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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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Revolutionary Medical Testing Now Offered in Baltimore City
Assessing functional heath is the key to optimal health - Bio Meridian Scan - June 12, 2010 - Your Healing Place
Summertime is Perfect Time to Learn More About CPR and AEDs
This month, the American Heart Association is increasing awareness about CPR and automated external defibrillators (AEDs) so more people will know the simple steps to save a life if someone suddenly collapses from cardiac arrest. - June 12, 2010 - American Heart Association
Advanced Wellness Center Opens Metairie Chiropractic Office
Mandeville chiropractor specialist, Dr. Paul Worsham, opens second office location in Metairie, LA. - June 12, 2010 - Advanced Wellness Center
Preferred Therapy Providers, Inc. Completes Negotiation of Vendor Contract with EON Systems, Inc.
Preferred Therapy Providers, Inc. (Preferred) announced that it has signed EON Systems, Inc. as a preferred vendor for their national network of physical, occupational, and speech therapists. Under the contract terms, members of Preferred’s network receive a discounted rate on software... - June 12, 2010 - EON Systems, Inc.
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
AsymmetRx Medical Signs Multi Year Agreement with Ventana Medical a Member of the Roche Group
AsymmetRx Medical, Inc. an Acton, MA based Biotechnology Company, announced the signing of a license agreement with Ventana Medical, A member of the Roche Group. This agreement provides Ventana with the exclusive license and distribution rights of their patented Prostate Cancer Diagnostic tool... - June 11, 2010 - AsymmetRx Medical, Inc.
Active Ortho, Maker of Back Pain Relief Products, to Exhibit at PT 2010
Active Ortho will be exhibiting at the American Physical Therapy Association’s trade show, PT 2010 at the Hynes Convention Center, Boston, MA, Booth #212, June 16-18, 2010. Active Ortho back pain relief products are designed to assist the rehabilitation process and fit the needs of anyone who suffers from back pain, sacroiliac pain, needs posture correction or pelvic stabilization. All products are made in the U.S.A. - June 11, 2010 - Active Ortho
Pemphigus-Pemphigoid Patient Registry Launched
The world's largest pemphigus and pemphigoid patient support organization, the International Pemphigus & Pemphigoid Foundation, has launched its Pemphigus-Pemphigoid Patient Registry. The Registry will use patient-provided illness and treatment/outcome information to assist researchers in their search for a cure. - June 11, 2010 - International Pemphigus Pemphigoid Foundation
Frequent Doctor Visits Help Diabetics Lower Blood Pressure More Quickly
For patients with diabetes, more frequent doctor visits helped lower their high blood pressure to a normal level more quickly than patients who waited longer between visits. - June 11, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
JobJobHealth.com Career Center Provides Medical Blogs, Healthcare Association Websites and Forums a Complete Job Board Solution
The new JobJob Career Center, designed as an add on to existing medical websites, offers a low cost turnkey job board with job posting, resume search, application tracking, job distribution to leading job search engines and medical jobs fed from the healthcare job search engine, www.JobJobHealth.com. - June 11, 2010 - Career Management Source
ABC News Shines Prime-Time Spotlight on Boston Hospitals
BWH is featured in a new eight-part primetime medical documentary series on ABC called “Boston Med,” airing Thursday nights at 10 p.m. beginning June 24. - June 11, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Polaris Awarded Grant for Its Behavioral Health Screening System for College Students
Today’s college counselors are required to address more and more serious problems, often with fewer resources. Polaris's College Outcomes Management System will help them evaluate and monitor students’ conditions, and provide more effective services before their problems escalate. - June 11, 2010 - Polaris Health Directions
2nd Nature Rocks Blue Monkey to Benefit Eden Autism Services Florida
Naples-based rock band 2nd Nature will play a benefit concert for Eden Autism Services Florida at the Blue Monkey Bar & Grille at 7 p.m. on June 17. Fans can enjoy a fun, casual evening with music by the three-piece party band, live art, an auction, and buy tickets for a 50/50 raffle. All... - June 11, 2010 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Leaders in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Open Comprehensive Center for Surgical and Non-Surgical Solutions to Back Problems
After helping thousands of patients get their lives back through minimally invasive spinal surgery, the South Florida Spine Institute announces the opening of a new, comprehensive center for surgical and non-surgical spine care. For more than 20 years, patients from South Florida and across the... - June 11, 2010 - South Florida Spine Institute
iTriage® Helps 2010 World Cup Spectators Find Healthcare in South Africa
2010 World Cup travelers can navigate South Africa’s healthcare system by downloading the free iTriage healthcare app. - June 11, 2010 - iTriage, LLC
National Healthcare Reform Conference™ Announces Key Speaker Dr. Joseph Annis, Secretary, Board of Trustees, of the American Medical Association
The National Healthcare Reform Conference™ http://www.healthcarereformconference.com announces Dr. Joseph Annis, Secretary, Board of Trustees for the American Medical Association as a Key Speaker for the conference, taking place September 20-22, 2010 in Los Angeles at the Hyatt Regency... - June 11, 2010 - Healthcare Reform Conference
ON to Sponsor 7th Annual Gus Lohman Memorial Missouri’s Strongest Man Competition
NAS Missouri Chairman, Eric Todd, strengthens his family strongman legacy to help support Camp Quality’s effort to help kids battling cancer. - June 11, 2010 - Optimum Nutrition
FBE Spa Answers the Age Old Question: “Do Vibration Exercise Machines Work?”
Vibration exercise machines have been around since the turn of the 20th century--and now FBE Spa has answered the big question of whether or not vibration exercise is really useful to the body. - June 11, 2010 - FBE Spa
Optimal Imaging to Increase Services and Revenue at Western Wake Internal Medicine
Jenine Ellis, president and CEO of Optimal Imaging, a mobile ultrasound provider headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, today announced a new service agreement with Western Wake Internal Medicine. This relationship allows Western Wake Internal Medicine to provide their patients with a full range... - June 11, 2010 - Optimal Imaging
Global-Med Technologies Group (GTG) Expands in Sarasota Florida, US
Global-Med Technologies Group (GTG) is pleased to announce it is expanding its facility and operations in Sarasota, Florida, United States. - June 11, 2010 - Global-Med Technologies Group Inc (GTG)
Free Easy Cash Webinar Just Released by Overlook Online Ventures, Inc.
Overlook Online Ventures, Inc. presents a Webinar that explains how to beat the internet competition by using the “Ultimate Secret Weapon” given away by a “Renegade Marketer” on their new website http://www.venturesinmarketing.com - June 10, 2010 - Overlook Online Ventures, Inc.
Health Decisions CEO Explores Adaptive Monitoring Techniques for Late-Stage Clinical Studies in June 14 DIA Session
Dr. Michael Rosenberg will describe how fast access to metrics, flexible processes, and automated technology enable study monitors to increase efficiency - June 10, 2010 - Health Decisions
Riverside’s Premier Fitness Company, T3, Reversing Obesity with One-of-a-Kind Fitness Programs
T3 Fitness Energy proudly announces the addition of another exciting fitness program to their services. R.I.P.P.E.D. – The One Stop Body Shock™ will begin on Monday, June 14. The first classes of their kind in Riverside. In addition, T3 Fitness Energy is having a major fitness bash to... - June 10, 2010 - T3 Fitness Energy
Family Service Offers Teens Traditional Etiquette Classes with Modern Standards
A 5 week etiquette workshop focusing on proper dress, fine dining skills, grooming techniques, plus time and money management. The segment for females is entitled, Me First while the segment for men is called A Gentlemen. - June 10, 2010 - Family Service
Hidden Gift from Congress Families Don’t Know About
New, buried gem in health care reform helps Americans pay for elderly care - June 10, 2010 - Senior Helpers
Hummingbird Hair Natural Hair Care Products Allow Women to Proudly Flaunt Their Curly Textured Hair
Wavy, curly, kinky, coiled… Textured hair is haute fashion for 2010. Hummingbird Hair announces its new line of innovative natural hair care products that allow women to proudly flaunt their curly textured hair. The company name is derived from the Brazilian Portuguese word for hummingbird... - June 10, 2010 - Annona Biosciences, Inc.
Dental Implants Sun City - Gasser Dental Corporation Applying Cone Beam 3-D Dental Technology
Gasser Dental Corporation one of the well-known dental implants Sun City has acquired the I-CAT Cone Beam 3-D Dental Imaging System. - June 10, 2010 - Gasser Dental Implant Center
White Wolf Dental Group Adds State-of-the Art Patient Technology
White Wolf Dental Group installs new 3D X-ray to better serve patients. - June 10, 2010 - White Wolf Dental Group