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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
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.
‘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
CCSVI Liberation Therapy Now Available Through MediBid Portal
MediBid.ca announces the availabliity of CCSVI Liberation Therapy in North America. - December 10, 2010 - MediBid
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
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
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
“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
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.
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
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
Easter Seals South Florida, Inc. - Afterschool Tutoring Program
Easter Seals South Florida, Inc. announces the sponsorship of the Afterschool Snack Program, a subcomponent of the Child Care Food Program. This program is designed primarily to provide nutritious snacks to children in Afterschool Programs. Snacks are available at no separate charge to the children... - December 04, 2010 - Easter Seals South Florida
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
Magnolia Creek Treatment Center for Eating Disorders is Pleased to Announce a Cutting-Edge, 15-Day "Holiday Refresh" Program for Those Struggling This Holiday Season
The holiday season can be tough, especially for those struggling with eating disorders. That is why Magnolia Creek Treatment Center for Eating Disorders is pleased to offer its first-ever "Holiday Refresh" program. This one of a kind, 15-day partial-hospitalization program is designed... - December 03, 2010 - Magnolia Creek Treatment Center for Eating Disorders
Stairways’ Center City Arts Joins 2010 Holiday Gallery Night Tour
Stairways Behavioral Health’s Center City Arts, 138 E. 26th Street in Erie, PA, embraces art as a means to recovery in their 7th Annual Holiday Art Show & Sale, joining with the Erie Art Museum and several Erie art galleries for Gallery Night: Holiday Edition, December 3, 2010, from 7-9 p. - December 03, 2010 - Stairways Behavioral Health
Family Service Launches Annual Holiday Giving Drive
Family Service’s Holiday Giving Drive is officially underway and will run until Friday, December 17. The organization is collecting new, unwrapped holiday gifts for children, teens and adults in desperate need of support in over 60 Family Service programs. - December 03, 2010 - Family Service
Laser Spine Institute Announces December Seminars
Company Offers Complimentary Medical Presentations - December 03, 2010 - Laser Spine Institute
North Korea Attack Exposes Liability of Medical Tourism
High risk countries pose special liability to companies, investors, and company reserves. - December 02, 2010 - PHM International, Inc.
Clinical Trials of America Opens New Site in Seattle and Names Kathy Hendricks as Manager
Clinical Trials of America Inc. has announced the opening of a new Seattle site and named Kathy Hendricks as site manager. Hendricks leads operational and business development and oversees patient recruitment and relations. “The opening of the Seattle site is the next phase of expansion for... - December 02, 2010 - Clinical Trials of America
Cancer Center at South Nassau Communities Hospital Earns Business Achievement Award
The Business Achievement Award is presented annually in appreciation of a business that is proactive in its support of the chamber’s mission and objectives and for the well being of the residents and community. - December 02, 2010 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Leeds Scientific to Unveil New Distributor Opportunities for Sculptisse
Leeds Scientific has patented their most popular product Sculptisse, and is now offering exclusive distributorships worldwide. - December 02, 2010 - Leeds Scientific
Women & Infants' Physician Authors Chapter in Reference Book
The fifth edition of the guide Protocols for High-Risk Pregnancies includes a chapter by Dwight J. Rouse, MD, MSPH, a clinician and researcher in the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine at Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island. Dr. Rouse, a Providence resident who is also a professor of... - December 02, 2010 - Women & Infants Hospital
Hair Whisperers™ Rids Over 1000 Heads of Lice with the LouseBuster™ Device
The Hair Whisperers, a Southern California head lice removal service, today announced that it has successfully treated head lice on over 1000 customers using the LouseBuster™ device. This revolutionary FDA-cleared device provides a chemical-free way to kill head lice and eggs using only... - December 01, 2010 - Hair Whisperers
Nurse Practitioners Association Says Risk for Diabetes Starts with Family History
Many people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes have one or more family members with the disease, so it’s important to know your family’s diabetes health history, and to share that with your primary healthcare provider. - December 01, 2010 - Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island
Leeds Scientific Wins Approval in France
Savvy French consumers and distributors alike have praised Sculptisse for having powerful results that safely and effectively eliminates wrinkles faster than most wrinkle creams on the market. - December 01, 2010 - Leeds Scientific
Child, Adolescent and Young Adult Therapist Opens Private Psychotherapy Practice Offices in Miami Beach, South Miami and Coral Gables, Florida
Morgan Forer, LCSW, M.S.W., M.B.E., offers confidential, safe, and supportive therapy for a variety of issues and concerns. - December 01, 2010 - Morgan Forer, P.A.