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Elementary School Children Get Hands-On Lesson in Bone Health from Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Alan Nasar of Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Freehold, NJ
Board-certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. Alan Nasar of Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI), Freehold and Monroe Township, NJ, visited 4th grade students at a school in Ocean, New Jersey, to talk about bones, musculoskeletal health, how bones are repaired, and how to protect their bones. Dr. Nasar is fellowship-trained in joint replacement, and also specializes in avascular necrosis, knee and hip arthroscopy, and fracture and trauma care. - March 18, 2010 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Family Service Races to Collect 10,000 Diapers
On March 15, 2010 Family Service started racing to collect 10,000 diapers in their first ever Diaper Derby. The donation drive will run until April 15 and focuses on Family Service’s most vulnerable and in-need consumers – babies. Recently, different programs in the organization were... - March 18, 2010 - Family Service
CRIS Radio, a Program of The Chicago Lighthouse, Will Welcome Celebrity Volunteers to Read for Visually Impaired Listeners on Thursday, April 1st
An array of outstanding media personalities from Chicago radio and television will fill in as volunteer readers on “Celebrity Day,” Thursday, April 1, at CRIS (Chicagoland Radio Information Service) Radio, a program of The Chicago Lighthouse. To date, broadcasters who have signed on as... - March 18, 2010 - The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
New Integrated Therapies to be Discussed at Holistic Conference
Kenneth Blum is just one of over 40 professionals who will speak at the Holistic Treatment Conference, hosted by Foundations Recovery Network, at the Palms Casino Resort this April. Blum will present details of his research linking the “alcoholic gene” to music therapy. - March 18, 2010 - Foundations Recovery Network
Brentmoor Retirement Communities Collects Blankets for Goodwill
Over a 4-week period The Brentmoor Retirement Communities collected over 500 blankets which were donated to Mers Goodwill in St. Louis, MO. The month long donation drive ended with a casino-themed event at The Brentmoor. - March 18, 2010 - Brentmoor Retirement Communities
Dr. Jesse DiRando Shares Success of PhysicianFirst Program
Jesse DiRando, MD, FACEP, Director for EMP's PhysicianFirst Program, recently announced the results from the first year of utilizing the program. - March 18, 2010 - Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP)
Regulatory Affairs Associates Provides U. of Michigan Pediatric Devices with FDA Support
Regulatory Affairs Associates (RAA) announced today that the company will provide FDA consulting services to the University of Michigan Pediatric Device Consortium (M-PED). The consortium is funded by a 2-year, $2 million dollar grant from the Food and Drug Administration and will promote... - March 18, 2010 - Regulatory Affairs Associates
New Device Optimizes Targeting of Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer
The temporary, implantable balloon prostate immobilizer, “increases the effectiveness of leading-edge, external beam radiation technologies such as Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) by preventing the prostate from moving at the time radiation is delivered to the cancer,” said Dr. Mullen. - March 18, 2010 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Cass Regional Medical Center Partners with Innovative Smartphone Application Company
Cass Regional now using iTriage to reach Smartphone Users - March 18, 2010 - iTriage, LLC
Center for Laser Surgery Introduces Restylane-L and Perlane-L
The Center for Laser Surgery announces the availability of Restylane and Perlane with Lidocaine. - March 17, 2010 - The Center for Laser Surgery
Success Coach Hueina Su of Denville, New Jersey-Based Beyond Horizon Coaching to Speak on Life Purpose, Leadership and Empowerment at Women’s Leadership Summit
New Jersey Success Coach and Author Hueina Su, President and Founder of Beyond Horizon Coachng, is invited as an expert panelist to speak at the Women’s Leadership Summit on Thursday March 18, 2010 at Crown Plaza Somerset, New Jersey. - March 17, 2010 - Beyond Horizon Coaching
TEAM International Attends the 2010 IAOP Outsourcing World Summit
Joe Chiovarou, VP, Business Development, attended the IAOP Outsourcing World Summit held at Lake Buena Vista, FL on February 15 – 17, 2010. - March 17, 2010 - TEAM International
South Nassau Surgeon First on LI to Use Latest Advancement in Spine Surgery
Michael Shapiro, MD, is the first surgeon on Long Island to use an injectable bone augmentation material for vertebroplasty or kyphoplasty, two minimally-invasive surgical procedures that repair a vertebral compression fracture (VCF). - March 17, 2010 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Children's Physicians Medical Group Launches New Website to Help San Diego Pediatricians
The Children's Physicians Medical Group is proud to announce the creation of a new website for their organization. The Children's Physicians Medical Group is located in San Diego and affiliated with Rady Children's Hospital San Diego. They are one of the leaders in providing San Diego children's... - March 17, 2010 - Children's Physicians Medical Group
Visiting Physicians Association® Adds Lisa Benton, M.D., M.P.H., to Office in Columbus, Ohio
Benton hired as the newest physician in VPA office that covers covers the Columbus metro area and surrounding suburbs, including Franklin, Delaware, Morrow, Union, Madison, Ross, Pickaway, Fairfield, Licking, Richland, Crawford and Knox Counties. - March 17, 2010 - Visiting Physicians Association
Rochester Business Journal Names Skinsight Best of the Web in Healthcare
Logical Images, Inc., the expert source for professional visual diagnostic decision support, today announced that its Skinsight (www.skinsight.com) Web site won a gold award in the Rochester Business Journal’s 13th annual Best of the Web competition in the Health Care category. - March 17, 2010 - Logical Images Inc
Orange County-Based VQ OrthoCare Recognized for Innovation in Healthcare as an ABBY Award Semi-Finalist
VQ OrthoCare’s OActive Knee Brace and BioniCare System Compete for the Crown of Most Innovative Approach to Improving the Healthcare Industry. - March 17, 2010 - VQ OrthoCare
Glassesusa.com Adds Designer Yoshi Ayaka Eyeglasses to Catalog
Online glasses retailer takes hold of designer fashion eyewear market - March 17, 2010 - GlassesUSA
Physicians Visited by Up to 20 Sales Reps Weekly, According to Latest SK&A Physician Access Study
Nearly half of U.S. physicians require or prefer appointments to be set by pharmaceutical and medical device sales representatives. - March 17, 2010 - SK&A, A Cegedim Company
Annuvia Launches International AED Consulting Practice
Annuvia launches an international AED consulting practice. - March 17, 2010 - Annuvia, Inc.
Growth Central Offers the Anger Management Specialist-I Certification (Professional) Seminar, Newark, NJ, May 7 & 8, 2015 - Register Now as Seating is Limited
This seminar fulfills all requirements for Anger Management Specialist-I Certification (CAMS-I or II) and is an approved certification training by the National Anger Management Assoc. (NAMA). Open to those with a background in mental health, education, substance abuse, domestic violence, corrections, law enforcement, human resources, and students in these areas. 12 Continuing education contact hours are approved by NASW, NBCC, CA-BBS and NAADAC. - March 16, 2010 - Growth Central
Epione Ranked #1 on BOTOX® Website
www.botoxcosmetic.com find a doctor tool makes it simple to find the most experienced BOTOX® injector in your area. Type in zip code 90210 and Epione Medical Corporation is ranked #1. - March 16, 2010 - Epione Medical Corp
TD Charitable Foundation Awards $20,000 Grant to Family Service
TD Charitable Foundation recently awarded a $20,000 grant to Family Service’s In-Home Family Service (IIFS) program. “The TD Charitable Foundation is pleased to be able to provide grants to organizations like Family Service County. We are confident that the Intensive In-Home Family... - March 16, 2010 - Family Service
Vision Open House Offered to Improve the Quality of Life for the Vision Impaired
See, learn and use the latest in vision aid technology and how it can help you or someone you love. - March 16, 2010 - Vision Dynamics, LLC
Get Lucky with the Morris Organics, Avocate SkinCare, St Patrick's Day Sale. Only Until March 19th.
Celebrate the luck 'o the Irish with some good luck for you. In honor of all things Irish, Morris Organics is celebrating founder & CEO Stephanie Morris' Irish ancestors with a 50% off sale for selected products and skin care sets. Now through St. Patrick's Day. - March 16, 2010 - Morris Organics, LLC
New Chiropractic & Rehab Clinic to Open in Chaska, MN on April 15th, 2010
Dr. Kyle Traynor will be the Chiropractic Physician at Chaska Lakes Chiropractic & Rehab in Chaska, MN. - March 16, 2010 - Chaska Lakes Chiropractic and Rehabilitation
Announcing the Launch of Bambola Beauty
Keep your skin free of harsh chemicals with Bambola Beauty organic natural skin care products. Free of parabens, preservatives and cruelty free. Pure botanical ingredients. - March 16, 2010 - Bambola Beauty
Sedona Meditation Training Co. Announces the Yoga of Writing - A Women's Meditation & Writing Retreat
The Yoga of Writing – A Woman's Meditation & Writing Retreat with Sarah McLean and Victoria Nelson will take women on a intimate journey, where they will be encouraged to pay attention to silence and stillness, and present moment awareness. - March 16, 2010 - Sedona Meditation Training & Retreats
MUMC Designated Breast Imaging Center of Excellence
The American College of Radiology (ACR) has granted the breast imaging services at MUMC in Savannah full accreditation in mammography, stereotactic breast biopsy, breast ultrasound, and ultrasound-guided breast biopsy. - March 15, 2010 - Memorial Health
Chiropractor at Midway Chiropractic in Des Moines WA Completes His Post Graduate Course in Graston Technique, a Technique That Can Reduce Pain for His Patients
Dr. Ibarreta's post graduate training in Graston Technique can help break up painful scar tissue formation, a painful condition that can occur after an injury from a car accident, an injury on the job or a sporting activity. - March 15, 2010 - Midway Chiropractic
Unicoi Systems Releases Fusion SIP 5.1: Fusion Session Initiation Protocol Support for RFC 3581 and RFC 4028
Unicoi Systems (Unicoi) is proud to announce the release of Fusion SIP version 5.1 in support of secure VoIP telephony and intercommunications equipment developers. With this release, Fusion SIP provides updated support for NAT Traversal (RFC 3581) and Session Timers (RFC 4028), along with numerous... - March 15, 2010 - Unicoi Systems, Inc.
Wall Street Journal Anger Management Article Pushes Anderson & Anderson Over the Top
The Wall Street Journal recently published an article that profiles the Executive Director of Anderson & Anderson, the Trusted Name in Anger Management. - March 15, 2010 - Anderson & Anderson, APC
“Authentic Shamanism” on March 17 Episode of “Why Shamanism Now?” Radio Show with 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 explores authenticity and ethics in shamanism in light of the fact that thousands of people world-wide have been trained in basic shamanic practices. - March 15, 2010 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Workplace INTEGRA, Inc. to Attend AAOHN Symposium & Expo in CA
Workplace INTEGRA, Inc. will attend The American Association of Occupational Health Nurses Inc annual conference in Anaheim, California. - March 14, 2010 - Workplace INTEGRA
Multi-Million Dollar Expansion Complete at North Tampa Eye Surgery Center
Patients finally have the chance to view surgery live before undergoing it themselves. Cataract, bladeless LASIK, glaucoma, and cosmetic procedures are now being performed in Newsom Eye’s surgical center, Tampa Surgery Center. Observation windows enabling live viewing of surgery along with... - March 14, 2010 - Newsom Eye
Comprehensive Genetic Screen No Better Than Knowing Ones Family History for Predicting Cardiovascular Risk
For predicting cardiovascular disease, genetic screening offers very little added benefit beyond traditional factors such as age, blood pressure, smoking status and cholesterol. - March 14, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Researchers Identify Genetic Pathway Responsible for Metastatic Prostate Cancer
Four genes identified that are together a pathway responsible for driving metastatic prostate cancer. - March 14, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Study Finds Many New Prescriptions Go Unfilled
Potential health benefits are not being realized because more than a quarter of new prescriptions are never filled. - March 14, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
New Therapy for Prevention of Local Lung Tumor Recurrence
Researchers use a low-dose chemotherapeutic polymer film to deliver drugs directly to lung tissue following surgical resection of a tumor. - March 14, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
The Chicago Lighthouse Senior Director of Educational Services Receives 2010 Distinguished Service Award from AER
Citing her outstanding efforts in promoting, developing and improving education and rehabilitation services for persons who are blind or visually impaired, Mary Zabelski, a resident of Chicago’s Northwest side and senior director of educational services at The Chicago Lighthouse, was named a... - March 14, 2010 - The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Offers a Rare Gibson Elvis Presley Dove Guitar for Auction
The West Tennessee Branch of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) has announced that an extremely unique Gibson Elvis Presley guitar is being auctioned at the 2010 Promise Ball on Saturday, April 10, 2010 to benefit JDRF. The guitar is an Elvis Presley Dove Signature Acoustic series and... - March 14, 2010 - The West Tennessee Branch of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
AlternaMD.com Offers Unlimited Personal Health Coaching
Members of a new online service receive personal guidance from professionals to help them reach their health and wellness goals. - March 14, 2010 - AlternaMD
Riverwoods Urgent Care Uses Smartphone Technology to Connect Patients with Medical Assistance
Local stand-alone urgent care uses iTriage to reach Mobile Smartphone users. - March 14, 2010 - iTriage, LLC
American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine Joins Alliance for CME
The American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine has joined the Alliance for CME, a membership organization for ACCME-accredited providers of continuing medical education. - March 14, 2010 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
"The Digital Office" Website Just Launched by EON Systems
The launch of the new "The Digital Office" website marks the 22nd year for EON Systems, Inc. The website looks modern and smart. - March 14, 2010 - EON Systems, Inc.
A Night to Coalesce Cultures, Couture, and Colorful Cuisine
The Touch Foundation’s Into Africa gala on March 25 will benefit the training of desperately needed doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers in the East African nation of Tanzania. Sub-Saharan Africa has 10 % of the world’s population, 24% of the world’s disease burden, and... - March 14, 2010 - Touch Foundation
EmpowerSystems Announces Major Expansion of Reporting Capabilities with empowerBusinessIntelligence
EmpowerSystems now offers its Business Intelligence services, which focus on expansion of their Reporting & Data Mining functionality. Clinical, executive, and IT leadership will have enhanced control of report building and data queries to meet their operational improvement objectives. - March 14, 2010 - Empower Systems
Logicden Launches Drug Medical Information (DMI) Software, Along with Search Request Manager (SRM) and Drug Literature Knowledgebase (DLK) for Pharmaceuticals
Logicden proudly announces the launch of a software-suite for managing published literature in the life sciences at the 21st DIA Annual Workshop at the Medical Communications conference, sponsored by the Drug Information Association. This premier event which attracts writers and information... - March 13, 2010 - Soft Pro Internationa Inc., dba Logicden
HCG Sets Up Exclusive Centre for Women’s Health in Bangalore
HealthCare Global Enterprises Ltd. (HCG), South Asia’s largest cancer care network, today announced the setting up of HCG Centre for Women’s Health, India’s first exclusive centre for Women Health by women, for women, dedicated to the treatment of various cancer and cancer related diseases. - March 13, 2010 - HealthCare Global Enterprises Ltd.
IOS Health Systems Announces the Medios Referral Rewards Program
IOS Health Systems (IOS) a national provider of web-based electronic health systems announces the Medios Referral Rewards Program. The incentive program offers a $500 cash reward to anyone who refers a medical practice to contract with Medios EHR. - March 13, 2010 - IOS Health Systems