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Park City Detox Opens Unique Comprehensive Drug Detoxification Center
Park City Detox (http://www.parkcitydetox.com) opens their private, five-star, drug detoxification center in Park City, Utah. The drug detoxification center delivers a unique, comprehensive blend of traditional and holistic treatment not offered elsewhere. - March 27, 2009 - Park City Detox
Premiere Oncology Foundation Supports Rep. Wasserman Schultz's New Legislation: Cancer Awareness
The Premiere Oncology Foundation a leading oncology non-profit supports Rep. Wasserman Schultz's cancer awareness legislation focusing on early detection and screening for breast cancer in young adults. Premiere Oncology medical oncologist, Dr. Linnea Chap, a leading breast cancer specialist is immediately available for media comment. - March 26, 2009 - Premiere Oncology Foundation
Fi-Med Adds Nationwide Electronic Prescription Services for Physicians
In the rush to digitize health information and medical records, even prescriptions are making the jump from notepad to network. Soon the squinting and scrawling and folding and crumpling of the physician-pharmacist relationship will be replaced by high-speed data delivery from point-of-service, at time of service, direct to the pharmacy. (No word yet on whether electronic versions of illegible signatures will be available.) - March 26, 2009 - Fi-Med Management, Inc.
Implant Seminars Beats Dental Competition as Finalist in the 2008 Excellence in Health Care Awards for Education
To become a great dentist you can go to a great university. But where do you go to train to become a great dental implantologist? At the 2008 Excellence in Health Care Awards, Implant Seminars, the only finalist selected from the dental industry, was honored as a Health Care Education provider for... - March 26, 2009 - Implant Seminars
U.S. Local Business Association’s Award Honors Dental Education Leader Implant Seminars for Top-Tier Training Facilities
Miami-base global leader in dental education gets honored for its state-of-the-art facility and live surgeries conducted via real-time technology. - March 26, 2009 - Implant Seminars
Taiwan's Min-Sheng Hospital Receives JCI Disease Specific Accreditation for Its Acute Myocardial Infarction Process
Min-Sheng Hospital has become the first hospital in Taiwan to be awarded JCI Disease Specific Accreditation. It recently received the prestigious honor for its Acute Myorcardial Infarction program. - March 25, 2009 - Min-Sheng Hospital
LivHOME Hires Bernadette Bosco as Executive Director for Massachusetts
Will Lead Newly Acquired Operations in Boston Area. - March 25, 2009 - LivHOME
The Newly Launched Website www.WaysWomenOrgasm.org Invites Women to Share Their Experiences of Sexual Arousal and Orgasm with a Partner
Jane Thomas, author of www.WaysWomenOrgasm.org, suggests “There is nothing either easy or automatic about female orgasm, especially during sex with a partner.” - March 25, 2009 - WaysWomenOrgasm.org
New Head Lice Detection Research Validates Service Provided by Leading Lice Removal Salon
German research study concluded that wet combing is more accurate than a visual inspection for discovering an active case of head lice. Hair Fairies has utilized wet hair screenings as part of their unique Nit-Zapping™ process for removing head lice for 10 years. - March 24, 2009 - Hair Fairies
"Send Us Your Wife and We’ll Send Her Back But a Glowing, Young and a Beautiful She," Says Cosmetic Harmony
Cosmetic Harmony's 'Mommy makeover' package includes a complete body-renovation plan such as Liposuction, Tummy tuck, Breast augmentation or reduction or lift, and Vaginoplasty in a very affordable price. - March 24, 2009 - Cosmetic Harmony
Book Announcement: Support for Millions of Families Bereaved by Suicide
A Resource to Help Children and Families After a Suicide. - March 24, 2009 - Griefwork Center, Inc.
Edwin Ishoo MD FACS Offers Quick Lipo™ for Patients
Dr. Edwin Ishoo of Edwin Ishoo MD FACS is pleased to announce the availability of Quick Lipo™, an advanced cosmetic service offered from his Massachusetts-based office facility. A Quick Lipo™ treatment involves disrupting and melting of fat using ultrasound or laser-assisted liposuction... - March 22, 2009 - Edwin Ishoo MD FACS
Cosmetic-plastic-surgery.info - Comparing Prices of Breast Augmentation Abroad Online
Cosmetic-plastic-surgery.info offers online tool to compare prices of breast augmentation abroad. The website is dedicated to offering comprehensive information on cosmetic plastic surgery. For one of the most popular procedures, breast enhancement, the website provides online list of price comparisons from 46 surgeons and more than 20 clinics, the chance to see average procedure prices from clinics in three countries and more. - March 21, 2009 - Cosmetic-plastic-surgery.info
Henry Ford Hospital Study Says Energy Drinks May be Harmful to People with Hypertension, Heart Disease
People who have high blood pressure or heart disease should avoid consuming energy drinks, according to a Henry Ford Hospital study to be published online Wednesday in The Annals of Pharmacotherapy. Researchers found that healthy adults who drank two cans a day of a popular energy drink... - March 21, 2009 - Henry Ford Health System
Prostate Cancer Solutions Without Surgery – A New Patient Guide for Surviving Prostate Cancer from the Dattoli Cancer Foundation
A new ‘Blue Ribbon’ prostate cancer solutions guidebook what surgeons don’t tell their patients: More men are now choosing high tech radiation therapies for prostate cancer treatment rather than surgery. The most up-to-date and comprehensive book on the subject examines all currently available prostate cancer solutions and explains how radioactive "seeds" and IMRT "smart beams" have made the scalpel and all other prostate cancer treatments increasingly obsolete. - March 21, 2009 - Dattoli Cancer Treatment Center
Colorado Bioscience Association Teams with Twenty-Six National & State Partners to Launch the ‘We Work for Health’ Initiative in Colorado
The Colorado BioScience Association is partnering with twenty-six national and state entities to announce the ‘We Work For Health’ initiative in Colorado. The launch event – Saving Lives, Creating Jobs -- occurs today at University of Colorado Denver, Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora. U.S. Senator Michael Bennet is the special guest speaker. - March 20, 2009 - Colorado BioScience Association
Measurement Vital for Safe Patient Handling Program Success
Measuring critical metrics helps overcome political, cultural, and other barriers that often challenge an effective safe patient handling and movement program, according to Drew Bossen, founder of Atlas Ergonomics, the company that pioneered measurable ergonomics protocols and services. Bossen, a... - March 20, 2009 - Atlas Ergonomics, LLC
Affordable Personal Trainers Announce $5,000 Summer Up Weight Loss Challenge
The challenge is labeled as the Summer Up Weight Loss Challenge and is taking place from March 15th to July 15th of 2009. Team Fitness America put an offer of $5,000 to any client that has the most dramatic change while using their personal trainers. - March 20, 2009 - Team Fitness America
Min-Sheng Hospital Enters Partnership with Allianz Worldwide Care and GBG /Tiecare
Striving to become a healthcare hub in the region, Taiwan’s Min-Sheng Hospital partners with two more insurance companies to facilitate the care of international patients. - March 20, 2009 - Min-Sheng Hospital
Orange County Wing Chun Open House to Take Place on Saturday, March 29th
The upcoming Wing Chun Open House on Saturday, March 29th in San Clemente will give the public the opportunity to experience the martial art of Wing Chun and its unique training activities. - March 19, 2009 - Adam Williss Martial Arts
Concentra Urgent Care Saves Consumers Money During Tough Economic Times
In these challenging economic times, an increasing number of Americans are finding themselves responsible for the cost of their health care. To save money and still receive quality and comprehensive health care services, more and more U.S. consumers are turning to Concentra Urgent Care centers... - March 19, 2009 - Concentra
Greenville EyeCare Associates Offers New Multifocal Contact Lens
Exceptional Comfort and Resistance to Dryness Highlight Acuvue Oasys Contacts - March 19, 2009 - Greenville EyeCare Associates
PreMarital Program: Start Your Marriage Right Metropolitan Marriage & Family Therapy, PLLC, - Manhattan NY
Are you thinking about getting married? Are you engaged already? Are you newlyweds? Getting married is an exciting and momentous event in our lives that also comes with its own set of challenges. Be ready for what's next by learning skills and gaining the knowledge you need to master a successful and enjoyable life-long commitment to the person you love. - March 19, 2009 - Metropolitan Marriage & Family Therapy
Local Trucking Club Gives Back to High School Students
Avee Street Blockers has agreed to donate their time and vehicles to students from South Gwinnett High School and other area schools on prom night. - March 19, 2009 - Xtra Pair of Hands, LLC
Reiki Master Launches Spiritual Radio Talk Show
T Love, Reiki Master Practitioner /Teacher & Certified Sound Therapist will be hosting a weekly talk show entitled “Energy Awareness” on Wednesday evenings at 6:00pm beginning April 8, 2009. - March 19, 2009 - T Love, Holistic Health Energy/Sound Therapist
Popular Chicago Chiropractic Doctor Cynthia Seaman Presents Health Workshop at North Park University
This Friday, March 20, 2009 on the campus of North Park University Dr.Cynthia Seaman will present another in her series of informative talks on healthy lifestyles. Dr. Seaman will be presenting "The Roots Of A Healthy Lifestyle." - March 19, 2009 - Seaman Chiropractic Center
Premier Addiction Organizations Co-host Process Addictions Conference
Foundations Recovery Network, a dual diagnosis treatment network, has brought together the top organizations in the addiction field to co-host at their next conference “Process Addictions: Approaches for Professionals.” - March 19, 2009 - Foundations Recovery Network
Silk Information Systems’ Silk V 4.2 Receives 08 CCHIT Certification
The Certification Commission for Healthcare Information Technology (CCHIT®) today announced that Silk Information Systems’ product Silk V 4.2 is a CCHIT Certified® 08 Ambulatory EHR, and meets the Certification Commission’s electronic health record (EHR) criteria for office-based use. - March 19, 2009 - Silk Information Systems
We Got Parity, What Now? - an Interview with Chris Crosby by Host Mary Woods of WestBridge Community Services
Tune in to www.voiceamerica.com, Health and Wellness channel to hear Chris Crosby’s interview – and many other intriguing interviews. One Hour at a Time with Mary Woods airs Mondays at 3pm EST, with all previous shows available for download at any time. Have a question during the show? The listener call in number is 1-866-472-5792. - March 18, 2009 - WestBridge Community Services
Beauty in Prague – Cosmetic Surgery Abroad Statistics 2008
Beauty in Prague is excited to announce its cosmetic surgery abroad statistics for 2008. From the UK to Ireland, Beauty in Prague has been providing cosmetic surgery procedures for very affordable prices. In 2008, there were a little over 250 confirmed bookings for various packages to Prague by... - March 17, 2009 - Beauty in Prague - Cosmetic Surgery Abroad
Jane Thomas Announces the Launch of WaysWomenOrgasm.org, a Blog-Based Forum for Women of All Ages, Which Takes a Fresh Approach to Discussing Women’s Sexuality
Jane Thomas, author of WaysWomenOrgasm.org, is committed to providing better sex information to women and their partners so that couples can make sex even better in long-term sexual relationships. - March 17, 2009 - WaysWomenOrgasm.org
BodyLogicMD Opens Second Chicago Location in Naperville, Illinois Bioidentical Hormone Doctor Treats Menopause, Andropause, & Hormone Imbalance
BodyLogicMD announces today the opening of Dr. Michelle Schultz’s office in Money Magazine’s rated #1 place to live in the Midwest: Naperville, Illinois. BodyLogicMD is the largest franchise of highly trained anti-aging physicians specializing in bioidentical hormone therapy, fitness... - March 16, 2009 - BodyLogicMD
The Nurturer’s Coach Hueina Su to Speak at Mind, Body and Spirit International Conference
Hueina Su, The Nurturer’s Coach and president of Denville, NJ-based Beyond Horizon Coaching, will speak at the Mind, Body and Spirit International Conference. The conference theme is “Women and Men, Embracing Our Greatness.” The conference is hosted by The Life Coaching Center on Saturday, March 21 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Somerville, New Jersey. - March 16, 2009 - Beyond Horizon Coaching
Re-Launch of Local Organization for Medical Anomalies
The Because I Care Foundation, Inc. is re-organizing to better serve and create awareness for people with Klippel Trenaunay Syndrome (KTS) and other similar lymphatic and vascular malformations. - March 15, 2009 - Because I Care Foundation
Anderson & Anderson Creates Anger Management Group on LinkedIn
Anderson & Anderson is in the process of creating a huge networking group on Linkedin. This group will consist primarily of anger management providers from across the nation. - March 15, 2009 - Anderson & Anderson, APC
The Nurturer’s Coach Hueina Su to Lead a Successful Career Transition Workshop: “Changing Lanes: The Secrets of Midlife Career Change”
Professional coach Hueina Su of Denville, NJ-based Beyond Horizon Coaching will lead a successful career transition workshop titled “Changing Lanes: The Secrets of Midlife Career Change” on Tuesday, March 17 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Bergen Community College Meadowlands Campus in Lyndhurst, NJ. - March 15, 2009 - Beyond Horizon Coaching
Dr. David Minkoff Initiates Health Stimulus Program
Dr. David Minkoff MD, (http://www.drminkoff.com), initiates a health stimulus program titled “Health by Numbers,” that provides free tests designed to help relieve health worries over getting cancer, diabetes, heart disease, or other debilitating diseases, in these tough economic times. - March 14, 2009 - Dr. David I. Minkoff MD
Wellness Company Eases Need for Prevention
Wellco Corporation is helping even more employees maintain their health in a shaky economy, through its recent partnership with Media Genesis. - March 14, 2009 - Wellco Corporation
We Care Home Health Services Celebrates 25 Years of Caring
We Care Home Health Services is celebrating 25 years of providing quality health care in communities across Canada. Founded in 1984 in Brandon, Manitoba, We Care has expanded to over 50 locations, meeting the needs of over 800 communities. We Care proudly remains Canadian owned. We Care was the... - March 14, 2009 - We Care Home Health Services
International Eye Care Organization Himalayan Cataract Project Earns a Rare Fourth Consecutive 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator
The Himalayan Cataract Project works to eradicate preventable and curable blindness through high-quality ophthalmic care, education and the establishment of a world-class eye care infrastructure in the Himalaya and Sub-Saharan Africa. - March 14, 2009 - Himalayan Cataract Project
Cosmetic-plastic-surgery.info - Almost 1000 Breast Augmentation Before/After Photos Online
Cosmetic-plastic-surgery.info, which provides information about cosmetic plastic surgery abroad, believes before/after photos are an important tool when making a decision on which surgeon to trust for your breast augmentation procedure. - March 14, 2009 - Cosmetic-plastic-surgery.info
Los Angeles Optometrists - 'Hollywood Vision Center' Launch New Site
Hollywood Vision Center has recently unveiled its brand new website design. The redesigned website promises to be more informative and user friendly. - March 14, 2009 - HollywoodVision.com
NuU Medspa Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary, March 2009
NuU Medspa is another year older, but looking younger.! This month, NuU Medspa is proud to announce their second successful year in existence; dominating the medical spa industry and quickly gaining respect as a wellness and surgical center. NuU Medspa welcomes the public and existing clients to... - March 13, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
Mr H. Thad Johnson Joins Clear Medical Solutions
Clear Medical Solutions, a Milwaukee-based healthcare consulting and staffing firm, announced today that H. Thad Johnson, former COO of Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare – All Saints Health System, will be joining the firm as a Senior Consultant. - March 13, 2009 - Clear Medical Solutions, LLC
Aetna and The National Kidney Registry Announce Aetna Foundation Grant Award
Aetna and the National Kidney Registry, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of people facing kidney failure, have announced that the Aetna Foundation has awarded an initial grant of $50,000 to support the work of the National Kidney Registry helping patients with incompatible... - March 13, 2009 - National Kidney Registry
American Comes to Taiwan for Weight Loss Surgery and Cures Diabetes
Driven by the high cost of healthcare in the U.S, an increasing number of Americans look abroad for treatment. Chris W. travelled to Taiwan for weight loss surgery. He did so to cure his type 2 diabetes, and get his hypertension under control, not only to slim down. - March 13, 2009 - Min-Sheng Hospital
Dr. Robert T. Lin of IQ Laser Vision Received Recognition for His Achievements in Ophthalmology and Successful Entrepreneurship.
The City of Walnut recognized IQ Laser Vision’s Medical Director, Robert T. Lin, MD, at their Regular Meeting of the Walnut City Council today. Dr. Lin, a resident of Walnut, has been distinguished as America’s Top Ophthalmologist by the Consumers Research Council of America. Walnut... - March 13, 2009 - IQ Laser Vision
Increased Veterans Benefit Helps Pay for In-Home Care
Senior Helpers partners with Veterans-Express to help with application process. - March 13, 2009 - Senior Helpers
Lupus Research Institute Advocacy Results in Congressional Funding of New National Lupus Health Education Program
As a result of long term advocacy outreach by the Lupus Research Institute (LRI) National Coalition, today President Obama signed legislation appropriating $1 million in new funding for a national lupus health education program for healthcare providers. The education program will be led by the... - March 12, 2009 - Lupus Research Institute
Business Women Workshop-Style Support Group
April 3, 2009 Webinar (online) Begins April 6, 2009 Workshop (classroom) Begins “There’s no challenge too big or too small to bring to the group with a goal of moving your business forward,” Karen Kleinwort, BS Business Management For four consecutive weeks, four women will have... - March 12, 2009 - Therapy in Transition LLC