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Dr. Jacqueline Delmont Redesigns Her Website and Joins Social Media Networks to Better Engage and Connect with the Community
Dr. Jacqueline Delmont of Delmont Medical Care, proudly invites the community at large to better interact and connect with her on Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin. Social media has been on the rise in recent years as a way for people to connect with their friends and family. Businesses have also... - July 27, 2013 - Delmont Medical
The Villa at JDT Extends Its Warmest Wishes for a Happy Summer to Its Residents and the Community at Large
The Villa at JDT proudly wishes all residents, families and staff a happy and relaxing summer. Due to the intense heat blanketing the area this summer, staff at The Villa at JDT are being extra careful to keep all its residents cool and safe. July is UV Safety Month, and while many Americans are... - July 27, 2013 - JDT Villa
The Clubhouse at FountainView Unveils Long Awaited Pool and Fitness Pavilion
FountainView at College Road, Rockland County’s Premier Retirement Community, Celebrates the Grand Opening of the Pool and Fitness Center. - July 27, 2013 - FountainView Care Center
FountainView at College Road Joins Social Media Networks and Debuts Newly Redesigned Website
FountainView at College Road, Rockland County’s premier retirement community, proudly announces its expansion into the world of social media. Social media has been on the rise in recent years as a way for people to connect with their friends and family. Businesses have also grasped the power... - July 27, 2013 - FountainView Care Center
Frost & Sullivan Hosts Analyst Briefing: an Outlook of Azerbaijan and Iran Healthcare Markets
Growing healthcare markets of Azerbaijan and Iran offer new opportunities for global investors. - July 27, 2013 - Frost & Sullivan
New Research Validates Importance of Central Lab to Overall Investigator Satisfaction
More than 250 Clinical Investigators Indicate Central Lab Preference - July 26, 2013 - Life Science Strategy Group, LLC
Dr. Tim Bilash Announces New Findings Refuting Previous Studies on Hormone Replacement Therapy, Offers Free Consultations
Dr. Timothy Bilash, MD OBGYN announces that he is reporting research findings challenging prior beliefs that post-menopausal women should not take estrogen. - July 26, 2013 - Dr. Bilash
Larry Saylor II, DMD Offers Patients Dentistry That Fits Their Lifestyles
Latest technology creates natural-looking crowns, veneers, and fillings in a single dental visit from Dr. Saylor. - July 26, 2013 - Doctor Saylor
FDAnews Announces Leading the Climb: Seven Essentials of GMP
Leading the Climb: Seven Essentials of GMP; Presented by LearningPlus and FDAnews;Aug. 19-20, 2013 – Philadelphia, PA; www.fdanews.com/LeadingClimbPR2 - July 26, 2013 - FDAnews
Marin County’s Dr. Anne Cummings Hosts Free Seminar: Live Better, Live Longer, on Friday, September 27 at Marin Art and Garden Center
How to manage stress, get a good night’s sleep and get healthy - even after 50 - are just some of the issues facing Marin County residents today. Marin County residents looking to find ways to live not just longer, but better, will find out how at a free seminar hosted by Anne Cummings, MD, FACP, one of the top physicians in the community, to be held at the Marin Art and Garden Center, located at 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Ross, CA, on Friday, September 27th, 10:00 am to noon. - July 25, 2013 - Concierge Choice Physicians
Grandell Rehab and Nursing Center Remains a Top Option for Amputee Rehab in Nassau County
Grandell Rehabilitation and Nursing Center recently unveiled it’s specially designed rehab room for amputees. Grandell’s team of highly trained physical therapists provide personalized attention to each resident according to his or her specific needs. - July 25, 2013 - Grandell Rehab and Nursing Center
Gaming Marathon to Help The Children’s Hospital at MUMC
Video game enthusiasts of all ages are invited to use their skills to raise funds and awareness for The Children’s Hospital at Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC), a member of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. The sixth annual Extra Life gaming marathon is enrolling... - July 25, 2013 - Memorial Health
Iran’s Healthcare Market on the Rise – Frost & Sullivan, Market Insight
Strong opportunities exist for private investment, especially in medical devices and specialized medicines. - July 25, 2013 - Frost & Sullivan
Tampa Surgeon Raises Donations for Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention on Behalf of Local Children
Dr. Pat Ricalde of the Florida Craniofacial Institute provides specialized, expert care for infants and children born with abnormalities of the face and head, such as cleft lip and palate. July marks National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention Month and the kick start of the Florida... - July 25, 2013 - Florida Cranionfacial Institute
Weitz & Luxenberg – Jury Awards $190 Million in Historic Asbestos-Cancer Lawsuit
The national plaintiff’s law firm, known for its industry-leading asbestos litigation practice, secured a $190 million verdict Tuesday in the joint trial of five men exposed to asbestos on the job. The verdict is the largest ever of its type in New York. - July 24, 2013 - Weitz & Luxenberg
"American Dream; American Nightmare" – California Jury Returns a $1.525 Mil Verdict in Toxic Asbestos Exposure Case
Plaintiffs’ law firm Weitz & Luxenberg, P.C. helped secure a seven-figure verdict this month on behalf of a Los Angeles man who developed cancer through his exposure to asbestos-containing construction and automotive products. - July 24, 2013 - Weitz & Luxenberg
New Wyzzer.com Healthcare Career Site to Launch
Wyzzer.com is a career site geared toward Healthcare professionals. - July 24, 2013 - Focus Custom Sourcing Solutions
Eden Spine Announces a Unique Franchise Opportunity
Eden Spine announced today that it is giving stocking distributors in the spine industry, in the US and around the world, the opportunity to have an exclusive Eden Spine Franchise. “I do not believe that in our hyper-competitive industry,” explained Guillaume Viallaneix, CEO,... - July 24, 2013 - Eden Spine, LLC
MetroStar Home Health Products Creates Profiles on Social Media Networks to Better Service Their Clientele
MetroStar Home Health Products, a high quality medical product carrier located in Brooklyn, New York, announces its foray into the world of Social Media with the intention of becoming more in tune with consumer needs and requests. Social media has been on the rise in recent years as a way for... - July 24, 2013 - MetroStar Home Health Products
A Revised Edition of Roeser’s Classic Audiology Text
“Roeser's Audiology Desk Reference, Second Edition,” recently published by Thieme, is an indispensable reference for busy audiology professionals. This revised edition has been updated with the latest facts, figures, diagrams, and standards that are critical to an audiologist's practice. - July 24, 2013 - Thieme Publishers
Oceanside Care Center Continues to be the Only Stroke Rehab Facility in Nassau County, NY with Unique Saebo-Flex Rehab Technology
Saebo-Flex technology allows patients with very little hand and arm function to immediately begin performing task-oriented activities that result in new pathways to the brain. Oceanside Care Center remains the only place where stroke-rehab patients in Nassau County can benefit from the special... - July 24, 2013 - Oceanside Care Center
Progressive Rehabilitation Associates is Now Part of the New Western Washington Center of Occupational Health and Education - the Largest COHE in Washington State
Franciscan Health System, has established the Center of Occupational Health & Education (COHE) of Western Washington. The COHE program is designed to improve injured worker outcomes and reduce disability through the education and implementation of occupational health best practices by clinicians and support care coordination of workers through health service coordinators. - July 24, 2013 - Progressive Rehabilitation Associates, LLC
MetroStar Home Health Products Wishes the Public a Happy Summer and Offers Tips for Staying Cool and Safe
MetroStar Home Health Products, a top-quality medical product carrier located in New York, would like to wish everyone a happy and healthy summer. As family vacation season shifts into high gear, MetroStar has some helpful tips for keeping your family happy, healthy and safe. First, stay hydrated. - July 24, 2013 - MetroStar Home Health Products
Beach Terrace Care Center Unveils Its State of the Art Rehab Room to a Large Gathering of Families and Doctors
Beach Terrace’s brand new Rehab Suite offers a top-notch rehabilitation program, alongside unparalleled panoramic views of the beautiful Long Beach, NY coastline. - July 24, 2013 - Beach Terrace Care Center
Beach Terrace Care Center has Been Named to US News and World Report's List of Best Nursing Homes of 2013
Long Beach, NY (July 2013) Beach Terrace Care Center is proud to announce that it has just been named to the US News and World Report’s List of Best Nursing Homes of 2013. Beach Terrace received the highly-coveted overall five-star rating after going through an intense battery of tests and... - July 24, 2013 - Beach Terrace Care Center
Cardiovascular Monitoring & Diagnostic Devices Market Expected to Reach USD 1.3 Billion by 2016 - Transparency Market Research
Transparency Market Research Report Adds "Cardiovascular Monitoring & Diagnostic Devices Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2011 - 2016" to its database. - July 24, 2013 - Transparency Market Research
Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon and Hair Restoration Surgeon Dr. Sam Lam to Teach During Facial Plastic Surgery Conference in Iran
Dr. Sam Lam, a facial plastic surgeon and hair restoration surgeon in Dallas, Texas, has been invited to teach at the Iranian International Congress of Rhinology & Facial Plastic Surgery in Tehran during October 2013. - July 22, 2013 - Lam Facial Plastics
A Contemporary Guide on Articular Cartilage Injury of the Knee
"Articular Cartilage Injury of the Knee," recently published by Thieme, is a comprehensive reference that combines the basic scientific knowledge of articular cartilage with patient-focused diagnosis and treatment options. Articular cartilage injuries of the knee are quite common,... - July 22, 2013 - Thieme Publishers
Fertility Preservation Network Welcomes Missouri and Oklahoma Facilities
Program greatly extends access to Fertility Preservation services. - July 21, 2013 - Reprotech, LLC
Florida Association of Accountable Care Organizations (FLAACOs) Holds First Member Meeting
The founding members of the Florida Association of ACOs (FLAACOs) recently held its first official all members meeting in Orlando at an event sponsored by eClinicalWorks. According to Nicole Bradberry, the organization’s chief executive officer, the meeting gave the ACOs a chance to share... - July 21, 2013 - Citra Health Solutions
Jacksonville Business Journal "Women of Influence" Team Up to Make a Difference in Patient Care
The Jacksonville Business Journal was spot on when they named Nicole Bradberry and Lisa Davis “Women of Influence” in 2011. The past winners have now partnered their companies to influence change in the healthcare industry. - July 21, 2013 - Citra Health Solutions
Dr. Kenneth Gerenraich Joins Board of Directors for Satori World Medical
Satori World Medical, the leader in surgical tourism, announces the appointment of physician and entrepreneur, Dr. Kenneth Gerenraich to its board of directors. Dr. Gerenraich will provide strategic input and direction on the development of Satori World Medical and the overall Satori... - July 20, 2013 - Satori World Medical
Age and Body Mass Index Linked to Heel Pain
Achilles tendonitis is more likely to develop in overweight and obese patients and harder to treat in patients over the age of 65, says new study from Weil Foot & Ankle Institute. - July 20, 2013 - Weil Foot & Ankle Institute
The Ultimate Anatomy Text for Classroom and USMLE Success
"Anatomy – An Essential Textbook," recently published by Thieme, is a review-style gross anatomy textbook designed to accompany Thieme’s award winning “Atlas of Anatomy, Second Edition”. It presents the clinical context students need in a concise high yield format... - July 20, 2013 - Thieme Publishers
Steven Lash of Satori World Medical to Speak at 2013 Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Conference in Chicago, IL
Satori’s President & CEO, Steven Lash, to Speak on Medical Tourism and Lowering Healthcare Costs. - July 19, 2013 - Satori World Medical
Estenda Solutions Achieves ISO 9001 Quality Management and ISO 13485 Medical Device Certification
Estenda announced today that the company has achieved both ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 13485:2003 certification. This independent certification validates Estenda’s long standing commitment to quality and affirms that Estenda’s Quality Management System (QMS) provides a solid foundation for... - July 18, 2013 - Estenda Solutions
Awareness of NFL Player Brain-Injuries Draws Attention to Brain Injuries Among Public at Large, Says Noted Brain-Injury Attorney with Law Firm Weitz & Luxenberg
Media attention spotlighting the problem of brain injuries among National Football league players is drawing attention to various types of head trauma sustained by people outside the world of sports, says a leading brain-injury litigator with the New York City-based law firm Weitz & Luxenberg... - July 18, 2013 - Weitz & Luxenberg
Physician Office Partners, Inc. Unveil State-of-the-Art Anesthesia Billing Software
Physician Office Partners, Inc., America’s specialist for superior anesthesia billing solutions has recently unveiled a state-of-the-art software solution that will help clients to streamline billing processes and achieve an increase in payments for their services. This solution is the result... - July 18, 2013 - Physician Office Partners
Now Open in the Lowcountry SC, DayBreak Adult Care Services Opens 3rd Office
DayBreak of the Lowcountry announces Grand Opening and is now offering services to the citizens of the Lowcountry, South Carolina. - July 18, 2013 - DayBreak of the Lowcountry
Cloud Computing Set to Take the European Healthcare Industry by Storm - Market Insight, Frost & Sullivan
Enterprise-wide healthcare informatics will improve quality of medical services and efficiency of operations while reducing expenditures - July 18, 2013 - Frost & Sullivan
Online Therapy Institute's Magazine is Still Free - Alongside Pay-What-You-Want Subscription Options
Online Therapy Institute has offered a free trade magazine for the helping professions since 2010. Now they have opted to adopt the Pay-What-You-Want business model to support continued publication of the digital resource for therapists, coaches and other helping professionals. - July 17, 2013 - Online Therapy Institute
Market Insight - Azerbaijan Rises as the New Player in the Healthcare Industry. Frost & Sullivan
Steady economic growth and the government’s strong commitment to healthcare make the country a very promising location for investment - July 17, 2013 - Frost & Sullivan
Aspire Revenue Solutions is Connecting with Insurers in Real Time
Medical Billing & Coding Service Aspire is a leading Internet-based provider of fully integrated solutions that automates all of the clinical and business functions required for healthcare providers. Aspire offers Real-time Cloud Base Technology, Patient Portals, Personal Health Records, Scheduling, EMR, Billing, Messaging, CPOE, Rx Scripting, Audit Protection, Electronic Document Management System and Revenue Cycle Management. - July 17, 2013 - Aspire Revenue Solutions
The Picture of Health in Nassau County
Adelphi University offers free, open to the public summer seminar on the state of public health in its region. Included in the talk are plans for developing an approach to maintaining public health equitably in a diverse county. - July 17, 2013 - Adelphi University
New HMC HealthWorks RxInnovations Programs Respond to the Need to Control Total Healthcare Expense Growth
HMC HealthWorks (HMC) announces RxInnovations (RxI), a new suite of programs, which reduce prescription drug expense and total healthcare expense growth by changing healthcare consumer behaviors. The centerpiece of RxI is RxTE, a reference-based therapeutic equivalent prescription drug program,... - July 17, 2013 - HMC HealthWorks
Dr. Sam Lam, Respected Dallas Hair Restoration Surgeon, Speaks at 2013 Vegas Cosmetic Surgery & Aesthetic Dermatology Conference
Vegas Cosmetic Surgery 2013, an annual conference for medical professionals in the field of plastic surgery, recently featured Dr. Sam Lam, a hair transplant surgeon in Dallas, as one of the symposium’s educators. - July 16, 2013 - Lam Institute for Hair Restoration
NBC War Correspondent and Humor Expert Join Forces in the Battle to Change Healthcare
Former NBC War Correspondent and Yoga Guru Bhava Ram join forces with Nurse, Neurohumorist, Author Karyn Buxman to Change Healthcare on holistic cruise in November 2013. - July 16, 2013 - Karyn Buxman
Hoag Hospital Irvine Awarded Designation to Receive High-Risk Heart Patients in Need of Emergency Care
Underscoring its status as a major health services provider in Orange County, Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian has announced that its Irvine hospital now can receive emergency cardiac patients after the county awarded it special status following a rigorous review process. Hoag Hospital... - July 13, 2013 - Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
A Practical User’s Manual on CT Colonography
"CT Colonography: A Guide for Clinical Practice," recently published by Thieme, is a concise, step-by-step guidebook written by specialists who run training courses in CT colonography. It provides a wealth of information for everyday practice, including topics that range from examination... - July 12, 2013 - Thieme Publishers
Skincare Devices Market is Expected to Reach USD 10.7 Billion Globally in 2018: Transparency Market Research
Transparency Market Research Report Adds "Skincare Devices Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2012 - 2018" to its database. - July 12, 2013 - Transparency Market Research