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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Safemedtrip Introduces Unmatched Customer Friendly Benefits for CCSVI Liberation Treatment in India
CCSVI testing and Liberation Treatment in India. - July 10, 2010 - Safemedtrip