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AnaSpec Introduces 8 New Antibody Products
AnaSpec added eight (8) new antibody products to its growing collection. - May 24, 2008 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Ann Munoz-Furlong Appointed to APFED Board of Directors
Anne Munoz-Furlong, founder, president and CEO of the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network, accepts appointment to the APFED Board of Directors. - May 24, 2008 - APFED
Heartland Information Services Moves Operations to Single Platform
Heartland Information Services has successfully begun to integrate to a single technology platform – GEMSTAR – for all areas of its business, delivering security, quality and speed at even higher levels. Previously, Heartland operated under two distinct platforms – GEMSTAR and SpryForce – both of which offered a different range of capabilities and processes. - May 24, 2008 - Heartland Information Services
NuU Medspa Celebrate American Hero, Pat Tillman’s, Brave Journey; NuU Medspa Help Draw Record Crowds for Pat’s Run 2007
NuU Medspa is honored to celebrate the life of Pat Tillman, the Real American Hero, at Pat’s Run at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, AZ, Saturday, April 19, 2008. Pat’s Run is a fundraising event created by family and friends of the Arizona Cardinal Football Star who selflessly devoted his... - May 23, 2008 - NuU Unlimited
NuU Medspa Kicks Off Their Premiere Wrinkle-Free Friday, Celebrating Grand Opening in Oak Brook, IL, May 30, 2008
Gina Virgilio, PR Director and Tanya Ilic, Manager of NuU Medspa, Oak Brook, IL, has announced the company will host a Wrinkle-Free Friday on Friday, May 30, 2008 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. at its Oak Brook location off of Harger Rd. NuU is offering multiple savings on Medspa services for This Night Only. - May 23, 2008 - NuU Unlimited
Health Plan of San Mateo Selects HEALTHsuite® from RAM Technologies to Replace Legacy Software
The Health Plan of San Mateo has selected the advanced healthcare administrative solution HEALTHsuite to replace their legacy claims processing software. - May 23, 2008 - RAM Technologies, Inc.
Dr. William C. Kaus Moves His Dental Practice to Glendale Arizona
After nine years Dr. William C. Kaus has moved his dental practice from a small western town Chadron, NE. It is now open for business in Glendale, AZ. - May 23, 2008 - Dr. William C. Kaus
ConceiveAbilities Announces Seminar on Egg Donation in Chicago
The "Connecting with Hope" egg donation seminar will be held on June 19th, 2008 at DePaul University Student Center. Topics discussed at this egg donation seminar will include: what egg donors are like, how to select an egg donor, and group coaching for intended parents. - May 23, 2008 - ConceiveAbilities
Center For Chiropractic & Wellness Hosts Calcium Clinic
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 the firm will host a Calcium Clinic on Tuesday, June 10 at 6 p.m. The clinic will help to... - May 23, 2008 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC
Retailers Take Hands-on Approach to Hand Sanitizer Products; Wal-Mart, Target Lead the Way in Taking Stock of $100 Million-a-Year Category
As health care and infection control experts remain increasingly vocal in promoting proper hand hygiene as the best way to protect against the spread of easily-transmitted germs and bacteria, the country’s leading retailers are taking notice of a growing trend within the $100 million-a-year market for hand sanitizer products; consumers are demanding alcohol-free products that can provide the same germ killing effectiveness as legacy, alcohol-based gels, but without the dangerous side-effects. - May 22, 2008 - Mischler Financial Group, Inc.
