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Hair Restoration Treatments Up 26 Percent Despite Difficult Economy
The Hair Restoration and Aesthetic Medicine Center of Connecticut is seeing an increase in hair restoration procedures and recent survey results show that treatments for hair loss are up 26 percent worldwide. - October 01, 2009 - Hair Restoration and Aesthetic Medicine Center of Connecticut
Dr. Dennis Eisenberg Performs First Robotic Surgery at Baylor Medical Center of Frisco
Dr. Dennis Eisenberg performed a hysterectomy procedure as the first daVinci method robotic surgery at the Baylor Medical Center of Frisco, Texas. - September 30, 2009 - Dr. Dennis Eisenberg
Illicit Drug Use Among Those in Their 50's Nearly Doubles in Past Five Years
Center for Chemical Addictions Treatment highlights its OASIS (Older Adults Seeking Indepedence in Sobriety) treatment program tailored specifically for Adults 50+ seeking drug and/or alcohol treatment. - September 30, 2009 - Center for Chemical Addictions Treatment
Concentra Has Flu Shots Available to Protect Patients Against the Flu
Seasonal flu vaccines are an important defense against influenza - September 30, 2009 - Concentra
MicroTransponder Announces Development Agreement with Paragon Innovations to Design an External Controller for SAINT™ System
MicroTransponder Inc., a privately-held medical device company developing a suite of wireless neuroneuroprostheses, has just announced that it has entered into a development agreement with Paragon Innovations, Inc. to design a rechargeable, battery-powered, external controller for the SAINT™... - September 29, 2009 - MicroTransponder Inc.
FertilityAuthority Names Dr. Tarun Jain Its Reproductive Endocrinologist of the Month
FertilityAuthority has named Dr. Tarun Jain M.D., F.A.C.O.G its Reproductive Endocrinologist of the Month. Dr. Jain “wows” people with his research on contemporary “social” fertility issues and his attempts to answer difficult questions. - September 29, 2009 - FertilityAuthority
Anger Management Guru Includes Co-Sponsored Training Programs in Affiliate Marketing System
Due in large part to the popularity of co-sponsored anger management training, Anderson & Anderson is now including its co-sponsored training program as a service that can be sold by its affiliates through their web sites. - September 28, 2009 - Anderson & Anderson, APC
Memorial Walk a Community Event
Angel Names Association's fourth annual Memorial Walk coincides with National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Month. - September 28, 2009 - Angel Names Association
Avant Healthcare Professionals Awarded 5 Year National Contract with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)
Avant Healthcare Professionals, LLC, a nationwide expert in providing internationally educated nursing and allied health professionals; including Physical and Occupational Therapists, announced today that they have been awarded a contract with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) to... - September 27, 2009 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
Advanced Foot & Ankle Center Offers New Help for Heel Pain
The Advanced Foot & Ankle Center of Long Beach, CA has announced that they are now performing a new procedure for the treatment of chronic heel pain. - September 27, 2009 - Advanced Foot & Ankle Center
New HD360˚ Module Gives Clinical Trial Monitors Greater Control While Reducing Costs
Health Decisions integrates Monitor View into its HD360˚ clinical trial management system. - September 27, 2009 - Health Decisions
Hair Restoration Treatments Increase for Bay Area Hair Restoration Surgeon Despite Difficult Economy
Bay area California hair restoration surgeon, Sara Wasserbauer, M.D. experienced a 30 percent increase in hair restoration treatments this past year. - September 27, 2009 - Sara Wasserbauer, M.D.
Senator Isakson Addressed Healthcare, Current Events at Open Forum
U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga. spoke to a group of more than 200 seniors on topics such as the economy, Medicare, social security, foreign relations and more. - September 26, 2009 - Park Springs Communities
Park Springs Couple Celebrates 60th Anniversary
A couple recently celebrated its 60th anniversary at the beginning of September. They said they are happy to be beginning the newest chapter of their life at the Atlanta continuing care retirement community. - September 26, 2009 - Park Springs Communities
New Tallai Glades Aged Care Facility on the Gold Coast Now Open
The new "Tallai Glades" aged care facility on the Gold Coast at Mudgeeraba is now fully operational, according to Cook Care proprietors, Francis and Christine Cook. This 70 bed, Extra Service nursing home provides a stunning new facility in response to growing demand for spacious, luxury high care facilities. - September 26, 2009 - Cook Care Group
Trigger Points Could be Preventing Your Personal Training Clients from Reaching Their Fitness Goals
Surrey Kinesiologist, Rick Kaselj, is hosting a course for BCRPA fitness professionals on how trigger points could be holding your clients back from reaching their fitness goals. - September 26, 2009 - Healing Through Movement
National Yoga Month Offers More Than Just Free Yoga
Emphasizing the message of preventative health and wellness, National Yoga Month September offers a full seven days of free yoga classes at participating yoga studios from coast to coast. - September 26, 2009 - Yoga Health Foundation
Free Dinner with The Doc Program on Stress Announced for Spartanburg, SC
Local Doctor is donating his time, money and knowledge about Stress and the affects on the human body. This program is open to all residents in the Spartanburg, SC and surrounding areas who exhibit any of the seven major signs of stress and want natural solutions for them. - September 26, 2009 - Skylyn Wellness Center, Inc.
Christina Pratt Talks About Gender Transformation in Shamanism on Her Radio Show on September 30
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 many shamanic cultures worldwide, the gender of a shaman varies and transforms over the course of their lifetime. - September 26, 2009 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
CARD Brings Experts Together for an East Coast Autism Conference This October
The Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. will bring six of its autism experts to present a full day of workshops for parent and professional development, Rochester, New York on October 28, 2009. - September 26, 2009 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Hair Restoration Procedures Increase in Difficult Economy, Especially for Austin Practice
Hair restoration procedures are up 26 percent worldwide and up 35 percent for Austin practice, McGrath Medical. - September 26, 2009 - McGrath Medical
Stannah Stairlifts are Now Available on UK Stairlifts
The full Stannah Stairlifts product range can now be viewed on the UK Stairlifts web site. - September 26, 2009 - UK Stairlifts
MedSource Hires New Associate Director of Clinical Operations
MedSource, a Contract Research Organization (CRO) providing Phase I-IV clinical trials support, announced today that Ms. Parisa Jabbarzadegan has joined its company as Associate Director of Clinical Operations. With more than 12 years of experience in the clinical research industry she brings a... - September 25, 2009 - MedSource
Fort Myers Orthopedic Surgeon Provides Overview of the Surgical & Non-Surgical Solutions for Arthritis
Dr. Robert J. Zehr will be speaking at the North Collier Hospital on September 26, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. about arthritis, as seen from an orthopaedic surgeon’s point of view. - September 25, 2009 - Zehr Center for Orthopaedics
From Social Media MedSpa Marketing Tips to Reading Financials, the IAPAM's Aesthetic Practice Startup Workshop Offers It All
Both business and clinical training is the best foundation upon which a successful medical spa can be launched. Therefore, only the IAPAM now offers a choice of educational programs. From Botox training, to marketing, the IAPAM offers the industry’s most comprehensive workshops for healthcare professionals. The IAPAM's Aesthetic Practice Startup Workshop is the only medical spa program highlighting the latest information on social media marketing as taught by Harvard Business School. - September 25, 2009 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Volunteers Wrap to Benefit National Inclusion Project
Clay Aiken's National Inclusion Project recently announced their 6th annual holiday gift-wrapping awareness campaign and fundraiser, Wrapping for Inclusion. The campaign will take place in shopping malls and stores across the country throughout the 2009 Holiday season. - September 25, 2009 - The National Inclusion Project
ICTS Introduces New Corporate Image
Tom Sturgis, president of ICTS, has announced that the company has modified its corporate image as part of a rebranding process to better reflect its evolving position in the clinical operations marketplace. ICTS (formerly Integrated Clinical Trial Services, LLC) (www.icts.us) is a strategic... - September 25, 2009 - Integrated Clinical Trial Services
Mobile Website Gives Convenient Access to DNA Testing Information
Boston Paternity has launched a mobile website which helps individuals gain access to DNA testing information from anywhere. - September 25, 2009 - Boston Paternity
ACAC Fitness & Wellness Center Raises $12,825 for Charlottesville/Albemarle Rescue Squad
More than 500 community members participated in ACAC Fitness & Wellness Center’s 25th anniversary fundraiser to benefit the Charlottesville/Albemarle Rescue Squad (CARS). Donations totaled $12,825. “Both ACAC and CARS have a long-standing commitment to each other and to the... - September 25, 2009 - ACAC Fitness & Wellness Center
MicroTransponder Announces Contract Development Agreement with AsicNORTH to Design Integrated Circuits for SAINT™ Device
MicroTransponder Inc., a privately held medical device company developing a suite of wireless neurostimulators, has just announced that they have entered into a development agreement with asicNorth to design an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) circuits for the SAINT™ device. - September 24, 2009 - MicroTransponder Inc.
New “Customize Your Rewards” Software
Dentists Now Driving Patient Satisfaction, Practice Profits With New “Customize Your Rewards” Software. New Tool Personalizes Employee Benefits Process for Each Team, Each Employee. - September 24, 2009 - Loyal Patients Inc.
Area Doctor Earns Certification in Spinal Decompression Therapy
Only local chiropractor certified in Kennedy Decompression Technique - September 24, 2009 - Finn Chiropractic Group
Dr. Tuggle Has Another Accomplishment
Dr. John Tuggle is now certified in the Graston Technique. - September 24, 2009 - Wellness & Better Health Chiropractic P.A.
NextCare Urgent Care Offers Highly Sensitive & Conclusive Test for Identifying Specific Infections, Including H1N1, Using Molecular Differential Diagnosis
NextCare Urgent Care locations across Arizona, Georgia, Texas, Colorado, Virginia and North Carolina are now offering a conclusive test that distinguishes between the seasonal flu, H1N1, and other viruses using molecular technology; results given within 24 hours. - September 24, 2009 - NextCare Urgent Care
Pranagy Unlimited LLC - Project Governance for Healthcare Reform
Health care reform is under way and many providers and payers will be challenged with adopting new business processes and technologies aimed to reduce medical costs for the nation. Effective Project Management will provide success in integrating these systems and maximizing reimbursements for hospitals, clinics, practices and insurance payers. Experts suggest that the health care industry begin to design a planned implementation strategy now to meet upcoming timelines. - September 24, 2009 - Pranagy Unlimited LLC
Dr. Laura Bracken Has Great New Technology to Make Sameday Crowns Called Cerec
Dr. Laura Bracken at Columbus Family Dental Center (812) 373-9912 has just announced that she has the latest in Technology. With the Cerec Sameday Crown (Cad/Cam) machine she can make and place a complete cermic tooth colored cosmetic crown in just one visit. Patients don't have to take multiple days off work anymore. Dr. Bracken is one of the first dentists in the area to have this great technology. - September 23, 2009 - Columbus Family Dental Center
ALPCO Launches GLP-1 (Active 7-36) and (7-36 and 9-36) ELISA kits
ALPCO Immunoassays is pleased to introduce two new ELISA kits for research use for measurement of the active (7-36) and combined (7-36 and 9-36) GLP-1 fragments. - September 23, 2009 - ALPCO
Differential Integration of Biological Systems (DIBS) and Its Application in Curing Coronary Artery Disease
Dr Ravishankar Polisetty presented, in his keynote lecture, an interesting concept of DIBS (Differential Integration of Biological Systems), which he developed over several years and presented for the first time in The 3rd Antwerp Medical Congress in the Antwerp medical University. Sidney Brenner... - September 23, 2009 - Sai Ganga Panacea LLC
Women's Feet Hurt More in Autumn
Autumn is a painful time of year for many women in Saint Louis. As they transition from open-toed sandals to closed-in boots and shoes, ankle and foot surgeon Richard Wittock, DPM, FACFAS, says he notices more women seeking relief for painful bunions. Dr. Wittock, president of Ankle and Foot... - September 23, 2009 - Ankle and Foot Institute
Marlon Familton MA, Completes the Advanced Core Skills Training in Emotionally Focused Therapy as Recognized by the ICEEFT
Marlon Familton MA, couples & marriage therapist at Collaborative Couples & Family Counseling, LLC in Bellevue Washington, completes the Advanced Core Skills Training. The Advanced Core Skills Training provides the Emotionally Focused Therapist with a deeper experience of the EFT model of relationship therapy enabling them to become more effective in working with distressed couples. - September 23, 2009 - Bellevue Family Counseling
Richard P. Wildzunas Named CEO of 361md
361°md Announces the Appointment of Richard P. Wildzunas as Chief Executive Officer. - September 23, 2009 - 361md
Open House Event to Introduce New Decompression Therapy
To introduce the additional service of Spinal Decompression Therapy, Finn Chiropractic Group will host an Open House on Tuesday, September 29 from 5-8 p.m.. The event is open to the public and will feature live demos of the service, as well as refreshments and raffle prizes. The only local... - September 23, 2009 - Finn Chiropractic Group
RadiServ Earns Joint Commission Accreditation
RadiServ announced that it has earned the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™ on August 19, 2009 - September 23, 2009 - RadiServ
361°md Names Michael Reznick as Chief Technology Officer
361°md – an integrator of premier medical solutions, announced the appointment of Michael Reznick as Chief Technology Officer. Michael Reznick is a Senior IT Executive with 15 years of experience in Management of IT organizations specializing in Medical and Financial Services industries. - September 23, 2009 - 361md
East Coast Fertility Leads the Way in Saving Healthcare System $1 Billion
Dr. David Kreiner of East Coast Fertility is using his conscience and his expertise to provide solutions in the fertility industry. He is the first in the country to offer an In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) package using Single Embryo Transfers (SET) at one set price to patients, while still providing high quality care. It can save the healthcare industry $1 Billion. - September 23, 2009 - East Coast Fertility
MedSource, a Contract Research Organization (CRO) Specializing in Complex Clinical Trials, Ranked No. 11 on List of Fastest Growing Companies in Houston
Companies making the Houston Business Journal’s list were ranked by percentage of revenue growth over the past two years. - September 23, 2009 - MedSource
Express Medical Transporters Expands to Baltimore
Express Medical Transporters (EMT), the Clayton, Mo.-based professional, non-emergency transportation service, will open its first location in Maryland this month to address the growing needs of greater Baltimore area residents in wheelchairs, seniors and the disabled, special-needs children and... - September 23, 2009 - EMT USA, LLC
NuU Medspa Help Raise Awareness for Attack ACC Foundation, September 12, 2009
NuU Medspa joined the Attack ACC Foundation for their Third Annual 5 Mile Family Run/Walk on September 12, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. at Hickory Creek Junction (Rt. 30 Lincoln Highway - 1 mile west of Wolf Rd.). NuU Medspa donates their efforts and empathy to Attack ACC (Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma)... - September 22, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
Caregiver Homes of MA Wins Pioneer Institute Award
Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts Member Named Winner of the Better Government Competition. The competition’s theme this year was health care, and the nursing home diversion program administered by Caregiver Homes, which has saved Massachusetts Medicaid approximately $15.9 million since its inception, came out on top out of 150 applicants. - September 21, 2009 - Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts
Edgefield Hospital Selects Swearingen Software for Radiology Information System
Edgefield Hospital will use RISynergy to establish a more effective workflow and help improve the quality of patient care. - September 21, 2009 - Swearingen Software, Inc.