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Foundation for a Drug-Free South Halting Rampant Drug Abuse
Active in drug education and prevention throughout the year, the Foundation for a Drug-Free South participated in the United Nations Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. - July 14, 2012 - Drug Free South
Dr. Barry K. Douglas Joins The Maurer Foundation Board of Directors
The Maurer Foundation, a Long Island breast health education non-profit, is pleased to welcome Dr. Barry K. Douglas as a new member of the foundation's Board of Directors. Dr. Barry K. Douglas has been with the Long Island Plastic Surgical Group since 1991. Dr. Douglas is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate... - July 13, 2012 - The Maurer Foundation
Lean Healthcare West Announces Lean Facility Design Conference
Lean Healthcare West, an industry leader in applying Lean principles to the healthcare industry, announces today that the focus of their 8th Annual Lean Leadership Retreat will be the unique challenges of Lean Facility Design. - July 13, 2012 - Lean Healthcare West
New Hope for Women Lacking Functional Eggs in Their Ovaries Who Want to Have Their Own Baby
The US Patent Office has allowed application 11/473,910 for a method to grow oocytes (eggs) from a woman’s ovaries even if the ovaries are no longer producing oocytes. With conventional IVF (in vitro fertilization), unless a woman supplies her own eggs, the baby is not genetically related to her. For the first time, this technology allows a woman who is not making eggs to have a baby that is genetically related to her. - July 13, 2012 - Ovacyte LLC
Mark F. Weiss, Nationally Known Healthcare Expert, to Deliver Webinar on Kickbacks, Management Fees and the "Company Model" of Anesthesia Services
Mark F. Weiss of Advisory Law Group is delivering a webinar on July 26, 2012, on the metastasizing trend among ASC's and their surgeon owners of attempting to capture anesthesia and other specialists' fees through "company model" arrangements and management fee deals. The Office of Inspector General has opined on these structures. Attendees will learn how to stay out of jail. - July 13, 2012 - Advisory Law Group, a Prof. Corp.
Inspire Malibu and Dr. A.K. Mohammad Implores Medical Community to Embrace a Unified Prescription Monitoring Program
In Light of Growing Overdose Rate and ‘Doctor Shopping’ Incidents, Dr. Mohammad Encourages Addiction Experts and Physicians Everywhere to be Vigilant About Prescription Monitoring Participation - July 12, 2012 - Inspire Malibu
More Patients Inquiring About Breast Reduction Surgery, Reports NY Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Mihye Choi
Prominent plastic surgeon, Dr. Mihye Choi of KCNY Plastic Surgery, is seeing a growing number of patients scheduling consultations for breast reduction surgery. - July 12, 2012 - KCNY Plastic Surgery
LightSheer® DUET™ Laser Hair Removal Becoming Go-to Summer Treatment, Reports Dr. Jennifer Reichel
Founder and director of Pacific Dermatology & Cosmetic Center, Dr. Jennifer Reichel, is seeing a growing number of patients "prepping for summer" with laser hair removal. - July 12, 2012 - Pacific Dermatology & Cosmetic Center
Okyanos Heart Institute Announces July Seminar to Discuss Coronary Artery Disease
Free Educational Seminar Will Provide Information About New Treatment Option Through Cardiac Cell Therapy to Patient’s Suffering from Chronic Coronary Artery Disease - July 12, 2012 - Okyanos Heart Institute
FastMed Urgent Care Offers School Students Free Sports Physicals
FastMed Urgent Care offers Charlotte students enrolling in school athletics free sports physicals at all Charlotte area locations for a limited time. - July 12, 2012 - FastMed
Vice President of Patient Care Services Named at South Nassau Communities Hospital
Ms. Newcombe is responsible for leading the clinical and administrative operations for medical surgical care, telemetry, emergency services, behavioral health, maternal child inpatient nursing services, patient relations and nurse education. - July 12, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
SignaBlok Awarded NIH Grant to Develop New Nanotechnology for Diagnostic Imaging of Atherosclerosis
SignaBlok, Inc., a Massachusetts-based biopharmaceutical startup, has been awarded a grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to develop multifunctional nanoformulations for diagnostic imaging of atherosclerosis. - July 12, 2012 - SignaBlok, Inc.
