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Satori World Medical to Present at 2012 State and Local Government Benefits Association National Conference in Burlingame, CA
Satori’s President & CEO, Steven Lash, to Speak on Medical Travel and Lowering GASB 45 Liabilities. - April 13, 2012 - Satori World Medical
CareMore Chiropractic Centers Names New Clinic Director for the Zuni/Louisiana Office
CareMore Chiropractic Centers are pleased to welcome Dr. David Silverman, DC, as Clinic Director at the 400 Louisiana Blvd SE Albuquerque location. In addition to safe and effective chiropractic care, Dr. Silverman works with patients to create comprehensive treatment programs using allergy and... - April 13, 2012 - CareMore Chiropractic Centers
Satori Global Transgender Program™ Attending Transgender Conferences in April and May
Kevin Poling, Director of Patient Services, to Present on Affordable Sexual Reassignment Surgery (SRS) at New York and Washington Conferences. - April 13, 2012 - Satori World Medical
Theodore Stroukoff Discusses the Licensing Challenges of Travel Nursing
Professional travel nurse Theodore Stroukoff discusses the ramifications of the Nurse Practice Act. - April 13, 2012 - Theodore Stroukoff
Lifespan Seminar to Teach Health & Wellness in Universities
Lifespan Seminar - www.lifespanseminar.com - a health and wellness institution based in Los Angeles, California, and renowned worldwide for its innovative research in the field of human lifespan, will begin teaching its Lifespan Optimization system in the Master of Arts in Psychology programs at Business School of the Americas and Young Scientists University. - April 13, 2012 - Lifespan Seminar
Observations from a Bike: Chiropractor/Cyclist Lists Top 5 Cycling Preventable Ailments
While taking part in a road rally recently, this chiropractor/avid cyclist noted a pattern of ailments of cyclists, all of which are preventable. Here is his top 5 list. - April 13, 2012 - Manning Wellness Clinic
Bluegrass Family Health Launches Compass ChoiceRewards Transparency Tool
Regional Carrier first to offer a transparency shopping tool in the state of Kentucky - April 12, 2012 - Bluegrass Family Health, Inc.
Survival Strategies Announces the Location of Their 2012 Annual Convention
Survival Strategies Inc has just announced the dates and location of their annual convention. Set in sunny Jamaica with a value-packed agenda, they are receiving excited responses from clients. - April 12, 2012 - Survival Strategies Inc.
Lice Webinar 4/11 for School Nurses by Dr. Richard J. Pollack, Ph.D.
The lice webinar exclusively for school nurses will be on April 11. Dr. Richard J. Pollack, Ph.D. will be hosting the live webinar and a recording will be available for those unable to attend. School nurses can join free at www.RNsights.com to become a member in order to access the webinar. - April 12, 2012 - RNsights
Mindworks Hypnosis Receives 2012 Best of Bellevue Award - Two Years Running
Seattle's Mindworks Hypnosis has received the "Best Of Bellevue" Award for two consecutive years, in the category of Weight Loss and Control Programs. Hypnosis works for healthy natural weight loss. - April 12, 2012 - Mindworks Hypnosis & NLP
Chefs Raise More Than $140,000 in Support of South Nassau Communities Hospital's Cancer Program
The 19th Annual Evening of Good Taste raised more than $140,000 to benefit the programs and services of the Gertrude & Louis Feil Cancer Center at South Nassau Communities Hospital. - April 12, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation Director Named at South Nassau Communities Hospital
Dr. Cruz treats patients with sports injuries and neuromusculoskeletal disorders (including low back pain, degenerative joint disease, carpal tunnel syndrome, amputation patients) and performs EMG and nerve conduction tests. - April 12, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Piedmont Plastic Surgery and Dermatology Offers CoolSculpting - a Non-Surgical Waistline Shrinking Treatment - at Charlotte Practice
Piedmont Plastic Surgery and Dermatology in Charlotte, NC is offering the new non-surgical treatment that eliminates fat cells and reduces the fat layer on the back, love handles and isolated belly fat. - April 12, 2012 - McGrath Medical
“The Wellness Code” by World’s Leading Health Experts Available April 12 Celebrity Fitness, Personal Development Expert John Spencer Ellis Contributes to Book’s Wellness
Available April 12, “The Wellness Code” is a book of expert advice on fitness, nutrition and lifestyle. The book was written by John Spencer Ellis, fitness and personal development pro, among others. - April 11, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
First Robotic Guided Surgery for Cervical Spine in the United States Performed at UC Irvine Orthopedic Spine Center
Novel surgical approach to cervical surgery expands UCI’s spine program. - April 11, 2012 - Irvine Spine Center
Free Oral Cancer Screening
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, in the US, someone dies of oral cancer every hour of everyday. Dr. Dubin's Dentistry For Life is holding a public free oral cancer screening event at his office in Center City Philadelphia on April 25 from 8:30am - 10:30 am. - April 11, 2012 - Dentistry For Life
Trichotillomania Learning Center to Hold 19th Annual Conference May 4-6 in Chicago
Approximately 500 attendees are expected to take part in workshops dedicated to research development, treatment and personal growth on the path to recovery at the Trichotillomania Learning Center’s (TLC) 19th annual conference, to be held at the Marriott O’Hare in Chicago, May 4 through... - April 11, 2012 - Trichotillomania Learning Center
Medical Laser Specialists Dr. Asher Milgrom and Dr. Alice Pien Honor Fallen Soldiers
In 2003, when the first casualties of the Iraq war were announced, Dr. Asher Milgrom and his wife Dr. Alice Pien found a way to honor these men and women. - April 11, 2012 - AMA Skincare
CCN General Medicine PLLC - Cecilia Calderon, MD - Earns National Recognition for Patient- Centered Care
The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) today announced that CCN General Medicine PLLC - Cecilia Calderon, MD of the Bronx, New York has received Recognition from the Physician Practice Connections-Patient Centered Medical Home (PPC-PCMH) program for using evidence-based, patient-centered process that focus on highly coordinated care and long-term participative relationships. - April 10, 2012 - Boston Road Medical Center
Southern Tier Dermatology & Aesthetics Now Approved Network Provider for Additional Insurance Plans
Effective March 15, Southern Tier Dermatology & Aesthetics has been included in the list of participating providers for three insurance companies. The health providers are the POMVO Group, ELMCO, LLC and United Healthcare. - April 10, 2012 - Southern Tier Dermatology & Aesthetics
Dentists Fight Cancer During Oral Cancer Awareness Month
Family Tree Dental Group offers free oral cancer screenings in April. - April 10, 2012 - Family Tree Dental Group
Belk Charity Sale to Benefit Epilepsy Institute of NC
Belk stores nationwide will be holding a Charity Sale on April 21, 2012. Tickets can be purchased on their website or you can visit their Office. - April 09, 2012 - Epilepsy Institute of North Carolina
National Capital Area Businesses Participate in Promotions Throughout April in Honor of Autism Awareness Month
Dozens of area businesses have joined with Autism Speaks to raise funds for research in honor of Autism Awareness Month. Many of the businesses are extending a discount to patrons who make a donation to Autism Speaks while others are offering puzzle-piece shaped cards to display for each... - April 09, 2012 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
Rosalind Cardia Now Offering Expert Marriage Therapy Services Too
California’s leading family therapist Rosalind Cardia is now offering marriage therapy for couples too. This offer by the trusted therapist in Los Gatos has been welcomed by the residents. - April 08, 2012 - Rosalind Cardia
Don J. Schiller, MD, FACS, of Olympia Medical Center Gives H. Earl Gordon Memorial Lecture to Wadsworth Physicians & Surgeons Alumni Association
Recently, Don J. Schiller, MD, FACS, gave the H. Earl Gordon Memorial Lecture to the Wadsworth Physicians & Surgeons Alumni Association at their Annual Scientific Seminar titled: “Ileostomy Options and Continent Diversions.” This presentation was about people who require complete... - April 08, 2012 - Olympia Medical Center
Pennsylvania Emergency Responders Train for Active Shooters
In Abington Township PA, local police and emergency responders train for the worst case scenario using realistic scenarios. For more public photos: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.421754624505542.116249.307037825977223&type=1 http://www.facebook.com/SARSTraining https://picasaweb.google.com/118392383957985869282/April62012?authkey=Gv1sRgCMek27D_mfLTyQE High resolution copies of all photographs available. Photo Credits: CPT John Townsend, Second Alarmers Rescue Squad - April 08, 2012 - Second Alarmers Rescue Squad
Inspirational Speaker Alice McCall of Healing Path Presents Special Series at Mills River Unity
Alice McCall will be facilitating two free events at Unity Center of Mills River, North Carolina. Wednesday April 25th, 7-8:30pm “The Power of Unconscious Patterns” followed by Wednesday May 2nd 7-8:30pm “The Power of Past Lives.” - April 08, 2012 - Healing Path with Alice McCall
Healing Path’s Ongoing Spiritual Ascension Group Accepting New Members
The Spiritual Ascension group meets bi-monthly, with the next meeting taking place via teleconference on April 28th. - April 07, 2012 - Healing Path with Alice McCall
Media Alert: HIMSS Oregon Annual Spring Conference
Join HIMSS Oregon for the chapter's annual spring conference to be held at the Salem Conference Center in Salem, Oregon. This year's spring conference focuses upon challenges associated with the continued delivery of quality health care in the face of increasing demands placed upon providers. - April 07, 2012 - NW HIMSS Oregon Chapter
Flexeffect Presents Scientifically Proven Facial Exercises to Get Rid of Undereye Circles and Other Signs of Aging
FlexEffect Facialbuilding is promoting the Third Edition of its facial exercises program, which features techniques backed by new scientific research. - April 07, 2012 - Flex Effect - Facial Exercises
Gulf Shores Hypnosis Host Free Hypnosis Demonstration
Imagine being confident and empowered in your life. Come learn how Hypnosis can be used to help you change your life by changing your mind at a free hypnosis demonstration. - April 07, 2012 - Gulf Shores Hypnosis
AdvantEdge Healthcare Solutions Acquires COMPUDATA
AHS expands its comprehensive medical billing services to clients in Ohio and Pennsylvania. - April 07, 2012 - AdvantEdge Healthcare Solutions Medical Billing
AcuteCare Telemedicine Shares Teleneurology Insights at 2012 GPT Conference
Dr. Matthews Gwynn, Partner, AcuteCare Telemedicine (ACT) delivered a presentation discussing the future of teleneurology in the next decade during the 2012 Georgia Partnership for Telehealth (GPT) Conference at the Ritz-Carlton, Reynolds Plantation in Lake Oconee, GA on Thursday, March 15th. The... - April 07, 2012 - AcuteCare Telemedicine
South Beach Comes to Westchester for One Night Only - NBC’s Kate Snow Will Emcee Friends of Karen’s Spring Gala
Think “Miami Vice” meets “La Cage Aux Folles.” Friends of Karen, a children’s charity, presents its gala benefit “South Beach Comes To Life!” on Saturday, May 5th. Says NBC's Kate Snow, "They truly know how to change lives.” - April 06, 2012 - Friends of Karen
Hospice Advantage Announces Alabama Acquisition
Hospice Advantage, Inc. today announced the acquisition of multiple HC Healthcare locations throughout Alabama. With recent acquisitions in Mississippi and Tennessee, Hospice Advantage continues to add to their growing presence throughout the region. - April 06, 2012 - Hospice Advantage
ICRC-Weyer to Adjust Services Portfolio in Light of New European Health Claim Regulations
The German based contract research organization, ICRC-Weyer GmbH, has adjusted its services portfolio in order to meet new requirements for the European nutrition market. With the recent fundamental changes for health claims on dietary supplement product labels, manufacturers will have to invest in research and development. But only specialized CROs are able to manage the new challenge. - April 06, 2012 - ICRC-Weyer GmbH
Higher Springtime UV Radiation Identified in Northern Europe
Based on a multi-year EU-funded study (EuroSun), the International Prevention Research Institute (iPRI) in Lyon, has concluded that UV radiation in Europe appears earlier in the year and farther north than originally believed. Data gathered between 1988 and 1992 demonstrates that in spring, parts... - April 06, 2012 - International Prevention Research Institute
Free Webinar on Pending ASHRAE Legionella Standard 188
HC Info's Matt Freije will teach a free 60-minute webinar, "Success with ASHRAE 188P and Legionella HACCP Water Plans," on Wednesday, April 11th at 11:00am eastern. The webinar will provide an overview of the pending standard, explain six steps involved in developing the Legionella HACCP water plans it requires, discuss its likely impact on lawsuits and litigation, and take questions from the audience. - April 06, 2012 - HC Information Resources
April 22nd to April 30th is National Infertility Awareness Week: Free Public Fertility Awareness Seminar and IVF Cycle Give Away
Jacksonville Fertility Clinic Joins with Local Health Care Professionals and RESOLVE to Put Spotlight on Fertility During National Infertility Awareness Week – jacksonvillebaby.com - April 06, 2012 - Jacksonville Center for Reproductive Medicine
O2 Concepts Hits Full Production on New State-of-the-Art POC
Announcing a new state-of-the-art POC. It has both continuous flow and pulse dose modes, boasts the smallest footprint and has the longest battery life in it's class. Visit www.o2-concepts.com, to learn how with a lower price point and a lower life-cycle cost, the Oxlife Independence makes non-delivery the most cost-effective solution for home care in this competitive bidding world. - April 05, 2012 - O2 Concepts
Colorado BioScience Association Appoints Four Industry Leaders to Board of Directors
Four industry executives were named to the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) Board of Directors at its 2012 Annual All-Member Meeting. New CBSA director appointments include James Chomas, Ph.D., Founder & CEO, Surefire Medical; Scott Deeter, President & CEO, Ventria Bioscience; Brent Fassett, Partner, Cooley LLP; and Kerry Ingalls, Vice President of Colorado Operations, Amgen. - April 05, 2012 - Colorado BioScience Association
Hinsdale Pediatric Dentist Now Invites Patients to Connect on Pinterest
Dr. Miranda Albert, pediatric dentist in Hinsdale, announces the launch of the Brush Pediatric Dentistry Pinterest page. - April 05, 2012 - Brush Pediatric Dentistry
YOLO Laser Center & Med Spa Offers New Visia Complexion Analysis
This new photographic imaging technology allows clients to receive more personalized skin treatments. - April 05, 2012 - Yolo Laser Center & Med Spa
Dr. Azharian Now Joins SLEEK Surgical & MedSpa in New York
Dr. Azharian will join SLEEK Surgical & MedSpa Manhattan location, which features a wide array of services and proven results that include: SLEEK Lipo HDTM, Tummy Tucks, Breast Augmentation, Brow Lift, Rhinoplasty, Brazilian Butt Lift, Laser Hair Removal, Botox®, Cosmetic Fillers, Chemical... - April 05, 2012 - SLEEK Surgical & MedSpa
April is Stress Awareness Month: Lower Stress by Relaxing Your Brain
This April marks the 20th anniversary of Stress Awareness Month. With money, job and health concerns topping the list of things Americans are stressed over, it’s a good time to discover what all that stress is doing to your brain and body, and learn a few simple things that help to lower... - April 05, 2012 - MindLev.com
Mark F. Weiss, Nationally Known Healthcare Expert, Announces Two New Books for Anesthesiologists and Radiologists
Mark F. Weiss of Advisory Law Group has released two new books on business and legal issues affecting anesthesiologists and radiologists. Entitled 2012 Anesthesia Business Update and 2012 Radiology Business Update, both are available for complimentary download at www.advisorylawgroup.com. - April 05, 2012 - Advisory Law Group, a Prof. Corp.
Happy Hour at Parlor 88 South to Benefit Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Man & Woman of the Year 2012 Southwest Missouri candidates Becky Overend (Nexstar Communications) and Seth Elloitt (Parlor 88 Lounge) are hosting a benefit event Thursday, April 5th to raise funds for The Leukemia & lymphoma Society - April 05, 2012 - Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Okyanos Heart Institute Interventional Cardiologist Elected to American College of Cardiology Board
Okyanos Heart Institute’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Howard Walpole Jr. to Serve as Trustee of Nonprofit Medical Association - April 05, 2012 - Okyanos Heart Institute
Eden Autism Services Florida Names The League Club Advocates of the Month
Award recognizes people and organizations who are advocates for autism by increasing awareness, raising funds or providing leadership in support of autism. - April 05, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Centers for Specialty Care Group Proudly Welcomes Staten Island Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility Saint Elizabeth Ann to Its Group
Saint Elizabeth Ann, a Staten Island Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility, has joined the Centers for Specialty Care Group network of NYC nursing homes. - April 05, 2012 - Centers for Specialty Care Group NYC Nursing Home