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“Caregiving 101” Program Offered by Old Colony Elderly Services on October 17th
Serving Plymouth county and the Avon, Easton and Stoughton area, Old Colony Elderly Services, Inc. (OCES) Family Caregiver Support Program is sponsoring a free “Caregiving 101” program on Wednesday, October 17th from 6 to 7:30 p.m. - October 10, 2007 - Old Colony Elderly Services
Medicare Bus to Visit Southwest Michigan
The Medicare Bus, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, will arrive at the Area Agency on Aging (2900 Lakeview Dr., St. Joseph) on Friday, October 12 to help Medicare beneficiaries and their families understand and enroll in Medicare Part D. Medicare specialists will be on... - October 10, 2007 - Area Agency on Aging, Region IV
VisualDxHealth Skin Cancer Web Widgets Educate Consumers
New Web tools promote awareness and self-exam that save lives - October 10, 2007 - Logical Images Inc
Cain Medical and InterSystems Corporation Announce Partnership
Cain Medical Ltd and InterSystems Corporation today announced a technology partnership to interface Cain Medical’s CMSense™ technology to the InterSystems Ensemble® integration platform. - October 10, 2007 - Cain Medical
The Benefit with the Advantage of Science – Get the Benefits of Fruit Year Round
Learn how to get the natural health benefits and daily suggested allowance of fruit year round. - October 09, 2007 - Fruit Advantage
Old Colony Elderly Services Announces New Appointments at Executive Office of Elder Affairs
Old Colony Elderly Services (OCES) of Brockton, which is funded in part by the Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA), announces two important appointments made recently by Governor Patrick. - October 09, 2007 - Old Colony Elderly Services
Labiaplastysurgeon.com Opens Avant-Garde Center for Female Cosmetic Genital Procedures
With Cosmetic Genital Procedures for Women Dramatically Rising, First-of-its-Kind Center Serving both Men and Women Makes Surgical Remedies Available at One Location. - October 08, 2007 - LabiaplastySurgeon.com
Join ATL on November 5th in Charlotte, NC for a Free LIMS Seminar
Accelerated Technology Laboratories, Inc. (ATL), leaders in LIMS, would like to invite you to attend a free, educational breakfast seminar focusing on why a LIMS is the key to streamlining water and wastewater laboratory operations and staying compliant. - October 08, 2007 - Accelerated Technology Laboratories, Inc.
Spending Ten Dollars Now – Could Save Thousands
Of lives, that is. The Independent Rescue Service of Frankfort, Maine is currently conducting a raffle in the hopes of raising much needed funds, so that they might still continue their mission of saving lives where help is needed. The Independent Rescue Service, is an elite search and rescue... - October 08, 2007 - Independent Rescue Service
AnaSpec Introduces Improved Website Search Tool
AnaSpec has introduced Smart Search, an optimized site search engine for locating items in AnaSpec’s expansive collection of products. - October 07, 2007 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
AnaSpec Introduces Anti-Keratin-18 & 19 Antibodies
AnaSpec has introduced two new catalog antibodies: Anti-Keratin-18 and Anti-Keratin-19. Intermediate filaments (IFs), together with actin microfilaments and tubulin microtubules, comprise the three major cytoskeletal networks that are found in most eukaryotic cells.1 Keratins, which are the... - October 06, 2007 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Get a Beautiful Smile and a Wrinkle-Free Face: Award-Winning Dentist, Dr. Bruce G. Freund
For more than thirty years, Dr. Bruce G. Freund has provided residents of Englewood Cliffs and the surrounding tri-state area with the most technologically innovative, high-quality, state-of-the-art, personal dental care. - October 06, 2007 - Bruce G. Freund
Mixed Berry Liquid is All Natural and Packs 200mg of Anthocyanins in a Single Teaspoon
FruitFast, exclusive producer and innovator of the most potent fruit supplements on the market, introduces new liquid fruit supplements. The new highly concentrated liquid delivers the antioxidant value of 200mg of Anthocyanins in a single teaspoon. - October 06, 2007 - Fruit Fast
Cambridge Provides $19.2 Million Insured Loan to Refinance Naperville, IL Nursing Facility
Cambridge Realty Capital Companies has provided a $19.2 million FHA-insured first mortgage loan to refinance and fund substantial improvements at the Alden of Naperville Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, a 203-bed skilled care nursing home facility in Naperville, IL. Cambridge Chairman Jeffrey... - October 06, 2007 - Cambridge Realty Capital Companies
Sharon Healthcare Professional Selected for the National Institute of Whole Health’s Inaugural Whole Health Advocate Scholarship
Recognized For Contribution to Whole Person Care - October 06, 2007 - National Institute of Whole Health
Revolutionary New Open Source Software to Help in Tracking Epidemics Like Malaria, Chikungunya and Dengue
Open source, free, web based application to track diseases reported in hospitals in a state or country. The application has 2 modules - a) GIS based mapping/reporting module b) Administration and Data Entry module. - October 06, 2007 - Zyxware Technologies
Flagstaff Sports Doctor Appointed Physician for US Ski & Snowboarding Teams
Flagstaff’s Dr. Darius Moezzi, sports and injury doctor and orthopedic surgeon at Flagstaff Bone and Joint has been selected by the USSA (United States Ski and Snowboard Association) as a member of its small, elite group of team physicians. His responsibilities will include providing all... - October 05, 2007 - Flagstaff Bone & Joint
Laser + Skin Institute Dermatology Center Announces Open House
Event will feature Live demonstrations of Cosmetic dermatology services - October 05, 2007 - Laser + Skin Institute
Mobile In-Home Physician Company Wants to Help People by Bringing the Doctor's Office to the Patient
When 94 year old Mrs. Collins asked her daughter to look for a doctor who could visit her at her home, the answer was: “nobody does that anymore”. However, a few weeks later a friend gave her a flyer from a company called Family Home Physicians, a mobile in-home physician company. Ms. - October 05, 2007 - Family Home Physicians
Unable to Wait 16 Months for Orthopedic Surgery, Canadian Patient Goes to Cuba for Treatment
Because he couldn't wait 16 months to have his orthopedic surgery done in Canada, a Winnipeg man will fly to Cuba on Monday (Oct. 8) to be get quick and discount-priced treatment there. Choice Medical Services, a leading medical tourism firm, is arranging his travel and treatment at an Havana hospital. - October 04, 2007 - Choice Medical Services
Survey Shows Home Medical Equipment Tops This Year’s Christmas List
The Greatest Gift For The Greatest Generation Might Just be His & Her Scooters - October 04, 2007 - Brannons Medical
Baxa Corporation Recognized with Art Directors Club of Denver Merit Award
A Baxa Corporation Internet microsite, designed to promote the Rapid-Fill Automated Syringe Filler, wins merit award from Art Directors Club of Denver. The Art Directors Club of Denver Annual Show features the best examples of marketing communications from across the Front Range. Nationally recognized judges from Seattle, Minneapolis, Birmingham and Kansas City participated in awarding more than 100 entries in this year’s program. - October 04, 2007 - Baxa Corporation
Gamma Medica-Ideas Announces Sale of Two Pre-clinical Imaging Systems to Switzerland’s Centre d’Imagerie Biomédicale
Gamma Medica-Ideas Inc. (GM-I), the world leader in developing and delivering digital medical imaging devices for the pre-clinical and clinical markets, announced today that the Centre d’Imagerie Biomédicale (CIBM) in Lausanne, Switzerland, has taken delivery of two of GM-I’s... - October 04, 2007 - Gamma Medica-Ideas
MedcomSoft Congratulates Valdez Family Clinic, Winner of 2007 Davies Award of Excellence
Successful Implementation of MedcomSoft Record results in HIMSS award - October 04, 2007 - MedcomSoft
AnaSpec Introduces Fifteen New Catalog Peptides
AnaSpec introduced fifteen (15) new peptides for drug discovery research. - October 04, 2007 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Aussie Hair Straighteners Gets Rave Reviews
Australia's home grown “ThinkPink” Hair Straightener from OzHead has received fantastic attention from home and salon users alike after it's inaugural product launch earlier this year in Australia - October 03, 2007 - OzHead
Merger of Packaging Solutions Provider TCP Reliable with DDL Establishes New Tier Packaging Engineering Firm
Merger will allow TCP and DDL customers to achieve a new, consolidated level of packaging success - October 03, 2007 - DDL Inc.
