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Accretive Health Executive to Co-Chair ACO Financial Summit
Those interested in learning more about how to succeed with ACOs are scheduled to gather at an ACO Financial Summit in Las Vegas, Nev., June 23-24, 2014. Hosted by Healthcare Education Associates and RISE (Resource Initiative and Society for Education), the event is co-chaired by Ken Jennings, PhD, head of Population Health Solutions at Accretive Health, and John Woods, vice president of TP-ACO, and president of Alliance Healthcare Corporation. - June 13, 2014 - Accretive Health
Long Island Philanthropy Makes Long-Term Financial Commitment to Friends of Karen Families
The John and Janet Kornreich Charitable Foundation has pledged $525,000 to Friends of Karen to help provide the resources needed to reach and help even more families across Long Island caring for a child with cancer or another life-threatening illness. - June 13, 2014 - Friends of Karen
The Hair Restore Clinic to Work Alongside Motif
Motif has announced that the Hair Restore Clinic will be the newest account that the popular marketing firm will be working alongside. Now that is definitely big news given the sheer size of the brand. Motif will be responsible for assisting the clinic with solutions for brand positioning and... - June 13, 2014 - Hair Restoration Clinic
World Vision Recalls Ethiopian Famine Thirty Years on at BBC Gardener's World Live
World Vision exhibits charity garden at BBC Gardener's World to mark 30th anniversary of 1984 Ethiopian famine. - June 13, 2014 - World Vision UK
Each One, Tell One Receives a Pink-and-White Polka Dot Mini-Cooper to Help with Dense-Breast Tissue Awareness
The official Dangerous Boobs Tour vehicle hit the road last week at MINI of Reno, where the “Dangerous Boobs Tour” unveiled its latest tool, a Mini Countryman. Sandy Raffealli, owner of Bill Pearce Motors of Reno, graciously donated the Mini Countryman, which is wrapped in pink with... - June 12, 2014 - SonoCine, Inc
Future Genesis (FGen) Announces Deal with Biomedical Research Institute (BRI)
Future Genesis (FGen) has selected Rockville, MD Biomedical Research Institute (BRI) as its cryogenic laboratory. - June 12, 2014 - Future Genesis, Inc.
Olympia Medical Center Announces New Board of Governors: Pioneer AIDS Researcher, Michael Gottlieb, MD Joins Board
Olympia Medical Center welcomes new Board Chair Andrew Berman, MD, and five new members to its Board of Governors from the Los Angeles community. Pioneer AIDS Researcher, Michael Gottlieb, M.D., is one of the distinguished new Board Members. - June 12, 2014 - Olympia Medical Center
Dr. Ronald L. Schefdore, DDS Invited to be Part of Dentistry Today’s Prestigious Annual Leaders Directory
Dentistry Today Invites Top Illinois Dentist to Join the Ranks of Top Dental Health Care Providers in their Annual Directory - June 11, 2014 - Your Celebrity Smile
The Gateway Family YMCA Announces District Executive Director
Danielle Cioffi Promoted to District Executive Director - June 11, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Rise in Demand for Care Assistant Jobs in Huntingdon - Home Instead Offers Care for Senior Citizens
With an ageing population, more and more families are struggling to cope with elderly loved ones at home. People living longer is wonderful for families but, at the same time, full time work, children and personal responsibilities lead to families becoming overloaded with little free time, leading... - June 11, 2014 - Home Instead Senior Care
VersaSuite Announces Integration with IRIS™ Registry Link to Advance Clinical Data Sharing
VersaSuite is pleased to announce that it has successfully integrated with the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s IRIS™ Registry. The IRIS™ Registry (Intelligent Research in Sight) is the nation's first comprehensive eye disease clinical registry. The American Academy of... - June 11, 2014 - VersaSuite
Strengthening Communities for 170 Years
June 6, 2014 marked the 170th anniversary of the Y – a global organization that began with a simple but powerful idea: a strong, supportive community can help people build healthier, happier lives. Since its founding, the Y has grown into one of the world’s largest volunteer... - June 11, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
14th Annual Autism Speaks 5K Will Raise Awareness and Funds for Autism Advocacy, Research, and Services on July 4th in Potomac, MD
The National Capital Area Chapter of Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization, will hold the 14th Annual Autism Speaks 5K Run/1-Mile Walk fundraising and awareness event for families and individuals affected by autism, along with their families, friends and other supporters. Learn more at: www.autismspeaks5k.org. - June 11, 2014 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
The Gateway Family YMCA Receives Donated Basketballs from NBA Cares to Support Physical Activity
The Gateway Family YMCA has received new basketballs, thanks to a donation from NBA Cares, DICK’s Sporting Goods and Spalding®. The donation provides new basketballs to all 4 branches of The Gateway Family YMCA in Elizabeth, Rahway and Union, supporting programs that encourage kids to be... - June 11, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Street Savvy Cycling Skills at The Gateway Family YMCA
Free class to learn how to ride in the road and navigate traffic. - June 11, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Olympic Swimmers Make a Splash at The Gateway Family YMCA – Rahway Branch
USA Swimming Foundation and Phillips 66 Partner to Bring Olympic Swimmers to the YMCA to Discuss Water Safety - June 11, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Employee Benefit's Company Creates Video to Explain Affordable Care Act
St. Louis business introduces informational video for employers to help employees understand the act's details. - June 11, 2014 - Sonus Benefits
Dr. Jessica Kennedy Becomes the Owner of Tri-County Chiropractic of Exton
In May 2014 Dr. Jessica Kennedy became the owner of the Tri-County Chiropractic of Exton business in Exton, PA. - June 11, 2014 - Tri-County Chiropractic of Exton
IonSense Introduces the DART®-EDU Program to Provide Educational Institutions with an Economical Path to Ownership of Its State-of-the-Art Mass Spectrometry Technology
Educational Leasing Program will enable chemistry departments to lower operating costs while providing students access to Direct Analysis in Real Time Mass Spectrometry. To be exhibited at the 62nd ASMS Conference on Mass Spectrometry and Allied Topics in Baltimore, MD, June 15-19, 2014, Booth 120. - June 10, 2014 - IonSense, Inc.
Dr. Lawrence Supporting Fashion Moving Youth Forward in D.C.
The Southeast Tennis and Learning Center, through its 7th Annual Sew N’ Know Fashion Show, invites Dr. Clayton Lawrence to share his passion for fashion to inspire area youth. - June 10, 2014 - LEAP LLC
Absolute Staffers Completes Operating Room Nurses Contract at Ft. Belvoir, VA
Absolute Staffers (ABS) has successfully completed services of providing 2 Operating Room Nurses at Ft. Belvoir Army Hospital. ABS has been given a four month bridge contract as a result of their service. ABS is a, Woman-Owned Small Business. Absolute Staffers was founded in 2002 by its current Chief Executive Officer, Lora Antoine, a Registered Nurse. - June 10, 2014 - Absolute Staffers, LLC
The Addictions Coach Expands to Offer International Master Addictions Coach Certification
As an Addictions Coach you need the best credentials in the industry to set you apart from the rest. The Addictions Coach now offers the Master Addiction Coach program. - June 10, 2014 - The Addictions Coach
AIDS Walk Wisconsin Names American Television Personality and Fashion Mentor Tim Gunn Honorary Chair of 2014 Walk/Run; Gunn to Auction Off Private Dinner in Milwaukee
The AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin (ARCW) announces today that national fashion icon and television personality Tim Gunn will be the Honorary Chair of the 25th annual AIDS Walk Wisconsin & 5K Run. The event will be held on Sunday, October 12 at the Summerfest Grounds. ARCW produces the event... - June 09, 2014 - AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin (ARCW)
"Life Hacks with Shamanic Skills" on June 10 "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 explains what a life hack is – shortcuts to dealing with the challenging aspects of life – and how we can begin to develop them using shamanic skills. - June 09, 2014 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Women’s Health: Dr. Kathy Maupin Announces a Free Webinar to Answer Questions About Hormone Replacement
Hormone expert will answer questions about treatment for symptoms of menopause and testosterone deficiency through bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. - June 08, 2014 - BioBalance Health
AveXis to Present at Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Annual Conference
AveXis, a clinical stage synthetic biology platform company, today announced that Dr. Allan Kaspar, Chief Scientific Officer, will be presenting at The Family and Researcher Poster Session at The Annual Spinal Muscular Atrophy Conference, which will be held on Thursday, June 12, 2014 in National... - June 08, 2014 - AveXis Inc.
Nucruit Announces the Release of Its Brand New Recruiting Software Platform
Nucruit launched version 1.0 of its new recruiting software platform last week. The new platform focuses on delivering great user experiences for recruiters, and making the recruiting process more streamlined, social and collaborative. - June 08, 2014 - Nucruit
Dr. Daniel Krall, O.D. Interviewed for Eyecare Article
Dr Daniel Krall, O.D., Clinical Director of Linden Optometry, P.C. was interviewed for a vision care article in which he discussed specialty contact lenses for keratoconus patients. - June 07, 2014 - Linden Optometry, P.C.
Wexford Place Assisted Living & Memory Support Offers Virtual Dementia Tour®
Northlanders have the opportunity to take 15-minute tour which offers eye-opening experience on the challenges of those living with Alzheimer's. - June 07, 2014 - Senior Star
PAML, LLC to Appear on Lifetime® Television— The Balancing Act®
PAML will be featured in a mini-series as part of the “Health Matters” programming in June 2014. During the mini-series, the host of The Balancing Act will discuss important health information with PAML’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Francisco R. Velázquez, M.D., S.M. - June 07, 2014 - PAML
Wake Radiology Extends Partnership with Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
Wake Radiology, the Triangle’s leading medical imaging provider, has extended its partnership with the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. This marks the eighth consecutive year that Wake Radiology has been a sponsor of the Susan G. Komen North Carolina Triangle to the Coast... - June 07, 2014 - Wake Radiology
ReproTech Ltd., to Build Wildfire and Earthquake-Resistant Storage Room in New Nevada Location
New Nevada cryostorage and office location for ReproTech. - June 07, 2014 - ReproTech, LLC
North Westchester Restorative Therapy and Nursing Center Announces Ground Breaking Medical Approach to Sub-Acute Rehabilitation
North Westchester Restorative Therapy and Nursing Center announces its cutting edge approach to sub-acute medical management and has successfully reduced hospital re-admissions. North Westchester Restorative’s intensive medical oversight, in addition to rehabilitation, has led to improved... - June 06, 2014 - North Westchester Restorative Therapy and Nursing Center
Dr. James Michael Muzzi Offering Free Dental Implant Consultations During Their "Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Dental Implants But Were Afraid to Ask" Event
Dr. James Michael Muzzi and Dr. Jenna Polinsky will be offering free dental implant consultations on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 from 9:00am to 6:00pm at Dr. Muzzi’s office located at 614 2nd Avenue, Suite 2D, New York, NY 10016. - June 06, 2014 - Dr. James Michael Muzzi
Shohet Ear Associates to Offer Free Seminar on "Single-Sided Hearing Loss" and Hearing Aid Advice in Seal Beach
Shohet Ear Associates is offering a free seminar on “Single-Sided Hearing Loss.” Conducted by Cheryl Tanita, AuD, the seminar will highlight the latest technologies designed to help people with single-sided hearing loss to hear better. The seminar will be held on Saturday June 28, from... - June 06, 2014 - Shohet Ear Associates
Smiles'n More Dental Clinic and PlacidWay Restore Patients' Confidence with Excellent Dental Care
Smiles'n More Orthodontic and Cosmetic Dental Clinic and PlacidWay medical tourism company have recently joined in a partnership aimed at helping worldwide patients get high quality, accessible and affordable dental treatments and procedures in Bangalore, India. - June 06, 2014 - PlacidWayUSA
Small Clinics Providing Ambulatory Care Services Could Reduce Emergency Department Misuse in the UAE
Patients with minor ailments advised not to abuse emergency department resources. - June 06, 2014 - Informa Life Sciences
This Summer, Surrogate Alternatives, Inc. (SAI) is Celebrating Their 16th Birthday and Will be Awarding One Lucky Surrogate Mother with a Brand New 2014 Mini Cooper
This summer, Surrogate Alternatives, Inc. (SAI) is celebrating their 16th birthday and will be awarding one lucky surrogate mother with a brand new 2014 Mini Cooper on June 8th, 2014 at their annual Family Event! Since 1998, Diana Van De Voort; the CEO/President and her dedicated staff have helped... - June 05, 2014 - Surrogate Alternatives
Xecan Announces the World’s First Smart Cancer Care Wristband Wearable RFID Technology That is Seamlessly Integrated with Aria and Mosaiq R & V Systems
Xecan has developed the world’s first wearable RFID wristband that is capable of verifying patients and treatment devices, tracking locations, and providing wait-time notifications in radiation oncology departments. - June 05, 2014 - XECAN
UAE Hospitals Took Home Three Awards at the Middle East Hospital Build & Infrastructure Awards 2014
Hospital Build & Infrastructure Awards 2014 recognise Middle East healthcare pioneers - June 05, 2014 - Informa Life Sciences
Colliers International Revealed New Report on Dubai’s Healthcare Industry at Hospital Build & Infrastructure 2014
The report analysed the key demand and supply, risk and success factors shaping the healthcare sector in Dubai. - June 05, 2014 - Informa Life Sciences
Reproductive Tissue Storage Facility Ready for Hurricane Season
Cryostorage facility offers peace of mind to its clients in hurricane prone areas. - June 05, 2014 - ReproTech, LLC
Medical Port Creates a New Product Designed for Non-Habitual Residents; the NHR Card
Medical Port | Premium Medical Tourism Facilitator, in a joint effort with its partners, has launched a new product that gives its subscribers exclusive and immediate access to a set of services in the fiscal, healthcare, customer care and leisure areas with specially conceived benefits and offers to the cardholders. - June 05, 2014 - Medical Port | Premium Medical Tourism Facilitator
Easter Seals Florida Invites Families to Learn About McKay Scholarships
Florida's school choice programs ensure that no child will be left behind by allowing parents to choose the best educational setting—public or private—for their child. Easter Seals Florida accepts the McKay Scholarships for Students with Disabilities Program, which provided more than... - June 05, 2014 - Easter Seals Lily
HealthPERX Adds Video Consult Kiosks to Its Telehealth Platform
Telehealth is a rapidly growing industry. HealthPERX offers a unique telehealth program in which companies and employees have access to licensed, board certified doctors in every state 24/7 who can diagnose, treat and prescribe when necessary. Now HealthPERX can bring telehealth kiosks on site to businesses, allowing their employees the ability to video consult with doctors while at work, reducing absenteeism and healthcare costs dramatically. - June 04, 2014 - HealthPERX
Clubhouse International Celebrates 20 Years of Success in Changing the World of Mental Health
Clubhouse International (www.clubhouse-intl.org), a global non-profit, non-governmental organization that helps communities around the world create sustainable solutions for mental illness, celebrates the 20th Anniversary of its founding today. Joel Corcoran, Executive Director of Clubhouse International, marked the occasion by acknowledging the dedication of the organization’s staff, many volunteers, and the organization’s member Clubhouses to changing the world of mental health. - June 04, 2014 - Clubhouse International
Austin Charity Making a Difference for Children with Autism
Central Texas families awarded sponsorship for therapies. - June 04, 2014 - Imagine A Way Foundation
Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, David K. Kim, M.D. to Join OrthoNeuro in July
OrthoNeuro announced today that Dr. David Kim will join their multi-specialty physician group on July 14th, 2014. Dr. Kim is a fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive approaches to the neck and low back. Dr. Kim worked in private practice specializing in... - June 04, 2014 - OrthoNeuro
VersaSuite Exhibits at The Indiana Rural Health Association’s 17th Annual Conference - June 10 and 11, 2014 "All Aboard for Rural Health"
Who: VersaSuite, a leading EHR/HIS solution provider, today announced it will be exhibiting at The Indiana Rural Health Association’s 17th Annual Conference. What: The Indiana Rural Health Association’s 17th Annual Conference. To make an appointment with VersaSuite, send a request to... - June 04, 2014 - VersaSuite
ACT Enters Phase I Human Clinical Trials with First-in-Class Anti-Cancer Drug Candidate
Advanced Cancer Therapeutics (ACT), a privately held company dedicated to bringing new anti-cancer therapies to market, announced today that it has begun clinical trials of PFK-158, a small molecule therapeutic candidate that inactivates a novel cancer metabolism target never before examined in... - June 04, 2014 - Advanced Cancer Therapeutics