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Magic Senses Organizes the Creative Soap Week Event
To acknowledge exceptional creativity in soap making, Magic Senses has declared December 1 – 7 Creative Soap Week. The purpose of this event is to celebrate the most talented soap designers in the world and their continuous effort to wow us every time. To celebrate the occasion, Creative Soap... - July 17, 2010 - Magic Senses
Healthy Life Laboratories Appoints Henry Warner as Computer Sciences Director
Healthy Life Laboratories, Inc., a clinical research laboratory in north suburban Chicago has appointed Henry A. Warner, MS as its Director of Computer Sciences. - July 17, 2010 - Healthy Life Laboratories
Offshore Group Client Company, EE Technologies, Expands in Anticipation of Growth
Electronics manufacturing service provider to augment its West Mexico manufacturing footprint. - July 17, 2010 - The Offshore Group
SuiteMed Applauds the Meaningful Use Final Ruling
The Meaningful Use Final Ruling Confirms Electronic Health Records Solution Providers Readiness for Meaningful Use. - July 17, 2010 - SuiteMed, LLC
Jason Yun Now Offering Goal Consultations to All New Trial Members for Columbus’ #1 Bootcamp
Yun Fitness Boot Camps is now pleased to offer complementary goal consultations with new trial members. - July 17, 2010 - Yun Strength & Fitness Systems LLC
Intertek Organises ISO 14001:2004 Lead Auditor Training Programme in Bangladesh
Intertek, a leading global provider of quality and safety solutions, organised a five-day, IRCA-registered ISO 14001:2004 Lead Auditor Training programme in Dhaka from July 05 to July 09. The training, designed for both auditors and management representatives, helped participants understand the... - July 17, 2010 - Intertek
Phase II Medical Manufacturing Taps Former ElectroCraft Plant Manager and Lean Champion Richard Henderson as New Production Manager
Phase II Medical Manufacturing Inc., the innovative leader in the assembly, testing, and packaging of single use disposable medical devices, announced today that Richard Henderson has joined Phase II as its Production Manager. “Rick brings a laser like focus on Lean Manufacturing Principles... - July 17, 2010 - Phase II Medical
The 2nd Annual Corporate Wellness Conference Announces Sponsor Line-Up
The 2nd annual National Corporate Wellness Conference announces its sponsor line-up for their upcoming event, taking place September 20th-22nd, 2010 in Los Angeles, CA. The conference will feature up to 1,000 high level executives, 100 exhibitors, 75 speakers and over 3,000 networking meetings. The... - July 17, 2010 - Corporate Wellness Conference
Hanu Surgical Devices’ ROTIGS Intubation Medical Device by Inventor Dr. Brad Napier Demonstrates How Creatively Combining Known Concepts Is Key to Innovation
Honolulu Dr. Brad NaPier, Ear Nose and Throat Surgeon, invents new medical tracheal intubation device that showcases the process of new product innovation by creatively combining known concepts. - July 16, 2010 - Hanu Surgical Devices
Veinlite® by Translite LLC Introduces New Veinlite® EMS Tools with Vein Imaging
Veinlite® by Translite LLC is introducing the new EMS Tool for vein imaging and its new convenient functionalities for all emergency services applications. - July 16, 2010 - TransLite LLC
Soul Centered Health is Battling Obesity with Hypnotic Gastric Bypass
Clients undergo Hypnosis to simulate an actual Surgical gastric bypass and experience dramatic weight loss without pain or complication risk. - July 16, 2010 - Soul Centered Health
AAUCM and VaxCare Partner Together to Provide AAUCM Members the FluStation Program
The American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM) and VAXCARE have partnered together to offer the FluStation Program to AAUCM members. - July 16, 2010 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
The Economy is Still on Its Knees, Yet This Periodontal Start-Up Stands Tall
With commercial rents still high and professional space hard to find in New York City, Central Park Periodontics has defied current market trends by creating a full-service periodontal practice that specializes in dental implants, the treatment of periodontal disease, and laser gum surgery. It has done so with a rare blend of an experienced clinician and three associates. - July 16, 2010 - Central Park Periodontics, P.C
Randox Provides the Gold Standard in Renal Damage Testing – Cystatin C
The Predictive Safety Testing Consortium (PSTC) has provided data which supports the use of various renal markers, including Cystatin C, in a preclinical setting. The biomarkers have been shown to outperform traditional markers, such as creatinine and blood urea nitrogen (BUN), in both specificity... - July 16, 2010 - Randox Laboratories
Three Ciena Healthcare Facilities Honored with Bronze National Quality Awards
The annual award recognizes commitment to the delivery of quality care. - July 16, 2010 - Ciena Healthcare Management, Inc
Corporate Wellness Conference Engages Employers to Raise the Bar for Corporate Wellness Programs
Employers and Health Insurance Leaders gather at large to discuss challenges and opportunities in implementation of Corporate and Worksite Wellness, seeking solutions under healthcare reform during the National Corporate Wellness Conference, taking place September 20th-22nd, 2010 in Los... - July 16, 2010 - Corporate Wellness Conference
GWI Expands Stop Loss Portfolio with Fairmont Specialty Partnership
GreenWood International to Underwrite Medical Stop Loss on Behalf of Fairmont Specialty’s A&H Division. - July 16, 2010 - GreenWood International Insurance Services, Inc
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Introduces Four New Board Members and Officers
The Suncoast Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Introduces Four New Board Members and Officers. - July 16, 2010 - The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Suncoast Chapter
Visual Records Develops Android Mobile Application for Health Diary Tracking
Visual Records develops an Android mobile application to track health progress and status called VR Health Diary. - July 15, 2010 - Visual Records Consulting, Inc.
Medical Doctor Associates Celebrates Renewal of Occurrence Form Locum Tenens Policy
Medical Doctor Associates (MDA) celebrated the renewal of its professional liability policy in the second quarter of 2010. This marked the 10th consecutive year of MDA’s relationship with Medical Protective. It also marked the 24th consecutive year that MDA has made occurrence form insurance available to locum tenens physicians. - July 15, 2010 - Medical Doctor Associates
mystressproofing.com Offers Free Stress Management eBook
Free eBook from www.mystressproofing.com introduces readers to a new method for managing stress and taking control of their lives. - July 15, 2010 - mystressproofing.com
Quantros Supports Healthcare Organizations to Meet Meaningful Use Requirements
Helping Organizations Improve Health Care Quality, Patient Safety and Efficiency Through Meaningful Use of Data. - July 15, 2010 - Quantros Inc.
The Fix Created as Makeup for Damaged Hair
A revolutionary product acting as a concealer to “fix” strand blemishes and imperfections. - July 15, 2010 - White Sands
Brigantine Progressive Dinner Dishes Up Local Support for Family Service
On Saturday, July 10, 100 guests gathered for an evening of fun and fine dining at the first Family Service Brigantine Progressive Dinner. The evening started with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at the beautiful home of Cal & Orsula Knowlton. Guests then proceeded to one of seven fabulous... - July 15, 2010 - Family Service
Celayix Software Announces Its Proud Sponsorship of IAAM’s Annual National Conference
The International Association of Assembly Managers is a Premier Venue Management Association that Celayix has actively supported in the past and will continue to support in the future. - July 15, 2010 - Celayix Software
Local Radiation Oncologist Selected to Present at National Medical Conference
Mantz to discuss research on Calypso® system’s effectiveness in guiding radiation treatment at American Society of Radiation Oncology’s 52nd Annual Meeting this fall. - July 15, 2010 - 21st Century Oncology
WIAAP Selects Jackie Baldwin of Wisconsin Family Ties for 2010 Community Service Award
The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics recently awarded its 2010 Community Service award to Jackie Baldwin, Family Advocate for Wisconsin Family ties. Her long-time advocacy for children and families coping with mental and behavioral health have greatly impacted the well-being of children in Wisconsin, especially in northern counties with limited access to services. - July 15, 2010 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
NexxRad Teleradiology Partners Now Offers an Analysis of Potential or Existing Teleradiology Solutions
NexxRad Teleradiology Partners is Offering a free review of your current or potential Teleradiology Solutions. The free teleradiology analysis can be used by all, including those yet to implement teleradiology services, those that have a teleradiology provider and those that provide internal... - July 15, 2010 - NexxRad Teleradiology Partners
Husband and Wife Team Create Meditations for Business Leaders
The husband and wife coaching team of Tom and Evie Caprel has just released For Your Clarity, three guided meditations written and produced for the business professional. "We had the idea about two years ago," said Evie, 53 and owner of Live Well Coaching, a firm specializing in... - July 15, 2010 - Live Well Coaching
Test 6 IEC/EN Standards with One Advanced EMC Compliance Test System: KeyTek EMCPro® PLUS Available Now from Advanced Test Equipment Rentals
The newly configured KeyTek EMCPro® PLUS test system features resident capabilities for EMC CE Mark compliance testing to 6 IEC/EN standards, and fully addresses new requirements for a 100 kHz burst rate per IEC 61000-4-4, Edition 2 (EFT) and 80% dip per IEC 61000-4-11, Edition 2 (PQF™). - July 15, 2010 - Advanced Test Equipment Rentals
Center for Chiropractic & Wellness Announces Podcast Discussing Neuro-Emotional Technique
Center for Chiropractic & Wellness (http://www.carolinachirowellness.com), a North Raleigh chiropractic center located at 8300 Health Park, has announced the release of a podcast featuring Dr. Jennifer Greenfield discussing neuro-emotional technique. Neuro-emotional technique is a treatment... - July 15, 2010 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC
Saint Joseph Heath System is First in Central Kentucky and Eastern Kentucky to Offer Full Access to Quality Data
Online Quality Report’s high level of transparency answers consumers’ growing demand for unfiltered health care information - July 15, 2010 - Saint Joseph Health System
DocSite Meets Final 'Meaningful Use' Rule for Doctors and Hospitals
DocSite deployed with a certified e-prescribing application meets CMS EHR Meaningful Use Final Rule Criteria for Stage 1 final rules and for Stage 2 criteria as written. Using DocSite demonstrably improves healthcare, with users typically improving compliance with care and quality guidelines from 25% to 50% within a three month to one year period. Further, DocSite users can submit for payment through the DocSite industry leading PQRI data solution for 2010 and 2011. - July 14, 2010 - docsite
Mann Accepts Admissions Position at Magnolia Manor
Magnolia Manor Retirement Center is pleased to announce Molly Mann as the Admissions Director for independent and assisted living services. Originally serving as Service Coordinator on Magnolia Manor’s Macon campus, Mann recently moved to Albany with her husband. Mann brings seven years... - July 14, 2010 - Magnolia Manor Retirement Communities
Study of South African Population Reveals the Importance of Screening and Treating for TB in Patients with HIV
A new study reveals that the toll of TB in South Africa is higher than previously thought. - July 14, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Calcium/Vitamin D Supplementation Does Not Raise Coronary Artery Calcium Levels
Research from the Women's Health Initiative demonstrates that supplementation with calcium and vitamin D does not raise coronary artery calcium (CAC) levels, a strong marker for future risk of cardiovascular disease. - July 14, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Teen-Age Boys Have Greater Risk Than Girls of High Blood Pressure as Adults
A new study found that teen boys with normal blood pressure are three to four times more likely than girls to develop high blood pressure in adulthood and at different levels of body mass, prompting researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) to identify a new model to predict... - July 14, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Women in Massachusetts Benefit from Health Reform, But Challenges Remain
In a new report from Brigham and Women’s Hospital, researchers examine lessons for national health reform from the Massachusetts experience. - July 14, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Re-Uniting Families on the Increase with DNA Diagnostics Centre UK
With the first UK ‘walk-in’ DNA Testing facility now open, DNA Diagnostic Centre UK confirms large numbers of families are being re-united through DNA immigration testing services. - July 14, 2010 - DNA Diagnostics Centre
InnoCore and Nanomi Strengthen Collaboration in Microsphere Technology for Peptide and Protein Delivery
InnoCore Technologies BV and Nanomi BV announce a strategic collaboration for the development of advanced monodisperse biodegradable microsphere-based controlled release formulations for the sustained delivery of biotherapeutics. - July 14, 2010 - Nanomi
Laser Spine Institute Names New Outside Sales Representative
Bill Horne, CEO of Laser Spine Institute, (http://www.laserspineinstitute.com) the leader in minimally invasive spine surgery, has announced that Adam Vaughan has been hired as an outside sales representative. In his position, Vaughan will build relationships and educate the medical community on... - July 14, 2010 - Laser Spine Institute
New Service to Benefit Veterans, Disabled, and Older Adults
Magnolia Manor of Marion County now offers an Adult Day Program for older adults with Alzheimer's, dementia, or chronic disease or illness and adults with developmental disabilities and other health-related issues that increase care needs. - July 14, 2010 - Magnolia Manor Retirement Communities
Auxiliary to be Formed for Local Retirement Community
Magnolia Manor of St. Simons is proud to announce the development of its auxiliary. Magnolia Manor Auxiliary members will work for the good of the residents and serve as ambassadors to the community-at-large. - July 14, 2010 - Magnolia Manor Retirement Communities
Global-Med Technologies Group, Inc. (GTG) Consolidates R & D Operations with Mosaic Medical Technologies, Inc. in Sarasota Florida, US
Global-Med Technologies Group (GTG) announces the consolidation of its research and development operation within its new subsidiary Mosaic Medical Technologies, Inc. (Mosaic) in Sarasota, Florida, United States. - July 14, 2010 - Global-Med Technologies Group Inc (GTG)
Unbound Medicine Adds Grasp™ Study System to Unbound™ Platform - Technology Update Features New Capabilities for Mobile and Web
Unbound Medicine, a leader in knowledge management solutions for healthcare, today announced enhancements to the Unbound™ Platform highlighted by the addition of a customizable study system, Grasp™. Grasp is an innovative mobile and web study solution that uses a proven learning method... - July 13, 2010 - Unbound Medicine
Tel Aviv University Fertility Research Confirms New York Center’s DHEA Findings
Tel Aviv University's recent findings on the supplementation of DHEA to improve fertility in women with diminished ovarian reserve further confirms Center For Human Reproduction's ongoing research on this treatment. - July 13, 2010 - Center for Human Reproduction
Avon's Small Business Owners Sponsor Fergie & The Black-Eyed Peas's E.N.D. World Tour Concert; Kimberli Huggins Helping the Sponsors
Avon Products, Inc's distributor, Kimberli Huggings, is proud to play a part and help sponsor BlackBerry® presents The Black Eyed Peas "The E.N.D. World Tour 2010," with Bacardi®, as the Official Spirit sponsor. The sponsorship comes on the heels of the company's announcement that... - July 13, 2010 - AVON, Kimberli Huggins
Celebrity Trainer Says 3 Fitness Marketing Mistakes Kill Income
Personal trainers worldwide are blindly sabotaging their income without even knowing so. A Wellness Word celebrity trainer reveals 3 fitness marketing mistakes that are causing all the trouble. - July 13, 2010 - Wellness Word, LLC
VIVA Transcription Acquires Connecticut-Based MedPro Transcription
Strategic acquisition expands its New England presence. - July 13, 2010 - VIVA Transcription Corporation
Michigan Avenue Immediate Care Partners with Innovative Smartphone Application Company
Patients now have on-the-go access to facility and medical information with the iTriage healthcare decision tool - July 12, 2010 - iTriage, LLC