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Free Blood Pressure Training: Case Studies with Patient Simulator
MedEdu, LLC (www.easyauscultation.com) has expanded its online blood pressure training materials by adding a collection of 10 case studies. These cases include both hypertension and hypotension conditions in adults. Access to these materials is free. - September 29, 2011 - MedEdu, LLC
Secure Patient Portal Technology Proves Successful for Award-Winning Virginia Women’s Center
Richmond, Virginia’s independent women’s health practice and 2009 recipient of the Davies Award, Virginia Women’s Center, continues to prove its commitment to technology through an online portal that allows for better patient care, faster test reporting and improved patient experience. - September 29, 2011 - Virginia Women's Center
River Parishes Hospital Goes Mobile with iTriage App
Patients have immediate, on-the-go access to symptoms, diseases and facility information with mobile healthcare app. - September 29, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
Metropolitan Marriage and Family Therapy Creates Exciting One-Day Retreat (11/12/11) and/or Two-Day Retreat to Help Couples Become More Connected and Reignite Love
This program was developed with cutting edge concepts and clinical technologies to assist partners to create and enjoy the relationship they want. This workshop assists all kinds of couples to understand what is going on in their relationship, with themselves and each other, and who want to get out of their slump and enjoy being in a relationship with their partner. - September 28, 2011 - Metropolitan Marriage & Family Therapy, PLLC
AHE and Kimberly-Clark Professional* Launch “The Heart of Healthcare” Campaign to Honor the Environmental Services Department
The Association for the Healthcare Environment (AHE), of the American Hospital Association (AHA), today announced that it has partnered with Kimberly-Clark Professional* to launch “The Heart of Healthcare”: a new, educational campaign designed to recognize and elevate the critical role... - September 28, 2011 - AHE
DesiDieter is Joining the Global Campaign to Spread Awareness Regarding Heart Health and Lifestyle Modifications
In lieu of World Heart Day on 29th September, 2011; DesiDieter acknowledges the importance of Heart Health: Care Begins at Home. - September 28, 2011 - DesiDieter
Laser Spine Institute Health Information Manager Named to Erwin Technical Center Advisory Board
Mary Mayer Supports Local Vocational-Technical College’s Medical Coding and Billing Program. - September 28, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
Bay Area Hair Restoration Surgeon Participates as a Presenter at the 19th Annual Scientific Meeting of the ISHRS
Sara Wasserbauer, M.D. presented her research on using an image-guided robotic system to harvest follicular hair units. - September 28, 2011 - Sara Wasserbauer, M.D.
Home Care Assistance Announces New Book: The Handbook of Live-In Care
Written specifically for the growing number of family caregivers, The Handbook of Live-In Care provides practical, how-to guidance on caring for an elderly loved one. - September 28, 2011 - Home Care Assistance
William Howland MD Offers Fall Forecast for Allergies in Austin
Dry summer creates the perfect storm of respiratory problems for Austin allergy sufferers - September 28, 2011 - William Howland MD
New Jersey Bariatric Center Surgeons Perform the First Robotic Gastric Bypass Surgery in New Jersey
New Jersey Bariatric Center surgeons Dr. Ajay Goyal and Dr. Glenn Forrester became the first practice in New Jersey to offer robotic-assisted bariatric surgery, after performing the state’s first gastric bypass using the daVinci Surgical System at Trinitas Regional Medical Center. The... - September 28, 2011 - New Jersey Bariatric Center
Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Association Now Offers Certification for Coaches in Fastest Rising Global Fitness Trend
The sport of MMA is enjoying unsurpassed success. Its irrationally passionate fans now include young and old and men and women. This unusual sports phenomenon has quickly given rise to fitness fanatics wanting to have the bodies and power of their favorite fighters. - September 27, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
NESTA Personal Trainer Certification Develops Successful, Accredited Personal Trainers
A simultaneous industry demand for higher standards and business skills for personal fitness trainers has created a shift in the fitness industry. The National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association is determined to be the association and the certification that can do it all. - September 27, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Chilton Medical Center Goes Mobile with iTriage
Clanton residents have convenient, on-the-go access to healthcare information with iTriage smartphone app. - September 25, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
Laser Spine Institute Opens Oklahoma City Ambulatory Surgery Center
Leader in Endoscopic Spine Surgery Expands Office-Based Surgery Center to Meet Patient Demands - September 25, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
Free Health Seminar "Feel Better, Function Better, Live Longer" on Sept. 24
