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UCR Health Centers Opens Mesa Urgent Care Despite Economic Downturn
UCR Health Centers opens a new urgent care facility in Mesa, Arizona despite the economic recession. The company feels that in an era of healthcare crisis, uninsured and escalating cost, additional market share to serve populations who would otherwise go to an emergency room is a strategic move. UCR Health Centers offers same day, urgent care medical treatment at a cost-effective alternative, and also integrates multiple medical services into their business model. - December 15, 2009 - UCR Health Centers
12 Week Fat Blast Body Transformation Contest
ML Athletics Fitness Programs, Northshore’s fastest growing Fitness Boot Camp Provider, announces an exclusive 12 Week Body Transformation Fat Blast Challenge. - December 15, 2009 - ML Athletics
Dr. Kazemi Says Buyer Beware of Misleading Advertising for Dental Implants
Dental implants are the new standard of care for tooth replacement. Seems that dentists are advertising everywhere these days – on the Internet, direct mail and in the media – sometimes making offers that sound too good to be true. Some dental practices are making claims that an implant can be done in one hour, be accomplished for free or one low fee, and without any pain, bleeding or sutures. A Bethesda, Md., dentist warns against false advertising claims. - December 15, 2009 - Dr. H. Ryan Kazemi
BeatingDrums.com Announces Charity Campaign !N2DG - Drumming to Beat Alzheimer's
Drum enthusiast, Johnny Vargas is on a journey across the southwest United States to help "Beat Alzheimer's" through a series of drum circle events, demonstrating support for Alzheimer's research. - December 15, 2009 - BeatingDrums.com
FertilityAuthority Giving Away Free Fertility Product Gift Package
FertilityAuthority wants to offer hope this season to couples struggling with fertility issues. They are giving away a Fertility Product Gift Package valued at over $500. - December 14, 2009 - FertilityAuthority
“The Return or Filling the Well” on “Why Shamanism Now?” with Christina Pratt on December 16
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 replenish and restore the well of our wellbeing, especially when we are ill or simply feel exhausted, as many do during this busy time of year. - December 14, 2009 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
eNutritionServices Offers Free Teleclass – 5 Steps to Kick Start Your Weight Loss in 2010
Join dietitians Lisa Nelson and Ursula Ridens to kick start your weight loss and receive your concrete plan of action for health success. Start the New Year off right. - December 14, 2009 - eNutritionServices
Celebrate World Hypnotism Day in St. Charles, MO
This January, the sixth annual World Hypnotism Day will take place. With New Year resolutions facing us, the timing is perfect for World Hypnotism Day. Learn how to move from “Resolutions into Results” using the power of your own mind. - December 13, 2009 - Ferguson & Associates Hypnotherapy LLC
High Levels of ‘good’ Cholesterol Linked to Lower CVD Risk in Women
High levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL or “good” cholesterol) and apolipoprotein A1 (apoA1) in women appears to lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. - December 13, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Specific Genetic Mutations do Not Affect Lung Function Response to Asthma Treatment
Therapy's effects on airway hyperresponsiveness, not lung function, was affected by genetic mutation. - December 13, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Current Cigarette Smokers at Increased Risk of Seizures
Cigarettes increase risk of seizures, while moderate caffeine or alcohol use was found to have no association with seizures. - December 13, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Pregnancy Testing as a Quality Indicator in Emergency Departments May Not Improve Care
New research demonstrates the difficulties and potential disadvantages of using national databases to develop and measure quality indicators. - December 13, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Cynthia Seaman Northwest Chicago Chiropractic Authority Conducts Food Drive to Benefit Local Families
Dr. Cynthia Seaman Chicago's foremost actively practicing authority on chiropractic care is now conducting a food drive to assist area families. - December 13, 2009 - Seaman Chiropractic Center
