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CPMG Offering Low Doses of the "Best Medicine" via Knock Knock Jokes
CPMG has launched a new FaceBook application to keep people smiling while introducing helpful bits of health-related information. - July 03, 2010 - Children's Physicians Medical Group
Celebrity Dentist Receives Place in Guiness Book of World Records
Dr. Bill Dorfman Breaks Record for Most Money Raised for Charity Through Head Shaving. - July 03, 2010 - Dr. Bill Dorfman
Magnolia Creek Treatment Center for Eating Disorders Begins Collaborative Research Study with International Suicide Expert Thomas E. Joiner, Jr., Ph.D.
Magnolia Creek Treatment Center for Eating Disorders is pleased to announce its partnership with Dr. Thomas Joiner Jr., renowned suicidologist and his research team at Florida State University (www.psy.fsu.edu/~joinerlab/) to investigate the correlation between suicide and eating disorders. - July 02, 2010 - Magnolia Creek Treatment Center for Eating Disorders
Cataract Lens Implants Lead New Era of Vision: Popular Implants Correct Vision of McCaa's Senior Patients
New trends in cataract vision correction are giving senior citizens something to brag about. Dr. Connie McCaa, an ophthalmologist named one of the Best Doctors in America for 12 consecutive years, said new corrective lens implants are the fastest growing part of her practice. Nowadays, implanted lenses are correcting multiple vision problems - including nearsightedness, farsightedness, reading problems, and even astigmatism. - July 02, 2010 - Connie McCaa, MD, PhD
Center for Chiropractic & Wellness Wins Three Best of the Triangle Awards
Dr. Darcy Ward and Dr. Jennifer Greenfield, doctors of chiropractic at Center for Chiropractic & Wellness (http://www.carolinachirowellness.com), a North Raleigh chiropractic center located at 8300 Health Park, have announced that the practice has received three recognitions from Independent... - July 02, 2010 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC
Stemedica Announces the Appointment of Dr. Cesar Amescua Garcia as Medical and Regulatory Affairs Director – Latin America
Dr. Amescua will be responsible for liaison with regulatory agencies in Latin America regarding approvals of Stemedica’s allogeneic adult stem cell products for use in clinical (human) trials which follow the criteria required by the FDA in the United States. - July 02, 2010 - Stemedica Cell Techechnologies
Chiropractic First, LLC Holds an Informative Workshop on Carbohydrates
Chiropractic First, LLC is now offering a series of summer workshops, focusing on the body's innate ability to heal itself. The focus of these workshops will be on spinal care, weight loss, and nutrition in a natural healing environment. - July 01, 2010 - Chiropractic First, LLC
Brian Hudson, Senior Vice President of Avant Healthcare Professionals Selected to the Florida Chamber Foundation's Caucus System for Talent Supply and Education
Brian Hudson, Senior Vice President of Avant Healthcare Professionals has been selected to serve as a volunteer on the Florida Chamber Foundation’s Six Pillars Caucus system. Hudson will serve as a member of the Talent Supply & Education Caucus. The Florida Chamber Foundation named 135... - July 01, 2010 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
Matthew Opalach, D.O., Joins Visiting Physicians Association® Office in Fort Worth, Texas
Opalach services the VPA office in Fort Worth, Texas, which covers Johnson, Parker and Tarrant counties and portions of Palo Pinto and Hood counties. - June 30, 2010 - Visiting Physicians Association
Laser Spine Institute Adds Outside Sales Representative
Bill Horne, CEO of Laser Spine Institute (www.laserspinesinstitute.com), the leader in minimally invasive spine surgery, has announced that Paul Palma has been hired as an outside sales representative. In this position, Palma will be responsible for building relationships and educating the medical... - June 30, 2010 - Laser Spine Institute
Life Coach Hueina Su Invited to Launch Mindful Wellness Coaching Program for Cancer Patients and Caregivers
Certified life coach, best-selling author and founder of Denville, NJ-based Beyond Horizon Coaching Hueina Su is invited to launch a stress management coaching and training program at Sparta Cancer Center. - June 30, 2010 - Beyond Horizon Coaching
Gloria Charlier LLC, Holistic Wellness Solutions Announces Website Launch
Gloria Charlier LLC, Holistic Wellness Solutions, a Cincinnati, Ohio based company dedicated to decreasing stress, promoting healing and enhancing wellness physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally recently announced the launch of their new website; GloriaCharlier.com. Founder and... - June 29, 2010 - Gloria Charlier LLC, Holistic Wellness Solutions
Shaman Gretchen Crilly McKay Appears on June 29 "Why Shamanism Now?" Radio Show Initiation Series
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 healer Gretchen Crilly McKay – who studied shamanism in Swaziland, Africa -- to the show, where they talk about McKay’s initiation experience in the tradition of the Zulu. - June 29, 2010 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
HVAC Company AJ Danboise Reverses the Flow of Health Costs by 34% with Wellco Wellness Program
AJ Danboise – a Farmington Hills plumbing, heating, cooling and electrical company, has reduced their overall medical costs by 34% over 3-years. - June 27, 2010 - Wellco Corporation
Visiting Physicians Association® Adds Scott W. McLain to St. Louis Office
He joins the office that covers the greater St. Louis area, including Jefferson, St. Charles and St. Louis counties. - June 26, 2010 - Visiting Physicians Association
Fireworks and Your Family: Leave It to the Pros. Wisconsin Pediatricians Urge Caregivers to Prohibit Use of Fireworks.
Many families use fireworks as entertainment during the summer months, especially over the Fourth of July holiday. But is it safe? A surprising number of injuries and fatalities occur each year from using fireworks at home. It is much safer and easier to enjoy fireworks displays at events organized by professionals. - June 25, 2010 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Unlawful and Abusive Guardianships/Conservatorships Focus of This Month’s AARP’s ‘Inside E Street” Program, Featuring NASGA Member
AARP, as part of their Inside E Street series, will present an interview on 6/24 and 6/25 with NASGA member Danny Tate, recently freed from an unlawful Nashville conservatorship.[1] Inside E Street is an informative half-hour talk show that delves into the issues behind the headlines. While most... - June 25, 2010 - National Association to STOP Guardian Abuse
Main Line Health Teams with Healthagen to Put Vital Healthcare Information Into the Hands of the Mobile Users of ITriage
Suburban Philadelphia now has on-the-go access to medical and facilities information with the iTriage healthcare decision tool. - June 25, 2010 - iTriage, LLC
Low Cost, High Quality European Dentistry Has Arrived in the UK
Perfect Profiles UK has brought low cost European dentistry to the UK by opening the first UK based clinic to offer high quality dental treatment at European prices saving patients up to 70% on private dental costs and its putting euro1m back into the UK economy. - June 25, 2010 - Perfect Profiles UK
Dental Implant Arizona Specialist Dr Kevin Gasser on the Wellness Hour
The expert dental implant surgeon in Arizona has indicated that Dr. Kevin Gasser, Chief Dental Officer of Gasser Dental Corporation, was face-to-face with Randy Alvarez. - June 25, 2010 - Gasser Dental Implant Center
CPMG Launches Social Media Campaign
CPMG San Diego uses social networking to share and distribute vital health related information to keep children safe and healthy. - June 24, 2010 - Children's Physicians Medical Group
Houston IVF Announces Fertility Breakthrough with First Live Births in Texas from Frozen Egg
Houston IVF recently announced the first live births of children conceived using oocyte cryopreservation, also known as egg freezing, in the state of Texas. The births pave the way to successful pregnancies for women who face cancer treatment or women who want to delay childbearing due to their career or lifestyle situations. - June 24, 2010 - Houston IVF
Laser Spine Institute Named One of the 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare
Bill Horne, CEO of Laser Spine Institute, (www.laserspinesinstitute.com) the leader in minimally invasive spine surgery, has announced that Laser Spine Institute has been chosen as one of the “100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Becker’s Hospital Review/ Becker’s ASC... - June 24, 2010 - Laser Spine Institute
Medical Modalities Seeks Partners to Market Air Fluidized Therapy Medical Beds
Medical Modalities is a distributor of Air Fluidized Therapy (AFT) Beds for patients primarily who have severe pressure wounds (bedsores). Medical Modalities is one of three present manufacturers of AFT beds in the United States and only one of two that provides this therapy in patients' homes. Medical Modalities is seeking AFT partners in other sections of the country that presently provide specialty mattress and related wound care services to patients in home care or institutional settings. - June 23, 2010 - Medical Modalities
Lupus Research Institute Underscores Urgent Need for Research in Pediatric Lupus at International Lupus Congress
LRI National Coalition Backs Programming on Lupus in Children and Adolescents - June 23, 2010 - Lupus Research Institute
Lupus Research Institute Extols Power of Scientific Innovation at International Lupus Congress
Supports Bold and Pioneering Exploration in Lupus and Autoimmunity - June 23, 2010 - Lupus Research Institute
U.S.-Canadian Team Near Cancun Conducting Surgery Trips for Medical Tourists
Many Americans and Canadians are discovering world-class medical care at substantial savings - beyond their own borders. Medical Traveler Yucatan (MTY) www.medicaltraveleryucatan.com is an American-Canadian managed medical tourism service located near Cancun in Merida, Yucatan. MTY arranges and oversees all medical and non-medical details for surgery and travel. Unique in its approach, the U.S.-Canadian team meets patients at the airport and accompanies them throughout their medical stay. - June 23, 2010 - Medical Traveler Yucatan
Simple Blood Test May Predict Who Might Develop Type 2 Diabetes Among Healthy Women - Research at Brigham and Women's Hospital
Doctors may have identified a new and simple way to predict risk for developing type 2 diabetes. - June 23, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
June is National Scoliosis Month: Ground Breaking New Test Available in Fort Collins to Predict the Progression of Scoliosis
A new genetic test that predicts the likelihood of curve progression in patients diagnosed with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) is available in the office of Dr. Michael Farrell and Dr. April Cardwell at the Spine Correction Center of the Rockies at 1101 Oakridge Drive, Suite A in Fort... - June 23, 2010 - Spine Correction Center of the Rockies
San Diego Dietician Receives Top State Award/Diane Machcinski of A+ Nutrition Honored by California Dietetic Association
Diane Machcinski of A+ Nutrition received the Dolores Nyhus Award for Outstanding Achievement in the field of dietetics at the 2010 annual meeting of the California Dietetic Association. - June 23, 2010 - A+ Nutrition
HCA Delta Division Launches Smartphone App to Deliver Healthcare Information to Mobile Consumers, Anytime, Anywhere
New mobile acute care decision tool provides consumers with healthcare information wherever they need it. - June 23, 2010 - iTriage, LLC
Average ER Wait Times at Riverside Community Hospital Now Available for Smartphone Users
Riverside Community Hospital and iTriage partner to provide greater patient access to medical and facility information. - June 23, 2010 - iTriage, LLC
Visiting Physicians Association® Opens Second Office in Cincinnati
The office, which is Ohio's eighth location, covers southeast Ohio, including Adams, Brown, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton and Highland counties. - June 23, 2010 - Visiting Physicians Association
Stony Point Surgery Center Congratulates Dr. Barry E. Roper
Newly Named President of Virginia Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons. - June 23, 2010 - Stony Point Surgery Center
Pregnant in a Car Accident in Portland? Female Chiropractor Jess Desbrow Has Joined with Zenana Spa to Complete Their Team for Pre-Natal and Pediatric Auto Injury Care
There is now complete auto accident recovery service for pregnancy and children under one roof at Zenana Spa and Wellness Center in Southeast Portland, including Chiropractic, Massage, Naturopathy and Acupuncture. - June 23, 2010 - Growing Care Chiropractic, Craniosacral and Massage
Whistleblowers Report Substantial Stresses, Limited Support When Helping Expose Health Care Fraud - Research from BWH
New research evaluates the motivations and experiences of whistleblowers responsible for the recent wave of federal health care fraud cases and finds that, despite their altruistic goals, whistleblowers experience substantial hardships. - June 21, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Brigham Renal Division Research at the Center of an International Effort to Identify Next Generation Biomarkers to Screen Kidney Toxicity
New research has resulted in the approval of Kidney Injury Molecule-1 (Kim-1) as a highly sensitive and specific marker of drug-induced kidney injury by both the FDA and EMA. - June 21, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Guide for Parents of HIV Positive Adults Brings Knowledge and Understanding to Family
Kelly Markell releases "My Chiid is HIV Positive: A Living Guide for Parents" for Father's Day 2010. The guide seeks to provide knowledge, clarity and understanding about HIV/AIDS for the family. - June 20, 2010 - Kelly Cares LLC
"Love Simple," S.L.E. Lupus Foundation Donation Drive Drawing to a Close
June 21 Last Day for 30% of Sales on iTunes to Help Raise Funds, Awareness for Lupus - June 19, 2010 - S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
Team Fitness America June 2010 Personal Trainer of the Month Announced
Motta has received notable client reviews and continues to show success with helping clients with their fitness goals, making him Team Fitness America June Personal Trainer Of The Month. Team Fitness America offers fitness throughout 17 states. - June 19, 2010 - Team Fitness America
Second Critical Care Unit at John C. Lincoln Hospital Honored for Patient Care Excellence
John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital in Phoenix is the only medical facility in Arizona with two critical care units earning a Beacon Award from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. - June 19, 2010 - John C. Lincoln Health Network
The Foundation for Recovery Hosts “The Science of Addiction and Recovery” Training This Saturday @ Desert Breeze Community Center
The Foundation For Recovery is hosting ''The Science of Addiction and Recovery training on June 19, 2010 to educate community leader on the disease of addiction and how to communicate that information to the public. - June 19, 2010 - Foundation For Recovery
Trang N. Nguyen, M.D., Joins Visiting Physicians Association's® Dallas Office
Nguyen serves the Dallas office, which covers Dallas, Collin, Denton, Rockwall and Ellis counties. - June 19, 2010 - Visiting Physicians Association
Makewell Helps Nigerian Family Find a Facility to Perform Rare Separation Surgery for Conjoined Twins
Makewell Meditour Ltd., a pioneer in India’s medical tourism industry lived up to its tagline - “Connecting you to good health” when it successfully organised the surgery that gave a new life to eight month old, co-joined Nigerian twins. The eight-month-old twins shared a common... - June 18, 2010 - Makewell Meditour Ltd
Magnolia Creek Treatment Center for Eating Disorders Donates 45-Days of Residential and/or Partial-Hospitalization Treatment
Magnolia Creek Treatment Center for Eating Disorders is providing comprehensive eating disorder treatment to those most in need through a recent partnership with the Manna Scholarship Fund. Together, Manna and Magnolia Creek will award 90-days worth of treatment to a qualified, needy individual who... - June 18, 2010 - Magnolia Creek Treatment Center for Eating Disorders
Shaman-Healer Michael Dunning Appears on June 22 “Why Shamanism Now?” Radio Show Initiation Series
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 shaman-healer Michael Dunning on the show as part of the “Initiation Series: Curing Our Cultural Sickness.” Dunning talks about his exceptional and transformational initiation experiences with a yew tree in Scotland. - June 18, 2010 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Laser Spine Institute Tampa Names Jimmy St. Louis Senior Vice President of Corporate Operations
Bill Horne, CEO of Laser Spine Institute, (www.laserspinesinstitute.com) the leader in minimally invasive spine surgery, has announced that Jimmy St. Louis, MBA, PMP, has been promoted to senior vice president of corporate operations. In this position, St. Louis is responsible for the... - June 18, 2010 - Laser Spine Institute
Four 21st Century Oncology Physicians Named Among Nation’s Best
Annual Castle Connolly ratings aim to help consumers find best health care in America. - June 18, 2010 - 21st Century Oncology
Beaverton Area Chiropractor Now Holding Weight Loss Related Workshops
Chiropractic First, LLC is now offering a series of summer workshops, focusing on the body's innate ability to heal itself. The focus of these workshops will be on spinal care, weight loss, and nutrition in a natural healing environment. - June 17, 2010 - Chiropractic First, LLC
Chiropractic First, LLC Now Offering One Workshop About Fats and Your Diet
Chiropractic First, LLC is now offering a series of summer workshops, focusing on the body's innate ability to heal itself. The focus of these workshops will be on spinal care, weight loss, and nutrition in a natural healing environment. - June 17, 2010 - Chiropractic First, LLC