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Healthy Life Laboratories Appoints Henry Warner as Computer Sciences Director

Healthy Life Laboratories, Inc., a clinical research laboratory in north suburban Chicago has appointed Henry A. Warner, MS as its Director of Computer Sciences. - July 17, 2010 - Healthy Life Laboratories

Laser Spine Institute Hosts Business After Hours

Bill Horne, CEO of Laser Spine Institute, (www.laserspinesinstitute.com) the leader in minimally invasive spine surgery, has announced that Laser Spine Institute, along with the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, will host “Business After Hours” at their office in Wayne, Pa. This is a... - July 17, 2010 - Laser Spine Institute

California Job Seekers, Contractors, and Employers Get a New Deal

Founder of California startup Free Agent Source promises a new way to work for laid off workers, contractors seeking work, job seekers, and employers looking to hire with less risk but still get committed talent. - July 17, 2010 - Free Agent Source

Soul Centered Health is Battling Obesity with Hypnotic Gastric Bypass

Clients undergo Hypnosis to simulate an actual Surgical gastric bypass and experience dramatic weight loss without pain or complication risk. - July 16, 2010 - Soul Centered Health

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Introduces Four New Board Members and Officers

The Suncoast Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Introduces Four New Board Members and Officers. - July 16, 2010 - The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Suncoast Chapter

GWI Expands Stop Loss Portfolio with Fairmont Specialty Partnership

GreenWood International to Underwrite Medical Stop Loss on Behalf of Fairmont Specialty’s A&H Division. - July 16, 2010 - GreenWood International Insurance Services, Inc

Three Ciena Healthcare Facilities Honored with Bronze National Quality Awards

The annual award recognizes commitment to the delivery of quality care. - July 16, 2010 - Ciena Healthcare Management, Inc

The Economy is Still on Its Knees, Yet This Periodontal Start-Up Stands Tall

With commercial rents still high and professional space hard to find in New York City, Central Park Periodontics has defied current market trends by creating a full-service periodontal practice that specializes in dental implants, the treatment of periodontal disease, and laser gum surgery. It has done so with a rare blend of an experienced clinician and three associates. - July 16, 2010 - Central Park Periodontics, P.C

Local Radiation Oncologist Selected to Present at National Medical Conference

Mantz to discuss research on Calypso® system’s effectiveness in guiding radiation treatment at American Society of Radiation Oncology’s 52nd Annual Meeting this fall. - July 15, 2010 - 21st Century Oncology

Saint Joseph Heath System is First in Central Kentucky and Eastern Kentucky to Offer Full Access to Quality Data

Online Quality Report’s high level of transparency answers consumers’ growing demand for unfiltered health care information - July 15, 2010 - Saint Joseph Health System

Center for Chiropractic & Wellness Announces Podcast Discussing Neuro-Emotional Technique

Center for Chiropractic & Wellness (http://www.carolinachirowellness.com), a North Raleigh chiropractic center located at 8300 Health Park, has announced the release of a podcast featuring Dr. Jennifer Greenfield discussing neuro-emotional technique. Neuro-emotional technique is a treatment... - July 15, 2010 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC

Husband and Wife Team Create Meditations for Business Leaders

The husband and wife coaching team of Tom and Evie Caprel has just released For Your Clarity, three guided meditations written and produced for the business professional. "We had the idea about two years ago," said Evie, 53 and owner of Live Well Coaching, a firm specializing in... - July 15, 2010 - Live Well Coaching

NexxRad Teleradiology Partners Now Offers an Analysis of Potential or Existing Teleradiology Solutions

NexxRad Teleradiology Partners is Offering a free review of your current or potential Teleradiology Solutions. The free teleradiology analysis can be used by all, including those yet to implement teleradiology services, those that have a teleradiology provider and those that provide internal... - July 15, 2010 - NexxRad Teleradiology Partners

WIAAP Selects Jackie Baldwin of Wisconsin Family Ties for 2010 Community Service Award

The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics recently awarded its 2010 Community Service award to Jackie Baldwin, Family Advocate for Wisconsin Family ties. Her long-time advocacy for children and families coping with mental and behavioral health have greatly impacted the well-being of children in Wisconsin, especially in northern counties with limited access to services. - July 15, 2010 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics

Medical Doctor Associates Celebrates Renewal of Occurrence Form Locum Tenens Policy

Medical Doctor Associates (MDA) celebrated the renewal of its professional liability policy in the second quarter of 2010. This marked the 10th consecutive year of MDA’s relationship with Medical Protective. It also marked the 24th consecutive year that MDA has made occurrence form insurance available to locum tenens physicians. - July 15, 2010 - Medical Doctor Associates

Brigantine Progressive Dinner Dishes Up Local Support for Family Service

On Saturday, July 10, 100 guests gathered for an evening of fun and fine dining at the first Family Service Brigantine Progressive Dinner. The evening started with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at the beautiful home of Cal & Orsula Knowlton. Guests then proceeded to one of seven fabulous... - July 15, 2010 - Family Service

DocSite Meets Final 'Meaningful Use' Rule for Doctors and Hospitals

DocSite deployed with a certified e-prescribing application meets CMS EHR Meaningful Use Final Rule Criteria for Stage 1 final rules and for Stage 2 criteria as written. Using DocSite demonstrably improves healthcare, with users typically improving compliance with care and quality guidelines from 25% to 50% within a three month to one year period. Further, DocSite users can submit for payment through the DocSite industry leading PQRI data solution for 2010 and 2011. - July 14, 2010 - docsite

Calcium/Vitamin D Supplementation Does Not Raise Coronary Artery Calcium Levels

Research from the Women's Health Initiative demonstrates that supplementation with calcium and vitamin D does not raise coronary artery calcium (CAC) levels, a strong marker for future risk of cardiovascular disease. - July 14, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital

Mann Accepts Admissions Position at Magnolia Manor

Magnolia Manor Retirement Center is pleased to announce Molly Mann as the Admissions Director for independent and assisted living services. Originally serving as Service Coordinator on Magnolia Manor’s Macon campus, Mann recently moved to Albany with her husband. Mann brings seven years... - July 14, 2010 - Magnolia Manor Retirement Communities

Auxiliary to be Formed for Local Retirement Community

Magnolia Manor of St. Simons is proud to announce the development of its auxiliary. Magnolia Manor Auxiliary members will work for the good of the residents and serve as ambassadors to the community-at-large. - July 14, 2010 - Magnolia Manor Retirement Communities

New Service to Benefit Veterans, Disabled, and Older Adults

Magnolia Manor of Marion County now offers an Adult Day Program for older adults with Alzheimer's, dementia, or chronic disease or illness and adults with developmental disabilities and other health-related issues that increase care needs. - July 14, 2010 - Magnolia Manor Retirement Communities

Laser Spine Institute Names New Outside Sales Representative

Bill Horne, CEO of Laser Spine Institute, (http://www.laserspineinstitute.com) the leader in minimally invasive spine surgery, has announced that Adam Vaughan has been hired as an outside sales representative. In his position, Vaughan will build relationships and educate the medical community on... - July 14, 2010 - Laser Spine Institute

Re-Uniting Families on the Increase with DNA Diagnostics Centre UK

With the first UK ‘walk-in’ DNA Testing facility now open, DNA Diagnostic Centre UK confirms large numbers of families are being re-united through DNA immigration testing services. - July 14, 2010 - DNA Diagnostics Centre

Women in Massachusetts Benefit from Health Reform, But Challenges Remain

In a new report from Brigham and Women’s Hospital, researchers examine lessons for national health reform from the Massachusetts experience. - July 14, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital

Teen-Age Boys Have Greater Risk Than Girls of High Blood Pressure as Adults

A new study found that teen boys with normal blood pressure are three to four times more likely than girls to develop high blood pressure in adulthood and at different levels of body mass, prompting researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) to identify a new model to predict... - July 14, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital

Study of South African Population Reveals the Importance of Screening and Treating for TB in Patients with HIV

A new study reveals that the toll of TB in South Africa is higher than previously thought. - July 14, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital

Tel Aviv University Fertility Research Confirms New York Center’s DHEA Findings

Tel Aviv University's recent findings on the supplementation of DHEA to improve fertility in women with diminished ovarian reserve further confirms Center For Human Reproduction's ongoing research on this treatment. - July 13, 2010 - Center for Human Reproduction

VIVA Transcription Acquires Connecticut-Based MedPro Transcription

Strategic acquisition expands its New England presence. - July 13, 2010 - VIVA Transcription Corporation

Michigan Avenue Immediate Care Partners with Innovative Smartphone Application Company

Patients now have on-the-go access to facility and medical information with the iTriage healthcare decision tool - July 12, 2010 - iTriage, LLC

“Outlaw Shamanism in the UK” on July 13 “Why Shamanism Now?” Radio Show with Host 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 “Outlaw Shamanism” – a program “designed by spirit” in which contemporary shamanic practitioners explore the dynamic tensions of honoring tradition yet being responsive to the present. - July 11, 2010 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing

Free Mental Health Programs in Five Languages Offered Through NAMI-OC

By offering Family-to-Family classes in Vietnamese, Korean, Spanish and Farsi/Persian, NAMI-OC and MECCA will be able to reach families who struggle with the day-to-day complexities of caring for a loved one with a serious mental health diagnosis. In addition, classes in Arabic will be added in January 2011. - July 11, 2010 - NAMI-OC

International Stem Cell Corp. and India's Largest Eye Hospital to Develop Stem Cell-Based Treatment for Corneal Vision Impairment

International Stem Cell Corporation and Sankara Nethralaya Eye Hospital, a nonprofit medical facility, are collaborating to develop ISCO's 'CytoCor™' stem cell-derived corneal tissue. The goal is to use CytoCor, human tissue derived from pluripotent human stem cells, to treat corneal blindness and vision impairment. - July 11, 2010 - International Stem Cell Corporation

Massage Magazine Insurance Plus Affiliates with Trees for the Future in New Environmental Initiative

Massage Magazine Insurance Plus (MMIP) is pleased to announce its affiliation with the award-winning Trees for the Future. "Massage Magazine Insurance Plus is dedicated to planting a tree for each and every policy we are able to provide," said Joseph D. Doyle, Publisher of MASSAGE Magazine and President of MMIP. - July 11, 2010 - Massage Magazine Insurance Plus (MMIP)

Olympia Medical Center’s ER in Top 5 Percent Among U.S. Hospitals

Olympia Medical Center's emergency medical care has been found to be among the top 5 percent in the nation, according to a new study released by HealthGrades, the U.S.'s leading independent health-care ratings organization. As a result of the new study Olympia Medical Center is a recipient of the... - July 10, 2010 - Olympia Medical Center

Safemedtrip Introduces Unmatched Customer Friendly Benefits for CCSVI Liberation Treatment in India

CCSVI testing and Liberation Treatment in India. - July 10, 2010 - Safemedtrip

botonics Highlight Benefits of Botox Subscription

botonics, London-based cosmetic surgery specialists who employ some of the most experienced medical professionals in the field, highlight recent research that suggest two years of sustained and frequent botox injections will produce long-term cosmetic benefits - enabling users to cut their usage by... - July 10, 2010 - botonics Ltd

Laser Spine Institute Announces Physician’s Seminar for Health Care Professionals

Bill Horne, CEO of Laser Spine Institute, (http://www.laserspineinstitute.com) the leader in minimally invasive spine surgery, has announced that the company will host a physician’s seminar for health care professionals on Thursday, July 8 at the Boca Raton Resort located at 501 E. Camino... - July 10, 2010 - Laser Spine Institute

Record Heat Has Families Making ‘Summer Survival Kits’ for Seniors

Senior care experts advise families to protect elderly from summer health dangers. - July 10, 2010 - Senior Helpers

Eden Announces Plans for New School in Fort Myers

Eden Autism Services Florida, the Naples-based division of New Jersey non-profit Eden Autism Services, is planning a school for children with autism in Fort Myers. It currently operates a school in Naples, and adult programs with facilities and group homes in Naples, Fort Myers and Cape... - July 10, 2010 - Eden Autism Services Florida

Medical Management, LLC Selects Kareo as Medical Billing Software Solution

Kareo medical billing software and Medical Management, LLC, a leading national medical billing service, are pleased to announce that Medical Management, LLC has selected Kareo as its medical billing software solution. - July 09, 2010 - Kareo

South Nassau Communities Hospital Names Renowned Surgeon Director of Urologic Oncology

South Nassau Communities Hospital continued the expansion of its cancer program, naming David A. Silver, M.D, FACS, director of urologic oncology. Dr. Silver is a leading surgical oncologist and pioneer in robot-assisted surgery. - July 09, 2010 - Mount Sinai South Nassau

South Nassau Communities Hospital Names Manager of Radiation Oncology Services

Kyongah Hwang has been named manager of South Nassau's Center for Comprehensive Radiation Services and Long Island Gamma Knife® Center. She previously served as a senior radiation therapist at Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, NJ. - July 09, 2010 - Mount Sinai South Nassau

Unimed-Midwest Introduces Wrap-It™ Bandages – Versatile Wraps for Uniform Compression and Support

Wrap-It™ Bandages with hook and loop closures are ideal compression wraps and supports for medical needs and sports injuries. Available in a variety of sizes, these breathable, reusable bandages are machine washable, sterilizable and latex-free. - July 09, 2010 - Unimed-Midwest, Inc.

An EHCA Employee Named DSP of the Year in Pennsylvania

The American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR) recently awarded Barb Sanders, a 30-year employee of EHCA and Erie, PA, resident, its 2010 Direct Support Professional of the Year in Pennsylvania. - July 09, 2010 - Erie Homes for Children and Adults, Inc. (EHCA)

AMA Selects Local Physician Recruitment Firm to Present at 2010 International Conference

The American Medical Association (AMA) has chosen NeoVocatus, a local nationwide physician recruitment firm and division of Horton, Smith & Associates, to speak at the AMA-CMA-BMA International Conference on Physician Health 2010. Their oral presentation, “Strategic Planning for... - July 09, 2010 - Horton, Smith & Associates

SAI International's Soy Beverage Enriched with Bioactive Peptides from Soy and Whey Proteins Lower Blood Sugar and HbA1c in a Multicenter Clinical Study

American diabetes association’s 70th scientific sessions were held recently in Orlando, Florida. This is a great annual event where the world's greatest annual research and clinical meeting on diabetes takes place. - July 08, 2010 - SAI International

Laser Spine Institute Philadelphia Accredited by Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care

Bill Horne, CEO of Laser Spine Institute, (www.laserspinesinstitute.com) the leader in minimally invasive spine surgery, has announced that Laser Spine Institute’s surgical center in Philadelphia has achieved accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. The AAAHC... - July 08, 2010 - Laser Spine Institute

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