Hawaiian Experience Spa Becomes First Scottsdale Day Spa to Offer Lypossage Cellulite and Slimming Treatment
Hawaiian Experience Spa has become the first certified LypoSpaTM facility in Scottsdale, Arizona and provides both Lypossage massage therapy and Lypossage slimming wraps. Lypossage is a non surgical cellulite treatment designed to reduce the appearance of cellulite while helping clients lose 4 – 20 inches. - December 13, 2009 - Hawaiian Experience Spa
Envision Family EyeCare Encourages Families to Book Mid-Year Eye Exams
Optometrists at Envision Family EyeCare reminds area parents of the importance of regular eye exams for their children. Statistics show as many as 86% of school-aged children have never had a thorough eye exam. With most students having an extended break over the holidays, it is a convenient time... - December 12, 2009 - Envision Family Eye Care
University of California, San Francisco, Researcher Receives ASBMB-Merck Award
James A. Wells, professor and chairman of the department pharmaceutical chemistry at the University of California, San Francisco, and director of UCSF's small molecule discovery center, has been named the winner of the 2010 American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology-Merck Award for his... - December 12, 2009 - American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Family Service Kicks Off Annual Holiday Giving Drive
Family Service’s Holiday Giving Drive is officially underway and will run until December 18. The organization is collecting new, unwrapped holiday gifts for children, teens and adults in desperate need of support in over 60 Family Service programs. - December 12, 2009 - Family Service
Relationship Breakthrough: Free Teleclass Provides Couples with Tools to Conquer Conflict and Gain Intimacy
Free Teleclass Provides Couples with Tools to Conquer Conflict and Gain Intimacy. - December 12, 2009 - Rachel Moheban
India to Host the 20th World Congress on Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
Frontier Mediville to play host to the luminaries of cardiothoracic surgery from all over the world along with students, clinicians and scientists active in this field. Dr. K. M. Cherian, Chairman & CEO, Frontier Lifeline & Dr. K. M. Cherian Heart Foundation elected as Congress President - December 12, 2009 - Frontier Lifeline
John C. Lincoln Health Network is Among "Best Places to Work" in Phoenix, AZ
John C. Lincoln Health Network ranks among top, large employers in the Phoenix metro area for “Best Places to Work” for creating a positive work environment. - December 12, 2009 - John C. Lincoln Health Network
HealthSaaS.net Signs Reseller and Integration Agreement with BioSign
HealthSaaS.net and BioSign Technologies Inc. (CNSX:BIO) today announced they have entered into an alliance agreement that enables HealthSaaS.net to resell BioSign products and integrate patient driven data into the HealthSaaS.net Personal Health Record (PHR) treatment management service. - December 11, 2009 - HealthSaaS, Inc
Intivia, Inc. Awarded Multi-Year Transcription Service Contract by Premier, Inc. Healthcare Alliance
Intivia will Offer Premier Members Outstanding Dictation and Transcription Service with Advanced Technology and Exceptional Service Standards. - December 11, 2009 - Intivia Inc.
MUMC in Savannah Names Co-Medical Director of StrokeOne Program
Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) has announced the appointment of Joel Greenberg, M.D., as the new co-medical director of the MUMC Stroke Program. He will work to further development and regional growth of Memorial’s Stroke Program. - December 11, 2009 - Memorial Health
"Wellness at Work"
The Institute for Restorative Health Launches a State of the Art Corporate Wellness Program. - December 11, 2009 - Institute for Restorative Health
Mission Village Chiropractic Expands Service for Hispanic Patients in San Diego, CA
Dr. Bruce Blakely and Mission Village Chiropractic, located in San Diego, California, have expanded the practice to cater to the growing Hispanic market. Offering a bi-lingual website, and bi-lingual employees to provide quality healthcare to the Hispanic market in San Diego. - December 11, 2009 - Mission Village Chiropractic
Dr. Gary Hitzig Launches New Hair Restoration Web Site
Leading hair transplant researcher and surgeon, Dr. Gary Hitzig, has launched a new Web site, www.nyhairloss.com, to feature valuable information about hair restoration and showcase his research breakthroughs. - December 11, 2009 - Gary Hitzig, M.D.
IAPAM's Botox Training Includes a Discussion of DIY Botox and Illegally Imported Botox
As a part of this commitment to enduring physician education, the IAPAM recently surveyed several doctors with preeminent expertise in the administration of botox. These experts offer their peers these tips when considering adding cosmetic injectables to a practice. - December 11, 2009 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Eating Disorder Signs and Symptoms to Watch for During the Holidays
Eating Disorder Center of Denver encourages awareness of eating disorders while friends and family are home for the holidays - December 11, 2009 - Eating Disorder Center of Denver
Eating Disorder Center of Denver Offers Tips to Help Eating Disordered Individuals Negotiate the Holidays
Eating Disorder Center of Denver, one of the nation's foremost centers for the diagnosis and treatment of the full range of eating disorders, recognizes that the holidays can create anxiety and concern for people with eating disorders and offers several tips to help these individuals negotiate this... - December 11, 2009 - Eating Disorder Center of Denver
Leading Eye-Plastic Surgeon Returns to Australian Shores
Orbital and Ophthalmic Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Angelo Tsirbas, formerly of Vision Group is now practicing in Bondi Junction at About Face, The Institute of Facial Plastic, Nasal & Cosmetic Surgery near Sydney, Australia. Dr. Angelo Tsirbas is an Orbital and Ophthalmic Plastic Surgeon with... - December 11, 2009 - Dr. Angelo Tsirbas
Home-Tech Donates Air Conditioning, Appliance Service to Eden Autism Services Florida
Home-Tech, Southwest Florida’s leader in air conditioning service and installation, major appliance sales and service, and home-service agreements, is now supporting local charity Eden Autism Services Florida in a new way – by providing air conditioning and appliance maintenance and... - December 11, 2009 - Eden Autism Services Florida
St. Louis Offers Gateway to Health and Balance with Bioidentical Hormones
Bioidentical hormone expert Bryan Warner, MD, opens BodyLogicMD St. Louis to help people manage hormone imbalance. - December 10, 2009 - BodyLogicMD
IQ Laser Vision Celebrates a Decade of Dedicated Service
December 10th, 2009 marked the ten year anniversary of Southern California's renowned vision correction facility, IQ Laser Vision. IQ Laser Vision hosted an exclusive affair to celebrate its 10-year anniversary at the Pacific Palms Resort in City of Industry, CA. Prominent guests, past patients and... - December 10, 2009 - IQ Laser Vision
Staffing Solution Gives Nurses Freedom to Choose Days, Hours They Can Work
South Nassau’s FlexChoiceRN program lets nurses determine the days and hours they can and can’t work at South Nassau and gives them unprecedented access to unit staffing needs as well as the capability to apply to fill those needs. - December 10, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Home Care Alliance to Lead State in National Quality Campaign
Organization Will Head Local Efforts for National Home Health Quality Improvement. - December 10, 2009 - Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts
Center of Excellence Awarded to South Nassau’s Complete Women’s Imaging
South Nassau Communities Hospital’s Complete Women’s Imaging has been designated an American College of Radiology (ACR) Breast Imaging Center of Excellence. The designation acknowledges the provider’s dedication to improving women’s health. - December 10, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Holiday Party Health Tips from Thorburn Chiropractic and Wellness Center in Burbank, California
It’s the time of year for spending time with friends and family and having some fun at holiday parties. Thorburn Chiropractic and Wellness Center in Burbank, California has put together some healthy eating and drinking tips for you to use at holiday get-togethers. 1. Engage in some good... - December 10, 2009 - Thorburn Chiropractic & Wellness Center
T3 Fitness Energy Adds Another Fitness Program -- Yin Yoga
T3 Fitness Energy has integrated another fitness program into their line of services and now offers yin yoga classes. Classes will be launched on Sunday, December 13, 10:45AM to noon. Subsequent classes will be held on Sundays, 10:45AM to noon, and Wednesdays, 5:45PM to 7PM at 5695 Glenhaven Avenue... - December 10, 2009 - T3 Fitness Energy
Local Musician, Comedian Team Up in Concert to Benefit Eden Autism Services Florida
Two local acts will be acting up to raise money for programs and services benefiting the children and adults of Eden Autism Services Florida on Mon., Dec. 14. For one night only, the Catman & Jimmy Keys Show takes the stage at Sugden Theatre. Mario “The Catman” Infanti has been a... - December 10, 2009 - Eden Autism Services Florida
MicroTransponder Inc. Awarded Patent for Wireless Neurostimulation Device
MicroTransponder Inc., a privately-held medical device company, announced it has been awarded a neurostimulation patent for a "Grooved Electrode and Wireless Microtransponder System" (U.S. Patent No. 7,630,771) from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The patent is MicroTransponder's... - December 09, 2009 - MicroTransponder Inc.
PureAdam - a New Free Sperm Donation Website
PureAdam is bringing people who are interested in embarking on sperm donation together. - December 09, 2009 - PureAdam
Healthcare Staffing Agency National Medical Search Group Launches Free Online Resources for Jobseekers
National Medical Search Group has just launched a free online resource guaranteed to guide jobseekers throughout their careers. Whether involved in a current job search, looking to advance in a current career or want to transition into a new career – NMSG’s state of the art Career... - December 09, 2009 - National Medical Search Group
Yoga Yoga Announces 2010 Special Events and Vacation Schedule
Featured presenters at Yoga Yoga in Austin, Texas, in 2010 include Shiva Rea, Seane Corn, Donna Farhi, and Gary Kraftsow. - December 09, 2009 - Yoga Yoga
ALPCO Diagnostics and BioPorto Diagnostics Enter Into Distribution Partnership
ALPCO Diagnostics has taken on the responsibility to promote and sell BioPorto Diagnostics’ immunoassays on the US and Canadian markets. The primary product focus is BioPorto’s unrivalled portfolio of human and animal immunoassays for measuring NGAL – the breakthrough kidney... - December 08, 2009 - ALPCO
Kelly Eye Center Launches New Interactive Website
Kelly Eye Center, a leading eye care provider, continues to improve service to their customers in the Triangle by launching a new & improved website: www.KellyEyeCenter.com. “Our goal in launching a new site is to provide patients and their families with a window into the real spirit of... - December 08, 2009 - Kelly Eye Center
Exciting New Treatments for Heel and Arch Pain
Dr. Gary Evans, a NYC Podiatrist, has been having excellent success in resolving heel and arch pain with non invasive treatments. - December 07, 2009 - Gary Evans D.P.M.
Love Launches New Website
T Love, Reiki Master Practitioner/Teacher & Certified Sound Therapist and host of the top rated weekly radio talk show Energy Awareness has launched a new website: tlovereiki.com offering more services and providing more information in an easy to navigate format. - December 07, 2009 - T Love, Holistic Health Energy/Sound Therapist
Kala Group LLC, Owner of the Hawaiian Experience Spa Franchise, Begins Publishing the Massage Advancer; an Online News Publication to Advance the Facts About Massage
Kala Group, LLC who owns Hawaiian Experience Spa franchise based in Scottsdale, Arizona has published The Massage Advancer. The Massage Advancer is an online news and information source for the facts and latest news regarding massage therapy, spa treatments and related information. - December 07, 2009 - Hawaiian Experience Spa
Anderson & Anderson Hires Two Young Adults to Provide Individual Anger Management for Young Adults
In an effort to make its anger management class schedule accessible, Anderson & Anderson has appointed its General Manager and its newest intern to teach anger management to young adults. - December 07, 2009 - Anderson & Anderson, APC
ICTS Launches New Web Site
Tom Sturgis, president of ICTS (www.icts.us), has announced that the company has launched a new Web site as part of a rebranding process to better reflect its evolving position in the clinical operations marketplace. ICTS (Integrated Clinical Trial Services, LLC) is a strategic clinical trials... - December 05, 2009 - Integrated Clinical Trial Services