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B & B Medical Marijuana Evaluation Center Unveils Redesigned Web Site
Warwick, RI Medical Marijuana Evaluation Center unveils redesigned Web site. - December 23, 2015 - B & B Medical Marijuana Evaluation Center
Journal of the National Cancer Institute Publishes Summary of Hepatitis B Foundation’s Liver Cancer Workshop
Leaders in liver cancer outline ways to improve early detection of hepatocellular carcinoma. - December 23, 2015 - Hepatitis B Foundation
South Nassau Communities Hospital Ranked in Top Tier Among Providers of Home Care Services
For the 10th consecutive year, South Nassau Communities Hospital Home Care has earned a spot in the prestigious HomeCare Elite™ listing of the top 25% of home health care providers in the United States. The listing is based on a collection of performance measures including quality of care,... - December 23, 2015 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Always Best Care of Bristol Expands Senior Care Services Into Northwest Connecticut
Rick Downey, President of Always Best Care Senior Services of Greater Bristol, is pleased to announce the expansion of the Always Best Care brand throughout North West Connecticut, Bristol, Waterbury and Northern New Haven counties. Downey, who is a lifelong resident of the state of Connecticut, is... - December 23, 2015 - Always Best Care Bristol, CT
SureFire CPR Announces Winners from the #MyLocalHero Contest
SureFire CPR, a CPR and First Aid training facility with locations in Orange County, Laguna Hills, and Corona, announces the winners of their #MyLocalHero contest. The campaign was announced earlier this October and ran from October 1st through December 7th, 2015. Citizens living in Southern... - December 22, 2015 - SureFire CPR
National Benefit Builders, Inc. (NBBI) Reaches $750,000,000.00 in Confirmed Savings Through It's Americas Drug Card Program
National Benefit Builders has saved consumers $750,000,000 through it's discount prescription program. - December 21, 2015 - National Benefit Builders, Inc.
Guidewell Financial Tells How to Celebrate a Meaningful Holiday Without Breaking the Bank
National nonprofit Guidewell Financial Solutions explores the surprising lessons one family learned when they had to limit holiday spending due to budgetary concerns. Their experience shows it is possible to spend less and still savor the season. - December 21, 2015 - Guidewell Financial Solutions
Galesburg Illinois Hospice Holds Special Holiday Event at Skilled Nursing Facility
Harbor Light Hospice staff located in Galesburg, Illinois help residents at a skilled nursing facility celebrate the holiday with special event. - December 21, 2015 - Harbor Light Hospice
Akron Ohio Hospice Acknowledges Lost Loved Ones with Special Holiday Event
Harbor Light Hospice on Akron, Ohio holds special holiday event for the purpose of remembering lost loved ones who passed while in hospice. - December 21, 2015 - Harbor Light Hospice
Cummings Graduate Institute Hosts First Commencement Ceremony
Cummings Graduate Institute for Behavioral Health Studies, the only doctoral-level Institute dedicated to integrated behavioral healthcare, held its first Commencement Ceremony on Monday, December 7th, 2015, sending the inaugural class of five degree candidates out into the world as Doctors of Behavioral Health. Each new Doctor of Behavioral Health was presented with a white coat by Founder and Chairman of the Board, Dr. Nicholas Cummings. - December 20, 2015 - Cummings Graduate Institute for Behavioral Health
SmartCare Urgent Care Opens in Midtown Atlanta
SmartCare adds Midtown to its list of Centers in Georgia. - December 20, 2015 - SmartCare Urgent Care
Dr. Clayton Lawrence Leaps Past the 9000 Mile Marker in Charitable Racing
Having participated in endurance sports since 2011, LEAP CEO and fitness expert, Dr. Clayton Lawrence, will close out 2015 with over 9000 miles run to support charitable causes. - December 19, 2015 - LEAP LLC
Virtue Baby Announces Session on “Create Your Child’s Personality”
Virtue baby will be hosting a session on Birth Psychology and Pre-natal Bonding in New Delhi on Christmas Day. - December 19, 2015 - Virtue Baby - A Unit Of Lesdep Foundation
Urgent Care Extra Opens New Location in Chandler, AZ
The Chandler Urgent Care Extra location provides a wider availability of prompt assistance for non-life-threatening medical situations, such as illnesses and injuries. - December 18, 2015 - Urgent Care Extra
National Brain Tumor Society Opens New Funding Call for Its Oligodendroglioma Research Fund
Request for Applications seeks proposals for research on clinically relevant biomarkers for oligodendroglioma tumors, closes January 15, 2016. - December 18, 2015 - National Brain Tumor Society
MiTeGen Announces Diode Beam Stop License Agreement with Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory
MiTeGen LLC, a provider of innovative consumables for X-ray diffraction, crystallography and protein crystallization to academic, pharmaceutical, industrial and government researchers around the world, announced that it has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with Lawrence Berkeley National... - December 17, 2015 - MiTeGen, LLC
Sexual Educational DVD Sold Thousands in USA Now Hits Australia
SEFM Group are now introducing a revolutionary DVD to help men and couples overcome their sexual dissatisfaction in their relationships. The DVD teaches a simple and natural technique which shows men how to control their ejaculation therefore lasting longer in bed. - December 17, 2015 - SEFM Group
Legal & General America to Deploy SuranceBay Solutions to Streamline New Business
Legal & General America has chosen the new state-of-the-art application, SureNB™, to streamline and automate new business procurement. Developed by leading insurance software provider, SuranceBay, SureNB™ is a multi-carrier quoting and electronic application solution that enables companies to improve sales, lower costs, increase placement ratios, and provide better satisfaction to distributors and clients. - December 16, 2015 - SuranceBay
VersaSuite Partners with AxiaMed to Provide Payment Processing Solution
AxiaMed, a leader in healthcare payment processing, and VersaSuite have partnered to offer hospitals and specialty clinics an integrated payment processing solution that simplifies the payment process resulting in quicker pay cycles and significantly reduced administrative hassle. “As many... - December 16, 2015 - VersaSuite
New Jersey Dance Studio Dances 4aCure; Unites with National iDance4aCURE Campaign to End Childhood Cancer
Local Dance Studio Unites with National iDance4aCURE Campaign to end childhood cancer. - December 15, 2015 - iDance4aCURE
2016 Healthcare Trends: Population Health Prevails in Pay-for-Value Realm
Population health management remains the most influential factor in healthcare business operations for the second consecutive year, according to a complimentary trends snapshot by the Healthcare Intelligence Network (HIN). - December 15, 2015 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
LEAP is Actively Engaged in Building a Better, Brighter, Stronger Future for All
Following attendance at the historic 150th anniversary commemorating the 13th amendment, LEAP CEO, Dr. Clayton Lawrence hosted a table at the DC Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Meeting. - December 14, 2015 - LEAP LLC
Hemophilia Treatment ACE910 Bypasses Factor VIII Inhibitor in Affinity Biologicals Plasmas
Chugai Pharmaceutical's newly developed antibody ACE910 is a potential lifesaving treatment for Hemophilia A patients who have developed Factor VIII inhibitors. A first-in-human study (1) recently published by the American Society of Hematology indicates that ACE910 may be a safe and effective treatment for hemophilia A patients. - December 11, 2015 - Affinity Biologicals
Research Square Announces Video Summaries Solution to Help Researchers Communicate Their Work More Effectively
Research Square is partnering with MyScienceWork to offer engaging Video Summaries of research through the Polaris platform for universities and institutions. - December 11, 2015 - Research Square
The Birches Celebrates First Year of Beekeeping with Local Honey Tasting
After completing its first season of keeping bees and harvesting honey, The Birches Assisted Living in Clarendon Hills, Ill. is hosting a honey tasting on December 10 for staff and residents that will include honey from The Birches, the Lisle Park District, the Bolingbrook Park District and the... - December 10, 2015 - The Birches Assisted Living
ADDCO Publishes Guidelines for Medical Professionals When Recommending a Discount Prescription Card
ADDCO has created guidelines that serve as a standard that doctors can reference and use. Doctors get inundated with different discount prescription cards everyday. Some are very good, many are not. ADDCO's goal is to help the doctors choose. - December 09, 2015 - ADDCO
Natural Health Chiropractic Welcomes New Owner Dr. John Crawford
Transitioning the practice to a new age - December 09, 2015 - Natural Health Chiropractic
NuBody Concepts Launches Online Guide for Selecting the Best Breast Augmentation Doctor
Tennessee Based Cosmetic Surgery Center Offers Online Guide Geared to Moms Looking for a Top Breast Augmentation Surgeon - December 09, 2015 - NuBody Concepts
Couture Offers New Way to Refresh the Face with Active FX Laser Resurfacing
Couture does their best to keep their patients looking youthful with minimal inconvenience to their lives. Now with Active FX, patients can refresh, revive and improve skin tone and texture with minimal downtime. ActiveFX is a fractional carbon dioxide laser treatment that represents one of the... - December 07, 2015 - Couture - Anshul Gambhir M.D.
Local Private Homecare Company Bringing Holiday Cheer to Local Seniors
This year, Preferred Private Care is bringing holiday cheer to some of the local Senior communities Lynmoore Assisted Living and Memory Care in Fort Pierce, Broadmoor Assisted Living in Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie Nursing and Restorative Care Center in Port St. Lucie and the current clients... - December 07, 2015 - Preferred Private Care
South Nassau Communities Hospital Appoints Joel Schneider as Chair of Its Emergency Department Expansion Fundraising Campaign
Mr. Schneider is a member of South Nassau’s Board of Directors and a member of the hospital’s building committee who has been active in raising funds for the Emergency Department expansion. - December 06, 2015 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Association of Discount Drug Card Organizations (ADDCO) Has Formerly Launched
ADDCO's primary focus is to monitor the discount drug card field, to insure that the distributors of discount drug card act and conduct themselves in a way that is transparent and offers the greatest service to the user. This allows the uninsured and under-insured save money on their prescription medications. - December 05, 2015 - ADDCO
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