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Cole Hamels Foundation Partners with Free For All, Inc.®
The Hamels Foundation has recently joined in a partnership with Free For All, Inc.® to provide free access to prescription discounts to all those in need. The Hamels Foundation is dedicated to bringing an end to extreme poverty and hardship endured by the lack of educational support. - March 31, 2011 - Free For All, Inc.
FastER Urgent Care Provides On-the-Go Healthcare Information with Free iTriage Smartphone App
Patients have convenient access to medical information in the palm of their hands anytime, anywhere, with mobile healthcare app. - March 31, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
Local Therapist to Speak on Radio
Andrew Wolfe LMP of Harmony Licensed Massage Therapy will speak on the radio April 11th 2011. - March 30, 2011 - Harmony Licensed Massage Therapy;Andrew Wolfe,LMP
MUMC First to Offer Pacemaker That is Safe for MRI
Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) is the first hospital in Savannah to offer the Revo MRI™ SureScan® pacing system, the first pacemaker approved for use in certain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures. Doctors at MUMC implanted the Revo MRI™ SureScan® pacing system, the first pacemaker approved for use in certain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures first device in Savannah on February 22. - March 30, 2011 - Memorial Health
UBH Denton Points to Warning Signs of Youth Drinking
University Behavioral Health Denton is speaking out about the dangers of alcohol during Alcohol Awareness month in April. There is a growing concern of the long-term health affects of alcohol among teenagers that consume it before the age of 15. - March 30, 2011 - University Behavioral Health of Denton
“Secrets of the Skin Care Specialist and Trick of the Trade” to be Revealed at Seminar
The staff of beauty professionals of Kreegel Aesthetic Surgery will offer a complimentary seminar “Secrets of the Skin Care Specialist and Tricks of the Trade,” on March 31, 6 to 7:30 p.m., at the Medical Spa at his office 16410 HealthPark Commons Drive, Ste. 200, Fort Myers. The... - March 30, 2011 - Kreegel Aesthetic Surgery
Researchers Unlock the Potential for Exploring Kidney Regeneration
Researchers have identified a cell in zebrafish that can be transplanted from one fish to another to regenerate nephrons, providing the potential to improve kidney function. - March 30, 2011 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Obesity and Knee Osteoarthritis Shorten Healthy Years of Life
Researchers estimate healthy years of life losses due to obesity and knee osteoarthritis in Americans 50-84 years of age. - March 30, 2011 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Local Anaheim Dentist Provides X-Ray Exam and Cleaning Discount for No Insurance Patients
Your Anaheim Dentist at YourAnaheimDentist.com, a member of the 7 Day Dental group, is offering a $25 x-ray exam and cleaning promotion for patients who lack dental insurance. - March 29, 2011 - Your Anaheim Dentist
Wisconsin Chiropractor Offers Free "Health Hot Line" to Local Residents
Dr. Nielsen offers anyone who lives in the Waterford area a free call-in service during lunch time to answer your questions and to help you with your health problems at no charge. - March 29, 2011 - Waterford Chiropractic Office
TourNCare Has New Look Now and Can be Easily Accessed by Facebook Users
Joining growing Medical Tourism Community on TourNCare has become easier now. - March 28, 2011 - Flat World, Inc.
Laser Spine Institute Announces April Seminars
Company Offers Complimentary Medical Presentations and Treatment Options - March 27, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
Inspirational Keynote Speaker Hueina Su Speaks on Claiming Peaceful Power for Self Confidence, Inner Peace and Unstoppable Success
Inspirational keynote speaker, best-selling author and life coach Hueina Su speaks on claiming peaceful power for self confidence, inner peace and unstoppable success at Empowerment Coaching Conference. - March 27, 2011 - Beyond Horizon Coaching
Easy Auscultation Adds Lung Sound Lessons and Recordings
MedEdu, LLC (www.easyauscultation.com) is adding lung sound lessons to its collection of free auscultation courses and recordings. These lessons are organized into two courses. Users can also directly access patient recordings and waveforms for each of the twenty cases. Basics of Lung Sounds The... - March 27, 2011 - MedEdu, LLC
Coastal Orthopedics Deploys Smartphone App Giving Patients Greater Access to Medical Information
Mobile users have convenient access to symptoms, diseases and physician information, anytime, anywhere, with the iTriage smartphone app - March 26, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
Healthagen Partners with Practice Velocity to Give Consumers Faster and More Convenient Access to Urgent Care Services
Healthagen®, developer of the leading mobile consumer healthcare application iTriage®, today announced a partnership with Practice Velocity®, the leader in medical software solutions for the urgent care industry. The partnership will enable iTriage users to make appointments and... - March 26, 2011 - Practice Velocity
Leah Koenig, LMHCA, Parent Coach & Child Therapist Announces a Two Day Love and Logic® Class, "Early Childhood Parenting Made Fun!®" in Redmond Washington
Leah Koenig, MA LMHCA, Parent Coach & Child therapist, announces a two day Love and Logic® class, "Early Childhood Parenting Made Fun!®" The class is co-facilitated by Marlon Familton, marriage therapist and partner at Collaborative Couples and Family Counseling, LLC in... - March 26, 2011 - Bellevue Family Counseling
Dr. Jennifer Greenfield Named Contributor for AlternativeFirst.Org
Local Doctor Of Chiropractic Provides Alternative Healthcare Advice and Insights Through New Online Resource Center. - March 26, 2011 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC
MHUMC Programs Earn Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval
Memorial Health University Medical Center (MHUMC) earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™ for its stroke, knee and hip replacement, spinal fusion, and microdiscectomy services. Joint Commission certification is only awarded to programs that meet high standards of care and... - March 25, 2011 - Memorial Health
Robotic Spine Surgery at the University of California, Irvine, Orthopedic Spine Center Can Provide Improved Results and Decreased Failure Rates for Surgical Patients
Dr. Nitin Bhatia and Dr. Samuel Bederman are the first team in Orange County to perform complex spine surgery using robots. - March 25, 2011 - Irvine Spine Center
Shift Work May be Associated with Decreased Risk of Skin Cancer
Researchers at BWH found that shift work may be associated with a reduced risk of skin cancer in women. - March 25, 2011 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
"The Power of Shamanic Healing from the Inside Out" on March 29 "Why Shamanism Now?" Radio Show
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 how shamanic work helps heal our outer world by working with and healing our inner world, and vice versa. - March 25, 2011 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Avant Healthcare Professionals Will be Exhibiting at the AONE American Organization of Nurse Executives' 44th Annual Meeting and Exposition
Avant Healthcare Professionals will be exhibiting at the AONE American Organization of Nurse Executives' 44th Annual Meeting and Exposition in San Diego April 13-16, 2011. According to Shari Sandifer, CEO of Avant healthcare Professionals, “Avant Healthcare is excited to exhibit and attend the AONE 44th Annual Meeting this April, especially in light of the many reform changes and challenges facing nurse leaders." - March 25, 2011 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
67 Physicians at Care New England Named to Best Doctors in America List
Sixty seven physicians at the Care New England hospitals – Butler Hospital, Kent Hospital, and Women & Infant Hospital – have been listed in the 2011-2012 Best Doctors in America (bestdoctors.com), placing them among the top five percent of doctors in the country. Twelve physicians... - March 25, 2011 - Women & Infants Hospital
Doylestown Chiropractor Having “Spring Into Good Health” Community Appreciation Week
Dr. Jeff McQuaite and his team at Azzatori Chiropractic-Doylestown are celebrating their 1st anniversary at their location in Doylestown by having a “Spring Into Good Health” Community Appreciation Week. - March 25, 2011 - Azzatori Chiropractic
State Pediatricians Oppose Sale of “Raw Milk”: WIAAP Urges Defeat of AB 1531/2 and Senate Bill 306/2
The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (WIAAP) again voices its opposition to pending legislation that would legalize the sale of unpasteurized ("raw") milk. Raw milk is known to expose consumers to food-borne illnesses caused by bacteria capable of causing numerous illnesses and even death, and miscarriage in pregnant women. Numerous public, agricultural and veterinary health groups stand opposed to the sale of unpasteurized milk. - March 24, 2011 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
New Service Laboratory for Rapid Determination of Suspected Counterfeit Medications
IAL created to serve consumers by providing rapid analysis of medications and nutraceuticals. - March 24, 2011 - Independent Analysis Laboratories
Drug-Free Treatment for Chronic Neurological or Metabolic Conditions Now Available in Riverton, UT from the Office of Dr. Erik Schlobohm DC
Latest evidence based treatments using functional manual therapies, functional neurology, and clinical nutrition. - March 24, 2011 - Erik Schlobohm DC
April 24 to April 30th National Infertility Awareness Week: Free Public Fertility Awareness Seminar - 3 Basic IVF Cycles Being Given Away
1 in 8 couples experience fertility issues. As women approach the age 30 their ability to conceive starts to drop dramatically, unfortunately studies show women think that they can wait until they are in their forties. Fertility issues affect men too. Many couples find out it is too late once they finally seek treatment and their dream for having their own biological child is over. If couples seek treatment sooner they can use less invasive treatments and spend less money to conceive. - March 24, 2011 - Jacksonville Fertility Awareness Seminar
Winning Chefs Return for Third Annual Epicurious Vino Challenge
This popular event combines professional chefs, wine, and charity. - March 24, 2011 - RHA Howell Care Centers
Healthagen Partners with Practice Velocity to Give Consumers Faster and More Convenient Access to Urgent Care Services
iTriage users will be able to make appointments and preregister for urgent care visits through Practice Velocity’s ZipPass function - March 24, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
Laser Spine Institute Presents Ultimate Golf Sweepstakes Facebook Contest
Laser Spine Institute Hosts Opportunity to Win Exclusive Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am Tickets and Outback Steakhouse Gift Cards. - March 24, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
EndoSoft Cardiology EHR and Procedure Reporting Programs Will be Featured at the 2011 American College of Cardiology (ACC) Expo
EndoSoft, LLC a leader in medical software applications is pleased to announce that they will be showcasing their Cardiology specific EHR, PACS and Procedure Documentation applications on April 3-5 at the 2011 American College of Cardiology (ACC) Annual Scientific Session and Expo in New Orleans, LA (Booth# 1055). - March 24, 2011 - EndoSoft
Maine Home Care and Hospice Providers and Nurses Head to Nation’s Capitol to Fight for the Right of Every American to be Cared for in Their Home
Home care and hospice providers from around the State will join hundreds of colleagues in Washington D.C. to keep the fight alive for the critical, high-value, high-quality care that is delivered every day to some of the nation’s most vulnerable individuals. The Home Care & Hospice... - March 24, 2011 - Home Care & Hospice Alliance of Maine
VersaSuite, Version 8.0 Has Achieved CCHIT 2011 Certification with a Perfect Five Star Usability Rating
VersaSuite has passed all required elements in the CCHIT 2011 Ambulatory, Child Health, Cardiovascular, Cardiovascular Advanced Reporting, Dermatology and Security Test Scripts with eRx conditional. - March 23, 2011 - VersaSuite
Home Care Alliance Opposes Recommendation of Co-Pays for Patients Cared for at Home
Industry Calls Co-payments an Inappropriate Burden and a Tax on Most Vulnerable Elders. - March 23, 2011 - Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts
ICAEL Grants Accreditation to Visiting Physicians Association Diagnostic Services
Visiting Physicians Association Diagnostic Services recognized for its commitment to quality testing for the diagnosis of heart disease. - March 23, 2011 - Visiting Physicians Association
Tuberculosis Findings at Russian Academy of Sciences Workshop in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Immunitor presented positive clinical data for adjunct immunotherapy treatment of difficult to treat cases of tuberculosis. - March 23, 2011 - Immune Network Ltd
American Student Dental Association House of Delegates Elects 2011-2012 Executive Committee and Speaker of the House of Delegates
During its Annual Session in Anaheim, CA, ASDA’s House of Delegates – 116 dental students from across the U.S. – elected its 2011-2012 Executive Committee and Speaker of the House. All leaders have been involved in organized dentistry on both national and local levels in past... - March 23, 2011 - American Student Dental Association
Compass to Care Childhood Cancer Foundation Partners with Angel Flight Central
Together the organizations will help children fly to distant medical centers for cancer care. - March 23, 2011 - Compass to Care
MD-IT Offers Easy Path to Earn Medicare ePrescribing Incentives, Avoid Payment Reductions
Providers can avoid CMS penalty with easy-to-use eRx on the MD-IT Platform. - March 23, 2011 - MD-IT
FitnessCouponClub.com Offers a New Social Networking Community to Share Deals and Save on Fitness
New Social Networking Community Turns Friends Lists Into Group Buying Power. It's how you get skinny and keep your wallet fat. - March 22, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
First Micro LAP-BAND® Procedure, Performed by Dr Emma Patterson, Brings Increased Patient Privacy
Dr Emma Patterson has performed the first reported Micro LAP-BAND® procedure using MicroLap instruments. This laparoscopic procedure was performed with 2.7 mm instruments, half the size of normal instruments, which means the tiny scars left behind are barely visible. While LAP-BAND® scars... - March 22, 2011 - Doctors of Weight Loss
Shop, Sip and Support Breast Cancer Awareness
The Beautiful Day Foundation to Benefit from Shopping Event at TenderBabe’s Boutique in Hermosa Beach - March 22, 2011 - Beautiful Day Foundation
Mitegen Announces Release of Dual Thickness MicroMounts™
Improved crystal mount for X-ray diffraction offers highest rigidity and lowest background scatter - March 22, 2011 - MiTeGen, LLC
7 Day Dentals' Dentists Pulling from the Heart Day Treats 302 Patients
7 Day Dental Anaheim with 7DayDentalAnaheim.com hosted Dentists Pulling from the Heart day on February 13th, 2011. The event facilitated the treatment of 302 patients and was created for residents who cannot afford regular dental procedures. - March 22, 2011 - 7 Day Dental Anaheim
Plainsboro Indian Restaurant Honors Squad Heroes
Local restaurant "Crown of India" located on Plainsboro Road made a grand gesture recently - free meals for all the members of the Plainsboro Rescue Squad. Business co-owner, Brian Chrai, explained, "The Squad members put a lot of effort into helping the Plainsboro community and do... - March 22, 2011 - Plainsboro Rescue Squad
Hypnosis Center and Training School Opens in Norman, Oklahoma
Heartland Hypnosis Services and Training recently completed its move to Norman. They provide professional, ethical hypnosis services and are a state licensed hypnosis training school. - March 22, 2011 - Heartland Hypnosis Services, LLC
Your Laguna Dentist Welcomes Patients of All Ages
Your Laguna Dentist is a dental practice located in Laguna Woods, California. The newly renovated office is now open for business and accepting new dental patients of all ages and can be found online at YourLagunaDentist.com. - March 22, 2011 - 7 Day Dental
Rosa Announces Six Poster Presentations at the American College on Pharmacometrics 2011
In collaboration with its clients, Lithera, MediciNova, Pfizer, Vitalea, Rosa & Co will present six posters at the 2011 American College on Pharmacometrics in San Diego, CA on April 4, 2011. The posters describe the use of drug-disease modeling in pharmaceutical development. - March 22, 2011 - Rosa & Co LLC