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A. Shawn Adhami M.D. Nominated for 2013 Healthcare Leadership Award
2012 winner, Dr. A. Shawn Adhami nominated again for the 2013 Los Angeles Business Journal Medical Group CEO award. - May 22, 2013 - Vistasol Medical Group
Dallas Plastic Surgeon is One of First Physicians in U.S. to Offer miraDry Procedure
Lam Facial Plastics in Dallas Introduces Safe and Lasting Solution for Treating Excessive Underarm Sweat - May 21, 2013 - Lam Facial Plastics
Peter Mangiola, Elder Care Advocacy Expert, Will Discuss May 21st “How to Have a Better Father’s Day Without Guilt”
He will also distribute a Free Ebook "The 7 Causes for Elder Care Emotional Paralysis" at Fox Rehab at 7 Carnegie Plaza in Cherry Hill NJ on May 21st from 10:00am-12:00pm. - May 21, 2013 - Senior Helpers NJ
Rate Reduction by Local Non-Profit to Help Meet Needs of Alzheimer’s Caregivers
The Alzheimer’s Care Resource Center announced today that it has drastically reduced the rate for its Alzheimer’s dementia specific geriatric care management services. “As the only local non-profit organization dedicated solely to meeting the unique needs of the Alzheimer’s... - May 20, 2013 - Alzheimer's Care Resource Center, Inc.
American Clinical Solutions Provides Test Services for Diazepam in Both Urine and Oral Fluid
"Why is diazepam not detected in urine when the patient is prescribed diazepam, while several other seemingly unrelated benzodiazepines showed up on the test report?" The answer is in the pharmacokinetic properties of diazepam. - May 20, 2013 - American Clinical Solutions
MUMC Earns an "A" for Patient Safety from Leapfrog Group
Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) was honored with an “A” Hospital Safety ScoreSM by The Leapfrog Group, an independent organization designed to give the public information they can use to protect themselves and their families. The Hospital Safety Score was calculated using... - May 20, 2013 - Memorial Health
Massage Special for Mothers in Charlotte NC
As a belated Mother’s Day special through May 2013 Healing Touch Charlotte, Inc offers discount on a 60-minute or 90-minute massage. - May 20, 2013 - Healing Touch Charlotte
Medical Dictation Services for Mountain Surgery Center
Mountain Surgery Center adopts the services of SpectraMedi, one of the efficient transcription service providers in US. SpectraMedi’s phone-in dictation system, has all of the features that practitioners are looking for. - May 19, 2013 - SpectraMedi MSO Medical Transcription Services & Technology Solutions
New Book Details How to Break the Spells of Painful Emotions
Author and clinical psychologist releases new book, “The Breakthrough” - May 19, 2013 - Fredric C. Hartman, Ph.D.
Paramus-based Health Care Organization Honors Three Local Women for Courage and Advocacy
CarePlus Foundation of Paramus introduces three Northern New Jersey women - Julia Orlando, Mary Ann Uzzi, and Nancy Schuring - who are being honored at the May 29th Courage Awards Gala being held at the Venetian in Garfield. - May 19, 2013 - Care Plus NJ, Inc.
Center for Autism and Related Disorders Opens State-of-the-Art Assessment Center in Woodland Hills, Open House on May 22
The CARD Assessment Center Open House will be held on Wednesday, May 22 to allow individuals the opportunity to meet one-on-one with the assessment team, learn what services are offered and tour the new location. - May 19, 2013 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
SYNERGY HomeCare of Greater Charlotte Offers Free Guide on How to Discuss an Aging Mother’s Home Care Needs
SYNERGY HomeCare provides free ebook for adult children wanting to talk to parents about home care. - May 19, 2013 - SYNERGY HomeCare
“The Bowl of Light” with Hank Wessleman on May 21 “Why Shamanism Now?” with Host Christina Pratt
On her radio show "Why Shamanism Now? A Practical Path to Authenticity,” teacher, author and founder of the Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing Christina Pratt talks to Hank Wesselman about his new book, The Bowl of Light,” which is informed by the wisdom of Hale Maku, a Hawaiian Kahuna elder. - May 19, 2013 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Northbrook Court Dental Associates Earns Better Business Bureau Accreditation
Northbook Court Dental Associates is pleased to announce today that it has met all BBB standards and is now an Accredited Business. - May 18, 2013 - Northbrook Court Dental
Dr. Francis Murphy, DC Featured in USA Today
The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress Sponsored an Advertisement featuring the doctor. - May 18, 2013 - Whole Health Partners
Becker’s Names South Nassau Communities Hospital a Best Place to Work
Becker's Hospital Review list of the "100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare" was developed through nominations, extensive research, and a rigorous review with peer organizations. - May 18, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Patient and Family Advisory Panel Featured at 2013 PFCC Conference in Long Beach June 3, 2013, Renaissance Hotel
The 2013 Patient and Family Centered Care (PFCC) Conference, presented by National Health Foundation and PFCC Partners with support from Hospital Association of Southern California comes to the Renaissance Hotel in Long Beach, Monday, June 3. Featured speakers include Robert M. Wachter, M.D.,... - May 18, 2013 - Hospital Association of Southern California
The Polycystic Liver: Webinar & Talk
A polycystic liver can go hand-in-hand with Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD). How does the polycystic liver happen and what can be done about it? This free webinar and talk will help you better understand what causes the polycystic liver, its effects, and how to manage the disease. - May 18, 2013 - Hamilton Chapter, PKD Foundation of Canada
Medical Staffing Network and W3D Announce April 2013 “Nurse of the Month” Winner
Medical Staffing Network and W3D in Carbondale announce winner of Nurse of the Month Contest for April. - May 18, 2013 - Medical Staffing Network Healthcare, LLC
Avail Advanced Medical Transcription Services
Las Cruces Behavioral Medicine Associates, Inc. adopts services of SpectraMedi, leading US based medical transcription company. Las Cruces Behavioral Medicine Associates, Inc. has entered into an agreement with SpectraMedi Transcription Service. - May 17, 2013 - SpectraMedi MSO Medical Transcription Services & Technology Solutions
Sound Relief Hearing Center Announces Expanded Tinnitus Treatment Offerings in Sync with National Tinnitus Awareness Week
Tinnitus Expert Dr. Julie Prutsman Announces the Addition of Two New Tinnitus Treatments: Neuromonics Sanctuary and Phonak Audéo Q - May 17, 2013 - Sound Relief Hearing Center
mumms® Software Unveils Hummingbird, an Unprecedented, Radical Advancement of Hospice & Palliative Care EMR
As The Innovation Conference: MUMMS 2013 (mumms® Software’s most successful user conference to date) came to a close last week, attendees walked away amazed and excited. With standing room only, customers spanning from Hawaii to Puerto Rico and Cayman Islands got a glimpse of the... - May 17, 2013 - mumms Software
Homecare in Long Beach and Home Safety Tips for Seniors
Homecare in Long Beach allows seniors to continue to live happy, healthy lives at home. Cambrian Homecare provides elderly home safety tips. - May 17, 2013 - Cambrian Homecare
Adrian Fristensky, CalDentalPlan.com Adding Links to Site
The addition of the Dental Health Care Facts page to bring better awareness of the need for dental hygiene and a good dental plan. - May 17, 2013 - CalDentalPlan.com
Minimally-Invasive Injectables on the Rise, Reports New York Dermatologist Dr. Howard Sobel
Dr. Howard Sobel of New York’s Skin and Spa Cosmetic Surgery Center speaks on the rise of injectables, like BOTOX® and dermal fillers. - May 17, 2013 - DrSobel.com
HealthTzars; the Feature Packed Online Health Magazine Launched
Health and wellness portal on healthcare, women's health, kid's health, men's health, fitness, exercise, diet, nutrition, doctors, psychological health, alternative therapies - May 17, 2013 - Kanik Infomedia Pvt Ltd
ACT Collaborates with Southeastern Medical Center on Telestroke Network
AcuteCare Telemedicine (ACT), the Southeast region’s largest practice based telemedicine provider, participated at Southeastern Alabama Medical Center’s (SAMC) press conference, announcing SAMC’s new stroke care network. SAMC’s service area covers over 60 miles in each... - May 17, 2013 - AcuteCare Telemedicine
ALPCO to Exhibit with BÜHLMANN Laboratories at DDW 2013 and Feature Fecal Calprotectin ELISA
The partnering companies will feature BÜHLMANN's Fecal Calprotectin ELISA that is pending FDA clearance for IVD use in the United States. - May 16, 2013 - ALPCO
12-Week Teleclass for Addiction Recovery Coaches to Start May 28
Helga Genannt Matzko, founder of the Gestalt Institute Rhode Island (GIRI), announced today that she is offering a 12-week teleclass for coaches who are interested in Beyond-Recovery issues. Entitled “Beyond-Recovery™,” the class teaches a respectful, non-judgmental transformative... - May 16, 2013 - Helga Matzko
Mr. Ray Laborie Honored with the John J. Humpal Award at the Simon Foundation for Continence’s Gala
The Simon Foundation for Continence recently announced Mr. Ray Laborie as the 2013 John J. Humpal Award recipient. Mr. Laborie is Chairman of the Board of LABORIE, a Canadian manufacturer of computerized urodynamics equipment for the diagnosis and treatment of incontinence. Mr. Laborie was... - May 16, 2013 - The Simon Foundation for Continence
Conscious Art to Showcase Talents of Artists with Special Needs
Anna's Angels Foundation Announces Event to Benefit Duke Children's Hospital. - May 16, 2013 - queue
74% of Adults Prefer a Natural Looking Straighter Smile Over Millimeter Perfection
A new market survey conducted by "I Love Straight Teeth" has found that more than 74% people prefer a visibly straighter smile in 6 months rather than having to wait for 2 years to get millimetre perfect teeth position. - May 16, 2013 - ilovestraightteeth.co.uk
Friends of Karen’s 35th Anniversary Gets a “Celebration on the Sound”
Friends of Karen's spring gala commemorates 35 years of service with a "Celebration on the Sound," featuring NBC's Kate Snow as emcee. - May 16, 2013 - Friends of Karen
New Opportunities Opening up for Pediatric Chiropractic Care
OTZ Partners with ICPA to Offer Continued Chiropractic Training - May 16, 2013 - Whole Health Partners
Chefs Raise More Than $140,000 for South Nassau's Center for Cardiovascular Health
"An Evening of Good Taste" raised more than $140,000 to support South Nassau Communities Hospital’s Center for Cardiovascular Health. - May 16, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Colorado Bioscience Association Applauds Signing of The Colorado Advanced Industries Acceleration Act (HB 1001) by Gov. John Hickenlooper
Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) applauds the signing of The Colorado Advanced Industries Acceleration Act by Gov. John Hickenlooper. The legislation is designed to grow all the high-tech sectors in Colorado: Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace, Bioscience, Electronics, Energy & Natural Resources, Engineering and Information Technology. - May 16, 2013 - Colorado BioScience Association
Drug-Free South Educates Over 15,000 Students in Tennessee
The Nashville chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World has just passed the 15,000 mark on number of students receiving seminars on the Truth About Drugs. - May 16, 2013 - Drug Free South
Memorial’s Cancer Services Earn Third Consecutive Outstanding Achievement Award
The Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute (ACI) at Memorial University Medical Center has again received an Outstanding Achievement Award from The Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons. The 2012 award was given to only 79 cancer programs throughout the United States. The... - May 15, 2013 - Memorial Health
Robert D. Edelheit, OptiMed, and United Group Programs, Inc. Announces: OptiMed GAP Program
OptiMed GAP is specifically designed to help save direct health insurance premium costs by allowing employers greater freedom in selecting lower cost high deductible plans or plans with higher out of pocket coinsurance maximums. - May 15, 2013 - OptiMed Health Plans
Founder of Orgasmic Meditation (OM) Lectures in London on the New Technology of Orgasms
Nicole Daedone, one of Vanity Fair’s “Women who have changed the way we think about sex”, returns to London 7:30pm, Thursday May 23rd, at The Pullman Hotel, 101 Euston Rd, London, for her latest talk on Female Orgasm. There is no cost to attend, and it is open to all. - May 15, 2013 - Turn ON Britain
Animated Tribute to Annette Funicello Premieres on YouTube
A new musical animated video of Annette Funicello singing and dancing to "Mr. Piano Man" is produced as a tribute to the Disney icon who passed away last month due to complications from multiple sclerosis. - May 15, 2013 - The Annette Funicello Research Fund for Neurological Diseases
Medical Staffing Network Enters Orlando Market
Medical Staffing Network Healthcare announces entry into Orlando, Florida healthcare staffing market; plans 10 new, nationwide offices this year. - May 15, 2013 - Medical Staffing Network Healthcare, LLC
Orlando Medical Spa Offers Free Open House for Body Sculpting & Laser Hair Removal
Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center is hosting a complimentary educational event on preparing your body for summer with laser hair removal and Velashape II body sculpting: “Booty Camp & Razor-vention Open house” will take place at 5:30pm on May 30th 2013 at the office of... - May 15, 2013 - Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center
Debbie Allen to be Honored by Traditional Chinese Medicine University for Her Advocacy of Alternative Care
Debbie Allen will be honored by Yo San University on May 18 at the Pacific Design Center for her contributions to health and wellness. Special performances by James Ingram and Freda Payne. - May 15, 2013 - Yo San University
LI2DAY Walk to Fight Breast Cancer Names South Nassau Communities Hospital a Beneficiary
LI2DAY has donated a total of $150,500 to South Nassau in support of its breast cancer screening, early detection/diagnosis, and follow-up treatment program for underserved and minority patients. - May 15, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
San Diego Plastic Surgeon to Host Open House
Joseph L. Grzeskiewic z, M.D., F.A.C.S. will meet with the public and answer plastic surgery questions at an informal open house in his new office at FACESplus in San Diego. The event is set for 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on June 6, 2013 at the offices of FACESplus in the Chancellor Park Office... - May 14, 2013 - Dr. G at Faces+
Toccoa, Georgia’s Wilbanks Smile Center Now Offering Zoom! Teeth Whitening
Zoom! is an easy and effective way to whiten teeth that have become darker or discolored over time. - May 13, 2013 - Wilbanks Smile Center
Adrian Fristensky, Owner of CalDentalPlan.com Links Site to Life Insurance Information Site
Adrian Fristensky, owner of CalDentalPlan.com will be linking the site to a life insurance information site. Adrian Fristensky, an Independent Insurance Agent since 1991 and owner of CalDentalPlan.com, will be providing a link from the dental site to an independent life insurance information site. - May 12, 2013 - CalDentalPlan.com
Dr. Mark Galland Named Adjunct Clinical Professor at Marietta College
Triangle Orthopaedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Specialist Supports Ohio Liberal Arts College - May 12, 2013 - Dr. Galland
Central Health Physiotherapy Launches New Mummy MOT Service
Central Health Physiotherapy, one of the largest and most respected physiotherapy companies in the UK, announce the launch of their new Mummy MOT service. New mums often have many questions about optimising their recovery following the birth of their baby, whether by caesarean or vaginal delivery,... - May 12, 2013 - Central Health Physiotherapy