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The Law Office of Michael D. Waks Announces Essay Contest for Students Living with a Disability in Los Angeles County
Attorney Michael D. Waks is offering a $1,000 award to the winner of the Michael D. Waks Essay Contest. High school seniors and college students attending a 2-year or 4-year accredited university or college, in California, living with a disability, are invited to participate. - May 19, 2016 - Long Beach Personal Injury Lawyer & Car Accident Attorney Michael D. Waks
Dr. Claudia C. Cotca, DDS, MPH & Washington Institute for Dentistry & Laser Surgery Has Partnered with The Oral Cancer Foundation @dclaserdentist
Dr. Claudia C. Cotca, DDS, MPH on behalf of Washington Institute for Dentistry & Laser Surgery has partnered with The Oral Cancer Foundation in honor of Oral Cancer Awareness Month and will be extending annual free oral cancer screenings for the public on May 18th, 2016. Oral cancer has existed... - May 18, 2016 - Washington Institute For Dentistry & Laser Surgery
Gastro Girl Unveils Telehealth Coaching & Nutritional Counseling Platform at Digestive Disease Week 2016
Gastro Girl LLC today announced that it will unveil the first online health platform designed to support patients with chronic gastrointestinal symptoms and conditions between office visits and help them comply with their doctors’ dietary, medication and other treatment plans, at Digestive... - May 18, 2016 - Jacqueline A Gaulin
Turn Down the Noise - Stress Management Seminar with Kathryn McGlynn, Hypnotist
Learn simple steps to decrease stress and create a quiet peaceful mind. - May 18, 2016 - Kathryn McGlynn Hypnosis / Journey of the Mind
LifeDojo Adds Healthcare & Benefits Industry Veteran to Executive Team
LifeDojo has recently brought Anne Presson, a 20+ year healthcare and benefits industry expert, on to our executive team. She’ll oversee enterprise relationships, and will advise the team on matters related to sales and marketing for enterprise. Prior to joining LifeDojo, Presson was Vice President and Director of Benefits Innovation at Woodruff-Sawyer, and she also served in senior leadership roles at Pacific Business Group on Health, Kaiser Permanente and UnitedHealthcare. - May 16, 2016 - LifeDojo Inc.
Healthcare Industry Expert Invited to Speak with Local Physicians
ABISA, LLC, is excited to announce that Nick Hernandez has been invited to speak at a seminar sponsored by the Hillsborough County Medical Association (HCMA) on June 9, 2016 at the HCMA office in Tampa. The CEO of a leading independent healthcare consultancy, Nick has helped clients throughout the... - May 16, 2016 - ABISA
West Hartford Health & Rehabilitation Center's Administrator, Theresa Sanderson Received the ACHCA Chair Award for 2016
The American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA) is proud to announce Theresa Sanderson, CNHA, FAHCA of West Hartford Health and Rehabilitation Center of West Hartford, Connecticut as one of the 2016 recipients of the ACHCA Chair’s Award. The award was presented during the awards... - May 14, 2016 - West Hartford Health & Rehabilitation Center
New Rule Helps Public Health Agencies Track and Prevent Workplace Injury and Illness
Nearly 5,000 workers die each year and millions are injured on the job in the U.S., costing roughly $250 billion per year. This amount is more than the cost of many other common diseases. The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) yesterday released a new rule requiring employers to electronically report to OSHA all work-related injuries and illnesses. This new rule will significantly improve the capacity for states to track and prevent work-related injuries and illnesses. - May 12, 2016 - Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists
Media Misrepresentation Causes Spike in Double Mastectomies
A recent study by Dr. Michael Sabel, chief of surgical oncology at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center, published in the Annals of Surgical Oncology, reveals that many women are influenced by the skewed media coverage of celebrities battling breast cancer when choosing a... - May 12, 2016 - Kubtec
Careington Attends Transatlantic Business Conference
Careington International Corporation CEO Barbara Williams will be attending the British American Business Council (BABC) annual Transatlantic Business Conference in London on May 11 and 12, 2016. Attending with Williams will be Bruce Bernstein, Assistant Vice President of Global Sales Development with Careington’s UK affiliate Munroe Sutton, and Head of Munroe Sutton’s Business Development division, Robert Malvasi. - May 11, 2016 - Careington
Urgent Care Extra Emphasizes the Importance of Sports Physicals for All Summer Sports and Camp Activities
Urgent Care Extra has been the number one provider of immediate medical care and services throughout Arizona. The provider of urgent medical care has been growing throughout the state and is relied upon by many residents throughout cities like Chandler, Gilbert, Phoenix, Tucson, and more. With... - May 09, 2016 - Urgent Care Extra
Attention Occupational & Physical Therapists: 6 Steps to Better Balance™ is Coming to Ithaca, New York
On May 20, the Ithaca Housing Authority will host a workshop to teach Occupational and Physical Therapists, and other professionals a unique, simple and fun program to help older adults avoid falls. Continuing Education Units (8) are available. - May 08, 2016 - Fall Prevention Training Services, LLC
Attention Occupational & Physical Therapists: Innovative & Effective Falls Prevention Training Coming to Louisville, KY
In Louisville, KY on May 13 an innovative & effective course will be held to teach Occupational and Physical Therapists, other healthcare and fitness professionals a unique, simple and fun program to help older adults avoid falls. Continuing Education Units (8) are available. - May 08, 2016 - Fall Prevention Training Services, LLC
Kubtec: NICU Staff Exposed to Inordinate Amounts of Radiation
A study undertaken by the Royal University Hospital in Saskatchewan, Canada found that almost 50% of the images taken in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) showed adult fingers in the image and that many nurses were unaware of this accidental exposure to radiation. - May 08, 2016 - Kubtec
Learn Emotional Freedom Techniques and Tap Your Way to Wellness with Kathryn McGlynn, Hypnotist
Emotional Freedom Techniques, or EFT (often known as Tapping or EFT Tapping), is a universal healing tool that can provide impressive results for physical, emotional, and performance issues. - May 07, 2016 - Kathryn McGlynn Hypnosis / Journey of the Mind
Pediatrician Dr. Monica Dhar, M.D. Joins Family Medicine Associates of Midland
35-year mid-Michigan primary care health care team strengthens pediatric resources. Family Medicine Associates of Midland announces that Monica Dhar, M.D. has joined the practice as a pediatric physician and is accepting new patients. Dr. Dhar, a longtime Midland resident, brings 17 years of trusted mid-Michigan pediatric experience to the practice. - May 06, 2016 - Family Medicine Associates of Midland
Dr Lawrence Gray Presents "Tummy Tucks with No Drains Needed" for Third Time at Aesthetic Conference
Dr. Lawrence Gray has presented the course entitled, “Scarpa Sparing Abdominoplasty with Concomitant Liposuction: No Drains Needed” for the 4th year in a row to the annual meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgery. This year the national conference was held in Las Vegas, Nevada... - May 06, 2016 - Atlantic Plastic Surgery Center
RuCor Strategies LLC Announces the Launch of CamCare, the First National Membership Benefit Reimbursement Program for Complementary Alternative Medicine Services
Designed membership plans help consumers pay for complementary alternative medicine visits. - May 04, 2016 - RucorStrategies, LLC / Camcare
Hospice Partners of America Acquires Embracing Hospice of Texas and Hospice of Virginia
Today, Hospice Partners of American announced that they have reached a definitive agreement to purchase Embracing Hospice of Texas and Hospice of Virginia. Embracing Hospice of Texas operates locations in Conroe and Livingston. Hospice of Virginia operates locations in Richmond, Tappahannock,... - May 04, 2016 - Hospice Partners of America
Orthopedic Surgeons, Rodney Comisar, MD and Gary Millard, DO to Join OrthoNeuro in August 2016
OrthoNeuro announced today that they will add two new orthopedic surgeons to their team of 25 distinguished doctors. Dr. Rodney Comisar and Dr. Gary Millard will join the multi-specialty physician group in August 1st, 2016. - May 02, 2016 - OrthoNeuro
ABISA’s CEO Delivers Presentation on Importance of Physician Relationships
Nick Hernandez, CEO at ABISA, delivered a presentation last week on the topic of physician relations at the Medical Office Resources of Florida (MOROF). The meeting was held at the Maitland Civic Center in Maitland, Florida. Professionals from around the Orlando area gathered to connect and... - May 02, 2016 - ABISA
Military Spouse Focused on Providing Expert Online Therapy for People Anywhere, Anytime
E- Therapy Café’s nationwide and global reach removes barriers to the challenges of traditional therapy. The Boutique Team of Licensed and Certified Life Experts Connect with Clients Using Real-Time E-Video Sessions, Instant E-Chat, and Virtual E-Journals to Confront Life’s Challenges in the Comfort of Their Own Space. - May 02, 2016 - E-Therapy Cafe
Latin America Medical Cannabis Conference in Costa Rica on July 27-29th
The purpose of this conference is to provide education on the subject of the fast-growing Medical Cannabis Industry, and provide first-hand stories from people who have been helping patients using Medical Cannabis. In Latin American, Colombia and Uruguay have already passed Medical Cannabis legislation and Costa Rica; Chile, Peru, Mexico and Argentina have bills in the works. - April 28, 2016 - Costa Rican Medical Care
Always Best Care of San Diego Announces Major Senior Health Event
Always Best Care Senior Services of San Diego is honored to help host the 17th Annual Senior Health Fair on Friday, April 29, 2016 from 10:00am to 1:00pm at Sonrise Community Church in Santee, CA. The health fair is free to attend and will have blood pressure, blood glucose, stroke, hearing, vision and balance screenings available. In addition, there will be several senior-focused exhibitors and presenters at this event. - April 28, 2016 - Always Best Care Senior Services
Pediatrician of the Year, Legislator of the Year Recognized by the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (WIAAP)
The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics recently awarded two child health advocates with its highest honors. Ann Behrmann, MD, FAAP was recognized as WIAAP's Pediatrician of the Year, and Rep. Joan Ballweg was named Legislator of the Year. - April 28, 2016 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
New Jersey Associates in Medicine Not Standing Still
NJAIM quality, comprehensive medical care continues to grow and expand. Come to the next Open House and see for yourself on Thursday, May 19, 2016 from 6:30 to 9:00 PM. That evening NJAIM will also be welcoming Mr. Bart Oates, President of the NJ Chapter of the NFL Alumni Association and 3-time Super Bowl Champion who will join the festivities to help kick off the the Grand Opening of the NJAIM and MedPro Wellness fitness facility. - April 26, 2016 - New Jersey Associates in Medicine, PA
ABISA’s CEO Delivers Presentation on Telemedicine to Joint National Conference on Hispanic Health
Nick Hernandez, CEO at ABISA, delivered a presentation last week on the topic of telemedicine at the Joint National Conference on Hispanic Health. The conference, held in Washington, D.C., was co-hosted by the National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA) and the Hispanic Dental Association (HDA). - April 26, 2016 - ABISA
A New Partnership in Stem Cell Therapy – PlacidWay Signs with MexStemCells Clinic
Starting with March 2016, PlacidWay became partner with MexStemCells Clinic in Mexico City, Mexico in providing Stem Cell Treatments for patients all over the world. - April 23, 2016 - PlacidWayUSA
Northwest Aesthetics Medical Spa Announces Cutting-Edge Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)
Northwest Aesthetic, an award winning leader in the non-surgical medical aesthetics industry introduces Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) treatments to their service offerings. PRP is a revolutionary treatment used to repair damaged or injured tissues in the body. This focused, safe and minimally... - April 21, 2016 - Northwest Aesthetics
Dallas-Based Bone Solutions, Inc. Signs Distribution Agreement with Next Health
Bone Solutions of Dallas, TX has signed an exclusive distribution agreement for a ten state geography with Next Health, a Dallas based orthopedic distribution company. - April 21, 2016 - Bone Solutions
3D Imaging Technology Uncovers Forensic Mysteries
Pediatric bone samples, which reveal crucial details regarding age and gender to forensic pathologists, are in limited supply these days due to the sensitive nature of this material. Medical examiners must often rely on dated records for new cases, which ultimately obstruct accurate analysis in... - April 21, 2016 - Kubtec
Launch of New Lysosomal Acid Lipase Deficiency Educational Resource on epgonline.org
epgonline.org, the website for healthcare professionals, has today announced the launch of a new educational resource for lysosomal acid lipase (LAL) deficiency. The LAL Deficiency Knowledge Centre is intended to provide important disease awareness and treatment information to healthcare... - April 20, 2016 - EPG Health Media
Cleveland Ohio Hospice Care Provider Updates Website for Local Consumers
In an effort to better serve local consumers, Harbor Light Hospice has updated its website at www.harborlighthospice.com to provide more comprehensive information for local consumers in seeking hospice in Ohio. - April 20, 2016 - Harbor Light Hospice
Runnels Center to Participate in Clinical Trial
Dr. Scott Runnels now offering expanded line of silicone gel breast implants from Allergan. - April 18, 2016 - Runnels Center Outpatient Plastic Surgery & Clinic
ABISA’s CEO Delivers Presentation on Telemedicine to Physician Entrepreneurs in Florida
Nick Hernandez, CEO at ABISA, delivered a presentation last week on the topic of telemedicine at the Tampa Bay Chapter of the Society of Physician Entrepreneurs (SoPE). The meeting was held at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida. Physicians gathered to connect and collaborate around... - April 18, 2016 - ABISA
Friends of Karen Endorses New "Standards for the Psychosocial Care of Children with Cancer and Their Families"
For the first time, there’s a set of national standards that highlights why it’s critical to address the many needs of families caring for a child with cancer. - April 15, 2016 - Friends of Karen
Milestones Celebrates 17 Years Treating Eating Disorders
