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Indian Clubs Workshop to be Held at the MBody Strength Kettlebell Gym
MBody Strength, an Orange County based unconventional fitness company, is going to host an Indian Clubs Workshop on November 21, 2009. During this 3-hour workshop, participants will learn how to use joint mobility and Indian Club training to dramatically improve health, avoid injury, and enhance their strength training dramatically. - November 07, 2009 - MBody Strength LLC
"Beyond Good and Evil" on "Why Shamanism Now?" Radio Show with Christina Pratt on November 11
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, explores how to engage with life beyond the concepts of good and evil and fear-based thinking. - November 07, 2009 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Blue Water Spa Supports the 2009 Raleigh Round Up
Blue Water Spa, Best Medical Spa in America will be donating over $2000.00 in spa services to the 2009 Raleigh Roundup benefiting the American Cancer Society. The event this year will be held on Friday November 13th, 2009 at the Kerr Scott building on the North Carolina State Fairgrounds starting... - November 07, 2009 - Blue Water Spa / Michael Law MD
Quantros Acquires MediQual™ from CareFusion Corporation
Clinical Data Analytics and Data Processing Capabilities Broaden Quantros Portfolio of Solutions and Services - November 07, 2009 - Quantros Inc.
Heroes in Fight Against Aids Announced: AID FOR AIDS Gala Honorees Named
Four honorees to be recognized for their unwavering courage and perseverance in the battle against HIV and AIDS. - November 07, 2009 - AID FOR AIDS International
Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Michael Greller of Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI), Freehold and Monroe, NJ, First to Perform New Procedure in Freehold
Dr. Michael Greller, board-certified fellowship-trained sports medicine orthopedic surgeon at Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI), Freehold and Monroe Township, NJ, is first to perform a new minimally invasive orthopedic procedure, Arthrosurface HemiCap® shoulder resurfacing, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold, NJ. - November 07, 2009 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
RestoreMax™ from MensMax.com Uses Survey to Define Target
MensMax.com sent a survey to its entire RestoreMax customer base in order to better target customer service and advertising. Everyone who participated in the survey was given a coupon for a free jar of RestoreMax, the first ever penis skin care cream, and the response was tremendous. "We did... - November 07, 2009 - Redu, Inc. (dba MensMax)
Dr. Bagdonas Inducted Into Prestigious Trauma Care Association
South Nassau Communities Hospital’s director of trauma and surgical critical care, Richard A. Bagdonas, M.D., has been inducted into the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma. The American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST), headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, is the... - November 07, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Hospital Curtain Solutions, Inc. Launches New Eco-Friendly Website
Hospital Curtain Solutions' plan to 'green' the hospital cubicle curtain industry begins with the creation of a new website that makes it easy for healthcare facilities to purchase contemporary, eco-conscious cubicle curtains, cubicle track and hardware with the click of a mouse. - November 07, 2009 - Hospital Curtain Solutions, Inc.
Ways Women Orgasm, the Female Sexuality Forum, Announces a New Blog Post: Enjoying Sexual Pleasure
Women themselves do not necessarily identify with concepts as explicitly sexual as sexual arousal. Many women dislike eroticism and see female sexuality more in terms of producing children than enjoying orgasm through clitoral stimulation. Ways Women Orgasm is a forum for female sexuality and provides an open discussion of women's orgasm techniques including clitoral stimulation and sexual fantasies. - November 06, 2009 - WaysWomenOrgasm.org
Citizens Demanding Vaccination Choice Carry Republican Chris Christie to New Jersey Governorship
In an unprecedented and historic move, Chris Christie put pen to paper last week and made an official campaign promise to citizens of New Jersey in support of vaccination choice. He further cemented his position on live radio with Don Imus, by becoming the first gubernatorial candidate to utter the... - November 06, 2009 - Life Health Choices
Atlanta Technology Community Recognizes Unicoi Systems, Inc.
The Atlanta technology community recently awarded Unicoi Systems the 2009 Excalibur Award in the Small Company category. The Excalibur Awards are given to companies who employ technology to improve competitive advantage or overall business efficiency. Unlike the TAG Top 10, which recognized Unicoi for its technological products and services, the Excalibur recognized us for our closed-loop marketing information system used internally. - November 06, 2009 - Unicoi Systems, Inc.
Ronco Launches a Disposable Glove That Keeps Your Hands Fatigue Free During Prolonged Usage
To keep your hands moisturized and fatigue free even during prolonged usage, try Ronco Aloe, synthetic stretch disposable gloves with aloe. This unique disposable glove has been launched by Ronco, one fo the leading safety companies of Canada. - November 06, 2009 - RONCO
Does Race, Income Predict Prostate Cancer Outcome?
A patient’s socioeconomic status (income, martial status and race) has absolutely no impact on his outcome following curative radiation therapy for the treatment of prostate cancer, according to a new study from Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. The study is being presented Nov. 4 at the 51st Annual American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) meeting in Chicago. It is unique in that nearly 50 percent of patients in the analysis are African American. - November 06, 2009 - Henry Ford Health System
Arizona Orthopaedic Associates Offers Alternative to Traditional Hip Replacement Surgery
Anterior Hip Replacement Procedure Minimizes Pain and Shortens Recovery Time. - November 06, 2009 - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates
Emergency Medicine Physicians Sponsors Video Contest
Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP), a company that supplies residency-trained and board-certified emergency physicians to staff and manage hospital emergency departments across the United States, is holding a “Best in Emergency Medicine” video challenge through December 11, 2009. EMP... - November 06, 2009 - Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP)
MD-IT Helps Establish National Effort to Accelerate Secure Electronic Exchange of Medical Records
Health care is the largest industry in the US unable to routinely send and receive information over the internet. Due to concerns about security and privacy of personal health information (PHI), virtually all of the millions of patient records exchanged among providers are faxed or mailed. Records that originate as digital files end up as less useful paper records when received. Many more patient records are never sent due to this inefficient means of information sharing. - November 06, 2009 - MD-IT
Colorado Bioscience Association Recognizes the Best of Colorado’s Bioscience Industry
The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) has released the winners of the 2009 Awards Program. Official presentation of the awards occurs Tuesday, November 10, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m., at the CBSA’s Annual Awards Dinner. Mountaineer Eric Alexander will serve as the keynote speaker for this event as the Colorado Bioscience Association celebrates its sixth anniversary. - November 06, 2009 - Colorado BioScience Association
Partial Knee Replacements Can Lead to Greater Mobility, Less Pain and Shorter Recovery Times
Minimally Invasive Oxford Knee Procedure Being Used by Arizona Orthopaedic Associates at Gateway. - November 06, 2009 - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates
Nurse Next Door Looks to Provide Safer Living for Local Seniors During National Fall Prevention Week 2009
Offers free home safety assessments to seniors November 23 - 27 - November 06, 2009 - Nurse Next Door Home Care Services
Running, Walking and Nordic Walking Are All Welcome at Glen Lake Turkey Trot
Runners and walkers wanted. Nordic Walking Poles and and jogging strollers are welcome. The Glen Lake Turkey Trot is ideal for all ages and all fitness levels. Both the 5km and 1-mile courses included beautiful sections of pure Northern Michigan trail running. - November 05, 2009 - American Nordic Walking System SkiWalking.com
Help Paint a Brighter Picture for Alzheimer’s Patients with Yoga Sandals® Footwear
November is Alzheimer’s Awareness month and to help support the fight against the disease Beech Sandal Company is donating a portion of company sales and hosting a fundraising reception benefiting the Orange County Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association on Sunday, November 8th at local art studio, U Can Too Arts & Crafts in Sunset Beach. - November 05, 2009 - YogaSandals.com
Home Care Assistance of San Diego Celebrates Second Anniversary
San Diego’s Premier Home Care Provider Soars Into Second Year with Doubled Revenues, More Than 65 New Caregivers and a Host of New Programs That Keep Senior Adults Mentally Stimulated, Socially Engaged and Living Healthy Lives. - November 05, 2009 - Home Care Assistance San Diego
Cosmetic Treatment Provides Healthy Benefits for Sun Damage (Actinic Keratoses) in Orlando
Winter Park Laser and Anti-Aging Center is one of the few medical spas in central Florida to offer the cutting edge treatment; Photo-Dynamic Therapy using Levulan by DUSA Pharmaceuticals. - November 05, 2009 - Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center
Can a Mouthguard Make You Stronger and Run Longer?
The New Under Armour Mouthguard Promises Jaw-Dropping Performance & is Only Available at Exclusive Dentists. - November 05, 2009 - Atlanta Center for Cosmetic Dentistry
Broadwest and Three Palm Software Announce Partnership
Broadwest and Three Palm Software today announced that they have signed a partnership agreement, in which Broadwest will distribute Three Palm Software’s WorkstationOne™ product. WorkstationOne will be on display at RSNA’09 in booth 1506. Under this agreement, Broadwest will... - November 05, 2009 - Broadwest Corporation
Resistance Chair®: the Smart, Affordable Gift for the Senior Adult on Your Holiday List
Give the at-Home Exercise System Specifically Designed to Help Older Adults Stay Active, Mobile and Enjoying Their Favorite Activities - November 05, 2009 - VQ ActionCare, LLC
Henry Ford Hospital Study: Hepatitis B Does Not Increase Risk for Pancreatic Cancer
A Henry Ford Hospital study found that hepatitis B does not increase the risk for pancreatic cancer - and that only age is a contributing factor. The results contradict a previous study in 2008 that suggested a link between pancreatic cancer and previous hepatitis B infection. Hepatitis B is an inflammation of the liver caused by a viral infection. - November 05, 2009 - Henry Ford Health System
Expanded Stair lift Range on the UK Stairlifts Website
The addition of new product details on Platform lifts, Step lifts and Wheelchair stair lifts has increased the range of information available to visitors on www.uklift.co.uk. - November 05, 2009 - UK Stairlifts
Newgen Software Positioned in the Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Content Management (ECM), 2009 (1)
Newgen poised to enter North American and European markets with its ECM and BPM offerings. - November 05, 2009 - Newgen Software Technologies
Medimpex United Workman’s Compensation and Drug Testing: What Employers Need to Know About Drug Testing Reimbursement
Some Employers do not want the bother or expenses of randomly testing their employees on a consistent basis, and will opt for pre-employment screening instead. They figure if they pass one drug test, that they can be trusted. Also, it is viewed as the simplest and cheapest way to screen out drug users from being hired; pre-employment tests are also considered an effective deterrent. - November 04, 2009 - Medimpex United Inc
NuU Medspa Sponsors 17th Annual Cocktails for a Cause
NuU Medspa sponsored all level donations to benefit pediatric medical research at Children’s Memorial Hospital and the Children’s Memorial Research Center (CMRC). Through support and generous donations from local vendors and businesses, the CMRC met their goal of $200,000 in donations. - November 04, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
Ronco Communications & Electronics, Inc. Becomes an Ascom Strategic Certified Solution Partner
Ascom and Ronco partner to deliver industry-leading wireless communications across the east coast. - November 04, 2009 - Ronco Communications & Electronics, Inc.
PranagyMed Expands to Healthcare Business Solutions Suite
PranagyMed, a division of Pranagy Unlimited LLC, expands its services to include medical billing and claims management as well as outsourced medical transcription to meet the demands of improved revenue cycles for health care providers. - November 04, 2009 - PranagyMed
IAPAM Symposium Adds New Botox Training Video to Help Physicians Succeed
Physicians can now revisit the preeminent educational experience they receive while attending the IAPAM's Aesthetic Medicine Symposium, by using the IAPAM's 3 new clinical training DVD's, offering focused instruction on: botox training, dermal filler training and microdermabrasion training. - November 04, 2009 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Preventative Brain Radiation for Lung Cancer Patients: The Benefits and Risks
A new study is taking a closer look at the benefits versus risks for lung cancer patients to undergo preventative brain radiation therapy as a means to stop cancer from spreading to the brain. Study results show that while preventative brain radiation for patients with non-small cell lung cancer... - November 04, 2009 - Henry Ford Health System
Techno-Derm Introduces PhysioRED: a Futuristic Weight-Loss Technology That ‘Burns Calories at the Speed of Light’
Techno-Derm, LLC is proud to announce the debut of PhysioRED, an incredible new space-age technology that burns calories at the speed of light. Combining infrared light with reclined spinning for weight loss, cardio health and body detoxification, it can burn up to 2,400 calories in a single... - November 04, 2009 - Techno-Derm, LLC
Immanuel Senior Living Partners with Avantas for Health Staffing Solution
Avantas expands its Healthcare Pool to serve Senior Health and Assisted Living Communities in Omaha and Lincoln. - November 04, 2009 - Avantas, LLC.
Pain Awareness Week in Canada November 1st - 7th
Pain Care in BC - Acting Now on the Silent Epidemic of Pain - November 04, 2009 - Pain BC Society
Dual Diagnosis Conference in Vegas Focuses on Holistic Treatment
As those in recovery look for alternative treatments, Foundations Recovery Network, a dual diagnosis treatment network, presents a conference dedicated to holistic treatment. - November 04, 2009 - Foundations Recovery Network
Gaymar Introduces New Plexus® TruTurn® Mattresses for Lateral Rotation Therapy with Minimal Caregiver Exertion
New deep-cell, low air loss mattress supplies effective lateral rotation therapy for patients while reducing the physical demands on caregivers - November 04, 2009 - Gaymar Industries
Medical Weight Loss Clinic Offers Its Medically Supervised Weight Loss Program at No Cost to Unemployed Workers
For individuals who recently lost their job, Medical Weight Loss Clinic (MWLC, www.mwlc.com) will help them get on the right track by offering its medically supervised weight loss program at no cost. “We understand that these are challenging economic times for so many people,” said... - November 04, 2009 - Medical Weight Loss Clinic
Dr Mike to Attend the Whole Life Expo in Toronto Promoting His Book "10 Things You Should Know About Your Body"
Dr. Mike will be attending the Whole Life Expo at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on Friday 27th November 2009 and giving a speech on his book and health from 6:30p.m.-7:30p.m. He will also be available at the Ultra International booth # 48 for any questions after the lecture. Dr Mike’s... - November 04, 2009 - Dr. Mike Wellness Revolution
Dr. Mike’s Seminars in Toronto Promoting Health & Wellness and Weight Loss
Dr. Mike will be in Toronto on the 28th November and will present two seminars, one on Health and Wellness and the other on Weight Loss. The seminars are being held at The Yorkland Hotel, 185 Yorkland Ave. in Toronto. Dr. Mike will also be attending the Whole Life Expo at the Metro Toronto... - November 04, 2009 - Dr. Mike Wellness Revolution
New Ebook Helps Sugar Addicts Overcome Sugar Addiction
Cynthia Perkins, M.Ed., publishes new Ebook, "How to Break Your Sugar Addiction Today" to provide sugar addicts with the facts about sugar and the steps needed to successfully overcome addiction to sugar. http://www.holistichelp.net/sugar-addiction-recovery.html Cynthia Perkins,... - November 04, 2009 - Cynthia Perkins
RMA of New York Participates in a Free Lesbian Family Building Event at The LGBT Community Center
A panel of experts will participate in a free informative event for lesbian singles and couples and will cover the medical, emotional and legal aspects of building a family. - November 03, 2009 - Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York
Dr. Connie McCaa, New Technology Draw U.S. LASIK patients
Dr. Connie McCaa is drawing LASIK patients from across the country for her credentials and state-of-the-art LASIK equipment. That includes a Pentacam HR to make sure patients are good candidates for LASIK. McCaa, one of the leading refractive surgeons on the country, was one of the first in the nation to perform LASIK. - November 03, 2009 - Connie McCaa, MD, PhD
New Hampshire Plastic Manufacturer Makes Operating Room Procedure More Efficient and Safer with New Surgical Trays
Janco Incorporated, a New Hampshire supplier of custom medical packaging, has introduced new manufacturing methods to provide medical professionals with surgical trays engineered and manufactured to specifically cater to operating room procedure. - November 03, 2009 - Janco Incorporated
Harshman Chiropractic Clinics Help Out the Ozark Food Harvest
Harshman Chiropractic Clinic just helped out a local charity. Dr. Harshman gave a health talk at the local rotary club. While he was there, he was able to offer the president of the board a check for $3800. This can help to give 38,000 worth of food. They are able to give five pounds of food away... - November 03, 2009 - Harshman Chiropractic Clinic
New Book Provides Alcoholics with Hope for Stable, Long-Term, Craving-Free Sobriety
New book outlines an innovative, comprehensive recovery approach that gets to the root of alcoholism and enables the alcoholic to achieve long-term sobriety that is free of cravings and relapse without AA, the 12 steps, religion or succumbing to the powerlessness concept. - November 03, 2009 - Cynthia Perkins