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ON’s Aurora Production Facility Receives Superior AIB Rating
ON’s Aurora, Illinois, manufacturing facility received a Superior rating after a recent AIB International GMP Certification. The same facility is also NSF GMP Registered. - November 23, 2008 - Optimum Nutrition
ProLipoTM and Vaser® Laser-Assisted Liposuction Technologies Added to the Service Menu of Edina’s Skin Rejuvenation Clinic
Twin Cities’ medical spa, Skin Rejuvenation Clinic now offers the ground-breaking, FDA-approved, ProLipo and Vaser, laser-assisted liposuction/lipolysis procedures. Relatively new to Minnesota, ProLipo and Vaser are minimally invasive methods for melting and removing unwanted fat. - November 23, 2008 - Skin Rejuvenation Clinic, PA
Physician Says Good Health May be "Secret Weapon" for Climbing the Corporate Ladder
Hard work, experience and qualifications are all factors when a company is considering layoff and promotions, but can your health play a role as well? That’s what physician Mickey Barber, M.D., has heard recently from several of her patients, as the stresses of working in the slowed economy... - November 23, 2008 - Cenegenics
Veridiam Medical Introduces New Dedicated Prototyping Center Designed to Bring Cutting-Edge Medical Components to Market Faster
Veridiam Medical's prototype service center will be exclusively dedicated to creating components primarily for the medical industry, delivering finished prototypes in just a few weeks. - November 23, 2008 - Veridiam Medical
Angulo Consulting, Encyclopedia of Life, and Field Museum Sign Deal
Angulo Consulting announced signing a one year contract with the Encyclopedia of Life and the Field Museum to develop new software to display large phylogenetic trees. - November 22, 2008 - Angulo Consulting
ABB® Supports 2008 NPC Nationals in a Very Big Way
This weekend, it’s Super Heavyweight Bodybuilder versus Light Heavyweight Bodybuilder – both ABB® Athletes – at the NPC Nationals in Atlanta. - November 22, 2008 - Optimum Nutrition
Kelly & Associates Insurance Group Promotes Kitty Bollinger to Vice President, Kelly Marketing Services
Kelly & Associates Insurance Group announces the promotion of Kitty Bollinger to vice president of Kelly Marketing Services, Small Group Division. Bryan Kelly, president of Kelly Marketing Strategies said, “Kitty’s leadership and enthusiasm have been key to the growth of small... - November 22, 2008 - Kelly & Associates Insurance Group
Mobile Urodynamics Group Expands Presence In New England States
Added sales team expertise continues urodynamic company’s expansion and national dominance. - November 22, 2008 - Mobile Urodynamics Group
Innovatech Labs, Leading Materials Testing Laboratory, Helps Companies Adhere to Halogen-Free Manufacturing Standards Aimed at Protecting the Environment
Ion Chromatography tests deployed on electronic components to determine levels of halogens. - November 22, 2008 - Innovatech Labs
AnaSpec Signs Distribution Agreement with Shanghai Universal Biotech Company
AnaSpec and Shanghai Universal Biotech Company today announced a non-exclusive distributor agreement that will allow Shanghai Universal Biotech Company to distribute AnaSpec’s catalog and custom products throughout China. - November 22, 2008 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Medi-Spa in Orlando is Now Offering Amazing Treatment to Reduce Acne Scars
Medi-Spa in Orlando Reduces Acne Scarring & Renews Hope for many who have suffered with the painful reminder of acne for too long. Dr. Horacio Gonzalez M.D. and Aneta Filardo CME, Owner is pleased to announce Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center is offering advanced face, chest, neck, and body non-ablative skin resurfacing treatments for patients suffering from lax acne scars, post-surgical scars and more with the Palomar 1540 Fractional Handpiece. - November 22, 2008 - Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center
Expansion of The Merck Manual Product Line Powered by Unbound Medicine
Unbound Medicine, a leader in knowledge management solutions for healthcare, today announced the release of new “digitally born” products developed in partnership with Merck & Co., Inc. The new products extend The Merck Manual franchise with a new database focused on the assessment and treatment of patient symptoms. All phases of the project—from content design and writing through simultaneous release in multiple products and media—were powered by the Unbound™ Platform. - November 21, 2008 - Unbound Medicine
Premier Biosoft International and Veridiam Form Strategic Marketing Partnership to Provide Integrated Tissue Microarray Analysis Solution
Powerful software analysis complements a unique product line of novel medical devices designed to enable researchers to assemble and analyze multiple tissue specimens on a single glass slide. - November 21, 2008 - Veridiam Medical
HarborPlace Announces “Bring-A-Friend” Program
HarborPlace at Port St Lucie, a Retirement Resort and Assisted Living Community, has initiated a “Bring-A-Friend” Referral Program for their residents. - November 21, 2008 - HarborPlace at Port St Lucie
InfraWare Selected by Texas Firm for Its Leading-Edge Medical Transcription Technology
Indiana-based InfraWare Inc, a medical transcription software developer and ASP provider, announced the addition of Stephens Transcription, in Paris, Texas, to its ever-growing customer base. - November 21, 2008 - InfraWare Inc.
