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Dr. Barry K. Douglas Joins The Maurer Foundation Board of Directors
The Maurer Foundation, a Long Island breast health education non-profit, is pleased to welcome Dr. Barry K. Douglas as a new member of the foundation's Board of Directors. Dr. Barry K. Douglas has been with the Long Island Plastic Surgical Group since 1991. Dr. Douglas is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate... - July 13, 2012 - The Maurer Foundation
New Hope for Women Lacking Functional Eggs in Their Ovaries Who Want to Have Their Own Baby
The US Patent Office has allowed application 11/473,910 for a method to grow oocytes (eggs) from a woman’s ovaries even if the ovaries are no longer producing oocytes. With conventional IVF (in vitro fertilization), unless a woman supplies her own eggs, the baby is not genetically related to her. For the first time, this technology allows a woman who is not making eggs to have a baby that is genetically related to her. - July 13, 2012 - Ovacyte LLC
Okyanos Heart Institute Announces July Seminar to Discuss Coronary Artery Disease
Free Educational Seminar Will Provide Information About New Treatment Option Through Cardiac Cell Therapy to Patient’s Suffering from Chronic Coronary Artery Disease - July 12, 2012 - Okyanos Heart Institute
LightSheer® DUET™ Laser Hair Removal Becoming Go-to Summer Treatment, Reports Dr. Jennifer Reichel
Founder and director of Pacific Dermatology & Cosmetic Center, Dr. Jennifer Reichel, is seeing a growing number of patients "prepping for summer" with laser hair removal. - July 12, 2012 - Pacific Dermatology & Cosmetic Center
More Patients Inquiring About Breast Reduction Surgery, Reports NY Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Mihye Choi
Prominent plastic surgeon, Dr. Mihye Choi of KCNY Plastic Surgery, is seeing a growing number of patients scheduling consultations for breast reduction surgery. - July 12, 2012 - KCNY Plastic Surgery
Inspire Malibu and Dr. A.K. Mohammad Implores Medical Community to Embrace a Unified Prescription Monitoring Program
In Light of Growing Overdose Rate and ‘Doctor Shopping’ Incidents, Dr. Mohammad Encourages Addiction Experts and Physicians Everywhere to be Vigilant About Prescription Monitoring Participation - July 12, 2012 - Inspire Malibu
Fitness Marketing Plans and Systems Program Offers 28-Day Blueprint to Success
Making fitness marketing both simple and effective, a brand-new website offers fitness marketing solutions and strategies for anyone in the fitness industry. The program is available at http://www.fitnessmarketing.info/. - July 11, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Dr. Andrew J. Appel Strives to Bring Better Orthopedic Medicine to Florida
Dr. Andrew J. Appel is chief surgeon at Sea Spine Orthopedic Institute where they specialize in personal injury. - July 11, 2012 - Sea Spine Orthopedic Institute
A Collaboration of Behavioral Health Care Plus Addiction Treatment is a Turning Point for Two New Jersey Organizations
Care Plus NJ, Inc. of Paramus and Turning Point of Paterson have announced an affiliation, offering collaborative treatment and referral services for their clients with mental health and/or substance abuse issues. This is a unique affiliation of services for the northern New Jersey area. - July 11, 2012 - Care Plus NJ, Inc.
