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Winter Park Chiropractic & Acupuncture Center Now Open Saturdays
Winter Park Chiropractic & Acupuncture Center will now be open on Saturdays beginning July 12, 2008 and will be one of the only offices in the Orlando FL area to offer chiropractic treatments on Saturdays. - June 29, 2008 - Winter Park Chiropractic & Acupuncture Center
Second Annual Music for the Eyes a Huge Success
Dr. Viola Kanevsky and Doug Dinger of Acuity NYC, sponsored their second annual benefit concert to fund a volunteer medical mission to Peru and Mexico. The community response was overwhelming. - June 29, 2008 - Acuity NYC
Dr. Jeannette Graf's Book Stop Aging, Start Living Headed to Vietnam for the Miss Universe 2008 Pageant Gift Bag
Dermatologist and scientist, Dr. Jeannette Graf wants to make sure that the Miss Universe contestants have her science-based advice to staying young and beautiful. In her book, "Stop Aging, Start Living" Dr. Graf details her easy-to-follow four-point plan to lowering the body's acidity (pH), which has helped thousands reclaim (and maintain) their vitality, radiance and youthful appearance. - June 28, 2008 - Dr. Jeannette Graf
Narconon Arrowhead Joins the United Nations in Celebrating the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
Narconon Arrowhead Drug Rehab embraces United Nations initiatives in reducing drug trafficking, abuse, and addiction. - June 28, 2008 - Narconon of Oklahoma, Inc
Female Knee Replacements Making More Sense, Says Dr. Alan Nasar of Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute at Lecture in Freehold, New Jersey
Orthopedic surgeon Alan S. Nasar, MD, presented a free public lecture on female knee replacements using Zimmer Gender Solution knee implants. Dr. Nasar is a partner of Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Freehold, New Jersey, which presents free public lectures throughout the New Jersey communities in Monmouth County. - June 28, 2008 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
National Hair Centers First in Phoenix to Offer Genetic Hair Loss Testing
Clients Discover Susceptibility to Hair Loss with Unique Genetic Testing System. - June 27, 2008 - National Hair Centers
Step of Mind Ltd Will Present Its Concept at the Silicom Ventures Summit
Step Of Mind Ltd was selected to present at the Silicom Ventures Summit on June 29th-30th in Tel Aviv. - June 27, 2008 - Step of Mind Ltd
National Hair Centers Now Has FDA-Approved Lasers Proven to Regrow Hair
Phoenix-based National Hair Centers is now utilizing the industry's most effective form of laser therapy for hair regrowth in moderate to severe hair loss patients. - June 27, 2008 - National Hair Centers
Center for Chiropractic & Wellness Now Certified to Treat Animals
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 Dr. Ward has earned certification from the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association (IVCA)... - June 27, 2008 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC
Ex Nigerian Minister Visits India for His Advanced Knee Replacement
Former agricultural and natural resources minister, Dr. Shettima Mustafa OFR recently underwent a Knee replacement in Chennai. High quality of service, costs and hospitality were main benchmarks for his choice of surgery abroad. - June 27, 2008 - Knee & Shoulder Clinic of Chennai, India
Heartwarming Care 2008 Spotlight! On Business Winner
Heartwarming Care took home Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber's 2008 Spotlight! On Business Award in the minority business category. - June 26, 2008 - Heartwarming Care
“Carpal Tunnel: A Common Cause of Hand Pain,” the Topic of a Free Public Lecture Given by Dr. James Cozzarelli, Orthopedic Surgeon in Freehold, New Jersey
Dr. James F. Cozzarelli, orthopedic surgeon, gave a free public lecture on carpal tunnel syndrome at the Health Awareness Center on the Ambulatory Campus of Freehold, New Jersey. Dr. Cozzarelli is a partner at Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, whose doctors present many lectures in Monmouth County, New Jersey. - June 26, 2008 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Healthbase Helps Mexican Get Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Surgery in India
Healthbase has helped a Mexican patient get hip resurfacing surgery in India. The unavailability of Birmingham hip resurfacing surgery drives not only scores of Americans and Canadians but also Mexicans and many others overseas to India and to other medical tourism destinations. Healthbase, a... - June 26, 2008 - Healthbase Online Inc.
Speaking of Women’s Health Conference Seeking Honorees
Erika Mangrum, co-chair of Raleigh’s Speaking of Women’s Health Conference (www.swhraleigh.com) and president of Iatria Spa and Health Center (www.iatria.com), has announced that the organization is accepting honoree nominations for the 2008 conference to be held Saturday, Sept. 27 from... - June 26, 2008 - Speaking of Women's Health
ScripNet Launches New and Improved Website on July 1st, 2008
ScripNet is happy to announce the launch of their completely redesigned website at www.scripnet.com. Their new home on the web is much more visually appealing, easy to navigate, and contains informative news articles relative to the Pharmacy Benefit Management industry. - June 26, 2008 - ScripNet, Inc.
KLAS Rates 3 Medical Oncology IT Vendors
At the request of healthcare providers seeking to modernize their oncology practices, KLAS delved into the medical oncology marketplace and produced this initial study on the market. - June 26, 2008 - KLAS
DNA Diagnostics Center Wins Prestigious Fairfield, Ohio, Rotary Club Award
DNA Diagnostics Center is pleased to announce that the company has received the Second Annual Fairfield Rotary Club Business Ethics Award. The award is based on five criteria: demonstrated ethical leadership, concern for customer, integrity, respect and loyalty. DDC was among the five companies... - June 26, 2008 - DNA Diagnostics Center
The Sagging Economy Can Sag Your Waistline States Ferguson & Associates Hypnotherapy
“It’s not what you’re eating, it’s what’s eating you” is the refrain at Ferguson & Associates Hypnotherapy as they help their overweight clients find healthy alternatives for emotional over eating. - June 25, 2008 - Ferguson & Associates Hypnotherapy LLC
Hearts United 2008 Medical and Educational Conference
First-Ever Gathering of Children with Rare Hypoplastic Right Heart Syndrome Brings Families Together in Minneapolis, MN. - June 25, 2008 - Hypoplastic Right Hearts
Actress Joins Others to Speak Out Against Hospital Infections - Will They Listen?
Actress and Patient Safety Advocate, Alicia Cole will be bringing her awareness campaign to Sacramento as two important hospital infection bills are making their way through the California legislature. Senate Bill 158 sponsored by Sen. Dean Florez and SB 1058 sponsored by Sen. Elaine Alquist. - June 25, 2008 - Alicia Cole
Trevigen Announces a Highly Sensitive, Fluorescent, One Hour PARP Inhibition Assay
Until now, commercially available PARP assay kits required multiple steps and were time consuming. Trevigen overcomes these drawbacks with the release of the HT Fluorescent Homogeneous PARP Inhibition Assay. - June 22, 2008 - Trevigen, Inc.
Success for Crystal Meth Drug Addict on Youtube
In this interview, Will explains how his life was radically changed by Narconon, a 100% drug-free drug rehabilitation center, after all the hardships and crushing failures he had faced. - June 22, 2008 - Narconon Trois-Rivieres
Nonsurgical Blepharoplasty Featured at Multi-Specialty Foundation Meeting
LaserTight LLC Showcases New Devices and Procedures to Meet Growing Demand for Minimally Invasive Procedures. - June 21, 2008 - LaserTight, LLC
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Along with Indegene to Drive Information on the Fourth Largest Killer Disease in India
The National Cancer Registry Programme data collected by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said India has 2.5 million cancer cases at any given time. About 800,000 new cancers occur, and 440,000 people die of cancers every year. This makes cancer the fourth biggest killer disease in India. ASCO in collaboration with Indegene and ISMPO is holding first ever Best of ASCO conference in India to disseminate information on latest clinical studies presented at Chicago early this month. - June 21, 2008 - Indegene
Colorado’s Bioscience Community Celebrates the State’s Largest Medical Device Manufacturer
Gambro BCT, Inc., (to be CaridianBCT, Inc., as of July 14) is the largest medical device manufacturer headquartered in Colorado, with worldwide revenues approaching $500M and 2300 employees. The company had previously been a subsidiary of Gambro AB, a publicly traded, multinational healthcare company based in Sweden. The name CaridianBCT combines two words “care” and “meridian” to highlight the manufacturer's commitment to care and global reach. - June 20, 2008 - Colorado BioScience Association
Innovative Dashboard Project Allows San Francisco to Make Data-Driven Decisions About Employee Health Benefits
Responding to the challenge of honoring employee health care obligations in a climate of rising costs, the Health Service System of the City of San Francisco is instituting a groundbreaking initiative called the HSS Dashboard Project. This system of collecting truly comparable, standardized data will offer the City ongoing visibility into financial performance and utilization of employee health care services. - June 20, 2008 - Health Service System, City of San Francisco
Introducing the Most Innovative Anger and Conflict Resolution Website on the ‘Net
There was a time in the not-so-distant past when someone needing psycho-educational services would have to travel miles on end for help. Conflict Coaching and Consulting, PLLC believes that professionals should be more accessible and have, in response, created the most innovative anger and conflict resolution programs available online. - June 20, 2008 - Conflict Coaching & Consulting, LLC
Yoga Community Rallies Behind Yoga Month to End National Health Care Crisis
Leaders within the yoga community throw their support and knowledge of holistic health behind Yoga Month to end the national health care crisis. Toyota, Equinox Fitness, Luna, Health Magazine, and VibeHolistic have also enlisted in the Yoga Month health revolution. - June 19, 2008 - Yoga Health Foundation
Center for Chiropractic & Wellness Hosts June Movie Night
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 be hosting a free movie night on Friday, June 27 at 5 p.m. They will be showing... - June 19, 2008 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC
Green Senior Housing Community for North Country Health Services in Minnesota to be Developed by Ecumen
New senior housing development could become one of country’s few LEED-Certified Communities - June 18, 2008 - Ecumen
Todd’s Anger Management Solutions, PLLC Becomes Conflict Coaching and Consulting, PLLC
The East Coast’s leading provider of anger management services, Todd’s Anger Management Solutions, PLLC, announced that it has become Conflict Coaching and Consulting, PLLC effective June 15, 2008. - June 18, 2008 - Conflict Coaching & Consulting, LLC
Seniors Rally at the State Capitol
Several hundred seniors, adults with physical disabilities and advocates rallied in Lansing on the Capitol lawn on Wednesday, June 11 to implore legislators to increase funding for senior services. Seniors at the rally held placards reading “Create Choices for Independence,” “Elder-Friendly Means Everyone-Friendly,” and handmade signs reading “Hell No, We Won’t Go to the Nursing Home.” - June 18, 2008 - Area Agency on Aging, Region IV
DNA Diagnostics Center Announces Success of “Father’s Day for All Fathers” Campaign: Debts Relieved and Questions Answered
For the fourth year in a row, DNA Diagnostics Center (DDC) celebrated Father’s Day by surprising several fathers around the U.S. with two pieces of life-changing news: First, that their DNA testing fee debts had been paid off in full, and second, that their long-awaited DNA test results would... - June 18, 2008 - DNA Diagnostics Center
Team Double-Click® Announces Industry-Changing Licensed Virtual Assistant Program
Team Double-Click announces its innovative, new home-based business opportunity. - June 18, 2008 - Team Double-Click
Clinic in Thailand Offers New Approach to Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment - Gets Professionals Back to Work Fast
Channah Thailand Rehabilitation Clinic introduces unique new cognitive behavioral therapy approach to alcohol and drug abuse treatment. The clinic's 28 day intensive course, blends individual and group CBT therapy with a range of physical fitness and relaxation sessions. - June 16, 2008 - Channah Thailand
Receive $25.00 Off Botox in Raleigh When Selecting a Top User of Botox
Receive $25.00 off Botox in Raleigh when selecting a top user of Botox. As one of the top users of Botox Cosmetic in the nation, Raleigh Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Michael Law, is one of a few select physicians who has earned Botox Platinum status. Through a special offer provided to the patients of Dr. - June 14, 2008 - Blue Water Spa / Michael Law MD
Gastric Bands Fitted Without Surgery, Really
The public interest in the Gastric Band, and its ability to achieve a seemingly consistent, week on week weight loss, has been fueled by almost daily, positive media coverage, along with celebrity admissions of its use, and the timing of all this interest for two therapists in Spain could not be better. - June 14, 2008 - The Elite Clinic
Cosmetic Laser Solutions Relocates to the Nasa Palms Professional Center
New 6,000 sq. ft. facility to meet Melbourne’s growing demand for minimally invasive vein surgery and laser skin therapy - June 14, 2008 - Cosmetic Laser Solutions
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
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