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Health Decisions Builds a Network of International CROs Trained in High-Efficiency Adaptive Research
Adaptive CRO invites like-minded research organizations from around the world to get certified in Agile Clinical Development - October 18, 2009 - Health Decisions
VA Veterans Day Parade Set for Wednesday, November 11, 2009
The annual VA Veterans Day Parade will kick off at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 11. This year’s parade theme is “Home of the Free, Because of the Brave,” honoring veterans who have fought in the war efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, also referred to as the Global War on... - October 17, 2009 - Phoenix VA Health Care System
New "Pocket-Size" Sunless Tanning Cosmetic Roll-on Makes Debut
Convenient and easy to use, the Tan Touch-up Pen™ comes in a lip gloss-sized container that fits easily into any purse, cosmetic bag, pocket, or beach bag. The tan line touch-up pen has become an essential part of any cosmetic kit or makeover. - October 17, 2009 - No More Tan Lines, LLC
Rhode Island Chiropractor Dr. Mark Mulak Now Certified in Kinesio Taping
Dr. Mark Mulak, a Chiropractor at CitySide Chiropractic Center in Cranston, is now a Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner. Many professional athletes use Kinesio Tape to accelerate the healing process and enhance their athletic performance. - October 17, 2009 - CitySide Chiropractic Center
Integral Life Foundation Changes Name to One5 Foundation
Integral Life Foundation today announced it is changing its name to the One5 Foundation to more closely align its name with its focus on reducing the mortality rate among children in developing nations. The new name will be used with the tagline “One Child, One World, Five Killers.”... - October 17, 2009 - Nueterra
WGN’s Pat Tomasulo and Fox Anchor Patrick Elwood to Emcee Kids Fight Cancer 25th Anniversary Fall Gala
The not-to-miss fundraising event will treat guests to dinner, dancing, live music, open bar, and offer outstanding raffle prizes like trips to Europe, an autographed guitar by Dennis DeYoung, sporting event passes, Grammy tickets and more. - October 17, 2009 - Kids Fight Cancer
Advanced Test Equipment Rentals Hires Silicon Valley Based Business Development Associate
Advanced Test Equipment Rentals, a national test equipment rental solutions provider headquartered in San Diego, announced today that Marc Goldberg has joined the organization as a business development associate. Goldberg will be responsible for covering the Silicon Valley sectors, which include... - October 17, 2009 - Advanced Test Equipment Rentals
Tricks to Make Halloween a Treat for Diabetic Children
Marc Wolf, registered pharmacist and CEO of Diabetic Care Services, offers advice to parents of diabetic children to help make Halloween fun for kids with diabetes. - October 17, 2009 - Care Services
Dermatologist-Recommended Hair Treatment, Rejuve3, Now Available in Metro-Detroit Area
America’s first Latin & African-American owned hair care manufacturer, Derjers International, proudly announces the availability of its legendary formula, Rejuve3, previously accessible in hair care clinics only. - October 17, 2009 - Derjers International
Drugs of Abuse Reagents on Randox Clinical Chemistry Analysers
Randox have launched Drugs of Abuse (DoA) reagents for use on the RX Series of Clinical Chemistry Analysers. You can now detect 10 drugs of abuse in human urine on quality systems offering time, labour and cost savings. Drug abuse is a serious problem worldwide and its prevalence is increasing... - October 17, 2009 - Randox Laboratories
Advanced Liquid CO2 Assay for Rx Clinical Chemistry Analysers from Randox
Randox announce a significant improvement in liquid CO2 measurement, with improved reagent stability for on board use, calibration and shelf life on the RX Series clinical chemistry analysers. Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a metabolic waste product of cellular respiration. Elevated levels of CO2 in the... - October 17, 2009 - Randox Laboratories
Randox: Winner of Manufacturing Excellence Award for Product Innovation
The Institute of Mechanical Engineers has awarded Randox Laboratories the Award for Product Innovation at the Manufacturing Excellence Awards held on 25th June 2009 in London. The Manufacturing Excellence Awards are an annual event that recognises the very best in the UK manufacturing industry and... - October 17, 2009 - Randox Laboratories
Natural New Pain Relief for Breast Cancer Survivors: Breast Cancer Awareness Months Brings Hope and Free Consultations
A revolutionary soft tissue treatment eases pain for women who have undergone surgical procedures for breast cancer and is available at no cost for the month of October. - October 17, 2009 - Financial District Chiropractic
Independent Discovery Launches All New Website
Independent Discovery's website gives the company a new avenue to showcase the impressive breadth of services. - October 17, 2009 - Independent Discovery
Free Registration Enters Healthcare Pros in “Win a Kindle” Promo from Care2Learn
Care2Learn, Inc., the leader in online continuing education and training for post-acute healthcare providers, has kicked off fall festivities this year with a quick, easy promotion that targets long-term healthcare providers. Prospective winners simply enter their name, email address, state, and profession for a chance to win a brand new Amazon Kindle. - October 17, 2009 - Care2Learn.com
Christina Pratt Talks about Shamanism and Mental Illness on Her Radio Show on October 21
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 how, in shamanic cultures, mental illness is a reflection of a community’s imbalance rather than a particular individual’s weakness. - October 17, 2009 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Todd Swanson Las Vegas Part of Design Team for New Mini-Stem Total Hip
Todd Swanson, Las Vegas (http://www.SwansonHipAndKnee.com) working with a team of orthopaedic surgeons and Smith & Nephew Orthopedics helps to design a new short stem total hip prosthesis specifically for the young, active patient. - October 17, 2009 - Desert Orthopaedic Center
NuU Medspa Chicago Announces Loop Location
Off of Washington Ave and Wabash in the heart of Chicago, nestles NuU’s second Chicago location. Sharing a medical office with new medical director, Dr. Donald Chatman, MD, NuU is excited to share this new center and the latest in aesthetic and surgical treatments with the public. Norm... - October 16, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
H1N1 "Swine Flu" Nasal Spray Vaccine is Now Being Given on a Walk-in Basis at All MD Now Urgent Care Center Locations Throughout Palm Beach County
As one of the largest providers of walk-in medical services in South Florida, MD Now Urgent Care Centers is traditionally one of the first doctor’s offices to receive the flu vaccine in Palm Beach County. Today, MD Now Urgent Care’s staff began administering limited supplies of the H1N1 nasal flu spray vaccine to local residents. Peter Lamelas, MD, FACEP, of MD Now Urgent Care Centers, and former Emergency Department Director agrees with the CDC that this could be one of the worst flu years. - October 16, 2009 - MD Now Urgent Care
Imerman Angels and NuU Medspa Connect for Cancer Support
NuU Medspa has donated to Imerman Angels, as well as attended silent auctions for support. Being a part of such a successful charity that is now ranked the largest one-on-one cancer support charity is certainly an honor in which we continue to donate and support. - October 16, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
NuU Medspa Grand Opening Celebration Offers Clients Half-Off Treatments
Today, NuU Medspa enjoys the birth of their fifth Chicago land center located off of Wabash and Washington Ave in the loop neighborhood (valet parking is available). To celebrate this event, Nu U is offering 50% off all treatments at every Nu U Center with additional savings going out to all existing Nu U clients. NuU locations in Illinois, Arizona and Florida will be honoring this event. - October 16, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
LCH Clinical Research, LLC to Host Wine and Cheese Networking Event
LCH Clinical Research, LLC, an Atlanta-based research company announces its networking event Lynn Harding, CEO of LCH Clinical Research has over 15 years of experience in clinical research. She is a key leader in a movement to make LCH Clinical Research the premiere destination for clinical... - October 16, 2009 - LCH Clinical Research, LLC
Corporate Wellness Savings Guarantee Offered Through InTune
Strategic Wellness Partners, architect, owner and operator of InTuneSM, an innovative corporate wellness program, announced yesterday that it will now offer a no-risk savings guarantee to its corporate clients nationwide. - October 16, 2009 - Strategic Wellness Partners, LLC
National Medical Search Group Signs Health Care Staffing Service Deal with Guam-Based Healthcare Client
National Medical Search Group clients stem from all over the United States and most recently they signed with a healthcare client in Guam who sought them out. Since the contract signing, NMSG has been able to successfully find top talents needed for their clients, spurring more request and needs... - October 16, 2009 - National Medical Search Group
Intertek to Hold Electric Vehicle (EV) Meeting at Automotive Testing Expo 2009
Learn how to bring EV/HEV-related products/systems/applications (battery packs/cells, chargers, service disconnects, wire harnesses, etc) to market quickly and cost-effectively - October 16, 2009 - Intertek
A*STAR’s Institute of Chemical and Engineering Sciences Opens South East Asia’s First Kilo Laboratory Facility
The Institute of Chemical and Engineering Sciences’ (ICES) Kilo Laboratory (Kilo Lab) facility was officially opened by Mr Lim Chuan Poh, Chairman of the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), at its premises in Jurong Island today. The Kilo Lab, the first of its kind in... - October 16, 2009 - Institute of Chemical and Engineering Sciences
Genesis Home Care, "Putting You First," Seeking Homemakers and CNAs in St. Louis
Genesis Home Care kicks off its campaign to recruit homemakers and CNAs to provide in home services for Veterans, Surviving Spouses of Veterans, Seniors, Disabled and clients of HCY. - October 16, 2009 - Genesis Home Care - "Putting You First"
Cosmetic Harmony Offers a Free Cruise or a Free Hotel Stay Worth 1100 Dollars for All Cosmetic Surgery Packages Purchased
Beauty is a gift of God granted since birth. He decides the color of the skin, the shape of your nose, and the cuts of your body. We have been describing the difference between good and bad, pleasant and unpleasant, acceptable and unacceptable, etc. For human beings looking good holds a lot of... - October 16, 2009 - Cosmetic Harmony
Online GCP Training in Spanish
Infonetica has completed a Spanish version of its ICH-GCP training in response to growing popularity of ICH-GCP certification both in Europe and South America. - October 16, 2009 - Infonetica Ltd
Dr. Mark Galland Offers Saturday Sports Medicine Clinic
Dr. Mark Galland, a physician at Orthopaedic Specialists of North Carolina (www.orthonc.com/galland.html), now is offering open clinics from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m on Saturday mornings. The Saturday clinic serves as a walk-in for injured athletes. An orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine... - October 16, 2009 - Dr. Galland
Alphamed Solutions is Now a Business Partner of Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association
Partnership agreement helps bring Alphamed's solutions and services to 900 member clinicians with different medical specialties. - October 16, 2009 - Alphamed Solutions, Inc.
New Care2Learn Online Courses Provide the Latest H1N1 Guidance for Healthcare Workers
Care2Learn, Inc., the leader in online continuing education and training for post-acute healthcare providers, has released two new online learning courses in response to the rapid spread of the H1N1 virus. The courses detail the latest authoritative guidelines from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the Department of Health, and give post-acute healthcare providers an easy, cost-effective way to disseminate priceless information in a convenient format. - October 16, 2009 - Care2Learn.com
Orlando Medical Spa Practice Goes Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month - October 2009
Aesthetic Clinique, the medical spa practice of Dr. John Serrao, invites the men and women of our community to enjoy a "Pampering Pink" treatment from their "Pinktober Spa Menu" and join in the fight against breast cancer. - October 16, 2009 - Aesthetic Clinique~Body, Skin & Wellness Centre`
Eating Disorder Center of Denver Launches New Web Site
Redesigned site tailored for patients, families and professionals. - October 16, 2009 - Eating Disorder Center of Denver
Crazy: a Father's Search Through America's Mental Health Madness
Pete Earley joins guest host Dr. Mark Green on October 19, 2009 to discuss his work as an author and investigative journalist. Pete Early brings a voice to issues that affect many, but so few have ever got a chance to hear. - October 16, 2009 - WestBridge Community Services
Intimacy Expert Carla Tara Teams with Cuddle Party Creator to Reinvent Sex for Baby Boomers
Introducing, a new sex and relationship workshop designed to help Baby Boomers recession-proof their relationships. Led by author and intimacy expert, Carla Tara, and co-host Reid Mihalko, inventor of the Cuddle Party, "Booming Relationships" consists of two days of experiential learning, communication exercises and role playing games, combined with sage advice and wisdom on how anyone in the throes and challenges of Midlife can increase their relationship vitality. - October 16, 2009 - Carla Tara - The Intimacy Expert
Blood Bank Supply Reaching Critical Levels
Local Citizens are Giving Blood to Receive Better Health - October 16, 2009 - North Texas Spinal Health and Wellness
UCLA Medical Professor to Speak About Breast Cancer Reconstruction Options at The Wellness Community
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura will host a free Breast Cancer Connection seminar titled: “Breast Cancer Reconstruction Options with Jay Granzow, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.S.,” Thursday, October 29, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The talk will take place at 530 Hampshire Road in Westlake... - October 16, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Super Food Advocate Called Upon to Address World Leaders and Commerce Experts
Co-Founder of Boku International, Reno Rollé meets Peruvian President and delivers a powerful speech on the importance of organic nutrition. - October 16, 2009 - BõKU™ International, LLC
The Corporate Wellness Conference Announces Viverae as a Sponsor
The Corporate Wellness Conference would like to announce Viverae as a Sponsor of the 1st Corporate Wellness Conference on October 27th and 28th, 2009. Founded in 2003, Viverae (viv-AIR-ā) is a national provider of customized health management solutions that enable organizations to reduce... - October 16, 2009 - Corporate Wellness Conference
New CPR Pro for the Professional Rescuer Released from ASHI
The American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) introduces an enhanced, content-rich upgrade to the CPR Pro for the Professional Rescuer Program. - October 16, 2009 - Health & Safety Institute (HSI)
Scholarship Program Now Open to Allied Health Students
$15,000 in Scholarships Available to Nursing & Allied Health Students. - October 15, 2009 - CampusRN
Eden Spine Receives European CE Mark approval for its Dynamic Stabilization System, the PERFX-2™
Eden Spine LLC, a medical device company headquartered in Florida, announced today that it has received CE Mark approval for its proprietary posterior dynamic stabilization technology, the PERFX-2™. “The PERFX-2™, developed with a team of orthopedic and neurosurgeons, is a... - October 15, 2009 - Eden Spine, LLC
ALPCO Introduces Immundiagnostik Bone Sialoprotein (BSP) ELISA to North America
ALPCO Diagnostics introduces Immundiagnostik's Bone Sialoprotein ELISA to North America. The BSP ELISA exhibits outstanding sensitivity and specificity for the underglycosylated or carbohydrate deficient Bone Sialoprotein. - October 15, 2009 - ALPCO
Intivia Has Moved to House Their Expanding Business
Intivia, the leading provider of Medical Transcription Services and InSync™, their fully integrated Electronic Medical Record and Practice Management System has moved their corporate offices from Somerset, NJ to Piscataway, NJ to allow for their continued growth. “We outgrew our... - October 15, 2009 - Intivia Inc.
Continuing Education at Harshman Chiropractic Clinic
Dr. Michael Koban of Harshman Chiropractic has just finished some of his continuing education credits and is now trained in DOT testing. - October 15, 2009 - Harshman Chiropractic Clinic
MUMC Rated Savannah’s Top Hospital
Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) is Savannah’s top-rated hospital, and is among the top 10 hospitals in Georgia for cardiac care, vascular surgery, spine surgery, stroke care, pulmonary care, critical care, and gastrointestinal care. The results are based on an annual study released... - October 15, 2009 - Memorial Health
Baxa Corporation Named to Inc. 5000 as One of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the US
Baxa Corporation announces its ranking in the third-annual list of the top 5,000 fastest-growing private businesses in the US. This is the third time that the company has been recognized for this specialty Inc.5000 business list. - October 15, 2009 - Baxa Corporation
Carmel Pharma/PhaSeal Exhibiting at Booth #720 at ONS IOL
Offerings to include Live pH Test demonstrations, Wii giveaway and more. - October 15, 2009 - Carmel Pharma
APS Launches Second Annual California Patient Safety Initiative, Providing Expanded Online Education for Hospitals and Clinician
New Patient Safety Campaign Builds on APS’s Successful 2008 Perinatal Safety Initiative for California, Which Provided Discounted State-of-the-Art Training for 3,000 Clinicians throughout the State. - October 15, 2009 - Advanced Practice Strategies