A free health seminar “Secrets on How to Feel Better, Function Better and Live Longer” will be held on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011 at the American Hotel, 18-20 East Main Street in Freehold from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Featured speaker Dr. James Proodian, a health & wellness expert, will address seven life-changing health areas and outline simple strategies for living a wellness lifestyle. - September 24, 2011 - Proodian Healthcare
Piedmont Plastic Surgery and Dermatology Celebrates 5 Years in Charlotte by Offering Free Skin Cancer Screenings
Piedmont Plastic Surgery and Dermatology dermatologists will offer free skin cancer screenings at community centers, retirement homes and local businesses through October 20, 2011. - September 24, 2011 - Piedmont Plastic Surgery and Dermatology
Benchmark Recovery Center Joins NARR in Support of Residential Recovery Housing
Benchmark Recovery Center is proud to support the accreditation standards of The National Association of Recovery Residences. NARR will announce their accreditation standards on September 25, at the 2011 National Conference on Addiction Disorders In San Diego, California. Benchmark Recovery Center... - September 23, 2011 - Benchmark Recovery Center
Dakota Dental Clinic Provides Dental Benefit Program for Seniors
As a cost effective alternative to dental insurance, Dakota Dental Family Dentistry is offering seniors a dental benefit program providing extensive preventative dental services along with additional benefits for one low annual fee. - September 23, 2011 - Dakota Dental
Beauregard Memorial Hospital Goes Mobile with Smartphone App
Patients have on-the-go access to symptoms, diseases and facility information with iTriage. - September 23, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
Laser Spine Institute Named to Inc. 5000 List for the Second Consecutive Year
Leader in Endoscopic Spine Surgery Again Named One of Nation’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies - September 23, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
"Removing the Mask" Domestic Violence Awareness Gala Opens Its Doors in Atlanta for a Worthy Cause
October 29th 2011 Masquerade Event Aims to Empower, Raise Funds and Awareness in Georgia - September 23, 2011 - Dr. Maiysha Clairborne
CareSouth Homecare Professionals Names Bryant Stamps Regional Vice President of Business Development
Bryant Stamps has been named Regional Vice President of Business Development for CareSouth Homecare Professionals' Georgia and Alabama locations. - September 22, 2011 - CareSouth Health System, Inc.
Alliance Hand and Physical Therapy Opens Its Newest Clinic in Wayne, New Jersey
With a team of fully trained, vastly experienced and certified staff, Alliance Hand and Physical Therapy’s Wayne clinic specializes in dynamic physical therapy, occupational therapy, hand therapy, wellness programs and massage services -- all to help patients, and others, maximize their full potential toward living the healthiest lifestyle possible. In addition, this coming October, Alliance HPT Wayne clinic will open its Aquatic Therapy and Wellness Center featuring its state-of-the-art Pool. - September 22, 2011 - Alliance Hand and Physical Therapy
"The Scott, Bel-Air" Joins "The Scott, Hawaii" Recently Featured in Newsweek Magazine as One of the Top 15 Addiction Treatment Centers
“The Scott, Bel-Air” joins “The Scott, Hawaii” Recently Featured in Newsweek Magazine as one of the Top 15 Addiction Treatment Centers in the U.S., with plans currently Underway for 2012 Launch of “The Scott, Europe.” - September 22, 2011 - The Scott Luxury Treatment Center
Chiropractic Clinic in Houston Teams Up with SEO Company to Develop New Online Marketing Campaign
Clear Lake Chiropractic has hired Prospect Genius, an Online Advertising Company, to promote their business on the web. - September 22, 2011 - Clear Lake Chiropractic
Personal Trainers Turn to Technology to Reach Clients During Tough Economic Times
A growing reliance on social media, and other web 2.0 marketing avenues have fitness professionals scrambling for answers when flyers and business cards just aren’t working any more. - September 21, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
HRC Fertility Launches "Gender Baby" – a Complete, Educational Resource to Assist Couples in Choosing the Sex of Their Baby
The advent of PGD technology and genetic screening allows couples to choose the gender of their baby. - September 21, 2011 - HRC Fertility
NY Orthodontist Extends Invisalign Promotion for NYC Area Residents Through the End of the Year
Park Dental Care of Astoria, New York, offers patients in the metro NYC area Invisalign braces at deeply discounted prices through December 31st 2011. - September 21, 2011 - 718Dentist - Park Dental Care
Help a Veteran, Win Two Motorcycles
Sweepstakes gives everyday people the opportunity to offer a helping hand to injured armed forces while having the chance to win Harley-Davidsons. - September 21, 2011 - Healing Heroes Network
Simplee Rolls Out HSA Support, Now Works with 70% of Entire U.S. Health Insurance Market
Free Online Service, Simplee Guarantees Greatest Access to Secure, Comprehensive Personal Health Care Expense Management Tools with New Feature Roll-out and Expanded Coverage - September 21, 2011 - Simplee, Inc.
Nationally Accredited Drug and Alcohol Testing Company Opens in Altamonte Springs, FL
ARCpoint Labs provides a full range of screening services, including corporate wellness programs, federally mandated testing, and onsite workplace testing. - September 21, 2011 - ARCpoint Labs - Altamonte Springs
International Triathlon Coaching Association Offers Up-to-Date, Multi-Sport Training for Triathlon Coaching Industry
Swimming, cycling and running just got more high tech when it comes to training, nutrition and psychology. Tomorrow’s triathlon coaches will be armed with cutting-edge knowledge to hone the skills of the next generation of champions. - September 19, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Avant Healthcare Professionals Will be Exhibiting at the AHCA/NCAL 62nd Annual Convention and Expo
Avant Healthcare Professionals will be exhibiting at the AHCA/NCAL 62nd Annual Convention and Expo on September 19, 20 and 21st at the Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NV. - September 19, 2011 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
Dr. Darren Pollack of DASHA Wellness to Speak at PIX11 Health & Wellness Expo
NYC lifestyle and wellness center, Dasha Wellness, is pleased to announce the appearance of DASHA co-founder and medical director, Dr. Darren Pollack, at this year’s PIX 11 Health and Wellness Expo on Sunday, September 25, 2011. - September 17, 2011 - DASHA
Care United’s Urgent Care of Laramie Goes Mobile with iTriage App
Laramie residents have convenient, on-the-go access to medical information at their fingertips with the iTriage smartphone app. - September 17, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
Bringing Art to Life: Students Get Creative with Alzheimer’s Patients
Cognitive Dynamics partners with the University of Alabama in the “Bringing Art to Life” Initiative - September 17, 2011 - Cognitive Dynamics, Inc.
Tucson Orthodontists Report Poor Food Choices Can Derail Orthodontic Treatment
Orthodontists Drs. Grob, Donovan, and Kacer at OrthoPros in Tucson AZ educate patients on which foods to avoid while wearing braces, keep orthodontic treatment on track for completion. - September 17, 2011 - Ortho Pros
Team DASHA & Spiderman Star to Run Hamptons Marathon
Dasha Wellness, New York City’s premier lifestyle and wellness center, is pleased to announce its participation in the upcoming Hamptons Marathon on September 24, 2011. - September 16, 2011 - DASHA
Achieve Beyond is Featured in Washington Family Magazine
The nationwide pediatric therapy & autism services company who provides early intervention health care services has an applied behavior analysis article published in Washington Family Magazine. - September 16, 2011 - Achieve Beyond: Pediatric Therapy and Autism Services
Free Seminars Provide Valuable Information to Women Trying to Conceive
Los Angeles Area Fertility Doctors Will Share Their Expertise at Two Free Seminars - September 16, 2011 - HRC Fertility
Flu is Here in Palm Beach County: Patients Test Positive for Influenza at Several Local MD Now Urgent Care Walk-in Medical Center Locations
First Influenza Cases of the 2011/2012 Flu Season Roll in This Week at MD Now Urgent Care Walk-in Medical Centers of Boca Raton and Lake Worth, Florida - September 15, 2011 - MD Now Urgent Care
“Creating Sacred Space Anywhere, Anytime” on September 27 “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 about how we can commune with the sacred, indoors or outdoors, through creating altars and shrines. - September 15, 2011 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Magic Lice Removal Offers Head Lice Awareness Presentations
Head lice treatment company and exclusive service provider of the LouseBuster(TM) Treatment throughout South Florida, offers schools and parent groups free head lice awareness presentations. - September 14, 2011 - Magic Lice Removal
America’s Mindful Wellness Coach Hueina Su to Speak at “5 Hours to Fabulous Health Telesummit”
America’s Mindful Wellness Coach, best-selling author, personal development film “The Keeper of the Keys” star Hueina Su is a featured expert speaker at "5 Hours to Fabulous Health Telesummit" to claim peaceful power and unstoppable success. - September 14, 2011 - Beyond Horizon Coaching
Denver Fertility Treatment Specialist Healing Traditions Now Offering Free 20 Minute Phone Consultation
Denver, CO-based alternative medicine and acupuncture specialist Healing Traditions Oriental Medicine has recently announced that they will be offering all new patients a free 20-minute phone consultation with the clinic’s lead physician. During this initial consultation, patients are... - September 14, 2011 - Healing Traditions Oriental Medicine
Cedar Park’s 1st Mobile Chiropractor Clinic is Here
Look for the bight green bus – complete with air conditioning – at area athletic events. - September 14, 2011 - Wellness & Better Health Chiropractic P.A.
Brooks Rehabilitation Adds Assisted Living and Memory Care Services to Its Bartram Campus Plan
Brooks Rehabilitation has begun infrastructure development on its Bartram campus located in Jacksonville, FL. The campus will be designed as a destination for those needing rehabilitation and other services focused on the aging adult. The first phase of the project, which will break ground in early 2012, will include a three-story, 61-unit assisted living facility (ALF), an 18-unit memory care facility and a 100-bed skilled nursing facility (SNF). - September 14, 2011 - Brooks Rehabilitation
America's Mindful Wellness Expert Hueina Su Keynotes on Causes of Stress at Healthcare Conference
Mindful wellness expert, best-selling author, personal development film "The Keeper of the Keys" star Hueina Su speaks on eight causes of stress in a keynote address at an International Medical and Healthcare Conference. - September 14, 2011 - Beyond Horizon Coaching
Carolina Speech Pathology, LLC Expands FEES Studies to Oregon and Washington
Carolina Speech Pathology, LLC is proud to announce the expansion of their Bedside Swallow Study Service to the Pacific Northwest States of Oregon and Washington beginning on November 1, 2011. The announcement was made at the annual Oregon Health Care Association conference on September 12th. - September 13, 2011 - Carolina Speech Pathology, LLC