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IAPAM Announces New Spanish Version of Its hCG Weight Loss Resource
The IAPAM is committed to providing physicians with the industry's best resources for hCG and medical weight loss management. In today's global economy, Spanish-speaking consumers and businesses account for almost 20 percent of all gross spending. Spanish is the official language of 24 countries and is spoken as a first language by over 400 million potential patients around the world. To serve this growing market segment, the IAPAM has announced that it now offers its hCG Guide in Spanish. - August 14, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
DayOne Health Chicago Offers Free Lap-Band® Surgery
DayOne Health, a leading outpatient weight loss surgery program located at the 900 North Michigan Surgery Center in downtown Chicago, is offering the chance to receive LAP-BAND® Surgery at no cost plus twelve months of free follow up care. - August 14, 2010 - Day One Health
Vizio Optic Wins Its 4th Best of Boston Award from Boston Magazine
Vizio Optic announces it has been awarded the Best of Boston Eyeglasses 2010 award by Boston Magazine,its fourth award from the upscale magazine. - August 14, 2010 - Vizio Optic
HCG Adds HIFU, a Minimally Invasive Procedure, to Treat Prostrate Cancer
State-of-the-art acoustic ablation technique reduces prostrate cancer treatment to one sitting. - August 14, 2010 - HealthCare Global Enterprises Ltd.
Clinical Trials in Russia. 2nd Quarter 2010.
The Federal Service on Surveillance in Healthcare and Social Development of the Russian Federation (alias RosZdravNadzor, RZN) approved 178 new clinical trials of all types including local and bioequivalence studies during the second quarter of 2010 demonstrating a 38% increase over the corresponding period of last year. - August 14, 2010 - Synergy Research Group
South Nassau Communities Hospital to Honor Leading Defense Attorney
The Carnation Ball honoree is recognized for exemplary leadership and contributions in support of South Nassau’s mission to provide cost-effective, high-quality healthcare. Mr. Morvillo has served on South Nassau’s board directors since 2004 and his support and generosity have helped South Nassau continue to achieve unprecedented growth despite a tumultuous economy for the New York’s hospitals. - August 14, 2010 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Polaris Begins Commercial Development of Mental Health Assessment System for Oncology
After a successful pilot period, Polaris Health Directions, in collaboration with the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, is now developing a behavioral health assessment system for use with cancer patients. - August 14, 2010 - Polaris Health Directions
Laser Spine Institute Scottsdale Hosts Physician’s Seminar for Health Care Professionals
Company Offers Educational Event in Arizona. - August 14, 2010 - Laser Spine Institute
21st Century Oncology Among World’s First to Offer TrueBeam™
New radiation delivery system accelerates treatment for cancer with unprecedented speed and accuracy. - August 14, 2010 - 21st Century Oncology
Toastmasters International Announces a New Club Forming at the Jennifer Diamond Cancer Foundation Resource Center in Chatsworth, CA - www.toastmasters.org
Toastmasters International is launching a new club at the Jennifer Diamond Cancer Foundation Resource Center, 9410 Owensmouth Avenue, Chatsworth, CA 91311, to speak about your cancer experience in a safe and supportive environment. Communicating about cancer with your loved ones and doctors is an... - August 14, 2010 - Toastmasters Chatsworth
Over 1,000 Yoga Studios Offering One Week Free Yoga During National Yoga Month September
During National Yoga Month September, millions will come together to celebrate yoga and it's many health benefits. Free Yoga Classes and One Week Free Yoga will be offered by over 1,000 yoga studios nationwide. Festivities will take place across the U.S., with hundreds of studios, teachers, individuals and organizers taking part in their own hometowns. - August 14, 2010 - Yoga Health Foundation
Filters-Now Reminds Parents to Replace Air Filters This School Season
While people are preparing for your child to return to school, they should not forget to add new air filters to his/her school supply list. Providing children cleaner air at home can increase their ability to learn and retain information. - August 14, 2010 - Filters Now
CPEhr Named One of "Best Places to Work" in Los Angeles
HRO firm ranked for the second year in a row in the LA Business Journal’s prestigious "Best Places to Work" 2010 competition. - August 13, 2010 - CPE HR, Inc.
Educated Patient Announces Opening of Tampa Bay Patient Education Center
Educated Patient just announced the opening of their first Patient Education Center in the Tampa Bay, FL area. Over 100 classes ranging from cancer, diabetes, mental illness to cardiovascular disease will be available to patients and their families. - August 13, 2010 - Educated Patient, LLC
Rabbit Healthcare Integrated EHR Systems Begins Implementation in Tennessee
"UCCC selected Rabbit for several reasons. First, because it parallels the typical medical chart making its use more intuitive and thus easing our transition. Second, by using a fully integrated system, streamlining the workflow, eliminating paperwork and overall redundancies, our efficiencies and productivity will be substantially improved." Mark Hendrixson, MD UCCC, Crossville, TN. - August 13, 2010 - Rabbit Healthcare Systems
Tips 4 Teens, Inc. Introduces a Free Youth Development Program for Clayton County Students Ages 11-17
Tips 4 Teens introduces PHAT (Promoting a Healthy lifestyle through Abstaining from Toxic decisions), which has taken the initiative to reduce juvenile delinquency, teen pregnancy, & school dropout. PHAT is research based and integrates Choice and Cognitive Behavioral concepts, which have been found to change maladaptive self-defeating behaviors and thought processes. Tips 4 Teens' PHAT Program has produced remarkable changes in youth’s decision making strategies and behaviors. - August 13, 2010 - Tips 4 Teens, Inc.
Leah Koenig, Parent Coach and Child Therapist in Bellevue, Washington Announces the Launch of Her New Website at myparentcoach.net
Leah Koenig, parent coach and child therapist at Collaborative Couples & Family Counseling, LLC in Bellevue, Washington announces the launch of her Parent Coaching and Child Therapy website located at www.myparentcoach.net. Parents searching for help with behavioral issues often turn to... - August 13, 2010 - Bellevue Family Counseling
MyBirthClass Receives The New Parent Guide "Seal of Approval"
The New Parent Guide chooses MyBirthClass for the 2010 Seal of Approval. Perfectly Prepared: Prenatal Birthing & Fitness by MyBirthClass gets recognized for excellence in providing prenatal education to expectant parents on fitness, birth, and newborn care. - August 13, 2010 - MyBirthClass
New Heat Sensitive Potty Training Sticker Hits the Market
PottyTrainingStickers.com Invents Toilet Stickers for Potty Training - August 13, 2010 - PottyTrainingStickers.com
Advanced Test Equipment Rentals Announces Availability of Multiple Amplifiers Meeting Updated MIL-STD-461E/F for Testing Up to 200 V/m
Advanced Test Equipment Rentals, a leading provider of electronic test and measurement equipment rentals, is pleased to announce immediate availability of several state-of-the-art amplifiers capable of testing up to 200 V/m. Rental partner, Instruments for Industry (IFI), offers a wide range of... - August 13, 2010 - Advanced Test Equipment Rentals
Versa DR Achieves Seamless Integration with ImproMed's Infinity Practice Management Software
InnoVet is pleased to announce a seamless DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) integration between the all-new Versa DR digital imaging system and ImproMed, Inc.’s Infinity Practice Management Software. - August 13, 2010 - Summit Industries
Colure True Color Care Introduces StyleFinish Holding Spray Plus
Non-Aerosol. Non-Toxic. Humidity-Resistant. - August 13, 2010 - Colure True Color Care
Avant Healthcare Professionals to Exhibit at the 46th Annual American Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administration (ASHHRA) Conference and Exposition
According to Brian Hudson, Senior Vice President, "ASSHRA provides the opportunity to share our long term and retention focused approach to providing internationally trained healthcare professionals to progressive healthcare organizations." - August 13, 2010 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
Colure True Color Care a Favorite with Gavert Atelier
Working at Movie Premiere of 'Twilight Saga Eclipse' - August 13, 2010 - Colure True Color Care
IAPAM Enhances "Resources" Section with the Latest Cosmetic Laser and Skin Rejuvenation Advancements
The IAPAM has just added two new sections to its globally-respected website (http://www.iapam.com/resources). This new web content focuses on Laser & Light Devices and Skin Resurfacing. As part of the International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine's website, the Resources Sections provide doctors around the world with treatment-focused content and timely intelligence on the aesthetic medicine industry's leading procedures, such as Botox and medical weight loss. - August 12, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
The Software for the Networking Meeting at the National Healthcare Reform Conference™, to Take Place in Los Angeles September 20-22nd, 2010 is Now Up and Running
The networking software is up and running for the National Healthcare Reform Conference ™ scheduled for September 20-22, 2010 in Los Angeles. In-person meetings are the most effective way of doing business in the 21st century and registration is now encouraged for the conference. - August 12, 2010 - Healthcare Reform Conference
ARUP Laboratories Presents Recent Research at Two Major Association Meetings
ARUP Laboratories staff has presented some recent research findings at two major meetings during the first two weeks of August. Posters were presented at the AMLI and ACM conferences. - August 12, 2010 - ARUP Laboratories
Center for Chiropractic & Wellness Releases Podcast on Menopause
Dr. Jennifer Greenfield Discusses Health Issues Related To Menopause - August 12, 2010 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC
Dr. Mark Galland Named Panelist at Inaugural VYPE High Schools Sports Conference & Expo Aug. 21
Orthopaedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Specialist to Discuss Injury Prevention - August 12, 2010 - Dr. Galland
International Specialists Gather at Taiwan's Min-Sheng General Hospital to Discuss the Use of Bariatric Surgery in the Treatment of Type II Diabetes Mellitus
Doctors from across Asia met in Taiwan to discuss the opportunities offered by gastrointestinal surgery to treat Type II Diabetes. - August 12, 2010 - Min-Sheng Hospital
SWLC Expands Its Services to the Toronto Area
Leading obesity surgery clinic in Canada, Surgical Weight Loss Centre (SWLC), has expanded its services to the Toronto area. - August 12, 2010 - Surgical Weight Loss Centre
Bentec Named Top Medical Device Manufacturers in Sacramento
Bentec Medical Inc. was named as one of the top medical device manufacturers in the Sacramento area by The Sacramento Business Journal, because the small company produces such large numbers in the silicone medical device manufacturing business. - August 12, 2010 - Bentec Medical Inc.
InnoVet® to Donate Digital Versa DR to Qualifying ACVR Teaching Hospital
Visit with InnoVet at the Annual Meeting for the American College of Veterinary Radiology August 16-19, Grove Park Inn & Spa, Asheville, NC - August 11, 2010 - Summit Industries
Health Market Science to Present at CBI's 4th Annual Forum on Tracking State Laws and Aggregate Spend
Presentation will address the "silver lining" in overcoming the challenge of being prepared for Aggregate Spend Regulatory Requirements. - August 11, 2010 - Health Market Science
StutterFree Speech Therapy Tools Are Now Available to the People of Kuwait
StutterFree Speech Therapy Tool can be purchased at Alseleh Clinic in Abraq Khiatan, Kuwait, without the waiting time of a mail order from the United States. - August 11, 2010 - StutterFree Inc.
NPALI Say Update Immunizations to Prevent Serious, Life-Threatening Illnesses
"Regardless of age, sex, race, ethnic background, getting immunized is a lifelong, life-protecting responsibility," said Dr. Mary Beth Petraco, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, chair of the NPALI. - August 11, 2010 - Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island
AnaSpec Introduces Speedy 28-Day Antibody Service
AnaSpec introduces the Speedy 28-day custom polyclonal antibody service. Leveraging proven technology from Eurogentec, AnaSpec's parent company, this protocol uses a proprietary mixture of Freund's free immuno-stimulatory compounds. The first bleed, obtained at the accelerated rate of Day 21 after... - August 11, 2010 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Martin Brennan to Discuss "Shamanism and Life" on August 17 "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 talks to shamanic practitioner Martin Brennan - the show’s most popular guest - about the universal and important life lessons he learned through shamanism. - August 11, 2010 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Origin Healthcare Solutions Formerly SSIMED’s Sixth Annual Golf Tournament Raises Over $22,500 to Benefit Connecticut Children’s Medical Center
This year’s Origin Healthcare Solutions formerly SSIMED’s sixth annual Charity Golf Tournament raised over $22,500 for Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. The tournament was held at Wintonbury Hills Golf Course on Thursday, July 22nd with a field of 110 golfers. “The... - August 11, 2010 - Origin Healthcare Solutions
Smith & Schaefer Provides Flexible Solution for Medical Facilities
Cincinnati based healthcare furniture dealer offers Herman Miller Healthcare’s COMPASS - August 11, 2010 - Smith & Schaefer
St. Rose Hospital Selected for a State-Wide Clinical Study
St. Rose Hospital (SRH) has been selected by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to participate in a three year State-wide Elective Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) pilot program, allowing the Hospital to perform Non-Emergency PCI. PCI, also known as angioplasty, is... - August 10, 2010 - St. Rose Hospital
Nina Manduk, an Independent Medical Consultant is Visiting Dublin
Interested in a cosmetic surgery abroad? You should definitely meet Nina Manduk in Radisson Blu Hotel in Dublin. Nina Manduk is the Polish cosmetic surgery advisor offering affordable aesthetic surgery in Poland. All meetings are free-of-charge. Number of places limited. - August 10, 2010 - Nina Manduk MediConsult
Mango Madness Skin Care Products Now 100% Paraben Free
The Mango Madness Skin Care Product line of anti aging wrinkle creams, moisturizers and exfoliators is now free of any parabens. - August 09, 2010 - Mango Madness Skin Care
US Navy Migrates to Alcohol-Free Hand Sanitizers; USS Maine Most Recent to Embrace MGS Brands' "Hy5" in Battle Against Hand-Borne Germs
In connection with a US Navy edict prohibiting alcohol-based hand sanitizer products on board US submarines, procurement staff across various Navy divisions have since been migrating their purchases to alcohol-free hand sanitizer products, which are recognized for being equally-effective, yet non-irritating to the skin and non-flammable. - August 09, 2010 - Mischler Financial Group, Inc.
Leah Koenig Graduates from The Parent Coaching Institute as a Certified Parent Coach®
Leah Koenig, MA, graduates from the The Parent Coaching Institute (The PCI™), an innovative, distance-learning parent coach training program, the first graduate-level program of its kind in the nation. - August 09, 2010 - Bellevue Family Counseling
Dermension Skincare Engineered Just for Men
Recession impacted friends create a new skincare brand specifically for men. Dermension - is a personal skincare system comprised of bath and body products specifically designed for men. The products are easy to understand with specific ingredients formulated for the unique skincare issues that men face. - August 09, 2010 - DerMension
The Tyler Foundation is Adding a Personal Touch to the Fight Against Epilepsy
The Tyler Foundation strives to provide financial support to families' of children with epilepsy that are being treated at Children's Hospital Boston and UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center. The Tyler Foundation was founded in 2006, by Erik and Heather Plotkin, to reach out to families of... - August 09, 2010 - Tyler Foundation
Ksubi Sunglasses Now Available at Eyegoodies.com
The much anticipated new Ksubi sunglasses and Ksubi Eyewear Collections have arrived and are now available at Eyegoodies.com but be warned supplies are limited. The Aussie invasion continues, as Ksubi sunglasses, perhaps Australias most iconic fashion brands makes its mark in the states. Founded... - August 08, 2010 - EyeGoodies.com
Porsche Design Sunglasses Available at Eyegoodies.com
Porsche Design is responsible for some of the most iconic sunglasses ever made, seen on a who’s who list from the rich and famous to the infamous during the 1970’s and 80’s. To pay tribute to the most groundbreaking models in their history Porsche Design sunglasses has released their “Heritage Collection” and it’s now available at Eyegoodies.com. - August 08, 2010 - EyeGoodies.com
“Shamanism and Death” on August 10 “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 talks about how shaman guides escort the souls of the newly deceased, and what the dead have to teach us. This is the first in a summer series of “Why Shamanism Now?” that addresses the “big” issues -- death, life, love and sex. - August 08, 2010 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing