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American Venous Forum - SERVIER Traveling Fellowship Deadline Extended to September 12, 2014 - Fellows Encouraged to Apply
The American Venous Forum (AVF) will hold its 27th Annual Meeting on February 25-27, 2015 in Palm Springs, CA. The AVF Annual Meeting offers high-quality scientific analysis to physicians interested in research, education and clinical investigation in the field of venous diseases. The Servier Traveling Fellowship is open to fellows and residents in a vascular training program in the continental United States. Fellows/Residents must submit an abstract in order to apply for the fellowship. - September 12, 2014 - American Venous Forum
Market or Perish? Sage Media, LLC Releases New Book to Help Independent Healthcare Practices Survive and Thrive in Changing Times
As the landscape of US healthcare continues to change, healthcare providers untrained in business and marketing may fail. A new book written by a healthcare professional addresses this critical issue. - September 12, 2014 - Sage Media, LLC
Lung Cancer Screenings Offer Hope of Early Detection
Heavy smokers in the Triangle will soon have greater access to lung cancer screenings that can significantly reduce death rates. The cancer screenings have been available for years, but will be covered by private insurers beginning in January 2015. Wake Radiology recently became the first NC healthcare provider to earn distinction as a Lung Cancer Screening Center by the American College of Radiology. It currently offers lung cancer screenings at six accredited locations in the Triangle. - September 12, 2014 - Wake Radiology
Surgical Science Named a Finalist in 2014 Minnesota Business Leaders in Health Care Award
Surgical Science, leading developer of virtual reality surgical simulation training systems, has been named a finalist in the 2014 (fourth annual) Minnesota Business magazine’s Leaders in Health Care Awards. Surgical Science is one of three finalists in the Education and Work Force... - September 12, 2014 - Surgical Science Inc
US News & World Report 2014 Best Hospitals Ranks South Nassau Highly
To be ranked in the Best Hospitals metro area rankings, South Nassau had to score in the top 25 percent among its peers in at least one of 16 medical specialties. - September 12, 2014 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
MD Weight Loss and Cosmetics of New York Introduces Online Schedules for Free Consultations on Botox Treatments
MD Weight Loss and Cosmetics is well-known in the NYC area for their highly efficient weight loss programs created by Dr. Saul F. Maslavi and for the successful cosmetic treatments provided for their clients. Botox treatments are very high in demand, so a new service of online scheduling is available at http://mdweightlossandcosmetics.com/botox-treatment-nyc. - September 12, 2014 - MD Weight Loss and Cosmetics
Pathology Diagnostics Ltd (PDL) Wins Prestigious Biomedical Catalyst (BMC) Scheme Award
Pathology Diagnostics Ltd is one of the earliest SME recipients of the £180 million Technology Strategy Board (the UK’s Innovation Agency) Biomedical Catalyst funding programme; winning a Biomedical Catalyst feasibility award in the second round of the BMC scheme in December 2012. The... - September 12, 2014 - Pathology Diagnostics Ltd
FDA Approves PleximmuneTM for Personalized Prediction of Transplant Rejection in Children
Today the FDA announced approval of PleximmuneTM, a blood test from the Pittsburgh-based biotech company Plexision. This test predicts acute cellular rejection of transplanted livers and intestines in children. PleximmuneTM is a first-in-class test to determine a personalized rejection-risk index... - September 11, 2014 - Plexision
The “Next Generation” of Body Contouring Now Available in the Coachella Valley with SlimBodyXpress
Desert Health & Wellness has introduced SlimBodyXpress non-invasive body contouring to help the Coachella Valley create a more attractive body shape quickly and effortlessly. - September 11, 2014 - Desert Health & Wellness
Elizabeth Lake Urgent Care's Grand Opening
Remember that Ponderosa that used to exist years ago right by Summit Mall, which also used to exist? That building has completely transformed, inside and out, and is now the home of Elizabeth Lake Urgent Care. One can stand on Elizabeth Lake Road and look to their left and right, thinking of the... - September 11, 2014 - Elizabeth Lake Urgent Care
Generation Humanity to Host Lung Force Los Angeles Walk Kick Off Party Benefiting the American Lung Association
Media Alert: September 13 Event Will Raise Awareness for Inaugural Lung Force Los Angeles Walk - September 11, 2014 - American Lung Association in California
Effective Holistic Self-Healing Techniques Practiced at Embrace Your Inner Self - New Jersey
Discover the power of body and mind to lead a blissful life. New Jersey based holistic healing clinic, Embrace Your Inner Self offers a wide array of self-healing techniques that has helped thousands to revitalize their life. - September 11, 2014 - Embrace Your Inner Self
The First Knee Surgery Performed with I-Assist in India a Great Success
Dr. A. K. Venkatachalam, a renowned orthopedic surgeon in India, has successfully performed for the first time a knee surgery using the innovative I-Assist device. - September 11, 2014 - PlacidWayUSA
Dr. Richard Buch Performs 1st Surgery in U.S. to Save a Patient's Severely Infected Limb
Dr. Richard Buch orthopedic surgeon at The Dallas Limb Restoration Center performed the 1st total humerus replacement in the United States using Implantcast's MUTARS. Dr. Buch is the first and only surgeon who has received FDA approval to use MUTARS in the United States. - September 10, 2014 - The Dallas Limb Restoration Center
VersaSuite Exhibits at the Nebraska Rural Health Association 2014 Annual Conference & RHC Clinic Conference
Who: VersaSuite, a leading EHR/HIS solution provider, today announced it will be exhibiting at the NeRHA 2014 Annual Conference & RHC Clinic Conference What: NeRHA 2014 Annual Conference & RHC Clinic Conference. To make an appointment with VersaSuite, send a request to sales@versasuite.com... - September 10, 2014 - VersaSuite
Healthy Hands, Inc. Accepting Donations
Healthy Hands Inc. has started accepting donations for its series of non-profit hand-hygiene campaigns in India set to begin in April 2015. Healthy Hands’ goal is to raise $10,000 by April in order to fund educational workshop, fund original research and stock supplies for Calcutta Mercy Hospital. - September 10, 2014 - Healthy Hands Inc
Xeno Diagnostics Adds Dr. Daniel Wierda as Director of Research and Development
Addition of Top Talent Strengthens Fast-Growing Indianapolis Biotech CRO - September 10, 2014 - Xeno Diagnostics, LLC
October 8 Webinar: Ochsner Health System's Financial & Quality Returns from System-Wide Care Coordination and Risk Stratification
HIN examines Ochsner Health System's gains from an innovative system-wide care coordination approach during an October 8, 2014 webinar. - September 10, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Local Nephrologist Gives Update on Polycystic Kidney Disease Research
Nephrologists are working towards an improved understanding of how to prevent the progression of kidney disease. Dr. Scott Brimble will discuss potential new therapies for polycystic kidney disease (PKD) and polycystic liver disease. - September 10, 2014 - Hamilton Chapter, PKD Foundation of Canada
Early Learning Readiness Program Returning September 15, 2014
Program supports school readiness; provides informal family, friend or neighbor caregivers with skills to enhance and support the learning experiences of children in their care. - September 09, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Rahway Branch Offers Sneak Peek Construction Tours
Exclusive Tours of Expansive Renovations Planned - September 09, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Announces New Officers
The Gateway Family YMCA Announces New Officers for the 2014-2015 Board of Directors - September 09, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Companion Animal Hospital of Wakefield Welcomes Dr. Chris Kelly
New Veterinarian Joins Companion Animal Hospital. - September 08, 2014 - Companion Animal Hospital of Wakefield
US Tele-Medicine Launches Remote Patient Monitoring and Telehealth Programs Nationwide That Offer Solutions to the “Triple Aim” of IHI Health Care Reform
US Tele-Medicine, a leading Orange County, CA-based telemedicine and Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) solutions provider in the health care industry, offers a comprehensive solution to the “triple aim” of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement. - September 08, 2014 - US Telemedicine
Lasting Lesbian Love Talks Tele-Summit Free, Online, Attend from the Comfort of Home September 10-12, 2014
Lesbian Love Expert Offering Free, online advice on finding & nurturing lasting lesbian love. Sept 10-12 - Join them to listen to twelve experts and celebrities share advice. - September 08, 2014 - Lasting Lesbian Love
Registration Open for Tourette Syndrome Awareness Walk in Arlington, Virginia October 25 2014
Registration is open for the first Washington DC area Tourette Syndrome 5K Awareness Walk to be held at Bluemont Park in Arlington, Virginia on Saturday, October 25, 2014. The Walk will begin at 10am at Bluemont Park and will be followed by lunch and activities for the kids sponsored by the Tourette Syndrome Association of Greater Washington. The public is invited to participate in the Walk and can register or donate to support the event at www.tsagw.org. - September 08, 2014 - Tourette Syndrome Association of Greater Washington
“Creating a Foundation for Wellness: Shamanic Practice 1” on Sept. 9 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 about the importance of leading a spiritual life and how hard it can be do what we’re meant to do when we don’t have a practice in place. - September 08, 2014 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
No Pricks, No Sticks, No Pain - Hyperion Biotechnology’s Fatigue Testing Featured on Health-Briefs TV with Terry Bradshaw
Hyperion’s non-invasive saliva testing provides an objective measure of fatigue to help combat the risks associated with high fatigue levels in the workplace, in athletic programs, on the road, and on health. - September 07, 2014 - Hyperion Biotechnology, Inc.
Fertility Preservation Network Welcomes Augusta Georgia Area Facility
Program greatly extends access to Fertility Preservation services. - September 07, 2014 - ReproTech, LLC
Medic East Africa: East Africa’s Largest Healthcare Exhibition and Congress Maintains Its Prominent Presence on the Continent
The Visa Oshwal Convention Centre in Nairobi will once again host the 2nd Medic East Africa Exhibition & Congress (MEA), which is the largest healthcare event in East Africa to date, and exclusively supported by the Ministry of Health. This year's event will take place from 23-25 September 2014... - September 06, 2014 - Informa Life Sciences
Colorado BioScience Association Launches New “BioTalks” at BioWest 2014 in Denver; People Talking About Big, Bold Ideas
Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) is introducing new BioTalk segments at BioWest 2014 in Denver. These are eight fast-paced presentations about the Big and Bold ideas in the Bio Industry. There are both morning and afternoon sessions of BioTalks scheduled. - September 06, 2014 - Colorado BioScience Association
Rebalance Sports Medicine Open House and First Anniversary Celebration
Rebalance Sports Medicine would like to invite you to an open house on Tuesday September 16th, 2014 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Rebalance Sports Medicine is a multidisciplinary clinic located in downtown Toronto offering sports medicine consultations, physiotherapy, registered massage therapy,... - September 06, 2014 - Rebalance Sports Medicine
Healthcare Survey Targets Strategies to Stratify High-Risk, High-Cost Patients
The Healthcare Intelligence Network will gather data on methods for identifying and stratifying high-risk, high-cost patients and determining appropriate interventions through September 30. - September 05, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Bozeman Dental Associates Offers Gentle and Friendly Dental Solutions
Oral complications are common and they cause discomfort to clients. Now, Bozeman Dental Associates provides clients with gentle and friendly sedation dental solutions at affordable costs. - September 05, 2014 - Bozeman Dental Associates
American Venous Forum - Call for Abstracts Deadline Approaching
The American Venous Forum (AVF) will hold its 27th Annual Meeting on February 25-27, 2015 in Palm Springs, CA. The AVF Annual Meeting offers high-quality scientific analysis to those physicians interested in research, education and clinical investigation in the field of venous diseases. AVF encourages all of its colleagues to participate in this growing educational program by submission of a formal abstract for standard oral, quick shot presentation, poster presentation or poster display. - September 05, 2014 - American Venous Forum
Discover the Advantages of the Combined Breast Lift with Breast Augmentation Surgery at Murphy Plastic Surgery
Reno, Nevada-based cosmetic surgery specialists, Murphy Plastic Surgery are helping women to improve both the position and the fullness of their breast with their breast lift with augmentation treatment. - September 05, 2014 - NNPSA
Mississauga, Oakville, Burlington and Brampton Based Firstaidcertification.ca Offering Industry’s Leading CPR and First Aid Certification Courses for Businesses
Trusted Mississauga, Oakville, Burlington and Brampton based Red Cross CPR and first aid training certification experts, Firstaidcertification.ca are now offering a broad range of summer courses for businesses. - September 05, 2014 - First Aid Certification
Quitgate.com, a Leading Quit Smoking Aid Retailer, Praises the New CVS/Pharmacy on Its Major Health Focused Move
After announcing in February, 2014, its decision to stop selling cigarettes and other tobacco products by October 1, CVS has not only fulfilled its promise but has done so one month ahead of time and moved a step further to change its name to CVS Health better reflecting its purpose of optimizing health outcomes. - September 05, 2014 - Quitgate, LLC
Dr. Murphy of Murphy Plastic Surgery Now the Leading Breast Augmentation Surgeon in Reno, Nevada
