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Mirasol Obtains Additional Licensing to Offer a Wider Range of Services
Mirasol, an alternative residential eating disorder treatment center, announced this week that it has obtained additional licensing that will help many more women benefit from its services. "Our new licensure will allow us to provide level 1 sub-acute care, which is just a step below the... - June 17, 2010 - Mirasol Eating Disorder Recovery Centers
New Cambridge Pilates Studio
Cambridge UK's first dedicated Pilates and Yoga studio - June 17, 2010 - Cambridge Juice Pilates & Yoga
Dr. John Mattison, CMIO of Kaiser Permanente, to Deliver Keynote Address at the 2nd mHealth Networking Conference in San Diego
mHealth Initiative announces that John Mattison MD of Kaiser Permanent will present a keynote address at the opening session of its 2nd mHealth Networking Conference, September 8-9, 2010, in San Diego. - June 17, 2010 - mHealth Initiative
Avant Healthcare Professionals Announce Marketing Partnership with Rehab License Network
Avant Healthcare Professionals and Rehab License Network announced a new marketing partnership that will help drive Brand awareness for both companies. Senior Vice President of Avant Healthcare, Brian Hudson, stated “Avant Healthcare and Rehab License Network are teaming up to provide... - June 17, 2010 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
Why do My Feet Hurt? Foot Solutions Estero / Ft. Myers Offers Free Foot Assessments Through Their 'Step in to Health' Program.
During the month of July, Customers can stop by Foot Solutions Estero/ Ft. Myers to learn why their feet hurt. - June 17, 2010 - Foot Solutions
Polaris Offers Computer/Fax Mental Health System to Guide Clinicians & Monitor Patients' Progress
Polaris offers a computer/fax-based clinical decision support system for mental health clinics to track patients' progress and alert therapists to serious conditions, such as suicidality and chemical dependency. - June 17, 2010 - Polaris Health Directions
Inspired Bath and Body Care Company is Helping to Improve the Lives of Those with Vision Impairment
Did you know that 70% of blind adults in America are unemployed? Cleanlogic Bath & Body Care is doing something about it. - June 17, 2010 - Cleanlogic Bath & Body Care
ACAC Fitness & Wellness Center Steps Up to the Plate to Sponsor Baseball League's Lights Following County Budget Cuts
Following a round of severe budget cuts earlier this spring, Albemarle County informed the Lane Babe Ruth League of Charlottesville that as of July 1, 2010, the County would no longer fund the league's lights at Gardner Field. Local business ACAC Fitness & Wellness Center has offered to pay to keep the lights on for the next 18 months. - June 17, 2010 - ACAC Fitness & Wellness Center
Healthcare Reform Updates Are Now Available on the Healthcare Reform Conference Website
Interim Final Rules for Health Plans & Health Insurance Coverage relating to status as a Grandfathered Health Plan under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act have been issued by HHS. The document is now available on the Healthcare Reform Conference website under “Healthcare Reform Updates.” http://healthcarereformconference.com/healthcare-reform-updates.html. - June 17, 2010 - Healthcare Reform Conference
Brine Group Staffing Solutions Welcomes Gregg Dennis as Consultant for the Technology Recruiting Division
Effective immediately, Gregg Dennis, will be joining Brine Group Staffing Solutions headquartered in Burlington, MA. - June 17, 2010 - Brine Group Staffing Solutions
Riverside Zumba Anniversary Bash to Benefit Inland Empire Olive Crest
T3 Fitness Energy is having a major fitness bash to celebrate the one-year anniversary of Riverside Zumba and the official launch party for Riverside R.I.P.P.E.D. on July 9, 2010 beginning at 6:30PM. More importantly, the event supports “Make A Difference to Children Month” and 100% of... - June 16, 2010 - T3 Fitness Energy
ALL TYPE Appoints Nadine Green as Chief Operating Officer
