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Flexeffect Presents Scientifically Proven Facial Exercises to Get Rid of Undereye Circles and Other Signs of Aging
FlexEffect Facialbuilding is promoting the Third Edition of its facial exercises program, which features techniques backed by new scientific research. - April 07, 2012 - Flex Effect - Facial Exercises
Hospice Advantage Announces Alabama Acquisition
Hospice Advantage, Inc. today announced the acquisition of multiple HC Healthcare locations throughout Alabama. With recent acquisitions in Mississippi and Tennessee, Hospice Advantage continues to add to their growing presence throughout the region. - April 06, 2012 - Hospice Advantage
ICRC-Weyer to Adjust Services Portfolio in Light of New European Health Claim Regulations
The German based contract research organization, ICRC-Weyer GmbH, has adjusted its services portfolio in order to meet new requirements for the European nutrition market. With the recent fundamental changes for health claims on dietary supplement product labels, manufacturers will have to invest in research and development. But only specialized CROs are able to manage the new challenge. - April 06, 2012 - ICRC-Weyer GmbH
Higher Springtime UV Radiation Identified in Northern Europe
Based on a multi-year EU-funded study (EuroSun), the International Prevention Research Institute (iPRI) in Lyon, has concluded that UV radiation in Europe appears earlier in the year and farther north than originally believed. Data gathered between 1988 and 1992 demonstrates that in spring, parts... - April 06, 2012 - International Prevention Research Institute
South Beach Comes to Westchester for One Night Only - NBC’s Kate Snow Will Emcee Friends of Karen’s Spring Gala
Think “Miami Vice” meets “La Cage Aux Folles.” Friends of Karen, a children’s charity, presents its gala benefit “South Beach Comes To Life!” on Saturday, May 5th. Says NBC's Kate Snow, "They truly know how to change lives.” - April 06, 2012 - Friends of Karen
Free Webinar on Pending ASHRAE Legionella Standard 188
HC Info's Matt Freije will teach a free 60-minute webinar, "Success with ASHRAE 188P and Legionella HACCP Water Plans," on Wednesday, April 11th at 11:00am eastern. The webinar will provide an overview of the pending standard, explain six steps involved in developing the Legionella HACCP water plans it requires, discuss its likely impact on lawsuits and litigation, and take questions from the audience. - April 06, 2012 - HC Information Resources
April 22nd to April 30th is National Infertility Awareness Week: Free Public Fertility Awareness Seminar and IVF Cycle Give Away
Jacksonville Fertility Clinic Joins with Local Health Care Professionals and RESOLVE to Put Spotlight on Fertility During National Infertility Awareness Week – jacksonvillebaby.com - April 06, 2012 - Jacksonville Center for Reproductive Medicine
O2 Concepts Hits Full Production on New State-of-the-Art POC
Announcing a new state-of-the-art POC. It has both continuous flow and pulse dose modes, boasts the smallest footprint and has the longest battery life in it's class. Visit www.o2-concepts.com, to learn how with a lower price point and a lower life-cycle cost, the Oxlife Independence makes non-delivery the most cost-effective solution for home care in this competitive bidding world. - April 05, 2012 - O2 Concepts
Colorado BioScience Association Appoints Four Industry Leaders to Board of Directors
Four industry executives were named to the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) Board of Directors at its 2012 Annual All-Member Meeting. New CBSA director appointments include James Chomas, Ph.D., Founder & CEO, Surefire Medical; Scott Deeter, President & CEO, Ventria Bioscience; Brent Fassett, Partner, Cooley LLP; and Kerry Ingalls, Vice President of Colorado Operations, Amgen. - April 05, 2012 - Colorado BioScience Association
South Nassau Communities Hospital Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
As senior vice president and CFO, Mr. Bogen will be responsible for the overall financial management of South Nassau and will manage the Hospital’s financial reporting and related internal controls. - April 05, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Centers for Specialty Care Group Proudly Welcomes Staten Island Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility Saint Elizabeth Ann to Its Group
Saint Elizabeth Ann, a Staten Island Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility, has joined the Centers for Specialty Care Group network of NYC nursing homes. - April 05, 2012 - Centers for Specialty Care Group NYC Nursing Home
Eden Autism Services Florida Names The League Club Advocates 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. - April 05, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Okyanos Heart Institute Interventional Cardiologist Elected to American College of Cardiology Board
Okyanos Heart Institute’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Howard Walpole Jr. to Serve as Trustee of Nonprofit Medical Association - April 05, 2012 - Okyanos Heart Institute
Happy Hour at Parlor 88 South to Benefit Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Man & Woman of the Year 2012 Southwest Missouri candidates Becky Overend (Nexstar Communications) and Seth Elloitt (Parlor 88 Lounge) are hosting a benefit event Thursday, April 5th to raise funds for The Leukemia & lymphoma Society - April 05, 2012 - Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Mark F. Weiss, Nationally Known Healthcare Expert, Announces Two New Books for Anesthesiologists and Radiologists
Mark F. Weiss of Advisory Law Group has released two new books on business and legal issues affecting anesthesiologists and radiologists. Entitled 2012 Anesthesia Business Update and 2012 Radiology Business Update, both are available for complimentary download at www.advisorylawgroup.com. - April 05, 2012 - Advisory Law Group, a Prof. Corp.
April is Stress Awareness Month: Lower Stress by Relaxing Your Brain
This April marks the 20th anniversary of Stress Awareness Month. With money, job and health concerns topping the list of things Americans are stressed over, it’s a good time to discover what all that stress is doing to your brain and body, and learn a few simple things that help to lower... - April 05, 2012 - MindLev.com
Dr. Azharian Now Joins SLEEK Surgical & MedSpa in New York
Dr. Azharian will join SLEEK Surgical & MedSpa Manhattan location, which features a wide array of services and proven results that include: SLEEK Lipo HDTM, Tummy Tucks, Breast Augmentation, Brow Lift, Rhinoplasty, Brazilian Butt Lift, Laser Hair Removal, Botox®, Cosmetic Fillers, Chemical... - April 05, 2012 - SLEEK Surgical & MedSpa
YOLO Laser Center & Med Spa Offers New Visia Complexion Analysis
This new photographic imaging technology allows clients to receive more personalized skin treatments. - April 05, 2012 - Yolo Laser Center & Med Spa
Hinsdale Pediatric Dentist Now Invites Patients to Connect on Pinterest
Dr. Miranda Albert, pediatric dentist in Hinsdale, announces the launch of the Brush Pediatric Dentistry Pinterest page. - April 05, 2012 - Brush Pediatric Dentistry
Autism Research Group Launches Non-Profit Organization to Improve Quality of Life for Individuals with Autism
The Autism Research Group announced today that its new non-profit organization places individuals with autism first by providing scientifically proven research that helps those with autism to break through barriers and improve their quality of life. - April 05, 2012 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Drug-Free South Brings World Health Day Celebration Home
The Foundation for a Drug-Free South participates in worldwide events to educate the community about the dangers of drugs. For World Health Day, they distributed booklets to their neighbors. - April 05, 2012 - Drug Free South
Walden Behavioral Care Partners with Assumption College to Offer Binge-Eating Disorder Presentation
Leading hospital for treating eating disorders, local college to discuss leading eating disorder - April 05, 2012 - Walden Behavioral Care
Hollywood Phenom Maurissa Tancharoen Whedon Fights Lupus
Spring Issue of Lupus Now® Magazine highlight’s how she found support through her all-star network of friends and family - April 05, 2012 - Lupus Foundation of America
Take It Off...Keep It Off with Startnu
StartNu opens the doors of its Holistic Weight Management practice in Hallandale. Employing the Virtual Lap Band technique as seen on "Dr. OZ" StartNu adopts a holistic approach to weight reduction and weight management. Founded by Holistic Health Coach, Myla Jill "MJ" Blum, and Psychotherapist, Dr. Renee Ross StartNu provides an innovative alternative to Lap Band Surgery. - April 04, 2012 - StartNu For Life Inc.
Dr. Birgit Schoeberl to Discuss Using Mathematical Models to Set Design Criteria for Antibody-Based Therapies in Rosa’s "Impact" World-Wide Webinar Series
Dr. Schoeberl will present “Using Mathematical Models To Set Design Criteria For Antibody-Based Therapies” April 17, 2012. - April 04, 2012 - Rosa & Co LLC
Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center Named One of Nation’s 100 Great Hospitals
Becker’s Hospital Review says Phoenix's Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center has a place in American healthcare history. - April 04, 2012 - Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center
U.S. Granted Patent 8,088,385 B2 Strengthens Advanced Cancer Therapeutics’ Anti-Cancer Product Portfolio
Advanced Cancer Therapeutics (ACT), a privately held company dedicated to bringing new anti-cancer therapies to market, today announced that it has been granted U.S. Patent 8,088,385 B2 titled “PFKFB3 inhibitor for the treatment of a Proliferative Cancer” by the United States Patent... - April 04, 2012 - Advanced Cancer Therapeutics
West Valley Urgent Care Goes Mobile with iTriage Smartphone App
West Valley residents have immediate access to medical information, urgent care services and directions, in the palm of their hand - April 04, 2012 - iTriage, LLC
HD Treatment Center Releases Podcast on Direct Current Technology Hemorrhoid Treatment
Lead Physician Larry Fusco Discusses the Differences Between Traditional Treatment Options and the Technology Used at HD Treatment Center - April 04, 2012 - HD Treatment Center
MD Now Urgent Care Welcomes Growth Capital Investment with Brockway Moran & Partners, Inc.
MD Now Medical Centers Welcomes Growth Capital Investment Brockway Moran & Partners, Inc. invests in leading Urgent Care business MD Now Medical Centers, Inc. (MD Now Urgent Care - MD Now) of West Palm Beach, Florida, a leading provider of urgent care medical services, announced today a growth capital investment from a private equity partner, Brockway Moran & Partners, Inc. (Brockway Moran & Partners), to position itself for continued growth. - April 03, 2012 - MD Now Urgent Care
ApolloMD Announces Release of ER Express 3.0 to Enhance Patients' Experiences Before and After They Visit the Emergency Room
The release of version 3.0 features the beta version of ER Aftercare Videos, a new module that allows patients to watch a short web-based video of a board-certified emergency medicine physician explaining basic care instructions. - April 03, 2012 - ApolloMD
From Incontinence to Not So Spicy Sex: Core Wellness & Physical Therapy Helps Pre and Postnatal Mamas Get Healthy
Mothers endure unspeakable changes to their bodies. Changes like incontinence, split abdominal muscles, less than spicy sex, pelvic pain and plenty more. The therapists at Core Wellness & Physical Therapy poses a vast array of skills and treatments to help keep your focus on the pleasures of having children. - April 03, 2012 - Core Wellness & Physical Therapy
Fibromyalgia Awareness Day Events Announced by National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association (NFMCPA)
NFMCPA announces upcoming Fibromyalgia Awareness Day events highlighting support for research for a cure and difficulties in parenting with FM. - April 03, 2012 - National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association
Los Lobos to Perform at Medical Society Foundation Fundraiser
The San Diego County Medical Society Foundation will host “¡Héroes de la Salud!”, the inaugural friend and fund raiser featuring multiple Grammy Award-winning Latin Rock band “Los Lobos” on April 19th. - April 03, 2012 - San Diego County Medical Society Foundation
Star of The Keeper of the Keys Movie, Hueina Su, Receives Positive Review by Spiritual Cinema Circle Co-Founder Stephen Simon
Spiritual Cinema Circle co-founder Stephen Simon introduces The Keeper of the Keys movie as featured film of the month and praises one of the stars in "The Keeper of the Keys" film Hueina Su for her compassionate and inspiring insights and contributions in the movie. - April 02, 2012 - Beyond Horizon Coaching
Rosa to Present Two Lectures at the European Foundation of Medicinal Chemists Conference
Rosa to Present The MQM Standard and Lead Optimization Using Systems Pharmacology Modeling - April 01, 2012 - Rosa & Co LLC
New Triathlon Coaching Website Offers Certification and Business Training for Triathlon Coaches
A new triathlon coaching and certification website offers education, certification and business training for triathlon coaching. Online at http://www.triathloncoachingprogram.com/, the site is provided by the International Triathlon Coaching Association. - March 31, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Nanoindentation Instrumentation for the First Time Under $30K
Nanovea announced the arrival of the N3 line dedicated to providing high-end measurement technology to the broader market. Nanovea has fully automated their measurement techniques while designing to price in the $20K market. - March 31, 2012 - NANOVEA
Swearingen Software Announces ONC-ATCB Meaningful Use Certification
Swearingen Software has obtained ONC-ATCB Meaningful Use Modular Certification for RISynergy, their Radiology Information System. - March 31, 2012 - Swearingen Software, Inc.
Video and Free Slides Available for "Sexual Pleasure" Talk by Jane Thomas
"You Tube: video of Jane’s talk at The Royal Society of Medicine" in London Sexual Pleasure Meeting on February 17th 2012. Plus Free download of slides with accompanying notes. Available from the web-based female sexuality forum "Ways Women Orgasm." - March 31, 2012 - WaysWomenOrgasm.org
Dr. Mark Galland Treats Cincinnati Reds Prospects in Dominican Republic
Local Orthopaedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Specialist Provides Expertise to MLB Team in Santo Domingo - March 31, 2012 - Dr. Galland
New Website Offers Latest on Martial Arts and Mixed Martial Arts Training, Schools and Certification
A brand-new website, http://martial-arts-schools.info/, provides up-to-date details on martial arts schools, mixed martial arts, certifications and more. The site also links to training on becoming a martial arts coach. - March 30, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Investing in Health Pays Off - Nicaragua
The Roberto Clemente Health Clinic’s Annual Health Care Fair on February 4 was a success, with numbers far surpassing expectations. Around 1,200 residents, who live in the remote communities of southwest Nicaragua, received free health care in Limon 1, Tola, Rivas. Adults patiently waited to... - March 30, 2012 - The Roberto Clemente Health Clinic
Plastic Surgery Nashville, Tennessee: Amy Ortega MD Selected for Patient’s Choice Award 2011
Amy Ortega MD of Nashville TN and Franklin TN, practicing plastic surgery - Nashville TN, has been honored with the prestigious 2011 Patients' Choice Award. - March 30, 2012 - Amy Ortega MD
Samson Hair Restoration Announces Development of a Hair Transplant Video Library for Hair Transplant Procedures
Samson Hair Restoration/Samson Hair Transplant announced today the development of a library of hair transplant videos explaining various aspects of hair loss and hair transplants. The purpose of the hair transplant videos is to help better inform people about the hair transplant procedures. The... - March 30, 2012 - Samson Hair Restoration
Samson Hair Restoration Announces Study of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)
Samson Hair Restoration announced today a study of the use of platelet rich plasma (PRP) in hair transplant procedures. The study will be conducted in Samson’s Los Angeles and San Diego offices in conjunction with Cytomedix, Inc. of Gaithersburg, MD, a leader in the field of regenerative... - March 30, 2012 - Samson Hair Restoration
Victory Over Stroke Event Set for April 19, 2012, in Bradenton, FL
The Stroke Association of Florida Announces Third Annual Victory Over Stroke Event - March 30, 2012 - The Stroke Association Of Florida
Center for Chiropractic & Wellness to Showcase Services at Natural Triad Health Show
Health & Wellness Center to Showcase Services at Local Health Expo - March 30, 2012 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC
Denver Acupuncture Specialists Healing Traditions Oriental Medicine & Wellness Announces Their Innovative Sports Medicine Services
Leading Denver acupuncture specialist Healing Traditions has recently announced the integration of a new stream of solutions for athletes looking to utilize the intrinsic value of acupuncture to improve their performance, their preparation and their injury recovery times. Recent studies in the... - March 30, 2012 - Healing Traditions Oriental Medicine
Naples Artist Hannah Kandel Selected by the United Nations for 2012 Autism Awareness Stamp
Hannah Rose Kandel, a Naples resident and student at Eden School, is one of eight artists chosen by the United Nations for their 2012 Autism Awareness Stamp. Kandel’s painting “Crazy Love” was selected as the result of a worldwide search for talented artists with autism. The United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) will issue stamps and first day covers on April 2, 2012 in recognition of World Autism Day. - March 30, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida