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Statistics Confirm, Hands-on Botox Training is Essential for Capturing Growth in the Aesthetic Medicine Market
The International Association of Physicians In Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM) offers the industry's leading training for physicians new to botox and filler treatments. The IAPAM's Aesthetic Medicine Symposium offers the most comprehensive medical & business training for doctors looking to add aesthetic medicine to their existing practices, or to launch a new medical spa. All hands-on training at the IAPAM's Aesthetic Medicine Symposium is completed in a clean, multi-million dollar medical facility. - April 10, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Celebrities Put Positive Spin on Living Drug-Free
Naturalhigh.tv is the home of a new online video series where teens can view videos of their favorite athletes and celebrities showcasing what they do for a natural high over drugs and alcohol. This unique and positive approach to drug prevention is a great tool for parents and fun for kids to watch. - April 10, 2010 - Natural High by Sundt Memorial Foundation
Free IVF Cycle to be Given Away at Atlanta Conference
The Atlanta Affiliate of RESOLVE is proud to present its 1st Annual Family Building Conference on Saturday, May 1, 2010. This conference will address the medical, emotional, social, financial and legal issues associated with infertility and adoption. Over $50,000 in giveaways including a free IVF cycle and a free IVF cycle using cryopreserved donated eggs. - April 10, 2010 - RESOLVE, Atlanta Affiliate
Document Management System Incorporated Into mumms® Hospice Software Programs
mumms® Software, the leading electronic health record (EHR) provider for hospice and palliative care, has incorporated its longstanding document management program, mumms® Attachments, into the mumms® Hospice Software System. mumms® Attachments is a document management system that... - April 09, 2010 - mumms Software
Join the Team That’s Saving Lives
A marathon dedicated to the spirit of women in the beautiful city by the bay is just one of the exciting choices for the fall season offered by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Team In Training® (TNT) program. With TNT, the world’s first and biggest charity sports... - April 08, 2010 - The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Suarez Named Executive Director of Eden Autism Services Florida
Susan Luenberger Suarez was promoted to Executive Director of Eden Autism Services Florida. Suarez joined Eden as Director of Development in January and has more than 20 years of non-profit experience. “We at Eden were very pleased to find such an experienced and qualified candidate already... - April 08, 2010 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Botox Training: A Boom for Physicians Under the New Healthcare Bill
The IAPAM's Aesthetic Medicine Symposium offers the most comprehensive medical and business training for doctors looking to add aesthetic medicine to their existing practices, or to launch a new medical spa. The IAPAM ensures that all its training is tailored to specific competency levels, and consistent with the FDA's recommendations, all IAPAM hands-on botox and other training is completed in a clean medical facility. - April 03, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
mumms® Hospice Software Expands Into Spanish Community
Leo Radosta, President and CEO of mumms® Software (the national leader for hospice electronic health records (EHR)), announced the firm’s expansion into the Spanish-speaking community at a conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on Friday, March 26, 2010. During the meeting at the Verdanza... - April 02, 2010 - mumms Software
“Mr Naresh Jadeja in “Service Excellence & Sustainable Growth in Malaysia Medical Tourism & Healthcare”
IWHTA president Mr Naresh Jadeja a big advocate of charity in healthcare sector to address at “Service excellence & sustainable growth in Malaysia Medical Tourism & Healthcare” in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, March 29 – 30’ 2010. “Malaysia Medical Tourism &... - March 29, 2010 - International Wellness and Healthcare Travel Association (IWHTA)
CHIC – Cure Her In Couture - with Michael De Paulo
Fashion Show at the Back Bay Hotel to support Ovations for the Cure of Ovarian Cancer - March 28, 2010 - Ovations for the Cure of Ovarian Cancer
StyleWeek Providence Names Ovations for the Cure of Ovarian Cancer as Its Exclusive National Charity Partner
StyleWeek Providence, New England’s premiere fashion week, announces that Ovations for the Cure of Ovarian Cancer will be its exclusive national charitable partner, with events throughout the inaugural StyleWeek to help raise awareness and much-needed funds to battle ovarian cancer. - March 27, 2010 - Ovations for the Cure of Ovarian Cancer
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Offered at The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura invites cancer patients, survivors, and family members to participate in a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction course on Mondays from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, for eight weeks beginning April 19 and ending June 7. (Except the week of May 10, when class will be held on... - March 25, 2010 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
National Inclusion Project Announces Over $700,000 of Support for "Let's All Play"
The National Inclusion Project (NIP), co-founded by entertainer Clay Aiken, announces over $700,000 of support to programs nationwide as part of its Let’s ALL Play initiative. In just three years, the Project has invested over $1.7 million to expand Let’s ALL Play across the country. - March 25, 2010 - The National Inclusion Project
