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Kelly Eye Center Sponsors First Legacy Leaders Awards in the Triangle
Kelly Eye Center, a leading eye care provider in the Triangle, is proud to be a presenting sponsor of Triangle Business Journal’s and BOOM! Magazine’s inaugural Legacy Leaders Awards. “Kelly Eye Center is pleased to be associated with such an esteemed group of individuals,”... - February 18, 2010 - Kelly Eye Center
Dr. Rachael Ross, Nationally Recognized Doctor and Sexologist, Says Everyday is a Good Day to Celebrate Your Love Life
Dr. Rachael Ross is a Chicago-based MD and clinically trained sexologist who says everyday is an opportunity for you to spice up your love life. - February 18, 2010 - Dr. Rachael Ross
Dr. Matilde Parente Challenges Go Red for Women Luncheon Attendees
A strong call for women to OWN IT! makes heart-sense for the new decade paramount - February 18, 2010 - Matilde Parente
e-Healthcare Solutions Adds 5 New Healthcare Professional Sites to Expand Its Premium Advertising Network
e-Healthcare Solutions LLC (EHS) is pleased to welcome 5 new healthcare professional websites to its premium advertising network. - February 18, 2010 - e-Healthcare Solutions
California Humanitarian Group Says It is Receiving Donations Intended for a Tennessee Group with Similar Name
Rancho Mirage, Calif.- based International Medical Alliance is receiving donations intended for the International Medical Alliance of Tennessee. "We don't want the public to confuse our two organizations and we will continue to return donations we believe are intended for the Knoxville-based organization." - February 18, 2010 - International Medical Alliance, Inc
mumms® Software Selected by Compassionate Care Hospice for National Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Deployment in Thirty Seven Hospice Locations
mumms® Software (a multi-user medical management system created by Secure Computing Systems, Inc.) has provided hospice-specific EMR software to the hospice and palliative care community. Today we are pleased to announce another leading national hospice care provider, Compassionate Care Hospice... - February 18, 2010 - mumms Software
OpsisClinical Announces Laser Resurfacing with the New Laserscope Venus i machine
Coming from a company that has sold 100% of skin resurfacing lasers over the last 10 years, Laserscope Venus i machine has become a popular treatment for many patients who have wrinkles, refractory melasma, photodamage and acne scarring. - February 18, 2010 - Opsis Clinical
Arrhythmia Alliance - Midlands Town Leads the Way in Installing Life-Saving Public Defibrillators
When someone suddenly collapses from Sudden Cardiac Arrest in the street or at a public event, time and knowledge are crucial factors around whether they survive. All too often, they die before an ambulance can reach them. Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) kills more people a year than breast cancer,... - February 18, 2010 - Arrhythmia Alliance
IWHTA is Supporting 'International Medical Tourism and Travel 2010' to be Held on 1 – 2 March 2010, Marriott Hotel, Singapore
International Wellness and Healthcare Travel Association (IWHTA) president Mr. Naresh Jadeja, an expert on medical tourism trends and patient’s perspective is to address at a Singapore Tourism Ministry supported ‘International Medical Tourism and Travel 2010’ conference. - February 18, 2010 - International Wellness and Healthcare Travel Association (IWHTA)
Court Ruling Allows Freeland Systems to Foreclose on Assets of Kardia Health Systems
Based on judge's ruling Freeland Systems reclaims assets and will re-enter the medical diagnostic image management, reporting and archiving marketplace with the release of new AccessPoint technology. - February 17, 2010 - Freeland Systems
The New Liposuction Technique Means No Surgery or Suction
The latest technology LipoFreeze is a procedure that uses a gentle yet effective method of selective cooling. Those who have tried diet and exercise to rid themselves of unattractive fat pads and bulges that persist in spite of their best efforts will find LipoFreeze a wonderful alternative. - February 17, 2010 - Epione Medical Corp
Institute for Integrated Healthcare Appointed as Pharmacy Advisor to MidAtlantic Business Group on Health
Pharmaceuticals-Related Benefits Consultancy Will Maximize Pharmaceutical Value for Business Coalition Members - February 17, 2010 - Institute for Integrated Healthcare
Metropolitan Marriage and Family Continues Anger Management Program... Helping New Yorkers Resolve Their Anger Today
