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The Cardiovascular Disease Foundation Hosts Annual 5K Walk for Life® & Free Health Fair

Fifth Annual 5K Walk and Free Community Health Fair to help local residents learn how to prevent and recognize cardiovascular disease and its many risk factors. Fun for all ages. - January 24, 2008 - Cardiovascular Disease Foundation

Have You Heard the Latest Buzz in Wound Care? Supreme Medical Partners with Derma Sciences to Promote and Distribute MEDIHONEY Wound Dressings

Supreme Medical Fulfillment Systems ("Supreme Medical") has partnered with Derma Sciences, Inc (OTCBB: DSCI) to promote and distribute MEDIHONEY Wound Dressings to its national customer base. Healthcare Professionals can now view a video presentation on the MEDIHONEY line of wound... - January 24, 2008 - Supreme Medical Fulfillment Systems, Inc.

Orbit Medical Opens New Office in Phoenix, Arizona

Orbit Medical a leader in durable medical equipment distribution, is expanding its presence with a new office in Phoenix, AZ. - January 24, 2008 - Orbit Medical

The First Fully Cementless Knee Replacement Performed at CentraState by Orthopedic Surgeons from the Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Freehold, NJ

On Tuesday, November 20th, Dr Michael Greller and Dr Alan Nasar, orthopedic surgeons from the Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Freehold, New Jersey, performed the first fully cementless, minimally invasive total knee replacement using trabecular metal technology in the history of CentraState Medical Center, Freehold, NJ. - January 24, 2008 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC

Churches Develop Congregational Senior Housing to Expand Ministry in Age Wave, According to Ecumen’s Newest Whitepaper

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) congregation in Sandpoint, Idaho provides model for creating successful aging communities - January 23, 2008 - Ecumen

Ann Denson-Willis Discovers the Solution to Maintaining a Freshly Styled Hairdo While Allowing for a Healthy Nights Sleep - My Hairdo Pillow Banishes Bed Head for Good

Americans spend millions getting their hair styled each year, many having it done weekly to maintain a salon perfect hairdo. The problem is that the hairdos gets flattened after the first nights sleep. Ann Denson-Willis invented My Hairdo Pillow to help women maintain perfect hairdo and get a good nights sleep. - January 23, 2008 - My Hairdo Pillow

Herbs Found in SoCal Cleanse® Detox & Cleansing Formula Top the USDA List of Antioxidant Capacities of Foods

Many of the herbs used in the SoCal Cleanse® Detox & Cleansing Formula are among the top 20 including cinnamon, oregano, turmeric, basil, ginger, and thyme. But the values these top 20 have are not just high, they are exponentially higher than other antioxidant rich foods. - January 23, 2008 - SoCal Cleanse

Axis Command Group Offers Single and Married Executives Relationship Coaching by Phone with 'Executive Alignment Coaching'

Personal Growth Expert and Executive Coach, Teresa Ann Foxworthy, Guides Men and Women through Relationship Challenges to Find and Refine Success Strategies in both Personal and Professional Arenas - January 23, 2008 - Axis Command Group

AnaSpec Announces a Broad Selection of T-Cell Epitopes

AnaSpec has announced the availability of a wide selection of T-Cell Epitopes, available both individually and pooled. - January 23, 2008 - AnaSpec, EGT Group

Worried by What You See in the Media About Tough Love Programs?

Peninsula Village urges parents to get all the facts on any treatment facility. - January 23, 2008 - Peninsula Village

Control Lupus Symptoms, Lead a Full Life

At Mitamins, a new supplement formula targeted at Lupus from Dr. Balch has been launched. This natural lupus treatment formula is designed to control the symptoms of lupus as well as promote overall health. Botanicals, such as ginger, having strong anti-inflammatory properties are included. The... - January 23, 2008 - Mitamins Inc.

Ya Ya Yoga Group Volunteer/Yoga Trip: Thailand Spring 2008

Ya Ya Yoga wants to draw attention and circulate this information about an opportunity for people to use their vacation as a working trip as well as a time to learn yoga and meditation while giving back to another community. There will be studies done on the environment, recycling and interaction with the local children of Thailand. It will be a chance to learn how other cultures do what Americans are doing toward global awareness. - January 22, 2008 - Ya Ya Yoga

Clever Aromatherapy Candle Line Lights Up Vail Cascade Resort and Spa

Vail Cascade Resort and Spa, a Rocky Mountain landmark, now features Aromatherapy Interventions™ pure-burn soy blend candles in both the main gift shop and the spa. “The scents are mood-setting” says Julie Goraj, Marketing Communications Manager of Vail’s only ski-in/ski-out, AAA Four-Diamond Ski Resort and Spa, “and the humor is very clever.” The complete product line can be viewed at: www.aromatherapyinterventions.com - January 22, 2008 - Aromatherapy Interventions

Anatstat Health Education Media Promotes and Expands

Anatstat Health Education Media, a health education company that specializes in developing interactive patient education materials, announced today that Jonas Tolliver and Scott Romer have accepted positions as Account Executives. Mr. Tolliver comes to Anatstat with over 5 years of successful... - January 22, 2008 - Anatstat USA Health Education Media

South Shore Skin Center Announces "Epidermal Repair" - Newest Product Promotes Healing Following Cosmetic Skin Procedures

As a leading cosmetic dermatology office on the South Shore, South Shore Skin Center has recently added a new product to sooth and calm skin after rejuvenating cosmetic treatments. Epidermal Repair from SkinCeuticals, a therapeutic treatment for skin after a cosmetic procedure, is now available at... - January 22, 2008 - South Shore Skin Center

Axis Command Group Heads Up Corporate Services for Axis Magna Group's Conglomerate

Wellness Programs, Executive and Organizational Development, Executive Coaching and Management Consulting Lead Roster of Services - January 22, 2008 - Axis Command Group

Speaking of Women’s Health Hosts Corporate Breakfast & Preview Event

Erika Mangrum, co-chair of the Speaking of Women’s Health Foundation and president of Iatria Spa, has announced that the organization will host a Corporate Breakfast & Preview event on Tuesday, Feb. 12 from 8-9:30 a.m. at the Capital City Club, located at 411 Fayetteville Street Mall. The... - January 22, 2008 - Speaking of Women's Health

Tennessee Congressman David Davis Visits Peninsula Village

Congressman David Davis (District 1) and his Tennessee office manager Paul Chapman recently accepted an invitation to visit Peninsula Village in response to Congressional hearings that took place in October of 2007. These Congressional hearings were to review the US Government Accountability... - January 22, 2008 - Peninsula Village

Global Vision Takes Automated Proofreading Solutions to PharmaPack, Paris

Global Vision, the leader in automated proofreading solutions for the pharmaceutical industry, will be demonstrating its content verification capabilities at PharmPack, Paris, February 6-7, 2008. Located at booth F04, Global Vision will be giving live demonstrations on how their solutions can... - January 22, 2008 - Global Vision

Weedless Wednesday Includes Smokeless Tobacco

London Laser Health Care Centre announces the first laser program to treat smokeless tobacco addiction. - January 21, 2008 - London Laser Health Care Centre Inc

Relief from Tinnitus

Dr. Balch has launched a Mitamins supplement designed to target Tinnitus. This supplement contains Vitamins B-12 and B-6, as well as the nutrients Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Folate, Biotin, Magnesium, Zinc, Copper, and Pantothenic Acid. It also includes Choline Bitartrate, Inositol, PABA, and Gingko Extract. - January 21, 2008 - Mitamins Inc.

Improve Quality of Life with Supplement Targeting Hypothyroidism

Mitamins launches a formula by Dr. Balch that is specified to target Hypothyroidism. It contains Vitamins A, C, D, E, K, B-6, and B-12, as well as the nutrients Calcium, Iodine, Magnesium, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Folate, Biotin, Copper, Selenium, Maganese, Chromium, Potassium, Pantothenic... - January 21, 2008 - Mitamins Inc.

Defeat Narcolepsy the Natural Way

Mitamins launches a new formula from Dr. Balch that is specified to target Narcolepsy. This supplement contains a complete spectrum of B vitamins, which are especially nourishing to the brain: Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B12, Folate, Pantothenic Acid and Vitamin B6. The formula also includes an Amino Acid Mix, as well as L-Tyrosine, L-Glutamine, Lecithin and Ginkgo Extract. Necessary minerals such as Calcium, Magnesium and Chromium are included as well. - January 21, 2008 - Mitamins Inc.

Supplement for Emphysema: Enhance and Support Lung Health

From Sunnyvale, California - At Mitamins, a new supplement formula from Dr. Balch, which is targeted at Emphysema has been launched. This natural emphysema formula is focused on lung system recovery and repair. Botanicals such as Ginkgo Biloba, used to help with peripheral circulation, are included alongside powerful immunity-enhancing components such as Astragalus. Smoking- and stress-related nutritional deficiencies are addressed with a variety of essentials. - January 21, 2008 - Mitamins Inc.

Pain Patients Should Not be Punished for Opioid Medication Abuse or Addiction

According to a special report from Pain-Topics.org, practitioners prescribing opioids for pain should be prepared to deal with patients’ problems in using the medicines. Patients should not be discharged from treatment if opioid abuse or addiction occurs. - January 20, 2008 - Pain Treatment Topics

Garden Girl Introduces Fresh, Green, Hip Line of Skin Care Products

Garden Girl, an organic skin care company located in Needham, Massachusetts, has announced their new line of hip skin care products as a way to be green. Retro-inspired and creatively produced, the line of body lotions and cleansing gels are free of parabens, sulfates, phthalates, artificial... - January 20, 2008 - Garden Girl

Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board Appoints New Member

Paul Heyens Brings Community Involvement, Executive Expertise to Organization. - January 20, 2008 - Taiga Bioactives

"At the Crossroads" - South Shore Elder Services Announces Educational Series on Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia and Driving

As part of an ongoing educational series for family caregivers, South Shore Elder Services Inc. will host a workshop that addresses driving issues affecting seniors and their families. - January 20, 2008 - South Shore Elder Services

MensMax.com Dedicates February to Penis Skin Care Awareness

MensMax.com is launching a print and radio campaign to raise awareness for Penis Skin Care during the month of February. They are getting the word out in February on radio and in print that it is important for men to pay attention to penis skin care. - January 20, 2008 - Redu, Inc. (dba MensMax)

Synergy Homecare Selected to Join AARP'S National Employer Team

It’s no secret that with age comes experience; however, in today’s competitive job market, the skills of older workers are often overlooked by potential employers in favor of younger, more impressionable staffers. In home, non-medical care provider Synergy HomeCare values the talent of... - January 20, 2008 - SYNERGY HomeCare

Beware of Hypnosis Scams, Says Local Hypnosis Expert

Based on a recent report from the Better Business Bureau, local expert hypnotherapist, Greg Turner, is warning San Diego consumers that many scam artists are promising them the world using hypnosis. - January 19, 2008 - The Center For Faster Healing With Hypnosis

spa*habitat Announces Expansion via Franchising

spa*habitat, a leading provider of natural and organic spa services and products, offers franchise opportunities for high-growth organic spa concept in selected areas. - January 19, 2008 - spa*habitat

Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin Teams with Heartland and Improves Turnaround Times

Pediatric medical transcription can be challenging at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. That challenge is compounded because it has a multidisciplinary approach with patients, often seeing numerous specialists in a single visit. Then Children’s teamed up with Heartland Information Services, and the teamwork between the two companies has since raised the bar for best practices. - January 19, 2008 - Heartland Information Services

Autism Seminar on Marriage Provides Relationship Strategies for Parents of Autistic and Special Needs Children

This interactive seminar is designed to give parents the tools they need to maintain a healthy and fulfilling marriage while raising a child with special needs. For registration information, participants can call (866) 372-9421 or visit www.yourautismcoach.com. - January 19, 2008 - Your Autism Coach

Covenant Health Fights Heart Disease by Offering HeartScore & More Exams; Test Includes Multi-Slice CT Scan for Coronary Artery Calcification

Knoxville's Covenant Health hospitals in February hosting special cardiac screenings to detect heart disease long before patients become symptomatic. HeartScore & More screening package includes innovative screening test using multi-slice CT scanner, blood lipid profile, blood pressure check, and more. Appointments available by calling 865-541-4500. - January 19, 2008 - Covenant Health

Calcium Supplementation and Heart Attack Risk? Vitamin K2 May be a Solution.

