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Passport to Paternity: One Man Receives DNA Test, Long-Lost Daughter for Father's Day
In 1992, Michael Skipwith fathered a daughter while stationed at Subic Naval Base in the Philippines. He was transferred from the base one month before her birth and never heard from her mother again. Now, he has found her and has been petitioning for her U.S. citizenship, but one last step in the process--a DNA test--stood in the way. To celebrate Father's Day, DNA Diagnostics Center paid off Michael's DNA testing fees, just days before her immigration deadline was up. - June 13, 2008 - DNA Diagnostics Center
KLAS Rates Top 10 Healthcare Business Intelligence Vendors
KLAS spoke with more than 150 healthcare professionals about their perceptions of vendors in the business intelligence marketplace and discovered the opportunity for BI in healthcare is wide open. - June 12, 2008 - KLAS
Leading Anger Management Expert Featured in ‘Real Simple’
One of America’s leading providers of anger and conflict management services, Carlos Todd, is featured in the June 2008 issue of ‘Real Simple’ – a popular publication of Time Inc. - June 12, 2008 - Conflict Coaching & Consulting, LLC
Center for Chiropractic & Wellness Hosts June Seminar
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 be conducting a seminar entitled “Vacation Fitness and Nutrition” on... - June 12, 2008 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC
UCR Health Centers Announces Opening of Second Health Center in Prescott, Arizona
UCR Health Centers is an integrated urgent care clinic and chiropractic and rehabilitative center. After operating since 2005 in Chandler, Arizona, UCR Health Centers will open a second location in beautiful Prescott, Arizona. Medical services are desperately needed to serve a growing population in this market, and UCR Health Centers will fill that need. - June 11, 2008 - UCR Health Centers
Ternian Named National Product Distributor and Administrator for the Accident & Health Division of AIG
The employee benefits marketplace for voluntary, supplemental, and worksite marketing products continues to be viewed as an area for high growth and expansion. As employers continue to cutback on subsidized benefits, insurance carriers and benefit providers are looking for ways to increase the... - June 11, 2008 - Ternian Insurance Group LLC.
Pinnacle Consultants Management Services and Spectrum Medical Group Agree to Joint Venture
Spectrum Medical Group (SMG) and Pinnacle Consultants Management Services (PCMS), have announced the creation of a joint venture through which the companies will seek to provide anesthesia, radiology, pathology, and other hospital-based specialty services to the New England market (initially), with... - June 11, 2008 - Pinnacle Partners In Medicine
Dr. Babak Azizzadeh of The Institute for Rhinoplasty and Nasal Reconstruction Creates the Aging Arc
Dr. Azizzadeh's Aging Arc Explains the difference between age and aesthetic. - June 10, 2008 - Institute for Rhinoplasty and Nasal Reconstruction
The Power of Writing: Journal Conference 2008 - Outstanding Faculty & Program Highlight Four Day Event in Denver
The first journal writing conference in 16 years will be held June 18-21, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. Session topics include Writing for Emotional Balance, Journal the Healing Journey, Journaling for Therapist Self-Care, Spirituality and Writing, and many others. - June 09, 2008 - Center for Journal Therapy
Keep an ‘Eye’ on Hurricane Related Injuries
Rand Eye Institute offers Hurricane Eye Safety Tips in an effort to Reduce and Prevent Pre- and Post- Storm Eye Injuries. - June 08, 2008 - Rand Eye Institute
Jamaica Connects Faith with Tourism
Government officials commend Miles Ahead's humanitarian work on the island. The Jamaica Government is embracing faith tourism efforts which stimulate the economy and provide medical care to its nationals. Jamaica's Ministry of Health and Environment recently expressed appreciation to the San... - June 07, 2008 - Miles Ahead
Trevigen Announces the Release of Four New Assay Kits for 3-D Cell Proliferation
Trevigen introduces four new 3-D cell proliferation kits, including a core kit and three different kits containing basement membrane extract, laminin I, and collagen I. These are the first standardized kits engineered for assessing the effects of compounds or genetic alteration on cell proliferation in 3-D culture. - June 07, 2008 - Trevigen, Inc.
Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center Hosting Complimentary Educational Laser Hair Removal Seminar
Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center is hosting an educational seminar on laser hair removal treatments and it is free to the public. This seminar will focus on the technology behind laser hair removal, how it works, and who is the best candidate for these treatments. Licensed and experienced professionals will be speaking on the subject. - June 07, 2008 - Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center
Congressman Brian Baird Visits Columbia Analytical Services, Inc.
Congressman Brian Baird recently toured the expansion of Columbia Analytical's Kelso, Washington, laboratory facilities. Baird was particularly interested in the innovative instrumentation used in the laboratory. - June 07, 2008 - Columbia Analytical Services
Nuu Medspa Join Chicago’s Top Eateries and Restaurants to Help Fund Cancer Research at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Nu U Medspa Donate Cutting-Edge Beauty Treatment
NuU Medspa prepares for summer 2008 with Summer Lovin’, Chicago’s Single Best Summer Event that will take place on Friday, June 20, 2008, from 6:30p.m. – 10:30p.m at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago, IL. Over 800 guests will donate their time to ring in the summer of... - June 06, 2008 - NuU Unlimited
Senior Housing Development Financing Strategies Provided by Aging Services Provider Ecumen
New whitepaper highlights financing options for building senior housing - June 06, 2008 - Ecumen
KLAS Rates 9 Ambulatory EDI Claims Clearinghouse Vendors
KLAS addresses the question of whether an ambulatory EDI claims clearinghouse is simply a commodity, while researching the successes and struggles healthcare providers experienced when working with their clearinghouse service vendors. - June 05, 2008 - KLAS
At Last, a Weight Loss Solution That Really Works
Weight loss expert, Christine Rosche, creator of The Light Living Weight Management Program will appear on the Access to Health Experts interview series to explain her secrets to natural weight loss which have helped hundreds of individuals lose weight sensibly. - June 05, 2008 - Innovative Healing
Center For Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC Releases Podcast on Food and Young Athletes
The Center for Chiropractic & Wellness (www.carolinachirowellness.com), a North Raleigh chiropractic center, has announced the release of a podcast on food and young athletes. In this podcast, Dr. Thomas Young, licensed chiropractor for the firm, explains the importance of a establishing a good... - June 05, 2008 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC
CPEhr Announces HR Network Alliance with the California Chamber of Commerce
CPEhr joins CalChamber’s “HRConsultant Network” to provide local businesses on-site HR support. - June 04, 2008 - CPE HR, Inc.
KLAS Rates Eight Revenue Cycle Management Solutions
KLAS investigates hospital revenue cycle management and the ability of software solutions to keep up with healthcare provider needs. The report addresses perceptions in the marketplace rather than actual performance scores and contains opinions from more than 170 healthcare participants. - June 04, 2008 - KLAS
Clinical Trials in Russia. 1st Quarter 2008
On June 2, 2008 Synergy Research Group (SynRG), a Russia-based CRO, presented the current issue of its Orange Paper, a regular analytical report on the market of clinical trials in Russia. According to the report The Federal Service on Surveillance in Healthcare and Social Development of the Russian Federation (alias RosZdravNadzor, RZN) approved 130 new clinical trials in Russia in Q1 2008. - June 04, 2008 - Synergy Research Group
American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Roselle Park - Opportunity for All to Make a Difference in the Fight Against Cancer
Candlelight Ceremony Honors Those Affected – While Caretakers Join Forces in Cancer Prevention Study. - June 04, 2008 - American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Rahway NJ
Dr. Rebecca Pitts Achieves Accredited Fellow Status in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry®
Dr. Rebecca Pitts has achieved Accredited Fellow status in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD). Accredited Fellow status marks the highest level of clinical achievement in the AACD. - June 03, 2008 - Rebecca Pitts Centre for Cosmetic and Advanced Dentistry
Surrogacy Options Agency Finds Surrogate Mother to Save Grey's Anatomy Child Actor's Life
For the first time, a Surrogate Mother will carry a sibling to save a child's life. Hailey Joy Kent, and her twin brother, Ryan, appeared on television shows "Grey's Anatomy", "Medium", and were about to do "According to Jim", when Hailey was diagnosed with an... - June 03, 2008 - Surrogacy Options LLC
SSIMED Offering Practice Intelligence to Thousands of Doctors
SSIMED, LLC, announces a strategic partnership with Precision.BI LLC to offer business intelligence to thousands of providers using SSIMED’s solutions. SSIMED will begin offering “Practice Intelligence” using the technology developed by Precision.BI, These tools will provide all... - June 02, 2008 - SSIMED, LLC
Jersey-Based Personal Trainer Draws Upon His Experiences Traveling the Globe in His Holistic Approach to Fitness
As he approached age 50, Dan Cantor left the corporate world to start his own personal training business. - June 02, 2008 - Dan Cantor Fitness
Genomic Nanosystems Announced Today That It Has Received the Exclusive Patent Rights for Clonal Amplification and Digital PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) from Cytonix
Genomic Nanosystems, LLC has received the exclusive patent rights to U.S. patent No. 6,143,496. Patent ‘496 was first to describe methods for detecting single nucleic acid molecules after one amplification step, for amplifying one or more nucleic acids in nano-scale volumes or regions, and for carrying out digital PCR. - June 01, 2008 - Genomic Nanosystems
SarahCare Adult Day Services in Savage, MN to Host Defensive Driving Course for 55+ to Save 10% on Car Insurance
For those who are 55 or older, save money on car insurance premiums and become a better driver. Minnesota law requires insurance companies to offer a 10% reduction for three years for those who complete the National Safety Council’s Defensive Driving Course, taught by professional, certified... - June 01, 2008 - SarahCare Adult Day Services
Vancouver Home Care Franchise Voted Best Health Service Provider
Nurse Next Door claims top spot in Stars of Vancouver Awards. - June 01, 2008 - Nurse Next Door Home Care Services
Freehold Orthopedic Surgeon, Manuel T. Banzon, MD to Lecture at the CentraState Conference Center on Hip Replacement Advances
Manuel T. Banzon, MD of Freehold, New Jersey will present a lecture on computer-assisted, minimally invasive, total hip replacement. The free lecture is open to the public. Dr. Banzon is a partner and orthopedic surgeon at Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Freehold, New Jersey. Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute present many informative, educational lectures in Monmouth County, New Jersey. - June 01, 2008 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Healthcare Scouts Will be Sponsoring and Attending the CMSA's 18th Annual Conference & Expo June 17-20, 2008
Healthcare Scouts will be sponsoring and attending the CMSA's 18th Annual Conference & Expo in Orlando Florida at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort June 17-10, 2008. The CMSA Annual Conference is the largest case management event of the year. For nurse professionals, this year's event will provide... - June 01, 2008 - Healthcare Scouts
Circle Surrogacy: Baby Mama's Comic Disasters do Not Reflect Real-Life Surrogacies
Surrogacy experts, parents and carriers point to movie's plot holes, and provide guidelines for a well planned surrogacy. “While this funny hit movie may contribute to making surrogacy more mainstream,” says John Weltman, “Baby Mama does not reflect reality.” - May 31, 2008 - Circle Surrogacy
New Summer Camp Program for Young Adults with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities at SarahCare Adult Day Services in Savage, MN
Camp SarahCare - Coming this summer is a Fun new Summer Camp for Adults ages 18-25 with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities. Activities planned include: Nature Hikes, Games, Pet Therapy, Music, Life Skills Training, Creative Arts, and Fitness & Wellness Programs. SarahCare has been... - May 31, 2008 - SarahCare Adult Day Services
Public Awareness, Acute Aortic Syndrome (AAS)
Acute Aortic Syndrome Research Program, a student organization at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and the only student organization at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (CSMC) has launched a public awareness campaign to educate the public in regards with Acute Aortic Syndrome (AAS) a newly... - May 31, 2008 - Acute Aortic Syndrome Research Program @ UCLA
AdvaCare Home Services Continues Rapid Pittsburgh Expansion
Advacare Celebrates New Retail Showroom and Selection by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) as an Authorized Pittsburgh MSA Medicare-Contract Supplier for Oxygen Equipment and Supplies. - May 31, 2008 - AdvaCare Home Services
Azani Medical Spa Offers SmartLipo Performed by Dr. Richard Goldfarb, Board Certified by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
Azani Medical Spa offers SmartLipo performed by Dr. Richard Goldfarb at the Bethlehem and Macungie locations. Dr. Goldfarb was one of the first surgeons in Pennsylvania to perform the SmartLipo procedure. He has done more than 300 procedures without any complications or bad outcomes. Dr. - May 30, 2008 - Azani Medical Spa
Detroit Innovative Internet Directory – TenList
The new online directory verifies businesses using BBB records and 9 other qualifiers. Only ten businesses per category are listed. - May 30, 2008 - Tenlist
Azani Medical Spa’s Grand Opening of Second Location at Bear Creek Mountain Resort and Conference Center in Macungie, Pennsylvania
Join Azani Medical Spa’s grand opening at the beautiful Bear Creek Mountain Resort and Conference Center on June 11, 2008 from 4-7PM. Azani Medical Spa would like to thank the Lehigh Valley, for voting them Best Medical Spa two years in a row. Because of the support and loyalty of their... - May 28, 2008 - Azani Medical Spa
NuU Medspa Join the Mission to March for Babies®; NuU Participate in Raising Awareness for March of Dimes®
NuU Medspa has devoted their efforts to The 39th Annual March for Babies held on Saturday, April 19, 2008 at the Wesley Bolin Plaza, AZ. The March of Dimes® Walk heightens awareness and funds for the prevention of premature birth – the leading cause of newborn death and healthy... - May 28, 2008 - NuU Unlimited
Anger Management Hits Real World Hollywood
Anger Managment Company offers classes to MTV Real World Hollywood residents. - May 27, 2008 - Daybreak Counseling Service
Senator John Edwards in Kansas on June 14th to Provide Answers to the Health Care Crisis in America
MediServ CEs & Solutions is excited to announce the addition of Senator John Edwards to "Honoring America’s Caregivers" on June 14, 2008 at the Overland Park International Trade Center. This is an incredible opportunity to meet the man dedicated to eradicating poverty, improving... - May 26, 2008 - MediServ CEs and Solutions
Health Support Systems’ Online Health Portal Now Accessible By Mobile Phone
San Francisco based Health Support Systems, Inc (HSS) today announced the release of a substantial upgrade to its “Health Monitor” online wellness and disease management portal. Users can now access Health Monitor from a mobile phone and receive alerts by SMS text messages. For... - May 25, 2008 - Health Support Systems, Inc
Growing Generations Goes Down Under
Growing Generations, the world’s largest surrogacy agency, is coming to Sydney, Australia next month to perform free consultations. Growing Generations offers surrogacy and egg donation programs for all family types, regardless of marital status or sexual orientation. - May 25, 2008 - Growing Generations
Colorado Governor Bill Ritter to Attend 2008 BIO Conference and Expo, Marketing The State’s Bioscience Sector to 20,000 Industry Executives
Colorado Governor Bill Ritter will attend BIO 2008 in San Diego, California, June 18, 2008, marketing the State’s bioscience sector to more than 20,000 bioscience company executives, researchers, economic development agencies and service providers attending the four-day event. A Colorado Pavilion (Booth #3049), on the trade show floor, will feature the state’s research institutions and highlight Colorado’s support for bioscience companies and its business-friendly environment. - May 24, 2008 - Colorado BioScience Association
Ann Munoz-Furlong Appointed to APFED Board of Directors
Anne Munoz-Furlong, founder, president and CEO of the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network, accepts appointment to the APFED Board of Directors. - May 24, 2008 - APFED
Trevigen Releases the First Standardized 3-D Culture Cell Harvesting Kit
Trevigen releases the first standardized kit for isolating cells from 3-D Culture for biochemical analysis. The Cultrex® 3-D Culture Cell Haversting Kit is based on a nonenzymatic approach which prevents biochemical degradation during processing and overcomes the problems associated with extracting cells from BME or Laminin I in 3-D Culture. - May 24, 2008 - Trevigen, Inc.
NuU Medspa Celebrate American Hero, Pat Tillman’s, Brave Journey; NuU Medspa Help Draw Record Crowds for Pat’s Run 2007
NuU Medspa is honored to celebrate the life of Pat Tillman, the Real American Hero, at Pat’s Run at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, AZ, Saturday, April 19, 2008. Pat’s Run is a fundraising event created by family and friends of the Arizona Cardinal Football Star who selflessly devoted his... - May 23, 2008 - NuU Unlimited
NuU Medspa Kicks Off Their Premiere Wrinkle-Free Friday, Celebrating Grand Opening in Oak Brook, IL, May 30, 2008
Gina Virgilio, PR Director and Tanya Ilic, Manager of NuU Medspa, Oak Brook, IL, has announced the company will host a Wrinkle-Free Friday on Friday, May 30, 2008 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. at its Oak Brook location off of Harger Rd. NuU is offering multiple savings on Medspa services for This Night Only. - May 23, 2008 - NuU Unlimited
Center For Chiropractic & Wellness Hosts Calcium Clinic
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 host a Calcium Clinic on Tuesday, June 10 at 6 p.m. The clinic will help to... - May 23, 2008 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC