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Free Woman’s Wellness Forum and Luncheon — Kingdom Women in Good Health
Healthy Heritage Movement Inc. and Purpose Center International Ministries in conjunction with Kingdom Women of Excellence will host a Woman's Wellness Weekend. - May 20, 2010 - Healthy Heritage Movement, Inc.
15 Barbershops in the Inland Region to Participate in The Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program
Healthy Heritage Movement Inc. have partnered with The Diabetic Amputation Prevention Foundation (DAP) for The Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program to include 15 barbershops in the Inland Empire. - May 20, 2010 - Healthy Heritage Movement, Inc.
Jean Brown Research Announces Participation in a Phase II/III Clinical Trial of Investigational Vaccine Used to Prevent Infection in Cardiothoracic Surgery Patients
Jean Brown Research Announces Its Participation in a Phase II/III Clinical Trial of an Investigational Vaccine Used to Prevent Staphylococcus Aureus Infection in Patients Undergoing Cardiothoracic Surgery. - May 19, 2010 - Jean Brown Research
Walk for a Cure – Arthritis Foundation Inland Empire Branch’s “2010 Arthritis Walk”
Arthritis Foundation Inland Empire Branch's 2010 Arthritis Walk to raise money and awareness for arthritis. - May 19, 2010 - Arthritis Foundation/Inland Empire Branch
IAPAM Reports on hCG Best Practices: Physician Supervision is Critical in hCG for Weight Loss
The IAPAM is committed to educating physicians in the industry’s best practices for medical weight loss management. - May 19, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Atlantis Health Plan Offers ASH Healthyroads® Prevention and Wellness Programs
New York-based Atlantis Health Plan is now offering ASH’s Healthyroads prevention and wellness programs. Healthyroads is available at no cost to Atlantis Health Plan members over the age of 18 who are not enrolled in the insurance company’s Healthy New York offering. - May 19, 2010 - Atlantis Health Plan
Visiting Physicians Association® Adds Rosema to Muskegon, Mich. Office
Rosema brings a great deal of experience with her as she joins the Muskegon office, which covers the greater Lakeshore area. - May 19, 2010 - Visiting Physicians Association
Noted Naples Orthopedic Surgeon on Tops List for 6th Consecutive Year
Dr. Robert J. Zehr is named to Castle Connolly's America's Top Doctors list, and is included in Gulfshore Life Magazine's Southwest Florida "Top Docs" issue. - May 19, 2010 - The Zehr Center for Orthopaedics
ComfortLife.ca – One Stop for All Retirement Decisions
Canada's portal on year round education and camps has now come full-circle with a revamp of its site on retirement options across the country. A more comprehensive and easy-to-navigate search engine, richly researched articles and advice columns, and an expanded financial planning section makes www.comfortlife.ca Canada’s one-stop shop for any retirement living inquiries. - May 19, 2010 - Comfort Life Media
Clinical Trials in Russia. 1st Quarter 2010.
The Federal Service on Surveillance in Healthcare and Social Development of the Russian Federation (alias RosZdravNadzor, RZN) approved 134 new clinical trials of all types including local and bioequivalence studies during the first quarter of 2010 demonstrating an 18% increase over the corresponding period of last year. - May 19, 2010 - Synergy Research Group
Freeland Systems Re-Launches the AccessPoint Product Line with Enhanced EMR Connectivity and Multimodality Cardiology PACS
Feeland Systems introduces AccessPoint X-change which provides direct connection to Ultrasound, Nuclear and CT studies and reporting to the Internet Cloud. - May 18, 2010 - Freeland Systems
Affiliated Physicians Announces Free Seasonal Flu Planning Webinar
Due to an overwhelming response, Affiliated Physicians a national corporate healthcare service provider, will be offering it’s free Webinar again on June 9th, 2010. The Webinar will discuss what we learned from H1N1 and the 2009 flu season, as well as planning for the 2010 flu season. The Webinar will be held on Wednesday, June 9th, 2010 at 2pm EST. - May 18, 2010 - Affiliated Physicians
The Nurturer’s Coach and Best-Selling Author Hueina Su to Speak on Life Balance and Business Success for Today’s Business Women
The Nurturer’s Coach and best-selling author Hueina Su will speak at Powerful You Women’s Network Denville Chapter Meeting titled “Intensive Care for Today’s Business Women: Keys to Reduce Stress and Nurture Yourself as You Grow Your Business” on Wednesday May 19, 2010 at 12:00 pm. - May 18, 2010 - Beyond Horizon Coaching
International Stem Cell and Absorption Systems Confirm Results Showing Stem Cell Derived Corneal Tissue as an Alternative to Animals for Drug Testing
International Stem Cell Corporation announced the results of a second set of experiments confirming that its lab-grown corneal tissue closely mimics the drug absorption and drug metabolism characteristics found in normal corneal tissue. Other tests show that the stem cell derived corneal tissue refracts light, signifying the potential therapeutic value in treating corneal injury and disease. - May 17, 2010 - International Stem Cell Corporation
South Nassau Communities Hospital Offers Scar-less Surgery to Fix Chronic Acid Reflux Disease
South Nassau Communities Hospital uses a “minutely invasive” surgical device to perform “transoral incisionless fundoplication” (TIF), which corrects the cause of chronic acid reflux disease (also known as gastroesophegeal reflux disease, or GERD). - May 17, 2010 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Host Christina Pratt Talks About "Working Effectively with Spirit" on May 18 "Why Shamanism Now?"
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 how we can cultivate our skills to connect more effectively with spirit and answers listeners’ questions about this. - May 17, 2010 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Suboxone Clinic to Treat Addiction to Pain Killers Like Vicodin, Oxycontin and Heroin, in El Paso, Texas
Many people are addicted to pain killers and are unable to discontinue them because of fear of the severe withdrawal symptoms. Addiction to pain killers destroys lives, marriages, and can lead to serious legal problems. Help is now available in El Paso, Texas, without hospitalization. - May 16, 2010 - Atlantis Health Services
Dr. Goldberg to Give Informative Talk on Neck and Back Pain at CentraState’s Community Family Health Fair
Dr. Grigory Goldberg, a fellow-trained spine surgeon at Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI), Freehold and Monroe townships, N.J., will present “Latest Advances in Back and Neck Care,” a free educational seminar for those experiencing neck and back pain, Sunday, June13 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in CentraState’s medical office at 312 Applegarth Road, Monroe, New Jersey. - May 16, 2010 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Bluegrass Family Health Encourages Early Implementation of Extending Health Insurance Coverage for Young Adults
Effective June 1, 2010 Bluegrass Family Health will give each employer group the option of extending health insurance coverage up to age 26 for dependents currently enrolled. Those young adults, whose coverage with Bluegrass Family Health would cease on or after June 1, 2010 due to reaching the... - May 16, 2010 - Bluegrass Family Health, Inc.
Center for Chiropractic & Wellness Adds Dr. Evan Kahn
Dr. Darcy Ward and Dr. Jennifer Greenfield, doctors of chiropractic at Center for Chiropractic & Wellness (www.carolinachirowellness.com), a North Raleigh chiropractic center located at 8300 Health Park, have announced the addition of Dr. Evan Kahn, an associate chiropractor. A native of North... - May 16, 2010 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC
Thinning Hair Researchers Nanogen Are Invited to Prestigious Swiss Dermatology Conference
Swiss Dermatology conference features Nanogen products due to their compatibility with sensitive skin. - May 16, 2010 - Nanogen
Harrison Named Practice Manager at Visiting Physicians Association’s® St. Louis Office
Harrison is responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of the administrative and clinical areas. - May 15, 2010 - Visiting Physicians Association
Sun Safety: Is Your Skin at Risk? Kreegel Offers Free Screenings on May 26.
According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the U.S. with two million people being diagnosed each year. Early detection and intervention are important to catching cancer early and prevent serious impacts. - May 15, 2010 - Kreegel Aesthetic Surgery
Unimed-Midwest Introduces the Deluxe Professional Protection Station
The wall-mounted Deluxe Professional Protection Station holds basic personal protection equipment plus hand hygiene products in a compact, easily accessible organizer. This Station is ideal for medical exam rooms, staff stations, dental operatories, and more. - May 14, 2010 - Unimed-Midwest, Inc.
Take Control of Your Chronic Disease -- Six Weeks to a Healthier Life
Snoqualmie Valley Hospital District teams up with Mt. Si Senior Center to offer a series of free chronic disease self management classes. - May 14, 2010 - Snoqualmie Valley Hospital District
LECOM Joins Edinboro University to Host Founders of Bioethics International Conference
Founders of Bioethics International Congress event to be held from June 1st through June 5th of this year at Edinboro University in Edinboro, Pennsylvania. - May 14, 2010 - Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
WorldMed Assist Helps Patients Sort Options for Weight Loss Surgery
Experts in medical tourism, WorldMed Assist's mission is to improve lives by helping patients receive high quality medical treatment abroad at affordable prices. WorldMed Assist coordinates and simplifies every aspect of care and travel. - May 14, 2010 - Worldmedassist, LLC
Top Naples Orthopaedic Surgeon Brings Experience to Physicians Regional Healthcare System
Noted Naples orthopedic surgeon Dr. Robert J. Zehr rejoins Physicians Regional Healthcare System - May 14, 2010 - The Zehr Center for Orthopaedics
American College of Radiology Accreditation Received by Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center at Milford Regional Medical Center
Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center at Milford Regional Medical Center Receives American College of Radiology Accreditation. - May 14, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Major Clinical Trial Finds That Team-Based Care Improves Patient Outcomes
A team-based inpatient care model was associated with a safer hospitalization and higher quality of care for patients, compared to a traditional team model. - May 14, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Alcohol Consumption Associated with Increased Risk for Benign Breast Disease in Young Women - a Research at Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital found Adolescent females who drank frequently were more likely to develop benign breast disease, a predictor of increased break cancer risk. - May 14, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
TMS Therapy Now Being Offered in Hewlett, NY
South Shore Neuropsychiatric Center is now offering a revolutionary new treatment for treatment resistant depression. The only non-systemic and non-invasive FDA approved treatment for those not receiving benefits from their current anti-depressant medication regimens. Please call for a Free consultation for more information on this new treatment. - May 13, 2010 - South Shore Neuropsychiatric Center
Jimmy Choo Designer Frames Available Exclusively at Greenville EyeCare Associates
Eye Wear Line Offers Stylish Jimmy Choo Frames and Sunglasses - May 13, 2010 - Greenville EyeCare Associates
Todd Swanson Las Vegas Donates Surgeries to Operation Walk Medical Mission
Todd Swanson, Las Vegas (http://www.SwansonHipAndKnee.com), donated his orthopedic skills in joint replacement surgery to the Operation Walk Medical Mission on a trip to Vietnam to perform surgeries for the underprivileged. - May 13, 2010 - Desert Orthopaedic Center
Team Fitness America Gives Away One Year Of Personal Training
Turner has been training with Julie Luria, Team Fitness America’s 2009 Personal Trainer of the Year, and he has shown marked weight loss and muscle gain through nutritional adjustments and fitness training. - May 13, 2010 - Team Fitness America
Leading Senior Care Company Featured on Good Morning America
National morning newscast follows Senior Helpers caregiver throughout a busy daily routine - May 13, 2010 - Senior Helpers
CPEhr Re-Releases White Paper Detailing How HR Outsourcing Helps Employers Through the Recovering Economy
Updated white paper discusses rapidly changing economy and how small and mid-size employers benefit from outsourcing human resource functions - May 12, 2010 - CPE HR, Inc.
