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Health and Fitness Day Just for Women is September 29
Organized and promoted by the HIRC, National Women's Health and Fitness Day was created to encourage women to take control of their health, to learn the facts they need to make good health choices, and to make time for regular physical activity. - September 24, 2010 - Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island
Polaris Study: Screening Heart Patients for Depression with a Cardiac-based Assessment Greatly Reduces False Positives
When screening heart patients for depression, it is more effective and accurate to use a tool that has been tailored specifically for cardiac patients, a study from Polaris Health Directions finds. - September 24, 2010 - Polaris Health Directions
First Dental Health Received Certificate of Registration in Nevada
First Dental Health is proud to offer New Dental Choice as a state certified discount dental plan in Nevada. - September 24, 2010 - First Dental Health
Client Feedback Helps In-Home Care Leader Better Its Business Model
Senior Helpers’ client communication helps company maintain rampant growth despite economy - September 24, 2010 - Senior Helpers
Breast Cancer Program for Underserved Women Receives $31,000 Gift
LI2DAY has awarded South Nassau Communities Hospital’s Cancer Center with a $31,000 gift in support of screening, early detection and diagnosis services for medically underserved and low income patients with suspected or confirmed breast cancer. - September 24, 2010 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Metis Counseling Announces Open House
Metis Counseling opens doors to the public for a Grand Opening on September 30 - September 24, 2010 - Metis Counseling, LLC
Autumnwood of Deckerville Skilled Nursing Community Earns a Five-Star Government Rating
Ciena Healthcare Management announced that Autumnwood of Deckerville, one of Ciena’s skilled nursing and rehabilitation communities located in Deckerville, has earned the Five-Star Quality Rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), which signifies a “much above... - September 24, 2010 - Ciena Healthcare Management, Inc
Teleradiology Company Shows Support for the California Radiological Society
NexxRad Teleradiology Partners is attending the California Radiological Society’s annual meeting and supporting our radiology community. - September 24, 2010 - NexxRad Teleradiology Partners
Sacramento Veteran Teaches Fellow Vets to Dump Stress Fast
David Kenward, The Mental Coach (a former U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman), volunteers his time to teach his fellow veterans (and their families) practical tools to relieve negative stress and avoid meltdowns. - September 24, 2010 - The Mental Coach
High Cholesterol Can be Life-Threatening, the Good News is That It Can be Lowered
September is National Cholesterol Education Month, and the NPALI in conjunction with the CDC recommends residents across Long Island get their blood cholesterol checked and take steps to lower it if it is high. - September 24, 2010 - Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island
HealthCare Global to Establish Cancer Centre in Ghana
For over fifteen years, Health Care Global Enterprises (HCG) has been researching and defining the future of cancer care in India by designing, building and managing cancer centers with a steadfast vision to transform cancer care environment by bringing core clinical services to one central place. - September 23, 2010 - HealthCare Global Enterprises Ltd.
Foot Solutions Reading Offers Free Foot Evaluations by Local Podiatrist on Saturday, Sept. 25th, Family Health and Fitness Day USA
Reading Orthotic Shoe Store, Foot Solutions of Reading, hosting family Health and Fitness Day USA event, Saturday, September 25th from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Dr. Megan Shannon from Berks Foot and Ankle Surgical Associates will be offering free foot evaluations. - September 23, 2010 - Foot Solutions Reading
MUMC Breast Surgeon Recognized for Outstanding Performance
Raymond Rudolph, M.D., MPH, FACS, a breast surgeon at the Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute (ACI) at Memorial University Medical Center, received an Outstanding Performance Award from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC). He is one of only 39 physicians... - September 23, 2010 - Memorial Health
2010 BioWest Conference & Expo to Showcase 40+ New Technologies, Products and Services
More than 40 exhibitors will be showcasing new technology, products and services for 500+ attendees at the 2010 BioWest Conference & Expo, September 29 and 30, at the Grand Hyatt Denver, 1750 Welton. BioWest, in its eighth year, is the Rocky Mountain region’s preferred venue for visiting and learning about the bioscience industry. - September 23, 2010 - Colorado BioScience Association
Top Doc America Launches Innovative Health Care Service That Allows Patients to Meet Their Doctor or Dentist Online Through Video Interviews
Top Doc America will launch an online health care service for residents in New York, Boston, Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego where patients can meet their health care provider through streaming video interviews and they can book their appointment online for free. - September 23, 2010 - Top Doc America
Excitement is Building for Bling My Bra 2010
Volunteers are creating handcrafted one-of-a-kind themed art bras for Bling My Bra 2010, a series of eBay Giving Works auctions to be held throughout October in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Proceeds benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure. This year's commitments include blinged bras by ecommerce and other celebrities. - September 23, 2010 - Bling My Bra
Lancashire Stairlift Company, Multicare, Pioneers Revolutionary ‘Slide Track’ Safety Device
Multicare Stairlifts is pioneering a new safety device for people who need stair lifts. - September 23, 2010 - Multicare Stairlifts
Easy Auscultation Releases Medical Education Course: Cardiac Conditions Associated with Sudden Death
Easy Auscultation (www.easyauscultation.com) is launching a course for Cardiac Conditions Associated with Sudden Death. This course consists of 7 multimedia lessons. Each lesson includes an audio recording, a virtual manikin, cardiac animation and dynamic waveform. A course quiz is also... - September 23, 2010 - MedEdu, LLC
Evacusafe at the Rehacare Exhibition in Dusseldorf 6th-9th October 2010
Evacusafe will be exhibiting their range of emergency evacuation chairs at the Rehacare exhibition in Dusseldorf 6-9th October 2010. - September 23, 2010 - Evacusafe UK Ltd
Innovative Healthcare Financing Group Announces More Efficient Medical Lien & Letter of Protection Portfolio Purchase Process
Innovative Healthcare Financing Group, LLC announces their implementation of a more efficient process for the review and purchase of medical lien and letter of protection medical accounts receivable. “Medical providers and facilities have become increasingly aware that they can capitalize... - September 23, 2010 - Innovative Healthcare Financing Group, LLC
EON Systems Congratulates Employee on New Flying Career
EON Systems congratulates employee on new career in aviation. - September 23, 2010 - EON Systems, Inc.
CariFree’s Cavity-Fighting Treats Are No Trick
This Halloween, Xyli-Tots Lollies Give Cavities the Spooks. - September 23, 2010 - CariFree
Bayshore Home Health Launches Bridging the Gap One-on-One on First National Seniors Day
Bayshore Home Health, Canada’s largest provider of home and community health care services, is inviting elected officials to meet with local seniors for a cordial, thought-sharing series of lunches across its network of 50-plus branches. The initiative, called Bridging the Gap One-on-One... - September 22, 2010 - Bayshore Home Health
Health Resources Uncovers Research Supporting the Link Between Vitamin D Deficiency and Bone Strength
When it comes to health, most people may not even realize that they are deficient in key vitamins and minerals until it’s too late. In fact, new research from medical professionals indicates that increased vitamin D intake, especially in the form of vitamin D3, may contribute to improved bone... - September 22, 2010 - Health Resources
True Health Reveals Risky Statin Drugs Can Seriously Decrease Coenzyme Q10 Levels
For those individuals taking statin drugs to help control high cholesterol such as Lipitor®, Crestor®, Pravachol® and Mevacor®, recent medical research indicates there may be an increased risk of depleting the body’s natural levels of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10). - September 22, 2010 - True Health
Eyes Cream Shades- The Superb All-Weather Dessert for Kids
Eyes Cream Shades serves up kids' sunwear by offering a wide variety of fun and sturdy styles in ice- cream hued colors ( i.e. pink licorice, cotton candy, mocha, grape ice, etc...) - September 22, 2010 - Eyes Cream Shades
NuU Unlimited Welcomes Newest Medical Director, Robert Mindell, MD
NuU Unlimited adds a second medical director located in Arizona, Robert Mindell, MD, MBA. Dr. Mindell is a board-certified facial plastic surgeon and has served as Medical Director to at least 20 laser and skin care clinics in the Phoenix and Tucson area. NuU Unlimited is honored to bring such... - September 22, 2010 - NuU Unlimited
Team Hope Comes to Nashville, Tennessee to Fight Huntington's Disease
South/Southwest Chapter of Huntington’s Disease Society of America Hosts Team Hope: Walk for HD to Support Local Families - September 22, 2010 - Team Hope Walk for HD
SafetyWise LLC Creates Alarm Arm® No Ladder Smoke Alarm That Increases Fire Protection and Makes Alarm Installation and Replacing Batteries Safe
SafetyWise, LLC has developed the Alarm Arm® No Ladder Smoke AlarmTM, a revolutionary improvement in the installation of smoke alarms that allow users to install and maintain their smoke alarms without a ladder. The patented Alarm Arm® uses proprietary MagMountTM magnetic technology that... - September 22, 2010 - SafetyWise LLC
Nouveau Eyewear Provides Vision Screenings for Thousands in South Africa
Nouveau Eyewear kicked off a series of screenings in an effort to bring healthcare to more than 2000 children in South Africa. Since its launch in April, the Bona Bolo (“see the ball”) campaign has gained momentum and brought much needed health care to over 650 children. With a goal of... - September 22, 2010 - Nouveau Eyewear
AnaSpec Introduces First FRET-Based Cathepsin B Assay
AnaSpec is pleased to announce the release of the SensoLyte® 520 Cathepsin B Activity Assay Kit, the industry’s first FRET-based kit for Cathepsin B. This homogeneous assay can be used for measuring Cathepsin B activity and for screening Cathepsin B inhibitors. The substrate employs in... - September 22, 2010 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Care2Learn Adds Easy-to-Use Competency Assessment Tool to Its Maverick LMS
New competency assessment tool in Care2Learn learning management system lets Enterprise clients assess, measure and record staff competencies from a central location - September 22, 2010 - Care2Learn.com
San Diego-Based Health Specialties Manufacturing Completes Acquisition of KEMS Nutraceuticals International, Inc.
Health Specialties Manufacturing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Global Health Trax, Inc., has acquired the assets of Vista, Calif.-based KEMS Nutraceuticals International, Inc. (KEMS). The transaction will allow Health Specialties Manufacturing (HSM) to expand its output capabilities by adding... - September 22, 2010 - Global Health Trax, Inc.
Friends for Life, a Seattle Children’s Guild, Increases Pediatric Oncology Research Fundraising and Raises Awareness About Childhood Cancer
Friends for Life, a Seattle Children’s Hospital Guild, announces the new 2010 hand-blown glass ornament and reminds everyone that Seattle Children’s conducts ground-breaking childhood cancer research. Ornaments will be sold at the upcoming Friends for Life Fallfest at Finaghty’s Irish Pub and Restaurant in Snoqualmie, Wash. on Sat., Sept. 25 from 11 am until 6 pm. The event features the band Recess Monkey which performs at 2 pm. For more information, please visit http://www.FriendsGuild.org. - September 22, 2010 - Friends for Life
The Leader in Infectious Disease Control is Now a Supplier of Cox Rapid Dry Heat Sterilizers
Remanufacturedsterilizers.net taking on new line of sterilizers. - September 21, 2010 - remanufacturedsterilizers.net
IonSense to Present Rapid Screening Solutions for Food Safety at the AOAC Annual Meeting and Exposition
DART MS Analyzes Targeted and Non-Targeted Contaminants in Seconds. - September 21, 2010 - IonSense, Inc.
Twenty-Three Year Old Male Develops Natural Prenatal Vitamins for Pregnant Women Inspired by His Mom
Monty Elsabagh’s company, Talooza, Inc. announces the development and release of its all natural prenatal vitamins on bebe-O.com. - September 21, 2010 - Talooza, Inc.
Columbus Family Dental Center Launches Informative and Interactive New Web Site. Call Today.
