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Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island Urges Residents to be "Wise" Healthcare Consumers All Year Long
February is National Wise Health Consumer Month, and the Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island (NPALI) urges all Long Islanders to be wise health consumers and get the most healthcare for their money. - February 23, 2011 - Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island
Dr. Jason Bolden Named Physician of the Year
Emergency Medicine Physicians is proud to announce that Jason Bolden, MD, was named Physician of the Year for his work in the Iredell Memorial Hospital Emergency Department in Charlotte, North Carolina, by EMP of Mecklenburg/Iredell. As noted by the ED Medical Director at Iredell, "Dr. Bolden... - February 23, 2011 - Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP)
Millennium Healthcare Management Secures Funding for Rapid Expansion of Urgent Care Centers
Elm Creek Partners leads investment in emerging urgent care business. - February 23, 2011 - Millennium Healthcare Management, Inc.
Long Island Nurse Practitioner Association Member Leads Nationwide Program to Increase Vaccination Rate
Long Island Nurse Practitioner Association member Dr. Mary Beth Petraco, collaborating with the ANA and Every Child by Two, helped produce an educational webcast on vaccine safety, nurses’ role in immunization promotion, and risk communications. - February 22, 2011 - Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island
Recent Graduate Brings Web 2.0 to Retirement Industry with Carolina Aging
Having observed the poor transition to emerging electronic media by the Carolinas' retirement industry, a recent UNC graduate is taking the industry online with www.carolinaaging.com. - February 21, 2011 - Carolina Aging
VASER Hi-Def Liposculpture Finds "Home Away from Home" at London's Riverbanks Clinic with Dr. Ravi Jain MD
Doctors can now travel to London and Bogota for training in VASER techniques. - February 21, 2011 - Dynamx International Center for Artistic Body Sculpting
Newport Beach Cosmetic Surgery Practice Uses Love Handles for Breast Augmentation
CosmetiCare, one of Orange County’s premier cosmetic surgery practices, continues pioneering the use of stem cells derived from a patient’s own fat cells in breast augmentation and breast enhancement procedures. Lead by medical director, Dr. Michael W. Niccole, the expert team continues to achieve remarkable results for their thousands of satisfied patients. - February 21, 2011 - CosmetiCare
Tom Pinkson Talks about Recognition Rites on February 22 “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 guest Tom Pinkson about his Recognition Rites Program – a process that helps individuals create rituals to help them achieve fulfillment in life. - February 20, 2011 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Connecticut Hair Restoration Surgeon a Presenter at ISHRS Live Surgery Workshop
17th Annual International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) Live Surgery Workshop will be held in Orlando, Florida from March 16 – 19, 2011. - February 20, 2011 - Hair Restoration and Aesthetic Medicine Center of Connecticut
Smoking May be Associated with Increased Risk of Breast Cancer
Heavy and prolonged smoking initiated prior to menopause may be associated with a modest increase in the risk of developing breast cancer. - February 20, 2011 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Western Dietary Pattern Associated with Kidney Function Decline
A diet rich in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy and legumes may offer protection. - February 20, 2011 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
New Approach for Genetic Research in the US Health Care System
Electronic medical records linked to biological specimens provide resource for genetic research. - February 20, 2011 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Orange County Based Cosmetic Surgical Practice Offers Breast Rejuvenation After Babies with a Combined Breast Augmentation and Breast Lift
After childbirth, it is not uncommon for a woman’s breasts look out of shape. CosmetiCare now offers breast enhancements procedures such as breast augmentations, breast lift and breast reduction in Newport Beach, Orange County, CA. - February 19, 2011 - CosmetiCare
First Choice ER – Louetta Provides On-the-Go Healthcare Information with Free ITriage Smartphone App
Northwest Houston area residents now have immediate access to symptom, disease and facility information with iTriage. - February 19, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
Riverview Medical Center Celebrates Five Years of CyberKnife® Robotic Radiosurgery
Riverview continues to provide hope for patients with inaccessible or inoperable tumors. - February 19, 2011 - Riverview Medical Center
Cosmetic Breast Surgery: Everything You Need to Know
A Complimentary Seminar Presented by Kreegel Aesthetic Surgery - February 19, 2011 - Kreegel Aesthetic Surgery
Home Care Assistance Opens New Bay Area Office in Los Gatos
Home Care Assistance is announcing a new location in the South Bay Area, making a total of 50 locations in North America. - February 19, 2011 - Home Care Assistance
Portrait Health Centers Announce New Non-Invasive Tool to Help Diagnose Auditory Processing Disorders and Evaluate Treatment Options
Portrait Health Centers announces the availability of a new auditory diagnostic and assessment tool to aid physicians and parents in determining if the auditory system is impaired and contributing to inattentiveness and subsequent learning difficulties. - February 19, 2011 - Portrait Health Centers
Orthopedic Practice Opens Satellite Office in Wall, NJ
Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI) has opened a satellite office in Wall, New Jersey. - February 19, 2011 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Portrait Health Centers Announces Parent University Lecture Series
Portrait Health Centers of Buffalo Grove announce Parent University, a free lecture series aimed to address the needs of families who face challenges in raising healthy and responsible children. - February 19, 2011 - Portrait Health Centers
Chicago Chiropractic and Massage Spa Celebrates Three Years of Healing Northside Residents
Three years since inception, Dr. Chris Halliday and the massage therapists of The Chicago Body Works are proud of what they have accomplished in such a short time. Rave reviews and well over one thousand patients later, this chiropractic and massage spa looks back on the people that got them there. - February 18, 2011 - The Chicago Body Works: a chiropractic and massage spa
During National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, Eating Recovery Center Asks, "Could You be Putting a Loved One at Risk?"
Behavioral Hospital Encourages Families to be Aware of Behaviors and Actions that Could Trigger Eating Disorders in Others. - February 18, 2011 - Eating Recovery Center
Noted Orange County Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Develops Breakthrough Mini Face Lift
Dr. Kevin Sadati of Newport Beach, CA is Board-Certified by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery. - February 18, 2011 - Dr. Kevin Sadati
Abrams Dermatology is Now Using Photodynamic Therapy in the Treatment of Acne
The Photodynamic Therapy acne treatment is recommended by Dr. Abrams for those who suffer from moderate acne, teenagers and adults with resistant and hard to treat acne or people who suffer from cystic acne with regular breakouts; it is a non-drug treatment. - February 18, 2011 - Abrams Dermatology
New Lyme Specialist in Calgary – Dr. Rebecca Risk
Dr. Rebecca Risk would like to announce that she is now offering specialized treatment for Lyme disease in her Calgary clinic. Dr. Risk is a chronic disease and Lyme specialist in Calgary and a trained doctor of Chinese medicine. In recent years Lyme disease has become more known as a very... - February 18, 2011 - Dr. Rebecca Risk R.Ac. TCMD
Answers to Lupus in First of New Webinar Series Presented by New York City’s S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
“Tools for Managing Your Lupus” is February 23rd. - February 17, 2011 - S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
Memorial University Medical Center Among the First in the Nation to Offer New Cardiac Freezing Technology
Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) in Savannah is the first and only facility in southeast Georgia to offer the Arctic Front™ Cardiac CryoAblation Catheter System, a new, cutting-edge treatment for heart rhythm disorders. - February 17, 2011 - Memorial Health
Portrait Health Centers Launch On-Line Nurse Navigator for ADHD
The Portrait Health Centers for the Healing Arts, a multi-specialty evaluation center specializing in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and learning disabilities announced today the availability of a new internet resource to assist families who face the continuous challenges of ADHD. - February 17, 2011 - Portrait Health Centers
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): a Survivor Speaks Out Symposium Unites Survivors and Clinicians in Raising Awareness
PTSD Coach and founder of www.healmyptsd.com, Michele Rosenthal, will give the keynote address at Pasco-Hernando Community College (PHCC) Symposium on Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) on Friday, February 25, 2011, at 9:15am in Brownsville, FL. - February 17, 2011 - Heal My PTSD, LLC
Walden Behavioral Care Plans Free Screenings During National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
Confidential Screenings to be Available for Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge-Eating Disorder. - February 17, 2011 - Walden Behavioral Care
Doctors Express – Houston Collaborates with iTriage to Connect with Mobile Consumers
Patients now have immediate, on-the-go access to symptom, disease, medical procedures and provider information with free smartphone application. - February 17, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
Sen. John Thrasher Commends Laser Spine Institute for Job Growth, Lowering Healthcare Costs
Florida State Senator Tours Leading Endoscopic Spine Surgery Facility. - February 17, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
Medical Aesthetic Clinic Launches Program for Loyal Clients
Toronto Cosmetic Clinic Introduces Unique Rewards Program to Thank Clients. - February 17, 2011 - Toronto Cosmetic Clinic
New Year, New Laser - IQ Laser Vision Introduces the Allegretto Wave Eye-Q Laser for 2011
IQ Laser Vision acquires new advanced technology, the Allegretto Wave Eye-Q, manufactured by Wavelight AG. It is the fastest LASIK platform available in the country today. The Allegretto Wave Eye-Q laser boasts of state-of-the-art surgical laser for safe, accurate and customized vision correction. - February 17, 2011 - IQ Laser Vision
Second Annual Free Prostate Cancer Screening Event in Central Florida.
Central FL Prostate Care Center, announces its second annual free prostate cancer screening event in Orlando Florida. Anyone in the central Florida area will be able to attend the screening free of charge. The event, is open to the public and will be held on Saturday, May 7, from 7:30 am to 1pm at... - February 16, 2011 - HifuCare
Dr. Kevin Sadati, Award-Winning Expert in Fat Grafting, Introduces Unique Procedure
Fat Grafting is a More Durable and Cost-Effective Alternative to Injectable Substances as the Results Are Permanent - February 16, 2011 - Dr. Kevin Sadati
Mindful Wellness Expert and Life Coach Hueina Su Launches New Networking and Mastermind Circle for High-Achieving, Heart-Centered, Successful Professional Women
Mindful wellness expert, best-selling author and life coach Hueina Su is launching the V.E.N.U.S. Circle, offering networking, empowerment and support for professional women on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at 6:30 pm ET. - February 16, 2011 - Beyond Horizon Coaching
S.L.E. Lupus Foundation: "It's Time for Answers on Lupus in New York City"
Foundation Urges New Yorkers with Lupus to Ask Their Doctor About the Just-Launched Manhattan Lupus Surveillance Program. - February 15, 2011 - S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
Achieve Beyond Partners with CaringBridge
The pediatric therapy and educational services company, Achieve Beyond, has aligned with the patient website creation company CaringBridge.org to help aid children and families in need across the country. - February 14, 2011 - Achieve Beyond: Pediatric Therapy and Autism Services
MUMC and Sodexo Promote Good Health with ‘Meatless Monday’
Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) and Sodexo have committed to Meatless Mondays within MUMC. The goal is to promote a healthy diet. Sodexo is the provider of food services at the medical center. Every Monday, Sodexo serves plant-based meal options to the nearly 3,000 customers who dine in MUMC’s cafeteria. - February 14, 2011 - Memorial Health
Cataract Surgery Camp at Hazari Nursing Home
Hazari Nursing Home conducted the annual cataract surgery screening camp on 10th Feb. 70 patients attended the camp of which 34 patients were diagnosed with operable cataracts. - February 13, 2011 - Hazari Nursing Home
Fighting Fatigue.org Celebrates 5-Year Anniversary with Fighting Back Against Chronic Illness Challenge
Robinson wanted to do something special this year to celebrate the 5th anniversary of her website and in honor, she has created the Fighting Fatigue “Fighting Back Challenge.” “I want to share the stories of the chronically ill on how we are surviving and overcoming obstacles despite the limitations we face on a daily basis." - February 13, 2011 - Fighting Fatigue
Portrait Health Centers Announce New Non-Invasive Tool to Help Diagnose ADHD and Evaluate Treatment Options
The Portrait Health Centers of Buffalo Grove announces the availability of a new ADHD diagnostic and assessment tool. With this new resource, Portrait Health Centers can aid physicians and parents in determining the appropriateness of an ADHD diagnosis and quantitatively evaluate the effectiveness of drug treatment. - February 13, 2011 - Portrait Health Centers
Premier Awards 2011 ENA Educational Conference Opportunities to Three Outstanding Nurse Leaders
Premier Health Care Services congratulates this year’s Emergency Nursing Leadership recipients. The three winners were selected from nominations submitted by their Premier Medical Directors. They will attend the 2011 ENA Nursing Leadership Conference to be held in Portland, Oregon February 16-20, 2011. - February 13, 2011 - Premier Physician Services
"Diabetes and You: a Comprehensive, Holistic Approach" is Now a Bestseller
Diabetes Expert Dr. Naheed Ali offers how to break into the Diabetes epidemic with his #1 Amazon bestselling book titled “Diabetes and You: A Comprehensive, Holistic Approach.” - February 13, 2011 - Dr. Naheed Ali
Dunes Dental Services Provides 30-Second Painless Saliva Test to Detect Oral Cancer
Dunes Dental Services is now providing a simple 30-second saliva diagnostic lab test to identify the presence of an oral HPV infection using DNA-PCR technology. For the 12th year in a row, April is the official Oral Cancer Awareness month in the US. With all of the recent publicity on celebrities... - February 12, 2011 - Dunes Dental Services
Doctors Express of Des Peres Launches iTriage App to Give Mobile Users Greater Access to Medical Information
Patients have convenient, on-the-go access to symptom, disease and provider information in the palm of their hands with the free iTriage smartphone app. - February 12, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
Lake After Hours -- Central Deploys the iTriage Application to Put Medical Information Into the Hands of Smartphone Users
Patients now have on-the-go access to Lake After Hours - Central with the iTriage healthcare decision tool - February 12, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
Christina Pratt Explores Rites of Passage with Annie Spencer on February 15 "Why Shamanism Now?"
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 Annie Spencer as part of her series featuring guests from the Society of Shamanic Practitioners. Spencer is an elder and guide in the practice of ceremonial shamanism the worldwide and talks about how we need ceremony more than ever before in our modern world. - February 12, 2011 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Dallas Plastic Surgeon and Fat Grafting Expert Featured in Plastic Surgery Practice Magazine
Dr. Samuel Lam, a plastic surgeon specializing in fat grafting in Dallas, Texas, contributes his views on the benefits and drawbacks of facial fat transfer and related stem cell therapy in magazine’s January edition. - February 11, 2011 - Lam Institute for Hair Restoration