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Dr. Alan Nasar of AOSMI in Monroe Township, N.J., Speaks on How Technology is Driving Surgery at Freehold Borough High School's Career Day
Dr. Alan Nasar, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI), Freehold and Monroe townships, N.J., presented an interactive video program during Career Day at Freehold Borough High School for students enrolled in the school’s Medical Science Program. - March 19, 2011 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Windsor Lifestyles’ Helpful Services Enable Seniors to Live Independently in Their Own Homes
Homeowners who wish to remain living independently in the homes they know and love now have an invaluable resource they can turn to: Windsor Lifestyles, a company that offers helpful in-home concierge and home maintenance services to anyone in need of assistance. From maintaining your residence to... - March 19, 2011 - Windsor Lifestyles
Physicians Sports and Injury Center Introduces New Massage Therapist and Elastin Infusion Therapy Treatment Practitioner
Physicians Sports and Injury Center, a Westmont-based health care center dedicated to providing the highest quality of chiropractic, health and wellness, and rehabilitative medical care, has named Annette Wehrend as a massage therapist and exclusive practitioner to administer elastin infusion... - March 19, 2011 - Physicians Sports and Injury Center
Physicians Sports and Injury Center Recommends Boosting Immune System to Prevent Illnesses
Regardless of the time of year, the most important way to protect against coughs, colds and viruses is to boost the immune system. Consider that a strengthened immune system can also decrease one's risk of acquiring allergies, cancers, infections, and certain immunodeficiency disorders, according... - March 19, 2011 - Physicians Sports and Injury Center
Healthware Systems and Surgical Directions Form Partnership
Firms announce partnership to jointly market products and services to improve hospital’s surgical department operational and financial performance. HealthWare Systems, a provider of innovative software solutions to improve workflow processes within the revenue cycle, and Surgical Directions,... - March 18, 2011 - Surgical Directions, LLC
The Pros Have Spoken; Chiropractic Care Helps Members of the Philadelphia Eagles, Flyers, and Soul Maximize Their Performance On and Off the Field
Dr. Frank Brady Team Chiropractor for the Philadelphia Eagles, Flyers, and Soul is Now Seeing Patients in the Great Valley Corporate Center in Malvern, PA - March 18, 2011 - Fieldhouse Wellness Center
IAPAM Announces Remaining 2011 Dates for Symposiums with Botox Training and hCG Training
The IAPAM is helping physicians enter this lucrative market by offering their dermatologist-led, 2-day Aesthetic Medicine Symposium with Botox Training. Physicians learn everything they need to start offering Botox and other in-demand aesthetic medicine procedures. Today, the IAPAM announces new fall dates for its respected Aesthetic Medicine Symposiums in 2011. - March 18, 2011 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
The Patient’s Choice Award Goes to Rocky Mountain Fertility’s Very Own Dr. Deborah Smith
Rocky Mountain Fertility patients recognized Dr. Deborah Smith with a Patient’s Choice Award. Rave reviews and high praise from patient comments on Vitals.com has Dr. Smith considered a top doctor in her field and a patient favorite. “The most important recognition comes from our... - March 18, 2011 - Rocky Mountain Fertility
Workplace Eye Wellness: McCaa Focuses on Refractive Solutions
Workplace Eye Wellness Month focuses on widespread refractive vision problems, or the eyes' inability to focus – which can be corrected. Nationally noted LASIK laser vision correction expert Connie McCaa explains such eye problems can be corrected with eyeglasses, contact lens, LASIK (a refractive surgery) or lens implants. - March 18, 2011 - Connie McCaa, MD, PhD
MFM Researcher's Article Included in Special HIV Issue of Journal
A research article co-authored by Brenna Anderson, MD, director of Reproductive Infectious Diseases Consultation in the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine at Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island, was included in the recently published special issue of the American Journal of Reproductive Immunology. - March 18, 2011 - Women & Infants Hospital
American Student Dental Association Presents Dr. Arthur Dugoni with First-Ever Paragon Award
The American Student Dental Association announced its first-ever recipient of the ASDA Paragon Award. Dr. Arthur A. Dugoni, dean emeritus, professor of orthodontic and senior executive of development, University of Pacific Dental School, was presented the Association’s highest honor at the ASDA Annual Session on March 3 in Anaheim, CA. - March 18, 2011 - American Student Dental Association
BodyLogicMD Doctors Reveal the Many Benefits of Vitamin D: the Most Valuable Hormone
Are you getting enough vitamin D? You might be surprised by how much you really need and just how beneficial this hormone-like vitamin actually is. BodyLogicMD physicians recommend that you talk to your doctor to make sure you’re getting the vitamin D you need to keep your body strong and... - March 17, 2011 - BodyLogicMD
Blue Springs Dental Practice Partners with Community Services League
Foster Dental Care to donate $3,000 to the Blue Springs location - March 17, 2011 - Foster Dental Care
Jennifer Spencer, Psy.D., Joins Team at Naperville Clinical Services
Jennifer Spencer, Psy.D., a licensed clinical psychologist, has joined the team of clinicians at Naperville Clinical Service - a group practice in Naperville dedicated to providing high quality therapy to individuals, couples and families throughout the western suburbs. Dr. Spencer provides... - March 17, 2011 - Naperville Clinical Services
Spike in Senior Population Creates Huge Demand for Local Caregivers
Unemployment falls, Americans still wondering ‘Where are the Jobs?’ - March 17, 2011 - Senior Helpers
Visiting Physicians Association Diagnostic Services Receives Accreditation by ICAVL
Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories (ICAVL) recognizes VPA Diagnostic Services for its commitment to providing a high level of patient care and quality testing for the diagnosis of vascular disease. - March 17, 2011 - Visiting Physicians Association
Doctors Express of Centennial Launches iTriage App to Give Mobile Users Greater Access to Medical Information
Patients have convenient, on-the-go access to symptom, disease and provider information in the palm of their hands with the free iTriage smartphone app - March 17, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
National Poison Prevention Week March 20-26, 2011 - Wisconsin Pediatricians Provide Guidance for Parents and Caregivers
In recognition of National Poison Prevention Week, the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics offers guidelines on poison prevention, and what to do should the child in your life become poisoned. Statistics show that children are the most likely to become poisoned, and that poisonous items are most often found in our homes. - March 17, 2011 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
7 Day Dental Celebrates the Launch of Its New Laguna Woods Website
Dr. Christine Chung of 7 Day Dental has just released the new website for the Laguna Woods location. The website is at YourLagunaDentist.com. - March 17, 2011 - 7 Day Dental
Franchise Sherpas Does It Again Franchise Incubator Company Launches Another Colorado Franchise Poised for Success
Franchise Sherpas has launched a new franchise, Scrubs Medical Janitorial. With past franchise success stories like Doc Popcorn and Maui Wowi Hawaiian under its belt, Franchise Sherpas believes Scrubs Medical Janitorial is positioned to see exponential growth in the coming years. - March 17, 2011 - Scrubs Medical Janitorial
Easy Auscultation Expands Sound Builder for Heart Sounds
MedEdu, LLC (www.easyauscultation.com) is pleased to announce that it has tripled the number of heart sound auscultation lessons with Sound Builder technology. Sound Builder is a method of decomposing heart sounds into it key components: the first heart sound (S1), systole, the second heart sound... - March 17, 2011 - MedEdu, LLC
Oxygen Concentrator Store - American Medical Sales and Repair's Online Oxygen Concentrator Store - Offering Top-Selling EverGo System
American Medical Sales and Repair has been a top name in the world of home and portable oxygen therapy systems for more than 20 years. With the recent expansion of their company and website, the Oxygen Concentrator Store offers the widest selection available in home and portable oxygen concentrator... - March 17, 2011 - American Medical Sales and Repair
Doctor's Offices: New Option in Patient Communication with Newsletter
New Company Offers Custom Newsletter Sent by Doctors to Increase Health Literacy in Their Patients - March 17, 2011 - eHealthPartner
Caregiverlist.com's New Service Connects Senior Caregivers with Professional Caregiving Jobs as the Nation's Only Career Center for Professional Caregivers
As the U.S. population ages and seniors choose to remain in their own home as they age, more than 2,000 senior home care agencies have opened their doors in the last decade. To assist with educating consumers about the many job openings with these professional senior care companies and to assist companies to keep up with staffing needs, Caregiverlist.com provides a Professional Caregiver Career Center which companies rely on to hire new caregivers weekly. - March 16, 2011 - Caregiverlist, Inc.
RMCFA Joins Coalition4ME/CFS, the First US NueroEndocrineImmune Disease Coalition
The Rocky Mountain CFS/ME & FM Association (RMCFA) and seven NeuroEndocrineImmune Disease (NEIDs) organizations have formed the first US coalition to serve their patient community and change public policy. The Coalition 4 ME/CFS is the first national project of a network of organizations... - March 16, 2011 - The Rocky Mountain CFS/ME & FM Association
IAPAM's Aesthetic Medicine Symposium with Botox Training April 16-17
The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM) is helping physicians enter this lucrative market by offering their dermatologist-led Botox Training in Scottsdale, Arizona on April 16-17, 2011. Physicians will learn everything they need to start offering Botox and other in demand aesthetic medicine procedures. - March 16, 2011 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
myMedirecs Puts Medical Records Control in the Hands of the Patient, and on Their Wrist
myMedirecs Corp has broadened its range of Personal Medical Alert USB devices that carry the award winning myMedirecs Personal Medical Records Management suite, providing immediate access to critical medical information. - March 16, 2011 - myMedirecs
Laser Spine Institute Senior Director Medical Ops Clinical Quality and Compliance to Present at AORN
Valerie Maxam-Moore, RN, MN to Offer Insights on Benchmarking, Infection Control and Supply Cost Reduction - March 16, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
EndoVault® EHR Receives ONC-ATCB EHR Certification
EndoSoft is pleased to announce that their specialty specific EHR application EndoVault® has received the US federal government’s “meaningful use” stamp of approval by earning Complete EHR Ambulatory certification. The designation officially deems the Electronic Health Record... - March 16, 2011 - EndoSoft
The New Website for 7 Day Dental Anaheim Finally Unveiled
7 Day Dental in Anaheim, CA has recently unveiled its new website. Your Anaheim dentist at 7DayDentalAnaheim.com offers testimonials, a smile gallery, patient forms, as well as the ability to schedule an appointment completely online. - March 16, 2011 - Your Anaheim Dentist
Free For All, Inc.® is Pleased to Announce Jim Donachie Has Joined Their Team in the Fight to Equalize Rising Healthcare Costs
Jim Donachie, who joined the Free For All, Inc.® team in early January as the Vice President of Business Development, was appointed to the position of Chief Marketing Officer last week. As CMO Jim will be leading FFA’s Sales and Marketing Team. Jim has over 10 years experience in sales... - March 16, 2011 - Free For All, Inc.
CPEhr Announces 2011 Health Insurance Renewal Rates 10 Percent Below Regional Average
Los Angeles Human Resources firm CPEhr announces 2011 HMO group insurance premiums substantially below regional average - March 15, 2011 - CPE HR, Inc.
Delivering a Potent Cancer Drug in Its Prodrug Form with Nanoparticles Can Prevent Side Effects
The new nanoparticle also treats tumors more effectively than the unadorned drug, in mice. - March 14, 2011 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Considering Your Safety in Extreme Cold Weather
Tips for avoid cold weather ailments. - March 14, 2011 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
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
Vail Dermatology Announces Free Information Session on Fat Freezing Technology
Vail Dermatology to host information session in Aspen, Colo. on March 16, 2011. - March 14, 2011 - Vail Dermatology-Skin
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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