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Rhode Island Perinatal Hepatitis Program Honored
The Rhode Island Perinatal Hepatitis Prevention Program – a collaborative effort of Women & Infants Hospital, Hasbro Children’s Hospital, the VNA of Care New England, and the Rhode Island Department of Health – was recently recognized by the Centers for Disease Control and... - April 10, 2009 - Women & Infants Hospital
Less Invasive Breast Cancer Radiation Treatment is Less Invasive on Patient’s Daily Life as Well
Breast health specialists at South Nassau Communities Hospital are performing a new procedure that alleviates the copious time and energy that breast cancer patients normally devote to receive radiation therapy after a lumpectomy. The procedure, Contura™ multi-channel balloon brachytherapy... - April 10, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Neurofeedback, a True Approach to Holistic Life Coaching in San Diego
San Diego holistic medicine center, Holistic Life Coaching, turns to Neurofeedback for ADHD and PTSD. - April 09, 2009 - Holistic Life Coaching
Families Urged to Keep Alert for Signs Seniors Need Help
Pride, Privacy Make Help Difficult; Here are 10 Tips to Watch For. - April 09, 2009 - Senior Helpers
Women & Infants Introduces Compassionate Gift Program
Women & Infants’ Center for Reproduction and Infertility has created a special, donor-supported fund for women who would not be able to afford needed services. A first-of-its-kind in the country, the Compassionate Gift Program allows donors to share in granting the greatest gift of all – a chance to have a child. - April 09, 2009 - Women & Infants Hospital
Brentwood Dermatology Unveils AFA Skin Care Products Online
Brentwooddermatology.com has added a range of AFA daily rejuvenation skin care products in its skin care product collection. Different added AFA products are ideal to increase moisture levels and revamp the tone and texture of your skin. - April 09, 2009 - Brentwood Dermatology Medical Group
Healing the Heart of New York City
Nurture New York announces its latest group psychotherapy and trauma incident support programs...and invites journalists to experience state of the art healing techniques at its Midtown Healing Center. - April 08, 2009 - Nurture New York
In the Light of the High Teenage Pregnancy Rate in the UK, New Blog Invites Debate Over What We Tell Young People About Sex
Jane Thomas, author of www.WaysWomenOrgasm.org, proposes that sex education for teenagers (especially girls) should cover not only the reproductive facts but also how they can enjoy a sexual relationship. - April 08, 2009 - WaysWomenOrgasm.org
New Episode of Senior Care Podcast by LivHOME Explores Brain Aerobics for Seniors
Exercises Can be Done by Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime. - April 08, 2009 - LivHOME
Anesthesia Staffing Consultants, Inc. Honored as One of the 2009 “Michigan 50 Companies to Watch”
Anesthesia Staffing Consultants, Inc. has been recognized as one of the 2009 “Michigan 50 Companies to Watch,” an awards program sponsored by the Edward Lowe Foundation and presented by Michigan Celebrates Small Business. - April 08, 2009 - Anesthesia Staffing Consultants
Dr. Rajiv Datta Appointed President of Nassau Surgical Society
Prominent surgical oncologist Rajiv Datta, MD, medical director of the Cancer Program and chairman of the Department of Surgery at South Nassau Communities Hospital , has been appointed president of the Nassau Surgical Society. “Dr. Datta has an unparalleled level of surgical expertise and... - April 08, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Unimed-Midwest Announces New Products: Flexible, Breathable Body Shield Body Supports Help Heal Injuries
New Body Shield body supports with advanced open cell Holofiber fabric are more effective and comfortable than neoprene-based supports. Body Shield body supports increase patients’ compliance, comfort and healing. - April 08, 2009 - Unimed-Midwest, Inc.