Milestones in Recovery has been treating men and women with eating disorders for over 17 years. - April 14, 2016 - Milestones In Recovery
Cesar Chavez Lifetime Achievement Award Given to North County Health Services’ CEO
The network of 11 clinics has become a medical home for over 62,000 patients and clients for nearly two decades. - April 13, 2016 - NCHS
Tri-County Chiropractic of Pottstown Announces a Free Health Class to the Public on Tuesday, May 3rd
Tri-County Chiropractic of Pottstown is offering a free hands-on health class to the public on Tuesday, May 3rd at 7:15pm at 1954 East High Street, Pottstown, PA. - April 13, 2016 - Tri-County Chiropractic of Pottstown
Kubtec: Federal Health Officials and Insurers Strive to Improve Quality of Care
In a landmark decision, the medical establishment and the health insurance industry have decided to make doctors’ performance a priority. This resolution will deeply impact how physicians who treat cancer patients are assessed and will inevitably have a positive effect on the quality of care... - April 12, 2016 - Kubtec
Event Medical Provider, Medical Response Attend Local Emergencies Thanks to New App
Medical First Responders for Warragul and Drouin - April 09, 2016 - Medical Response
OrthoNeuro Opens New Physical Therapy Center in Pickerington
OrthoNeuro has expanded its medical services in Pickerington to include a new state of the art physical therapy center. - April 06, 2016 - OrthoNeuro
Jumpstart2Success Launches Revolutionary New Wellness Program - Denver Small Business Owners Benefit with Low-Cost Health Care Options
Jumpstart2Success is the first comprehensive program of this kind, available in the Denver area for small business owners. It allows small businesses to offer alternative wellness options to their employees, that complement existing health insurance. Participants can choose from the over 100 providers and 160 wellness services. The list of service providers is diverse and growing every day, it includes: weight loss, chiropractic, massage, fitness, acupuncture and much more. - April 05, 2016 - Jumpstart2Success Wellness Program
Healthcare Industry Expert to Speak with Hispanic Physicians
ABISA, LLC, is excited to announce that Nick Hernandez has been invited to speak at the National Hispanic Medical Association’s 20th Annual Conference, to be held April 21-24, 2016 at the Renaissance Downtown Hotel in Washington, D.C. The CEO of a leading independent healthcare consultancy,... - April 04, 2016 - ABISA
Marketing Toolkit Helps Therapy Practice Owners Make the Most of Medicare’s CCJR Bundled Payment Program
PTPN, the country’s premier private practice therapy network, has developed marketing tools to help practice owners participate in Medicare’s new Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CCJR) bundled payment program. The tools are designed to help therapists secure preferred outpatient therapy provider status in the CCJR model. - April 04, 2016 - PTPN
Sports & Family Physician Dr. Robert Voy to Chair Board of Advisors of Concierge Medicine Innovation Leader
Noted Nevada sports medicine & family physician will lend his experience to a company transforming the practice of medicine. - April 01, 2016 - PersonalMD Inc
Sospes Launches Cloud and Mobile Software for Managing Worker Safety
Sospes, LLC announced the production release of its innovative cloud-based and mobile application software that companies deploy for managing worker safety. A key feature of the new product is the ability for any worker to quickly and easily report workplace incidents, close calls or even... - April 01, 2016 - Sospes
PlacidWay and Centre for Cosmetic Rejuvenation in Singapore Sign Collaboration Agreement
PlacidWay announces a partnership with Centre for Cosmetic Rejuvenation and Surgery, a renowned plastic surgery centre in Singapore which takes aesthetic surgery and procedures to the next level using minimally invasive, highly successful cosmetic procedures such as Eye REVO, Thermi RF Non-Surgical Eyebag Removal, the Liquid Face Lift or the Korea Style Double Eyelid Creation. - April 01, 2016 - PlacidWayUSA
Paradise Ridge Dentistry is Fighting Back Against Oral Cancer
According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, oral cancer will strike over 45,000 people this year. If not detected early, the cancer survival rate is less than 50%. Paradise Ridge Dentistry provides oral cancer screening using OralID Fluorescence Technology. The screening is painless and lasts only 2-minutes. Cancer screening tests can save lives by detecting oral cancer early if caught in the earliest stage. - March 31, 2016 - Paradise Ridge Dentistry
Kevin D. Gallagher Joins Sovereign Health Group as Chief Financial Officer
Sovereign Health Group has named Kevin D. Gallagher as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Mr. Gallagher, an action-driven leader in both finance and operations with the proven ability to maximize shareholder value, commenced his tenure with Sovereign Health on Tuesday, March 22. He earned his... - March 30, 2016 - Sovereign Health