Healthcare Networks of America to Open Its Panel to Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers
Healthcare Networks of America, LLC announced today that, for the first time in the company’s 15 year history, they will be opening their national network of providers to Durable Medical Equipment companies. Healthcare Networks of America was founded in 1993 and up until this announcement... - November 21, 2008 - Healthcare Networks of America
Low Cost Online Anger Management Classes Released by masteringanger.com
To meet the ever increasing demand of clients for online anger and conflict management courses, masteringanger.com has released eight low cost courses including beginners, intermediate and advance anger management based on a new conflict management model. Carlos Todd, the owner of... - November 21, 2008 - Conflict Coaching & Consulting, LLC
Vaporizer Store - VaporNation Announces Vaporizer Affiliate Program
VaporNation.com presents Vaporizer Affiliate Program. It is a program that helps in developing a network and earning in the process. - November 21, 2008 - VaporNation.com
Siloam Family Health Center Taps VisualDx for Specialist-Level Expertise
VisualDx Diagnostic Decision Support Technology Boosts Quality of Care for the Clinic’s Refugee, Immigrant, and Uninsured Patients. - November 21, 2008 - Logical Images Inc
ON’s Pro Complex® Augmented Protein System Goes Natural
ON’s invites serious bodybuilders and strength athletes to follow the natural path to lean mass gains with new Natural Pro Complex® Augmented Protein System. - November 21, 2008 - Optimum Nutrition
PerfumeCenter.com Expands Product Range to Enrich Customer Experience
Online perfume retailer PerfumeCenter.com (www.perfumecenter.com) is to expand its product coverage to encompass a wider range of designer fragrances, adding to the overall customer experience and providing more choice for consumers buying perfumes and colognes online. Online perfume retailer... - November 21, 2008 - Perfume Center
Solutions Provider to Seek “Innovation Partners” at Medica Trade Fair
In a move that underscores the growing trend toward early-stage collaboration between medical manufacturers and their component suppliers, Bal Seal Engineering, Inc. has announced that it will participate in the MEDICA trade fair, held November 19th-22nd, 2008 in Düsseldorf, Germany. - November 21, 2008 - Bal Seal Engineering, Inc.
"Wireless Wipes™" is Launched to Stop the Spread of Germs on iPhones, Blackberry's and Other Portable Devices
Wireless Wipes (www.wirelesswipes.com), the first customized portable sanitizer pack for the iPhone, Blackberry and other mobile devices, launched today to battle a little-known dirty secret…germs on your touch screen phone. Studies have shown that mobile phones contain up to 100 times more bacteria than most toilet seats. - November 21, 2008 - Wireless Wipes
Nannies Sharpen Skills in Soft Job Market
Employees and job seekers alike are looking to increase their value in hopes of keeping the job they have or getting the jobs they want. A Friend of the Family Home Services, Inc., an in-home childcare and adult care referral service, offered an opportunity for all nannies and in home care... - November 21, 2008 - A Friend of the Family Home Services, Inc.
Newgen Implements BPM Solution at Financial Technologies
Newgen’s solution has automated various processes at Financial Technologies - November 21, 2008 - Newgen Software Technologies
Aloe-Spa Salute Per Aloe Opened Its First Buenos Aires Spa at Belgrano District
Aloe-Spa Salute per Aloe, a franchise of signature aloe spa treatments owned by Aloetrade America LLC, -a Miami,Fl. based company-, opened its first day spa in Argentina at Buenos Aires city. The first day spa of aloe-based treatments is located at Buenos Aires, in the Belgrano district, one of... - November 20, 2008 - Aloetrade America LLC
Integrated Clinical Trial Services Releases Podcast on Effective Site Selection
Tom Sturgis, president of Integrated Clinical Trial Services (ICTS), a full-service patient enrollment firm that utilizes more than 300 contract employees internationally to provide clinical trial patient recruitment, enrollment, retention and adherence, has announced the release of a podcast... - November 20, 2008 - Integrated Clinical Trial Services
Robert D. Edelheit and United Group Programs, Inc. Announces the New Call Center "Made in America"
Made in America is a call center that provides bilingual insurance related service and does not outsource to the far east and is fully staffed by residents of the United States of America. - November 20, 2008 - United Group Programs, Inc.
Lien-Based Personal Injury Voc/Rehab Services Now Available
Innovative Healthcare Financing Group, LLC announces the addition of a lien-based “Vocational Rehabilitation (Voc/Rehab) Expert Program” to its existing suite of personal injury related financing programs. - November 20, 2008 - Innovative Healthcare Financing Group, LLC
Healthcare Scouts Commitment to the Environment Will Expand in 2009
Healthcare Scouts commitment to the environment will expand in 2009 with a tree planted for every placement made. CEO, Don Langmo, announced the commitment on America Recycles Day. - November 20, 2008 - Healthcare Scouts
Virginia Business Celebrates Seven Years of Business, New Holiday Product Line despite Tumultuous Economy
Flower Peddler celebrates continued business growth, job development and addition of Holiday 2008 product lines, focusing on perseverance and working smart in a troubled economy. - November 20, 2008 - Flower Peddler Bath & Beauty
Medical Billing Software .com Announces Release of Medisoft Medical Billing Software Version 14 Service Pack 1
Medical Billing Software .com today announced release of the service pack 1 of the popular Medisoft Medical Billing Software program. The service pack addresses over 75 fixes and enhancements designed to improve the popular medisoft billing software version 14 released earlier this year. Medisoft... - November 19, 2008 - MedicalBillingSoftware.com
New Device from My Medical Memory Offers Portable, Private, Updateable Medical Records…in a Flash
Designed by doctors, My Medical Memory is a private, portable, updateable device that allows patients to carry their medical records everywhere they go. At a time when nearly 100,000 people die each year due to preventable medical errors, this information can help physicians provide better care and save lives. - November 19, 2008 - My Medical Memory
Fitness Expert Donates Free Fitness Resources to World's Largest Health and Fitness Gift Giving Bonanza
Experience the world's largest health and fitness gift giving bonanza with 12 Days of Fitness. With the help of 250 of the world's top personal trainers, nutritionists, therapists and specialist fitness experts, the 12 days of fitness is set to become the biggest fitness gift giveaway in history with expected downloads of over 500,000 between the 10th and 22nd of December. - November 19, 2008 - Jonas Forsberg
November 19th is Larry King's 75th Birthday, Which Follows a Celebrity Filled Party Saturday That Raised $400,000 for the Larry King Cardiac Foundation
The Larry King Cardiac Foundation, in partnership with COPE Health Solutions (COPE) and LAC + USC Medical Center, hosted The King of Hearts Gala on Saturday, November 15th in Hollywood to celebrate both Larry King’s 75th birthday and the 20th anniversary of The Larry King Cardiac Foundation. - November 19, 2008 - Larry King Cardiac Foundation
AB-Vanced Neu-Spine and Relax the Back Announce New Agreement
Retailer Relax The Back to carry AB-Inforcer Core Biofeedback Trainer designed by first female NFL strength coach and golf champ Lee Brandon. - November 19, 2008 - Lee Brandon Inc
Does Laser Therapy Really Grow Hair? Ask New Look Institute.
There is great progress on the quest of regaining hair. Most people wonder if they could look as good as the stars on the red carpet? The answer is "yes," read more. - November 19, 2008 - New Look Institute
Oberon FMR, Inc., Wins the Fourth Annual Dorsey & Whitney Venture Showcase Award, Presented at BioWest 2008
Oberon FMR, Inc., has won the fourth annual Dorsey & Whitney Venture Showcase Award at the 2008 BioWest Conference & Expo in Denver. The announcement is made by Christine Shapard, Interim Executive Director of the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA), who says the $10,000 Venture Showcase award was provided by the Dorsey & Whitney law firm and announced at the Colorado Bioscience Association (CBSA) 2008 Awards Dinner. - November 19, 2008 - Colorado BioScience Association
Free Workshop Creativity Unwrapped
Meet Dr Virginia Green in an informal setting as she discusses the steps to unleash creativity of individuals into a potential business opportunity. - November 19, 2008 - DRVirginiaGreen
The American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine Announces Its 2009 Urgent Care Medicine Conference
The American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine will be holding its 2009 Urgent Care Medicine Conference September 23-25, 2009 at the Coronado Bay Resort in San Diego, California. Through strength and teamwork, urgent care professionals have developed the specialty of Urgent Care Medicine into the... - November 19, 2008 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
Free Nordic Walking Clinics Coming to Glen Arbor’s Holiday Market Place – No Snow and No Skis Required
Over 6 million Europeans are walking with poles - in the cities, in the country and up in the mountains. Walking with poles can turbo any walking campaign. - November 19, 2008 - American Nordic Walking System SkiWalking.com
“Healthcare & Insurance: Thinking Outside the Box” - Presentation for Small Businesses Nearly Packed to Standing Room Only
Northern Virginia-area small businesses filled room to hear “Healthcare & Insurance: Thinking Outside the Box,” a roundtable discussion presenting solutions for saving the businesses money on the continually rising healthcare costs. The discussion featured Dr. Alan Dappen, founder of doctokr Family Medicine, a pay-for-service medical practice and Mr. Will Pierce, a 20-year veteran of the insurance industry. - November 18, 2008 - doctokr Family Medicine
Surgical Sealants, Glues, Wound Closure, Anti-Adhesion, Worldwide; MedMarket Diligence Report
MedMarket Diligence tracks wound closure, hemostasis and anti-adhesion technologies and forecasts this market in a forthcoming worldwide report, with insight into market introduction, growth, competition and business opportunity. - November 18, 2008 - MedMarket Diligence, LLC
LED Technologies LLC Receives FDA Approval
FDA Clears the DPL™ (Deep Penetrating Light) Therapy System for Over-the-Counter - Home Use - November 18, 2008 - LED Technologies LLC
HarborPlace at Port St Lucie Celebrates Resident Dorothy Burns’ 100th Birthday
Residents at HarborPlace Retirement Resort and Assisted Living Community celebrate birthdays every month, but this was a special celebration: Dorothy Burns Turns 100. Balloons, cake, music, and laughter filled the Meeting Room. Four generations of Burns added to the merriment as family members came to Port St Lucie, FL from as far away as Wyoming. - November 18, 2008 - HarborPlace at Port St Lucie
MensMax.com Survey Shows Awareness Growing for Men's Private Skin Care
A recent MensMax.com survey showed that the number of U.S. Men listing specialized penis skin care as important rose 43% in 2008, but is still relatively low at 23%. MensMax (www.mensmax.com) responded to this awareness by developing Restore Max specifically for the special needs of the skin on the penis. - November 18, 2008 - Redu, Inc. (dba MensMax)
East Bay Area - Affinity Medical Group Recognized for Fourth Consecutive Year by Integrated Healthcare Association
East Bay California’s Affinity Medical Group was recently recognized for the fourth consecutive year by the Integrated Healthcare Association (IHA) as a best overall performer on important health care quality measures. These measures include preventive care and chronic care management,... - November 18, 2008 - Affinity Medical Group
HarborPlace at Port St Lucie Hosts Ed Burchfield and Charlie Neeld’s Remote Radio Broadcast
HarborPlace thanked the community for their support and participation by hosting a “Breakfast with Burchfield” Radio Remote Broadcast and inviting the local community as well as the HarborPlace residents. Ed Burchfield and Charlie Neeld, WPSL AM 1590 radio personalities, broadcast live from 6 am - 9 am on Friday Nov 14 at HarborPlace Retirement Resort and Assisted Living Community. - November 18, 2008 - HarborPlace at Port St Lucie
Hairstylist Entrepreneur Fights Back Against Soaring Fertility Costs
Veteran Hairstylist, Carrie Paul, was unable to afford fertility treatments. At work she was getting asked how to recreate her amazing hair styles at home. She made an instructional Round Brushing DVD; proceeds help women with fertility problems. - November 17, 2008 - Hair Intuitions, Inc
Mednovus Ferromagnetic Detection Products Help MRI Providers Meet New Joint Commission Environment of Care (EC) Standards
New safety requirements for MRI providers will take effect in January and Mednovus SAFESCAN products are helping imaging centers comply. - November 17, 2008 - Mednovus, Inc.