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Bill Medley, KT Tunstall and David Ryan Harris to Perform at Dream Foundation’s 13th Annual Celebration of Dreams Gala
Award-winning performers take the stage to support the Dream Foundation on November 8th at the Bacara Resort & Spa in Santa Barbara, California. - October 15, 2014 - Dream Foundation
Drug-Free South Reaches Out with the Truth About Drugs
To protect the youth from the disastrous effects of abusing drugs, the Drug-Free South team is bringing the truth directly to students and the community across Tennessee. - October 15, 2014 - Drug Free South
Accretive Health Employees Volunteer to Bake "Cookies from the Heart" at Ronald McDonald House
Accretive Helping Hands, the not-for-profit organization led be Accretive Health employees, recently provided fresh baked cookies for the 16 families that stay at the 86-room facility to be near their children in the hospital. - October 15, 2014 - Accretive Health
Dublin, 8th November 2014: Individual, Free-of-Charge Meetings with the Chief Plastic Surgeon
The chief plastic surgeon from one of the best Polish plastic surgery clinics is visiting Dublin in November 2014. - October 13, 2014 - Nina Manduk MediConsult
Calling All Future Nurses
The Right Solutions is offering three $500 scholarships to high school seniors and college students enrolled in a nursing program. - October 13, 2014 - The Right Solutions
Clinovo Sponsors the Genentech Annual Golf Tournament 2014 Fall Classic
Clinovo sponsors the Genentech Annual Golf Tournament 2014 Fall Classic at the Poppy Ridge Golf Course in Livermore, California on Friday, October 17, 2014. This year marks the fifth annual Genentech Charity Golf Tournament to support the fight against cancer. The Tournament is organized in memory... - October 13, 2014 - Clinovo
Chi Solutions, Inc. and Viewics, Inc. Partner to Provide Chi IQ™ By Viewics – A Comprehensive Laboratory Benchmarking Solution
Chi IQ™ By Viewics is a web-based benchmarking solution designed for hospital and independent laboratories which provides accessible, accurate, and actionable intelligence to improve cost and productivity, outreach, quality, utilization and service performance. - October 12, 2014 - Chi Solutions, Inc., an Accumen company
Ebola Prevention: Med Careers Today's Healthcare Experts Provide Guidelines
In the wake of the devastating Ebola outbreak, Med Careers Today's Healthcare Experts provide Ebola Prevention Guidelines for Healthcare Workers and Others. - October 11, 2014 - Med Careers Today
Murphy Plastic Surgery the First in Reno, Nevada to Offer PicoSure Tattoo Removal
Reno, Nevada-based cosmetic surgery experts, Murphy Plastic Surgery are now offering the PicoSure tattoo removal treatment. - October 11, 2014 - NNPSA
Drug-Free South Honors the Red Ribbon
To protect youth from the disastrous effects of abusing drugs, the Drug-Free South team is bringing the truth directly to students and the community in honor of Red Ribbon Week. - October 11, 2014 - Drug Free South
Dr. James Murphy of Murphy Plastic Helping Guide Patients on Selecting a Reno, Nevada Breast Augmentation Specialist
Reno, Nevada-based board-certified breast augmentation surgeon, Dr. James E. Murphy has recently begun a campaign to highlight the red flags that patients should look out for when considering their breast augmentation surgeon. - October 11, 2014 - NNPSA
Firstaidcertification.ca Now Offer WSIB-Approved Red Cross CPR and First Aid Certification Courses to Business Groups Across Oakville, Mississauga and Brampton
Trusted Red Cross CPR and first aid certification experts, Firstaidcertification.ca are now presenting a range of training courses for business groups across Oakville, Mississauga and Brampton. - October 11, 2014 - First Aid Certification
South Nassau Communities Hospital's Gamma Knife Treats Brain Metastses in one Session
Despite its name, the Gamma Knife is not an actual knife, but a stereotactic radiosurgery device that has become a well-accepted standard of care for the minimally invasive treatment of inaccessible or inoperable brain abnormalities. - October 11, 2014 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Shohet Ear Associates to Offer Free Seminar on "When Hearing Aids Are Not Enough" in Seal Beach
Shohet Ear Associates will be offering a free seminar on “When Hearing Aids are Not Enough.” Conducted by Jack Shohet, MD, the seminar will highlight up-to-date research on Cochlear Implantation and who may be candidates for this procedure. Participants will also hear about a Cochlear... - October 10, 2014 - Shohet Ear Associates
Dr. Christopher Mullane Uses Documentation to Get Above Average Verdicts Based on the 3 Phases of Healing to Support His Patients Soft Tissue Spinal Injuries
Dr. Christopher Mullane Recently Supported His Patients Soft Tissue Spinal Injury Claim Using Computerized Radiographic Mensuration Analysis, the Science of the 3 Phases of Healing, and a Medical Team Approach. - October 10, 2014 - North Augusta Chiropractic
Zenascope Aids in the Screening and Detection of Cervical Cancer in Developing Countries
Zenalux Biomedical, Inc. presented its latest findings on the investigational use of the Zenascope® in cervical cancer screening at the U.S. Investigators’ Symposium on Global Non-Communicable Disease Research. The poster—titled “Towards a viable solution for a see and treat paradigm for cervical pre-cancer screening in East Africa”—focused on the use of the Zenascope in cervical pre-cancer screening in East Africa where neither HPV testing nor Pap smears are routinely available. - October 10, 2014 - Zenalux Biomedical, Inc.
Concerned Dental Care Gives Back to Patients and Soldiers with Halloween Buy Back
Concerned Dental Care will be offering a Halloween buy back this season, which will benefit both patients and American soldiers. The program is focused on promoting healthy habits after Halloween, in which patients can bring in their excess Halloween candy to receive a cash reward. The candy is... - October 10, 2014 - Concerned Dental Care
Linden Optometry Joins Campaign to Raise $1 Million for Universal Eye Health
"World Sight Day Challenge" fundraising campaign gives the gift of vision to people in areas of need. - October 09, 2014 - Linden Optometry, P.C.
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
ACG and VeoMed Offer Live Webcast of the ACG 2014 Practice Management Course, Friday, October 17th
Live Broadcast of American College of Gastroenterology’s Practice Management Course - Understanding and Embracing Change to Improve Your Practice for CME Credit (October 17, 2014). - October 09, 2014 - VeoMed LLC
Pinnacle ENT Associates, LLC Bolsters Physician Team – Welcomes Dr. Satyen Undavia
Pinnacle ENT Associates, LLC (PENTA), the largest Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT), Allergy and Audiology practice in the Philadelphia area, recently welcomed Dr. Satyen Undavia, MD to its practice. Dr. Undavia specializes in Facial Plastics and Ear, Nose & Throat, and will be located at the Head... - October 09, 2014 - Pinnacle ENT Associates
Starry Night Chicago Raises Funds to Help Kids with Brain Tumors
Starry Night, the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s new walk/run that shines a light on childhood brain tumors, made its debut in Chicago on Oct. 4 with the support of more than 500 participants. At start time, the event had raised $46,000. The crowd came to the 8.5K at Arlington... - October 09, 2014 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Medical Director of Ruxton House to Become Medical Director of the Retreat at Sheppard Pratt
Thomas Franklin, M.D., to take the helm of nationally renowned residential psychiatric unit. - October 09, 2014 - Sheppard Pratt Health System
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
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
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
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
“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
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
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
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
Long Beach Podiatrists Release Educational Running Book
How to prevent common running injuries before they start. - October 02, 2014 - Sol Foot & Ankle Centers