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Olympia Medical Center Surgeon, Don J. Schiller, MD, FACS, Featured at Quality Life Association 25th Anniversary
Don J. Schiller, MD, FACS, renowned expert in surgery for the Barnett Continent Intestinal Reservoir (BCIR), a surgical modification of the Kock pouch intestinal reservoir, was featured at the Quality Life Association (QLA) Symposium, a three-day educational and interactive seminar. - October 10, 2010 - Olympia Medical Center
CaringWise Founder One of Five to Graduate from the Summer 2010 Founder Institute Boston
From a starting class of 36, five companies graduated from the demanding Founder Institute's inaugural Boston program. Among them is CaringWise, Inc. a web- and mobile-enabled platform for family caregivers. Conceived and developed during the course of the 3-month program, CaringWise is a home health care work flow platform that simplifies caregiving, reduces stress and improves health care outcomes. - October 09, 2010 - CaringWise, Inc.
Gasser Dental Corporation Announces Agreement with Wiand Dental Laboratory - Dental Implant Onsite in Arizona
Gasser Dental Corporation has announced an agreement with Wiand Dental Laboratory in Arizona to provide same day dental implant procedures, also known as “All on 4” or “Teeth in a day,” onsite at the Gasser Dental Corporation home office in Sun City, Arizona. - October 09, 2010 - Gasser Dental Implant Center
IonSense Expands Product Line with ASAP Open-Air Ionization Source
IonSense to sell Atmospheric Solids Analysis Probe (ASAP) as Entry Level Source for Open-Air Mass Spectrometry - October 08, 2010 - IonSense, Inc.
Join WaterAid's 10,000 Steps a Day to Stay Fit and Healthy for Summer
Walk4Water is a national fundraising event coordinated by WaterAid. 1st – 31st October is officially Walk4Water month, which coincides with National Water Week in October. The concept is simple, register to walk 10,000 steps a day with your friends or workmates and raise funds to help end water poverty. Make a difference by getting fit, you'll also save the planet from carbon emissions - 67.5kg for every 10,000 steps. First 1000 people to register online will get a free pedometer. - October 08, 2010 - WaterAid
Family Service Breaks Ground on Supportive Housing Residence
Family Service broke ground yesterday on a new, affordable supportive housing residence in Evesham for three women with disabilities. The new home will take the place of an old barn which was torn down in July of 2008 and make way for new housing for individuals at risk of homelessness. Construction on the new three bedroom two bath home, will begin this week and be completed by spring of 2011. - October 08, 2010 - Family Service
Andres Alaniz III, M.D., Joins Visiting Physicians Association® Office in Corpus Christi, Texas
Visiting Physicians Association® (“VPA®”, www.visitingphysicians.com) announced the addition of Andres Alaniz III, M.D., to its recently opened office in Corpus Christi, Texas. The Corpus Christi office covers all of Nueces, Kleberg and San Patricio counties and portions of... - October 08, 2010 - Visiting Physicians Association
Trick or Treat! and Smile - Valley Pediatric Dentistry to Promote Dental Health and Treat Our Troops
For the third year, Dr. Benjamin Dancygier of Valley Pediatric Dentistry in Jefferson Valley, NY, is participating in a nationwide campaign to promote dental health while giving something back to help the troops. He will buy back the Halloween candy that area trick-or-treaters collect and donate it to ‘Operation Support Our Troops’ for distribution to service men and women deployed overseas. - October 08, 2010 - Valley Pediatric Dentistry
Center for Chiropractic & Wellness to Host Patient Appreciation Day Oct. 13
Local Chiropractic and Wellness Center Gives Back to Its Patients and the Local Community. - October 08, 2010 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC
Kenyon International Emergency Services Joins Twitter
Kenyon International Emergency Services, the world’s leading disaster management company has joined the ranks of individuals and business on the social networking site Twitter.com. Kenyon will post the latest information on company news, training opportunities and the updates on emergency... - October 08, 2010 - Kenyon International Emergency Services
Four Pillars Acupuncture's Michael Padilla, L.Ac. to Give Lecture on Immunity and Chinese Medicine at Lake Elsinore Senior Center
Michael Padilla, L.Ac. will give an informative lecture discussing how acupuncture boosts the immune system on October 13th at the Lake Elsinore Senior Activity Center. - October 08, 2010 - Four Pillars Acupuncture
Adaptive Site Monitoring Improves Clinical Research Efficiency: DIA Invites Health Decisions to Discuss
Health Decisions CEO Dr. Michael Rosenberg will explore the implications of advanced e-monitoring models during two sessions at the DIA 4th Annual Clinical Forum. - October 08, 2010 - Health Decisions
Ciena Healthcare Breaks Ground on New Skilled Nursing Community in Canton
Multi-Million Dollar Investment “Regency at Canton” to Feature Short and Long-Term Care, Private Rooms and Create More Than 100 Jobs - October 08, 2010 - Ciena Healthcare Management, Inc
DiaTri and MCM Solutions for Better Health Combine Forces to Deliver a Powerful Program for Diagnostic Imaging and Radiology Management
DiaTri’s Group Health Imaging Network and Concierge Scheduling Service (DBM) announced their newest partnership formed with a national leader in population health and care management, MCM Solutions for Better Health, home based in Chicago, IL. - October 08, 2010 - DiaTri LLC
DBM and Auxiant Team Up to Fight Against Rising Medical Costs
In the constant fight within the Group Health TPA environment to control the ever-rising costs of medical procedures and to thus stay competitive within an industry that is proving difficult to find ways to retain clients who move partners often, DBM has been successful in contracting with Auxiant to provide an aggressive cost-containment solution for Diagnostic Imaging Studies. - October 08, 2010 - DiaTri LLC
Bay Area House Call Dentists Provide Dental Care to Senior Homes
San Francisco-based home care dentists delivers crucial services to patients who can’t travel. - October 07, 2010 - Blende Dental Group
Intivia Awarded ONC-ATCB 2011/2012 Certification as Complete EHR
Company Among First to Meet One of Key Requirements for Meaningful Use. - October 07, 2010 - Intivia Inc.
First Patient Procedure in the World is Performed at Olympia Medical Center Los Angeles Using Adult Stem Cells to Enhance Surgical Outcome for Degenerative Spinal Disease
Director of Research and Education at Olympia Medical Center Los Angeles, neurosurgeon, Carl Lauryssen,M.D., completed the first procedure using a highly concentrated, pure population of adult stem cells that originates in bone marrow and is collected from live, healthy donors for optimal cell functionality. Up Until Now, There was No Available Pure Adult Stem Cell on the Market - October 07, 2010 - Olympia Medical Center
Emergency Medicine Physicians Sponsors 2nd Annual Video Contest
Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP), a company that supplies residency-trained and board-certified emergency physicians to staff and manage hospital emergency departments across the United States, is holding their 2nd annual "Best in Emergency Medicine" Video Challenge. The deadline for... - October 07, 2010 - Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP)
Eden School Ribbon Cutting Scheduled for October 11
A formal ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open a school for children with autism will be held on Oct. 11, 10 a.m. at Eden Autism Services Florida, located at First Presbyterian Church, 2438 2nd Street in Fort Myers. Eden Autism Services’ president and CEO Tom McCool, Eden Florida... - October 07, 2010 - Eden Autism Services Florida
IAPAM's hCG Training Helps Physicians Profitably Grow their Practices
The IAPAM's Physician hCG Weight Loss Training offers doctors a unique opportunity to learn the best practices and latest trends on using hCG for weight loss. This program combines the steps on how to incorporate a medical weight loss program into your practice, along with the latest clinical information. Physicians who complete the program will also be eligible to participate in the IAPAM's exclusive hCG medical malpractice program. - October 07, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
CoreIT Staffing Celebrates Growth with Move to New Location and the Launch of a New Website
New CoreIT Staffing site features more information, functionality and navigability for Information Technology Professionals. - October 07, 2010 - CoreMedical Group
Virtual Gastric Band Available in Washington State
Certified Hypnotherapist Kelley T. Woods is a licensed practitioner of the Hypno-Band Weight Loss Program and is now offering it through her Mount Vernon, WA, office. - October 07, 2010 - Woods Hypnosis
WERF Congratulates Robert Edwards on Nobel Prize: IVF Has Helped Thousands of Women with Endometriosis
The World Endometriosis Research Foundation (WERF) congratulates Professor Robert (Bob) Edwards for his outstanding scientific achievement in helping millions of infertile women have families. - October 07, 2010 - World Endometriosis Research Foundation
40 Day Challenge at Yoga Yoga is Underway
The 40 Day Yoga Challenge at Yoga Yoga began October 1 and runs through November 9, 2010. The program is designed to encourage participants, either new or continuing students, to practice yoga every day in any way for 40 consecutive days. Registration for the 40 Day Yoga Challenge, which is free of... - October 06, 2010 - Yoga Yoga
Satori World Medical Launches Medical Travel Market Watch
Publication Gives Voice to Industry, Provides Company News. - October 06, 2010 - Satori World Medical
Michael Padilla, L.Ac. Brings Pain Relief to Lake Elsinore, CA
Michael Padilla, L.Ac., a licensed acupuncturist in Lake Elsinore, CA treats patients with Chronic pain that don't respond to traditional medical treatment. - October 06, 2010 - Four Pillars Acupuncture
Dr. Scott Boden Gives Connecticut Woman the Gift of Hair after Bout with Cancer
Dr. Boden is a participating physician with the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgeons Operation Restore program, which helps people who have lost hair as a result of disease or trauma and lack the financial resources to have corrective hair restoration surgery. - October 06, 2010 - Hair Restoration and Aesthetic Medicine Center of Connecticut
Eden President & CEO, Dr. Tom McCool Named Innovator of the Year
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... - October 06, 2010 - Eden Autism Services
Donate Blood at South Nassau Communities Hospital's Emergency Blood Drive
According to America's blood centers, someone needs blood every two seconds and about 1 in 7 people entering a hospital need blood. - October 06, 2010 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Pelican State Outpatient Center Reaches Mobile Patients Anytime, Anywhere with iTriage Medical App
Smartphone users in the Big Easy now have on-the-go access to symptom, disease and provider information with the iTriage healthcare decision tool - October 06, 2010 - iTriage, LLC
Introducing Professional PDT from Medik8
Light Amplifier™ RX has been formulated by Medik8 scientists to boost the clinically proven results from increasingly popular light therapy. This novel and unique lightweight 20% strength serum is applied prior to light therapy procedures in-clinic and dramatically increases efficacy of all light-based hardware regardless of manufacturer; a retail version is also available for at-home use with a personal light therapy lamp. - October 06, 2010 - Pangaea Ltd.
Is Medik8® Now Chasing Men with Its Oil-Free Antioxidant Blue Aox™?
Medik8 Skin Research has developed Blue AOX™; a powerful antioxidant serum to put skin aging on hold. - October 06, 2010 - Pangaea Ltd.
New to the Medik8 Beta Range – The Anti-Acne Kit
The Medik8 “beta” range is constantly evolving, with 2010 proving to be a pivotal year in the maturing of this award-winning line for problem skin. September 2010 sees the launch of the brand new Anti-Acne Kit. Combining state of the art formulations with on the pulse market focus, Medik8 have designed two unique products to create a convenient dual treatment pack. - October 06, 2010 - Pangaea Ltd.
Innovative Technology for Skin Rejuvenation Therapy-Medik8 Launches Titanium Dermastamp
Medik8 Skin Research is launching a clever, new skin needling device to expand its current skin needling range. - October 05, 2010 - Pangaea Ltd.
Dr. Scott Runnels Opens New Facility
Privacy, convenience evident in state-of-the-art building - October 05, 2010 - Runnels Center Outpatient Plastic Surgery & Clinic
Easter Seals South Florida Small Miracle in Miami Luncheon Raised $275,000
During a very special hour on August 26 at the University of Miami – Hurricane 100 room, another small miracle happened for Easter Seals South Florida - $275,000 raised. 180 new friends, old friends and community leaders gathered to learn more about Easter Seals impact in Miami. Ricardo, an... - October 05, 2010 - Easter Seals South Florida
Daniel McGrath to Perform Live Hair Transplant on Fitness Pro Monica Brant
Live hair transplant on thebaldtruth.com on Tuesday, October 5th at 12:30 p.m. CST. - October 05, 2010 - McGrath Medical
Revolutionary System to Help Parents with an Addicted Teen or Young Adult Child
10-step guide to give parents exact steps to motivate their addicted teen to get off drugs and alcohol and fulfill their potential. The strategies focus on how to motivate teens to “get clean” while helping families become whole again. - October 05, 2010 - Sarita Uhr, M.D.
Team Fitness America Begins New Challenge to Win a Personal Trainer for One Year
The contest is slated to run from October 1st to January 31st and the winner will be announced in February. The winner will be presented with free personal training for one year with a top personal trainer at Team Fitness America. - October 05, 2010 - Team Fitness America
Revolutionary New Treatment for Back Pain in Monmouth County
Using a conservative, multi-disciplinary approach, Red Bank, New Jersey pain management office makes treating back pain more convenient and effective for patients. - October 04, 2010 - Monmouth Pain and Rehabilitation Center
NeoVocatus Partners with SerenityLoans in Providing Financing Options to Physicians in Recovery
NeoVocatus, a division of Horton, Smith & Associates a nationwide physician recruitment firm, has announced a new partnership with SerenityLoans. This partnership will allow potential clients financing options when enrolling in the NeoVocatus Outplacement Support Program. James White, COO of... - October 04, 2010 - Horton, Smith & Associates
Health Decisions CEO to Address Adaptive Patient Enrollment at Achieving Operational Efficiency in Clinical Trials 2010
Dr. Michael Rosenberg will discuss how continuously adapting enrollment during studies prevents delays and setbacks. - October 03, 2010 - Health Decisions
McGrath Cosmetic Launches Facebook Page and Offers Free LipoLaser Body Sculpting Treatment
Starting October 1st, fans of McGrath Cosmetic's Facebook page can participate in a weekly trivia question about LipoLaser for five weeks to win a free treatment. - October 03, 2010 - McGrath Medical
BJS Biotechnologies Launches UF1 at Biotechnica
Ultra-rapid next-generation thermal cycler could bring PCR to point-of-care - October 03, 2010 - BJS Biotechnologies Ltd
Franklin Regional Medical Center Celebrates Annual Ladies Night Out
The employees at Franklin Regional Medical Center invite community members to join them on October 7 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for their annual Ladies Night Out. The event will take place in outpatient/admissions of Franklin Regional. “We are excited to invite the community out again to... - October 02, 2010 - Franklin Regional Medical Center
Laser Spine Institute Announces October Seminars
Company Offers Complimentary Medical Tutorials - October 02, 2010 - Laser Spine Institute
United Cancer Advocacy Action Network Brings an Even Bigger Event to the Canyon in Agoura Hills
Local charity organization does it again with even bigger fun-raising event to be held at The Canyon in Agoura Hills, including Big Celebrity Auction Items. - October 02, 2010 - United Cancer Advocacy Action Network
Sharklet Technologies Wins Dorsey & Whitney Venture Showcase Award, Presented at 2010 BioWest Conference & Expo
Sharklet Technologies, Inc., has won the Dorsey & Whitney Venture Showcase Award at the 2010 BioWest Conference & Expo in Denver. The announcement is made by Holli Baumunk, President & CEO of the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA), who says the $7,500 Venture Showcase award was provided by the Dorsey & Whitney law firm and announced at the 2010 CBSA Awards Dinner. - October 02, 2010 - Colorado BioScience Association
Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery Releases the Latest Version of Their Book, "Just Faces: A Guide to Facial Plastic Surgery"
The latest volume of Just Faces: A Guide to Facial Plastic Surgery has hit the shelves. Written by double board certified plastic surgeons, Dr. Phillip Garcia and Dr. Roberto Garcia, the new edition features information on all the newest cosmetic surgery procedures, techniques, equipment and approaches. The founders of Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery near Jacksonville, FL, Drs. Garcia are sought-after experts in the fields of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. - October 02, 2010 - Garica Plastic Surgery