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CalDentalPlan.com Announces Launch of New Website
New website provides details to three dental plans available in California. These plans cover individuals, couples and families while group coverage is available upon request. - February 23, 2011 - CalDentalPlan.com
Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island Urges Residents to be "Wise" Healthcare Consumers All Year Long
February is National Wise Health Consumer Month, and the Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island (NPALI) urges all Long Islanders to be wise health consumers and get the most healthcare for their money. - February 23, 2011 - Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island
$1.8 Million Raised For Easter Seals in First Week of Shop&Care Campaign at Food Lion, Reid’s, Bloom and Bottom Dollar Food Stores
Shop&Care campaign runs from February 9 - March 8, 2011 and benefits Easter Seals. - February 23, 2011 - Easter Seals UCP
Mitegen Announces Release of MicroRT™ Aligner
Alignment tool for preparing mounted crystals for room and variable temperature X-ray diffraction. - February 22, 2011 - MiTeGen, LLC
Long Island Nurse Practitioner Association Member Leads Nationwide Program to Increase Vaccination Rate
Long Island Nurse Practitioner Association member Dr. Mary Beth Petraco, collaborating with the ANA and Every Child by Two, helped produce an educational webcast on vaccine safety, nurses’ role in immunization promotion, and risk communications. - February 22, 2011 - Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island
Recent Graduate Brings Web 2.0 to Retirement Industry with Carolina Aging
Having observed the poor transition to emerging electronic media by the Carolinas' retirement industry, a recent UNC graduate is taking the industry online with www.carolinaaging.com. - February 21, 2011 - Carolina Aging
VASER Hi-Def Liposculpture Finds "Home Away from Home" at London's Riverbanks Clinic with Dr. Ravi Jain MD
Doctors can now travel to London and Bogota for training in VASER techniques. - February 21, 2011 - Dynamx International Center for Artistic Body Sculpting
Newport Beach Cosmetic Surgery Practice Uses Love Handles for Breast Augmentation
CosmetiCare, one of Orange County’s premier cosmetic surgery practices, continues pioneering the use of stem cells derived from a patient’s own fat cells in breast augmentation and breast enhancement procedures. Lead by medical director, Dr. Michael W. Niccole, the expert team continues to achieve remarkable results for their thousands of satisfied patients. - February 21, 2011 - CosmetiCare
At Laboratoryretriever.com, Find Qualified Vendors for Your Lab Testing and Scientific Research - Free
Two new websites now live --- www.laboratoryretriever.com and www.regulatoryretriever.com -- provide regulatory and laboratory professionals with a free resource to locate qualified vendors to fulfill their laboratory testing and scientific research needs, and also lab and regulatory outsourcing assignments. - February 20, 2011 - Laboratoryretriever.com
New Approach for Genetic Research in the US Health Care System
Electronic medical records linked to biological specimens provide resource for genetic research. - February 20, 2011 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Western Dietary Pattern Associated with Kidney Function Decline
A diet rich in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy and legumes may offer protection. - February 20, 2011 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Smoking May be Associated with Increased Risk of Breast Cancer
Heavy and prolonged smoking initiated prior to menopause may be associated with a modest increase in the risk of developing breast cancer. - February 20, 2011 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Connecticut Hair Restoration Surgeon a Presenter at ISHRS Live Surgery Workshop
17th Annual International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) Live Surgery Workshop will be held in Orlando, Florida from March 16 – 19, 2011. - February 20, 2011 - Hair Restoration and Aesthetic Medicine Center of Connecticut
Tom Pinkson Talks about Recognition Rites on February 22 “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 to guest Tom Pinkson about his Recognition Rites Program – a process that helps individuals create rituals to help them achieve fulfillment in life. - February 20, 2011 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Orange County Based Cosmetic Surgical Practice Offers Breast Rejuvenation After Babies with a Combined Breast Augmentation and Breast Lift
After childbirth, it is not uncommon for a woman’s breasts look out of shape. CosmetiCare now offers breast enhancements procedures such as breast augmentations, breast lift and breast reduction in Newport Beach, Orange County, CA. - February 19, 2011 - CosmetiCare
Portrait Health Centers Announce New Non-Invasive Tool to Help Diagnose Auditory Processing Disorders and Evaluate Treatment Options
Portrait Health Centers announces the availability of a new auditory diagnostic and assessment tool to aid physicians and parents in determining if the auditory system is impaired and contributing to inattentiveness and subsequent learning difficulties. - February 19, 2011 - Portrait Health Centers
Portrait Health Centers Announces Parent University Lecture Series
Portrait Health Centers of Buffalo Grove announce Parent University, a free lecture series aimed to address the needs of families who face challenges in raising healthy and responsible children. - February 19, 2011 - Portrait Health Centers
Orthopedic Practice Opens Satellite Office in Wall, NJ
Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI) has opened a satellite office in Wall, New Jersey. - February 19, 2011 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Home Care Assistance Opens New Bay Area Office in Los Gatos
Home Care Assistance is announcing a new location in the South Bay Area, making a total of 50 locations in North America. - February 19, 2011 - Home Care Assistance
Olympia Medical Center Los Angeles Patient Freed of Sciatic Pain After 8 Years
Patient Credits Spine Procedure by Neurosurgeon Carl Lauryssen, MD. Surgeon is first in Southern California to implant device to treat chronic back and leg pain. - February 19, 2011 - Olympia Medical Center
Cosmetic Breast Surgery: Everything You Need to Know
A Complimentary Seminar Presented by Kreegel Aesthetic Surgery - February 19, 2011 - Kreegel Aesthetic Surgery
First Choice ER – Louetta Provides On-the-Go Healthcare Information with Free ITriage Smartphone App
Northwest Houston area residents now have immediate access to symptom, disease and facility information with iTriage. - February 19, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
Riverview Medical Center Celebrates Five Years of CyberKnife® Robotic Radiosurgery
Riverview continues to provide hope for patients with inaccessible or inoperable tumors. - February 19, 2011 - Riverview Medical Center
Chicago Chiropractic and Massage Spa Celebrates Three Years of Healing Northside Residents
Three years since inception, Dr. Chris Halliday and the massage therapists of The Chicago Body Works are proud of what they have accomplished in such a short time. Rave reviews and well over one thousand patients later, this chiropractic and massage spa looks back on the people that got them there. - February 18, 2011 - The Chicago Body Works: a chiropractic and massage spa
Abrams Dermatology is Now Using Photodynamic Therapy in the Treatment of Acne
The Photodynamic Therapy acne treatment is recommended by Dr. Abrams for those who suffer from moderate acne, teenagers and adults with resistant and hard to treat acne or people who suffer from cystic acne with regular breakouts; it is a non-drug treatment. - February 18, 2011 - Abrams Dermatology
During National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, Eating Recovery Center Asks, "Could You be Putting a Loved One at Risk?"
Behavioral Hospital Encourages Families to be Aware of Behaviors and Actions that Could Trigger Eating Disorders in Others. - February 18, 2011 - Eating Recovery Center
Noted Orange County Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Develops Breakthrough Mini Face Lift
Dr. Kevin Sadati of Newport Beach, CA is Board-Certified by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery. - February 18, 2011 - Dr. Kevin Sadati
New Lyme Specialist in Calgary – Dr. Rebecca Risk
Dr. Rebecca Risk would like to announce that she is now offering specialized treatment for Lyme disease in her Calgary clinic. Dr. Risk is a chronic disease and Lyme specialist in Calgary and a trained doctor of Chinese medicine. In recent years Lyme disease has become more known as a very... - February 18, 2011 - Dr. Rebecca Risk R.Ac. TCMD
Predictive Biosciences and Affinity Life Sciences Collaborate in the Development of Unique Biomarker Assays
Predictive Biosciences, a recognized leader in novel molecular diagnostics and Affinity Life Sciences, specialists in biomarker assay development and cGMP compliant production, are working together on the development of specific biomarker assays for use in clinical studies. This collaboration... - February 17, 2011 - Affinity Life Sciences
Answers to Lupus in First of New Webinar Series Presented by New York City’s S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
“Tools for Managing Your Lupus” is February 23rd. - February 17, 2011 - S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
Memorial University Medical Center Among the First in the Nation to Offer New Cardiac Freezing Technology
Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) in Savannah is the first and only facility in southeast Georgia to offer the Arctic Front™ Cardiac CryoAblation Catheter System, a new, cutting-edge treatment for heart rhythm disorders. - February 17, 2011 - Memorial Health
New Facebook Fan Page URL for International Suicide Prevention Association
The IASP has shortened its Facebook Fan page URL to: facebook.com/IASPinfo in order to offer Facebook and Web users easy access to the page. - February 17, 2011 - International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP)
New Year, New Laser - IQ Laser Vision Introduces the Allegretto Wave Eye-Q Laser for 2011
IQ Laser Vision acquires new advanced technology, the Allegretto Wave Eye-Q, manufactured by Wavelight AG. It is the fastest LASIK platform available in the country today. The Allegretto Wave Eye-Q laser boasts of state-of-the-art surgical laser for safe, accurate and customized vision correction. - February 17, 2011 - IQ Laser Vision
Medical Aesthetic Clinic Launches Program for Loyal Clients
Toronto Cosmetic Clinic Introduces Unique Rewards Program to Thank Clients. - February 17, 2011 - Toronto Cosmetic Clinic
Sen. John Thrasher Commends Laser Spine Institute for Job Growth, Lowering Healthcare Costs
Florida State Senator Tours Leading Endoscopic Spine Surgery Facility. - February 17, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
Doctors Express – Houston Collaborates 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. - February 17, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
Medical Job Search Engine iPhone App Provides Convenience and Mobility to Online Job Hunting
New iphone app frees internet job searching from computer access and offers instant real time health care job listings from the JobJobHealth.com search engine. - February 17, 2011 - Career Management Source
Walden Behavioral Care Plans Free Screenings During National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
Confidential Screenings to be Available for Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge-Eating Disorder. - February 17, 2011 - Walden Behavioral Care
South Nassau Communities Hospital Receives $250,000 NYS Grant for Expansion of its Center for Cardiovascular Health
The grant will support the construction of a new electrophysiology laboratory and procedure room for diagnostic studies to determine the source of arrhythmia symptoms and to perform treatment procedures. - February 17, 2011 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): a Survivor Speaks Out Symposium Unites Survivors and Clinicians in Raising Awareness
PTSD Coach and founder of www.healmyptsd.com, Michele Rosenthal, will give the keynote address at Pasco-Hernando Community College (PHCC) Symposium on Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) on Friday, February 25, 2011, at 9:15am in Brownsville, FL. - February 17, 2011 - Heal My PTSD, LLC
Portrait Health Centers Launch On-Line Nurse Navigator for ADHD
The Portrait Health Centers for the Healing Arts, a multi-specialty evaluation center specializing in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and learning disabilities announced today the availability of a new internet resource to assist families who face the continuous challenges of ADHD. - February 17, 2011 - Portrait Health Centers
Second Annual Free Prostate Cancer Screening Event in Central Florida.
Central FL Prostate Care Center, announces its second annual free prostate cancer screening event in Orlando Florida. Anyone in the central Florida area will be able to attend the screening free of charge. The event, is open to the public and will be held on Saturday, May 7, from 7:30 am to 1pm at... - February 16, 2011 - HifuCare
Beacon Insurance Group to Host Physician Seminar
Physician Seminar on Alternative Risk Investment Planning - February 16, 2011 - Beacon Insurance Group, Inc.
Rosa & Co and Vitalea Science to Present at ASPCT 2011 Meeting
In collaboration with Vitalea Science, Inc., Rosa & Co will present a poster at the 2011 American Society for Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics in Dallas, TX entitled "Compartmental Analysis of Urosodiol PK in Neonates using AMS " at 8:00 am on March 4, 2011. - February 16, 2011 - Rosa & Co LLC
Dr. Kevin Sadati, Award-Winning Expert in Fat Grafting, Introduces Unique Procedure
Fat Grafting is a More Durable and Cost-Effective Alternative to Injectable Substances as the Results Are Permanent - February 16, 2011 - Dr. Kevin Sadati
Medical Career Forum Added to Career Mangement Source's Healthcare Job Search Engine JobJobHealth.com
New Forum for Health Workers Promotes Discussion of Career Topics in the Medical Industry Directly from the Health Care Job Search Engine JobJobHealth.com - February 16, 2011 - Career Management Source
Career Management Source's Healthcare Job Search Engine Offers RSS Feed Reciprocity to Increase the Visibility of Job Postings
To increase the visibility of medical jobs, healthcare employers are not only now able to feed their jobs to the JobJobHealth.com search engine, but aggregated job listings are also available for dissemination to healthcare websites with JobJobHealth job search widgets and JobJobHealth career center web pages. - February 16, 2011 - Career Management Source
Colorado BioScience Association Launches 2011 Symposium Series with 'Biotech & Pharma' Session February 17
The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) launches its 2011 Symposium Series Thursday, February 17, with the offering, "Biotech & Pharma," at the Grand Hyatt Denver. CEOs from Array BioPharma, GlobeImmune, Ariel Pharmaceuticals and Aegis Analytical Corp. will present, along with representatives from the Colorado Initiative in Molecular Biotechnology, Pfizer, Amgen and Genentech. Advance registration required. - February 16, 2011 - Colorado BioScience Association
Introducing DMF Systems Allied Health Patient Management Suite: Inter-AHP
DMF Systems have launched Inter-AHP®; a web based patient management suite for Allied Health Professionals. Inter-AHP® has been developed to match both the requirement for Allied Health Professionals and Hospital Management. - February 16, 2011 - DMF Systems
Mindful Wellness Expert and Life Coach Hueina Su Launches New Networking and Mastermind Circle for High-Achieving, Heart-Centered, Successful Professional Women
Mindful wellness expert, best-selling author and life coach Hueina Su is launching the V.E.N.U.S. Circle, offering networking, empowerment and support for professional women on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at 6:30 pm ET. - February 16, 2011 - Beyond Horizon Coaching