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Affinity Biologicals Inc. to Attend the International Society of Thrombosis & Hemostasis Congress/Exhibition in June
Later this month, Affinity Biologicals Inc., a research and diagnostics manufacturer based in Ontario, will be attending the International Society of Thrombosis and Hemostasis (ISTH) congress and exhibition in Toronto. - June 06, 2015 - Affinity Biologicals
National Ultrasound Awarded with U.S. Distributorship for New and Gold Seal Ultrasound Products from GE
National Ultrasound has announced a new partnership with GE Healthcare. The Company now handles the Point of Care and Cardiovascular ultrasound distribution for the physician markets throughout the United States. - June 05, 2015 - National Ultrasound
St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center Receives $10,000 Grant from Bank of America
The grant will fund the Center’s Work Activity Program to help developmentally disabled adults find employment. - June 05, 2015 - St. Madeleine Sophie's Center
Truinject Training System to Provide Real-Time Feedback for Cosmetic Injectors
TruInject Medical Corp™ is pleased to announce the development and pending launch of the TruInject Training System, the first injectable simulation system featuring true-to-life tissue, 3D digital facial anatomy and real-time feedback. - June 05, 2015 - Truinject Medical Corp.
Hepatitis B Foundation to Urge Philadelphia Leaders to Make Viral Hepatitis Prevention a Local Priority
Philly City Council asked to make at-risk populations chief concern in vaccination program. - June 04, 2015 - Hepatitis B Foundation
Newbarn Ltd Wins Rochdale Diversity Award for Housing
Newbarn Ltd, which provides support and accommodation for adults with mental health problems and learning disabilities, has won the Rochdale Diversity Award for Housing. - June 04, 2015 - Blue Pits Housing Action
Bar Ilan University Medical School Installs Triumph PET/CT System
TriFoil Imaging is excited to announce that the research facility at Bar Ilan University (BIU), Safed, Israel has installed a Triumph II PET/CT. - June 04, 2015 - TriFoil Imaging
St. John Medical Center Earns Two Prestigious Awards for Patient Care
St. John's continuous dedication to patient care is recognized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and The Leapfrog Group. - June 04, 2015 - St. John Medical Center
NYC Gastroenterologist, Dr. Shawn Khodadadian, Announces Rise in Patients Seeking GI Treatment Due to Alcohol Consumption
Dr. Shawn Khodadadian of Manhattan Gastroenterology located on New York City’s Upper East Side, announced today a rise in patients seeking GI treatment and evaluation due to alcohol consumption. - June 04, 2015 - Manhattan Gastroenterology
VersaSuite Exhibits at the Mississippi Primary Health Care Association Annual Conference
VersaSuite, a leading EHR/HIS solution provider, today announced it will be exhibiting at the MPHCA Annual Conference in Bay St. Louis, MS. What: MPHCA Annual Conference. To make an appointment with VersaSuite, send a request to sales@versasuite.com or call 512-250-8774. When: June 10-12,... - June 04, 2015 - VersaSuite
Lucas Therapeutic is "Lending a Hand" to Massage Therapists in Florida by Offering Easy Payment Options for Continuing Education License Renewal
Lucas Therapeutic is the only Continuing Education (CEU) provider in Florida to offer Easy Payment Options for the 2015 license renewal year. With free classes and a money saving referral program for LMTs, renewal season is now affordable for all. - June 03, 2015 - Lucas Therapeutic
Non-Bracing & Non-Surgical Treatment for Scoliosis Now Here in Kansas City
Kansas City has a new treatment for the reduction and stabilization of Scoliosis, that doesn't require hard-bracing or surgical-fusion. There is now hope for children and adults who have struggled with the pain and disability caused by Scoliosis. For many, bracing and surgery were the only treatment options available, despite controversy regarding their overall effectiveness. Visit www.ScoliosisKC.com to see if this exercise-based treatment option is right for you. - June 03, 2015 - ScoliosisKC
Vita Healthcare Group Acquires Two Pennsylvania Skilled Nursing Facilities
Vita Healthcare Group, LLC (“Vita Healthcare”) a regional provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitative care services, announced today that it acquired the operations and real estate of Susquehanna Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Columbia, Pennsylvania, and Rheems Nursing... - June 03, 2015 - Vita Healthcare Group
Legislation Update: The State of Illinois Passes HB2505
