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Judge Orders Maryland Dept. of Human Resources to Cease Extensive Violations of Its Own Residential Child Care Laws
In a ruling that is startling in its implications, a Montgomery County Circuit Court judge has ordered the Maryland Department of Human Resources (DHR) to refrain from the abusive tactics it has pursued in shutting down a 40-year-old business that serves adolescent children in the Maryland/DC metro... - August 30, 2012 - Koba Institute, Inc.
Registration for January Classes at Wexford University Online Begins Sept. 15
Wexford University will begin taking registration for classes starting in January on Sept. 15. The university offers a variety of online health, exercise, sports and fitness degree programs of all levels. - August 30, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
What Does Fascia Have to do with Your Pain and Discomfort?
Fascia weaves over and around every component of the human body. It is increasingly on the radar of researchers and healthcare practitioners as a crucial component dictating how we function and feel. With its very intimate connection with all structures of the body, the massage therapists of Broadway Wellness have adopted a vast appreciation for fascia, and are incorporating it in their approach to healing. - August 30, 2012 - Broadway Wellness
Friends of Karen Takes a "Journey of the Heart" to Help Children with Cancer
Friends of Karen's "Journey of the Heart" bike riders pedal through the Hudson Valley, each one inspired by a criticially-ill child. - August 30, 2012 - Friends of Karen
ReproTech, LTD Announces New Office Opening in Mesquite, TX
ReproTech, LTD announces the opening of its fourth cryostorage facility. - August 29, 2012 - ReproTech, LLC
CPEhr Named One of Los Angeles’ “Best Places to Work” for the Fourth Consecutive Year
Human Resources Outsourcing firm CPEhr recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work in Los Angeles” by the Los Angeles Business Journal competition for the fourth consecutive year. - August 28, 2012 - CPE HR, Inc.
Discover the Secrets of T’ai Chi Chih®, Demonstration at 10AM, Sept. 4th, in Toms River
Free T'ai Chi Class/Demo in Toms River. This is a gentle, moving meditation that is great for seniors and beginners with many health benefits. - August 28, 2012 - Next Step Strategies, LLC
Choosing LASIK Requires Careful Advance Research
All surgical procedures carry with them some amount of risk, and LASIK surgery is no exception. Dr. Ilan Cohen of 5th Avenue Eye Center encourages patients to take time to research the procedure and find the most qualified surgeon to do the job. - August 28, 2012 - 5th Avenue Eye Center | Ilan Cohen MD
Brand-New Online Training Video with Former CEO of Aveda Focuses on “How to Live an Extraordinary Life”
The secrets to living an extraordinary life are shared in a brand-new online video. The video training is an interview of Marilyn Tam, former CEO of Aveda, with fitness guru John Spencer Ellis. - August 27, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Spider Vein Treatment Using the Newly Developed "Bristle TM" Needle with the VeinGogh Device
Dr. Ronald Bush, a nationally known expert in venous disease has developed a new needle called "Bristle TM" (patent pending) to treat spider veins using the VeinGogh device. - August 27, 2012 - Veinexperts
Legacy ER is Now Offering VIP Perks for Emergency Care in Frisco and Little Elm
Legacy ER has just announced a VIP program for 24 hour emergency care in Frisco and Little Elm. Legacy ER is inviting current and new patients to join the Legacy ER VIP Perks program. Signing up provides access to valuable information and special opportunities throughout the year. Legacy ER is an... - August 26, 2012 - Legacy ER & Urgent Care
Southern Tier Dermatology & Aesthetics Opening New Office in Utica
Southern Tier Dermatology & Aesthetics, the premier dermatology and aesthetics practice in upstate New York, is expanding again, and will soon offer its signature quality and personalized services to patients in the Utica area. Michelle Tagliaferri, RPA-C, who has served the dermatological needs of Utica community for many years, will join the practice when it opens. - August 26, 2012 - Southern Tier Dermatology & Aesthetics
Okyanos Heart Institute Provides Sponsorship to the Grand Bahama Sailing Club
CEO Matt Feshbach and Okyanos Heart Institute Staff Donate Sponsorships for Children to Attend Local Sailing Camp. - August 25, 2012 - Okyanos Heart Institute
South Texas Dental Helps San Antonio High School Football Players Protect Their Teeth for Upcoming Season
Each year, more than five million teeth are knocked out in athletic events, according to the National Youth Sports Foundation. Fortunately, a community service program by South Texas Dental is making sure the football players at two San Antonio high schools don’t contribute to this... - August 25, 2012 - South Texas Dental
Concerned Consumers Can Walk Into Any Lab Test Now and Get a Test for West Nile Virus, with Results in 48-72 Hours
According to the CDC West Nile update on August 23th, more than 1,100 people in the U.S. have been infected with the West Nile virus and at least 41 people have died, making this year’s outbreak of the mosquito-carried virus the largest since 1999, when the virus was first detected in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). - August 24, 2012 - Any Lab Test Now
World Record Broken for Birth Through Cryopreserved Sperm
Existing record of 28 years for a successful live birth through cryopreserved sperm is shattered - August 24, 2012 - ReproTech, LLC
DASHA Supports A Free Bird’s Collaboration with Chef Cardoz at North End Grill: Ice Cream to Support Artistic Pediatric Cancer Patients
DASHA wellness & spa is pleased to support the collaboration of A Free Bird and award-winning Chef Floyd Cardoz, who are teaming up to create a unique ice cream flavor to benefit a young cancer survivor and aspiring pastry chef Nicole Morreale. - August 24, 2012 - DASHA wellness & spa
Paramus-Based Care Plus Foundation to Host Inaugural Golf Outing
Thousands of people in the northern New Jersey area that are touched by mental illness will benefit from the first charity golf outing being held by the Care Plus Foundation at White Beeches Golf & Country Club on October 15, 2012. - August 24, 2012 - Care Plus Foundation
Seattle Cosmetic Dermatologist, Dr. Jennifer Reichel, Offers Leading-Edge "Tumescent Liposuction"
Dr. Reichel’s Pacific Dermatology & Cosmetic Center in Seattle Offers Less-Invasive Liposuction Procedure. - August 24, 2012 - Pacific Dermatology & Cosmetic Center
Shu Cosmetic Surgery Offers Complimentary VISIA Skin Complexion Analysis
Shu Cosmetic Surgery will be offering complimentary VISIA complexion analyses for facial rejuvenation and skin care. - August 23, 2012 - Shu Cosmetic Surgery Institute
Walden Behavioral Care Launches Area’s First Dedicated In-Patient Program for Mood Disorders
First in-patient care program in New England exclusively for adults needing treatment for depression, bipolar disorder and other mood disorders. - August 23, 2012 - Walden Behavioral Care
MUMC to Participate in National Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Clinical Trial
Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) is participating in a clinical trial that may redefine the surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis. The study focuses on a new concept in spine surgery called facet joint replacement. The clinical trial is evaluating the safety and effectiveness of an investigational device called the ACADIA Facet Replacement System. MUMC is the only hospital in Georgia and one of only 30 in the U.S. participating in this clinical trial. - August 22, 2012 - Memorial Health
Nevada Senior Guide Announces "No Place Like Home Senior Care" Receives "Best of Home Care" Award
No Place Like Home Senior Care today has been recognized with Home Care Pulse’s "Best of Home Care" distinction. - August 22, 2012 - Nevada Senior Guide
New Cosmetic Surgery Offerings from a Local Houston Texas Company
Find out about the new cosmetic surgery offerings that are being offered by local, Houston Texas-based company. - August 22, 2012 - West Ave Plastic Surgery
New Social Business Network for the Healthcare Industry Goes Live
New healthcare social business network launches, offering discounted membership rates to new members. - August 22, 2012 - Healthkair
San Diego Lyric Hearing Aids Provider is Proud to Offer the New Lyric 2 Hearing Aid
North County Audiology, located in San Diego, California, is one of a select few locations in USA currently offering a new smaller version of the Lyric hearing device. - August 22, 2012 - North County Audiology
Dr. Murphy Offers His Clients the Groundbreaking SmartLipo Procedure
Dr. Murphy, of Murphy Plastic Surgery, is thrilled to announce his newest and most groundbreaking procedure, SmartLipo. He has become fully certified and experienced in the SmartLipo process in order to provide his clients with a less invasive procedure that provides the benefits of... - August 22, 2012 - NNPSA
Funds Raised Donated to Sisters of Mercy Urgent Care – Catherine McAuley MERCY Foundation Haiti Relief Effort
Practice Velocity clients have donated a total of $11,000 during two events hosted by Dr. David Stern at the 2012 Urgent Care Association of America Spring Conference in Las Vegas, NV to be donated to the Sisters of Mercy Urgent Care – Catherine McAuley MERCY Foundation Haiti Relief Effort. - August 21, 2012 - Practice Velocity
Take the Stress of Head Lice Off Your Back to School List
Hair Whisperers Screens for and Kills Lice and Nits in One Appointment - August 21, 2012 - Hair Whisperers
Your Own Sacred Story with Jeff Stockton and Christina Pratt August 21 Why Shamanism Now Radio Show
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 welcomes Jeff Stockton as her guest who talks about the power of our “sacred stories” – how what we tell ourselves and others about our lives can either lift us up or tear us down. - August 20, 2012 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Plainfield Dentist Teams Up with Dentistry From The Heart to Offer Free Dental Care
Dr. Justin A. Ahoyt of Ahoyt Family Dental will host a free dental clinic day on September 13th, 2012 at his Plainfield dental office. - August 19, 2012 - Ahoyt Family Dental
Virginia Women’s Center Partners with Hanover Habitat to Dedicate House to Hanover Family
Central Virginia’s Leading Women’s Health Care Provider Partners With Hanover Habitat to Build a House for Hanover County Family - August 18, 2012 - Virginia Women's Center
AcuteCare Telemedicine Discusses Teleneurology Outlook with Leading Georgia Stroke Professionals
Dr. Matthews Gwynn, Partner, AcuteCare Telemedicine (ACT) delivered a presentation discussing the future of teleneurology in the next decade during the quarterly meeting of the Georgia Stroke Professional Alliance (GSPA) on Wednesday, August 15th. Dr. Gwynn’s presentation, visible online in... - August 18, 2012 - AcuteCare Telemedicine
Innovative Practice in Anxiety Treatment at Dynamic Resources International™
Diane Ruth, PhD has a solution for people suffering from anxiety problems. Her practice is specialized in healing anxiety naturally without drugs or medications. Dr. Ruth's holistic approach is individualized and has a proven success rate of 97%. The delivery of effective treatment for anxiety was... - August 18, 2012 - Dynamic Resources International
Free Video Interview Gives Fitness Pros Top Tips on “Doubling Your Business in One Year”
Fitness pro Steve Krebs shares his tips on doubling a fitness business in just one year in a new online training video. The interview with John Spencer Ellis is now available online at http://johnspencerellis.com/how-to-double-your-fitness-business-in-one-year-interview-with-steve-krebs/. - August 17, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Nursing Facility Averts 7 Hospital Transfers in First Month of Utilizing PhoneDOCTORx
Medway Country Manor Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation has averted seven hospital transfers in the first month of utilizing PhoneDOCTORx, a telemedicine service for skilled nursing facilities. During off-hours, physicians at PhoneDOCTORx remotely provide on-call services using video... - August 17, 2012 - American Doctors Online
Manhattan Dentists Announce New Dental Implants Services
Manhattan dentists announce new dental implants services to fill in missing teeth permanently without the need for dentures. - August 17, 2012 - Dr. Fuad Malik
Nevada Senior Guide Announces Local Finalist for National 2012 Modern Healthcare Community Leadership Award
Nevada Senior Guide is proud to announce that Carole Fisher, President and CEO of Nathan Adelson Hospice, is a national Finalist for the: 2012 Modern Healthcare Community Leadership Award for the entire United States. The purpose of the award is to honor a healthcare executive for his or her work... - August 17, 2012 - Nevada Senior Guide
Santa Monica Family Dentist Reaches Out to Patients via Facebook
Dr. Roya Levi, Santa Monica family dentist, stays current with modern technologies and social media trends, reaching out to her patients through social media outlets. - August 16, 2012 - Roya Levi, DDS
Clinic for Treating Eating Disorders Opens in South Windsor Through ECHN-Walden Partnership
Leading Eating Disorders Hospital Opens First Connecticut Clinic - August 16, 2012 - Walden Behavioral Care
FIT Reisen’s Up-to-Date Burnout Survey
FIT Reisen launched its stress level survey. In 2012 the survey was based on 616 respondents, who were averagely aged 45.9 years and estimated their personal threat in relation to burnout. - August 16, 2012 - FIT Gesellschaft für gesundes Reisen mbH
Okyanos Heart Institute Announces August Seminar to Discuss Coronary Artery Disease
Free Educational Seminar Led by Dr. Howard Walpole, Jr. Will Provide Information About New Cardiac Cell Therapy Treatment for Coronary Artery Disease - August 16, 2012 - Okyanos Heart Institute
HealthCARE Express Urgent Care Celebrates Atlanta Groundbreaking
Local residents of Atlanta, Texas will soon see dirt moving along Highway 59, as construction begins on a new urgent care medical facility. HealthCARE Express celebrated their groundbreaking on Tuesday, August 14, at the site of their future location at 108 South Loop 59. The new 2865 square foot... - August 16, 2012 - HealthCARE Express
Dakota Dental Apple Valley Family Dentistry Reminds Parents to Include Dental Care in Back-to-School Preparations
Dakota Dental Apple Valley dentists remind parents in Minnesota to remember to schedule back-to-school cleanings and dental services before the new school year begins. - August 16, 2012 - Dakota Dental
Long Island Charity Maurer Foundation Announces Breast Cancer Golf Event
On October 9, 2012 The Maurer Foundation will host its 17th Annual Golf Classic at the Meadow Brook Club in Jericho, Long Island, NY. Proceeds will go to benefit the Maurer Foundation’s breast health education programs presented to Long Island and New York City schools, businesses, and... - August 15, 2012 - The Maurer Foundation
Winter Park Laser Donates Laser Tattoo Removal to Help Foster Child
While it is difficult for local children to be adopted it is especially difficult for older children-especially ones with "facial tattoos." When child services came to Winter Park Laser to share the story of a teenage boy who desperately wanted a tattoo on his face removed to increase his... - August 15, 2012 - Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center
Fertility Preservation Network Adds Hawaii Facility
Program greatly extends access to fertility preservation services. - August 15, 2012 - ReproTech, LLC
Naperville Physical Therapy Owner Designs Exercise Calendar for Workspace
Mary Rachford, physical therapist and owner of Naperville Physical Therapy in Illinois, has created a desktop calendar that provides three daily exercises for each day of the week. These exercises can be done throughout the day in an office setting, and do not require any type of equipment - many utilize just the space around the desk, a chair or a wall. - August 14, 2012 - Naperville Physical Therapy
“How to Create a Website for Dummies” Video Training Offered for Free on Fitness Business Expert’s Website
Websites are a must for anyone in the fitness business. With that in mind, fitness guru John Spencer Ellis offers simple tips for beginners looking to develop their own website at http://johnspencerellis.com/how-to-create-a-website-for-dummies-a-beginners-guide-to-websites/. - August 13, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
LASIK Surgery Not Always the Best Choice for Vision Correction
While LASIK surgery is the most well-known method of correcting vision besides glasses, similar procedures might work better for some patients. In some cases, a person with eyesight problems should stick to glasses or contacts and entirely avoid vision correction surgery. Dr. Ilan Cohen, director... - August 13, 2012 - 5th Avenue Eye Center | Ilan Cohen MD