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Vail, Colorado Orthopedic Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon, Dr. Peter J. Millett, Named Chair for the ASES 2013 Annual Meeting
Dr. Peter Millett, orthopedic shoulder surgeon and sports medicine specialist for The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado, will join other orthopedic surgeons during the annual ASES 2013 meeting to discuss new techniques and procedures in the field of orthopedic elbow and shoulder surgery. - December 13, 2011 - Dr. Peter J. Millett
Fourteen Therapists Recognized for Outstanding Contributions to the Expansion of Private Practice in 2011
Survival Strategies, Inc., a leading consulting company to Private Practice Healthcare Professionals for the past 25 years, announces the recipients of this year’s Top Client Awards. - December 13, 2011 - Survival Strategies Inc.
"Shamanism, Winter Blues and Your Purpose" on December 13 "Why Shamanism Now?" 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 about the winter blues and how, from a shamanic perspective, it’s an opportunity to reconnect with one’s soul’s purpose. - December 13, 2011 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Two More Texas Area Practices Receive Stimulus Funding with InSync
Intivia, Inc, a leading provider of integrated healthcare services and software products announced today that two more Texas practices utilizing InSync®, its integrated practice management and EMR software, have received their first payments of $18,000 each for meaningfully using InSync... - December 12, 2011 - Intivia Inc.
Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority Announces Second Phase of Strategic Refocus with $8 Million Expansion to Bioscience Park Center with 37,000-Square-Foot Accelerator
The Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority (FRA) is expanding its Bioscience Park Center (BPC) by roughly 50% with an $8 million, 37,000-square-foot accelerator structure. The new accelerator space will be leased to existing tenants graduating from the incubator and other companies in the modest growth stage. - December 12, 2011 - Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority
Fitness Guru John Spencer Ellis Offers Free Fitness Business and Marketing 101 Video Training Online
John Spencer Ellis, founder of a leading national fitness and personal development solutions company, now offers a free Fitness Business and Marketing 101 Video Training online. The training video lesson focuses on the fundamentals of succeeding in the fitness industry today. - December 11, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
"Bringing Health and Wellbeing to Children" with Jon Bredal on December 20 "Why Shamanism Now?"
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 talks to Jon Bredal about effective healing practices that can be used with children who have challenges. - December 11, 2011 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Eden Autism Services Officially Opens Model Autism Education and Outreach Center
On December 8th more than 300 people gathered for the ribbon cutting ceremony for Eden Autism Services new Education and Outreach Center. - December 11, 2011 - Eden Autism Services
Stairways Behavioral Health Awarded Accreditation from the Joint Commission
Stairways Behavioral Health, the largest mental health provider serving northwestern Pennsylvania, was recently awarded full accreditation from the Joint Commission for Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), the gold seal of the health care industry in the USA. Stairways has earned and maintained JCAHO certification since 1999. - December 11, 2011 - Stairways Behavioral Health
Powerful Training Delivered to Physical Therapists on Acceleration & Stabilization Module by Survival Strategies
Survival Strategies, Inc., training and consulting firm in Burbank, CA successfully delivers advanced training to physical therapists in private practice to take their practices to the next level of production and profitability. - December 11, 2011 - Survival Strategies Inc.
2012 Medical Travel Summit to be Held in Costa Rica
Considered to be one of the most attractive global destinations for medical tourism, the nation of Costa Rica and PROMED are proud to host the third annual Medical Travel Summit in the capital city of San Jose. - December 11, 2011 - PROMED
DASHA to Participate as a Sponsor in an Event Hosted by NY Giants Professional Athletes to Benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Shannon and Dr. Darren Pollack, D.C., co-founders of DASHA, New York City’s leading lifestyle and wellness center, will join hosts from the New York Giants and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in cooperation with Build-A-Bear for a celebration and awareness event on December 13, 2011. - December 11, 2011 - DASHA wellness & spa
Laser Spine Institute Chairman of Surgery to Serve on GE Healthcare Pain Management Medical Advisory Board
Dr. Michael C. Weiss Joins GE Healthcare Pain Management Medical Advisory Board. - December 11, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
SFL’s Public Affairs Now Covers Bioethics
SFL’s Public Affairs team, helping organizations shape EU rules, saw exciting expansion in 2011. - December 11, 2011 - SFL Regulatory Affairs & Scientific Communication Ltd
International Triathlon Coaching Association Certification Earns Approval from USA Triathlon for Continuing Education Credits
The International Triathlon Coaching Association (ITCA) recently gained approval from USA Triathlon (USAT), the governing body of the sport, for continuing education credits. This recognition honors the overall quality and excellence of ITCA’s online certification program. - December 10, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
CoreTherm Medical, Inc. Expand Mobilizer Business by Signing Paul Almaguer in Dallas
CoreTherm Medical, Inc., today announced that they have signed a contract with Dallas/Ft Worth area-based Paul Almaguer to become a new mobilizer for their CoreTherm® system. - December 10, 2011 - CoreTherm Medical Inc.
Arizona Cannabis Society Announces Tops for Tots
Arizona Cannabis Society would like to announce the "Tops for Tot's Toy drive." Any card holding patient can bring a toy to any AZCS facility and drop it off in the toy box next to the Christmas Tree. Notify the front desk you are making a toy donation and they will give you a receipt... - December 10, 2011 - Arizona Cannabis Society
Mary Cogar Receives Community Human Rights Award
The United National Association of the National Capital Area (UNA-NCA) today recognized Mary C. Cogar, Clinical Director of Advocates for Survivors of Torture and Trauma (ASTT) with the Community Human Rights Award, 2011. In 1999, Dr. Cogar, a licensed psychologist joined with ASTT to assist... - December 10, 2011 - Advocates for Survivors of Torture and Trauma
Intivia, Inc. Awarded Multi-Year Electronic Medical Records Contract by Premier, Inc. Healthcare Alliance
Premier Members will now have the opportunity to purchase InSync EHR, an ONC Certified EMR and Practice Management solution, allowing them to achieve Meaningful Use. - December 09, 2011 - Intivia Inc.
Marin Services for Women, Inc. Awarded $975K SAMHSA Grant
The 33 year old agency, newly relocated to its original Larkspur location, is a grant recipient in the SAMHSA program offering enhanced addiction treatment to pregnant and postpartum women. - December 09, 2011 - Marin Services for Women
Mitutoyo America Corporation Announces New President
Mitutoyo America Corporation has appointed Shigeyuki Sasaki as the new President of the organization, effective immediately. - December 09, 2011 - Mitutoyo America Corporation
Colorado BioScience Association Celebrates 2011 Industry Standouts
The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) honored the outstanding bioscience companies and individuals in the state during its 9th Annual Awards Dinner at the Downtown Denver Embassy Suites. The CBSA's Annual Awards program showcases the significant achievements in the state's bioscience industry throughout the year. - December 09, 2011 - Colorado BioScience Association
NESTA’s Personal Fitness Trainer Certification Program Now Approved for GI Bill Tuition Reimbursement
The Department of Veteran Affairs recently approved the National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association’s (NESTA) Personal Fitness Trainer Certification Program for reimbursement under the GI Bill. Military personnel interested in pursuing a personal fitness career can learn more at http://www.nestacertified.com/military/. - December 08, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Health Care Reform- Dr. Kipp Van Camp, a Practicing Physician, and His View of What is Ailing Us (and the US)
Maybe you haven’t noticed yet, but the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) that the Democratic Congress passed in 2010 is already impacting your health care. Dr. Kipp A. Van Camp, a triple boarded Interverntional Radiologist with 25 years experience in the medical field, gives a physician's view of how health care reform will impact the average American in "Misdiagnosis: A practicing physicians case study in health care reform." - December 08, 2011 - Dr. Kipp A. Van Camp
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Approves AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine as Doctoral Degree Granting Institution
AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine President William R. Morris announced this week that the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), approved AOMA’s Substantive Change application December 6 to move from a master's to a doctoral degree granting institution. "This... - December 08, 2011 - AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine
The Colon Club’s 2012 Colondar Represents the Spike in Young Colon Cancer Diagnosis
The annual calendar depicts twelve men and women diagnosed with colon cancer under age 50. - December 08, 2011 - The Colon Club
New Jersey Bariatric Center Welcomes Its Newest Team Member Leigh Montes, MD
The addition of Dr. Montes allows the New Jersey Bariatric Center to offer patients the knowledge and expertise of four surgeons specially trained in laparoscopic weight loss surgery procedures. - December 08, 2011 - New Jersey Bariatric Center
AcuteCare Telemedicine Announces Partnership with Taylor Regional Hospital
AcuteCare Telemedicine (ACT) announces a new partnership with Taylor Regional Hospital, a private, not-for-profit facility with 55 beds in Hawkinsville, GA. Taylor Regional Hospital now has access to telemedicine technologies that will provide personal neurology consultation to the patients at the... - December 08, 2011 - AcuteCare Telemedicine
SFL Thanks Clients and Partners for Successful Collaborations
With the end of 2011 approaching, SFL can reflect on a very successful year of extension and expansion in all areas. The company’s client base has expanded internationally as demand has grown for its personalized and comprehensive services in the fields of Regulatory Affairs, Public Affairs, Legal Services and Medical Communication. - December 08, 2011 - SFL Regulatory Affairs & Scientific Communication Ltd
Lone Star TPA Selects Health Portal Solutions as Web Portal Technology Service Provider
Lone Star TPA (www.LoneStarTPA.com), a leading independent third party administrator located in Texas, has partnered with Health Portal Solutions (www.HPSGlobal.net), an innovator in web portal technology and healthcare data management, as their web portal service provider. - December 08, 2011 - Health Portal Solutions
New Advanced Fall Prevention and Balance Potential to Save Lives and Improve Health Longevity
Fall Prevention and Balance Test to prevent falls and balance problems by assessing weaknesses in one’s balance potential. - December 08, 2011 - Beaches Osteopathic Centre
Fitness Guru John Spencer Ellis Engages Social Media to Offer Free Video Advice for Personal Trainers
John Spencer Ellis, founder of a leading national fitness and personal development solutions company, is currently taking fitness-focused questions from personal trainers and other fitness pros via his Facebook page. He then creates a video lesson in response to those queries. - December 07, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon, Dr. David Kahn, Offers Surgery to Repair Earlobes After Years of Spacer Use
Cosmetic Surgeon Now Helps the Hip Repair their Stretched or Torn Ear Lobes and Prepare for Job Interviews. - December 07, 2011 - The Kahn Center for Cosmetic Surgery
FitnessFortunes.com Provides Business Mentorship Program for Personal Trainers Interested in Growing Business
To help mentor personal trainers who are new to the business or need advice on sparking their business. FitnessFortunes.com offers a mentorship program for trainers. Personal trainers can check out free online videos on the business of training and sign up for an affordable monthly membership. - December 07, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Himalayan Salt Cave Opens in Burnham; One of Only Two in Pa.
Dr. Margaret Smiechowski, North America's foremost expert on Himalayan salt, is pleased to announce that her latest salt cave design is set to be revealed on December 1st, 2011, at the opening of the Simply Health/Curves Wellness Center in Burnham, PA. Like all of her salt caves, the Burnham cave... - December 07, 2011 - Salt Cave, VT
Winter Park Laser Hosts Annual Holiday Event
Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center is celebrating the beauty of the holidays and of women with the Orlando & Winter Park community by hosting their annual “Holiday VIP Client Appreciation Bash.” - December 07, 2011 - Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center
Webcast Held at EULAR 2011 Launched on Website for Doctors
EPG Health Media is pleased to announce the launch of a new interactive webcast detailing three key presentations from a satellite symposium held at European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) 2011. Hosted on the educational website for healthcare professionals www.epgonline.org, the webcast is... - December 07, 2011 - EPG Health Media
Maryland Health Care Commission Selects OmniMD for EHR Adoption Initiatives
OmniMD EHR included in the MHCC’s SelectVendor Product Portfolio to promote & adopt EHR technology for physicians in Maryland. - December 07, 2011 - OmniMD
Compass to Care Childhood Cancer Foundation Launches New Website Designed by EPIC
Nonprofit website designed by volunteers takes visitors on journey through childhood cancer travel challenges. - December 07, 2011 - Compass to Care
Naples Invitational Art Fest Announces 2012 Sponsors; Annual Event Supports Autism Programs
Eden Autism Services has announced sponsors for the 15th annual Naples Invitational Art Fest. Arthrex, First National Bank of the Gulf Coast and Home-Tech are partnering again with Eden Autism Services to present the juried art shows, to be held January 28-29 and March 17-18, 2012 at Fleischmann... - December 07, 2011 - Eden Autism Services Florida
FastMed Urgent Care Prepares to Treat the Top 5 Holiday Health Mishaps
Local urgent care adds 3 new locations, uses mobile health app iTriage, to prepare for the busiest time of the year. - December 07, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
South Nassau Communities Hospital is One of Just 167 Hospital’s in US to Earn Gold Performance Award for Cardiac Care
To earn the award, South Nassau needed to adhere to the treatment guidelines in ACTION Registry–GWTG for 12 consecutive quarters (three years) and meet a performance standard of at least 85% for specific performance measures. - December 07, 2011 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
PhoneDOCTORx Exceeds 30,000 Physician-Patient Consultations via Telemedicine
Telemedicine pioneer PhoneDOCTORx (PDRx) announced today it delivered its 30,000th telemedicine consultation (since 2006) to Extended Care Facility (ECF) patients with patented telemedicine services - providing both audio and/or video access to Board Certified physicians during off hours. - December 06, 2011 - American Doctors Online
Pre-Diabetes: Your Second Chance at Good Health Teleclass Debuts in January 2012
People diagnosed with pre-diabetes now have an option, without leaving home, for learning how to manage or eliminate the condition through good nutrition. - December 06, 2011 - Gretchen Scalpi, RD, CDE
NESTA Launches Enhanced Website Focused on Personal Training, Fitness Education and Wellness Programs
The National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) recently re-launched its website, www.nestacertified.com, to provide more options and ease of use for personal trainers, coaches and fitness pros. The organization is dedicated to be a full-service provider of fitness, nutrition and wellness solutions. - December 05, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Dr. William Adams, Announces New Contest to Pick the Next Adams Center Ambassador
The Adams Center Ambassador Program was designed to educate their patients on their services, treatments, and products. - December 05, 2011 - The Adams Center
Chris Witherspoon from Gulf Shores Hypnosis to Speak at South Baldwin Newcomers
Chris Witherspoon will speak to the Newcomers club on January 3rd. She will explain hypnosis and its benefits. - December 05, 2011 - Gulf Shores Hypnosis
World Hypnotism Day Open House to be Hosted by Gulf Shores Hypnosis and Family Care Naturally
Gulf Shores Hypnosis and Family Care Naturally will host a celebration of the 8th annual World Hypnotism Day. The public is invited to learn more about hypnosis. The mission of World Hypnotism Day is to remove the myths and misconceptions clouding hypnosis while promoting the truth and benefits of hypnotism to the people of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, AL. - December 05, 2011 - Gulf Shores Hypnosis
"Shamanism, Abandonment, and Fulfillment" on December 6 "Why Shamanism Now?" 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 talks about fear of abandonment, how it sabotages us, and how doing shamanic work can not only heal this, but use this fear to lead to greater fulfillment. - December 05, 2011 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Center for Chiropractic & Wellness Releases Podcast on the Benefits of Whole Nutrition
Dr. Jennifer Greenfield Discusses How Whole Food Consumption Affects Overall Health - December 04, 2011 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC