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Dietitian Launches Supportive Informational Site for Children with Feeding Issues
Feeding underweight children can be quite a challenge. Parents can get tips and techniques to feed their children to promote weight gain. - January 21, 2011 - Feeding Underweight Children
Long Island Nurse Practitioner Association's Nurse Practitioner of the Year
The Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island recently named Donna Hallas, Phd, PNP-BC, CPNP, its 2010 Nurse Practitioner of the Year. Dr. Hallas is a pediatric nurse practitioner whose practice serves at-risk children from birth to 21 years old who receive their primary health care in a... - January 21, 2011 - Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island
EMP West Congratulates Emergency Department Medical Director of the Year Lance Allgower, DO
Lance Allgower, DO receives Emergency Department Medical Director of the Year at the EMP Directors' Meeting in December 2010 in Las Vegas. - January 21, 2011 - Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP)
CCC Diagnostics, Inc Awarded Qualifying Therapeutic Discovery Project Grant
CCC Diagnostics Inc. has been awarded a Qualifying Therapeutic Discovery Project grant. This grant was awarded to further development and commercialization of the DirectHitTM Test Panel for Breast Cancer. DirectHit is a vastly improved diagnostic test for breast cancer treatment that accurately predicts the tumor’s response to four commonly prescribed classes of anti-cancer drugs. - January 21, 2011 - CCC Diagnostics LLC
Tiger.co.uk Adds Four New Car Insurance Partners to Its Motor Insurance Comparison Panel
Tiger.co.uk, one of the UK's leading comparison sites, is delighted to announce the arrival of four additional partners to its panel of trusted car insurance providers: Collingwood, MCE, Key Worker and Heritage Motor. Now Tiger.co.uk can provide even greater choice for insurance policy shoppers... - January 21, 2011 - tiger.co.uk
DrNewtons.com Launches All New Weight Loss Technology: Diabetic-Friendly SKINNY D
DrNewtons.com teams with Bruce Agin, M.D. to distribute a Diabetic-Friendly Meal Replacement Drink. It is proven to increase Protein, Vitamin, and Energy Levels -- versus starve the body -- all at Only 10 Calories per serving. - January 20, 2011 - Dr. Newton's Naturals
PEPID Announces Renewal of Provincial Contract in Québec
Five-year agreement continues access to PEPID Online to every hospital in Québec. - January 20, 2011 - PEPID, LLC
EMP West Applauds Physician of the Year Debbie Bervel, MD
Debbie Bervel, MD, was named Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP) West 2010 Physician of the Year. She has dedicated almost her entire professional career to the Emergency Department at Community Hospital of San Bernardino (CHSB) in Southern California. She has served as interim Medical Director... - January 20, 2011 - Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP)
New Liquid Haptoglobin Assay for the RX Series
The new liquid stable Haptoglobin kit from Randox provides a highly sensitive and specific method for the quantitative determination of Haptoglobin in human serum. The method is fully automated and suitable for use on the RX series of bench top clinical analysers including the RX daytona and RX imola. - January 20, 2011 - Randox Laboratories
CERAM to Exhibit at Ecobuild 2011
CERAM, a global expert in materials testing, analysis and consultancy for the construction industry, is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at Ecobuild 2011. - January 20, 2011 - Lucideon
Foamix Announces Phase II Clinical Trial of Topical Minocycline Foam for Rosacea
The first-in-class topical Minocycline product, protected by 4 patent applications, is directed for the treatment of Rosacea, Acne, Skin Infections and Chronic Wounds - January 20, 2011 - Foamix Ltd
Fort Myers Running Shoe Specialist, Foot Solutions of Estero, Collects Shoes for Children in Need
Foot Solutions of Estero, a Fort Myers running and specialty shoe store, is a collection drop-off point for shoes to be donated to local charities providing shoes for SWFL children and families in need. To encourage people to participate, Foot Solutions of Estero will offer a discount for purchases made that day to those who donate shoes. - January 20, 2011 - Foot Solutions
Medical Weight Loss Clinic Announces Makeover Winners in Pro-Teen Giveaway
More than 500 youths took advantage of the program which MWLC offered at no cost to youths aged 10-17 as part of its continuing efforts to help fight childhood obesity. - January 20, 2011 - Medical Weight Loss Clinic
Daniel Gilligan, D.O., Added to Visiting Physicians Association® House Call Practice in Saginaw
Visiting Physicians Association® (“VPA®”, www.visitingphysicians.com) announced the addition of Daniel Gilligan, D.O., to its Saginaw office located at 1484 Straits Dr., (Suite 5). The Saginaw office covers all of Bay, Midland, Saginaw and Tuscola counties and parts of Arenac,... - January 20, 2011 - Visiting Physicians Association
One of the Kansas City Region’s Oldest and Most Respected Career Schools, MTTI, Changes Name to WellSpring School of Allied Health, Adds New Programs
One of the Kansas City region’s oldest, most respected career schools, MTTI, is changing its name to WellSpring School of Allied Health, and adding programs for allied health careers. The first medical assistant classes begin in March. With locations in Kansas City, Mo and Lawrence, Ks, the Midwest leader in wellness education is helping the medical field prepare to deal with the influx of millions of new patients who will be entering the system due to the new healthcare legislation. - January 20, 2011 - WellSpring School of Allied Health
Dr. Jeff McQuaite, a Doylestown Chiropractor, Added to STOP Sports Injury Campaign
Dr. Jeff McQuaite of Azzatori Chiropractic-Doylestown is pleased to announce he has recently been added to the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) “STOP Sports Injuries Campaign.” The Campaign is designed to help parents, coaches, healthcare providers and... - January 20, 2011 - Azzatori Chiropractic
EMP West Applauds Annual Award Winner Monica Woo, PA
Monica Woo, Physician Assistant, received from Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP) West the award for 2010 Mid-Level Practitioner of the Year. Monica has worked in the ED at Community Hospital of San Bernardino in California since 2002. Her relentless work ethic and upbeat personality have made her... - January 20, 2011 - Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP)
MedVacation Offers Comprehensive Chromosome Screening
Leading Medical Tourism Agency specializing in IVF treatments and surrogacy abroad began offering a cutting edge and utmost accurate method for the simultaneous analysis of all 24 types of chromosomes. Comprehensive Chromosome Screening (CCS) is highly recommended for those of advanced maternal age (AMA), as well as patients who have had multiple failed IVF cycles or numerous miscarriages. - January 20, 2011 - MedVacation LLC
Mitegen Appoints New CEO
Mitegen LLC (“Mitegen”, the “Company), a provider of innovative consumables for X-ray diffraction, crystallography and protein crystallization to academic, pharmaceutical, industrial and government researchers around the world, announced today that Robert Newman has been appointed... - January 19, 2011 - MiTeGen, LLC
Skin Care for Athletes Launches in Singapore
Skin Care for Athletes introduced in three Singapore retailers. - January 19, 2011 - Morning Indigo, LLC
iPhone Application for Depositing Checks is Now Available for All Banks
Zino Studio has developed an iPhone application to allow users to safely deposit their checks to their personal or business bank accounts, while also helping banks and financial institutions make the process simpler. Through the iPhone, Zino Studio’s application will be connected to the... - January 19, 2011 - Zinos Studio
Ameridose Opens New State-of-the-Art Sterile Admixing Facility
Ameridose, LLC, nationwide provider of sterile admixing services to hospital pharmacies, is pleased to announce the opening of its third and newest manufacturing facility. Located in Westborough, MA, the new 70,000 sq. ft. facility has been constructed using the finest building materials and contains state-of-the-art clean room equipment. - January 19, 2011 - Ameridose, LLC
Medically-Reviewed Lettercase Booklets About Down Syndrome Available on January 31 as a Resource for Physicians Delivering Prenatal Diagnoses
Lettercase is pleased to announce that online orders for their booklets, Understanding a Down Syndrome Diagnosis and Delivering a Down Syndrome Diagnosis, will be available on January 31. As prenatal testing technology continues to advance, these booklets will be urgently important to expectant... - January 19, 2011 - Lettercase. Inc.
