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Trendsetting Metropark Stores Feature Hip Aromatherapy Gift Line
Metropark, a trendsetting chain of over 26 stores nationwide, has picked up Aromatherapy Interventions™ soy candles, a hip aromatherapy line targeted to Generation Y. - December 13, 2007 - Aromatherapy Interventions
Phillips Industries to Manufacture in Mexico with The Offshore Group
Company to supply major manufacturers of tractor trailers from its new Saltillo, Mexico facility. - December 13, 2007 - The Offshore Group
Barc Announces Online Holiday Gift Store; Razor Bump Relief Product for Men with Medium to Dark Skin Tones Now Available
Barc, the leader in the African-American and Hispanic men’s grooming category, today announced the launch of its holiday gift store featuring its Bump Down razor bump relief product. The product retails for $20 and can be purchased directly at www.getbarc.com. Barc will be offering free gift... - December 13, 2007 - Barc
New Whitepaper Release: "3 Simple Steps to Rev Up Your 'Stay at Work/Return to Work' Program"
Drawing on the expertise of Dr. Robert Hall, this whitepaper explores several best-practice techniques that can enable organizations to drastically improve their Stay at Work/Return to Work program(s). - December 13, 2007 - Presagia
DNA is All the Buzz with Testing Becoming the Norm for Authenticating Exclusive Products – Now Perfume Joins the Ranks
My DNA Fragrance™ introduces First Exclusive and Revolutionary Fragrance Formulation Process using DNA blueprints to create Personalized Perfume. - December 13, 2007 - My DNA Fragrance
Secondopinion.org Addresses Depression, Mental Health and Anxiety Concerns Heightened During the Holidays
While the holidays represent a time of joy for many people; the sights, sounds, memories and occasional stresses of the season can cause or enhance feelings of depression, anxiety and mental stress. Confronting and managing these psychological challenges—as well as expanded information about hot-button topics such as autism and multiple sclerosis—is the December focus for the consumer information website secondopinion.org. - December 13, 2007 - SecondOpinion
Culpeper Regional Hospital Elevates Emergency Preparedness Through Deployment of VisualDx
Decision support software VisualDx aids in diagnostic accuracy and preparedness - December 13, 2007 - Logical Images Inc
Nashville Plastic Surgeons, Plastic Surgery Specialists, Inc., Incorporate Revolutionary New Laser System Into Existing Spectrum of Aesthetic Enhancement Options
Nashville Plastic Surgeons, Plastic Surgery Specialists, Inc., have recently incorporated a revolutionary new laser system into their existing impressive range of aesthetic enhancement options. Only Sciton's PROFILE combination laser system addresses the needs of an ever-growing aesthetic marketplace by offering a variety of applications to treat a number of aesthetic concerns and conditions in one multi-application revolutionary laser system. - December 13, 2007 - Plastic Surgery Specialists, Inc.
Leading LIS Provider First to Create Interface to Roche cobas c 111
Antek Healthware, LLC, developer of the LabDAQ Laboratory Information System (LIS) announces that it has successfully completed a fully functional interface to the Roche cobas c 111 chemistry analyzer. - December 13, 2007 - Antek HealthWare, LLC
Cardiovascular Sciences, Inc. Announces Funding Event
Cardiovascular Sciences, Inc. (CVSC), a corporation under the laws of Nevada, is excited to reveal an initial funding event with Seven Palm Investments, LLC of Illinois. After a recent assessment and restructuring of the company’s equity, the company and its investors are ready to move ahead... - December 12, 2007 - Cardiovascular Sciences, Inc.
Hip Aromatherapy Gift Line Lands at The Shores, Daytona Beach
The Shores Resort and Spa, the only Four Diamond resort in Daytona Beach, Florida, now features Aromatherapy Interventions™ soy blend candles in both the main gift shop and the spa. - December 12, 2007 - Aromatherapy Interventions
South Shore Elder Services Celebrates 30th Anniversary
South Shore Elder Services of Braintree commemorated 30 years of service to elders, caregivers and families during their Annual Meeting held at Lantana in Randolph earlier this month. - December 12, 2007 - South Shore Elder Services
Heatron Joins Cree’s Solutions Provider Program
Heatron proudly announces their selection to Cree’s Solutions Provider program. This program is the fusion of a full-range of value-added companies to address the wide spectrum of LED lighting product needs. In alignment with Heatron’s design and manufacturing focuses, this network of... - December 12, 2007 - Heatron
“Social Venture” Impact Makers Celebrates First-Year Anniversary by Proving Its Unique Model
The nation’s first consulting firm designed to give all its profits away to support charitable community programs celebrated its first anniversary by becoming the largest corporate donor to its first nonprofit charitable partner, Safe Harbor. The competitive social venture grossed more than $500,000 providing consulting services in information technology, healthcare, and project management to clients across the US. - December 12, 2007 - Impact Makers
Americans Can Now Access Low-Cost, Professional Medical Care in Canada - Uninsured Can Save Up to 30 to 60 Percent Off U.S. Medical Costs
To find low-cost medical care, Americans no longer have to travel great distances overseas. Choice Medical Services, a leading medical tourism firm, has launched the first program to help Americans access high-quality medical care in Canada, where they can save up to 30 to 60 percent off high U.S. costs. - December 12, 2007 - Choice Medical Services
Free Report Exposes Teeth Whitening Scams and Frauds
Teeth whitening products abound, and this free report exposes the many lies told by manufacturers who will say anything to make a sale. - December 12, 2007 - NovaWhite Professional Teeth Whitening
OREA Long Term Care Education Campaign
Starting in January of 2008, National Health Administrators (NHA) will partner with the Oklahoma Retired Education Association (OREA) to begin a Long Term Care education campaign designed to increase member awareness about eldercare and the role Long Term Care insurance can play in protecting the... - December 11, 2007 - National Health Administrators
KRTA Long Term Care Education Campaign
National Health Administrators (NHA) continues its fifteen year-long relationship with the Kentucky Retired Education Association (KRTA) by posting its new, electronic Long Term Care Buyer’s Guide on the KRTA web site. The goal of this KRTA and NHA initiative is to increase member awareness... - December 11, 2007 - National Health Administrators
Holiday Scheduling Stresses Reduced with dk hair's "Open All Weekend" Campaign
Salon doubles its weekend operating schedule and offers free value-added services throughout December - December 11, 2007 - DK Hair
Aromatherapy Gift Line Targets Generation "Y" for the Holidays
Aromatherapy Interventions™, a Newport Beach, CA based company, broadens its appeal to Generation Y with the release of two new soy blend candles for the holidays, Version 2.0™, and Rebound™. - December 10, 2007 - Aromatherapy Interventions
South Shore Skin Center Unveils New Anti-Aging Products to Turn Back Time Without Surgery
South Shore Skin Center has unveiled new products in their cosmetic dermatology line which help minimize damage from sun exposure and the signs of aging without cosmetic surgery. - December 10, 2007 - South Shore Skin Center
Old Colony Elderly Services Announces Three Key Programs – Caring Homes, Enhanced Adult Family Care and Adult Family Care
Old Colony Elderly Services, Inc. (OCES), which serves residents in Plymouth County as well as in Avon, Easton and Stoughton, announces three important adult care programs. The “Caring Homes” Program, is a community option for seniors age 60 years and older. Applicants for this program... - December 10, 2007 - Old Colony Elderly Services
ValveXchange Wins The Third Annual Faegre & Benson Venture Showcase Award, Presented At BioWest 2007
ValveXchange has won the third annual Faegre & Benson Venture Showcase Award at the BioWest 2007 conference in Denver. The announcement is made by Chris Shapard, Deputy Director of the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA), who says the $10,000 Venture Showcase Award was again provided by the Faegre & Benson law firm and announced at the Colorado Bioscience Association (CBSA) Awards luncheon at the Grand Hyatt Friday. - December 09, 2007 - Colorado BioScience Association
Teeth Whitening Brings Self-Confidence and Happier Lifestyle to Millions
Millions of people suffer from low self-esteem as a result of a less than radiant smile, but now the same teeth whitening solution used by dentists is being made available to people who want to whiten their teeth at home to save money. - December 09, 2007 - NovaWhite Professional Teeth Whitening
Somnia Anesthesia Services Announces "Office-Based Anestheisa, a Critical Look"
Cleveland Clinic News recently published an article featuring Somnia Inc, CEO, Dr. Marc E. Koch, MD, MBA. Excerpt from Article: Initially, we can garner a great deal of information through contacts with existing office-based anesthesia practices. New York City has a very mature practice called... - December 08, 2007 - Somnia Inc.
Web Site Launch Makes Dental Lab Professional Home Teeth Whitening Kit Affordable
A recently launched web site makes teeth whitening at home a simple, inexpensive process. Now the public have access to the same solution used by dentists. - December 08, 2007 - NovaWhite Professional Teeth Whitening
First Laboratory Proven Naturopathic Antifungal Now Available to Fight Candida and Other Yeast and Yeast-Like Organisms
Candidacidin is the first naturopathic defense against yeast (Candida) which has been laboratory proven. Candida is now the fourth most prevalent organism found in bloodstream infections. Laboratory results validating antifungal properties are available on line. - December 08, 2007 - Florida Institute of Yeast
Cleure Toothpaste is Free of Chinese Influence
The mark of “Made in China” is seen on many products sold in the United States. Cleure, formulators of safer personal care and cosmetic products, have always and continue to be made in the U.S.A. Flora Stay, D.D.S, a dentist and founder of Cleure, says consumers should not only be concerned about products made in China but should become more educated on products made here in the U.S. - December 08, 2007 - Cleure - a Wellness Revolution
Make Room for Raw Chocolate During This Years January Detox
Existing on carrots and lettuce in an attempt to detoxify post Christmas gluttony is now a thing of the past, thanks to Total Raw Food Ltd’s 'Real Raw Chocolate' bar range. - December 08, 2007 - Total Raw Food
www.cleure.com Releases New E-Book on Product Label Wisdom
Cleure founder and president, Dr. Flora Stay says “Informed consumers make wise buying choices”. Many people don’t realize product labels may say one thing, but mean another. The free new e-book on www.cleure.com , Product Labels: a cautionary tale, breaks down the label code and is available to download on the Cleure website. - December 08, 2007 - Cleure - a Wellness Revolution
Cleure, Personal Care and Cosmetics Company Signs Pact with Campaign for Safe Cosmetics
Cleure has signed The Environmental Working Group’s Compact for Safe Cosmetics to provide personal care and cosmetic products that offer safer ingredients. Cleure founder Dr. Flora Stay says she has dedicated her life to providing safe products and educating consumers about the importance of personal care and cosmetic ingredient safety. She supports the Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) efforts and this why she signed the pact. - December 08, 2007 - Cleure - a Wellness Revolution
Female Portland Chiropractor Incorporates Gentle Cranial Work and Movement to Help Kids Attain Their Fullest Potential
Dr. Jess Barr Desbrow, DC is treating children with learning disabilities using gentle chiropractic, craniosacral therapy and therapeutic movements. She also works delicately with infants to help avoid the need for this work down the road. - December 08, 2007 - Growing Care Chiropractic, Craniosacral and Massage
AnaSpec Introduces Eight New Catalog Peptides and One Unusual Amino Acid
This week AnaSpec, one of the world’s largest providers of custom and catalog peptides, introduced eight (8) new catalog peptides and one new unusual amino acid. - December 07, 2007 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Indiana Improves Health Care Quality and Emergency Preparedness Through Statewide Deployment of Decision Support Software
53 Indiana health facilities install VisualDx software to aid in diagnostic accuracy. - December 07, 2007 - Logical Images Inc
Raleigh Day Spa Expert Cautions Consumers About Day Spa Dangers
Raleigh Day Spa Expert Kile Law cautions consumers about Day Spa Dangers. She urges consumers to ask about a spas policy of clients being left alone in treatment rooms before scheduling an appointment or purchasing a gift certificate. - December 07, 2007 - Blue Water Spa / Michael Law MD
Raleigh Massage Center and Spa Provides Ultimate Treatment with 2 Therapists
Raleigh Massage Center and Spa Provides The Ultimate Foot Fantasy, a decadent treatment with two therapists to provide the ultimate in relaxation. - December 07, 2007 - Blue Water Spa / Michael Law MD
Gamma Medica-Ideas Announces the Sale of a Fully Digital Multi-Modality Pre-Clinical Imaging System to Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
Gamma Medica-Ideas Inc. (GM-I), the world leader in developing and delivering digital medical imaging devices for the pre-clinical and clinical markets, has announced the sale of a fully digital multi-modality molecular imaging system for installation at Louisiana State University Health Sciences... - December 07, 2007 - Gamma Medica-Ideas
Introducing the New NHTI Web Site: the Road to Healthy Living, Made Even Easier
TheRoadtoHealthyLiving.com is designed to emphasize the NHTI’s bond with each individual customer and is a one-stop health and wellness information center for anyone with particular questions about nutrition. - December 07, 2007 - Nutritional Healing Technologies, Inc. (NHTI)
National Deaf Academy Awarded Accreditation from Joint Commission
By demonstrating compliance with the Joint Commission’s national standards for health care quality and safety, National Deaf Academy has earned the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™ Founded in 1951, The Joint Commission is dedicated to continuously improving the safety... - December 06, 2007 - National Deaf Academy
AnaSpec Introduces New Collection of Bcl Peptides
AnaSpec introduced a collection of peptides related to the family of proteins called Bcl-2 (B-cell lymphoma 2) for use in cancer research or cell cycle research. - December 06, 2007 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
DRE Medical Equipment Company Named to Louisville Business First Fast 50
DRE Medical Equipment Company named by Louisville Business First as the 25th fastest growing privately owned company in the Greater Louisville Area. - December 06, 2007 - DRE Medical Equipment
AnaSpec Introduces 17 New Anti-Tau Antibodies
Continuing to rapidly expand its antibody offerings, AnaSpec added seventeen (17) new anti-Tau antibodies to its growing collection. Anti-Tau (paired181) - Cat# 54961, 50 µg Host: rabbit polyclonal; Species Reactivity: Human; Mouse; Rat; Applications: WB Anti-Tau (paired198;199;202;205) -... - December 06, 2007 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Nurse Next Door Named One of BC's Top 10 Companies to Work at
While companies across the province struggle to attract great employees, Nurse Next Door, BC’s largest in-home senior care provider, was recognized as one of the province’s top 10 employers by BCBusiness Magazine’s annual Best Companies to Work For in BC award program. Ranking in... - December 05, 2007 - Nurse Next Door Home Care Services
Orthopedic Surgeon Dr Manuel Banzon Responds to Community Demand with His Latest Public Lecture on Advanced Joint Replacement Techniques in Freehold, NJ
Dr. Manuel Banzon, Freehold, NJ Orthopedic Surgeon, presented the latest in the current series of public lectures on advanced joint replacement techniques being offered at the CentraState Healthcare Center on Wednesday, November 28. The free lectures are being offered October through to mid December in Freehold, Jackson and Monroe Township, New Jersey, by the team of board-certified orthopedic surgeons from the Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Freehold. - December 05, 2007 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Integrated Clinical Trial Services Releases Podcast on Patient Recruitment
Tom Sturgis, president of Integrated Clinical Trial Services (ICTS), a firm that provides innovative and efficient patient-oriented recruitment solutions to the clinical research industry, has announced the release of a podcast discussing patient recruitment as a classic marketing problem. In the... - December 04, 2007 - Integrated Clinical Trial Services
AM Best Grants Group Benefit Services, Inc. of Springfield, MO the Designation of “Expert Insurance Service Provider”
Group Benefit Services today announced that AM Best, a worldwide insurance-rating and information agency with more than 100 years of history, grants Group Benefit Services, Inc. (GBS) the designation of “Expert Insurance Service Provider”. This year marks the third year in a row that... - December 04, 2007 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.
Ehdmi.com Becomes Ebuyhd.com
eHDMI.com has officially changed their name to eBuyHD.com - December 03, 2007 - eBuyHD.com
Carmel Pharma Introduces the Next Evolution of PhaSeal
Today, Carmel Pharma, Inc. introduces the Injector Luer Lock N35 with ErgoMotion™ during the 42nd ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition in Las Vegas, NV. - December 03, 2007 - Carmel Pharma
Baxa Corporation Launches MedBoard™ Medication Tracking System
Baxa announces the introduction of MedBoard, the first wireless medication tracking system. MedBoard is featured at the Baxa booth (no. 2106) at the annual American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Midyear Clinical Meeting in Las Vegas, December 3 – 5, 2007. With its dynamic order monitoring, MedBoard reduces waste by identifying time-sensitive orders and ensuring on-time delivery. - December 03, 2007 - Baxa Corporation
Baxa Corporation Launches Repeater™ Pump II with P2™ Technology
Baxa announces the introduction of its next-generation Repeater Pump, the first no-calibration pharmacy pump, featuring unique P2 technology. The Repeater Pump II is featured at the Baxa booth (no. 2106) at the annual American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Midyear Clinical Meeting in Las Vegas, December 3 – 5, 2007. - December 03, 2007 - Baxa Corporation