World-Renowned Physician and HIV Researcher Joins Samaritan's Advisory Board
Samaritan announced today the appointment of James E.K. Hildreth, M.D., a world renowned physician and HIV researcher, to its Scientific Advisory Board. The work of Dr. Hildreth in HIV/AIDS dates back to 1986 and focuses on blocking HIV infection by learning how HIV gets into cells. He has published more than 80 scientific articles and holds six patents. - October 03, 2007 - Samaritan Pharmaceuticals
Grandover Resort Donates Golf Package to Auction to Benefit Gatewood Center, Group Homes
Grandover Resort in Greensboro has donated a one-night stay in its European styled hotel and two rounds of golf on one of its world-class golf courses to the “Spaghetti Auction” dinner to raise funds for the Gatewood Center and Greensboro and Thomasville Group Homes. The event will take... - October 03, 2007 - RHA Howell Care Centers
Autism Support Seminar for Parents Offer Coping Strategies and Guidance
This interactive seminar is for parents and caregivers of autistic and special needs children. It offers them coping strategies and proven techniques to maintain a healthy, emotional outlook. For information or to register, visit www.yourautismcoach.com or call (866) 372-9421. - October 03, 2007 - Your Autism Coach
Regal Polythene - Polythene Disposable Aprons, Now Manufactured Using a Unique New Blend Material
Regal Polythene Ltd are now one of the leading manufacturers of Polythene Disposable Aprons, due to the implementation of a unique New Blend Material, which offers high performance at exceedingly competitive and affordable prices. - October 03, 2007 - Regal Polythene Ltd.
SPAcare Announces the 2007 “Spa Philanthropist of the Year” and “Healing Hearts Award” During Their 4th Annual "Cruise for a Cure"
The Day Spa Association & The International Medical Spa Association is pleased to announce that Marti Morenings, CEO of Universal Companies has been named the “Spa Philanthropist of the Year” and Monique Iacobacci has been granted the “Healing Hearts Award” during its... - October 03, 2007 - The Day Spa Association
VisualDxHealth Goes Live to Promote Wellness and Prevention
New Online Health Resource Uses Medical Images and Information to Educate Consumers - October 03, 2007 - Logical Images Inc
DNA Solutions Mission to Conserve the Asian Elephant
DNA Solutions is helping international conservationists to study the habits of Cambodian elephants. - October 03, 2007 - DNA Solutions
Family Practices Nationwide Show Increased Revenues, Improved Patient Care, Better Physician Lifestyle with Medcomsoft® Record
Doctors Valdez, Amos and Burwell Showcase the Interoperable EHR - October 02, 2007 - MedcomSoft
The Company Mineral Rock Salt Corp Supply a 250 Million Year Old Food Product That Helps Prevent Sickness and Age Related Diseases
Experts have discovered a simple and positive solution to good health. Mineral Rock Salt Corp says, "Few doctors and medical professionals will tell you about it. It's just not in their interest to keep you healthy. For us the ease and simplicity of taking the Himalayan Health Crystal (Tm.) and results makes it an excellent way of life for everybody." - October 02, 2007 - MRS Corp
West Whiteland Hypnosis Center
Mary Ellen Jeniskis is a Registered Nurse and a Certified Hypnotist. Her private practice is located in West Chester, Pennsylvania. She is Certified through the National Guild of Hypnotists which is one of the largest and most trusted organizations for hypnosis in the world. - October 02, 2007 - West Whiteland Hypnosis Center
Have You Checked-in with Your Child Since the Start of School? Who Has Your Child Been Hanging Out with? Find Out: Peers Have a Greater Influence Than You May Think
“How was school today”? “Fine”. “What did you do”? “Nothing”. “What do you mean nothing”? “I don’t know”. This may be a typical conversation between parent and child. Now, is the parent really getting any answers from her child? Of course not…Many parents may become frustrated by this common interaction and response from a child. The question is: What can a parent do to get more appropriate responses? www.southtampatherapy.com - October 02, 2007 - South Tampa Therapy: Elizabeth Mahaney, LMHC, MFT, Ph.D
Injectable Therapy Services, Inc. Receives JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval
Injectable Therapy Services, Inc (ITSRx Pharmacy) a leading national provider of specialty pharmaceuticals and affiliated healthcare services, announced that it has received the Gold Seal of Approval™ from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). - October 01, 2007 - Injectable Therapy Services Pharmacy
Non-Surgical Body Sculpting with LipoDissolve a Hot Trend According to Twin Cities Medical Spa Owners
Edina’s Skin Rejuvenation Clinic seeing an increase in traffic from clients seeking alternatives to surgical procedures - October 01, 2007 - Skin Rejuvenation Clinic, PA
Wilmington Chiropractor Adds Zyto Biotechnology to Improve Patient Services
Zyto biotechnology enables healthcare providers to use the newest bio-communications technology that enables a computer to actually talk to a patient’s body. The information gathered is used by healthcare workers to make better recommendations for health. - October 01, 2007 - Zyto Corp.
Positive Air, Inc. (SleepRestfully.com) Announces Promotion of Darin Stewart to Sales Manager
Positive Air, Inc., a leader in the obstructive sleep apnea and portable oxygen concentrator industry, announced today that Darin Stewart, formerly customer service manager for Positive Air, Inc.’s home care department has been promoted to sales manager for SleepRestfully.com’s internet organization. Positive Air, Inc. (SleepRestfully.com) offers low cost CPAP and BiLevel Obstructive Sleep Apnea equipment and supplies as well as Portable Oxygen Concentrators. - October 01, 2007 - Sleep Restfully, Inc.
Medical Tourism and Healthbase Help Canadian Bid Goodbye to Her Chronic Back Pain
When Canadian neurosurgeons refused to do spine surgery on Jill Misangyi, her life was given back to her by Healthbase and Indian specialist doctors. - October 01, 2007 - Healthbase Online Inc.
Hoping to Escape Alcohol Addiction, Canadian Man Heads to Cuba for Treatment
Seeking to escape a long-time addiction to alcohol that is tearing him and his family apart, a Canadian man will arrive in Cuba late Sunday (Sept. 30) to participate in a renowned treatment program. Arranged by Choice Medical Services, a leading medical tourism firm, his treatment will be at the Villa El Cocal/El Quinqué oceanside rehab center in eastern Cuba, where he will stay for the three-month long program designed to make him better again. - September 30, 2007 - Choice Medical Services
Encore India to Exhibit at the Staffing World 2007
An ASA member, Encore India will be exhibiting at the American Staffing Association's (ASA) Staffing World 2007 expo and convention - September 30, 2007 - Encore India
Meta-Analysis Confirms High-Dose Omega-3 Fish Oil Provides Effective Relief from Inflammatory Joint Pain, Reports PharmaOmega.com
A scientific review evaluating 17 studies that used fish oil supplementation concluded that fish oil is an effective agent for pain relief. Omega-3 from fish oil was effective, especially when enough was used over a long enough period of time (2.7 grams of EPA and DHA for a minimum of 3 months),... - September 30, 2007 - NourishLife LLC
Mini-Implant Cosmetic Dentistry Seminar to be Held at Oak Point in October
Dr. Joseph Santelli, DDS, PC of the Center for Progressive Dentistry in Duxbury will hold a free seminar for seniors about cosmetic and restorative Mini-Implants. - September 30, 2007 - Center for Progressive Dentistry
Ronco Introduces the Most Technologically Advanced Disposable Glove on the Market
Ronco Protective Products, a leader in disposable glove manufacturing, now offers an innovative and exclusive disposable glove made from Nitech – a new material that provides flexibility, touch sensitivity, durability, elasticity and resistance to certain chemicals, making the Nitech... - September 30, 2007 - RONCO
Porous Materials, Inc (PMI) Announces New Website for Europe
PMI targeting more European companies with launch of new website. - September 30, 2007 - Porous Materials, Inc.
Tired of Drugs to Combat Allergies? Relax. Try Hypnosis
Moore Inspirations, a motivational consulting and hypnosis clinic in San Antonio, TX offers single allergen, hypnosis sessions with a money-back guarantee. Board Certified hypnotist, Kathy Moore, has been doing the sessions for clients for about six years, with excellent results. An associate Sam Rodgers, C.H., and herbalist, also conducts the sessions in English or Spanish. Moore estimates the success rate for initial sessions at better than 80 percent. - September 29, 2007 - Moore Inspirations