection against the disease. - April 05, 2011 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
The White Orchid Day: IVF Babies Now Have Their Holiday to Celebrate
Ukraine celebrated The White Orchid Day, the international holiday for IVF babies, introduced a year ago by Genesis Dnepr IVF, Ukrainian clinic. On this day little twin "orchids" and their parents meet each other to celebrate the miracle of life. Recognized by European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology in 2011, the IVF Baby Day is observed on the first Sunday of April. - April 05, 2011 - Genesis Dnepr IVF
Sandra Wexford, Health Researcher, Releases New Product That Helps UTI Sufferers Get Relief with Safe Natural Remedy
After frequent and painful battles with recurring urinary tract infections, Sandra developed and released the "UTI Relief In 15 Minutes" product. Sandra developed and tested a natural and effective product for relieving the symptoms associated with a UTI. After getting brushed off by... - April 05, 2011 - CureYourUTI.com
South Nassau Communities Hospital Hosts Emergency Blood Drive
More than 4.5 million patients need blood transfusions each year in the U.S. and Canada. - April 05, 2011 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Medical Practice Solutions Software Receives Certification Under HITECH ACT
Medical Voice Products, Inc. (Medical Practice Solutions) is proud to announce the "complete" EMR ambulatory certification of their EHR software. This will give medical facilities the ability to meet "meaningful use" and collect stimulus funds under the HITECH ACT. - April 05, 2011 - Medical Voice Products, Inc.
Columbus Boot Camp to Put on First Ever Bootcamp Games
Yun Fitness Boot Camps announces its first Bootcamp Games competition. - April 05, 2011 - Yun Strength & Fitness Systems LLC
CareSouth Homecare Professionals Sells California Agencies to Kindred Healthcare
CareSouth to Focus on Expansion in Southeast, Southwest, Gulf Coast and Mid-Atlantic Areas. CareSouth Homecare Professionals today announced that it has sold its four California home healthcare agencies to Kindred Healthcare, Inc. The agencies are located in Southern California and the San Jose area. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. - April 04, 2011 - CareSouth Health System, Inc.
SureQuest Systems, Inc. Announces Expansion of SaaS Offerings
ThreeSquares OnDemand is SureQuest's latest on Demand SaaS offering. - April 04, 2011 - SureQuest Systems, Inc.
In Response to AAP Guidelines, Prevention is Best Solution for School Children to Avoid Head Lice According to Laurus Enterprises LLC
Officials of Zippity Doo'sTM, in favor of the just-issued new guidelines on lice are emphasizing that the best way for parents to deal with the problem of lice is to prevent it altogether. "We agree with the recommendation that 'no healthy child should be excluded from or allowed to miss... - April 04, 2011 - Zippity Doo's Lice Prevention Hair Care
Canada Ready to Prevent Lice; Zippity Doo’s Now Available at Shoppers Drug Mart
Zippity Doo’s™, the fast-growing line of lice-preventive hair care products for children, is now available in Canada at Shoppers Drug Mart, the country’s leading retailer of beauty, health and pharmacy products. - April 04, 2011 - Zippity Doo's Lice Prevention Hair Care
Zippity Doo’s Lice Prevention Hair Care Products Now Available at Two More Major Consumer Websites: Walgreens.com and Drugstore.com
Zippity Doo’s™, the head lice-preventive line of children’s hair care products, is now available to consumers at two more popular consumer websites: Walgreens.com and drugstore.com. - April 04, 2011 - Zippity Doo's Lice Prevention Hair Care
Aerus Sends Relief Technology to Japan
Aerus LLC, formerly Electrolux USA, the leader in the development and management of technologies that create and sustain a healthy home environment, reported that a team from Dallas headed up by Arthur Johnson is traveling to some of the hardest hit areas of Japan with special technology to aid in... - April 04, 2011 - Vollara
PGM Embraces Cloud Computing and Implements Across 100% of Medical Billing Services
One of the very best examples of how cloud computing is used to benefit PGM clients is its ability to deliver remote desktops to a large number of users. With the data residing on a centralized PCI-compliant cloud, the IT manager no longer has to worry about sensitive data residing on these outside user devices, which they have no control over. - April 04, 2011 - PGM Billing
Win Dáma's Organic Rose Beauty Set & Stay Naturally Beautiful
Dáma is giving away an Organic Rose Beauty Set. The set includes: Organic Rose Oil* in jojoba oil, Organic Rose Water – face and body mist*, Hand Picked Organic Rose Buds for facial steam*. *Organic Certified Product. Go to their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/damabueaty to enter. - April 04, 2011 - Dama-usa
CEO of Survival Strategies Provides Specialized Training to the Executives and Staff of a Large Physical Therapy Practice
The CEO of Survival Strategies, Mr. Craig Ferreira, was requested to come to Idaho to personally train 30 of the executives and staff of Rehab Authority, a 12-location Physical Therapy practice, owned and operated by Kevin Hulsey PT, DPT and CEO of Rehab Authority and member of the Board of... - April 04, 2011 - Survival Strategies Inc.
