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Elizabeth Jekot MD Breast Imaging Center in Richardson, TX Recently Voted One of the top 5 Most Influential Women’s Centers to Watch in 2007 by Imaging Technology News
Local Breast Cancer Doctor and Breast Cancer Survivor Available for Interviews During October's Breast Cancer Awareness Month - September 20, 2007 - The Elizabeth Jekot MD Breast Imaging Center
New York Plastic Surgeon Develops Ground Breaking Face Lift Technique Performed Under Local Anesthesia Promising Instant Results and Faster Recovery
Manhattan based facial plastic surgeon and Director of the Aesthetic Facial Surgery Center of New York and New Jersey, Oleh Slupchynskyj, M.D., has developed a breakthrough facial cosmetic treatment offering immediate and long lasting results in approximately 60 minutes. The SLUPLift proves to be... - September 19, 2007 - The Aesthetic Facial Surgery Center of New York and New Jersey
"Safer, Simpler, Better & More Cost Effective" Cosmetic Surgery Anesthesia
"'Safer, Simpler, Better & more Cost Effective' cosmetic surgery anesthesia is here today," says Dr. Barry L. Friedberg, developer of bispectral index (BIS) monitored propofol ketamine sedation, now trademarked as minimally invasive anesthesia (MIA).® The public must ask for "Safer, Simpler, Better & Cost Effective" cosmetic surgery anesthesia for the surgical and anesthesia professions to change. - September 18, 2007 - Barry L. Friedberg, M.D., Cosmetic Surgery Anesthesia
Speaking of Women’s Health Honors Jill Wolford
Speaking of Women’s Health honored Jill Wolford at the Speaking Of Women’s Health two-day conference on Friday, Sept. 14 and Saturday, Sept. 15 at the North Raleigh Hilton. Wolford was recognized for her philanthropy work with cancer patients as the founder of the Caring Community... - September 18, 2007 - Speaking of Women's Health
Precedent Launches Revolutionary Individual Health Insurance Plans in Texas
Online Site Promises Easy Application, Instantaneous Quotes Plus Increased Coverage ‘On Demand’ - September 15, 2007 - Precedent Insurance
Healthbase Assists American Heart Patient to Get Life-Saving Cardiac Bypass Surgery in India
A pre-existing medical condition disqualified Steve Slaven from having health insurance leaving him with only one option when he needed medical assistance – going overseas to get affordable life-changing treatment. Steve Slaven of Arizona had lost his health insurance after an angioplasty 7... - September 15, 2007 - Healthbase Online Inc.
Cambridge Provides $9.8 Million HUD Loan to Refinance Skilled Nursing Home in Michigan
Cambridge Realty Capital Companies, one of the nation’s leading senior housing/healthcare lenders, has provided a $9.8 million FHA-insured permanent mortgage HUD loan to refinance Regency Healthcare Center, a 244-bed skilled nursing home facility in Tyler, Michigan. Cambridge Chairman... - September 15, 2007 - Cambridge Realty Capital Companies
30 Minutes That Will Change Your Life
Wellness Effect (new Phoenix, Arizona-based company) combines the elements of color, light, sound and aroma into a single, 30 minute experience that helps people to relax, rejuvenate and feel better. - September 14, 2007 - Wellness Effect
Russian and Indian CROs Announce Network Alliance for Expansion of Global Clinical Trials Services
On September 12, 2007 Synergy Research Group (SynRG), a Russia-based CRO with more than 5-years experience in clinical trials in Russia announced the establishment of a new CRO Worldwide Network alliance with Neeman Medical International (NMI), an India-based CRO. This is the second step made by... - September 14, 2007 - Synergy Research Group
Yoga Health Foundation Announces Yoga Month 092008, a Global Awareness Campaign to Inspire a Healthy Lifestyle
The Yoga Health Foundation, a non-profit organization registered in California, has announced “Yoga Month 092008,” a grassroots, community-based global campaign to educate people about the health benefits of yoga and to inspire a healthy lifestyle. Yoga Month is a year-round campaign... - September 13, 2007 - Yoga Health Foundation
South Shore Dermatologists Announce Innovative Spider Vein Treatment
Dr. Richard Eisen and Dr. Ramzi Saad, dermatologists at South Shore Skin Center, have recently announced a new and improved vein procedure, known as Gentle YAG, which effectively treats spider veins in one to three sessions. - September 13, 2007 - South Shore Skin Center
South Shore Caregiving Collaborative Will Hold a Hospice Program on September 25th at South Shore Hospital
South Shore Caregiving Collaborative will present a free hospice program on Tuesday, September 25, 2007, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Emerson Conference Room at South Shore Hospital, 55 Fogg Road in Weymouth. - September 13, 2007 - South Shore Elder Services
Hypnotherapy Perception Altering
Prominent author and hypnotherapist comments and releases research findings on the changing public and professional perception of modern hypnotherapy. - September 13, 2007 - Adam Eason
2007 Advanced Fertility Baby Reunion a Big Success
IVF and Other Fertility Therapy Babies Come Together - September 12, 2007 - Advanced Fertility & Reproductive Endocrinology Institute, LLC
Visiting Nurse Association Begins Receiving Flu Vaccine and Prepares for Severe Flu Season
Flu season is coming, complete with chills, fever, cough and sore throat. Fortunately, the Visiting Nurse Association is prepared. On Friday, the non-profit organization received 25,000 doses of flu vaccine and anticipates receiving an additional 30,000 by October 1, when it begins offering flu shots. - September 12, 2007 - Visiting Nurse Association
Los Angeles HR Firm Assists Local Employers with Newly Enforced Undocumented Worker Legislation
CPEhr, a leading HR outsourcing firm, helps small to mid-sized California employers comply with new regulations and avoid non-compliance penalties relating to the receipt of "No Match" letters from the SSA and employing undocumented workers. - September 11, 2007 - CPE HR, Inc.
Peaceful Spirit Enterprises LLC Opens in Manchester, CT
Peaceful Spirit Enterprises LLC, announces the grand opening of their new offices at 192 Hartford Road, Manchester. Located at the Center for Progressive Therapies, Peaceful Spirit is owned by Donna and Bob Crawford and offers a variety of services designed to nurture your inner self, including... - September 11, 2007 - Peaceful Spirit Enterprises LLC
Is TV/Magazine Personality's Daughter Paying Too Much? Recent News Reports Suggest Higher Than Industry-Standard Costs for Fertility Therapy
As the 41-year-old daughter of a famous TV and magazine personalty allegedly tries to get pregnant, a number of media outlets have reported that she is being treated with in vitro fertilization. Her reported fees are higher than industry standards according to a fertility expert. Dr. Gail... - September 08, 2007 - Advanced Fertility & Reproductive Endocrinology Institute, LLC
fig. Secures Funding from Bessemer Venture Partners
Fig. today announced that it has completed a recapitalization of the company and secured an eight-figure capital investment from Bessemer Venture Partners. - September 08, 2007 - fig.
Diomed Inc. Partners with Midwest Vein Center to Train Physicians on Laser Vein Treatment
J. Gordon Wright, MD, founder and medical director of the Midwest Vein Center (MVC) has been appointed by Diomed, Inc. to train physicians from across the United States on the use of minimally invasive laser treatments for varicose veins. Dr. Wright specializes exclusively in the treatment of vein... - September 08, 2007 - Midwest Vein Center
First Full-Time Female Phlebologist in Metropolitan Chicago to Join Midwest Vein Center
Midwest Vein Center (MVC) is expanding and has opened a new office in Orland Park, Ill. This vein care practice is committed to the non-surgical treatment of vein disorders. “My goal is to serve the Orland Park community in the best manner possible, combining the newest technologies with... - September 08, 2007 - Midwest Vein Center
Cosmetic Surgery & Exotic Brazil
“Portuguese speaking Brazil is regarded as the world’s capitol of cosmetic surgery,” claims Dr. Barry L. Friedberg. In recognition of the Brazilian market, Friedberg’s “Anesthesia Cosmetic Surgery,” a ground-breaking book, is now scheduled for a Portuguese translation after only 4 months in print, according to publisher Cambridge University Press. Knowledge acquired in this book will empower patients to demand a safer, simpler anesthetic for their surgery. - September 07, 2007 - Barry L. Friedberg, M.D., Cosmetic Surgery Anesthesia
Educational Center Releases Online Anger Management Game
Daybreak Counseling Service, a leader in anger management education, in conjunction with an online game production company has produced the first online anger management education game. Lava Flow-The Anger Management Game is designed to teach players skills that will help them manage... - September 06, 2007 - Daybreak Counseling Service
Diane Dennis Serves on Speaking of Women’s Health Committee
Diane Dennis, vice-president of operations at Iatria Spa And Health Center’s Creedmoor location, will chair the program committee for the 2007 Speaking of Women’s Health conference, a two-day event designed to influence women in making informed decisions about their health, well-being... - September 06, 2007 - Speaking of Women's Health
Aging Services Provider Ecumen Honored as One of Minnesota’s Best Places to Work
Third straight bestowment for Ecumen, named as one of the state’s top ten large companies by Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal - September 06, 2007 - Ecumen
Employees at Braintree Elder Agency Receive Certification from Boston University
Several employees at South Shore Elder Services in Braintree have recently received “Certificate in Aging” from Boston University Institute for Geriatric Social Work. The staff at South Shore Elder Services completed five courses in gerontology online and passed tests in each subject... - September 06, 2007 - South Shore Elder Services
BitwineTM Offers Care by Licensed Dietitians and Nutritionists
“Trusted Advice from Real People” Service Expands to Shrink Your Waist and Guide You to Better Health - September 02, 2007 - Bitwine
Smart for Life Goes Organic
Smart for Life Tampa Bay LLC officially announces its earth friendly approach to weight loss. With new and improved organic products, Smart for Life Weight Management™ is bridging the gap between a healthy lifestyle and a healthy planet. - September 02, 2007 - Smart For Life Weight Management
Kansas Citians Recognize fig. Medical Director; Dr. John Hiebert Selected as One of Kansas City’s Best Plastic Surgeons
Fig., the leader in medically supervised body shaping, is pleased to announce that Dr. John Hiebert, was nominated as one of the top five plastic surgeons to be recognized as the “Best of KC Plastic Surgeon.” - August 31, 2007 - fig.
Iatria Spa And Health Center Voted “Best Massage” in Western Wake County
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BioWest 2007 Organizers Seek the Best and Brightest of the Rocky Mountain Region’s Bioscience Start-Ups for the Venture Showcase Competition
BioWest, The Rocky Mountain Region’s Premier Bioscience Conference and Expo, is again looking for the best bioscience start-ups in the region as candidates for the $10,000 Faegre & Benson Venture Showcase Award. Six companies will be chosen to present at the Showcase in December, which will be judged by a panel of national venture capitalists. Deadline for entry is September 28, 2007. - August 30, 2007 - Colorado BioScience Association
Axis Medical Staffing™, Inc. Receives Joint Commission Certification
Axis Medical Staffing, a leading provider of supplemental medical staffing for facilities nationwide, today announced that the company has been recognized by the Joint Commission as achieving the Health Care Staffing Services certification. Ryan Skjonsberg, Co-CEO, Axis Medical Staffing, states... - August 30, 2007 - Axis Medical Staffing, Inc.
MMI Associates, Inc. Sponsors Speaking of Women’s Health
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc., a Raleigh-based public relations and marketing firm, has announced that the firm will sponsor the 2007 Speaking of Women’s Health conference, a two-day event designed to influence women in making informed decisions about their health,... - August 29, 2007 - Speaking of Women's Health
Fig. Announces New Chief Marketing Officer; Fast Growing Company Taps Rob Marandino to Join Executive Team
Fig., the leading authority in medically supervised body shaping, today announced that it has named Rob Marandino as the company’s chief marketing officer. - August 28, 2007 - fig.
Choice Medical Services Signs Agreement with Cubanacan Turismo Y Salud, Cuba’s Health Tourism Leader - Choice Sends U.S. Patient to Cuba, to Arrive Early Sept.
Choice Medical Services has arranged for an uninsured Georgia man to go to Cuba for low-cost medical care. He is expected to arrive in Cuba by early September for orthopedic surgery. Separately, Choice has signed an agreement with Cubanacan Turismo Y Salud (Cubanacan Tourism & Health), that allows Choice to provide access to Cuba's leading hotels and resorts for use by its patients. - August 28, 2007 - Choice Medical Services
Dallas Wraps Its Arms Around Medically Supervised Body Shaping by fig.; Fig. to Help Patients Find Their Beautiful Shapes
Dallas is clearly demonstrating that when it comes to breakthroughs in eliminating body fat, the answer is fig.™ (http://www.fig.com) The leader in medically supervised body shaping is enjoying tremendous success, just eight weeks after opening its doors in three Dallas locations. More than... - August 25, 2007 - fig.
November Conference Will Show Healthcare Providers How to Partner with Corporations to Provide Wellness Programs
The goal of this conference is to introduce healthcare providers to the $5.8 billion corporate wellness market, show them how to develop and prepare for corporate wellness partnerships and to give insight into the corporation’s needs and goals for providing clinically sound and impactive wellness programs. - August 25, 2007 - Immuno Laboratories
Zyto Congratulates Xymogen for fitfood (tm) Weight Loss Product
Xymogen Inc. has created a new weight loss product designed to help anyone who wants to get lean, get healthy, and get fit. - August 25, 2007 - Zyto Corp.
Fig. Announces New Chief Financial Officer; Fast Growing Company Taps Marty Moore to Join Executive Team
Fig. (http://www.fig.com), the leading authority in medically supervised body shaping, today announced that it has named Marty Moore as the company’s new chief financial officer. - August 23, 2007 - fig.
WallSt.net Interview of ZYTO Corp. Founder Dr. Vaughn R. Cook Discusses Company Growth
ZYTO Corp. is the subject of an interview on WallSt.net featuring company founder Dr. Vaughn R. Cook. The interview is available for listening online. - August 23, 2007 - Zyto Corp.
Local Chiropractor Helps Soldiers Overseas Through “Operation DVD”
An Illinois chiropractor is reaching out to soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan, by giving them something to watch. Dr. Robert Scranton, owner of Community Chiropractic Center, has been collecting DVD’s and sending them to troops in the war zone. Dr. Scranton says he found out about it through... - August 22, 2007 - Dr. Robert Scranton, D.C.
Healing Circle as Ohana
The Distant Reiki Healing Circle at johreiki.net is a little different than most. Everyone who requests Reiki here will receive it every hour, day and night, 24/7. - August 22, 2007 - johreiki.net
Crossroads Hospice of Philadelphia Patient Receives “Ultimate Gift” from Home Depot
When Crossroads Hospice of Philadelphia patient, “Mr. D” was given the opportunity to fulfill his “Gift of the Day” wish, his only request was to remain in his home. But with a terminal cardiac condition, declining physical endurance, and a long flight of stairs, avoiding a... - August 22, 2007 - Crossroads Hospice of Philadelphia
Johnie Fredman Attends Worldwide Conference on Hypnotism
Ada, Oklahoma hypnotist attends worldwide training convention - August 20, 2007 - Heartland Hypnosis Services, LLC
Food, Art & Fundraising to Benefit Children & Adults with Developmental Disabilities
For nearly 30 years, North Carolina’s largest private, not-for-profit provider of residential-based services for developmentally disabled people – RHA Howell -- has operated almost entirely on Medicaid funding. That’s no longer enough. Public funding cannot keep pace with the cost... - August 19, 2007 - RHA Howell Care Centers
NeuroHealth Expands Offices to Hurley Medical Center – East Campus in Flint, Michigan
NeuroHealth today announced expansion of its presence on the East Campus of Hurley Medical Center located on Robert T. Longway and Dort Highway. NeuroHealth will resume serving patients beginning Tuesday September 4, 2007. The office is located within the Physical Therapy Department and will... - August 19, 2007 - NeuroHealth Management LLC
Elliot Steger Jazz Quartet Comes to the Concord Performing Arts Center on October 12, 2007
5th Annual Concert to Benefit the Massachusetts Alzheimer’s Association - August 17, 2007 - Libery Alzheimer's Partnership
Social Psychologist and Author Launches Certification Program for Professionals in Anger Management
Premier state of the art Certification Program for Professionals in Anger Management launched. - August 14, 2007 - Marriage and Family Therapists of New York
Anger Management Education Center Tackles Reality T.V.
Daybreak Counseling Service, a Los Angeles based anger management education center provides services for new reality television show for feuding couples. - August 14, 2007 - Daybreak Counseling Service
Another Expansion for Nation's Largest Network of Ergonomic Service Providers
Atlas Ergonomics, LLC announced today that it has further expanded its ability to offer results-based ergonomics assistance to businesses in North America by adding five uniquely qualified physical therapist groups. - August 12, 2007 - Atlas Ergonomics, LLC