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Avant Healthcare Professionals Will be Exhibiting at the AONE American Organization of Nurse Executives 43rd Annual Meeting
Avant Healthcare Professionals will be exhibiting at the AONE American Organization of Nurse Executives 43rd Annual Meeting and Exposition in Indianapolis April 9-13, 2010. The AONE 43rd Annual Meeting and Exposition offers more than 40 educational sessions designed to help address the critical... - February 28, 2010 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
Stress Management Expert Hueina Su Featured in Natural Health Magazine on Achieving New Year's Resolutions
Author, life coach and stress management expert Hueina Su, President of Denville-based Beyond Horizon Coaching, is featured in the February 2010 issue of Natural Health Magazine, in an article titled Good Intentions. - February 28, 2010 - Beyond Horizon Coaching
Soul Centered Health is Changing History with Hypnosis
African Americans fall victim more often to preventable diseases in the United States. One Hypnotherapist is seeking to educate and help using Complementary Alternative Therapies. Hypnosis is very effective in behavior modification and can assist clients in quitting smoking, reducing stress, and managing weight. Eleanor Fineran hopes to educate and assist the public using Hypnosis and feels that as more people learn, they will take advantage of a powerful tool for personal transformation. - February 27, 2010 - Soul Centered Health
HIMSS 2010 Welcomes EndoSoft EndoVault Rx Preview
EndoSoft will preview their new application EndoVault Rx at HIMSS 2010 in Booth#5253. - February 27, 2010 - EndoSoft
“True Transformation vs. Remodeling the Self” on March 3 “Why Shamanism Now?” with 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 what transformation really means and why it’s so important. - February 27, 2010 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Henry Ford Hospital Study: Vitamin B3 Shows Early Promise in Treatment of Stroke
An early study suggests that vitamin B3 or niacin, a common water-soluble vitamin, may help improve neurological function after stroke, according to Henry Ford Hospital researchers. When rats with ischemic stroke were given niacin, their brains showed growth of new blood vessels, and sprouting of... - February 26, 2010 - Henry Ford Health System
OperationFitness.com Launches the Shape Up America Campaign 30-City Tour to Fight the Obesity Epidemic
The City Council of Los Angeles has granted Michael Torchia's declaration to make the week of March 14th, 2010 an Annual Holiday called "Health and Fitness Week" in the State of California. Mayor Villaraigosa will personally be awarding the honor to Michael Torchia at the launch of the Shape Up America Campaign 30-city tour. This monumental occurrence is only the first stepping-stone to creating awareness of this dangerously growing epidemic of obesity taking over our country. - February 26, 2010 - Michael Torchia
Clear Web Services Begins SEO Campaign for Wye Valley Spa
Clear Web Services, based in the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire, are proud to announce a new partnership with Herefordshire based Wye Valley Spa, who offers health and beauty spa treatment as well as personal training. Wye Valley Spa caters for people of all ages whether you require treatments... - February 26, 2010 - The Wye Valley Spa
Metropolitan Marriage and Family Therapy Creates Innovative New Program Aimed at Couples Who Are Not Yet Married
When people first start their relationships, it feels magical. Often individuals will report feeling alive, wanted and special. Soon after, those feelings start to go away and are replaced by disconnect and arguing. This program was designed for all kinds of couples who are considering getting... - February 26, 2010 - Metropolitan Marriage & Family Therapy, PLLC
Avail Clinical Research Announces Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Research Studies in DeLand, FL
Avail Clinical Research Announces Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Paid Research Studies & Paid Clinical Trials in DeLand, Orlando & Daytona Beach, Florida - February 26, 2010 - Avail Clinical Research
New Website Launches Today for the HSI Family of Brands – HSI.com
The new HSI.com brings together ASHI, MEDIC First Aid, 24-7 EMS, and 24-7 Fire into one website and provides a centralized resource for the HSI family of brands. - February 26, 2010 - Health & Safety Institute (HSI)
Dentist House Calls Stage a Welcome Return in the Bay Area
Home Care Dentist offers Bay Area seniors and professionals the convenience of seeing the dentist in the comfort of home. Their portable dental equipment transforms into a full-service dental office, complete with x-rays, in a matter of minutes. - February 25, 2010 - Home Care Dentist
Metropolitan Marriage and Family Therapy Examines "Being a Mom: A Guided Support Group for Mommies"
The group provides a warm and relaxing haven for women who are expecting or have infants up to 1 year old who want to address their full range of emotions and experiences of being a Mom. They address different states such as excitement over their pregnancy and the miracle of a new baby, relief, concerns, fears, overwhelm and the art of juggling, nurturing and appropriately raising baby, caring for self and others, questions about being a Mom and wearing a multitude of other hats, etc. - February 25, 2010 - Metropolitan Marriage & Family Therapy, PLLC
Clinical Trials in Russia. Year 2009
On February 24, 2010 Synergy Research Group (SynRG), a Russia-based CRO, presented the Russian version of SynRG Orange Paper 2009, the annual analytical report on the clinical trial market in Russia. The full report will be presented at the DIA EuroMeeting in Monaco during 8-10 March 2010, and will be available at SynRG booth No. 5. - February 25, 2010 - Synergy Research Group
Pacific Pulmonary Services Announces Addition of 40 Full-Time Positions
Pacific Pulmonary Services is a leading provider of home oxygen therapy, sleep therapy and nebulized medication in the United States. PPS serves more than 75,000 respiratory therapy patients from 109 patient care facilities located in 20 states. - February 25, 2010 - Pacific Pulmonary Services
New Hair Loss Treatment Clinical Trials
The thinning hair experts from the UK - Nanogen are planning to be involved in no less than 4 clinical trials in 3 countries, involving both the increasingly popular Scalproller device and other cutting edge therapeutic techniques. Nanogen widens their scope for hair loss treatment, becoming... - February 25, 2010 - Nanogen
Wellness Community to Celebrate 19 Years of Fighting Cancer at Anniversary Gala
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura will celebrate 19 years of providing support, education and hope to people fighting cancer at their Anniversary Gala fundraiser at the Four Seasons Hotel, Westlake Village on Friday, May 7 from 6:00 p.m. until midnight. One of the biggest fundraisers of the... - February 25, 2010 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Rob Weiss to Lead Presentation on What Therapists Need to Know About Sexual Addiction
Rob Weiss will be speaking at the CAMFT networking event in Beverly Hills on cybersex, relationship betrayal and addiction. - February 25, 2010 - Sexual Recovery Institute
Launch of FOCUS: Chicago Adult ADHD Therapy Group for Beginners
ADHD Centers is launching Chicago’s first comprehensive psycho-educational group therapy program for ADHD adults. FOCUS: Adult ADHD Therapy Group for Beginners is a 6-week program to help adults recently diagnosed. FOCUS teaches skills in organization, prioritization, planning, time management, reducing procrastination, maintaining focus and motivation, and overcoming chronic feelings of frustration and low self-esteem. - February 25, 2010 - ADHD Centers, Chicago
Freeland Systems Announces Public Foreclosure Sale of FSL Acquisition Corporation and Kardia Health Systems Assets
Freeland Systems is providing notice of a public sale of certain assets which will be held on March 5, 2010. - February 24, 2010 - Freeland Systems
NuU Medspa Lend a Shoulder to Chicago Organization, Big Shoulders Fund
NuU Medspa respond to Big Shoulders Fund, a local Chicago organization, by donating to make a difference in inner-city children’s lives. Big Shoulder Fund raises money for scholarships for children and also participates as mentors and volunteers to help further educate children. To celebrate... - February 24, 2010 - NuU Unlimited
Center for Chiropractic & Wellness Hosts Community Appreciation Event
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 that the center will host a community appreciation event on Tuesday, March 9... - February 24, 2010 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC
Diabetes Therapies to be Discussed at March 3 Lee Memorial Health System Well-Informed Seminar
There are emerging ways to treat diabetes more effectively, such as using insulin-stimulating hormones called incretins. Dr. Sergio Mather, a physician associated with Lee Memorial Health System, will discuss some of these new therapies at the system’s Well Informed lecture on March 3 between 5 – 6:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Place Coconut Point in Estero. - February 24, 2010 - Lee Memorial Health System
"Protection: How to with Betsy Bergstrom" on the February 24 Episode of 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 welcomes shaman Betsy Bergstrom back to the show to talk about how to protect ourselves from the effect of bad days, the draining energy of others’ demands – from anything that isn’t supportive of our health and life expression. - February 24, 2010 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Visiting Physicians Association® Expands Operations Into Indiana with Opening of Office in South Bend
The office, which is located at 5838 W. Brick Rd., Suite 106, in South Bend, becomes VPA’s 27th office overall in eight states, including Michigan, Ohio, Texas, Florida, Kentucky, Wisconsin and Virginia. It will cover the greater “Michiana” area, including St. Joseph, Elkhart, LaPorte, Berrien and Cass Counties. - February 24, 2010 - Visiting Physicians Association
Avail Clinical Research Announces Fibromyalgia Research Studies in DeLand, FL
Avail Clinical Research announces the launch of several research studies to test investigational treatment options for those already diagnosed with fibromyalgia. - February 24, 2010 - Avail Clinical Research
Elite MD Launches Patient Procurement Service for Concierge Medicine Physicians
Elite MD Believes Concierge Medicine Has a Story to Tell - February 24, 2010 - Elite MD, Inc.
Team Fitness America February Personal Trainer of the Month Announced
With clients nationwide, Team Fitness America prides themselves on exceptional fitness services. Each month they have announced top personal trainers from places such as Los Angeles, Miami, and D.C., but this month Philadelphia hits the map. - February 24, 2010 - Team Fitness America
NuU Medspa Celebrate Their Third Year of Beauty Nationwide
NuU Medspa is celebrating their third birthday this month. NuU Medspa began as a small medical spa offering common medspa treatments; laser hair removal, botox and fillers, and more. Today, NuU Medspa has expanded their menu of services into surgical and naturopathic. Norman Valine says,... - February 23, 2010 - NuU Unlimited
Congressman Meets with IQ Laser Vision’s Medical Director to Discuss Health Care Reform
California’s 29th District Congressman Adam Schiff (D) met with Dr. Robert Lin of the Vision Institute of Southern California for breakfast in Burbank Sunday morning. Congressman Adam Schiff continues on his quest to enact health care reform that will reduce individual and national costs. In... - February 22, 2010 - IQ Laser Vision
Danielle Assante Owner of The Sweat Zone Announces the Development of New Fitness Training Program.
The Sweat Zone, a fitness training company, is preparing to launch a revolutionary new interval training program with basic calisthenics, called The Sweat Zone, tailor made to deliver an unparalleled intensity, motivation, and results fitness program for beginners to the advanced fitness levels. - February 22, 2010 - The Sweat Zone
The Demand for Anger Management Training Increases in Spite of Ruptured Economy
Anderson & Anderson has seen a steady increase in the attendance of its Anger Management Training seminars each month since September 2009, and, as a result, has decided to increase the number of trainings it is planning to offer this year. - February 22, 2010 - Anderson & Anderson, APC
Leading Senior Care Company Reveals Record Growth Amid Tough Economic Times
Senior Helpers earns Entrepreneur Magazine’s prestigious No. 2 ranking for “Top New Franchise” - February 22, 2010 - Senior Helpers
Journal of Surgical Case Reports is Proud to Annouce the Vivien Thomas Prizes
The Journal of Surgical Case Reports (JSCR) is proud to announce the Vivien Thomas Prizes for best case report written by a medical student and best case report written by a doctor. - February 22, 2010 - JSCR
Miss America 2008 to Speak at University of Colorado at Boulder to Raise Awareness of Eating Disorders
Eating Disorder Center of Denver is event’s primary sponsor - February 21, 2010 - Eating Disorder Center of Denver
BodyLogicMD’s Gregory Pippert, M.D. Featured Speaker at Midwest Health Expo
The Body Mind Life Expo: Bridging the Gap between Alternative and Traditional Medicine - February 21, 2010 - BodyLogicMD
Lee Memorial Health System Healthy Brain Classes Teach Awareness, Association Tips to Improve Memory
The Healthy Brain Initiative was started by Lee Memorial Health System’s Lee Memory Care division to provide ways for residents of Southwest Florida to boost brain power and fight the onset of memory disorders. - February 20, 2010 - Lee Memorial Health System
Care2Learn and Envision Partner to Produce Innovative Video Courses for Nurses
Care2Learn, Inc., the leader in online continuing education and training for post-acute healthcare providers, has teamed up with Envision Inc., an award-winning healthcare training video provider, to create an exciting new partner site that blends the best of both worlds. - February 20, 2010 - Care2Learn.com
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Gears Up for Rising Elderly Population
The growth rate of the elderly population in the U.S. has greatly surpassed the growth rate of the population as a whole, making non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) more vital than ever. Express Medical Transporters (EMT) has been a leading provider of NEMT services for almost 15 years and... - February 20, 2010 - EMT USA, LLC
New White Paper Reports the Five Essentials for Minimizing Clinical Development Risk
CRO Health Decisions explains how a systematic risk mitigation system can prevent undue FDA rejection - February 20, 2010 - Health Decisions
National Institute of Mental Health Awards a Phase I SBIR Grant to MicroTransponder to Develop a Neurostimulation-based Therapy to Treat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
MicroTransponder, Inc., a privately-held medical device company, announced that it has been awarded a Phase I SBIR grant from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) to develop a neurostimulation-based therapy for the treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This project will... - February 19, 2010 - MicroTransponder Inc.
Alliance Chiropractic Center in Hickory NC Announces New Blog: www.drbradshook.com
The website is currently the fourth website owned and operated by Alliance Chiropractic. They currently run www.alliancechiropracticcenter.com, www.drrodneyslusher.com, and www.ncfibroclinic.com. - February 19, 2010 - Alliance Chiropractic Center
Alliance Chiropractic Center in Hickory, NC Announces Upgrades to www.alliancechiropracticcenter.com
Dr. Brad Shook and Dr. Rodney Slusher of Alliance Chiropractic Center in Hickory are pleased to announce the complete overhaul and redesign of www.alliancechiropracticcenter.com. The website which boasts hundreds of views per week underwent several changes. Including new sections, updated... - February 19, 2010 - Alliance Chiropractic Center
Dr. Lauri Romanzi, Vaginal Rejuvenation Expert, Joins More's "Reinvention Convention"
Dr. Lauri Romanzi, authority on vaginal rejuvenation, has joined More magazine's "Reinvention Convention" tour. Dr. Romanzi will join More Magazine's editor-in-chief, Lesley Jane Seymour, and other prominent women speaking on the tour in Washington, DC on Monday March 8, 2010, and Chicago on Monday, May 17, 2010. - February 19, 2010 - Urogynics
Two Saint Joseph Health System Facilities Earn National Excellence Through Insight Awards for Outstanding Employee, Patient Satisfaction
Saint Joseph - London and Saint Joseph East excel at using research to build excellence within their organizations. - February 19, 2010 - Saint Joseph Health System
Annuvia Applies Defibrillator to Hunger
Annuvia staff volunteers with the San Francisco Food Bank - February 19, 2010 - Annuvia, Inc.
QPASSLIve.com Expands with Online Shopping
The Quick Psycho-Affective Symptoms Scan (QPASS), has added online purchase capability to their website, QPASSLive.com. QPASS is a professional assessment tool used by mental health professionals in the measurement of depression, anxiety, anger and related constructs. - February 19, 2010 - QPASS: Quick PsychoAffective Symptoms Scan
HIV Poz & Friendly Campout Retreat - June 18, 19, 20 Jones Pond Campground - HIV Campground Project
HIV Poz & Friendly Retreat Jones Pond Campground 9835 Old State Road Angelica, NY 14709 Date - June 18, 19, 20 2010 - Tenting starts at $20 a night Theme - Pirates of the Pond, Treasure Hunt, Bears on the High Seas RSVP starts Feb 15, 2010 - online or phone 10% discount given to HIV... - February 19, 2010 - HIV Campground Project
Learn About Botox, Liposuction, Stretch Marks and Acne Scars Removal on a New Cosmetic Surgery Consumer Website
Epione Medical Corporation in Beverly Hills specializes in laser technology and non-invasive aesthetic procedures. And there is no better way to practice what they preach than to give their website a facelift. The site, www.epione.com, has a number of new features that make it easier to navigate... - February 18, 2010 - Epione Medical Corp
Mary Bartlett, Ph.D., Joins Magnolia Creek Treatment Center for Eating Disorders as Clinical Director
Magnolia Creek Treatment Center for Eating Disorders is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Mary Bartlett as the new Clinical Director. In her new role, Dr. Bartlett is committed to ensuring that the Magnolia Creek clinical team has the supervision and support it needs to continue as a superior... - February 18, 2010 - Magnolia Creek Treatment Center for Eating Disorders