C Foundation Announces New Vitamin C Product Sodium Ascorbate
Vitamin C Foundation Approved® Sodium Ascorbate is now available. Their sodium ascorbate is made from DSM Nutritional Products Quali-C® manufactured in Europe. The fine powder is non-acidic, hypoallergenic, GMO-free, and 100% corn free. All Vitamin C Foundation Approved® products are certified China-free (Not Made in China). Sodium ascorbate is the form of vitamin C recommended by the late Dr. Robert F. Cathcart, III, MD, ready to mix for intravenous and intramuscular use. - April 03, 2011 - Vitamin C Foundation
“Shamanism and the Trickster” on April 5 “Why Shamanism Now?” Radio Show with Host 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 the “trickster” – what it is, how we unwittingly cut it off, and how it can be one of our greatest teachers. - April 03, 2011 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Fort Myers Running Shoe Store, Foot Solutions of Estero, Sponsors “The Fast & Furriest 5K Run” to Benefit Gulfcoast Humane Society
Foot Solutions of Estero will be participating as a sponsor for the Fast & Furriest 5K Run to benefit the Gulfcoast Humane Society, including donating $25 gift cards to every runner, a $50 gift certificate for the raffle, and providing massages and digital foot scans for all race participants. - April 03, 2011 - Foot Solutions
Hollenbeck Palms Retirement Community Becomes Comedy Central for Older Adults
Hollenbeck Palms Retirement Community introduces two unique comedy programs for older adults. - April 03, 2011 - Hollenbeck Palms
Dr. Thilo Hoelscher, Associate Professor at the University of California, San Diego to be Featured in the GlobalSpec Medical Equipment Design Online Conference
High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) for the treatment of stroke, brain tumors, Parkinson's or Alzheimer's disease, stroke therapy in ambulances and emergency helicopters, targeted and local drug delivery etc. are applications where the use of ultrasound might lead to a paradigm shift of how... - April 03, 2011 - Brain Ultrasound Research Labratory
Fountaingrove Lodge, Nation's First Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered Five-Star Retirement Community, Now Under Construction in Sonoma Wine Country
Fountaingrove Lodge, the nation’s first retirement community with the option of continuing care for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered (LGBT) community, has begun construction of its lush 10-acre property in beautiful Sonoma County. With activities and amenities to enhance wellness... - April 02, 2011 - Oakmont Senior Living
Gill Selected as President and CEO of Memorial Health
The Memorial Health Board of Directors announced today that it has named Margaret “Maggie” Gill to become the next president and chief executive officer of Memorial Health. She was selected to lead Memorial by a vote at last night’s regularly scheduled board meeting. Gill joined... - April 02, 2011 - Memorial Health
Laser Hair and Skin Center of Tacoma Offers Lumenis Light Sheer Duet Laser Hair Removal
New technology offers faster and more comfortable permanent hair removal treatments. - April 02, 2011 - Laser Hair and Skin Center
Veratad Technologies, LLC Partners with VisionMenu to Provide a Seamless Integration of Identity Verification and Red Flags Rule Compliance
VisionMenu Automates Identity Verification for Automotive and Powersports Dealers - April 02, 2011 - Veratad Technologies, LLC
Exigen Services Holds a Seminar for Lecturers of Belarus IT Universities, Filling Gaps in Practical Knowledge of Agile Practices
On February 24th and 25th, 2011, Exigen Services held a seminar to support the educational initiative of Belarus' High Technologies Park (HTP) for increasing the knowledge and expertise of Belarus University lecturers in the IT sphere. HTP is a nationwide project of infrastructure development for... - April 02, 2011 - Exigen Services
Free For All, Inc.® Crosses Over 30 Million in Healthcare Savings
RxCut® Plus, the prescription savings program, powered by Free For All, Inc.®, announced today that it has collectively saved consumers over $30 million dollars on prescription costs since it was founded in 2008. Between January and February 2011, the RxCut® Equalizer Card was used to... - April 02, 2011 - Free For All, Inc.
