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Locals Elected to National Council
Two local leaders have been named to a national council for long-term care billing. Business Office Manager Sibyl Bledsoe and Accounting Manager Jamie Keefer, both of Magnolia Manor, were recently accepted as members of the American Healthtech Enhancement Council. American Healthtech provides... - April 01, 2009 - Magnolia Manor Retirement Communities
Dr. David Minkoff Announces April 2009 Lecture Schedule
Dr. David Minkoff M.D. (http://www.drminkoff.com) announces his April 2009 lecture schedule for his “Aspects of Achieving Optimum Health” seminar series that includes a St. Anthony’s Triathlon appearance with 6-time Ironman World Champion, Dave Scott. - April 01, 2009 - Dr. David I. Minkoff MD
Cook & Associates Adds MEDILINQ to Its Roster of Benefits
Partnership extends MEDILINQ membership to retired athletes, individual and SMB customers. - April 01, 2009 - Medilinq
LivHOME Buying Assets of AllianceCare Private Duty Businesses in 5 East Coast States
Major Step in Nationwide Expansion Gives LivHOME Coast-to-Coast Footprint. Represents Largest LivHOME Acquisition, 7th Since Beginning of 2007. - April 01, 2009 - LivHOME
Goldshield Elite Participating in Florida Health Expo
Affordable Alternatives for Health and Wellness - April 01, 2009 - Goldshield Elite
Help 1,000 Grandmothers
Sponsors needed for 1,000 Mother's Day gifts to local nursing home residents. - April 01, 2009 - BasketCase Gifts
Mobility Express Launches Customer Focused Online Showroom
Mobility Express is a leading provider of personal mobility solutions with a trusted network of full-service showrooms and a tradition of personalized service. Now customers can enjoy the selection, service and value of Mobility Express with the convenience of online access. - April 01, 2009 - Mobility Express Inc.
THANN New Skin Care: Unlock the Miracle of Shiso
Shiso essential oils provide a strong taste whose intensity might be compared to that of mint. Shiso is rich in omega-3 fatty acid and alpha-linolenic acid with anti-inflammatory properties and is considered to help preserve and sterilize other foods. - March 31, 2009 - Harnn & Thann
World's Leading Scientists Meet to Examine Barriers for Stem Cell Therapies to Cure Spinal Cord Injury
Following President Barack Obama's decision to lift the ban on federal funding for embryonic stem cell research, medical and scientific experts will converge at the University of Georgia to discuss how recent advances in stem cell research can be translated into cures for spinal cord injuries. The... - March 31, 2009 - Bedford Stem Cell Research Foundation
Hospital-Employer Partnerships Create Affinity with Privately Insured Consumers, Lead to Cost Savings and Better Health
A new “thought paper” just released by Aegis Health Group, “Workforce Health Management Programs Bring Bottom-Line Benefits,” explores the growing market demand for initiatives that enable hospitals to attract privately insured consumers while assisting employers with one of the greatest financial challenges they face today: rising health care costs. - March 31, 2009 - Aegis Health Group
Puresource is Your Source of Seabuckthorn Products in Canada
Canadian distributor Puresource Natural Products adds Seabuckthorn International to its catalogue of Canadian producers. - March 31, 2009 - SBT Seabuckthorn International Inc.
Massachusetts Scientists Make Stem Cell Discovery
Cell Multiplication Controlled by a Surprising set of Genes. Stem cell researcher Dr. Ann Kiessling has discovered that early human embryo cells express CLOCK, and other circadian genes, that other human cells growing in laboratories did not. This was a surprise. According to Professor Jose Cibelli of Michigan State University, "This is a seminal paper. I am sure we will be referring back to it 10, 20 years from now." - March 30, 2009 - Bedford Stem Cell Research Foundation
Personalized Health Information: Just a Few Mouse Clicks Away
New guided health search technology removes the burden of typing keywords in searching health information. - March 30, 2009 - GuidedMed Inc.
Nu U Unlimited Participate in Successful Local Stylechicago Event: South Beach Style at Nacional 27
Warmer weather is right around the corner which means modern beauty tips, the latest on fashion for the season and parties, are you ready? NuUMedspa is one of the many participating sponsors in River North for “South Beach Style” that has taken place March 26, 2009. Attendees of... - March 29, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
Manufacturing in Mexico "Webinar" to be Offered by the Offshore Group
Offshore Group experts discuss the nuts and bolts of establishing and maintaining a manufacturing operation in Mexico during this interactive session. - March 29, 2009 - The Offshore Group
"Do You Need a Lift? Try Us…" Says Cosmetic Harmony
Cosmetic Harmony specializes in the complete cosmetic surgery procedures. Anthony Giudice, Cosmetic Harmony Sales Supervisor, gives insights on different types of Cosmetic Surgery Lifts. - March 28, 2009 - Cosmetic Harmony
Receive a Free Bottle of Fruit Advantage Tart Cherry Capsules – 100% Free
Refer a Purchaser and Receive a free bottle of Fruit Advantage Tart Cherry Joint Formula and enjoy healthy joints for free. – No Shipping Charge, No Handling Charge, No Processing Charge, Nothing - 100% Free - March 28, 2009 - Fruit Advantage
Shakti Pharmatech Pvt. Ltd. Introduces New Single Punch Tablet Press Mini GMP Model SSP12
Minimum consumption of material in the new model is 200 gms. which makes it ideal for Research and Development in Lab at Hospital, Small Batch Production Units, and Pharmacy Colleges. - March 28, 2009 - Shakti Pharmatech Pvt. Ltd.
Resonance Consultancy Pte Ltd Pledges Its Support for Earth Hour
Resonance Consultancy takes small steps towards saving the Earth. - March 28, 2009 - Resonance Consultancy Pte Ltd
Ronco Registers Nitech® as a Trademark for Its Disposable Examination Glove
Nitech®, the new examination glove from Ronco is now a registered trademark. - March 28, 2009 - RONCO
Ultimate Ice Wraps Introduces Cold Therapy Product to the Worldwide Market
Ultimate Ice Wraps has introduced the most progressive and easy to use patented cold therapy ice wrap with specific designs to treat eight specific body parts and muscle groups. The eight specific body parts are neck, shoulder, hamstring, ankle, elbow, back, knee and calf. Ultimate Ice Wraps has now outdistanced all other cold/ice therapy technology and methodology by creating an innovative product that makes it convenient and comfortable. - March 28, 2009 - Ultimate Ice Wraps
Park City Detox Opens Unique Comprehensive Drug Detoxification Center
Park City Detox (http://www.parkcitydetox.com) opens their private, five-star, drug detoxification center in Park City, Utah. The drug detoxification center delivers a unique, comprehensive blend of traditional and holistic treatment not offered elsewhere. - March 27, 2009 - Park City Detox
SGN Nutrition Launches Environmentally Friendly Nutrient Beverage System
Eco Drink is a healthy and convenient way to get your recommended daily allowance of essential vitamins and minerals. - March 27, 2009 - SGN Nutrition
Flexiciser International Approved as a Continuing Education Provider to Offer Movement Therapy CEUs
Flexiciser International which provides movement therapy solutions for people with mobility challenges has been approved as a Continuing Education Provider to offer CEUs on Movement Therapy. The educational presentations have been approved for Case Manager CEs (CCMs) through the Commission for Case... - March 27, 2009 - Flexiciser
ABB® to Sponsor 2009 NPC Natural Ohio Bodybuilding, Figure & Bikini Championships
For natural on stage bodybuilding, fitness, figure and bikini competition, all eyes will be on the NPC Natural Ohio event April 4th. - March 27, 2009 - Optimum Nutrition
New Laser Liposuction Procedures in Demand, Despite Economy
Twin Cities’ medical spa, Skin Rejuvenation Clinic says they are seeing an increase in inquires and bookings for ProLipo™ and Vaser® laser and ultrasound-assisted liposuction, despite the current economic situation in Minnesota and the nation. - March 27, 2009 - Skin Rejuvenation Clinic, PA
Can Cherries Relieve the Pain of Osteoarthritis? Patients in Pilot Study of Cherry Pills Experience Significant Pain Relief
For the estimated 27 million Americans who suffer from osteoarthritis, pain relief may come with a cherry on top. According to researchers with the Baylor Research Institute, tart cherries, in pill form, may be a promising pain-reliever for this common and debilitating form of arthritis. - March 27, 2009 - Baylor Research Institute
AnyWare Group's ROAM Helps Quinte Health Care Fulfill e-Health Strategy to Create Readily Accessible, Remote IT Systems
Radiologists, Physicians and Managers Can Work from Anywhere. - March 26, 2009 - AnyWare Group Inc.
Premiere Oncology Foundation Supports Rep. Wasserman Schultz's New Legislation: Cancer Awareness
The Premiere Oncology Foundation a leading oncology non-profit supports Rep. Wasserman Schultz's cancer awareness legislation focusing on early detection and screening for breast cancer in young adults. Premiere Oncology medical oncologist, Dr. Linnea Chap, a leading breast cancer specialist is immediately available for media comment. - March 26, 2009 - Premiere Oncology Foundation
Fi-Med Adds Nationwide Electronic Prescription Services for Physicians
In the rush to digitize health information and medical records, even prescriptions are making the jump from notepad to network. Soon the squinting and scrawling and folding and crumpling of the physician-pharmacist relationship will be replaced by high-speed data delivery from point-of-service, at time of service, direct to the pharmacy. (No word yet on whether electronic versions of illegible signatures will be available.) - March 26, 2009 - Fi-Med Management, Inc.
SpineMED® Decompression* Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression System
CERT Health Sciences, LLC – SpineMED® offers a non-surgical, FDA cleared, drug-free alternative for discogenic back and neck pain patients. - March 26, 2009 - CERT Health Sciences, LLC - SpineMED®
Vision Direct - Announces the Sponsorship of Go-West's Race Across the Indian Ocean
Go West, a team of four Western Australians will row across the Indian Ocean racing against 23 other international crews. The team will raise funds for Surf Life Saving Western Australia, their chosen charity. Vision Direct is proud to announce sponsorship of the team and has provided a sports range of designer sunglasses to aid them in their challenge. - March 26, 2009 - Vision Direct
New Joint Pain Treatment That Helps to Eliminate Medication
Envision ArthriFon LBP an alternative to common treatments for lower back pain. New model of ArthriFon LBP is based technology called vibroacoustic. This combination of vibration and sound penetrates into the core problem of pain because it specifically engineered and designed to eliminate the most widespread pain, the lower back pain. - March 26, 2009 - ElectroChemical Reseach Corp
ON Supports NPC Mid-Illinois Bodybuilding & Figure Championship
ON sponsors what promises to be an even bigger and better 2009 NPC Mid-Illinois Bodybuilding & Figure Championship, April 4th in Ottawa. - March 26, 2009 - Optimum Nutrition
Implant Seminars Beats Dental Competition as Finalist in the 2008 Excellence in Health Care Awards for Education
To become a great dentist you can go to a great university. But where do you go to train to become a great dental implantologist? At the 2008 Excellence in Health Care Awards, Implant Seminars, the only finalist selected from the dental industry, was honored as a Health Care Education provider for... - March 26, 2009 - Implant Seminars
U.S. Local Business Association’s Award Honors Dental Education Leader Implant Seminars for Top-Tier Training Facilities
Miami-base global leader in dental education gets honored for its state-of-the-art facility and live surgeries conducted via real-time technology. - March 26, 2009 - Implant Seminars
RAM Technologies HEALTHsuite® Supports COBRA Subsidy Billing Mandated by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009
RAM Technologies is pleased to announce HEALTHsuite's premium billing functionality to support the administration of COBRA subsidies as outlined in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. - March 26, 2009 - RAM Technologies, Inc.
Beautorium Announces the Launch of the Trilogy Age Proof Range
Beautorium announces their debut of Trilogy’s much awaited “Age Proof” range of natural anti-aging skincare. Trilogy, the New Zealand brand making big waves in the organic cosmetics world, launches another natural skincare breakthrough with its Age Proof Range. Trilogy Age Proof... - March 25, 2009 - Beautorium
MoBiTec GmbH, Germany, is Offering Photochromic Fluorescent Protein EosFP
The Green-to-Red switchable, photochromic Fluorescent Protein „EosFP“ offers advantageous applications in Molecular Cell Biology, and is now available through the German biotech company MoBiTec GmbH. With violet light, single cells in an EosFP marked (green) cell population can be switched to red, so that their fate can be followed selectively, for example in embryonic cell differentiation. Alternatively, a particular compartment within an EosFP marked (green) cell can be switched to red. - March 25, 2009 - MoBiTec GmbH
ALLMAX Nutrition Launches ARGININE – As Part of the Essentials Line
ARGININE is an essential amino acid that athletes are quickly making part of their 'must have' supplements. ALLMAX just released a new ARGININE supplement. - March 25, 2009 - Allmax Nutrition
Taiwan's Min-Sheng Hospital Receives JCI Disease Specific Accreditation for Its Acute Myocardial Infarction Process
Min-Sheng Hospital has become the first hospital in Taiwan to be awarded JCI Disease Specific Accreditation. It recently received the prestigious honor for its Acute Myorcardial Infarction program. - March 25, 2009 - Min-Sheng Hospital
Systemation Announces New Agile Development Training Program
Series of workshops teaches “nuts and bolts” of agile development as well as the softer skills of collaboration, communication, culture - March 25, 2009 - Systemation
AnaSpec’s ClearPoint™ Peptides Win Best New Product Award
AnaSpec’s ClearPoint™ Peptides were awarded the Best New Product Award in the category of Biological Samples and Reagents at Cambridge Healthtech Institute's Molecular Medicine Tri-Conference which was held in San Francisco, CA from February 25-27. By spiking protein tryptic digests... - March 25, 2009 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Veridiam Medical Introduces Advanced Spin Welding Capabilities for Specialized Joining of Plastics to Metals
New Spin Welding capability adds to Veridiam Medical’s array of specialized medical device component manufacturing operations. The Spin Welder allows plastic components to be quickly, cleanly, and permanently attached to metal assemblies. - March 25, 2009 - Veridiam Medical
MedEZ™ Medical Software is Now on Twitter
MedEZ has now joined the business social networking site twitter.com. - March 25, 2009 - MedEZ Medical Software
LivHOME Hires Bernadette Bosco as Executive Director for Massachusetts
Will Lead Newly Acquired Operations in Boston Area. - March 25, 2009 - LivHOME
Knee Joint Pain Breakthrough Gets 70 Year Old Back in the Boston Marathon
Knee joint pain (http://www.flexnow.us) breakthrough, FlexNow, a natural dietary supplement with a new approach for painful joints gets a 70 year old runner back in the Boston Marathon. - March 25, 2009 - FlexNow
MBody Strength Expands Orange County Boot Camp
MBody Strength, a fitness company in Orange County, California is expanding their existing boot camp to include more times. They’re offering a promotional 10 sessions for $10 each rate, hosting a free introduction session to anyone who wants to try, and offer the first boot camp session free. - March 25, 2009 - MBody Strength LLC
The Newly Launched Website www.WaysWomenOrgasm.org Invites Women to Share Their Experiences of Sexual Arousal and Orgasm with a Partner
Jane Thomas, author of www.WaysWomenOrgasm.org, suggests “There is nothing either easy or automatic about female orgasm, especially during sex with a partner.” - March 25, 2009 - WaysWomenOrgasm.org
New Head Lice Detection Research Validates Service Provided by Leading Lice Removal Salon
German research study concluded that wet combing is more accurate than a visual inspection for discovering an active case of head lice. Hair Fairies has utilized wet hair screenings as part of their unique Nit-Zapping™ process for removing head lice for 10 years. - March 24, 2009 - Hair Fairies