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Surgery One Announces Partnership with PFC Fitness
Surgery One announces a new partnership with Premier Fitness Camp (PFC), a live-in weight loss camp for full lifestyle transformation headquartered at Omni La Costa Resort and Spa in San Diego, CA. Surgery One will be incorporating the services of PFC to enhance the Surgery One patient experience... - February 01, 2014 - Surgery One
New Study Validates Skills® Assessment for Designing Customized Curricula to Help Children with Autism
The study validates the online Skills® Assessment, offering clinicians a state-of-the-art means to individualize treatment plans and maximize skill acquisition for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. - February 01, 2014 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Summit View Hospice Attains National Accreditation Through the Community Health Accreditation Program (CHAP)
Summit View Hospice became Northern Nevada’s first hospice provider to obtain national accreditation through Community Health Accreditation Program (CHAP). CHAP accreditation demonstrates that Summit View Hospice and their staff meet the industry’s highest nationally recognized... - January 31, 2014 - Summit View Hospice
OmniMD Achieves EHNAC e-Prescribing of Controlled Substances Certificate for Prescribing Applications
Certification ensures adherence to data processing standards and compliance with security infrastructure and integrity requirements for all e-Prescribing transactions. - January 31, 2014 - OmniMD
Lipo-Abdominoplasty Course Selected for New Educational Program at ASAPS Conference
Dr. Brannon’s Claytor’s and Dr. Lawrence Gray’s course, “Scarpa Sparing Abdominoplasty with Concomitant Liposuction; No Drains Needed,” has been selected to be a part of a new education program, the Aesthetic Immersion Modules (AIM), at The American Society for... - January 31, 2014 - Atlantic Plastic Surgery Center
Globally Acclaimed NPTE Training Course in the Heart of Mumbai
Medical Outsourcing Solutions (MOS), a leading worldwide counseling and outsourcing solution to provide the training facilities of the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) for physiotherapist. - January 31, 2014 - Medical Outsourcing Solutions
USA Mobile Drug Testing of Houston’s Unprecedented Growth Leads to New Location
USA Mobile Drug Testing (USAMDT) of Houston, a woman-owned small business franchise, has achieved recognition as the 2013 top producer of the USAMDT franchises across the US, leading to its opening of a permanent facility to manage drug testing for its large, growing client base. Owner, Tona... - January 31, 2014 - USA Mobile Drug Testing
Major Pipette Distributor Pipette.com Announces New Promotions on Eppendorf, CAPP, and Accupet Micropipettes
Pipette.com, major distributor of liquid handling products, has announced promotions on micropipettes including Eppendorf Research Plus Starter Kits, CAPP Bravo and Accupet Pro. This promotion on micropipettes will benefit novice or experience lab technicians doing basic or more complex lines of work. - January 31, 2014 - Pipette.com
Greater St. Louis area Orthodontist Dr. Toni Goins Launches KirkwoodBraces.com
Dr. Toni Goins connects with patients online through new name, Web site and social media. - January 31, 2014 - Kirkwood Braces
Bowl for Breast Cancer on March 9 at the 5th Annual Maurer Foundation Flamingo Bowl
The Maurer Foundation, a Long Island-based non-profit organization committed to providing breast health education workshops and helping to save lives, will host its fifth annual Flamingo Bowl event. Come out to Bowlmor Lanes, located at 895 Walt Whitman Road in Melville, on March 9 from 11:30... - January 31, 2014 - The Maurer Foundation
What Teens Need to Know About Prescription Drug Abuse
Dr. Charles Friedman of Recovery Resources of Florida Dispels Misconceptions About Drugs in Recognition of National Drug Facts Week. - January 31, 2014 - Recovery Resources of Florida
South Nassau Communities Hospital Neurosurgeon Named a “Super Doctor®”
Specializing in surgery of the spine, Dr. Onesti has published more than 70 peer review journal articles, book chapters and abstracts on spinal surgery and related topics. - January 31, 2014 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Elizabeth Branch Announces Membership Engagement Director
The Gateway Family YMCA – Elizabeth Branch welcomes Michael Brown, Membership Engagement Director. - January 31, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Five Points Branch Announces Aquatic Director
The Gateway Family YMCA – Five Points Branch Welcomes Charles Cook, Aquatic Director. - January 31, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Phoenix Orthopedic Surgeon Offers Saturday Clinic Hours for Valley Athletes
Dr. Shelden Martin, an orthopedic surgeon with one of the Valley’s leading orthopedic practices, OrthoArizona - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates, has announced Saturday clinic hours for February 15 and March 8. - January 30, 2014 - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates
Portrait Health Centers Has Partnered with Pediatric Chiropractor, Dr. Michael Cody, to Create a Multi-Disciplinary Clinic in Fox River Grove, Illinois
Board Certified Pediatric Chiropractor, Dr. Michael Cody, has partnered with Portrait Health Centers to create a multi-disciplinary healthcare clinic providing services by chiropractors, psychologists, registered dietitians, learning disability coaches and personal trainers. The clinic will serve both children and adults, and most insurance will be accepted. - January 30, 2014 - Portrait Health Centers
Seniors Helping Seniors® to Speak at UCC Women’s Library Club in Spring City, PA in February, 2014
Seniors Helping Seniors® in-home services provides elder care education as part of its community and senior services mission. - January 30, 2014 - Seniors Helping Seniors(R), Pennsylvania
Kenyon HomeCare Consulting's Tips to Review, Update, and Share Your Agency’s Home Care Manual
Ensure your staff follows your agency's policies and procedures by regularly reviewing, updating, and sharing your home care manual. - January 30, 2014 - Kenyon HomeCare Consulting
Rock County Hospital Selects VersaSuite as Its Electronic Health Records and HIS Software
VersaSuite today announced that Nebraska-based Rock County Hospital, a Critical Access Hospital (CAH), has selected its adaptive electronic health records and hospital information system software. VersaSuite offers a complete EHR and HIS solution for CAH facilities and is designed to automate... - January 29, 2014 - VersaSuite
healthPERX & eDocAmerica Partner to Take Telehealth to the Next Level
Imagine having health care at your fingertips for nearly any medical need, whenever you need it, no matter where you are in the U.S. healthPERX, a leading telehealth program that offers 24/7 access to board-certified doctors, has partnered with eDocAmerica to offer additional access to a myriad of health specialists. From a common cold, a swollen ankle or a skin condition, access to board-certified doctors and specialists for nearly any medical need is now available via phone and online. - January 29, 2014 - healthPERX
GroupHEALTH Benefit Solutions Makes Significant Investment in Calgary-based groupSource LP
GroupHEALTH Benefit Solutions and Gary Mitchell, a highly respected professional in the group benefits industry, have jointly acquired group insurance provider groupSource LP. - January 29, 2014 - GroupHEALTH
Think SMART Offers Drug and Alcohol Testing Services, No Longer Just in Alberta, Canada
Think Smart - Safety Management and Regulatory Testing has expanded their Canadian collection site network with a focus on Alberta. - January 29, 2014 - Salotex Health
gloSuite Achieves 2014 Edition Complete Health IT Certification from ICSA Labs
gloStream's gloSuite achieves certification, software is capable of supporting healthcare providers with Stage 1 and Stage 2 meaningful use measures required to qualify for funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). - January 28, 2014 - gloStream
Zenalux Partners with Tulane University
Zenalux Biomedical, Inc., a biomedical diagnostics company, has further expanded its Research Partnership Program through collaboration with Tulane University. Researchers at Tulane are utilizing the Zenascope™ system to monitor renal ischemia during partial nephrectomy in large animal... - January 28, 2014 - Zenalux Biomedical, Inc.
New York City Plastic Surgeon Speaks on Ethnic Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty is one of the most in-demand cosmetic procedures today. Manhattan-based plastic surgeon, Dr. Robert Guida, recently took a moment to discuss the continuing demand among his patients for the surgery. "Today, more than ever before, patients of all different ethnic groups are seeking... - January 28, 2014 - Robert Guida M.D. P.C.
Saddleback Memorial Celebrates 40 Years Providing Quality Care and Clinical Excellence to South Orange County Residents
Forty years ago today, Saddleback Memorial Medical Center opened its doors. In four decades of constant growth, Saddleback Memorial has fulfilled its non-profit mission to better serve the south Orange County community through quality care, medical innovation and advancements in... - January 27, 2014 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Christopher C. Walton, San Diego Personal Injury and Elder Abuse Attorney Named to 2014 Southern California Super Lawyers List
Principal of Walton Law, A.P.C. Named Southern California Super Lawyer for 2014 - January 27, 2014 - Walton Law APC
“Healing in the Amazon: Nihue Rao” on January 28 Why Shamanism Now? Radio Show with Christina Pratt
On her 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 guest Dr. Joe Tafur about the cultures of the Upper Peruvian Amazon, their healing plant medicine and Nihue Rao, a healing center based in the Amazonian Rainforest. - January 26, 2014 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Multiple Sclerosis Annual Conference Presents the Latest on Diagnosis, Patient Care & Research
The leading event for health care professionals focused on multiple sclerosis, the 2014 Cooperative Meeting of CMSC and ACTRIMS, is taking place May 28-31 in Dallas, TX. Registration is now open and early bird discounts are available. Continuing education credits for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, social workers and psychologists are available. The all inclusive registration fee includes all the conference programs, organized meals, networking functions and evening entertainment. - January 26, 2014 - CMSC
Preferred Solutions Welcomes Jim Ruthven as Vice President of Strategy and Business Development
Preferred Solutions Inc., a nationally recognized healthcare IT consulting firm, is pleased to announce that Jim Ruthven has joined the company as Vice President of Strategy and Business Development. Jim’s role at Preferred Solutions is focused on the continued expansion of new business and working with clients and partners to create innovative solutions that leverage the company’s core strengths. - January 26, 2014 - Preferred Solutions, Inc.
Annual Autism Gala Presents Community Leaders with Service Awards
On Saturday, January 18, 2014, Eden Autism Services’ held its 26th annual Eden Dreams white-tie dinner gala at the Hyatt Regency Princeton. This year’s theme, Dreams of a Gatsby Gala, took you back to the exuberant 1920s, and the height of America’s Jazz Age. Highlights of the... - January 25, 2014 - Eden Autism Services
World Vision Calls for Better Access to Deliver Aid in Syria
International children’s charity, World Vision, calls for the parties meeting at Geneva II to make a peace agreement for the future of Syria, to help Syrian children. - January 25, 2014 - World Vision UK
Bellevue Overlake Dental is Accepting New Patients
Bellevue Overlake Dental is pleased to announce they are accepting new patients. Individuals who are looking for a new dentist in the area can place their trust in the professionals at this dental office. Bellevue Overlake Dental takes great pride in offering their patients a comfortable... - January 25, 2014 - Bellevue Overlake Dental
Girls Lacrosse Tournament Raises $10,000 for Girls Athletic League of Smithtown & The Maurer Foundation
The girls lacrosse tournament LAX for ME & the GALS, held October 27, 2013, raised a total of $10,000, benefiting both the breast cancer non-profit The Maurer Foundation and the girls lacrosse non-profit Girls Athletic League of Smithtown (G.A.L.S.). The two charities teamed up for the second... - January 24, 2014 - The Maurer Foundation
CareSync Founder & CEO to Present at 23rd Annual Florida Venture Capital Conference
Travis Bond Will Address the Communication Problems in Healthcare and How the CareSync Solution Solves Them. - January 24, 2014 - CareSync
Dr. Robert Burke Elected to Executive Board of Directors as Secretary of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
Robert H. Burke, MD, FACS director of the Michigan Center for Cosmetic Surgery, was elected to Executive Board of Directors as Secretary of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. - January 24, 2014 - Michigan Center for Cosmetic Surgery
Local Certified Chair Yoga Teacher, Tamera Nielsen, Pledges 10% of All Proceeds from Chair Yoga Classes in 2014 to KIDS Place
In an effort to raise awareness and funds for KIDS Place, Tamera Nielsen, year round resident of Franklin and the only Certified Chair Yoga Teacher in Western North Carolina pledges 10% of all 2014 chair yoga class proceeds to KIDS Place. - January 24, 2014 - Feel Well Yoga
Dr. Leana Wen to Headline January Webinar on the Importance of Patient Story Telling
Dr. Wen Will Explain Why Having Your Complete Medical Story is of the Essence in an Emergency - January 23, 2014 - CareSync
OK Tire Chooses GroupHEALTH Benefit Solutions to Provide New Employee Benefits Plan
K Tire Stores Inc. chose GroupHEALTH Benefit Solutions to provide their employee benefits plan, GroupHEALTH CEO Matt Houghton announced today. The plan will roll out on February 1, 2014 to over 450 employees. GroupHEALTH North, a GroupHEALTH Benefit Solutions Advisor Partner from Prince George,... - January 23, 2014 - GroupHEALTH
Sheppard Pratt Medical Director Honored with Best Article in Journal of Trauma and Dissociation
Richard P. Kluft Award granted to DSM-5 article said to guide field of dissociation for years to come. - January 23, 2014 - Sheppard Pratt Health System
Lumina HealthCare to Provide Mobile Dental and Podiatric Health Care for Veterans in Fresno California Veterans Home
Los Angeles, California-based Lumina HealthCare has announced that the company will now be providing Residents in the Fresno California Veterans Home with their expert mobile dental and podiatric health care services. The company has recently been awarded two contracts by the California Department... - January 23, 2014 - Lumina Healthcare
Two More Hospitals Receive Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission Thanks to Accelero Health Partners
Accelero Health Partners helps two more hospitals to receive Disease-Specific Certification for their Orthopedic Service Lines. - January 23, 2014 - Accelero Health Partners
PIH Health Receives Healthgrades Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence
PIH Health Among Top 5% of Hospitals in Nation for Four Years in a Row (2011-2014). - January 23, 2014 - PIH Health
ALPCO's New FDA Cleared 25-OH Vitamin D Total ELISA Provides Option for Hospitals and Smaller Clinical Labs to Bring Affordable Testing In-House
ALPCO expands test portfolio for clinical and hospital laboratory customers with the release of a FDA 510(k) cleared 25-OH Vitamin D Total ELISA. - January 22, 2014 - ALPCO
American Venous Forum 26th Annual Meeting - David S. Sumner Venous Summit: When Things Go Wrong - A Rare Case of Mismanagement
The increasing number of practitioners who treat patients with venous disease is creating an unexpected side effect - a substantial variation in care patterns and quality. The outcomes are not always desirable for patients and for venous disease in general. The time has come for professional societies to take a hard look at this situation and decide what can be done to improve it. - January 22, 2014 - American Venous Forum
Acti-Kare Responsive In-Home Care Can be with Your Loved One, When You Can't
Overwhelmed Caregivers Look for Relief. Metropolis now offers a unique option for seniors and families: affordable and compassionate care, by qualified caregivers, in your home. Acti-Kare Responsive In-Home Care, the nation’s premier in-home care company, has opened a branch in San Mateo. Acti-Kare provides high quality, individualized care to seniors in the security of their homes, at times convenient to the families. - January 22, 2014 - Acti-Kare Senior In-Home Care
Pharmacist at South Nassau Communities Hospital is Named a Healthcare Hero
A clinical pharmacist, Carl Zipperlen’s expertise in the field of pharmacy is essential to the delivery of high-quality, compassionate patient care. - January 22, 2014 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
South Korea the Mecca for Plastic Surgery Medical Tourism
Over the past 10 years, South Korea has made a remarkable step in the medical tourism industry, and especially when it comes to cosmetic and plastic surgery. If in 2009 the country attracted 60,000 medical tourists, the number has increased by 40% to 85,000 last year and a jaw-dropping 340% to... - January 22, 2014 - PlacidWayUSA
ASAlaser: Lasertherapy for Fencing, MotoGP and Triathlon Also in 2014
From MotoGP to Fencing through athletics, over the years therapies "Made in ASA" have carved out a leading role in sports, earning gold medals and podiums of excellence. Also in the new year the partnerships with prominent teams and world champions will continue. - January 22, 2014 - ASA srl
Transasia Introduces LAURA M- the Next Generation Urine Analyzer in India
Laura M the latest urine analyzer from Transasia offers the advantage of measuring Microalbumin & Creatinine. - January 22, 2014 - Transasia Bio-Medicals Ltd.