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NY Dentist Vindicated for Telling Patients Not to Floss
Holistic Dentist, Reid Winick's recommendations on not flossing gained credibility when a study published by the Cochrane Collaboration, a nonprofit health-research organization found that there is "weak, very unreliable evidence" that proves flossing reduces plaque. Further asserting his claims are studies from the University of Cambridge and the Environmental Working Group. - September 27, 2012 - Dentistry For Health New York, PLLC
IonSense, Inc. Issued Two Patents on Direct Analysis in Real Time Mass Spectrometry. Introduces New Product at International Mass Spectrometry Conference, Kyoto, Japan.
New DART-OS Source Demonstrated Live to Meeting Attendees, Highlighting Applications in Food Safety and Forensics. - September 27, 2012 - IonSense, Inc.
The Addictions Coach Expands Mobile Rehab to Include Sober Companions and Sober Coaches
Sober Coaches and Companions are the key to staying sober post rehab or treatment and Cali Estes, owner of The Addictions Coach is adding them to the arsenal of defense to combat addictions. - September 27, 2012 - The Addictions Coach
Inspirational Speaker Alice McCall of Healing Path to Share Her “Message of Hope” at LEAF Fest
On Saturday October 20th, 12:30pm, Alice McCall will be speaking in the Sky tent at LEAF Fest in Black Mountain, North Carolina. She will share her unique view on health, wellness, and healing along with facilitating a guided healing meditation for attendees. - September 27, 2012 - Healing Path with Alice McCall
Clinical CRO ICRC-Weyer Ready for Increase in Advanced Therapy Trials
The clinical contract research organization (CRO) ICRC-Weyer GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, has announced that the company is prepared for the increasing number of Advanced Therapy trials, a trend that is expected to continue for the next 10 to 15 years. - September 27, 2012 - ICRC-Weyer GmbH
Reality Tour Returns to WVHS: Program Offers Students and Parents the Eye-Opening Production of a Day in the Life of a Drug-Addicted Teen
On Wednesday, October 17th at 7PM the Wayne Alliance will host the third annual Reality Tour at Wayne Valley High School. The program includes a theatrical presentation of the dangerous consequences of drug and alcohol abuse and a question and answer panel. The Reality Tour is open to the public. However, middle school students are highly encouraged to attend with their parents. - September 27, 2012 - Wayne Alliance
Adina's Angels Land in Ardsley - Out of Grief Comes a Way to Help Children's Charity Friends of Karen
After losing her husband, son and daughter within five months, Paula Berkowitz established The Adina's Angels Fund at Friends of Karen, and has raised over $100,000 so far. "In this endless fight for critically-ill children and their families, Friends of Karen is a lifeline," she says. On October 12, "Dance The Night Away for Adina's Angels" continues that mission. - September 27, 2012 - Friends of Karen
The Pinnacle Schools New Director of Education
The Pinnacle Schools announces the appointment of Laura Worshim as Director of Education. The Pinnacle Schools offer therapeutic and academic programs for at-risk and struggling teens. - September 26, 2012 - The Pinnacle Schools
When Size Really Matters: Estes Audiology Offers Lyric2, the Next Generation of Invisible Hearing Aids
Estes Audiology - the Sole Provider of Lyric2© in the Central Texas Area - Offers Second Generation Fittings Starting September 2012 - September 26, 2012 - Estes Audiology
Fertility Preservation Options for Cancer Patients Discussed at Oncology Conference
ReproTech, Ltd., a cryobank specializing in long-term storage of human reproductive tissue (sperm, eggs, embryos and ovarian and testicular tissue), was invited to speak on the topic of fertility preservation for oncology patients. - September 26, 2012 - ReproTech, LLC
Introducing the Circle of Life Hospice Foundation Thrift and Gift Boutique Theater
Nevada Senior Guide is proud to support the opening of a local Thrift Center to support hospice care. - September 26, 2012 - Nevada Senior Guide
Anterior Hip Replacement a Safer, More Natural Option, According to Leading Orthopedic Surgeons at Arizona Orthopaedic Associates
Anterior hip replacements are much safer alternatives to the traditional posterior hip replacements, according to Arizona’s leading group of orthopedic surgeons, Arizona Orthopaedic Associates at Gateway. The Phoenix orthopedic group introduced the anterior hip approach to Arizona and has... - September 26, 2012 - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates
New Certification in Healthcare Reform Sets Standard for Insurance and HR Professionals
The National Healthcare Reform Magazine®, the leader in education and insight into healthcare reform since 2010, has launched the first comprehensive healthcare reform certification and designation. - September 25, 2012 - Healthcare Reform Magazine
New Services Offered by All American Mobility
All American Mobility provides personal, home, and vehicle handicap mobility products and services to the residents of Fredericksburg, Virginia and the surrounding area. All American Mobility provides their clients with many mobility products and services for the home and for vehicles. Handicap... - September 25, 2012 - All American Mobility
All American Mobility Has a New Website
All American Mobility is dedicated to providing the residents of Fredericksburg, VA and the surrounding areas with high quality services which enable people to maintain mobility despite age or disability. One their specialties is providing disabled Veterans with products and home modifications that... - September 25, 2012 - All American Mobility
Dallas Hair Transplant Specialist Performs FUE Hair Transplants Using ARTAS Hair Restoration System by Restoration Robotics, Inc.
Dr. Samuel Lam, a board-certified hair restoration surgeon in Dallas, Texas, is now performing follicular unit extraction (FUE) hair transplant procedures using the computer-assisted ARTAS hair restoration system. - September 24, 2012 - Lam Institute for Hair Restoration
Fertile Soul Retreat to be Held at Acupuncture Denver in October
Effective and life-changing curriculum has helped thousands of women overcome fertility challenges and go on to conceive and deliver healthy babies. - September 23, 2012 - Acupuncture Denver
Healing Path Presents a New Teleconference Event Featuring Alice McCall
On Thursday, October 11th 6-8pm CT Alice McCall will be facilitating "Your Light Body – Merkaba" via teleconference. Alice McCall will guide attendees to integrate sound, light, energy, and transformative breathwork to activate the inner light body. “With negative people,... - September 23, 2012 - Healing Path with Alice McCall
Tinley Park Dentist Now Offers Downloadable Forms for Improved Patient Convenience
Dr. Michael D. Egan, dentist in Tinley Park, invites patients to visit the Crystal Clear Dental website to download new patient forms. - September 23, 2012 - Crystal Clear Dental
Naples Invitational Art Fest Call to Artists for 2013 Show
The Naples Invitational Art Fest is accepting applications from artists working in all media to exhibit at the 16th annual Naples Invitational Art Fest. The juried art show will be held January 26-27, 2013 at Fleischmann Park, 1600 Fleischmann Blvd., Naples. A jury of arts professionals will select... - September 22, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
5K Run/Walk & Multi-Cultural Health Fair at South Nassau Communities Hospital is Healthy Way to Start the Day
This year’s event is highlighted by a first ever US Coast Guard display and demonstration on boating safety as well as the return of live entertainment featuring local and regional singing and dancing groups. - September 22, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Colorado Walk Now for Autism Speaks - Saturday, September 22, 2012
Over 750 people with autism, their families and friends will Walk Now for Autism Speaks and raise funds for autism awareness, research and advocacy efforts. - September 22, 2012 - Autism Speaks, Colorado Springs, CO
US News & World Report Awards High Ranking to South Nassau Communities Hospital
The U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals ranking is one of many honors that South Nassau has received within the past year. - September 22, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Dr. Dan McGrath Performs Pro Bono Hair Transplants for Two Cancer Survivors Through Operation Restore
Texas hair restoration surgeon donates his time and talents to participate in Operation Restore, a program to help people who have experienced hair loss as a result of disease or trauma. - September 22, 2012 - McGrath Medical
SFL’s Managing Director Invited to Speak at World Medtech Forum
Shayesteh Fürst-Ladani, Managing Director of the SFL will speak on European Day at the World Medtech Forum in Lucerne, Switzerland. - September 22, 2012 - SFL Regulatory Affairs & Scientific Communication Ltd
Virtual Speech Center Releases Articulation Speech Therapy App
Virtual Speech Center Inc., a leading provider of mobile applications for speech therapy, announced today the release of Articulation Games, an iPad application for children to practice the articulation of English sounds, available for download from Apple’s iTunes app store. Articulation... - September 21, 2012 - Virtual Speech Center Inc.
MD Now Urgent Care is Expanding and Now Opening in Deerfield Beach, Florida
MD Now Urgent Care is opening in Deerfield Beach located at the west end of the Deerfield Mall at 4036 W Hillsboro Blvd, on Hillsboro Boulevard just west of Powerline Road on Friday, September 21st 2012. - September 21, 2012 - MD Now Urgent Care
South Texas Dental Provides Dallas Seniors with Long Overdue Dental Care
A group of Dallas inner-city senior citizens in need of dental care but without dental insurance are now on their way to healthier, brighter smiles, thanks to complimentary treatments performed by the dentists of South Texas Dental. Senior Smiles Day was organized by the office of Dallas Council... - September 21, 2012 - South Texas Dental
$3000 Worth of Invisalign Treatment, September 27
NYC Smile Design's Dr. Elisa Mello offers $3000 worth of Invisalign Treatment, September 27, 2012 9am-4pm. - September 21, 2012 - NYC Smile Design
Echocardiography Lab at South Nassau Awarded Prestigious Accreditation
Accreditation is granted only to those facilities that are found to be providing quality patient care, in compliance with national standards, through a comprehensive application process including a detailed case study review. - September 21, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Murphy Plastic Surgery Becomes Reno’s Smart Lipo Center of Excellence
Murphy Plastic Surgery offers the best quality cosmetic and plastic surgery in Reno and Lake Tahoe. - September 21, 2012 - NNPSA
MARR Named "Top 10 Volunteer Opportunities in Atlanta" by GreatNonprofits.org
Atlanta volunteers and interns weigh in on the area’s best organizations to offer time and talents - September 21, 2012 - MARR, Inc.
Center for Chiropractic & Wellness Releases Podcast on Children’s Back-to-School Health
Dr. Jennifer Greenfield Discusses Proper Diet, Hydration and Physical Activity for School-Age Children - September 21, 2012 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC
Okyanos Heart Institute to Participate in American College of Cardiology Legislative Conference
Chief Medical Officer Dr. Howard T. Walpole Jr. to Serve as Panelist to Provide Insight on Working with Congressional Leaders for Improvements in Cardiovascular Health - September 21, 2012 - Okyanos Heart Institute
TRMC-Sunnyvale Physician Founds Nonprofit to Encourage Women of Color
Dr. Myiesha Taylor always knew she would become a physician one day. However, during her childhood in the 1980s, there were few women of color in her daily life or in the media to serve as role models. Even in her career, whether it is when she’s working as an emergency medicine specialist... - September 21, 2012 - Texas Regional Medical Center at Sunnyvale
Rosellini Scientific, LLC Completes Acquisition of Elite Biomedical
Expects to Offer Complete Line of Clinical Engineering Services - September 20, 2012 - Rosellini Scientific, LLC
Wexford University Names Tamara Borrego Adjunct Professor for Online Health and Fitness College
Tamara Borrego has been named adjunct professor of drawing and painting for Wexford University. Wexford, a 100 percent online university, offers a variety of health, exercise, sports and fitness degree programs of all levels to both U.S. and international students. - September 20, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
"An Evening at Tribeca Rooftop" to Benefit Critically-Ill Children
Manhattan skyline is the backdrop for Friends of Karen's gala fundraiser, which will honor Beth Leventhal and First Data Corp., and benefits children with cancer or another life-threatening illness. - September 20, 2012 - Friends of Karen
Volunteers of America Delaware Valley (VOADV) Home for the Brave Receives $10,000 Donation from Support Our Soldiers Foundation, Inc (SOSF) to Support Homeless Veterans
Gerard J. Ferro, Chairman of the Support Our Soldiers Foundation, Inc. recently made a $10,000 donation to Camden based Volunteers of America Delaware Valley for its Home for the Brave project. The Home for the Brave is being constructed as part of a renovation of VOADV’s Aletha R Wright... - September 20, 2012 - Free For All, Inc.
Meza Dental Taps Howard Siegler, Johns Hopkins M.B.A. as General Manager, Patient Relations
Meza Dental, a leading Cosmetic Dental clinic in Costa Rica which serves the growing North American dental tourism market named Howard Siegler as their General Manager of Patient Relations. Siegler, a Johns Hopkins M.B.A. and veteran dental tourist and recognized expert in the field said “I... - September 20, 2012 - Meza Dental
Virtually Invisible Damon® Clear™ Braces Now Available from Togrye Orthodontics
Togrye Orthodontics in Murfreesboro and Smyrna Tennessee now offers hi-tech clear Damon Braces which provide fast, comfortable treatment, extraordinary smiles and faces for image-conscious adults and teens. - September 20, 2012 - Togrye Orthodontics
Professional Staffing Group, LLC Wins American Staffing Association National Communications Award
Professional Staffing Group, LLC, headquartered in Jackson, MS, won the Excellence Award - Company Newsletter category in the 2012 American Staffing Association VOICE Awards competition. This national annual awards program recognizes the best ASA member communications campaigns in 16 categories,... - September 19, 2012 - Professional Staffing Group, LLC
ABC 7’s Val Warner to Host Benefit Dinner for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
Chicago's North Side Housing & Supportive Services’ Annual Event to Raise $50,00, IL Rep. Sara Feigenholtz to Keynote, Alderman James Cappleman (46th Ward) presented Community Impact Award. - September 19, 2012 - North Side Housing & Supportive Services
New Phase 2 Paid Hepatitis C Clinical Trial Now Enrolling at Avail Clinical Research in Central Florida; Accepting Male & Female Participants Age 18-70
The primary objectives of this study are to evaluate the 12-week safety, antiviral activity and tolerability of this new Hep C drug when given in combination with PEG and RIBA as measured by extended rapid virologic response. - September 19, 2012 - Avail Clinical Research
Dallas High School Football Players Open Wide to Protect Teeth
When the Sunset High School football team in Dallas takes to the field this year, they’ll do so while wearing custom-fit mouth guards prepared by the dentists at South Texas Dental. - September 19, 2012 - South Texas Dental
Dr. Dennis Birenbaum Helps Cancer Patients Cope on Weekly Radio Show
Dr. Dennis Birenbaum, head of the Texas Hematology / Oncology Centers PA, is an outspoken advocate of cancer patients and has taken his passion to the airwaves of North Texas with an enlightening and compelling radio show that deals with important issues faced by people affected by the disease. Dr. - September 19, 2012 - Texas Hematology Oncology Centers
South Nassau Communities Hospital Selects New Radiology Services Partner
Radisphere will collaborate with South Nassau’s medical staff to provide timely and accurate diagnoses. Radisphere’s radiologists are board certified, located in the United States and have either academic or fellowship experience. - September 19, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Wexford Online University Names Dr. Charles Foltz Professor with Focus on Science in Health and Fitness Field
Dr. Charles Brown was recently named professor for Wexford University, where he will teach biochemistry, physiology and more with a focus on health and fitness. The 100 percent university offers a variety of health, exercise, sports and fitness degree programs of all levels to both U.S. and international students. - September 18, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
New Phase 2 Rheumatoid Arthritis Clinical Trial Now Enrolling at Achieve Clinical Research in Birmingham, Alabama; 35 Locations Throughout the U.S.
The objective of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a new Rheumatoid Arthritis monotherapy in moderate to severe Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) subjects. - September 18, 2012 - Achieve Clinical Research
Wexford University Now Accepting Applications for January Classes in Fitness, Nutrition and Sport Psychology for U.S. and International Students
Wexford University is now accepting registration for online classes starting in January 2013. The 100 percent online university offers a variety of health, exercise, sports and fitness degree programs of all levels. - September 17, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development