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American Dental Excellence Offers Same-Day Crowns
Dr. Kenneth Polke, founder of American Dental Excellence in the Denver area, (http://americandentalexcellence.com), offers same-day crowns which can be completed in one visit (about an hour), without requiring any follow-up visits or adjustments. - December 05, 2015 - American Dental Excellence
MYB Welcomes a New Director of Government Solutions: Annice Brown
Mind Your Business is thrilled to announce the hiring of a new Director of Government Solutions. Annice Brown will be filling the role of director and joining MYB’s prestigious team. Brown will be responsible for the development of MYB’s services within the government sector. She will... - December 04, 2015 - MYB
Speaking of NEC Podcast Featuring Neonatal Ergonomics Expert Yamile Jackson Recently Launched
Produced by The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, and funded by The Petit Family Foundation, Speaking of NEC is a series of one-on-one conversations with relevant Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) experts-neonatologists, clinicians and researchers-that highlights current prevention, diagnosis, and treatment strategies for NEC, and the search for a cure. - December 03, 2015 - The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, Inc.
Chiropractic Care for Kids? It’s Free at Thorburn Chiropractic & Wellness Center, Saturday December 12 Only!
On Saturday, December 12, from 9:00 a.m. – 12 noon, it’s Kid’s Day at Thorburn Chiropractic & Wellness Center, 1612 W. Burbank Blvd., Burbank featuring free Chiropractic exams for children from infant up to the age of 12. Parents accompanying their children to Kid’s Day... - December 03, 2015 - Thorburn Chiropractic & Wellness Center
Sovereign Health of Fort Myers to Hold Open House and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Sovereign Health of Fort Myers will be hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house to commemorate the facility’s first year of operations to celebrate the recent accreditation and certification by the Joint Commission. Sovereign Health of Fort Myers offers a comprehensive treatment... - December 03, 2015 - Sovereign Health
"Healing Your Thyroid Disorder Naturally" a New Book by Dr. Michael Taggart of The Kirkland Health Institute
A newly released book by Dr. Michael Taggart. This is a new approach to healing thyroid conditions without medication. Learn what the body needs and then apply the knowledge for great results. - December 02, 2015 - Kirkland Health Institute
Atlantic Shores Retirement Community Partners with Chesapeake Regional Healthcare to Expand Resident Healthcare Options
In a unique strategic alignment of two local independent organizations, Atlantic Shores Retirement Community in Virginia Beach, and Chesapeake Regional Healthcare (CRH) have joined forces to integrate CRH’s award-winning healthcare services at Atlantic Shores’ Seaside skilled nursing... - December 02, 2015 - Atlantic Shores Retirement Community
Wesley Woods at New Albany Announces Executive Director
Wendell J. Graves has accepted the position of Executive Director for Wesley Woods at New Albany, a senior lifestyle community being developed for Methodist ElderCare Services in New Albany, Ohio. Wendell will be responsible for all operations of the new community. The new development, Wesley Woods at New Albany is scheduled to open in 2016 and will offer detached villa-style cottages with attached two-car garages and retirement living apartments on 37.8 acres alongside a nature preserve. - December 01, 2015 - Methodist ElderCare Services
Custom Med Patient Services to Donate $1 to Doctors Without Borders for Each Holiday Sign-Up
The nation’s First Deluxe Concierge with Free Video Consultation Service is celebrating the holidays with a $1 donation to Doctors without Borders for every free CMPForYou sign-up during the Care for the Holidays drive. - December 01, 2015 - Custom Med Patient Services
The Birches Gives Back and Gives Thanks
Residents and staff at The Birches Assisted Living in Clarendon Hills, Ill. gave back to the community throughout the month of November by participating in two fundraisers and creating blankets for children in need through the Linus Project. - December 01, 2015 - The Birches Assisted Living
Product Spotlight: Introducing Factor V Coagulation Antibodies from Affinity Biologicals Inc.
The human heart is an amazing vessel that pumps blood throughout the body, but sometimes genetic mutations make it difficult for the cardiovascular system to function the way it should. Most people inherit the factor V protein gene, which promotes healthy blood clotting throughout the body. Unfortunately, some inherit the factor V Leiden gene, which does just the opposite and prevents blood from clotting normally. - November 30, 2015 - Affinity Biologicals
During National Diabetes Awareness Month The Gateway Family YMCA Focuses on Prevention
As the prediabetes rate continues to rise, few Middlesex and Union County residents know they are at risk. - November 30, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Supports Military Families
The Gateway Family YMCA offers opportunities to help military families during Military Family Month and beyond. - November 30, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
South Nassau Communities Hospital, Diane Gilman to Co-Host Event to Raise Awareness of Pelvic Floor Disorder
Since her surgery in April at South Nassau, life is back to normal. “My mission is to get pelvic floor disorders out in the open,” says Gilman. - November 29, 2015 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
MIOT Uses New Technique to Treat Strokes
It is always a challenge to treat patients who have a block in a major blood vessel in their brain. But with mechanical thrombectomy, it is possible to swiftly repair the damage by inserting a stent retriever to the exact spot where the clot is, in order to remove it. - November 27, 2015 - MIOT International Multi-Speciality Hospitals
HealthTech Start Up Brings a Doctor to Your Door in 15 Minutes
Silicon Valley’s revolutionary new HealthTech start up, KallDoc, announces plans to launch a new on demand service for health care practitioners, leveraging the on call economy to bring house calls back to medicine. The beta trial launches in Chicago today and will soon roll out to 25 more... - November 26, 2015 - KallDoc
Dr. Sebag Brings the Floaters Discussion to Paris; Dr. Sebag Presents VMR's Floater Program Findings to the French Ophthalmology Society’s Annual Meeting in Paris, France
Dr. Sebag presented VMR's floater program findings at the French Ophthalmology Society’s annual meeting in Paris. He described curing floaters with a limited vitrectomy where only the offending vitreous tissue opacities are removed, as opposed to the entire vitreous. This outpatient operation is performed in just 10 minutes, without sutures, under local anesthesia. The effectiveness of this surgery has been published in worldwide and patients are increasingly requesting the treatment. - November 26, 2015 - VMR Institute
Birches’ Breathe Program Promotes Stress Reduction Among Seniors
At the Birches Assisted Living in Clarendon Hills, Ill., residents are learning new methods for handling stress through the month-long program “Breathe: A Stress Resilience Plan by Masterpiece Living.” - November 26, 2015 - The Birches Assisted Living
Push Mind and Body Announces the Next PUSH @ The Hox (Holborn) on January 23rd 2016
Cate Murden, founder of PUSH Mind and Body created the luxury wellness retreat because it was exactly the kind of place that she wanted to go to but wasn’t currently available. In her ‘previous life’, she worked in media for 16 years. Her career and lifestyle were busy and fun but also equally stressful. She was the very epitome of work hard and play hard. After attending a traditional boot camp back in January 2014 and loving it but recognising that there was so much more. - November 25, 2015 - Push Mind and Body Ltd
Two Physician Groups Merge, Creating Largest Primary Care Network in Denver Metro
Physician Health Partners is pleased to introduce PHPprime, the largest primary care provider network in the Denver metro area serving over 350,000 Coloradans. - November 24, 2015 - Physician Health Partners
CareKinesis Receives DEA Approval for Electronic Prescriptions for Controlled Substances (EPCS) EireneRxCS™ v1.0 by CareKinesis Certified by InfoGard Laboratories
CareKinesis proprietary medication decision-support and e-prescribing platform, EireneRxCS, has been approved for the electronic prescribing of controlled substances as a result of receiving Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certification. - November 23, 2015 - CareKinesis
Infectious Disease Specialist Named Chair of Medicine at South Nassau Communities Hospital
Dr. Glatt was a guest editor of the Infectious Diseases Clinic of North America and infectious diseases editor of Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary. - November 22, 2015 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Aurora Scientific Inc. Unveils New Brand and Celebrates the Official Opening of a New Manufacturing Facility
On October 8, 2015, Aurora Scientific, a science and technology firm in Aurora, ON welcomed guests to celebrate the official launch of their new brand and grand opening of their new manufacturing facility. The event brought together local suppliers and dignitaries, valued clients, families and friends, marking a milestone for the growing company. - November 21, 2015 - Aurora Scientific Inc.
VIP NeuroRehab Receives Generous Grant for Veterans
Cushman Foundation has awarded VIP with a $10,000 Grant for VIP Patient Scholarships. - November 20, 2015 - VIP NeuroRehabilitation Center
Dr. Alicia Gower Announces New Chiropractic Office in Pennsville
Chiropractor Alicia Gower, D.C. has officially opened her Pennsville, NJ practice for business. After ten years of serving the chiropractic needs of those in the Pennsylvania and Delaware area, she's excited to open an office in her home state of New Jersey. Located at 936 B South Broadway in... - November 20, 2015 - Gower Family Chiropractic
Leo Radosta CEO of mumms® Hospice Software Honored with Capital Caring Passion for Innovation Award
Leo Radosta, CEO of mumms Hospice Software was honored to receive Capital Caring's 2015 Passion for Innovation Award. The award recognizes individuals who have contributed to the healthcare industry through their dedication to innovation and progress. The award was presented at the 2015 Capital... - November 20, 2015 - mumms Software
SmartCare Urgent Care to Open New Clinic in Midtown Atlanta
In early December, SmartCare Urgent Care, a company of urgent care centers serving the Atlanta to Athens area, will open their newest location in Midtown. The new clinic will be located at 450 14th Street NW just south of Atlantic Station. SmartCare Urgent Care, a unique healthcare company, has... - November 19, 2015 - SmartCare Urgent Care
Harbor Light Hospice Provides Palliative Care Resources Online
Harbor Light Hospice has recently released brand new online resources for patients and families who are seeking comprehensive information about palliative care in the United States. - November 19, 2015 - Harbor Light Hospice
Monica Monici, the Scientific Director of ASAlaser Scientific Research Department, was Elected ELGRA President
Dr Monica Monici was appointed to a high office in the non-profit International Scientific Society devoted to the promotion of scientific research under various gravity conditions. - November 19, 2015 - ASA srl
Mercy Receives FDA Award for Medical Device Tracking
Collaborative agreement could be worth up to $5.2 million over three years. - November 18, 2015 - Mercy
EternoGen Aesthetics Completes Its Financing Round Securing $5MM to Commercialize Their First in Class Bio-Dermal Restoration Portfolio
EternoGen Aesthetics, LLC developer and manufacturer of advanced collagen scaffolds, announces the successful completion of its financial round. It has secured $5MM to prepare for the 2016 European commercialization of Rapid Polymerizing Collagen (RPC Pure-Collagen), the first of a rich pipeline of... - November 18, 2015 - EternoGen Aesthetics LLC
ReproTech Staff Discuss Fertility Preservation Options for Oncology Patients in Ft. Worth, TX
Cancer Care Services in Fort Worth, TX was the setting for a presentation entitled Fertility Preservation for the Oncology Patient. This program strives to promote education and extend access to fertility preservation services. - November 18, 2015 - ReproTech, LLC
'Tis the Season to be Cautious - Guidewell Financial Solutions Provides Holiday Safeguards
National nonprofit Guidewell Financial Solutions and Better Business Bureau of Greater Maryland offer tips on how to avoid falling victim to holiday identity theft and scams. - November 18, 2015 - Guidewell Financial Solutions
New Metrics on Value-Based Healthcare: Adopters Report Healthy Savings, Prevention Gains
Seventy-one percent of healthcare companies employ value-based reimbursement strategies, with one-fifth reporting savings of up to $500,000 annually, according to new market metrics from the Healthcare Intelligence Network (HIN). - November 17, 2015 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Prosidyan Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance of FIBERGRAFT BG Morsels for Postero-Lateral Spinal Fusion
NJ-based Prosidyan (www.prosidyan.com), developer of proprietary fiber-based bioactive glass products, announced today that it has received FDA 510(k) clearance of FIBERGRAFT BG Morsels for Postero-lateral Spinal Fusion. FIBERGRAFT BG Morsels is an ultra-porous Bone Graft Substitute, made entirely... - November 16, 2015 - Prosidyan, Inc.
Feed Tomorrow Foundation Aims to Bring Mobility to Hunger Crisis Across America
Feed Tomorrow Foundation has officially been launched, and is collecting donations of time, food, and money towards their cause. The goal of Feed Tomorrow is to be able to travel across the United States and bring fresh meals to the homeless, vets, or people displaced because of natural disasters. - November 16, 2015 - Feed Tomorrow Foundation
South Nassau Communities Hospital Awarded an ‘A’ for Hospital Patient Safety from Leapfrog Group
The Leapfrog Group’s “Hospital Safety Score” is the first and only hospital safety rating to be peer-reviewed in the Journal of Patient Safety. - November 15, 2015 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Portrait Health Centers Opens New Location in Princeton Junction, NJ
Portrait Health Centers announces the opening of its newest location in Princeton Junction, NJ to provide counseling, nutrition and psychological testing services. - November 15, 2015 - Portrait Health Centers
Friends of Karen to Deliver Gifts (and Smiles) to Children with Cancer
Friends of Karen, a children's charity, needs volunteers to bring the holiday season to local families caring for a child with cancer or another life-threatening illness. "We want them to have joyful memories, even in the midst of illness." - November 13, 2015 - Friends of Karen
Harbor Light Hospice Releases Online Hospice Care Resource
Harbor Light Hospice has recently released brand new online resources for patients and families who are seeking comprehensive information about hospice care in the United States. - November 13, 2015 - Harbor Light Hospice
Rite Aid First U.S. Drugstore Chain to Offer Harmonyx Genetic Testing to Customers
Tests help determine most effective medication therapy based on an individual’s genetic makeup - November 12, 2015 - Harmonyx Diagnostics
iCAN Supports America's Veterans and Men's Health
For the entire month of November, Cancer Action Now Inc. (www.canceractionnow.com) will provide a free session to a US Veteran with cancer for each paid session that occurs. - November 12, 2015 - Cancer Expert Now, Inc.
Four Broad Run Students Return from UCLA
Ashburn Teens volunteer for brain tumor research in Los Angeles to help UCLA, Cedars-Sinai and Children's Hospital Los Angeles. - November 12, 2015 - TBKF
Successful Atlanta 8.5K Closes Event Season
Walkers and runners at the Nov. 7 Starry Night Atlanta 8.5K raised more than $120,000 to benefit the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. More than 600 supporters gathered for the evening 8.5K at Centennial Olympic Park to honor local children with brain tumors, our Stars: Andrea, Anna, Ascher,... - November 12, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Atlantic Shores Retirement Community Wins Top Award at MOCA House of Blues and Brews Competition
Culinary Honor Continues Tradition of Award-Winning Cuisine for Upscale Retirement Community - November 12, 2015 - Atlantic Shores Retirement Community
Small Spoon Announces Launch of Inaugural 7 Daily Moves App for Android and Apple Platforms
Small Spoon Pte. Ltd. has announced the launch of their fitness application and "virtual trainer" concentrates on the most effective workouts essential for every human body. - November 12, 2015 - 7DailyMoves
Portrait Health Centers Opens New Location in Gurnee, IL
Portrait Health Centers has opened its newest location in Gurnee, Illinois. Located at 1790 Nations Drive, Suite 214, Gurnee, IL 60031, the counseling and nutrition health center specializes in diagnosing and treating depression, anxiety, attention deficit disorders, learning differences, eating... - November 11, 2015 - Portrait Health Centers
Pianist Brings Charm of Classic Show Tunes to The Birches
Pianist Pat Woods performs his repertoire of Broadway show tunes and movie tunes from the 1950s and 60s monthly at The Birches Assisted Living in Clarendon Hills, as well as many other assisted and independent living communities in suburban Chicagoland. - November 11, 2015 - The Birches Assisted Living
Saddleback Memorial Medical Center Named One of the Nation's 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals
Award Winning Hospital Recognized Nationally for Excellence in Cardiovascular Services and Care by Truven Health Analytics - November 10, 2015 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Act!vate Brain & Body Named “Tech Company To Watch” for Third Consecutive Year
The Connecticut Technology Council named Act!vate Brain & Body a Tech Company To Watch at its the ninth annual Innovation Summit to recognize the company as one of the most likely to grow in subsequent years. Act!vate Brain & Body will use a technology-based breakthrough patent-pending process to reinvent fitness as upstream preventative healthcare. - November 10, 2015 - Activate Brain & Body, Inc.