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ENCO Analytix, Inc, Announces Name Change to ENCO Pharmaceutical Development, Inc.
ENCO Analytix, Inc. announced today that effective immediately the company name will change to ENCO Pharmaceutical Development, Inc. - May 03, 2009 - Enco Pharmaceutical Development, Inc.
BodyLogicMD Announces: Bioidentical Hormone Therapy Seminar in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
BodyLogicMD Announces: Bioidentical Hormone Therapy Seminar: Palm Bch Gardens, FL – Dr. Mikhail Berman What: Menopause and Andropause (The Male Menopause) & All Natural Bioidentical Hormone Therapy Seminar Where: BodyLogicMD of Palm Beach Gardens 3300 PGA Blvd, Gardens Plaza Suite... - May 03, 2009 - BodyLogicMD
BodyLogicMD Announces: Bioidentical Hormone Therapy Seminar in Manchester, CT
BodyLogicMD Announces: Bioidentical Hormone Therapy Seminar: Manchester, CT – Dr. Alicia Stanton and Dr. Marie Dam What: Menopause and Andropause (The Male Menopause) & All Natural Bioidentical Hormone Therapy Seminar Where: Clarion Hotel 191 Spencer Street Manchester, CT 06040 When:... - May 03, 2009 - BodyLogicMD
BodyLogicMD Announces: Bioidentical Hormone Therapy Seminar in Phoenix, AZ
BodyLogicMD Announces: Bioidentical Hormone Therapy Seminar: Phoenix, AZ – Dr. Eric Honing What: Menopause and Andropause (The Male Menopause) & All Natural Bioidentical Hormone Therapy Seminar Where: BodyLogicMD of Phoenix 20616 North Cave Creek Rd, Suite B-110 Phoenix, AZ... - May 03, 2009 - BodyLogicMD
Local Massage Therapist Offers Free Massage to Birthmothers for Mother's Day
During the month of May, Chicago area birthmothers will be treated to a massage in celebration of Mother's Day and to honor their difficult but loving decision to place their child for adoption. - May 02, 2009 - The Rub Chicago, Ltd.
Cataract Surgery Results Improved by New Lens
Ophthalmologists at South Nassau Communities Hospital are implanting an acrylic, single-piece toric intraocular lens (IOL) that reduces or eliminates astigmatism and significantly improves uncorrected distance vision. - May 02, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Cambridge Realty Capital Provides $90.6 Million in HUD-Insured Loans to Refinance Portfolio of Nursing Homes in Illinois
Cambridge Realty Capital Companies reports the closing of $90.6 million of HUD-insured Section 232 loans to refinance a portfolio of 10 Intermediate and Skilled Care nursing facilities. The 10 HUD-insured loans were closed and funded simultaneously to accommodate the payoff of a single credit... - May 02, 2009 - Cambridge Realty Capital Companies
Cosmetic Harmony Designs Body Contouring Surgery Package for Gastric Bypass Surgery Patients
The ‘Body contouring surgery Package’ by Cosmetic Harmony includes Face lift, Lower body lift, Breast lift, Arm lift and Thigh lift. - May 02, 2009 - Cosmetic Harmony
U.S. Preventive Medicine® Signs Agreement with Massachusetts General Hospital
U.S. Preventive Medicine®, the leader in disease prevention services, has signed an agreement with Massachusetts General Hospital, a leader in patient care, education and research, to become a key referral location for its members of The Prevention Plan seeking executive physical examinations... - May 02, 2009 - U.S. Preventive Medicine, Inc.
Dr. David Minkoff Welcomes Liat Golan to LifeWorks Wellness Center
Dr. David Minkoff (http://www.drminkoff.com), MD and Medical Director of LifeWorks Wellness Center, welcomes Liat Golan, RD, LDN to the LifeWorks complementary and alternative medicine team. - May 02, 2009 - Dr. David I. Minkoff MD
AcuMedSpa Opens Their 12th and 13th Locations in Coral Gables and Doral, Florida
AcuMedSpa today announced the successful launch of their 12th & 13th wellness centers in South Florida. The two new centers at Coral Gables La Jeune Road & Doral provide all services the group is renowned for including Acupuncture, Massage Therapy and Advance Skin Aesthetics. - May 02, 2009 - AcuMedSpa
Unimed-Midwest Introduces the Head Wrap with Ice Packs
Ideal for reducing pain and swelling after dental procedures, the Head Wrap includes two reusable Ice Packs (one for each cheek). This comfortable, neoprene-free wrap is reusable and washable. - May 02, 2009 - Unimed-Midwest, Inc.
Rapper Queen Pen Pairs Up with Local Non-Profit to Bring Kids and Incarcerated Parents Together
The challenges facing children impacted by parental incarceration are significant, wide-ranging and potentially devastating. Queen Pen has become a more outspoken advocate for these children by participating in CPNYC fundraisers and sponsorship meetings and raising funds and awareness for these free Father’s Day field trips - May 01, 2009 - Children of Promise, NYC (cpnyc.org)
Robertson Medical Offers Anonymous HIV Screening Test
Local medical establishment Robertson Medical has been given the stamp of approval by Ministry of Health, Singapore, to provide anonymous HIV screening services for individuals. - May 01, 2009 - Robertson Medical
Renowned Health Expert, Michael Torchia Reveals 10 Natural Tips to Prevent the Swine Flu
Michael Torchia, renowned health expert recently revealed on his talk radio show, Shape Up America 10 natural tips to prevent the Swine Flu. Torchia is offering strategies you can easily implement in your life and naturally prevent you from getting the Swine Flu. - April 30, 2009 - Michael Torchia
Elite Sports Physical Therapy Brings Fremont Orthopedic and Sports Rehabilitation Into 21st Century
Entering into its 3rd year serving the Fremont community and the East Bay, Elite Sports Physical Therapy (ESPT) is proud to be the premier provider of sports and orthopedic rehabilitation to the Tri-City area. Beginning with the vision of bringing world-class sports medicine and physical therapy... - April 30, 2009 - Elite Sports Physical Therapy
BodyLogicMD Welcomes Newest Anti-Aging Physician to Orlando Practice
BodyLogicMD is pleased to announce that George Solomon, M.D., has joined the bioidentical hormone therapy practice of Jennifer Landa, M.D., in the greater Orlando area. - April 30, 2009 - BodyLogicMD
Winter Park Laser Hosts "Spring Into a Younger More Beautiful You Open House"
Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center will host a free community event focused on helping women look and stay younger and more beautiful-“Spring into a Younger, More Beautiful You Open House.” The expert staff will discuss hot tips for staying younger without surgery such as... - April 29, 2009 - Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center
Dr Dean Dornic Certified to Perform Artificial Cornea Transplant
Eye Specialists of Carolina annonced that medical director, Dr. Dean Dornic, has been certified to perform corneal transplants with the Alphacor artificial cornea. A shortage in donor corneas or graft rejection leaves millions of patients worldwide blind from corneal disorders. An artificial cornea, the AlphaCor implant has been developed to help ameliorate the problem. Dr. Dean Dornic of Raleigh, NC is the first private practice ophthalmologist in North Carolina to be certified in its use. - April 27, 2009 - Dr Dean Dornic
NASGA, National Association to Stop Guardian Abuse, Objects to Florida Bill SB1718 / HB5117
NASGA responds to proposed Florida bill to raise filing fees for guardianships of elderly or disabled adults to $5,000, with an emphatic “No!” - April 27, 2009 - National Association to STOP Guardian Abuse
Body & Soul Massage and Wellness Center to Host Fundraising Event to Benefit ALS Association
Body & Soul Massage and Wellness Center (http://www.bodysoulsalem.com), the largest massage and wellness center on the North Shore of Boston, will be hosting a fundraising event on Thursday, May 7th from 5-8 p.m. A donation of $5 at the door is requested. All donations will benefit the ALS... - April 27, 2009 - Body & Soul Massage and Wellness Center
Mountain View Optometry Selected as Exclusive Dealer for Emilio Pucci Sunglasses
Mountain View Optometry is pleased to announce that it has been picked as one of the exclusive dealers of Emilio Pucci sunglasses in Northwest Calgary and Cochrane. The partnership supports Mountain View Optometry's commitment toward providing eye protection from ultraviolet radiation by... - April 26, 2009 - Mountain View Optometry
Healthcare Scouts Will be Attending the CMSA's 19th Annual Conference & Expo in Phoenix Arizona June 16-19, 2009
As the premier recruiter for Nurse Case Professionals, Healthcare Scouts prides itself in assisting candidates and clients explore and discover this "exciting positive change" in the growing Nurse Case field. According to Brian Hudson, President of Healthcare Scouts, “The CMSA conference allows us the opportunity to recognize and further educate our team, while understanding the unique needs of our clients and candidates attending the event.” - April 26, 2009 - Healthcare Scouts
Three Interviews and Three Placements Equals Success with The Carlisle Group
The Gibson Area Hospital can chalk up another win for The Carlisle Group as they welcome a second physical therapist to further service the residents of the rural Illinois community. The successful placement marks the second physical therapist provided to the facility, and the third placement in as... - April 26, 2009 - The Carlisle Group
Be a Part of Medical Tourism: Cosmetic Harmony Offers Affiliate Marketing Program
Inviting companies to be a part of the growing medical tourism industry, Cosmetic Harmony offers Affiliate Marketing Program. - April 26, 2009 - Cosmetic Harmony
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - Myths and Truths
Tune in to www.voiceamerica.com, Health and Wellness channel on April 27, 2009 to hear Diane Davey’s interview. One Hour at a Time with host Mary Woods and guest host Dr. Mark Green airs Mondays at 3pm EST, with all previous shows available for download at any time. - April 26, 2009 - WestBridge Community Services
Center for Chiropractic & Wellness Offers New Massage Therapy Services
Dr. Darcy Ward and Dr. Jennifer Greenfield, doctors of chiropractic at Center for Chiropractic & Wellness (www.carolinachirowellness.com), a North Raleigh chiropractic center, have announced that the firm is now offering additional massage therapy services. Kathy Wilson, the newest addition to... - April 26, 2009 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC
Convenience Brings American Business Man to Taiwan’s Min-Sheng Hospital for Comprehensive Healthcheck
Price is not always the only driver behind medical travel. Convenience, impeccable service, and accessibility, also make Taiwan a great destination for international healthcare. - April 26, 2009 - Min-Sheng Hospital
Innovation Award Nomination for Nanofibres Hair Camouflage
Hair loss is more prevalent than is often thought, incredibly, it is estimated that more than 30% of women will have noticeable thinning hair by the age of 50 and 50% of men by the age of 40. There are a few effective treatments, but they can take months, an innovative product can get you the results cosmetically, in seconds. - April 26, 2009 - Nanogen
New Clinical Trial Testing if Dietary Changes Can Help Patients with Crohn's Disease
The research group of Dr. James Michael Mullin, Professor at the Lankenau Institute for Medical Research (LIMR), is conducting a clinical trial for patients with Crohn’s Disease. Past work of Dr. Mullin’s group has shown that dietary restriction of the amino acid methionine can improve the junctional seals between epithelial cells. This holds the promise that dietary restriction of methionine may be able to improve intestinal linings of Crohn’s patients, thereby reducing their disease symptoms. - April 26, 2009 - Lankenau Institute for Medical Research
Healing Makes Women Wild in New York City
On May 2nd, Be Wild Woman continues its efforts to break the cycle of violence and restore the cycle of healing in New York City with “Wild Wombing Day,” a free day-long celebration and healing event for women. Be Wild Woman is inviting women to learn how to create and cultivate safety and healing in their bodies and in their lives. - April 25, 2009 - Be Wild Woman
BodyLogicMD Announces: Bioidentical Hormone Therapy Seminar:
Dr. Travis Deuson What: Menopause and Andropause (The Male Menopause) & All Natural Bioidentical Hormone Therapy Seminar Where: BodyLogicMD of Encino 16260 Ventura Blvd #105 Encino, California 91436 When: Wednesday April 29th, 2009 7:00pm-8:00pm Who should attend? Women and men ages 35+... - April 25, 2009 - BodyLogicMD
Willowbrook High School Student Accepts Internship at Prominent Dental Implant Office
Katie Tyree, a senior at Willowbrook High School, was offered an internship this summer at Oak Brook Smiles, a prominent dental implant and cosmetic dentistry office located in nearby Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. - April 25, 2009 - Oak Brook Smiles
BodyLogicMD Announces: Bioidentical Hormone Therapy Seminar in Naperville, IL
BodyLogicMD Announces: Bioidentical Hormone Therapy Seminar: Naperville, IL – Dr. Michelle Schultz What: Menopause and Andropause (The Male Menopause) & All Natural Bioidentical Hormone Therapy Seminar Where: BodyLogicMD of Naperville 28379 David Parkway, Suite 803 Warrenville, IL,... - April 25, 2009 - BodyLogicMD
BodyLogicMD Announces: Bioidentical Hormone Therapy Seminar in Irvine, CA
BodyLogicMD Announces: Bioidentical Hormone Therapy Seminar: Irvine, CA– Dr. Michael Grossman What: Menopause and Andropause (The Male Menopause) & All Natural Bioidentical Hormone Therapy Seminar Where: BodyLogicMD of Irvine 2171 Campus Dr. Suite 120 Irvine, California, 92612 When:... - April 25, 2009 - BodyLogicMD
Anger Management Guru, George Anderson, to Appear on ABC’s Good Morning America
On April 21, 2009, the producers of Good Morning America from ABC News sent a film crew to record an interview about “Venting” and Anger Management, given by premier anger management guru, George Anderson, and conducted by ABC News Correspondent Brian Rooney. - April 25, 2009 - Anderson & Anderson, APC
A Habit of Excellence: Dr. Kessler Listed in “Top Doctors: New York Metro Area” Guide
Dr. Kessler has been included in each edition of the prestigious Top Doctors: New York Metro Area guide, which was published for the first time in 1998. - April 25, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
“Shamanism and Medicine Today” on the April 29 Edition of Why Shamanism Now? Radio Show on Voice America
Teacher, author, and founder of the Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing Christina Pratt talks to the medical director of the Quinney Rehabilitation Institute, Alan Davis, M.D, Ph.D., about "Shamanism and Medicine Today" on "Why Shamanism Now? A Practical Path to Authenticity." - April 25, 2009 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Los Angeles in Home Personal Trainers Step It Up a Notch
The increase in their highly qualified and extremely economical personal trainers in Los Angeles have made it so that clients only have to wait an average of 72 hours before they get started on their new fitness program. - April 25, 2009 - Team Fitness America
Susi Hately Aldous Blends Yoga and Kinesiology for Pain-Free Movement in Yoga Therapy Program for Back Pain
About 80% of all Americans experience back pain at some point in their life. Often the real cause is overlooked and the pain is masked with medication. Susi Hately Aldous of Functional Synergy offers a therapeutic yoga program for people in pain. Her clients come from many different walks of life, from cancer survivors and people with chronic pain, lupus, fibromyalgia and migraines to professional athletes and fitness enthusiasts wanting to improve their performance. - April 25, 2009 - Functional Synergy
This Ministry Would Not Exist Without Them
L.I.F.E. Ministries’ facilitators conduct sexual addiction recovery support groups in churches across the country and abroad. “Without our support group facilitators, this ministry would not exist,” exclaims Johna Hale, Executive Director. Answering the call from group starters and group facilitators, L.I.F.E. Ministries has released a DVD resource on starting, running, and building a sexual integrity ministry. - April 24, 2009 - L.I.F.E. Ministries
Southern California FIRE & EMS Announces New C.S.T.I Approved HazMat/WMD Courses for Emergency Responders
Southern California FIRE & EMS has announced a new list of classes offered to emergency medical responders, police departments, fire departments, and security firms dealing with the threat of HazMat and WMD incidents. The company will conduct these classes in the heart of Valencia, CA. All... - April 24, 2009 - Southern California FIRE & EMS
Free Screening for Head and Neck Cancers
South Nassau Communities Hospital will hold a Free Head and Neck Cancer Screening Day Friday, May 1, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the hospital’s Conference Center A. Screenings will be conducted by Rajiv Datta, MD, Medical Director of the Cancer Center, Chairman of the Department of Surgery, and Chief of Surgical Oncology/Head & Neck Surgery, Louis Rosner, MD, Chief of Otorhinolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat) and Vincent Reid, MD, Surgical Oncologist. - April 24, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Knee Replacement Boosts Mobility, Physical Ability in Patients
A study published in a recent issue of Arthritis and Rheumatism found that knee replacement is effective at restoring the mobility and physical functioning of the knee and relieving patients of the irrepressible pain and significant restrictions on quality of life caused by osteoarthritis. The... - April 24, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Certain Truck Drivers at High Risk of Non-Accident-Related Injury
It's no secret that commercial truck drivers have high-risk jobs. What surprises most people is learning that a significant percentage of risk comes from the physical toll of sitting in and operating the vehicle. Even more surprisingly, as a recent Atlas Ergonomics study shows, long hours behind... - April 24, 2009 - Atlas Ergonomics, LLC
The Maurer Foundation Announces Grant from The Assurant Foundation
The Maurer Foundation for Breast Health Education has been awarded a grant from The Assurant Foundation to support their Community Breast Health Programs. Through public education, The Maurer Foundation delivers knowledge and hope while empowering women of all ages and life stages to become their... - April 24, 2009 - The Maurer Foundation
City of Industry Presents Dr. Robert Lin of IQ Laser Vision with Recognition Award
Dr. Robert T. Lin of IQ Laser Vision, located in City of Industry, received recognition for his exemplary successful career and for being named Taiwan’s Top 20 Overseas Entrepreneur and selected as one of America’s Top Ophthalmologist for 2009 by the Consumer’s Research Council of... - April 23, 2009 - IQ Laser Vision
Center for Chiropractic & Wellness Announces Detoxification Boot Camp Informational Sessions
Dr. Darcy Ward and Dr. Jennifer Greenfield, the doctors of chiropractic at Center for Chiropractic & Wellness (www.carolinachirowellness.com), a North Raleigh chiropractic center, have announced that the firm will hold detoxification boot camp informational sessions on Thursday, April 23 at 1 p. - April 23, 2009 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC
Can You Really Get Teeth in a Day with Dental Implants?
Dr. Petrungaro enchanted and enlightened dental implant specialists from all across North America with new techniques unheard of 10 years ago. - April 23, 2009 - Oak Brook Smiles
Colorado BioScience Association Names Rick Jory Board Chair, Announces 2009 Sponsors and Appoints Seven New Board Members
Rick Jory, CEO of Sandhill Scientific, Inc., Highlands Ranch, was named chairperson of the board of directors for the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA). He was appointed at the association’s 2009 annual meeting yesterday. Jory assumes chairperson responsibilities from Jack Wheeler, MicroPhage, Inc. In other action, seven new members were named to the CBSA board of directors. - April 23, 2009 - Colorado BioScience Association