Hispanics Live in Areas with Limited Capacity for Colorectal Cancer Screening: A Research from Brigham and Women's Hospital
New research shows that Hispanics live in areas with more limited availability of colonoscopies and sigmoidoscopies for colorectal cancer screening. - May 12, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Statistics Confirm That Botox Training Spells Success for Capturing Minimally-Invasive Market
The International Association for Physicians In Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM) offers the industry's leading hCG for weight loss, aesthetic medicine and Botox training for physicians. The IAPAM's Aesthetic Medicine Symposium offers the most comprehensive clinical and business training for doctors looking to add minimally-invasive procedures to a healthcare business. The IAPAM's training focuses on combining the top-5 non-invasive procedures in order to create a successful aesthetic practice. - May 12, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
US Air Force Adopts Caring Technologies’ Behavior Imaging® to Treat Military Service Members and Families Afflicted with Autism and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Video-based Telemedicine Application Will Foster Accurate Diagnosis and Provide Remote Access to Mental Health Professionals. - May 12, 2010 - Caring Technologies
GS3 Medical Billing LLC (GS3) to Host a Complimentary HIPPA-HITECH Webinar
Transitioning from the Theoretical to the Practical Since the passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) last year with its HITECH overlay on HIPAA, medical practices may never be the same. Many doctors and support staff of smaller medical practices do not know how these laws... - May 12, 2010 - GS3 Medical Billing, LLC
New Brigham and Women’s Hospital Report Brings Lung Cancer in Women Out of the Shadows
BWH releases the most current and comprehensive overview of the impact of lung cancer on women. - May 12, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Brigham and Women’s Hospital Launches Stork Fund
Supporting healthy moms, healthy pregnancies and healthy babies - Building on 175 years of expertise in the care for mothers and infants, Brigham and Women's Hospital announces the launch of the Stork Fund, a new ePhilanthropy venture dedicated to supporting healthy moms, pregnancies and babies. - May 12, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Visiting Physicians Association® Adds Mary Anne Curtiss, M.D., to Its Cincinnati Office
Dr. Curtiss will serve the Cincinnati office of VPA, which includes southwest Ohio and the greater Cincinnati area. - May 12, 2010 - Visiting Physicians Association
Satori World Medical’s President & CEO, Steven Lash, Named One of Entrepreneur Magazine's Trailblazers and Trendsetters of 2009
Entrepreneur Magazine has recently selected Satori World Medical’s President & CEO, Steven Lash, as one of 20 Trailblazers and Trendsetters of 2009. Last year, Satori World Medical, a global healthcare and service company specializing in the emerging multi-million dollar medical tourism... - May 12, 2010 - Satori World Medical
Advanced Behavioral Consultants Offers Training in "Why Disaster is Good for Business"
Advanced Behavioral Consultants announces their 2010 Summer Training Series. In this training students learn that disaster can be an excellent time to take a business to the next level. Scientific models give a clear picture of how a business system can thrive in a chaotic environment. There are specific skills that can ensure that instead of breaking down in these chaotic times individuals and business organizations can take it to the next level. - May 11, 2010 - Advanced Behavioral Consultants
World of Lupus Research Expands as Florida Joins the Lupus Research Institute's National Coalition
Addition of State of Florida on World Lupus Day 2010 Pumps Extra Strength into Patient’s Voice for Lupus Research - May 11, 2010 - Lupus Research Institute
New Community Resource: Private Family Therapy Practice Specializes in Trauma
John Stump, LMFT, Ian Newlin, LMFT, and Amanda Peterman, LMFT announces the opening of Child and Adolescent Trauma Services, LLP. The family practice specializes in therapy and counseling services for children, adolescents, and families who are suffering from trauma or Post Traumatic Stress... - May 10, 2010 - Child and Adolescent Trauma Services, LLP
2nd Annual Rockfest Features Top Local Band Lineup
On Saturday, May 22, City of Angels NJ, Inc., (COA) will host its second annual Rockfest at Tall Cedars Grove, 245 Sawmill Road, Hamilton, New Jersey, 08620. The event will feature live music from eleven local bands including Red Sea Affair, Reckless, Jimmy & The Parrots, Honey Spot Boulevard,... - May 10, 2010 - City of Angels NJ
Clinical Trial Compares Leading-Edge Treatments for Obesity and Diabetes
New Research Will Look at Weight Loss Stomach Surgery Versus Intensive Program of Lifestyle and Medical Management. - May 10, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital