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Drug-Free South Crushing the Scourge of Abuse
Drug-Free South is gearing up for a series of events to educate the community on drug prevention and awareness. - April 30, 2016 - Drug Free South
Group Long Term Care Insurance Benefits Reported by LTCI Consultants
There are significant advantages of making group long term care insurance available in the workplace reports LTC Insurance Consultants. - April 28, 2016 - LTC Insurance Consultants
Latin America Medical Cannabis Conference in Costa Rica on July 27-29th
The purpose of this conference is to provide education on the subject of the fast-growing Medical Cannabis Industry, and provide first-hand stories from people who have been helping patients using Medical Cannabis. In Latin American, Colombia and Uruguay have already passed Medical Cannabis legislation and Costa Rica; Chile, Peru, Mexico and Argentina have bills in the works. - April 28, 2016 - Costa Rican Medical Care
Always Best Care of San Diego Announces Major Senior Health Event
Always Best Care Senior Services of San Diego is honored to help host the 17th Annual Senior Health Fair on Friday, April 29, 2016 from 10:00am to 1:00pm at Sonrise Community Church in Santee, CA. The health fair is free to attend and will have blood pressure, blood glucose, stroke, hearing, vision and balance screenings available. In addition, there will be several senior-focused exhibitors and presenters at this event. - April 28, 2016 - Always Best Care Senior Services
Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation Introduces Free Toolkit for Newly Diagnosed Families
The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation is pleased to announce the publication of the Star Portfolio, a new resource for families of children recently diagnosed with a brain tumor. “Our new Star Portfolio is a toolkit designed to help families of newly diagnosed brain tumor patients partner... - April 28, 2016 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Pediatrician of the Year, Legislator of the Year Recognized by the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (WIAAP)
The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics recently awarded two child health advocates with its highest honors. Ann Behrmann, MD, FAAP was recognized as WIAAP's Pediatrician of the Year, and Rep. Joan Ballweg was named Legislator of the Year. - April 28, 2016 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
E&A Shares Case Studies on Use of TDABC in Healthcare
Ellis & Adams Sr. Partner Don Ellis delivered a presentation to the San Antonio chapter of the Healthcare Information Management Systems Society titled "How much does that cost," describing use of the Time-Driven Activity-Based Costing method for healthcare providers. - April 27, 2016 - Ellis & Adams
Celebrate Mother's Day by Gifting Your Child Divine Sanskars with Virtue Baby
Virtue baby will be hosting a session on Fetal Psychology and Prenatal Bonding during Pregnancy in New Delhi on Mother’s Day. - April 27, 2016 - Virtue Baby - A Unit Of Lesdep Foundation
The Birches Assisted Living Gives Caregivers a Lesson in Home Safety
On April 20, Occupational Therapist and Dementia Specialist Caroline Copeland shared home safety secrets in a presentation at The Birches Assisted Living in Clarendon Hills, Ill. - April 27, 2016 - The Birches Assisted Living
Compounding Pharmacy Supplies Medication for Study Using Edetate Disodium Therapy
Following the generally positive outcome of the National Institutes of Health-funded Trial to Assess Chelation Therapy (TACT)[1] study completed in 2012, it was decided that further research was warranted to test the safety and effectiveness of Chelation therapy as a treatment option for... - April 27, 2016 - Universal Arts Compounding Pharmacy
South Nassau Communities Hospital Named to Becker's List of Hospitals with Great Women's Health Programs
SNCH was selected based on its clinical excellence, quality care and clinical quality and patient safety awards for women's health services. Becker's Hospital Review is a bimonthly magazine published by ASC Communications located in Chicago, IL. - April 27, 2016 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
New Jersey Associates in Medicine Not Standing Still
NJAIM quality, comprehensive medical care continues to grow and expand. Come to the next Open House and see for yourself on Thursday, May 19, 2016 from 6:30 to 9:00 PM. That evening NJAIM will also be welcoming Mr. Bart Oates, President of the NJ Chapter of the NFL Alumni Association and 3-time Super Bowl Champion who will join the festivities to help kick off the the Grand Opening of the NJAIM and MedPro Wellness fitness facility. - April 26, 2016 - New Jersey Associates in Medicine, PA
Dementia Society Taps Aging Specialist for Advisory Council
Noted aging expert and author Michael Baird Fossel, MD, PhD, has been appointed to the advisory board of the Dementia Society of America. He will serve as a medical consultant on dementia-related illnesses. “The Dementia Society of America is honored to have Dr. Fossel serve as an... - April 26, 2016 - Dementia Society of America
ALPCO’s Bioactive Leptin ELISA Allows Researchers to Differentiate Between Leptin Resistance and Non-functional Leptin
ALPCO recently announced the release of its Bioactive Leptin ELISA, offering diabetes and obesity researchers a new tool to differentiate between leptin resistance and non-functional leptin. The assay allows for the measurement of leptin in human serum through the process of binding leptin to... - April 26, 2016 - ALPCO
ABISA’s CEO Delivers Presentation on Telemedicine to Joint National Conference on Hispanic Health
Nick Hernandez, CEO at ABISA, delivered a presentation last week on the topic of telemedicine at the Joint National Conference on Hispanic Health. The conference, held in Washington, D.C., was co-hosted by the National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA) and the Hispanic Dental Association (HDA). - April 26, 2016 - ABISA
Bioquark Inc. and Revita Life Sciences Receive IRB Approval for First-In-Human Brain Death Study
Bioquark Inc. and Revita Life Sciences Receive IRB Approval for First-In-Human Brain Death Study - The Reanima Project - Is Death Reversible? - April 25, 2016 - Bioquark Inc.
Preparing Vendors for MU3 with FHIR® and the Internet of Interoperable Things™
Carefluence introduces the Internet of Interoperable Things (IOIT). IOIT aids electronic health record vendors (EHR) in preparation for Meaningful Use Stage 3 (MU3) and provides contextually meaningful data sharing around any healthcare system or medical device. Defining the Internet of... - April 24, 2016 - Carefluence
American Diabetes Association Offers Corporate Wellness Panel and Round Table at New Jersey Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health at Rutgers
The American Diabetes Association’s New Jersey market office will host a forum on corporate wellness trends and initiatives at the New Jersey Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health at Rutgers in New Brunswick. - April 24, 2016 - American Diabetes Association, Bridgewater, NJ
A New Partnership in Stem Cell Therapy – PlacidWay Signs with MexStemCells Clinic
Starting with March 2016, PlacidWay became partner with MexStemCells Clinic in Mexico City, Mexico in providing Stem Cell Treatments for patients all over the world. - April 23, 2016 - PlacidWayUSA
Care Keepers CEO: Greater Saint Louis Needs Better Homecare Options
Camille Love, a home health care expert and CEO of Care Keepers Home Care, says that data proves that the greater St. Louis area needs better home health care options. - April 23, 2016 - Care Keepers Home Care LLC
MR Solutions Wins Queen’s Award for Enterprise
MR Solutions, of Guildford has won the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the innovation category. This award is announced on the Queen’s birthday, 21 April and is one of the UK’s highest accolades recognising business achievement. This has been achieved in recognition... - April 23, 2016 - MR Solutions
Fahad Al Tamimi to Host a Special Dinner in Support of Research Into Radiation Therapy
Fahad Al Tamimi will welcome high profile guests in London next week to support further research into the area of radiation therapy. - April 22, 2016 - Fahad Al Tamimi Philanthropy
Morgan's Fund Issues Statement on Selection for NORD's Natural History Studies Project
A statement was issued today by Stephanie M. Vaughan, Co-founder and President of The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund (Morgan’s Fund), regarding the announcement of the National Organization for Rare Disorders’ (NORD) selection of Natural History Studies Project participants. - April 22, 2016 - The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, Inc.
Dallas-Based Startup Quickly Gains Momentum
VaultMR Takes Innovative Startup Idea to a Five Hospital Contract in 18 Months. - April 22, 2016 - VaultMR
Cleopatra Comes to the Birches Assisted Living
On April 15, the Birches Assisted Living in Clarendon Hills, Ill. received a visit from one of the most powerful and widely known women in history—Cleopatra. - April 22, 2016 - The Birches Assisted Living
Launch of a New Dentists Directory Website, Kanecountydentist.com
A new dentist directory website showcasing the best dentists in Kane County has been launched. This website is a useful resource for the residents of Kane County in Illinois. It provides a list of some of the best dentists in most of the major cities and suburbs within the county. Residents can... - April 22, 2016 - Kane County Dentist.com
Northwest Aesthetics Medical Spa Announces Cutting-Edge Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)
Northwest Aesthetic, an award winning leader in the non-surgical medical aesthetics industry introduces Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) treatments to their service offerings. PRP is a revolutionary treatment used to repair damaged or injured tissues in the body. This focused, safe and minimally... - April 21, 2016 - Northwest Aesthetics
Dallas-Based Bone Solutions, Inc. Signs Distribution Agreement with Next Health
Bone Solutions of Dallas, TX has signed an exclusive distribution agreement for a ten state geography with Next Health, a Dallas based orthopedic distribution company. - April 21, 2016 - Bone Solutions
3D Imaging Technology Uncovers Forensic Mysteries
Pediatric bone samples, which reveal crucial details regarding age and gender to forensic pathologists, are in limited supply these days due to the sensitive nature of this material. Medical examiners must often rely on dated records for new cases, which ultimately obstruct accurate analysis in... - April 21, 2016 - Kubtec
Hepatitis B Foundation Marks 25th Anniversary at 2016 Crystal Ball Gala
Annual event raises nearly $125,000 for research and outreach to eliminate hepatitis B that affects more than 12 million Americans and 2 billion people worldwide. - April 21, 2016 - Hepatitis B Foundation
American Venous Forum Elects Lowell Kabnick MD 2016-2017 President
Notification of new President's election. - April 20, 2016 - American Venous Forum
Cleveland Ohio Hospice Care Provider Updates Website for Local Consumers
In an effort to better serve local consumers, Harbor Light Hospice has updated its website at www.harborlighthospice.com to provide more comprehensive information for local consumers in seeking hospice in Ohio. - April 20, 2016 - Harbor Light Hospice
Nanohybrids Expands Nanoparticle Product Line with Launch of 30 nm Gold Nanospheres
NanoHybrids releases 30 nm spherical gold nanoparticles. With this product launch NanoHybrids now offers a full complement of NanoSphere products ranging in diameter from 5 nm to 60 nm. Various surface coatings are also available to suit a wide range of application needs. - April 20, 2016 - NanoHybrids
Roundstone Underwrites Provider-Sponsored Health Plan
Roundstone will provide insurance services for the Southeast First Option Health Plan, a provider-sponsored plan based in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. - April 20, 2016 - Roundstone Management, Ltd.
Launch of New Lysosomal Acid Lipase Deficiency Educational Resource on epgonline.org
epgonline.org, the website for healthcare professionals, has today announced the launch of a new educational resource for lysosomal acid lipase (LAL) deficiency. The LAL Deficiency Knowledge Centre is intended to provide important disease awareness and treatment information to healthcare... - April 20, 2016 - EPG Health Media
iPatientCare Announces Compass Chiropractic and Wellness Switching to iPatientCare EHR and Revenue Cycle Management Services
Compass Chiropractic and Wellness selects iPatientCare because of Chiropractic specialty-focused EHR and Revenue Cycle Enhancement Competencies. - April 19, 2016 - iPatientCare
Runnels Center to Participate in Clinical Trial
Dr. Scott Runnels now offering expanded line of silicone gel breast implants from Allergan. - April 18, 2016 - Runnels Center Outpatient Plastic Surgery & Clinic
ABISA’s CEO Delivers Presentation on Telemedicine to Physician Entrepreneurs in Florida
Nick Hernandez, CEO at ABISA, delivered a presentation last week on the topic of telemedicine at the Tampa Bay Chapter of the Society of Physician Entrepreneurs (SoPE). The meeting was held at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida. Physicians gathered to connect and collaborate around... - April 18, 2016 - ABISA
Boston Ethical Community Announces Launch of Grants Program
The Boston Ethical Community, a Cambridge-based nonprofit, announced today the launch of a grantmaking initiative, the first in the organization’s history. The organization will begin accepting proposals on April 18, 2016, and expects to announce the award of the first grant this fall. The... - April 16, 2016 - Boston Ethical Community
Introducing Dr. Steven Angerbauer as a New Addition to the Universal Men's Clinic
The Universal Men's Clinic has gained a talented new physician for its medical team. Steven Angerbauer, MD, began his extensive education at the University of Utah. After graduating with Cum Laude honors status, Dr. Steven Angerbauer went on to obtain a Masters in Business Administration, a Masters... - April 16, 2016 - Steven Angerbauer
Nashville Church of Scientology Hosts Fitness Fair for the Community, Promotes Overall Well-Being
The Nashville Church of Scientology welcomed the community to a Fitness Fair in honor of World Health Day. - April 16, 2016 - Drug Free South
Friends of Karen Endorses New "Standards for the Psychosocial Care of Children with Cancer and Their Families"
For the first time, there’s a set of national standards that highlights why it’s critical to address the many needs of families caring for a child with cancer. - April 15, 2016 - Friends of Karen
BreviTest Awarded Grant from National Institute on Drug Abuse to Optimize Device for Rapid Cannabis Testing
BreviTest Technologies has been awarded a $234,412 grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to explore rapid testing for THC, the main active ingredient in cannabis. The federal funds, awarded under the NIH’s Small Business Innovation Research... - April 14, 2016 - Cayman Chemical Company
Milestones Celebrates 17 Years Treating Eating Disorders
Milestones in Recovery has been treating men and women with eating disorders for over 17 years. - April 14, 2016 - Milestones In Recovery
"The Blue Bench Thing" is a Fun Event with a Serious Mission
“Friends” themed happy hour and fundraiser tackles sexual assault, bystander intervention in the Denver metro area—with an exclusive performance by Sean Kelly of The Samples. - April 14, 2016 - The Blue Bench
Cesar Chavez Lifetime Achievement Award Given to North County Health Services’ CEO
The network of 11 clinics has become a medical home for over 62,000 patients and clients for nearly two decades. - April 13, 2016 - NCHS
Tri-County Chiropractic of Pottstown Announces a Free Health Class to the Public on Tuesday, May 3rd
Tri-County Chiropractic of Pottstown is offering a free hands-on health class to the public on Tuesday, May 3rd at 7:15pm at 1954 East High Street, Pottstown, PA. - April 13, 2016 - Tri-County Chiropractic of Pottstown
One Night Only - A Night of Fashion
A Night of Fashion to... have fun, be inspired by guest speakers, win incrediable door prizes, feel warmth, hear extravagant melodies from Ashthon Jones, Angelina Sherie, and Cristina Quinones, witness exquisite fashion, want to support a breast cancer survivor even more, share a smile, indulge in laughter, network with several business and industry professionals, sample amazing food, indulge in a beverage, and support a great cause all at the same time, for One Night Only. - April 12, 2016 - I Will Survive, Inc.
Kubtec: Federal Health Officials and Insurers Strive to Improve Quality of Care
In a landmark decision, the medical establishment and the health insurance industry have decided to make doctors’ performance a priority. This resolution will deeply impact how physicians who treat cancer patients are assessed and will inevitably have a positive effect on the quality of care... - April 12, 2016 - Kubtec
iPatientCare EHR Receives Surescripts’ 2015 White Coat of Quality Award
iPatientCare is glad to announce Its EHR earning prestigious 2015 White Coat of Quality by Surescripts. - April 12, 2016 - iPatientCare