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Skin Care for Athletes Catapults New Site for the Holiday Season
Give the gift of healthy skin with Skin Care for Athletes new Holiday Collections. These collections will sooth and moisturize the skin from the most determined athletes to the favorite couch potatoes. - December 07, 2010 - Morning Indigo, LLC
Interest in Sclerostin as a Regulator of Bone Formation Remains High
Sclerostin, a protein produced primarily in osteocytes, inhibits osteoblast activity via antagonism of the wnt signaling pathway and, as such, has garnered a great deal of attention as a potential therapeutic target for increasing bone formation. The annual publication rate for peer-reviewed... - December 07, 2010 - ALPCO
Business Coaching on Apple's iPad Now a Reality for FocalPoint and Brian Tracy
FocalPoint Business Coaching has released an industry-first in the iPad app. Now Business Owners and Executives can get the recognized business improvement of Brian Tracy delivered on the iPad. Initial customers have already commented on its eco-friendliness and how it has helped them "de-paper." - December 06, 2010 - FocalPoint Business Coaching Inc
Vitamin Shoppe Online Community Adds Dr. Joseph Mercola as Expert; Total of 19 Leading Health and Wellness Experts Now on Board
The Vitamin Shoppe online community, better known as VSConnect.com, had added Dr. Joseph Mercola, D.O. to their panel of experts. Dr. Mercola is the wellness expert at VSConnect.com and has opened his message board to anyone looking for advice and thoughts on taking care of their health. The... - December 06, 2010 - The Vitamin Shoppe
YesterYear Soap Company Campaigns for Women’s Shelters
Specialty soap company brings awareness of needs of women's shelters. - December 06, 2010 - YesterYear Soap Company
IIMSAM Official Dr. Naseer Homoud Observed International Volunteer Day
IIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud's message on International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development. Dr. Naseer Homoud described voluntarism as an important tool for attainment of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals. - December 06, 2010 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
Influenza Case Now Being Reported in Palm Beach County, Florida by MD Now Urgent Care Centers
Influenza cases are now being reported in Palm Beach County by MD Now Urgent Care Centers. In response to this recent increase in cases, MD Now Urgent Care is providing $10 seasonal influenza vaccine’s for its patients. Seasonal Flu shots are being given on a walk-in basis at all MD Now Urgent Care Center locations throughout Palm Beach County, Florida, including Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, West Palm Beach, Lake Worth, Royal Palm Beach, Wellington and Palm Beach Gardens urgent care facilities. - December 05, 2010 - MD Now Urgent Care
Michele Rosenthal, Founder of Healmyptsd.com, Outlines a Plan to Reduce PTSD Stress During the Holiday Season
Helping people with PTSD stay stress-free during the holiday season. - December 05, 2010 - Heal My PTSD, LLC
Delicious! Offers Free Interactive Skincare Workshops to Teens and Tweens in Shanghai
Delicious! Food for your Skin founder Olya Eastman shares practical skincare tips with teenagers in Shanghai to help them learn healthy skincare habits to look better and feel more self-confident. - December 05, 2010 - Delicious! Food for your Skin
Citizens Choice Healthplan HMO Receives Senior Choice Gold Award for Excellence in 2011 Medicare Plan Benefits in Inland Empire
Citizens Choice Healthplan HMO has been selected as the only Medicare Healthplan in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties to be recognized for cost-sharing effectiveness and value in the design of its 2011 medical and Part D prescription drug benefits for Medicare beneficiaries. Citizens Choice... - December 05, 2010 - Citizens Choice HealthPlan HMO
Local Doctor Hosts Food, Toy and Humane Society Drive This Holiday Season
Food, toy and animal supply charity drive in doctors office. December 1-18, 2010. - December 05, 2010 - Smith Upper Cervical Chiropractic Health Care
South Nassau Honors Leading Attorney, Nurse Staff Leader at 2010 Carnation Ball
Mr. Morvillo, a member of South Nassau’s board of directors, was the Carnation Ball’s honoree. Ms. Mooney was presented South Nassau’s prestigious Mary Pearson Award. - December 05, 2010 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Statewide Disabilities Conference Recognizes Stairways Behavioral Health and Opportunities Unlimited of Erie
Stairways Behavioral Health, and affiliate, Opportunities Unlimited of Erie, each received state-wide 2010 recognition awards from Pennsylvania Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (PARF). - December 05, 2010 - Stairways Behavioral Health
Stairways Behavioral Health Announces State-Wide Educator Award Recipient, Bootsie Barbour
Stairways Behavioral Health announces Bootsie Barbour is the recipient of the 2010 PAACE Outstanding Adult Educator award at the 45th Annual PAACE Conference on Adult Education. - December 05, 2010 - Stairways Behavioral Health
Medical Staffing Guru Absolutely Health Care Reaches Another Milestone
Absolutely Health Care, the niche medical services company behind the popular social network Medical Mingle, celebrates 15 years and hundreds of thousands of jobs found. - December 04, 2010 - Med Options
Medisweans Announces Multitudes of Additional Advanced Features to Its Existing Medical Billing Services
Medisweans, a dedicated medical billing service provider with fully equipped supporting offices in India announces advanced features to its much appreciated version of medical billing software solutions. Medisweans now announces their complete medical practice optimization solution which eases the... - December 04, 2010 - Medisweans
DOCs Featured in National “Stop-the-Pop” Acne Campaign
Sarasota, Florida's Heidi Anderson, MD, is the second dermatologist in the nation selected to participate in the Stop-the-Pop campaign. - December 04, 2010 - Dermatology & Oculoplastic Consultants
RayBiotech Renews Biomarker Discovery Grants for 2011
RayBiotech, Inc., announced today it will renew its Biomarker Discovery Pilot Grant program for 2011. RayBiotech will accept applications for pilot grants beginning in early 2011. Winning applicants will be eligible for restricted grants of $5,000 to $20,000 worth of RayBiotech products and/or services. This is the second year RayBiotech has sponsored these grants to demonstrate the application of antibody-based products to biomarker discovery. - December 04, 2010 - RayBiotech, Inc
Foundation for Cancer Research & Wellness Launches Petition Drive to Overturn Institute of Medicine’s New Vitamin D Recommendations
Foundation for Cancer Research & Wellness finds the Institute of Medicine's (IOM) recent report concerning necessary vitamin D consumption levels to be profoundly disappointing, especially as it relates to cancer and other disease prevention. - December 04, 2010 - Foundation for Cancer Research & Wellness
IIMSAM Official Observed International Day of Persons with Disabilities
IIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud's message on International Day of Persons with Disabilities. He said that dignity and justice for all persons are established universal principles and therefore urged people to work with concrete deeds to bring persons with disabilities to mainstream society. - December 04, 2010 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
DOCs Expands Into Mohs Micrographic Surgery
Dermatology & Oculoplastic Consultants (DOCs) now offers Mohs Micrographic Surgery. The procedure is performed by fellowship trained surgeon Bradley Kovach, MD. Mohs surgery, created by Frederic Mohs, MD, is an advanced microscopically controlled surgery for skin cancer. It allows for the... - December 04, 2010 - Dermatology & Oculoplastic Consultants
Easter Seals South Florida, Inc. - Afterschool Tutoring Program
Easter Seals South Florida, Inc. announces the sponsorship of the Afterschool Snack Program, a subcomponent of the Child Care Food Program. This program is designed primarily to provide nutritious snacks to children in Afterschool Programs. Snacks are available at no separate charge to the children... - December 04, 2010 - Easter Seals South Florida
Magnolia Creek Treatment Center for Eating Disorders is Pleased to Announce a Cutting-Edge, 15-Day "Holiday Refresh" Program for Those Struggling This Holiday Season
The holiday season can be tough, especially for those struggling with eating disorders. That is why Magnolia Creek Treatment Center for Eating Disorders is pleased to offer its first-ever "Holiday Refresh" program. This one of a kind, 15-day partial-hospitalization program is designed... - December 03, 2010 - Magnolia Creek Treatment Center for Eating Disorders
St Johns Wort Licensed Herbal Medicine Approval
Chrysalis Health & Beauty Limited have announced the availability of a licensed St John’s Wort tablet for private labeling in the UK and overseas. A traditional herbal medicinal product used to relieve the symptoms of slightly low mood and mild anxiety based on traditional use only. - December 03, 2010 - Chrysalis Health & Beauty Business Solutions Limited
