Recent Headlines
Within Health Care Services
Entrepreneur Magazine Features PR.com in Its December 2007 Issue
PR.com is listed as one of five recommended press release distribution services by Entrepreneur Magazine and Entrepreneur.com. - November 28, 2007 - PR.com
Therapeutic Tutoring in Boca Raton Helps Children with Learning Disabilities and Mental Illness Close the Learning Gap
Children with special learning needs have a therapeutic option in place to help them exceed. - November 28, 2007 - Nikki Woller, LCSW, CFLE
Atlas Experts to Share Key Strategies at National Ergonomics Conference
Atlas Ergonomics, LLC, specialists in reducing work-related injuries and related costs, will share findings from applied research and intervention in office and healthcare ergonomics at the National Ergonomics Conference and Exposition, November 27 through 30, 2007 in Las Vegas. On Thursday,... - November 28, 2007 - Atlas Ergonomics, LLC
"Awake" the Movie Highlights the Need for "Goldilocks" Anesthesia, Says Dr. Barry L. Friedberg
In the well-known fairy tale, Goldilocks finds Poppa bear's porridge too hot, Mama bear's porridge too cold, but Baby bear's porridge just right. ‘Goldilocks’ anesthesia alludes to minimally invasive anesthesia(MIA)® wherein patients are neither over-anesthetized nor under-anesthetized but 'just right.' - November 27, 2007 - Barry L. Friedberg, M.D., Cosmetic Surgery Anesthesia
Somnia Announces "The Five Rules for Choosing the Right Anesthesia Management Company" Written by Pres & CEO Marc E. Koch, MD, MBA and Exec VP & CMO Robert Goldstein, MD
Executive Healthcare Management recently published an editorial featuring the expertise of Marc E. Koch, MD, MBA, President & CEO, Somnia Inc. and Robert Goldstein, MD, Executive Vice President & Chief Medical Officer, Somnia Inc. Excerpt from "The five rules for choosing the right... - November 27, 2007 - Somnia Inc.
The Alice Aycock Poe Center For Health Education Announces 2007 Annual Meeting Award Winners
Kim Raynor, interim chief executive officer for The Alice Aycock Poe Center For Health Education (www.poehealth.org), a statewide nonprofit whose mission is to positively impact the lives of North Carolina youth through health education, has announced its 2007 Annual Meeting award winners. The... - November 27, 2007 - The Alice Aycock Poe Center for Health Education
Service Animals Help Children with Mental Health Problems
Service animals are used in a variety of manners. Kellie, a seven pound maltichon, helps her six year old human friend who lives with bipolar illness manage her day. - November 27, 2007 - Nikki Woller, LCSW, CFLE
Smart Lipo Laser Liposuction Procedure Live UStreamed by Popular Blogger
Popular Blogger Live Ustreams her Smart Lipo Procedure by Dr. John Bergeron in Houston TX. - November 23, 2007 - SmartLipoTopDocs.com
World Endometriosis Research Foundation Funds International Multi-Centre Study to Develop a Tool to Identify Women with Endometriosis
The World Endometriosis Research Foundation (WERF) has secured funding for its first international multi-centre study. The aim of the study is to develop a symptom-based questionnaire to predict the presence of endometriosis – a study of this scale has never been undertaken before. - November 23, 2007 - World Endometriosis Research Foundation
Public Lecture by Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Alan Nasar, Freehold, NJ, on the Science Behind the Zimmer® Gender Solutions™ Knee Draws Responsive Audience to Centrastate
At the CentraState Healthcare Center in Freehold, Tuesday, November 13, Dr. Alan Nasar presented the latest in the popular series of free public lectures being offered by the team of joint replacement orthopedic specialists from the Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Freehold, New Jersey. In the well attended lecture starting at 7.30pm, entitled “The Female Knee Replacement.” Dr. Nasar explained the science behind the Zimmer® Gender Solutions™ Knee. - November 23, 2007 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Artist Salvatore Principe to Showcase His Heart Paintings at Charity Fundraiser "Art with Heart" Benefiting the Sydney & Alexandria Cohen Foundation
Salvatore Principe is all heart. The award winning artist is known for his unique heart giclees and paintings. His “Timeless Heart Collection”, represented by his original paintings and limited edition reproductions expresses tangible love, vibrant emotion, and tender hope – all... - November 23, 2007 - The Sydney & Alexandria Cohen Foundation
Dr. Jess Barr Desbrow, DC - A Unique and Thoughtful Business Launch
Jess Barr Desbrow is about to enter the saturated professional world of Chiropractic in beautiful Portland, Oregon. She is also nearing a time when she would like to start a family. Not unlike many women out there, she has trained for many years for a rewarding profession, yet aches to find a balance with motherhood. She describes her thought process, options, and final thoughtful choice on her upcoming business launch. - November 22, 2007 - Growing Care Chiropractic, Craniosacral and Massage
Healthcare Scouts Gives at Thanksgiving
Healthcare Scouts is pleased to support organizations like the Greater Orlando Food Outreach and the Compassion Outreach Center. The goal of this organization is to help battle hunger and poverty in Central Florida, by providing food, and other resources and tools to help families struggling with... - November 22, 2007 - Healthcare Scouts
National Deaf Academy Announces New CEO
The National Deaf Academy announced a new CEO to continue to grow the vision of its original founder. NDA is a residential psychiatric facility providing services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing children, adolescents and adults and autistic individuals that have a communication disorder. - November 21, 2007 - National Deaf Academy
Overall Ambulatory PACS Market Scores Decline in KLAS’ 2007 Report
KLAS Announces Publication of its Ambulatory PACS Report. - November 21, 2007 - KLAS
South Shore Caregiver Collaborative to Hold "Creating Balance & Relaxation" Presentation for Caregivers on November 29
Caregivers can learn techniques to create balance and find peace this holiday season during the “Creating Balance & Relaxation” presentation offered by South Shore Caregiver Collaborative. - November 21, 2007 - South Shore Elder Services
Monroe Township Seniors Welcome Lecture by Dr Alan Nasar, Joint Replacement Surgeon at the Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Freehold, NJ
“Painful Conditions of the Hip” was the very topical subject of the welcomed and well-attended lecture to senior citizens of Monroe Township, Middlesex County, NJ, on Thursday, November 15. The lecture was presented by Dr. Alan Nasar, a fellowship-trained joint replacement orthopedic surgeon at the Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Freehold, New Jersey, and given at the Monroe Township Senior Center. - November 21, 2007 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Education Center Incorporates Evidence-Based Practices Within Anger Management Classes
Daybreak Counseling Service, the leader in anger management education and anger management classes moves to incorporate evidence-based practices within its anger management course curriculum. A growing amount of literature confirms that in addition to targeting specified behaviors such as... - November 20, 2007 - Daybreak Counseling Service
Protech Sports Medicine Offers Rx for Stilettos - Sculptra ® Injections Creates Pillows for the Feet
It's a fact: Women love their high-end, high heel designer shoes. And while high heels are sexy and gorgeous, they make women around the world scream, “My feet are killing me” after a few hours of wear. Regardless, the fact remains; women love their shoes and will subject themselves to... - November 20, 2007 - Protech Sports Medicine
Freehold, NJ, Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Alan Nasar Presents the Next Free Public Lecture by the Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, Tuesday, 13 November
“The Female Knee Replacement” is the topic of the public lecture to be presented by Dr. Alan Nasar next Tuesday, November 13, from 7.30 to 8.30pm at the CentraState Healthcare Center in Freehold, New Jersey. This popular series of lectures is offered by the Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Freehold. Dr. Nasar will discuss the science behind the Zimmer® Gender Solutions™ Knee, the first and only knee replacement shaped to fit a woman's anatomy. - November 19, 2007 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
BioCentury Editor Dr. Karen Bernstein Added to the Roster of National Speakers for The BioWest 2007 Conference and Expo
Karen Bernstein, Ph.D., Co-Founder, Chairman & Editor-in-Chief of the BioCentury family of publications, including the well-read “The Bernstein Report on Biobusiness” has been added to the roster of national speakers for BioWest 2007 on Thursday, December 6 (12:15 – 1 p.m.) at the Grand Hyatt Denver. Dr. Bernstein replaces Colorado Governor Bill Ritter for the Thursday luncheon address. The Governor's commitments required his speech be rescheduled to the 2:30 – 3 p.m. time slot the same day. - November 19, 2007 - Colorado BioScience Association
Gingerbread Contest Has $10,000 Top Prize
Create a gingerbread house and win a variety of prizes including a package at the Hyatt Regency Chicago valued at $10,000, Chicago Bears tickets and much more all while supporting Fox Valley Volunteer Hospice. - November 18, 2007 - Fox Valley Volunteer Hospice
New Jersey Cosmetic Dentist Launches New Website
Christopher J. Connolly, DMD PA launches new Family Dentistry website. - November 17, 2007 - Connolly Cosmetic & Family Dentistry
Fig. Brings Innovative Medical Body Shaping Solutions to Ohio; New Fig. Center to Help Columbus Residents Achieve Their Beautiful Shapes
Fig., the leading authority in medically supervised body shaping, today announced plans for the newest center in Dublin, Ohio. The new location will offer the latest medical technologies, services and procedures to help patients achieve their ideal body shapes. - November 16, 2007 - fig.
SmartLipoTopDocs.com Features Houston Doctor John Bergeron MD
SmartLipoTopDocs.com features Dr. John Bergeron on their website as the "top doc" for SmartLipo in the Houston, Texas area. - November 16, 2007 - SmartLipoTopDocs.com
"Donde West Death Highlights Unnecessary Risk of General Anesthesia for Cosmetic Surgery," Asserts Dr. Friedberg
In 2004, Olivia Goldsmith, author of the First Wives’ Club, died during cosmetic surgery. More recently, Dr. Donde West, mother of rapper Kanye West, died following cosmetic surgery. “Aside from post-mastectomy reconstruction, there are no medical reasons for cosmetic surgery. Therefore, no avoidable anesthesia risks, like those associated with general anesthesia, are acceptable,” claims Dr. Barry L. Friedberg. - November 15, 2007 - Barry L. Friedberg, M.D., Cosmetic Surgery Anesthesia
Clinical Trials in Russia, 3rd Quarter 2007
According to SynRG Orange Paper, in the 3rd Quarter 2007, the overall volume of the clinical trials in Russia and its basic parameters are generally the same as in the corresponding quarter of the last year. In the 3rd Quarter 2007 RosZdravNadzor (RZN) has issued 141 approvals for conducting new clinical trials, which is 2% more than in Q3 2006. - November 14, 2007 - Synergy Research Group
The Texas Wranglers and Easter Seals Central Texas Hold Up the City of Austin
The Texas Wranglers are proud to present the 10th Annual City Wide Hold Up. This important fundraising event will be held on November 17, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at major Austin intersections. The Wranglers, a University of Texas service-based organization, will collect donations in... - November 14, 2007 - Easter Seals Central Texas
Blue Ridge Acupuncture to Donate Entire Day of Treatment to Local Charity, Wine to Water
Blue Ridge Acupuncture and Herb Center will be holding a charity day in its office on Shadowline Drive, for Wine to Water on December 5th, 2007. Wine to Water provides clean water facilities, education and training to people in emerging nations around the world. - November 13, 2007 - Blue Ridge Acupuncture & Herb Center
Dr. Lisa Roberts to Participate in AAGL Global Congress
Gynecology and Laparoscopic Surgeons, P.C. (www.glsi.info), has announced that Dr. Lisa Roberts, the practice’s owner, is participating in the 36th Global Congress of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, sponsored by the AAGL (formerly the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists). The... - November 13, 2007 - Gynecology and Laparoscopic Surgeons, P.C.
South Shore Elder Services & the Family Caregiver Support Program to Hold Caregiver 101 Series in November & December
South Shore Elder Services will hold free “Caregiving 101” programs on November 14th and December 5th, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at their offices at 159 Bay State Drive in Braintree. “Caregiver 101” provides information on community resources, support and respite services... - November 13, 2007 - South Shore Elder Services
South Shore Skin Center Announces “Paperless” Practice
South Shore Skin Center, one of Massachusetts’ most progressive dermatology practices offering a wide range of medical, surgical and cosmetic services to a vast clientele south of Boston, has recently gone “paperless” and integrated an Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system. - November 13, 2007 - South Shore Skin Center
Five Top Colorado Bioscience Company CEOs Present at This Year’s BioWest Mature Company Forum
CEOs from five of Colorado’s top bioscience companies will present at the BioWest 2007 Mature Company Forum on December 6th – registration is still open for the two-day BioWest event, which is the Rocky Mountain Region’s premier bioscience conference and expo. CEOs featured in the Mature Company Forum include Bob Conway, Array Biopharma; Greg Baldwin, Baxa Corporation; Jeff Probst, Blue Sun Biodiesel; Chris Smith, Cochlear Americas; and Bob Grieve, Heska Corporation. - November 12, 2007 - Colorado BioScience Association
Hypnosis and the Great American Smoke-Out
Positive Changes Hypnosis Center Chicago has been invited by the American Cancer Society, North Shore Region to help Lifesource Blood Service employees kick the smoking habit on November 15, 2007 as part of The Great American Smoke-Out. Positive Changes Chicago co-owner Karen Hand will discuss... - November 09, 2007 - Positive Changes Chicago
Atlas Ergonomics Announces New Regional Service Providers
Atlas Ergonomics, LLC announced today that it has further expanded its ability to offer results-based ergonomics assistance to employers in North America. Uniquely, Atlas works with a nationwide network of physical and occupational therapists and ergonomists to reduce work-related injuries among... - November 09, 2007 - Atlas Ergonomics, LLC
Overcoming Rheumatism: French Chef Takes a Bite Out of the Big Apple
For French Chef Christian Plumail, the New York City Marathon means far more than running the world’s most famous foot race – it means carrying himself with fist-pumping enthusiasm for 42 kilometres from a past of infernal pain and disability to a stable future of mobility and physical... - November 08, 2007 - The Bone and Joint Decade
Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center Opens in New Mexico
Desert Oasis Recovery of New Mexico Announces the opening of their drug and alcohol rehab center. - November 04, 2007 - Desert Oasis Recovery
Freehold NJ Orthopedic Surgeon Gets Great Response to the Second in a of Series of Public Lectures on Advanced Joint Replacement Techniques
Freehold, NJ Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Manuel Banzon received a great response to the second in a series of public lectures on advanced joint replacement techniques being offered at the CentraState Healthcare Center by the team of board-certified orthopedic surgeons from the Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute. Dr Banzon introduced a responsive and participative audience to the minimally–invasive, two-incision, total hip replacement surgery now offered in the local community. - November 03, 2007 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Six Finalists Selected for the BioWest 2007 Venture Showcase Competition, Presenting World-Changing Technologies
Novel diagnostics focusing on the management of therapeutics, innovative nanoscale drug and vaccine delivery technology, pioneering use of small molecule therapeutic products for treating multiple diseases of the brain, cutting edge technology for the production of algae-based biofuels, new... - November 02, 2007 - Colorado BioScience Association
Raleigh NC Spa Provides Secret to a Relaxing Spa Experience
Raleigh NC Spa, Blue Water Spa, Voted Best Spa in America provides the secret to a relaxing spa experience. Spa treatments should be relaxing and pressure free. Raleigh Spa Expert Kile Law provides information to consumers that will ensure a peaceful and relaxing spa experience. - November 02, 2007 - Blue Water Spa / Michael Law MD
Shroff Eye Hospital, Mumbai, Brings to India the World's Safest and Fastest Laser Eye Treatment
Introducing the Safest and Fastest Eye Laser of the World for freedom from spectacles and contact lens, using the Wavelight Concerto 500 Hz Laser system which is designed to occupy a novel niche market of luxury excimer laser technology, has been launched at Shroff Eye Hospital in Mumbai. The... - November 02, 2007 - Shroff Eye Hospital
Dermacare's Grand Opening Raised $2,000 for Breast Cancer Research
The grand opening of Dermacare of Fort Lauderdale not only introduced valuable new cosmetic procedures to the Fort Lauderdale community, but also raised more than $2,000 for breast cancer research. - November 01, 2007 - Dermacare of Fort Lauderdale
Health Support Systems Announces Launch of a Free Online Disease Management Portal
Health Support Systems provides an interactive tool for managing diabetes through self-monitoring and qualitative analysis. Users can track health parameters, monitor improvements, analyze risk, create their own parameters and trackers and collaborate with care givers. - November 01, 2007 - Health Support Systems, Inc
DNA Solutions PTY Ltd Opens in Lebanon
DNA Solutions continues to strive in to new territories with their second office opened in the middle east - November 01, 2007 - DNA Solutions
Marketing a Chiropractic Healthcare Practice Easier with ZYTO Technology
Chiropractors using the latest biotechnology from ZYTO Corp. report success in the growth of their practice and a better ability to assess the needs of their patients. - November 01, 2007 - Zyto Corp.
Judy Fourie Named Chair of American Red Cross Ball
Judy Fourie, president of J. Fourie & Company, an insurance agency specializing in health insurance for groups and individuals, has been named chair of the Red Cross Ball, an event to benefit the American Red Cross. In this position, Fourie will lead the organization in its efforts to promote... - October 31, 2007 - J. Fourie & Company
Team Up Now to "Stroll the Mall for Meals on Wheels" and Raise Money for Meals for Homebound Elders
It’s time to team up and collect pledges for South Shore Elder Services’ annual “Stroll the Mall for Meals on Wheels” walkathon. - October 31, 2007 - South Shore Elder Services
New Cable TV Production Features Freehold Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Alan Nasar
CentraState HealthWatch will begin airing on Comcast Channel 190 at 2:30pm every Sunday beginning this week in Monmouth, Ocean and Middlesex counties, New Jersey. Dr. Alan Nasar will discuss advances in joint replacement surgery, pain management and physical therapy with host Gary Gellman. - October 30, 2007 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Canadian Couple Goes to Cuba for Her Orthopedic Surgery, But Instead They Both Get Treated
A Halifax couple, Diane and Vern Paul, traveled to Cuba so that she could get orthopedic surgery, but instead, they both were treated. Vern was so impressed with the quality of medical care in Cuba, that at the last minute he decided to get cosmetic surgery. Diane chose Cuba because she knew that the country had outstanding health care, and she wanted to avoid the one-year wait for her treatment in Canada. - October 27, 2007 - Choice Medical Services
Freehold NJ Orthopedic Surgeon Gets Great Public Response to Lecture on Total Knee Replacement Options
Dr. Manuel Banzon welcomed the public to an important lecture in Freehold Wednesday October 17. In one of a series of free lectures currently being offered at the CentraState Medical Center, he outlined the new high-tech approach to total knee replacement used at the Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute. - October 27, 2007 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC