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RestoreMax™ from Mensmax.com Wins 5 Dude Rating and Product of the Month
A five dude rating and product of the month was awarded to RestoreMax mens skin care cream from MensMax.com by the web product ratings website MensBest.org. MensBest.org gives men's products and services "dudes" instead of stars, and the 5 dude award is the highest honor a product can get. - January 28, 2009 - Redu, Inc. (dba MensMax)
Covenant Weight Management Center Offers Free Weight Loss Program Feb. 3
Covenant Weight Management Center is offering a free community education program on weight loss and exercise to achieve good health. The program will include information on low-calorie meals, simple exercise routines and others tips on how to lose weight and keep it off. The program will be held Tuesday, Feb. 3 at noon. Information is available by calling 541-4500. - January 28, 2009 - Covenant Health
Lupus Research Institute: New Study Confirms the Need for More Research Dollars
LRI responds to new study of lupus-related costs. - January 28, 2009 - Lupus Research Institute
Westlake Healthcare Center Appoints Diana Cremeans Director of Nursing
Westlake Healthcare Center, a leading provider of skilled care services in the greater Cuyahoga county area, announced that it has named Diana Cremeans Director of Nursing. As Director of Nursing, Ms. Cremeans will be responsible for the Clinical Services Department of Westlake Healthcare Center, a... - January 27, 2009 - Boulevard Healthcare, LLC
Beautorium Embraces Active Sustainable Science in Skincare
beautorium has added active sustainable science brands suki and Sophyto to its growing repertoire of the best in organic and natural beauty. Both offer the latest in organic skincare, and combine cutting edge science with pure, natural actives to deliver breakthrough results. - January 27, 2009 - Beautorium
IonSense Announces the Expansion of DART® Ion Source Product Line to Include TOF Mass Spectrometers
The Popular Direct Analysis Technique is Now Available for Time-of-Flight Instruments, Expanding the Range of Applications. - January 27, 2009 - IonSense, Inc.
Intelligent Skin Sense Launches ElectroLast Micro-Current Home Facial Device
Intelligent Skin Sense is poised to send a wave of excitement through the beauty industry with the announcement of its newest product, ElectroLast micro-current facial home device. What is it? A holistic alternative to synthetic injections or plastic surgery, ElectroLast improves the appearance of... - January 27, 2009 - Intelligent Skin Sense
New National Study Reports $1.3 Billion Invested in Colorado Bioscience Companies 2002-Q2 2008, Ranking Colorado 11th in U.S. for Bioscience Venture Capital Investments
Gov. Bill Ritter, the Colorado BioScience Association and Colorado Office of Economic Development released the Colorado Bioscience Roadmap 2008 on January 23. Among findings, the new study reports $1.3 billion was invested in Colorado bioscience companies 2002 through Q2 2008, ranking Colorado 11th in the U.S. for bioscience venture capital investments. - January 27, 2009 - Colorado BioScience Association
New Book "Your Health in the Information Age" by Peter Yellowlees MD Featured on ABC, Fox TV, and All Books Reviews
"Your Health in the Information Age” is an exciting new book that shows patients how they can work more closely with their doctors by using the internet effectively. 10 million Americans search for health information on the Internet for themselves or for loved ones every single day? 40% of Americans are able to email their doctors, but 80% want to do this. Available from www.InformationAgeHealth.com, Amazon and many online bookstores. - January 26, 2009 - Peter Yellowlees MD
Ameridose Awarded a Contract with HealthTrust Purchasing Group for Admixed Preparations
HealthTrust Purchasing Group, LP., a premier group purchasing organization, and Ameridose, a nationwide provider of sterile admixed & repacked preparations and oral repackaging services, announced that Ameridose has been awarded a contract for admixed preparations. "Ameridose is proud to... - January 26, 2009 - Ameridose, LLC
Vision Direct - Sponsors Meriton Sydney Invitational Golf Tournament
Vision Direct Australia sponsors the Meriton Sydney Invitational Golf Tournament. The Meriton Sydney Golf Tournament has raised over $250,000 since 2004. - January 26, 2009 - Vision Direct
Marriage Help on Demand Now Available at MarriageConcierges.com - Affordable Online Marriage Consultation
MarriageConcierges.com now offers online Marriage Consultation from the comfort of home. As an alternative to traditional counseling, the company utilizes private Email sessions for convenience. This service is perfect for those who lead busy lifestyles or do not wish to pursue traditional counseling due to the stigma attached. Customers begin services within 48 hours. - January 26, 2009 - Marriage Concierges