Estate Planning Seminar Offered for People Affected by Cancer at The Wellness Community
Estate Planning, Trusts & Wills: What Would You Like To Know? With Ken Kossoff will take place on Thursday, April 22, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village, CA 91361. - March 25, 2010 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
The Buteyko Breathing Clinic in Minneapolis Extends Its Natural Asthma Treatment Programs
The right balance between conventional and complimentary treatment options is key to the successful management of any chronic health condition, including asthma. The Buteyko Breathing Clinic in Minneapolis is an educational service founded to help breathing sufferers take control of their... - March 24, 2010 - Buteyko Clinic USA
IAPAM Announces Remaining 2010 Dates for Aesthetic Medicine Symposiums with Botox Training and hCG for Weight Loss
Physicians continue to seek out the most comprehensive, hands-on, physician-lead aesthetic medicine training, including botox training, as well as training in adding hCG for Weight Loss to a practice. To meet this need, the IAPAM offers the most up-to date physician training, and announces New fall dates for its respected Aesthetic Medicine Symposium series in 2010. - March 24, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
S.L.E Lupus Foundation Selected as Lupus Charity Partner for ING New York City Marathon 2010
Team Life Without Lupus The S.L.E. Lupus Foundation has been selected as an official charity partner for the ING New York City Marathon 2010, which will take place on Sunday, November 7, 2010. To mark the Foundation’s 40th anniversary year, its “Team Life Without Lupus,” representing the worldwide lupus community, will feature 40 runners raising funds for the fight against lupus. - March 20, 2010 - S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
Northwest Holistic Health Presents a "Hemp Can Save the Planet" Event - a Benefit for Northwest Holistic Health, Jack Herer, Rick Simpson, and Eddy Lepp
This event is at the Knitting Factory on March 26th, 2010 Movie and Panel event begin at 3pm Concert begins at 8pm - March 20, 2010 - Northwest Holistic Health
New Executive Director, John Paul Womble
The Alliance of AIDS Services – Carolina (“the Alliance”) is pleased to announce the appointment of John Paul Womble as the new Executive Director, effective immediately. - March 19, 2010 - Alliance of AIDS Services - Carolina
Girlyman Glides Into Naples for Eden Benefit Concert
Folk-pop group Girlyman is coming to Naples for a one-night only show to benefit Eden Autism Services Florida as part of the organization’s annual “Gig for Good” series, presented by the Trust for the Advancement of Responsible Artists, or TARA. This year’s concert will be... - March 18, 2010 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Little Known in the US Natural Asthma Treatment is Available in Minnesota
Surprisingly effective drug free asthma therapy called the Buteyko Method has been practiced around the world for decades and only now is making its way into the United States. Minnesota is one of the few US states to offer a Buteyko Course with a qualified Practitioner. - March 06, 2010 - Buteyko Clinic USA
IAPAM Reports on Best Practices for the Use of hCG in Weight Loss
The IAPAM is committed to educating physicians in the industry’s best practices for medical weight loss management. In support of this commitment, the IAPAM has completed a survey of experts in the use of hCG in a medically supervised weight loss program. These experts agree on 3 keys to successfully incorporating hCG into a physician-managed weight loss protocol: strict adherence to the protocol and physician supervision, properly sourced hCG, and comprehensive hCG protocol understanding. - March 03, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month
Backed by Congressional legislation, the Endometriosis Research Center is again celebrating March as “Endometriosis Awareness Month” in honor of all those affected by the disease. Endometriosis is a painful reproductive and immunological disease in which tissue similar to the uterine... - March 02, 2010 - Endometriosis Research Center
New Website Launches Today for the HSI Family of Brands – HSI.com
The new HSI.com brings together ASHI, MEDIC First Aid, 24-7 EMS, and 24-7 Fire into one website and provides a centralized resource for the HSI family of brands. - February 26, 2010 - Health & Safety Institute (HSI)
Rob Weiss to Lead Presentation on What Therapists Need to Know About Sexual Addiction
Rob Weiss will be speaking at the CAMFT networking event in Beverly Hills on cybersex, relationship betrayal and addiction. - February 25, 2010 - Sexual Recovery Institute
Wellness Community to Celebrate 19 Years of Fighting Cancer at Anniversary Gala
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura will celebrate 19 years of providing support, education and hope to people fighting cancer at their Anniversary Gala fundraiser at the Four Seasons Hotel, Westlake Village on Friday, May 7 from 6:00 p.m. until midnight. One of the biggest fundraisers of the... - February 25, 2010 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
HIV Poz & Friendly Campout Retreat - June 18, 19, 20 Jones Pond Campground - HIV Campground Project
HIV Poz & Friendly Retreat Jones Pond Campground 9835 Old State Road Angelica, NY 14709 Date - June 18, 19, 20 2010 - Tenting starts at $20 a night Theme - Pirates of the Pond, Treasure Hunt, Bears on the High Seas RSVP starts Feb 15, 2010 - online or phone 10% discount given to HIV... - February 19, 2010 - HIV Campground Project
California Humanitarian Group Says It is Receiving Donations Intended for a Tennessee Group with Similar Name
Rancho Mirage, Calif.- based International Medical Alliance is receiving donations intended for the International Medical Alliance of Tennessee. "We don't want the public to confuse our two organizations and we will continue to return donations we believe are intended for the Knoxville-based organization." - February 18, 2010 - International Medical Alliance, Inc
mumms® Software Selected by Compassionate Care Hospice for National Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Deployment in Thirty Seven Hospice Locations
mumms® Software (a multi-user medical management system created by Secure Computing Systems, Inc.) has provided hospice-specific EMR software to the hospice and palliative care community. Today we are pleased to announce another leading national hospice care provider, Compassionate Care Hospice... - February 18, 2010 - mumms Software
Arrhythmia Alliance - Midlands Town Leads the Way in Installing Life-Saving Public Defibrillators
When someone suddenly collapses from Sudden Cardiac Arrest in the street or at a public event, time and knowledge are crucial factors around whether they survive. All too often, they die before an ambulance can reach them. Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) kills more people a year than breast cancer,... - February 18, 2010 - Arrhythmia Alliance
IWHTA is Supporting 'International Medical Tourism and Travel 2010' to be Held on 1 – 2 March 2010, Marriott Hotel, Singapore
International Wellness and Healthcare Travel Association (IWHTA) president Mr. Naresh Jadeja, an expert on medical tourism trends and patient’s perspective is to address at a Singapore Tourism Ministry supported ‘International Medical Tourism and Travel 2010’ conference. - February 18, 2010 - International Wellness and Healthcare Travel Association (IWHTA)
Increase in Botox Training Correlates with Increase in Botox Treatments
The IAPAM recently identified a correlation between the increase in physicians engaging in comprehensive, hands-on Botox Training, and the significant growth in the 4Q 2009 in botulinums and dermal filler procedures. In a recent survey, conducted by MEDACorp in January 2010, the 4Q year-to-year growth in the delivery of cosmetic injectables, grew by an encouraging 8.1%. - February 13, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
FertilityAuthority Acknowledges Top Fertility Doctor
FertilityAuthority has named Dr. Robert J. Stillman M.D., F.A.C.O.G its Doctor of the Month. FertilityAuthority’s “Doctor of the Month” honor spotlights a fertility doctor who stands apart from the crowd. Each month the Fertility Authority editors, in consultation with their... - February 09, 2010 - FertilityAuthority
Physicians Learn IAPAM's hCG Protocol for Medical Weight Loss
A successful medspa doctor needs more than just botox training to grow his/her practice. The most profitable medical spas today offer medically supervised weight-loss programs to their patients. Therefore, in response to this market need, the IAPAM has developed an hCG training program as part of its medically supervised weight loss training program, to educate physicians in the IAPAM's exclusive NEW hCG Protocol. - February 04, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Lovell Named Interim Executive Director of Eden Autism Services Florida
Lauren Lovell, BCBA, has been named Interim Executive Director of Eden Autism Services Florida. Lovell has more than 30 years of experience working with children and adults with behavioral and emotional disorders including autism in public school systems including Lee County. A board certified... - February 04, 2010 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Katie Jay to Speak at Seattle Bash Weight Loss Surgery Conference Plus Exclusive Pre-Event Seminar
Katie Jay, founder and director of the National Association for Weight Loss Surgery (www.NAWLS.com), has been invited to present at the seventh annual Seattle Bash Weight Loss Surgery Conference as part of its spring agenda, and will additionally offer an exclusive, first-of-its-kind seminar before... - January 30, 2010 - National Association for Weight Loss Surgery
IAPAM Announces "Botox Best Practices" as Part of Its Botox Training Program
The IAPAM has just published a best practices overview for Botox or Dysport cosmetic injectable treatments. As part of the IAPAM's mission to provide enduring botox training, the IAPAM is proud to provide resources, like the new "Botox Best Practices," to physicians who are new to aesthetic medicine, as well as experienced medspa doctors. - January 28, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
HSI Family of Brands Announces New Acquisition
Health & Safety Institute is pleased to announce that EMP Canada Services Ltd. (EMP) has joined the HSI family of brands. - January 28, 2010 - Health & Safety Institute (HSI)
Introducing: the 24-7 Fire Advisory Board
24-7 Fire, the new professional education and fire training series from Health & Safety Institute has been developed with the assistance of the newly appointed 24-7 Fire Advisory Board. - January 26, 2010 - Health & Safety Institute (HSI)
Tamika & Friends Spearheads Congressional Lobbying Effort on Behalf of Cervical Cancer Awareness and Prevention
On Wednesday, January 27, 2010, Tamika & Friends hosts a Congressional Briefing on Cervical Cancer at the Rayburn House Office Building, Room B-339, Washington, D.C. The event, which is free and open to the public, is slated to run from at 8:30 A.M. - 10:30 A.M. Then, a group discussion focused on talking points for members of Congress follows. Lobbying for cervical cancer funding and screening commences in the afternoon. - January 23, 2010 - Tamika & Friends, Inc.
