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Carter Sinclair Walkathon Event
Carter Sinclair Organization Kicks-Off Its First Walkathon Event - October 23, 2009 - Carter Sinclair Organization
CarterSinclair Organization Expands Commitment
For almost a year, the CarterSinclair Org has assisted families and health care providers handle type 1 diabetes. Now Carter Sinclair expands its commitment to La Quinta families by weaving all of its programs and funds for youth with type 1 diabetes so they can investigate and learn new potential about themselves and their diabetes while relating with other children like them. - October 23, 2009 - Carter Sinclair Organization
CarterSinclair Org Pushed New Recipes and Smart Ideas to Explore New Culinary Delights
Carter Sinclair Org together with La Quinta culinary and nutritionist enthusiasts provides fresh ideas and tips to spice up your meals without getting in the way of your diabetes management. They will tackle an array of new recipes and smart ideas, from uncommon seasonings to innovative techniques, which will inspire you to get out of that food rut to explore new culinary delights. - October 23, 2009 - Carter Sinclair Organization
Gastroesophogeal Reflux Registry Provides Research Milestone
RemedyMD application supports Institute of Medicine’s Top 100 Priorities for Comparative Effectiveness Research and AHRQ grant initiatives. - October 23, 2009 - RemedyMD
BWH Names Woodmansee Director, Clinical Neuroendocrine Program
Whitney W. Woodmansee, MD, has been named the Director of the Clinical Neuroendocrine Program in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Hypertension and the Department of Neurosurgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH). - October 23, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Brigham and Women’s Hospital Researchers Receive NIH Awards to Encourage High-Risk Research and Innovation
Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) are recipients of two of the 115 awards, presented from three innovative research programs supported by the NIH Common Fund’s Roadmap for Medical Research: the NIH Director’s Transformative R01 (T-R01) Awards, Pioneer Awards, and New Innovator Awards. - October 23, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Brigham and Women’s Hospital Receives National Recognition for Exemplary Outcomes from the American College of Surgeons
The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP) has recognized Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) as one of 25 ACS NSQIP participating hospitals in the United States that have achieved exemplary outcomes for surgical patient care. - October 23, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Breast Cancer Risk in Blind Women
Researchers find that reproductive differences are not responsible for the lower risk of breast cancer in blind women. - October 23, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Lifetime Maternal Interpersonal Trauma May Increase Occurrence of Asthma and Allergies in Children
Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) and the Harvard School of Public Health found that interpersonal trauma experienced throughout the mother’s life may have an effect on her baby’s immune development during gestation. These findings are published online in the Journal of Allergy & Clinical Immunology. - October 23, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
The New England Journal of Medicine and Brigham & Women’s Hospital Offer Interactive Medical Cases
New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), in partnership with Brigham & Women’s Hospital, is now offering a unique online learning tool called Interactive Medical Cases on NEJM.org. The series of cases simulate clinical encounters to enable doctors to learn best practice strategies and... - October 23, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Implementation of a Rapid HIV Testing Program in an Emergency Department
Researchers share lessons learned from the experience of implementing an HIV testing program in a busy academic teaching hospital. - October 23, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Office Visits for Skin Infections Remain Unchanged Since Emergence of Community-Associated MRSA
In a new study, researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) and Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) sought to determine if the number of SSTI visits also increased in the larger setting of physicians' offices. - October 23, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Floatworks’ Customer Jade is a ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ Star
Olympic Athlete Jade Johnson uses floatation therapy to boost her performance on the dance floor and in athletic competition - October 23, 2009 - The Floatworks Ltd
MUMC Recognized for Improving Quality While Reducing Costs
Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) in Savannah, Georgia, has been recognized for quality performance in three areas -save lives, safely reduce the cost of care, and deliver the most reliable and effective care – as a participant in the nationwide Premier Inc., healthcare alliance QUEST: High-Performing Hospitals improvement project. - October 23, 2009 - Memorial Health
Avant Healthcare Professionals to Exhibit at the ASHHRA 45th Annual Conference and Exposition
Avant Healthcare Professionals to exhibit at the ASHHRA 45th Annual Conference and Exposition in Chicago November 1-2, 2009. This conference offers over 40 educational sessions that provide information on current health care HR trends, issues, and best practices. According to Brian Hudson, SVP of... - October 23, 2009 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
New Chemical Dependency Recovery Center on a Working Ranch
Touchstone Ranch Recovery Center is a brand new 12 step chemical dependency recovery center that opened in August located 7 miles outside of Stephenville, TX on a working ranch. Touchstone Ranch Recovery Center's primary purpose is to help the addict/alcoholic who still suffers. - October 23, 2009 - Touchstone Ranch Recovery Center
Language Best Line Introduces Low-Cost Language Translation, Interpretation and Assistance Services
Language Best Line is in the business of language interpretation and translation service headquartered in New York City, with outsourced telephonic interpretation services for medical, health insurance, market research and other business processes throughout the United States and across the globe. The company is a full-service provider of telephonic interpretation and document translation. - October 23, 2009 - CF Health Solutions Pvt Ltd
18th Annual Holiday Homes Tour to Benefit The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
A charity fundraiser to fund free programs of support, education, and hope for people with cancer and their families. - October 23, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Michael J. Greller of AOSMI Presents Free Talk on Solutions for Knee and Shoulder Pain at AOSMI in Monroe Township, NJ
Board-certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. Michael J. Greller of Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI), Freehold and Monroe Township, NJ, presented a free educational seminar, “Solutions for Knee and Shoulder Pain: Cartilage Restoration and Joint Resurfacing,” at AOSMI’s Monroe, NJ, location. Dr. Greller is assistant director of Cartilage Restoration Center, Freehold, NJ, and specializes in minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures of the shoulder, knee and ankle. - October 23, 2009 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
AOSMI’s Dr. Alan Nasar, Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, Presents Free Seminar on Staying Active with Arthritis at AOSMI in Monroe Township, NJ
Board-certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. Alan Nasar of Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI), Freehold and Monroe Township, NJ, presented a free educational seminar, “You Can Stay Active With Arthritis,” at AOSMI’s Monroe, NJ, location. Dr. Nasar is fellowship-trained in joint replacement and gave tips to attendees on how to stay healthy and active with arthritis through the use of supplements, low-impact exercise, and alternative treatments. - October 23, 2009 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Dr. Herb Goldberg’s Groundbreaking Classic, The Hazards of Being Male, Re-Released
Dr. Herb Goldberg once hailed as “The Guru of Male Awareness” by The Washington Post has re-introduced his million-selling tome on men’s consciousness. Contemporary society can now reap the benefits of his revamped, newly designed, and perennially thought provoking book. - October 23, 2009 - Herb Goldberg, PhD & Associates
New Counseling Skills Course Offered Online by the College of Mental Health Counseling
The College of Mental Health Counseling is pleased to announce the new online "Effective Counseling Skills" course as a gateway opportunity for members of the public to offer counseling services for people seeking help for depression, marriage and relationships, addiction, and much more. - October 23, 2009 - College of Mental Health Counseling
Freeland Systems Sues Kardia Health Systems
Freeland Systems, LLC has filed claims in a lawsuit in Federal district court in Minnesota against Kardia Health Systems of Minneapolis, Minnesota. - October 22, 2009 - Freeland Systems
Breast Cancer Patients Have Options, Yet Many Are Not Being Informed
Over 30,000 breast cancer survivors are being put at unnecessary risk of a breast cancer recurrence due to limited awareness of a genetic test that can determine if tamoxifen is the most effective treatment for them. - October 22, 2009 - Genelex Corp
BioWest 2009 Registration Opens, Rolling Out a Stellar Lineup of National Speakers
Peter Sims, co-author of best selling business book “True North” and the forthcoming book “Little Bets” will provide the keynote for the 2009 BioWest Conference and Expo. In addition to Sims, nationally acclaimed speakers Ginger Graham, former CEO of Amylin Pharmaceuticals, and Eric Alexander - skier, climber, and mountaineer - will address the BioWest audience during the November 10th event at the Grand Hyatt Denver. - October 22, 2009 - Colorado BioScience Association
LivHOME Launches Redesigned Website, Care Manager Connections Audio Interviews
LivHOME, Inc. (http://www.livhome.com), the nation’s largest provider of professionally led at-home care for seniors, has launched a redesigned website at www.livhome.com that offers a modern look and compelling new information for seniors and their families. - October 22, 2009 - LivHOME
Trick or Teeth: Sugar Consumption is the Scariest Thing About Halloween
Ghosts, goblins and monsters sneaking out in the night aren’t nearly as frightening as cavities and decaying teeth, according to the dentists at 6 Day Dental and Orthodontics. Following the surge of candy intake, 6 Day dentists prepare for the aftermath of the Halloween sugar explosion and... - October 22, 2009 - 6 Day Dental & Orthodontics
IAPAM Announces 2010 Dates for Aesthetic Medicine Symposiums Showcasing Botox Training
Physicians continue to seek out comprehensive aesthetic medicine training programs, that include the most 'in-demand' aesthetic procedures: training in Botox, laser training, medical microdermabrasion training, chemical peel training and medical weight management programming. To meet this educational need, the IAPAM offers the most up-to date, hands-on, enduring medspa training program in the industry. Today, the IAPAM announces the dates for the Aesthetic Medicine Symposiums in 2010. - October 22, 2009 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
New CPR Application for the iPhone Launched by Code Red, LLC
Code Red is releasing an IPhone application to assist the lay rescuer with CPR. The application is fully interactive and utilizes the movement and breathing functions of the IPhone and ITouch. - October 22, 2009 - Code Red, LLC
AMTA Launches the 2010 World Medical Health Tourism Conference: a Truly Asian Experience in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on October 27-29, 2010
The Asian Medical Tourism Association (AMTA) along with SOS Events are planning on bringing together many of Asia’s medical tourism service providers during the World Medical Health Tourism Conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on October 27-29,2010. - October 22, 2009 - MEES
New Care2Learn Enterprise Website Showcases Streamlined Training Solutions for Long-Term Healthcare Providers
Care2Learn, Inc., the leader in online continuing education and training for post-acute healthcare providers, has launched a new Care2Learn Enterprise website (www.Care2LearnEnterprise.com) in response to an industry-wide call for cost-effective, high-quality training that can be customized according to discipline and implemented quickly. - October 22, 2009 - Care2Learn.com
Pacific Ventures Announces Medical Billing Outsourcing Contract with a Large Chain of US Based Ambulatory Surgical Centers
“Pacific Ventures, a leading healthcare outsourcing company today announced signing a contract with a large chain of ambulatory surgical centers based in the United States. Under this contract, Pacific Ventures will provide medical coding, billing, AR and transcription services to the surgery centers” - October 22, 2009 - Pacific Global, Inc.
Florence Community Healthcare Names Executive Leadership Team
Florence Community Healthcare's Executive Team brings decades of expertise and leadership to the new organization. - October 21, 2009 - Florence Community Healthcare
Arlington Heights Counseling Practice Expands Hours, Launches New Web Site
Psychologist Dr Shannon Doyle is expanding his counseling practice's hours to help provide Arlington Heights and surrounding communities with flexible, focused therapy services for individuals, couples, families, and adolescents. With active, local hospital affiliations, the counseling practice is dedicated to providing focused care and guidance to those dealing with life's challenges. - October 21, 2009 - Shannon Doyle Counseling
Simple Aesthetics Medical Spas Close Their Doors
Simple Aesthetics located in South Florida has shut down their centers early this week. NuU Medspa will be offering special offers to the clients of Simple Aesthetics who have suffered a financial and emotional loss. - October 21, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
Physicians at Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI), Freehold and Monroe, NJ, Give First Webinars on Fixing Knee Injuries and Hip Arthritis Treatment
Board-certified orthopedic surgeons Dr. Gregg Berkowitz and Dr. Alan Nasar of Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI), Freehold and Monroe Township, NJ, will present the group’s first Webinars, on “How to Fix a Knee Injury” and “Current Treatment of Hip Arthritis” Dr. Berkowitz will discuss nonsurgical options including repairing or regenerating knee cartilage, and Dr. Nasar will discuss a new hip resurfacing procedure and other options for those who don’t want hip surgery. - October 21, 2009 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Windsong Nursing Home in Manly Now Fully Open
The new ‘Windsong’ nursing home in Manly is now fully open, providing a modern high care beds and new job opportunities in the local area. This new aged care facility managed by the Cook Care Group proves to be a contrast to the closure of several Northern Beaches nursing homes in the last 12 months. - October 21, 2009 - Cook Care Group
Headaches Can be Relieved with Calcium and Vitamin D
Dr. Richard Jensen, a holistic nutritionist, finds that using nutritional supplements can help relieve headaches without drugs. - October 21, 2009 - Richard Jensen, PhD
EndoSoft Launches Premier EHR Program
EndoSoft launches Electronic Health Record (EHR) Software. - October 21, 2009 - EndoSoft
MUMMS 20 Conference Wows National Hospice Community
mumms® Software, a technology leader in the hospice community, held its twentieth anniversary user conference on October 8-9, 2009, at the Hotel Monteleone in New Orleans, LA. The MUMMS 20 Conference featured two days of acclaimed guest speakers, in-depth training and roundtable sessions on the... - October 21, 2009 - mumms Software
Corporate Wellness Executive Unravels Health Care Reform
In response to growing alarm by Michigan businesses that health reform and employee health insurance premiums are getting out of hand, Scott Foster, Wellco Corporation’s President, will be moderating the Healthcare Reform panel at TiECon Midwest 2009 on October 23-24, 2009 at the... - October 21, 2009 - Wellco Corporation
Shimmer and Insight Diagnostics Demonstrate Breakthrough Wireless Soft Tissue Diagnostic Device at Harvard University
Cambridge, MA Insight Diagnostics, Inc. presented at the First Shimmer Technology Exchange at Harvard University October 7, 2009. Shimmer Research and Insight Diagnostics, Inc. (IDI) have partnered to bring state of the art technology for the diagnosis and treatment of soft tissue injuries into a... - October 21, 2009 - Insight Diagnostics Inc
Halloween Party Benefiting Inland Agency Breast Program
Riverside Zumba cordially invites the community to attend a Halloween Costume Party benefiting the Inland Agency Breast Program on Friday, October 30, 2009 at 6:30PM. The Riverside Zumba Studio is located at The Riverside Tennis Center, 5695 Glenhaven Avenue. Email zumba@riversidezumba.com and... - October 21, 2009 - T3 Fitness Energy
Plastic Surgery in Poland. The Consultants of the Artplastica Soon in London.
10 years experience on a medical market brought Artplastica a numerous team of happy patients worldwide. According to the manager of the Clinic, Monika Chomiuk, the Clinic has patients from Germany, Denmark, Sweden, U.S.A. but definitely the largest group are the British. So, if you ever considered plastic surgery in Poland - make an appointment for free of charge consultation. - October 20, 2009 - Artplastica - Plastic Surgery Clinic Ltd.
Christina Pratt Talks About Shamanism and Transforming Depression on Her Radio Show on October 28
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 shamanic practices can be an alternative means to coping with depression. - October 20, 2009 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Moms on a Mission: Will Moms of America be the Champions of Change?
Two moms, from opposite ends of the country, who have yet to meet, answer the call to action with an astounding "yes." - October 19, 2009 - Brad Kaminsky Foundation for Brain Tumor Research
Anger Management Guru Now Offers Emotional Intelligence/Anger Management Assessments to HR Managers and Businesses
Anderson & Anderson is now offering its Emotional Intelligence/Anger Management Assessment to HR Departments and Corporations looking to determine whether or not there is a need for anger management intervention for staff members and employees. - October 19, 2009 - Anderson & Anderson, APC
Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk 2009 - Nashville
It's not too late to join a team or sign up as an individual walker for the Alzheimer’s Association Mid South chapter's annual Memory Walk at Centennial Park Saturday, October 24 at 10 a.m. Registration begins at 9 a.m. with live music, a continental breakfast, kids' activities and an opening... - October 19, 2009 - Alzheimer's Association Mid-South chapter
This Flu Season, Acupuncture Clinic Offers San Diegans Affordable Immunity Treatments
Beach Community Acupuncture in Ocean Beach, San Diego, Giving Inexpensive Immune-Boosting Treatments. - October 19, 2009 - Beach Community Acupuncture
Lifting the Lid on Academic Automation 2010, Scientific Conference 12th January 2010 is a Not for Profit Scientific Conference Run by PAAA for European Academics
This conference follows last years successful meeting and introduces many new and exciting developments in European academia and seeks to address the constantly changing needs of industry. paa runs this conference for european academics to present their work to otehr academics as well as other laboratory automation professionals from pharmaceutical, biotechnology and instrument companies. - October 19, 2009 - PAA Ltd.