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Elite Sports Physical Therapy Starts Fremont's 1st Dance Therapy Program
Holding true to their commitment to provide cutting edge sports and orthopedic physical therapy in Fremont, CA, Elite Sports PT is starting the area's 1st Dance Rehabilition/Dance Therapy Program. - June 29, 2009 - Elite Sports Physical Therapy
Free Massage Workshop for People with Cancer and Their Families Offered at the Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Gentle Touch: Easy Massage Techniques for Beginners with Paul Hurbace, LMT will take place on Friday, July 17, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village, CA 91361. - June 28, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Study Shows Kyphoplasty is Effective Treatment for Vertebral Fractures
A large, randomized long-term study of spinal augmentation showed that balloon kyphoplasty is an effective and safe procedure for patients with acute vertebral compression fractures. The study, Fracture Reduction Evaluation trial (FREE), was conducted at 21 sites in 8 countries and randomly... - June 28, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Dr. Linda S. Efferen Appointed SVP/Chief Medical Officer at South Nassau Communities Hospital
South Nassau Communities Hospital is pleased to announce that Dr. Linda S. Efferen has been appointed senior vice president and chief medical officer effective June 1, 2009. Notes hospital president/CEO Joseph Quagliata, “We are honored to have a physician with such outstanding credentials as... - June 28, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Emergency Blood Drive to be Held at South Nassau Communities Hospital
To address the ongoing critical blood shortage on Long Island, an emergency blood drive will be held Thursday, July 9, 2009, 7:00am-9:00pm at South Nassau Communities Hospital in Oceanside. To Schedule an appointment to donate blood, call South Nassau’s Human Resources Department at (516)... - June 28, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
AnaSpec Introduces Wide Selection of Fluorescent Lipophilic Tracers
Carbocyanine dyes can be used in a wide variety of application for long-term tracing of cells, including cell transplantation, migration, adhesion and fusion studies. - June 28, 2009 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Mobility Company Executive Named to “Top Women in Grocery” List
Amigo Mobility International, Inc. is pleased to announce that Beth Thieme, CEO/VP, was named a 2009 “Top Women in Grocery” by Progressive Grocer Magazine. Amigo Mobility manufacturers electric shopping carts and POV/scooters for people with walking disabilities. - June 28, 2009 - Amigo Mobility International, Inc.
MUMC in Savannah Names Mary Chatman Chief Nursing Officer
Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) today announced the appointment of Mary Chatman, MSN, R.N., as its new chief nursing officer (CNO). She will officially start work on August 3. “Memorial’s nurses are outstanding caregivers. As CNO, Mary Chatman will help guide them as they... - June 28, 2009 - Memorial Health
QUBYX Added ICC Profile Generation to the Medical Display Calibration Software PerfectLum
QUBYX Software Technologies, a source of medical imaging and color management products, announced that it has released a new version of its DICOM calibration software called PerfectLum that includes the generation of ICC profiles. - June 28, 2009 - QUBYX Software Technologies Inc.
FreshLoc Technologies Announces Automatic Wireless Temperature Monitoring for Retail Pharmacy Market. Compliance is Coming... Are You Prepared?
FreshLoc, a pioneer in Automatic Temperature Monitoring with over 3 million temperature points taken daily worldwide in hospitals, schools, foodservice, introduces a custom designed kit for Retail Pharmacies. - June 27, 2009 - FreshLoc Technologies, Inc.
Introducing the HSI Blended Learning Solution: Cost-Effective. Convenient. Consistent. Easy to Use
Blended Learning combines the convenience of online learning with a shortened hands-on skills session. - June 27, 2009 - Health & Safety Institute (HSI)
Interactive Intelligence and Ronco Communications & Electronics Sign Reseller Agreement
Agreement enables Ronco to sell, deploy and support Interactive Intelligence unified IP business communications solutions. - June 27, 2009 - Ronco Communications & Electronics, Inc.