IAPAM Announces Top 5 Aesthetic Trends for 2010
The IAPAM has surveyed numerous experts in aesthetic medicine, to develop an overview of the top 5 aesthetic medicine trends physicians can expect to see in 2010. From botox training to embracing new technologies, the IAPAM outlines the keys to medspa success in 2010. - January 22, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
FertilityAuthority Donates to Red Cross Haitian Relief Fund
FertilityAuthority, the leading fertility web portal, announced today that they will donate $10 to the Red Cross Haitian Relief Fund for each new subscriber they receive to their enewsletter, The Daily Shot. Promoted as a "daily dose of sanity" for those dealing with fertility issues, The... - January 22, 2010 - FertilityAuthority
Suarez Named Director of Development for Eden Autism Services Florida
Susan Luenberger Suarez has joined Eden Autism Services Florida as Director of Development. Suarez, a non-profit consultant and frequent speaker on philanthropy and fundraising, brings 20 years of experience to the role. Eden President and CEO, Dr. Tom McCool said, “All of us at Eden are... - January 22, 2010 - Eden Autism Services Florida
CURE International Responds to Crisis in Haiti
Medical Relief Team on the Ground in Haiti; Organization’s Hospital in Dominican Republic Ready to Accept Patients; Organization Establishes Fund to Aid Efforts in Country. - January 18, 2010 - CURE International
Ann Huang from Duquesne University Receives Autism Speaks $25,000 Family Services Community Grant
Improving Quality of Life through Person-Centered Planning: A University Based Transition Program for Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders - January 16, 2010 - Autism Speaks, Pennsylvania
Follow the IAPAM's Jeff Russell on His hCG Weight Loss Diet
The Executive Director of the IAPAM (http://www.iapam.com) announced he will be undertaking a new year's resolution to lose weight. Jeff Russell invites all physicians and patients interested in observing the results of his medically supervised hCG program and diet, to follow his journey on his blog at http://www.aestheticmedicinenews.com/follow-jeffs-hcg-weight-loss.htm. - January 14, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Ameriprise Financial Awards $15,000 Grant to National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Grant will support programs and services for people with MS and research for a cure. - January 14, 2010 - National MS Society, Southern California Chapter
Naples Invitational Art Fest Brings Area Residents, Artists Together to Benefit Eden Autism Services Florida
Some of the nation’s finest artists will descend on Naples’ Fleishmann Park for the 13th annual Naples Invitational Art Fest to be held on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 30 and 31 at Fleischmann Park, 1200 Fleischmann Blvd., Naples. - January 10, 2010 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Comedy Night at The Wellness Community Features Karen Rontowski January 11
A free Comedy Night for people affected by cancer with featured performer Karen Rontowski will be held Monday, January 11, 7:00-8:00 p.m. at The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village. The monthly Comedy Night series is made possible by funds raised at the Stand Up... - January 06, 2010 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
National MS Society’s 1st Annual Dinner of Champions Inland Empire to Honor Local Businesswoman René Webb
René Webb, owner of eleven McDonald’s franchise locations in the Inland Empire, will be honored at the 1st annual Dinner of Champions Inland Empire, sponsored by and benefiting the Southern California Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The gala event will take place on... - January 06, 2010 - National MS Society, Southern California Chapter