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Mirasol Obtains Additional Licensing to Offer a Wider Range of Services
Mirasol, an alternative residential eating disorder treatment center, announced this week that it has obtained additional licensing that will help many more women benefit from its services. "Our new licensure will allow us to provide level 1 sub-acute care, which is just a step below the... - June 17, 2010 - Mirasol Eating Disorder Recovery Centers
ACAC Fitness & Wellness Center Steps Up to the Plate to Sponsor Baseball League's Lights Following County Budget Cuts
Following a round of severe budget cuts earlier this spring, Albemarle County informed the Lane Babe Ruth League of Charlottesville that as of July 1, 2010, the County would no longer fund the league's lights at Gardner Field. Local business ACAC Fitness & Wellness Center has offered to pay to keep the lights on for the next 18 months. - June 17, 2010 - ACAC Fitness & Wellness Center
Brine Group Staffing Solutions Welcomes Gregg Dennis as Consultant for the Technology Recruiting Division
Effective immediately, Gregg Dennis, will be joining Brine Group Staffing Solutions headquartered in Burlington, MA. - June 17, 2010 - Brine Group Staffing Solutions
Avant Healthcare Professionals Announce Marketing Partnership with Rehab License Network
Avant Healthcare Professionals and Rehab License Network announced a new marketing partnership that will help drive Brand awareness for both companies. Senior Vice President of Avant Healthcare, Brian Hudson, stated “Avant Healthcare and Rehab License Network are teaming up to provide... - June 17, 2010 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
Dr. John Mattison, CMIO of Kaiser Permanente, to Deliver Keynote Address at the 2nd mHealth Networking Conference in San Diego
mHealth Initiative announces that John Mattison MD of Kaiser Permanent will present a keynote address at the opening session of its 2nd mHealth Networking Conference, September 8-9, 2010, in San Diego. - June 17, 2010 - mHealth Initiative
New Cambridge Pilates Studio
Cambridge UK's first dedicated Pilates and Yoga studio - June 17, 2010 - Cambridge Juice Pilates & Yoga
Riverside Zumba Anniversary Bash to Benefit Inland Empire Olive Crest
T3 Fitness Energy is having a major fitness bash to celebrate the one-year anniversary of Riverside Zumba and the official launch party for Riverside R.I.P.P.E.D. on July 9, 2010 beginning at 6:30PM. More importantly, the event supports “Make A Difference to Children Month” and 100% of... - June 16, 2010 - T3 Fitness Energy
ALL TYPE Appoints Nadine Green as Chief Operating Officer
ALL TYPE Names COO ALL TYPE is pleased to announce the promotion of Nadine Green to Chief Operating Officer effective June 1, 2010. Ms. Green's expanded responsibilities will be to oversee the growth of the company in new healthcare documentation verticals. "Nadine is a fantastic business... - June 16, 2010 - ALL TYPE
Discover Past Secrets for Father’s Day with DNA Diagnostics Centre UK
DNA Diagnostics Centre UK (DDC) the leading DNA testing laboratory announces complimentary DNA sample collection in time for father’s day. - June 16, 2010 - DNA Diagnostics Centre
Bethel Park Chiropractor, Kevin Smith at Red Apple Wellness & Chiropractic, Helps Auto Accident Sufferers
A new technology is available to help relieve the suffering caused by automobile accidents. Bethel Park chiropractor Dr. Kevin Smith has introduced a new system of analysis and low-force spinal correction, designed to provide relief from whiplash and other automobile accident injuries. - June 16, 2010 - Red Apple Wellness
Piedmont Plastic Surgery and Dermatology Sponsors Charlotte Golf Tournament Benefiting Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Golf tournament raises $67,500 for diabetes research. - June 16, 2010 - Piedmont Plastic Surgery and Dermatology
Visiting Physicians Association® Adds Colon-Cuevas to Ann Arbor, Michigan Office
Dr. Colon-Cuevas servers the Ann Arbor office, which covers Washtenaw, Lenawee and Jackson counties and parts of Oakland, Livingston and Wayne counties. - June 16, 2010 - Visiting Physicians Association
Special Care Dentistry Association Announces 2010 Award Recipients; Honors Late Dr. Horbelt
The Special Care Dentistry Association (SCDA) has announced the 2010 recipients of its Saul Kamen Award, Harold Berk Award and Dr. Lawrence J. Chasko Distinguished Service Award. The Saul Kamen Award honors an individual who demonstrates exemplary leadership and contributions to the advancement of... - June 16, 2010 - SCDA
Special Care Dentistry Association Announces 2011 Board of Directors
Special Care Dentistry Association (SCDA) has announced its 2010-2011 Board of Directors, effective May 1, 2010. Leading the SCDA Board as President is Kevin T. Hendler, DDS, FASGD, DABSCD. Hendler has been a board member since 1987 and currently practices general dentistry at the T. Allen Dental... - June 16, 2010 - SCDA
Cypress Creek EMS Partners with Houston A+ Challenge Teacher Externship Week
For the Seventh Consecutive Year, Cypress Creek EMS hosted 4 local Teachers for the Houston A+ Challenge Teacher Externship program. - June 16, 2010 - Cypress Creek EMS
IOS Health Systems to Provide Miami Dade College (MDC) Students Free Access to Medios EHR – Web-based Electronic Health Records System
The Institute for Health Informatics at the Medical Center Campus of Miami Dade College (MDC) has partnered with Miami-based IOS Health Systems to provide Medical Center Campus students free access to its Medios EHR electronic health records system. - June 16, 2010 - IOS Health Systems
Bethel Park Chiropractic Clinic Unveils New Technology to Combat Chronic Pain & Fibromyalgia
A Bethel Park chiropractic clinic announced today a new technology which is designed to beat chronic pain and fibromyalgia. The technology is known as full body vibration and works by targeting centers of the brain by stimulating specific nerve receptors in the spine. - June 16, 2010 - Red Apple Wellness
MMA Conditioning Association Celebrates Its 1,000th Member
The Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Association (MMACA) has hit a milestone. One thousand members make the MMACA the largest organization of its kind in the world. - June 14, 2010 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
New Drug-Free Treatment at Red Apple Wellness & Chiropractic Gives Hope to Headache Sufferers
A new drug-free, non-surgical therapy is available which has been clinically proven to cure headaches. This is good news for the 45 million Americans who suffer with chronic headaches and migraines. The new therapeutic approach may bring hope and much needed relief. With so many people suffering... - June 14, 2010 - Red Apple Wellness
New Site Combines Learning Reiki Online While Attuning to Sedona's Spiritual Energies
A new site has just been launched onto the Worldwide web. That site is ReikiChickTraining.com. Suzanne OBrien, a Reiki Master, is owner and webmaster of ReikiChickTraining. She started the site as a place for those with little access to learning Reiki, the opportunity to learn online at their own... - June 14, 2010 - Suzanne OBrien
Green Light Affects Circadian Rhythms
Researchers show that green light is effective in eliciting non-visual responses to light such as resetting circadian rhythms, affecting melatonin production and alerting the brain. - June 13, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Interview with Desiree DeMars on June 15 “Why Shamanism Now?” Radio Show Initiation Series
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 welcomes healer Desiree DeMars on the show as part of the “Initiation Series: Curing Our Cultural Sickness.” DeMars talks about her own initiation experiences and how they transformed her. - June 13, 2010 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Tenth Annual Autism Speaks 5K Takes Place July 4, 2010 in Potomac, MD
Autism Speaks National Capital Area, the DC chapter of the nation’s largest autism advocacy organization, today announced that it has released for general registration the remaining slots in the Tenth Annual Autism Speaks 5K. All event proceeds will benefit Autism Speaks. “We are proud... - June 13, 2010 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
Risk of Suicide, Suicide Attempt Similar Across Types of Antidepressant Medication
New research shows that among adults beginning antidepressant therapy, the risk of suicide or suicide attempts does not appear to vary by individual type or class of medication. - June 13, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
BWH Researchers Find That Using Bar-Code Technology with eMAR Drastically Reduces Medication Administration and Transcription Errors
Researchers found that using both bar-code technology and eMAR together substantially reduces transcription and medication adminstration errors. - June 13, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Romantic Comedy Film "Love Simple" Donating Proceeds to S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
June 14—June 21, 30% of Sales on iTunes Will Help Raise Funds, Awareness for Lupus - June 12, 2010 - S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
Advanced Wellness Center Opens Metairie Chiropractic Office
Mandeville chiropractor specialist, Dr. Paul Worsham, opens second office location in Metairie, LA. - June 12, 2010 - Advanced Wellness Center
Stevens C. Marshall, D.O., Joins Visiting Physicians Association® Office in South Bend
Marshall joins the office that covers the greater "Michiana" area, including St. Joseph, Elkhart, LaPorte, Berrien and Marshall counties. - June 12, 2010 - Visiting Physicians Association
Brigham and Women’s Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit Earns Beacon Award for Critical Care Excellence
The Beacon Awards award is specifically designated to recognize the nation’s top pediatric, progressive, and adult critical care units across a multitude of hospitals. - June 12, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Researchers Study Perceived Discrimination in Relation to Risk of Death in African American Women
In a recent study, researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) and Boston University Sloan School of Epidemiology found no direct association between perceived racism and risk of death in African American Women. - June 12, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Revolutionary Medical Testing Now Offered in Baltimore City
Assessing functional heath is the key to optimal health - Bio Meridian Scan - June 12, 2010 - Your Healing Place
AsymmetRx Medical Signs Multi Year Agreement with Ventana Medical a Member of the Roche Group
AsymmetRx Medical, Inc. an Acton, MA based Biotechnology Company, announced the signing of a license agreement with Ventana Medical, A member of the Roche Group. This agreement provides Ventana with the exclusive license and distribution rights of their patented Prostate Cancer Diagnostic tool... - June 11, 2010 - AsymmetRx Medical, Inc.
Pemphigus-Pemphigoid Patient Registry Launched
The world's largest pemphigus and pemphigoid patient support organization, the International Pemphigus & Pemphigoid Foundation, has launched its Pemphigus-Pemphigoid Patient Registry. The Registry will use patient-provided illness and treatment/outcome information to assist researchers in their search for a cure. - June 11, 2010 - International Pemphigus Pemphigoid Foundation
2nd Nature Rocks Blue Monkey to Benefit Eden Autism Services Florida
Naples-based rock band 2nd Nature will play a benefit concert for Eden Autism Services Florida at the Blue Monkey Bar & Grille at 7 p.m. on June 17. Fans can enjoy a fun, casual evening with music by the three-piece party band, live art, an auction, and buy tickets for a 50/50 raffle. All... - June 11, 2010 - Eden Autism Services Florida
JobJobHealth.com Career Center Provides Medical Blogs, Healthcare Association Websites and Forums a Complete Job Board Solution
The new JobJob Career Center, designed as an add on to existing medical websites, offers a low cost turnkey job board with job posting, resume search, application tracking, job distribution to leading job search engines and medical jobs fed from the healthcare job search engine, www.JobJobHealth.com. - June 11, 2010 - Career Management Source
ABC News Shines Prime-Time Spotlight on Boston Hospitals
BWH is featured in a new eight-part primetime medical documentary series on ABC called “Boston Med,” airing Thursday nights at 10 p.m. beginning June 24. - June 11, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Frequent Doctor Visits Help Diabetics Lower Blood Pressure More Quickly
For patients with diabetes, more frequent doctor visits helped lower their high blood pressure to a normal level more quickly than patients who waited longer between visits. - June 11, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Leaders in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Open Comprehensive Center for Surgical and Non-Surgical Solutions to Back Problems
After helping thousands of patients get their lives back through minimally invasive spinal surgery, the South Florida Spine Institute announces the opening of a new, comprehensive center for surgical and non-surgical spine care. For more than 20 years, patients from South Florida and across the... - June 11, 2010 - South Florida Spine Institute
iTriage® Helps 2010 World Cup Spectators Find Healthcare in South Africa
2010 World Cup travelers can navigate South Africa’s healthcare system by downloading the free iTriage healthcare app. - June 11, 2010 - iTriage, LLC
FBE Spa Answers the Age Old Question: “Do Vibration Exercise Machines Work?”
Vibration exercise machines have been around since the turn of the 20th century--and now FBE Spa has answered the big question of whether or not vibration exercise is really useful to the body. - June 11, 2010 - FBE Spa
Optimal Imaging to Increase Services and Revenue at Western Wake Internal Medicine
Jenine Ellis, president and CEO of Optimal Imaging, a mobile ultrasound provider headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, today announced a new service agreement with Western Wake Internal Medicine. This relationship allows Western Wake Internal Medicine to provide their patients with a full range... - June 11, 2010 - Optimal Imaging
International Stem Cell Corporation's Parthenogenetic Stem Cell Patent Approved by the United States Patent and Trademark Office
International Stem Cell Corporation announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has granted ISCO a patent relating to the company’s development of human non-embryonic parthenogenetic stem cells. Human parthenogenetic stem cells are a new type of pluripotent stem cell that allows immune matching to potentially solve critical immune rejection problems, that could create a universal cell benefiting most the of the world's population, and that avoids ethical issues. - June 10, 2010 - International Stem Cell Corporation
Intervention Experts to Convene in Florida
“The Moment of Change: Intervention Approaches for Professionals” conference is scheduled for September 2010 in Palm Beach, Florida, providing professionals with access to top experts in the field and news on the latest advances, studies and trends. - June 10, 2010 - Foundations Recovery Network
AAG Health Announces Steady Nationwide Growth
AAG Health, a network of physicians specializing in hormone therapy, has today announced further growth of their network across the nation. - June 10, 2010 - AAG Health
Health Decisions CEO Explores Adaptive Monitoring Techniques for Late-Stage Clinical Studies in June 14 DIA Session
Dr. Michael Rosenberg will describe how fast access to metrics, flexible processes, and automated technology enable study monitors to increase efficiency - June 10, 2010 - Health Decisions
Riverside’s Premier Fitness Company, T3, Reversing Obesity with One-of-a-Kind Fitness Programs
T3 Fitness Energy proudly announces the addition of another exciting fitness program to their services. R.I.P.P.E.D. – The One Stop Body Shock™ will begin on Monday, June 14. The first classes of their kind in Riverside. In addition, T3 Fitness Energy is having a major fitness bash to... - June 10, 2010 - T3 Fitness Energy
Family Service Offers Teens Traditional Etiquette Classes with Modern Standards
A 5 week etiquette workshop focusing on proper dress, fine dining skills, grooming techniques, plus time and money management. The segment for females is entitled, Me First while the segment for men is called A Gentlemen. - June 10, 2010 - Family Service
Hidden Gift from Congress Families Don’t Know About
New, buried gem in health care reform helps Americans pay for elderly care - June 10, 2010 - Senior Helpers
Dental Implants Sun City - Gasser Dental Corporation Applying Cone Beam 3-D Dental Technology
Gasser Dental Corporation one of the well-known dental implants Sun City has acquired the I-CAT Cone Beam 3-D Dental Imaging System. - June 10, 2010 - Gasser Dental Implant Center
White Wolf Dental Group Adds State-of-the Art Patient Technology
White Wolf Dental Group installs new 3D X-ray to better serve patients. - June 10, 2010 - White Wolf Dental Group