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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
VIVA Transcription Acquires Connecticut-Based MedPro Transcription
Strategic acquisition expands its New England presence. - July 13, 2010 - VIVA Transcription Corporation
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
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
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
Scandle, LLC Announces New Distribution Partnership in Southeast Asia
Scandle Body Massage Candles and All Natural Spa Products Now Available in Vietnam - July 12, 2010 - Scandle LLC
“Outlaw Shamanism in the UK” on July 13 “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 “Outlaw Shamanism” – a program “designed by spirit” in which contemporary shamanic practitioners explore the dynamic tensions of honoring tradition yet being responsive to the present. - July 11, 2010 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Free Mental Health Programs in Five Languages Offered Through NAMI-OC
By offering Family-to-Family classes in Vietnamese, Korean, Spanish and Farsi/Persian, NAMI-OC and MECCA will be able to reach families who struggle with the day-to-day complexities of caring for a loved one with a serious mental health diagnosis. In addition, classes in Arabic will be added in January 2011. - July 11, 2010 - NAMI-OC
International Stem Cell Corp. and India's Largest Eye Hospital to Develop Stem Cell-Based Treatment for Corneal Vision Impairment
International Stem Cell Corporation and Sankara Nethralaya Eye Hospital, a nonprofit medical facility, are collaborating to develop ISCO's 'CytoCor™' stem cell-derived corneal tissue. The goal is to use CytoCor, human tissue derived from pluripotent human stem cells, to treat corneal blindness and vision impairment. - July 11, 2010 - International Stem Cell Corporation
Intertek Assures Continued Market Access to the European Union for Cosmetics Manufacturers
ISO 22716 auditing and certification services provide method of compliance with new GMP regulations. - July 11, 2010 - Intertek
Massage Magazine Insurance Plus Affiliates with Trees for the Future in New Environmental Initiative
Massage Magazine Insurance Plus (MMIP) is pleased to announce its affiliation with the award-winning Trees for the Future. "Massage Magazine Insurance Plus is dedicated to planting a tree for each and every policy we are able to provide," said Joseph D. Doyle, Publisher of MASSAGE Magazine and President of MMIP. - July 11, 2010 - Massage Magazine Insurance Plus (MMIP)
Animal-Specific Dental Unit Available Now from DRE Veterinary
DRE Veterinary offers the DRE Teres V-400, a high-speed veterinary dental unit that features cutting, polishing and scaling. - July 11, 2010 - DRE Medical Equipment
Record Heat Has Families Making ‘Summer Survival Kits’ for Seniors
Senior care experts advise families to protect elderly from summer health dangers. - July 10, 2010 - Senior Helpers
Safemedtrip Introduces Unmatched Customer Friendly Benefits for CCSVI Liberation Treatment in India
CCSVI testing and Liberation Treatment in India. - July 10, 2010 - Safemedtrip
botonics Highlight Benefits of Botox Subscription
botonics, London-based cosmetic surgery specialists who employ some of the most experienced medical professionals in the field, highlight recent research that suggest two years of sustained and frequent botox injections will produce long-term cosmetic benefits - enabling users to cut their usage by... - July 10, 2010 - botonics Ltd
Laser Spine Institute Announces Physician’s Seminar for Health Care Professionals
Bill Horne, CEO of Laser Spine Institute, (http://www.laserspineinstitute.com) the leader in minimally invasive spine surgery, has announced that the company will host a physician’s seminar for health care professionals on Thursday, July 8 at the Boca Raton Resort located at 501 E. Camino... - July 10, 2010 - Laser Spine Institute
Olympia Medical Center’s ER in Top 5 Percent Among U.S. Hospitals
Olympia Medical Center's emergency medical care has been found to be among the top 5 percent in the nation, according to a new study released by HealthGrades, the U.S.'s leading independent health-care ratings organization. As a result of the new study Olympia Medical Center is a recipient of the... - July 10, 2010 - Olympia Medical Center