ALL TYPE Names COO ALL TYPE is pleased to announce the promotion of Nadine Green to Chief Operating Officer effective June 1, 2010. Ms. Green's expanded responsibilities will be to oversee the growth of the company in new healthcare documentation verticals. "Nadine is a fantastic business... - June 16, 2010 - ALL TYPE
Popular Competition Weight-Loss Website, Weightlosswars.com, Appoints Jeff Smith as Head PR Manager for the US Region and Chief PR Competitor
Weightlosswars.com, the popular home and office weight loss competition website has appointed Jeff Smith to oversee online PR operations. Weightlosswars.com felt that Smith had demonstrated huge value to the company in his first three month tenure and thus moved quickly to advance him. He has been promoted and will now oversee online PR operations as PR Manager for the US region and was also given the title, Chief PR Competitor. - June 16, 2010 - WeightLossWars.com
Piedmont Plastic Surgery and Dermatology Sponsors Charlotte Golf Tournament Benefiting Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Golf tournament raises $67,500 for diabetes research. - June 16, 2010 - Piedmont Plastic Surgery and Dermatology
Visiting Physicians Association® Adds Colon-Cuevas to Ann Arbor, Michigan Office
Dr. Colon-Cuevas servers the Ann Arbor office, which covers Washtenaw, Lenawee and Jackson counties and parts of Oakland, Livingston and Wayne counties. - June 16, 2010 - Visiting Physicians Association
Special Care Dentistry Association Announces 2010 Award Recipients; Honors Late Dr. Horbelt
The Special Care Dentistry Association (SCDA) has announced the 2010 recipients of its Saul Kamen Award, Harold Berk Award and Dr. Lawrence J. Chasko Distinguished Service Award. The Saul Kamen Award honors an individual who demonstrates exemplary leadership and contributions to the advancement of... - June 16, 2010 - SCDA
Special Care Dentistry Association Announces 2011 Board of Directors
Special Care Dentistry Association (SCDA) has announced its 2010-2011 Board of Directors, effective May 1, 2010. Leading the SCDA Board as President is Kevin T. Hendler, DDS, FASGD, DABSCD. Hendler has been a board member since 1987 and currently practices general dentistry at the T. Allen Dental... - June 16, 2010 - SCDA
Discover Past Secrets for Father’s Day with DNA Diagnostics Centre UK
DNA Diagnostics Centre UK (DDC) the leading DNA testing laboratory announces complimentary DNA sample collection in time for father’s day. - June 16, 2010 - DNA Diagnostics Centre
WoundSeal - the Product That Stops Bleeding Instantly - Now Available in Canada
WoundSeal is a topical powder by Biolife that stops bleeding instantly. It has been licensed by Health Canada to introduce it to occupational health customers. Biolife has secured agreements with leading suppliers Zee Medical and SafeCross to serve Canadian market. - June 16, 2010 - Biolife
Cypress Creek EMS Partners with Houston A+ Challenge Teacher Externship Week
For the Seventh Consecutive Year, Cypress Creek EMS hosted 4 local Teachers for the Houston A+ Challenge Teacher Externship program. - June 16, 2010 - Cypress Creek EMS
IOS Health Systems to Provide Miami Dade College (MDC) Students Free Access to Medios EHR – Web-based Electronic Health Records System
The Institute for Health Informatics at the Medical Center Campus of Miami Dade College (MDC) has partnered with Miami-based IOS Health Systems to provide Medical Center Campus students free access to its Medios EHR electronic health records system. - June 16, 2010 - IOS Health Systems
Advanced Test Equipment Rentals Announces New Product Availability: Keithley 2015 Total Harmonic Distortion Multimeter
Test engineers can make a broad range of voltage, resistance, current, frequency and distortion measurements, all with the compact, half-rack Keithley multimeter. - June 16, 2010 - Advanced Test Equipment Rentals
Bethel Park Chiropractic Clinic Unveils New Technology to Combat Chronic Pain & Fibromyalgia
A Bethel Park chiropractic clinic announced today a new technology which is designed to beat chronic pain and fibromyalgia. The technology is known as full body vibration and works by targeting centers of the brain by stimulating specific nerve receptors in the spine. - June 16, 2010 - Red Apple Wellness
Vivoderm VIP Launch Party Introduces New Natural Skincare Line
Vivoderm Natural Skincare official launch party introduces their new skincare line and online shopping store to the public. - June 16, 2010 - Vivoderm Laboratories LLC
Somers Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Group Upgrade to the New SurgiMate ESRM
SurgiMate’s ESRM provides Somers Group with a seamless integration with SRSsoft. - June 16, 2010 - SurgiMate
Laboratory Supply Distributors, Corp. Launches Its New Website Featuring Expanded Product Line
For nearly 20 years Laboratory Supply Distributors, Corp. have been in business as manufacturers and suppliers of high quality, unique and innovative products for the analytical, environmental, research, life science, pharmaceutical, and academic communities. - June 16, 2010 - Laboratory Supply Distributors Corp
Bethel Park Chiropractor, Kevin Smith at Red Apple Wellness & Chiropractic, Helps Auto Accident Sufferers
A new technology is available to help relieve the suffering caused by automobile accidents. Bethel Park chiropractor Dr. Kevin Smith has introduced a new system of analysis and low-force spinal correction, designed to provide relief from whiplash and other automobile accident injuries. - June 16, 2010 - Red Apple Wellness
Sales of Handmade Soap to Benefit Gulf Disaster Wildlife Rescue
Good Karma Soaps, makers of handmade soaps is donating 100% of the proceeds from the sales of their turtle soap to the National Audubon Society's gulf disaster wildlife rescue efforts. - June 15, 2010 - Good Karma Soaps
MedCepts Positions Healthcare Related Product in a State-of-the-Art Spine and Sports Rehab Clinic
During a soft beta launch, another cutting edge medical diagnostic system will be placed in a State of-the-Art Spine and Sports Rehab clinic well known for utilizing high-end technology and evidence-based techniques offered by many leading European and U.S. manufacturers. - June 14, 2010 - MedCepts
MMA Conditioning Association Celebrates Its 1,000th Member
The Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Association (MMACA) has hit a milestone. One thousand members make the MMACA the largest organization of its kind in the world. - June 14, 2010 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
New Drug-Free Treatment at Red Apple Wellness & Chiropractic Gives Hope to Headache Sufferers
A new drug-free, non-surgical therapy is available which has been clinically proven to cure headaches. This is good news for the 45 million Americans who suffer with chronic headaches and migraines. The new therapeutic approach may bring hope and much needed relief. With so many people suffering... - June 14, 2010 - Red Apple Wellness
The Launch of a New Line of Organic Beauty Products from the Great Salt Lake, America’s Dead Sea
Ojaván Products has launched a new line of organic beauty products produced from the Great Salt Lake, America’s Dead Sea, which help retain natural beauty and healthy skin. Larry Hansen company founder and President said, “Ojaván Products are distinctive. No other company... - June 14, 2010 - Ojavan Products
New Site Combines Learning Reiki Online While Attuning to Sedona's Spiritual Energies
A new site has just been launched onto the Worldwide web. That site is ReikiChickTraining.com. Suzanne OBrien, a Reiki Master, is owner and webmaster of ReikiChickTraining. She started the site as a place for those with little access to learning Reiki, the opportunity to learn online at their own... - June 14, 2010 - Suzanne OBrien
Yun Fitness Boot Camps Starts Phase 6 on June 28
Yun Fitness Boot Camps will begin Phase 6 of 2010 on June 28, with boot camps in Hilliard and downtown. - June 14, 2010 - Yun Strength & Fitness Systems LLC
Billboard Magazine Invites Curious Sense CEO, Adam Blumenthal, to Author Op-Ed Piece
After more than fifteen years helping global advertisers develop interactive productions, Adam Blumenthal founded Curious Sense and started to design innovative digital products with entertainment companies. Billboard Magazine asked Mr. Blumenthal to write an Opinion piece for the June 19, 2010 issue. - June 14, 2010 - Pro-Hydro Beveragesm Inc.
Heaven Scent's Incontinence Product Now Available in Stop & Shop Supermarkets
Heaven Scent's Hygiene Bag Hits the Shelves at Stop & Shop Supermarkets. - June 13, 2010 - Heaven Scent LLC
Risk of Suicide, Suicide Attempt Similar Across Types of Antidepressant Medication
New research shows that among adults beginning antidepressant therapy, the risk of suicide or suicide attempts does not appear to vary by individual type or class of medication. - June 13, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Green Light Affects Circadian Rhythms
Researchers show that green light is effective in eliciting non-visual responses to light such as resetting circadian rhythms, affecting melatonin production and alerting the brain. - June 13, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
BWH Researchers Find That Using Bar-Code Technology with eMAR Drastically Reduces Medication Administration and Transcription Errors
Researchers found that using both bar-code technology and eMAR together substantially reduces transcription and medication adminstration errors. - June 13, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Interview with Desiree DeMars on June 15 “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 Desiree DeMars on the show as part of the “Initiation Series: Curing Our Cultural Sickness.” DeMars talks about her own initiation experiences and how they transformed her. - June 13, 2010 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Polish Your Skin with Silky Cosmetics Whipped Sugar Polish
Exfoliation is an essential part of skin care. Whether you have dry or oily skin, the health of your skin will benefit by adding exfoliation to your daily skin care regime - June 13, 2010 - Silky Cosmetics
Tenth Annual Autism Speaks 5K Takes Place July 4, 2010 in Potomac, MD
Autism Speaks National Capital Area, the DC chapter of the nation’s largest autism advocacy organization, today announced that it has released for general registration the remaining slots in the Tenth Annual Autism Speaks 5K. All event proceeds will benefit Autism Speaks. “We are proud... - June 13, 2010 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Announces 2010 Man & Woman of the Year Campaign Winners
Fundraising campaign benefiting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society raises a record $803,000 for blood cancer in it's 20th anniversary year. - June 13, 2010 - The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Greater San Francisco Bay Area Chapter
High Performance Aspirator Now Available From DRE
DRE now offers the DRE DM-660, a powerful 1/5 horsepower pump that delivers 0 - 26 inHg (0 - 660 mmHg) — among the highest in the industry. - June 13, 2010 - DRE Medical Equipment
PMMC Online Pricing Expands to Include Physician Pricing Analysis
Preferred Medical Marketing Corporation (PMMC), a leading provider of health care oriented software and revenue cycle solutions, recently expanded its proprietary comparative pricing software to include physician data reports and analysis. As many hospitals have expanded their service offerings,... - June 13, 2010 - PMMC
Romantic Comedy Film "Love Simple" Donating Proceeds to S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
June 14—June 21, 30% of Sales on iTunes Will Help Raise Funds, Awareness for Lupus - June 12, 2010 - S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
National Healthcare Reform Conference™ Announces Raymond Fabius MD, CPE, FACPE, Chief Medical Officer of Healthcare & Science Business, Thomson Reuters as Key Speaker
Those involved in healthcare and health insurance need to come to the National Healthcare Reform Conference™ to learn the details behind healthcare reform and to learn from their colleagues in the industry how they plan to address the sweeping change of healthcare reform. - June 12, 2010 - Healthcare Reform Conference
Stevens C. Marshall, D.O., Joins Visiting Physicians Association® Office in South Bend
Marshall joins the office that covers the greater "Michiana" area, including St. Joseph, Elkhart, LaPorte, Berrien and Marshall counties. - June 12, 2010 - Visiting Physicians Association
Brigham and Women’s Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit Earns Beacon Award for Critical Care Excellence
The Beacon Awards award is specifically designated to recognize the nation’s top pediatric, progressive, and adult critical care units across a multitude of hospitals. - June 12, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Researchers Study Perceived Discrimination in Relation to Risk of Death in African American Women
In a recent study, researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) and Boston University Sloan School of Epidemiology found no direct association between perceived racism and risk of death in African American Women. - June 12, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital