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Fifth Annual World Hypnotism Day on Sunday, January 4, 2009
The fifth annual World Hypnotism Day, on Sunday, January 4, 2009, gives hypnotists an opportunity to increase awareness and understanding about hypnosis. Professionals in the field of hypnotism from organizations around the world will be sharing their expertise and promoting the truths and benefits of hypnosis. - January 01, 2009 - Kathryn McGlynn Hypnosis / Journey of the Mind
Robert Edelheit and United Group Programs, Inc. Announces a New Interactive Telephonic Patient Advocacy Program Which Will Allow Covered and Enrolled Employees.
Robert D. Edelheit and United Group Programs, Inc. announces a new interactive telephonic patient advocacy program which will allow covered and enrolled employees whom have exhausted their group benefits to access a UGP Patient Advocate to assist them in the engagement, discussion and negotiation... - December 31, 2008 - United Group Programs, Inc.
Collaborative Couples & Family Counseling, LLC Announces the Availability of a Risk Free First Session, for Marriage, Couples and Individual Therapy
Marlon Familton and Collaborative Couples & Family Counseling, LLC announces that clients may now schedule a "Risk Free First Session," for marriage, couples and individual therapy. If after the first session, either counselor or client do not believe they are a good fit, there is no charge for the first session. - December 30, 2008 - Bellevue Family Counseling
Visiting a WWII POW Relative at HarborPlace Generates Fascinating Memories
Glenn ("Bwana") Brown visited his "Uncle" Syd at HarborPlace Retirement Resort in 2003 and wrote a story about it for www.virtualtourist.com. HarborPlace Marketing Assistant Nance Cox ran across the online story in 2008 and requested permission to use it as a press release. Glenn asked Syd, Nance showed Syd the story, and Syd provided corrections and mesmerizing details about being a Prisoner of War during World War II. - December 28, 2008 - HarborPlace at Port St Lucie
Red Hatters to Brunch at HarborPlace on January 29, 2009
Get ready for the purple and red invasion. On Thursday, January 29, 2009, one hundred members of the Red Hat Society will dress in red hats and purple outfits to brunch at HarborPlace at Port St Lucie. - December 28, 2008 - HarborPlace at Port St Lucie
Free PTSD and Trauma Relief for Returning Iraq and Afghanistan Soldiers
Joanne Callahan, President of the Association for Thought Field Therapy Foundation is pleased to announce free, much-needed PTSD, trauma and stress relief for those soldiers returning from war. These easily learned, self-applied techniques, Thought Field Therapy (TFT) are based on time-honored principles of both contemporary clinical psychology and Chinese medicine to conquer PTSD, trauma, anxiety, stress and fears. - December 27, 2008 - ATFT Foundation
Introducing Yinergi Qigong - Transforming the Mind Through Soft Martial Arts Movement
Yinergi developed by Adam Williss, is a holistic life tool aimed at fighting the negative effects of modern society on our mind and body. The focus is on self-awareness, stress reduction, skeletal alignment and energetic connections using the transformational impact of deliberately focused movement and posture. - December 25, 2008 - Adam Williss Martial Arts
'Daddy Baby Boom' - CNN Reports That Men Are Taking the Lead Among Surrogacy Parents
CNN's American Morning featured today Circle Surrogacy dads in a story about single men who turn to surrogates for children. CNN reports on the growing number of single men, straight and gay, who choose surrogacy in their baby quest. The reports states that surrogacy in general quadrupled over the last decade, and that men are leading the trend. - December 24, 2008 - Circle Surrogacy
Fitness & Rehab Blog Hits Milestone
The Healing Through Movement Fitness & Rehab Blog has been a resource for Fitness & Rehab professionals from around the world looking for the latest information on exercise and injuries. - December 24, 2008 - Healing Through Movement
New Research Shows That Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) Are Causing Leaks in the Lining of the Stomach
The research group of Dr. James Michael Mullin, Professor at the Lankenau Institute for Medical Research (LIMR), recently co-authored two papers that describe how proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) have been shown to compromise upper gastrointestinal (GI) barrier function. These studies provide new information about an unexpected potentially harmful side effect of taking PPIs. - December 24, 2008 - Lankenau Institute for Medical Research
The Mini Medical Plan and Limited Medical Plan Sales & Marketing Conference Announces New Speakers
The Mini Medical Plan and Limited Medical Plan Sales & Marketing Conference would like to announce new speakers to the agenda. - December 24, 2008 - Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Conference
Workplace Study Reveals Which Furniture Affects Employee Health
Good chairs can help employees even more than you might think. Keyboard trays, on the other hand, often don't help as promised. Benefits of both depend largely on proper usage. These are just some of the surprises in Atlas Ergonomics' most recently released white paper, "Office Ergonomics... - December 24, 2008 - Atlas Ergonomics, LLC
Integrated Clinical Trial Services Releases Podcast on Pre-Launch Education for Clinical Trials
Tom Sturgis, president of Integrated Clinical Trial Services (ICTS), a full-service patient enrollment firm that utilizes more than 300 contract employees internationally to provide clinical trial patient recruitment, enrollment, retention and adherence, has announced the release of a podcast... - December 24, 2008 - Integrated Clinical Trial Services
Compassionate Community Care
With More Americans Living Longer, Demand for Home Care Grows. - December 22, 2008 - Compassionate Community Care
New Website Provides Important Information on Breast Health, Other Subjects
BreastHealthSecrets.com gives women interested in a new perspective on breast health a chance to look at a new book that details just that. - December 22, 2008 - Dr Ben Johnson Services, LLC
Fit and Fabulous Pregnancy Re-Launches On-Line Pregnancy Exercise Program Designed to Keep Moms Fit, Sexy and Strong
New program offers safe, effective exercise program for pregnancy complete with one on one coaching and expertise on exactly how to plan workouts for all three trimesters. - December 21, 2008 - Fit and Fabulous Pregnancy
Kneadful Touch Mobile SPA is Now Serving the North Georgia Area
Kneadful Touch Mobile SPA, the only mobile SPA service in North Georgia, is now serving Catoosa, Walker & Whitfield counties. - December 21, 2008 - Kneadful Touch Mobile SPA
Dr. Rosenfeld Has Posted a New Article at His Website: the "Controversy" of ADHD
Many mistruths are perpetrated about the diagnosis of ADHD, particularly on the internet. The article written explores some of these "controversial" issues. Issues touched upon include ADHD testing, diagnosis, and treatment. - December 20, 2008 - Dr. Michael Rosenfeld
New Product Release: Fisher & Paykel HC234 Integrated CPAP and Humidifier
MySleepMask has listed the new Fisher & Paykel HC234 as the company’s top recommendation among integrated CPAP machines. - December 20, 2008 - MySleepMask
American's Hip Resurfacing in India
Rising medical costs and inadequate attention brings American to Indian surgeon for a Hip resurfacing operation. - December 20, 2008 - Knee & Shoulder Clinic of Chennai, India
Billings Clinic Performs First Mini-Maze Surgery in Region
Minimally Invasive Procedure Treats Atrial Fibrillation: Local businessman is able to increase quality of life to spend time with family and run his own successful business. - December 19, 2008 - Billings Clinic
Mordcai Blau MD PC Receives 2008 Best of White Plains Award
U.S. Local Business Association's Award Plaque Honors the Achievement. - December 19, 2008 - Dr. Mordecai blau
Medical Travel Company Global MD Announces Launch of New Medical Travel Industry Blog
Global MD launched it's Medical Travel Industry Blog which aims to provide thoughtful commentary on medical tourism industry events. - December 18, 2008 - Global MD, Inc.
The Mini Medical and Limited Medical Plan Sales & Marketing Conference to Address Top Issues
The mini medical and limited medical plan Sales & Marketing Conference to address the issue of “How credit crisis and economy will affect mini medical and limited medical plans and opportunities.” As hundreds of thousands of Americans are terminated from employment this creates a... - December 18, 2008 - Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Conference
The Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Sales and Marketing Conference Announces It’s New Topic
The Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Sales and Marketing Conference announces it’s new topic- “How to use the Advanced Earned Income Tax Credit to pay for mini medical, limited medical and worksite programs”. The Advanced Earned Income Tax Credit can help employees take... - December 18, 2008 - Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Conference
Safe, Non-Invasive Alternative to Mammograms Available in Chattanooga
Thermography is a procedure that maps out the body’s temperature range, revealing physiological abnormalities. While thermography has been an important part of medicine, cumbersome machinery has prevented it from becoming widely available until now. - December 18, 2008 - Dr Ben Johnson Services, LLC
MySleepMask Bans All Chinese-Manufactured CPAP Equipment
Due to health risk concerns, MySleepMask.com, has banned all Chinese-manufactured CPAP machines, CPAP masks and CPAP supplies from its website in a formal recognition of the need to safeguard customers’ health. - December 18, 2008 - MySleepMask
There Was Dr. Martin's Dream, Obama's Change, and Now Ressurrection: How Her Ministry of Healing Has Turned into H.E.A.L. Massage and Bodywork in Largo MD
H.E.A.L. Massage and Bodywork's mission is to serve our clients, (to pour out; expend, expose ones energy for the benefit of others); use the authority, faith (½ of the ingredient to healing and opposite of fear), dominion, and my work (to obey, serve; create) to facilitate mental, physical, and spiritual healing through touch. Located in Largo, MD with flexible hours, and concentrated bodywork, they specialize in massage. - December 17, 2008 - H.E.A.L. Massage and Bodywork
Inland Empire Magazine’s 2008 Best Personal Trainer, Christi Macnee
T3 Fitness Energy announces that Christi MacNee, CPT, was voted Inland Empire Magazine’s 2008 Best Personal Trainer. “The recognition is an honor, but also a tremendous inspiration for me and T3 Fitness Energy as we enter 2009. We have so much to look forward to as we continue... - December 17, 2008 - T3 Fitness Energy
UK Hypnotherapist Plans to Hypnotise 10,000 People Worldwide This January
UK Hypnotherapist Adam Eason aims to hold a worldwide on-line campaign to help anyone who wants to quit smoking or lose weight during January 2009. The event will be backed up with blogs and feedback to encourage and support the participants to succeed. - December 17, 2008 - Adam Eason Hypnotherapy
10 Tips for Avoiding Senior Housing Construction Pitfalls Provided in New Ecumen Whitepaper
“10 Tips for Avoiding Senior Housing Construction Pitfalls” illustrates essential tips for choosing construction partners for senior housing development. - December 17, 2008 - Ecumen
LASIK Pioneer Aided by Newest Technology for Peak Season
One of the first physicians in the nation to perform LASIK laser eye surgery, Dr. Connie McCaa continues to be at the forefront of the profession. Her state-of-the-art LASIK Laser Eye Center features the latest technology to ensure her patients receive optimum treatment during the annual peak season for LASIK, December and January. - December 17, 2008 - Connie McCaa, MD, PhD
New Medicare Requirements to Eliminate Coverage for Many CPAP Users
MySleepMask announces new coaching program to help new CPAP users who want Medicare to continue paying for their sleep apnea therapy. - December 17, 2008 - MySleepMask
Birmingham Man Launches Fear of Heights Project
Birmingham-based phobia consultant Andy Duncan has launched a new project to help people across the West Midlands overcome their fear of heights. Andy a.k.a. The Fear Master is an ex-Royal Marine Training Instructor who recently launched his phobia business to help people of all ages overcome the... - December 17, 2008 - The Fear Master
Comprehensive Billing Solutions is Now Sudaco
Comprehensive Billing Solutions will be renamed Sudaco Physician Solutions, effective immediately. The name change is accompanied by a new Web site at www.sudaco.com. The renaming of Comprehensive Billing Solutions to Sudaco Physician Solutions reflects an expanded offering of not only billing... - December 17, 2008 - Sudaco Physician Solutions
OnePacs, LLC, Introduces a Free Web-Enabled State-of-the-Art PACS
OnePacs, LLC, a leading provider of diagnostic radiology information technology solutions, announced a revolution in Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) pricing at the 2008 annual meeting of the Radiologic Society of North America (RSNA) in Chicago, with the introduction of a fully... - December 16, 2008 - OnePacs, LLC
South Florida Beach Boot Camp Instructor Reveals Training Secrets in New Book
Lt. Col. Bob Weinstein takes his successful fitness beach boot camp programs on Fort Lauderdale Beach, Florida and shares them in his new book, Change Made Easy – Your Basic Training Orders to Excellent Physical and Mental Health, published by Advantage Books in Orlando, Florida. His book is... - December 15, 2008 - The Health Colonel
DMAA Health Care Reform Principles Call for Focus on Quality, Efficiency
Population health improvement organization calls for transformation of health care system from one of reactionary care to one focused on preventive care and promotion of health as a shared national resource. Principles include call for increased access to affordable care, incentives for value and quality, integration and care coordination, a national health data repository and other enhancements. - December 15, 2008 - DMAA: The Care Continuum Alliance
Healing Cancer One Pose at a Time - Susi Hately Aldous and University of Calgary Cancer Center Develops Yoga for Cancer Survivors DVD
Susi Hately Aldous and University of Calgary introduce a Yoga for Cancer Survivors program. - December 15, 2008 - Functional Synergy
Hallmark Hall of Fame Collaboration with Patient Organization Equals Extraordinary Success, Millions View an Accurate and Uplifting Portrayal of Tourette Syndrome
Nearly 12 million people watched last Sunday night’s Hallmark Hall of Fame presentation of “Front of the Class,” a made-for-TV movie based on the true story of a young man’s struggles with and triumph over Tourette Syndrome (TS) to become an award winning teacher. The... - December 14, 2008 - Tourette Syndrome Association, Inc.
Healthcare Scouts Partners with www.AAACEUS.com to Offer Discounted Online Continuing Education (CEUS) to Certified Healthcare Professionals
Healthcare Scouts, www.healthcarescouts.com, a national leader in recruiting and permanent placement of licensed healthcare professionals, based in Maitland, FL, has recently partnered with the continuing education provider, www.AAACEUS.com, of Denver, CO. www.AAACEUS.com is one of the first national online educational services to offer continuing ed for multiple certifications to the nursing, social work, case management and rehabilitation communities. - December 14, 2008 - Healthcare Scouts
Integrated Clinical Trial Services Releases Podcast on Patient Retention Tools
Tom Sturgis, president of Integrated Clinical Trial Services (ICTS), a full-service patient enrollment firm that utilizes more than 300 contract employees internationally to provide clinical trial patient recruitment, enrollment, retention and adherence, has announced the release of a podcast... - December 14, 2008 - Integrated Clinical Trial Services
Celebrate World Hypnotism Day in St. Charles, Missouri
January 4th, 2009, the fifth annual World Hypnotism Day will take place. And with New Year resolutions facing us, the timing is perfect for World Hypnotism Day. Learn how to beat the Resolution Blues and succeed at your goals. World Hypnotism Day has proven to be one of the most impressive... - December 13, 2008 - Ferguson & Associates Hypnotherapy LLC
Healthcare Scouts Attended the 43rd ASHP American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Meeting and Exhibition conducted December 7-11, 2008 in Orlando Florida
The 43rd ASHP American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Meeting and Exhibition theme this year was the “power of you”. Over 18,000 attendees gathered in the Orange County Convention Center with many highlights, including Elizabeth Edward’s “An Inspiring Life”... - December 13, 2008 - Healthcare Scouts
Michael Barta, Ph.D., LPC, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist II, Has Opened Boulder’s First and Only Practice Specializing in the Treatment of Sexual Addiction
Dr. Barta provides professional assessment and scientifically-based treatment to individuals, groups, and couples that are dealing with the devastating effects of Sexual Addiction. - December 13, 2008 - Michael Barta, Ph.D., LPC, CSAT II
Asad Moten: Empowering People Through Technology
World Aid Organization (WAO) has been helping communities around the world to develop and adopt appropriate technologies to address many problems. Caring for AIDS orphans, rebuilding homes after disasters, fighting hunger and poverty, providing business loans to poor women, teaching men sustainable agriculture, preventing HIV/AIDS, and educating youth are all goals of WAO. WAO currently has chapters at several universities around the world working on several projects in countries like Uganda. - December 13, 2008 - World Aid Organization (WAO)
Yad Sarah Opens Kitchen to Show Support for Sderot
YadSarah recently opened a private kitchen in Sderot to help the residents who live in a constant threat of running to shelters to evade missile attacks. In addition, they showed their support by distributing donuts and candles for the up-coming Chanukah Holiday to hundreds of families. - December 12, 2008 - Yad Sarah
NuU Medspa Donate to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® While Spreading Holiday Cheer in the Western Suburbs
NuU Medspa will help raise funds for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® (LLS) at a local bar, America’s Bar & Grill, Thursday, December 11, 2008. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society fight blood related cancers by conducting research, education and patient services. The mission of... - December 11, 2008 - NuU Unlimited
Validare Announces 200th Office-Based Surgery Provider Accreditation Nationally
Validare, Inc. is proud to announce that Urologic Surgical Consultants, PC, has been accredited by The Joint Commission and marks the 200th Office-Based Surgery (OBS) client in the nation that Validare has guided through the accreditation process. - December 11, 2008 - Validare
NuU Medspa Makes a Difference in Their Hometown of Arizona, Donating to Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center
NuU Medspa support the Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center, Scottsdale Healthcare Shea, by donating to the Scottsdale Healthcare Foundation’s annual Playing for T.I.ME. The proceeds from their 14th annual 2008, Playing for T.I.M.E (Technology/Imaging/Management/Education), event will support the... - December 10, 2008 - NuU Unlimited