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The Gateway Family YMCA Supports Military Families
The Gateway Family YMCA helps the families of military personnel maintain their health and well-being while their loved ones serve overseas - March 27, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Invites You to Take Control of Your Health
Take Control of Your Health is a workshop for those with chronic conditions, provided free of charge. - March 27, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
eCare21 Seeks Crowdfunding to Save Lives in Support of the American Heart Association Open Innovation Challenge to Prevent 20% of Heart Disease by 2020
eCare21, an early stage health technology company, has just released a new crowdfunding campaign, on the crowdfunding platform Medstartr, as an American Heart Association (AHA) Open Innovation Challenge finalist for health technology innovation. The challenge seeks new innovative tools to prevent... - March 27, 2015 - eCare21, Inc.
Senior Transition Guide Stays Up to Date on Senior Housing Laws at Fair Housing Act Conference
Staff members of the Senior Transition Guide an informational website dedicated to help seniors age successfully attended a conference on the Fair Housing Act to learn more about the laws and regulations affecting the senior housing sector. - March 27, 2015 - Senior Transition Guide
mumms® Hospice Software Sponsors The Idea Village and New Orleans Entrepreneur Week
mumms Software, a leading hospice and palliative care software company based in New Orleans, is proud to support the Idea Village and the 2015 New Orleans Entrepreneur Week as a Bronze Sponsor. mumms Software participated in various events during Entrepreneur Week, and presented some of the other fastest-growing New Orleans companies at the “Meet the Bravehearts” event on Thursday, March 26 from 11:00am–2:00pm at 519 Fulton Street in New Orleans. - March 27, 2015 - mumms Software
Prosidyan™ Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance of FIBERGRAFT™BG Putty – Bone Graft Substitute
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 Putty – Bone Graft Substitute. This is the second generation product in the company’s... - March 26, 2015 - Prosidyan, Inc.
Hypogonadism Knowledge Centre Launches on Medical Education Site epgonline.org
Medical education website, epgonline.org, is pleased to announce the launch of a new Hypogonadism Knowledge Centre. This resource is free to access and intended for healthcare professionals involved in the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of men with hypogonadism. Male hypogonadism is caused by... - March 26, 2015 - EPG Health Media
West Coast Vein Forum - AVF's Newest Educational Course Advancing the Treatment of Venous Disease - Addressing Challenges and Controversies in Vein Treatment
Course Dates & Location April 30-May 2, 2015 Westin Verasa Napa 1314 McKinstry Street Napa, California 94559 The West Coast Vein Forum is structured for all practitioners who include venous therapies in their practice. - March 26, 2015 - American Venous Forum
Autism Speaks to Host Corporate Breakfast in Virginia Beach at the Williams Mullen Town Center Office for Hampton Roads Business Leaders on May 6, 2015
Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization, will hold a Corporate Breakfast in Virginia Beach, VA on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at Williams Mullen's Town Center Office for business leaders throughout Hampton Roads. Email Christina.Markish@AutismSpeaks.org for more information. - March 26, 2015 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
New Report Details Remote Monitoring of High-Risk Patients as Telehealth Protocol for Chronic Care Management
A new report from the Healthcare Intelligence Network details the impact of a successful New York telehealth program that remotely monitors high-risk patients with diabetes. - March 25, 2015 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
ASAlaser Dentistry: The New Frontier of MLS® Laser Therapy
ASAlaser, since 1983 at the forefront in the development of therapeutic solutions for pain management, in relation to the significant results obtained from research studies conducted at cellular level by its scientific department ASAcampus, has identified in MLS® Laser Therapy an effective response for temporo mandibular disorders (TMD). - March 25, 2015 - ASA srl
South Nassau Communities Hospital Home Care Program Earns Gold Medal for Quality
Gold medals are awarded only to those home care programs that successfully complete HHQI’s "Go for the Gold!" campaign using its “8 Best Practice Intervention Packages” for the 2012-14 campaign. - March 25, 2015 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
2015 Best Staffing Firm to Work for and to Temp For
Fusion Medical Staffing is a finalist for Best Staffing Firm to work for by Staffing Industry Analysts and Best Staffing Firm to Temp for! - March 24, 2015 - Fusion Medical Staffing
April 21, 2015 Webinar: Using Home Visits to Reduce Readmissions and Empower High-Risk Patients
A five-pillar Ohio home visit program that has nearly halved readmissions in high-risk Medicare patients is the focus of an April 21, 2015 webinar sponsored by the Healthcare Intelligence Network. - March 24, 2015 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
"Painting the Landscape of Your Soul" with Guest Damini Celebre on March 24 "Why Shamanism Now?"
On the next episode of "Why Shamanism Now? A Practical Path to Authenticity,” teacher, author and founder of the Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing Christina Pratt talks to artist and author Damini Celebre about the importance of using art to access our soul and how healing via shamanic practice can awaken our art. - March 24, 2015 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
4 Things You Should Know When Selecting a Chiropractor in St Petersburg
Chiropractors on Staff at Revive Medical Spa of St. Petersburg perform life changing adjustments, as well as offering massage therapy in the offices for clients by Licensed Massage Therapists. There are many questions people have when choosing a chiropractor for adjustments and massage therapy. In... - March 23, 2015 - Revive Medical Spa St Petersburg
In Care Transitions Management 2.0, Technology Sharpens Patient Handoff Communication
To clarify care transitions communication, three-fourths of healthcare organizations transmit patient discharge or handoff information via electronic medical records (EMRs), according to a new downloadable HINtelligence report. - March 23, 2015 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
iGROW's Benedict Lim, Chosen to Speak on Employee Well Being and Work Place Health Solutions at the 10th Asia Conference on Health Car and Health Insurance, Singapore
Asia is Experiencing tremendous growth in the health care market.There are dynamic changes and challenges taking place in the region along with demographic shifts .The governments are also trying to move the cost of health care to the private sectors and individuals. Addressing this, iGROW, during The 2 day conference will high light on current health care initiatives, trends and developments. - March 23, 2015 - iGROW Pte Ltd
I Am Happy Project Announces the 10 Days of Happiness
Initiative designed to help individuals develop sustainable Happiness while making the world a better place. - March 23, 2015 - I am Happy Project
Furnished Wellness Space and Meeting Room for Rent by the Hour
Furnished wellness room and office space for rent by the hour with no long term obligation. Wellness providers and professionals now have a place to meet clients that is private, comfortable, affordable. Rent space as you need it and avoid expensive overhead. Book your space online at www.WellnessRooomRentals.com. - March 23, 2015 - Wellness Room Rentals
Dr. Roxana Kerns of Orchid Aesthetics Medical Spa in NYC Launches Medical Aesthetics Training. Medical Professionals Can Now Enhance Their Skills with Hands on Training.
Orchid Aesthetics Medical Spa in NYC, Midtown Manhattan has expanded its practices to incorporate educational courses and Hands on Classes for Medical professionals under the direction of Dr. Roxana Kerns. Medical Aesthetics Training will provide educational classes in anatomy and physiology of Facial Aesthetics, Cosmetic Injection courses inclusive of Botox Cosmetic, Dysport, Xeomin, Dermal Fillers like Restylane, Juvederm, Radiesse. Dr. Roxana Kerns is a BC Physician and Expert Injector. - March 22, 2015 - Orchid Aesthetics Medical Spa
South Nassau Hospital Plans to Build a Medical Arts Pavilion in Long Beach
In addition to an around-the-clock Emergency Department, the new structure potentially could house suites for family medicine, behavioral health, dialysis, ambulatory surgery and other medical services. - March 22, 2015 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
AveXis EU Ltd. Granted SME Status by the European Medicines Agency
AveXis, Inc., a biotechnology company focused on using gene therapy to transform the lives of patients with severe genetic and orphan diseases like Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), today announced that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has granted AveXis’ wholly owned European subsidiary,... - March 21, 2015 - AveXis Inc.
Phoenix Home Care to Host Ribbon Cutting and Open House Event at New Location
Phoenix Home Care is hosting a ribbon cutting and open house event to share their new space with the community. There will be tours of the office, light refreshments, networking opportunities, and a business-card drawing for prizes. “Phoenix Home Care is focused on developing best practices... - March 21, 2015 - Phoenix Home Care
MR Solutions Now Provides Maintenance and Upgrade Support for Agilent and Other Preclinical Scanners
A new maintenance and upgrade service is available for existing Agilent MRI preclinical imaging equipment, by MR Solutions Ltd, based in Guildford, Surrey. Following Agilent’s withdrawal from this market, a package of maintenance and upgrade solutions has been developed to ensure that these... - March 21, 2015 - MR Solutions
Piramal Fund Management Expands Offering to Include Construction Finance; Approves Transactions Worth INR1100cr in the First Instance
Piramal Fund Management had announced its intention to enter the construction finance space in Q3 FY15. Today, it announces that has approved 9 construction finance proposals totalling INR1100cr. - March 21, 2015 - Piramal
National Conference Puts Amish and Plain Community Members Center Stage
Community Members, Researchers, and Healthcare Practitioners Convene to Discuss Best Practices in Communications, Access, Delivery and Design - March 20, 2015 - Center for Appalachia Research in Cancer Education
MedAware Systems, Inc. Develops the First Standardized Index for Cognitive Assessment
MedAware Systems, Inc., a company focused on the aggregation and analysis of biomedical research data for physicians and patients announced today that it has completed development of a comprehensive standardized index that provides the ability to compare outcome measures from medical research... - March 20, 2015 - Biomed Industries Inc.
Victoria’s Emerging Medical Technology Entrepreneurs to Get a Boost from STC’s Second "MedTech’s Got Talent" Challenge
STC Australia (the Small Technologies Cluster) today announced the opening of applications to the 2015 "MedTech’s Got Talent," a Victorian-wide challenge focused on training and supporting emerging medical technology students, post-doctoral and recent graduate entrepreneurs. - March 20, 2015 - STC
PBTF Salutes Honda for 25th Year of Support
The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation is grateful to American Honda for 25 years of support in the fight against childhood brain tumors. When the company’s Honda Riders Club of America became the presenting sponsor of the PBTF’s Ride for Kids program in 1991, the event was able to... - March 20, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Sugar & Spice & No More Lice, Inc. Helps Minnesotans During Their Lice Crisis
For many families, head lice is more than just a nuisance. Without the proper resources, time, and education, head lice can escalate to unmanageable proportions. One female louse can lay up to ten eggs a day resulting in over two hundred nits (eggs) in her lifetime. It is easy to see how lice can... - March 19, 2015 - Sugar and Spice and No More Lice
Body Contouring Center in Memphis and Brentwood, TN Launch Online Guide Comparing Hair Restoration Procedures
NuBody Concepts compares FUE Hair Restoration to Robotic Hair Restoration. - March 19, 2015 - NuBody Concepts
Denver Psychotherapist Opens Doors to Emotionally Struggling Artists and Creatives
Artist and licensed psychotherapist Diana C. Pitaru, M.S., L.P.C., C.S.T., C.H.T., recently opened her psychotherapy practice in Denver which specializes in mental health and emotional issues faced by artists and creative people. - March 19, 2015 - Diana Pitaru, M.S., L.P.C.
KoolPal - Ice Bags for the Next Generation
ProSeries develops new product line and launches Indiegogo campaign - Child safe, chemical-free ice bags just for kids. - March 19, 2015 - ProSeries LLC
Hepatitis B Foundation to Honor Dr. Eugene Schiff with Blumberg Prize
Pioneering work in hepatitis B to be recognized with the foundation’s highest scientific honor. - March 19, 2015 - Hepatitis B Foundation
Women's Health Foundation Names Endometriosis Patient Champion of Pelvic Wellness
Women’s Health Foundation (WHF), a Chicago-based nonprofit dedicated to pelvic health and wellness has announced this year’s recipients of the Passion Award and Medical Activist Award to New Jersey and New York physical therapist and endometriosis patient, Dr. Sallie Sarrel, PT, ATC, DPT and Michigan-based women’s health practitioner Leslie Wooldridge, respectively. The women will be honored at WHF’s signature fundraiser, "Below the Belt: Fighting for Women’s Pelvic Health." - March 18, 2015 - salliesarrel.com
OrthoNeuro Names Hurlburt as Chief Financial Officer
OrthoNeuro named Mike Hurlburt, CMPE as its new Chief Financial Officer. Hurlburt will take on his new responsibilities and return to OrthoNeuro in June. “Mike is extremely qualified to serve as CFO,” said Dr. Carl Berasi, President and Chief Executive Officer of OrthoNeuro. “His... - March 18, 2015 - OrthoNeuro
VersaSuite Exhibits at the NACHC Policy & Issues Forum Conference
VersaSuite, a leading EHR/HIS solution provider, today announced it will be exhibiting at the NACHC Policy & Issues Conference What: NACHC P & I Conference To make an appointment with VersaSuite, send a request to sales@versasuite.com or call 512-250-8774. When: March 18-22, 2015 WHhere:... - March 18, 2015 - VersaSuite
Accretive Health Announces Vice President of Product Management
Oliver Luker recently joined Accretive Health as vice president, product management. In this capacity, Luker will lead a team that focuses on product life cycle management, including prioritization, delivery and support. Luker had previously served as an operations and process excellence consultant... - March 18, 2015 - Accretive Health
Atlantic Plastic Surgery Center Welcomes New Surgeon
Dr. Lawrence Gray and Dr. Mark Ballentyne announce the addition of Dr. Heidi Harrington, board certified plastic surgeon, to Atlantic Plastic Surgery Center, offering their patients a high level of skill, outstanding training and commitment to excellence in cosmetic and reconstructive breast... - March 18, 2015 - Atlantic Plastic Surgery Center
New Horizon Counseling Center (NHCC) Expands to Nassau County
NHCC, a leading Behavioral Health Care Organization is expanding to meet the needs of Nassau County due to closure of Peninsula Counseling Center’s mental health services. - March 18, 2015 - New Horizon Counseling Center
MDSearch.ca Announces MDConcierge, a Complimentary Search Support Service to Global Physicians Seeking Work in Canada and in Select Countries Worldwide
With a growing, aging population, the demand for physicians has intensified, and communities worldwide, especially in North America are experiencing doctor shortages. A 2015 study conducted for the AAMC by IHS Inc., predicts that by year 2025 the US will be faced with a shortage of up to 90,000 physicians. Shortages will be in both primary and specialty care. This can only mean, trouble for Canada, as more and more doctors are motivated to relocate to the the USA. - March 17, 2015 - MDSearch Canada
Group Benefit Services Earns Better Business Bureau Principles of Trust Certificate
Group Benefit Services, Inc. (GBS) announced today that Better Business Bureau (BBB) is distinguishing GBS for the second year in a row with the Principles of Trust Award. This award recognizes GBS for having no customer complaints during BBB’s standard reporting period of three years. Group... - March 17, 2015 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.
Explore Summer Camp at The Gateway Family YMCA Open House
Summer Camp keeps youth moving, learning and exploring. - March 16, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
BallantynePlasticSurgery.com Debuts to Showcase Age-Defying, Confidence-Boosting Cosmetic Procedures in Charlotte, NC
Ballantyne Plastic Surgery, a leading cosmetic surgery clinic based in Charlotte, launches its new website to offer the life-changing opportunity for anyone to look and feel better than ever before, and gain more confidence about who they are. Banking on years of experience and state-of-the-art... - March 15, 2015 - Ballantyne Plastic Surgery
Fresh & Clean Launches Upgraded Range of Contemporary, Smart, Next-Gen Washroom Products
The upgraded products have been redesigned keeping in mind the needs of the Australian small business and the users of these products. - March 15, 2015 - Fresh & Clean
Carriage Hill to Break Ground on Assisted Living NH Facility March 26th
Carriage Hill Assisted Living NH (www.carriagehillassistedliving.com) will break ground on its brand new, state-of-the-art assisted living NH facility on March 26th. The 24-bed facility, located in Madbury New Hampshire, will feature individual residency rooms, architectural features in the style... - March 15, 2015 - Carriage Hill Assisted Living
Richard J. Murphy of South Nassau Named to Leading Hospital Association's Board of Trustees
The association is the statewide advocate for more than 550 non-profit and public hospitals, nursing homes, home care agencies, and other health care organizations throughout New York State. - March 14, 2015 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Drug-Free South Plans Open House for World Health Day
The Truth About Drugs program provides teachers, law enforcement and community groups with effective drug education materials. - March 14, 2015 - Drug Free South
South Nassau to Host Information Day in Long Beach About Expanding Services on the Barrier Island
The six-hour information fair is being held in an effort to foster increased dialogue between residents of the barrier island and members of the hospital administration and staff in an informal, one-on-one setting. - March 14, 2015 - Mount Sinai South Nassau