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Host Christina Pratt Talks About "Ethics and the First Shaman" on December 21 "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 talks about the First Shaman who brought knowledge, skills and teachings from the Creator, and the ethical standards that are the foundation of all shamanic practice. - December 18, 2010 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Min-Sheng General Hospital Cosmetic Center Promotes the Benefits of Autologous Fat Transfer
Plastic surgeons at Min-Sheng General Hospital are increasingly making use of patients’ own fat as filler for facial rejuvenation and breast augmentation. - December 17, 2010 - Min-Sheng Hospital
IAPAM's hCG Weight Loss Training Gives Physicians a Complete Solution
The IAPAM's hCG Physician Weight Loss Program offers physicians all the tools and training they need to add hCG for Weight Loss to their practices. Now the IAPAM's program includes NEW Weight Loss Clinic resources, including: waiting room and patient presentations and samples of proven hCG promotional publications. - December 16, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Sara Wasserbauer, M.D. Uses Facebook to Give Away Hair Transplant
California man and professional speaker with male pattern baldness says hair transplant will make him feel more secure about his looks. - December 16, 2010 - Sara Wasserbauer, M.D.
St. Paul Chiropractor Shares Snow Shoveling Safety Tips
“If your body is not in condition, the common winter chore of snow shoveling can present the potential for spasms, strains, sprains and other health problems,” cautions Dr. Joel Fugleberg, a member of the Minnesota Chiropractic Association (MCA) and the American Chiropractic Association... - December 16, 2010 - Lifestyle Chiropractic
Latest Research Confirms That Triticum's L-Mesitran Honey Products Show Antibacterial Efficacy Against Antibiotic Resistant Bacteriae
Honey based products for wound care proved to be highly effective against strains of antibiotic bacteriae including ESBL. - December 16, 2010 - Mesitran
Thorburn Chiropractic and Wellness Center in Burbank CA Wins 2011 Talk of the Town Award
The 2011 Talk of the Town Award has been presented to Thorburn Chiropractic and Wellness Center in the category of Excellence in Customer Satisfaction for a Chiropractor. - December 15, 2010 - Thorburn Chiropractic & Wellness Center
New Survey Finds Majority of People Can’t Detect a Hair Transplant
Wethersfield, CT hair restoration surgeon credits latest technological advances for today’s virtually undetectable results. - December 15, 2010 - Hair Restoration and Aesthetic Medicine Center of Connecticut
New Top December Team Fitness America Philadelphia Personal Trainer Announced
Each month Team Fitness America announced top personal trainers from places such as Miami, Los Angeles, New Jersey, and Manhattan but this month Philadelphia takes the first place prize from having the top personal trainer. - December 15, 2010 - Team Fitness America
Bestselling Author, Gary Douglas, Presents Totally New Approach to Body Healing with Right Body for You
Gary Douglas will present an evening workshop and 2 day seminar with live streaming that explores communicating with bodies in a totally unique way, using tools from Access Consciousness as they apply to bodies to solve a multitude of body and health issues. These tools can be used immediately to assist people who are struggling with body issues of any kind from self-esteem, weight loss, allergies, chronic fatigue, environmental sensitivities, aging, pain and disease. - December 13, 2010 - Access Physical Therapy
Bilinguals Inc. Celebrates 15 Years of Pediatric Therapy Services
The pediatric therapy and autism services company celebrates 15 years of service to children and families across the country. - December 12, 2010 - Achieve Beyond: Pediatric Therapy and Autism Services
Local Hypnotist Offers Free Stress Relief Event to Raise Spirits During Unstable Holiday Season
