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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
Dower and Associates, Inc. Staff Members Attend Workshop: Motivating Children with Autism to Speak Using ABA Principles in Timonium, MD
On January 16, 2009, Dower and Associates, Inc. staff members Nikia Dower, MS, CCC-SLP/L, BCBA, Cheri Holdredge, MS, CCC-SLP, Lily Sins, MEd, Ellyn Sanguedolce, BS, Jessica Miller, AAS, Tina Emory, Leslie Andrews, and Ellen Bower attended "Motivating Children With Autism To Speak: Incorporating ABA Principles To Build Functional Communication" Workshop. The workshop was presented by Tammy Kasper, MS, CCC-SLP, BCBA a Speech-Language Pathologist who is also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. - January 19, 2009 - Dower and Associates, Inc.
Fibromyalgia Centers of America is Now Helping Residents in Greater Chicago Area ( Near Joliet, IL)
The Nationwide Group of Doctors of Fibromyalgia Centers of America has opened a fibromyalgia treatment center for the Greater Chicago Area. With over 100 clinics nationwide, the Crest Hill / Joliet location is the first to come to the Chicago Area. - January 19, 2009 - Fibromyalgia Centers of America
Team Fitness America's in Home Personal Trainers Come to New Jersey
Since 2005, Team Fitness America has continued to strive to be America’s top choice for personal trainers which has spawned incredibly low session prices with personal trainers in New Jersey that are certified from nationally recognized organizations. - January 19, 2009 - Team Fitness America
SleepRestfully.com to Distribute Fisher & Paykel’s New SleepStyle 200 Auto Series CPAP
SleepRestfully. of Houston, Texas, a leader in the Sleep Apnea equipment and portable oxygen concentrator industry announced they have in stock the new Fisher & Paykel SleepStyle 200 Auto Series CPAP. - January 19, 2009 - Sleep Restfully, Inc.
ODAF (Organ Donor Awareness Foundation) to Hold “Party Hearty” Fundraiser at Pangaea Hard Rock Lounge in Hollywood, Florida on February 12th, 2009
ODAF (Organ Donor Awareness Foundation) is hosting a fundraising event, “Party Hearty” at the Pangaea Hard Rock Lounge on February 12th. Not only does ODAF promote organ donation awareness, it also focuses on the families of organ donor “heroes” who are left behind, providing scholarships for college and vocational schooling and funds for family necessities. - January 18, 2009 - Organ Donor Awareness Foundation
Native Remedies’ PetAlive Introduces New Equestrian Line
PetAlive, by Native Remedies, the leading online source for herbal and holistic remedies for pets, announces a new equine line of herbal and homeopathic remedies. - January 18, 2009 - Native Remedies
New Medical Director Announced
Park Springs, a premiere Atlanta senior living community, is pleased to announce that Dr. Margaret A. White has been named as the community’s new Medical Director, effective January 1, 2009. A board-certified internal and geriatric medicine specialist, Dr. White received her MD from the... - January 18, 2009 - Park Springs Communities
Smoking and Mental Illness Link: What’s the Deal?, Conversation with Dr. Green from WestBridge Community Services
Fascinating research on the link between smoking and mental illness. - January 18, 2009 - WestBridge Community Services
Hope Hospice and McKenna Unveil 2009 Learning Series
Hope Hospice and McKenna are proud to present the Hope Hospice Silver Anniversary Learning Series. To commemorate twenty-five years of Hope Hospice’s services to the community, these two agencies are joining forces to bring a series of unique, informative and fun community presentations to... - January 17, 2009 - Hope Hospice
Forbes Recognizes Maryland Nonprofit
IMA World Health was recently included in the Forbes' list of 20 most efficient large charities in the United States. - January 17, 2009 - IMA World Health
AmeriGlide Announces Price Reduction for Their Hercules Wheelchair Lift
AmeriGlide has just announced a $500 reduction in the price of their extremely popular Hercules Wheelchair Lift. This competitive price is aimed at helping those who might be struggling during the current financial situation. - January 17, 2009 - AmeriGlide Stair Lifts
Medical Billing Software MPMsoft Chosen by MedCrew as Its Medical Office Software
In preparation for Tom Daschle and Barak Obama's healthcare reform, MedCrew tightens its ship and battens its hatches with high technology. - January 16, 2009 - Medical Billing Software - MPMsoft
Robert D. Edelheit and United Group Programs, Inc. Announces Additional Enrollment Support Tools to Assist Brokers and Agents with New Groups
Robert D. Edelheit and United Group Programs, Inc. announces additional enrollment support tools to assist brokers and agents with new groups. Robert D. Edelheit and United Group Programs, Inc strive to provide brokers and agents the tools they need to successfully enroll groups. Their new... - January 16, 2009 - United Group Programs, Inc.
Infonetica Announce Launch of International Online GCP Network
Infonetica has recently added a new member to its family: the OnlineGCP international network for Good Clinical Practice certification. The launch of the network is aimed at delivering the same high-quality service the company is well known for, while making accessible to international clinical... - January 16, 2009 - Infonetica Ltd
“Too Much Jesus (Not Enough Whiskey)”
Tune in to www.voiceamerica.com, Health and Wellness channel to hear Mighty Sam’s interview (and music) – and many intriguing other interviews. One Hour at a Time with Mary Woods airs Mondays at 3pm EST, with all previous shows available for download at any time. - January 16, 2009 - WestBridge Community Services
PMRESTA Announces a New Course for Emergency Services Responders
EMS in Self-Defense and Use of Restraints is a Must Have Course for All Responders. - January 16, 2009 - Pocono Mountains Regional Emergency Services Training Academy
Magnolia Creek and The Eating Disorder Center of Alabama Premiere "America the Beautiful" Documentary in Birmingham
Eating disorder treatment centers join forces to bring powerful documentary and its filmmaker to audiences in Birmingham and other cities across the South. "America the Beautiful" is a socially probing documentary that explores the question, "Does America have an unhealthy obsession with beauty?" Filmmaker Darryl Roberts spent two years to uncover the secrets, the deadly risks, and the strikingly harsh realities of our nation's quest for physical perfection. - January 15, 2009 - Magnolia Creek Treatment Center for Eating Disorders
Park Springs Raises Money for Alzheimer’s Association
Park Springs’ members and staff planned several fundraising activities during Alzheimer’s Awareness Week the second week in October to support the Alzheimer’s Association, and through various activities, raised $4,238 for this organization, which works diligently to raise funds... - January 15, 2009 - Park Springs Communities
VibraFlex® Receives Class II Medical Device License from Health Canada
Orthometrix, Inc. (OTCBB: OMRX) announced today that its VibraFlex® series of whole body vibration technologies and devices received a Class II Medical Device License from Health Canada and may now be sold in the Canadian market as a medical device. The VibraFlex®, developed using the... - January 15, 2009 - Motion Health Inc.
The Head and Neck Pain Center Recognizes That Most Severe Headaches Are Not Migraines
Most headache experts agree that the majority of head pain is caused by muscle contraction not by migraine but are treated as such, unsuccessfully. - January 15, 2009 - Head and Neck Pain Center
Grooming Lounge Announces Their Own Economic Recovery Plan: “The Oba-Massage”
The Grooming Lounge (www.groominglounge.com), the country's premier Spa & Barbershop for Men, has created the "Oba-Massage" to help stimulate the economy in honor of our new president on Inauguration Day. - January 15, 2009 - Grooming Lounge
Kelly & Associates Insurance Group Unites for Bone Marrow Drive
The people of Kelly & Associates Insurance Group (KELLY) are banding together to support the National Bone Marrow Donor Registry, by hosting a bone marrow registration drive for employees at the company’s Hunt Valley headquarters on January 23rd, 2009. The marrow registry drive and a... - January 15, 2009 - Kelly & Associates Insurance Group