Recent Headlines
Within Specialized Health Services
NuU Unlimited Support the Skyline Soiree Benefit, American Cancer Society
Skyline Soiree, a benefit for the American Cancer Society 2010, was a huge success from volunteers and donors who participated in the June 2010 event. The American Cancer Society is the largest community-based health agency internationally. The Skyline Soiree took place at Millenium Park last month. - July 28, 2010 - NuU Unlimited
'A New Customized Prescription for Cycling' - Dr. Glenn Cosh's Newly Released Book on Cycling, with Emphases on the Non-Cyclist
Dr. Glenn Cosh, a family physician for over forty years,and a cyclist for over seventy years, authors his second book on bicycling. His new book offers perhaps the best prescription you will ever fill to improve your health and quality of life. His prescription for cycling is affordable, safe and sustainable. It addresses the fear, hazards and how to avoid cycling accidents, in addition with easy to read flow charts. - July 28, 2010 - Dr. Glenn Cosh
Dermatology Associates of Atlanta Stay at Forefront of Cosmetic Technology Offering the Latest in Acne Treatment, Wrinkle Reduction and CryoLipo
Dermatology Associates of Atlanta is one of the first and only dermatological practices in Atlanta, Georgia to offer Isolaz™ acne treatment, Pellevé™ Wrinkle Reduction System and Cryolipolysis™ liposuction. - July 28, 2010 - Dermatology Associates of Atlanta
Peer Praise: Atlanta Plastic Surgeon Dr. Fernando Burstein Recognized for Mastery of Cosmetic and Reconstructive Facial Plastic Surgery
Fernando Burstein M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.A.P. of Atlanta Plastic Surgery utilizes extensive knowledge of head and neck anatomy to win praise from peers and produce exceptional cosmetic plastic surgery results. - July 28, 2010 - Fernando D. Burstein, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.A.P
Orlando Medical Spa Hosts Complimentary "All About Eyes Open House"
Aneta K. Filardo CME, MBA Owner of Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center will host a complimentary event: “All About Eyes Open House” at 5:30pm on Wednesday July 28, 2010 at the office of Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center in Orlando, FL. This educational event will focus on the recent trends in reducing wrinkles, dark circles, and puffiness around the eyes without surgery. - July 28, 2010 - Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center
Laser Spine Institute Scottsdale Promotes Lester Morales Jr.
Bill Horne, CEO of Laser Spine Institute, (http://www.laserspineinstitute.com) the leader in minimally invasive spine surgery, has announced that Lester Morales Jr. has been promoted to executive director. In this position, Morales will develop the most effective ways to perform duties with... - July 28, 2010 - Laser Spine Institute
Oxford Acupuncture Clinic, Naturechild, Announces New Antenatal Classes and Fertility Workshops for Oxfordshire Couples
A series of antenatal classes and fertility awareness workshops for Oxfordshire couples will be run by Oxford acupuncture clinic, Naturechild, who specialise in fertility, pregnancy and labour treatments. - July 28, 2010 - Naturechild Acupuncture Clinic
New, Improved Technique Yields Great Success in Gender Selection
Marking a great step forward in the field of gender selection, patients have reported great success using a new method that can safely and successfully ensure a pregnancy of their chosen gender. The new method, which combines sperm separation and IVF/PGD, has been in practice by The Silverman... - July 27, 2010 - The Silverman Center Scarsdale
Whole Psychiatry Offers Free Educational Call to Public on Bipolar Disorder
Whole Psychiatry, a leader edge provider of psychiatric services, offers free monthly workshops by phone on mental health topics of great general interest. Their upcoming call addresses bipolar disorder. Dr. Robert Hedaya is offering a new look at Bipolar disorder on his upcoming free to the public workshop by phone, Wednesday, August 4th, 2010 at 12:00 PM Eastern time. - July 26, 2010 - Whole Psychiatry
Team Fitness America Launches Fitness Center Management Division in Philadelphia
World Gym Philadelphia and their personal training department is the first health club to be officially announced under Team Fitness America division of Fitness Center Management. - July 26, 2010 - Team Fitness America
Family Service Kicks Off Operation Fill-A-Backpack Drive
Family Service invites the community to “Fill-A-Backpack” for a child or teen in need of support. The Operation Fill-A-Backpack drive will run August 1-31. A new backpack and school supplies will give a child hope and the confidence needed to start the school year off on the right foot. - July 25, 2010 - Family Service
Los Angeles Business Journal Recognizes Two CPEhr Employees as “Women Making a Difference”
Two CPEhr employees are recognized in the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 9th annual Women Making a Difference competition for the corporate and community contributions. - July 24, 2010 - CPE HR, Inc.
eNutritionServices Offers Free Teleclass – 5 Biggest Dieting Myths Revealed
eNutritionServices is offering a free teleclass, 5 Biggest Dieting Myths Revealed on Tuesday, August 31, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM Mountain Time. Registrants can call in from anywhere. - July 24, 2010 - eNutritionServices
Laser Spine Institute Tampa’s Ashley Will Named to Foundation Fighting Blindness Leadership Team
Bill Horne, CEO of Laser Spine Institute (http://www.laserspinesinstitute.com), the leader in minimally invasive spine surgery, has announced that Ashley Will, director of marketing, has been named marketing chair for Foundation Fighting Blindness’ Tampa Bay Area chapter. Foundation Fighting... - July 24, 2010 - Laser Spine Institute
Stethoscope Training Web Site Launches
A team of experienced MDs and developers have launched an auscultation training web site. Innovative multimedia methods to teach heart and lung sounds are used. Lessons run on PCs, Macs, iPhone & iPad. - July 24, 2010 - MedEdu, LLC
MedVacation Launches New In-Vitro Fertilization Service; Offers Overseas Delivery of Embryos to Local IVF Clinics in the U.S.
Premier medical tourism services provider MedVacation LLC now offers service that allows its clients to use MedVacation partner clinic’s egg donors and client’s sperm to create a couple’s own embryos. The embryos are then delivered to a client’s local IVF clinic in the U.S. for embryo transfer. - July 24, 2010 - MedVacation LLC
Ripple Massage and Beauty Introduces Lime and Tangerine Exfoliation
Ripple has just introduced its lime and tangerine body exfoliation to polish the whole body and leave the skin smooth. - July 24, 2010 - Ripple Massage Beauty and Day Spa
Gateway Rehab & Wellness Center and Morning Song Farm
Dr. Rafa remarked "It’s a pleasure to open our box each week and see what’s being harvested locally at its peak. The avocados this week were enormous. Of course the recipes help! I can’t wait to try baked Kale." - July 23, 2010 - Gateway Rehab & Wellness Center Inc.
MUMC in Savannah Named ‘Most Wired’ for 11th Year
Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) in Savannah, Georgia, has been named one of the nation’s Most Wired hospitals for the 11th consecutive year. The annual survey examined 1,280 of the nation’s hospitals on their use of Internet technologies in four focus areas: business and administrative management, clinical quality and safety, care continuum, and infrastructure. - July 22, 2010 - Memorial Health
Glaucoma Lecture by Dr. Hazari
CME on glaucoma was held at Amravati on Sunday 11th July. It was organised by Amravati District Ophthalmic Society. Dr. Ajit Hazari, glaucoma consultant from Hazari Nursing Home, Aurangabad was an invited speaker. - July 21, 2010 - Hazari Nursing Home
Hair Whisperers™ Battles Head Lice in Santa Barbara
Hair Whisperers Brings its Guaranteed Head Lice Removal Service to Santa Barbara - July 21, 2010 - Hair Whisperers
Saint Joseph Health System Prepares to Debut New Saint Joseph-London Facility
Ribbon-cutting ceremony will offer preview of all new $152 million regional facility, which features the latest in technology and design. - July 21, 2010 - Saint Joseph Health System
HCG Diet Dangers and Myths Debunked
HCG True Diet debunks hcg diet dangers and myths. - July 20, 2010 - HCG True Diet
Reverend Shaman John-Luke Edwards on July 27 "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 Reverend Shaman John-Luke Edwards onto the show as part of the final installation of the “Initiation Series: Curing Our Cultural Sickness.” Edwards talks about how initiation changes one’s relationship with spirit and shares stories from his many initiation experiences. - July 20, 2010 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
FDA Research at Newsom Eye Benefits Local Celebrity
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the new Softec HD™ intraocular lens, but not without the help of local ophthalmologist T. Hunter Newsom, MD and Newsom Eye. Newsom was hand-selected to participate in this study, and as a result has had the honor of enabling this new lens to... - July 18, 2010 - Newsom Eye
Stephan Beyer Talks About "Working with Plant Medicines" on July 20 "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 author, professor, and peacemaker Stephan Beyer about the use of plant medicines in both traditional and contemporary shamanic practices. - July 18, 2010 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Laser Spine Institute Hosts Business After Hours
Bill Horne, CEO of Laser Spine Institute, (www.laserspinesinstitute.com) the leader in minimally invasive spine surgery, has announced that Laser Spine Institute, along with the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, will host “Business After Hours” at their office in Wayne, Pa. This is a... - July 17, 2010 - Laser Spine Institute
Soul Centered Health is Battling Obesity with Hypnotic Gastric Bypass
Clients undergo Hypnosis to simulate an actual Surgical gastric bypass and experience dramatic weight loss without pain or complication risk. - July 16, 2010 - Soul Centered Health
The Economy is Still on Its Knees, Yet This Periodontal Start-Up Stands Tall
With commercial rents still high and professional space hard to find in New York City, Central Park Periodontics has defied current market trends by creating a full-service periodontal practice that specializes in dental implants, the treatment of periodontal disease, and laser gum surgery. It has done so with a rare blend of an experienced clinician and three associates. - July 16, 2010 - Central Park Periodontics, P.C
Brigantine Progressive Dinner Dishes Up Local Support for Family Service
On Saturday, July 10, 100 guests gathered for an evening of fun and fine dining at the first Family Service Brigantine Progressive Dinner. The evening started with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at the beautiful home of Cal & Orsula Knowlton. Guests then proceeded to one of seven fabulous... - July 15, 2010 - Family Service
Local Radiation Oncologist Selected to Present at National Medical Conference
Mantz to discuss research on Calypso® system’s effectiveness in guiding radiation treatment at American Society of Radiation Oncology’s 52nd Annual Meeting this fall. - July 15, 2010 - 21st Century Oncology
WIAAP Selects Jackie Baldwin of Wisconsin Family Ties for 2010 Community Service Award
The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics recently awarded its 2010 Community Service award to Jackie Baldwin, Family Advocate for Wisconsin Family ties. Her long-time advocacy for children and families coping with mental and behavioral health have greatly impacted the well-being of children in Wisconsin, especially in northern counties with limited access to services. - July 15, 2010 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Husband and Wife Team Create Meditations for Business Leaders
The husband and wife coaching team of Tom and Evie Caprel has just released For Your Clarity, three guided meditations written and produced for the business professional. "We had the idea about two years ago," said Evie, 53 and owner of Live Well Coaching, a firm specializing in... - July 15, 2010 - Live Well Coaching
Center for Chiropractic & Wellness Announces Podcast Discussing Neuro-Emotional Technique
Center for Chiropractic & Wellness (http://www.carolinachirowellness.com), a North Raleigh chiropractic center located at 8300 Health Park, has announced the release of a podcast featuring Dr. Jennifer Greenfield discussing neuro-emotional technique. Neuro-emotional technique is a treatment... - July 15, 2010 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC
Saint Joseph Heath System is First in Central Kentucky and Eastern Kentucky to Offer Full Access to Quality Data
Online Quality Report’s high level of transparency answers consumers’ growing demand for unfiltered health care information - July 15, 2010 - Saint Joseph Health System
Women in Massachusetts Benefit from Health Reform, But Challenges Remain
In a new report from Brigham and Women’s Hospital, researchers examine lessons for national health reform from the Massachusetts experience. - July 14, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Study of South African Population Reveals the Importance of Screening and Treating for TB in Patients with HIV
A new study reveals that the toll of TB in South Africa is higher than previously thought. - July 14, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Calcium/Vitamin D Supplementation Does Not Raise Coronary Artery Calcium Levels
Research from the Women's Health Initiative demonstrates that supplementation with calcium and vitamin D does not raise coronary artery calcium (CAC) levels, a strong marker for future risk of cardiovascular disease. - July 14, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Teen-Age Boys Have Greater Risk Than Girls of High Blood Pressure as Adults
A new study found that teen boys with normal blood pressure are three to four times more likely than girls to develop high blood pressure in adulthood and at different levels of body mass, prompting researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) to identify a new model to predict... - July 14, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Re-Uniting Families on the Increase with DNA Diagnostics Centre UK
With the first UK ‘walk-in’ DNA Testing facility now open, DNA Diagnostic Centre UK confirms large numbers of families are being re-united through DNA immigration testing services. - July 14, 2010 - DNA Diagnostics Centre
Laser Spine Institute Names New Outside Sales Representative
Bill Horne, CEO of Laser Spine Institute, (http://www.laserspineinstitute.com) the leader in minimally invasive spine surgery, has announced that Adam Vaughan has been hired as an outside sales representative. In his position, Vaughan will build relationships and educate the medical community on... - July 14, 2010 - Laser Spine Institute
Tel Aviv University Fertility Research Confirms New York Center’s DHEA Findings
Tel Aviv University's recent findings on the supplementation of DHEA to improve fertility in women with diminished ovarian reserve further confirms Center For Human Reproduction's ongoing research on this treatment. - July 13, 2010 - Center for Human Reproduction
Michigan Avenue Immediate Care Partners with Innovative Smartphone Application Company
Patients now have on-the-go access to facility and medical information with the iTriage healthcare decision tool - July 12, 2010 - iTriage, LLC
“Outlaw Shamanism in the UK” on July 13 “Why Shamanism Now?” Radio Show with Host 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 talks about “Outlaw Shamanism” – a program “designed by spirit” in which contemporary shamanic practitioners explore the dynamic tensions of honoring tradition yet being responsive to the present. - July 11, 2010 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Laser Spine Institute Announces Physician’s Seminar for Health Care Professionals
Bill Horne, CEO of Laser Spine Institute, (http://www.laserspineinstitute.com) the leader in minimally invasive spine surgery, has announced that the company will host a physician’s seminar for health care professionals on Thursday, July 8 at the Boca Raton Resort located at 501 E. Camino... - July 10, 2010 - Laser Spine Institute
botonics Highlight Benefits of Botox Subscription
botonics, London-based cosmetic surgery specialists who employ some of the most experienced medical professionals in the field, highlight recent research that suggest two years of sustained and frequent botox injections will produce long-term cosmetic benefits - enabling users to cut their usage by... - July 10, 2010 - botonics Ltd
Safemedtrip Introduces Unmatched Customer Friendly Benefits for CCSVI Liberation Treatment in India
CCSVI testing and Liberation Treatment in India. - July 10, 2010 - Safemedtrip
An EHCA Employee Named DSP of the Year in Pennsylvania
The American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR) recently awarded Barb Sanders, a 30-year employee of EHCA and Erie, PA, resident, its 2010 Direct Support Professional of the Year in Pennsylvania. - July 09, 2010 - Erie Homes for Children and Adults, Inc. (EHCA)
AMA Selects Local Physician Recruitment Firm to Present at 2010 International Conference
The American Medical Association (AMA) has chosen NeoVocatus, a local nationwide physician recruitment firm and division of Horton, Smith & Associates, to speak at the AMA-CMA-BMA International Conference on Physician Health 2010. Their oral presentation, “Strategic Planning for... - July 09, 2010 - Horton, Smith & Associates
Laser Spine Institute Philadelphia Accredited by Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care
Bill Horne, CEO of Laser Spine Institute, (www.laserspinesinstitute.com) the leader in minimally invasive spine surgery, has announced that Laser Spine Institute’s surgical center in Philadelphia has achieved accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. The AAAHC... - July 08, 2010 - Laser Spine Institute