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American Student Dental Association 2013-14 Executive Committee and Speaker of the House of Delegates Elected
During its Annual Session in Atlanta, the American Student Dental Association House of Delegates – 122 dental students from across the United States – elected its 2013-14 president, vice presidents and speaker of the House. Jiwon Lee, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine... - March 15, 2013 - American Student Dental Association
Elva’s Dream Granted: Back in the Classroom
Elmcroft of River Centre granted Elva Cunningham’s dream to return to the classroom as part of their Second Wind Dreams program, which grants wishes for seniors. Elva became a schoolteacher in Illinois right out of school and continued on until retirement. Throughout her career, Elva enjoyed... - March 14, 2013 - Elmcroft of River Centre
MUMC Spine Programs Recognized by the Joint Commission
The spinal fusion and the microdiscectomy programs at Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) have earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for healthcare quality and safety in disease-specific... - March 14, 2013 - Memorial Health
Leah Koenig, MA, Parent Coach, to Present Love and Logic’s® Early Childhood Parenting Made Fun! at Sammamish Montessori in Redmond WA Starting Tuesday April 2, 2013
Leah Koenig, MA, Parent Coach, to present Love and Logic’s® Early Childhood Parenting Made Fun! class, at Sammamish Montessori School in Redmond WA starting Tuesday April 2, 2013 from 6pm to 8pm. - March 14, 2013 - Bellevue Family Counseling
Dr. Mark Galland Provides Orthopaedic Services at Cleveland Indians Spring Training Camp
Local Orthopaedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Specialist Assists MLB Players and Prospects in Preparing for the 2013 Regular Season - March 14, 2013 - Dr. Galland
Central Health Physiotherapy Celebrates Treating 15,000 Patients
Central Health Physiotherapy, one of the largest and most respected physiotherapy companies in the UK, recently celebrated treating 15,000 patients at their Chancery Lane clinic. Central Health Physiotherapy opened their Chancery Lane clinic just over 15 years ago, with just one treatment room. - March 14, 2013 - Central Health Physiotherapy
New Wellness Coaching Business Has Opened Its Doors in Chicago's Northern Suburbs
Nikki Hines has opened a wellness coaching business in Vernon Hills, Illinois and is accepting new clients. Nikki is a professional coach that assists clients in reaching their health and wellness goals using a holistic approach that focuses on an individual's strengths. - March 13, 2013 - Nikki Hines, Wellness Coach
New Search Engine “Adoption Families” Makes Finding Adoption Situations Easy
The website AdoptionFamilies.org, sponsored by open adoption agency Independent Adoption Center, helps pregnant women find home study approved adoptive families from all over the United States. - March 12, 2013 - Independent Adoption Center
Dr. Eastwood Brings in Cutting Edge, Non-Invasive & Drug Free Chiropractic Care in WA
Dr. Sean Eastwood, the certified NET practitioner in Western Australia has come up with a cutting edge, non-invasive and drug free kinesiology treatment for treating nervous issues. - March 12, 2013 - DR Sean
Meza Dental Promotes Howard Siegler to Director of Marketing
Meza Dental, a leading Cosmetic Dental clinic in Costa Rica which serves the growing North American dental tourism market, named Howard Siegler as their Director of Marketing. - March 11, 2013 - Meza Dental
Leeza Gibbons Talks Happy Endings and New Beginnings This Wednesday on "Let’s Talk Autism with Shannon and Nancy"
Television and radio show host, author, and speaker Leeza Gibbons will discuss her life and how she learned to “Take 2” on the highly popular web show “Let’s Talk Autism with Shannon and Nancy,” Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 11:00 am (PDT). - March 11, 2013 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
MUMC Hip and Knee Programs Recognized by the Joint Commission
The hip replacement and the knee replacement programs at Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) have earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for healthcare quality and safety in... - March 11, 2013 - Memorial Health
New Study by Autism Research Group and CARD Demonstrates That Children with Autism Can Learn to Stand Up to Bullies