Anger is a normal feeling that serves as a red flag to an individual that their boundaries are in conflict, they are being wronged in some way, and their needs are not being met. Anger becomes a symptom and problematic when it is used as a defense mechanism to address issues masking more vulnerable feelings that need tending. This is the anger we address in the anger work. - February 17, 2010 - Metropolitan Marriage & Family Therapy, PLLC
Advanced Research in Ayurveda from Ayurvedagram – a Study on Mucositis
Recent clinical research study on an Ayurvedic formulation Triphala Choornam conducted by Dr Nibin John, Medical Officer, AyurvedaGram Vydehi, proved to be effective in treating oral mucosistis that occurs in the mouth of cancer patients. - February 17, 2010 - Ayurvedagram Heritage Wellness Center
Care2Learn’s Valentine’s Day Giveaway Draws Winners
Care2Learn, Inc., the leader in online continuing education and training for post-acute healthcare providers, ran a promotional campaign for caregivers that awarded a dozen roses to three lucky winners. Care2Learn delivered three bouquets based on the messages their survey respondents wanted to have sent with their bouquets. - February 17, 2010 - Care2Learn.com
Annual List of Top Franchise Systems Ranks Nurse Next Door
Home care franchise system takes 7th spot on annual North American wide list. - February 17, 2010 - Nurse Next Door Home Care Services
Avail Clinical Research Announces Diabetes Paid Research Studies & Paid Clinical Trials in DeLand, Orlando & Daytona Beach, Florida
Avail Clinical Research, a privately owned research facility, founded in 1998 in DeLand, FL, announces the launch of several research studies to test investigational treatment options for those already diagnosed with diabetes. “We are very pleased to begin the systemic evaluation of our... - February 17, 2010 - Avail Clinical Research
Dental Tips from Dr. John Bond, Founder of 6 Day Dental and Orthodontics, in Conjunction with National Dental Health Month
A special time first recognized in 1941, February is National Dental Health month and Dr. John Bond, founder of 6 Day Dental and Orthodontics, would like to take the opportunity to offer some important dental points and reminders, some of which people might not think about: Tip: Something very... - February 17, 2010 - 6 Day Dental & Orthodontics
VisionWeb and VersaSuite Announce Ordering Integration with Practice Management Software
VersaSuite Users Can Now Seamlessly Order Spectacle Lenses from VisionWeb-Connected Laboratories. - February 16, 2010 - VersaSuite
Origin of Scar-Forming Cells in Kidney Fibrosis Identified - Brigham and Women's Hospital
New research identifies the precursors of the scar forming cells that play a major role in progressive kidney fibrosis. - February 16, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Atlanta VASER Liposuction by Dr. Gerry L. Sotomayor at www.gracefulcontours.com
Dr. Sotomayor is now using the much talked about VASER Lipo System to meet patients’ demands for gentle body contouring procedures that produce natural looking results with minimal downtime. www.gracefulcontours.com - February 16, 2010 - Graceful Contours, LLC
Emmanuel's Place Gives Special Needs Children a Voice
Emmanuel's Place daycare will accommodate parents of children with special needs. Well-trained caregivers will carry out the mission of Executive Director La'Tedra Bingham, who understands first-hand the joy and heartache of this family challenge. - February 15, 2010 - Emmanuel's Place Incorporated
Synergetic Marriage and Family Therapy, PLLC is Offering a New Pre-Marital Therapy Program for Newly Engaged and Newly Married Couples
Synergetic Marriage and Family Therapy is offering a New 8 Session Pre-Marital Therapy Program that allows clients who are engaged or recently married to explore the relationship dynamic; learning to work together and understand each other better, and build a strong marital foundation. - February 15, 2010 - Synergetic Marriage and Family Therapy, PLLC
Synergetic Marriage and Family Therapy, PLLC is Offering a New Couple Therapy Enrichment Program
Synergetic Marriage and Family Therapy is offering a New Couple Therapy enrichment program for clients in long term relationships looking to learn about the health of their relationship. Couples will be taught exercises in how to get on the same page of understanding and build healthy communication. This will create more intimacy and connection and bring back the affection and happiness. Couples will be able to build on their strengths and work through areas of growth. - February 15, 2010 - Synergetic Marriage and Family Therapy, PLLC
Tom Pinkson’s “Medicine Teachings for Modern Times” on the February 17 Episode of Why Shamanism Now?
Teacher, author, and founder of The Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing Christina Pratt talks to guest Tom Pinkson about his new edition of his book Flowers of Wiricuta: A Gringo's Journey to Shamanic Power titled Shamanic Wisdom of the Huichol: Medicine Teachings for Modern Times, and how the traditional ways of living offer a path to a truly sustainable future. - February 15, 2010 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Dr. Sara Wasserbauer Expands Medical Practice to Add Aesthetic Medicine
Dr. Sara Wasserbauer, M.D. has expanded her Walnut Creek, CA medical practice to meet demands for more cosmetic and aesthetic services. - February 15, 2010 - Sara Wasserbauer, M.D.
Anger Management Guru Offers Anger Management Coaching for Line Staff
George Anderson has modified his groundbreaking Executive Coaching/Anger Management program for use specifically with Employer-mandates who face the possibility of termination. - February 15, 2010 - Anderson & Anderson, APC
Board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Alan Nasar of Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute is Named Orthopedic Medical Director of The Manor in Freehold, NJ
Board-certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. Alan Nasar of Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI), Freehold and Monroe Township, NJ, has been named orthopedic medical director of The Manor Health and Rehabilitation Center in Freehold, NJ. Dr. Nasar is fellowship-trained in joint replacement, and also specializes in avascular necrosis, knee and hip arthroscopy, and fracture and trauma care. He will treat any orthopedic patients who are undergoing rehab at The Manor. - February 14, 2010 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Sunrise Dental Offers the Special Benefits to Washington Public Employees Association
As the first unionized dental group in Washington, Sunrise Dental offers the special benefits to Washington Public Employees Association union members. Some of the benefit include : $200 New Patient gift certificate, or $250 for those without insurance, good towards any procedure not covered by... - February 14, 2010 - Sunrise Dental by Abraham Ghorbanian, DDS
Seer & Partner Eye Institute Announces Discount for Cosmetic Eye-Whitening™ Surgery to International Patients: International Patients Day – April 26, 2010
Seer & Partner Eye Institute has designated April 26th, 2010, as International Patients Day. The clinic will offer a 15-25% discount to international patients looking to get their eyes whitened with Dr. Bong-Hyun Kim’s revolutionary Cosmetic Eye-Whitening™ surgery. The surgery... - February 14, 2010 - Seer & Partner Eye Institute, Inc.
New HIPAA Regulations Could Result in Fines for Chiropractors Says Certified Auditor, Dr. Tom Necela of The Strategic Chiropractor
New HIPAA regulations for Business Associates go into effect February 17, 2010 and most chiropractors qualify as covered entities subject to these new rules. This means chiropractors will have to have a new Business Associate agreement in place to be compliant with the recently changed provisions... - February 14, 2010 - The Strategic Chiropractor
Connecticut Hair Restoration Surgeon Expertly Performs Modified Scalp Reduction for Cancer Survivor
Dr. Scott Boden of Hair Restoration Center of Connecticut donated his services to remove a scar and transplant hair on the scalp of a woman who recently fought cancer. - February 14, 2010 - Hair Restoration and Aesthetic Medicine Center of Connecticut
Celebrity Chef Rachael Ray Heats Up "Hot Flashes" on Daytime Television; BodyLogicMD’s Patients Relate to Talk Show Host’s Recipe for Hot Flashes
BodyLogicMD’s bioidentical hormone doctors effectively treat hot flashes and menopause symptoms in women using bioidentical hormones. - February 13, 2010 - BodyLogicMD
Michael Johnson Interviews Rhonda Cohen-Chartered Sports Psychologist on BBC's Inside Sport
Rhonda Cohen-Head of the London Sport Institute-interviewed by Michael Johnson on BBC's Inside Sport. Rhonda's area of interest academically is sport and exercise psychology, with a specialist interest in extreme sports. - February 13, 2010 - Rhonda Cohen, Sport Psych
Leading Cancer Surgeon Receives Prestigious Award from ACS Cancer Commission
The American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC) recently awarded its Outstanding Performance Award to Shahriyour Andaz, MD, FACS - February 13, 2010 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Manuel T. Banzon of AOSMI Presents Free Seminar “Current Treatment of Hip Arthritis” at AOSMI in Monroe Township, NJ
Board-certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. Manuel T. Banzon of Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI), Freehold and Monroe Township, New Jersey, presented a free educational seminar “Current Treatment of Hip Arthritis” at AOSMI’s Monroe, NJ, location. Dr. Banzon specializes in total joint replacement, arthroscopy, and fracture and trauma care, and discussed a new hip resurfacing procedure and other options for those who cannot undergo hip surgery. - February 13, 2010 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
DNA Diagnostics Centre UK Opens the Walk-in DNA Testing Facility
DNA Diagnostics Centre (DDC) has performed genetic tests for over 1 million clients around the world and now launches its walk-in centre in West London, UK. - February 13, 2010 - DNA Diagnostics Centre
Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Triathlete Dr. Gerardo Goldberger of AOSMI Co-Presents Sports Medicine Symposium and Coaching Clinic for Athletes in Freehold, NJ
Board-certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. Gerardo Goldberger of Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI), Freehold and Monroe Township, New Jersey, is co-presenting a sports medicine symposium and coaching clinic for New Jersey athletes in Freehold, NJ, at CentraState Wellness Center. Dr. Goldberger, who is also a triathlete, specializes in knee and shoulder reconstructions and is expert at the latest minimally invasive techniques in shoulder and knee arthroscopy. - February 13, 2010 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Gregg Berkowitz of Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI), Freehold and Monroe, NJ, Uses Living Cells in New Repair Procedure
Dr. Gregg Berkowitz, director of the Cartilage Restoration Center of New Jersey and board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI), Freehold and Monroe Township, NJ, performs relatively new one-step cartilage repair procedure, DeNovo NT, using living cartilage tissue from a juvenile donor, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold, NJ. - February 13, 2010 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Increase in Botox Training Correlates with Increase in Botox Treatments
The IAPAM recently identified a correlation between the increase in physicians engaging in comprehensive, hands-on Botox Training, and the significant growth in the 4Q 2009 in botulinums and dermal filler procedures. In a recent survey, conducted by MEDACorp in January 2010, the 4Q year-to-year growth in the delivery of cosmetic injectables, grew by an encouraging 8.1%. - February 13, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
"Sunrise for Children" - New Non-Profit Arm by Sunrise Dental
Sunrise Dental has been serving the community for the past nine years and now is going to have a non-profit arm called Sunrise for Children. Sunrise for Children's main mission is to rescue children from child labor camps and human trafficking and find them a safe haven where children can be children. - February 13, 2010 - Sunrise Dental by Abraham Ghorbanian, DDS
Michael LoColle with ML Athletics Boot Camps & Connie Pustorino a Wakefield MA BootCamp Instructor to Offer the 40 Minute Lunch Express Wakefield BootCamp Workouts
These 40 Minute Lunch Express Wakefield Boot Camps are perfect for the working individual who do not have time prior to or after work to get in shape. Get in Shape and lose weight while still having time for life and work. - February 12, 2010 - ML Athletics
Libido and Hormones. TheTrue Love Connection BodyLogicMD Expert Doctors Revive Libido with Bioidentical Hormones
Valentine’s Day stimulates thoughts of romance; interludes that include decadent chocolate, heart-shaped bedroom goodies and the sensual sounds of Marvin Gaye. But if you’re one of the millions of Americans suffering from low libido, chances are no romantic treats or sounds of sexual... - February 12, 2010 - BodyLogicMD
Brigham and Women’s Hospital Makes Leapfrog Top Hospitals List
BWH is one of 45 hospitals recognized by the Leapfrog Group for delivering the highest quality of care in the nation while attaining the highest levels of efficiency. - February 12, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Avail Clinical Research Announces Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 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 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). - February 12, 2010 - Avail Clinical Research
Lee Memorial Home Health Nurses Tracks Patient Vitals…Virtually
Lee Memorial Home Health telehealth monitors track and transmit patient statistics to health professionals seven days a week from the comfort of their own homes. - February 12, 2010 - Lee Memorial Health System
Medevac Experts Release 10 Tips for Spring Break Safety
Medical evacuation membership program Air Ambulance Card is releasing its Spring Break 2010 Travel Safety Tips. The advice is compiled from years of transport of sick and injured travelers. “This is what we’d be telling our own kids if they were traveling for spring break this... - February 12, 2010 - Air Ambulance Card, LLC
The Coleman Institute Expands into Louisville, KY
New, full-service branch of the nationally acclaimed addiction treatment center to open in Louisville metro area - February 12, 2010 - The Coleman Institute
Brigham and Women's Hospital Welcomes New President
As of January 1, 2010, Elizabeth G. Nabel, MD, assumes position as President of Brigham and Women's/Faulkner Hospitals. - February 12, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Team Fitness America Featured on a National Television Show
Team Fitness America had their first national television debut on January 18 of this year on the Price Is Right. The feature took place among an amazing showcase lineup placed around health related products and services. - February 12, 2010 - Team Fitness America