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Ronald B. Kuppersmith, MD, FACS, a Physician on Staff at College Station Medical Center, Has Been Officially Recognized as Robotic Thyroid Surgeon
Ronald B. Kuppersmith, MD, FACS, has been officially recognized as a Robotic Thyroid Surgeon and is the first physician in North America hold this distinction. Today he successfully performed his 20th robotic thyroid surgery at the College Station Medical Center in College Station, Texas. - January 13, 2010 - Community Health Systems
Magnolia Creek Treatment Center for Eating Disorders Names Marisa Goodwin as Director of Marketing
Magnolia Creek, LLC. is pleased to announce the hiring of Marisa Goodwin as the new Director of Marketing. "Now that Magnolia Creek has expanded its services to offer both inpatient residential and partial hospitalization treatment services, we are eager to share the good news with professionals and clients in nearby communities," says Nicole Siegfried, Executive Director. - January 13, 2010 - Magnolia Creek Treatment Center for Eating Disorders
Cosmetic Bliss Offer Gastric Balloon Weight Loss Procedure
Cosmetic Bliss, the U.K. Weight Loss Surgery specialists have announced that they are now able to offer patients the Heliosphere Air-Filled Intragastric Balloon weight loss programme at their partner hospital Nemocnice Breclav in the Czech Republic. The price (full package including support, flights, accommodation etc and removal after 6 months is only £3,400 (3,990 euro) - January 13, 2010 - Cosmetic Bliss
Service Disabled Veteran (SDVOSB) Starts Medical Construction Company in Dallas
Two US Army veterans form combine talent to form Clarity Government Services that provide Medical Construction Services to both the commercial and government sector. Understanding the unique challenges of medical building construction, Clarity Government Services becomes a strategic growth opportunity. The principles bring unsurpassed knowledge gained while serving a combined 33 years in the US Army. Clarity Government Services is listed in the CCR, VetBiZ, on Tweeter, Linkedin, and FaceBook - January 13, 2010 - Clarity Government Services
Bioinformatics Summer Projects Training in Hyderabad from DLI (DNA Labs India)
Bioinformatics Summer Projects Training in Hyderabad in Drug Designing, Immunoinformatics, Chemioinformatics, Rational Drug Designing and Protein Modeling. - January 13, 2010 - DNA Labs India
Prestigious Local Award Boosts First-Time Author Marala Scott's Message to Prevent Domestic Violence and Child Abuse
One of Columbus' most popular radio stations honored the first-time author with inclusion into their elite circle of "Outstanding Women." - January 13, 2010 - Seraph Books
Clarity Government Services and BFL Combine Expertise Under Joint Venture Agreement
Clarity Government Services is proud to announced they have partnered with BFL Construction Company, Tucson AZ to bid on the Veteran Affairs Clinical Laboratory Expansion (Tucson, AZ). - January 13, 2010 - Clarity Government Services
Quantros Names New EVP of Product Management & Services
Kaiser Healthcare veteran joins Silicon Valley software company. - January 13, 2010 - Quantros Inc.
New Walk-In Medical Center—The Doctor is IN™— Opens in the Heart of Worcester to Treat Minor Ailments, Injuries, and More -- No Insurance, No Problem at The Doctor is IN
The Doctor is IN™ is a new walk-in medical center that treats minor ailments, injuries and medical issues that are not serious enough for the emergency room. It was established to offer people of all ages in the Worcester area access to convenient medical services that are of non-emergency in... - January 13, 2010 - The Dr. is IN
Scottsdale Day Spa, Hawaiian Experience Spa, Begins Accepting Insurance for Massage Therapy
Hawaiian Experience Spa located in Scottsdale, Arizona has begun accepting insurance for medical massage therapy services. The Scottsdale day spa, which only employs advanced level massage therapists, provides a full range of day spa services from relaxation massage to facials and body treatments to medical massage. - January 13, 2010 - Hawaiian Experience Spa
Blue Water Spa to Donate to Meals on Wheels of Wake County
Blue Water Spa, voted Best Medical Spa in America will be donating over $1100.00 in spa services to the Meals on Wheels of Wake County benefit on Tuesday, February 16th, 2010 at the Raleigh Convention Center starting at 6:00 pm. Mary Kate Keith, Director of Development and Communications says... - January 13, 2010 - Blue Water Spa / Michael Law MD
Leading Spas of Canada Hosts Free Webinar on Spa Trends for 2010
Leading Spas of Canada is pleased to announce its first educational webinar of the year, “Spa Trends for 2010” with spa trend guru, Susie Ellis of SpaFinder. The one hour webinar will be presented on Tuesday, January 19 at 11 am PST/2 pm EST and is being offered free of charge to all... - January 13, 2010 - Leading Spas of Canada
White Sands Infinity Finishing Spray Wins Readers Choice Award for Best Hairspray
White Sands, a professional hair care manufacturer infusing cutting edge science with natural botanicals, is proud to announce Infinity Finishing Spray as the recipient of Best Hairspray for Beauty Launchpad Magazine’s 2009 Readers Choice Awards. After counting thousands of votes for this... - January 13, 2010 - White Sands
Proteome Solutions Announces ProteinID Finder Version 1.8.0
ProteinID Finder is a proteomics analyzation software capable of extracting information from the online universal protein resource database UniProt. The release of v1.8 adds new powerful graphing capabilities to Proteome Solutions ProteinID Finder. - January 13, 2010 - Proteome Solutions
"Listening to Voices" on "Why Shamanism Now?" Radio Show with Shaman Christina Pratt on January 20
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 “voices” in our head – whether they be voices of wise counsel or voices that are best to ignore – and how to discern which are best to listen to. - January 13, 2010 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
BodyLogicMD Launches MANopause Maniac: A Bioidentical Hormones Reality Blog for Men
MANopauseManiac.com: Docu Blog Spot Helps Men Suffering from Andropause. - January 13, 2010 - BodyLogicMD
Dental Laboratory Business Bites Back Recession Odds; San Diego Start-Up Successful in First Year
Unexpectedly laid off a year ago, Joe Dennison and Jon Rogers appeared to be another casualty of the recession. However, despite difficult conditions for a start-up Dennison and Rogers co-founded Classic Dental Studio, a San-Diego-based dental laboratory. In just one year, the company has become a... - January 12, 2010 - Classic Dental Studio
Dusson Introduces Innovative Decleor Aroma Expert Anti-Aging Facials to Aventura Florida Residents
Beauty Industry first comprehensive natural anti-aging solution helps promote renewal and oxygenation of the skin. - January 12, 2010 - dusson
Olympian and Leading MMA Conditioning Coach Martin Rooney Joins the Faculty of the MMA Conditioning Association
The Mixed Martial Arts industry gets another feather in its cap with the creation of the MMA Conditioning Association and standardization of strength and conditioning protocol for its athletes. - January 11, 2010 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Açai Roots™ Makes Appearance at BEVNET Live 2009 Winter Event
Açai Roots newest edition, nex4 Açaí Energy Shot, is a success at beverage industry event. - January 11, 2010 - Acai Roots
BagToDiffer.com Encourages Consumers to Go Reusable in 2010
BagToDiffer.com welcomes consumers to 2010 by urging them to make changes to their daily routines with a new promotion: Out With Disposable – In With Reusable. During the month of January, BagToDiffer.com is offering 10% off all Bag the Habit reusable totes. Bag the Habit totes come in a... - January 11, 2010 - Bag To Differ
G.S. Cosmeceutical Names Marketing Manager to Spearhead Corporate Marketing Strategy
Premier San Francisco Bay Area formulator and contract manufacturer of antiaging skincare and beauty products for physicians, dermatologists and beauty professionals continues the marketing push for rapid growth. - January 11, 2010 - G.S. Cosmeceutical USA, Inc.
“Handy” New Invention Helps Protect Children from Germs
gLovies® Reduces Kids’ Exposure to H1N1 Flu, Other Germs in Public Places. - January 11, 2010 - My Mom Knows Best
Anger Management Guru Says That Emotional Intelligence is an Alternative to Couples Counseling
Due to the increasing demand for the Emotional Intelligence/Anger Management intervention amongst couples, Anderson & Anderson is now offering its groundbreaking Emotional Intelligence training program to those who provide couples counseling. - January 11, 2010 - Anderson & Anderson, APC
Formostar Encore Infrared Body Wrap System Provides Spa Owners with a “Green” Treatment Option
The Formostar Encore Infrared Body Wrap System provides clients with an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional body wrap treatments. Unlike traditional body wraps that use disposable bandages and solutions during the body wrap procedure, the Encore envelops the client in re-useable silicone pads, directly applying infrared heat deep into the body’s tissues. - January 10, 2010 - Formostar Direct
Sandra Ingerman Talks About How to Thrive in Changing Times on Why Shamanism Now? on January 27
Teacher, author, and founder of The Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing Christina Pratt talks to guest Sandra Ingerman about her new book “How To Thrive in Changing Times”; they discuss how listeners can learn a new way of being in the world and what practices are needed to support that change. - January 10, 2010 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Comfort Keepers® Ranked One of the Nation's Top Senior Care Franchises by Entrepreneur Magazine
Comfort Keepers was just ranked one of the nation’s top senior care franchises in Entrepreneur Magazine’s January 2010 top franchise list, known as Franchise 500®. - January 10, 2010 - Comfort Keepers
Barbara’s Friends 15th Anniversary Celebration Set for Jan. 31
Barbara’s Friends, the Southwest Florida Children’s Hospital Cancer Fund, will celebrate a special milestone this month – its 15th anniversary - with an event on Jan. 31, 2010 from 12 noon – 3:30 p.m. at the Miromar Design Center, 10800 Corkscrew Road, Estero, Fla. Founded... - January 10, 2010 - Lee Memorial Health System
Naples Invitational Art Fest Brings Area Residents, Artists Together to Benefit Eden Autism Services Florida
Some of the nation’s finest artists will descend on Naples’ Fleishmann Park for the 13th annual Naples Invitational Art Fest to be held on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 30 and 31 at Fleischmann Park, 1200 Fleischmann Blvd., Naples. - January 10, 2010 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Lee Memorial Health System Well Informed Lecture to Discuss Breast Cancer Prevention, Treatment
As the second leading cause of death in women, breast cancer is a disease that has touched nearly every American’s life, either through a personal diagnosis or that of a loved one. That’s why Lee Memorial Health System is hosting a panel lecture and question and answer session devoted to breast cancer on Jan. 13 as part of its Well Informed lecture series. - January 10, 2010 - Lee Memorial Health System
Lee Memorial Health System Launches Bariatric Program Web Site
Lee Memorial Health System’s bariatric, or weight loss surgery, program, has launched a new Web site putting information on procedures and services available at prospective patients’ fingertips. The new site, www.leememorial.org/bariatricsurgery, outlines all aspects of the Fort Myers... - January 10, 2010 - Lee Memorial Health System
Ambassador of the Republic of Guatemala Visits Min-Sheng Hospital
Guatemalan Representative in Taiwan calls on Min-Sheng Hospital. - January 10, 2010 - Min-Sheng Hospital
China Ping an Trust & Investments Co. Visit Min-Sheng Hospital
A leading Finance and Insurance Group from China visits Min-Sheng Hospital on a fact-finding tour of Taiwan. - January 10, 2010 - Min-Sheng Hospital
National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association Offers Fitness Career Diversity and Support in a Down Economy
Personal trainers and fitness professionals find that breaking out of the norm is the fastest path to fitness career success - January 09, 2010 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Unique, Eco-Friendly Bags and Bottles Website, BagToDiffer.com, is Now Online
BagToDiffer.com is a brand new online retail site that offers unique, eco-friendly bags and bottles. As well as products at some of the lowest prices on the web with Free Shipping on orders of $37.95 or more in the continental US. BagToDiffer.com sells reusable shopping bags & totes, reusable... - January 09, 2010 - Bag To Differ
Latest Advancement in Needle Pain Management
MarketLab is proud to announce the addition of Buzzy®, a reusable pain relief device, to its extensive list of unique products for healthcare professionals. Pain relief has become a major focus of medical professionals and children’s hospitals in recent years because untreated needle... - January 09, 2010 - MarketLab, Inc.
“Shamanism and Autism” on “Why Shamanism Now?” Radio Show with Shaman Christina Pratt on January 13
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 Horse Boy,” a book and movie about a family seeking healing for their child’s autism as well as Pratt’s own experience working with autistic children. - January 09, 2010 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Adaptive Clinical Research is Expanding Opportunities in Personalized Medicine: CED Invites Health Decisions to Discuss
Health Decisions CEO Dr. Michael Rosenberg will forecast the future of molecular testing at the CED 2010 Biotech Conference - January 09, 2010 - Health Decisions
Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Association Launched to Answer the Call for a More Structured Strength and Conditioning Protocol for Fighters
The MMA Conditioning Association adds the science to the knockout and the tap out. - January 08, 2010 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Smarthome Direct Distributes the Smart-Leaf Computer
Smarthome Direct entered into an agreement with Originatic LLC to distribute the Smart-Leaf at Smarthome.com. The Smart-Leaf is an all-in-one, wall-mountable computer with a fold-out keyboard and optional TV and touch screen. - January 08, 2010 - Originatic LLC
Researchers Develop First Successful Hair Cloning Technique - A Major Advancement in Hair Restoration
Gary Hitzig, M.D., a New York hair transplant surgeon and researcher and Jerry Cooley, M.D., a Charlotte dermatologist and researcher, are the first medical doctors to successfully develop a hair cloning technique using an FDA-cleared wound healing powder. - January 08, 2010 - Gary Hitzig, M.D.
MarketLab Introduces Portable Centrifuge
MarketLab announces the addition of the Portafuge E8 Centrifuge to its Spring 2010 Clinical Laboratory Catalog. The Portafuge is a portable, fixed-speed centrifuge (3300 rpm) designed to fit the needs of mobile medics and traveling lab technicians. This 12-volt unit can be plugged into any... - January 08, 2010 - MarketLab, Inc.
TeleTracking Technologies Experiences Record Growth
Strong Sales, Renewals, Acquisitions, Partnerships Stave Off Recession Woes - January 08, 2010 - RadarFind Corporation
Professor Barrios Presents Progress in Bispectral Index (BIS) Monitoring to Min-Sheng’s Department of Anesthesiology
Min-Sheng Hospital invites leading Guatemalan anesthesiologist to share his experience with medical staff. - January 08, 2010 - Min-Sheng Hospital
Bel Esprit to Launch Donate Design to HEAL Africa at New York Fashion Week
Bel Esprit, the international showroom of ethical fashion, will launch the sustainable business project to support the work of HEAL Africa during Nolcha Fashion Week: New York, on February 11, 2010. The launch of the Donate Design project will open a global t-shirt contest, “for those who dream of a beautiful world,” to anyone in the world who wishes to express their vision of a beautiful world in a t-shirt graphic. - January 07, 2010 - Bel Esprit LLC
S. Mark Taper Grants $250,000 to Partners in Care for Construction of the S. Mark Taper Health Innovation Center, Expansion of Evidence-Based Health Education Program
Partners in Care Foundation announces the receipt of a grant award totaling $250,000 over two years from the S. Mark Taper Foundation. The funds will support the construction and naming of the S. Mark Taper Health Innovation Center on the Partners in Care site at 732 Mott Street, San Fernando,... - January 07, 2010 - Partners in Care Foundation
Michigan Orthopedic Services, LLC, Adds Physicians Health Plan of Mid-Michigan to Roster of Insurance Payors
Michigan Orthopedic Services, LLC (MOS) announced that it is adding Physicians Health Plan of Mid-Michigan (PHPMM) to its growing list of insurance payors. As of December 1, 2009, MOS is able to provide care to PHPMM patients for their prosthetic and orthotic needs. “Being invited into the... - January 07, 2010 - Michigan Orthopedic Services
No Evidence that Chiropractic Causes Stroke According to Foundation for Vertebral Subluxation
Amidst a great deal of emotion and rhetoric coming out of Connecticut this week regarding the stroke issue The Foundation for Vertebral Subluxation has just released a very clear position statement on the issue of chiropractic and strokes. - January 07, 2010 - Foundation for Vertebral Subluxation
Brine Group Staffing Solutions Welcomes Jenn Hillner as Business Development Manager for the Technology Staffing Division
Brine Group specializes in the search and placement of professionals in the Healthcare and Information/Software Technology employment markets at the staff, supervisory, management, partnership and principal levels. - January 07, 2010 - Brine Group Staffing Solutions
Dutch Weight Loss Surgery Patient Comes Back to Min-Sheng to Show Off His New Figure
Six months after undergoing weight loss surgery at Min-Sheng Hospital in Taiwan, a Dutch patient comes back sixty kilos lighter and a changed man. - January 07, 2010 - Min-Sheng Hospital