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Local Urologist to Discuss Men’s Health Concerns at March 16 Lee Memorial Well Informed Lecture
Cancer, urinary problems and even impotence and erectile function can all be impacted by men’s prostate glands. Dr. Meir Daller will explore these and other top health issues men face as they age at Lee Memorial Health System’s Well Informed lecture on March 16 between 5 and 6:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Place Coconut Point in Estero. - March 07, 2010 - Lee Memorial Health System
National Medical Search Group Recaps February Activities and Announces Health Care Staffing Services and Events for March
The National Medical Search Group has concluded a successful month of activities and is announcing a new set of activities and health care staffing services for the month of March. The group has recently carried out many positive initiatives. Since the launch of their Free Online Career Resources... - March 03, 2010 - National Medical Search Group
Avant Healthcare Professionals Will be Exhibiting at the AONE American Organization of Nurse Executives 43rd Annual Meeting
Avant Healthcare Professionals will be exhibiting at the AONE American Organization of Nurse Executives 43rd Annual Meeting and Exposition in Indianapolis April 9-13, 2010. The AONE 43rd Annual Meeting and Exposition offers more than 40 educational sessions designed to help address the critical... - February 28, 2010 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
Diabetes Therapies to be Discussed at March 3 Lee Memorial Health System Well-Informed Seminar
There are emerging ways to treat diabetes more effectively, such as using insulin-stimulating hormones called incretins. Dr. Sergio Mather, a physician associated with Lee Memorial Health System, will discuss some of these new therapies at the system’s Well Informed lecture on March 3 between 5 – 6:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Place Coconut Point in Estero. - February 24, 2010 - Lee Memorial Health System
Lee Memorial Health System Healthy Brain Classes Teach Awareness, Association Tips to Improve Memory
The Healthy Brain Initiative was started by Lee Memorial Health System’s Lee Memory Care division to provide ways for residents of Southwest Florida to boost brain power and fight the onset of memory disorders. - February 20, 2010 - Lee Memorial Health System
Care2Learn and Envision Partner to Produce Innovative Video Courses for Nurses
Care2Learn, Inc., the leader in online continuing education and training for post-acute healthcare providers, has teamed up with Envision Inc., an award-winning healthcare training video provider, to create an exciting new partner site that blends the best of both worlds. - February 20, 2010 - Care2Learn.com
Care2Learn’s Valentine’s Day Giveaway Draws Winners
Care2Learn, Inc., the leader in online continuing education and training for post-acute healthcare providers, ran a promotional campaign for caregivers that awarded a dozen roses to three lucky winners. Care2Learn delivered three bouquets based on the messages their survey respondents wanted to have sent with their bouquets. - February 17, 2010 - Care2Learn.com
Lee Memorial Home Health Nurses Tracks Patient Vitals…Virtually
Lee Memorial Home Health telehealth monitors track and transmit patient statistics to health professionals seven days a week from the comfort of their own homes. - February 12, 2010 - Lee Memorial Health System
Lee Memorial Health System Physician Says Preventing Heart Disease is Easier Than You Think
Lee Memorial physician discusses risk factors and simple lifestyle changes to help stave off nation’s No. 1 killer - February 10, 2010 - Lee Memorial Health System
Lee Memorial Health System: Mending Broken Hearts
Cupid takes aim for lovers in February; American Heart Month strikes blow to reduce deaths from heart disease. - February 03, 2010 - Lee Memorial Health System
Career Agents Network Announces Military Scholarship
Career Agents Network announced a $10,000 scholarship program for all former and current military service men and women who apply to their Career Agent Program. - January 29, 2010 - Career Agents Network
The Carlisle Group Mines for Success at Palo Pinto General Hospital
Palo Pinto General Hospital in Mineral Wells, TX is looking towards the future of their Hospitalist program as they celebrate the new addition of their new Family Practice physician. When PPGH CEO Harris Brooks needed a physician recruiting firm that he could depend upon to fulfill his... - January 29, 2010 - The Carlisle Group
Lee Memorial Lecture “Gets Inside” Arthroscopic Joint Surgery
Area orthopedic surgeon to discuss option to treat common ligament, tendon and cartilage ailments. - January 23, 2010 - Lee Memorial Health System
Free Flowers for a Year, Help Send Care Packages to Deployed Troops
Local florists partner with LMHS Military Support Program to raise funds. - January 22, 2010 - Lee Memorial Health System
Lee Memorial Weight Loss Surgery May be Used to Treat, Cure More Type 2 Diabetics
Diabetes Surgery Summit issues revised recommendations expanding scope of patients who could benefit from surgery. - January 21, 2010 - Lee Memorial Health System
Care2Learn Launches Critical New Home Healthcare Course on OASIS-C Process Measures
Care2Learn’s newest online course series is designed to help an estimated 9,000 Medicare-certified home health agencies (HHA) navigate new government compliance requirements. Beginning January 1, 2010, revisions to OASIS requirements went into effect, called OASIS-C, and any HHA seeking Medicare certification must be aware of these new rules. The first course in the highly anticipated OASIS-C training series, OASIS-C Part 1: Process Measures, has been released to help - January 17, 2010 - Care2Learn.com
Avant Healthcare Professionals is Building Futures in the USA for International Physical and Occupational Therapists
Avant Healthcare Professionals, LLC, a nationwide expert in providing internationally educated nursing and allied health professionals; including Physical and Occupational Therapists, announced today that they will be conducting several presentations and interviews for qualified applicants while visiting the Philippines February 7-11, 2010. - January 15, 2010 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
Lee Memorial Health System Bariatric Center Offers Personalized Approach to Weight Loss
Upcoming seminars to feature comprehensive, holistic program to combat obesity - January 15, 2010 - Lee Memorial Health System
Barbara’s Friends 15th Anniversary Celebration Set for Jan. 31
Barbara’s Friends, the Southwest Florida Children’s Hospital Cancer Fund, will celebrate a special milestone this month – its 15th anniversary - with an event on Jan. 31, 2010 from 12 noon – 3:30 p.m. at the Miromar Design Center, 10800 Corkscrew Road, Estero, Fla. Founded... - January 10, 2010 - Lee Memorial Health System
Lee Memorial Health System Well Informed Lecture to Discuss Breast Cancer Prevention, Treatment
As the second leading cause of death in women, breast cancer is a disease that has touched nearly every American’s life, either through a personal diagnosis or that of a loved one. That’s why Lee Memorial Health System is hosting a panel lecture and question and answer session devoted to breast cancer on Jan. 13 as part of its Well Informed lecture series. - January 10, 2010 - Lee Memorial Health System
Lee Memorial Health System Launches Bariatric Program Web Site
Lee Memorial Health System’s bariatric, or weight loss surgery, program, has launched a new Web site putting information on procedures and services available at prospective patients’ fingertips. The new site, www.leememorial.org/bariatricsurgery, outlines all aspects of the Fort Myers... - January 10, 2010 - Lee Memorial Health System
Brine Group Staffing Solutions Welcomes Jenn Hillner as Business Development Manager for the Technology Staffing Division
Brine Group specializes in the search and placement of professionals in the Healthcare and Information/Software Technology employment markets at the staff, supervisory, management, partnership and principal levels. - January 07, 2010 - Brine Group Staffing Solutions
JobJobHealth.com is an Exceptional Health-Care Job Search Engine with More Features Than a Job Board
Career Management Source's newest job search engine, http://www.jobjobhealth.com/ presents job seekers with the most comprehensive and current employment information on the health-care and medical job market. - December 31, 2009 - Career Management Source
Care2Learn Launches New Food Safety Course for Long-Term Care Facilities
Care2Learn, Inc., the leader in online continuing education and training for post-acute healthcare providers, recently introduced a critical safety course: “Food Safety in Long-Term Care.” - December 23, 2009 - Care2Learn.com
Medical Solutions Proudly Announces Recipients of Healthcare Traveler Magazine’s 2009 “Travelers of the Year”
Medical Solutions, Inc., a traveling healthcare staffing company, is pleased to announce that Anna “Chris” Creager and Bobbi Polley have been chosen to represent the company in Healthcare Traveler magazine’s 2009 Travelers of the Year Showcase. Anna “Chris” Creager,... - December 23, 2009 - Medical Solutions, Inc.
Hippopie.com Launches Free Service to Help Employers and Nonprofits Connect with Students and Job Seekers
A new free resource is now available to help job seekers and employers connect. Hippopie was founded and developed as a free service for both Employers and Job seekers. - December 16, 2009 - Hippopie.com LLC
Healthcare Staffing Agency National Medical Search Group Launches Free Online Resources for Jobseekers
National Medical Search Group has just launched a free online resource guaranteed to guide jobseekers throughout their careers. Whether involved in a current job search, looking to advance in a current career or want to transition into a new career – NMSG’s state of the art Career... - December 09, 2009 - National Medical Search Group
Care2Learn Announces Winner of Kindle Giveaway
Care2Learn, Inc., the leader in online continuing education and training for post-acute healthcare providers, kicked off its holiday celebration early this year with a promotion for long-term healthcare providers that ran from October thru November 15th. Prospective winners simply needed to enter their name, email address, state, and profession for a chance to win an Amazon Kindle. - December 05, 2009 - Care2Learn.com
Slidell Memorial Hospital Joins Peoples Health Hospital Network
Slidell Memorial Hospital (SMH) is pleased to announce that it is now a participating provider in the Peoples Health hospital network. Through this new partnership, Peoples Health plan members will now have access to SMH, a premier healthcare facility in Greater New Orleans. As of Dec. 1, 2009,... - December 03, 2009 - Slidell Memorial Hospital
Lee Memorial Hospital Voted Area’s Top Hospital
Lee Memorial Hospital has been named Fort Myers’ top hospital in the National Research Corporation’s (NRC) 2009/2010 Consumer Choice Awards. Now in its 14th year, this award program recognizes hospitals that healthcare consumers in more than 300 markets throughout the U.S voted as... - December 02, 2009 - Lee Memorial Health System
LMHS Well-Informed Lecture Reviews Advances in Joint Replacement
Hip and knee replacements are among the nation’s most common surgical procedures with over one million joint replacements annually. And while these procedures may have become somewhat routine, advances are being made to better the patient experience. - November 27, 2009 - Lee Memorial Health System
Care2Learn’s CDC-Compliant H1N1 Planning and Response Course Provides On-Demand Training
Care2Learn, Inc., the leader in online continuing education and training for post-acute healthcare providers, has launched an important course to help healthcare facilities meet CDC recommendations for H1N1 training. The new interactive online course educates healthcare professionals in outpatient settings and medical first responders on CDC-compliant action steps for managing an increased demand for services during a novel H1N1 influenza outbreak. - November 22, 2009 - Care2Learn.com
imatters Rolls Out Innovative New Staffing Solution—im2 Basic
imatters, the nation's leading ophthalmic recruitment firm, has announced the launch of a new hiring service to specifically address the unique needs of the ophthalmic job market in today's economy. This service leverages the expertise of imatters recruiters to target the most qualified candidates and eliminate the hassle of sifting through an influx of unqualified candidates. - November 13, 2009 - imatters, inc.
Avant Healthcare Professionals Unveils New and Improved Website www.AvantHealthcare.com
Avant Healthcare Professionals, a nationwide expert in providing internationally educated nursing and allied health professionals; including Physical and Occupational Therapists, announced today that they have updated their website to better represent the lines of business and healthcare... - November 13, 2009 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
Home Care Company to Offer Formal Cognitive Exercise Program
Always There Home Care (ATHC), an in-home provider of quality caregivers for non-medical services, announces their new cognitive fitness program aimed to improve memory function and critical thinking skills. - November 12, 2009 - Always There Home Care
Highlands-Cashiers Hospital Provided Internist by The Carlisle Group
“We’ve had a wonderful experience, we have had wonderful success, and the results are really paying off." - Ken Shull, President and CEO of Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. - November 08, 2009 - The Carlisle Group
Oconee Medical Center Enjoys Physician Recruiting Success with The Carlisle Group
”TCG’s Procurement has been surprisingly effective for what we need. We look forward to a continued relationship with them.” - November 08, 2009 - The Carlisle Group
PranagyMed Expands to Healthcare Business Solutions Suite
PranagyMed, a division of Pranagy Unlimited LLC, expands its services to include medical billing and claims management as well as outsourced medical transcription to meet the demands of improved revenue cycles for health care providers. - November 04, 2009 - PranagyMed
Immanuel Senior Living Partners with Avantas for Health Staffing Solution
Avantas expands its Healthcare Pool to serve Senior Health and Assisted Living Communities in Omaha and Lincoln. - November 04, 2009 - Avantas, LLC.
Demand for Short-Term Medical Help Leads to Growth for Travel Nursing Staffing Agency; Prompts Move to New Location and Addition of New Online Tools for Nurses
Trends in the economy and the medical industry have led to a demand for less permanent nursing positions and more temporary nursing and per diem assignments. - October 30, 2009 - Advantage Medical Staffing
Exceptional In-Home Care Franchise Opportunities in the Greater Toronto Area
Premier Homecare Services has exploded across Ontario, Canada over the past 2 years with the addition of 6 franchise locations. It now looks to expand its base in Toronto - Canada's largest metropolitan market. - October 29, 2009 - Premier Homecare Services
Care2Learn’s Personal and Home Care Aide Certificate Program Promotes Online Workforce Development
Care2Learn, Inc., the leader in online continuing education and training for post-acute healthcare providers, is pleased to have launched a new Personal and Home Care Aide − Online Workforce Development Certificate that makes in-depth basic training accessible to new entrants in the personal and home healthcare arenas. - October 29, 2009 - Care2Learn.com
Sauer Family Chiropractic of Kaneohe Hawaii Chooses Alphamed Solutions to Provide Medical Billing Services to Improve Billing and Increase Cash Flow
Sauer Family Chiropractic is very pleased with the level of service, responsiveness, and improved practice revenue and collection provided by Alphamed. - October 27, 2009 - Alphamed Solutions, Inc.
Avant Healthcare Professionals to Exhibit at the ASHHRA 45th Annual Conference and Exposition
Avant Healthcare Professionals to exhibit at the ASHHRA 45th Annual Conference and Exposition in Chicago November 1-2, 2009. This conference offers over 40 educational sessions that provide information on current health care HR trends, issues, and best practices. According to Brian Hudson, SVP of... - October 23, 2009 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
New Care2Learn Enterprise Website Showcases Streamlined Training Solutions for Long-Term Healthcare Providers
Care2Learn, Inc., the leader in online continuing education and training for post-acute healthcare providers, has launched a new Care2Learn Enterprise website (www.Care2LearnEnterprise.com) in response to an industry-wide call for cost-effective, high-quality training that can be customized according to discipline and implemented quickly. - October 22, 2009 - Care2Learn.com
Free Registration Enters Healthcare Pros in “Win a Kindle” Promo from Care2Learn
Care2Learn, Inc., the leader in online continuing education and training for post-acute healthcare providers, has kicked off fall festivities this year with a quick, easy promotion that targets long-term healthcare providers. Prospective winners simply enter their name, email address, state, and profession for a chance to win a brand new Amazon Kindle. - October 17, 2009 - Care2Learn.com
National Medical Search Group Signs Health Care Staffing Service Deal with Guam-Based Healthcare Client
National Medical Search Group clients stem from all over the United States and most recently they signed with a healthcare client in Guam who sought them out. Since the contract signing, NMSG has been able to successfully find top talents needed for their clients, spurring more request and needs... - October 16, 2009 - National Medical Search Group
New Care2Learn Online Courses Provide the Latest H1N1 Guidance for Healthcare Workers
Care2Learn, Inc., the leader in online continuing education and training for post-acute healthcare providers, has released two new online learning courses in response to the rapid spread of the H1N1 virus. The courses detail the latest authoritative guidelines from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the Department of Health, and give post-acute healthcare providers an easy, cost-effective way to disseminate priceless information in a convenient format. - October 16, 2009 - Care2Learn.com
Alphamed Solutions is Now a Business Partner of Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association
Partnership agreement helps bring Alphamed's solutions and services to 900 member clinicians with different medical specialties. - October 16, 2009 - Alphamed Solutions, Inc.
Scholarship Program Now Open to Allied Health Students
$15,000 in Scholarships Available to Nursing & Allied Health Students. - October 15, 2009 - CampusRN