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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
"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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
Annuvia Applies Defibrillator to Hunger
Annuvia staff volunteers with the San Francisco Food Bank - February 19, 2010 - Annuvia, Inc.
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
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