Reno, Nevada-based Murphy Plastic Surgery is now presenting patients from across the region with outstanding breast augmentation services. - September 05, 2014 - NNPSA
Dr. James Murphy Helping Reno, Nevada Clients Understand Their Breast Augmentation Surgery Options
Reno, NV-based board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. James E. Murphy is now inviting patients to learn more about the benefits of breast augmentation surgery. - September 05, 2014 - NNPSA
South Nassau's Radiation Oncology Department Awarded Prestigious Accreditation
The prestigious ACR accreditation is awarded only to facilities that prove during a rigorous peer-review evaluation that they meet specific Practice Guidelines and Technical Standards developed by the ACR. - September 05, 2014 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Top Docs, Inc. is Experiencing Explosive Growth
Top Docs, Inc. was recently awarded a 5 year Contract with the Department of Veterans Affairs for the Western States Network Consortium. This contract encompasses 37 Medical Centers, 261 Outpatient Clinics in 14 states for 21 different specialties. - September 04, 2014 - Top Docs Inc.
Surge in "Big Data" Tools Transforms Population Health Management: Study
The use of EHRs for population health management increased five-fold from 2012 to 2014, according to a new downloadable HINtelligence report. - September 04, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
American Venous Forum - the Vein Forum Course - Registration Still Available
On September 5-6 in Boston, MA AVF will host the Vein Forum: Comprehensive Venous Management for the Practicing Clinician. ACS designates this live activity for a maximum of 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM. Of the AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM, a maximum of 14 credits meet the requirements for Self-Assessment. The course is geared toward the practicing venous specialist. The AVF will also host the Fall 2014 Fellows Course in Venous Disease on December 5-7 in Houston, TX. - September 04, 2014 - American Venous Forum
Ann Arbor Plastic Surgery Announces Micro-Needling Therapy Availability
Microneedling is a Fractional Collagen Induction Therapy System which creates microscopic perforations in the skin creating your own collagen to be created. Its 9 pin single use needle can be programmed to specific depths depending on each person’s concerns. As a result, the skin shifts its natural repair mechanism into high gear and starts producing collagen and elastin to repair these micro-perforations. The self-repairing property of the skin is a 100% natural form of skin renewal... - September 03, 2014 - Ann Arbor Plastic Surgery
Phoenix Home Care Acquires Essential Home Health, Inc.
Phoenix Home Care, Inc., announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Essential Health Care, a premier health care provider in the greater Kansas City region on the Kansas side. Essential Health Care, which delivers home health and private duty services, is an industry leader of... - September 03, 2014 - Phoenix Home Care
Back to School, Back to Fitness at The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Announces Open House September 8-14 - September 03, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Extends Free Zumba in Rahway
Free Weekly Zumba at the Rahway Train Station - September 03, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
A Rising Step of HHC – Launching a New OT and Day Care Center
Announcement of New Unit of Operation Theatre & IPD | Healing Hands Clinic at Dhole Patil Road, Pune - September 03, 2014 - Healing Hands Clinic
PlacidWay Upgrades PlacidWay.com Helping Consumers Choose Medical Options Abroad
Inspired by the 2014 Medical Tourism Global Consumer Demand Survey Analysis, PlacidWay, a medical tourism company, has recently upgraded its website www.placidway.com offering intuitive and quick access to hundreds of medical facilities, packages, prices, medical destinations and all the information needed by medical travelers. - September 03, 2014 - PlacidWayUSA