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Performance Health Medical Group, Inc. Now Providing Treatment for Work Injuries
California based family medical clinic is now offering work injury services to construction workers, police officers, firefighters, union workers and more. - December 03, 2014 - Performance Health MD
Fertility Preservation Network Sponsors 2014 Cancer Fundraiser Event Teams
ReproTech, Ltd., a cryobank specializing in long-term storage of human reproductive tissue (sperm, eggs, embryos and ovarian/testicular tissue), was proud to sponsor local staff in multiple 2014 cancer research fundraisers. ReproTech, Ltd. sponsored its Reno, NV staff and team to participate in... - December 03, 2014 - ReproTech, LLC
MR Solutions Announces the First Installations of Its Second Generation Cryogen Free Magnet Technology for Increased Scientific Capabilities in Preclinical MRI
MR Solutions has introduced its second generation MRI magnet technology to its range of ground breaking 3T and 7T, cryogen free, preclinical scanners. Features of this new technology include variable field operation, higher intrinsic magnetic field homogeneity, larger fields of view (FOV)... - December 03, 2014 - MR Solutions
Dementia Epidemic Drives Growth
Dementia Society of America Announces New Members to Board of Directors. - December 01, 2014 - Dementia Society of America
Florida Voted No for Amendment 2 But Still Growing Strong with New Franchises
As the dust settles from Election Day, according to Florida franchise consultant Phillip Brouse and World Choice Franchises, the American dream is alive and well with new franchise opportunities presenting themselves in the Winter of 2014 that shouldn't be missed. - December 01, 2014 - World Choice Franchises
Publisher Seeks Feedback for 10th Annual "State of the Healthcare Industry" Survey
The Healthcare Intelligence Network extends its yearly invitation to industry executives to identify 2014 business triumphs as well as top-of-mind 2015 concerns and challenges by completing the publisher's tenth annual Trends & Forecasts survey. - December 01, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Dr. Murtuza Kothawala Earns Epilepsy Certification from The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
In becoming Board certified, Dr. Kothawala has completed rigorous training and achieved the gold standard in each of the six core competencies of patient care, medical knowledge, interpersonal and communication skills, professionalism, systems-based practice, and practice-based learning and improvement to practice quality specialized medicine in Epilepsy. - December 01, 2014 - Florida Child Neurology
"Status Quo" May Cost Bergen County / NJ Residents on Medicare More Out of Their Pocket for 2015
PAAD - Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled Income limit: less than $26,130 (single), less than $32,037 (married); Senior Gold - Income limit: between $26,130 and $36,130 (single), between $32,037 and $42,037 (married); Patient Assistance Program Eligibility Criteria and Medicare Part D http://www.rxassist.org/docx/medicare-and-paps - November 28, 2014 - Absolute Insurance Management, LLC
PlacidMobile a Free iOS and Android Medical Tourism App by PlacidWay
PlacidWay, a leader in the medical tourism industry, announced the release of its PlacidMobile applications for iPhone/iPad and Android mobile devices. - November 28, 2014 - PlacidWayUSA
electroCore CEO, JP Errico, Emphasizes the Importance of Early Collaboration with Patients Group, Providers, and Payors When Introducing Innovative Technologies
JP Errico, founder and CEO of electroCore, speaking at The FT Global Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Conference in London last week, emphasized the importance of working with each of the major stakeholders, i.e., patients and their advocates, key opinion-leading physicians, and decision-makers... - November 28, 2014 - electroCore
Long Island Pediatric Dentist Provides Free Dental Work for Child in Need
Dr. Anand of Great Neck & Mid-Island Dental Associates teams up with non-profit organization, America’s Toothfairy to provide a young girl with free dental services. - November 27, 2014 - Great Neck & Mid-Island Dental Associates
Pipette.com Launches Its Seasonal Sale with Incredible Savings
Pipette.com announces their Black Friday Sale on pipettes, pipette tips, and lab equipment, it will help labs make the best out of their year-end budget. - November 27, 2014 - Pipette.com
Penthu Will be Officially Presented on 3rd of December 2014 in Basel
Europital has established a date for presenting its latest project: PenThu, a global platform developed by clinical research professionals for clinical research professionals. The event will take place next 3rd of December in Basel, concretely at the Radisson Blu Hotel, situated in the heart of... - November 27, 2014 - Europital BVBA
Advanced Cancer Therapeutics’ PFK-158 Selected as One of Informa and Kantar Health 2014 Top 10 Most Interesting Oncology Projects to Watch
Advanced Cancer Therapeutics (ACT), a privately held company dedicated to bringing new anti-cancer therapies to market, has been chosen by Informa and Kantar Health as one of the “2014 Top 10 Most Interesting Oncology Projects to Watch” for its compound, PFK-158. PFK-158 is a small... - November 27, 2014 - Advanced Cancer Therapeutics
