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The NIH Awards Aciont® a Small Business Catalyst Award Grant Accelerating Innovative Research
Aciont is awarded a phase I SBIR $214K grant for the project titled “Novel Method for the Ocular Iontophoretic Delivery of Avastin® and Lucentis®.” - July 08, 2010 - Aciont Inc.
South Nassau Communities Hospital Breast Cancer Doctor Appointed to Commission on Cancer
Christine Hodyl, D.O., FACS, has been appointed South Nassau Communities Hospital’s Cancer Liaison Physician to the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Commission on Cancer (CoC). Cancer Liaison Physicians are an integral part of cancer programs accredited by the ACS. The CoC is a consortium... - July 08, 2010 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Source-Omega’s Pure One Untouched by Seawater Pollution, Not Now, Not Ever
For years, the lack of fish odor or reflux taste has led many people to microalgae oil instead of fish oil as a source for omega-3s. Another feature of microalgae oil is now more important than ever — it is not touched by any ocean, now or ever. - July 07, 2010 - Source-Omega
Electronic Cigarette Review Website Sees Huge Increase in Visitors with New Smoking Bans in Place
The review team at Electronic Cigarettes Reviews.net has witnessed a huge increase in reviews written by consumers living in a state where a public smoking ban has been enacted in the past few months. Many consumers are sharing thoughts and opinions on electronic cigarettes and offering advice for other consumers to make informed decisions on whether to purchase a certain brand of e-cigarettes. - July 07, 2010 - ElectronicCigarettesReviews.net
Radisphere to Serve Central Pennsylvania Sites with Radiology Services Agreement
Radisphere National Radiology Group will provide a combination of on-site and remote interpretation services as well as full night-time radiology coverage to Berwick Hospital Center and Lock Haven Hospital, both located in central Pennsylvania. - July 07, 2010 - Radisphere
Franklin & Seidelmann Launches New Company Named Radisphere National Radiology Group to Deliver Professional Radiology Services
Franklin & Seidelmann, a full-service radiology provider, has announced the launch of a new company called Radisphere National Radiology Group that spans the country with the highest quality radiology services. - July 07, 2010 - Radisphere
Beverly Hills Gum Specialist Dr. Alex Farnoosh: Surprising New Link Between Tooth Loss and Cognitive Decline
Routine Periodontal & Dental Care by Dr. Farnoosh Can Help Keep Teeth and Cognition Intact - July 07, 2010 - The Total Smile
Now Pelleve Non-Surgical Wrinkle Treatment Available with puffyeyes.com
Puffyeyes.com announced that they have started Pelleve skin tightening treatment in their clinic. - July 07, 2010 - Puffyeyes
Pennsylvania Drug Rehab Finders Site Launched Today
The website is designed to help the individuals struggling with addiction select the most appropriate Pennsylvania drug rehab or alcohol rehab program to meet their needs. - July 06, 2010 - Pennsylvania Drug Rehab Finders
Team Fitness America Baltimore Personal Trainer Takes the Lead
Serving personal trainers throughout 17 states, Team Fitness America selects one of their finest fitness trainers to receive a monthly award. This month a Baltimore personal trainer earns the top prize from their team of fitness trainers nationwide. - July 06, 2010 - Team Fitness America
Yun Fitness Boot Camps Announces Transformation Contest
Yun Fitness encourages Columbus residents to get in shape. - July 06, 2010 - Yun Strength & Fitness Systems LLC
American Surgical Centers of TN Receives Industry's Highest Certification
The Joint Commission accredits 3 Memphis office based surgical sites. American Surgical Centers-TN, LLC, the first company in the Mid-South, to offer treatment room programs for office based surgery has been awarded The Joint Commissions Certificate of Accreditation. The three year accreditation... - July 05, 2010 - American Surgical Centers-TN
Redwood City CA Residents Find Freedom from Asthma, Snoring, Sleep Apnea, and Allergies with Buteyko Breathing from ButeykoLearning.com
A few residents of Redwood City are amazed at the healthy results they obtained by simply practicing an innovative breathing technique called Buteyko taught by www.ButeykoLearning.com. They reduced their symptoms of Asthma, Allergies, Snoring and Sleep Apnea by as much as 100%. One resident who struggled for years with Asthma reports she no longer struggles to breathe and was able to get off medications entirely. Another stopped Snoring and stopped getting kicked out of bed by his girlfriend. - July 05, 2010 - Buteyko Learning Company
Hawaii Resident Escapes Asthma with Buteyko Breathing Technique from ButeykoLearning.com
A local resident of Honolulu is amazed at the healthy results she obtained by simply practicing an innovative breathing technique called Buteyko she learned at www.buteykolearning.com. She has reduced her Asthma symptoms by as much as 85%, stayed out of the hospital and feels so much better. Her health history is typical of severe Asthmatics, she ended up at the emergency room every few months and found her symptoms hard to manage. - July 05, 2010 - Buteyko Learning Company
Orange County Life Coach Offers Residents a New Way to Attain Personal Success
Dr. John Spencer Ellis introduces Orange County to The Matrix Mind - July 04, 2010 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Gender Selection Expert, Dr. Andrew Y. Silverman, Releases Newly Redesigned Website
Fertility issues are among the most challenging that many couples may face in their lifetime. Dr. Andrew Y. Silverman is one of only 60 gender selection fertility experts worldwide. His newly redesigned website presents a welcoming, compassionate and clear introduction to the delicate issues... - July 04, 2010 - The Silverman Center Scarsdale
Watch Children’s Health Related Videos on CPMG’s YouTube Channel
CPMG creates YouTube channel to inform parents who are anywhere there’s an Internet connection. - July 04, 2010 - Children's Physicians Medical Group
Troy CROP Hunger Walk Surpasses $375,000 in Total Funds for Local and World Hunger with Help of Wellco President
Two hundred fifty eight hunger fighting advocates representing 17 organizations walked to raise $19,023 for a total of nearly $385,000 in their 20-year span. - July 04, 2010 - Wellco Corporation
The Shamanic Practitioners Conference is Featured on July 6 “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 about the upcoming Shamanic Practitioners Conference in the UK with program organizers Howard and Elsa Malpas, founders of Warrior of the Heart in London, and Nick Breeze Wood of Sacred Hoop Magazine. - July 04, 2010 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
American Health Appoints Mitchell Kon as Executive Vice President of Sales and Client Services
American Health Holding, Inc., a multi-URAC accredited medical management service provider, today announced it has named Mitchell Kon as Executive Vice President of Sales and Client Services. In this role, Kon will lead American Health’s sales and account management teams and coordinate... - July 04, 2010 - American Health Holding, Inc.
CVPH Medical Center Partners with Avantas for Scheduling & Staffing Application
Avantas is proud to announce a new agreement to provide the healthcare scheduling software, Smart Square, to Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) Medical Center in Plattsburgh, NY. Smart Square is a comprehensive labor management tool designed specifically for healthcare. Intuitive,... - July 04, 2010 - Avantas, LLC.
HCG Adds a New Dimension to Diagnosis; Myocardial Blood Flow for the First Time in Asia
HealthCare Global Enterprises Limited (HCG), South Asia’s largest cancer care network, today unveiled the PET Myocardial Blood Flow (MBF) System that offers clinicians a non-invasive method to determine true myocardial blood flow and accurately assess the need for revascularization procedures such as stenting and bypass surgery. - July 04, 2010 - HealthCare Global Enterprises Ltd.
Min-Sheng General Hospital and Emergency Assistance Japan (EAJ) Enter Cooperation Agreement
Min-Sheng General Hospital joins Emergency Assistance Japan's international providers network. - July 04, 2010 - Min-Sheng Hospital
Foreign Surgeons Travel to Min-Sheng Hospital for Training in Bariatric Surgery
Doctors from Korea and Vietnam attend Min-Sheng Hospital's bariatric surgery training program. - July 04, 2010 - Min-Sheng Hospital
Prominent Defense Attorney Dispels Marijuana Myth and Misconception
New column brings expert advice to wide audience. - July 03, 2010 - The 420 Times
CPMG Offering Low Doses of the "Best Medicine" via Knock Knock Jokes
CPMG has launched a new FaceBook application to keep people smiling while introducing helpful bits of health-related information. - July 03, 2010 - Children's Physicians Medical Group
Chase Brexton’s Health Care – Incredible Quality, Growing Reach
Growth and expansion lead community health center to announce important improvements to its organizational mission and vision. - July 03, 2010 - Chase Brexton Health Services
VIVA Transcription Proactively Solicits Client Satisfaction on Each and Every Medical Transcript
New interactive feature gives clients instant ability to provide feedback. - July 03, 2010 - VIVA Transcription Corporation
Celebrity Dentist Receives Place in Guiness Book of World Records
Dr. Bill Dorfman Breaks Record for Most Money Raised for Charity Through Head Shaving. - July 03, 2010 - Dr. Bill Dorfman
Pst Designs Power Nut and Screw for First Bionic Foot in World
Precision Screw Thread Corp. collaborated with Ossur, a Iceland based bionic technology firm, in designing a power screw and nut set for the world’s first truly bionic prosthetic foot, the PROPRIO FOOT® . According to Ossur, the PROPIO FOOT® “thinks for itself, responding... - July 03, 2010 - Precision Screw Thread Corp.
Medical Simulation Corporation (MSC) Partners with Institute of Medical Emergency Preparedness (IMEP)
MedSimulation Corporation (MSC) Partners with IMEP on Moderate Sedation Plus Airway Emergency & Sedation Algorithms Course. - July 03, 2010 - Institute of Medical Emergency Preparedness
Laser Spine Institute Announces July Seminars
Bill Horne, CEO of Laser Spine Institute, (http://www.laserspineinstitute.com) the leader in minimally invasive spine surgery, has announced the company’s July schedule of medical seminars. The complimentary tutorials will feature discussions about the latest surgical techniques for minimally... - July 03, 2010 - Laser Spine Institute
Magnolia Creek Treatment Center for Eating Disorders Begins Collaborative Research Study with International Suicide Expert Thomas E. Joiner, Jr., Ph.D.
Magnolia Creek Treatment Center for Eating Disorders is pleased to announce its partnership with Dr. Thomas Joiner Jr., renowned suicidologist and his research team at Florida State University (www.psy.fsu.edu/~joinerlab/) to investigate the correlation between suicide and eating disorders. - July 02, 2010 - Magnolia Creek Treatment Center for Eating Disorders
Center for Chiropractic & Wellness Wins Three Best of the Triangle Awards
Dr. Darcy Ward and Dr. Jennifer Greenfield, doctors of chiropractic at Center for Chiropractic & Wellness (http://www.carolinachirowellness.com), a North Raleigh chiropractic center located at 8300 Health Park, have announced that the practice has received three recognitions from Independent... - July 02, 2010 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC
Stemedica Announces the Appointment of Dr. Cesar Amescua Garcia as Medical and Regulatory Affairs Director – Latin America
Dr. Amescua will be responsible for liaison with regulatory agencies in Latin America regarding approvals of Stemedica’s allogeneic adult stem cell products for use in clinical (human) trials which follow the criteria required by the FDA in the United States. - July 02, 2010 - Stemedica Cell Techechnologies
Volunteers Needed: Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida Holding Volunteer Orientation July 21, 2010
Fundraising leaders and bilingual Wish granters are specially needed to attend the volunteer orientation and help to grant the wishes of ailing local children. - July 02, 2010 - Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida
Balance Systems, Inc. Sponsors COLDFLEX Video Contest
Balance Systems, Inc. is sponsoring the COLDFLEX® Self-Cooling Medical & Veterinary Therapy Products Video Contest entitled "The Power of COLDFLEX®.” With more than $500 in prizes, this is your chance to win. - July 02, 2010 - Balance Systems, Inc.
Cataract Lens Implants Lead New Era of Vision: Popular Implants Correct Vision of McCaa's Senior Patients
New trends in cataract vision correction are giving senior citizens something to brag about. Dr. Connie McCaa, an ophthalmologist named one of the Best Doctors in America for 12 consecutive years, said new corrective lens implants are the fastest growing part of her practice. Nowadays, implanted lenses are correcting multiple vision problems - including nearsightedness, farsightedness, reading problems, and even astigmatism. - July 02, 2010 - Connie McCaa, MD, PhD
Consumers Report Positive Results in Reducing Symptoms of Lactose Intolerance with Lactagen
Customer Experience Reports indicate relief from the symptoms of lactose intolerance using the Lactagen® program of colonic adaptation. - July 02, 2010 - Lactagen
Colorado BioScience Association Commends Boettcher Foundation on Historic Launch of Webb-Waring Biomedical Research Program & Inaugural Class of 'Boettcher Investigators'
Colorado BioScience Association commends Boettcher Foundation on launching the new Webb-Waring Biomedical Research Program and its 2010 (Inaugural) Class of Boettcher Investigators. This new grant program will ensure that the Webb-Waring legacy lives on both through the discovery of new knowledge that improves human health and through the investment in and advancement of early-career scientists. - July 01, 2010 - Colorado BioScience Association
Bluegrass Family Health, Inc. Tennessee Fully Insured Business
Effective January 1, 2011, Bluegrass Family Health, Inc. will no longer issue or renew any fully insured group health insurance coverage in the state of Tennessee. All Bluegrass Family Health, Inc. fully insured health benefit plans in effect on December 31, 2010 will terminate as of that date. - July 01, 2010 - Bluegrass Family Health, Inc.
Chiropractic First, LLC Holds an Informative Workshop on Carbohydrates
Chiropractic First, LLC is now offering a series of summer workshops, focusing on the body's innate ability to heal itself. The focus of these workshops will be on spinal care, weight loss, and nutrition in a natural healing environment. - July 01, 2010 - Chiropractic First, LLC
Grillroom Benefit Raises $5,000 for Autism
Eden Autism Services Florida, Autism Speaks benefited from proceeds of wine dinner at Estero restaurant. - July 01, 2010 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Chicago Lighthouse Salutes ADA’s 20th Anniversary
In recognition of the 20th anniversary of the signing into law of the landmark Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act, the Lighthouse will sponsor a special panel discussion on Monday, July 26th, from 10:30 am to noon. The discussion, which takes place on the actual anniversary date when President... - July 01, 2010 - The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
Industrial Grade, High Performance Fluke Ti32 Thermal Imager Now in Stock at Advanced Test Equipment Rentals
The new Fluke Ti32 combines a powerful 320x240 sensor into the award winning, rugged design of the Ti25 and Ti10, delivering the first industrial grade, high performance thermal imager. - July 01, 2010 - Advanced Test Equipment Rentals
Eden Students Play in the Shade Thanks to Trinity Donation
Eden Autism Services Florida school improvement project selected as one of 39 to receive grant from Trinity by the Cove Episcopal Church’s Grant Commission. - July 01, 2010 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Brentmoor Retirement Community Holds First Annual Ice Cream Social and Book Fair Event
The Brentmoor Retirement Community will host a free Ice Cream Social and Book Fair Sunday, July 18th, 2010 from noon to 3:00pm. The event will bring residents, family, friends, and the community together for a relaxing afternoon of socializing and old-fashioned fun. The Ice Cream Social will... - July 01, 2010 - Brentmoor Retirement Communities
Pike Township Race for Education
Pike Township Educational Foundation is holding it's first annual Race for Education on August 14 2010 - July 01, 2010 - Expedite Walk-in Clinic
Brian Hudson, Senior Vice President of Avant Healthcare Professionals Selected to the Florida Chamber Foundation's Caucus System for Talent Supply and Education
Brian Hudson, Senior Vice President of Avant Healthcare Professionals has been selected to serve as a volunteer on the Florida Chamber Foundation’s Six Pillars Caucus system. Hudson will serve as a member of the Talent Supply & Education Caucus. The Florida Chamber Foundation named 135... - July 01, 2010 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
Vollara Welcomes New Chief Information Officer
Vollara, LLC, a global leader in direct sales of natural health products and one of the world’s most inspired home business opportunities proudly welcomes Amelia Spolec as the company’s new Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President. Ms. Spolec had been a full-time consultant... - June 30, 2010 - Vollara