"Zoom" Introduces ‘Wink,’ a Highly Fashionable Line of Eyewear Designed for the Growing Number of Women Seeking Chic, Attractive Offerings
Zoom Eyeworks has announced the launch of ‘Wink by Zoom’, a highly stylized line of reading glasses. ‘Wink’, designed from the latest trends in Europe and New York, was made specifically for the fashion-forward female and offers frames that accessorize any wardrobe with... - May 22, 2008 - Zoom Eyeworks
Speaking of Women’s Health Releases Podcast on 2008 Event
Erika Mangrum, co-chair of the Raleigh Chapter of Speaking of Women’s Health (www.swhraleigh.com) and president of Iatria Spa (www.iatria.com), has announced the release of a podcast providing details on the 2008 Speaking of Women’s Health Conference. The conference will be held... - May 22, 2008 - Speaking of Women's Health
Nordic Walking Poles from www.SkiWalking.com Make ABC News
When Nordic Walking was covered in an ABC News article and caught on film by New York's CW11 the featured Nordic Walking Poles were the lightweight and durable one-piece VIP Nordic Ski Walking Poles from The American Nordic Walking System and www.skiwalking.com. - May 21, 2008 - American Nordic Walking System SkiWalking.com
Fitness Over 50 for Women: Foot Care Expert Offers Tips for Starting a Walking Regimen
Carol J. Buck, CEO of Xenna Corporation (www.xenna.com) a distributor of natural foot care products, says there’s a big difference between fitness walking and simply going out for a stroll. While the choice of walking style depends upon age, physical condition and personal preference, for those who are suited to it, “power walking” may offer significantly greater benefits than normal walking. - May 21, 2008 - Xenna Corporation
Embracing a World of Beauty – Seraph Cosmetics
Not just another beauty line, Seraph Cosmetics heightens cultural awareness and highlights important issues within this world through the vanity medium. (seraphcosmetics.com) Introducing a new skincare and cosmetics line dedicated to the individual and their surrounding world. - May 21, 2008 - Seraph Cosmetics
New Research Validates Correlation Between Post-Operative Infection Rates and In-Hospital Mortality Rates for CABG Patients
New research has validated a positive and significant correlation between risk-adjusted post-operative infection rates and higher in-hospital mortality rates for patients undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery (CABG.) Lowering the post-operative infection rate for CABG patients clearly saves lives. It also has an increasing impact on the financial health of US hospitals. - May 21, 2008 - Cardiac Data Solutions, Inc.
Stress Relief Goes Kiddie -- Yoga for Kids Makes Its Way to the Desert
All across the country, kids are rolling out their yoga mats, barking like dogs, roaring like lions, and hissing like snakes. Millions of adults who enjoy the benefits of their own yoga practice are now able to offer these same benefits to their children. In a fast paced and media saturated city, Las Vegas kids now have an avenue to release their stress while building strength, flexibility, confidence and self esteem and increasing focus and concentration. - May 21, 2008 - YogaRiffic Kids, LLC
EyeBuyDirect.com Offers Lowest-Priced Eyeglasses Online
New pricing establishes site as world’s cheapest retailer for quality prescription eyeglass frames. - May 21, 2008 - EyeBuyDirect.com
Modular Devices Inc. Introduces New Modular Lab with Bi-Plane X-Ray Imaging System
Mobile Cath Lab Company’s new product will allow it to better serve the growth of Electrophysiology and Pediatric Cardiology Programs. - May 21, 2008 - Modular Devices Inc.
Growing Generations Announces Surrogacy Program for Men with HIV
Growing Generations, the nation’s largest surrogacy agency, has launched a new program that provides surrogacy and egg donation services to men with HIV and allows them to use their own sperm to create biological families. The new program is made possible due to advances in technology that... - May 21, 2008 - Growing Generations
Quality Control of Rainbow Essence Natural Skin Care Products
Quality Assurance and Quality Control are the key elements in all Rainbow Essence Natural Skin Care products, and the manufacturing and packaging has now been brought in house to Melbourne. “Quality Assurance is firmly adhered to in our complete range of natural skin care products”,... - May 21, 2008 - Rainbow Essence
NuU Medspa Help Celebrate Life with Discovery Ball
NuU Medspa support Discovery Ball, an American Cancer Society event dedicated to educate, research and service cancer victims. Discovery Ball was held in the Skyline Ballroom at McCormick Place West on May 17, 2008. The Discovery Ball’s mission is to eliminate cancer as a major health... - May 20, 2008 - NuU Unlimited
Which P A C S Vendors Best Address Provider Need
KLAS’ PACS report for large hospitals found a significant range in healthcare provider scoring of their PACS solution. With more than 70 PACS solutions available in the marketplace today, data presented in this report represents the experiences of more than 600 healthcare professionals currently utilizing a PACS vendor. - May 19, 2008 - KLAS
Successful Clinical Implementation Team Building
Healthcare providers share insights with KLAS into how to fill implementation team gaps and build successful teams. They share what worked for them and offer advice on how to improve the process. - May 19, 2008 - KLAS
Baxa Web Site and Environmental Stewardship Programs Selected as Finalists for the Sixth Annual American Business Awards National Competition
Baxa Corporation announces its selection as a finalist in two categories for the 2008 American Business Awards. The company was chosen for Best Web Site and Best Corporate Environmental Responsibility Program. The American Business Awards recognize excellence at all levels of business – from management and sales to marketing and communications activities. Hailed as “the business world’s version of the Oscars,” The American Business Awards are the only national, all-encompassing awards program. - May 19, 2008 - Baxa Corporation
New Portable Oxygen Devices Give Active Seniors More Options
Technology has made portable oxygen concentrators convenient and travel-friendly, allowing more freedom for sports enthusiasts and travelers. - May 19, 2008 - Respiratory Homecare Services
3rd Annual American Cancer Society Coral Gables Relay for Life Silent Auction and Fashion Show
In joyous culmination and tasteful celebration of a successful Coral Gables Relay of Life 2008, this year they are hosting the Third Annual Relay for Life Silent Auction and Fashion Show. At 6:30pm on Thursday, May 22nd at the Venetian Pool in Coral Gables; survivors, family, friends, supporters, volunteers and community members will assemble to the theme of Old Havana. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Coral Gables American Cancer Society Relay for Life. - May 18, 2008 - Coral Gables Relay for Life
KLAS Investigates Revenue Cycle Management Solutions
KLAS drills down into hospital revenue cycle management and the ability of software solutions to keep up with healthcare provider needs. The report addresses perceptions in the marketplace rather than actual performance scores and contains opinions from more than 170 healthcare participants. - May 18, 2008 - KLAS
AnaSpec Introduces ClearPoint™ Heavy Isotope-Labeled Peptides
AnaSpec has introduced ClearPoint™ Peptides, heavy isotope-labeled peptides for absolute quantitation (AQUA) of proteins. - May 18, 2008 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Healthcare Scouts Honored as 2008 Best Place to Work Finalist
Healthcare Scouts was honored as a finalist for the Orlando Business Journals 2008 Best Places to Work Award. This year, Orlando Business Journal’s Best Places to Work competition received 211 nominations, up from 149 last year. And 7,373 of those companies’ employees participated in an... - May 18, 2008 - Healthcare Scouts
Highlands School Boards Receives AED Donation
Natrona Heights Presbyterian Church, in partnership with NewHouse Medical, donates a complete AED (automated external defibrillator) package and alarmed wall cabinet to Highlands School Board President Debbie Beal at their last meeting. - May 18, 2008 - NewHouse Medical
ColorOn Pro Instant Eye Shadow Now Available in the Twin Cities
Edina’s Skin Rejuvenation Clinic is the first business in Minnesota to retail the eye make-up trend that has garnered considerable national press. - May 18, 2008 - Skin Rejuvenation Clinic, PA
Curtis Dyna-Fog Applies Green Concept to World Market
Curtis Dyna-Fog is a world leading manufacturer of spraying and fogging machines and has focused on using alternate energy sources to power its products. - May 17, 2008 - Curtis Dyna-Fog, Ltd.
NuU Medspa Join the Battle to Fight Autism and Raise Awareness
NuU Lend Their Voice to Autism Speaks at Walk Now for Autism – Chicago, Sunday, May 18 - May 17, 2008 - NuU Unlimited
Young CEOS Entrepreneur Conference Presents Jaguar Luxury Chairman
Doing Business With the Saints is sponsoring the Young CEOS Entrepreneur Conference to be held on Saturday, May 17, 2008 at the University of Missouri, Millennium Student Center. Terry Briggs, Chairman of East West Beauty and Hair Group, LP, the first African American owned manufacturer of hair... - May 17, 2008 - Jaguar Luxury
IdeaTalent LLC Releases an Online Platform for Web Users to Co-Create Data Tracking Software for Day-to-Day Activities
IdeaTalent LLC has released an online platform that provides an easy to use interface to record information that is generated from day-to-day activities. This platform allows users to create a new application in minutes for any custom data that they want to track, while providing a growing list of... - May 17, 2008 - IdeaTalent LLC
Painless Laser Hair Removal in Raleigh, North Carolina
Michael Law MD Aesthetic Plastic Surgery introduces a new device for virtually pain free laser hair removal. - May 17, 2008 - Blue Water Spa / Michael Law MD
Mary Kay Sales Director Debut
Guest Speakers: Karlee Isenhart MK Independent Executive National Sales Director, earned over $5 million in commissions alone and is one of the top female success story's in America today. Terese Wenninger - Certified trainer of the Chicken Soup for the Soul Self-esteem course and the Law of Attraction (personally trained by Jack Canfield; motivational speaker and co-author for Chicken Soup for the Soul.) - May 17, 2008 - Mary Kay, Cheryl Mullen
bluedominoes, Inc. To Speak at Whole Children Whole Planet Expo
Two-Day Event Features Exhibits, Expert Speakers, Special Events, Natural Foods, Celebrities, and Interactive Performances. - May 17, 2008 - bluedominoes, inc.
Ralph Nader Proclaims Five Counts for Impeachment of George W. Bush to PR.com in Candid Interview
In an interview with PR.com’s Senior Editor, Allison Kugel, Ralph Nader details five charges for alleged credible impeachment of George W. Bush and Dick Cheney. - May 16, 2008 - PR.com
Columbia Analytical Unveils New Corporate Identity and Website
Columbia Analytical Services, Inc., one of the nation's leading environmental testing laboratories, today unveiled its new corporate identity with a revised logo and redesigned website. The company's website address is www.caslab.com. "The new company logo was designed to freshen our look and... - May 16, 2008 - Columbia Analytical Services
Carmel Pharma Introduces the Next Evolution of PhaSeal
Carmel Pharma, Inc. will introduce the new Injector N35 with ErgoMotion™ at the 33rd ONS Annual Congress in Philadelphia, PA. This new component employs the innovative and unique technology of ErgoMotion™ - a simple turn-key motion that provides easy access during hazardous drug... - May 16, 2008 - Carmel Pharma
EyeBuyDirect.com Announces Launch of New Homepage
Stylish Redesign and New Layout Create an Improved Shopping Experience for Consumers. - May 16, 2008 - EyeBuyDirect.com
West Side Eye Doctor and Optician Sponsor Music Benefit
Local optometrist and optician sponsor a benefit concert. Violinist donates her talents and proceeds will fund a medical mission to earthquake-devastated area of Peru, bringing free eyecare, donated eyeglasses and cataract surgery to people in need. - May 16, 2008 - Acuity NYC
(Sahajanand Medical Technologies) PAINT Trial Results Support Safety and Efficacy of the Infinnium and Supralimus Stents
Sahajanand Medical Technologies received positive results of nine month PAINT trials for Drug eluting stents, Infinnium and Supralimus. The results unveiled during plenary session of EuroPCR 2008-Barcelona. - May 16, 2008 - Sahajanand Medical Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Summer Student Travel Requires Extra Safety Measures
Experts say emergency medical services should be at the top of your packing list. - May 15, 2008 - Travel Assist Network
How Much Will a Doctor Visit or Prescription Drug Cost? Compare Costs Online and Know Before You Go.
New employee benefit plan helps consumers navigate basic healthcare costs. The healthcare consumerism movement has spurred individuals to want more information – specifically cost and quality information that is relevant, meaningful, and available before services are received. There are a... - May 15, 2008 - Ternian Insurance Group LLC.
Dolkar Wellness Officially in Pre-Launch
Cutting edge products and services from Dolkar Wellness are taking the health industry to a new level. Surrounding the Science of “Glycobiology,” www.dolkarwellness.com is offering a “NeoWellness” approach to health and longevity….at any age. Dolkar Wellness will... - May 15, 2008 - Dolkar Wellness
Baxa PadLock® Product Launch Wins Colorado BMA Best Strategy Distinction & Gold Key Campaign Award
Baxa Corporation has won two Colorado Business Marketing Association Awards for its integrated direct mail campaign featuring the PadLock® Set-Saver product – Best Strategy and Gold Key for Best B2B campaign (less than $50,000.) The campaign focused on the product’s features and benefits while providing a variety of different components for raising customer interest and awareness and promoting Baxa to this new market – IV nurses. - May 15, 2008 - Baxa Corporation
Integrated Service Solutions, Inc. Celebrates 10 Years in Business
Largest independent services provider celebrates ten years of servicing the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device sectors. - May 15, 2008 - Integrated Service Solutions, Inc.