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Integrated Clinical Trial Services Releases Podcast on Effective Site Selection
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... - November 20, 2008 - Integrated Clinical Trial Services
Robert D. Edelheit and United Group Programs, Inc. Announces the New Call Center "Made in America"
Made in America is a call center that provides bilingual insurance related service and does not outsource to the far east and is fully staffed by residents of the United States of America. - November 20, 2008 - United Group Programs, Inc.
Lien-Based Personal Injury Voc/Rehab Services Now Available
Innovative Healthcare Financing Group, LLC announces the addition of a lien-based “Vocational Rehabilitation (Voc/Rehab) Expert Program” to its existing suite of personal injury related financing programs. - November 20, 2008 - Innovative Healthcare Financing Group, LLC
Healthcare Scouts Commitment to the Environment Will Expand in 2009
Healthcare Scouts commitment to the environment will expand in 2009 with a tree planted for every placement made. CEO, Don Langmo, announced the commitment on America Recycles Day. - November 20, 2008 - Healthcare Scouts
AB-Vanced Neu-Spine and Relax the Back Announce New Agreement
Retailer Relax The Back to carry AB-Inforcer Core Biofeedback Trainer designed by first female NFL strength coach and golf champ Lee Brandon. - November 19, 2008 - Lee Brandon Inc
Does Laser Therapy Really Grow Hair? Ask New Look Institute.
There is great progress on the quest of regaining hair. Most people wonder if they could look as good as the stars on the red carpet? The answer is "yes," read more. - November 19, 2008 - New Look Institute
Oberon FMR, Inc., Wins the Fourth Annual Dorsey & Whitney Venture Showcase Award, Presented at BioWest 2008
Oberon FMR, Inc., has won the fourth annual Dorsey & Whitney Venture Showcase Award at the 2008 BioWest Conference & Expo in Denver. The announcement is made by Christine Shapard, Interim Executive Director of the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA), who says the $10,000 Venture Showcase award was provided by the Dorsey & Whitney law firm and announced at the Colorado Bioscience Association (CBSA) 2008 Awards Dinner. - November 19, 2008 - Colorado BioScience Association
Free Workshop Creativity Unwrapped
Meet Dr Virginia Green in an informal setting as she discusses the steps to unleash creativity of individuals into a potential business opportunity. - November 19, 2008 - DRVirginiaGreen
“Healthcare & Insurance: Thinking Outside the Box” - Presentation for Small Businesses Nearly Packed to Standing Room Only
Northern Virginia-area small businesses filled room to hear “Healthcare & Insurance: Thinking Outside the Box,” a roundtable discussion presenting solutions for saving the businesses money on the continually rising healthcare costs. The discussion featured Dr. Alan Dappen, founder of doctokr Family Medicine, a pay-for-service medical practice and Mr. Will Pierce, a 20-year veteran of the insurance industry. - November 18, 2008 - doctokr Family Medicine
HarborPlace at Port St Lucie Celebrates Resident Dorothy Burns’ 100th Birthday
Residents at HarborPlace Retirement Resort and Assisted Living Community celebrate birthdays every month, but this was a special celebration: Dorothy Burns Turns 100. Balloons, cake, music, and laughter filled the Meeting Room. Four generations of Burns added to the merriment as family members came to Port St Lucie, FL from as far away as Wyoming. - November 18, 2008 - HarborPlace at Port St Lucie
HarborPlace at Port St Lucie Hosts Ed Burchfield and Charlie Neeld’s Remote Radio Broadcast
HarborPlace thanked the community for their support and participation by hosting a “Breakfast with Burchfield” Radio Remote Broadcast and inviting the local community as well as the HarborPlace residents. Ed Burchfield and Charlie Neeld, WPSL AM 1590 radio personalities, broadcast live from 6 am - 9 am on Friday Nov 14 at HarborPlace Retirement Resort and Assisted Living Community. - November 18, 2008 - HarborPlace at Port St Lucie
Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Sales & Marketing Conference to Bring Together Over 400 Top Producers and Insurance Companies
Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Sales & Marketing Conference is the first dedicated conference to this fast growing multi billion dollar industry, and will bring together over 400 top producers and insurance companies to discuss the up and coming trends in mini medical and limited... - November 16, 2008 - Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Conference
Saint Francis Named Number Four on Modern Healthcare Magazine’s 100 Best Places to Work
Saint Francis Medical Center was named number four on Modern Healthcare magazine’s 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare – no other Missouri hospital was in the top 20. “I am extremely proud of the Saint Francis Family,” says Steven C. Bjelich, FACHE-D, President and Chief... - November 15, 2008 - Saint Francis Medical Center
Robert D. Edelheit and United Group Programs Announce 24 Hour Claim Service for Clean Claims Submitted to UGP
United Group Programs, Inc. announces clean claims turnaround of 24 hours for the 36 months. - November 15, 2008 - United Group Programs, Inc.
Tuscan Sun Restaurant Opens at Saint Francis
The entirely new Tuscan Sun Restaurant at Saint Francis Medical Center is now open for business. The restaurant features an expanded menu and enhanced services and equipment. It is located on the lower level of the Registration Center on the north side of the Medical Center campus. - November 15, 2008 - Saint Francis Medical Center
Free Chiropractic & Acupuncture Seminar in Orlando FL
Dr. Anthony Filardo, Owner and Board Certified Chiropractic at Winter Park Chiropractic along with his staff will host an Open House & Free Seminar "Chiropractic Secrets Shared" at 5:30p.m. Wed., November 19, at the office of Winter Park Chiropractic & Acupuncture Center. This... - November 14, 2008 - Winter Park Chiropractic & Acupuncture Center
Caring Chiropractor Will Not Let the Economic Situation Ruin Christmas This Year
With the current economic crisis taking place, a concerned Chiropractor in Shelby Township, Michigan, Dr. Karl Johnson, is making sure that families in need are not left out this year. Dr. Johnson is offering his patients rewards for donating to the Annual Extended Hand Christmas Food Drive. - November 14, 2008 - Johnson Chiropractic Neurology & Nutrition
Joan Green Shares Cutting-Edge Resources to Improve Reading, Writing, Speaking, Thinking and Learning on "Coping with Caregiving" Radio Show
Joan Green discusses the need for families to take the initiative to learn more about cutting edge resources that can greatly help people who have aphasia, head injuries, learning disabilities, developmental speech and language challenges and cognitive decline. - November 14, 2008 - innovative Speech Therapy
NuU Medspa Welcomes Prestigious Surgeon and Founder of Midwest LipoDissolve & Weight Loss On-Board
Dr. Vishnu Subramani, Board Certified Physician & Surgeon, joins the reputable NuU Medical Spa. Dr. Subramani specializes in weight management and body sculpting procedures. He has successfully performed over 2,500 body sculpting procedures including; LipoDissolve, SmartLipo, and Tumescent... - November 13, 2008 - NuU Unlimited
MUMC Receives Hero Award for Sugar Refinery Efforts
The Georgia Medical Society presented Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) in Savannah, Ga., with a Healthcare Hero award. The award recognizes the outstanding efforts of MUMC Team Members during the Imperial Sugar refinery explosion on February 7, 2008. The honor was one of six given in... - November 13, 2008 - Memorial Health
One Company Continues to Hypnotize Customers
As an increasing number of small businesses are feeling the worse effects of the credit crunch but one company continues to thrive. - November 13, 2008 - HypnoBusters
1-800-DENTIST Sponsors ADA CE Online’s Safety Course
1-800-DENTIST®, the nation’s leading dental marketing company that provides practices with new dental patients, will be sponsoring ADA CE Online’s latest course, “Operational Safety Protocols,” outlining the critical procedures that prohibit direct or indirect transmission of a bloodborne pathogen or infectious microorganisms. - November 12, 2008 - 1-800-DENTIST
MUMC’s Patricia Lavely Named CIO of the Year
The Georgia CIO Leadership Association (GCLA) has named Memorial University Medical Center’s (MUMC) Patricia Lavely CIO of the Year. Lavely, senior vice president and chief information officer, was honored in the nonprofit category. Since 1998, the Georgia CIO Leadership Association (GCLA)... - November 12, 2008 - Memorial Health
Integrated Clinical Trial Services Wins Triangle Business Journal’s Fast 50 Award
Tom Sturgis, president of Integrated Clinical Trial Services (ICTS) (www.integratedtrials.com), 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... - November 12, 2008 - Integrated Clinical Trial Services
Kelly & Associates Insurance Group Releases “Beyond Benefits” - - Third Edition of Wellness Trend Report is Now Available
Kelly & Associates Insurance Group (KELLY) has published Beyond Benefits – Wellness Trend Report, the third edition of its analysis of health care trends and spending in America, as well as the unseen potential for workplace wellness programs to promote employee health, morale and... - November 12, 2008 - Kelly & Associates Insurance Group
Xtra Pair of Hands hires Director of Business Development
Xtra Pair of Hands announced the hiring of Lelia Mack-Balenciada as Director of Business Development. She will be responsible for sales, marketing and client relations for celebrity clients and corporate executives. She will also handle Social Butterflies, a new division of XPH that focuses on networking and event planning. - November 12, 2008 - Xtra Pair of Hands, LLC
20 Hours of Free In-Home Care for Veterans in USA
Twenty Hours of Caregiving Provided Free to Veterans, Families from Homewatch CareGivers “We Care for Veterans” National Program. To honor U.S. military personnel for their service and sacrifice, Homewatch CareGivers, the largest and most experienced international franchise provider of... - November 11, 2008 - Homewatch CareGivers
Grove Dental Continues to Pamper Chicagoland Patients After 40 Successful Years
Finding a dentist in Bolingbrook, Downers Grove, Lombard and Wheaton is easy and convenient with Grove Dental Associates, serving Chicago-area adults and children for four decades. - November 11, 2008 - Grove Dental Associates
Smile in the City Dental Group Now Offering Laser Treatment to Lighten Dark Gums
New York periodontist Dr. Joseph Zelig, can lighten dark spots on gums of patients with a painless laser treatment. Hyper pigmentation, or dark gums, is prevalent in patients with darker complexions. - November 11, 2008 - Smile in the City Dental Group
Brothers Celebrate 50 Years in Optometry Practice Serving Four Generations of Loyal Patients
Westheimer Vision Associates congratulates, Albert Romano, O.D. and Gerald Romano, O.D. as they celebrate 50 years in practice, and Houston Mayor Bill White proclaims November 19th, 2008 as Dr. Albert Romano and Dr. Gerald Romano Day. The Romanos will celebrate the day with an Open House from 1:30... - November 10, 2008 - Westheimer Vision
Advanced Atrial Fibrillation Treatment in Portland, Oregon; Providence Portland Medical Center
Atrial Fibrillation Ablation at Providence Portland Medical Center Offers Potential Cure for Patients Burdened with Atrial Fib Symptoms and Lifelong Medical Treatment for This Arrhythmia. - November 09, 2008 - Arrythmia Services; Providence Portland Medical Center
Women's Health Movement Misses the Big Picture When It Comes to Breast Health & Cancer
A new book by Dr. Ben Johnson lays out unconventional ways to prevent and treat breast cancer that most women don't know about, and that the women's health industry won't talk about. - November 09, 2008 - Dr Ben Johnson Services, LLC
Nurse Next Door Looks to Provide Safer Living for Seniors During National Fall Prevention Week 2008
Offers free home safety assessments to seniors November 24 - 28, 2008. - November 09, 2008 - Nurse Next Door Home Care Services
AMO Helps the 50 Million Uninsured in the U.S. by Saving Them 60-80% Off the Cost of Surgery
American Medical Outsourcing / AMO, is one of the first companies in the U.S. to negotiate the price of surgery for the uninsured. Savings average between 60-80% off the cost of the national average, at state-of-the-art-hospitals. - November 08, 2008 - American Medical Outsourcing
United Concordia, Davis Vision Provide Dental and Vision Outreach Program
As part of the company's outreach initiative, United Concordia, a national dental insurer, has partnered with Davis Vision and the Transport Workers Union Local 234 to provide free dental and vision screenings to local elementary school children. - November 08, 2008 - United Concordia
Education on the Signs, Symptoms and Early Detection of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder "Vital"
Occupational therapy practitioners release societal statement on combat-related PTSD. - November 08, 2008 - American Occupational Therapy Association
OSU-Developed Technology Licensed to Home Dialysis Plus, Ltd. for First Medical Application
Home Dialysis Plus, Ltd. (HD+), a developer of advanced home hemodialysis devices, announces the signing of a licensing agreement with Oregon State University for exclusive global use of MECS technology in blood filtration and water treatment for dialysis. Initial use of the technology will allow... - November 08, 2008 - Home Dialysis Plus, Ltd.
National MS Society New Jersey Metro Chapter Looking for People to Join the Movement
Registration is now open for Multiple Sclerosis Society walk and bike fundraisers. Mid Jersey and North Jersey MS Chapters merged to create one bigger and better New Jersey Metro Chapter. - November 07, 2008 - National Multiple Sclerosis Society New Jersey Metro Chapter
Ergonomic Misconceptions Widespread, Even Among Professionals
Most office furniture is designed to be comfortable for people of average height. Does that put very tall and very short people at equally high risk of discomfort? Most people in charge of office ergonomics thought so. But actually, short people (under 5’6”) are far more likely to be... - November 07, 2008 - Atlas Ergonomics, LLC
Colorado BioScience Association Honors the Best of Colorado’s Bioscience Industry
The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) has released winners of its 2008 Awards Program. Official presentation of the awards occurs Thursday, November 13, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the CBSA’s annual awards dinner. Governor Bill Ritter, Jr., recipient of one of this year’s Chairman’s Awards, will serve as the Cooley Godward Kronish keynote speaker for this event as the Colorado Bioscience Association celebrates its fifth anniversary. - November 07, 2008 - Colorado BioScience Association
"Smart House" Opens in Roswell- CaraVita Senior Care Debuts New Concept in Aging Well
Integrating Technology into Senior Care at Home - How to live longer, safer, better in your own home. CaraVita Home Care has announced the grand opening of their “Smart House” in Roswell, Georgia. The “Smart House” is an older home that that is retrofitted with technology and assistive devices to aid our aging population in staying in their homes longer, living there more safely, and improving the quality of life as they age in place. - November 06, 2008 - CVSC
Prostate Cancer Treatment Option Facts
“Prostate Cancer Treatment Options – The Facts” is a comprehensive factual description of 17 mainstream prostate cancer treatment options that was premiered at the Prostate Cancer Research Institute’s annual international conference in Los Angeles on September 6th, 2008. - November 06, 2008 - Dattoli Cancer Treatment Center
Perkins Law Firm, GA Law Firm, Launches Online Campaign to Help Injured and Disabled of Carrollton and West Georgia Get Answers to Their Legal Questions
As customer research trends continue to shift to the internet, Perkins Law Firm, GA Law firm, Launches Online Campaign to help the injured and disabled of Carrollton and West Georgia get answers to their legal questions and fair compensation for their injuries. - November 06, 2008 - perkins law firm
Strong Communication Allows for Better Physician Recruitment with The Carlisle Group
The Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville, Tennessee is celebrating the new addition to their dedicated team of healthcare providers. - November 06, 2008 - The Carlisle Group
Economic Woes Draw Many to Counseling
In a day when businesses are failing, many counselors are seeing a large influx of clients looking for help in dealing with the stresses the poor economy adds to their lives. Therapists are forced to assess severity of problems to determine the degree of urgency needed in care, much as a medical facility performs triage in an urgent care setting. One useful instrument for this purpose is the Quick Psycho Affective Symptoms Scan (QPASS). - November 06, 2008 - QPASS: Quick PsychoAffective Symptoms Scan
Hip Replacement Surgery in Indian Hospital Relieves Nigerian Lady's Suffering
Elizabeth Jumai Kotso, a middle aged Nigerian lady now walks free from arthritic pain after a hip replacement and ankle fusion in India by Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam of the Knee & Shoulder clinic of Chennai. - November 06, 2008 - Knee & Shoulder Clinic of Chennai, India
Tips: Caring for the Adult Caregiver
Caring for an older adult can be rewarding and fulfilling but can also place great physical, emotional and financial demands on those who take care of them. In fact, a recent issue of the Journal of Immunology compared Alzheimer’s caregivers to non-caregivers, finding that caregivers aged... - November 05, 2008 - American Occupational Therapy Association
New Braunfels Downtown Rotary Gives Hope Hospice $10,000
Children with unaddressed grief issues are more likely to suffer from depression, anxiety and negative behaviors. Hope Hospice’s free community programs for children’s grief are getting big support from the New Braunfels Downtown Rotary Club. - November 05, 2008 - Hope Hospice
Preferred Care at Home® to Hold Free Memory Screenings
National Event Stresses the Importance of Proper Detection and Treatment of Dementia though Memory Screenings and Activities. - November 05, 2008 - Preferred Care at Home
Yoga Health Foundation Produces National Yoga Month and 10 City Tour
The Yoga Health Foundation, a nonprofit 501 c (3) organization located in Los Angeles, produced National Yoga Month and a 10 City Yoga Health Festival Tour across the US and Canada during the month of September. National Yoga Month 2008, the 10 City Tour, and local grassroots events delivered yoga and other preventive health care practices to underserved communities. - November 05, 2008 - Yoga Health Foundation