VABION LLC Launches First Online Community for Chemotherapy Recovery
Web 2.0 Solution HealthAfterChemo.com supports survivors and professionals. - June 27, 2009 - VABION, LLC
Intertek to Support Development of New 'Green City' - Tianjin Eco-City, China
Memorandum of Co-Operation with Sino-Singapore venture to advance green building in China. - June 27, 2009 - Intertek
Thrifty Wellness Store Goes Live
Thrifty Wellness Store, an online retail, has started its online operations recently. It offers cheap, easy yet effective health, wellness and exercise equipment, nutritional supplements and weightloss products through its website. - June 27, 2009 - Thrifty Wellness Store
"Freedom – Use It or Lose It" is the Topic of the July 1 Episode of Why Shamanism Now? Radio Show
In honor of Independence Day, teacher, author, and founder of the Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing Christina Pratt talks about the concept of freedom on her show "Why Shamanism Now? A Practical Path to Authenticity." - June 27, 2009 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Drug Safety Expert Dr Karl Gallegos Partners with American HSC
American Health Systems Corporation announced that Dr Karl Gallegos, an authority on Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance, is a partner with American HSC. - June 27, 2009 - American Health Systems Corporation
Best® Medical International Launches Initiative to Ease Isotope Shortage
Best® Medical International is purchasing four cyclotrons from Best® Cyclotron Systems, Inc as an alternative to Technetium 99m. - June 27, 2009 - Best Medical International
Dr. Patrick Bitter, Sr. M.D. Joins Vascular Health Specialists
After several months of in-depth collaboration, Dr. Patrick Bitter Sr., a dermatologist and rosacea treatment expert, has joined Vascular Health Specialists LLC. - June 26, 2009 - Vascular Health Specialists LLC
The S.L.E. Lupus Foundation’s "Team Life Without Lupus" is Proud to Announce JackRabbit Sports as Their Official Professional Training Partner for ING NYC 2009 Marathon
Today, the S.L.E. Lupus Foundation - the first lupus organization ever selected as a Charity Partner by the ING New York City Marathon - announced JackRabbit Sports will serve as the Official Professional Training Partner for "Team Life Without Lupus" in the upcoming ING New York City Marathon. - June 26, 2009 - S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
Las Vegas Welcomes Infrared Body Wrap Technology
Let's Wrap is pleased to announce that the newest and highly effective technology known as Infrared Body Wrap is now being offered at 1621 E. Flamingo, Suite 17B, inside the Episage facility. The telephone # is 702-513-8411. Many people are unfamiliar with Infrared Body Wrap. Interested clients... - June 26, 2009 - Let's Wrap InfraRed Body Wrap
GenScript Raises $15M for Drug Discovery and Development Services Expansion —Kleiner Perkins Invests in Biology CRO Business
GenScript Inc. received $15M investment led by Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers (KPCB) to expand its biology and bio-reagent services in drug discovery and development. - June 26, 2009 - GenScript USA Inc.
Lakewood BlueClaws (NJ) Host First Nut-Free Game
The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network will host an inaugural fundraising event at the Lakewood BlueClaws’ Game on Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at FirstEnergy Park, Lakewood. In an effort to help protect allergic fans and in honor of all individuals with food allergies, the BlueClaws will have an ingredient list available of every food item sold. That evening, all items sold at the concession stands will be nut free. - June 26, 2009 - FAAN Walk for Food Allergy - Long Branch, NJ
Hope Hospice Learning Series on Preserving Memories
As Hope Hospice’s recognition of its twenty-fifth anniversary year continues, the organization announces two free classes on family histories. Preserving Family Memories, which will be presented in two parts, offers people creative and practical ways of documenting your family’s rich... - June 26, 2009 - Hope Hospice
Cardiovascular Imaging Helps Prevent Life-Threatening Heart Problems
In response to the rising rate of heart disease on Long Island, South Nassau Communities Hospital’s Primary Medical Center in Bellmore is now offering comprehensive non-invasive early detection and treatment of potentially life-threatening heart problems. The services are coordinated by... - June 26, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
MUMC Fellowship Trains Physicians in Advanced Information Technology
Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) is the first hospital in the nation to offer a leadership and management focused fellowship in health information technology. The new two-year applied informatics fellowship will give physicians specialized training in the use of electronic patient records,... - June 26, 2009 - Memorial Health
Catherine VanWetter to Interview Ping Li About Her New Book "Awakening: Fulfilling Your Soul's Purpose on Earth" on Inspirations of the Heart Radio
Ping Li will share how this knowing can lead to peace, confidence and inner knowing that all is truly well. "Yes, all is well in my life and I am confident that my life will work out for my highest good." - June 26, 2009 - To The Heart Of The Matter
PMI Announces Dates for October 2009 Short Course
Course to be held in Ithaca, NY during the week of October 19th, 2009. - June 26, 2009 - Porous Materials, Inc.