A complimentary stress management class is being offered to the public as a why to decrease holiday anxiety and increase holiday enjoyment during a time of economic turmoil. The class is centered around the concept that people can reduce feelings of anxiety and worry if given the tools and taught how to use them in a simple to use format. Cathy Ciaccio, who is leading the workshops states, "This is my way of helping out and giving back this holiday season." - December 12, 2010 - Cathy Ciaccio Hypnosis
Jonathan Horwitz Discusses “Shamanic Inheritance” on December 14 “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 Jonathan Horwitz, co-founder of the Scandinavian Centre for Shamanic Studies, about how contemporary shamans are facing the challenge of a world currently so out of balance. - December 12, 2010 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Laser Spine Institute Scottsdale Celebrates Second Anniversary
Laser Spine Institute Experiences Continued Success and Growth in Local Market - December 12, 2010 - Laser Spine Institute
Achieve Clinical Research Announces Asthma Research Studies in Birmingham, Alabama
Achieve Clinical Research, announces the launch of several research studies to test investigational treatment options for those already diagnosed with asthma. - December 12, 2010 - Achieve Clinical Research
Dominique Kohlenberger Opens Health Coach Practice
Sarasota, Florida, Health Care Coach Assists Clients with Weight Loss and Health Issues Through Nutritional Intervention. - December 11, 2010 - Dominique Kohlenberger
Advantis Healthcare Solutions Awarded Certification from The Joint Commission
Advantis Healthcare Solutions has achieved the Gold Seal of Approval™ for health care staffing services certification from The Joint Commission. Advantis Healthcare Solutions underwent an on-site review of its compliance with national standards that assess how staffing firms determine the... - December 11, 2010 - Advantis Healthcare Solutions, INC.
CEO Finds Innovative Ways to Provide Services to Adults with Autism
Thomas P. McCool Ed.D, President & CEO of Eden Autism Services has been named Innovator of the Year by the Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce. “It is a thrill and an honor to be selected as Innovator of the Year,” says McCool. I have been with Eden since 2005 and during that... - December 11, 2010 - Eden Autism Services
Treatment for Dark Gums Now Accomplished in Less Than One Hour
Good news for men and women with dark gums: a Los Angeles cosmetic dentist has developed a gum bleaching technique that takes less than an hour. Even better, the results are long-lasting. - December 11, 2010 - The Total Smile
Food for Thought
Jackson Therapy Partners raises 1,097 lbs. of food for local food bank. - December 11, 2010 - Jackson Therapy Partners
South Nassau Home Health Care Program Ranked Among the Best in the US
South Nassau Home Care has been named to the listing, which is celebrating its fifth anniversary, each of the five years it has been released. Three of the five years South Nassau has been in the top 500. - December 11, 2010 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Local Neighbors Without Coats This Winter
Our less fortunate neighbor can stay warm with your help this winter. Genesis Shelter and PSS Injury and Wellness Center are teaming up to distribute coats to women, men, and children of all sizes, in times of need or crisis. - December 11, 2010 - PSS Injury and Wellness Center
‘Santa’s Senior Helpers’ Lend a Helping Hand for the Holidays
Elders’ elves help seniors with everything from ‘Gift Wrap to Google.’ - December 10, 2010 - Senior Helpers
A Dental Art of Sunrise, FL Joins Facebook at ADAFacebook.com
A Dental Art, a family dentistry practice in Sunrise, Florida, is now on Facebook and can be found at www.ADAFacebook.com. You can learn more about A Dental Art and its services, including braces and cosmetic dentistry, at www.ADentalArt.com. - December 10, 2010 - A Dental Art
CCSVI Liberation Therapy Now Available Through MediBid Portal
MediBid.ca announces the availabliity of CCSVI Liberation Therapy in North America. - December 10, 2010 - MediBid
eDoctor, Inc.’s Live Demo Session at Tyson’s Corner Apple Store
eDoctor will Conduct a Live demonstration for Area Doctors from Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C at the Tyson’s Corner Apple Store in VA. - December 10, 2010 - eDoctor, Inc.
LUMEN Meeting to Feature Teaching Session on Transradial STEMI Interventions
Transradial benefits include lower rate of bleeding complications and lower cost - “Radial first: Are you ready?” - December 09, 2010 - HMP Communications
Dr. Kimberly Loos Helps Fight Hunger This Holiday Season
Dr. Loos, a cosmetic dentist located in San Jose, California, is holding her third annual canned food drive through her office from December 1st – 31st to benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank. - December 09, 2010 - Dr. Kimberly Loos
Walla Walla General Hospital Deploys Free Smartphone App, Connecting Users to Medical Information
Patients now have immediate, on-the-go access to symptom, disease, medical procedures and providers with the iTriage healthcare decision tool. - December 09, 2010 - iTriage, LLC
South Nassau Communities Hospital Names New Chief Nursing Officer
As chief nursing officer and senior vice president, Dr. Penque will oversee all nursing activities and work to insure the delivery of consistent, high-quality care that is in keeping with the overall mission, vision, and objectives of South Nassau. - December 09, 2010 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Ray Supply Launches a New Division: eCareAssist
A new technology that enables family members and other caregivers to monitor the activities of elderly or disabled loved ones from afar in real-time is now an option locally. This unique system allows caregivers to gain insight into their loved one’s daily routine. When uncharacteristic... - December 09, 2010 - eCareAssist
Portland Physician, Dr. Chris Chlebowski, Rediscovers Effective Treatments for Colic
Doctor debunks new research and shows how colic is easily treated. - December 09, 2010 - Chlebowski Chiropractic and Natural Medicine
MUMC Recognized for Improving Quality While Reducing Costs
Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) in Savannah, Georgia, has been recognized for quality performance in a nationwide hospital quality improvement project. The Premier, Inc. healthcare alliance QUEST: High-Performing Hospitals initiative is a voluntary, three-year program that includes 157 not-for-profit hospitals across 35 states. This is the second year in a row MUMC has received this recognition. - December 08, 2010 - Memorial Health
Thrive Magazine: Oklahoma’s Cutting Edge Health, Wellness and Fitness Publication
Oklahoma City’s Edmond suburb was the location for the launch of the newest health, wellness and fitness magazine. The OKC Health and Wellness Group, Ltd hosted a Women’s Health Expo and the release of Thrive Oklahoma magazine. Readers will find the latest information on integrated health solutions. Also included in every issue readers will find information and strategies for diet, lifestyle, nutrition, fitness, recipes, family destinations and sustainable living with features on local products. - December 08, 2010 - OKC Health & Wellness Group
Hair Transplant Surgeon Sara Wasserbauer Expands Practice to San Jose and San Francisco, CA
An increase in interest for hair restoration solutions allows Dr. Wasserbauer to expand her practice. - December 08, 2010 - Sara Wasserbauer, M.D.
“Gift an App” Available for Maptool X
Wall Street Images is launching a holiday “gift an app” campaign for its popular iPhone app, Maptool X, which is a financial reference tool for Wall Street Markets.This feature allows people to send the app as a digital stocking stuffer. - December 08, 2010 - Wall Street Images, llc
Stairways Behavioral Health Ranked #18 Among Best Places to Work in PA in 2010
Stairways Behavioral Health is named among top 20 of the Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania for the fifth year. - December 08, 2010 - Stairways Behavioral Health
Interest in Sclerostin as a Regulator of Bone Formation Remains High
Sclerostin, a protein produced primarily in osteocytes, inhibits osteoblast activity via antagonism of the wnt signaling pathway and, as such, has garnered a great deal of attention as a potential therapeutic target for increasing bone formation. The annual publication rate for peer-reviewed... - December 07, 2010 - ALPCO
Influenza Case Now Being Reported in Palm Beach County, Florida by MD Now Urgent Care Centers
Influenza cases are now being reported in Palm Beach County by MD Now Urgent Care Centers. In response to this recent increase in cases, MD Now Urgent Care is providing $10 seasonal influenza vaccine’s for its patients. Seasonal Flu shots are being given on a walk-in basis at all MD Now Urgent Care Center locations throughout Palm Beach County, Florida, including Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, West Palm Beach, Lake Worth, Royal Palm Beach, Wellington and Palm Beach Gardens urgent care facilities. - December 05, 2010 - MD Now Urgent Care
Michele Rosenthal, Founder of Healmyptsd.com, Outlines a Plan to Reduce PTSD Stress During the Holiday Season
Helping people with PTSD stay stress-free during the holiday season. - December 05, 2010 - Heal My PTSD, LLC
Citizens Choice Healthplan HMO Receives Senior Choice Gold Award for Excellence in 2011 Medicare Plan Benefits in Inland Empire
Citizens Choice Healthplan HMO has been selected as the only Medicare Healthplan in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties to be recognized for cost-sharing effectiveness and value in the design of its 2011 medical and Part D prescription drug benefits for Medicare beneficiaries. Citizens Choice... - December 05, 2010 - Citizens Choice HealthPlan HMO
Local Doctor Hosts Food, Toy and Humane Society Drive This Holiday Season
Food, toy and animal supply charity drive in doctors office. December 1-18, 2010. - December 05, 2010 - Smith Upper Cervical Chiropractic Health Care
South Nassau Honors Leading Attorney, Nurse Staff Leader at 2010 Carnation Ball
Mr. Morvillo, a member of South Nassau’s board of directors, was the Carnation Ball’s honoree. Ms. Mooney was presented South Nassau’s prestigious Mary Pearson Award. - December 05, 2010 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Statewide Disabilities Conference Recognizes Stairways Behavioral Health and Opportunities Unlimited of Erie
Stairways Behavioral Health, and affiliate, Opportunities Unlimited of Erie, each received state-wide 2010 recognition awards from Pennsylvania Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (PARF). - December 05, 2010 - Stairways Behavioral Health
Stairways Behavioral Health Announces State-Wide Educator Award Recipient, Bootsie Barbour
Stairways Behavioral Health announces Bootsie Barbour is the recipient of the 2010 PAACE Outstanding Adult Educator award at the 45th Annual PAACE Conference on Adult Education. - December 05, 2010 - Stairways Behavioral Health
Medical Staffing Guru Absolutely Health Care Reaches Another Milestone
Absolutely Health Care, the niche medical services company behind the popular social network Medical Mingle, celebrates 15 years and hundreds of thousands of jobs found. - December 04, 2010 - Med Options
Medisweans Announces Multitudes of Additional Advanced Features to Its Existing Medical Billing Services
Medisweans, a dedicated medical billing service provider with fully equipped supporting offices in India announces advanced features to its much appreciated version of medical billing software solutions. Medisweans now announces their complete medical practice optimization solution which eases the... - December 04, 2010 - Medisweans
DOCs Expands Into Mohs Micrographic Surgery
Dermatology & Oculoplastic Consultants (DOCs) now offers Mohs Micrographic Surgery. The procedure is performed by fellowship trained surgeon Bradley Kovach, MD. Mohs surgery, created by Frederic Mohs, MD, is an advanced microscopically controlled surgery for skin cancer. It allows for the... - December 04, 2010 - Dermatology & Oculoplastic Consultants
DOCs Featured in National “Stop-the-Pop” Acne Campaign
Sarasota, Florida's Heidi Anderson, MD, is the second dermatologist in the nation selected to participate in the Stop-the-Pop campaign. - December 04, 2010 - Dermatology & Oculoplastic Consultants
Foundation for Cancer Research & Wellness Launches Petition Drive to Overturn Institute of Medicine’s New Vitamin D Recommendations
Foundation for Cancer Research & Wellness finds the Institute of Medicine's (IOM) recent report concerning necessary vitamin D consumption levels to be profoundly disappointing, especially as it relates to cancer and other disease prevention. - December 04, 2010 - Foundation for Cancer Research & Wellness