Patients may call 812-373-9912 to schedule their appointment. Dr. Laura Bracken and Columbus Family Dental Center are excited to launch a great new website. They have spent 8 months putting together the new website that includes actual video footage of procedures. This site will show before and... - September 21, 2010 - Columbus Family Dental Center
CoParents.co.uk Offers Sperm Donors Forum to Help You to Find Your Co-Parent, Sperm Donor or Surrogate Mother
CoParents.co.uk offers sperm donors forum to help people to find a co-parent, sperm donor or surrogate mother to have a child. - September 21, 2010 - CoParents.co.uk
PharmaZell Continues Expansion of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Capacity in India
PharmaZell GmbH, a European Contract Manufacturing Organization for active pharmaceutical ingredients and advanced intermediates, has once again expanded its manufacturing capabilities in India. In 2010, PharmaZell completed construction of a cGMP Kilo-lab at its R&D center in Vizag, India. - September 21, 2010 - PharmaZell
"What is a Shaman?" on September 28 "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, having just returned from the United Kingdom Shamanic Conference, explores the question “What is a Shaman?” and what this actually means. - September 21, 2010 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
IIMSAM Official Hopes World Summit on MDGs Would Craft New Proportions in Achieving the Targets
IIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud wished that World Summit on United Nations Millennium Development Goals shall pave new dimension and renewed commitment from governments towards ensuring the accomplishment of laid targets which are of utmost importance for humanity - September 21, 2010 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
National Nursing & Rehab Grand Opening in McAllen, TX
National Nursing & Rehab, a Home Health Agency, servicing South Texas, including San Antonio, Corpus Christi, the Rio Grande Valley and their surrounding cities, announces its opening of a new branch location in McAllen, Texas. National Nursing & Rehab provides Geriatric, Pediatric, and... - September 20, 2010 - National Nursing & Rehab
New AMBITEX® Poly Apron Packaging Reduces Plastic Waste
Tradex introduces new packaging for its polyethylene disposable aprons aimed at reducing plastic waste. - September 20, 2010 - Tradex International, Inc.
Shaman John Lockley of the Xhosa Lineage is the Guest on Sept. 21 “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 John Lockley as her guest. Lockley is one of the first white men in recent history to become a fully initiated Xhosa shaman, which is a lineage based in South Africa. - September 19, 2010 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Ciena Healthcare’s Courtney Manor Receives Health Care Association of Michigan “Facility of Excellence” Award
Courtney Manor, a five-star rated Ciena Healthcare managed skilled nursing facility located in Bad Axe, Michigan, has been awarded the Calvin H. Monfils Facility of Excellence Award by the Health Care Association of Michigan (HCAM). This award is the highest honor for a facility given out by the... - September 19, 2010 - Ciena Healthcare Management, Inc
Princeton Longevity Center Enters Agreement with Ziosoft
Leading Cardiac CTA Educator to Offer Virtual Classroom for 3D and 4D Visualization Using Supercomputing Technology - September 19, 2010 - Princeton Longevity Center
Chiropractor Completes Nutrition Continuing Education Program
Jason C. Steinle, DC of Health and Harmony Chiropractic and Wellness Center completed a workshop on the management of complicated conditions through nutrition, lifestyle and therapeutic tools. Actual case studies focused on irritable bowel syndrome, weight loss, detoxification, hormone imbalances, osteoporosis and metabolic syndrome. - September 19, 2010 - Health and Harmony Chiropractic and Wellness Center
Wick Morgan of The Spectacle to Attend Silmo 2010 World Optical Fair in Paris
Local Lifestyle Eyewear Designer Only North Carolinian to Participate in World’s Premier Optics Fair - September 19, 2010 - The Spectacle
Chattanooga's First Healthy Living Expo - October 1 & 2, 2010
Chattanooga's first ever Healthy Living Expo will be held October 1 & 2, 2010 at the Chattanooga Convention Center. The Healthy Living Expo is the region's largest event focused on health, fitness, nutrition and green living with over 100 companies and organizations onsite offering information... - September 19, 2010 - The Healthy Living Expo