Hospital-Ready Surgery Lights Now Available from DRE
DRE recently unveiled the DRE Maxx Luxx Select, a surgery lighting system that provides maximum illumination for today’s surgical suite. - July 10, 2010 - DRE Medical Equipment
Eden Announces Plans for New School in Fort Myers
Eden Autism Services Florida, the Naples-based division of New Jersey non-profit Eden Autism Services, is planning a school for children with autism in Fort Myers. It currently operates a school in Naples, and adult programs with facilities and group homes in Naples, Fort Myers and Cape... - July 10, 2010 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Another VA Chooses ChemDAQ
Oregon facility becomes 53rd VAMC to purchase Steri-Trac monitoring system for employee safety. - July 10, 2010 - ChemDAQ, Incorporated
Global-Med Technologies Group, Inc. (GTG) Acquires OrthoIT³
Global-Med Technologies Group, Inc. (GTG) (www.global-med.us.com) announced that it has completed its quest to acquire OrthoIT³, LLC for undisclosed terms. The two groups have been in discussions for over a year on acquisition and came to agreement last week. OrthoIT³ was formed as a... - July 10, 2010 - Global-Med Technologies Group Inc (GTG)
Medical Management, LLC Selects Kareo as Medical Billing Software Solution
Kareo medical billing software and Medical Management, LLC, a leading national medical billing service, are pleased to announce that Medical Management, LLC has selected Kareo as its medical billing software solution. - July 09, 2010 - Kareo
Opti3 Vegetarian and Vegan Omega-3 EPA & DHA Supplement
Opti3 Complete Omega-3, 100% vegetarian and vegan approved Omega-3 EPA & DHA supplement. - July 09, 2010 - Opti3 Omega
Meet IEC, ANSI and CE Mark Standards for Conducted Immunity with One Piece of Equipment – Teseq’s NSG 3060
The Teseq NSG 3060 6kV conducted immunity generator meets IEC standards, 61000-4-4,5,11 and 12, as well as various ANSI and CE Mark standards. - July 09, 2010 - Advanced Test Equipment Rentals
Unimed-Midwest Introduces Wrap-It™ Bandages – Versatile Wraps for Uniform Compression and Support
Wrap-It™ Bandages with hook and loop closures are ideal compression wraps and supports for medical needs and sports injuries. Available in a variety of sizes, these breathable, reusable bandages are machine washable, sterilizable and latex-free. - July 09, 2010 - Unimed-Midwest, Inc.
An EHCA Employee Named DSP of the Year in Pennsylvania
The American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR) recently awarded Barb Sanders, a 30-year employee of EHCA and Erie, PA, resident, its 2010 Direct Support Professional of the Year in Pennsylvania. - July 09, 2010 - Erie Homes for Children and Adults, Inc. (EHCA)
Two-Time Emmy Winner Bruce Vilanch Returns to Host Fire Island Dance Festival Featuring Ailey, Momix, Cunningham, Travis Wall and More
The Fire Island Dance Festival returns to Fire Island Pines for a trio of first rate outdoor performances/parties on Saturday, July 17 and Sunday, July 18, 2010. This year's festival will feature offerings from eleven internationally renowned dance companies and artists including premier dances by "So You Think You Can Dance" finalist/choreographer Travis Wall (July 17 only) and Stephen Petronio Company. Returning to emcee the event for a second year is two-time Emmy Award winner Bruce Vilanch. - July 09, 2010 - Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS
Founding Father of Chicago Lighthouse Low Vision Clinic Inducted Into National Optometry Hall of Fame
Dr. Alfred A. Rosenbloom honored for his global impact on the field of Optometry - July 09, 2010 - The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
CERAM’s New White Paper Analyzes Cleanliness Validation
CERAM publishes new white paper on cleanliness validation for the medical devices sector. - July 09, 2010 - Lucideon
AMA Selects Local Physician Recruitment Firm to Present at 2010 International Conference
The American Medical Association (AMA) has chosen NeoVocatus, a local nationwide physician recruitment firm and division of Horton, Smith & Associates, to speak at the AMA-CMA-BMA International Conference on Physician Health 2010. Their oral presentation, “Strategic Planning for... - July 09, 2010 - Horton, Smith & Associates