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Printers Row Dentistry Celebrates Children’s Dental Health Month
Chicago’s Printers Row Dentistry discusses the importance of children practicing good dental care - February 09, 2012 - Printers Row Dentistry
Prasad Cosmetic Surgery and Medi-Spa Offers Pelleve Skin Tightening and Wrinkle Reduction for the Face and Neck
Manhattan and Long Island cosmetic practice brings impressive non-surgical treatment that smoothes skin and reduces wrinkles to patients. - February 09, 2012 - Prasad Cosmetic Surgery
South Nassau Communities Hospital Establishes Medical Education Affiliation Agreement
Under the agreement, Hofstra North Shore-LIJ medical students will be offered clinical assignments and training opportunities with South Nassau’s community and hospital-based physicians encompassing ambulatory, in-patient and emergency services. - February 09, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
New Fitness Career Website Helps Personal Fitness Trainers Find Local Gym Jobs and Online Education
A new website of personal training career resources, http://www.Personal-Trainers.me, offers details on personal training businesses, education and more. The site is for personal trainers of all levels. - February 08, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Seminars from The Strategic Chiropractor Teach California DC's How to Master the Art of Chiropractic Billing, Coding & Documentation
In February and April 2012, California chiropractors will have four opportunities to learn strategies to improve their chiropractic billing, coding and documentation so that they can get paid for the work they do and minimize their risk of healthcare audits. - February 08, 2012 - The Strategic Chiropractor
Allscripts’ Diane Adams to Speak at Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Feb. 9
Executive Vice President of Culture and Talent at Local Healthcare Software Firm to Discuss “Keeping Team Members Engaged” - February 08, 2012 - Allscripts
Photodynamic Therapy Now Available at Metropolitan Dermatology
Dr. Alexander Doctoroff and the staff of Metropolitan Dermatology are happy to announce the availability of a novel treatment for nail fungus (onychomycosis): photodynamic therapy (PDT). PDT is a combination of topical medication and light therapy. Photodynamic therapy with the medication... - February 08, 2012 - Metropolitan Dermatology
Canadians Will Benefit from National Sarcoidosis Organization's Efforts
National Sarcoidosis Organization is Canadian based and has put forth the efforts to bring awareness and research about this disease to be more local in Canada. There are few to no resources in Canada and it is their mission to change that through offering support, awareness, resources and provide funds to medical research in our Canadian Medical research departments. The hope is to work with others in Canada as to helping with awareness and bring together fundraising efforts. - February 08, 2012 - National Sarcoidosis Organization
Mark F. Weiss, Nationally Known Healthcare Expert, to Deliver Webinar on How to Deal with Requests for Proposals ("RFPs") for Physician Services
Mark F. Weiss of Advisory Law Group is delivering a webinar on March 1st and 3rd, 2012 for physician group leaders on how to deal with requests for proposals (“RFPs”) for physician services. - February 08, 2012 - Advisory Law Group, a Prof. Corp.
A New Year and a New Vision at Multicare Health Clinic
Multicare Physician Group's vision for Siouxland has changed, and with that new mission comes their new name - Multicare Health Clinic. The name change better explains what MultiCare can offer: more than just pain management, but a push towards overall better health. Multicare has invested in several different ways to help Siouxland achieve their highest health potential. - February 08, 2012 - Multicare Health Clinic
Healthaxis Expands Infrastructure to Support Growth and Improve Performance for Claims Processing
Healthaxis announced today that it is implementing major changes to its ASP hardware infrastructure that will further enhance its ASP Healthcare Benefits Platform, and significantly improve performance in claims processing and payer administration. - February 08, 2012 - Healthaxis
Best-Selling Author, TV & Film Personality Hueina Su to Speak at Expert Incubator University
Best-selling author, TV & Film personality Hueina Su is invited as a featured speaker and faculty at the Expert Incubator program designed to teach entrepreneurs, authors, speakers, coaches, and trainers to create branding, become a sought-after expert authority, leverage the profit streams, and boost their credibility and visibility. - February 08, 2012 - Beyond Horizon Coaching
Twin Oaks Community Services Announces Board of Trustees
Twin Oaks Community Services, a nonprofit formed on January 1, 2012 through a merger of Family Service and Steininger Behavioral Care Services, recently announced their Board of Trustees. The new Board of Trustees includes: Greg Spewak, Chair, Ruotolo, Spewak & Co. Anthony Sevick, 1st Vice... - February 08, 2012 - Twin Oaks Community Services
Leta Bell to Speak at Tulsa 2012 Women's Living Expo
Psychotherapist and Life Coach, Leta Bell, to speak at Women's Living Expo in Tulsa, Oklahoma, February 10-12, 2012. - February 07, 2012 - Leta Bell
Massage Therapist Arturo Sanchez Helps His Patients Overcome Chronic Pain from Injuries and Offers 30 Minute Assessment to New Patients
Arturo Sanchez incorporates an effective muscle release and soft tissue immobilization to attack the painful areas with his unique approach helping many athletes and patients to achieve a pain-free life. - February 07, 2012 - Sports Massage Extreme
Marin Services for Women is Closing Its Doors
Venerable Marin institution ceases operations due to financial difficulties. - February 07, 2012 - Marin Services for Women
Biopontis Alliance Fund and Rosa Announce Strategic Relationship for Early Stage Drug Development
Collaboration will combine Rosa’s PhysioPD™ modeling & simulation capabilities with Biopontis’ innovative asset sourcing and financial structure to improve early drug development productivity. - February 07, 2012 - Rosa & Co LLC
Dr. Hartmut Derendorf to Discuss PK/PD-based Drug Development in Rosa’s World-Wide Webinar Series, “Impact of Modeling & Simulation in Drug Development”
Dr. Derendorf, will present “PK/PD-based Development of Anti-infective Agents” February 13, 2012. - February 06, 2012 - Rosa & Co LLC
New Personal Trainer Job Site Helps Personal Fitness Trainers Find Local Jobs and Online Education
Personal trainers and aspiring personal trainers can now find job listings online at http://www.personal-trainer-job.com/. The site also offers information on fitness career training. - February 05, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Sarasota Memorial Hospital Offers New Test to Help Doctors Identify, Treat Early Stage Parkinson Patients
The new technology, which pairs a new drug and high-tech nuclear brain scan, is the first and only FDA-approved test that helps differentiate Parkinson from Essential Tremor Syndromes. - February 05, 2012 - Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
Dr. Darcy Ward Opens New Center for Chiropractic & Wellness Office in Greensboro
Health and Wellness Center to Serve Triad-Area Clients - February 05, 2012 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC
Three Americans Embark on a 7,000 Mile, 2 Year Journey Across Africa for Clean Water
Non-profit organization Walking4Water makes an unprecedented journey to bring awareness and resources to those in need - February 05, 2012 - Walking4Water
Dr. Jeffrey Todd Smith is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. J. Todd Smith is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in orthopedic spine surgery. Having completed his training in spine surgery during his residency with Dr. Steven Tice, Dr. Smith obtained his board certification (spine tract) from the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Dr. - February 05, 2012 - St. Vincent's Orthopedics
Paula Jackson Receives PHR Certification
Paula Jackson, Human Resources Administrator at Symbion Physician Services, has received her certification as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR). Awarded by the Human Resources Certification Institute, the PHR certification signifies that an administrator possesses the knowledge and... - February 05, 2012 - Symbion Physician Services
Annual Autism Gala Presents Community Leaders with Service Awards
On Saturday, January 21, 2012, Eden Autism Services’ held its 24th annual Eden Dreams white-tie dinner gala at the Hyatt Regency Princeton. The event featured the presentation of the Friends of Eden Award to longtime Eden supporters Munich Re, 2012 Guardian Award and Gerard J. Fennelly of NAI... - February 05, 2012 - Eden Autism Services
South Nassau Communities Hospital Recognized for Quality, Patient Safety Initiatives
South Nassau’s initiatives were among just 10 that were awarded special recognition and scored in the top tenth percentile of the HANYS 2011 Pinnacle Award for Quality and Patient Safety program. - February 05, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
New Online Video Teaches Personal Fitness Trainers and Coaches How to Gain Media Exposure and Handle Fitness Business Interviews
A new online interview focuses on giving good media interviews in the fitness business. It also discusses exposure, building a brand and taking advantage of media opportunities. - February 04, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Cynosure’s Cellulaze is Now FDA Approved
FDA-Approved Cellulaze Cellulite Treatment is Performed at Park Avenue Cellulaze™ - February 04, 2012 - Park Avenue Cellulaze™
2012 Industry Report on Private Practice Marketing Just Published by Survival Strategies, Inc.
The 10 most vital marketing tools for private practice have just been made available in a free downloadable report from Survival Strategies, Inc. - February 04, 2012 - Survival Strategies Inc.
Teen Volunteers Create Gifts for Samaritan Patients and Families
Creating Cherished Moments with Gifts of Love - February 04, 2012 - Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice
“Sandra Ingerman and Awakening Now” on February 7 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 welcomes internationally recognized teacher Sandra Ingerman to talk about what we need to focus on for the times ahead. - February 04, 2012 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
New Website Identifies Top Fitness Business Franchise Opportunities
A new fitness business franchise website makes it easier to sort through franchise options. Now online at http://www.fitness-business-franchise.com/, the site provides a list of successful franchises. - February 03, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Advocacy Group Warns FDA on New Hydrocodone Formulations
A consumer advocacy group has warned the FDA that new single entity, extended-release (ER) formulations of the opioid painkiller hydrocodone could bring on the next tidal wave of overdose deaths and addictions if approved by the agency. Advocates for the Reform of Prescription Opioids, Inc. (ARPO),... - February 03, 2012 - Advocates for the Reform of Prescription Opioids, Inc.
Rosa to Present at 2012 Keystone Symposia: Cancer and Metabolism
Modeling analysis enables understanding efficacy of large numbers of potential drug combinations. - February 03, 2012 - Rosa & Co LLC
Mark F. Weiss, Nationally Known Healthcare Expert, to Deliver Complimentary Webinar for Physician Billing Service Executives on Saving Their Businesses
Mark F. Weiss of Advisory Law Group is delivering a complimentary webinar on February 23, 2012 at 4 p.m. Pacific Time for hospital-based physician billing service executives on the impact of the consolidation of hospital-based physician practices and on what they must do to support their client’s independence if they want their billing businesses to survive. - February 03, 2012 - Advisory Law Group, a Prof. Corp.
Arizona Orthopaedic Associates Introduce Video Series for Joint and Bone Health
Arizona Orthopaedic Associates at Gateway has put together a video series to help Arizonans keep their bones and joints healthy throughout life. The first video in the series is aimed at helping adults retain mobility and strength. “We’re interested in making sure people know the... - February 03, 2012 - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates
National Ultrasound, Inc. Awarded by Mindray, Inc. as Top North American Distributor
National’s President Joe Williams says, “We expect a 40% growth rate for Mindray ultrasound revenues in 2012.” - February 03, 2012 - National Ultrasound
CampDoc.com and Markel Insurance Company Join Forces to Reduce Risk for Campers and Staff at Camps
CampDoc LLC, a comprehensive web-based health management system designed specifically for camps, and Markel Insurance Company, a leading insurer of camps, have teamed up to help camps improve safety and provide the best possible care to their campers and staff. CampDoc can help camps reduce risk,... - February 03, 2012 - CampDoc.com
Mitutoyo Introduces World’s First 0.1µm Micrometer
Mitutoyo America Corporation introduces the first micrometer to offer 0.1µm resolution measurement. The High-Accuracy Digimatic® Digital Micrometer is available in a convenient, hand-held tool. - February 02, 2012 - Mitutoyo America Corporation
The Bright Path Ishayas Announce New Help for Alcohol Addiction
The Bright Path Ishayas were able to offer their teaching and meditation practices to alcohol addiction patients, teaching them to find peace from within instead of turning to liquor. Through the Bright Path, alcohol addicted people are able to find a solution they have never tried before, a series... - February 02, 2012 - The Bright Path Ishayas
Hopewell Offers Prevention of Caregiver Burnout with Panama City In-Home Care
In an effort to prevent caregiver burnout following the Holiday seasons, Hopewell is now offering a wider variety of Panama City in home care resources for primary caregivers. For individuals finding themselves caring for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s patients, Hopewell is now offering... - February 02, 2012 - Hopewell Care
Prasad Medical Skin Care Launches Online Store
Developed by Dr. Amiya Prasad, a specialist in facial rejuvenation, the popular skin care line is now more readily available to those outside of the New York City area. - February 02, 2012 - Prasad Cosmetic Surgery
Texas Hospital Association Endorses Jackson Therapy Partners as Therapy Staffing Provider
The Texas Hospital Association (THA) and its marketing subsidiary, HealthSHARE, announce the addition of Jackson Therapy Partners, America’s largest therapy staffing company, as their exclusive vendor for temporary and permanent therapy staffing solutions. "Jackson Therapy brings a... - February 02, 2012 - Jackson Therapy Partners
Experimental Ovarian Cancer Vaccine Offers Hope for Cancer Patients
Sarasota Memorial Hospital (www.smh.com) has become the first site in the world approved to begin enrolling patients in an international clinical trial testing a personalized ovarian cancer vaccine for newly diagnosed women. Developed by Prima BioMed, the vaccine – Cvac – is designed to help patients’ immune systems prevent cancer from recurring after traditional surgery and chemotherapy. - February 02, 2012 - Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
New Beach Body Boot Camp Site Provides Top At-Home Boot Camp Workouts, Exercises and DVDs
The Beach Body Boot Camp site offers details on boot camp workouts that can be done as home. Options include P90X, Turbo Jam, Insanity and more. - February 01, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Missouri Man Aims to Stomp Out Testicular Cancer 1 T-Shirt at a Time
With between 7500-8500 new positive diagnosis this year alone, Testicular Cancer is indeed a cause for concern. If caught early enough, there's a 90-100% survival rate. “That's where we come in,” says Pinegar. “We want to get people talking about this and make people realize this isn't taboo. “This is life-or-death serious.” - February 01, 2012 - Testicular Cancer Research Foundation
Urogynecologist Joins Women & Infants' Staff
Urogynecologist Melissa Huggins, MD, of East Greenwich, has joined the staff of Women & Infants Hospital’s Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery. She sees patients at the Women & Infants Center for Women’s Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery in... - February 01, 2012 - Women & Infants Hospital
Obstetric Medicine Specialist Joins Women & Infants' Staff
Obstetric medicine specialist Kenneth Chen, MD, of Newton, MA, has joined the staff of Women & Infants Hospital as director of the Division of Obstetric and Consultative Medicine and has been appointed as assistant professor of medicine at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. - February 01, 2012 - Women & Infants Hospital
FDA Clears ASI’s GenASIs Advanced Imaging for UroVysion Analysis
GenASIs Scan & Analysis cleared for FISH Detection and Analysis of chromosomal abnormalities in urine specimens. - February 01, 2012 - Applied Spectral Imaging
Opal: Food + Body Wisdom Launches an Eating Disorder Treatment Center in Seattle, Opening with Dr. Elizabeth Hutchinson, Md of Swedish Family Medicine as Medical Director
Partial Hospitalization Program offered as all-day, highest level of care. - February 01, 2012 - Opal: Food and Body Wisdom