International Suicide Prevention Association Offers Hope During Tough Economic Times
The International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) has published a paper entitled, “Suicide and the economic depression: reflections on suicide during the Great Depression” which concludes that there was only a slight increase in deaths by suicide during the Great Depression. - January 26, 2009 - International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP)
Aloe-Spa Salute Per Aloe TM Launched Its Mobile Spa Services Into Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area
Aloe-Spa Salute Per Aloe TM, a franchise of signature aloe spa treatments owned by Aloetrade America LLC, launched its Mobile Spa Services into the Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area. All spa treatments are performed with pure aloe vera products. Main to be offered at South Florida include aloe massages, aloe facials, aloe wraps, aloe after sun treatments, aloe masks, and aloe body treatments among others. - January 26, 2009 - Aloetrade America LLC
First Private Midwifery Practice for Tunbridge Wells and Surrounding Area
Louise Wilby and Anja Metzner, Tunbridge Wells’ most local and experienced independent midwives have joined forces to form Tunbridge Wells Independent Midwives. Women will be able to choose between the increasingly stretched maternity service and individualised and woman-centred midwifery care from two dedicated homebirth midwives. - January 26, 2009 - Tunbridge Wells Independent Midwives
HarborPlace Country Fair Entertains All Ages
The beautiful grounds of HarborPlace were transformed into a Country Fair on Saturday, January 17. The fair, held from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, was enjoyed by all ages, from newborn visitors to the centenarian residents. For just a $2.00 donation, visitors were able to play a variety of games,... - January 26, 2009 - HarborPlace at Port St Lucie
PMI Unveils New Fuel Cell Porometer
The new porometer is designed with the manufacturers of fuel cell components in mind. - January 25, 2009 - Porous Materials, Inc.
Grosse Ile School Launches New Website, Strengthens School-Community Bond: Dynamic Content Markets the "Grosse Ile Advantage: Achievement, Vision, Community"
If Grosse Ile is a hidden gem, then Grosse Ile Township Schools might be its most brilliant facet. Consistently ranked as one of the top districts in the state and boasting an astonishing 98.7% graduation rate, the district's web presence did not reflect the quality of education it provides. This... - January 25, 2009 - Foxbright
MBody Strength Adds a New Kettlebell Line to Online Store Supplied by Troy Barbell
MBody Strength, a fitness company based in Orange County, California, has added new product lines to their online store, including cast iron kettlebells and vinyl kettlebells by Troy Barbell. The MBody Strength online fitness store has marked the new kettlebells down in price to help spread the... - January 25, 2009 - MBody Strength LLC
Speak Freely for Humanity Vanilla Lipbalms
Speak Freely for Humanity Vanilla Lipbalms contribute one dollar from each purchase to humanitarian organizations. - January 25, 2009 - Kaia House
Feb 12th Grand Opening for Austin Residence
Today, Arveda Alzheimer’s Family Care, LLC, an Austin-based company that specializes in operating assisted-living residences, announces that it will host a Grand Opening for its new Austin Alzheimer’s Family Care residence on February 12th from 4 to 7 pm. An RSVP is respectfully... - January 25, 2009 - Arveda Care, LLC
AnaSpec Introduces New AnaTagTM HiLyte FluorTM 594 & 680 Protein Labeling Kits
AnaSpec has announced the inclusion of two new dyes in its AnaTagTM protein labeling kit collection - HiLyte FluorTM 594 (Ex/Em=593/616 nm) and HiLyte FluorTM 680 (Ex/Em=678/699 nm). Developed by AnaSpec, HiLyte FluorTM dyes are a series of dyes that spans the whole visible spectrum (Figure... - January 25, 2009 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Offshore Group Client Company Expands on Both Sides of the Border
Horst Engineering bolsters its operations in anticipation of increased demand for its services. - January 25, 2009 - The Offshore Group
Anderson & Anderson Releases Los Angeles Court Provider List 2009
Anderson & Anderson®, trusted name in anger management, has just released its bi-yearly Los Angeles County anger management court referral list to the superior court and all branches in the county. The list features long time providers as well as new ones. - January 24, 2009 - Anderson & Anderson, APC
Medimix International Opens Regional Asian Office in Hong Kong, China - Online Healthcare Panel Developing in Asian Countries
One of the “pharmerging markets,” China represents a fascinating new frontier and an enormous challenge to companies as we move into 2009. Medimix International celebrates 20th year with expansion of its network and services, opening Medimix Asia. - January 24, 2009 - Medimix International
Office-Based Surgery Accreditation Gains Momentum
Validare is proud to announce that in 2008 it assisted 54 Office-Based Surgery (OBS) providers achieve accreditation or re-accreditation with a national accreditation agency and improve patient safety. - January 24, 2009 - Validare
Houston IVF Opens New Infertility Center
One of the nation’s leading infertility treatment practices opens a facility in west Houston’s new Memorial Hermann Tower. - January 24, 2009 - Houston IVF
Mack’s® New Roll Ups™ Wallet Earplugs Mark Convergence of Convenience, Technology and Hearing Safety
Innovative new product brings easy-to-use convenience in an easy-to-carry wallet-sized package. - January 24, 2009 - McKeon Products
IMA World Health Receives $250,000 Gift from F. Dohmen Foundation
IMA World Health, a Maryland-based global health care nonprofit, was one of the first to receive a gift from a newly-formed foundation of the F. Dohmen Company. - January 24, 2009 - IMA World Health
Kisma Hair Co. and Spa Named One of Nation's Fastest-Growing Salons for Fourth Consecutive Year by Salon Today Magazine
Kisma Hair Co. and Spa, owned by Anet Fiorenza Bennett, was once again named one of the 200 fastest-growing salons in North America by Salon Today magazine, a top business publication for salon and spa owners. This is the fourth consecutive year that Kisma Hair Co. and Spa has been honored for this... - January 24, 2009 - Kisma Hair Co & Spa
A4M's Announces Its Website, Worldhealth.net is Featured on Oprah.com Regarding Hormone Replacement Debate
Worldhealth.net is now featured on Oprah.com as a resource for those interested in learning more about Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT). The link appears in a new section of Oprah Winfrey’s website launched in conjunction with her recent show about Hormone Replacement Therapy for women. - January 24, 2009 - A4M
Heartland Information Services Moves Up to 2nd Place in National Survey for Outsourced Transcription
Heartland Information Services placed second out of 12 ranked outsourced transcription companies in a report released in December of 2008 by KLAS®, an independent healthcare research firm (www.KLASresearch.com). As compared to 2006 and 2007, this second place ranking shows a consistent improvement by Heartland. - January 23, 2009 - Heartland Information Services
Golden Quill Press Story Submission Contest
Golden Quill Press.com Has Issued a Call for Story Entries for New Book Contest. - January 23, 2009 - Golden Quill Press
Local Business, Global Reach. Life Coach Hueina Su, President of Denville, New Jersey-Based Beyond Horizon Coaching Featured in Daily Record
Life Coach Hueina Su of Denville, NJ-based Beyond Horizon Coaching is featured in the Daily Record’s DenvilleRockaway This Week. In the interview, Su discusses why she started her coaching business, how she reaches clients globally and helps them improve their lives, and how individuals, corporations, and nonprofit organizations can benefit from working with her. - January 23, 2009 - Beyond Horizon Coaching
John C. Lincoln Deer Valley Hospital in Phoenix Receives Prestigious State Award
John C. Lincoln Deer Valley Hospital’s commitment to excellence in patient care has earned it the 2008 Arizona Pioneer Award for Quality, marking the first time a hospital has received the award. - January 23, 2009 - John C. Lincoln Health Network
Southern California FIRE/EMS Paying Special Attention to Church Disaster Preparedness
More and more churches realize they do not have the expertise to prepare for natural disasters without the help of disaster preparedness consultants such as Southern California FIRE/EMS. - January 23, 2009 - Southern California FIRE & EMS
Discovery Counseling Expands Into Lakewood Ranch, FL
Discovery Counseling expands operations by opening an office in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. - January 23, 2009 - Discovery Counseling, A Nonprofit Corporation
MTBC Expands National Presence with Clients in 40 States
With Wyoming, MTBC has now attained the milestone of 40 states with active clients, as part of its successful national expansion plan, the innovative medical billing and healthcare IT company based in Somerset, N.J. announced. “We are one of a select group of revenue cycle management... - January 23, 2009 - MTBC.com
Get a Refreshing Lift and Earn $1 Per Minute with Aromatherapy Oxygen Stations by o2planet.com
Businesses looking for an additional source of revenues for their spa, hotel, tanning salon, event, or wellness center are adding O2 Planet's Aroma o2 Aromatherapy Oxygen stations. These oxygen stations can be set up anywhere to provide refreshing oxygen with aromatherapy. Charge $1 a minute, They're money making machines. - January 22, 2009 - o2 Planet, LLC
Oxygen Detoxification Station Takes Detox Spas to a Whole New Level
The latest way to fully detoxify the body is now available at www.o2planet.com Toxins in the air, water, and in our food can make the body system sluggish. Excess fat and cellulite can develop as a result of toxins that cannot be released. The Oxygen Detoxification Station produces gentle sweating with infrared and o2/o3 steam to pull the toxins out, leaving skin soft and moisturized. Clients rave about the benefits of this revoltionary spa capsule. - January 22, 2009 - o2 Planet, LLC
Health & Safety Institute is Growing with Addition of 24-7 EMS
Health & Safety Institute (HSI), comprised of American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) and MEDIC FIRST AID International, is pleased to announce the addition of 24-7 EMS to its family of brands. - January 22, 2009 - Health & Safety Institute (HSI)
T3 Fitness Energy and jobing.com Launch Workplace Wellness Video Series
Workplace wellness is one of the hottest topics for employers. The short fitness tips in the videos are designed to help employees increase productivity and help those looking for work keep a positive outlook while searching. - January 22, 2009 - T3 Fitness Energy
New Wheelchair Seat Covers Celebrate Winter, Spring Holidays
Kramer Enterprises has announced the addition of 12 new wheelchair seat covers to its line to help wheelchair users celebrate the upcoming winter and spring holidays. Valentine’s Day hearts and candy adorn some of the new fabric choices, while shamrocks, pots of gold and even some Kelly green mugs of ale are featured on the St. Patrick’s Day options. Look for colorful eggs, bunnies and jellybeans on the Easter seat covers. You will even find Snoopy and Looney Tunes characters. - January 22, 2009 - Kramer Enterprises
Florida-3 Airboat Search and Rescue Team Assists in Search for Missing Immokalee Boy
The Florida-3 Airboat Search and Rescue Team (FL-3) joins search for missing six-year old Adji Desir in Immokalee, Florida. Fifteen members of the Florida-3 Airboat Search and Rescue Team, accompanied by members of the Tampa Bay Search and Rescue Team, assisted the Collier County Sheriff’s... - January 22, 2009 - Florida-3 Airboat Search and Rescue
Brook Seminars Presents Active Isolated Stretching Seminar to Sports Chiropractors of the New York Finger Lakes Region
Marjorie Brook teaches Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) to sports chiropractors, student interns and coaches from throughout the New York Finger Lakes region. January 24, 2009, from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM. - January 21, 2009 - Brook Seminars
Sensational Cellulite Reduction Open House
Ania Gapys, and Aneta K. Filardo CME, MBA of Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center will discuss non-surgical body sculpting & lipo-suction alternatives such as Velashape Cellulite Reduction Treatments and Detoxification methods at 5:30pm on Thurs. January 29, 2009 at the office of Winter... - January 21, 2009 - Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center
The Health Care Blog (THCB) Runs Editorial from Mednovus President, Tobias Gilk, Appealing to Joint Commission for MRI Safety Standard Enforcement
Influential The Health Care Blog published an editorial written by Mednovus' President and MRI Safety Director, Tobias Gilk, outlining growing MRI safety concerns, coupled with an appeal to the Joint Commission for action on new provisions of the Environment of Care that allow for enforcement of minimum protections. - January 21, 2009 - Mednovus, Inc.
StannahStairlifts.co.uk Sets the Standard in Stairlifts
Stannah Stairlifts has launched its brand new interactive website www.stannahstairlifts.co.uk. The stylishly re-designed site has impressively been awarded the Royal National Institute for the Blind seal of approval – the RNIB See it Right Accessible Websites logo. When a website displays an... - January 21, 2009 - AI-SV
Dr. David Minkoff Completes 35th Ironman at Ironman Arizona
Dr. David Minkoff, M.D. (http://www.drminkoff.com) completes his 35th Ironman race at Ironman Arizona, Tempe. - January 20, 2009 - Dr. David I. Minkoff MD
Avreo Signs Interworks Contract with Neshoba County General Hospital for Increased Efficiency
Neshoba County General Hospital (NCGH), Philadelphia, MS is the latest hospital to select Avreo interWORKS™ Ris/Pacs system for its ability to increase efficiencies in the diagnostic imaging department. After evaluating several RIS/PACS solutions, Avreo’s interWORKS™ was selected... - January 19, 2009 - Avreo