Fitness Marketing Plans and Systems Program Offers 28-Day Blueprint to Success
Making fitness marketing both simple and effective, a brand-new website offers fitness marketing solutions and strategies for anyone in the fitness industry. The program is available at http://www.fitnessmarketing.info/. - July 11, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
PeopleSurance Announces Coverage Matters 2.0 Insurance Forum
PeopleSurance releases an update to Coverage Matters with an insurance forum allowing users to post topics related to life insurance, health insurance, and group insurance and receive advice from insurance professionals. - July 11, 2012 - PeopleSurance
Natural Head Lice Treatment Kits Offer Parents Alternative Lice Removal Methods
Don't let lice stop summer fun. Veteran head lice removal company, Hair Whisperers, helps parents control lice with all natural products and treatment kits. - July 11, 2012 - Hair Whisperers
DOX Podiatry to Exhibit at the National 2012 APMA Annual Scientific Meeting
Dox Podiatry, a leading podiatry specific electronic medical records & office management solutions provider, is proud to announce their attendance at the National 2012 APMA Meeting, August 16-19, Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, Washington, DC. - July 11, 2012 - DOX Podiatry
Minnesota Autism Center to Begin Using Skills™ to Treat Individuals with Autism
The Minnesota Autism Center has acquired Skills™, the Center for Autism and Related Disorders’ online autism treatment curriculum, to help treat children and youth affected by autism spectrum disorders. - July 11, 2012 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Dr. Andrew J. Appel Strives to Bring Better Orthopedic Medicine to Florida
Dr. Andrew J. Appel is chief surgeon at Sea Spine Orthopedic Institute where they specialize in personal injury. - July 11, 2012 - Sea Spine Orthopedic Institute
Sea Spine Orthopedic Institute Now Open in Tampa
Sea Spine Orthopedic Institute specializes in personal injury. - July 11, 2012 - Sea Spine Orthopedic Institute
McGrath Insurance Group Brings Distractology 101™ Tour to Central Mass
Mobile Classroom and High-Tech Driving Simulations Give Teens and Other New Drivers Real-Life Lessons on Distracted Driving - July 11, 2012 - McGrath Insurance Group
Rising Star, Janna Andrews, MD Series Debuts on The Doctor’s Channel
Radiation Oncologist, Janna Andrews, MD debuts series on The Doctor’s Channel on Cancer and the many aspects of the disease. In the series, Dr. Andrews discusses the indications for chemotherapy in castrate resistant prostate cancer, novel radiation technologies in the treatment of prostate... - July 11, 2012 - Janna Andrews, MD
A Collaboration of Behavioral Health Care Plus Addiction Treatment is a Turning Point for Two New Jersey Organizations
Care Plus NJ, Inc. of Paramus and Turning Point of Paterson have announced an affiliation, offering collaborative treatment and referral services for their clients with mental health and/or substance abuse issues. This is a unique affiliation of services for the northern New Jersey area. - July 11, 2012 - Care Plus NJ, Inc.
Auction Raises Over $300,000 in Support of South Nassau's SIBSPlace
SIBSPlace is celebrating its 12th year of free service to families throughout Nassau County. Donna and Mark Baron of Hewlett (NY) were the auction’s guests of honor. - July 11, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
ALPCO Diagnostics Launches Mouse Sclerostin ELISA
ALPCO Diagnostics announces the launch of an ELISA specific for measuring mouse sclerostin in serum and plasma. - July 10, 2012 - ALPCO
Breast Augmentation on the Rise, Reports NYCPlastic Surgeon, Dr. Mark Schwartz
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Mark Schwartz, is finding more patients choosing breast augmentation surgery; attributes growth to confidence in breast implants and high patient satisfaction. - July 10, 2012 - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Yoga Guardian Launches Breakthrough Social Networking Site and Online Yoga Community for Yoga Lovers
Yoga Guardian, the worldwide community for yoga practitioners of all skill levels, from beginning to advanced, is launching a new online community to support an extensive library of free yoga training videos and expert lifestyle advice. - July 10, 2012 - Yoga Guardian
Theme Parks Called on by European Limb Difference Organisations, EDRIC, Reach & Assedea, to Clarify Their Accessibility Policies for People with Limb Differences
Three limb difference non-profits in Europe are asking Disneyland and other theme parks to clarify their accessibility policies for people with limb deficiencies. - July 10, 2012 - DysNet Limb Difference Network
FastMed Urgent Care Raises Heat Safety Awareness as Temperatures Remain Dangerously High
FastMed Urgent Care is kicking off its annual summer program to raise awareness about safety in the sun and heat, including the relaunch of the popular Keep Cooler Program that donates free five-gallon Igloo water coolers to any school or other organized sports teams in markets that FastMed serves... - July 10, 2012 - FastMed
Homewatch CareGivers Receives Quality Certification
Homewatch CareGivers of South Jersey today announced that it has completed and received its Home Care Pulse Certification. A certification program dedicated to the measurement of client and employee satisfaction scores, Homewatch CareGivers is now officially certified in home care... - July 10, 2012 - Homewatch CareGivers
Fitness Business Models, Systems and Coaching Lead to More Clients, Income and Success in Fitness Industry
Targeted fitness business models and systems can take a personal trainer or fitness pro from good to great. An effective, proven fitness business program is available at http://www.fitnessbusinessschool.com/. - July 09, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
July Issue of National Healthcare Reform Magazine Now Online
Read the 27th issue of the monthly magazine dedicated exclusively to healthcare reform at: http://www.HealthcareReformMagazine.com - July 09, 2012 - Healthcare Reform Magazine
"Finding the Heart of the Matter" on July 31 "Why Shamanism Now?" Radio Show with 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 explores how most people make assumptions about the world around them, how this keeps them stuck, and how to change this. - July 09, 2012 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
New Data Shows Colorado’s BioScience Industry Outpaced National Growth Since 2001 and Continued Adding Jobs Overall Since 2007
Quoting New Battelle/BIO Report: "Colorado’s bioscience industry is large and has outpaced national growth since 2001 by continuing to add jobs overall since 2007. Its companies employ nearly 27,000 with the large and highly specialized state medical device and equipment subsector growing by 16 percent since 2001. Job growth in research, testing, and medical labs has also driven overall sector growth since 2001." - July 08, 2012 - Colorado BioScience Association
International Raw Food Day, July 11, 2012
The Inside/Out Project along with leading raw food expert Karen Knowler is spearheading a global raw food awareness campaign to tie in with this year’s International Raw Food Day on July 11. The Inside/Out Project,” a Milwaukee based 501 (3)(c) empowers low-income women and children to overcome addictions, stress, anxiety and depression by using “Food As Medicine.” - July 08, 2012 - The Inside/Out Project
Reflectx Announces Butterfly Bucks Payout for 2011-2012
Reflectx Staffing Services proudly announces the payout for a bonus program called Butterfly Bucks. The Plan rewards physical therapists, occupational therapists and SLP for each and every hour of hard work they put in every day staying with Reflectx Staffing Services. The main key is that... - July 08, 2012 - Reflectx Staffing Services
Announcing a New Website for Tracking Global Sickness and Disease
GermTrax (GermTrax.com) is a website that collects sickness and disease data from users around the world and displays trends via an interactive Health Map. - July 08, 2012 - GermTrax
Fitness Business Coaching and Training Site Offers All-in-One Resource on Growing Fitness Businesses
A new website helps fitness pros master the three key elements to growing and succeeding with a fitness business. The site also offers proven tips for fitness business success. - July 07, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Relief for Back Pain Sufferers in Cape Town
Chronic back pain sufferers in the Cape Town area will at last find relief at the practice of Dr Lienka Botha and Partners. Millennium Business Park, Century City is the location of the new centre that offers a proven, exercise-based approach to treat this debilitating condition. The centre is... - July 07, 2012 - DBC South Africa (Pty) Ltd
GoldBio Becomes Certified Philips LED Horti Partner
Philips announces that Gold Biotechnology, Inc., a supplier of molecular biology research chemicals based in St. Louis, MO, has become a certified Philips LED Horti Partner. Bart Saracino (Director of Marketing at GoldBio), Udo van Slooten (Director of Horticulture LED at Philips) and Erik Jansen... - July 07, 2012 - Gold Biotechnology, Inc
Center for Autism and Related Disorders Offers Free California Autism Insurance Seminars to Help Parents Gain Access to Funding
The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) will host a series of seminars on “California Insurance Funding for Autism Treatment” throughout California from July 28 – August 25th to educate parents on the new California law requiring most insurance providers to cover treatment for autism spectrum disorders. - July 07, 2012 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Sagacious Research Acquires One More Office
Sagacious Research (The patent search experts) has acquired one more office in Gurgaon (New Delhi), India in accordance with the growth in the team size. The new office is now a powerhouse mainly for its Hi-Tech and Engineering patent searches and patent licensing projects workforce. - July 07, 2012 - Sagacious Research
Dr. Kipp Van Camp: Supreme Court Decision is More Bad Medicine for Ailing US Healthcare System
Dr. Kipp Van Camp, an Interventional Radiologist and author of Misdiagnosis-A Practicing Physician’s Case Study in Health Care Reform, is neither surprised nor enthusiastic about the US Supreme Court's health care ruling. - July 06, 2012 - Dr. Kipp A. Van Camp
At Home Care Specialists Hopewell Health Care Achieves Joint Commission Certification
Leading nurse registry Hopewell Health Care has recently announced that the at home care company has received Certification from the Joint Commission. This accreditation from the Joint Commission is truly thought to be the gold standard within the industry, and is recognized by many of the leading... - July 06, 2012 - Hopewell Care
"Lollipop" Breast Reduction Can Result in Less Scarring, Says LI Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Charlotte Rhee
Also known as a short scar breast reduction, Dr. Rhee reports on advantages of "lollipop" breast procedure. - July 06, 2012 - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Revolutionary CoolSculpting® "Fat Freezing" Procedure Receives FDA Clearance
Approved just over a week ago by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), CoolSculpting® is a non-surgical alternative that uses a freezing technique for the reduction of fat in the abdomen area. - July 05, 2012 - Riverchase Dermatology
MUMC Spine Surgery Program Earns Premium Designation
Memorial Spine, a center of excellence for spine surgery and the treatment of spine conditions at Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC), has received the UnitedHealth Premium® Surgical Spine Specialty Center designation for quality care. UnitedHealthcare developed the UnitedHealth Premium... - July 05, 2012 - Memorial Health
Deloitte & Touche Northeast Region COO Elected Chair of South Nassau's Board of Directors
Mr. Fennessy has more than 40 years’ experience in the public accounting profession, most of which is with Deloitte, and specializes in healthcare finance and planning. - July 05, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Eden Autism Services Receives $10,000 for New Playground Equipment
Naples non-profit Eden Autism Services Florida received a $10,000 donation from Trinity by the Cove Episcopal Church – Archangel Fund for Collier County Charities to purchase playground equipment for Eden's Eimerman Education Center in Naples. Eden's Eimerman Center serves children with autism from grades K-12. - July 05, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Lumina HealthCare™ Offering On-Site Dentistry for Home-bound California-Based Patients
Leading California-based on-site dentistry specialist Lumina HealthCare™ is now offering services to those that are homebound as the result of a medical condition. These new services are designed to ensure that each client receives access to the best in highly qualified medical care within... - July 05, 2012 - Lumina Healthcare
Lumina HealthCare™ Now Specializing in On-Site Podiatry for California Residents
Known as the leading California specialists for on-site dental care, Lumina HealthCare™ has recently added a new service to suite of healthcare solutions. The company will now be providing an on-site podiatry care service to local California clients, with the goal of helping them to resolve... - July 05, 2012 - Lumina Healthcare