Recent Headlines
Within Specialized Health Services
Decisions and Deadlines Loom for Healthcare and Benefit Plan Enrollees
HealthHarbor.com outlines important open enrollment and year-end deadlines that can save hundreds or thousands on healthcare. - December 16, 2009 - HealthHarbor
Team Fitness America's December Personal Trainer Continues to Make a Difference
Team Fitness America announces Delaware personal trainer, Laura Kraman, as their December Personal Trainer of The Month. Team Fitness America nominated her from education, background of experience, and clients that have reached their fitness goals. - December 16, 2009 - Team Fitness America
Winter Park Laser Wins “Best Laser Hair Removal Orlando 2009”
Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center recently won the prestigious “Best Laser Hair Removal Orlando 2009” on www.Citysearch.com, a website that allows customers and residents to vote for local businesses in various categories. - December 16, 2009 - Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center
Dr. Dennis J. Norheim DDS Speaks Out About Dental Care and H1N1 Prevention
Dr. Dennis J. Norheim DDS recommends general public that the following preventive measures be considered during the winter flu season of 2010. - December 16, 2009 - Dennis J. Norheim DDS
Dr. Kazemi Says Buyer Beware of Misleading Advertising for Dental Implants
Dental implants are the new standard of care for tooth replacement. Seems that dentists are advertising everywhere these days – on the Internet, direct mail and in the media – sometimes making offers that sound too good to be true. Some dental practices are making claims that an implant can be done in one hour, be accomplished for free or one low fee, and without any pain, bleeding or sutures. A Bethesda, Md., dentist warns against false advertising claims. - December 15, 2009 - Dr. H. Ryan Kazemi
BeatingDrums.com Announces Charity Campaign !N2DG - Drumming to Beat Alzheimer's
Drum enthusiast, Johnny Vargas is on a journey across the southwest United States to help "Beat Alzheimer's" through a series of drum circle events, demonstrating support for Alzheimer's research. - December 15, 2009 - BeatingDrums.com
eNutritionServices Offers Free Teleclass – 5 Steps to Kick Start Your Weight Loss in 2010
Join dietitians Lisa Nelson and Ursula Ridens to kick start your weight loss and receive your concrete plan of action for health success. Start the New Year off right. - December 14, 2009 - eNutritionServices
“The Return or Filling the Well” on “Why Shamanism Now?” with Christina Pratt on December 16
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 how we replenish and restore the well of our wellbeing, especially when we are ill or simply feel exhausted, as many do during this busy time of year. - December 14, 2009 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Celebrate World Hypnotism Day in St. Charles, MO
This January, the sixth annual World Hypnotism Day will take place. With New Year resolutions facing us, the timing is perfect for World Hypnotism Day. Learn how to move from “Resolutions into Results” using the power of your own mind. - December 13, 2009 - Ferguson & Associates Hypnotherapy LLC
Pregnancy Testing as a Quality Indicator in Emergency Departments May Not Improve Care
New research demonstrates the difficulties and potential disadvantages of using national databases to develop and measure quality indicators. - December 13, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Current Cigarette Smokers at Increased Risk of Seizures
Cigarettes increase risk of seizures, while moderate caffeine or alcohol use was found to have no association with seizures. - December 13, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Specific Genetic Mutations do Not Affect Lung Function Response to Asthma Treatment
Therapy's effects on airway hyperresponsiveness, not lung function, was affected by genetic mutation. - December 13, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
High Levels of ‘good’ Cholesterol Linked to Lower CVD Risk in Women
High levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL or “good” cholesterol) and apolipoprotein A1 (apoA1) in women appears to lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. - December 13, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Cynthia Seaman Northwest Chicago Chiropractic Authority Conducts Food Drive to Benefit Local Families
Dr. Cynthia Seaman Chicago's foremost actively practicing authority on chiropractic care is now conducting a food drive to assist area families. - December 13, 2009 - Seaman Chiropractic Center
Hawaiian Experience Spa Becomes First Scottsdale Day Spa to Offer Lypossage Cellulite and Slimming Treatment
Hawaiian Experience Spa has become the first certified LypoSpaTM facility in Scottsdale, Arizona and provides both Lypossage massage therapy and Lypossage slimming wraps. Lypossage is a non surgical cellulite treatment designed to reduce the appearance of cellulite while helping clients lose 4 – 20 inches. - December 13, 2009 - Hawaiian Experience Spa