Rising Star, Janna Andrews, MD Series Debuts on The Doctor’s Channel
Radiation Oncologist, Janna Andrews, MD debuts series on The Doctor’s Channel on Cancer and the many aspects of the disease. In the series, Dr. Andrews discusses the indications for chemotherapy in castrate resistant prostate cancer, novel radiation technologies in the treatment of prostate... - July 11, 2012 - Janna Andrews, MD
Sea Spine Orthopedic Institute Now Open in Tampa
Sea Spine Orthopedic Institute specializes in personal injury. - July 11, 2012 - Sea Spine Orthopedic Institute
Minnesota Autism Center to Begin Using Skills™ to Treat Individuals with Autism
The Minnesota Autism Center has acquired Skills™, the Center for Autism and Related Disorders’ online autism treatment curriculum, to help treat children and youth affected by autism spectrum disorders. - July 11, 2012 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Natural Head Lice Treatment Kits Offer Parents Alternative Lice Removal Methods
Don't let lice stop summer fun. Veteran head lice removal company, Hair Whisperers, helps parents control lice with all natural products and treatment kits. - July 11, 2012 - Hair Whisperers
Breast Augmentation on the Rise, Reports NYCPlastic Surgeon, Dr. Mark Schwartz
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Mark Schwartz, is finding more patients choosing breast augmentation surgery; attributes growth to confidence in breast implants and high patient satisfaction. - July 10, 2012 - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Yoga Guardian Launches Breakthrough Social Networking Site and Online Yoga Community for Yoga Lovers
Yoga Guardian, the worldwide community for yoga practitioners of all skill levels, from beginning to advanced, is launching a new online community to support an extensive library of free yoga training videos and expert lifestyle advice. - July 10, 2012 - Yoga Guardian
Fitness Business Models, Systems and Coaching Lead to More Clients, Income and Success in Fitness Industry
Targeted fitness business models and systems can take a personal trainer or fitness pro from good to great. An effective, proven fitness business program is available at http://www.fitnessbusinessschool.com/. - July 09, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
July Issue of National Healthcare Reform Magazine Now Online
Read the 27th issue of the monthly magazine dedicated exclusively to healthcare reform at: http://www.HealthcareReformMagazine.com - July 09, 2012 - Healthcare Reform Magazine
"Finding the Heart of the Matter" on July 31 "Why Shamanism Now?" Radio Show with 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 explores how most people make assumptions about the world around them, how this keeps them stuck, and how to change this. - July 09, 2012 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Announcing a New Website for Tracking Global Sickness and Disease
GermTrax (GermTrax.com) is a website that collects sickness and disease data from users around the world and displays trends via an interactive Health Map. - July 08, 2012 - GermTrax
Fitness Business Coaching and Training Site Offers All-in-One Resource on Growing Fitness Businesses
A new website helps fitness pros master the three key elements to growing and succeeding with a fitness business. The site also offers proven tips for fitness business success. - July 07, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Center for Autism and Related Disorders Offers Free California Autism Insurance Seminars to Help Parents Gain Access to Funding
The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) will host a series of seminars on “California Insurance Funding for Autism Treatment” throughout California from July 28 – August 25th to educate parents on the new California law requiring most insurance providers to cover treatment for autism spectrum disorders. - July 07, 2012 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Relief for Back Pain Sufferers in Cape Town
Chronic back pain sufferers in the Cape Town area will at last find relief at the practice of Dr Lienka Botha and Partners. Millennium Business Park, Century City is the location of the new centre that offers a proven, exercise-based approach to treat this debilitating condition. The centre is... - July 07, 2012 - DBC South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Dr. Kipp Van Camp: Supreme Court Decision is More Bad Medicine for Ailing US Healthcare System
Dr. Kipp Van Camp, an Interventional Radiologist and author of Misdiagnosis-A Practicing Physician’s Case Study in Health Care Reform, is neither surprised nor enthusiastic about the US Supreme Court's health care ruling. - July 06, 2012 - Dr. Kipp A. Van Camp
"Lollipop" Breast Reduction Can Result in Less Scarring, Says LI Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Charlotte Rhee
Also known as a short scar breast reduction, Dr. Rhee reports on advantages of "lollipop" breast procedure. - July 06, 2012 - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Revolutionary CoolSculpting® "Fat Freezing" Procedure Receives FDA Clearance
Approved just over a week ago by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), CoolSculpting® is a non-surgical alternative that uses a freezing technique for the reduction of fat in the abdomen area. - July 05, 2012 - Riverchase Dermatology
MUMC Spine Surgery Program Earns Premium Designation
Memorial Spine, a center of excellence for spine surgery and the treatment of spine conditions at Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC), has received the UnitedHealth Premium® Surgical Spine Specialty Center designation for quality care. UnitedHealthcare developed the UnitedHealth Premium... - July 05, 2012 - Memorial Health
The Addictions Coach Creates a Mobile Couples Coaching Practice
Cali Estes, of the Addictions Coach, found a need for spouses and families to understand what the addict is experiencing and how it may impact their marriage specifically and began offering couples coaching sessions in the comfort of the couple’s home. - July 05, 2012 - The Addictions Coach
Central Carolina Foot & Ankle Associates Adds Pinpointe Laser to Arsenal in Battle Against Toenail Fungus (Onychomycosis)
Central Carolina Foot & Ankle Associates announces their recent acquisition of the Pinpointe Laser for toenail fungus treatment and appointment of the premier Pinpointe training center for NC. Located in Durham, NC, they provide this safe and effective laser treatment to clients from all over NC. - July 04, 2012 - Central Carolina Foot and Ankle Associates
AcuteCare Telemedicine Partners Earn Atlanta Magazine "Top Docs" Honors
AcuteCare Telemedicine (ACT) partners James Kiely, MD, PhD, and Matthews Gwynn, MD were included in the 2012 edition of Atlanta Magazine’s annual ‘Top Docs’ list. The feature story of the magazine’s July issue highlights the best physicians in Atlanta, as voted upon by the... - July 04, 2012 - AcuteCare Telemedicine
Fitness Business Strategies Program Helps Fitness Pros Earn More in Less Time with Effective Marketing Strategies
The top new resource for ethical fitness business practices, a new fitness business solutions site offers fitness business strategies for increased profits. The site is available at http://www.fitnessbusinessexpert.com. - July 03, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Riverchase Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery Calls for Entries for a “Summer Body” Contest as Part of the “Let’s Get Naked” Ad Campaign
A lucky contestant can win CoolSculpting® and other prizes to celebrate the results of the fat reduction procedure by entering a drawing online at www.Riverchase-FatFreeze.com by July 31. Riverchase Dermatology is offering the chance to win a free CoolSculpting® procedure in their Fort Myers or Naples office, a portrait by Red Door Studio, a healthy lunch for 12 from Good2Go and a one hour counseling session on healthy eating & a weekend getaway at Pink Shell Resort. - July 03, 2012 - Riverchase Dermatology
Life Line Screening Selected to Present Unique Research at the 25th World Congress of the International Union of Angiology
Authored by Dr John Coltart (Medical Director) and Dr Mohsen Chabok (Clinical Manager), in partnership with Imperial College London, the research highlights shortages in current screening recommendations for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAA) within the UK. - July 02, 2012 - Life Line Screening
Restoring Spirits of the Land with David Franklin Farkas on July 17 "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 talks to David Franklin Farkas about how to maintain a positive relationship with the spirit energies of our physical world through a method called Quantum Grid Restructuring. - July 02, 2012 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Los Angeles Dentist Discusses Survey that Finds People Who Smoke Have More Dental Complications
Smokers in the United States are Two Times More Likely to Have Dental Problems than those Who Don’t. - July 02, 2012 - The Total Smile
Design Camp Announces Celebrity Interior Designer Shay Geyer from Good Morning Texas to Speak at Austin, TX as a Camp Counselor
Design Camp is a two-day seminar instructed by celebrity interior designers Lori Dennis and Kelli Ellis, with special guests segments led by local and national industry experts in niche fields, including Good Morning Dallas’ Shay Geyer. - July 01, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Dunes Dental Services Celebrates Four Years of Professional Patient Care
Trusted dental practice of Surfside Beach and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Dunes Dental Services is pleased to announce the upcoming anniversary of four years of professional cosmetic and restorative dental services. - July 01, 2012 - Dunes Dental Services
MUMC Joint Replacement Program Earns Premium Designation
Memorial Bone & Joint, a center of excellence for joint replacement surgery and the treatment of orthopedic conditions at Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC), received UnitedHealth Premium® Total Joint Replacement specialty center designation for quality care. Memorial Bone &... - June 29, 2012 - Memorial Health
Dr. Murphy Offers the HCG Diet to Battle the Summertime Buldge
Dr. James E. Murphy, of Murphy Plastic Surgery, offers the ever popular HCG Diet to help those who are trying to get fit for the summer. Programs for the HCG Diet are either 23 or 42 days in length which means if patients begin the journey now they may have the body they hoped to achieve by... - June 29, 2012 - NNPSA
Well Respected Orthopaedic Practice Joins Dingmans’ Medical Community
Andover Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Group Opens New Office in Dingmans Ferry, PA. - June 29, 2012 - Andover Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Group
Wells Vision and Laser Eye Center Opens a New Location in Seacrest, Florida
Wells Vision and Laser Eye Center is proud to announce their new location in Seacrest, Florida. The expansion will allow Wells Vision and Laser Eye Center to serve the greater Seacrest Area including Rosemary Beach, Seaside, and Grayton Beach. - June 29, 2012 - None
HR Firm CPEhr Announces Release of Updated Human Resources Training Courses
Human Resources outsourcing firm CPEhr announces release of revised and updated HR Training Seminars. - June 28, 2012 - CPE HR, Inc.
Encino Practice Employs New State-of-the-Art Scanner
It offers 3D and multi-modality panoramic imaging, making it suitable for complex treatment planning, including maxillofacial procedures, dental implants, extractions, facial reconstruction, among other treatments offered by the Dr. Gorman. - June 28, 2012 - Dr. Martin N. Gorman, DDS
Dentist in Bloomingdale to Participate in Chase and Living Social "Mission: Small Business" Program
Dr. Steven Yuan, Bloomingdale dentist, asks patients and other community members to vote for Aesthetic Dental LLC to win a “Mission: Small Business” grant so that he can give back to the community. - June 28, 2012 - Aesthetic Dental LLC
Legacy ER & Urgent Care Announces Their New Hours of Operation
Legacy ER & Urgent Care, a full service, free-standing Emergency Room and Urgent Care Center, all in one facility in Frisco, has expanded their hours of operation to accommodate the needs of Frisco residents and the surrounding communities. Legacy ER & Urgent Care is now open from 7:00 a.m. - June 28, 2012 - Legacy ER & Urgent Care
Periodontist Discusses Study Linking Osteoporosis Drug Complications to Patients with Certain Genes
Research Links the Development of Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (ONJ) to Individuals on Bisphosphonates who also have a Specific Genetic Variation. - June 27, 2012 - The Total Smile
ReproTech, LTD Earns New York State Tissue Bank License
ReproTech, LTD’s Florida cryostorage facility has received the New York State Department of Health’s License for Tissue Bank Operation for storage of human reproductive tissues. - June 27, 2012 - ReproTech, LLC
Christine Hale, M.D. Joins Acutecare Telemedicine Advisory Board
AcuteCare Telemedicine (ACT) announces the addition of Christine Hale, M.D. as a member of the ACT Board of Advisors. The partners of ACT believe Hale’s expertise and passion for improving healthcare delivery will aid the company in effectively extending the highest level of care to its... - June 27, 2012 - AcuteCare Telemedicine
Plastic Surgery Nashville, Tennessee: Amy Ortega MD Honored by Patients as one of America’s Most Compassionate Doctors
Dr. Amy Ortega MD of Nashville, TN and Franklin, TN, who specializes in breast augmentation, facelifts, mommy makeovers, and tummy tucks has once again been ranked among America’s Most Compassionate Doctors based on patient reviews. - June 27, 2012 - Amy Ortega MD
Johns Hopkins Dental Group Awards Accreditation to the Gadea Ramirez Dental Clinic in Costa Rica
The Johns Hopkins Dental Group, a patient advocate and referral service that facilitates dental tourism in Costa Rica, accredited Clinica Gadea Ramirez. The Gadea Ramirez Dental Clinic has been providing quality dental care to Costa Ricans and travel tourists alike since 1998. They operate a... - June 25, 2012 - Johns Hopkins Dental Group
Dental Implant Learning Center Presents Club Implant Cadaver Course
Club Implant Cadaver Course is presented by Dental Implant Learning Center, New Jersey. It’s a 2 days Hands-On Course will be held on August 27, 2012 and August 28, 2012. - June 24, 2012 - Dental Implant Learning Center