8.5K in Los Angeles Raises $33,000 for PBTF
Starry Night, the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s new walk/run that shines a light on children with brain tumors, raised $33,000 in Los Angeles on Nov. 22. The 8.5K event at Griffith Park honored local children with brain tumors. These Stars were Adam, Bella, Brittney, Caitlyn, Cassie,... - November 27, 2014 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Tragedy to Triumph: Triumph Foundation Brings Hope & Resources to Paralyzed This Holiday Season
Triumph Foundation visits Southern California hospitals to bring people who have recently become paralyzed Care Baskets full of resources, have a Christmas party, and deliver a message of hope for life after spinal cord injury. - November 26, 2014 - Triumph Foundation
Midwest Disaster Consortium Created Through Partnership of Lutheran Agencies
Lutheran Disaster Response announces the development of a Midwest Disaster Consortium that will be focused on creating sustainability for essential disaster staff at Lutheran Disaster Response affiliate Social Ministry Organizations within a four-state region, including Minnesota, North Dakota,... - November 26, 2014 - Lutheran Services in America
NanoHybrids Publishes White Paper on "Make vs Buy" Gold Nanoparticles
“Should we try and make our own gold nanoparticles or buy them from a supplier?” This white paper approaches the question objectively to see which customers could benefit the most from buying gold nanoparticles instead of making them in house. - November 26, 2014 - NanoHybrids
Las Vegas Dermatology and Vegas Magazine Partnered for a Night of Beauty Benefiting the National Psoriasis Foundation
On 11/13/2014, Las Vegas Dermatology and Vegas Magazine partnered for a night of beauty benefiting the National Psoriasis Foundation. Las Vegas Dermatology, in partnership with Vegas Magazine, presented a night of beauty, benefiting the National Psoriasis Foundation at the Summerlin Hospital... - November 25, 2014 - Las Vegas Dermatology
CareMinders Home Care Announces New At-Home Assisted Living Care Division Which Allows Seniors to Stay Living in Their Home While Receiving Assisted Living Level of Care
CareMinders At-Home Assisted Living Care Division specializes in a new in-home senior care service that combines the full range of services people receive in assisted living residences or memory care suites now delivered in client’s homes eliminating the need to move. - November 24, 2014 - CareMinders Home Care
New Blog for Healthcare Professionals Has Launched Today on epgonline.org
Launching today on the online disease and medicines knowledge base epgonline.org is a free to use blog platform for healthcare professionals (HCPs). Here, users will be able to share clinical and non-clinical advice, information, opinion, anecdotes and more with a global community of over half a... - November 24, 2014 - EPG Health Media
Atlantis Project Joins The Forum on Education Abroad
The Atlantis Project, a North Carolina based organization providing hospital internships in Europe joined the Forum on Education Abroad this month. - November 24, 2014 - Atlantis Project
Giving Gratitude for the Hard Stuff on November 25 Why Shamanism Now Radio Show with Christina Pratt
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 about how to offer gratitude and thanks for everything that comes our way, including the gifts that we normally think of as negative or painful. - November 24, 2014 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center Presents 14th Annual Wings & Snow Holiday Art Show
This year’s exhibit, Flyway, features a collection of bird-themed art. - November 23, 2014 - St. Madeleine Sophie's Center
The Grand Healthcare System Wants Your Help to Paint the Town Grand
The Grand Healthcare System recently introduced a fun contest to present their creative new brand. Their advertising campaign invites the public to help introduce the company’s nursing and rehabilitation facilities. The Grand Healthcare System team asks everyone to submit their most creative,... - November 23, 2014 - The Grand Healthcare Solutions
Pipette.com Announces an Extension on the Sartorius Entris Balance Promotion to the End of 2014
Because of its previous success, Pipette.com is extending the Sartorius Entris Balance promotion. This is an ideal promotion for academic and smaller size independent laboratories. - November 22, 2014 - Pipette.com
Logos Biosystems to License “Clarity™” Technology from Stanford University
A novel tissue clearing technology allows researchers to obtain optically transparent and macromolecular permeable brain tissue. - November 21, 2014 - Logos Biosystems, Inc
AveXis to Present at the 26th Annual Piper Jaffray Healthcare Conference
AveXis, a biotechnology company focused on using gene therapy to transform the lives of patients with severe genetic and orphan diseases like Spinal Muscular Atrophy, today announced that Mr. John Carbona, Chief Executive Officer, and Dr. Brian Kaspar will present at the 26th Annual Piper Jaffray... - November 21, 2014 - AveXis Inc.
Indian Dental Association Launches "Healthy Smile Happy Smile" Campaign
Plans to reach 1200 students through this Children’s Day Campaign running from 14th November 2014. To promote healthy brushing habits and oral hygiene in a fun and interactive way amongst children. - November 21, 2014 - Indian Dental Association
Combat Against Stress and Alleviate with Flashpoint Acupuncture
Flashpoint Acupuncture, will be hosting Acupuncture Happy Hours event on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday. - November 21, 2014 - Flashpoint Acupuncture
Student Discusses Fertility Preservation Options for Cancer Patients at Whitworth University
Whitworth University in Spokane, WA was the setting for a student presentation designed to educate and inform fellow students of the importance of fertility preservation for cancer patients. Kayla Batastini, daughter of ReproTech Site Director, Danika Batastini, and nursing student of Whitworth... - November 20, 2014 - ReproTech, LLC
i-calQ Receives U.S. Patent for Smartphone-Based Method of Rapid Diagnostic Testing
The first smartphone-based quantitative point-of-care diagnostic platform with integrated decision support. Turn any smartphone into a portable laboratory and medical specialist. - November 20, 2014 - i-calQ, LLC
New Jersey Chapter Chapter of Autism Speaks Awards Grants to Support Local Organizations
141 Service Providers Granted Funding for Programs Across the Country. - November 20, 2014 - Autism Speaks, New Jersey Chapter
DNAe Highlights the Urgent Need for Fast Diagnostics to Help Tackle the Growing Threat of Antibiotic Resistance
Welcomes £10 million Longitude Prize for an accurate, rapid, cost-effective and easy-to-use point-of-need diagnostic test for bacterial infections - November 20, 2014 - DNA Electronics
Metabolic Medical Institute Hosts Medical Students at Its Live Integrative Medicine Event
The Metabolic Medical Institute (MMI) was pleased to host several local medical students at its Live Integrative and Metabolic Medicine Courses in Miami, FL on October 31, 2014. These courses are part of an Integrative Medicine Graduate Certificate program offered through MMI’s partnership... - November 20, 2014 - Metabolic Medical Institute
Houston Runs to Help Kids with Brain Tumors
Starry Night, the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s new walk/run that shines a light on children with brain tumors, raised nearly $15,000 in Houston on Nov. 15. The 8.5K event at Discovery Green honored local children with brain tumors. These Stars were Mandy, Taylor, Tobin and... - November 20, 2014 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
The School of Royal Yoga Inc. Announces That They Will be Offering a Free Introduction Session Saturday, November 22nd
The School of Royal Yoga Inc. announces that they will be offering a free introduction session on how to become a Certified Yoga Instructor on Saturday, November 22nd at 1:00 PM. If you are looking for a new and rewarding career, please come check out this free introduction to becoming a Certified... - November 20, 2014 - The School of Royal Yoga
Flagler Hospital and BayView Healthcare Collaborate for Better Patient Care
Use of Avancen MOD Corporation’s Innovative “Medication on Demand” Device Allows Hospital and Skilled Nursing Facility to Collaborate to Improve Patient Pain Management. - November 19, 2014 - Avancen MOD Corporation
Quitgate Organizes Quit Smoking Awareness in Commemoration of the Great American Smoke Out Nov. 20
QuitGate, a one-stop quit smoking platform in line with its mission to save lives, creates awareness and offers products with huge discounts to encourage smokers quit as part of The Great American Smoke Out Celebrations. - November 19, 2014 - Quitgate, LLC
Tampa Bay Woman of the Year Award Raises Funds for Families in Crisis
The Westchase Charitable Foundation is excited to announce Tampa Bay Woman of the Year: Havana Nights, at 6pm on November 22nd, 2014, at the Tampa Jet Center. This event will bring together the best and brightest of Westchase and Tampa Bay for a fashion show, great food and drink, cultural... - November 19, 2014 - Senior Home Care
December 16, 2014 Webinar: Humana to Detail Physician Quality Rewards for Population Health Management
Drawing upon its rich five-year experience of supporting physician practices' transition from volume to value, Humana will describe its value-based Provider Quality Rewards program during a December 16, 2014 webinar sponsored by the Healthcare Intelligence Network. - November 19, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Winter Coat Drive at Tri-County Chiropractic of Exton
Tri-County Chiropractic of Exton is collecting gently used winter coats for Safe Harbor of Chester County from November 24th through December 22nd. - November 19, 2014 - Tri-County Chiropractic of Exton
Exciting New Program for Chronic Stress Sufferers
Emotional strategist, mind-work operator and innovator introduces a new way to overcome stress and break-free from self- imposed limiting beliefs. - November 19, 2014 - Believe Hypnosis
Quit Smoking via Acupuncture with Flashpoint Acupuncture, Quakertown, PA
Quit Smoking with Acupuncture @ Flashpoint Acupuncture, Quakertown, PA- November 20, 2014. - November 19, 2014 - Flashpoint Acupuncture
Experimentica Ltd Announces a Strategic Partnership with the Research and Development Center for Ophthalmic Innovations SILK, Tampere, Finland
Experimentica Ltd., a Finland-based ophthalmic CRO, announces a strategic partnership with The Research and Development Center for Ophthalmic Innovations SILK, Tampere, Finland. SILK is a research network composed of research units engaged in basic and clinical eye and vision research. Dr. Giedrius... - November 19, 2014 - Experimentica Ltd
D.C. Native and Star Vocalist, Johnny Gill Salutes Decorated Veteran with Tribute
On Saturday, November 15th, award-winning vocalist and D.C. native, Johnny Gill, paid tribute to decorated veteran military physician, Dr. Clayton Lawrence, in a soulful performance. - November 18, 2014 - LEAP LLC
Skin & Beyond Medical Spa is Happy to Announce a New Set of Treatments for Women and Men Who Wants to Effectively Remove Excess Fat Cells Without Surgery
Skin & Beyond Medial Spa is happy to announce Cavitation Treatment for their patients. Cavitation Treatment is aimed as an alternative for women and men who want effective removal of excess fat cells without surgery, and focuses on the abdomen, inner and outer thighs (saddle bags) and flanks (love handles). - November 17, 2014 - Skin & Beyond Medical Spa
Beads of Courage™ Joins National #GivingTuesday Movement to Encourage Spending with a Purpose
Beads of Courage, Inc., a nonprofit organization supporting children with serious illness, has joined #GivingTuesday, a first of its kind effort to transform how people think about, talk about and participate in the giving season. Taking place on December 2, 2014 – the Tuesday after... - November 16, 2014 - Beads of Courage, Inc.
South Nassau Communities Hospital Receives $29,900 Gift in Support of Cancer Services for Underserved Women
This is the seventh consecutive year that LI2DAY has supported the program for a combined total of $203,400. - November 16, 2014 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Drs. Scott and Leslie Strommer Chosen as the "Top Dentists" in San Diego Magazine for 2014
Drs. Scott and Leslie Strommer, the founders of New Image Dental have been recognized as the Top Dentists in San Diego by their peers. - November 15, 2014 - New Image Dental