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Integrated Clinical Trial Services Releases Podcast on Highly-Detailed Contact-Center Scripts
Tom Sturgis, president of Integrated Clinical Trial Services (ICTS), a firm that provides innovative and efficient patient-oriented recruitment solutions to the clinical research industry, has announced the release of a podcast discussing the significance of contact-center scripts on the success of... - December 21, 2007 - Integrated Clinical Trial Services
How to be the 1 Person Out of 100 Who Succeeds at Their New Year's Resolutions
Medical Hypnosis Specialists Unveil The Key To Making Your Resolution a Reality in San Diego on January 4th. - December 20, 2007 - The Center For Faster Healing With Hypnosis
Cleveland Laser Rehab Announces Grand Opening
Cleveland Laser Rehab announces the grand opening of their first Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) clinic in Woodmere, Ohio. - December 20, 2007 - Cleveland Laser Rehab
Dr. Lisa Roberts Contributes Chapter to Atlas of Laparoscopic & Hysteroscopic Techniques for Gynecologists
Gynecology and Laparoscopic Surgeons, P.C. (www.glsi.info), has announced that Dr. Lisa Roberts, president and CEO of the practice, has contributed a chapter entitled “Laparoscopic Instrumentation” to the third edition of the textbook Atlas of Laparoscopic & Hysteroscopic Techniques... - December 19, 2007 - Gynecology and Laparoscopic Surgeons, P.C.
4D Ultrasound Transmitted - Live - to Iraq on Christmas Eve
Deployed SPC Branson will see unborn son for the first time while in Baghdad. - December 19, 2007 - Precious Previews Ultrasound
"Celebrity Apprentice" Cast Members Gene Simmons, Stephen Baldwin and Carol Alt Have All Been Interviewed by PR.com’s Allison Kugel; Interviews Can be Read at PR.com
Fans of "The Apprentice" who are looking forward to tuning in to its latest installment, "Celebrity Apprentice," can get a head start in learning more about three "Celebrity Apprentice" cast members by going to www.pr.com/articles and reading their interviews. - December 17, 2007 - PR.com
Freehold Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Alan Nasar Gives the Final Public Lecture of the Current Series by the Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, Freehold, NJ
Freehold Orthopedic surgeon Alan S. Nasar, MD delivered the final lecture for the year “Hip Arthroscopy, Hip Resurfacing and Hip Replacement; Are You a Candidate?” to a welcoming audience, mainly members of the local community, on Tuesday, December 11th, at the CentraState Healthcare Center in Freehold, New Jersey. Dr Nasar, Director of the Total Joint Center of New Jersey, is one of the team of orthopedic surgeons from the Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Freehold, NJ. - December 16, 2007 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Senior Living’s Technological Evolutions Detailed by Ecumen in New Whitepapers
Aging services provider details technology’s role in both the critical and everyday aspects of senior life - December 15, 2007 - Ecumen
Recognized Homeopath and Master Nutritionist Teams Up with Existing Seasoned Providers to Offer Comprehensive, Customized Wellness Care in Southern California
Local recognized Classical Homeopath and Nutritionist has joined ongoing successful practice of Vibrant Bodies Center to offer a comprehensive blend of therapies to enhance personal health. - December 15, 2007 - Temecula Homeopathy
Dr. Darcy Ward and Dr. Jennifer Greenfield Open Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC
Darcy Ward and Jennifer Greenfield, doctors of chiropractic, have announced their partnership to launch Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC, (carolinachirowellness.com) a full-service health and wellness center in North Raleigh. Healthcare services include chiropractic, myofascial release,... - December 14, 2007 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC
The Spa Experience Gets a Makeover
The 'Spa Experience' evolves to yet a whole new level by pairing ancient healing arts such as deep tissue massage and acupuncture with results-oriented chiropractic mobilizations. Patients are thrilled with the long-lasting results, not merely temporary relaxation. - December 14, 2007 - Discovery Back and Body Center
Drunk Parents in Denial
Over half of heavy drinking parents underestimate, or lie about, their consumption of alcohol, according to the first large-scale scientific survey using hair samples. The hair samples were collected from 200 parents of young children from across the UK, with an equal split between mothers and... - December 14, 2007 - Trimega Laboratories Ltd
Nashville Plastic Surgeons, Plastic Surgery Specialists, Inc., Incorporate Revolutionary New Laser System Into Existing Spectrum of Aesthetic Enhancement Options
Nashville Plastic Surgeons, Plastic Surgery Specialists, Inc., have recently incorporated a revolutionary new laser system into their existing impressive range of aesthetic enhancement options. Only Sciton's PROFILE combination laser system addresses the needs of an ever-growing aesthetic marketplace by offering a variety of applications to treat a number of aesthetic concerns and conditions in one multi-application revolutionary laser system. - December 13, 2007 - Plastic Surgery Specialists, Inc.
Cardiovascular Sciences, Inc. Announces Funding Event
Cardiovascular Sciences, Inc. (CVSC), a corporation under the laws of Nevada, is excited to reveal an initial funding event with Seven Palm Investments, LLC of Illinois. After a recent assessment and restructuring of the company’s equity, the company and its investors are ready to move ahead... - December 12, 2007 - Cardiovascular Sciences, Inc.
South Shore Elder Services Celebrates 30th Anniversary
South Shore Elder Services of Braintree commemorated 30 years of service to elders, caregivers and families during their Annual Meeting held at Lantana in Randolph earlier this month. - December 12, 2007 - South Shore Elder Services
Americans Can Now Access Low-Cost, Professional Medical Care in Canada - Uninsured Can Save Up to 30 to 60 Percent Off U.S. Medical Costs
To find low-cost medical care, Americans no longer have to travel great distances overseas. Choice Medical Services, a leading medical tourism firm, has launched the first program to help Americans access high-quality medical care in Canada, where they can save up to 30 to 60 percent off high U.S. costs. - December 12, 2007 - Choice Medical Services
OREA Long Term Care Education Campaign
Starting in January of 2008, National Health Administrators (NHA) will partner with the Oklahoma Retired Education Association (OREA) to begin a Long Term Care education campaign designed to increase member awareness about eldercare and the role Long Term Care insurance can play in protecting the... - December 11, 2007 - National Health Administrators
KRTA Long Term Care Education Campaign
National Health Administrators (NHA) continues its fifteen year-long relationship with the Kentucky Retired Education Association (KRTA) by posting its new, electronic Long Term Care Buyer’s Guide on the KRTA web site. The goal of this KRTA and NHA initiative is to increase member awareness... - December 11, 2007 - National Health Administrators
South Shore Skin Center Unveils New Anti-Aging Products to Turn Back Time Without Surgery
South Shore Skin Center has unveiled new products in their cosmetic dermatology line which help minimize damage from sun exposure and the signs of aging without cosmetic surgery. - December 10, 2007 - South Shore Skin Center
ValveXchange Wins The Third Annual Faegre & Benson Venture Showcase Award, Presented At BioWest 2007
ValveXchange has won the third annual Faegre & Benson Venture Showcase Award at the BioWest 2007 conference in Denver. The announcement is made by Chris Shapard, Deputy Director of the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA), who says the $10,000 Venture Showcase Award was again provided by the Faegre & Benson law firm and announced at the Colorado Bioscience Association (CBSA) Awards luncheon at the Grand Hyatt Friday. - December 09, 2007 - Colorado BioScience Association
Somnia Anesthesia Services Announces "Office-Based Anestheisa, a Critical Look"
Cleveland Clinic News recently published an article featuring Somnia Inc, CEO, Dr. Marc E. Koch, MD, MBA. Excerpt from Article: Initially, we can garner a great deal of information through contacts with existing office-based anesthesia practices. New York City has a very mature practice called... - December 08, 2007 - Somnia Inc.
Female Portland Chiropractor Incorporates Gentle Cranial Work and Movement to Help Kids Attain Their Fullest Potential
Dr. Jess Barr Desbrow, DC is treating children with learning disabilities using gentle chiropractic, craniosacral therapy and therapeutic movements. She also works delicately with infants to help avoid the need for this work down the road. - December 08, 2007 - Growing Care Chiropractic, Craniosacral and Massage
Raleigh Day Spa Expert Cautions Consumers About Day Spa Dangers
Raleigh Day Spa Expert Kile Law cautions consumers about Day Spa Dangers. She urges consumers to ask about a spas policy of clients being left alone in treatment rooms before scheduling an appointment or purchasing a gift certificate. - December 07, 2007 - Blue Water Spa / Michael Law MD
Raleigh Massage Center and Spa Provides Ultimate Treatment with 2 Therapists
Raleigh Massage Center and Spa Provides The Ultimate Foot Fantasy, a decadent treatment with two therapists to provide the ultimate in relaxation. - December 07, 2007 - Blue Water Spa / Michael Law MD
National Deaf Academy Awarded Accreditation from Joint Commission
By demonstrating compliance with the Joint Commission’s national standards for health care quality and safety, National Deaf Academy has earned the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™ Founded in 1951, The Joint Commission is dedicated to continuously improving the safety... - December 06, 2007 - National Deaf Academy
Nurse Next Door Named One of BC's Top 10 Companies to Work at
While companies across the province struggle to attract great employees, Nurse Next Door, BC’s largest in-home senior care provider, was recognized as one of the province’s top 10 employers by BCBusiness Magazine’s annual Best Companies to Work For in BC award program. Ranking in... - December 05, 2007 - Nurse Next Door Home Care Services
Orthopedic Surgeon Dr Manuel Banzon Responds to Community Demand with His Latest Public Lecture on Advanced Joint Replacement Techniques in Freehold, NJ
Dr. Manuel Banzon, Freehold, NJ Orthopedic Surgeon, presented the latest in the current series of public lectures on advanced joint replacement techniques being offered at the CentraState Healthcare Center on Wednesday, November 28. The free lectures are being offered October through to mid December in Freehold, Jackson and Monroe Township, New Jersey, by the team of board-certified orthopedic surgeons from the Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Freehold. - December 05, 2007 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Integrated Clinical Trial Services Releases Podcast on Patient Recruitment
Tom Sturgis, president of Integrated Clinical Trial Services (ICTS), a firm that provides innovative and efficient patient-oriented recruitment solutions to the clinical research industry, has announced the release of a podcast discussing patient recruitment as a classic marketing problem. In the... - December 04, 2007 - Integrated Clinical Trial Services
AM Best Grants Group Benefit Services, Inc. of Springfield, MO the Designation of “Expert Insurance Service Provider”
Group Benefit Services today announced that AM Best, a worldwide insurance-rating and information agency with more than 100 years of history, grants Group Benefit Services, Inc. (GBS) the designation of “Expert Insurance Service Provider”. This year marks the third year in a row that... - December 04, 2007 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.
Healthcare Scouts 2007 Partner of the Year Awards - Human Capital & Patient Care Lauded
The Bureau of Health Professions estimates that the number of healthcare jobs will be forced to grow to nearly 14 million by 2010 to meet the increased healthcare demand as the “baby boom” generation reaches 65 years-old. “With the recent surveys illuminating the staffing problem that plagues the healthcare industry, we wanted to recognize these clients for their outstanding leadership and dedication to human capital and patient care,” states Brian Hudson, President and COO of Healthcare Scouts. - December 02, 2007 - Healthcare Scouts
Dr. Alan Nasar, Freehold, NJ, Orthopedic Surgeon Attracts Community Interest with His Public Lecture "Minimally-Invasive Treatments for Hip Pain" in Jackson, New Jersey
Freehold Orthopedic surgeon Alan S. Nasar MD attracted wide community interest with his comprehensive and engaging public lecture on “Minimally-Invasive Treatments for Hip Pain” this Tuesday, November 27, at CareOne Rehabilitation Center, Jackson, New Jersey. Dr Nasar is one of the team... - December 01, 2007 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
The Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, Freehold, NJ, Selects Award Winning Electronic Medical Records and Practice Management System
The seven practicing physicians of the recently formed Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC, Freehold, New Jersey, have selected award winning eClinicalWorks Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and Practice Management (PM) system to meet the needs of their significantly expanded practice, and enhance their focus on close doctor-patient relationships. - December 01, 2007 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Los Angeles Surgeon Offers Free Varicose Vein Ultrasound Screening During the Month of December
Educating the public on the risks of Venous Disease is the goal of this 3-day public screening. December 10-12, 2007 - December 01, 2007 - The Elite Laser Vein Center
Fig. Moves Forward Nationally with Advanced Smartlipo; “Outpatient Micro Liposuction” Already Proving Popular
Fig., the leading authority in medically supervised body shaping, today announced it will begin offering an advanced Smartlipo™ procedure at fig. medical body shaping centers. - November 30, 2007 - fig.
New State-of-the-Art Premises for the Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Pond View Professional Park, Freehold, NJ, on Target for Occupancy, Summer '08
Welcome news for the physicians and staff of the Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, Freehold, New Jersey, released this week; that the new Pond View Professional Park complex of professional and medical condominiums in Freehold Township, NJ, is on target for completion in the first quarter of 2008. - November 30, 2007 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Colorado BioScience Association Announces Winners of Its 2007 Awards Program, Honoring the Best of Colorado's Bioscience Industry
The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) has released winners of its 2007 Awards Program. Official presentation of the awards occurs Friday, December 7, 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., at the CBSA’s annual awards luncheon. Held in conjunction with the 2007 BioWest Conference at the Grand Hyatt Denver, registration information is available at the BioWest Conference website. - November 29, 2007 - Colorado BioScience Association
Extreme Makeover, Home Edition to Feature Family Living with Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders
APFED announced today it has received confirmation of the airing of Extreme Makeover, Home Edition, which will feature the Stockdale family from Middleton, Idaho with children living with Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders. The show will air on ABC on December 2, 2007. - November 29, 2007 - APFED
Vaginal Laser Surgery to Enhance Muscle Tone, Strength & Control
Vaginal Rejuvenation, tightening of the vaginal muscles, or Vaginoplasty is an increasingly popular procedure. Dr. Shuell performs the Laser Vaginal Reconstruction on an outpatient basis in less than two hours. - November 29, 2007 - Body Sculpting Center
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
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
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
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
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
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