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Senior Nurse Practitioner at South Nassau Awarded Prestigious AANP Fellowship
Established by the AANP in 2000, the Fellows of the AANP (FAANP) impact national and global health and enhance the mission of the AANP by engaging recognized nurse practitioner (NP) leaders who make outstanding contributions to clinical practice, research, education, or policy. - October 09, 2014 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Bringing Hope to Our Nation’s Finest
Dr. Clayton G. Lawrence will run the Army 10-Miler on October 12th in support of the Hope for the Warriors foundation, benefiting wounded soldiers and their families. - October 08, 2014 - LEAP LLC
AABC-The American Association of Bariatric Counselors Receives Accreditation
AABC, Providers of Bariatric Education and Certification for Licensed/Certified Health & Education Professionals, Receives Accreditation from The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. - October 08, 2014 - American Association of Bariatric Counselors
New Honorees Announced for Breathe LA’s 2014 Breath of Life™ Awards
Psomas and CH2MHILL Named as Honorees to Celebrate Clean Air and Healthy Lung Initiatives in Los Angeles. The Breath of Life™ Awards Gala will be held Thursday, November 20, 2014 at 6pm at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. The Breath of Life™ Awards Gala is a prestigious annual event recognizing individuals, corporations and civic leaders for their successful leadership in supporting clean air and healthy lungs. - October 08, 2014 - Breathe California of Los Angeles
The Physicians Practice S.O.S. Group CEO Regina Mixon Bates Receives the Outstanding Achievement Award from Atlanta Business League
Leader in Medical Practice Management and Education receives the 2014 Outstanding Achievement Award. - October 08, 2014 - The Physicians Practice S.O.S. Group
VersaSuite Exhibits at the 10th Annual Rural Hospital Information Technology Conference & Exhibition (HITCON)
Who: VersaSuite, a leading EHR/HIS solution provider, today announced it will be exhibiting at the 10th Annual HITCON Conference. What: 10th Annual HITCON Conference. To make an appointment with VersaSuite, send a request to sales@versasuite.com or call 512-250-8774. When: October 9-10,... - October 08, 2014 - VersaSuite
AveXis Announces the Completion of Dosing of the Low Dose Cohort in US Clinical Trial for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
AveXis, Inc., a clinic-stage gene therapy company, today announced the completion of dosing in the low dose cohort in the world's first human gene therapy trial for the treatment of infants with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). The trial (NCT02122952) opened for enrollment in April... - October 08, 2014 - AveXis Inc.
5th Annual Wine for a Cure, a Benefit for Cystic Fibrosis Research, Inc.
Wines poured by Livermore Valley’s finest Vintners, including Steven Kent, La Rochelle, McGrail, Bodegas Aguirre, Garre, and Napa’s De Fina Family Cellars. Honoring the Caregiver of the Year: Dr. Carlos Milla, Director of the Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Center, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford. Gourmet Food by On the Vine. Live and Silent Auctions. Live Music by Chris LeBel. - October 08, 2014 - Cystic Fibrosis Research, Inc.
Support for Healthcare Professionals in Tackling the Burden of Symptomatic Asthma
Focusing on the lack of symptomatic control in patients with asthma, the new Symptomatic Asthma Knowledge Centre is hosted www.epgonline.org. - October 08, 2014 - EPG Health Media
First Choice Dental Welcomes New Dentist to Sun Prairie Office
First Choice Dental is pleased to welcome Dr. Nicole Gallman to its practice. Dr. Gallman will practice at First Choice Dental’s Sun Prairie office, 140 N. City Station Drive. Dr. Gallman completed her undergraduate degree at UW-Milwaukee and received her dental degree (DDS) from Marquette... - October 08, 2014 - First Choice dental
Accretive Health Executive to Speak at Annual Symposium
Caroline Stockdale, senior vice president and chief people officer at Accretive Health, will provide an inspirational session at the annual CTHRA (Cable and Telecommunications Human Resources Association) Symposium, Oct. 14, 2014, in Philadelphia, Pa. Stockdale, who has successfully championed... - October 08, 2014 - Accretive Health
Colorado BioScience Association Promotes Colorado’s Medical Technology Industry, Along with Two of the State’s Economic Development Entities at AdvaMed 2014
Representatives from the Colorado BioScience Association, the Colorado Springs Regional Business Alliance and the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation will tout Colorado’s growing medical device and diagnostic sectors during the '2014 AdvaMed: The MedTech Conference' in Chicago, IL, October 6-8. - October 08, 2014 - Colorado BioScience Association
Dr. Bryan's Tooth Station, the Folsom Pediatric Dental Office, Founded by Bryan Randolph, Announces the Success of Donations for Humanitarian Dental Aid in Nicaragua
Dr. Bryan's Tooth Station Provides Needed Dental Health Care and Education Supplies to Disadvantaged Kids in Nicaragua, the Poorest Country in Central America. - October 08, 2014 - Dr. Bryan's Tooth Station
Yoga and Meditation Teacher Paula Muran Creates Line of Emotional Healing Sprays. Mist More Love Into Your Life.
Noted yoga and meditation teacher Paula Muran creates a new line of emotional healing sprays. Perfect for holiday gift giving; emotional sprays are ideal for yoga, meditation and therapeutic massage and of course everyone. Each healing spray has its own unique aroma along with a vibrational... - October 07, 2014 - Kumara Yoga Institute, LLC
Stroke Law Launches New Stroke Malpractice YouTube Channel
NY medical malpractice attorneys, Cory Rosenbaum and Robert Fader, announce the launch of their new YouTube channel, Stroke Law; a directory of video infomercials focusing on the legal questions asked most often by stroke victims and their families in the event of misdiagnosed stroke, delayed treatment of stroke and other incidences of medical malpractice. - October 06, 2014 - Stroke Law
Island Medical Management Chooses ActionCue Clinical Intelligence Healthcare Management Software
Island Medical Management has chosen Prista Corporation’s ActionCue® Clinical Intelligence application for use in all of Island Medical facilities nationwide to integrate and standardize their Risk, Quality and Performance Improvement programs. - October 05, 2014 - Prista Corporation
Improved Senior Housing
Keaau senior housing facility upgrades bedrooms to accommodate couples wishing to stay in the same room. - October 05, 2014 - Hale Pu'uhonua, LLC
“Enliven Your Spirit: Shamanic Practice Part 5” with Guest Sandra Ingerman on October 7 “Why Shamanism Now?” Radio Show
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 welcomes author and shaman Sandra Ingerman in this fifth episode of a series on shamanic practice. Pratt and Ingerman talk about sacrifice and the need to step into discomfort in order to be of service to a larger vision for us all. - October 05, 2014 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
AveXis Receives Orphan Drug Status from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for chariSMA for the Treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy
AveXis Inc., a synthetic biology platform company primarily focused on developing treatments for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted orphan drug designation to its product scAAV9, called chariSMA to treat Spinal Muscular Atrophy... - October 04, 2014 - AveXis Inc.
Hundreds of Successful Organ Transplants Performed at Kent Hospital in Turkey
Kent Hospital is a hope for patients in need of liver or kidney transplantation and the best hospital for this procedure in Europe and Middle East. - October 04, 2014 - PlacidWayUSA
Larry North Partners with Careington for Slimdown America
Careington International Corporation has partnered with fitness icon Larry North to offer the exciting new lifestyle and wellness program, Slimdown America. Through Slimdown America, members will enjoy meal plans, restaurant guides, exercise routines, cooking demos and more from Larry, who has been... - October 04, 2014 - Careington
Supremia Dentistry Celebrates Patients with “See the Magic of Supremia” Party
Triangle-Based Dental Practice Invites Community to Afternoon of Fun and Magic to Thank New and Current Patients - October 04, 2014 - Supremia Dentistry
Ability of Semiconductor DNA Sequencing to Transform Healthcare and Save Lives Recognised by the 2014 Faraday Medal to Professor Chris Toumazou
DNA Electronics (‘DNAe’), the inventors of semiconductor DNA sequencing technology and developers of a new, revolutionary point-of-need test for sepsis, announces today that its founder, Chairman and CEO Professor Chris Toumazou FRS, FREng, FMEDSci, FIET, FIEEE, FCGI, FRSM has been... - October 04, 2014 - DNA Electronics
Accretive Health President to Moderate U.S. News Hospital of Tomorrow Summit Panel Discussion
Today’s hospital leaders are struggling to improve clinical outcomes and service quality while trying to control the rising costs of healthcare. That is just one of the many topics scheduled for discussion at the October 6-8, U.S. News & World Report Hospital of Tomorrow summit at the... - October 03, 2014 - Accretive Health
Anne Angeles Elected to Friends of Karen Board of Directors
Friends of Karen announced that Anne Angeles, a senior marketing executive who has developed strategic initiatives for building the American Express, Prudential Financial, and American International Group brands, has been elected to its Board of Directors. - October 03, 2014 - Friends of Karen
Umran Javaid HAAPIN Founder and Team Climb Ben Nevis
The HAAPIN team climbed Ben Nevis the highest mountain in the UK. They made it to the top and were feeling really great. Umran Javaid said "We love helping people around the world, we will be doing many more activities like this in the future and everyone is welcome to join us." HAAPIN... - October 02, 2014 - HAAPIN Worldwide
HIN Survey to Track Embedded Case Management Along Care Continuum
A new Healthcare Intelligence Network survey will examine the impact of placing case managers within primary care, hospitals, long-term care and other points of care through October 31, 2014. - October 02, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Sheppard Pratt Health System Raises Nearly $40,000 with First Sheppard Pratt Stride
First year of annual family-friendly walk surpasses expectations with 350 participants and funds raised to support patients and students. - October 02, 2014 - Sheppard Pratt Health System
$38k Per Employee Penalty for ACA Non-Compliance: Obamacare Expert Explains How to Avoid ACA Penalties
The Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) compliance deadline for large employers is Jan. 1, 2015. However, businesses must have strategies in place before Nov. 15, 2014, says Attorney, Leading Business Strategist and ACA Expert Kaya Bromley, who shares how businesses can avoid incurring penalties that can cost $38,000/employee. For tips on how to avoid Obamacare penalties, download Bromley’s free ACA guide or purchase her book, “The Employer’s Guide to Obamacare,” at http://yourobamacareadvisors.com/. - October 02, 2014 - Your Obamacare Advisors
Surgical Science Showcases New Endoscopic Simulator, EndoSim®
Surgical Science announced today the product showcase of EndoSim (http://www.surgical-science.com/endosim-endoscopy-simulator/), a cutting edge endoscopic simulation system. Built on the company’s existing, clinically validated LapSim® platform, EndoSim features basic endoscopic skills... - October 02, 2014 - Surgical Science Inc
Long Beach Podiatrists Release Educational Running Book
How to prevent common running injuries before they start. - October 02, 2014 - Sol Foot & Ankle Centers
Local Practice, Seeking Shalom, Seeks Grant to Expand Innovative Affordable Mental Health Program in the Bronx
Local mental health practice, Seeking Shalom (www.SeekingShalom.org) integrates client's spirituality into mental health care. Their program, Journey to Peace, offers therapy sessions at complete fees equal or cheaper than typical copays to reduce barriers to mental health in the Bronx. They seek support to get a grant to expand. - October 01, 2014 - Seeking Shalom
Hybrid Embedded Case Management: New Model for Cross-Continuum Care Coordination
A new special report from the Healthcare Intelligence Network documents Sentara Healthcare System's successful hybrid approach to case management that has improved outcomes for both patients and physician practices. - October 01, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
AVF Announces West Coast Vein Forum Course in 2015
The American Venous Forum announces its newest meeting The West Coast Vein Forum: Advancing the Treatment of Venous Disease - Addressing Challenges and Controversies in Vein Treatment. The meeting will take place on April 30 - May 2, 2015 in Napa, CA. The West Coast Vein Forum will offer clinicians providing basic treatment of venous disease a unique opportunity to expand their knowledge in recognizing and treating a broader scope of vein disorders. Visit www.veinforum.org for more information. - October 01, 2014 - American Venous Forum
ReproTech CEO and Director Elected to American Association of Tissue Banks Positions
The newly elected American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB) Board of Governors and Council officers began their terms in late September at the annual AATB meeting in San Diego. ReproTech is proud to announce that two of its employees have been elected to prestigious positions. Brent Hazelrigg,... - October 01, 2014 - ReproTech, LLC
Dr. James E. Murphy and Murphy Plastic Surgery Takes a Stand Against Breast Cancer with PicoSure® by Cynosure
The Most Advanced Laser Removal Technology to Help You Start Anew - October 01, 2014 - NNPSA
The Family Enhancement Centre Offering Comprehensive Suite of Trauma Counselling Services to Orangeville Residents
Trusted counselling services specialist, The Family Enhancement Centre is now presenting clients across Orangeville with expert-led trauma counselling care services. - October 01, 2014 - The Family Enhancement Centre
CHI Recovery – Groundbreaking Approach to Addiction Treatment Proves Successful in Achieving Sustained Recovery
CHI Recovery is a holistic, integrative and Evidenced-Based, Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) that rocks the status quo and transitions participants successfully towards lifelong emotional, physical, and spiritual health. CHI Recovery has been recognized as an innovative leader in the Addiction Treatment community. Psychology Today named CHI Recovery "Best in Treatment 2014." - September 30, 2014 - CHI Recovery
2014 Palliative Care Benchmarks: Despite Benefits, Timely Referrals Challenge Industry
Access to palliative care vastly improved patient and caregiver satisfaction while helping to reduce healthcare spend, according to 2014 market data on palliative care from the Healthcare Intelligence Network. - September 30, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Sol Foot & Ankle Centers Introduces New Website and Blog
Long Beach podiatrists launch new patient friendly website - September 30, 2014 - Sol Foot & Ankle Centers
Bide Pharmatech Cooperates with 2 New Distributors in India and France
Bide Pharmatech, a leading pharmaceutical intermediate provider, has announced the signature of a new agreement with two distributors: Interchim in France and Prince Scientific & Surgicals in India. - September 30, 2014 - Bide Pharmatech Ltd.
Counselling Experts The Family Enhancement Centre Highlight Globe & Mail Article on Benefits of Social Worker Support
Leading Toronto area counselling company, The Family Enhancement Centre has recently promoted a discussion surrounding a Globe & Mail article on the subject of Social Work. - September 29, 2014 - The Family Enhancement Centre
"The Shaman’s Mind: Shamanic Practice Part 4" on September 30 "Why Shamanism Now?" Radio Show
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 listeners about contemporary minds vs. ancient minds, and how shamanic practice can help us accurately interpret life. - September 29, 2014 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Foodtesting.me is Striving for Revolutionizing Food Testing Industry
Foodtesting.me is proudly launching the most convenient and affordable food testing service for small business and individuals now. Just few clicks, they will pick up your daily food or products for testing. Few days later, you will receive a comprehensive report from them. As a small business... - September 28, 2014 - Foodtesting.me
John Paul DeJoria and Genentech Honored at Dream Foundation’s 2014 Celebration of Dreams Gala
Special guests and foundation friends will gather for 20th Anniversary celebration on November 8th at the Bacara Resort & Spa in Santa Barbara. - September 28, 2014 - Dream Foundation
Brief Counseling Center Lets Prospective Relationship Counseling Clients “Meet” Their Therapist Before They Meet Him
Delray Beach/Ft. Lauderdale relationship therapy practice, Brief Counseling Center, incorporates new welcome video from relationship counselor Mark Jacobson, M.S., so they can see and hear their prospective therapist before visiting in person. - September 28, 2014 - Mark Jacobson, LLC
Dakota Dental Reminds Patients of the Importance of Oral Cancer Screenings
Prevent deadly oral cancer with regular oral health screenings from Dakota Dental. - September 28, 2014 - Dakota Dental
Reconstructive Orthopedics Adds Three New Surgeons to Their Team; Dr. Joseph Dwyer, Dr. Ghadeers Alami, and Dr. Jeremy Reid
Reconstructive Orthopedics has recently added three new surgeons to their team of distinguished doctors; Dr. Joseph Dwyer, Dr. Ghadeer Alami, and Dr. Jeremy Reid. Dr. Dwyer specializes in the surgical treatment of hands and wrists while Dr. Alami’s focus is foot and ankle surgery. The final... - September 28, 2014 - Reconstructive Orthopedics
Unmatched Faculty Lecturers and Cutting Edge Education Presented This Past Weekend at Joseph B. Martin Conference Center at Harvard Medical School
Over 100 elite healthcare practitioners from all specialties, both international and domestic, convened at Harvard Medical School’s Joseph B. Martin Conference Center September 20-21, 2014 for the Healthy Aging Therapeutics Symposium. This one-of-a-kind academic event featured the... - September 28, 2014 - Metabolic Medical Institute (MMI)
Governor Jerry Brown Signs Bill to Screen Newborns for Terminal Disease
Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 1559 into law today which will implement newborn screening in the state for a deadly genetic disease called adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) that affects approximately 1- 15,000 children. - September 27, 2014 - The Myelin Project