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Mindful Wellness Expert and Cancer Coach Hueina Su Invited as Keynote Speaker at Breast Cancer Care Summit
Certified Life coach and mindful wellness expert Hueina Su is invited as the keynote speaker at “Sailing Through Your Breast Cancer Journey” summit on Saturday March 18, 2011 at 11 am. - March 14, 2011 - Beyond Horizon Coaching
First Surgery Suites Reminds Everyone That Colon Cancer Kills Nearly 50,000 Americans Every Year. Medicare Coverage is Available for Testing.
Dr. Boyd & Dr. Lundy want to remind everyone that colon cancer can be treated if detected early enough. Contact your doctor to schedule a screening. Visit www.firstsurgerysuites.com for more info. - March 13, 2011 - First Surgery Suites
South Nassau Communities Hospital Medical Officer Named to Prestigious List of 52 Women Hospital & Healthcare Leaders
Linda Efferen, MD, chief medical officer at South Nassau Communities Hospital, has been named to the prestigious Becker's Hospital Review listing of the top "52 Women Hospital & Healthcare Leaders" in the United States. - March 13, 2011 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Bruce Hyde, M.D. Joins Visiting Physicians Association® House Call Practice in Kalamazoo
Visiting Physicians Association® (“VPA®”, www.visitingphysicians.com) announced the addition of Bruce Hyde, M.D. to its Kalamazoo office located at 2725 Airview Blvd. (Suite 105) in Portage. The Kalamazoo office covers Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo,... - March 13, 2011 - Visiting Physicians Association
FDA Position on Intravenous Vitamin C Limits Access, But Does Not Render Vitamin C-IV Unlawful
On December 28, 2010, FDA issued a Warning Letter claiming that certain injectible Vitamin C products were unapproved new drugs. Many in the industry took the warning letter to stand for the proposition that FDA would not allow any Vitamin C injectible products to be made available to patients. The Vitamin C Foundation has corrected that missimpression, stating that Vitamin C injectible products can still be made available to physicians under certain conditions from compounding pharmacies. - March 13, 2011 - Vitamin C Foundation
Memorial University Medical Center Places on Honor Roll
Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah has been named to the Georgia Hospital Association’s (GHA) Partnership for Health and Accountability (PHA) Quality Honor Roll. Memorial is one of 62 hospitals in Georgia to be placed in the Presidential category, one of the highest on the list. - March 12, 2011 - Memorial Health
Food Lion Family of Banners Raises $3.6 Million for Easter Seals Through Shop&Care Program
Record Year for Easter Seals Shop&Care - $3.6 Million Raised During Four-Week Campaign at Food Lion, Bloom, Bottom Dollar Food and Reid’s Stores - March 12, 2011 - Easter Seals UCP
Christina Pratt Talks to Martha Lucier About “Healing Into Peace” on March 15 “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 welcomes shamanic teacher Martha Lucier as part of series featuring guests from the Society of Shamanic Practitioners. Pratt and Lucier talk about the connections between our planet and ourselves, and how this connection can help promote peace. - March 12, 2011 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
South Nassau Communities Hospital Uses Surgical Robot to Perform Lung Cancer Surgery
Robotic-assisted lung cancer surgery is most often performed on patients diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer, and studies prove that it is safe and effective. - March 12, 2011 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Victory Over Stroke Events Set for April in Sarasota and Bradenton, Florida
Seminars Focus on Stroke Awareness and Prevention - March 12, 2011 - The Stroke Association Of Florida
eDoctor, Inc. Praises Inclusion of Goal to “Reduce Medication Errors” as New Part of Patient Safety Awareness Week, March 6-12, 2011
eDoctor, Inc., a leading health IT company based in Rockville, MD, praises the National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF), organizers of Patient Safety Awareness Week, for this year including the goal to “reduce medication errors” as part of its 9th annual event to promote awareness about work being done to promote patient safety across the U.S. and the globe. eDoctor, Inc.’s e-prescribing software, powered by NewCrop, addresses potential medication errors head-on. - March 12, 2011 - eDoctor, Inc.
Any Lab Test Now in Little Rock, Arkansas to Provide Convenient Healthcare Lab Testing Direct-to-Consumers
Any Lab Test Now – Little Rock, AR is a healthcare lab testing facility that provides thousands of medical lab tests to consumers and employers in a professional, convenient and cost-effective way. Any Lab Test Now offers genetic testing, Paternity Tests, DNA Tests, BT Test, HIV Test, MicroNutrient Test, Cancer Risk Test, STD Tests, Pre-Employment Drug Screening, Employee Drug Screening, Female Test Panels, Male Tests Panels and Many Many More. - March 12, 2011 - Any Lab Test Now, Arkansas
OC Spinal Decompression Provides Tips to a Healthier Back and Spine
The Irvine Family Health and Spinal Decompression Center, which offers the revolutionary DRX9000 spinal decompression therapy, recently offered a series of neck and back pain tips on its website at OCSpinalDecompression.com. Among the tips are those for reducing stress that may have bled over from the holidays and everyday stress that can leave most people in more pain than is necessary. - March 12, 2011 - OC SpinalDecompression
Pacific Biomarkers CSO Elizabeth T. Leary Co-Authors Paper in March Issue of Clinical Chemistry
Article Explores the Contribution of Assay Methodologies in Risk Classification for Cardiovascular Disease - March 11, 2011 - Pacific Biomarkers Inc
Center for Chiropractic & Wellness Names New Massage Therapist
David Handel Joins North Raleigh Chiropractic Center as Resident Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist. - March 11, 2011 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC
European Parliament Celebrates World Kidney Day 2011
World Kidney Day – the most widely celebrated event focused on kidney health around the globe – served as the perfect occasion in the European Parliament to draw health policy makers’ attention to the urgent need for dramatic changes in prevention strategies, early detection and treatment of chronic kidney disease across Europe. - March 11, 2011 - World Kidney Day
IonSense Introduces the DART XZ Transmission Module for Rapid Quantitation of Contaminants in Food Safety and Product Quality
Fast and Accurate Determination of Chemicals and Contaminants using Direct Analysis in Real Time Mass Spectrometry. Displayed at Pittcon 2011 Booth #2735. - March 10, 2011 - IonSense, Inc.
Four Pillars Acupuncture Brings Pain Relief to Temecula, CA
Michael Padilla, L.Ac. has opened a new Four Pillars Acupuncture office in Temecula, CA in association with Dr. Donald C. Myren and Temecula Valley Chiropractic. - March 10, 2011 - Four Pillars Acupuncture
Local Scottsdale Chiropractor Launches Medical Integration for a Whole Health Approach
Dr. Adam V Downs of Scottsdale, AZ decided medical integration complimented his chiropractic care well. He continues to expand his ability to treat a wide array of patients and problems. - March 10, 2011 - Mountain Vista Health Center
Doctors Express – San Diego Partners with iTriage to Connect with Mobile Consumers
Patients now have immediate, on-the-go access to symptom, disease, medical procedures and provider information with free smartphone application. - March 10, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
Walden Behavioral Care Appoints Henritze CFO
Experienced CFO Joins Leading Hospital for Treating Eating Disorders - March 10, 2011 - Walden Behavioral Care
Freeland Systems Partners with Amazon.com to Provide a "Cloud" Computing Platform to Facilitate HIPAA Compliant Customer Service
Freeland’s Amazon S3 relationship provides Freeland’s long-term archiving customers a platform built on the same robust technology that Amazon.com uses to run its global web properties. - March 09, 2011 - Freeland Systems
BodyLogicMD Physicians Promote Healthy Sleep Habits for Sleep Awareness Week
Little Rock Bioidentical Hormones Expert Explains How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep - March 09, 2011 - BodyLogicMD
BodyLogicMD Forges Alliance with Metametrix Clinical Laboratory
Bioidentical Hormone Doctors Partner with Global Leaders in Nutritional, Toxicity Testing - March 09, 2011 - BodyLogicMD
Rosa & Co. Announces the Appointment of Sharan A. Pagano as Vice President, Scientific Alliances, and the Opening of Rosa’s Boston-Area Office
Rosa & Co. LLC, a drug development advisory firm with expertise in drug-disease modeling and simulation, today announced the appointment of Sharan A. Pagano, Vice President, Scientific Alliances, responsible for worldwide sales and account development, and the opening of Rosa’s new Boston, MA-area office. - March 09, 2011 - Rosa & Co LLC
BioAtla and Charles River Partner for Integrated Biological Service for Preclinical Development
BioAtla and Charles River have recently partnered to create an integrated biological service for antibodies and other protein therapeutics designed to accelerate drug development for customers from the earliest stages of discovery all the way through IND. - March 09, 2011 - BioAtla
New Website Provides Free Classifieds to the Dental Community Nationwide
Dental Ads (http://dentalads.net) burst onto the scene as a site designed to do one thing very well. That one thing is provide the dental community with a central place to list their classified ads. Unlike other sites that focus on job listings, Dental Ads provides additional options that benefit the dental community. The current goal is to have over 1,000 listings on the site by the end of the month with a regular monthly goal of over 10,000 listings. - March 09, 2011 - Dental Ads
President of PHM International Turns Negative on US Worksite Wellness Model
ObamaCare now provides annual wellness visit and Health Risk Assessment without cost sharing to seniors. - March 09, 2011 - PHM International, Inc.
Women & Infants Urogynecologists Bring Specialty Care to Women in Rwanda
Specialists from the Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery at Women & Infants Hospital and The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University brought their expertise to women in Africa as part of an annual International Outreach trip. Each year urogynecologist B. Star... - March 09, 2011 - Women & Infants Hospital
Insurance Estimate System Released to Michigan Customers
Quote Volume provides a free on-line shopping tool for Michigan consumers seeking great rates for auto or homeowners insurance from national companies. Local agents serve each client however, so customers receive the benefit of national rate competition and the best local service available. - March 08, 2011 - Quote Volume.com
Online Counseling Website Launches
UK-based Dolphin Hypnotherapy Practice offers global counselling service to help clients across the world - March 08, 2011 - OnlineCounseling.org.uk
Mindful Wellness Coaching and Stress Management Program Helps Cancer Patients and Survivors Recover from Cancer Treatment
Cancer patients and survivors at Sparta Cancer Center found emotional support, learned self-care and life skills, and experienced faster healing and recovery from the wellness coaching and stress management program offered by certified life coach and mindful wellness expert Hueina Su. - March 08, 2011 - Beyond Horizon Coaching
"Energy Drinks" May Pose Health Risks: Wisconsin Pediatricians Urge Caution
The Wisconsin Chapter of the American of Pediatrics (WIAAP), in response to the results of a recent study, expresses its concern over increasing consumption of so-called "energy drinks" by adolescents. Lack of evidence that these products offer any health benefits and in fact may pose serious risks to children with pre-existing conditions illustrates the need for parents and caregivers to monitor their use. - March 08, 2011 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Dharamshila Cancer Hospital in India Sets New Benchmark in Providing Innovative Third Generation Vmat Radiation Technology
Delhi’s first, Third Generation Vmat Radiation Technology is now available for Imrt, Igrt, Srs, Srt and Sbrt with Arc Therapy at Dharamshila Hospital And Research Centre for cancer treatment in India. - March 08, 2011 - Dharamshila Hospital and Research Centre
Aran Insurance Services Group Announces Senior Management Additions
Aran Insurance Services Group announced today the appointment of Jim Henry as Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) of property and casualty operations and Kevin DeMoss as Vice President of Product Development. In his role as CUO of Aran’s P&C operations, Henry will lead the development of... - March 07, 2011 - Aran Insurance Services Group
Physicians can Capture Growing Botox Market with IAPAM's Hands-On Botox Training
A new report shows that the market for botox, dermal fillers and other minimally-invasive procedures is growing at a rate of 9% annually. To capture this market "will require hands-on, physician-lead botox training like that offered by the IAPAM at its Aesthetic Medicine Symposium," recommends Jeff Russell, Executive Director of the IAPAM. - March 07, 2011 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Oakmont Senior Living Selects Integral Senior Living to Manage Key Property in Concord
Oakmont Senior Living, a recognized leader in the retirement industry, has selected Integral Senior Living (ISL), a well-respected senior living community management company, to manage one of its key properties, Montecito, in Concord. “Oakmont Senior Living is dedicated to exemplary service... - March 07, 2011 - Oakmont Senior Living
Oakmont Senior Living Selects Integral Senior Living to Manage Key Southern California Property
Oakmont Senior Living, a recognized leader in the retirement industry, has selected Integral Senior Living (ISL), a well-respected senior living community management company, to manage one of its key properties, Oakmont of Escondido Hills in Escondido. “Oakmont Senior Living is dedicated to... - March 07, 2011 - Oakmont Senior Living
Microlife Medical Home Solutions, Inc. Announces New Government Services Administration (GSA) Contract
Microlife Medical Home Solutions, Inc. (MiMHS) announces it is now a GSA Contractor (V797P-4382b) with the WatchWT MedGem and BodyGem indirect calorimeters. GSA Advantage is a purchasing portal designed to streamline purchasing to save time and improve efficiency. Becoming a GSA contractor is an... - March 06, 2011 - Microlife Medical Home Solutions, Inc.
Delray Center for Healing Launches Outpatient Detox Program
The Pheonix living program provides full time structure and monitoring, with clients spending the day receiving therapeutic services at the Delray Center then retiring to the very comfortable therapeutic residence in the evening. These programs are designed to flow seamlessly into lower intensity relapse prevention aftercare programs, to provide solid continuity of care. Delray Center clients that have completed any of these comprehensive programs have by far the highest success rates. - March 06, 2011 - Delray Center
Lenair Healing Foundation Announces Support for Small Nonprofits Through Innovative Fundraising Vehicle
Nonprofits that participate with the Lenair Healing Foundation must be able to accept tax-deductible donations and need only communicate to their current members and announce the event. - March 06, 2011 - The Lenair Self(s) Healing Center, Inc
South Nassau Communities Hospital Food Services Manager Receives Prestigious Sodexo Award
Mr. Alexander was selected from a pool of more than 100 Sodexo general managers nominated for the award and who work at New York metropolitan area hospitals and health systems. - March 06, 2011 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
DuoSuccess TCM Research: More Than Acupuncture, More Than You Know - TCM Music Therapy & TCM Theme Park
The latest breakthrough achievements of TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine), TCM Music Therapy and TCM Theme Park, to be showcased at ITB Berlin from 9th March ~ 13th March. - March 05, 2011 - DuoSuccess TCM Research
Family Travels to Rhode Island from Ohio for Fertility Preservation for Two-Year-Old Girl
On Tuesday, March 1, 2011, Jared Robins, MD, a reproductive endocrinologist and leader of the Program for Fertility Preservation at Women & Infants Hospital, cryopreserved an ovary of a two-year-old girl from Ohio who is battling a stage four neuroblastoma. This surgical procedure, which was performed at Hasbro Children’s Hospital, offers the hope of fertility when this patient survives her treatment. - March 05, 2011 - Women & Infants Hospital
DMF Delivers eDischarge on iPad and Tablet PCs
DMF Systems launch their eDischarge solution on iPad and tablet PCs. DMF Systems have maintained all of the core functionality of eDischarge on the iPad whilst enabling greater efficiency for clinicians. - March 05, 2011 - DMF Systems
Doctors Express of Woodbridge Launches iTriage App to Connect with Mobile Consumers
Patients now have immediate, on-the-go access to symptom, disease, medical procedures and provider information with free smartphone application - March 05, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
Realizing an American Dream in Colorado: from Cleaning Rags to Riches to Franchising
Scrubs Medical Janitorial is immediately launching its franchise business with a Colorado pilot program. - March 05, 2011 - Scrubs Medical Janitorial
South Nassau Communities Hospital Named a Beneficiary of Breast Cancer Awareness Walk
Since 2008, LI2DAY has donated a total of $82,500 to South Nassau in support of its breast cancer screening, early detection/diagnosis, and follow-up treatment program for underserved and minority patients. - March 05, 2011 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Life Enrichment Workshop Series: Spring Forward Into Your Success
Spring Forward Into Your Success is a workshop being offered to the public this spring season and is designed to help individuals learn simple and effective ways to reach any goal they are striving to achieve by focusing on the solution instead of the problem. Cathy Ciaccio, who is leading the workshop states, "We all have within us the ability to identify and resolve our internal conflicts, we just need a little help sometimes." - March 05, 2011 - Cathy Ciaccio Hypnosis
Dr. Teresa Erb Joins Reproductive Health Specialists: Dr. Erb and New Penn Hills Facility Offer More Resources for Personalized Fertility Treatment
Reproductive Health Specialists (RHS), the region’s only independent, women-owned and operated reproductive endocrinology and fertility center located in Western Pennsylvania, announced expansion of its staff by welcoming Teresa M. Erb, M.D. as its third board certified physician, joining RHS... - March 04, 2011 - Reproductive Health Specialists