Autism Research Group, along with the Center for Autism and Related Disorders, published a study in the current issue of the journal “Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders” on teaching children with autism to detect and respond to lies told by others attempting to bully them. - March 10, 2013 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
St. Patrick’s Day Auction Serves Up Beer, Corned Beef and Hope
The Blazer Pub holds a raucous St. Patrick's Day auction on March 16-17 to benefit children's charity Friends of Karen. - March 10, 2013 - Friends of Karen
Autism Research Group to Train San Diego Professionals on Effective Autism Behavioral Intervention Techniques
The one-day event features an exceptional collection of autism experts presenting the latest state-of-the-art methods of applied behavior analysis (ABA) for teaching perspective-taking and executive function skills to individuals with autism. - March 10, 2013 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Autism Live Host Will Shave Her Head on Air April 8th to Promote Compassion in Action
Host of Autism Live, Shannon Penrod, will shave her head live on air April 8th to promote Compassion in Action. - March 09, 2013 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Reproductive Tissue Storage Company Announces Medical Advisory Committee Members
ReproTech, Ltd., the leading cryobank specializing in long-term storage of human reproductive tissue (sperm, eggs, embryos and ovarian and testicular tissue), announces the members of its Medical Advisory Committee. - March 09, 2013 - ReproTech, LLC
Cosmetic Surgeon Dr. Michael Jones and Lingerie Guru Linda Becker Present the "Mommy Makeover"
A "Mommy Makeover" is a series of cosmetic, surgical procedures designed to restore a woman's confidence after pregnancy. In a recent nip-tuck advice column, published in Heart & Soul Magazine, Dr. Michael Jones explained the "Mommy Makeover" to readers. He then teamed up with NYC fashion guru, Linda Becker to get her perspective on post-partum body image and style challenges. - March 09, 2013 - Lexington Plastic Surgeons/Dr. Michael Jones
Bahamas Medical Center & Doctors Hospital Offer Cutting-Edge Treatment for Patients with Prostate Cancer
Doctors Hospital Health System, which includes Bahamas Medical Center and Doctors Hospital in Nassau, Bahamas, offers access to a potentially life-saving treatment for men with prostate cancer. - March 08, 2013 - Bahamas Medical Center
Consultants in Ophthalmic & Facial Plastic Surgery Announces New Pellevé® Machine for Skin Tightening
Consultants in Ophthalmic & Facial Plastic Surgery has just announced that they have received their new Pellevé® Machine for skin tightening. This is a revolutionary technology that has assisted with superior results for patients that require facial cosmetic surgery in Michigan,... - March 07, 2013 - Consultants in Ophthalmic & Facial Plastic Surgery
Teen Health Coach Presents "Weigh Less Live More" Workshop at Hicksville Public Library on Long Island, NY
The Teen Health Coach, Linda Mandelbaum, to speak about healthy ways to lose and keep weight off at Hicksville Public Library on Long Island, NY on April 2nd. - March 06, 2013 - The Teen Health Coach
Global Pharmacovigilance Consulting & Services Company Launched at Coimbatore in India
KTVR Vijaydeepa Group and Ma Foi Group have come together to launch a new company titled Oviya MedSafe Private Limited, to offer Pharmacovigilance Consulting and Outsourced Drug Safety Support Services to global pharmaceutical companies. - March 06, 2013 - Oviya MedSafe Private Limited
Chef’s Book Explains Why Most of Us Need a Lifestyle Makeover, Power-Up Energy, Lose Weight Without Any Diet
Today the release of a chef’s book, The MicroNutrient Solution, could be the end of diets as we know them. Best yet, this cutting-edge philosophy is free. - March 05, 2013 - HealthfulChef.com
“The True Power of Action” on March 5 “Why Shamanism Now?” Radio Show with Host Christina Pratt
On her radio show "Why Shamanism Now? A Practical Path to Authenticity”, teacher, author and founder of the Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing Christina Pratt talks about how we’ve collectively distorted the meaning of power and how we need to find it’s true meaning so we can take right action in offering our gifts to the world and living our soul’s purpose. - March 03, 2013 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Celebrated Author Temple Grandin to Appear on Autism-Live.com, March 4, 2013
Temple Grandin, considered the most accomplished and well-known adult with autism in the world, will discuss her life’s journey and answer questions from viewers on the widely popular web show Autism-Live.com, Monday, March 4, 2013. - March 03, 2013 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
New Therapy Practice Offers Couples Alternative to Costly, Lengthy Counseling Sessions
Mark Jacobson, M.S., Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, offers Fort Lauderdale, Fla couples unique Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT): Focuses on solutions rather than problems, in fewer sessions that traditional forms of therapy. - March 02, 2013 - Mark Jacobson, LLC
OrthoArizona - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates Expands Its Practice by Adding Desert Orthopedic Specialists in East Valley
Dr. Jonathan Fox and Dr. Shelden Martin of Desert Orthopedic Specialists in Tempe have agreed to join OrthoArizona - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates and operate as the group’s east Valley location. - March 01, 2013 - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates
Northbrook Court Dental Associates Offers Drill-Less Air Abrasion Dental Care
Northbrook Court Dental Associates, a long time Northbrook dental clinic, has announced it now offers air abrasion, a new technique for removing tooth decay without the use of a drill. - March 01, 2013 - Northbrook Court Dental
3-C Family Services Introduces Living Better Today with Dr. Don and Colleagues
Research-based Clinical Practice Launches Podcast Series in Effort to Help Individuals Lead Enriched and Fulfilled Lives - March 01, 2013 - 3-C Family Services
Reproductive Associates of Delaware: Three Years of IVF Results Show Positive Impact of Embryo Chromosome Testing
Reproductive Associates of Delaware is reporting significant improvement in successful pregnancies when pre-implantation genetic screening of embryos is utilized prior to uterine transfer. - March 01, 2013 - Reproductive Associates of Delaware
State-of-the-Art Dental Practice Welcomes Periodontist
Foster Dental Care welcomes Periodontist, Adam McClellan DDS to their Blue Springs practice. - March 01, 2013 - Foster Dental Care
ProFractional Therapy™ Now Popular Acne Scar Treatment, Reports Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Mark Schwartz
Dr. Mark Schwartz reports on the benefits of ProFractional Therapy™, a non-surgical acne scar solution. - March 01, 2013 - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Hope Leadership Drives Mission Forward
Restructured leadership at Hope Hospice has allowed for dedicated staff members to be more responsive to the needs of those who Hope serves. New titles and additional responsibilities in job descriptions have allowed the team to maximize efficiency in driving the Hope Hospice mission forward. In... - February 28, 2013 - Hope Hospice
World Customs Organization (WCO) Awards BIMC Hospital “WCO Certificate of Merit”
Commemorating International Customs Day, the Indonesia Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DGCE) awarded a “World Customs Organization (WCO) Certificate of Merit” to BIMC Hospital Bali. - February 28, 2013 - BIMC Hospital
Clearlyderm Center for Dermatology Welcomes Dr. Angela Weatherall
Angela Weatherall MD, joins Dr. Andrea Colton at Clearlyderm Center for Dermatology in Boca Raton, FL. Clearlyderm offers medical and cosmetic dermatology, same-day and walk-in appointments, extended evening and weekend hours and accepts most insurances. - February 27, 2013 - Clearlyderm Center for Dermatology
Digital X-Rays at Dakota Dental Reduce Patient Exposure to Radiation
Dakota Dental Apple Valley Family Dentistry takes every precaution to protect and improve patient health, including switching to digital dental X-ray technology. - February 27, 2013 - Dakota Dental
Habit Doc Provides an “Almost-Do-It-Your-Self-Guided” Approach to Control Drinking & Other Habits
On your journey to a better life, consider a Habit Doc Consultation. A one-time meeting offers you a brand new way to overcome the obstacles, with an “Almost-Do-It-Your-Self-Guided Approach.” - February 27, 2013 - HabitDoc
Local Surgeons Attend National Surgical Association’s Scientific Conference
Doctors Nicki L. Nigro, DPM, FACFAS, Jeffrey S. Nigro, DPM, FACFAS and Jesse A. Mytinger, DPM, FACFAS of Dr. Nigro Foot and Ankle Care Centers [Pittsburgh, PA], were among the record number of foot and ankle surgeons from around the globe who gathered in Las Vegas for the American College of Foot... - February 26, 2013 - Dr Nigro Foot and Ankle Care Centers
Through The Withering Storm: A Brief History of a Mental Illness Now Available in Paperback in Time for Bipolar Awareness Month
Through the Withering Storm, a book by Leif Gregersen, up until now only available as an ebook, has now been re-edited and released on amazon. This book tells the story of one young man's broken dreams and shattered relationships as he deals with Bipolar Disorder. - February 26, 2013 - Leif Gregersen
Sengenics to Launch Global Biomarker Discovery and Clinical Trials Service Based on Oxford Gene Technology’s Patented Functional Protein Array
Sengenics today announced that it has signed an agreement with Oxford Gene Technology (OGT) to enable the launch of a global cancer biomarker discovery and clinical trial immuno-response monitoring service. The service will be based upon OGT’s proprietary full-length functional protein array... - February 25, 2013 - Sengenics
Performance Eyecare Now Accepting Submissions for Their “Build Your Dream” Scholarship
Students from Belleville East High School, Belleville West High School, Althoff Catholic High School, and O’Fallon High School are encouraged to submit an essay for a chance to earn the $1,500 scholarship. - February 24, 2013 - Performance Eyecare
Crystal Holistic Health Presents No Cost Webinar to Help People Lower Cholesterol Numbers Naturally
A no cost webinar will be presented to help people become healthier. - February 24, 2013 - Crystal Holistic Health Consulting
Patricia Lobenfeld Elected to Friends of Karen Board of Directors
Friends of Karen has announced that Patricia (Trish) Lobenfeld was elected to its Board of Directors. Ms. Lobenfeld first learned about the organization in 2004 at an event it hosted. “We’ve been blessed with two children who have never been critically ill and never been in danger of... - February 23, 2013 - Friends of Karen
Dr. Mark Galland Discusses Injury Prevention Baseball for Amateur Athletes
Orthopaedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Specialist Provides Advice for Preventing Common Baseball Injuries - February 23, 2013 - Dr. Galland
London Osteopath Opens New Beckenham Osteopathy and Pilates Clinic
Osteopath and Pilates instructor David Canevaro is now offering quality care in the Beckenham Greater London BR33 areas. Pilates for rehabilitation, cranial osteopathy, and acupuncture are a few of the seervices his new clinic will offer. - February 23, 2013 - London Osteopathy and Pilates
Chronic Pain Sufferers Can Take Recovery Into Their Own Hands. There is Hope for Those Who Struggle with Pain That Has Not Responded to Conventional Treatment.
Is it possible that pain is a habit that can be broken? Those who attend a Break the Pain Habit workshop will learn that it is. One workshop provides the tools needed for recovery without medication, therapy or doctor visits. Dr. Patrick Hannan will present a Break The Pain Habit workshop on March 2, 2013 from 3-5 p.m. at Ortho Sports & Fitness, 355 Hicksville Rd, Bethpage, NY. - February 23, 2013 - Break The Pain Habit
Dementia Care Resource Guide Offers Insight Into Your New Role When Becoming Your Loved One's Caregiver
Homewatch CareGivers of Northbrook is pleased to announce a new dementia care resource guide, Guide to Living with Dementia, a resource full of information designed to help you care for a loved one who has been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. - February 22, 2013 - Homewatch CareGivers Northshore
Orlando Pediatric Dentist Reaches Out to Improve Oral Health
Orlando Pediatric Dentist Jason Sotto DMD is taking Oral Health to the classroom this winter. Dr. Sotto will visit 15 schools in Orange County as a part of Children’s Dental Health Month. Sponsored each February by the American Dental Association (ADA), Children’s Dental Health Month... - February 22, 2013 - Jason J. Sotto, DMD Pediatric Dentist
MD Stem Cells: Very Elderly Benefit from Stem Cells for Macular Degeneration
92 year old shows rapid vision results with stem cells. Age is not a barrier to visual improvement following stem cell treatment reports MD Stem Cells. - February 21, 2013 - MD Stem Cells
Michigan Chiropractors Produce Anthology of Healing to Inspire Those Chronically in Pain in Metro-Detroit
“Six stories of healing you need to hear believe” is the subtitle of a spoken word audio program produced by chiropractors Dr. Zachary Ward (Auburn Hills) and Dr. Josh Stockwell (Ann Arbor) for a public curious about upper cervical chiropractic care. The program, entitled From the Neck... - February 21, 2013 - Ward Chiropractic Group