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Oregon Company Receives 3 Telly Awards for Software to Help Battle Swine Flu
The Tech-Aid Institute is honored with Three prestigious Telly Awards for its unprecedented development of interactive CD-ROMS for people with intellectual disabilities. - August 24, 2009 - The Tech-Aid Institute
Oregon Company Launches National Campaign to Help Protect People with Intellectual Disabilities from the Swine (H1N1) Flu
Tech-Aid Institute works to alert public about its award-winning and unprecedented development of an interactive CD-ROM that addresses a critical public health issues. - August 24, 2009 - The Tech-Aid Institute
Proficient Health Announces Its Silver Sponsorship for the North Carolina Chapter of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) Summer Conference
Proficient, LLC is announces its Silver Sponsorship of the North Carolina Chapter of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) Summer conference. - August 24, 2009 - Proficient LLC
Customer Loyalty Tool Widely Used in Most Industries is Now Available to Doctors
A doctor who uses the service said: “For a flat monthly fee, doctors can invite every patient to take the survey and patients appreciate being able to share their opinions. The service requires no effort: you sign up online, your staff hands out the invite cards to patients; and then you receive the confidential reports. - August 24, 2009 - Reportfordoc
Dawn & Drew Ferguson Attend Worldwide Conference on Hypnotism
Program Focused on Value of Hypnosis in Improving Everyday Life for Millions of People - August 23, 2009 - Ferguson & Associates Hypnotherapy LLC
The Medical Tourism Association Releases Podcast with Cynthia Carrion, Under Secretary for the Philippines Department of Tourism
The Medical Tourism Association Releases Podcast with Cynthia Carrion, Under Secretary for sports and wellness for the Philippines Department of Tourism, and a member of the Medical Tourism Association Advisory Board. The Medical Tourism Association releases podcast with Cynthia Carrion, Under... - August 22, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Four-Time Grammy® Award Winning Musician Michael Feinstein Headlines the IMNF 2009 Music Has Power TM Awards Benefit at Feinstein’s at Loews Regency
Institute for Music and Neurologic Function Honors Long-Time Supporter Peggy Rice and Scientific Advisory Board Member and Senior Fellow in Theoretical Neurobiology Aniruddh Patel, Ph.D. for their Contributions to Music and Healing. - August 22, 2009 - Beth Abraham Family of Health Services
The Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference Announces PRAM as a Sponsor
The Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference would like to announce PRAM as a Sponsor of the 1st Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference on October 25th and 26th, 2009. PRAM an Orange County California underwriting organization, was founded in 1989 as a risk management firm... - August 22, 2009 - Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Conference
The Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference Announces The Karis Group as a Sponsor
The Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference would like to announce The Karis Group as a Sponsor of the 1st Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference on October 25th and 26th, 2009. The Karis Group is an Austin, Texas-based professional services firm focused on providing... - August 22, 2009 - Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Conference
Thailand Establishes Health Travel Industry Research Society
The Health Travel Industry Research Society of Thailand (HTRIS Thailand) has been established for Thailand�s international medical tourism industry. - August 22, 2009 - The Health Travel Industry Research Society of Thailand
Modo Partners with Polycom to Create a Telehealth Experience That Feels Like a Face-to-Face Conversation
Modo, a Portland-based manufacturer of carts and mobile workstations for medical technology, has launched a mobile system to support Polycom’s latest telemedicine product. Drawing on clinical research conducted on two continents, Modo found that telemedicine participants want to be able to make quick adjustments so they can use body language as they would in face-to-face conversation. The Modo cart helps to create a telemedicine experience that is just like a real time visit to your doctor. - August 21, 2009 - Modo Inc.
Sidewinder™ Wrist and Forearm Support Uses Patent-Pending System to Deliver Universal Fit and Comfort
The Sidewinder™ Offers True Universal Fit, Superior Support and Affordable Cost to Health Care Providers and Workers’ Compensation Firms. - August 21, 2009 - Professional Products, Inc.
The Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference Announces Foundation One Insurance Services, Ltd. as a Silver Sponsor
The Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference would like to announce Foundation One Insurance Services, Ltd. as a Silver Sponsor of the 1st Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference on October 25th and 26th, 2009. Foundation One Insurance Services, Ltd., is a... - August 21, 2009 - Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Conference
Florida Massage Therapists CEUs
As a fast approaching deadline nears, Florida massage therapists scramble to acquire last minute CEUs required to renew their licenses. Heloisa Melo, the Spa Diva now offers last call CEUs. - August 21, 2009 - Heloisa Melo
The Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference Announces Health Advocate, Inc. as a Silver Sponsor
The Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference would like to announce Health Advocate, Inc. as a Silver Sponsor of the 1st Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference on October 25th and 26th, 2009. Health Advocate, Inc., the nation’s leading healthcare advocacy and... - August 21, 2009 - Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Conference
MD-IT Expands to Michigan with Acquisition
MD-IT, a national provider of medical documentation software and services for physician offices and ambulatory clinics, announced today that it has acquired the medical transcription business unit of Moretti Group, located in Kalamazoo, MI. The acquisition underscores MD-IT’s commitment to... - August 21, 2009 - MD-IT
The Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference Announces TransEngen as a Sponsor
The Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference would like to announce TransEngen as a Sponsor of the 1st Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference on October 25th and 26th, 2009. Founded in 2006 by a team of senior healthcare management professionals, TransEngen has developed a... - August 21, 2009 - Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Conference
The Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference Announces Merchants Benefit Administration as a Sponsor
The Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference would like to announce Merchants Benefit Administration as a Sponsor of the 1st Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference on October 25th and 26th, 2009. Seniors Choice gives employers several financial options that can show a... - August 21, 2009 - Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Conference
From Tragedy to Triumph: Five Year-Old Victim of Domestic Violence with Severed Facial Nerves is Smiling Again After Cutting-Edge Facial Plastic Surgery in San Salvador
Madeline is a 5-year-old who was atrociously slashed earlier this year by her father in a domestic violence act in her home in San Salvador. As luck would have it, Dr. Babak Azizzadeh, the director of the Facial Paralysis & Bell’s Palsy Foundation was on a medical mission trip in... - August 20, 2009 - Facial Paralysis Institute
McKinley Carter Wealth Services Listed Among "Best Financial Advisers for Doctors"
Medical Economics magazine, a national publication that provides busy physicians with practical information and expert advice on medical practices, personal finances and professional careers, has selected McKinley Carter Wealth Services among “The 150 Best Financial Advisers for... - August 20, 2009 - McKinley Carter Wealth Services
The Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference Announces eDocAmerica as a Silver Sponsor
The Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference would like to announce eDocAmerica as a Silver Sponsor of the 1st Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference on October 25th and 26th, 2009. eDocAmerica began in the late 1990’s at the University of Arkansas for Medical... - August 20, 2009 - Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Conference
The Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference Announces Coverdell as a Gold Sponsor
The Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference would like to announce Coverdell as a Gold Sponsor of the 1st Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference on October 25th and 26th, 2009. Coverdell is a nationally recognized leader, and one of the largest providers, of affinity... - August 20, 2009 - Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Conference
The Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference Announces CIGNA Voluntary as a Gold Sponsor
The Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference would like to announce CIGNA Voluntary as a Gold Sponsor of the 1st Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference on October 25th and 26th, 2009. CIGNA, a global health service company, is dedicated to helping people improve their... - August 20, 2009 - Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Conference
Despite Tough Economic Times, Oral Healthcare Can’t Wait™
1-800-DENTIST® Joins Leading Dental Trade Association in Launching Consumer Oral Health Awareness Campaign - August 19, 2009 - 1-800-DENTIST
Memorial Health Rewarded in Quality Care Project
Memorial Health in Savannah, Georgia has been recognized for quality performance in six areas in a nationwide hospital quality improvement project. Memorial Health received awards for meeting or exceeding quality guidelines while caring for people in all five areas monitored by the HQID -- heart attack, coronary artery bypass graft surgery, heart failure, pneumonia, and hip and knee replacement. - August 19, 2009 - Memorial Health
Young, But Perfectly Able. Stratt Apparel is Breaking New Ground.
