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Growing Mobile Cath Lab Market Leads to Expansion at Modular Devices Inc.
Move to larger production facility will allow company to keep up with the growing demand for Mobile and Modular Cardiac/Vascular & EP Lab rentals. - January 26, 2008 - Modular Devices Inc.
Healthcare Scouts Will be Attending The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Annual Meeting and Exposition, Held March 14-17, 2008 in San Diego, California
The American Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting and Exposition, held March 14-17, 2008 in San Diego, exhibits the latest trends and best practices in pharmacy, while sharing experiences and ideas with 7,000 pharmacy professionals from every practice setting. APhA2008 is designed to provide pharmacists with timely information and resources that help enrich careers. - January 25, 2008 - Healthcare Scouts
Crutchfield Dermatology Reports Continued Success with the New LipoDissolve Ultra
Lipodissolve Ultra is a new and special type of Mesotherapy that is a highly effective, non-surgical technique to reduce or eliminate unwanted deposits of fat (adipose tissue) with little or no downtime. Developed exclusively at Crutchfield Dermatology. - January 25, 2008 - Crutchfield Dermatology
Aging Services Leader Ecumen to Discuss Technology's Role in United States' Age Wave at U.S. Senate Hearing
Aging services provider Ecumen, one of the country’s largest non-profit senior housing, services and development companies, will share in a U.S. Senate briefing, how it’s using technology to prepare for the United States’ age wave and help shape livable communities that foster successful aging. - January 24, 2008 - Ecumen
The Cardiovascular Disease Foundation Hosts Annual 5K Walk for Life® & Free Health Fair
Fifth Annual 5K Walk and Free Community Health Fair to help local residents learn how to prevent and recognize cardiovascular disease and its many risk factors. Fun for all ages. - January 24, 2008 - Cardiovascular Disease Foundation
The First Fully Cementless Knee Replacement Performed at CentraState by Orthopedic Surgeons from the Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Freehold, NJ
On Tuesday, November 20th, Dr Michael Greller and Dr Alan Nasar, orthopedic surgeons from the Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Freehold, New Jersey, performed the first fully cementless, minimally invasive total knee replacement using trabecular metal technology in the history of CentraState Medical Center, Freehold, NJ. - January 24, 2008 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Churches Develop Congregational Senior Housing to Expand Ministry in Age Wave, According to Ecumen’s Newest Whitepaper
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) congregation in Sandpoint, Idaho provides model for creating successful aging communities - January 23, 2008 - Ecumen
Worried by What You See in the Media About Tough Love Programs?
Peninsula Village urges parents to get all the facts on any treatment facility. - January 23, 2008 - Peninsula Village
Axis Command Group Offers Single and Married Executives Relationship Coaching by Phone with 'Executive Alignment Coaching'
Personal Growth Expert and Executive Coach, Teresa Ann Foxworthy, Guides Men and Women through Relationship Challenges to Find and Refine Success Strategies in both Personal and Professional Arenas - January 23, 2008 - Axis Command Group
Ya Ya Yoga Group Volunteer/Yoga Trip: Thailand Spring 2008
Ya Ya Yoga wants to draw attention and circulate this information about an opportunity for people to use their vacation as a working trip as well as a time to learn yoga and meditation while giving back to another community. There will be studies done on the environment, recycling and interaction with the local children of Thailand. It will be a chance to learn how other cultures do what Americans are doing toward global awareness. - January 22, 2008 - Ya Ya Yoga
South Shore Skin Center Announces "Epidermal Repair" - Newest Product Promotes Healing Following Cosmetic Skin Procedures
As a leading cosmetic dermatology office on the South Shore, South Shore Skin Center has recently added a new product to sooth and calm skin after rejuvenating cosmetic treatments. Epidermal Repair from SkinCeuticals, a therapeutic treatment for skin after a cosmetic procedure, is now available at... - January 22, 2008 - South Shore Skin Center
Axis Command Group Heads Up Corporate Services for Axis Magna Group's Conglomerate
Wellness Programs, Executive and Organizational Development, Executive Coaching and Management Consulting Lead Roster of Services - January 22, 2008 - Axis Command Group
Speaking of Women’s Health Hosts Corporate Breakfast & Preview Event
Erika Mangrum, co-chair of the Speaking of Women’s Health Foundation and president of Iatria Spa, has announced that the organization will host a Corporate Breakfast & Preview event on Tuesday, Feb. 12 from 8-9:30 a.m. at the Capital City Club, located at 411 Fayetteville Street Mall. The... - January 22, 2008 - Speaking of Women's Health
Tennessee Congressman David Davis Visits Peninsula Village
Congressman David Davis (District 1) and his Tennessee office manager Paul Chapman recently accepted an invitation to visit Peninsula Village in response to Congressional hearings that took place in October of 2007. These Congressional hearings were to review the US Government Accountability... - January 22, 2008 - Peninsula Village
Weedless Wednesday Includes Smokeless Tobacco
London Laser Health Care Centre announces the first laser program to treat smokeless tobacco addiction. - January 21, 2008 - London Laser Health Care Centre Inc
Synergy Homecare Selected to Join AARP'S National Employer Team
It’s no secret that with age comes experience; however, in today’s competitive job market, the skills of older workers are often overlooked by potential employers in favor of younger, more impressionable staffers. In home, non-medical care provider Synergy HomeCare values the talent of... - January 20, 2008 - SYNERGY HomeCare
"At the Crossroads" - South Shore Elder Services Announces Educational Series on Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia and Driving
As part of an ongoing educational series for family caregivers, South Shore Elder Services Inc. will host a workshop that addresses driving issues affecting seniors and their families. - January 20, 2008 - South Shore Elder Services
Beware of Hypnosis Scams, Says Local Hypnosis Expert
Based on a recent report from the Better Business Bureau, local expert hypnotherapist, Greg Turner, is warning San Diego consumers that many scam artists are promising them the world using hypnosis. - January 19, 2008 - The Center For Faster Healing With Hypnosis
Covenant Health Fights Heart Disease by Offering HeartScore & More Exams; Test Includes Multi-Slice CT Scan for Coronary Artery Calcification
Knoxville's Covenant Health hospitals in February hosting special cardiac screenings to detect heart disease long before patients become symptomatic. HeartScore & More screening package includes innovative screening test using multi-slice CT scanner, blood lipid profile, blood pressure check, and more. Appointments available by calling 865-541-4500. - January 19, 2008 - Covenant Health
Calcium Supplementation and Heart Attack Risk? Vitamin K2 May be a Solution.
Industry expert Scott Rosenbush strongly recommends vitamin K2 supplementation to help ensure bone and heart health. As the most bioactive and longest lasting form of vitamin K, menaquinone-7 is ideal for dietary supplements and functional foods. - January 19, 2008 - P.L. Thomas & Co., Inc.
Gynecology and Laparoscopic Surgeons, PC, Releases Podcast on Hysteroscopy
Dr. Lisa Roberts, president and CEO of Gynecology and Laparoscopic Surgeons, PC (www.glsi.info), has announced the release of a podcast discussing hysteroscopy, a minimally invasive way of looking inside the uterus. In the podcast, Dr. Roberts discusses what a hysteroscopy is, the reasons a... - January 18, 2008 - Gynecology and Laparoscopic Surgeons, P.C.
Nurse Practitioner Founds New Company to Provide Local Companies On-Site Health and Wellness Programs
After working several years in the healthcare industry, Mallory Wilbon is helping local companies lower healthcare costs by focusing on prevention. Wilbon has founded WISECare, LLC, a Memphis-based company that provides customized on-site health and wellness programs. WISECare is positioned to... - January 18, 2008 - WISECare, LLC
Dr. Jess Barr Desbrow, DC: Female Portland Chiropractor Available for Vacation Relief / Locum Tenens in Oregon
Dr. Jess is embracing her chiropractic community by helping other doctors to take a little break with confidence that their patients will still be in good hands. - January 18, 2008 - Growing Care Chiropractic, Craniosacral and Massage
Brian Kramer Joins Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC
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 Brian Kramer, M.S., L.Ac., Dipl.Ac., CPT has joined the firm as a licensed acupuncturist. - January 17, 2008 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC
"Body Composition, Body Fat to Lean Mass - Be Fit and Informed"
Dr. Carol DeFranca and Dr. Scott Chapman, husband and wife team, offer insight and tips at Body To Soul Fitness workshop on Feb. 9. - January 17, 2008 - Norwell Spine and Sports Rehabilitation
Digital Mammography Impacts Throughput, Workflow and Revenues
KLAS delves into the adoption of digital imaging in mammography services and publishes its inaugural Digital Mammography Report to inform healthcare providers about the successes and struggles other healthcare providers have encountered while integrating digital mammography in their hospitals and clinics. - January 16, 2008 - KLAS
Philadelphia Physical Therapist Prescribes Wii Time
Nintendo Wii is lots of fun to use and the movements are the types of things that are promoted in physical therapy. - January 14, 2008 - Transplex Center for Medicine and Rehabilitation
A One of a Kind Hypnotic Event in Owensboro Kentucky
Owensboro is never going to be the same because Long Island's "Best" Hypnotist is coming to town. He will help people keep their New Year Resolutions and he will give them the Secrets to Manifesting Their Own Success. - January 12, 2008 - Pendulum Hypnotic Solutions Inc
Long Island Has Spoken
Roch D. Preite BCH has been named the Best Hypnotherapist on Long Island for 2007. Let him help you keep those Resolutions. - January 12, 2008 - Pendulum Hypnotic Solutions Inc
NuU Medical Spa Introduces ContrAge™ to the United States
NuU Medical Spa, located in Illinois and Arizona, have added the newest skin tightening procedure, ContrAge™ to their menu of services. ContrAge™ promises to tighten wrinkled and sagging skin on multiple body parts through state-of-the-art technology from Spain. Nu U will be the first... - January 11, 2008 - NuU Unlimited
Dr. Lisa Roberts Co-Chairs Speaking of Women’s Health Conference
Gynecology and Laparoscopic Surgeons, PC (www.glsi.info), has announced that Dr. Lisa Roberts, president and CEO of the practice, will serve as co-chair for the 2008 Speaking of Women’s Health conferences executive committee. The conference is scheduled to be held Saturday, Sept. 27 at the... - January 11, 2008 - Gynecology and Laparoscopic Surgeons, P.C.
KLAS Investigates Application Hosting Services in Healthcare
A growing number of healthcare provider organizations are turning to vendors and third party firms to host and manage some of their core applications. KLAS takes an in-depth look at what is happening in the provider application hosting marketplace, what is fueling this growth, and investigates provider successes, struggles and satisfaction with vendors in this growing area. - January 11, 2008 - KLAS
Focusing in Therapeutic Deep Tissue Massages, Humberto Valtierra Brings a Soothing Touch to North Dallas
Humberto Valtierra of Stress Away Massage relieves patients by offering a multitude of therapeutic massage therapies. - January 11, 2008 - Stress Away Massage
Trevigen Launches Cultrex BME PathClear
Trevigen announces the immediate availability of PathClear" Basement Membrane Extract in the Cultrex® product line. - January 11, 2008 - Trevigen, Inc.
Need Help Getting Beyond the Holidays?
South Shore Elder Services announces new “Holiday Tips Program.” - January 10, 2008 - South Shore Elder Services
Andrew T. Austin offers Core Transformation (tm) Training in the UK
Author, therapist and trainer, Andrew T. Austin is to deliver UK training in the Core Transformation process, as developed by Connirae and Tamara Andreas. One of the most important processes to spill out of the developments in neurolinguistic programming (NLP), the Core Transformation process... - January 10, 2008 - Andrew T. Austin
Author, Therapist and Trainer, Andrew T. Austin is to Deliver Certified Practitioner Training in Integral Eye Movement Therapy in the UK
Integral Eye Movement Therapy is a brief therapy that utilises the application of neurological principals in order to generate rapid change in the area of undesired neurological imprints. The I.E.M. therapy model answers the question, "How did the client learn to feel this way, about that... - January 10, 2008 - Andrew T. Austin
Monica Gavin MD, CEO Azani Medical Spa, is 1st Lehigh Valley PA Physician to Get Diplomate Certification from American Academy of Anti-Aging & Regenerative Medicine (A4M)
Azani Medical Spa, located in Bethlehem, PA, announced the Diplomate Certification status of Dr. Monica Carezani-Gavin through the American Academy of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine (A4M). From its global membership of over 20,000 physicians and health practitioners from 90 countries, Dr. - January 09, 2008 - Azani Medical Spa
Senior Housing and Services Provider Ecumen Names Mary Leber to Lead Its Consulting Division
Ecumen Consulting Services Provides Senior Housing and Long-Term Care Consulting. - January 09, 2008 - Ecumen
Center for Chiropractic & Wellness Debuts ML 830 Laser Treatment
Dr. Darcy Ward and Dr. Jennifer Greenfield, the doctors of chiropractic at Center for Chiropractic & Wellness (www.chirowellness.com), a North Raleigh chiropractic center, have announced that they are now offering a new non-invasive therapy modality called the ML 830® cold laser from... - January 08, 2008 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC
Mental Health Advocacy Through the Arts
On March 21, 2006, J.T. Fielder, the oldest child and only son of Colorado’s beloved nature photographer John Fielder took his life on top of a windy 13,000 foot peak. Two years later, John Fielder is honoring his son’s life by being the spokesperson for a unique program that examines... - January 08, 2008 - Carson J Spencer Foundation
KLAS Studies Medication Administration Barcoding at the Point of Contact
Since 2003, KLAS has been monitoring the Medication Administration Barcoding at the point of contact (BPOC) market segment. In this report, KLAS set out to discover what changes are happening in the marketplace as well as the successes and struggles healthcare providers are encountering with medication administration. The investigation includes vendor performance ratings from healthcare providers, bar-code technology implementation time, management reports and interfaces. - January 07, 2008 - KLAS
Integrated Clinical Trial Services Releases Podcast on Patient Study Compliance
Tom Sturgis, president of Integrated Clinical Trial Services (ICTS), a company providing innovative and efficient patient-oriented recruitment solutions to the clinical research industry, has announced the release of a podcast discussing effective strategies to incorporate patient-study compliance... - January 07, 2008 - Integrated Clinical Trial Services
Can't Afford to Lose Weight? Doctor Creates Affordable Weight Loss Plan
If finances and weight loss top lists of New Year's resolutions, Dr. Kalvin C. Chinyere has an easy to follow solution that will fatten wallets and trim waists in the coming year. - January 07, 2008 - OSC Health & Fitness, LLC
Successful CentraState HealthWatch Cable TV Pilot Show Featuring Freehold NJ Orthopedic Surgeon Dr Alan Nasar Rewarded with Extended Life and Wider Distribution
The CentraState HealthWatch cable TV show featuring Freehold, NJ orthopedic surgeon Dr Alan Nasar, has been extended through January across an increased number of New Jersey television stations. Alan S. Nasar MD, a fellowship-trained joint replacement orthopedic surgeon at the Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Freehold, features in one segment of the half-hour show discussing advances in joint replacement surgery and pain management with host Gary Gellman. - January 07, 2008 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
DDC's Laboratory Director Now Chair of AABB Parentage Testing Program
Effective January 1, 2008, DDC's Laboratory Director, Dr. Michael Baird, is chairman of the Chair of the Relationship Testing Standards Program Unit of the AABB (formerly American Association of Blood Banks). In this capacity, Dr. Baird is leading the committee to develop the 9th edition of the... - January 05, 2008 - DNA Diagnostics Center
KLAS Announces 2007 Best in KLAS Vendor Rankings
KLAS publishes 2007 Top 20 Year-End Report detailing vendor performance ratings for HIT software, professional services and medical equipment. Results are compiled from evaluations received from healthcare professionals during the past 13 months. - January 04, 2008 - KLAS
KLAS Investigates Emerging CVIS Needs and Industry Perceptions
Research respondents shared with KLAS their struggles in attempting to harmonize the fragmented cardiology IT environment in spite of the staggering number of critical interfaces. - January 04, 2008 - KLAS
Genetic Cancer Risk Assessment Now Available by Phone
Huron Valley Genetic Consulting (HVGC) has expanded to include a cancer genetics division. The goal of HVGC’s new cancer division is to offer genetic cancer risk assessment to individuals who do not have access to large medical centers and trained genetics professionals. HVGC will do this by... - January 03, 2008 - Huron Valley Genetic Consulting
Winter Skin Protection Tips from South Shore Skin Center
Dermatologists at South Shore Skin Center share their tips as well as recommendations from the American Cancer Society for protecting your skin during the winter months. - January 03, 2008 - South Shore Skin Center