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L.I.'s "Best Hypnotist of 2008" Has Opened The Self-Esteem Recovery Center of L.I.
Roch D. Preite BCH winner of Long Island Press' Best Hypnotist of 2008 has opened The Self-Esteem Recovery Center of L.I. to raise the self esteem of clients in these uncertain times. - September 13, 2009 - The Self-Esteem Recovery Center of L.I.
South Nassau Earns Prestigious Award for Excellence in Heart Disease Care
South Nassau Communities Hospital has been awarded a Gold Performance Achievement Award in Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The GuidelinesSM (GWTG) program. - September 13, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
BodyLogicMD Announces a Natural Bioidentical Hormone Therapy, Customized Fitness and Nutrition Program Seminar with Dr. Robert Rubin
BodyLogicMD Announces a Free Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy Seminar in Tampa, FL with Robert Rubin. Women and Men ages 35+ suffering from the symptoms of hormonal imbalance such as weight gain, mood swings, hot flashes, depression, fatigue, memory loss, muscle loss, erectile problems and... - September 13, 2009 - BodyLogicMD
BodyLogicMD of Irvine Menopause and Andropause BHRT Seminar
Dr. Michael Grossman What: Natural Bioidentical Hormone Therapy Seminar Where: BodyLogicMD of Irvine 2171 Campus Dr. Suite 120 Irvine, California, 92612 When: Tuesday September 15th, 2009 6:30pm-7:30pm Admission: RSVP Required - Free Admission. Limited Space Available Register :... - September 13, 2009 - BodyLogicMD
Biological Bypass
Researchers identify a coronary vascular progenitor cell capable of growing new coronary arteries. - September 13, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Hormonal Therapy for Prostate Cancer Increases Risk of Death
Researchers have now identified the specific underlying health conditions that increase the risk of death in men treated with hormonal therapy for prostate cancer. - September 13, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Proton Pump Inhibitors Do Not Interfere with Benefit of Antiplatelet Drugs
An analysis of a large clinical trial has shown that proton pump inhibitors (a commonly prescribed antacid medication) do not interfere with the clinical benefit of the anticlotting drugs clopidogrel or prasugrel in patients after an acute coronary syndrome (heart attack or unstable angina). These... - September 13, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
The Inaugural Rocky Mountain Life Science Investor Conference Welcomes 31 Investors
The Inaugural Rocky Mountain Life Science Investor Conference (RMLIC) will bring 31 life science investors and business development professionals to Denver in order to showcase the talent and research being conducted in the Rocky Mountain region. The conference will include 30 regional company presentations, panel discussions on venture capital and business development, and keynote presentations from both Dr. Tom Cech and Roy Davis, President of Johnson & Johnson Corporate Development. - September 12, 2009 - Colorado BioScience Association
"Paws 4 Hope" Will Benefit The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura’s Cancer Support Programs
Join the 2009 Paws 4 Hope walk to support those affected by cancer, October 4 at 11:00 a.m. at Berniece Bennett Park in Westlake Village. Donations raised by walk participants and their beloved canines will support the local cancer support programs of The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura. Registration is required. Register online at www.TwcVv.org. For more information call (805) 379-4777. - September 12, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
South Nassau’s 5K Run/Walk & Multi-Cultural Health Fair is One Healthy Way to Spend the Day
In addition to the 5K Run/Walk, a Multi-cultural Health Fair will feature over 80 tables with displays from departments of the hospital and community agencies. Free health screenings for cardiac risk factors including cholesterol, Body Mass Index (BMI), and blood pressure will be offered, as well as screening for prostate cancer (PSA). Complimentary refreshments will be provided and tickets will be sold for a drawing for raffle prizes. - September 12, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Hair Restoration and Aesthetic Medicine Center of Connecticut Opens in Hartford
The Hair Restoration and Aesthetic Medicine Center of Connecticut has recently opened in Hartford, CT under the medical direction of renowned hair transplant surgeon, Scott Boden, M.D. The practice provides surgical hair restoration along with several proven non-surgical alternative solutions to... - September 12, 2009 - Hair Restoration and Aesthetic Medicine Center of Connecticut
Avant Healthcare Professional's CEO to Address the 2009 Healthcare Staffing Summit in Washington DC
Avant Healthcare Professionals CEO, Shari Sandifer, will address the 2009 Healthcare Staffing Summit in Washington DC September 15-16, 2009. The topic of the address will be centered on International Staffing: What’s Next for Nurses, Therapists and Physicians. The topic is timely with the... - September 12, 2009 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
Wild Women Create Peace in the Garden
On Sunday September 20th, Wild Women Create Peace & Healing in the Garden with Herbs, Chants & Hip Hop. World Renowned Yogi Shiva Rae & Hugging Saint Amma have inspired a Brooklyn community UN Peace Day event. - September 11, 2009 - Be Wild Woman
Nationwide CPR, AED, First Aid and Emergency Response Training Blog by Annuvia
Annuvia, a national provider of CPR, First Aid training, and AED units, has launched a blog. - September 11, 2009 - Annuvia, Inc.
BodyLogicMD, the Largest Network of Expert Bioidentical Hormone Physicians, Announces Alliance with AssureImmune, Stem Cell Banking and Storage Leaders
BodyLogicMD, a national network of bioidentical hormone physicians specializing in the treatment of the symptoms of perimenopause, menopause and andropause, has announced their patients will now have access to the latest technology in adult and cord blood stem cell collection and storage through... - September 11, 2009 - BodyLogicMD
Care2Learn Upgrades to Enhanced Online Learning Platform
Upgrade provides more features and flexibility to Care2Learn clients and staff Care2Learn, Inc., the leader in online continuing education and training for post-acute healthcare providers, has completed the upgrade of its website to a more robust platform that provides clients and staff with new... - September 11, 2009 - Care2Learn.com
ICTS Releases White Paper on Clinical Trial Site Optimization, Subject Recruitment and Retention
Tom Sturgis, president of ICTS (Integrated Clinical Trial Services, LLC), a strategic clinical trials support company that utilizes more than 300 contract employees internationally to provide pre-trial preparation, recruitment, enrollment, retention, compliance and pre-launch services, has... - September 11, 2009 - Integrated Clinical Trial Services
Dr. K.M. Cherian’s Frontier Lifeline Hospital Supports the Cause of Organ Donation
About 4,000 students, mostly National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets and National Service Scheme (NSS) volunteers, and teachers from 25 schools in and around Ambur, and members of Rotary Clubs participated in a walkathon in Ambur, near Vellore District, Tamil Nadu on Saturday, 5th September’09. - September 11, 2009 - Frontier Lifeline
Free Acupuncture Mondays at Beach Community Acupuncture in San Diego's Ocean Beach
Beach Community Acupuncture (BCA) is offering free acupuncture treatments to new patients on Mondays from 9am-1pm. People wanting a free treatment should schedule online at http://www.beachcommunityacupuncture.com using the “book now” button. Under special instructions, enter... - September 11, 2009 - Beach Community Acupuncture
Medical Tourism Corporation Brings Affordable Bariatric Surgery to the USA
Texas-based Medical Tourism Corporation ties up with Blossom Bariatrics to offer affordable weight loss surgery at Desert Springs Hospital Medical Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The surgeries will be performed by Dr Thomas W Umbach one of the top bariatric surgeons in the USA and the medical director of bariatric surgery for Valley Health Systems, which is a chain of five hospitals in Las Vegas, Nevada. - September 10, 2009 - Medical Tourism Corporation
Center for Autism and Related Disorders' Study Finds Chewing Gum an Effective Treatment for Rumination in Children with Autism
CARD research team discovers chewing gum to be a practical and effective treatment to prevent rumination in children with autism. The complete study is published in the Summer 2009 Edition of the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis. - September 10, 2009 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Nurse Next Door Celebrates Local Seniors with "We Love Caring for Seniors Day"
Local seniors will be celebrated with a "Pink Party" as Nurse Next Door raises awareness for senior care issues. - September 10, 2009 - Nurse Next Door Home Care Services
ACAC Fitness & Wellness Center Leads U.S. Health Clubs in Trend Towards Medical Fitness Facility Certification
More than half of all adults in the U.S. suffer from one or more chronic conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, stroke, pulmonary conditions, cancers and mental health disorders. To fight the adverse effects of these conditions, many adults join a gym to begin an exercise program. Health clubs that are certified medical fitness facilities, like ACAC Fitness & Wellness Center in Virginia, provide a level of care for these individuals that traditional gyms cannot. - September 10, 2009 - ACAC Fitness & Wellness Center
Xybion Medical Systems Expands Pristima™ Software to Include Full Range of Vivarium Management Capabilities
Xybion Medical Systems, a world leader in preclinical data management solutions and the developer of Pristima™ the premier preclinical solution on the market, is expanding its portfolio of software tools to manage critical medical research information through a strategic partnership with Locus Technology, Inc. The two companies are initially working collaboratively to provide a seamless interface for single sign on and sharing of data between the products with access to the full suite. - September 10, 2009 - Xybion Medical Systems
EndoSoft Orthopaedics Launches in the UK
EndoSoft Orthopaedics is a fully customisable clinical documentation solution. EndoSoft Orthopaedics greatly improves productivity, workflow and data management by streamlining the patient care process and eliminating inefficiencies of traditional dictation and transcription. - September 10, 2009 - EndoSoft
Rodney Gilbert, CLTC Leads the Way for Atlanta Insurance Advisors with CLTC Certification
Rodney T. Gilbert of Atlanta Insurance Advisors has been awarded a professional degree in the field of long-term care, Certified in Long-Term Care (CLTC). The program is independent of the insurance industry and focuses on providing insurance professionals the tools they need to meet their... - September 10, 2009 - Atlanta Insurance Advisors
Pinnacle Health Group Releases August 2009 Survey
70% recruiters and physicians say recruiting is difficult. - September 10, 2009 - Pinnacle Health Group
joannaseidel.com - Family Therapy and Marriage Counseling
Widely recognized Toronto Family therapist, Joanna Seidel of www.joannaseidel.com expands her therapy practice to include a wide array of specialized counselling services. Joanna Seidel provides a broad range of counselling and therapy services to Individuals, Couples and Families addressing a... - September 10, 2009 - joannaseidel.com
“Concrete for the Cure” to Support South Nassau’s Cancer Program
South Nassau’s cancer program will receive one dollar for every yard of concrete poured by Pioneer’s fleet of trucks, which includes a commemorative pink truck that is emblazoned with the South Nassau logo. - September 10, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
CPEhr Named as One of Top Ten “Best Places to Work” in Los Angeles
Los Angeles Human Resources company CPEhr earned a sixth place ranking for mid-sized businesses, beating hundreds of companies in the Los Angeles Business Journal’s prestigious “Best Places to Work” 2009 competition. - September 09, 2009 - CPE HR, Inc.
Patients Show Great Enthusiasm for Parkinson Cruise
The Parkinson Research Foundation’s January inaugural New Hope for Parkinson’s Cruise, is quickly filling with patients and their caregivers. The 3-night Bahamas cruise is designed for Parkinson’s disease patients, caregivers and families, and will provide a series of seminars and... - September 09, 2009 - Parkinson Research Foundation
MedSource Named to Inc. 500/5000 List of Fastest-Growing Companies in America for the Second Time
Houston-based company ranks No. 1232 on the 2009 Inc. 5000 with three-year sales growth of 258 percent - September 08, 2009 - MedSource
Anger Management Guru Offers New Licensing Agreement to Anger Management Providers
Anderson & Anderson is now offering licensing agreements to anger management providers/facilitators who would like to sell all Anderson & Anderson products and services. - September 07, 2009 - Anderson & Anderson, APC
KG Stiles, Director of Health Mastery Systems, Donates Free Universal Heart Meditation Podcasts for 11:11 Minute Intention for Global Peace and Healing
Join the weekly 11:11 minute Intention for Global Peace and Healing every Sunday at 9:00am (your local time) through January 3, 2010. Download free podcast Dr. Jude Currivan, author "The 8th Chakra," Universal Heart (8th Chakra) Meditation www.kgstiles.com/IntentionGlobalPeace_drjude.mp3. - September 06, 2009 - KG Stiles Health Mastery Systems & PurePlant Essentials
World Suicide Prevention Day Events Show Global and Local Activity
A wide range of groups from around the world have been submitting their planned activities for World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th, to the International Association for Suicide Prevention and they show creativity and purpose. - September 06, 2009 - International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP)
Sri City Announces Strategic Partnership with Dr. K. M. Cherian’s Frontier Lifeline Hospital
Sri City Private Limited, developing South India’s largest private multi-product Special Economic Zone (SEZ) & Domestic Tariff Zone (DTZ), today announced a strategic partnership with Dr. K. M. Cherian’s Frontier Lifeline Hospital. - September 06, 2009 - Frontier Lifeline
MD-IT Acquires Superscript Transcription, Inc. of Grand Rapids, MI
MD-IT, the nation’s leading provider of medical documentation to ambulatory clinics and physician offices, announced today that it has acquired Superscript Transcription, Inc. of Grand Rapids, MI. Superscript clients now have access to MD-IT’s advanced software and service which helps... - September 06, 2009 - MD-IT
Team Fitness America Announces September Personal Trainer of the Month
Jessica Moon, a commonly requested Los Angeles personal trainer for Team Fitness America, is announced as September Personal Trainer of the Month. With great client reviews, Team Fitness America views Jessica Moon as a top-notch personal trainer. - September 05, 2009 - Team Fitness America
$1.8 Million Dollars in Private Placement Has Been Completed for Texas Based Heart Test Laboratories, Maker of the MyoVista System
Heart Test Labs is pleased to announce the successful and fully subscribed completion of a Private Placement in the amount of $1.8 Million Dollars. - September 05, 2009 - Heart Test Labs
Dr. David Shearer of ICTS Named Finalist for 2009 Clinical Research Excellence Awards
Tom Sturgis, president of ICTS (Integrated Clinical Trial Services, LLC), a strategic clinical trials support company that utilizes more than 300 contract employees internationally to provide pre-trial preparation, recruitment, enrollment, retention, compliance and pre-launch services, has... - September 05, 2009 - Integrated Clinical Trial Services
Free Cholesterol Screening in Chandler AZ
September is National Cholesterol Education Month and Kyrene Medical Center Internal Medicine, located in Chandler is offering Free Cholesterol Screening to the community, no Insurance or cash needed. - September 04, 2009 - Kyrene Medical Center
The Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference Announces Consult A Doctor TM as a Sponsor
The Voluntary Benefits & Limited Medical Conference would like to announce Consult A Doctor TM as a Sponsor of the 1st Voluntary Benefits and Limited Medical Conference on October 25th and 26th, 2009. Consult A Doctor TM provides 24/7 access to its nationwide network of U.S. physicians for... - September 04, 2009 - Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Conference
The Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference Announces Aegis Administrative Services as a Silver Sponsor
The Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference would like to announce Aegis Administrative Services as a Silver Sponsor of the 1st Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference on October 25th and 26th, 2009. The team at Aegis Administrative Services has been in the employee... - September 04, 2009 - Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Conference
International Association Uses Social Networking to Increase Suicide Prevention Awareness
The International Association for Suicide Prevention is using Facebook and Twitter to increase awareness about World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th, and suicide prevention generally. - September 04, 2009 - International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP)
Fight Against Brain Cancer Hits the Greens and Raises Paddles for a Cure - Two Events, One Day
Brain cancer is the second leading cancer of people under the age of 20. 500 terminal cases of brain cancer will be diagnosed in the Seattle-Metro area alone this year. Funding is desperately needed for research and patient support services. - September 04, 2009 - Chris Elliott Fund for Glioblastoma Brain Cancer Research
ACAC Fitness & Wellness Center Donates Cardio Equipment for Teens to Use at School
Given the prevalence of obesity among young people, many teens are finding it difficult to tighten their belts these days. Meanwhile, schools are trying to tighten their financial belts by trimming expenditures, a type of crunch that won't improve the waistline. In response, one health club in Charlottesville, Virginia, donated cardiovascular training equipment to area schools so that teens can take steps to fitness. - September 04, 2009 - ACAC Fitness & Wellness Center
Dental Corporation of America Launches Dentistry Blog
Dental Corporation of America (DCA) has announced the launch of their new dental and orthodontic blog, located on the dentalcorp.com network. The blog will encompass news and trends within the dental and orthodontic industries, as well as offer users the opportunity to interact with one another... - September 04, 2009 - Dental Corporation of America
Atlanta Women's Specialists, an Atlanta OB/GYN Group, is First in the Country to Incorporate a Complete Electronic System to Improve Patient Care
Thousands of medical practices across the United States have traded in paper records for electronic health records. While this has made improvements in patient care, an electronic health records system (EHR) is not efficient without an electronic information exchange system that can transfer... - September 04, 2009 - Atlanta Women’s Specialists
Health Coach Team LLC Announces New Weight Loss Campaign: “Say YES to Life”
“Diets don’t work,” say the owners of Health Coach Team. Their unique approach – The YES Program for Being Youthful, Energetic and Sexy – dynamically couples the power of the Law of Attraction with the proven psychological stages of change. The results are a greater... - September 04, 2009 - Health Coach Team
Then Breast Cleavage, Now Butt Cleavage
Cosmetic Harmony, top plastic surgery company in Bogota, Colombia has developed the concept of butt cleavage to give women around the globe the beauty of a round butt. - September 04, 2009 - Cosmetic Harmony