John C. Lincoln Health Network is Among "Best Places to Work" in Phoenix, AZ
John C. Lincoln Health Network ranks among top, large employers in the Phoenix metro area for “Best Places to Work” for creating a positive work environment. - December 12, 2009 - John C. Lincoln Health Network
Relationship Breakthrough: Free Teleclass Provides Couples with Tools to Conquer Conflict and Gain Intimacy
Free Teleclass Provides Couples with Tools to Conquer Conflict and Gain Intimacy. - December 12, 2009 - Rachel Moheban
Family Service Kicks Off Annual Holiday Giving Drive
Family Service’s Holiday Giving Drive is officially underway and will run until December 18. The organization is collecting new, unwrapped holiday gifts for children, teens and adults in desperate need of support in over 60 Family Service programs. - December 12, 2009 - Family Service
Envision Family EyeCare Encourages Families to Book Mid-Year Eye Exams
Optometrists at Envision Family EyeCare reminds area parents of the importance of regular eye exams for their children. Statistics show as many as 86% of school-aged children have never had a thorough eye exam. With most students having an extended break over the holidays, it is a convenient time... - December 12, 2009 - Envision Family Eye Care
MUMC in Savannah Names Co-Medical Director of StrokeOne Program
Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) has announced the appointment of Joel Greenberg, M.D., as the new co-medical director of the MUMC Stroke Program. He will work to further development and regional growth of Memorial’s Stroke Program. - December 11, 2009 - Memorial Health
Mission Village Chiropractic Expands Service for Hispanic Patients in San Diego, CA
Dr. Bruce Blakely and Mission Village Chiropractic, located in San Diego, California, have expanded the practice to cater to the growing Hispanic market. Offering a bi-lingual website, and bi-lingual employees to provide quality healthcare to the Hispanic market in San Diego. - December 11, 2009 - Mission Village Chiropractic
Dr. Gary Hitzig Launches New Hair Restoration Web Site
Leading hair transplant researcher and surgeon, Dr. Gary Hitzig, has launched a new Web site, www.nyhairloss.com, to feature valuable information about hair restoration and showcase his research breakthroughs. - December 11, 2009 - Gary Hitzig, M.D.
Eating Disorder Signs and Symptoms to Watch for During the Holidays
Eating Disorder Center of Denver encourages awareness of eating disorders while friends and family are home for the holidays - December 11, 2009 - Eating Disorder Center of Denver
Eating Disorder Center of Denver Offers Tips to Help Eating Disordered Individuals Negotiate the Holidays
Eating Disorder Center of Denver, one of the nation's foremost centers for the diagnosis and treatment of the full range of eating disorders, recognizes that the holidays can create anxiety and concern for people with eating disorders and offers several tips to help these individuals negotiate this... - December 11, 2009 - Eating Disorder Center of Denver
Leading Eye-Plastic Surgeon Returns to Australian Shores
Orbital and Ophthalmic Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Angelo Tsirbas, formerly of Vision Group is now practicing in Bondi Junction at About Face, The Institute of Facial Plastic, Nasal & Cosmetic Surgery near Sydney, Australia. Dr. Angelo Tsirbas is an Orbital and Ophthalmic Plastic Surgeon with... - December 11, 2009 - Dr. Angelo Tsirbas
St. Louis Offers Gateway to Health and Balance with Bioidentical Hormones
Bioidentical hormone expert Bryan Warner, MD, opens BodyLogicMD St. Louis to help people manage hormone imbalance. - December 10, 2009 - BodyLogicMD
IQ Laser Vision Celebrates a Decade of Dedicated Service
December 10th, 2009 marked the ten year anniversary of Southern California's renowned vision correction facility, IQ Laser Vision. IQ Laser Vision hosted an exclusive affair to celebrate its 10-year anniversary at the Pacific Palms Resort in City of Industry, CA. Prominent guests, past patients and... - December 10, 2009 - IQ Laser Vision
T3 Fitness Energy Adds Another Fitness Program -- Yin Yoga
T3 Fitness Energy has integrated another fitness program into their line of services and now offers yin yoga classes. Classes will be launched on Sunday, December 13, 10:45AM to noon. Subsequent classes will be held on Sundays, 10:45AM to noon, and Wednesdays, 5:45PM to 7PM at 5695 Glenhaven Avenue... - December 10, 2009 - T3 Fitness Energy
Holiday Party Health Tips from Thorburn Chiropractic and Wellness Center in Burbank, California
It’s the time of year for spending time with friends and family and having some fun at holiday parties. Thorburn Chiropractic and Wellness Center in Burbank, California has put together some healthy eating and drinking tips for you to use at holiday get-togethers. 1. Engage in some good... - December 10, 2009 - Thorburn Chiropractic & Wellness Center
PureAdam - a New Free Sperm Donation Website
PureAdam is bringing people who are interested in embarking on sperm donation together. - December 09, 2009 - PureAdam
Kelly Eye Center Launches New Interactive Website
Kelly Eye Center, a leading eye care provider, continues to improve service to their customers in the Triangle by launching a new & improved website: www.KellyEyeCenter.com. “Our goal in launching a new site is to provide patients and their families with a window into the real spirit of... - December 08, 2009 - Kelly Eye Center
Exciting New Treatments for Heel and Arch Pain
Dr. Gary Evans, a NYC Podiatrist, has been having excellent success in resolving heel and arch pain with non invasive treatments. - December 07, 2009 - Gary Evans D.P.M.
Love Launches New Website
T Love, Reiki Master Practitioner/Teacher & Certified Sound Therapist and host of the top rated weekly radio talk show Energy Awareness has launched a new website: tlovereiki.com offering more services and providing more information in an easy to navigate format. - December 07, 2009 - T Love, Holistic Health Energy/Sound Therapist
Kala Group LLC, Owner of the Hawaiian Experience Spa Franchise, Begins Publishing the Massage Advancer; an Online News Publication to Advance the Facts About Massage
Kala Group, LLC who owns Hawaiian Experience Spa franchise based in Scottsdale, Arizona has published The Massage Advancer. The Massage Advancer is an online news and information source for the facts and latest news regarding massage therapy, spa treatments and related information. - December 07, 2009 - Hawaiian Experience Spa
Anderson & Anderson Hires Two Young Adults to Provide Individual Anger Management for Young Adults
In an effort to make its anger management class schedule accessible, Anderson & Anderson has appointed its General Manager and its newest intern to teach anger management to young adults. - December 07, 2009 - Anderson & Anderson, APC
Body & Soul Massage and Wellness Center Holds Drive to Benefit Salem Mission
Body & Soul Massage and Wellness Center (http://www.bodysoulsalem.com), the largest Massage and Wellness Center on the North Shore of Boston, is collecting personal care items during November and December to benefit the Salem Mission. The Salem Mission offers men and women the opportunities... - December 05, 2009 - Body & Soul Massage and Wellness Center
“The Importance of Essence” on “Why Shamanism Now?” Radio Show with Christina Pratt on December 9
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 explores the essence energies of life – energies that nourish the soul -- and why your relationship to them matters. - December 05, 2009 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
ICTS Launches New Web Site
Tom Sturgis, president of ICTS (www.icts.us), has announced that the company has launched a new Web site as part of a rebranding process to better reflect its evolving position in the clinical operations marketplace. ICTS (Integrated Clinical Trial Services, LLC) is a strategic clinical trials... - December 05, 2009 - Integrated Clinical Trial Services
BodyLogicMD Appoints Medical Director – Dr. Jennifer Landa
Dr. Jennifer Landa was appointed as Medical Director of BodyLogicMD, the network of bioidentical hormone experts. - December 04, 2009 - BodyLogicMD
Smiles Abound at 6 Day Dental & Orthodontics as Patients Deliver Toys for Tots
6 Day Dental & Orthodontics (www.6daydental.com) is very excited about being involved as an active supporter of the Toys for Tots program in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. From now through December 14, area residents are encouraged to bring new, unwrapped toys for children ages 2 - 12 to any... - December 04, 2009 - 6 Day Dental & Orthodontics
Blue Water Spa Will Host a Community Food Drive Benefiting the Interfaith Food Shuttle of NC, December 12, 2009
Blue Water Spa will host a Community Food Drive benefiting the Interfaith Food Shuttle of NC December 12th, 2009 from 9:00am-12:00pm. Blue Water Spa will be accepting non perishable items, hardy fresh produce and turkeys for food donations in exchange for raffle tickets. The raffle prize will be... - December 04, 2009 - Blue Water Spa / Michael Law MD
Seer & Partner Eye Institute Develops World’s First Cosmetic Eye-Whitening™ Surgery for Sufferers of Chronic Red Eyes
Dr. Bong-Hyun Kim, founder of Seer & Partner Eye Institute, develops the world's first permanent Cosmetic Eye-Whitening™ surgery, to treat sufferers of chronic red eyes. From his clinic in Seoul, Korea, he treats a growing number of foreign clients from places as far as Britain, Australia, the U.S., Canada and other parts of Asia and Europe. - December 03, 2009 - Seer & Partner Eye Institute, Inc.
Pure Med Spa: Introduces Breakthrough Teeth Whitening Product in Canada
Pure Med Spa, affiliated with one of North America’s premier teeth whitening products, Brite Smile, are now offering their breakthrough teeth whitening solution to Canadian customers in Toronto and the GTA. - December 03, 2009 - Pure Med Spa
BodyLogicMD is Focus of Florida Trend’s December Cover Story
Company Featured as Leader in $60 Billion U.S. Anti Aging Medicine Industry. - December 02, 2009 - BodyLogicMD
MUMC in Savannah Wins Gold Award for Online Initiatives
Memorial University Medical Center’s (MUMC) Web site, www.memorialhealth.com, won a Gold eHealthcare Leadership Award in the category of hospitals with 400+ beds at the 13th Annual Healthcare Internet Conference held in Las Vegas recently. The “Careers” section of the site earned gold recognition in the category of hospitals with 400+ beds. In particular, memorialhealth.com was noted for its use of social media to connect with the community, its Team Member testimonials, and its creativity. - December 02, 2009 - Memorial Health
Ames, IA Wellness Providers Working to Reform Health Care Locally
A coalition of providers gathered at North Grand Mall on Saturday October 24 to offer education on the health conditions that are bankrupting America’s health care system. The group seeks more venues of public engagement in Ames, Iowa. Please contact the group organizer, Dr. Zachary Ward, for... - December 02, 2009 - Ward Chiropractic Group
Scottsdale Day Spa, Hawaiian Experience Spa, to Exhibit at 2010 Aloha Festival in Tempe, Arizona
Hawaiian Experience Spa located in Scottsdale, Arizona has been accepted as a vendor at the 2010 Aloha Festival to be held at Tempe Town Lake Beach Park, Tempe, AZ on March 13th and 14th, 2010. The Scottsdale Day Spa is Arizona’s only Hawaiian themed full service day spa providing massage therapy and day spa treatments in a Hawaiian themed atmosphere. - December 02, 2009 - Hawaiian Experience Spa
Local Author Hueina Su Announces Book Launch and Networking Party
The Nurturer’s Coach Hueina Su, President of Denville, NJ-based Beyond Horizon Coaching will host the official launch party of her book, “Intensive Care for the Nurturer’s Souls: 7 Keys to Nurture Yourself While Caring for Others” on Wednesday, December 9 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Sogo Hibachi and Sushi Lounge, 248 Rt. 46 West in Denville. Su will autograph books bought at the event. - December 02, 2009 - Beyond Horizon Coaching
Arizona Orthopaedic Associates Surgeon to Discuss Hip Replacements
Free seminar to be held at Scottsdale YMCA on Dec. 7. - December 02, 2009 - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates
C.A.R.E Helps Battle Shopping Addictions This Holiday Season
With the economy showing slow signs of improvement and the stress of another holiday season looming, C.A.R.E looks to help battle shopping addiction relapse with a true holistic approach to addiction treatment. - December 02, 2009 - C.A.R.E. Florida Addiction Recovery