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mumms® Hospice Software and Capital Caring Announce Collaborative Agreement
mumms® Software, a recognized innovator and developer of hospice and palliative care software, announced a collaborative agreement with Capital Caring, one of the oldest, largest and most experienced hospice and palliative care providers in the United States. A joint announcement was made in... - May 24, 2013 - mumms Software
Wisconsin Pediatricians Say Eliminating Mandatory Flu Vaccine Programs Would Put Children at Risk
The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics urges opposition to proposed legislation that would limit employer mandatory flu vaccine programs. The bill, numbered LRB 0020/1 and currently being considered for co-sponsorship, provides for a “personal exemption” from any mandated flu vaccination required by an employer. Medical providers are expressing grave concerns over the proposed measure’s impact on the health of children. - May 23, 2013 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
VNA of Cape Cod Selects SutureSign to Streamline Care Order Processing
Suture Health, Inc., provider of SutureSign, healthcare’s leading electronic signature network, announced today that the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) of Cape Cod, a member of Cape Cod Healthcare and leading home health and hospice provider, has selected SutureSign to streamline care order... - May 23, 2013 - Suture Health, Inc.
MiTeGen Announces Collaboration and License Agreements with EMBL
MiTeGen LLC, a provider of innovative consumables for X-ray diffraction, crystallography and protein crystallization to academic, pharmaceutical, industrial and government researchers around the world, announced that it has signed agreements with EMBLEM, the commercial subsidiary of the EMBL (the... - May 23, 2013 - MiTeGen, LLC
American Clinical Solutions Adds Ritalin to Their Drug Test Panel
Ritalin (methylphenidate) is the most commonly prescribed drug for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a major neurobehavioral disorder in childhood. - May 23, 2013 - American Clinical Solutions
Kill All Viruses and Microbes on a Cell Phone for Months with a Single Treatment of CleanerStuff
One application of a Long-Term Antimicrobial solution on high-touch personal devices like cell phones, remote controls, keyboards and door knobs will kill all viruses and dangerous microbes that they come in contact with, for months. A single treatment will kill the common cold virus, influenza,... - May 23, 2013 - Cleaner Stuff
Chiropractic Care Specialists Carpenter’s Touch Chiropractic Wellness Center Announces Success of Maximized Living Classes
Boerne, TX based specialists for a great range of chiropractic care solutions, Carpenter’s Touch Chiropractic Wellness Center have announced the success of their latest Maximized Living classes. The clinic’s Maximized Living classes enable clients across Boerne, Fair Oaks and Bandera to... - May 23, 2013 - The Carpenter’s Touch Chiropractic Wellness Center
Whole Health’s Natural Hair Loss Treatments Are Transformational
Whole Health Medical Center’s Natural Hair Loss Clinic Offers Effective New Solutions for Those Suffering from Hair Loss. - May 22, 2013 - Whole Health Medical Center
2013 Disco Cup Raises Record Funds for Philanthropy Initiative
This year’s annual golf tournament raised over $26,000—exceeding this year's goal for the event. - May 22, 2013 - The Delta Companies
Rosellini Scientific Hires Chuck Schwandt, VP of Business Development
Rosellini Scientific, LLC is pleased to announce the recent hire of Chuck Schwandt as Vice President of Business Development. Chuck is adding his twenty-plus years of leadership, service, and sales experience to the Rosellini Scientific team. He will be responsible for driving the overall growth strategy with a focus on developing custom service solutions that fit each customer’s unique needs. - May 22, 2013 - Rosellini Scientific, LLC
A. Shawn Adhami M.D. Nominated for 2013 Healthcare Leadership Award
2012 winner, Dr. A. Shawn Adhami nominated again for the 2013 Los Angeles Business Journal Medical Group CEO award. - May 22, 2013 - Vistasol Medical Group
Brother and Sister Battle Odds to Overcome Autism with Help from Center for Autism and Related Disorders
It’s “Mission Possible” for Torin and Kaia Phillips of Forestdale, Massachusetts, as they work to overcome autism with the help of intensive treatment provided by the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD). - May 22, 2013 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Fertility Preservation Network Sponsors Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Teams
ReproTech, Ltd., a cryobank specializing in long-term storage of human reproductive tissue (sperm, eggs, embryos and ovarian/testicular tissue), was a sponsor in recent Race for the Cure fundraisers to benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation. - May 22, 2013 - ReproTech, LLC
mumms® Software and Capital Caring Announce Collaborative Agreement
mumms® Software, a recognized innovator and developer of hospice and palliative care software, announced a collaborative agreement with Capital Caring, one of the oldest, largest and most experienced hospice and palliative care providers in the United States. A joint announcement was made in... - May 22, 2013 - mumms Software
Nutritionist Christina Major Hosts Unscripted Q&A Call on Your Health
Nutritionist Christina Major will host a completely unscripted question and answer call to talk to people about their health problems. - May 22, 2013 - Crystal Holistic Health Consulting
Henry Drummond Joins Medical Staffing Network Team as Vice President of Operations
Medical Staffing Network announces appointment of Henry Drummond as Vice President of Operations. Mr. Drummond has over 25 years of healthcare administration and clinical healthcare experience. - May 22, 2013 - Medical Staffing Network Healthcare, LLC
May is Fibromyalgia Month: MBJ Health Says, "Stand Up to Fibromyalgia!"
May is Fibromyalgia Awareness Month and according to WebMD.com, more than 12 million Americans have fibromyalgia. Most of them are women ranging in age from 25 to 60. Women are 10 times more likely to get this disease than men (1). Fibromyalgia symptoms may include: · Pain and achiness... - May 22, 2013 - MBJ Health
Dallas Plastic Surgeon is One of First Physicians in U.S. to Offer miraDry Procedure
Lam Facial Plastics in Dallas Introduces Safe and Lasting Solution for Treating Excessive Underarm Sweat - May 21, 2013 - Lam Facial Plastics
Peter Mangiola, Elder Care Advocacy Expert, Will Discuss May 21st “How to Have a Better Father’s Day Without Guilt”
He will also distribute a Free Ebook "The 7 Causes for Elder Care Emotional Paralysis" at Fox Rehab at 7 Carnegie Plaza in Cherry Hill NJ on May 21st from 10:00am-12:00pm. - May 21, 2013 - Senior Helpers NJ
Rate Reduction by Local Non-Profit to Help Meet Needs of Alzheimer’s Caregivers
The Alzheimer’s Care Resource Center announced today that it has drastically reduced the rate for its Alzheimer’s dementia specific geriatric care management services. “As the only local non-profit organization dedicated solely to meeting the unique needs of the Alzheimer’s... - May 20, 2013 - Alzheimer's Care Resource Center, Inc.
American Clinical Solutions Provides Test Services for Diazepam in Both Urine and Oral Fluid
"Why is diazepam not detected in urine when the patient is prescribed diazepam, while several other seemingly unrelated benzodiazepines showed up on the test report?" The answer is in the pharmacokinetic properties of diazepam. - May 20, 2013 - American Clinical Solutions
MUMC Earns an "A" for Patient Safety from Leapfrog Group
Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) was honored with an “A” Hospital Safety ScoreSM by The Leapfrog Group, an independent organization designed to give the public information they can use to protect themselves and their families. The Hospital Safety Score was calculated using... - May 20, 2013 - Memorial Health
Massage Special for Mothers in Charlotte NC
As a belated Mother’s Day special through May 2013 Healing Touch Charlotte, Inc offers discount on a 60-minute or 90-minute massage. - May 20, 2013 - Healing Touch Charlotte
Medical Dictation Services for Mountain Surgery Center
Mountain Surgery Center adopts the services of SpectraMedi, one of the efficient transcription service providers in US. SpectraMedi’s phone-in dictation system, has all of the features that practitioners are looking for. - May 19, 2013 - SpectraMedi MSO Medical Transcription Services & Technology Solutions
New Book Details How to Break the Spells of Painful Emotions
Author and clinical psychologist releases new book, “The Breakthrough” - May 19, 2013 - Fredric C. Hartman, Ph.D.
Paramus-based Health Care Organization Honors Three Local Women for Courage and Advocacy
CarePlus Foundation of Paramus introduces three Northern New Jersey women - Julia Orlando, Mary Ann Uzzi, and Nancy Schuring - who are being honored at the May 29th Courage Awards Gala being held at the Venetian in Garfield. - May 19, 2013 - Care Plus NJ, Inc.
Center for Autism and Related Disorders Opens State-of-the-Art Assessment Center in Woodland Hills, Open House on May 22
The CARD Assessment Center Open House will be held on Wednesday, May 22 to allow individuals the opportunity to meet one-on-one with the assessment team, learn what services are offered and tour the new location. - May 19, 2013 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
SYNERGY HomeCare of Greater Charlotte Offers Free Guide on How to Discuss an Aging Mother’s Home Care Needs
SYNERGY HomeCare provides free ebook for adult children wanting to talk to parents about home care. - May 19, 2013 - SYNERGY HomeCare
“The Bowl of Light” with Hank Wessleman on May 21 “Why Shamanism Now?” with Host Christina Pratt
On her radio show "Why Shamanism Now? A Practical Path to Authenticity,” teacher, author and founder of the Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing Christina Pratt talks to Hank Wesselman about his new book, The Bowl of Light,” which is informed by the wisdom of Hale Maku, a Hawaiian Kahuna elder. - May 19, 2013 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Medical Staffing Network and W3D Announce April 2013 “Nurse of the Month” Winner
Medical Staffing Network and W3D in Carbondale announce winner of Nurse of the Month Contest for April. - May 18, 2013 - Medical Staffing Network Healthcare, LLC
Northbrook Court Dental Associates Earns Better Business Bureau Accreditation
Northbook Court Dental Associates is pleased to announce today that it has met all BBB standards and is now an Accredited Business. - May 18, 2013 - Northbrook Court Dental
The Polycystic Liver: Webinar & Talk
A polycystic liver can go hand-in-hand with Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD). How does the polycystic liver happen and what can be done about it? This free webinar and talk will help you better understand what causes the polycystic liver, its effects, and how to manage the disease. - May 18, 2013 - Hamilton Chapter, PKD Foundation of Canada
Becker’s Names South Nassau Communities Hospital a Best Place to Work
Becker's Hospital Review list of the "100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare" was developed through nominations, extensive research, and a rigorous review with peer organizations. - May 18, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Dr. Francis Murphy, DC Featured in USA Today
The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress Sponsored an Advertisement featuring the doctor. - May 18, 2013 - Whole Health Partners
Patient and Family Advisory Panel Featured at 2013 PFCC Conference in Long Beach June 3, 2013, Renaissance Hotel
The 2013 Patient and Family Centered Care (PFCC) Conference, presented by National Health Foundation and PFCC Partners with support from Hospital Association of Southern California comes to the Renaissance Hotel in Long Beach, Monday, June 3. Featured speakers include Robert M. Wachter, M.D.,... - May 18, 2013 - Hospital Association of Southern California
Avail Advanced Medical Transcription Services
Las Cruces Behavioral Medicine Associates, Inc. adopts services of SpectraMedi, leading US based medical transcription company. Las Cruces Behavioral Medicine Associates, Inc. has entered into an agreement with SpectraMedi Transcription Service. - May 17, 2013 - SpectraMedi MSO Medical Transcription Services & Technology Solutions
Sound Relief Hearing Center Announces Expanded Tinnitus Treatment Offerings in Sync with National Tinnitus Awareness Week
Tinnitus Expert Dr. Julie Prutsman Announces the Addition of Two New Tinnitus Treatments: Neuromonics Sanctuary and Phonak Audéo Q - May 17, 2013 - Sound Relief Hearing Center
