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Portrait Health Centers for the Healing Arts Opens in Buffalo Grove, IL
Portrait Health Centers for the Healing Arts, a multi-specialty clinic where families and adults can come to experience the most cutting-edge and proven treatment options available for those struggling with ADHD and other behavioral and learning disorders, announced today the grand opening of their... - November 18, 2010 - Portrait Health Centers
Metrics Scientist Finds Varnish Molecule Migrates Through Bottle
AAPS poster presentation examines how molecule migrated from label through bottle onto drug - November 18, 2010 - Metrics, Inc.
AFTRA Health & Retirement Funds Selects HEALTHsuite® from RAM Technologies
AFTRA Health & Retirement Funds has selected the HEALTHsuite health care administrative software solution to streamline their premium processing and provide a host of additional features and functions including automated workflow, benefit administration, customer service, correspondence generation, reporting, and much more. - November 18, 2010 - RAM Technologies, Inc.
Louisville, KY Based eLearning Developer Announces Launch of Surgery Squad
SurgerySquad.com to provide free interactive, virtual surgeries for patient education and general surgery information. - November 18, 2010 - Surgery Squad
Alliance HPT Spearheads a Community-Based Weight Loss and Fitness Challenge
A new "Biggest Loser" inspired weight loss program will be initiated by Alliance HPT. "Healthy, Wealthy and Wise" is a 12-week program that will challenge interested participants to not just lose weight, but also to lose the "most weight" for a chance to win cash prizes. Winners will be announced every week. Registration is now open until December 15th, 2010. The challenge will start on January 15th, 2011 to April 9th, 2011. There will be required documents before registration approval. - November 17, 2010 - Alliance Hand and Physical Therapy
Calvert Research Awarded Federal Grants Totaling Approximately $245,000 to Support Further Development of Its Age-Related Macular Degeneration Drug Candidate
Calvert Research, LLC announced today that one of the Company’s therapeutic development programs (T1-1081) qualified to receive federal grant funding totaling approximately $245,000 under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (“The ACT”), which will be used to... - November 17, 2010 - Calvert Research
Breathe Easy with O2Delivery.Net - a Brand New Service for Oxygen Dependent Patients
O2Delivery.net is a directory service enabling oxygen dependent patients and their caregivers to locate resources and services critical to their care, whether they are at home or travelling. - November 17, 2010 - o2delivery.net
The Issa Trust Foundation Partners with Upliftment Foundation to Improve Health and Well Being of the Children and Families in Jamaica
The Issa Trust Foundation has joined forces with the Upliftment Foundation to bring $50,000US of medical supplies and medications to help the children and families in Jamaica. - November 17, 2010 - Issa Trust Foundation
Achieve Beyond Expands Autism Program in Northern Virginia
The nationwide pediatric therapy company Achieve Beyond spanning Northern Virginia, Maryland, DC and Illinois has expanded the autism programs for their early intervention child health care services. - November 17, 2010 - Achieve Beyond: Pediatric Therapy and Autism Services
CPR Training Professionals Offer Group Classes Throughout Southern California
CPR Training Professionals, a leader in group CPR training and First Aid training, is proud to announce its expansion into the following areas of Southern California – Orange County, Los Angeles County, RiversideCounty and San Diego County. - November 17, 2010 - CPR Training Professionals
Metrics Launches New Video Monitoring Service "PharmaVision"
A first for a CDMO, new web-based streaming video offers clients "man in plant" oversight - November 17, 2010 - Metrics, Inc.
MarketLab, Inc. Acquires Newmatic Medical
MarketLab, Inc., a leading catalog supplier of speciality products and services for healthcare professionals, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of Newmatic Medical, of Petaluma, California. Terms of the transaction were not... - November 17, 2010 - MarketLab, Inc.
Allscripts Named Fastest Growing Company by North Carolina Technology Association
Healthcare IT Provider Recognized at 2010 NCTA 21 Awards Gala. - November 17, 2010 - Allscripts
Laser Spine Institute Hosts Tampa Chamber Business After Hours Event
Laser Spine Institute Continues Commitment to Community Involvement. - November 17, 2010 - Laser Spine Institute
HotSpring Takes on the World
Watkins Manufacturing, the producer of the leading HotSpring® brand of hot tubs and spas, is re-launching its successful UK retail operation under a new name. Formerly operating simply under the HotSpring® brand, the company's retail website and chain of showrooms are being re-branded as HotSpring World as of the 16th November 2010. - November 17, 2010 - HotSpring World
Beautorium and Organica Deluxe Merge to Extend Premier Eco-Chic Site
Beautorium, an online marketplace for the planet’s premier collection of natural and organic beauty care, and Organica Deluxe, an online eco-friendly luxury gift boutique, have merged and introduced their combined offering. To celebrate the merger, Beautorium is offering 15% off all Organica... - November 16, 2010 - Beautorium
Lab Results Reveal SoyMagic Natural Soy Cleansers are 99.99% Effective Against Household Bacteria
SoyWorld USA, the company behind the SoyMagic brand of soy-based all natural cleansers released independent laboratory results that showed its patented formula for processing soy can reduce bacteria levels by as much as 99.99%. This puts SoyMagic in a truly elite category of disinfecting cleansers developed from all natural active ingredients. - November 16, 2010 - SoyWorld USA-SoyMagic
Sol Potion™ Develops Professional Sunless Solutions for Fall and Winter Months
Sol Potion LLC announces the launch of a new professional airbrush solution called Sol Potion No. 6. - November 16, 2010 - Sol Potion LLC
Kinesiology Course in Sussex Reveals How Muscles Convey State of Emotional Health
Discover the relationship between muscles and the state of emotional health - November 16, 2010 - Linda Belcher Healthcare
Global-Med Technologies Group (GTG) Announces Grand Opening
Global-Med Technologies Group (GTG) invites interested members of the public to visit GTG’s new corporate headquarters on St. Armands Circle in Sarasota, Florida - November 15, 2010 - Global-Med Technologies Group Inc (GTG)
How to Say "No Thanks" to Cigarettes for 24 Hours and Longer with Bio Laser Therapy. Smokers Can Stay Smoke Free Easier and Longer on This Year's Great American Smokeout.
Every year on the third Thursday of November (November 18, this year) smokers are encouraged to try and avoid smoking for at least 24 hours as part of the Great American Smokeout. It's an opportunity to join with other smokers in saying "no thanks" to cigarettes for 24 hours using an easier process. Here is how smokers can do their part in attempting to stay smoke free. - November 15, 2010 - Biocare Laser Therapy
Infonetica Updates GCP Training Support
UK based company announces the launch of online live chat support for the GCP training customers. The new feature is already available on all Good Clinical Practice network websites of the company. Every visitor is one click away from getting all the answers to his/her questions regarding GCP, GCP... - November 15, 2010 - Infonetica Ltd
Paradigm Precision Signs Agreement with The Offshore Group to Continue Its Mexico Manufacturing Operations
Complex machined aerospace parts and components are manufactured in Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico. - November 15, 2010 - The Offshore Group
PerWHE Holiday Shopping Nightmares Cured StuffJunction.com Provides Solutions for People Plagued with Shopping for a Person Who Has Everything
Shopping for the holidays is already a massive undertaking. First you have to plan your shopping list and budget, scour websites and store flyers to find the best bargains and then there is the wrapping and in many cases returns. The biggest challenge of holiday shopping, however, is finding a gift... - November 15, 2010 - Stuff Junction
Ten Tips for a Stress-Less Holiday Season from University Behavioral Health of Denton
University Behavioral Health (UBH Denton) offers tips to reduce holiday blues and seasonal mood changes to ensure a more joyful holiday season. - November 15, 2010 - University Behavioral Health of Denton
Bee Health to Drive Nutraceutical Sales for Branded and Private Label Clients Globally
Bee Health the UK based Nutraceutical manufacturing experts have announced a significant sales drive into Europe and Asia with the appointment of new senior business executives to expand their existing export business. - November 15, 2010 - Bee Health Limited
ShopDollarD.com to Increase Variety of Party Supplies
ShopDollarD.com already carries many of the essential party supplies including plastic tablecloths, plastic table skirts, streamers, balloons and piñatas. Banners, gift bags, tiaras and tissue paper will be the new additions to the already large inventory. - November 14, 2010 - ShopDollarD.com
Free Kneipp Gift with Kneipp Purchase on Offer at the Bath Products Store, eBubbles.com
Get a free gift from Kneipp with every purchase of Kneipp above $25+ at the bath and body products store, eBubbles.com. Avail free shipping on every order worth $79 and above. - November 14, 2010 - eBubbles
Top Doc Chicago Launches Innovative Healthcare Service That Allows Patients to Meet their Doctor or Dentist Online Through Video Interviews
Top Doc Chicago will launch an online healthcare service for residents in Chicago, where patients can meet their healthcare provider through streaming video interviews and book their appointment online for free. - November 14, 2010 - Top Doc Chicago
Free Inis Cologne Roll on with Every Inis Bath Product Purchase of $25+ at eBubbles.com
Free Inis Gift offer has been announced at the bath products store, eBubbles.com. Inis purchases of $25+ will get an Inis Cologne roll on of 0.33 fl. oz. No discount coupon is needed for the Inis Cologne roll on offer. The free gift offer will be running through November 14th 2010 or while supplies last. - November 14, 2010 - eBubbles
Free Webinar Helps Caregivers Find Care Homes for Seniors with Alzheimer's
Assisted living facility expert David Wylie shows caregivers how to find care homes for dementia victims in a free webinar. - November 14, 2010 - ALZCARE Insights
Home Care Assistance of Raleigh Sponsors Food Drive
Local non-medical home care agency, Home Care Assistance, is sponsoring a food drive supporting The Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina during the month of November. - November 14, 2010 - Home Care Assistance of Raleigh
AnaSpec Introduces Anti-MOG (1-125), Mouse Monoclonal
Being the first in the industry to provide a whole suite of reagents and assay kits for the advancement of MS research, AnaSpec is pleased to announce the release of the mouse monoclonal Anti-MOG (1-125). Anti-MOG monoclonal antibody was produced by immunizing Balb/c mice with recombinant MOG... - November 14, 2010 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Local Radiation Oncologist Presents at National Medical Conference
Dr. Constantine Mantz, a radiation oncologist and director of research for 21st Century Oncology, presented his clinical research findings using the Calypso® 4D localization system in conjunction with stereotactic body radiation therapy for the treatment of prostate cancer at the American Society of Radiation Oncology’s (ASTRO) 52nd Annual Meeting held last week in San Diego. His abstract was one of 100 selected of the more than 3,000 submissions the conference received this year. - November 14, 2010 - 21st Century Oncology
Achieve Clinical Research Announces Influenza Research Studies in Birmingham, Alabama
Achieve Clinical Research, announces the launch of several research studies to test investigational treatment options for those already diagnosed with influenza. - November 14, 2010 - Achieve Clinical Research
AnaSpec Introduces Fluorescent Endothelin GO Peptides
AnaSpec is pleased to announce the release of new HiLyte Fluor™ 488 and 5-FAM labeled Endothelin peptides (human, bovine, porcine, rat) adding on its Endothelin peptides collection. Endothelins (ET) are highly potent vasoconstrictor proteins distributed throughout all areas of the body, and... - November 13, 2010 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
PEPID® Releases Electronic Drug-Allergy Checker to Improve Patient Safety
New Tool for EMRs Prevents Drug-Allergy Reactions and Reduces Errors. - November 13, 2010 - PEPID, LLC
New Kneipp Products Now on Offer at the Bath Body Products Store, eBubbles.com
New Kneipp bath products are available for purchases at the bath products store, eBubbles.com. Kneipp has introduced new aromatherapy baths, bath soaks and more. - November 13, 2010 - eBubbles
21st Century Oncology Leads Consortium of Medical Centers to Build New York’s First Proton-Beam Cancer Treatment Center
Florida-based 21st Century Oncology has been selected to develop New York’s first proton-beam cancer treatment center in Manhattan with a group of the nation’s leading cancer institutions. The consortium, which includes New York City hospitals Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center,... - November 13, 2010 - 21st Century Oncology
Three Metrics Scientists to Present at AAPS Annual Meeting
Research reflects thoughtfulness that company scientists put into solving clients’ problems. - November 13, 2010 - Metrics, Inc.
