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Nashville Singer-Songwriter Ken Harrell Named Featured Summer 2010 Angel Artist
The Michelle’s Angels Foundation Inc. (MAF) today announced its fourth designated featured Angel Artist: Ken Harrell of Nashville. Harrell follows singer-songwriters Kim Parent, Nicole Witt and TonJa Rose as a featured musical artist on the foundation’s website. Visitors to the... - June 29, 2010 - Michelles Angels Foundation
Vision Infonet Inc is Appointing Resellers for MDCare EMR
Enhance your company’s healthcare solution portfolio, experience and business opportunities by partnering with MDCare--a market leader in web-based EMR/PMS (electronic medical records) software. - June 29, 2010 - Vision Infonet
Shaman Gretchen Crilly McKay Appears on June 29 "Why Shamanism Now?" Radio Show Initiation Series
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 healer Gretchen Crilly McKay – who studied shamanism in Swaziland, Africa -- to the show, where they talk about McKay’s initiation experience in the tradition of the Zulu. - June 29, 2010 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Darvis Siimms, Personal Trainer Publishes New Book on Fitness Over Age 40
Darvis Simms Age 51, a personal trainer with over 17 years of experience helping his clients achieve their fitness goals has a published a new book titled "Forever Fit and Firm." Darvis shows you in this book the things he does to stay fit and firm. - June 27, 2010 - Darvis Simms
AB Controls, Inc. Introduces Nested Pipette Tip Robot (Trx) System
AB Controls, Inc. has integrated a robotic arm with an existing Biomek FX for the delivery of disposable pipette tips. - June 27, 2010 - AB Controls, Inc.
33rd Annual Occupational Safety and Health Summer Institute Offers CAOHC Course
One of the many courses offered at the Summer Institute in Norfolk, VA is the CAOHC Initial and Refresher Training - June 27, 2010 - Workplace INTEGRA
Vollara Launches Game-Changing Water Ionizer
Vollara, LLC, a global leader in direct sales of natural health products and one of the world’s most inspired home business opportunities announces the launch of a new LivingWater® ionizing unit. The new unit, simply dubbed the ‘New LivingWater®’ includes advanced Direct... - June 27, 2010 - Vollara
Students with Autism Enjoyed Day at Walt Disney World After Raising Own Fun
Seven students enrolled in Eden Autism Services Florida’s school for children with autism enjoyed a day at Walt Disney World and night at a resort hotel this month, thanks to money they raised themselves. Eden teacher Staci Thompson found instructions to make “cookie jars”... - June 27, 2010 - Eden Autism Services Florida
HVAC Company AJ Danboise Reverses the Flow of Health Costs by 34% with Wellco Wellness Program
AJ Danboise – a Farmington Hills plumbing, heating, cooling and electrical company, has reduced their overall medical costs by 34% over 3-years. - June 27, 2010 - Wellco Corporation
National Healthcare Reform Conference Launches the First Social Network for Healthcare Reform and Health Reform
Healthcare Reform Network, the first and only social network for health reform and healthcare reform has launched with over one hundred industry participants. Members of the Healthcare Reform network are insurance companies, employers, health insurance agents, consultants, government officials, healthcare providers and other industry participants. - June 27, 2010 - Healthcare Reform Conference
"Billy Elliot the Musical" and Dinner at Hotel Allegro Presented by The Women's Board for The Chicago Lighthouse, July 11
Proceeds will benefit Chicago Lighthouse programs and services to assist people who are blind or visually impaired. - June 27, 2010 - The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
Seniors Have a New Resource to Research Assisted Living Housing Options
Assisted Living Facilities launches with a nationwide directory of over 40,000 state-licensed senior living communities. A senior care blog and Q&A area also offer helpful advice and information for elders and their families considering assisted living. - June 26, 2010 - AssistedLivingFacilities.org
ChemDAQ, Inc. Launches Blog
Company seeks to expand knowledge of sterilant gas users with increased internet presence - June 26, 2010 - ChemDAQ, Incorporated
Visiting Physicians Association® Adds Scott W. McLain to St. Louis Office
He joins the office that covers the greater St. Louis area, including Jefferson, St. Charles and St. Louis counties. - June 26, 2010 - Visiting Physicians Association
Fireworks and Your Family: Leave It to the Pros. Wisconsin Pediatricians Urge Caregivers to Prohibit Use of Fireworks.
Many families use fireworks as entertainment during the summer months, especially over the Fourth of July holiday. But is it safe? A surprising number of injuries and fatalities occur each year from using fireworks at home. It is much safer and easier to enjoy fireworks displays at events organized by professionals. - June 25, 2010 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Unlawful and Abusive Guardianships/Conservatorships Focus of This Month’s AARP’s ‘Inside E Street” Program, Featuring NASGA Member
AARP, as part of their Inside E Street series, will present an interview on 6/24 and 6/25 with NASGA member Danny Tate, recently freed from an unlawful Nashville conservatorship.[1] Inside E Street is an informative half-hour talk show that delves into the issues behind the headlines. While most... - June 25, 2010 - National Association to STOP Guardian Abuse
Main Line Health Teams with Healthagen to Put Vital Healthcare Information Into the Hands of the Mobile Users of ITriage
Suburban Philadelphia now has on-the-go access to medical and facilities information with the iTriage healthcare decision tool. - June 25, 2010 - iTriage, LLC
Clinical Pharmacology Study Group (CPSG) Announces Open Enrollment for Rheumatoid Arthritis Studies
The Clinical Pharmacology Study Group (CPSG) is currently participating in several clinical trials for rheumatoid arthritis in their Worcester, MA facility. Subjects who enroll in a clinical trial are carefully selected from a list of inclusion and exclusion criteria designed to ensure safety for... - June 25, 2010 - Clinical Pharmacology Study Group
Low Cost, High Quality European Dentistry Has Arrived in the UK
Perfect Profiles UK has brought low cost European dentistry to the UK by opening the first UK based clinic to offer high quality dental treatment at European prices saving patients up to 70% on private dental costs and its putting euro1m back into the UK economy. - June 25, 2010 - Perfect Profiles UK
Look and Feel Your Polished Best with the New Revitalizing Body Polish from FemmeScience
The newest product from FemmeScience, the Revitalizing Body Polish, exfoliates and nourishes dry, dull skin. - June 25, 2010 - FemmeScience
Raquel Torres Joins Eden Autism Services Florida as Development Specialist
Raquel Torres joined Eden Autism Services Florida as a development specialist this month. In this role, she will assist with managing and coordinating the organization’s special events and fundraising efforts, contact database and records control, helping the organization continue its... - June 25, 2010 - Eden Autism Services Florida
New Range of Lyophilised Controls from Randox
Randox Laboratories is one of the largest manufacturers of quality control sera in the world. The Acusera range of quality controls currently covers over 290 parameters and is set to expand with the introduction of several new quality controls. Quality control from Randox guarantees outstanding... - June 25, 2010 - Randox Laboratories
Dental Implant Arizona Specialist Dr Kevin Gasser on the Wellness Hour
The expert dental implant surgeon in Arizona has indicated that Dr. Kevin Gasser, Chief Dental Officer of Gasser Dental Corporation, was face-to-face with Randy Alvarez. - June 25, 2010 - Gasser Dental Implant Center
Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts Applauds Passage of ‘Nurse Delegation’ Bill by State Senate
Legislation to Improve Home Health Services Moves on to Massachusetts House of Representatives. - June 24, 2010 - Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts
Economic Development Executive Holli Baumunk Named President & CEO of the Colorado BioScience Association Effective July 12
Holli Baumunk, Vice President of the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation for the past seven years, has been named President & CEO of the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) July 12. The announcement is made by Rick Jory, CBSA Board Chairperson, who says Baumunk was unanimously... - June 24, 2010 - Colorado BioScience Association
New Cucina Kitchen Products & Fragrances Now at eBubbles.com
New Cucina kitchen products and fragrances can now be purchased at the bath products store, eBubbles.com. The bath body products store is also running a special offer on Cucina products. Get Cucina reviver oils with every purchase of $75 or more of Cucina products. - June 24, 2010 - eBubbles
CPMG Launches Social Media Campaign
CPMG San Diego uses social networking to share and distribute vital health related information to keep children safe and healthy. - June 24, 2010 - Children's Physicians Medical Group
Parkinson's Patient Self-Publishes Book About Experimental Brain Surgery, Donates Proceeds to PD Research Charities
Book agents weren't interested. Traditional publishers didn't care. So a Parkinson's disease patient spent his own money to write and publish a book about undergoing experimental brain surgery in the hopes of finding new and better treatments for this disease that afflicts over one million Americans. Now, he's donating the author's proceeds to PD charities. - June 24, 2010 - My Parkinson's Diary
Laser Spine Institute Named One of the 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare
Bill Horne, CEO of Laser Spine Institute, (www.laserspinesinstitute.com) the leader in minimally invasive spine surgery, has announced that Laser Spine Institute has been chosen as one of the “100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Becker’s Hospital Review/ Becker’s ASC... - June 24, 2010 - Laser Spine Institute
Bill Barcellona of California Association of Physicians Group Will be Speaking at the National Healthcare Reform Conference in September
Bill Barcellona serves as the Vice President for Government Affairs for the California Association of Physician Groups, directing a staff of analysts and contract lobbyists in Sacramento and Washington, D.C. CAPG is a trade association comprised of over 150 of California’s premier multispecialty medical groups and independent practice associations, serving 15 million Californians. He will be speaking at the National Healthcare Reform Conference this September in Los Angeles. - June 24, 2010 - Healthcare Reform Conference
IIMSAM Official Observed UN Public Service Day
IIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud message on the United Nations Public Service Day, He appealed for acknowledging and appreciating the public servants all across the globe for their tireless and sincere efforts in economic and social transformation. - June 24, 2010 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
Annual Auction Raises $270,000 for Support Program for Siblings of Seriously-Ill Children
"SIBSPlace has exceeded its mission of extending a loving and caring hand that helps families and children cope with the overwhelming stress and turmoil that results when a loved one is seriously ill,” said Joseph A. Quagliata, president and CEO. - June 24, 2010 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
New Product Available from Advanced Test Equipment Rentals: Tektronix NetTek™ YBA250 BTS Antenna and Transmission Line Analyzer
The Tektronix NetTek is a revolutionary portable BTS field tool. The YBA250 test module tailors this system for fast identification of base station antenna and transmission line trouble, and easy location of those faults. - June 24, 2010 - Advanced Test Equipment Rentals
Houston IVF Announces Fertility Breakthrough with First Live Births in Texas from Frozen Egg
Houston IVF recently announced the first live births of children conceived using oocyte cryopreservation, also known as egg freezing, in the state of Texas. The births pave the way to successful pregnancies for women who face cancer treatment or women who want to delay childbearing due to their career or lifestyle situations. - June 24, 2010 - Houston IVF
Nutricap Labs Wins Stevie® Award in 8th Annual American Business Awards
New York-based vitamin and supplement manufacturing company named 2010’s Best Overall Company of the Year by American Business Awards during ceremony at Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. - June 23, 2010 - Nutricap Labs
Lupus Research Institute Extols Power of Scientific Innovation at International Lupus Congress
Supports Bold and Pioneering Exploration in Lupus and Autoimmunity - June 23, 2010 - Lupus Research Institute
ECCO Health Selects Kareo as Medical Billing Software Solution
Kareo, the leading provider of easy and affordable medical billing software, and ECCO Health, a leading national medical billing service, are pleased to announce that ECCO Health has selected Kareo as its medical billing software software solution. - June 23, 2010 - Kareo
Medical Modalities Seeks Partners to Market Air Fluidized Therapy Medical Beds
Medical Modalities is a distributor of Air Fluidized Therapy (AFT) Beds for patients primarily who have severe pressure wounds (bedsores). Medical Modalities is one of three present manufacturers of AFT beds in the United States and only one of two that provides this therapy in patients' homes. Medical Modalities is seeking AFT partners in other sections of the country that presently provide specialty mattress and related wound care services to patients in home care or institutional settings. - June 23, 2010 - Medical Modalities
Lupus Research Institute Underscores Urgent Need for Research in Pediatric Lupus at International Lupus Congress
LRI National Coalition Backs Programming on Lupus in Children and Adolescents - June 23, 2010 - Lupus Research Institute
U.S.-Canadian Team Near Cancun Conducting Surgery Trips for Medical Tourists
Many Americans and Canadians are discovering world-class medical care at substantial savings - beyond their own borders. Medical Traveler Yucatan (MTY) www.medicaltraveleryucatan.com is an American-Canadian managed medical tourism service located near Cancun in Merida, Yucatan. MTY arranges and oversees all medical and non-medical details for surgery and travel. Unique in its approach, the U.S.-Canadian team meets patients at the airport and accompanies them throughout their medical stay. - June 23, 2010 - Medical Traveler Yucatan
New Map to Find Better Health Part of How to Unbreak Your Health
New Second Edition of Award-Winning Book Offers Signposts, Suggestions for Exploring the World of Complementary and Alternative Health Therapies. - June 23, 2010 - UnBreak Your Health
Simple Blood Test May Predict Who Might Develop Type 2 Diabetes Among Healthy Women - Research at Brigham and Women's Hospital
Doctors may have identified a new and simple way to predict risk for developing type 2 diabetes. - June 23, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Visual Records Develops Android Mobile Application for Personal Athletic Event Tracking
Visual Records has developed an Android application called VR Athlete Tracker, which tracks various details of their personal athletic events such as date, player, sport, description and game details. - June 23, 2010 - Visual Records Consulting, Inc.
HCA Delta Division Launches Smartphone App to Deliver Healthcare Information to Mobile Consumers, Anytime, Anywhere
New mobile acute care decision tool provides consumers with healthcare information wherever they need it. - June 23, 2010 - iTriage, LLC
Average ER Wait Times at Riverside Community Hospital Now Available for Smartphone Users
Riverside Community Hospital and iTriage partner to provide greater patient access to medical and facility information. - June 23, 2010 - iTriage, LLC
VIVA Transcription Announces First Acquisition of 2010
January purchase adds substantial new volume into its growing portfolio of clients. - June 23, 2010 - VIVA Transcription Corporation
Visiting Physicians Association® Opens Second Office in Cincinnati
The office, which is Ohio's eighth location, covers southeast Ohio, including Adams, Brown, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton and Highland counties. - June 23, 2010 - Visiting Physicians Association
Stony Point Surgery Center Congratulates Dr. Barry E. Roper
Newly Named President of Virginia Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons. - June 23, 2010 - Stony Point Surgery Center
Pregnant in a Car Accident in Portland? Female Chiropractor Jess Desbrow Has Joined with Zenana Spa to Complete Their Team for Pre-Natal and Pediatric Auto Injury Care
There is now complete auto accident recovery service for pregnancy and children under one roof at Zenana Spa and Wellness Center in Southeast Portland, including Chiropractic, Massage, Naturopathy and Acupuncture. - June 23, 2010 - Growing Care Chiropractic, Craniosacral and Massage
Madelia Community Hospital Foundation Awards Scholarships
Mickayla Jones and Jasmine Eggestein Awarded Madelia Community Hospital Foundation Healthcare Scholarships. Madelia Community Hospital Foundation is proud to announce the 2010 recipients of the Madelia Community Hospital Foundation scholarships. This year’s recipients are Mickayla Jones and... - June 23, 2010 - Madelia Community Hospital