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Six Women & Infants Physicians Named "Top" in Nation
Six physicians at Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island are named in the 10th edition of Castle Connolly Medical Ltd.’s America’s Top Doctors®. Physicians are listed after an extensive selection process that begins by surveying tens of thousands of physicians and hospital... - November 06, 2010 - Women & Infants Hospital
Local Chiropractor Donates Services in Exchange for Non-Persishable Food Donation to Benefit Local Food Pantry
A Glendale chiropractor is reaching out to local patients with a rather unique offer. She says, “Leave your checkbook for your next treatment.” Dr. Dee Ann Nason, owner of NorthGlen Chiropractic, is attempting to collect food for the Glendale Salvation Army and is donating 100% of her time in exchange for a non-perishable food donation. - November 06, 2010 - NorthGlen Chiropractic
Avant Healthcare Professionals Supports the Georgia Court Challenge to the FSBPT Unlawful and Discriminatory Policy
The suit asserts that the state’s adoption of the testing prohibition violates its administrative law making procedure. Further, the adoption of the prohibition is an unconstitutional violation of the Plaintiff’s due process and equal protection rights. For additional details on the complaint reference Civil Action File Number: 2010CV192875. - November 06, 2010 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
Fairway Medical Surgical Hospital Launches on iTriage to Connect with Mobile Healthcare Consumers
Patients now have on-the-go access to facility and medical information with the iTriage healthcare decision tool. - November 06, 2010 - iTriage, LLC
"Choosing a Shamanic Teacher" on November 9 "Why Shamanism Now?" Radio Show with Christina Pratt
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 entering into shamanic training and all that we need to consider when choosing the right teacher. - November 06, 2010 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
New Website Coming to Support the Family Caregiver
Caregiver Village is a new online community focused on providing encouragement and support for family caregivers. - November 05, 2010 - Caregiver Village
Costa Rica MD Services Announces New Affiliate Marketing Program
Affiliates Can Earn up to $300 Per Sale with Costa Rica MD Medical & Dental Network of Health Professionals - November 05, 2010 - Costa Rica MD Services
Achieve Clinical Research Announces Osteoarthritis (OA) 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 osteoarthritis (OA). - November 05, 2010 - Achieve Clinical Research
Avant Healthcare Professionals Introduces Healthcare Information Technology Staffing Solutions
Avant Healthcare Professionals today announced an expansion of their service line offerings to include Healthcare Information Technology (HIT) professional staffing solutions. The pace for the astonishing growth of Healthcare Information Technologies will require talented professionals from around... - November 05, 2010 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
MUMC in Savannah to Participate in National Pilot Study for Disc Implant
Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) in Savannah Georgia is one of only five sites in the entire United States selected to participate in a pilot study for the TRIUMPH® Lumbar Disc for treatment of degenerative disc disease – a leading cause of chronic neck and back pain. - November 04, 2010 - Memorial Health
Physicians Jump on IAPAM's Botox Training to Meet the Growing Demand for Medical Aesthetics
The market for minimally invasive procedures continues to grow, and to capitalize on this growth, physicians must seek out the most comprehensive, hands-on, aesthetic medicine education. The IAPAM's 2-Day Aesthetic Medicine Symposium is the most focused training for physicians in Botox®, dermal fillers, laser skin resurfacing & laser hair removal, chemical peels, microdermabrasion and hCG for Weight Loss. - November 04, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Revolutionary Vbeam® Perfecta Laser Treatment for Rosacea and Facial Veins
The Vbeam® Perfecta sets the gold standard in treatment of facial redness such as rosacea and facial veins. It is highly recommended for unsightly broken capillaries, spider hemangioms, telangectasia or skin discoloration on the face. - November 04, 2010 - Abrams Dermatology
Patients Use More Specific Keywords While Seeking Clinical Trial Information Online, According to TrialX Research
A new research study finds that e-patients searching for health information related to clinical research studies tend to use longer and more specific keywords - November 04, 2010 - Applied Informatics
Douglas Matzner, DC Named Chiropractic Physician of the Year
Awarded by Illinois Chiropractic Society at Annual Convention - November 04, 2010 - Matzner Chiropractic
Ames Chiropractor Hopes to Collect Over 2,000 Pounds of Food for the Hungry of Central Iowa
Dr. Barbara Read of Read Health Center of Chiropractic is vowing to give away free services in exchange for food, in order to raise food bank deposits at Mid-Iowa Community Action (MICA). At the end of the charity drive, she hopes to have collected over 2,000 pounds worth of non-perishable food. - November 04, 2010 - Read Health Center of Chiropractic
UBH Denton Joins with Legends Academy to Offer Educational Opportunity to School-Age Patients
Dallas/Fort Worth Psychiatric hospital, UBH Denton, partners with charter school to ensure school-age patients receive quality education while receiving inpatient mental health care. - November 04, 2010 - University Behavioral Health of Denton
symbeo – Offering Unlimited Family Doctor Visits at Low Monthly Price; Announces New, Promotional Pricing Plan for Families in Northern New Jersey
To help Northern New Jersey health consumers this November, Essex-county, NJ-based symbeo is pleased to announce an exciting, promotional, new pricing structure for families looking for affordable health care. symbeo is now offering 12 month commitments at a lower price, making symbeo more affordable to everyone. - November 03, 2010 - symbeo
Wellco Exec Presents Health Cost Innovations at Michigan’s Largest Entrepreneurial Conference
Health care costs are expected to rise by nearly double digits again in 2011 and projected to double within the next 10 years. TiE (The Global Network of Entrepreneurs) emphasizes that technology and innovation can help reduce health costs without diminishing availability or quality of care. TiE... - November 03, 2010 - Wellco Corporation
Avant Healthcare Professionals Announce Marketing Partnership with ICD-10 Coders Academy
Avant Healthcare Professionals and ICD-10 Coders Academy announced a new marketing partnership that will help drive Brand awareness for both companies and assist the healthcare community with ICD-10 implementation. - November 03, 2010 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
Workshop/Training: Caring for Children Who Have Experienced Trauma
John Stump, LMFT, Ian Newlin, LMFT and Amanda Peterman, LMFT will be conducting a free training on Caring for Children Who Have Experienced Trauma. - November 03, 2010 - Child and Adolescent Trauma Services, LLP
Medical Oncologist/Hematologist Joins Women & Infants' Program in Women's Oncology
Medical oncologist and hematologist Tina Rizack, MD, MPH, has joined the staff at Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island in the Program in Women’s Oncology. She will also serve as clinical instructor of medicine at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. - November 03, 2010 - Women & Infants Hospital
Free Community Health Fair in Santa Maria
Life Steps Foundation-Santa Maria Wisdom Center would like to invite the residents and community members of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties to take advantage of a free community health and resource fair on Saturday, November 6, 2010, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 1414 N. Broadway,... - November 03, 2010 - Life Steps Foundation
EndoSoft Announces Surescripts Certification for EndoVault® EHR
EndoSoft, LLC has announced their EHR application EndoVault® has received certification from Surescripts’ e-prescribing services. - November 03, 2010 - EndoSoft
Woodway Senior Living Announces New Director of Marketing
Denise Irey has been named Director of Marketing at Woodway Senior Living, a retirement and assisted living community located in Bellingham, Washington. - November 02, 2010 - Woodway Senior Living
Gloria Charlier LLC, Holistic Wellness Solutions Announces New Clinical Aromatherapy Services
Gloria Charlier LLC, Holistic Wellness Solutions, a Cincinnati, Ohio based company dedicated to decreasing stress, promoting healing and enhancing wellness physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally recently announced new clinical aromatherapy services. - November 02, 2010 - Gloria Charlier LLC, Holistic Wellness Solutions
New Service Helps Seniors and Their Families Transition Into Care
Smoother Transitions announced today that they will be officially launching and accepting new clients in the Chilliwack area on November 1, 2010, in honour of Family Caregivers Month and Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. Smoother Transitions is a new business in the Chilliwack area... - November 01, 2010 - Smoother Transitions
McGrath Medical Expands Austin Practice to Add Consultation Office in Dallas
Dr. Daniel McGrath offers hair restoration consultations in Dallas to meet patient demand in Texas. - October 31, 2010 - McGrath Medical
“Oral Traditions in a Virtual World” on Nov. 2 “Why Shamanism Now?” Radio Show with Christina Pratt
On her radio show "Why Shamanism Now? A Practical Path to Authenticit,y, teacher, author, and founder of the Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing Christina Pratt talks about the value of experiential oral traditions and whether or not the same results can be achieved in our modern virtual world. - October 31, 2010 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Inspire CEO to Address Healthcare Digital Marketing Conference
Brian Loew, CEO of Inspire, will be a featured speaker at the DTC 2010 Fall Conference, “Marketing to the Digital Consumer – A Healthcare Perspective.” Princeton, NJ-based Inspire creates safe, moderated online communities, organized by medical condition, for patients to share information and to support each other. - October 31, 2010 - Inspire
Laser Spine Institute Announces November Seminars
Company Offers Complimentary Medical Presentations. - October 31, 2010 - Laser Spine Institute
Workout Fanatics Can Look Forward to the TACTIX Workout Coming Soon
The new TACTIX workout system is a combination of modern martial arts, fitness boot camp intensity and self-defense training. After years of having several different workout options, one fitness pro puts them all together. - October 30, 2010 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
MD Synergy Solutions Ramps Up with Appointment of New Team and New Approach
With an impressive team lined up and an appealing Partner Program, MD Synergy is ready to take on the medical billing industry. - October 30, 2010 - MD Synergy Solutions
Romantic Comedy "Love Simple" to Donate 10% of DVD Proceeds to Lupus Research Institute
The producers of the film Love Simple, directed by Mark von Sternberg, announced today that 10% of the films DVD sales will be donated to the world renowned Lupus Research Institute, and that Your Indie Films/Synergetic Distribution has acquired worldwide distribution rights for the film. The DVD... - October 30, 2010 - Lupus Research Institute
"Healthwise" to Provide Content on Cataract Solutions
“HealthWise” will take a look at cataract solutions in this season’s program. - October 29, 2010 - Healthwise
"HealthWise" is Producing a Program to Assist Families on Down Syndrome
“HealthWise” Draws Attention to those Serving Individuals with Down Syndrome and their Families. - October 29, 2010 - Healthwise
Spine Correction Center of the Rockies Now Offering More Advanced Treatment Options with On-Site Nurse Practitioner
Spine Correction Center of the Rockies is now offering advanced treatment options for patients on-site through a new Nurse Practitioner. The new services include botanical injections, advanced diagnostics, and durable medical equipment prescriptions. The new addition was made to give patients... - October 29, 2010 - Spine Correction Center of the Rockies
Allscripts Named Presenting Sponsor for 2010 “Walk to Cure Diabetes” Event
Healthcare IT Provider Joins BD Technologies as Lead Supporters of Local JDRF Effort to Fight Type 1 Diabetes. - October 29, 2010 - Allscripts
"HealthWise" Helps Shed Light on Multiple Sclerosis Through their Educational Program
Through educational Public Television segments, “HealthWise” educates audiences on the key issues associated with Multiple Sclerosis. - October 28, 2010 - Healthwise
Corengi Launches New Web Site to Help Type 2 Diabetes Patients Find Suitable Clinical Trials
www.corengi.com simplifies the clinical trial selection process; enables type 2 diabetes patients to learn which trials are right for them. - October 28, 2010 - Corengi, Inc.
The Orlando Business Journal Recognizes Kavaliro’s Own John Mahony as One of Their "10 Businessmen to Watch" for 2010
John Mahony, COO of Orlando-based staffing firm Kavaliro, is making some waves in the business community these days. So much so in fact, that the Orlando Business Journal has named him one of their "10 Businessmen to Watch" for 2010. - October 28, 2010 - Kavaliro
Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island Tips to Prevent Medication Errors
The best way to prevent medication errors is for patients to actively participate in every decision about their health care. Research proves that patients who are involved in their healthcare experience better outcomes. - October 28, 2010 - Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island
Doylestown Chiropractor Celebrates National Massage Therapy Awareness Week
According to a recent consumer survey by the American Massage Therapy Association® (AMTA®), massage therapy is on the rise as a method of improving personal health. As interaction increases among massage therapists and their clients, both can benefit from tips on what to expect from their professional health relationship. - October 28, 2010 - Azzatori Chiropractic
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon Dr. David Whiteman Performs Real Housewife of Atlanta’s Plastic Surgery Procedures
Dr. David Whiteman, founder of Southern Plastic Surgery in Duluth, GA featured on last night’s episode of The Real Housewives of Atlanta as reality star Nene Leakes’ plastic surgeon. - October 28, 2010 - Southern Plastic Surgery P.C.
Online Education & Training Leader VectorLearning Races for the Cure and Beyond
Its team ran October 2 to support the Susan G. Komen Foundation and Breast Cancer Awareness month, but this Tampa online education and training firm maintains the effort all year long to honor its team members. - October 28, 2010 - Care2Learn.com
Dr. Alex Farnoosh Recognized by U.S. Commerce Association as 2010 Best Dentist Office of Beverly Hills
Esteemed periodontist and cosmetic dentist Dr. Alex Farnoosh has been recognized by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) for the 2010 “Best of Local Business” Award in the Dentists’ Office category. - October 28, 2010 - The Total Smile
Hundreds of Families Gather to Celebrate Their Miracles of Life
Annual Baby Reunion Picnic to be held at Laguna Hills Community Center. - October 28, 2010 - HRC Fertility
The Athena Center Now Offers Treatment of Depression and Anxiety
Montgomery County-based Women’s Counselors, The Athena Center, offers treatment of depression and anxiety, some of the most common mood disorders. - October 28, 2010 - The Athena Center
Trick-or-Treating and Halloween Safety Advice from the Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island
Keep trick-or-treating and Halloween fun and safe, follow these tips from the Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island in cooperation with the American Academy of Pediatrics. - October 28, 2010 - Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island
Seattle Therapy Center Presents International Training: Emotion Focused Therapy for Individuals Level 1 September 12-15th, 2011 in Seattle with Leslie Greenberg Ph.D.
"A fabulous compendium of strategies for working with emotions...There is no doubt that Greenberg is both a pioneer and the field's premier investigator in the important work of applying the basic research on emotions to the process of psychotherapy." Marsha M. Linehan, Ph.D. Learn to build stronger alliances with clients. Work more effectively with clients with over regulated and under regulated emotions. Gain skills to transform the impact of attachment losses, trauma, neglect, and abuse. - October 27, 2010 - Seattle Therapy Center
The Colorado BioScience Association and 650+ Partners Oppose Amendments 60 and 61 & Proposition 101
The Colorado BioScience Association along with over 650 partners are opposed to three ballot measures facing Colorado this election – Amendment 60, Amendment 61 and Proposition 101. These three measures - also known as the 'ugly three' - are referred to as tax breaks, but will have a devastating impact on Colorado and the companies located in the state for years to come. - October 27, 2010 - Colorado BioScience Association