An Organic Evening with the Garden at Eden
Fashions and organic food will mix at an Organic Evening with the Garden at Eden, hosted by Saks Fifth Avenue at the Bell Tower Shops (U.S. 41 and Daniels Parkway). An Organic Evening will be held on Tuesday, November 16 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and will benefit Eden Autism Services... - November 13, 2010 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Saint Joseph Health System, Jewish Hospital, U of L Approve Letter of Intent
Letter of Intent Agreed to for Statewide Healthcare Network - November 13, 2010 - Saint Joseph Health System
California Hospital Association Award Announces 2010 Leadership Award Recipients
The California Hospital Association (CHA) has named Sherman L. Balch, a long-time Hayward resident and an active community member, the recipient of the 2010 Leadership in Governance Award. The Leadership in Governance award is bestowed annually to a distinguished Board of Trustee member whose... - November 13, 2010 - St. Rose Hospital
ESCO Turbine Technologies Signs Agreement with The Offshore Group to Continue Its Mexico Manufacturing Operations
Aerospace supplier pleased with results at Mexico plant. - November 13, 2010 - The Offshore Group
Alpine Hematology-Oncology Selects Rabbit Healthcare Integrated Systems
"We chose Rabbit because it is oncology-specific, for the efficiencies it will bring, and because the design compliments our current paper-based system which will shorten the learning curve for our users. As a vendor, Rabbit has transitioned many medical practices from paper to electronic health records, and brings the implementation expertise that will support our goals. We’re looking forward to a mid-January Go Live date.” - Steven Schiff, M.D., Alpine Hematology Oncology, Reno, Nevada - November 12, 2010 - Rabbit Healthcare Systems
NuU Unlimited Contribute to Chicago’s Bottomless Closet, “Design & Conquer”
Bottomless Closet, a Chicago organization that aid low-income women dress for success and provide business professional guidance, gathered for “Design and Conquer” with the help of NuU Unlimited on Thursday, November 11, 2010 from 5:30PM – 9:00PM at DIRTT Environmental Solutions on Wells Street. - November 12, 2010 - NuU Unlimited
Up Hypnosis Institute Holds Open House in Palm Harbor, FL., on November 20
Local Professional Hypnotherapists offer free informative talks and demonstrations, prizes and refreshments at a free Open House event at UP Hypnosis Institute in Palm Harbor, FL, on November 20, from 10 am to 3 pm. - November 12, 2010 - UP Hypnosis Institute
Nationally Known LASIK Surgeon’s Center Passes 1 Year as Region’s Only LASIK Certified Clinic
Connie McCaa, MD, PhD, just passed the one-year mark as having the only iLASIK Certified clinic in her region. McCaa, who has been named by her peers as one of the Best Doctors in America for 12 consecutive years, also was one of the first doctors in America to perform LASIK laser vision correction. She has successfully performed LASIk thousands of times and also is a leading consultant surgeon for other physicians’ patients who have LASIK complications. - November 12, 2010 - Connie McCaa, MD, PhD
IAPAM's hCG Training Prepares Physicians for Weight Loss Resolutions
For physicians who want to add hCG for Weight Loss to their practices in preparation for the flood of patients on January 1, 2011, attendance at the December 3rd seminar is the last chance to be educated in the IAPAM's Exclusive hCG Protocol, and receive all the resources and ongoing support needed to successfully and profitably add hCG for weight loss to a practice. - November 12, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
New Lollia Scent Available at the Bath Body Products Store, eBubbles.com
New Lollia scent, 'In Love No. 9' is now available at the bath products store, eBubbles.com. The new Lollia fragrant essence is offered in bubble bath, hand cream lotions and bath perfume. - November 12, 2010 - eBubbles