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Free Nordic Ski Walking Clinics Coming to Garland Resort - No Snow/No Skis Required - Saturday, March 8th, 2008
Learn how to unlock the calorie burning and aerobic benefits of Nordic Ski Walking. Garland Resort is not only the home of beautiful cross country ski trails and four of the best golf courses in Michigan, but also the largest log building east of the Mississippi River – a beautiful central structure that gives the entire resort the flavor of the great outdoors. - March 04, 2008 - American Nordic Walking System SkiWalking.com
DRE Names Chief Operating Officer
Following a year of record sales, international medical equipment supplier selects Timothy L. Jarm to lead company toward continued growth. - March 04, 2008 - DRE Medical Equipment
Educating Children Key in Fight Against Childhood Obesity
“Planning to feed our kids well can be difficult,” according to originator Amy Roskelley “but it is possible. If children know what a healthy plate should look like, they can begin to make good choices that will carry them throughout their lives.” - March 03, 2008 - Super Healthy Kids
Bear Creek Center Announces "Kickin' Back at the Vineyard" Fundraiser with Bluegrass Music by Kickin' Grass
Live bluegrass by “Kickin Grass,” wine tastings, arts and crafts, plenty of food, raffles, games and door prizes – all will be part of “Kickin’ Back at the Vineyard,” a fundraiser to be held at the Hinnant Family Vineyards and Winery on Saturday, May 10, 2008, to... - March 02, 2008 - RHA Howell Care Centers
mdesk™ 3.0 – New Version
RSA Biomedical will premiere the new version of mdesk™, the market leading system for orthopedic preoperative planning and templating, at this years annual AAOS meeting in San Francisco, March 5-9. mdesk™ 3.0 includes a complete setup of easy-to-use preoperative and postoperative... - March 02, 2008 - RSA Biomedical
Otava Ltd. and Institute of Genetics and Molecular Medicine at University of Edinburgh Announce Research Collaboration
Otava Ltd., a leading Ukrainian company that specializes in drug discovery technologies, and Institute of Genetics and Molecular Medicine at University of Edinburgh, Cancer Research UK-p53 Signal Transduction Laboratories (UK), have announced plans for an integrated research project focused on a... - March 02, 2008 - OTAVA Chemicals Ltd.
FDA Approves Pristiq for the Treatment of Adult Patients with Major Depressive Disorder
The FDA has approved PRISTIQ (desvenlafaxine), an SNRI, to treat adult patients with major depressive disorder (MDD). Wyeth expects to begin shipping PRISTIQ to wholesalers beginning in the second quarter of 2008. - March 01, 2008 - Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
Former Limited-Benefit Medical Plan Executives Launch New Firm. Founders of Ternian Insurance Group Remain Committed to Voluntary Marketplace.
A team of veterans from Star HRG, which pioneered the concept of limited-benefit medical (mini-med) plans before being bought by CIGNA, has launched a start-up organization targeting voluntary benefit programs designed to help uninsured and underinsured individuals. Star HRG’s former... - March 01, 2008 - Ternian Insurance Group LLC.
Requesting Volunteers – Old Colony Elderly Services Needs Volunteers to Keep the Meals on Wheels Program Rolling
Old Colony Elderly Services, Inc. (OCES) is in desperate need of volunteers for its Nutrition Program sites in Brockton. - March 01, 2008 - Old Colony Elderly Services
Jackson Lewis to Support Presagia’s Integrated Absence & Disability Management Solution
Jackson Lewis LLP, a leading U.S. workplace law firm and Presagia Corporation, a leading provider of health and productivity management solutions, today announced the signing of an agreement that will see Jackson Lewis assist Presagia with the development of its workforce absence and disability... - March 01, 2008 - Presagia
Alison Raffaele Cosmetics to Launch in Holts Colour Studio
The new “naturally evolved” Alison Raffaele cosmetics line will make its debut this March at Holt Renfrew’s innovative Holts Colour Studio in Vancouver, Canada. Created to highlight the most sought after brands emerging on the global scene, Holts Colour Studio was designed to... - March 01, 2008 - Alison Raffaele Cosmetics
NeuroHealth Welcomes Neuropsychologist Claude W. Eggertsen, Ph.D. to Its Clinical Team
NeuroHealth today announced that Claude W. Eggertsen, Ph.D., has joined its team of health care providers. Dr. Eggertsen is a licensed psychologist who specializes in testing, assessment and treatment of ADHD, traumatic brain injury and related conditions. He has extensive experience in the area of... - March 01, 2008 - NeuroHealth Management LLC
Innovative Device Offers Proactive Approach for Preventing Blindness: MacuScopeTM Assesses Risk of Developing Macular Degeneration, Aids in Prevention
MacuChek, a medical technology company based in West Bloomfield, Mich., has pioneered a device that is the first available to eye care professionals to aid in the prevention of the leading cause of legal blindness, macular degeneration which affects approximately 30 million worldwide. The first... - March 01, 2008 - MacuChek
FromPaintoPersonalGain.com Promotes a Healthy Lifestyle
Life Coaching creates a life of wealth and happiness including a better body in 10 weeks. - March 01, 2008 - The Rehab Group
Health Support Systems Announces Free "Ask an Expert" Program
Health Support Systems today announced the launch of another service that is available at no cost, named the “Ask an Expert” program. Using this free service, users can post their medical questions and receive answers from medical professionals from around the globe. This service will be in addition to the free disease management portal launched by HSS in Nov 2007 - March 01, 2008 - Health Support Systems, Inc
CureMD Releases Version 10 of its Comprehensive Practice Management System & Electronic Medical Records at HIMSS 08
CureMD released Version 10 of its proven Practice Management and Electronic Medical Records Solution at the HIMSS 08 Conference & Exhibition, adding to its comprehensive healthcare technology value chain. A truly user-centric solution, Version 10 is fully scalable for solo practitioners as well... - February 29, 2008 - CureMD Healthcare
CureMD Releases Version 10 of Its Comprehensive Practice Management System & Electronic Medical Records at HIMSS 08
CureMD released Version 10 of its proven Practice Management and Electronic Medical Records Solution at the HIMSS 08 Conference & Exhibition, adding to its comprehensive healthcare technology value chain. A truly user-centric solution, Version 10 is fully scalable for solo practitioners as well... - February 29, 2008 - CureMD Healthcare
Gift Company Takes Easter Bunny Into 21st Century
Thanks to email the Easter Bunny is now able to send free personalised email letters to thousands of lucky Children. - February 29, 2008 - gifts-flowers-giftbaskets.com
Colorado Biosciences Get Boost, Advancing Major Economic Development Program
The Colorado House gave a big boost to a critical economic development project on Tuesday. A bill expanding Colorado’s much lauded Bioscience Discoveries Grant Program passed the House by an initial voice vote. House Bill 1001, sponsored by State Representative Jim Riesberg (D-Greeley), will make $26.5 million available in grants over the next five years. HB 1001 will provide as much as $150,000 per project to Colorado research institutions, accelerating the development of new technologies. - February 28, 2008 - Colorado BioScience Association
AnaSpec Introduces 9 New Antibody Products
AnaSpec added nine new antibody products to its growing collection. - February 28, 2008 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
First Documentary to Focus on Religious Conversion Nears Completion
Release of the new Pew Forum survey underscoring high degree of “faith switching” in America, stirs intense interest in the film Leap of Faith - February 27, 2008 - Humble Films, Inc.