Prevelle Raleigh NC, a New Lip Plumper and Wrinkle Filler Less Than $300.00 - Special Price of Just $245.00
Blue Water Spa in Raleigh, NC has a new lip plumper and wrinkle filler less than $300.00. Prevelle is being offered at the special price of just $245.00 - June 26, 2009 - Blue Water Spa / Michael Law MD
Convenient Care Achieves Urgent Care Center Accreditation
Convenient Care, an Urgent Care clinic in Elkridge, Maryland has achieved Urgent Care Center Accreditation from the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM). Accreditation is a voluntary process through which an Urgent Care Center is able to measure the quality of its services and... - June 26, 2009 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
Sports & Orthopedic Center Opens Its Doors in Boca Raton
Active South Floridians now have access to the same orthopedic care provided to professional athletes. - June 26, 2009 - Sports and Orthopedic Center
Pepperdine Professor and Cancer Survivor Will Present "Success Over Stress" for People with Cancer and Their Families
"Success over Stress" is a free workshop for people with cancer and their families, sponsored by Community Memorial Hospital and The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura. It will take place Thursday, July 16, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Cancer Resource Center at CMH, 184 N. Brent St., Ventura, CA 93003. - June 26, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Experienced and Highly Skilled Colombian Surgeons Drive Up the Medical Tourism Industry for Cosmetic Surgery in Colombia, Says Cosmetic Harmony
Over the years Colombia has become one of the best medical tourism destinations for all types of cosmetic surgery procedures. Due to the huge numbers of surgeries performed in Colombia, the Colombian doctors and nurses are highly trained, fully practiced and experienced to ensure that their medical skills and knowledge meet the international standards. - June 26, 2009 - Cosmetic Harmony
Hearing Planet Has Launched Its New Website Offering Discount on Hearing Devices
Hearing Planet is happy to launch its new website. Hearing Planet is the leading online resource and provider of digital hearing aids. - June 26, 2009 - hearingplanet
Well-Known Chicago Medical Spa Offers Latest Anti-Aging Procedure with Proven Results
New to the anti-aging industry and medical clinics in the U.S., is Dysport ®, an injectable that improves and smooth away fine lines and wrinkles. Dysport ® will be added to the NuU menu of services late-August 2009. Dysport ® also known as Reloxin, has been widely used in Europe for... - June 25, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
GCMS Testing from Innovatech Labs Aids in Detecting Residual Solvents and Organics for Manufacturing Engineers
Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry identifies trace elements of substances in a given sample - June 25, 2009 - Innovatech Labs
HSI Announces Medical Director and Chair, Medical Advisory Board: Dr. William Hammill
Health & Safety Institute (HSI) family of brands, comprised of American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI), MEDIC FIRST AID International, and 24-7 EMS, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. William Hammill as Medical Director and Chair, HSI Medical Advisory Board. - June 25, 2009 - Health & Safety Institute (HSI)
HALO-8 Wins Contract to Outfit USS Carl Vinson
HALO-8 has been awarded a contract to outfit the USS Carl Vinson with fire control equipment, US Navy's latest overhauled aircraft carrier. This marks Halo-8 's entry into a new market segment focusing on new and overhauled Navy vessel's start up equipment requirements. "Halo-8 is very... - June 25, 2009 - Halo-8 LLC
DiaTri’s MDM Division Brings New, Exclusive WC Lab Product to Market
MDM is pleased to announce its movement into the Laboratory Services arena for the Workers’ Compensation market - June 25, 2009 - DiaTri LLC
Origin Healthcare Solutions Offers Integrated Payment Processing Using the TransEngen™ Platform
Origin Healthcare Solutions’ (OHS) Connecticut operating center, formerly SSIMED, announces a partnership with TransEngen to help providers collect patient payments more efficiently to reduce billing and collection efforts, improve cash flow and reduce bad debt. This integrated solution is available in Origin Manager, OHS’s recently unveiled, practice and clinical management solution. - June 25, 2009 - Origin Healthcare Solutions
Suburban Warrior Challenge Four Kettlebell Competition Results
MBody Strength hosted the fourth Suburban Warrior Challenge kettlebell fitness competition on June 20, 2009 in Huntington Beach. A dozen people turned out in the rain to complete a 3.25 mile weighted hike and hundreds of exercise repetitions with kettlebells. “This was by far the longest and... - June 25, 2009 - MBody Strength LLC
Researchers Find CherryFlex Softgels Ease Exercise-Induced Muscle Soreness
Winona State University researchers presented a pilot study abstract with results showing that CherryFlex® softgels, the proprietary Montmorency red tart cherry fruit supplement, significantly altered muscle soreness following strenuous exercise in a double blind study conducted in 2008. - June 25, 2009 - Fruit Fast
AnaSpec Introduces New SensoLyte® LSD1 Assay Kit
AnaSpec has announced the release of a new long wavelength assay for Lysine-Specific Demethylase –1 (LSD1), the SensoLyte® LSD1 Assay Kit, Ex/Em=530/590 nm. LSD1 is a histone-modifying enzyme catalyzing lysine demethylation of histone H3. It plays an important role in regulation of gene... - June 25, 2009 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
10 to 10 Urgent Care Achieves Urgent Care Center Accreditation
10 to 10 Urgent Care, an Urgent Care clinic in Lutz, Florida has achieved Urgent Care Center Accreditation from the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM). Accreditation is a voluntary process through which an Urgent Care Center is able to measure the quality of its services and... - June 25, 2009 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
Unicoi Systems Forms Alliance for Strategic Growth in Korea
Unicoi Systems forms a strategic alliance with FutureGen to fulfill demand in multiple vertical markets in Korea. FutureGen will employ their existing sales and marketing channels in Korean electronics manufacturing to deliver Fusion Software and Reference Designs to prospects who are currently requesting the low-power, low-cost, high performance solutions from Unicoi Systems. - June 25, 2009 - Unicoi Systems, Inc.
Practice Purchased
Dr. J.D. Rigsby of Rigsby Chiropractic is proud to publicly announce the purchase of Dr. Robert Haberle's chiropractic practice in Jacksonville, TX. - June 25, 2009 - Rigsby Chiropractic, PLLC
Dentists Are Throwing Away the Cling Film and Switching to SteriTouch Keyboard Covers
Recognising the risk of cross contamination, Dentists have often used rolls of cling film to cover their keyboards...both awkward and time consuming. The cling film is now being swapped for permanent covers which not only allow the keyboard to be cleaned and decontaminated in-situ, but also prevent bacterial and fungal growth in between cleaning cycles. - June 25, 2009 - SteriTouch Ltd
Nanomi Joins Consortium to Address Chronic Kidney Disease
Nanomi, a leading provider of microsphere-based drug delivery technologies to the pharmaceutical industry, announced today that it joined a consortium for the development of a therapy to prevent chronic kidney disease. In an aging population, the worldwide incidence of chronic kidney disease,... - June 25, 2009 - Nanomi
The Blessed Seed Company Are Now Expanding Their Products to Germany and Europe
The Blessed Seed are now including a sharper brand of black seed oil, a soap and a wonderful rose cream in their products. With the popularity in the UK they are now looking to sell in Europe as well. - June 25, 2009 - The Blessed Seed
Natural Massage Oils Offer Announced by Castle Baths Spa Products Store
Natural massage oils at Castle Baths are now available with a special offer under which each massage oil purchase will be accompanied with another complimentary massage oil. - June 25, 2009 - Castle Baths Bath- Body- Spa