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Central Carolina Hospital Nationally Recognized as a Certified Quality Breast Center
Central Carolina was recently recognized as a certified Quality Breast Center, becoming the first hospital in North Carolina and one of only 22 in the nation to achieve this certification. - January 28, 2011 - Central Carolina Hospital
A New Year Brings New Advances for Kelly Chiropractic
A leading Chiropractic facility and health care provider in Southeast Michigan announces the launch of their new website www.kellychiropractictoday.com. The web portal is designed to educate visitors of chiropractic benefits and to better connect Kelly Chiropractic with new and existing... - January 27, 2011 - Kelly Chiropractic
Local Medical Facility Sees Increase of Winter Injuries/Illnesses
New Concept in Convenient and Cost Effective Care Relieves Patients from ER Overcrowding and Prices - January 27, 2011 - Doctors Express, Buckhead
Women & Infants Launches Rhode Island Network for Pelvic Floor Disorders
Women & Infants Hospital has teamed up with practitioners across the state to create the Rhode Island Network for Pelvic Floor Disorders at Women & Infants Hospital. The Network was created to provide state-of-the-art diagnosis and therapy for women with pelvic floor disorders through comprehensive clinical care and organizational oversight. - January 27, 2011 - Women & Infants Hospital
Vail Dermatology; First Dermatology Practice in Colorado to Offer Fat Freezing Treatments
Vail Dermatology Among First to Offer CoolSculpting™ by ZELTIQ ™ in Colorado. - January 26, 2011 - Vail Dermatology-Skin
Palomar Max G Light-Based Treatment for Pigment and Vessel Clearance Now Available from Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center
Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center located in Orlando, FL is pleased to now offer the Palomar Max G Optimized Light hand-piece; a skin rejuvenation treatment that quickly and easily can remove undesirable age spots, sun damage, and blood vessels from the face and body without surgery and... - January 26, 2011 - Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center
Eating Recovery Center Opens New Behavioral Hospital to Address Growing Trend of Child and Adolescent Eating Disorders
Center’s Experts Offer Five Eating Disorder Facts Every Family Should Know - January 26, 2011 - Eating Recovery Center
UBH Denton Says Adult Vigilance is Key to Preventing Youth Bullying
Combating bullying starts with adults according to Dr. Nishendu Vasavada with University Behavioral Health of Denton. Adults must establish acceptable behavior for children and intervene when they suspect a child is being bullied. - January 26, 2011 - University Behavioral Health of Denton
Arizona Shooter and Criminal Minds Discussed on Internet Radio
On 1/27/11, Dr. Michael Nuccitelli outlines on blog talk radio Arizona Shooters criminal profile and his attorney’s possible defense strategies. Forensic psychology and criminal profiles will also be discussed on internet radio. - January 25, 2011 - Dr. Michael Nuccitelli
Social Psychologist Launches Anger Management Program
Dr. Joan D. Atwood, President and CEO of Marriage and Family Therapists of New York, launches another ten week state of the art Anger Management Program. In ten weeks, individuals will explore their trigger buttons, and learn the underlying causes of their anger. This program is designed to assist individuals in understanding and resolving their anger issues. A Certificate of Completion is awarded after the ten sessions are completed. - January 24, 2011 - Marriage and Family Therapists of New York
Couples Therapy Program Launched
Nationally recognized, Social Psychologist, Dr. Joan D. Atwood, launches a state of the art Couples Therapy Program. Based on the latest research, this state of the art couples therapy program offers couples methods for resolving issues and enhancing their relationship. - January 24, 2011 - Marriage and Family Therapists of New York
Group Benefit Services (GBS) of Springfield, MO Achieves Claim Processing Turn-Around Time of Less Than 1 Day
GBS achieves an 18 month goal of claim processing with a turn-around time of less than one day. - January 24, 2011 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.
IOS Health Systems, Medios EHR Selected by Baptist Health South Florida for EHR Donation Program
IOS Health Systems (IOS), a leading innovator of web-based ambulatory electronic health record (EHR) and practice management software, announces that Baptist Health South Florida has selected IOS for their Physician EHR Donation Program. Through this program Baptist Health will pay for 85% of the... - January 24, 2011 - IOS Health Systems
Breakthrough Technology Used at Park East Chiropractic
A new breakthrough technology called the ProAdjuster is now available at Dr. Troy Friesen's Clinic - Park East Chiropractic. This advanced equipment allows Dr. Friesen to provide truly painless correction of spinal problems. - January 24, 2011 - Park East Chiropractic
Gloria Charlier President, Holistic Wellness Solutions to Speak about Clinical Aromatherapy “Using Essential Oils to Reduce Anxiety and Stress!”
Gloria Charlier LLC, Holistic Wellness Solutions, a Cincinnati Ohio based company announced that its Founder and President Gloria Charlier will speak about Clinical Aromatherapy –“Using essential oils to reduce anxiety and stress!” as part of the half day program titled “A... - January 23, 2011 - Gloria Charlier LLC, Holistic Wellness Solutions
Independent Adoption Center Launches Social Support Network for Birthmothers
The Independent Adoption Center announced the release of the first of its kind, exclusive social networking website to support women who choose open adoption. - January 23, 2011 - Independent Adoption Center
Heal My PTSD Launches Virtual PTSD Support Groups
Heal My PTSD launches its first PTSD Virtual Support Groups in February for survivors and caregivers. - January 23, 2011 - Heal My PTSD, LLC
South Nassau Hospital Uses Technology to Fight Cancer Without Needing to Make an Incision
The Varian Novalis Tx™ performs “stereotactic body radiosurgery” in a matter of minutes and often in five or fewer treatment sessions, using precisely-shaped, targeted radiation beams to treat an array of malignant cancers and benign lesions. - January 23, 2011 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Palomar 500 for Light Based Treatments is Now Available at Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center
Aneta Filardo CME, Owner of Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center and James F. Farrell M.D. are pleased to announce they will now be offering advanced laser and pulsed-light treatments with the Palomar Starlux 500 out of the Orlando office after treating clients with light based treatments for... - January 23, 2011 - Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center
Richard Worel, D.O. joins Visiting Physicians Association® House Call Practice in Muskegon
Visiting Physicians Association® (“VPA®”, www.visitingphysicians.com) announced the addition of Richard Worel, D.O. to its Muskegon office located at 800 Ellis Rd. (Suite 225) in Norton Shores. The Muskegon office covers Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana and Ottawa counties. VPA is the... - January 23, 2011 - Visiting Physicians Association
Broadleaf Health Selects Kareo as Medical Billing Software Solution
Kareo, the leading provider of easy and affordable medical billing software for physicians in the United States, and Broadleaf Health, a leading medical billing service serving more than a dozen specialties, are pleased to announce that Broadleaf Health has selected Kareo as its medical billing... - January 22, 2011 - Kareo
Stone Ledge Manor Conducting Free Hearing Screenings for All Members
Stone Ledge Manor is taking care of its members by offering them a Hearing Screening free of charge this month. On January 27th 2011, Digital Hearing Solutions will be conducting Hearing Aid Cleaning and Repair, Ear Wax Check and Removal in home testing and servicing for members of Stone Ledge Manor. - January 22, 2011 - Stone Ledge Manor
Christina Pratt Explores “The Secret or The Big Dream?” on Jan. 25 “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 explores the concept of manifesting reality by exploring our dreams and visions, and how this is an important part of personal shamanic practice. - January 22, 2011 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Partners in Healthcare Corporation Awarded Accreditation from The Joint Commission
Partners in Healthcare has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™ for accreditation by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for health care quality and safety in home care. The accreditation award recognizes Partners in... - January 22, 2011 - Partners in Healthcare Corporation
IOS Health Systems Hires Mr. Karl P.N. Russell as Lead Engineer and Systems Manager
IOS Health Systems Hires Mr. Karl P.N. Russell as Lead Engineer and Systems Manager for the eSeaCare Electronic Health Platform. - January 22, 2011 - IOS Health Systems
Young Artists Add a Splash of Color to Naples Art Fest
This year’s Eden Autism Services Naples Invitational Art Fest, children from five to 18 years of age, are invited join the Art Fest fun by submitting their best coloring efforts for judging. - January 22, 2011 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Saint Joseph Hospital Receives National Medal of Honor
Saint Joseph Hospital is one of four hospitals in Kentucky to be recognized for achieving and sustaining national organ donation goals. - January 22, 2011 - Saint Joseph Health System
GreenWood International Partners with Pan American Life Insurance Company for Texas Non-Subscription Policies
GreenWood International Insurance Services, Inc (GWI) is proud to announce their authority to begin offering Occupational Accident and Primary Employer’s Indemnity Insurance (PEI) policies beginning January 17, 2011 on behalf of Pan American Life Insurance Company in the state of Texas. GWI... - January 22, 2011 - GreenWood International Insurance Services, Inc
Center for Chiropractic & Wellness Participates in Jump To Wellness Week
Dr. Jennifer Greenfield And Brian Kramer Give Wellness Seminars at American Institute of Healthcare & Fitness Conference - January 22, 2011 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC
Brigham and Women’s Hospital Makes Leapfrog Top Hospitals List
BWH was named a 2010 Leapfrog Top Hospital. BWH is one of 65 hospitals recognized for delivering the highest quality of care in the nation while attaining the highest levels of efficiency. - January 22, 2011 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Cutting Dietary Phosphate Does Not Save Dialysis Patients’ Lives
Doctors often ask kidney disease patients on dialysis to limit the amount of phosphate they consume in their diets, but a new study shows this does not help prolong their lives. - January 22, 2011 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Halamandaris Names Orsini to Help Lead the NAHC Private Duty Homecare Association of America
Val J. Halamandaris, President of NAHC, today announced that Merrily Orsini, CEO of corecubed, has agreed to help lead NAHC’s related Private Duty Homecare Association of America. “We are proud to have Ms. Orsini play this significant leadership role. There is no one who has greater... - January 21, 2011 - National Association of Homecare & Hospice
Balanced Hormones May be the Secret to Younger and More Radiant Skin
It’s no secret that a woman’s skin changes as she gets older - especially during and after menopause. As we age, our skin begins to lose its elasticity and this oftentimes leads to sagging, wrinkles and stress lines. According to Dr. Kenneth Varano, Medical Director of BodyLogicMD of Philadelphia, many of the skin conditions women face as they age are actually caused by a combination of waning estrogen levels and environmental factors. - January 21, 2011 - BodyLogicMD
Tiger.co.uk Adds Four New Car Insurance Partners to Its Motor Insurance Comparison Panel
Tiger.co.uk, one of the UK's leading comparison sites, is delighted to announce the arrival of four additional partners to its panel of trusted car insurance providers: Collingwood, MCE, Key Worker and Heritage Motor. Now Tiger.co.uk can provide even greater choice for insurance policy shoppers... - January 21, 2011 - tiger.co.uk
Area Healthcare Providers Team with Healthagen to Put Vital Healthcare Information Into the Hands of Smartphone Users
Overlake and Providence first in region to link with iTriage. - January 21, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
Tickle Lipo, a New Way to Perform Liposuction, Comes to San Diego as Scripps Ranch Dermatology Starts New FDA Approved Procedure
Tickle Lipo, called this by patients who find that instead of pain they experience a slight tickling sensation, is a FDA approved body sculpting technique which is being brought to San Diego for the first time by Dr. Tess Mauricio. - January 21, 2011 - Scripps Ranch Dermatology
Grand Opening of Dr. Tess Dermatology & Cosmetic Center La Jolla, 3rd Branch of the Scripps Ranch Dermatology Clinic
Join Dr. Tess Mauricio on Thursday, Jan. 27 as she opens her 3rd location for medical and cosmetic dermatology services at 7630 Fay Avenue in downtown La Jolla. - January 21, 2011 - Scripps Ranch Dermatology
OSO BioPharmaceuticals Taps Craig Mastenbaum to Lead West Coast Business Development
OSO BioPharmaceuticals Manufacturing, LLC, has named Craig Mastenbaum director of new business development for its West Coast market. Mastenbaum brings to OsoBio more than 30 years of leadership experience in clinical and contract liquid, lyophilized, ampule and syringe product manufacturing. Most... - January 21, 2011 - OSO BioPharmaceuticals Manufacturing, LLC
EMP West Congratulates Emergency Department Medical Director of the Year Lance Allgower, DO
Lance Allgower, DO receives Emergency Department Medical Director of the Year at the EMP Directors' Meeting in December 2010 in Las Vegas. - January 21, 2011 - Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP)
Long Island Nurse Practitioner Association's Nurse Practitioner of the Year
The Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island recently named Donna Hallas, Phd, PNP-BC, CPNP, its 2010 Nurse Practitioner of the Year. Dr. Hallas is a pediatric nurse practitioner whose practice serves at-risk children from birth to 21 years old who receive their primary health care in a... - January 21, 2011 - Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island
Dietitian Launches Supportive Informational Site for Children with Feeding Issues
Feeding underweight children can be quite a challenge. Parents can get tips and techniques to feed their children to promote weight gain. - January 21, 2011 - Feeding Underweight Children
EMP West Applauds Physician of the Year Debbie Bervel, MD
Debbie Bervel, MD, was named Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP) West 2010 Physician of the Year. She has dedicated almost her entire professional career to the Emergency Department at Community Hospital of San Bernardino (CHSB) in Southern California. She has served as interim Medical Director... - January 20, 2011 - Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP)
MedVacation Offers Comprehensive Chromosome Screening
Leading Medical Tourism Agency specializing in IVF treatments and surrogacy abroad began offering a cutting edge and utmost accurate method for the simultaneous analysis of all 24 types of chromosomes. Comprehensive Chromosome Screening (CCS) is highly recommended for those of advanced maternal age (AMA), as well as patients who have had multiple failed IVF cycles or numerous miscarriages. - January 20, 2011 - MedVacation LLC
EMP West Applauds Annual Award Winner Monica Woo, PA
Monica Woo, Physician Assistant, received from Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP) West the award for 2010 Mid-Level Practitioner of the Year. Monica has worked in the ED at Community Hospital of San Bernardino in California since 2002. Her relentless work ethic and upbeat personality have made her... - January 20, 2011 - Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP)
Dr. Jeff McQuaite, a Doylestown Chiropractor, Added to STOP Sports Injury Campaign
Dr. Jeff McQuaite of Azzatori Chiropractic-Doylestown is pleased to announce he has recently been added to the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) “STOP Sports Injuries Campaign.” The Campaign is designed to help parents, coaches, healthcare providers and... - January 20, 2011 - Azzatori Chiropractic
One of the Kansas City Region’s Oldest and Most Respected Career Schools, MTTI, Changes Name to WellSpring School of Allied Health, Adds New Programs
One of the Kansas City region’s oldest, most respected career schools, MTTI, is changing its name to WellSpring School of Allied Health, and adding programs for allied health careers. The first medical assistant classes begin in March. With locations in Kansas City, Mo and Lawrence, Ks, the Midwest leader in wellness education is helping the medical field prepare to deal with the influx of millions of new patients who will be entering the system due to the new healthcare legislation. - January 20, 2011 - WellSpring School of Allied Health
Daniel Gilligan, D.O., Added to Visiting Physicians Association® House Call Practice in Saginaw
Visiting Physicians Association® (“VPA®”, www.visitingphysicians.com) announced the addition of Daniel Gilligan, D.O., to its Saginaw office located at 1484 Straits Dr., (Suite 5). The Saginaw office covers all of Bay, Midland, Saginaw and Tuscola counties and parts of Arenac,... - January 20, 2011 - Visiting Physicians Association
Medical Weight Loss Clinic Announces Makeover Winners in Pro-Teen Giveaway
More than 500 youths took advantage of the program which MWLC offered at no cost to youths aged 10-17 as part of its continuing efforts to help fight childhood obesity. - January 20, 2011 - Medical Weight Loss Clinic
Mitegen Appoints New CEO
Mitegen LLC (“Mitegen”, the “Company), a provider of innovative consumables for X-ray diffraction, crystallography and protein crystallization to academic, pharmaceutical, industrial and government researchers around the world, announced today that Robert Newman has been appointed... - January 19, 2011 - MiTeGen, LLC
Medically-Reviewed Lettercase Booklets About Down Syndrome Available on January 31 as a Resource for Physicians Delivering Prenatal Diagnoses
Lettercase is pleased to announce that online orders for their booklets, Understanding a Down Syndrome Diagnosis and Delivering a Down Syndrome Diagnosis, will be available on January 31. As prenatal testing technology continues to advance, these booklets will be urgently important to expectant... - January 19, 2011 - Lettercase. Inc.