Enhanced Living Opens It's Doors with Classes in Self-Hypnosis and Health
The Enhanced Living Training Center offers individual Life Success Coaching, self-help classes in hypnosis and health, as well as Professional Certification courses in Hypnotherapy, NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programing), TIME Techniques, and EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique.) - January 19, 2011 - Enhanced Living
Joe Herzanek and Drug-Addiction-Support.org Form Working Relationship
Author, counselor and lecturer Joe Herzanek has joined the team of Mission Enabled and will become an At Large Editor of drug-addiction-support.org and alcoholism-support.org and will also make appearances on the internet radio show “Recovery Now.” Herzanek is the founder of Changing... - January 19, 2011 - Mission Enabled
Rejuve3 Hair Care to Host Major Events in North Texas for Super Bowl
Derjers' prestigious hair & scalp care line, Rejuve3, kicks off its Super Bowl XLV campaign by hosting 6 VIP events in Texas with Noah & Assoc. and Platinum Konnects, and a nationwide XLV (45) online promotion for $45 of its all-natural formulas. - January 19, 2011 - Derjers International
Calantha Organics Launches Organic, All-Natural Skin Care Line
The Paul family started Calantha Organics with the aim to not only teach consumers about all-natural personal and skin care, but to also provide the best all-vegetable organic aromatherapy soaps available. - January 19, 2011 - Calantha Organics
LongevityDrugstore.com™ Releases KrillPRO™, a Krill Oil Dietary Supplement
LongevityDrugstore.com™ announced today the release of a new dietary supplement, KrillPRO™. - January 19, 2011 - LongevityDrugstore.com
GenScript Corporation Has Installed the First BiacoreTM T200 Biosensor in the World
GenScript Corporation and GE Healthcare Life Sciences China together held an opening ceremony on Dec 22nd 2010 in Nanjing China, to celebrate the successful installation of the first unit of BiacoreTM T200 instrument in the world. To an audience of primarily research scientists from both big... - January 19, 2011 - GenScript USA Inc.
First Emergency Medicine Physicians Efficiency Academy a Big Success
Emergency Medicine Physicians applauds the success of their inaugural Emergency Medicine Efficiency Academy, held in late 2010 in Canton, Ohio. Drs. Steve Stephanides, John Janikas, and Kevin Corrigan served as core faculty for the landmark course, which aims to teach the skill of efficiency to... - January 19, 2011 - Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP)
Ergolet Named GSA Approved Supplier
Ergolet, a global company dedicated to the safe and comfortable transfer of individuals who require mobility assistance, has become an approved supplier for the U.S. Government Services Administration (GSA). - January 19, 2011 - Ergolet
EMT Classes in Erie and Union City Offered by EmergyCare
Emergency Medical Technician classes are forming in Erie and Union City that will begin February 2011. EMT and Paramedic careers continue to be high priorty occupations in the state of Pennsylvania according to the PA Dept. of Labor and Industry. - January 19, 2011 - EmergyCare
Healthcare Discount Program Launches Their New Equalizer: Providing Lower Prices on Prescriptions Than Insurance Co-Payments
Consumers can now avoid paying more for their prescriptions than necessary by using the Free RxCut® Plus healthcare discount card- the Equalizer in healthcare. - January 19, 2011 - Free For All, Inc.
Orchid Expands Leadership Roles for Matt Burba and Mark Burba; Names New General Managers
Orchid Orthopedic Solutions, a worldwide leader in contract design and manufacturing solutions for the orthopedic, dental and cardiovascular markets, recently announced organizational changes at Orchid. Directly reporting to CEO Mike Miller are Mark Burba (Executive Vice President, Machining),... - January 19, 2011 - Orchid Orthopedic Solutions
Phaco Lecture by Dr. Ajit Hazari
A lecture on 'selecting a phaco machine' was given by Dr. Ajit Hazari, consultant at Hazari Nursing Home during a one day symposium on Cataract and Refractive surgery at Sri Ganapati Netralaya, Jalna on 16th January, 2011. - January 19, 2011 - Hazari Nursing Home
Naples Invitational Art Fest Brings Area Residents, Children and Artists Together
Naples Invitational Art Fest Brings Area Residents, Children and Artists Together Annual event supports autism programs Some of the nation’s finest artists will descend on Naples’ Fleischmann Park later this month, displaying and selling their wares ranging from oil, acrylic and water... - January 19, 2011 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Alliance HPT launches Fitness and Exercise Videos
Alliance Hand and Physical Therapy is launching a series of exercise videos starting January 17, 2011. The series is composed of 12 exercise videos, with one video to be released every week for the duration of the Healthy, Wealthy and Wise (HWW) Challenge, Alliance HPT's weight loss contest. - January 18, 2011 - Alliance Hand and Physical Therapy
Alliance HPT Revamps Website; Dedicates Features for the Healthy, Wealthy and Wise Challenge
Alliance HPT, revitalizes its campaign to further promote healthy lifestyle choices among its clients by revamping its website with innovative and useful features, highlighting the addition of a dedicated space for its Healthy, Wealthy and Wise Challenge. - January 18, 2011 - Alliance Hand and Physical Therapy
9 Year Old Girl Creates Peace-Aroma All Natural Beauty Products and Launches a Girl’s Only Interactive Website
Jessica, the 9 year old owner of Peace-Aroma, creates all natural sea salt body scrubs, bath and shower gels, body sprays and roll-ons with 100% essential oils mixed to produce scents just for girls. Plus she has a safe community board for girls to talk to each other, get tips, watch interviews, and read about what’s happening in local communities. - January 18, 2011 - Peace for Girls
Intivia Expands Reach to Physician Practices and Drives Adoption of Electronic Medical Record Software Through New Regional Extension Center Partnerships
“Intivia well positioned to support the mutual goal of increasing EMR adoption among physician practices through enrollment with Regional Extension Centers” - January 18, 2011 - Intivia Inc.
Group Benefit Services (GBS) Announces That It's Contract with PHCS MultiPlan Now Offers Access to Cox and St. John's Health Systems
Group Benefit Services (GBS) Announces that it's contract with PHCS MultiPlan now offers access to Cox and St. John's Health Systems. Both facilities can now be accessed through one network. - January 18, 2011 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.
PMI Announces Dates for May 2011 Short Course
Advanced Techniques on Pore Structure Characterization - January 18, 2011 - Porous Materials, Inc.
Fear the Turtle, Find a Cure Autism Speaks U 5K Run/3K Walk Presented by Sigma Phi Epsilon April 16, 2011 at the Comcast Center Parking Lot, College Park, MD
Autism Speaks, North America’s largest autism science and advocacy organization, today announced that the 3rd annual University of Maryland’s Fear the Turtle, Find a Cure Autism Speaks U 5K fundraising and awareness event will take place on April 16, 2011 at The Comcast Center Parking... - January 18, 2011 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
ROM-T Enterprises Permanently Changes the Cost of the ROM-T
ROM-T Enterprises is pleased to say they are permanently changing the cost of their table to better serve the bodyworks industry. ROM-T was invented so the body worker can perform range of motion without the table being in the way. With its 6 foldable wings it allows the clients the security of staying in the middle of the table. - January 18, 2011 - ROM-T Enterprises LLC
Raleigh Rhinoplasty Specialist Publishes Real Patient Photos
Adam Stein, MD, is a double board certified facial plastic surgeon known for facial enhancement procedures. He recently posted many new patients before and after photos to his Web site to help educate site visitors. - January 18, 2011 - Stein Plastic Surgery
Cincinnati Dentist Ruchika Khetarpal Announces Purchase of Western Hills Dental Practice
Dr. Ruchika Khetarpal, a Cincinnati family dentist, announces the purchase of Western Hills Family Dentistry from Dr. Gene Geist. After many years of serving dental patients in the Cincinnati area, Dr. Geist has fully retired. Dr. Khetarpal purchased the practice from him in 2010 with Dr. Geist... - January 17, 2011 - Western Hills Family Dentistry
Laboratory Robotics Interest Group (LRIG) Exhibits at LabAutomation
The Laboratory Robotics Interest Group (LRIG) is pleased to announce its participation in LabAutomation2011, January 29 - February 2, 2011, Palm Springs Convention Center, Palm Springs, California. All conferees, exhibitors, and media are invited to visit the LRIG booth, #492 to get the latest... - January 17, 2011 - Laboratory Robotics Interest Group (LRIG)
Medical Development Marketing & Sales Group Announces Feb. 10, 2011 Event – “Put Inbound Marketing to Work for Your Business”
Attend the MDG Marketing and Sales Special Interest Group on February 10, 2011 for a special panel discussion that explores the fundamentals of Inbound Marketing theory, offers hands-on implementation practices, and shares success stories from MDG membership. - January 17, 2011 - Medical Development Group
OrthoNeuro Opens New Building in New Albany, Ohio
OrthoNeuro, a multi-specialty group of physicians specializing in orthopedic surgery, neurology, neurosurgery, and physical medicine and rehabiliation, opened its newest location at 5040 Forest Drive in New Albany, Ohio. - January 16, 2011 - OrthoNeuro
Laser Spine Institute Expands Oklahoma City Facility to Offer Surgeries in Outpatient Setting
Leader in Endoscopic Spine Surgery Expands New Oklahoma City Facility. - January 16, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute