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Mayor Delivers Meals on Wheels in "Mayors for Meals" National Initiative
March is “March For Meals” month and in support, Brockton Mayor James Harrington and Old Colony Elderly Services Executive Director Diana L. DiGiorgi, visited senior Meals On Wheels clients at their homes last week bearing hot meals. - March 29, 2008 - Old Colony Elderly Services
AnaSpec Offers Fluo-3 - a High Affinity Fluorescent Calcium Indicator
Calcium plays a vital role in the specific and selective regulation of major cellular processes and is central in the regulation of cardiac contractility, growth and gene expression. Calcium indicators are small molecules that can respond to the binding of Ca2+ ions by changing their spectral... - March 29, 2008 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Trevigen Launches LDEV Free Basement Membrane Extract
Trevigen launches LDVE Free Basement Membrane Extract within its Cultrex® product line of Cell Differentiation and Angiogenesis products. Basement Membrane Extract (BME) can be used for promotion and maintenance of a differentiated phenotype in a variety of cell cultures including primary... - March 29, 2008 - Trevigen, Inc.
New Classes on Postpartum Adjustment Announced
New program developed to help Brevard County mothers cope with Postpartum Depression. - March 29, 2008 - Girlfriends Health, PLC
The Pre-Eminent Chicago Land Area MedSpa, NuU, Has Welcomed New Medical Doctor on Board, March 2008
NuU Medspa is proud to announce the newest member of their team as of March 2008, medical doctor, Dr. Anthony Ghidorzi. Dr. Ghidorzi has been employed in the fast-growing medspa industry for over 2 years and foresees amazing growth and potential for NuU Medspas. Dr. Ghidorzi says, “I am very... - March 28, 2008 - NuU Unlimited
Baxa Corporation Launches Call for Research Papers
Baxa to offer unrestricted educational grants for research studies on the usage and benefits of the new PadLock® Set Saver. Grants will be awarded for research intended for presentation at the INS, AVA, APIC or similar meetings and/or publication in the Journal of Infusion Nursing, Journal of Vascular Access, American Journal of Infection Control or similar publications. - March 28, 2008 - Baxa Corporation
The Doctor is in with the New Pediatric Health Hour Radio Show
Dr. Martin Belson hosts a new radio show: The Pediatric Health Hour, now available to all parents everywhere. - March 28, 2008 - Dr. Martin “Marty” Belson
Avanti Therapeutics Launches Chikujee Therapeutics, a Targeted Drug Delivery Company
Avanti Therapeutics, a privately held biopharmaceutical company, said it has incubated and launched a new bionanotechnology company for targeted drug delivery called Chikujee Therapeutics. Chikujee Therapeutics hopes to commercialize nanomedicines using its proprietary, cell specific targeted drug... - March 28, 2008 - Chikujee Therapeutics
Successful Aging: a Key to Success in Today’s Senior Housing and Aging Services Profession
Senior housing professionals moving beyond bricks and mortar in creating vital successful aging communities. - March 27, 2008 - Ecumen
Dr. Lisa Roberts on Faculty for AAGL Conference
Gynecology and Laparoscopic Surgeons, PC (www.glsi.info) has announced that Dr. Lisa Roberts will be on the faculty for the AAGL (formerly the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists) Comprehensive Workshop on Minimally Invasive Gynecology for Residents and Fellows. The workshop is... - March 27, 2008 - Gynecology and Laparoscopic Surgeons, P.C.
The Neuro Signaling Foundation, Broomfield, Colorado
Breakthrough technology instructs cancer cells to die, announces the Neuro-Signaling Foundation - a new method of detecting, recording and re-programming cell communication codes to fight cancer. - March 27, 2008 - The Neuro-Signaling Foundation
Speaking of Women’s Health Announces Theme for 2008 Conference
Erika Mangum, co-chair of Speaking of Women’s Health (www.swhraleigh.com) and president of Iatria Spa, has announced the theme for the 2008 Speaking of Woman’s Health conference: “Discovering your Everyday Super Hero.” The theme, which encourages women to develop and... - March 27, 2008 - Speaking of Women's Health
Double Duty Beauty - Eliminate the Visible Signs of Acne with the New Murad Acne Treatment Concealer
Murad launches new 2-in-1 acne treatment/concealor proven 81% effective in eliminating unwanted blemishes. - March 27, 2008 - Murad, Inc.
Healthcare Scouts "Shows Its Spirit" with the Jimmy V Foundation
Healthcare Scouts showed its company spirit and commitment to Cancer Research by participating in the Jimmy V 2008 Show Your Spirit campaign. According to Amanda Blize, campaign chairperson the event builds a lot of team spirit for a worthy cause. “The Show Your Spirit Campaign provides a... - March 27, 2008 - Healthcare Scouts
New CPEhr White Paper Details Employment Challenges – and HR Outsourcing Solutions – for Struggling California Employers
A new white paper recently released by CPEhr, a leading California HR consulting firm, finds that California employers are expected to turn to Human Resources Outsourcing in record numbers in 2008. This is in response to continuing frustration by California employers brought on by complex employment regulations and rising insurance costs. - March 26, 2008 - CPE HR, Inc.
Center For Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC Announces New Chiropractic Physician
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 Dr. Thomas Young has joined the center as a chiropractic physician. - March 26, 2008 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC
Newgen Software Forays Into Bermuda
Wins order from a large private bank in the island nation. - March 26, 2008 - Newgen Software Technologies
Less Waiting, Frustration for Orthopedic Patients - New Neighbor, Partner Provides Physical Therapy for Children’s Bone & Spine Surgery
Full recovery of pediatric bone and spine injuries or conditions require a total care approach. Apart from the initial treatments of possible bracing or surgery, patients generally undergo months of rigorous physical therapy in order to achieve the best results. For patients of Children’s... - March 26, 2008 - Children’s Bone & Spine Surgery
AnaSpec Introduces Suite of Labeled & Unlabeled Anti-Actin Antibodies
AnaSpec has introduced a suite of labeled and unlabeled anti-Actin antibodies. - March 26, 2008 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Nurse Practitioner Creates Site to Provide Support to Aspiring Business and Practice Owners
Imagine trying to start your own practice only to find out that you don’t have all of the necessary “tools” to do so. That’s the problem Barbara C. Phillips faced when opening her primary care office. It was this problem that prompted her to create... - March 26, 2008 - Nurse Practitioner Business Owner
Aloe4Eva.co.uk Introduce Free Delivery on All UK Orders
The latest products in Aloe Health Drinks, Bee Pollen and Nutritional Supplements. - March 25, 2008 - ALOE 4 EVA
Diabetes Open House and Free Nordic Walking Clinics Coming to Traverse City, Michigan
Free Nordic Walking Clinics are coming to the Diabetes Open House at the Bayview Wesleyan Church, Traverse City, Michigan from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9th, 2008. - March 25, 2008 - American Nordic Walking System SkiWalking.com
President of Resveratrol, Inc. Interviewed on Two Radio Programs about NutraGrape™
Ron Newcomb, president of Resveratrol, Inc., spoke about the nutritional and health benefits of muscadine grape seeds on two recent radio shows. Resveratrol, Inc. is a nutraceutical company that produces NutraGrape™, a muscadine grape seed antioxidant supplement and NutraGrape’sTM The... - March 25, 2008 - NutraGrape
100% Whey 16 Flavor Variety Pack is the New Gold Standard
Now you can enjoy 16 different flavors of the sports nutrition industry’s best-selling whey protein powder with a single purchase. - March 23, 2008 - Optimum Nutrition
FruitFast® Announces Customer Appreciation Sale 50% Savings on Liquid Fruit Supplements and Bars
For a limited time, customers can enjoy tremendous savings on two of the company’s popular whole fruit products: liquid fruit supplements and fruit bars. - March 22, 2008 - Fruit Fast
AnaSpec Introduces New Technical Support Solution
This month AnaSpec introduced a significantly improved online technical support resource for its website users. AnaSpec's new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Page now offers a searchable database of solutions that offers a more convenient and more comprehensive solution for technical support needs. - March 22, 2008 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Breast Cancer Awareness Through "Take Ten" Campaign
Women urged to take ten minutes a month to perform potentially life-saving breast self-exams. - March 22, 2008 - The Balustrade Agency
Old Colony Elderly Services to Hold "Elder Care Expo for Seniors and Their Caregivers" on April 15th
Old Colony Elderly Services of Brockton will hold an “Elder Care Expo for Seniors and Caregivers” on Tuesday, April 15, from 10 am to 2 pm. at the Brockton Council on Aging, 10 Father Kenney Way in Brockton. There is no fee to attend. - March 22, 2008 - Old Colony Elderly Services
Dr. Angela Baylis to Serve on Speaking of Women’s Health Executive Committee
Dr. Angela Baylis, doctor of chiropractic (www.drangelabaylis.com), will serve on the executive committee for the 2008 Speaking of Women’s Health conference as program chair. The conference is scheduled to be held Saturday, Sept. 27 at the Raleigh Convention Center located at 2 E. South St. - March 21, 2008 - Dr. Angela Baylis
Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC Announces Detoxification Boot Camp
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 hold a detoxification boot camp in April. This boot camp is a three week whole... - March 21, 2008 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC
All-Natural Solution for Diabetes--New Clinical Trial
New clinical study shows that America's 21 million diabetics can be helped by a nutritional supplement. Combination of herbal extracts and antioxidants normalizes blood sugar levels. Outperforms leading pharmaceutical drugs. - March 21, 2008 - SolaRx Health
NHA Announces a National LTC Marketing Campaign for Employer Groups
National Health Administrators (NHA), a national insurance agency with over 20 years experience providing Long Term Care insurance to member-based groups, is expanding its marketing efforts to include for-profit and non-profit employer groups. - March 20, 2008 - National Health Administrators
Long Term Care Facilities Receive Powerful Tips to Prepare for Quality Indicator Survey with Ecumen’s New Whitepaper
Nursing home consulting geared whitepaper released today provides a checklist towards preparing for the Quality Indicator Survey - March 20, 2008 - Ecumen
Gynecology and Laparoscopic Surgeons, PC Announces New Physician
Dr. Lisa Roberts, president and CEO of Gynecology and Laparoscopic Surgeons, PC (www.glsi.info), has announced that Dr. Tammy Hilbert has joined the practice as a specialist in advanced laparoscopy and hysteroscopy techniques. Dr. Hilbert has extensive experience with minimally invasive surgical... - March 20, 2008 - Gynecology and Laparoscopic Surgeons, P.C.
New Day Spa Association Advisory Board 2008 to 2009 Committees & Honors Announced
Hannelore Leavy, President and Executive Director of the Day Spa Association and the International Medical Spa Association announces the new 2008 to 2009 Day Spa Association Advisory Board. The DSA Advisory Board has been streamlined and simplified to be more efficient. All ‘Members At... - March 20, 2008 - The Day Spa Association
Choice Medical Services to Add Australia & Other Worldwide Treatment Destinations; National Survey Finds Strong Consumer Interest in Medical Tourism
Choice Medical Services, a leading medical tourism firm helping North American consumers to receive medical care abroad, plans to add Australia and several more treatment destinations in the next 18 months. This comes after the new "2008 Survey of Health Care Consumers" found that nearly 40 percent of consumers would consider having an elective procedure performed abroad if they could save half or more, and be assured that quality was equal to or better to what they have in their own country. - March 19, 2008 - Choice Medical Services
DRE Helps Surgery Centers in New York Obtain Accreditation
DRE offers assistance to office-based surgery centers by providing affordable refurbished and new medical equipment. - March 19, 2008 - DRE Medical Equipment
DRE Unveils Large Animal Anesthesia Machine
The DRE Titan—specifically manufactured for anesthetizing equine, bovine and other large animals—rounds out the company’s anesthesia product line. - March 19, 2008 - DRE Veterinary Equipment
PMI Unveils New Capillary Flow Porometer
While similar to their other Capillary Flow Porometers, this new CapFlow has unique features which their other machines do not have. - March 19, 2008 - Porous Materials, Inc.
AnaSpec Introduces Phosphopeptide Standards Kit
AnaSpec has introduced a dependable tool for the analysis and characterization of phosphorylated peptides – AnaSpec’s Phosphopeptide Standards Kit. - March 19, 2008 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Japanese Study Concludes That Home Blood Pressure Monitoring Results in Better Control of Hypertension
In a recent study, published in the Journal of Human Hypertension 2008, Japanese patients taking anti-hypertensive medication were monitored by researchers. Of these, 77% regularly monitored their blood pressure at home, and 23% did not. Those patients who took their blood pressure at home, were 46% more likely to hit a target of 140/90 mmHg in the morning, 36% more likely in the evening and 23% more likely when having their blood pressure checked in the doctor's surgery. - March 19, 2008 - First Aid Warehouse
South Shore Skin Center Offers Innovative Skin Smoothing Product & Gift
South Shore Skin Center, one of Massachusetts’ most progressive dermatology practices offering a wide range of medical, surgical and cosmetic services to a vast clientele south of Boston, has recently announced the availability of skin smoothing treatment, Juvederm along with “Kiss and Make Up” kits. - March 17, 2008 - South Shore Skin Center
Center For Chiropractic & Wellness Announces Acupuncture Clinic
Andre Tse and Brian Kramer, licensed acupuncturists at Center for Chiropractic & Wellness (www.carolinachirowellness.com), have announced that an acupuncture clinic will be held every Saturday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The purpose of the clinic is to be able to provide low cost and high quality... - March 17, 2008 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC
Baxa Corporation Announces Safe Handling and Preparation of Hazardous Drugs Course Offering at Its STAR Center Training Facility
Baxa Corporation announces a new course offered in its renowned STAR (Skills, Training, Academics and Resources) Center facility for nurses, physicians and pharmacists who prepare and handle hazardous drugs. The 10-hour course combines hands-on experience with regulatory compliance and industry best practice to provide the most complete training in hazardous drug compounding and safe handling available. - March 17, 2008 - Baxa Corporation
AnaSpec Introduces 58 New Antibody Products
Continuing to rapidly expand its antibody offerings, AnaSpec has added fifty-eight (58) new antibody products to its growing collection. Anti-PTEN (pSer385) (polyclonal) - Cat# 29642-025, 25 µg Host: rabbit polyclonal; Species Reactivity: human; rat; mouse; Applications: IP; WB;... - March 16, 2008 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Old Colony Elderly Services Weighs in on Recent Legislative Briefing at State House
Diana L. DiGiorgi, Executive Director of Old Colony Elderly Services, recently attended a legislative briefing on protective services and money management programs for elders, which was held at the State House. Old Colony Elderly Services serves seniors and caregivers throughout Plymouth County, Avon, Easton and Stoughton. - March 16, 2008 - Old Colony Elderly Services
Novovision Introduces at HIMSS 2008 NovoVoice™ Dictation System
Step up to a new standard in digital dictation. - March 16, 2008 - Novovision, Inc.
Novovision Debuts NovoPath™ v. 6.2 at HIMSS 2008
New features boost laboratory efficiency and productivity. - March 16, 2008 - Novovision, Inc.
Speaking of Women’s Health Sets Date for 2008 Conference
Erika Mangrum, co-chair of Speaking of Women’s Health and president of Iatria Spa (www.iatria.com), has announced the date of the 2008 Speaking of Woman’s Health conference. The 2008 conference will be held Saturday, Sept. 27 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Raleigh Convention Center, located... - March 16, 2008 - Speaking of Women's Health
Sneha Diagnostics Plans to Open 10 State of the Art Medical Diagnostics Centers Across AP, India
Sneha Diagnostics (medical diagnostics company based in Ongole, AP, India) unveils its plans to open 10 modern diagnostic centers across AP, India. - March 15, 2008 - Sneha Diagnostics