First-Aid Classes in Boston, MA, Become More Available Through Online Advertising Program
CPR Plus Training Co. in the Boston area recently signed up with the online advertising team at Prospect Genius. This partnership will enable local residents to find CPR and first-aid training classes much more directly. - April 02, 2011 - CPR Plus Training Co.
NNPSA Now Extending Its Services to Sacramento, CA
The Northern Nevada Plastic Surgery Associates, Dr. James E. Murphy, is now announcing the extension of his award-winning services to the population of Sacramento, California. After wooing the population of Nevada for many years, the talented surgeons at NNPSA will now be able to help patients residing in Sacramento to achieve their plastic surgery goals close to home. - April 02, 2011 - NNPSA
Dr. Maiysha Clairborne Presents Conference and Seminar Services as Life Balance Coach and Speaker
Health & Wellness Expert Provides Life Balance Coaching Seminars to Teach Sanity Saving Stress Relieving Techniques - April 02, 2011 - Dr. Maiysha Clairborne
CPEhr Approved as Credit Provider by HR Certification Institute
HR Outsourcing firm CPEhr receives approval from HR Certification Institute to provide HR recertification credits to HR professionals. - April 01, 2011 - CPE HR, Inc.
Caregiverlist Shares Free Tools for Evaluating Quality Senior Home Care
Understanding the Different Paths Available for Quality Care Eases the Care Planning Process for Both Seniors with Money and Without Money. - April 01, 2011 - Caregiverlist, Inc.
Prestige Dental Products to Offer New Line of Special Offers
Prestige Dental Products, industry leader in all that is dental-related, is now proudly announcing its ensemble of special offers. Those special offers include some of the finest dental equipment from the biggest name brands. - April 01, 2011 - Prestige Dental Products
Cultured Care Names Oral Health Educator
Oral health education is vital to today’s healthcare system. Responding to this critical need, CulturedCare, a division of Prairie Naturals, has signed an independent oral healthcare professional to work with consumers, healthcare professionals, retailers and their own sales team to provide unbiased information related to oral health. - April 01, 2011 - CulturedCare
Shu Cosmetic Surgery Institute Launches RejuveFillTM Stem Cell Enhanced Natural Breast Augmentation
Shu Cosmetic Surgery Institute in Edina, Minnesota, has announced that it now offers RejuveFillTM Stem Cell Enhanced Natural Breast Augmentation through an advanced fat transfer technique, using a patient’s own unwanted body fat and harvested stem cells or Adipose Derived Regenerative Cells (ADRC’s). - April 01, 2011 - Shu Cosmetic Surgery Institute
Health Education Solutions Launches Robust Online PALS Certification Special Section
Leading Provider of Continuing Healthcare Education Offers Free Advice, Tools and Stories for Healthcare Professionals and Beyond - April 01, 2011 - Health Education Solutions
Health Education Solutions Offers Insight and Career Advice in Research Library's New Healthcare Special Section
Leading Provider of Continuing Healthcare Education Helps Individuals Learn About Health Careers in Healthcare and Gain Needed Certifications - April 01, 2011 - Health Education Solutions
Health Education Solutions Expands ACLS Certification Materials Online: Free Advice, Tools and Stories
Leading Provider of Continuing Healthcare Education Creates Special ACLS Certification Section Within Research Library to Improve Knowledge of Life-Saving Skill Set - April 01, 2011 - Health Education Solutions
Laser Spine Institute Directors and Surgeon Publish Case Study
Leaders in Endoscopic Spine Surgery, Directors and Surgeon Published in Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine - April 01, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
PTSD Caregivers: Secondary Posttraumatic Stress Population Gets Support
Heal My PTSD, an organization for posttraumatic stress syndrome education and support, launches complimentary PTSD Caregiver Teleseminars on Thursday, April 28, 2011, at 6pm EST. - April 01, 2011 - Heal My PTSD, LLC
IQS Enterprise Quality Management Customer Honored at Progressive Manufacturing 100 Awards
Semiconductor Tooling Services Inc. (STS) was honored as a winner of the Progressive Manufacturing 100 Awards in the category of Data and Integration Mastery. The award recognized STS' use of IQS Enterprise Quality Managemetn Software and Epicor's E9 ERP System. - April 01, 2011 - IQS Inc.
Perymon Named Director of Clinical Services and Outreach
Amber D. Perymon, Psy.D., was recently promoted to director of Clinical Services and Outreach with Eden Autism Services Florida. - April 01, 2011 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Without Shame or Stigma, Addiction Treatments for Women
The Snoqualmie Valley Hospital District is hosting a free Lunch & Learn, April 7th 12:00-noon to 1:00pm in the training room of the Snoqualmie Fire Department, 37600 SE Snoqualmie Pkwy. Snoqualmie WA. The main presenter is Nicci Noteboon, Residency XII Marketing Communications Director, who will discuss the toll of substance abuse in our community and the unique treatment needs experienced by women. Lunch is free but you must RSVP no later than Tuesday April 5th at 5:00pm. - April 01, 2011 - Snoqualmie Valley Hospital District
Local Doctor Punyamurtula Kishore Presents at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 28th Annual BRFSS Conference
Local doctor Punyamurtula Kishore, MD, MPH, FASAM presented his paper “Epidemiology and Surveillance of a Disease State in a Primary Care Practice,” at the CDC’s 28th Annual BRFSS Conference in Atlanta, GA. - March 31, 2011 - Preventive Medicine Associates Inc.
BriteAge® Smart Pill Validated by Prestigious Scientific Journal, “Intelligence”
In a peer-reviewed publication in the upcoming April edition of the scientific journal “Intelligence,” BriteSmart®, a brain performance supplement, receives further validation of its IQ improving formula. - March 31, 2011 - BriteAge - The Brain Health Company
PTSD and Anxiety Treatment Helps Soldiers Returning Home from War
Alpha-Stim cranial electrotherapy stimulation is a technology cleared by the FDA and the DOD/VA for use as sole or complementary treatment for anxiety, insomnia, PTSD and more. The technology is showing promise with soldiers returning home from war with tons of information at Alpha-Stim.com. - March 31, 2011 - Dan Kirsch
Cole Hamels Foundation Partners with Free For All, Inc.®
The Hamels Foundation has recently joined in a partnership with Free For All, Inc.® to provide free access to prescription discounts to all those in need. The Hamels Foundation is dedicated to bringing an end to extreme poverty and hardship endured by the lack of educational support. - March 31, 2011 - Free For All, Inc.
FastER Urgent Care Provides On-the-Go Healthcare Information with Free iTriage Smartphone App
Patients have convenient access to medical information in the palm of their hands anytime, anywhere, with mobile healthcare app. - March 31, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
Women & Infants Ranks Number One in Providence Metro Area in U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals Metro Area Rankings
Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island has been ranked number one in the Providence metro area (including Providence and Pawtucket, RI, and Fall River and New Bedford, MA) in U.S. News & World Report’s first ever Best Hospitals metro area rankings, available online at... - March 31, 2011 - Women & Infants Hospital
Industrial Vision Corporation to Distribute New Titmus Flex Titanium Safety Eyewear
Frames to be offered at prices well below the average cost of similar Titmus non-safety retail eyewear. - March 31, 2011 - Industrial Vision Corporation
Laser Spine Institute Chief Medical Operations Officer Speaks at Okla. State Assembly Spring Fling
Dotty J. Bollinger Offers Infection Control Advice - March 31, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute