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Charlotte Dermatologist Patrick McElgunn Named to Best Doctors in America List Two Years in a Row
Best Doctors in America list represents top five percent of doctors in U.S. - April 18, 2012 - Piedmont Plastic Surgery and Dermatology
Sarasota Memorial Hospital (Fla.) Among 15 Independents Named Among Nation’s 100 Top Hospitals
Sarasota Memorial Hospital was named among Thomson Reuters 100 Top Hospitals® based on its superior clinical outcomes and overall operational performance. The public hospital in southwest Florida is one of only 15 independent institutions to make the list, and one of 12 to earn Thomson’s Everest Award for best and fastest long-term improvement. - April 17, 2012 - Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
Rocky Mountain Laser College Teaches the Same Laser Treatments Used by Hollywood Celebrities
Recently many Hollywood Celebrities have shared how they stay looking so young. Laser Therapy to make skin look great. Rocky Mountain Laser College uses Laser Peels and Fractional Treatments for these Same Results. - April 17, 2012 - Rocky Mountain Laser College
The Best Plastic Surgeon in Northern Nevada Shows His Compassion - NNPSA Announces Cleft Palate Clinic
The renowned Reno plastic surgeon, Dr. James E. Murphy proves that plastic surgery affects more than breasts and belly fat. His work with local babies shows that the best plastic surgeons are both caring and compassionate. Dr. Murphy has had over 13 years of success in his plastic surgery practice... - April 17, 2012 - NNPSA
Sweat Equity Network Makes It Possible for Anyone to Race Around the Hawaiian Islands. Virtual Racing Teams Racking Up Miles on Behalf of Charity.in.
It’s an adventure race you can join from your own backyard. Sweat Equity Network has opened registration for the first ever Great Race: Hawaiian Islands. The Great Race is a virtual race that uses the company’s online Leap4Life platform to enable teams anywhere in the world to compete... - April 17, 2012 - Sweat Equity Network
Healthcare Reform Magazine - Issue 24 Now Available - Read It Today
Issue #24 of the National Healthcare Reform Magazine has been officially released today. You can read it at: www.HealthcareReformMagazine.com. - April 16, 2012 - Healthcare Reform Magazine
The Addictions Coach Expands Services to Include Fitness, Yoga and Nutrition
Nutrition and fitness are integral parts of the recovery from addiction process and many rehabs do not even offer those services. The Addiction Coach includes them in their packages. - April 16, 2012 - The Addictions Coach
Dentists Hold Grand Opening Event and Fundraiser for Area Students
Family Tree Dental Group raises money for Round Rock ISD Partners in Education Foundation. - April 16, 2012 - Family Tree Dental Group
TTC Data Shows India Experiencing Sustained Growth in Commercial Clinical Trial Activity
India, with the world's largest pool of clinically ill patients, has more than 500,000 English-speaking doctors, many trained in the United States or the United Kingdom. India has experienced sustained growth in commercial clinical trials, and will soon become the world's third largest... - April 15, 2012 - TTC LLC
Denver Acupuncture Experts Healing Traditions Oriental Medicine & Wellness Introduces a New Preventative Medicine Program
Denver Acupuncture Experts Healing Traditions Oriental Medicine & Wellness Introduces a New Preventative Medicine Program. This program is designed to help clients ensure that they maintain optimal health & longevity in the longer term through using the ancient wisdom from Oriental Medicine coupled with the modern Western Bio-medical knowledge from the 21st century to promote health, wellness, longevity & overall physical balance. - April 15, 2012 - Healing Traditions Oriental Medicine
YOLO Laser Center & Med Spa Helps Clients Treat Rosacea
April is national rosacea awareness month, and YOLO Laser Center & Med Spa offers treatments. - April 14, 2012 - Yolo Laser Center & Med Spa
AcuteCare Telemedicine Releases New Comprehensive Service Presentation Video
AcuteCare Telemedicine (ACT) announces its newly released Comprehensive Service Presentation video. Produced in conjunction with Atlanta-based FUGO Studios, the video offers an overview of ACT’s services and the value of teleneurology to hospitals and other medical facilities in underserved... - April 14, 2012 - AcuteCare Telemedicine
Doctor Headquarters (DrHQ.com) Debuts New Online Medical Care Platform to Bring Better Health Care to Americans
Innovative Website Delivers Affordable and Personalized Medical Care Anywhere in the Nation - April 14, 2012 - Doctor Headquarters (DrHQ.com)
Amazing Birthday Coincidence! Prominent Botox Injector and Botox Cosmetic Celebrate on April 15!
Richard Weiss, M.D. an oculoplastic surgeon and prominent Botox injector in Newport Beach, celebrates his birthday on the 10 year anniversary of the FDA approval of Botox Cosmetic. - April 13, 2012 - Weiss Cosmetic & Laser Procedures
TTC a Clinical Trial Organization Standard of Care™ Database Tracks 1.2 Billion Claims Annually
Web-Accessible Standard of Care™ Provides Objective Data on How Sites, Actually Treat Patients Within the Standard of Care - April 13, 2012 - TTC LLC
Nyce Matters
Oak Manor Senior Living Community Residents, the Nyces, Celebrate 73rd Wedding Anniversary - April 13, 2012 - Oak Manor Senior Living Community
14th Annual Courage Awards Gala Announced by Care Plus Foundation of New Jersey
Care Plus Foundation has announced the honorees for their 14th annual Courage Awards, including a national celebrity and other local heroes who have supported children and families affected by crime. - April 13, 2012 - Care Plus NJ, Inc.
Satori World Medical to Present at 2012 State and Local Government Benefits Association National Conference in Burlingame, CA
Satori’s President & CEO, Steven Lash, to Speak on Medical Travel and Lowering GASB 45 Liabilities. - April 13, 2012 - Satori World Medical
CareMore Chiropractic Centers Names New Clinic Director for the Zuni/Louisiana Office
CareMore Chiropractic Centers are pleased to welcome Dr. David Silverman, DC, as Clinic Director at the 400 Louisiana Blvd SE Albuquerque location. In addition to safe and effective chiropractic care, Dr. Silverman works with patients to create comprehensive treatment programs using allergy and... - April 13, 2012 - CareMore Chiropractic Centers
Satori Global Transgender Program™ Attending Transgender Conferences in April and May
Kevin Poling, Director of Patient Services, to Present on Affordable Sexual Reassignment Surgery (SRS) at New York and Washington Conferences. - April 13, 2012 - Satori World Medical
Theodore Stroukoff Discusses the Licensing Challenges of Travel Nursing
Professional travel nurse Theodore Stroukoff discusses the ramifications of the Nurse Practice Act. - April 13, 2012 - Theodore Stroukoff
Lifespan Seminar to Teach Health & Wellness in Universities
Lifespan Seminar - www.lifespanseminar.com - a health and wellness institution based in Los Angeles, California, and renowned worldwide for its innovative research in the field of human lifespan, will begin teaching its Lifespan Optimization system in the Master of Arts in Psychology programs at Business School of the Americas and Young Scientists University. - April 13, 2012 - Lifespan Seminar
Observations from a Bike: Chiropractor/Cyclist Lists Top 5 Cycling Preventable Ailments
While taking part in a road rally recently, this chiropractor/avid cyclist noted a pattern of ailments of cyclists, all of which are preventable. Here is his top 5 list. - April 13, 2012 - Manning Wellness Clinic
Mobile Health Africa in Johannesburg: HIVSA to Show How They Make It Work in South Africa
There are great benefits to integrating primary health care and electronic medical systems into mobile health (mHealth) services, says Rob Allen, who is the manager of the hi4life programme at HIVSA. Says Rob Allen: “Through the support of the Elton John Aids Foundation, HIVSA has developed... - April 13, 2012 - Mobile Health Africa
Bluegrass Family Health Launches Compass ChoiceRewards Transparency Tool
Regional Carrier first to offer a transparency shopping tool in the state of Kentucky - April 12, 2012 - Bluegrass Family Health, Inc.
Survival Strategies Announces the Location of Their 2012 Annual Convention
Survival Strategies Inc has just announced the dates and location of their annual convention. Set in sunny Jamaica with a value-packed agenda, they are receiving excited responses from clients. - April 12, 2012 - Survival Strategies Inc.
Chefs Raise More Than $140,000 in Support of South Nassau Communities Hospital's Cancer Program
The 19th Annual Evening of Good Taste raised more than $140,000 to benefit the programs and services of the Gertrude & Louis Feil Cancer Center at South Nassau Communities Hospital. - April 12, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation Director Named at South Nassau Communities Hospital
Dr. Cruz treats patients with sports injuries and neuromusculoskeletal disorders (including low back pain, degenerative joint disease, carpal tunnel syndrome, amputation patients) and performs EMG and nerve conduction tests. - April 12, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Piedmont Plastic Surgery and Dermatology Offers CoolSculpting - a Non-Surgical Waistline Shrinking Treatment - at Charlotte Practice
Piedmont Plastic Surgery and Dermatology in Charlotte, NC is offering the new non-surgical treatment that eliminates fat cells and reduces the fat layer on the back, love handles and isolated belly fat. - April 12, 2012 - McGrath Medical
Mindworks Hypnosis Receives 2012 Best of Bellevue Award - Two Years Running
Seattle's Mindworks Hypnosis has received the "Best Of Bellevue" Award for two consecutive years, in the category of Weight Loss and Control Programs. Hypnosis works for healthy natural weight loss. - April 12, 2012 - Mindworks Hypnosis & NLP
Lice Webinar 4/11 for School Nurses by Dr. Richard J. Pollack, Ph.D.
The lice webinar exclusively for school nurses will be on April 11. Dr. Richard J. Pollack, Ph.D. will be hosting the live webinar and a recording will be available for those unable to attend. School nurses can join free at www.RNsights.com to become a member in order to access the webinar. - April 12, 2012 - RNsights
“The Wellness Code” by World’s Leading Health Experts Available April 12 Celebrity Fitness, Personal Development Expert John Spencer Ellis Contributes to Book’s Wellness
Available April 12, “The Wellness Code” is a book of expert advice on fitness, nutrition and lifestyle. The book was written by John Spencer Ellis, fitness and personal development pro, among others. - April 11, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
First Robotic Guided Surgery for Cervical Spine in the United States Performed at UC Irvine Orthopedic Spine Center
Novel surgical approach to cervical surgery expands UCI’s spine program. - April 11, 2012 - Irvine Spine Center
Free Oral Cancer Screening
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, in the US, someone dies of oral cancer every hour of everyday. Dr. Dubin's Dentistry For Life is holding a public free oral cancer screening event at his office in Center City Philadelphia on April 25 from 8:30am - 10:30 am. - April 11, 2012 - Dentistry For Life
Medical Laser Specialists Dr. Asher Milgrom and Dr. Alice Pien Honor Fallen Soldiers
In 2003, when the first casualties of the Iraq war were announced, Dr. Asher Milgrom and his wife Dr. Alice Pien found a way to honor these men and women. - April 11, 2012 - AMA Skincare
Trichotillomania Learning Center to Hold 19th Annual Conference May 4-6 in Chicago
Approximately 500 attendees are expected to take part in workshops dedicated to research development, treatment and personal growth on the path to recovery at the Trichotillomania Learning Center’s (TLC) 19th annual conference, to be held at the Marriott O’Hare in Chicago, May 4 through... - April 11, 2012 - Trichotillomania Learning Center
CCN General Medicine PLLC - Cecilia Calderon, MD - Earns National Recognition for Patient- Centered Care
The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) today announced that CCN General Medicine PLLC - Cecilia Calderon, MD of the Bronx, New York has received Recognition from the Physician Practice Connections-Patient Centered Medical Home (PPC-PCMH) program for using evidence-based, patient-centered process that focus on highly coordinated care and long-term participative relationships. - April 10, 2012 - Boston Road Medical Center
Southern Tier Dermatology & Aesthetics Now Approved Network Provider for Additional Insurance Plans
Effective March 15, Southern Tier Dermatology & Aesthetics has been included in the list of participating providers for three insurance companies. The health providers are the POMVO Group, ELMCO, LLC and United Healthcare. - April 10, 2012 - Southern Tier Dermatology & Aesthetics
Dentists Fight Cancer During Oral Cancer Awareness Month
Family Tree Dental Group offers free oral cancer screenings in April. - April 10, 2012 - Family Tree Dental Group
Belk Charity Sale to Benefit Epilepsy Institute of NC
Belk stores nationwide will be holding a Charity Sale on April 21, 2012. Tickets can be purchased on their website or you can visit their Office. - April 09, 2012 - Epilepsy Institute of North Carolina
National Capital Area Businesses Participate in Promotions Throughout April in Honor of Autism Awareness Month
Dozens of area businesses have joined with Autism Speaks to raise funds for research in honor of Autism Awareness Month. Many of the businesses are extending a discount to patrons who make a donation to Autism Speaks while others are offering puzzle-piece shaped cards to display for each... - April 09, 2012 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
Inspirational Speaker Alice McCall of Healing Path Presents Special Series at Mills River Unity
Alice McCall will be facilitating two free events at Unity Center of Mills River, North Carolina. Wednesday April 25th, 7-8:30pm “The Power of Unconscious Patterns” followed by Wednesday May 2nd 7-8:30pm “The Power of Past Lives.” - April 08, 2012 - Healing Path with Alice McCall
Pennsylvania Emergency Responders Train for Active Shooters
In Abington Township PA, local police and emergency responders train for the worst case scenario using realistic scenarios. For more public photos: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.421754624505542.116249.307037825977223&type=1 http://www.facebook.com/SARSTraining https://picasaweb.google.com/118392383957985869282/April62012?authkey=Gv1sRgCMek27D_mfLTyQE High resolution copies of all photographs available. Photo Credits: CPT John Townsend, Second Alarmers Rescue Squad - April 08, 2012 - Second Alarmers Rescue Squad
Don J. Schiller, MD, FACS, of Olympia Medical Center Gives H. Earl Gordon Memorial Lecture to Wadsworth Physicians & Surgeons Alumni Association
Recently, Don J. Schiller, MD, FACS, gave the H. Earl Gordon Memorial Lecture to the Wadsworth Physicians & Surgeons Alumni Association at their Annual Scientific Seminar titled: “Ileostomy Options and Continent Diversions.” This presentation was about people who require complete... - April 08, 2012 - Olympia Medical Center
Rosalind Cardia Now Offering Expert Marriage Therapy Services Too
California’s leading family therapist Rosalind Cardia is now offering marriage therapy for couples too. This offer by the trusted therapist in Los Gatos has been welcomed by the residents. - April 08, 2012 - Rosalind Cardia
Media Alert: HIMSS Oregon Annual Spring Conference
Join HIMSS Oregon for the chapter's annual spring conference to be held at the Salem Conference Center in Salem, Oregon. This year's spring conference focuses upon challenges associated with the continued delivery of quality health care in the face of increasing demands placed upon providers. - April 07, 2012 - NW HIMSS Oregon Chapter
Healing Path’s Ongoing Spiritual Ascension Group Accepting New Members
The Spiritual Ascension group meets bi-monthly, with the next meeting taking place via teleconference on April 28th. - April 07, 2012 - Healing Path with Alice McCall
AcuteCare Telemedicine Shares Teleneurology Insights at 2012 GPT Conference
Dr. Matthews Gwynn, Partner, AcuteCare Telemedicine (ACT) delivered a presentation discussing the future of teleneurology in the next decade during the 2012 Georgia Partnership for Telehealth (GPT) Conference at the Ritz-Carlton, Reynolds Plantation in Lake Oconee, GA on Thursday, March 15th. The... - April 07, 2012 - AcuteCare Telemedicine
Gulf Shores Hypnosis Host Free Hypnosis Demonstration
Imagine being confident and empowered in your life. Come learn how Hypnosis can be used to help you change your life by changing your mind at a free hypnosis demonstration. - April 07, 2012 - Gulf Shores Hypnosis
AdvantEdge Healthcare Solutions Acquires COMPUDATA
AHS expands its comprehensive medical billing services to clients in Ohio and Pennsylvania. - April 07, 2012 - AdvantEdge Healthcare Solutions Medical Billing