Hair Doctor Gets to the Root of Hair Care - Lisa Akbari Looks to Create Lasting Legacy with Hair Care Empire
Official "Hair Doctor" offers certified tips to get healthy, beautiful hair for women. If you have short, dry, brittle hair or scalp problems, visit the Hair Doctor at www.lisakbari.com for hair care tips and a full product line. - February 27, 2008 - Akbari Products
From Tragedy to Triumph
Local man beats all odds after life altering car accident, dedicates his life to helping seniors see better. - February 27, 2008 - Macular Health
Offshore Group Sets Dates for Annual Manufacturing in Mexico Summit
Maquiladora industry executives to gather in Saltillo, Mexico in October. - February 27, 2008 - The Offshore Group
Glucosans Reduces Blood Sugar Naturally
Blue Sparrow announces the availability of Glucosans. Glucosans is a natural dietary supplement used to reduce high blood sugar lower risk of complications that arise from high insulin levels and obesity. - February 26, 2008 - Bue Sparrow Medical Devices
Report2Web Continues Its Green Leadership Position
Tons of Go Green Benefits to be Spotlighted at AIIM Exposition. Redwood Software will launch its new “Save Time. Save Money. Save the Environment” campaign at the upcoming AIIM Exposition. Building on more than a decade of helping organizations to minimize the costs and resource usage associated with traditional document distribution, this campaign will spotlight the substantial green benefits delivered by Report2Web as well as the associated savings for the corporate bottom line. - February 26, 2008 - Redwood Software
Former Manchester City Lord Mayor Has Hope and Quality of Life Restored at New Beike Stem Cell Facility
Shenzhen Beike Biotechnology Co., Ltd. (http://www.beikebiotech.com), the world leader in the use of umbilical cord stem cells to successfully treat a variety of illnesses, announced that Audrey Jones, the former Lord Mayor of Manchester, has returned today to the United Kingdom (UK) with... - February 26, 2008 - Shenzhen Beike Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
New York Plastic Surgeon Performs Pro Bono Surgery on Disadvantaged Patient Where Health Insurance Coverage was Denied
Manhattan based facial plastic surgeon and Director of the Aesthetic Facial Surgery Center of New York and New Jersey, Oleh Slupchynskyj, M.D., offers his skill and compassion to a Brooklyn, New York woman tormented physically and emotionally from a medical condition not covered by her health... - February 25, 2008 - The Aesthetic Facial Surgery Center of New York and New Jersey
Healthcare Scouts Acquires New National Office
Healthcare Scouts recently acquired over 9,000 square feet of A+ office space for future retention and expansion purposes. "The ability to provide our employees with A+ office space and amenities goes a long way in our efforts to retain our top performers" states Brian Hudson, President... - February 25, 2008 - Healthcare Scouts
Center for Chiropractic & Wellness Announces Stress Management Class
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 be hosting a Stress Management Part I class on Tuesday, March 4 at 6:00 p.m. at... - February 25, 2008 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC
Redwood to Unveil Downtime Reporting Solution at HIMSS08
With Report2Web essential patient information is always at hand. Redwood Software will unveil its highly anticipated downtime reporting solution at HIMSS08. Report2Web now provides a stable, secure solution for information access in the event of disaster, or unplanned network of application downtime to ensure essential patient information is always at hand. - February 25, 2008 - Redwood Software
“Joint Preservation, The Importance of Physical Activity” - Dr. Alan Nasar, Freehold Orthopedic Surgeon, Lectures at the Atlantic Club, Wall, NJ, on March 12th
Freehold orthopedic surgeon Alan S. Nasar, MD, will present a free to the public lecture on the vital role of adequate physical activity in joint preservation on Wednesday, March 12th, at the Atlantic Club, Wall, NJ. Dr Nasar is one of the team of orthopedic surgeons from the Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Freehold, New Jersey, who will present a number of public lectures on joint health in the New Jersey communities of Freehold, Wall and Jackson, from now through Spring - February 25, 2008 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Seniors Want Lawmakers to "Rebalance" State Budget – Elders Travel to State House Tuesday Seeking Funds for Equal Choice Law
Several hundred elderly and disabled people are traveling to the State House on Tuesday, February 26th to try to pull off a balancing act. Or more precisely---a rebalancing act. The seniors want state lawmakers to shift existing funding from institutions into the community. They say Massachusetts... - February 25, 2008 - Old Colony Elderly Services
South Shore Skin Advises Now is the Time for Winter Skin Treatments
Dr. Richard Eisen and Dr. Ramzi Saad, dermatologists at South Shore Skin Center, advise folks about skin treatments that should be performed during the winter months. The doctors warn of several cosmetic and anti-aging skin treatments where sun exposure should be avoided during and immediately... - February 25, 2008 - South Shore Skin Center
MensMax.com™ Adds Videos to Promote Penis Skin Care Treatment
Do you prefer comedy or more serious commercials? Now you can have both. In a continuing effort to improve brand awareness for RestoreMax™, The First Penis Skin Care Treatment, at MensMax.com, you can now view two new video presentations introducing RestoreMax™ and a special discount... - February 24, 2008 - Redu, Inc. (dba MensMax)
Preserving Your Joints; Freehold Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Alan Nasar Stresses Staying Active in a Lecture at the Westlake Golf and Country Club in Jackson, NJ
Freehold orthopedic surgeon Alan S. Nasar, MD stressed the vital role of adequate exercise for joint preservation to members of the local community, on Thursday, February 21st, at the Westlake Golf and Country Club, in Jackson, NJ. Dr Nasar is one of the team of orthopedic surgeons from the Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Freehold, N.J., who will present a number of public lectures on joint health in the New Jersey communities of Freehold, Wall and Jackson into Spring. - February 24, 2008 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Lancaster, Ohio PIOs Attend Training at CDP
Fairfield Medical Center PIO, Donna Stalter, and Fairfield Department of Health PIO, Pamela Delay, recently attended Homeland Security Training in Anniston, Alabama. - February 24, 2008 - Fairfield Medical Center
KLAS Investigates CPOE Offerings and Technology Leaders
KLAS measured the depth of CPOE adoption in this sixth and most recent study to find out provider satisfaction with the vendor offerings and the depth of usage in this growing area. - February 24, 2008 - KLAS
KLAS’ Ambulatory EMR Perception Report Probes Providers for Market Insights
Providers shared their thoughts and perceptions with KLAS about their near-term plans for EMR purchasing, key criteria for selecting an EMR and which vendors they would consider if making that purchasing decision today. - February 24, 2008 - KLAS
Freehold Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Alan Nasar Delivers a Welcomed Message "Joint Replacement Like Never Before" at the Freehold Senior Center, Freehold, NJ
Freehold orthopedic surgeon Alan S. Nasar, MD discussed advances in joint replacement surgery in his public lecture “Joint Replacement Like Never Before” given at the Freehold Senior Center, Freehold, NJ, Wednesday, February 20th. Dr Nasar is one of the team of orthopedic surgeons from the Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Freehold, New Jersey, who have committed to present regular, free to the public lectures on joint health to local communities during the next 5 months. - February 24, 2008 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
AnaSpec Introduces 5 New Peptide Synthesis Reagents
AnaSpec added five (5) new peptide synthesis reagents to its combinatorial chemistry collection. - February 24, 2008 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Opticalstars Presents Its New Eyewear Spring Collections
Opticalstars - distributor of unique European eyewear to North America - announces the start of sales for its new eyewear spring collecitons. There have been various new models released of the three eyewear brands on distribution. At Futurestyle brand, fully made in Germany, six new models... - February 23, 2008 - Opticalstars.com
Mini Thin Rush Brand of Energy Products to Invigorate the Night of 100 Stars Oscar Gala
Revolutionary New Products Provide Shot of Instant Energy to Past Oscar Winners & Nominees at Official Viewing Party for the 80th Annual Academy Awards - February 23, 2008 - BDI Marketing
"Hair Doctor" Launches "New You" Campaign for Women Wanting Healthy, Beautiful Hair
A Memphis-Owned Hair Care Product Line Launches an Online Challenge to Consumers. One winner will become the new face of Akbari Products. Start the New Year with healthy, beautiful hair and you could be the next face of the exclusive line of Lisa Akbari hair care products. - February 23, 2008 - Akbari Products
Tart Cherry Juice vs CherryFlex® Softgel: FruitFast‚ Compares Products
Delivering the Power of Fruit Naturally…is consumer’s choice. - February 23, 2008 - Fruit Fast
Food Industry Discovers New Technology to Kill E-coli & Salmonella
Food processors explore NAV-CO2 technology following nationwide outbreaks of foodborne illness and product recalls. - February 22, 2008 - Biomist, Inc.
Touch Medix, LLC Announces New Staff Appointments
Touch Medix, LLC, is pleased to announce the appointments of Jim Hasbrouck to the position of Director of Sales and Jody Fitts, RN, to the position of Senior Consultant, for the Touch ED software product lines. Both have many years of experience in the emergency department and healthcare... - February 22, 2008 - Touch Medix, LLC
DRE Veterinary Unveils Multi-Parameter, Portable Patient Monitor
The compact DRE Axis 4 provides veterinary professionals with a low-cost option for monitoring multiple vitals signs. - February 22, 2008 - DRE Veterinary Equipment
Website Proclaims - "Quit Smoking in One Week"
Shafa Herbal Solutions Declares New Website Operational - February 22, 2008 - Shafa Herbal Solutions
Heartland Information Services Appoints Chief Operating Officer
Heartland Information Services has appointed Brett Himes to Chief Operating Officer, a position new to the organization. Himes will assume the position immediately while continuing his role as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). - February 22, 2008 - Heartland Information Services