Lung Cancer Studies Earn Prestigious Award
The award-winning studies focused on using gene amplification to determine chemotherapy resistance in early stage lung cancer and patterns of cross-resistance in early stage lung cancer that has been surgically treated. - April 08, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Dr. Rajiv Datta Listed Again in “Top Doctors: New York Metro Area Guide”
Prominent surgical oncologist Rajiv Datta, MD, has been selected for inclusion in the 12th edition of Top Doctors: New York Metro Area. This is the second consecutive year that Dr. Datta will be included in the acclaimed guide from Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., which spotlights the top 10 percent... - April 08, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Lacap Offers Group Psychotherapy - a "Credit Crunch" Response?
“In the Credit Crunch people are effectively saying to us – ‘Need Therapy – Can’t Afford Therapy!' There is a lot of worry out there. It’s a situation that needs to be responded to!” Donald Kirkpatrick, founder member and clinical manager of Lacap, today commented. - April 08, 2009 - London Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Buff N’Shine’s President Earns International Certification in Floor Care
Joe Gradwohl, president of Buff N’Shine Professional Textile and Floor Care, located in Lansing’s Old Town neighborhood was recently recertified by the Institute for Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC). This IICRC certification means that Mr. Gradwohl has proven... - April 07, 2009 - Buff N'Shine
Help for Those Facing a Senior Health Care Crisis
Finally, the most complete website for all facets of finding senior care launches. - April 05, 2009 - GeriCareFinder, Inc.
Center For Chiropractic & Wellness Hosts Patient Appreciation Day
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 will host its first Patient Appreciation Day on Thursday, April 9 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at... - April 05, 2009 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC
Eye Care Associates Introduces Carolina Blue Ray-Ban Wayfarers
Dr. Stephen Bolick, founder & CEO of Eye Care Associates, a locally owned and operated multi-site optometric practice, has announced that the classic sunglass look of Ray-Ban Wayfarer is now available in “Carolina Blue” - a first of its kind. The sunglasses are available exclusively... - April 04, 2009 - Eye Care Associates
42 Market Research Launches Online Interviews for Pharmaceutical Research in Brazil and Mexico
The market research agency, 42 market research, is now offering online interviews in Brazil and Mexico, and so continues to expand its leading position in online market research for the healthcare industry. - April 04, 2009 - 42 market research
The Apartments at Coolidge School Now Officially Open
Luxury Living in a Historic School for Active Adults 55+ The Apartments at Coolidge School, an active adult community 55+, announced its grand opening today. The 1915 brick schoolhouse, originally by designed by Clarence P. Hoyt and Curtis W. Bixby in Classical Revival style, has been fully... - April 04, 2009 - The Apartments at Coolidge School
Marie Stopes International Welcomes Review of Condom and Abortion Advertising Rules
Condoms could soon be advertised before the 9pm watershed, and abortion services could be advertised on television and radio for the first time. - April 04, 2009 - Marie Stopes International
Pivotal Study to Focus on System to Repair Knee Cartilage Damage
Craig Levitz, MD, South Nassau's chairman of Orthopedics and director of South Nassau's Center for Advanced Orthopedics, is among a group of orthopedic surgeons in the United States that is enrolling candidates for a multi-center, randomized, pivotal clinical trial that will evaluate the safety and efficacy of CAIS for the surgical treatment of articular cartilage tears (lesions) of the knee. - April 04, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
National Conference on Holistic Addiction Treatment, April 17-19, 2009 in Sacramento, California at the Hilton Arden Hotel
A National Conference on Holistic Addiction Treatment bringing together top clinicians in the country who have successfully treated alcohol and drug addictions as well as mental health conditions with targeted nutritional supplements. - April 04, 2009 - Community Addiction Recovery Association
My Program for Life and St Peter's University Hospital Host Free Surgical Weight Loss Seminar April 9th
If you are considering weight loss surgery and want to learn more about it, My Program for Life is hosting a free educational seminar on surgical weight loss, Thursday, April 9th, at 7:00 p.m. at Saint Peter's University Hospital. Learn the facts and get your questions answered. - April 04, 2009 - Program For LIFE™
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Substance Abuse in Returning Iraqi and Afghanistan Veterans, on One Hour at a Time with Host Mary Woods of Westbridge
Tune in to www.voiceamerica.com, Health and Wellness channel on April 6, 2009 to hear Dr. Potenza’s interview. One Hour at a Time with Mary Woods airs Mondays at 3pm EST, with all previous shows available for download at any time. - April 04, 2009 - WestBridge Community Services
Lung Surgery Patients Experience Better Outcomes When Treated by Thoracic Surgeons
A study on the outcomes of 19,754 lung cancer surgery patients showed that patients who were treated by board-certified thoracic surgeons experienced better long-term outcomes than patients who were treated by non-specialists. The study presented by Farood Farjah, MD, at the annual meeting of the... - April 04, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Alphamed Solutions Launches New Corporate Website
Alphamed empowers physicians and medical practices of all sizes to reduce their cost and medical errors and to maximize their clinical, financial and operational efficiencies and ultimately improve the physicians quality of life and their patients quality of care. - April 04, 2009 - Alphamed Solutions, Inc.
International Non-Profit Organization Formed to Make Quality Health Care Accessible to All
The organization aims to offer medical guidance, treatment, and assistance to the uninsured, under-insured and anyone within the U.S. in need of additional resources. - April 03, 2009 - International Wellness and Healthcare Travel Association (IWHTA)
High Cost of Healthcare at Home Brings American to Taiwan’s Min-Sheng Hospital for Bilateral Knee Surgery
Driven by the high cost of healthcare in the U.S, a patient recently traveled to Taiwan’s Min-Sheng Hospital for total knee replacement surgery, and left enthusiastic about the care and service he received. - April 03, 2009 - Min-Sheng Hospital
Nutrition Book Improves Cardiovascular Health
A new book entitled, "What Should I Eat? A Food-Endowed Prescription For Health" is a 136-page book that details what combination of specific foods, fluids, and exercise generate a healthy cardiovascular lipids environment. The first 10-chapters instruct readers how to design a menu for cardiovascular health. Chapter 11 provides a fill-out list of specific foods and supplements, when consumed chronically, is shown to produce a healthy cardiovascular lipids profile. - April 03, 2009 - Phytonutrition: Finding Fitness for Life!
Healthcare Market Research: 50% Off Highlighted Market Research in Biotech, Healthcare, Nanotechnology and Biofuel
BioMarket Group have reduced the price on a number of featured healthcare market research reports by 50%. - April 03, 2009 - BioMarket Group
Senior Housing and Services Leader Ecumen Highlights 10 Things Changing in an Aging America
Ecumen leader Kathryn Roberts highlights innovation opportunities in rapidly aging society. - April 02, 2009 - Ecumen
Dr. David Minkoff Reveals Hidden Source of Mercury Contamination
Dr. David Minkoff MD (http://www.drminkoff.com) reveals a hidden source of mercury contamination as serious as mercury toxic fish and silver/mercury amalgam dental fillings during Aspects of Achieving Optimum Health seminar series. - April 02, 2009 - Dr. David I. Minkoff MD
Austin Couples Find Non-Pathologizing Local Marriage Counselors via GoodTherapy.org
Couples in Austin who seek counseling to save their marriage now get a chance to connect with non-pathologizing marriage counselors and therapists in their vicinity. - April 02, 2009 - GoodTherapy.org
The First Oral Based Lead Test, LeadConfirm Professional, Makes Getting the Lead Out Easier
Aimed for the professional market, LeadConfirm Professional is less invasive than blood tests at detecting lead levels in the body. - April 02, 2009 - Confirm Biosciences
Autism Speaks Announces National Capital Area Walk Now for Autism Will be Held on October 31, 2009 on the National Mall
Autism Speaks, the nation’s largest autism advocacy organization, today announced the date for the National Capital Area Walk Now for Autism. All event proceeds support Autism Speaks who’s mission is to increase awareness about the growing autism epidemic, raise funds for research,... - April 02, 2009 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
In Home Care Now Available in the Brandywine Valley, PA
Stay-at-Home awards franchise territory to Chuck Page. - April 01, 2009 - Stay at Home
National Franchise Expands Rapidly in Recession
Stay at Home Offers the Perfect Recession-Proof Business Model for “Compassionate Entrepreneurs” - April 01, 2009 - Stay at Home
NuU Unlimited Support Local Theatre Company in Lincoln Park Neighborhood
NuU Unlimited is excited to donate to Infusion Theatre Company’s annual Art of InFusion event, March 28, 2009 from 7p – 10p, held at the Chicago Art Source Gallery. Art of InFusion supports new plays and “consumer friendly” theatre through a celebration of live music,... - April 01, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
Locals Elected to National Council
Two local leaders have been named to a national council for long-term care billing. Business Office Manager Sibyl Bledsoe and Accounting Manager Jamie Keefer, both of Magnolia Manor, were recently accepted as members of the American Healthtech Enhancement Council. American Healthtech provides... - April 01, 2009 - Magnolia Manor Retirement Communities
Dr. David Minkoff Announces April 2009 Lecture Schedule
Dr. David Minkoff M.D. (http://www.drminkoff.com) announces his April 2009 lecture schedule for his “Aspects of Achieving Optimum Health” seminar series that includes a St. Anthony’s Triathlon appearance with 6-time Ironman World Champion, Dave Scott. - April 01, 2009 - Dr. David I. Minkoff MD
Cook & Associates Adds MEDILINQ to Its Roster of Benefits
Partnership extends MEDILINQ membership to retired athletes, individual and SMB customers. - April 01, 2009 - Medilinq
LivHOME Buying Assets of AllianceCare Private Duty Businesses in 5 East Coast States
Major Step in Nationwide Expansion Gives LivHOME Coast-to-Coast Footprint. Represents Largest LivHOME Acquisition, 7th Since Beginning of 2007. - April 01, 2009 - LivHOME
World's Leading Scientists Meet to Examine Barriers for Stem Cell Therapies to Cure Spinal Cord Injury
Following President Barack Obama's decision to lift the ban on federal funding for embryonic stem cell research, medical and scientific experts will converge at the University of Georgia to discuss how recent advances in stem cell research can be translated into cures for spinal cord injuries. The... - March 31, 2009 - Bedford Stem Cell Research Foundation
Massachusetts Scientists Make Stem Cell Discovery
Cell Multiplication Controlled by a Surprising set of Genes. Stem cell researcher Dr. Ann Kiessling has discovered that early human embryo cells express CLOCK, and other circadian genes, that other human cells growing in laboratories did not. This was a surprise. According to Professor Jose Cibelli of Michigan State University, "This is a seminal paper. I am sure we will be referring back to it 10, 20 years from now." - March 30, 2009 - Bedford Stem Cell Research Foundation
Personalized Health Information: Just a Few Mouse Clicks Away
New guided health search technology removes the burden of typing keywords in searching health information. - March 30, 2009 - GuidedMed Inc.
Nu U Unlimited Participate in Successful Local Stylechicago Event: South Beach Style at Nacional 27
Warmer weather is right around the corner which means modern beauty tips, the latest on fashion for the season and parties, are you ready? NuUMedspa is one of the many participating sponsors in River North for “South Beach Style” that has taken place March 26, 2009. Attendees of... - March 29, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
"Do You Need a Lift? Try Us…" Says Cosmetic Harmony
Cosmetic Harmony specializes in the complete cosmetic surgery procedures. Anthony Giudice, Cosmetic Harmony Sales Supervisor, gives insights on different types of Cosmetic Surgery Lifts. - March 28, 2009 - Cosmetic Harmony
Can Cherries Relieve the Pain of Osteoarthritis? Patients in Pilot Study of Cherry Pills Experience Significant Pain Relief
For the estimated 27 million Americans who suffer from osteoarthritis, pain relief may come with a cherry on top. According to researchers with the Baylor Research Institute, tart cherries, in pill form, may be a promising pain-reliever for this common and debilitating form of arthritis. - March 27, 2009 - Baylor Research Institute