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Immediate Medical Care (IMC) of Coral Springs, Florida, Prepares for 2009 Flu Season
Immediate Medical Care (IMC), an urgent care medical center located in Coral Springs, Florida, in preparation for the 2009 flu season, advises on the Swine Flu vaccine status. - October 18, 2009 - Immediate Medical Care
Health Decisions Builds a Network of International CROs Trained in High-Efficiency Adaptive Research
Adaptive CRO invites like-minded research organizations from around the world to get certified in Agile Clinical Development - October 18, 2009 - Health Decisions
Corporate Touch Keeps Employees Stress-Free in Philly
A great massage can be a wonderful thing during the day, but there’s a lot more to stress management. Corporate Touch knows this, and can help employees manage stress in several different ways. - October 18, 2009 - Corporate Touch
Repairing Knee Ligament Tears in Children Under 14 Reduces Risk for Severe Cartilage Damage
The study found that delaying surgery to repair ACL tears in patients younger than 14 years of age is associated with a 4-fold increase in medial meniscus cartilage tears and an 11-fold increase in severe lateral cartilage injuries. - October 18, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
VA Veterans Day Parade Set for Wednesday, November 11, 2009
The annual VA Veterans Day Parade will kick off at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 11. This year’s parade theme is “Home of the Free, Because of the Brave,” honoring veterans who have fought in the war efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, also referred to as the Global War on... - October 17, 2009 - Phoenix VA Health Care System
Rhode Island Chiropractor Dr. Mark Mulak Now Certified in Kinesio Taping
Dr. Mark Mulak, a Chiropractor at CitySide Chiropractic Center in Cranston, is now a Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner. Many professional athletes use Kinesio Tape to accelerate the healing process and enhance their athletic performance. - October 17, 2009 - CitySide Chiropractic Center
Todd Swanson Las Vegas Part of Design Team for New Mini-Stem Total Hip
Todd Swanson, Las Vegas (http://www.SwansonHipAndKnee.com) working with a team of orthopaedic surgeons and Smith & Nephew Orthopedics helps to design a new short stem total hip prosthesis specifically for the young, active patient. - October 17, 2009 - Desert Orthopaedic Center
Christina Pratt Talks about Shamanism and Mental Illness on Her Radio Show on October 21
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, in shamanic cultures, mental illness is a reflection of a community’s imbalance rather than a particular individual’s weakness. - October 17, 2009 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Free Registration Enters Healthcare Pros in “Win a Kindle” Promo from Care2Learn
Care2Learn, Inc., the leader in online continuing education and training for post-acute healthcare providers, has kicked off fall festivities this year with a quick, easy promotion that targets long-term healthcare providers. Prospective winners simply enter their name, email address, state, and profession for a chance to win a brand new Amazon Kindle. - October 17, 2009 - Care2Learn.com
Natural New Pain Relief for Breast Cancer Survivors: Breast Cancer Awareness Months Brings Hope and Free Consultations
A revolutionary soft tissue treatment eases pain for women who have undergone surgical procedures for breast cancer and is available at no cost for the month of October. - October 17, 2009 - Financial District Chiropractic
NuU Medspa Chicago Announces Loop Location
Off of Washington Ave and Wabash in the heart of Chicago, nestles NuU’s second Chicago location. Sharing a medical office with new medical director, Dr. Donald Chatman, MD, NuU is excited to share this new center and the latest in aesthetic and surgical treatments with the public. Norm... - October 16, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
H1N1 "Swine Flu" Nasal Spray Vaccine is Now Being Given on a Walk-in Basis at All MD Now Urgent Care Center Locations Throughout Palm Beach County
As one of the largest providers of walk-in medical services in South Florida, MD Now Urgent Care Centers is traditionally one of the first doctor’s offices to receive the flu vaccine in Palm Beach County. Today, MD Now Urgent Care’s staff began administering limited supplies of the H1N1 nasal flu spray vaccine to local residents. Peter Lamelas, MD, FACEP, of MD Now Urgent Care Centers, and former Emergency Department Director agrees with the CDC that this could be one of the worst flu years. - October 16, 2009 - MD Now Urgent Care
Imerman Angels and NuU Medspa Connect for Cancer Support
NuU Medspa has donated to Imerman Angels, as well as attended silent auctions for support. Being a part of such a successful charity that is now ranked the largest one-on-one cancer support charity is certainly an honor in which we continue to donate and support. - October 16, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
NuU Medspa Grand Opening Celebration Offers Clients Half-Off Treatments
Today, NuU Medspa enjoys the birth of their fifth Chicago land center located off of Wabash and Washington Ave in the loop neighborhood (valet parking is available). To celebrate this event, Nu U is offering 50% off all treatments at every Nu U Center with additional savings going out to all existing Nu U clients. NuU locations in Illinois, Arizona and Florida will be honoring this event. - October 16, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
LCH Clinical Research, LLC to Host Wine and Cheese Networking Event
LCH Clinical Research, LLC, an Atlanta-based research company announces its networking event Lynn Harding, CEO of LCH Clinical Research has over 15 years of experience in clinical research. She is a key leader in a movement to make LCH Clinical Research the premiere destination for clinical... - October 16, 2009 - LCH Clinical Research, LLC
Corporate Wellness Savings Guarantee Offered Through InTune
Strategic Wellness Partners, architect, owner and operator of InTuneSM, an innovative corporate wellness program, announced yesterday that it will now offer a no-risk savings guarantee to its corporate clients nationwide. - October 16, 2009 - Strategic Wellness Partners, LLC
National Medical Search Group Signs Health Care Staffing Service Deal with Guam-Based Healthcare Client
National Medical Search Group clients stem from all over the United States and most recently they signed with a healthcare client in Guam who sought them out. Since the contract signing, NMSG has been able to successfully find top talents needed for their clients, spurring more request and needs... - October 16, 2009 - National Medical Search Group
A*STAR’s Institute of Chemical and Engineering Sciences Opens South East Asia’s First Kilo Laboratory Facility
The Institute of Chemical and Engineering Sciences’ (ICES) Kilo Laboratory (Kilo Lab) facility was officially opened by Mr Lim Chuan Poh, Chairman of the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), at its premises in Jurong Island today. The Kilo Lab, the first of its kind in... - October 16, 2009 - Institute of Chemical and Engineering Sciences
New CPR Pro for the Professional Rescuer Released from ASHI
The American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) introduces an enhanced, content-rich upgrade to the CPR Pro for the Professional Rescuer Program. - October 16, 2009 - Health & Safety Institute (HSI)
Genesis Home Care, "Putting You First," Seeking Homemakers and CNAs in St. Louis
Genesis Home Care kicks off its campaign to recruit homemakers and CNAs to provide in home services for Veterans, Surviving Spouses of Veterans, Seniors, Disabled and clients of HCY. - October 16, 2009 - Genesis Home Care - "Putting You First"
UCLA Medical Professor to Speak About Breast Cancer Reconstruction Options at The Wellness Community
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura will host a free Breast Cancer Connection seminar titled: “Breast Cancer Reconstruction Options with Jay Granzow, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.S.,” Thursday, October 29, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The talk will take place at 530 Hampshire Road in Westlake... - October 16, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Blood Bank Supply Reaching Critical Levels
Local Citizens are Giving Blood to Receive Better Health - October 16, 2009 - North Texas Spinal Health and Wellness
Intimacy Expert Carla Tara Teams with Cuddle Party Creator to Reinvent Sex for Baby Boomers
Introducing, a new sex and relationship workshop designed to help Baby Boomers recession-proof their relationships. Led by author and intimacy expert, Carla Tara, and co-host Reid Mihalko, inventor of the Cuddle Party, "Booming Relationships" consists of two days of experiential learning, communication exercises and role playing games, combined with sage advice and wisdom on how anyone in the throes and challenges of Midlife can increase their relationship vitality. - October 16, 2009 - Carla Tara - The Intimacy Expert
Crazy: a Father's Search Through America's Mental Health Madness
Pete Earley joins guest host Dr. Mark Green on October 19, 2009 to discuss his work as an author and investigative journalist. Pete Early brings a voice to issues that affect many, but so few have ever got a chance to hear. - October 16, 2009 - WestBridge Community Services
Orlando Medical Spa Practice Goes Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month - October 2009
Aesthetic Clinique, the medical spa practice of Dr. John Serrao, invites the men and women of our community to enjoy a "Pampering Pink" treatment from their "Pinktober Spa Menu" and join in the fight against breast cancer. - October 16, 2009 - Aesthetic Clinique~Body, Skin & Wellness Centre`
New Care2Learn Online Courses Provide the Latest H1N1 Guidance for Healthcare Workers
Care2Learn, Inc., the leader in online continuing education and training for post-acute healthcare providers, has released two new online learning courses in response to the rapid spread of the H1N1 virus. The courses detail the latest authoritative guidelines from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the Department of Health, and give post-acute healthcare providers an easy, cost-effective way to disseminate priceless information in a convenient format. - October 16, 2009 - Care2Learn.com
Alphamed Solutions is Now a Business Partner of Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association
Partnership agreement helps bring Alphamed's solutions and services to 900 member clinicians with different medical specialties. - October 16, 2009 - Alphamed Solutions, Inc.
Dr. Mark Galland Offers Saturday Sports Medicine Clinic
Dr. Mark Galland, a physician at Orthopaedic Specialists of North Carolina (www.orthonc.com/galland.html), now is offering open clinics from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m on Saturday mornings. The Saturday clinic serves as a walk-in for injured athletes. An orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine... - October 16, 2009 - Dr. Galland
Cosmetic Harmony Offers a Free Cruise or a Free Hotel Stay Worth 1100 Dollars for All Cosmetic Surgery Packages Purchased
Beauty is a gift of God granted since birth. He decides the color of the skin, the shape of your nose, and the cuts of your body. We have been describing the difference between good and bad, pleasant and unpleasant, acceptable and unacceptable, etc. For human beings looking good holds a lot of... - October 16, 2009 - Cosmetic Harmony
Eating Disorder Center of Denver Launches New Web Site
Redesigned site tailored for patients, families and professionals. - October 16, 2009 - Eating Disorder Center of Denver
Scholarship Program Now Open to Allied Health Students
$15,000 in Scholarships Available to Nursing & Allied Health Students. - October 15, 2009 - CampusRN
ALPCO Introduces Immundiagnostik Bone Sialoprotein (BSP) ELISA to North America
ALPCO Diagnostics introduces Immundiagnostik's Bone Sialoprotein ELISA to North America. The BSP ELISA exhibits outstanding sensitivity and specificity for the underglycosylated or carbohydrate deficient Bone Sialoprotein. - October 15, 2009 - ALPCO
Intivia Has Moved to House Their Expanding Business
Intivia, the leading provider of Medical Transcription Services and InSync™, their fully integrated Electronic Medical Record and Practice Management System has moved their corporate offices from Somerset, NJ to Piscataway, NJ to allow for their continued growth. “We outgrew our... - October 15, 2009 - Intivia Inc.
Continuing Education at Harshman Chiropractic Clinic
Dr. Michael Koban of Harshman Chiropractic has just finished some of his continuing education credits and is now trained in DOT testing. - October 15, 2009 - Harshman Chiropractic Clinic
MUMC Rated Savannah’s Top Hospital
Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) is Savannah’s top-rated hospital, and is among the top 10 hospitals in Georgia for cardiac care, vascular surgery, spine surgery, stroke care, pulmonary care, critical care, and gastrointestinal care. The results are based on an annual study released... - October 15, 2009 - Memorial Health
Taking Inclusive Approach to Science Yields Results for University of Richmond Prof
University of Richmond associate professor Lisa Gentile is named the winner of the 2009 American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Award for Exemplary Contributions to Education. - October 15, 2009 - American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
APS Launches Second Annual California Patient Safety Initiative, Providing Expanded Online Education for Hospitals and Clinician
New Patient Safety Campaign Builds on APS’s Successful 2008 Perinatal Safety Initiative for California, Which Provided Discounted State-of-the-Art Training for 3,000 Clinicians throughout the State. - October 15, 2009 - Advanced Practice Strategies
Randy Travis Joined by Joe Guy in Support of The Damon and Stella Foundation for Mental Health
Country music legend, Randy Travis, welcomed the support of Australian horse guru, Joe Guy, in his work with The Damon and Stella Foundation For Mental Health. Mr. Travis has been the spokesman for the group since its founding in 2006 and is excited by Mr. Guy's sharing the profits from his book... - October 15, 2009 - The Damon and Stella Foundation for Mental Health
Executives and Managers Learn How to Tame the Invisible Chaos During Career Transition
Professional coach Hueina Su of Denville, NJ-based Beyond Horizon Coaching shares with dozens of executives and managers in career transition how to maneuver the invisible chaos in challenging times.. - October 15, 2009 - Beyond Horizon Coaching
Ayurveda Yoga, San Diego Sponsors SDNARI Theatre
Ayurveda Yoga LLC, Escondido - an alternative Health care provider of Ayurvedic health care, Therapies, Diet and Nutrition partly sponsored a fund raiser event meant for South Asian Community in La Jolla Braille Institute in San Diego. Ayurveda Yoga's Dr. Monica Groover not only acted in the play but also provided make up and has distributed Free Therapy coupons to the cast. - October 15, 2009 - Ayurveda Yoga LLC
Quality of Life Project Announces October Kickoff of Monthly Speaker Series in Santa Monica
The Quality of Life Forum is a monthly speaker series in which featured guests share the things they do that contribute to their quality of life. The event is managed by The Quality of Life Project, a non profit which interviews people like Richard Branson, Jacqueline Novogratz, Mike Krzyzewski and Tom Skerritt and then shares their best life practices and perspectives with others. - October 14, 2009 - Quality of Life Project
Myocardium Technologies Successfully Completes Initial Clinical Trials on MTMICRO and MTECGx Products
Clinical Results Indicate Precision Microcardiography Products Provide Significant Clinical Information on Multiple Cardiac Abnormalities. - October 14, 2009 - Myocardium Technologies
“Drunkorexia” on the Rise in College-Aged Women
New and troubling phenomenon correlates eating disorders and binge drinking. - October 13, 2009 - Eating Disorder Center of Denver
Christina Pratt Talks About Shamanism and Transforming Addiction on Her Radio Show on October 14
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 shamanism offers an indirect yet effective approach to working with addictions. - October 13, 2009 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Back Care Awareness Week 2009 - PostureMinder Ltd Supports Campaign by Offering Free Back Pain Treatment and Prevention Software for 100 Employers
BackCare, the UK charity for back pain sufferers, has launched BackCare Awareness Week, focusing on back pain in the workplace. Leading back pain prevention and treatment software provider, PostureMinder Ltd, is supporting the campaign by offering 10 free software licences to help 100 organisations protect their employees. The offer also includes schools and colleges that want to protect their students and staff. - October 13, 2009 - PostureMinder Ltd
The Anderson & Anderson Anger Management Curriculum is Selected by Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for Use in Its Jails
Anderson & Anderson was chosen as the exclusive provider of anger management certification training for the staff of EIMAGO, Inc. to provide anger management to court-mandated inmates in select prisons. - October 12, 2009 - Anderson & Anderson, APC
Jean Smart Helps Raise Hope and Funds for Brain Cancer Cure
Hundreds gather to raise funds to end brain cancer. - October 12, 2009 - Chris Elliott Fund for Glioblastoma Brain Cancer Research
Home Care Assistance of San Diego Celebrates Health Literacy Month
The Home Care Assistance Culinary School Offers Educational Instruction on Preparing Simple, Nutritious, Mouth-Watering Dishes Aimed at Improving Older Adult Health and Longevity. - October 11, 2009 - Home Care Assistance San Diego
More Americans Today Willing to Try Alternative Medical Treatments Like Ayurveda
DanGlobalMed offers 12 Great Wellness Therapies at an Ayurvedic Spa Beach Resort in India: one in three Americans are using some form of alternative or complementary medicines. - October 10, 2009 - DanGlobalMed, Inc.
Min-Sheng Hospital Enters Partnership with Seven Corners International to Offer Expatriates Access to Worldclass Healthcare in Taiwan
Striving to become a healthcare hub in the region, Taiwan’s Min-Sheng Hospital partners with Seven Corners International to facilitate the care of international patients. - October 10, 2009 - Min-Sheng Hospital