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Dr. Matilde Parente Challenges Go Red for Women Luncheon Attendees
A strong call for women to OWN IT! makes heart-sense for the new decade paramount - February 18, 2010 - Matilde Parente
e-Healthcare Solutions Adds 5 New Healthcare Professional Sites to Expand Its Premium Advertising Network
e-Healthcare Solutions LLC (EHS) is pleased to welcome 5 new healthcare professional websites to its premium advertising network. - February 18, 2010 - e-Healthcare Solutions
Innovation in Assessment Improves Substance Abuse Treatment Outcomes
Polaris Health Directions, a leader in the development of science driven outcomes management assessment systems, has partnered with New Hope Foundation, a leading New Jersey-based addictions treatment provider, to enhance its Chemical Dependency assessment system, Polaris-CD. - February 18, 2010 - Polaris Health Directions
California Humanitarian Group Says It is Receiving Donations Intended for a Tennessee Group with Similar Name
Rancho Mirage, Calif.- based International Medical Alliance is receiving donations intended for the International Medical Alliance of Tennessee. "We don't want the public to confuse our two organizations and we will continue to return donations we believe are intended for the Knoxville-based organization." - February 18, 2010 - International Medical Alliance, Inc
mumms® Software Selected by Compassionate Care Hospice for National Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Deployment in Thirty Seven Hospice Locations
mumms® Software (a multi-user medical management system created by Secure Computing Systems, Inc.) has provided hospice-specific EMR software to the hospice and palliative care community. Today we are pleased to announce another leading national hospice care provider, Compassionate Care Hospice... - February 18, 2010 - mumms Software
OpsisClinical Announces Laser Resurfacing with the New Laserscope Venus i machine
Coming from a company that has sold 100% of skin resurfacing lasers over the last 10 years, Laserscope Venus i machine has become a popular treatment for many patients who have wrinkles, refractory melasma, photodamage and acne scarring. - February 18, 2010 - Opsis Clinical
Court Ruling Allows Freeland Systems to Foreclose on Assets of Kardia Health Systems
Based on judge's ruling Freeland Systems reclaims assets and will re-enter the medical diagnostic image management, reporting and archiving marketplace with the release of new AccessPoint technology. - February 17, 2010 - Freeland Systems
The New Liposuction Technique Means No Surgery or Suction
The latest technology LipoFreeze is a procedure that uses a gentle yet effective method of selective cooling. Those who have tried diet and exercise to rid themselves of unattractive fat pads and bulges that persist in spite of their best efforts will find LipoFreeze a wonderful alternative. - February 17, 2010 - Epione Medical Corp
Institute for Integrated Healthcare Appointed as Pharmacy Advisor to MidAtlantic Business Group on Health
Pharmaceuticals-Related Benefits Consultancy Will Maximize Pharmaceutical Value for Business Coalition Members - February 17, 2010 - Institute for Integrated Healthcare
Metropolitan Marriage and Family Continues Anger Management Program... Helping New Yorkers Resolve Their Anger Today
Anger is a normal feeling that serves as a red flag to an individual that their boundaries are in conflict, they are being wronged in some way, and their needs are not being met. Anger becomes a symptom and problematic when it is used as a defense mechanism to address issues masking more vulnerable feelings that need tending. This is the anger we address in the anger work. - February 17, 2010 - Metropolitan Marriage & Family Therapy, PLLC
Advanced Research in Ayurveda from Ayurvedagram – a Study on Mucositis
Recent clinical research study on an Ayurvedic formulation Triphala Choornam conducted by Dr Nibin John, Medical Officer, AyurvedaGram Vydehi, proved to be effective in treating oral mucosistis that occurs in the mouth of cancer patients. - February 17, 2010 - Ayurvedagram Heritage Wellness Center
Celayix Software Announces Its Proud Sponsorship of the 2010 PAMC
The PAMC is a Premier Conference where Celayix will look to further its growing success and involvement in the Venue Management Industry. - February 17, 2010 - Celayix Software
Annual List of Top Franchise Systems Ranks Nurse Next Door
Home care franchise system takes 7th spot on annual North American wide list. - February 17, 2010 - Nurse Next Door Home Care Services
Avail Clinical Research Announces Diabetes Paid Research Studies & Paid Clinical Trials in DeLand, Orlando & Daytona Beach, Florida
Avail Clinical Research, a privately owned research facility, founded in 1998 in DeLand, FL, announces the launch of several research studies to test investigational treatment options for those already diagnosed with diabetes. “We are very pleased to begin the systemic evaluation of our... - February 17, 2010 - Avail Clinical Research
Columbus Fitness Boot Camps Testimonial
Yun Fitness Bootcamps of Columbus recently posted Amber's testimonial giving her comments about bootcamp and why she likes working out with a group. - February 17, 2010 - Yun Strength & Fitness Systems LLC
Dental Tips from Dr. John Bond, Founder of 6 Day Dental and Orthodontics, in Conjunction with National Dental Health Month
A special time first recognized in 1941, February is National Dental Health month and Dr. John Bond, founder of 6 Day Dental and Orthodontics, would like to take the opportunity to offer some important dental points and reminders, some of which people might not think about: Tip: Something very... - February 17, 2010 - 6 Day Dental & Orthodontics
Clariness Finishes Large International Project
Recruitment for two international clinical trials was successfully completed more than 3 months ahead of schedule. The internet platform ClinLife (www.clinlife.net) worked in 10 countries for Merz Pharmaceuticals. - February 17, 2010 - Clariness Holding AG
Clariness Opens New Office in the US
With the opening of a new office in the USA, Clariness is now also represented in the largest market for clinical studies. The rapidly growing demand in North and South America requires a stronger presence in the region. - February 17, 2010 - Clariness Holding AG
Care2Learn’s Valentine’s Day Giveaway Draws Winners
Care2Learn, Inc., the leader in online continuing education and training for post-acute healthcare providers, ran a promotional campaign for caregivers that awarded a dozen roses to three lucky winners. Care2Learn delivered three bouquets based on the messages their survey respondents wanted to have sent with their bouquets. - February 17, 2010 - Care2Learn.com
MarketLab Partners with Mid-Atlantic Group Network Inc. (MAGNET)
MarketLab is pleased to announce their new partnership with the Mid-Atlantic Group Network of Shared Services (MAGNET), one of the oldest, largest, and most experienced shared service organizations in the country. MarketLab was awarded a three-year contract by MAGNET for their entire product line... - February 17, 2010 - MarketLab, Inc.
VisionWeb and VersaSuite Announce Ordering Integration with Practice Management Software
VersaSuite Users Can Now Seamlessly Order Spectacle Lenses from VisionWeb-Connected Laboratories. - February 16, 2010 - VersaSuite
G.S. Cosmeceutical Plants the Seeds to Anti-Aging Skincare's Future with Stem Cells
San Francisco Bay Area premier custom formulator and cosmeceutical contract manufacturer uses latest technologies to provide premium skincare products. - February 16, 2010 - G.S. Cosmeceutical USA, Inc.
Origin of Scar-Forming Cells in Kidney Fibrosis Identified - Brigham and Women's Hospital
New research identifies the precursors of the scar forming cells that play a major role in progressive kidney fibrosis. - February 16, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Atlanta VASER Liposuction by Dr. Gerry L. Sotomayor at www.gracefulcontours.com
Dr. Sotomayor is now using the much talked about VASER Lipo System to meet patients’ demands for gentle body contouring procedures that produce natural looking results with minimal downtime. www.gracefulcontours.com - February 16, 2010 - Graceful Contours, LLC
ComFit Solutions Signs Agreement to Distribute Innovative Orbital 360 in the Midwest
The combined systems of ComFit Solutions’ WAVE whole body vibration and Orbital 360 technologies create rehabilitative and fitness programming that graduates on a continuum from a static to dynamic protocol. This will take patients from a functionally disabled and deconditioned capacity and bring them through a process that will take them back to a more effectively functioning and conditioned neuromusculoskeletal system. - February 15, 2010 - ComFit Solutions, LLC
mdesk™ Expands in Europe
The private clinic Xanthi General Hospital is the most recent mdesk™ customer and begins the mdesk™ year on a high note. The Greek clinic located in Athens chose mdesk as the system to help with their extensive research in the orthopaedic area and to improve their preoperative planning and templating. - February 15, 2010 - RSA Biomedical
Dr. Sara Wasserbauer Expands Medical Practice to Add Aesthetic Medicine
Dr. Sara Wasserbauer, M.D. has expanded her Walnut Creek, CA medical practice to meet demands for more cosmetic and aesthetic services. - February 15, 2010 - Sara Wasserbauer, M.D.
Anger Management Guru Offers Anger Management Coaching for Line Staff
George Anderson has modified his groundbreaking Executive Coaching/Anger Management program for use specifically with Employer-mandates who face the possibility of termination. - February 15, 2010 - Anderson & Anderson, APC
Synergetic Marriage and Family Therapy, PLLC is Offering a New Couple Therapy Enrichment Program
Synergetic Marriage and Family Therapy is offering a New Couple Therapy enrichment program for clients in long term relationships looking to learn about the health of their relationship. Couples will be taught exercises in how to get on the same page of understanding and build healthy communication. This will create more intimacy and connection and bring back the affection and happiness. Couples will be able to build on their strengths and work through areas of growth. - February 15, 2010 - Synergetic Marriage and Family Therapy, PLLC
Synergetic Marriage and Family Therapy, PLLC is Offering a New Pre-Marital Therapy Program for Newly Engaged and Newly Married Couples
Synergetic Marriage and Family Therapy is offering a New 8 Session Pre-Marital Therapy Program that allows clients who are engaged or recently married to explore the relationship dynamic; learning to work together and understand each other better, and build a strong marital foundation. - February 15, 2010 - Synergetic Marriage and Family Therapy, PLLC
Tom Pinkson’s “Medicine Teachings for Modern Times” on the February 17 Episode of Why Shamanism Now?
Teacher, author, and founder of The Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing Christina Pratt talks to guest Tom Pinkson about his new edition of his book Flowers of Wiricuta: A Gringo's Journey to Shamanic Power titled Shamanic Wisdom of the Huichol: Medicine Teachings for Modern Times, and how the traditional ways of living offer a path to a truly sustainable future. - February 15, 2010 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Kelsius Wins a Hat-Trick of Consecutive NHS European Tenders for the Supply of Its Unique Wireless to Web Temperature Monitoring System
Kelsius, a leading provider of web-based monitoring and alarming solutions for the Food, Pharmaceutical and Healthcare sectors, has been chosen by three major NHS Foundation Trust Hospitals to implement their market-leading solutions. The Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust is deploying the Kelsius... - February 15, 2010 - Kelsius
Emmanuel's Place Gives Special Needs Children a Voice
Emmanuel's Place daycare will accommodate parents of children with special needs. Well-trained caregivers will carry out the mission of Executive Director La'Tedra Bingham, who understands first-hand the joy and heartache of this family challenge. - February 15, 2010 - Emmanuel's Place Incorporated
Board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Alan Nasar of Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute is Named Orthopedic Medical Director of The Manor in Freehold, NJ
Board-certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. Alan Nasar of Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI), Freehold and Monroe Township, NJ, has been named orthopedic medical director of The Manor Health and Rehabilitation Center in Freehold, NJ. Dr. Nasar is fellowship-trained in joint replacement, and also specializes in avascular necrosis, knee and hip arthroscopy, and fracture and trauma care. He will treat any orthopedic patients who are undergoing rehab at The Manor. - February 14, 2010 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Sunrise Dental Offers the Special Benefits to Washington Public Employees Association
As the first unionized dental group in Washington, Sunrise Dental offers the special benefits to Washington Public Employees Association union members. Some of the benefit include : $200 New Patient gift certificate, or $250 for those without insurance, good towards any procedure not covered by... - February 14, 2010 - Sunrise Dental by Abraham Ghorbanian, DDS
Yun Fitness Boot Camps Offer Instruction in Foam Rolling
The owner of Yun Fitness Bootcamps in Columbus, Jason Yun, has created a video teaching people how to use a foam roller. Foam rolling is a great way to relieve soreness, and help the body feel it’s very best. - February 14, 2010 - Yun Strength & Fitness Systems LLC
Simulation Tools for Healthcare Providers to Achieve Excellence in QIPP Standards
Healthcare providers can achieve excellence in QIPP standards with simulation tool from SIMUL8. - February 14, 2010 - SIMUL8 Corporation
Seer & Partner Eye Institute Announces Discount for Cosmetic Eye-Whitening™ Surgery to International Patients: International Patients Day – April 26, 2010
Seer & Partner Eye Institute has designated April 26th, 2010, as International Patients Day. The clinic will offer a 15-25% discount to international patients looking to get their eyes whitened with Dr. Bong-Hyun Kim’s revolutionary Cosmetic Eye-Whitening™ surgery. The surgery... - February 14, 2010 - Seer & Partner Eye Institute, Inc.
New HIPAA Regulations Could Result in Fines for Chiropractors Says Certified Auditor, Dr. Tom Necela of The Strategic Chiropractor
New HIPAA regulations for Business Associates go into effect February 17, 2010 and most chiropractors qualify as covered entities subject to these new rules. This means chiropractors will have to have a new Business Associate agreement in place to be compliant with the recently changed provisions... - February 14, 2010 - The Strategic Chiropractor
HVAC Products Manufacturer to Expand Under Offshore Group Shelter Plan
A Wisconsin supplier of air movement and control equipment takes measures to strengthen its export markets and sales. - February 14, 2010 - The Offshore Group
Connecticut Hair Restoration Surgeon Expertly Performs Modified Scalp Reduction for Cancer Survivor
Dr. Scott Boden of Hair Restoration Center of Connecticut donated his services to remove a scar and transplant hair on the scalp of a woman who recently fought cancer. - February 14, 2010 - Hair Restoration and Aesthetic Medicine Center of Connecticut
AnyWare Group Unveils Next Generation in ROAM Patient Portal
Enables Health Care Organizations of All Sizes to Improve Treatment Outcomes by Delivering Self Management Tools to Patients - February 14, 2010 - AnyWare Group Inc.
Celebrity Chef Rachael Ray Heats Up "Hot Flashes" on Daytime Television; BodyLogicMD’s Patients Relate to Talk Show Host’s Recipe for Hot Flashes
BodyLogicMD’s bioidentical hormone doctors effectively treat hot flashes and menopause symptoms in women using bioidentical hormones. - February 13, 2010 - BodyLogicMD
Michael Johnson Interviews Rhonda Cohen-Chartered Sports Psychologist on BBC's Inside Sport
Rhonda Cohen-Head of the London Sport Institute-interviewed by Michael Johnson on BBC's Inside Sport. Rhonda's area of interest academically is sport and exercise psychology, with a specialist interest in extreme sports. - February 13, 2010 - Rhonda Cohen, Sport Psych
Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Gregg Berkowitz of Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI), Freehold and Monroe, NJ, Uses Living Cells in New Repair Procedure
Dr. Gregg Berkowitz, director of the Cartilage Restoration Center of New Jersey and board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI), Freehold and Monroe Township, NJ, performs relatively new one-step cartilage repair procedure, DeNovo NT, using living cartilage tissue from a juvenile donor, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold, NJ. - February 13, 2010 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Increase in Botox Training Correlates with Increase in Botox Treatments
The IAPAM recently identified a correlation between the increase in physicians engaging in comprehensive, hands-on Botox Training, and the significant growth in the 4Q 2009 in botulinums and dermal filler procedures. In a recent survey, conducted by MEDACorp in January 2010, the 4Q year-to-year growth in the delivery of cosmetic injectables, grew by an encouraging 8.1%. - February 13, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Leading Cancer Surgeon Receives Prestigious Award from ACS Cancer Commission
The American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC) recently awarded its Outstanding Performance Award to Shahriyour Andaz, MD, FACS - February 13, 2010 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
"Sunrise for Children" - New Non-Profit Arm by Sunrise Dental
Sunrise Dental has been serving the community for the past nine years and now is going to have a non-profit arm called Sunrise for Children. Sunrise for Children's main mission is to rescue children from child labor camps and human trafficking and find them a safe haven where children can be children. - February 13, 2010 - Sunrise Dental by Abraham Ghorbanian, DDS
Stop Drop and Relax Announces Grand Opening - StopDropandRelax.com is the Hub Women Are Turning to for Help in Getting, and Enjoying, More ‘Me Time’
StopDropandRelax.com announces a grand opening this month, with the launch of a boutique shop offering spa-quality, hand-crafted bath and body products, plush robes and wraps, organic towels and relaxation essentials for travel, the home and office. - February 13, 2010 - Stop Drop and Relax
DNA Diagnostics Centre UK Opens the Walk-in DNA Testing Facility
DNA Diagnostics Centre (DDC) has performed genetic tests for over 1 million clients around the world and now launches its walk-in centre in West London, UK. - February 13, 2010 - DNA Diagnostics Centre