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A Fresh New Approach to Personal Fitness Training; Be FIT by Design Introduces the Optimal Training Program Guide
The Optimal Fitness Training Program is a personal Trainers guide for client's success. The Optimal Training eBook by NCCA Donna Marchand, CPT was designed based on clients needs to establish a cost effective program for The NCCA personal fitness trainer and their clients. A comprehensive training workbook that empowers clients to become their own personal trainer. The ultimate goal for any personal fitness trainer is for their clients success. - March 19, 2010 - Be FIT by Design
Free Talk on Chronic Knee Pain to be Given by Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Manuel Banzon of Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, Freehold & Monroe, NJ
Board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon Dr. Manuel T. Banzon of Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI), Freehold and Monroe townships, New Jersey, an expert on sports medicine, joint replacement, arthroplasty, and fracture and trauma care, will hold a free talk on treatment options and new innovations for helping those with chronic knee pain at The Rehab Center of Wedgwood Gardens, Freehold, NJ. The talk is free and open to the public. - March 19, 2010 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
EliteCare 24 Hour Emergency Center Uses Smartphone Technology to Connect Patients with Emergency Care
Local stand-alone emergency room uses iTriage to reach Mobile Smartphone users - March 18, 2010 - iTriage, LLC
Team Fitness America Spotlights the March Personal Trainer of the Month
Each month Team Fitness America has announced top personal trainers from places such as Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Baltimore, New Jersey, and Miami, but this month the city of Phoenix takes the first place prize from housing the top personal trainer. - March 18, 2010 - Team Fitness America
Elementary School Children Get Hands-On Lesson in Bone Health from Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Alan Nasar of Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Freehold, NJ
Board-certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. Alan Nasar of Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI), Freehold and Monroe Township, NJ, visited 4th grade students at a school in Ocean, New Jersey, to talk about bones, musculoskeletal health, how bones are repaired, and how to protect their bones. Dr. Nasar is fellowship-trained in joint replacement, and also specializes in avascular necrosis, knee and hip arthroscopy, and fracture and trauma care. - March 18, 2010 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Family Service Races to Collect 10,000 Diapers
On March 15, 2010 Family Service started racing to collect 10,000 diapers in their first ever Diaper Derby. The donation drive will run until April 15 and focuses on Family Service’s most vulnerable and in-need consumers – babies. Recently, different programs in the organization were... - March 18, 2010 - Family Service
New Integrated Therapies to be Discussed at Holistic Conference
Kenneth Blum is just one of over 40 professionals who will speak at the Holistic Treatment Conference, hosted by Foundations Recovery Network, at the Palms Casino Resort this April. Blum will present details of his research linking the “alcoholic gene” to music therapy. - March 18, 2010 - Foundations Recovery Network
Dr. Jesse DiRando Shares Success of PhysicianFirst Program
Jesse DiRando, MD, FACEP, Director for EMP's PhysicianFirst Program, recently announced the results from the first year of utilizing the program. - March 18, 2010 - Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP)
Cass Regional Medical Center Partners with Innovative Smartphone Application Company
Cass Regional now using iTriage to reach Smartphone Users - March 18, 2010 - iTriage, LLC
Dr. Manuel Banzon, Orthopedic Surgeon of Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, Freehold & Monroe, NJ, Performs New Knee Replacement Procedure
Board-certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. Manuel T. Banzon of Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI), Freehold and Monroe Township, New Jersey, has just performed a new orthopedic procedure on three patients. This knee replacement surgery replicates the patient’s knee. According to the manufacturer, DePuy Orthopaedics, division of Johnson & Johnson, Dr. Banzon is only the second surgeon in New Jersey to perform the procedure on private patients. - March 18, 2010 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
ICTS Article Published in Future Pharmaceuticals
Tom Sturgis, president of ICTS (Integrated Clinical Trial Services, LLC) (www.icts.us), has announced that the company’s article, “Improve Site Performance,” was published in the March 2010 issue of Future Pharmaceuticals. An accompanying podcast interview was featured on the... - March 18, 2010 - Integrated Clinical Trial Services
Orthopedic Surgeons Dr. Michael Greller & Dr. Alan Nasar of AOSMI, Freehold and Monroe, NJ, Perform First Custom-Fit Knee Replacement Surgery in Northeast U.S.
Dr. Michael J. Greller, a board-certified and a fellowship-trained sports medicine orthopedic surgeon at Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI), Freehold and Monroe townships, NJ, performed the first “custom-fit knee” replacement surgery in the Northeast. AOSMI’s orthopedic surgeon Dr. Alan Nasar assisted Dr. Greller in the surgery and worked with the manufacturer to design this cutting-edge technology, which provides great advantages over traditional knee replacements. - March 18, 2010 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Center for Laser Surgery Introduces Restylane-L and Perlane-L
The Center for Laser Surgery announces the availability of Restylane and Perlane with Lidocaine. - March 17, 2010 - The Center for Laser Surgery
Success Coach Hueina Su of Denville, New Jersey-Based Beyond Horizon Coaching to Speak on Life Purpose, Leadership and Empowerment at Women’s Leadership Summit
New Jersey Success Coach and Author Hueina Su, President and Founder of Beyond Horizon Coachng, is invited as an expert panelist to speak at the Women’s Leadership Summit on Thursday March 18, 2010 at Crown Plaza Somerset, New Jersey. - March 17, 2010 - Beyond Horizon Coaching
Visiting Physicians Association® Adds Lisa Benton, M.D., M.P.H., to Office in Columbus, Ohio
Benton hired as the newest physician in VPA office that covers covers the Columbus metro area and surrounding suburbs, including Franklin, Delaware, Morrow, Union, Madison, Ross, Pickaway, Fairfield, Licking, Richland, Crawford and Knox Counties. - March 17, 2010 - Visiting Physicians Association
Children's Physicians Medical Group Launches New Website to Help San Diego Pediatricians
The Children's Physicians Medical Group is proud to announce the creation of a new website for their organization. The Children's Physicians Medical Group is located in San Diego and affiliated with Rady Children's Hospital San Diego. They are one of the leaders in providing San Diego children's... - March 17, 2010 - Children's Physicians Medical Group
Growth Central Offers the Anger Management Specialist-I Certification (Professional) Seminar, Newark, NJ, May 7 & 8, 2015 - Register Now as Seating is Limited
This seminar fulfills all requirements for Anger Management Specialist-I Certification (CAMS-I or II) and is an approved certification training by the National Anger Management Assoc. (NAMA). Open to those with a background in mental health, education, substance abuse, domestic violence, corrections, law enforcement, human resources, and students in these areas. 12 Continuing education contact hours are approved by NASW, NBCC, CA-BBS and NAADAC. - March 16, 2010 - Growth Central
Epione Ranked #1 on BOTOX® Website
www.botoxcosmetic.com find a doctor tool makes it simple to find the most experienced BOTOX® injector in your area. Type in zip code 90210 and Epione Medical Corporation is ranked #1. - March 16, 2010 - Epione Medical Corp
TD Charitable Foundation Awards $20,000 Grant to Family Service
TD Charitable Foundation recently awarded a $20,000 grant to Family Service’s In-Home Family Service (IIFS) program. “The TD Charitable Foundation is pleased to be able to provide grants to organizations like Family Service County. We are confident that the Intensive In-Home Family... - March 16, 2010 - Family Service
New Chiropractic & Rehab Clinic to Open in Chaska, MN on April 15th, 2010
Dr. Kyle Traynor will be the Chiropractic Physician at Chaska Lakes Chiropractic & Rehab in Chaska, MN. - March 16, 2010 - Chaska Lakes Chiropractic and Rehabilitation
MUMC Designated Breast Imaging Center of Excellence
The American College of Radiology (ACR) has granted the breast imaging services at MUMC in Savannah full accreditation in mammography, stereotactic breast biopsy, breast ultrasound, and ultrasound-guided breast biopsy. - March 15, 2010 - Memorial Health
Chiropractor at Midway Chiropractic in Des Moines WA Completes His Post Graduate Course in Graston Technique, a Technique That Can Reduce Pain for His Patients
Dr. Ibarreta's post graduate training in Graston Technique can help break up painful scar tissue formation, a painful condition that can occur after an injury from a car accident, an injury on the job or a sporting activity. - March 15, 2010 - Midway Chiropractic
“Authentic Shamanism” on March 17 Episode of “Why Shamanism Now?” Radio Show with 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 explores authenticity and ethics in shamanism in light of the fact that thousands of people world-wide have been trained in basic shamanic practices. - March 15, 2010 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Wall Street Journal Anger Management Article Pushes Anderson & Anderson Over the Top
The Wall Street Journal recently published an article that profiles the Executive Director of Anderson & Anderson, the Trusted Name in Anger Management. - March 15, 2010 - Anderson & Anderson, APC
Researchers Identify Genetic Pathway Responsible for Metastatic Prostate Cancer
Four genes identified that are together a pathway responsible for driving metastatic prostate cancer. - March 14, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Riverwoods Urgent Care Uses Smartphone Technology to Connect Patients with Medical Assistance
Local stand-alone urgent care uses iTriage to reach Mobile Smartphone users. - March 14, 2010 - iTriage, LLC
AlternaMD.com Offers Unlimited Personal Health Coaching
Members of a new online service receive personal guidance from professionals to help them reach their health and wellness goals. - March 14, 2010 - AlternaMD
Comprehensive Genetic Screen No Better Than Knowing Ones Family History for Predicting Cardiovascular Risk
For predicting cardiovascular disease, genetic screening offers very little added benefit beyond traditional factors such as age, blood pressure, smoking status and cholesterol. - March 14, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
New Therapy for Prevention of Local Lung Tumor Recurrence
Researchers use a low-dose chemotherapeutic polymer film to deliver drugs directly to lung tissue following surgical resection of a tumor. - March 14, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Study Finds Many New Prescriptions Go Unfilled
Potential health benefits are not being realized because more than a quarter of new prescriptions are never filled. - March 14, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Multi-Million Dollar Expansion Complete at North Tampa Eye Surgery Center
Patients finally have the chance to view surgery live before undergoing it themselves. Cataract, bladeless LASIK, glaucoma, and cosmetic procedures are now being performed in Newsom Eye’s surgical center, Tampa Surgery Center. Observation windows enabling live viewing of surgery along with... - March 14, 2010 - Newsom Eye
Getzwell Pediatrics Celebrates Second Anniversary in Noe Valley – Open House Set for March 13, 2010
GetzWell Pediatrics begins its third year of offering integrative pediatrics in Noe Valley in March, 2010. - March 13, 2010 - Getzwell Pediatrics
Kessler Joins Visiting Physicians Association's® Kentucky Office
Kessler hired as the newest physician in VPA office that covers northern Kentucky, including Boone, Pendleton, Kenton, Campbell, Bracken, Grant and Gallatin Counties. - March 13, 2010 - Visiting Physicians Association
Dr. Jim Augustine Elected to Chair Position with The Joint Commission
EMP congratulates James J. Augustine, MD, FACEP, who was elected for a two year term as Chair of the Hospital Professional and Technical Advisory Committee (PTAC) for The Joint Commission. Dr. Augustine is a nationally recognized speaker and educator in Emergency Medicine, Emergency Department... - March 13, 2010 - Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP)
New Analysis of Jupiter Data Finds Statin Therapy for Apparently Healthy Women Significantly Reduced Risk for Cardiovascular Events
Women with acceptable levels of bad cholesterol but elevated high sensitivity C-reactive protein levels benefited greatly from a daily regimen of rosuvastatin. - March 12, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
CRP Found to Have Implication for Patients After Undergoing Surgery
C-reactive protein levels predict hospital length of stay and long-term risk of death after surgery. - March 12, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Brief: Researchers Identify a Means of Improving the Cryopreservation of Biological Materials
In the cryopreservation of biological materials, size, temperature and composition of a water droplet determine whether the droplet is vitrified or crystallized. - March 12, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Breast Cancer Survivors Who Take Aspirin Have Half the Risk of Dying from the Disease
New research shows women who take aspirin after a breast cancer diagnosis lower their risk of a recurrence and death from the disease. - March 12, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Epione Laser Breast Lift Poised to Lead Breast Enhancement Trends
Revolutionary Non-surgical Laser Breast Enhancement Procedure Offers Safe, Long-Lasting Alternative to Surgery. - March 11, 2010 - Epione Medical Corp
Blue Water Spa Will be a Sponsor for "Appetite 4 Art"
Blue Water Spa is a plastic surgery medical spa owned and operated by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Law and his wife, Kile Law. The spa participates in many community events, and since opening in 2003, the spa has donated over $4,000,000 to local charities and non-profit organizations. - March 11, 2010 - Blue Water Spa / Michael Law MD
Blue Water Spa Will be a Supporter for the Montessori School of Raleigh
Blue Water Spa is a plastic surgery medical spa owned and operated by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Law and his wife, Kile Law. The spa participates in many community events, and since opening in 2003, the spa has donated over $4,000,000 to local charities and non-profit organizations. - March 11, 2010 - Blue Water Spa / Michael Law MD
Smokers Get Hypnotised in Front of Their PCs for Free
UK based charity and international non-profit organisation NoSmokingAgain.org has created an On-line Hypnotherapy Website where smokers who want to kick the habit can register to receive free-of-charge clinical cognitive hypnotherapy via the Internet. Smokers undergo hypnosis sessions to quit... - March 11, 2010 - No Smoking Again
Dental Tours Turkey Launches All-in-One Treatment Services in Turkey
Dental Tours Turkey launches its new website for patients seeking affordable dental care in Istanbul. The cost of getting the same high quality dental treatment is 75% less than average prices in Europe. - March 11, 2010 - Dental Tours Turkey
Epione Offers the Latest Beauty Injection Innovation
Epione introduces the latest advance in dermal filler injections. Treatment Will Be Less Painful With Dermal Fillers; Juvéderm®, Radiesse® and Restylane® Pre-filled Syringes Mixed With Lidocaine. - March 10, 2010 - Epione Medical Corp
NuU Medspa Support Local Chicago Theatre, Infusion Theatre Co.
NuU Medspa help support Infusion Theatre Co. for their third consecutive year, kick off season 2010-2011, with silent auction donations that will benefit theatre infused with many facets of entertainment. Now in their fourth year, Infusion Theatre has already made a name for themselves in... - March 10, 2010 - NuU Unlimited
Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Now Covered by Insurance at Wellness & Better Health Chiropractic, P.A.
Spinal decompression is now covered by insurance. - March 10, 2010 - Wellness & Better Health Chiropractic P.A.
Visiting Physicians Association® Adds Judith H. Weiss, M.D., to East Cleveland Office
Weiss hired as the newest physician in VPA office that covers the greater Cleveland area, including Lake, Geauga, Ashtabula, Northern Summit and Northern Portage Counties. - March 10, 2010 - Visiting Physicians Association
NuStep Sponsors Spokesperson Kristina Ripatti as a Featured Presenter at IHRSA 2010
Paralyzed LAPD Veteran Encourages Health Clubs to Offer Inclusive Equipment, like the NuStep T5XR recumbent cross-trainer. - March 10, 2010 - NuStep, Inc.
ICTS Awarded Contract for Fifth Consecutive Fibromyalgia Study
Tom Sturgis, president of ICTS (Integrated Clinical Trial Services, LLC) (www.icts.us), has announced that the company has been awarded its fifth consecutive patient enrollment services contract in a series of fibromyalgia studies with the same sponsor. ICTS has been working with this sponsor, a... - March 10, 2010 - Integrated Clinical Trial Services
Dr.Cote of Erin Mills Optimum Health Published Book on Science of Chiropractic
Erin Mills Optimum Health, a full service Chiropractic clinic since 1977 in Ontario, Canada, announcing the publication of book written by Dr. Micheline Cote, one of the leading chiropractic doctor of the clinic. - March 10, 2010 - Erin Mills Optimum Health