Family Service Launches Annual Holiday Giving Drive
Family Service’s Holiday Giving Drive is officially underway and will run until Friday, December 17. The organization is collecting new, unwrapped holiday gifts for children, teens and adults in desperate need of support in over 60 Family Service programs. - December 03, 2010 - Family Service
Aerus Relaunches Once Upon a Family with a Holiday Special
Aerus Holdings L.L.C. of Dallas, TX today announced that its subsidiary, TX-OUAF Investments, LLC, will relaunch home and family-products business, Once Upon a Family. The relaunch of the web portal - www.onceuponafamily.com comes with an amazing one-month 40% off everything special. Aerus... - December 03, 2010 - Vollara
Vollara Announces December Promotional Specials
Vollara, LLC, a global leader in direct sales of natural health products and one of the world’s most inspired home business opportunities today launched an unprecedented group of promotional specials for the month of December 2010. For the previous few months the company has had a buy two,... - December 03, 2010 - Vollara
For the First Time Patients Connect Live to Share Information
MedichatMD.COM is the only live online patient driven community that offers audio- visual networking unlike any other social network. - December 03, 2010 - MedichatMD Corporation
UnBreak Your Health Podcast Features New Chinese Therapy Coming to America
An innovative new type of meditation being researched at the University of Oregon demonstrates rapid success in early results. - December 03, 2010 - UnBreak Your Health
Stairways’ Center City Arts Joins 2010 Holiday Gallery Night Tour
Stairways Behavioral Health’s Center City Arts, 138 E. 26th Street in Erie, PA, embraces art as a means to recovery in their 7th Annual Holiday Art Show & Sale, joining with the Erie Art Museum and several Erie art galleries for Gallery Night: Holiday Edition, December 3, 2010, from 7-9 p. - December 03, 2010 - Stairways Behavioral Health
Laser Spine Institute Announces December Seminars
Company Offers Complimentary Medical Presentations - December 03, 2010 - Laser Spine Institute
North Korea Attack Exposes Liability of Medical Tourism
High risk countries pose special liability to companies, investors, and company reserves. - December 02, 2010 - PHM International, Inc.
New Accredicom Software Streamlines the Healthcare Accreditation Process
Zetta Worldwide Technologies has announced the release of Accredicom, a new healthcare accreditation software service. Accredicom will simplify the certification process for thousands of healthcare organizations. - December 02, 2010 - Accredicom
Jordan’s Prominent Al-Hussein Club Appointed Dr. Naseer Homoud as Its Honorary President
In a very prestigious acclamation for his tireless support for sports, Jordan based Al-Hussein Club has named Dr. Naseer Homoud as its Honorary President. Dr. Homoud - who is also Director of the Regional Office and Goodwill Ambassador of the Intergovernmental Institution for the use of Micro-algae Spirulina against Malnutrition (IIMSAM), is a well known philanthropist and renowned businessman widely recognized in the region for his humanitarian works and for supporting sports. - December 02, 2010 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
Spotaway™- a Licensed Cream for the Treatment of Acne, Spots & Pimples
Chrysalis Health & Beauty Limited have announced the availability of Spotaway™ a licensed OTC medicine for the treatment of Acne, Spots and Pimples for private labeling in the UK and overseas. - December 02, 2010 - Chrysalis Health & Beauty Business Solutions Limited
Clinical Trials of America Opens New Site in Seattle and Names Kathy Hendricks as Manager
Clinical Trials of America Inc. has announced the opening of a new Seattle site and named Kathy Hendricks as site manager. Hendricks leads operational and business development and oversees patient recruitment and relations. “The opening of the Seattle site is the next phase of expansion for... - December 02, 2010 - Clinical Trials of America
Cancer Center at South Nassau Communities Hospital Earns Business Achievement Award
The Business Achievement Award is presented annually in appreciation of a business that is proactive in its support of the chamber’s mission and objectives and for the well being of the residents and community. - December 02, 2010 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Leeds Scientific to Unveil New Distributor Opportunities for Sculptisse
Leeds Scientific has patented their most popular product Sculptisse, and is now offering exclusive distributorships worldwide. - December 02, 2010 - Leeds Scientific
NightShift Radiology Eclipses 2 Million Mark in Cases Read
Teleradiology pioneer reaches milestone without compromising commitment to clients - December 02, 2010 - NightShift Radiology
Polaris Launches New Version of Its Adult Mental Health Outcomes System
Polaris has rolled out the next version of Polaris-MH, which includes a number of enhancements to help providers deliver better care at lower costs, and will complement the system’s current ability to identify strength and problem areas and determine the best course of treatment. - December 02, 2010 - Polaris Health Directions
Women & Infants' Physician Authors Chapter in Reference Book
The fifth edition of the guide Protocols for High-Risk Pregnancies includes a chapter by Dwight J. Rouse, MD, MSPH, a clinician and researcher in the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine at Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island. Dr. Rouse, a Providence resident who is also a professor of... - December 02, 2010 - Women & Infants Hospital
Soundformulas.com to Keep Discounts in Place
Sound Formulas, makers of the unique, comprehensive three-bottle Before and After Baby Boost™ Prenatal Vitamin Systems will keep free shipping within the continental US and a 10% discount on orders over $50.00 in place into 2011. Sound Formulas got such a great response to its free shipping... - December 02, 2010 - Sound Medicine, LLC.
Christmas Gifts and Holiday Gifts Offered at the Bath Products Store, eBubbles.com
Get Christmas gifts, holiday gifts, stocking stuffers and gift baskets at the bath products store, eBubbles.com. Popular brands of bath body products are available at eBubbles.com. - December 02, 2010 - eBubbles
Rabbit Healthcare Integrated EHR Systems Expands on West Coast
Rabbit Healthcare Systems, a leading medical-specialty technology company offering oncologists a one database solution, announces expansion of its market base on the West Coast covering Washington, Oregon, California and Nevada. Rabbit’s fully integrated EHR systems are installed across the... - December 01, 2010 - Rabbit Healthcare Systems
Hair Whisperers™ Rids Over 1000 Heads of Lice with the LouseBuster™ Device
The Hair Whisperers, a Southern California head lice removal service, today announced that it has successfully treated head lice on over 1000 customers using the LouseBuster™ device. This revolutionary FDA-cleared device provides a chemical-free way to kill head lice and eggs using only... - December 01, 2010 - Hair Whisperers
Organic Gluten-Free Snack Wins 2010 “GreatGearTM” Awards
For a third year in a row, Jungle Grub Snack bars have won awards for great taste and nutrition from ShapeYou.com’s Gear Awards. This year all three flavors, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Peanut Butter Groove and Berry Bamboozle won the honor of a “Great Gear” Award. “This... - December 01, 2010 - Organic Nutrition, Inc.
Block Imaging International and The Michener Institute Announce Partnership to Promote Refurbished Medical Imaging Equipment
Block Imaging International, Inc., the premier independent global marketer of pre-owned and refurbished medical imaging systems, parts and service, and The Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences announced today a new partnership to promote refurbished medical imaging equipment in Canada. - December 01, 2010 - Block Imaging
Nurse Practitioners Association Says Risk for Diabetes Starts with Family History
Many people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes have one or more family members with the disease, so it’s important to know your family’s diabetes health history, and to share that with your primary healthcare provider. - December 01, 2010 - Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island
Leeds Scientific Wins Approval in France
Savvy French consumers and distributors alike have praised Sculptisse for having powerful results that safely and effectively eliminates wrinkles faster than most wrinkle creams on the market. - December 01, 2010 - Leeds Scientific
Child, Adolescent and Young Adult Therapist Opens Private Psychotherapy Practice Offices in Miami Beach, South Miami and Coral Gables, Florida
Morgan Forer, LCSW, M.S.W., M.B.E., offers confidential, safe, and supportive therapy for a variety of issues and concerns. - December 01, 2010 - Morgan Forer, P.A.