Stratt Apparel is beginning what is sure to be a long, consumer based trek that ends with their customers leaving satisfied with the purchase they made; not only in quality, but in price as well. In America, it isn't entirely unusual to see companies come and go throughout the years due to the lack of importance they place on their customers and their post purchase satisfaction. - August 19, 2009 - Stratt Apparel
South Nassau Awarded State Funding for Innovative Patient Safety Program
South Nassau Communities Hospital has been awarded a grant in support of an initiative designed to improve patient safety and prevent medication errors that occur after hospital discharge. - August 19, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
The Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference Announces SRC, an Aetna Company, as a Silver Sponsor
The Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference would like to announce SRC, An Aetna Company, as a Silver Sponsor of the 1st Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference on October 25th and 26th, 2009. For over 30 years SRC, An Aetna Company has helped employers meet the challenge... - August 19, 2009 - Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Conference
The Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference Announces Assurity Life Insurance Company as a Sponsor
The Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference would like to announce Assurity Life Insurance Company as a Sponsor of the 1st Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference on October 25th and 26th, 2009. Assurity Life Insurance Company’s origins are rooted in a century-long... - August 19, 2009 - Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Conference
The Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference Announces Benefits In A Card, LLC as a Sponsor
The Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference would like to announce Benefits In A Card, LLC as a Sponsor of the 1st Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference on October 25th and 26th, 2009. Fueled by his experience with Net Profit, Inc., Mr. Carl Stecker founded Benefits In A... - August 19, 2009 - Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Conference
SaniPost to Help Stop the Spread of Germs in Schools
Ilford Ursuline High School in Essex the first to install the hand cleaning units for pupils. - August 19, 2009 - SaniPost
Medical Tourism City, the Largest Social Network in Medical Tourism Announces Over 350 Active Members
Medical Tourism City, The Largest Social Network in Medical Tourism Announces over 350 Active Members. - August 19, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Health Care Turnaround Author Launches Book Cover Design Competition
Global competition begins to find grab-me-off-the-shelf book cover design for new book, Stop the $,$$$,$$$,$$$ Bleeding: How You and Me can Turnaround Health Care Costs Now. - August 18, 2009 - theStrategist, LLC
Local Golf Doctors to Put on Workshop at Mountain Meadows Golf Course
Dr. George C Win, from United Multi-Care Health Center (UMC) is helping golf lovers improve their game and experience pain free golf all year long. “Golf is a very physically demanding sport, yet we see it treated as a leisure weekend activity. The level of muscle activity equates golf with... - August 18, 2009 - United Multi-Care Health Center
Atlanta Women’s Specialists Raises the Bar in Patient Care with Online Medical Records and an Electronic Medical Records System
Atlanta Ob/Gyn Practice is One of the First in Georgia to Offer Online Records and Direct E-mail Access to Doctors, a Growing Trend in Patient Care. - August 18, 2009 - Atlanta Women’s Specialists
1st National Employer Health and Wellness Association Has Been Created and Launched
The Corporate Health and Wellness Association, also known as the health and wellness association, is the first national non-profit association focused on health, wellness, prevention and disease management for employers, employees and their families. The goal of the association is to promote health and wellness in the workplace and to foster an atmosphere of education and engagement with health and wellness programs in the workplace. - August 18, 2009 - Health and Wellness Association
Practical CME Offers Money-Back Guarantee for All Live Medical Aesthetic and Wellness Training Courses
PracticalCME, a leader in post-graduate CME Medical Training for Physicians, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants, announces an industry first Money-Back Guarantee for all of its live CME-accredited training courses. Practical CME offers Medical Aesthetic training courses both live... - August 17, 2009 - PracticalCME
Worldwide Medical Partners Announces the Expansion of Its Medical Travel Services to South Florida Insurers, Employers and Individual Consumers
Worldwide Medical Partners (WMP), Miami Shores based company announces its inception as a subsidiary of Worldwide Managed Care Partners and beginning full operation as of July 1st, 2009. Created to fill a void on the local Marketplace in the area of Medical Tourism and to provide cost containment... - August 16, 2009 - Worldwide Medical Partners, LLC
Care2Learn Announces Expanded Reseller Program
Care2Learn, Inc., the leader in online continuing education and training for post-acute healthcare providers, today announced the launch of an expanded reseller program designed to provide additional benefits and features to the company’s reseller partners. The expanded program is available to all corporations and organizations who share Care2Learn’s commitment to providing the highest quality online education for healthcare professionals. - August 16, 2009 - Care2Learn
Solicitors Launch Scheme to Help Healthcare Professionals
Healthcare professionals facing investigation, or regulatory or employment sanctions, are to receive assistance from MedicAssistanceScheme - a web and telephone advice service provided by multi-office law firm Richard Nelson Solicitors - August 16, 2009 - Richard Nelson Solicitors
Renee-Marie Stephano, President of the Medical Tourism Association, Presented at the 6th Annual International Investment & Healthcare Administration Conference
Renee-Marie Stephano, President of the Medical Tourism Association, presented at the 6th Annual International Investment & Healthcare Administration Conference on “Medical Tourism Opportunities and Challenges.” - August 16, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Dr. Mark Galland Presents Scholarship to Wake Forest Rolesville Graduate
Dr. Mark Galland, a physician at Orthopaedic Specialists of North Carolina (OSNC), has awarded Wake Forest Rolesville High School graduate Sherri Smith a scholarship in the amount of $1000. The scholarship was presented on July 23 to the incoming North Carolina State University freshman at... - August 16, 2009 - Dr. Galland
ICS Software, Ltd Launches Sam-ePrescribing
ICS Software, Ltd, makers of the Sammy Systems is proud to announce Sam-ePrescribing. Sam-ePrescribing is 100% approved and certified for participation in the Medicare 2% bonus program. - August 15, 2009 - ICS Software, Ltd.
Tigerlily Foundation to Host Congressional Event to Support Awareness of Young Women and Breast Cancer
Keynote Speaker Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz Will Speak on Young Women’s Breast Health and Empowerment and the EARLY Act. - August 15, 2009 - Tigerlily Foundation
Life Safety Services Sponsors the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Fire and Smoke Damper Inspection Company Lends Help to a Good Cause - August 15, 2009 - Life Safety Services
Hearts for Healthcare Launches it's Home Healthcare Service for Maine
Hearts for healthcare is currently seeking staff and clients for it's new in home healthcare services for the great state of Maine. - August 15, 2009 - Hearts for Healthcare
Miami Health Insurance News and State of the Union
Miami Health Insurance news and outlook for 2009. Medicaid news, county health plan information, health insurance plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield including the new Miami Dade Blue. - August 14, 2009 - ECHealthInsurance.com
Insights with Host Hugh Downs Launches Law Series
Programs launched on various aspects of America’s top litigators as Part of the Public Television Series. - August 14, 2009 - InsightsSeries
Memorial Health in Savannah Names New Foundation Vice President
Memorial Health in Savannah, Georgia today announced the appointment of O. Phoenicia Miracle as its new vice president for the Memorial Health Foundation, the fundraising arm of the organization. She will officially start work on September 14. “We are delighted to have a successful... - August 14, 2009 - Memorial Health
Mandeville Chiropractor Loses Weight Fast and Keeps It Off, and You Can Too
St Tammany Chiropractic Specialist to share how he lost 115lbs in only 200 days and continues to maintain 5 years later, and help the Covington Food Bank in the Process. - August 14, 2009 - Advanced Wellness Center