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Atlanta Plastic Surgeon Comments on the 286% Increase in Botox Cosmetic by Men
Atlanta plastic surgeon, Dr. Dean Fardo, comments on the 286% increase in Botox Cosmetic treatment by men when comparing 2011 to 2000. So called "Brotox" has seen a huge increase in popularity among male patients with growing acceptance since 2000. - November 01, 2012 - Swan Center for Plastic Surgery
Vehicle Lifts Now Available at All American Mobility in Fredericksburg, VA
Make Mobility Convenient Vehicle Lifts have progressed tremendously since first being introduced to the market. Options range from lift platforms to turning automotive seating, which enables your vehicle’s seat to remove itself from your vehicle, pick you up, and replace itself in it’s... - November 01, 2012 - All American Mobility
Center for Autism and Related Disorders to Host Free Autism Insurance Seminars to Help Parents Gain Access to Coverage
The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) will host two free seminars in Alexandria, VA. on November 29 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. to help parents and practitioners understand the autism insurance changes that took effect at the beginning of 2012 and the most effective ways to access coverage. - November 01, 2012 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Handicap Mobility Scooters and Power Wheelchairs Now Offered by All American Mobility of Fredericksburg, VA
Power Wheelchairs or Power Scooters? When beginning to look for a power wheelchair or power scooter it is easy to become overwhelmed quickly. There are many brands and styles available and if you’re shopping for a power mobility product for the first time it can be hard to tell where to... - November 01, 2012 - All American Mobility
Burlington Dentist Mary Makhlouf, DMD, Earns Fellowship in International College of Dentists
Burlington’s Mary Makhlouf, DMD was recently inducted into an elite group of colleagues. On Friday, October 19th, 2012, she became a Fellow of the International College of Dentists. "I’m humbled by this honor,” said Mary Makhlouf. "This organization has an international... - November 01, 2012 - Mary Makhlouf, DMD
Michael J. Helms, DPM, LLC Adopts Services of SpectraMedi for Medical Transcription Services
Michael J. Helms, DPM, LLC chooses U.S. based Medical Transcription Service Provider, SpectraMedi. All Medical Transcription needs of Michael J. Helms, DPM, LLC will be met by SpectraMedi. - October 31, 2012 - SpectraMedi MSO Medical Transcription Services & Technology Solutions
Shari Jones Physical Therapy, Inc. Adopts Services of SpectraMedi for Medical Transcription Services
Shari Jones Physical Therapy, Inc. chooses U.S. based Medical Transcription Service Provider, SpectraMedi. All Medical Transcription needs of Shari Jones Physical Therapy, Inc. will be met by SpectraMedi. - October 31, 2012 - SpectraMedi MSO Medical Transcription Services & Technology Solutions
San Joaquin Prime Care Med Adopts Services of SpectraMedi for Medical Transcription Services
San Joaquin Prime Care Med chooses U.S. based Medical Transcription Service Provider, SpectraMedi. All Medical Transcription needs of San Joaquin Prime Care Med will be met by SpectraMedi. - October 31, 2012 - SpectraMedi MSO Medical Transcription Services & Technology Solutions
Fort Lauderdale’s Skin Center Now Equipped with Four CoolSculpting® Machines
One of only a few centers in South Florida with four CoolSculpting machines, Skin Center offers consistent appointment availability and shorter treatment durations for multiple areas. - October 31, 2012 - Skin Center
More Patients Exploring Sclerotherapy, Reports Portland Dermatologist, Dr. Bernard Gasch
Oregon’s Center for Dermatology and Laser Surgery is seeing a growing number of patients inquiring about this “microinjection” approach to troublesome spider veins. - October 31, 2012 - Center for Dermatology and Laser Surgery
Antioch Rescue Squad Chief Steps Down
Sobczak has been a member of the Antioch Rescue Squad for more than 40 years, serving as Chief for the last decade. Following his retirement, Sobczak plans to focus on his business as a real estate agent with Realty World – Tiffany in Antioch, Ill. - October 31, 2012 - Antioch Rescue Squad
The Power of 3 … Robots Third Generation da Vinci Surgical Robot Arrives at Sarasota Memorial Hospital
With its technologically advanced i-Suites, the largest and most experienced group of multi-specialty robotic surgeons in southwest Florida and now the latest generation da Vinci surgical robot slated to arrive today, Sarasota Memorial Hospital is enabling more surgeons to perform more complex procedures on more patients using a minimally invasive approach. - October 31, 2012 - Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
PIH Health Announces New Board of Directors Officers
PIH Health announced its Fiscal Year 2012-13 Board of Directors on Monday, October 1, 2012. The Board of Directors includes physicians and business and community leaders who meet each month to help guide the policies of PIH Health. The corporate PIH Health Board of Directors remains the same and... - October 31, 2012 - PIH Health
Adrian Fristensky, Owner of CalDentalPlan.com Adds Critical Dental Benefit Information for Seniors on Medicare
The dental plan website adds page addressing issues surrounding seniors on Medicare and their dental benefits. - October 31, 2012 - CalDentalPlan.com
Wexford Online University Names Leslie Musser Professor for Health, Wellness, Sports and Nutrition Degrees
Strength and conditioning specialist Leslie Musser recently joined Wexford as professor. The 100 percent online university offers a variety of health, exercise, sports and fitness degree programs. - October 30, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Jill’s List Helps Patients Prepare for Surgery Resulting in Significant Healthcare Savings
Jill’s List introduces exclusive directory to Prepare for Surgery, Heal FasterTM instructors who use a mind-body technique to help patients heal faster and hospitals and self-insured companies reduce healthcare costs. - October 30, 2012 - Jill's List
Treatment Magazine Explores the Big Bucks Biz of Treating Addicted Physicians
Treatment Magazine, the nation's leading trade publication covering the $30 billion a year addiction treatment industry, explores how addiction centers fight tooth and nail for the highly lucrative business of treating doctors who are addicted to drugs and alcohol. It is hard to know exactly how... - October 29, 2012 - Treatment Magazine
Northbrook Court Dental Now Offers Digital CAD/CAM Technology Dentures
Northbrook Court Dental Associates has announced that it now offers AvaDent digital CAD/CAM technology dentures. AvaDent Digital Dentures are thinner, lighter and stronger than conventional dentures, and can be delivered in fewer appointments. The state-of-the-art denture preparation technique is... - October 29, 2012 - Northbrook Court Dental
LA's West Side Welcomes New Consulting Firm
Offering a full spectrum of service for employers, Playa Vista Insurance Services will focus on employee benefits specializing in cost containment, strategic planning, wellness, compliance, guidance on Health Care Reform and technology. - October 28, 2012 - Playa Vista Insurance Services
“How to Interpret Messages from the Invisible World” on October 30 “Why Shamanism Now?” Radio Show
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 about the importance of understanding our own symbolic language when working with spirit guides. - October 28, 2012 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Naples Physician First in Southwest Florida to Remove Gallbladder Through Single-Incision Procedure
Naples Physician First in Southwest Florida to Remove Gallbladder through Single-Incision Procedure - October 28, 2012 - 21st Century Oncology
Brush Pediatric Dentistry Celebrates Anniversary by Raising $4689 for Charity
Dr. Mira Albert, pediatric dentist in Hinsdale, raised close to $5000 for the Hephzibah Children’s Association during Brush Pediatric Dentistry’s first anniversary party. - October 28, 2012 - Brush Pediatric Dentistry
Combining Hypnosis and Acupuncture Can Help Smokers Kick the Habit
Two local professionals offer an Ultimate Smoking Cessation package during the 2012 Great American Smokeout on November 15th. - October 27, 2012 - Advanced Hypnotherapy
Satori World Medical Announces New Director of Marketing and Communications
Angel Mason joins Satori World Medical as Director of Marketing and Communications effective October 22, 2012. - October 27, 2012 - Satori World Medical
California Hair Restoration Surgeon Receives Research Grant for Study on Low-Level Laser Therapy
Sara Wasserbauer, M.D., a Walnut Creek, CA hair restoration surgeon is studying the effects of low level laser therapy (LLLT) on hair mass and growth. - October 27, 2012 - Sara Wasserbauer, M.D.
Rosellini Scientific, LLC Announces Recent Hire of Dr. Austin Duke as Vice President of Emerging Technologies
Rosellini Scientific, LLC is pleased to announce the recent hire of Dr. Austin Duke to join their team as Vice President of Emerging Technologies. - October 26, 2012 - Rosellini Scientific, LLC
Foundation for a Drug-Free South Kicks Off Red Ribbon Week at Local Health Fair
The Foundation for a Drug-Free South kicked off Red Ribbon Week festivities by participating in a neighborhood health fair. - October 26, 2012 - Drug Free South
Eden Autism Services Florida Names Debby Lasek Advocate of the Month
Award recognizes people and organizations who are advocates for autism by increasing awareness, raising funds or providing leadership in support of autism. - October 26, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Best in the Bay Veterinary Hospital Adds Talented New Veterinarian to Team
Renowned local veterinary hospital Bishop Ranch Veterinary Center & Urgent Care hires talented and experienced new doctor, Megan Armor, DVM, to large team of exemplary veterinarians. Dr. Armor brings her talent for treating ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, and other small mammals and pets to the team. - October 25, 2012 - Bishop Ranch Veterinary Center & Urgent Care
The Oaks Healthcare Center Holding Food Drive to Benefit Local Non-Profit Organization
Drs. David and Dawn Bush of The Oaks Healthcare Center are holding a food drive to benefit Humble-area non-profit organization, FamilyTime. From October 22nd – November 9th, you can bring $20 food donations to their office, and in return, you will receive $45 off your visit for the day. - October 25, 2012 - The Oaks Healthcare
John C. Melucci DDS Gets 4 Stars for Customer Satisfaction
John C. Melucci DDS Scores a Huge Victory with the 2012 Talk of the Town Customer Satisfaction Award - October 25, 2012 - John C. Melucci DDS
Anti-Infectives Knowledge Network Launched on EPGOnline
EPG Online (www.epgonline.org) is pleased to announce the launch of the Anti-infectives Knowledge Network containing news and resources from the Astellas Pharma Europe-sponsored Pasteur Symposium entitled Individual approaches to managing invasive candidiasis: from guidelines to practice, the 32nd... - October 25, 2012 - EPG Health Media
Dr. Guy Massry, MD Seated on Editorial Board for the Journal of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Dr. Guy Massry, MD has been asked to sit on the editorial board for the journal of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (OPRS) effective the September 2012 issue. OPRS is the official journal of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS). ASOPRS -... - October 25, 2012 - Dr Guy Massry, M.D.
Riverchase Dermatology Offers Complimentary Community Health Screening
Riverchase Dermatology will offer new patients a free skin cancer screening on November 3, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at their newly-opened office, 14840 Tamiami Trail, North Port. - October 25, 2012 - Riverchase Dermatology
Omni Park Healthcare Launches New Website to Enhance Service Needs of Valued Clients
Beginning Monday, October 22, 2012, clients and caregivers can receive more support and information with the click of a mouse on the new Omni Park Healthcare website. - October 25, 2012 - Omni Park Health Care
YouMeBPD.com Takes on Mental Health Malpractice During Mental Illness Awareness Week 2012
As part of Mental Illness Awareness Week 2012: Oct. 7-13, 2012, the blog "YouMeBPD.com," brought attention to mental health malpractice. - October 25, 2012 - YouMeBPD.com
John C Melucci, DDS Receives 2012 Best of Pittsburgh Award
John C Melucci, DDS has been selected for the 2012 Best of Pittsburgh Award in the Dental Bonding & Cosmetic Dentistry category by the Pittsburgh Award Program. - October 25, 2012 - John C. Melucci DDS
Sarasota Memorial Hospital Listed Among “America’s 100 Best Hospitals” for Stroke Care by HealthGrades & Awarded 5-Stars in Multiple Specialties
Sarasota Memorial Hospital was ranked among America’s top 100 hospitals for stroke care – also earning HealthGrades’ 5-star ratings in the treatment of stroke, heart attack, spine surgery and more than a dozen other specialties. The recognition is part of new findings released today in American Hospital Quality Outcomes 2013 national study, which finds patients treated at hospitals receiving 5 Stars for stroke care have a 75% lower risk of dying. - October 25, 2012 - Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
Practice Velocity Now Serving Customers in All 50 States
With the addition of Black Hills Urgent Care (BHUC) in Rapid City, South Dakota, Practice Velocity, LLC is now serving customers in all fifty states. Over 800 clinics currently utilize Practice Velocity’s software systems to keep their urgent cares running smoothly and efficiently across the... - October 24, 2012 - Practice Velocity
iKare Announces the Addition of Laura Guluzzy to FamilyLink Team
iKare Corporation is pleased to announce that Gerontologist, Laura Guluzzy of the San Francisco Bay Area has joined the company as Community Outreach Director for its FamilyLink division. Ms. Guluzzy has a background in Aging industries in both public and private sectors. She was published in the... - October 24, 2012 - iKare Network
Save the Michaels, ARPO, Other Advocacy Groups Protest FDA Failure to Protect Americans from Painkillers
On Monday, October 29, 2012 consumer advocacy groups from across the U.S. and Canada will stage a protest at the FDA’s White Oak campus in Silver Spring, Maryland to target FDA’s failure to protect Americans from harms associated with prescription painkillers. Over the last decade, the... - October 24, 2012 - Advocates for the Reform of Prescription Opioids, Inc.
Mold-Automation Expert & Industry-Leading Mold-Maker Join Forces to Raise Tooling Industry in China
On Sept. 13th 2012, CHT hosted a visit from OPS-INGERSOLL– supplier of their mighty Roboline automated mold production system, along with over 100 Chinese factory owners & senior management to show just what this mighty production line can do. - October 24, 2012 - Shenzhen Changhong Technology Co., Ltd.
Orlando Medical Spa-Winter Park Laser Now Offers Gloss Peel
Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center is now offering the Gloss Peel-a revolutionary TCA chemical peel that makes TCA sexy, from Young Pharmaceuticals that can improve the skin in as little as one treatment. The expert staff of Winter Park Laser including three para-medical aestheticians with... - October 24, 2012 - Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center
Lung Cancer Surgeon at South Nassau Communities Hospital Named Director of Clinical Research
A recipient of the ACS CoC Outstanding Performance Award, Dr. Shahriyour Andaz is board-certified in both thoracic and general surgery and specializes in complex chest cancer procedures and robotic-assisted surgery. - October 24, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Regal Pediatrics and Regal After Hours Care Announced the Opening of a Second Medical Office in Washington Township. Rochester Hills Office Now Offers Extended Hours.
Regal Pediatrics and Regal After Hours Family Care has opened a new office in Washington Township in Michigan. The Rochester Hills office has also extended the office hours. The office is open now until 8PM on the weekdays and until 4PM on Saturdays. - October 24, 2012 - Regal Pediatrics
Dr. Mark Galland Releases Podcast on Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy
Orthopaedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Specialist Discusses Minimally Invasive, Non-Operative Treatment Process for Chronic Injuries - October 24, 2012 - Dr. Galland
Wexford Online University Names Tracy Daly Department Chair and Professor for Nutrition and Exercise
Tracy Daly was recently named department chair and professor of nutrition and exercise for Wexford University. The university offers 100 percent associate through doctoral level online education in a variety of health, exercise, sports and fitness degree programs. - October 23, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
New Employee Benefit Solution by Jill’s List Shows Measurable Savings for Employers
Product that helps drive utilization of Flex-spending Accounts helps employees become healthier while saving both employees and employers money. - October 23, 2012 - Jill's List
The Toral Family Foundation Has Launched a Statewide Essay Contest in Recognition of Florida’s Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week That Takes Place from November 11-18
Toral Family Foundation Launches Essay Contest in Recognition of Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week. - October 22, 2012 - Toral Family Foundation
Charlotte Massage Therapists Claim Code of Ethics
David W. Turner, founder of HealingTouchCharlotte.com massage center declared the Code of Ethics he adheres to when offering massage services in Charlotte, North Carolina. - October 21, 2012 - Healing Touch Charlotte