Industry expert Scott Rosenbush strongly recommends vitamin K2 supplementation to help ensure bone and heart health. As the most bioactive and longest lasting form of vitamin K, menaquinone-7 is ideal for dietary supplements and functional foods. - January 19, 2008 - P.L. Thomas & Co., Inc.

Heartland Information Services Ranks Third on National Transcription Survey

KLAS ®, an independent healthcare research firm (www.healthcomputing.com), recently released their Top 20: Year-End Best in KLAS report for 2007. Heartland Information Services, located in Toledo, OH (www.heartlandis.com), ranked third out of thirteen total companies in the category of Professional Services/Outsourced Transcription. - January 18, 2008 - Heartland Information Services

Gynecology and Laparoscopic Surgeons, PC, Releases Podcast on Hysteroscopy

Dr. Lisa Roberts, president and CEO of Gynecology and Laparoscopic Surgeons, PC (www.glsi.info), has announced the release of a podcast discussing hysteroscopy, a minimally invasive way of looking inside the uterus. In the podcast, Dr. Roberts discusses what a hysteroscopy is, the reasons a... - January 18, 2008 - Gynecology and Laparoscopic Surgeons, P.C.

Nurse Practitioner Founds New Company to Provide Local Companies On-Site Health and Wellness Programs

After working several years in the healthcare industry, Mallory Wilbon is helping local companies lower healthcare costs by focusing on prevention. Wilbon has founded WISECare, LLC, a Memphis-based company that provides customized on-site health and wellness programs. WISECare is positioned to... - January 18, 2008 - WISECare, LLC

Offshore Group Posts Manufacturing in Mexico Seminar On-Line

Companies seeking to do business in Mexico can access complete conference content. - January 18, 2008 - The Offshore Group

Dr. Jess Barr Desbrow, DC: Female Portland Chiropractor Available for Vacation Relief / Locum Tenens in Oregon

Dr. Jess is embracing her chiropractic community by helping other doctors to take a little break with confidence that their patients will still be in good hands. - January 18, 2008 - Growing Care Chiropractic, Craniosacral and Massage

Groundbreaking Medical Device Helps Woman Win Battle Against Cancer

IntraOp Medical has reported that the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute (The James) in Columbus, Ohio, has successfully treated a liposarcoma patient using the innovative cancer-fighting device, the Mobetron. - January 18, 2008 - IntraOp Medical

Brian Kramer Joins Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC

Dr. Darcy Ward and Dr. Jennifer Greenfield, the doctors of chiropractic at Center for Chiropractic & Wellness (www.carolinachirowellness.com), a North Raleigh chiropractic center, have announced that Brian Kramer, M.S., L.Ac., Dipl.Ac., CPT has joined the firm as a licensed acupuncturist. - January 17, 2008 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC

DRE Medical Equipment Introduces New Ophthalmic and ENT Surgical Microscopes

DRE Inc., a premier international medical and surgical equipment supplier, announces the addition of two new surgical microscopes to its existing line of medical equipment. - January 17, 2008 - DRE Medical Equipment

Orbit Medical Offers Patients an Improved Lumex® WhisperLite™II Homecare Bed Line, Manufactured by Graham-Field Health Products Inc.

Orbit Medical continues to offer patients new and updated products. The latest edition is the Lumex® WhisperLite™II Homecare Beds manufactured by Graham-Field Health Products Inc. The improvements will help facilitate a greater quality of life for Orbit Medical patients. - January 17, 2008 - Orbit Medical

"Body Composition, Body Fat to Lean Mass - Be Fit and Informed"

Dr. Carol DeFranca and Dr. Scott Chapman, husband and wife team, offer insight and tips at Body To Soul Fitness workshop on Feb. 9. - January 17, 2008 - Norwell Spine and Sports Rehabilitation

Digital Mammography Impacts Throughput, Workflow and Revenues

KLAS delves into the adoption of digital imaging in mammography services and publishes its inaugural Digital Mammography Report to inform healthcare providers about the successes and struggles other healthcare providers have encountered while integrating digital mammography in their hospitals and clinics. - January 16, 2008 - KLAS

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