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S.L.E Lupus Foundation Selected as Lupus Charity Partner for ING New York City Marathon 2010
Team Life Without Lupus The S.L.E. Lupus Foundation has been selected as an official charity partner for the ING New York City Marathon 2010, which will take place on Sunday, November 7, 2010. To mark the Foundation’s 40th anniversary year, its “Team Life Without Lupus,” representing the worldwide lupus community, will feature 40 runners raising funds for the fight against lupus. - March 20, 2010 - S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
Weightlossecretstore.com Reaches 2000+ Twitter Followers
www.weightlossecretstore.com reaches 2000+ Twitter followers Over 2,000 people are following Weightlossecretstore on Twitter. More people are using the popular social networking site to keep up to date with articles, news, and tips on Weight Loss across the country. Weightlossecretstore tweets... - March 20, 2010 - Weightlossecretstore.com
Conference on Wimax 2010 by Virtue Insight
The one day conference will have the top decision makers from the industry collaborating to assess the Strategies, Business Model Re-engineering and Opportunities for WiMAX development. The WiMAX 2010 serves as a catalyst and an eye-opener for creating and setting directions to the future of the technology. - March 20, 2010 - Virtue Insight
Preferred Healthcare Registry Earns WBE Certification in California
Preferred Healthcare Registry, Inc. was recently certified as a women-owned business enterprise by the Supplier Clearinghouse of the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California. Preferred Healthcare Registry is a therapy staffing agency specializing in physical, occupational and speech... - March 20, 2010 - Preferred Healthcare Registry Inc
“Your Shadow Self and the Divine” on March 24 “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 Pratt says that we all have a Shadow Self, which is an important aspect of who we are. She will explore shamanic ways to engage our Shadow Self effectively. - March 20, 2010 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Northwest Holistic Health Presents a "Hemp Can Save the Planet" Event - a Benefit for Northwest Holistic Health, Jack Herer, Rick Simpson, and Eddy Lepp
This event is at the Knitting Factory on March 26th, 2010 Movie and Panel event begin at 3pm Concert begins at 8pm - March 20, 2010 - Northwest Holistic Health
MD-IT Acquires Burrows Medical Transcription, Inc. of Scottsdale, AZ
MD-IT, the nation’s leading provider of medical documentation software and service to ambulatory clinics and physician offices, announced today that it has acquired Burrows Medical Transcription, Inc. (BMT) of Scottsdale, AZ. The move underscores MD-IT’s commitment to build a nationwide network to support the efficient use of electronic medical documentation in ambulatory practices. - March 20, 2010 - MD-IT
Russell Ameter, M.D., Joins Visiting Physicians Association® Office in Kalamazoo
Ameter hired as the newest physician in VPA office that covers the greater Kalamazoo and Battle Creek area and all of lower southwest Michigan. - March 20, 2010 - Visiting Physicians Association
New Executive Director, John Paul Womble
The Alliance of AIDS Services – Carolina (“the Alliance”) is pleased to announce the appointment of John Paul Womble as the new Executive Director, effective immediately. - March 19, 2010 - Alliance of AIDS Services - Carolina
The Langsdon Clinic Speaks Out About CO2 Lasers, Offering the More Effective Phenol Chemical Peel
The Langsdon Clinic speaks out about the recent 'hype' regarding the use of CO2 lasers and commits to the more effective treatment of phenol chemical peels. Dr. Phillip Langsdon discusses the recent trend and why a phenol chemical peel in most cases is better than CO2 laser treatment. - March 19, 2010 - The Langsdon Clinic
Free Talk on Chronic Knee Pain to be Given by Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Manuel Banzon of Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, Freehold & Monroe, NJ
Board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon Dr. Manuel T. Banzon of Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI), Freehold and Monroe townships, New Jersey, an expert on sports medicine, joint replacement, arthroplasty, and fracture and trauma care, will hold a free talk on treatment options and new innovations for helping those with chronic knee pain at The Rehab Center of Wedgwood Gardens, Freehold, NJ. The talk is free and open to the public. - March 19, 2010 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Bioidentical Hormones Expert, Dr. Kenneth Raskin, Offers a Free Seminar in Milwaukee, WI
Dr. Kenneth Raskin, a highly trained physician and member of BodyLogicMD’s national network of expert bioidentical hormone doctors, hosts a seminar near you about hormone therapy and how he has helped thousands of women and men just like you feel their best with bioidentical hormones. - March 19, 2010 - BodyLogicMD
Intertek Examines the Latest Update to the Eco-Design Directive (EC/643/2009)
Learn how the expanded legislation affects household refrigerating appliances - March 19, 2010 - Intertek
BodyLogicMD of San Diego offers Free Bioidentical Hormone Therapy Seminar
Guests enjoy the opportunity to speak directly with Doctor Center in a question and answer format following his seminar. - March 19, 2010 - BodyLogicMD
Free Local Bioidentical Hormone Therapy Event in Vail, Colorado
Dr. Heidi Archer will discuss the symptoms of hormone imbalance associated with menopause and andropause (the male menopause), adrenal fatigue, and thyroid disorders and how balanced hormone levels have helped tens of thousands of women and men achieve optimal health and wellness. - March 19, 2010 - BodyLogicMD
Women's Hospital at Saint Joseph East Prepares for Debut; Will Offer Latest in Maternity Care in an Exclusive Environment
Mayor Jim Newberry to join Saint Joseph East Tuesday, March 23 for public ribbon-cutting ceremony. - March 19, 2010 - Saint Joseph Health System
Healthy Lectures for the Phoenix Community
Dr. Eric Honing will discuss the symptoms of hormone imbalance associated with menopause and andropause (the male menopause), adrenal fatigue, and thyroid disorders and how balanced hormone levels have helped tens of thousands of women and men achieve optimal health and wellness. - March 19, 2010 - BodyLogicMD
Connecticut: Hartford- “Bioidentical Hormone Therapy” with Dr. Anita Petruzzelli
BodyLogicMD’s Dr. Anita Petruzzelli will discuss the many of the symptoms of menopause and andropause including low testosterone, estrogen dominance, adrenal fatigue and diminished sex drive and how bioidentical hormone therapy integrated with fitness and nutrition can help. - March 19, 2010 - BodyLogicMD
iDentalfy Launches the Largest Dental Implant Provider Network Utilizing an Intuitive Web Solution to Provide Virtual Treatment Diagnosing
iDentalfy, the brainchild of the Phoenix, Arizona-based dental implant company 3MPlants, Inc., has launched the largest dental implant provider network. Dentists and patients alike can utilize the intuitive Web Solution for virtual treatment diagnosing and communication platform. “The... - March 19, 2010 - Identalfy.com
CorporateWellnessConference.com Has Been Updated
Check out the new look of the Corporate Wellness Conference website at CorporateWellnessConference.com. The site has been updated and includes all new information about the 2010 conference that is taking place September 20th-22nd in Los Angeles, CA. - March 19, 2010 - Corporate Wellness Conference
Debi Primeau, Director of HIM at Peak Health Solutions, Named President-Elect of the California Health Information Association (CHIA)
Debi Primeau was elected by over 4,000 health information management professionals to serve on CHIA’s Board of Directors for a 3 year term that begins July 1, 2010. Ms. Primeau will serve as President-elect during 2010-2011 and President during 2011-2012. - March 19, 2010 - Peak Health Solutions, Inc.
Critical Care Medical Equipment Announces Free Delivery Across Canada
Critical Care Medical Equipment is pleased to announce a free delivery service to all Canadian clients, for all equipment deliveries across Canada. - March 19, 2010 - Critical Care Medical Equipment
A Fresh New Approach to Personal Fitness Training; Be FIT by Design Introduces the Optimal Training Program Guide
The Optimal Fitness Training Program is a personal Trainers guide for client's success. The Optimal Training eBook by NCCA Donna Marchand, CPT was designed based on clients needs to establish a cost effective program for The NCCA personal fitness trainer and their clients. A comprehensive training workbook that empowers clients to become their own personal trainer. The ultimate goal for any personal fitness trainer is for their clients success. - March 19, 2010 - Be FIT by Design
Affinity Life Science and JSW Life Sciences Ink Strategic Partnership
Affinity Life Sciences, Inc. and JSW Life Sciences have agreed to a Strategic Partnership designed to expand their capabilities and enhance their service offerings. - March 18, 2010 - Affinity Life Sciences
Pure Skin Formulations Launches New Eyelash Growth Product
On March 22,2010 Pure Skin Formulations will launch PROLATOGEN®, a novel eyelash growth product. PROLATOGEN® will be available without a prescription & does not change your eye color like prescription eyelash growth products. - March 18, 2010 - Pure Skin Formulations
EliteCare 24 Hour Emergency Center Uses Smartphone Technology to Connect Patients with Emergency Care
Local stand-alone emergency room uses iTriage to reach Mobile Smartphone users - March 18, 2010 - iTriage, LLC
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
Team Fitness America Spotlights the March Personal Trainer of the Month
Each month Team Fitness America has announced top personal trainers from places such as Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Baltimore, New Jersey, and Miami, but this month the city of Phoenix takes the first place prize from housing the top personal trainer. - March 18, 2010 - Team Fitness America
Dr. Manuel Banzon, Orthopedic Surgeon of Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, Freehold & Monroe, NJ, Performs New Knee Replacement Procedure
Board-certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. Manuel T. Banzon of Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI), Freehold and Monroe Township, New Jersey, has just performed a new orthopedic procedure on three patients. This knee replacement surgery replicates the patient’s knee. According to the manufacturer, DePuy Orthopaedics, division of Johnson & Johnson, Dr. Banzon is only the second surgeon in New Jersey to perform the procedure on private patients. - March 18, 2010 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Orthopedic Surgeons Dr. Michael Greller & Dr. Alan Nasar of AOSMI, Freehold and Monroe, NJ, Perform First Custom-Fit Knee Replacement Surgery in Northeast U.S.
Dr. Michael J. Greller, a board-certified and a fellowship-trained sports medicine orthopedic surgeon at Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI), Freehold and Monroe townships, NJ, performed the first “custom-fit knee” replacement surgery in the Northeast. AOSMI’s orthopedic surgeon Dr. Alan Nasar assisted Dr. Greller in the surgery and worked with the manufacturer to design this cutting-edge technology, which provides great advantages over traditional knee replacements. - March 18, 2010 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
ICTS Article Published in Future Pharmaceuticals
Tom Sturgis, president of ICTS (Integrated Clinical Trial Services, LLC) (www.icts.us), has announced that the company’s article, “Improve Site Performance,” was published in the March 2010 issue of Future Pharmaceuticals. An accompanying podcast interview was featured on the... - March 18, 2010 - Integrated Clinical Trial Services
Angry Nurses Attack MensMax.com Over Naughty Nurse YouTube
Angry nurses are sending a barrage of email complaints to MensMax.com (www.MensMax.com) over their use of a sexy "Naughty Nurse" YouTube video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEclBYmb25g) to promote the mens penis skin care cream RestoreMax. The nurses claim that even a broad comedy that... - March 18, 2010 - Redu, Inc. (dba MensMax)
Girlyman Glides Into Naples for Eden Benefit Concert
Folk-pop group Girlyman is coming to Naples for a one-night only show to benefit Eden Autism Services Florida as part of the organization’s annual “Gig for Good” series, presented by the Trust for the Advancement of Responsible Artists, or TARA. This year’s concert will be... - March 18, 2010 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Cass Regional Medical Center Partners with Innovative Smartphone Application Company
Cass Regional now using iTriage to reach Smartphone Users - March 18, 2010 - iTriage, LLC
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
Glassesusa.com Adds Designer Yoshi Ayaka Eyeglasses to Catalog
Online glasses retailer takes hold of designer fashion eyewear market - March 17, 2010 - GlassesUSA
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
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
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
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
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