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Independent Adoption Center Launches Social Support Network for Birthmothers
The Independent Adoption Center announced the release of the first of its kind, exclusive social networking website to support women who choose open adoption. - January 23, 2011 - Independent Adoption Center
Heal My PTSD Launches Virtual PTSD Support Groups
Heal My PTSD launches its first PTSD Virtual Support Groups in February for survivors and caregivers. - January 23, 2011 - Heal My PTSD, LLC
Palomar 500 for Light Based Treatments is Now Available at Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center
Aneta Filardo CME, Owner of Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center and James F. Farrell M.D. are pleased to announce they will now be offering advanced laser and pulsed-light treatments with the Palomar Starlux 500 out of the Orlando office after treating clients with light based treatments for... - January 23, 2011 - Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center
Richard Worel, D.O. joins Visiting Physicians Association® House Call Practice in Muskegon
Visiting Physicians Association® (“VPA®”, www.visitingphysicians.com) announced the addition of Richard Worel, D.O. to its Muskegon office located at 800 Ellis Rd. (Suite 225) in Norton Shores. The Muskegon office covers Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana and Ottawa counties. VPA is the... - January 23, 2011 - Visiting Physicians Association
Christina Pratt Explores “The Secret or The Big Dream?” on Jan. 25 “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 explores the concept of manifesting reality by exploring our dreams and visions, and how this is an important part of personal shamanic practice. - January 22, 2011 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Stone Ledge Manor Conducting Free Hearing Screenings for All Members
Stone Ledge Manor is taking care of its members by offering them a Hearing Screening free of charge this month. On January 27th 2011, Digital Hearing Solutions will be conducting Hearing Aid Cleaning and Repair, Ear Wax Check and Removal in home testing and servicing for members of Stone Ledge Manor. - January 22, 2011 - Stone Ledge Manor
Saint Joseph Hospital Receives National Medal of Honor
Saint Joseph Hospital is one of four hospitals in Kentucky to be recognized for achieving and sustaining national organ donation goals. - January 22, 2011 - Saint Joseph Health System
Center for Chiropractic & Wellness Participates in Jump To Wellness Week
Dr. Jennifer Greenfield And Brian Kramer Give Wellness Seminars at American Institute of Healthcare & Fitness Conference - January 22, 2011 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC
Brigham and Women’s Hospital Makes Leapfrog Top Hospitals List
BWH was named a 2010 Leapfrog Top Hospital. BWH is one of 65 hospitals recognized for delivering the highest quality of care in the nation while attaining the highest levels of efficiency. - January 22, 2011 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Cutting Dietary Phosphate Does Not Save Dialysis Patients’ Lives
Doctors often ask kidney disease patients on dialysis to limit the amount of phosphate they consume in their diets, but a new study shows this does not help prolong their lives. - January 22, 2011 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Balanced Hormones May be the Secret to Younger and More Radiant Skin
It’s no secret that a woman’s skin changes as she gets older - especially during and after menopause. As we age, our skin begins to lose its elasticity and this oftentimes leads to sagging, wrinkles and stress lines. According to Dr. Kenneth Varano, Medical Director of BodyLogicMD of Philadelphia, many of the skin conditions women face as they age are actually caused by a combination of waning estrogen levels and environmental factors. - January 21, 2011 - BodyLogicMD
EMP West Congratulates Emergency Department Medical Director of the Year Lance Allgower, DO
Lance Allgower, DO receives Emergency Department Medical Director of the Year at the EMP Directors' Meeting in December 2010 in Las Vegas. - January 21, 2011 - Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP)
Area Healthcare Providers Team with Healthagen to Put Vital Healthcare Information Into the Hands of Smartphone Users
Overlake and Providence first in region to link with iTriage. - January 21, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
Tickle Lipo, a New Way to Perform Liposuction, Comes to San Diego as Scripps Ranch Dermatology Starts New FDA Approved Procedure
Tickle Lipo, called this by patients who find that instead of pain they experience a slight tickling sensation, is a FDA approved body sculpting technique which is being brought to San Diego for the first time by Dr. Tess Mauricio. - January 21, 2011 - Scripps Ranch Dermatology
Grand Opening of Dr. Tess Dermatology & Cosmetic Center La Jolla, 3rd Branch of the Scripps Ranch Dermatology Clinic
Join Dr. Tess Mauricio on Thursday, Jan. 27 as she opens her 3rd location for medical and cosmetic dermatology services at 7630 Fay Avenue in downtown La Jolla. - January 21, 2011 - Scripps Ranch Dermatology
Long Island Nurse Practitioner Association's Nurse Practitioner of the Year
The Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island recently named Donna Hallas, Phd, PNP-BC, CPNP, its 2010 Nurse Practitioner of the Year. Dr. Hallas is a pediatric nurse practitioner whose practice serves at-risk children from birth to 21 years old who receive their primary health care in a... - January 21, 2011 - Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island
Dietitian Launches Supportive Informational Site for Children with Feeding Issues
Feeding underweight children can be quite a challenge. Parents can get tips and techniques to feed their children to promote weight gain. - January 21, 2011 - Feeding Underweight Children
EMP West Applauds Physician of the Year Debbie Bervel, MD
Debbie Bervel, MD, was named Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP) West 2010 Physician of the Year. She has dedicated almost her entire professional career to the Emergency Department at Community Hospital of San Bernardino (CHSB) in Southern California. She has served as interim Medical Director... - January 20, 2011 - Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP)
MedVacation Offers Comprehensive Chromosome Screening
Leading Medical Tourism Agency specializing in IVF treatments and surrogacy abroad began offering a cutting edge and utmost accurate method for the simultaneous analysis of all 24 types of chromosomes. Comprehensive Chromosome Screening (CCS) is highly recommended for those of advanced maternal age (AMA), as well as patients who have had multiple failed IVF cycles or numerous miscarriages. - January 20, 2011 - MedVacation LLC
EMP West Applauds Annual Award Winner Monica Woo, PA
Monica Woo, Physician Assistant, received from Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP) West the award for 2010 Mid-Level Practitioner of the Year. Monica has worked in the ED at Community Hospital of San Bernardino in California since 2002. Her relentless work ethic and upbeat personality have made her... - January 20, 2011 - Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP)
Dr. Jeff McQuaite, a Doylestown Chiropractor, Added to STOP Sports Injury Campaign
Dr. Jeff McQuaite of Azzatori Chiropractic-Doylestown is pleased to announce he has recently been added to the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) “STOP Sports Injuries Campaign.” The Campaign is designed to help parents, coaches, healthcare providers and... - January 20, 2011 - Azzatori Chiropractic
Medical Weight Loss Clinic Announces Makeover Winners in Pro-Teen Giveaway
More than 500 youths took advantage of the program which MWLC offered at no cost to youths aged 10-17 as part of its continuing efforts to help fight childhood obesity. - January 20, 2011 - Medical Weight Loss Clinic
Daniel Gilligan, D.O., Added to Visiting Physicians Association® House Call Practice in Saginaw
Visiting Physicians Association® (“VPA®”, www.visitingphysicians.com) announced the addition of Daniel Gilligan, D.O., to its Saginaw office located at 1484 Straits Dr., (Suite 5). The Saginaw office covers all of Bay, Midland, Saginaw and Tuscola counties and parts of Arenac,... - January 20, 2011 - Visiting Physicians Association
Medically-Reviewed Lettercase Booklets About Down Syndrome Available on January 31 as a Resource for Physicians Delivering Prenatal Diagnoses
Lettercase is pleased to announce that online orders for their booklets, Understanding a Down Syndrome Diagnosis and Delivering a Down Syndrome Diagnosis, will be available on January 31. As prenatal testing technology continues to advance, these booklets will be urgently important to expectant... - January 19, 2011 - Lettercase. Inc.
Enhanced Living Opens It's Doors with Classes in Self-Hypnosis and Health
The Enhanced Living Training Center offers individual Life Success Coaching, self-help classes in hypnosis and health, as well as Professional Certification courses in Hypnotherapy, NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programing), TIME Techniques, and EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique.) - January 19, 2011 - Enhanced Living
Phaco Lecture by Dr. Ajit Hazari
A lecture on 'selecting a phaco machine' was given by Dr. Ajit Hazari, consultant at Hazari Nursing Home during a one day symposium on Cataract and Refractive surgery at Sri Ganapati Netralaya, Jalna on 16th January, 2011. - January 19, 2011 - Hazari Nursing Home
First Emergency Medicine Physicians Efficiency Academy a Big Success
Emergency Medicine Physicians applauds the success of their inaugural Emergency Medicine Efficiency Academy, held in late 2010 in Canton, Ohio. Drs. Steve Stephanides, John Janikas, and Kevin Corrigan served as core faculty for the landmark course, which aims to teach the skill of efficiency to... - January 19, 2011 - Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP)
Joe Herzanek and Drug-Addiction-Support.org Form Working Relationship
Author, counselor and lecturer Joe Herzanek has joined the team of Mission Enabled and will become an At Large Editor of drug-addiction-support.org and alcoholism-support.org and will also make appearances on the internet radio show “Recovery Now.” Herzanek is the founder of Changing... - January 19, 2011 - Mission Enabled
Alliance HPT launches Fitness and Exercise Videos
Alliance Hand and Physical Therapy is launching a series of exercise videos starting January 17, 2011. The series is composed of 12 exercise videos, with one video to be released every week for the duration of the Healthy, Wealthy and Wise (HWW) Challenge, Alliance HPT's weight loss contest. - January 18, 2011 - Alliance Hand and Physical Therapy
Alliance HPT Revamps Website; Dedicates Features for the Healthy, Wealthy and Wise Challenge
Alliance HPT, revitalizes its campaign to further promote healthy lifestyle choices among its clients by revamping its website with innovative and useful features, highlighting the addition of a dedicated space for its Healthy, Wealthy and Wise Challenge. - January 18, 2011 - Alliance Hand and Physical Therapy
Group Benefit Services (GBS) Announces That It's Contract with PHCS MultiPlan Now Offers Access to Cox and St. John's Health Systems
Group Benefit Services (GBS) Announces that it's contract with PHCS MultiPlan now offers access to Cox and St. John's Health Systems. Both facilities can now be accessed through one network. - January 18, 2011 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.
Raleigh Rhinoplasty Specialist Publishes Real Patient Photos
Adam Stein, MD, is a double board certified facial plastic surgeon known for facial enhancement procedures. He recently posted many new patients before and after photos to his Web site to help educate site visitors. - January 18, 2011 - Stein Plastic Surgery
Cincinnati Dentist Ruchika Khetarpal Announces Purchase of Western Hills Dental Practice
Dr. Ruchika Khetarpal, a Cincinnati family dentist, announces the purchase of Western Hills Family Dentistry from Dr. Gene Geist. After many years of serving dental patients in the Cincinnati area, Dr. Geist has fully retired. Dr. Khetarpal purchased the practice from him in 2010 with Dr. Geist... - January 17, 2011 - Western Hills Family Dentistry
OrthoNeuro Opens New Building in New Albany, Ohio
OrthoNeuro, a multi-specialty group of physicians specializing in orthopedic surgery, neurology, neurosurgery, and physical medicine and rehabiliation, opened its newest location at 5040 Forest Drive in New Albany, Ohio. - January 16, 2011 - OrthoNeuro
Laser Spine Institute Expands Oklahoma City Facility to Offer Surgeries in Outpatient Setting
Leader in Endoscopic Spine Surgery Expands New Oklahoma City Facility. - January 16, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
New York Psychologist Examines the Real Jared Loughner
On Allwrite Radio this Saturday, Dr. Michael Nuccitelli will outline Jared Loughner’s psychological profile while a political analyst examines allegations about Sarah Palin’s connection to the attack. - January 15, 2011 - Dr. Michael Nuccitelli
Anthony Harris, M.D. and Ryan Richardson, PA-C Join Southfield Office of Visiting Physicians Association®
Visiting Physicians Association® (VPA®, www.visitingphysicians.com) announced the addition of Anthony Harris, M.D. and Ryan Richardson, PA-C to its practice at 21540 W. 11 mile Road, Suite 200, in Southfield, MI. VPA’s Southfield Office serves patients in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne... - January 15, 2011 - Visiting Physicians Association
University of Michigan Presentation/Fundraiser: "Older Adults and Sex"
Join psychotherapist, author, educator and lecturer Sallie Foley, LMSW for a lecture/fundraiser on January 23, 2011. Held on the campus of the University of Michigan, this event will discuss topics of sexual health as they relate to older adults. - January 14, 2011 - Sallie Foley, LMSW
Bilinguals Inc. Expands Continuing Education Workshops Offered Nationwide
The leading nationwide pediatric therapy and behavioral management company is focusing on growing the number of low cost continuing education unit (CEU) eligible workshops it will offer to therapists nationwide. - January 14, 2011 - Achieve Beyond: Pediatric Therapy and Autism Services
Sunflower Prompt Care Helping Topeka Obtain Medical Information on-the-Go
Urgent Care center now using iTriage to connect with Mobile Users - January 14, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
Dr. Michael Nuccitelli Available to Discuss Arizona Shooting Suspect
Jared Loughner, Arizona shooting suspect smugly smiled for the camera and gave America a glimpse of his deviant mind. Over the coming months, the nation will be transfixed on Mr. Loughner’s destiny. Dr. Michael Nuccitelli, a New York State licensed psychologist and certified forensic consultant announces his availability to discuss the profile of rampage killers and the Arizona shooting suspect. - January 14, 2011 - Dr. Michael Nuccitelli
PSS Injury and Wellness Center Marks Its 5th Year Anniversary
PSS Injury and Wellness Center is proud to announce that it has reached a momentous milestone by celebrating its 5th anniversary of operations in February 2011. - January 14, 2011 - PSS Injury & Wellness Center
Indianapolis Chiropractic Clinic Opens
Indianapolis chiropractors Drs. Steve and Chelsey Smiley have opened Zionsville Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Center. The clinic is located at the corner of Zionsville Rd. and 86th St. behind Trader's Point shopping center. - January 13, 2011 - Zionsville Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Center
iTriage Now Reaching More Than One Million Healthcare Consumers
Smartphone users throughout the world are using the free healthcare consumer app iTriage to find medical treatment. - January 13, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
St. Elizabeth Hospital Delivers Medical Information to Mobile Consumers with iTriage Smartphone App
Patients now have immediate, on-the-go access to symptom, disease, medical procedures and provider information with free smartphone application. - January 12, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
Evaluation of Glaucoma - a Lecture by Dr. Ajit Hazari
Dr. Ajit Hazari, glaucoma specialist and phaco surgeon at Hazari Nursing Home Aurangabad was invited by Nanded Ophthalmic Society to deliver a lecture on Evaluation of Glaucoma on 09th January, 2011. - January 12, 2011 - Hazari Nursing Home
Dentist of Beverly Hills Dr. Alan E. Zweig Adds Innovative Whitening Process to Repertoire
Dr. Alan Zweig is a trusted and reputable dentist within Beverly Hills who is constantly searching for new and effective ways to treat dental care. - January 10, 2011 - Dr. Alan E Zweig
Childhood Apraxia of Speech: "Current Guidelines in Diagnosis and Treatment"
Donna Lederman will present a one-day seminar on Childhood Apraxia of Speech. CAS is a motor speech disorder that is particularly challenging to diagnose and to treat, especially in young children. - January 10, 2011 - Donna Lederman, Speech-Language Pathologist, P.C.
Costa Rican Medical Care to Speak at the Northern Illinois Association of Health Underwriters
Costa Rican Medical Care President Tim Morales is slated to speak at the Northern Illinois Association of Health Underwriters on January 18th. “We look forward to explaining the many benefits of working with our firm in our role as a leading medical tourism facilitator to the country of... - January 09, 2011 - Costa Rican Medical Care
Interactive and Personal: the Way Health Care Should be Available According to Excell for Life, LLC
Excell for Life, LLC is launching an interactive website focused on a holistic medical approach. This is where you can get access to real health care professional advice and get answers. www.excellforlife.com - January 09, 2011 - Excell for Life