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Achieve Beyond Sponsors Young Child Expo and Conference
The pediatric therapy and autism services company is a silver sponsor for the New York City event for the third consecutive year. - January 10, 2013 - Achieve Beyond: Pediatric Therapy and Autism Services
Plastic Surgeon Comments on Future of Breast Implants
Dr. Thomas A. Mustoe says nanotechnology has the potential to significantly increase the safety and shelf life of breast implants. He explains how breast augmentation patients at his plastic surgery practice in Chicago can enjoy beautiful and long-lasting results. - January 09, 2013 - Dr. Thomas Mustoe
Human Growth Foundation to Host “Step Up and Walk” Event, Raising Awareness of Growth Hormone Deficiency
Human Growth Foundation, a national non-profit organization, will host its 1st Annual 4.8K Step Up and Walk fundraiser on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Flushing Meadows – Corona Park in Queens, New York. - January 09, 2013 - Human Growth Foundation
Shu Cosmetic Surgery Announces New Liposonix Non-Invasive Fat Reduction Treatment
One treatment, lasting one hour, to get one size smaller--without surgery - January 09, 2013 - Shu Cosmetic Surgery Institute
Fertility Preservation Network Adds Central South Carolina Facility
ReproTech, Ltd., a cryobank specializing in long-term storage of human reproductive tissue (sperm, eggs, embryos and ovarian and testicular tissue), reached an agreement with Advanced Fertility and Reproductive Endocrinology Institute, LLC today. - January 09, 2013 - ReproTech, LLC
Pfizer Licenses Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Quinazoline Therapy Program
Repligen Corporation announced today that it has entered into an exclusive worldwide licensing agreement with Pfizer Inc. to advance Repligen’s spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) program, originally in-licensed from Families of SMA (FSMA). Families of SMA funded and directed the preclinical... - January 09, 2013 - Cure SMA
Datix Adoption Continues in the Middle East for Patient Safety and Risk Management
King Khalid University Hospital Saudia Arabia selects Health Matrix to implement Datix for patient safety and risk management. - January 09, 2013 - Datix Software
OmniMD EHR Earns Surescripts White Coat of Quality for 2012
OmniMD™, a division of Integrated Systems Management Inc., announced that its OmniMD electronic health record (EHR) has earned the Surescripts® White Coat of Quality distinction for technology vendors for 2012. - January 09, 2013 - OmniMD
ASI Launches Go-Path – Computerized Immunohistochemistry Cancer Analysis Aid
GenASIs Go-Path – Industry’s Most Advanced Computer Aided Membrane and Nuclear Immunohistochemistry Imaging and Analysis Platform - January 09, 2013 - Applied Spectral Imaging
Global Burden of Indoor Air Contaminants
The Global Indoor Health Network announces its expanded and updated position statement titled “Common Toxins in our Homes, Schools and Workplaces.” GIHN added an important, new section that presents statistics and financial costs of indoor air contaminants and the impact on our global economy. As you read this new section, you will understand the enormous impact on our global society as literally millions of individuals and families are harmed by indoor air pollutants. - January 09, 2013 - Global Indoor Health Network
7th Annual “A Toast to Precious Souls” on January 26 to Benefit Saddleback Memorial Medical Center’s Tiniest Patients
Parents, Nurses to be Honored for Their Contributions - January 08, 2013 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
HealthCarePoint Completes the Integration of Transnational Collaborative Platform for Healthcare and Clinical Research
Connecting HealthCare and Clinical Research - January 08, 2013 - HealthCarePoint
Senior Helpers of Boston with Tips for Caregivers with Loved Ones That Have Dementia
Senior Helpers Boston, a leading home healthcare provider in Boston, are doing the little things and helping thousands of seniors and caregivers prepare for a healthier 2013. Caring for someone with dementia can be one of the most stressful situations possible for an adult child or spouse. When you start to feel the stress of your caregiving role, try some simple stress management techniques to clear you. - January 07, 2013 - Senior Helpers Boston
Helping Seniors Eat Healthier When It Comes to Fast Food
Senior Helpers Vancouver, WA, a leading Senior Services Vancouver provider, are doing the little things and helping thousands of seniors from coast-to-coast prepare for a healthier 2013. Ongoing research increasingly confirms that maintaining the right body weight is one of the key factors in healthy aging. Carrying extra pounds increases the risk and severity of many health conditions, such as heart disease, arthritis, stroke, diabetes and some cancers. - January 07, 2013 - Senior Helpers Vancouver
The Colorado BioScience Association Launches Its Colorado BioScience Institute to Support Much Needed Educational & Workforce Programs for the State's Bioscience Industry
Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) is officially launching the Colorado BioScience Institute (The Institute) today. The CBSA leadership team has set a kick-off goal of $100,000 for The Institute this year. The initial $20,000 raised, including a generous matching gift from PhRMA of up to $5,000, will support the Colorado launch of one of its flagship programs, the BioGENEius Challenge. - January 07, 2013 - Colorado BioScience Association
Prime Source Warns Long-Term Care Facilities to Expect Rising Food Prices in 2013
While long-term care and other healthcare facilities are no longer worrying about milk prices doubling due to the "Dairy Cliff," drought and other factors are predicted to cause food prices to rise significantly in 2013. - January 07, 2013 - Prime Source
Southern Tier Dermatology & Aesthetics Invests in Patient Care
New Endwell provider Michelle Winsor ensures patients have access to the highest quality of medical and aesthetic treatments. - January 07, 2013 - Southern Tier Dermatology & Aesthetics
Northbrook Court Dental Reduces Radiation Exposure with Digital Radiography
Northbrook Court Dental Associates is now significantly reducing patient radiation exposure with digital radiography, a technology that uses 90% less radiation than conventional dental x-ray techniques. - January 07, 2013 - Northbrook Court Dental
Thomas E. Young, M.D. of Young Medical Spa® Recognized as “Leading Aesthetic Physician” for Third Consecutive Year
Dr. Thomas E. Young Again Named “Leading Aesthetic Physician” in the 2013 “Who’s Who in Business” for the Lehigh Valley - January 06, 2013 - Young Medical Spa®
Announcing the 11th Annual "Break the Sound Barrier" Ski Race
Announcing the 11th Annual "Break the Sound Barrier" Ski Race on March 3rd at Shawnee Peak (Bridgeton, ME) to benefit Hear ME Now! Programs for Children and Adults with Hearing Loss. - January 06, 2013 - hear ME now
More Men Exploring Plastic Surgery, Reports New York Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Mark Schwartz
Once only popular among women, Dr. Mark Schwartz explains how men, too, are exploring today’s top cosmetic procedures. - January 06, 2013 - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Power-Assisted Liposuction Still Safe and Effective, Reports NY Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Mark Schwartz
Reporting on the benefits of power-assisted liposuction, Dr. Schwartz explains how the procedure remains a tried and true method of fat reduction. - January 06, 2013 - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Home Health Care Program at South Nassau Communities Hospital Ranked Among the Best in the U.S.
The 2012 Home Care Elite listing uses publicly available data from the CMS Home Health Compare and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Cost reports. - January 05, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Dr. Robert Guida Changes Patients Life After Rhinoplasty; Announcing the Release of a YouTube Video That Captures an Inspiring Story
Dr. Robert Guida, a renowned facial plastic surgeon, is proud to release the story of one of his patients, whom underwent Rhinoplasty surgery after years of being bullied and suffering from low self esteem. The story features the patient, Rosalie, in a YouTube video produced recently to give patients an introspective look into why others consider Rhinoplasty surgery. - January 05, 2013 - Robert Guida M.D. P.C.
Mulkey Launches New Company – Local Daughter
Founder of Mulkey Engineers & Consultants Partners with Daughter to Launch Senior Advocacy Company for Adult Children - January 05, 2013 - Local Daughter
ISLA President Wins 2013 Lifesaver of the Year Award
ISLA President, Henry Reyes, was awarded the title of “Lifesaver of the Year.” Henry competed against nine other finalists; all nominated for their impact on the lives of others in a water-related capacity. The winner was chosen based off votes from the Lifesaver Facebook Application. Voting took place from December 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012. - January 05, 2013 - International Surf Lifesaving Association (ISLA)
Family Heritage Insurance Welcomes Queen Street America
Family Heritage Life Insurance Company of America announces that it has joined in a marketing agreement with Queen Street America. - January 05, 2013 - Family Heritage Life Insurance Company
Preferred Healthcare Funding, LLC Announces Its Launch Today
Preferred Healthcare Funding, LLC announces its launch today to offer healthcare providers a solution for the immediate and ongoing resolution of their current and future self-pay and self-pay after insurance patient accounts receivable. Preferred Healthcare Funding, LLC (the... - January 04, 2013 - Preferred Healthcare Funding, LLC
Bednar Cosmetic Surgery Receives Gold Standard in Accreditation for Surgery Facilities
Bednar Cosmetic Surgery is only one of a select few in the Charlotte, NC area to earn this accreditation for their outpatient surgery facility. - January 04, 2013 - Bednar Cosmetic Surgery
Mountain West Dental Institute to Open in Denver
The Metropolitan Denver Dental Society (MDDS), host of the annual Rocky Mountain Dental Convention, has just purchased property at 925 Lincoln St. Denver, CO in the prestigious Beauvallon Building. This first story, 9570 sq. ft. retail condo on the corner of 9th & Lincoln will house the new... - January 03, 2013 - Metro Denver Dental Society
Northwest Professional OBGYN Invests in Technology to Provide Gynecare Thermachoice and Essure In-Office Medical Services
Northwest Professional OBGYN invests in technology to provide Gynecare Thermachoice and Essure in-office medical services. Gynecare Thermachoice is an effective, minimally invasive 8-minute procedure that can be performed in-office. Essure is a surgery-free permanent birth control that works naturally with the patients body. - January 02, 2013 - Northwest Professional OBGYN
Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Committed $2.5 Million to Funding SMA Research in 2012
Families of SMA is dedicated to creating a treatment and cure for Spinal Muscular Atrophy by funding and advancing a comprehensive research program, which includes: Basic Research to reveal the best ways of making SMA drugs; Drug Discovery to make practical new drugs, and; Clinical Trial resources... - January 01, 2013 - Cure SMA
Free Healings from Top Healers at Healthy Life Expo January 12-13, 2013
Top healers to provide free mini-healings at the Healthy Life Expo January 13. Healers include Echo Bodine, Ron Moor, Hanakia Zedek, Mas Sajady, others. Healings 10-11am. Meet the Healers 11-12pm. Also, free healings from Pathways providers January 12 from 10-11am. Pathways is a non-profit resource center for individuals undergoing a health crisis. The Healthy Life Expo, with more than 200 exhibitors, runs 10am-5pm both days. $6; free with non-perishable food item. Minneapolis Convention Center. - January 01, 2013 - Courses for LIFE
Make 2013 the Year Children Stop Dying from Sarcoma Cancer
Sarcoma is a particularly deadly cancer that effects people of all ages but one strain, Rhabdomyosarcoma, mainly targets children under the age of 15. According to statistics from the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, there are approximately 6000 new cases a year and the survival... - December 31, 2012 - Jareds Juggernaut To Cure Sarcoma
Assured Assisted Living Parker Homes Announce New Meal Plans to Fortify Nutrition of Residents with Dementia Disorders
Sheryl Thompson, owner, administrator, and Registered Nurse, announced that the Assured assisted living Parker homes and other homes of the establishment would have fresh meal plans from January 1, 2013 as a welcome gesture to the New Year. She mentioned that the new meal plans have been designed... - December 31, 2012 - Assured Assisted Living, LLC
Charisma Dental Passes CQC Check
Charisma Dental, a leading Manchester dental practice offering general and cosmetic dentistry treatments, has recently passed an examination from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The CQC is the independent regulator of health and adult social care services in England, and only registers dental... - December 31, 2012 - Charisma Dental
Plastic Surgeon Comments on Increased Demand for Breast Augmentation
Dr. Howard Silverman of Ottawa Plastic Surgery says recent statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons® align with the increased demand he has seen for breast augmentation in Ottawa. - December 30, 2012 - Ottawa Plastic Surgery
Florida Foot Specialist Offers Extensive & High End Foot Care Solutions
Florida Foot Specialist has come up with state of the art treatment facilities for almost every sort of foot problem. The clinic has its offices across Central Florida & Palm Beach. - December 30, 2012 - Florida Foot Specialist
Dr. James D. Sterling Reports Divorce Study Findings
Dr. James D. Sterling recently presented a lecture at Mount Sinai's Department of Psychiatry on Dr. Judith Wallerstein’s landmark 25-year longitudinal research study and book “The Unexpected Legacy of Divorce.” - December 30, 2012 - Dr. James D. Sterling
Center for Chiropractic & Wellness Hosts Seminar on Standard Process Purification Program Jan. 3
Event for Popular Whole Nutrition and Wellness Program Helps People Kick Off the New Year Right - December 30, 2012 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC
Dr. Mark Denker and the Palm Beach Fertility Center Named Top IVF Clinic
Local Boca Raton specialists for innovative infertility treatment, Palm Beach Fertility Center has announced that the Center has become one of the top infertility clinics in South Florida according to CDC and SART data. The studies conducted by the organizations have found that the team at Palm... - December 29, 2012 - Palm Beach Fertility
Dr. Mark Denker and Palm Beach Fertility Center Invite Patients to Take Control of Their Fertility Destiny
Leading experts for innovative infertility treatments, Palm Beach Fertility Center have announced that they are going to be the exclusive casting center in South Florida for the Bachelorette Baby Club. Now, the Center and Dr. Mark Denker are inviting single, career-focused women who are considering... - December 29, 2012 - Palm Beach Fertility
Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awards $710,000 for Basic Research to Identify New and More Effective Approaches for SMA Therapies
Continued investment in basic research leads to greater understanding of the exact nature, causes, and consequences of SMA. This knowledge is key to ensuring that the most effective SMA treatments can be identified and developed as quickly as possible. - December 29, 2012 - Cure SMA
2012 Year in Review – Drug-Free South Makes Major Strides with Tennessee Drug Education
The Truth About Drugs materials provide teachers, law enforcement and community groups with effective drug education tools. - December 29, 2012 - Drug Free South
New York Facial Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Robert Guida, Launches New, Patient-Friendly Website
Dr. Guida’s new website offers up-to-the-minute practice information and an interactive before and after gallery. - December 29, 2012 - Dr. Robert Guida | Plastic Surgeon
Linden Optometry Thanks Employees and Community
Alan Limfat, OD, President of Linden Optometry PC, spoke to employees at a company luncheon to thank them for helping Linden Optometry win "Best Eyewear in Pasadena" for the 18th year in a row. Dr. Limfat also thanked the community for their 56 years of support. - December 28, 2012 - Linden Optometry, P.C.
CPEhr Releases Annual Report: 2013 Human Resources Updates
HR firm CPEhr releases new report highlighting important labor and employment law updates for 2013. - December 28, 2012 - CPE HR, Inc.
Parkway SleepHealth Centers Releases Sleep Disorders Podcast
Director of Operations for Parkway SleepHealth Centers Discusses Various Types of Sleep Disorders and How to Know If You Are a Sufferer - December 28, 2012 - Parkway SleepHealth Centers
Apple Valley Dentist Completes Ironman World Championship
Apple Valley dentist participates in prestigious Ironman World Championships and finishes within goal time. - December 28, 2012 - Dakota Dental
Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Grants New Research Funding of $140,000 to Dr. Didonato of Northwestern University
Families of SMA is dedicated to creating a treatment and cure for Spinal Muscular Atrophy by funding and advancing a comprehensive research program. This new research funding will support a project at Northwestern University to better understand when and where SMN protein is needed in less severe... - December 28, 2012 - Cure SMA