HealthTzars; the Feature Packed Online Health Magazine Launched
Health and wellness portal on healthcare, women's health, kid's health, men's health, fitness, exercise, diet, nutrition, doctors, psychological health, alternative therapies - May 17, 2013 - Kanik Infomedia Pvt Ltd
Minimally-Invasive Injectables on the Rise, Reports New York Dermatologist Dr. Howard Sobel
Dr. Howard Sobel of New York’s Skin and Spa Cosmetic Surgery Center speaks on the rise of injectables, like BOTOX® and dermal fillers. - May 17, 2013 - DrSobel.com
ACT Collaborates with Southeastern Medical Center on Telestroke Network
AcuteCare Telemedicine (ACT), the Southeast region’s largest practice based telemedicine provider, participated at Southeastern Alabama Medical Center’s (SAMC) press conference, announcing SAMC’s new stroke care network. SAMC’s service area covers over 60 miles in each... - May 17, 2013 - AcuteCare Telemedicine
Adrian Fristensky, CalDentalPlan.com Adding Links to Site
The addition of the Dental Health Care Facts page to bring better awareness of the need for dental hygiene and a good dental plan. - May 17, 2013 - CalDentalPlan.com
Homecare in Long Beach and Home Safety Tips for Seniors
Homecare in Long Beach allows seniors to continue to live happy, healthy lives at home. Cambrian Homecare provides elderly home safety tips. - May 17, 2013 - Cambrian Homecare
mumms® Software Unveils Hummingbird, an Unprecedented, Radical Advancement of Hospice & Palliative Care EMR
As The Innovation Conference: MUMMS 2013 (mumms® Software’s most successful user conference to date) came to a close last week, attendees walked away amazed and excited. With standing room only, customers spanning from Hawaii to Puerto Rico and Cayman Islands got a glimpse of the... - May 17, 2013 - mumms Software
ALPCO to Exhibit with BÜHLMANN Laboratories at DDW 2013 and Feature Fecal Calprotectin ELISA
The partnering companies will feature BÜHLMANN's Fecal Calprotectin ELISA that is pending FDA clearance for IVD use in the United States. - May 16, 2013 - ALPCO
12-Week Teleclass for Addiction Recovery Coaches to Start May 28
Helga Genannt Matzko, founder of the Gestalt Institute Rhode Island (GIRI), announced today that she is offering a 12-week teleclass for coaches who are interested in Beyond-Recovery issues. Entitled “Beyond-Recovery™,” the class teaches a respectful, non-judgmental transformative... - May 16, 2013 - Helga Matzko
Mr. Ray Laborie Honored with the John J. Humpal Award at the Simon Foundation for Continence’s Gala
The Simon Foundation for Continence recently announced Mr. Ray Laborie as the 2013 John J. Humpal Award recipient. Mr. Laborie is Chairman of the Board of LABORIE, a Canadian manufacturer of computerized urodynamics equipment for the diagnosis and treatment of incontinence. Mr. Laborie was... - May 16, 2013 - The Simon Foundation for Continence
Chefs Raise More Than $140,000 for South Nassau's Center for Cardiovascular Health
"An Evening of Good Taste" raised more than $140,000 to support South Nassau Communities Hospital’s Center for Cardiovascular Health. - May 16, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
New Opportunities Opening up for Pediatric Chiropractic Care
OTZ Partners with ICPA to Offer Continued Chiropractic Training - May 16, 2013 - Whole Health Partners
Friends of Karen’s 35th Anniversary Gets a “Celebration on the Sound”
Friends of Karen's spring gala commemorates 35 years of service with a "Celebration on the Sound," featuring NBC's Kate Snow as emcee. - May 16, 2013 - Friends of Karen
74% of Adults Prefer a Natural Looking Straighter Smile Over Millimeter Perfection
A new market survey conducted by "I Love Straight Teeth" has found that more than 74% people prefer a visibly straighter smile in 6 months rather than having to wait for 2 years to get millimetre perfect teeth position. - May 16, 2013 - ilovestraightteeth.co.uk