NASGA (National Association to STOP Guardian Abuse) is pleased to announce HB2505, introduced by Representative David Harris (R) in March of this year, and sponsored in the Senate by Senator Steve Stadelman (D) has passed both houses. NASGA Director Sylvia Rudek conferred with Representative Harris on this bill as well as two others this session which we hope will pass as well. - June 02, 2015 - National Association to STOP Guardian Abuse
June 24, 2015 Webinar: 3 Medicare Pioneer ACO Success Drivers from Steward Health Care Network
A top-performing Medicare Pioneer ACO will share three key performance drivers behind its accountable care success during a June 24, 2015 webinar sponsored by the Healthcare Intelligence Network. - June 02, 2015 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
The Birches Walks in the Name of Wellness
Throughout the month of May, residents and associates of The Birches Assisted Living in Clarendon Hills walked their way to a longer, healthier life by participating in Masterpiece Living’s month-long Walk to Wellness campaign. Masterpiece Living, a successful aging initiative founded on... - June 02, 2015 - The Birches Assisted Living
Introducing the Five Session Interactive Stress Reduction Program - Drucker Hypnosis Center
Dr. Marc Drucker of Brooklyn, NY has introduced a new five session interactive stress reduction program. Drucker Hypnosis Center is proud to announce their new stress reduction program. The fast paced life of a New Yorker has us walking around with a lot of stress. Hypnosis can help reduce... - June 01, 2015 - Drucker Hypnosis Center
Marcia Southwick Joins the NASGA Board of Directors
NASGA (National Association to STOP Guardian Abuse) is pleased to announce the addition of Marcia Southwick to its Board of Directors. Marcia originally came to NASGA to learn more about guardianship abuse after her best friend’s companion was wrongfully and needlessly guardianized. Two... - June 01, 2015 - National Association to STOP Guardian Abuse
Dr. Clayton Lawrence Speaks to ABC 7 on the Heels of Small Business Person of the Year Selection
On Friday, May 29th, Dr. Clayton Lawrence sat down with WJLA as a guest for the Washington Business Report with ABC 7 News National Correspondent Rebecca Cooper. The televised interview with Dr. Lawrence and President Harry Wingo (DC Chamber of Commerce) will air this weekend on Sunday at 9am. - May 31, 2015 - LEAP LLC
Bay Area Residents to Raise Awareness of Preeclampsia in Annual Promise Walk for Preeclampsia™
The fifth annual event, taking place on July 18, calls attention to serious pregnancy disorder affecting mothers, babies. - May 30, 2015 - Preeclampsia Foundation
Autism Aid Expanded to Sacramento and Fresno County Through Local Carlos Vieira Foundation Grant Program
Local charity provides support to families living with autism in Fresno and Sacramento. - May 30, 2015 - Carlos Vieira Foundation
Help South Nassau Communities Hospital Fight Breast Cancer, Walk on LI2Day
LI2DAY has donated a total of $203,400 during the last eight years to South Nassau in support of its breast cancer screening, early detection/diagnosis, and follow-up treatment program for underserved and minority patients. - May 30, 2015 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Glycoscientific Raises the Accuracy and Precision Standard for Glycan Quantitation
GlycoScientific introduces a stable isotope labeled monoclonal antibody (mAb) (iGlycoMabTM) designed to facilitate the accurate and precise quantitative glycan profiling of biological therapeutics, particularly monoclonal antibodies and fusion proteins. However, iGlycoMabTM can be applied to individual glycans or complex mixtures such as those observed in the field of glycomics. - May 30, 2015 - GlycoScientific, LLC
How to Deal with Irrational People: Host of iTunes Top-Rated Self-Help Show Shares Subtle, Powerful Techniques to Calm the "Crazy" Behavior of Others and Regain Control
Paul Colaianni, host of The Overwhelmed Brain personal growth and development show, shares powerful and unorthodox strategies for handling irrational people. His new ebook titled, "How to Deal with Irrational People: What to do When Common Sense Fails and 'Crazy' Behavior Prevails" lays out the steps to take when friends, family or even strangers become impossible to deal with. - May 29, 2015 - The Overwhelmed Brain
Northfield Bank Provides Support to The Gateway Family YMCA – Rahway Branch
Donation Presented to The Gateway Family YMCA- Rahway Branch - May 29, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
HospitalRecruiting.com Redesigns and Renames It's Blog and Adds More Healthcare Industry Expert Authors
HospitalRecruiting.com, a physician and healthcare job board, has redesigned and renamed it's blog. The blog's new name is Healthcare Career Resources. The redesign includes several aspects intended to enable easier navigation and to improve the blog's graphic design. Healthcare Career Resources will also feature new authors with greater experience and credibility in issues that affect healthcare employment. - May 29, 2015 - HospitalRecruiting.com LLC
Five Fledgling MedTech Startups Get $20,000 Seed Funding and Acceptance to Training & Mentoring Program
At the 21 May "The Finals" gala pitch event, five finalists were selected to each receive $20,000 in seed funding, prizes and acceptance to the Accelerated Technology Roadmapping training and mentorship program in the 2015 round of MedTech’s Got Talent. - May 29, 2015 - STC
How to Raise a Child with Cerebral Palsy? Parents Share Their Experience from Beijing Tiantan Puhua Hospital.
"Michaela is the first surviving twin of 16 weeks premature birth, to still be alive today and thriving with stem cells, since her first procedure in China 2009. My wife Wendy and I want to highlight & remind people, especially the experts in the medical field who are quick to generalize... - May 28, 2015 - Beijing Puhua International Hospital
Doctor’s New Book and "First-Aid Kit" Reduces Fear of Cancer Recurrence
Dr. Shani Fox creates “first aid kit” to relieve the greatest fear of the vast and growing population of cancer survivors, filling gap in care with joy and hope. - May 28, 2015 - Healing and Hope for Cancer Survivors
Funk Zone Fashion Show Seeks to Engage Youth with Charitable Work of Dream Foundation
Local swimwear designer Danielle Rocha hosts Summer Dream, a swimwear runway show to benefit Dream Foundation and help serve the final dreams of terminally ill young adults across the nation. - May 28, 2015 - Dream Foundation
Chicago Area Senior Regains Strength Through Personal Training
With the help of personal trainer Rich Jeka, Birches Assisted Living resident Virginia Pierce regained her strength and ability to walk. - May 28, 2015 - The Birches Assisted Living
Drug-Free South Takes Community Outreach to a New High
The Truth About Drugs program provides teachers, law enforcement and community groups with effective drug education materials. - May 28, 2015 - Drug Free South
Robert H.Burke, MD,FACS Director of the Michigan Center for Cosmetic Surgery Announces the Introduction of the Astanza Laser Tattoo Removal System
Dr. Burke introduces the Astanza Trinity Laser System for tattoo removal at the Michigan Center for Cosmetic Surgery. This includes the fastest and most powerful Ruby laser available with speeds up to twice as fast as other systems. This translates to an easier process for tattoo removal patients. - May 27, 2015 - Michigan Center for Cosmetic Surgery
Trellis Health Partners Appoints New President and CEO
Trellis Health Partners announces new President and CEO. - May 26, 2015 - Trellis Health Partners
Sterex Launching Course on Electrolysis Epilators for Advanced Electrolysis Training
Recent trends are showing that more people are looking for a permanent hair removal solutions and for that, the only method that is available on the market that guarantees permanent hair removal is electrolysis. Sterex Academy offers courses for beginners that cover topics on how to use the... - May 26, 2015 - Sterex Electrolysis International Ltd
Asian Institute of Medical Sciences Sets Its Foot Print in Uttar Pradesh
Asian Institute of Medical Sciences (Asian), a Private Equity funded group of Hospitals & Clinics based at Delhi NCR, on Thursday (21st May 2015) announced the takeover of "Vivekanand" Hospital in Moradabad, UP. One of the largest Hospital’s in western UP. - May 26, 2015 - Asian Institute of Medical Sciences
Attention Occupational & Physical Therapists: 6 Steps to Better Balance is Coming to Oregon
On June 28, the Sherwood Regional YMCA, Sherwood will host a regional workshop to teach occupational and physical therapists a unique, simple and fun program to help older adults avoid falls. Offered to OTs and PTs for Continuing Education Units. - May 26, 2015 - Fall Prevention Training Services, LLC
Lutheran Services in America Selected by The Annie E. Casey Foundation to Participate in Provider Exchange
Program Aims to Improve Lives of At-Risk Children and Families Throughout the U.S. - May 26, 2015 - Lutheran Services in America
The Gateway Family YMCA Announces Rahway Branch Grand Opening
Strengthening Commitment to Community - May 25, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
International Sight Restoration Merges with Louisiana Lions Eye Bank
Combination will create new services for Louisiana Corneal Surgeons. - May 24, 2015 - International Sight Restoration, Inc.
Patients Embrace gammaCore - the New Non Pharmacologic Treatment for Migraines
A poster at the International Headache Congress(1), in Valencia, reports on a study which examined patients’ attitude to electroCore’s non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation (nVNS) treatment for migraines. The research by the Headache Centre in Rome(2) asked 60 patients why they started... - May 23, 2015 - electroCore
Hilterapia®: An Italian Excellence for the Treatment of Tendinitis by ASAlaser
An international scientific research confirms the efficacy of the therapy developed by ASAlaser in treating one of the most common disorders especially among sportsmen. - May 23, 2015 - ASA srl
Women’s Health of Central MA Will be Moving
To the former Shrewsbury St. Sealtest Factory Building in Worcester! - May 22, 2015 - Women's Health of Central MA
A Social Network for Antisocial People Preparing for Crowd Sourced Funding
ChitChatConfessions.com (CCC), an online confessional for registered and unregistered users, will be celebrating its first anniversary this August. Since its launch almost 1 year ago, it has solidified into a community with a dedicated following, although most users prefer to be anonymous,... - May 22, 2015 - Chit Chat Confessions
Leading KL Hearing Aid Center Hosting Open House at Sunway Pyramid
Following its recent successful Open House at MidValley Megamall, Malaysia's leading hearing aid center, NewSound Hearing, will continue with an Open House this weekend at Sunway Pyramid. - May 22, 2015 - NewSound Hearing
UT Southwestern Medical School Promotes ProPath’s Gregory A. Hosler, M.D., Ph.D.
ProPath's Dr. Gregory A. Hosler has been promoted to Clinical Associate Professor of Pathology and Dermatology at UT Southwestern Medical School. - May 22, 2015 - ProPath
CRG Medical, Inc. Appoints New Chief Strategy Officer Jim Fasone to Enhance Distribution Platform for KBCore and the Purple Button
Industry Leader to Focus on Business Evolution and Next Phase of Growth with Appointment of New CSO. - May 22, 2015 - CRG Medical
New Healthcare Report Profiles 11 Profitable Value-Based Reimbursement Models, Offers Lessons from Early Adopters
A new Healthcare Intelligence Network report highlighting delivery of high-value healthcare by Humana, Bon Secours, and others offers a roadmap for a successful transition from a fee-based payment system. - May 21, 2015 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
South Nassau Communities Hospital Surgeon Honored by Town of Hempstead
Dr. Datta, chair of the dept. of surgery and medical director of the Gertrude & Louis Feil Cancer Center at South Nassau Communities Hospital, was named co-honoree in recognition of his community works, leadership, accomplishments and excellence. - May 21, 2015 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Carriage Hill Goes Green, Builds Green Assisted Living Facility in Madbury, NH
The recent ground breaking for the Carriage Hill Assisted living facility is now in full swing with the footers and frost walls being poured in the past week. - May 21, 2015 - Carriage Hill Assisted Living