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Block Imaging International, Inc. Announces New Director of Financial Services
Block Imaging International, Inc., the premier independent global marketer of pre-owned and refurbished Medical Imaging systems, announced today that Brad Norman has joined the company as Director of Financial Services. In his new role, Norman will be responsible for relationships with all domestic financial institutions involved with leasing and financing of medical imaging and oncology systems. - September 29, 2010 - Block Imaging
Georgia to Host Healthcare Information Technology Leadership Summit in November
The Metro Atlanta Chamber, TAG Health and the Georgia Department of Economic Development announced today that they will jointly host the Healthcare Information Technology (HIT) Leadership Summit on November 9, 2010. - September 29, 2010 - TAG think
UBH Denton Offers Free Depression Screenings During Mental Illness Awareness Week Oct. 4-9
UBH Denton is offering free depression screenings Monday through Friday, October 4-8, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, and on Saturday, October 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. as part of Mental Illness Awareness Week. Screenings will be done at UBH’s Denton facility located at 2026 West University Drive and at its NorthPointe facility in Carrollton at 4100 Fairway Court, Building 200. - September 29, 2010 - University Behavioral Health of Denton
Dr. Valdevit Headed to Kyoto as NIRA Finalist
Stevens Institute of Technology Affiliate Assistant Professor Dr. Antonio Valdevit was selected as a finalist for the New Investigator Recognition Awards (NIRA) competition at the 7th Combined Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Societies (CORS). The meeting, to be held October 16-20, 2010 in... - September 29, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Intivia, Inc. Awarded Transcription Service Contract by Innovatix, LLC and Essensa
Intivia Inc., a leading provider of technology enabled clinical documentation services, announced today that it has been awarded a transcription services agreement by Innovatix, LLC, the nation’s largest non-acute care group purchasing organization and Essensa, a leading heath care and alternative markets group purchasing organization. - September 28, 2010 - Intivia Inc.
Smile Brands Inc.™ Chooses the Dental Wizard® for Company-Wide Patient Education
DigiDentist® announces the sale of its 3D animated multimedia patient education software, the Dental Wizard®, to over 300 dental offices of Smile Brands Inc.™, the nation's leading provider of business support services. Smile Brands Inc. affiliate offices include Bright Now! - September 28, 2010 - DigiDentist
Give Children the Gift of Anxiety Coping Skills with My Worry Box
People with anxiety disorders who receive treatment are more likely to lead more productive, healthier lives, according to clinical research. With more than 9.6 million children (13 percent) in the United States afflicted with anxiety disorders, parents and caregivers would be remiss not to teach children anxiety coping skills while they are young. Parents now have an affordable self-help therapy tool called My Worry Box. - September 28, 2010 - Whitney Development Group, Inc.
Fountain View of Monroe Receives Bronze National Quality Award
Ciena Healthcare, a leading provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities in Michigan, announces that Fountain View of Monroe has been recognized as a 2010 recipient of the “Bronze – Commitment to Quality” National Quality Award. The award is given annually by the... - September 28, 2010 - Ciena Healthcare Management, Inc
New Avandia® Restrictions in the US | Peterson & Assoc., P.C. is Committed to Inform Patients at New Website
Peterson & Assoc., P.C. is providing the latest information for Victims about New Avandia® Restrictions at New Website, www.avandiaheartdamage.com - September 27, 2010 - Peterson & Associates, P.C.
Pet Insurance Policyholders Donate $100,000 to Animal-Related Charities
Trupanion policyholders in Canada have donated over $100,000 to charities by registering for Trupanion’s pet charity program. - September 27, 2010 - Trupanion
Kristen Montez Joins Satori World Medical as Director of Legal and Regulatory Services
Montez to Monitor International Regulatory Environment, Uphold Company Commitment to Quality. - September 27, 2010 - Satori World Medical
Foot Solutions of Hamilton Receives Accreditation
Foot Solutions of Hamilton receives highest level of accreditation achievable in the profession of orthotics, prosthetics and pedorthics. - September 26, 2010 - Foot Solutions Hamilton
Physical Therapy Continuing Education Courses in New York State
Physical Therapy Continuing Education Courses presented in New York State by North American Seminars, Inc meet the re-licensure requirements of New York licensed physical therapists and physical therapy assistants. - September 25, 2010 - North American Seminars
Mayors Jewelers of Citrus Park Town Center to Hold Sparkle for Autism Event
Mayors Jewelers will hold an event on Saturday, September 25th from 4-9 pm. - September 24, 2010 - Sydney's School for Autism
Voicebrook to Exhibit at CAP ’10 The Pathologists’ Meeting™
Voicebrook Licenses CAP electronic Cancer Checklists, Offering New VoiceOver® Template Options -- Voicebrook’s VoiceOver® to be Included on the CAP Diagnostic Work Station - September 24, 2010 - Voicebrook, Inc.
Carla Gregor, CEO of the Good Samaritan Society, Gives Insight Into How Lean Business Strategies Have Helped Expand Her Business
Carla Gregor, CEO of the Good Samaritan Society speaks on the wide range of services offered to the elderly and challenged individuals in Alberta and British Columbia along with its experience with Lean business strategies and future plans for expansion. - September 24, 2010 - WDM Group
IAPAM Launches New "Ask an Expert hCG Questions" Website for Members
In support of providing ongoing education to IAPAM members, and particularly to members who have completed the IAPAM's hCG Medical Weight Management Training, the IAPAM has launched a new web-page showcasing critical questions and expert answers for physicians who are implementing the exclusive IAPAM hCG Protocol. - September 24, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Autumnwood of Deckerville Skilled Nursing Community Earns a Five-Star Government Rating
Ciena Healthcare Management announced that Autumnwood of Deckerville, one of Ciena’s skilled nursing and rehabilitation communities located in Deckerville, has earned the Five-Star Quality Rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), which signifies a “much above... - September 24, 2010 - Ciena Healthcare Management, Inc
Men's Heath Market to Reach $4 Billion by 2016
This report focuses on men’s health therapeutics markets including the global erectile dysfunction therapeutics market, global male hypogonadism therapeutics market, and the global premature ejaculation (PE) therapeutics market. - September 24, 2010 - MarketResearch.com
Human Embryonic Stem Cells (hESC) to Grow 24.8% Annually from 2007 to 2015
This study assesses embryonic stem cell including stem cell transplants, cell based genomics, and xenotransplants. - September 24, 2010 - MarketResearch.com
Diagnostic & Drug Treatment Efficiency Driving Market Opportunities in Personalized Medicine
This study explains how molecular diagnostics represents a business opportunity for the IVD industry. - September 24, 2010 - MarketResearch.com
Foot Solutions Reading Offers Free Foot Evaluations by Local Podiatrist on Saturday, Sept. 25th, Family Health and Fitness Day USA
Reading Orthotic Shoe Store, Foot Solutions of Reading, hosting family Health and Fitness Day USA event, Saturday, September 25th from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Dr. Megan Shannon from Berks Foot and Ankle Surgical Associates will be offering free foot evaluations. - September 23, 2010 - Foot Solutions Reading
Top Doc America Launches Innovative Health Care Service That Allows Patients to Meet Their Doctor or Dentist Online Through Video Interviews
Top Doc America will launch an online health care service for residents in New York, Boston, Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego where patients can meet their health care provider through streaming video interviews and they can book their appointment online for free. - September 23, 2010 - Top Doc America
Easy Auscultation Releases Medical Education Course: Cardiac Conditions Associated with Sudden Death
Easy Auscultation (www.easyauscultation.com) is launching a course for Cardiac Conditions Associated with Sudden Death. This course consists of 7 multimedia lessons. Each lesson includes an audio recording, a virtual manikin, cardiac animation and dynamic waveform. A course quiz is also... - September 23, 2010 - MedEdu, LLC
Innovative Healthcare Financing Group Announces More Efficient Medical Lien & Letter of Protection Portfolio Purchase Process
Innovative Healthcare Financing Group, LLC announces their implementation of a more efficient process for the review and purchase of medical lien and letter of protection medical accounts receivable. “Medical providers and facilities have become increasingly aware that they can capitalize... - September 23, 2010 - Innovative Healthcare Financing Group, LLC
Medical Lighting Systems Announces New Line of MRI-Safe LED Visual Therapy Illuminators
State-of-the-art LED Illuminators define the next generation of backlit graphic illuminators for ceilings and walls in Healthcare applications - September 23, 2010 - Medical Lighting Systems
Bayshore Home Health Launches Bridging the Gap One-on-One on First National Seniors Day
Bayshore Home Health, Canada’s largest provider of home and community health care services, is inviting elected officials to meet with local seniors for a cordial, thought-sharing series of lunches across its network of 50-plus branches. The initiative, called Bridging the Gap One-on-One... - September 22, 2010 - Bayshore Home Health
Health Resources Uncovers Research Supporting the Link Between Vitamin D Deficiency and Bone Strength
When it comes to health, most people may not even realize that they are deficient in key vitamins and minerals until it’s too late. In fact, new research from medical professionals indicates that increased vitamin D intake, especially in the form of vitamin D3, may contribute to improved bone... - September 22, 2010 - Health Resources
True Health Reveals Risky Statin Drugs Can Seriously Decrease Coenzyme Q10 Levels
For those individuals taking statin drugs to help control high cholesterol such as Lipitor®, Crestor®, Pravachol® and Mevacor®, recent medical research indicates there may be an increased risk of depleting the body’s natural levels of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10). - September 22, 2010 - True Health
NuU Unlimited Welcomes Newest Medical Director, Robert Mindell, MD
NuU Unlimited adds a second medical director located in Arizona, Robert Mindell, MD, MBA. Dr. Mindell is a board-certified facial plastic surgeon and has served as Medical Director to at least 20 laser and skin care clinics in the Phoenix and Tucson area. NuU Unlimited is honored to bring such... - September 22, 2010 - NuU Unlimited
Vision Localization Systems Launch Keruve 2010+, GPS Bracelet Watch to Improve Alzheimer’s Quality of Life
This specialized GPS locator allows families and caregivers to know where the person wearing the watch is at anytime and anywhere. - September 21, 2010 - Vision Localization Systems
Twenty-Three Year Old Male Develops Natural Prenatal Vitamins for Pregnant Women Inspired by His Mom
Monty Elsabagh’s company, Talooza, Inc. announces the development and release of its all natural prenatal vitamins on bebe-O.com. - September 21, 2010 - Talooza, Inc.
Columbus Family Dental Center Launches Informative and Interactive New Web Site. Call Today.
Patients may call 812-373-9912 to schedule their appointment. Dr. Laura Bracken and Columbus Family Dental Center are excited to launch a great new website. They have spent 8 months putting together the new website that includes actual video footage of procedures. This site will show before and... - September 21, 2010 - Columbus Family Dental Center
Healthcare Builder Gets Social with Facebook and Twitter
Become a Fan on Facebook & Follow Their Tweets - September 20, 2010 - Health Care Builder
National Nursing & Rehab Grand Opening in McAllen, TX
National Nursing & Rehab, a Home Health Agency, servicing South Texas, including San Antonio, Corpus Christi, the Rio Grande Valley and their surrounding cities, announces its opening of a new branch location in McAllen, Texas. National Nursing & Rehab provides Geriatric, Pediatric, and... - September 20, 2010 - National Nursing & Rehab
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ New, High-Temp Ultem* Healthcare Resins Help Ritter Clean Up the Competition with Enhanced Chemical Resistance
Ritter GmbH, a German manufacturer of labware and medical products, has moved ahead of the competition with its award-winning1 Polysteribox® sterilization and transport container, which uses a new Ultem* polyetherimide (PEI) healthcare resin grade from SABIC Innovative Plastics. Patient safety... - September 19, 2010 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
Ciena Healthcare’s Courtney Manor Receives Health Care Association of Michigan “Facility of Excellence” Award
Courtney Manor, a five-star rated Ciena Healthcare managed skilled nursing facility located in Bad Axe, Michigan, has been awarded the Calvin H. Monfils Facility of Excellence Award by the Health Care Association of Michigan (HCAM). This award is the highest honor for a facility given out by the... - September 19, 2010 - Ciena Healthcare Management, Inc
Ciena Healthcare Announces Opening of Cardiac Rehab Unit at Its Hartford Nursing Community
$1 Million Investment to Combine Complex Medical Care with Cardiac Education. - September 18, 2010 - Ciena Healthcare Management, Inc
MD-IT Releases iPhone App for Physicians
MD-IT, the nation’s leading provider of medical documentation software and service to ambulatory clinics and physician offices, announced today the release of MD-IT iConnect, an Apple iPhone and iPod touch application for dictating patient visits. Available immediately through the Apple App... - September 18, 2010 - MD-IT
Royal Doctors, International Healthcare Services, Enters the American Market
The company provides excellent specialized and made-to-measure services, adapted to the needs of the patient. - September 18, 2010 - Royal Doctors
Tasmania DHHS Selects EndoSoft Software for Statewide Endoscopy Information System
EndoSoft announced today that Tasmania Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has contracted with EndoSoft Pty. Ltd. for a Statewide Endoscopy Information System. - September 18, 2010 - EndoSoft
Internet Entrepreneur Jesse Willms Donates $25,000 to the Breast Cancer Research Fund
Internet marketing leader turned philanthropist Jesse Willms donated $25,000 to the Breast Cancer Research Fund today. “I am proud to support the Breast Cancer Research Fund in their goal to help find a cure for this dreaded disease,” Willms said. “More than 1.5 million women a... - September 17, 2010 - Jesse Willms
MaxMD Offers HIPAA Compliant Security Upgrade
MaxMD is pioneering solutions for future facing communications demands. The company provides elegant and secure tools for health care information exchange. Users including patients, medical peers and business associates will find that these tools meet critical needs while providing ease of use. - September 17, 2010 - MaxMD
Liquid Liquid Extraction of Vitamin D Using VERSA™ LLE Workstation
Aurora’s VERSA™ LLE Workstation has been validated for the organic solvent extraction of 25(OH)D from blood serum using liquid-liquid extraction (partition chromatography). - September 16, 2010 - Aurora Biomed Inc
IAPAM Training Emphasizes the Importance of Pharmaceutical hCG for Safe Weight Loss
The IAPAM reports on the dangers of improperly sourced hCG for medical weight loss programs, and educates doctors on how to safely source hCG and how to effectively and profitably deliver an hCG Weight Loss Program to their patients. One critical success factor is to complete expert training through programs like the IAPAM's hCG Physician Training Program. - September 16, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
SolAmor Hospice Volunteer Training
Become a valuable member of the Hospice Team. SolAmor is dedicated to supporting patients with terminal illness as well as family and caregivers. - September 16, 2010 - SolAmor Hospice
BlogTalkRadio Examines Social Security Disability Benefits
Attorneys from disability law firm, Markhoff & Mittman, are offering three segments on BlogTalkRadio to help individuals navigate the process of applying for social security disability benefits. - September 15, 2010 - Markhoff & Mittman PC
Foreclosure Gets New Life as Eco-Friendly Wellness Center
Apex Wellness Center announces the complete transformation of a foreclosed property to a new wellness center facility in the Lents urban renewal area of Southeast Portland using loans and grants from the PDC. Key sustainability features were used in the remodel. Future plans include using a Green Features Grant to construct a rain garden. The center houses a family medicine practitioner, a chiropractor, an acupuncturist and several massage therapists to help revitalize the neighborhood. - September 15, 2010 - Apex Wellness Center, LLC
Leading Healthcare Web Publisher Acquires harleystreet.com
Intuition Communication Ltd, a UK based web publishing company in the healthcare sector has acquired the health information portal, www.harleystreet.com. Harley Street Direct, the previous owners of the website, recently went into liquidation. Intuition which has purchased the site from the... - September 15, 2010 - Intuition Communication
Empower Technologies Announces Completion of Video Production
Empower Technologies uses American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). - September 15, 2010 - Empower Technologies, Inc