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New Regulatory Model Proposed by the Ohio Medical Cannabis Act of 2012
The Ohio Medical Cannabis Act of 2012 is being prepared as a statewide initiative for the November 6, 2012 General Election. The press release highlights the importance of this proposed Amendment to the state constitution, and its benefits to the sick and dying. - July 05, 2011 - Ohio Medical Cannabis Act 2012
BioRegenerative Sciences Releases Breakthrough Hair Regrowth Product for Women
BioRegenerative Sciences, Inc. launches Hair Stemulating Complex for Women to regrow thinning hair. HSC uses a new patented technology featuring stem cell technology. - July 05, 2011 - BioRegenerative Sciences, Inc.
From Denmark to Southwest Georgia: Continuing Education for Hearing Center at Albany ENT Doctor of Audiology Extends to Copenhagen
From Copenhagen to Southwest Georgia: Albany ENT's Dr. Monica Mennite Brings Home Latest Research and Hearing Solutions to Benefit People with Hearing Loss - July 03, 2011 - The Hearing Center at Albany ENT
420petition.com and NORML Launch “Give Pot a Chance” Video Campaign
Marijuana advocacy groups announce video response campaign in support of the Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2011 - July 03, 2011 - Medical Cannabis Network
Modular Devices Inc. Helps to Quickly Restore Cardiac and Vascular Services to Joplin, MO
Modular Cath Lab installed at St. John’s mobile field hospital. - July 02, 2011 - Modular Devices Inc.
Maurer Foundation Pink Diamond Dinner Raises Over $200k for Breast Health Education
Over 250 guests raised over $200,000 for breast health education Saturday, enjoying cocktails, fine Italian dining, casino games and a celebrity MC at the annual Maurer Foundation Pink Diamond Dinner. The purpose of the event was to raise valuable funds to support the Foundation’s ongoing... - July 02, 2011 - The Maurer Foundation
Simplee Takes a Bite Out of the Health Care Service Market by Allowing Consumers to Track Insurance Claims, Expenses & Deductibles
Free Web Service Simplee.com Goes Live After Successful Private Beta Program, Amassing Thousands of Registrations Amid High Marks from Users - July 02, 2011 - Simplee, Inc.
Laser Spine Institute Announces July Seminars
Leader in Endoscopic Spine Surgery Offers Complimentary Medical Presentations and Treatment Options. - July 02, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
Centers for Specialty Care Group and CEO Kenneth Rozenberg Acquire Boro Park Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare
The Centers for Specialty Care Group, maintained by CEO Kenneth Rozenberg, has a new facility in its health network: the Boro Park Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare. - July 02, 2011 - Kenneth Rozenberg - Centers for Specialty Care Group
Addiction Treatment Opportunities Subject of July 7th Lunch & Learn
Learn about chemical dependency treatment options from the Snoqualmie Tribe’s Raging River Recovery Center during a free 7-7-11 noon-to-1pm Lunch & Learn hosted by the Snoqualmie Valley Hospital District. - July 01, 2011 - Snoqualmie Valley Hospital District
Atlanta Med Career Fair 2011
Med Career Fair, a division of Hospitalist MD, LLC, will have its Atlanta Med Career Fair 2011 on Wednesday, July 20th at the Hilton Garden Inn Wildwood Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia. - July 01, 2011 - Med Career Fair
Feeco International Brings Quality in Granulation Equipment to the Australasia Region
The recent opening of a Feeco International, Inc. lab testing facility in Pakenham, Victoria, Australia means big things for the farming, mining, and biofuel industries of the Australasia Region. - July 01, 2011 - Feeco International Australia
Leave it to the Pros: Wisconsin Pediatricians Urge Caregivers to Prohibit Use of Fireworks
WIAAP (Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics) members encourage families and caregivers to think twice before using fireworks at home. There are a surprising number of fires, injuries and deaths each year resulting from casual usage of fireworks. Instead of purchasing fireworks for use at home, WIAAP suggests taking advantage of the numerous displays available through professionals during the Independence Day holidays. - July 01, 2011 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Maintain Healthy Teeth This Summer: Find New Dental Tips by Dr. Nadia Kiderman at NadiaKiderman.com
Dr. Nadia Kiderman, a dentist in New York City, is alerting kids and parents to the steps they can take to improve their dental health over the summer and throughout the year. - July 01, 2011 - Nadia Kiderman DDS
Give Blood at South Nassau Communities Hospital's Emergency Blood Drive
To Schedule an appointment to donate blood, call South Nassau’s Human Resources Department at (516) 632-4080. For medical questions concerning blood donations call 1-800-688-0900. - July 01, 2011 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Therapeutic Health Massage, LLC Huntsville, AL Welcomes New Licensed Massage Therapist
Therapeutic Health Massage, LLC is pleased to announce the addition of Jennifer Green, LMT Alabama Massage Therapy License #3945. Jennifer received her massage therapy certificate from Virginia College in Huntsville, AL She is a Professional Member of Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals Jennifer specializes in deep tissue and pre-natal massage work. - June 30, 2011 - Therapeutic Health Massage, LLC
American Board of Addiction Medicine Approves Addiction Medicine Associates’ Training Program for Physicians
Certification in addiction medicine training will help increase number of addiction medicine specialists - June 30, 2011 - Preventive Medicine Associates Inc.
pinkWhale Healthcare Launches Medical Second Opinion Services in Infertility and Women’s Health
pinkWhale Healthcare Services Pvt. Ltd. announced today the launch of Medical Second Opinion Services in Infertility and Women’s Health. Using www.pinkwhalehealthcare.com, couples from anywhere in the world can take valuable medical second opinion from an eminent panel of super-specialist... - June 30, 2011 - pinkWhale Healthcare Services Pvt. Ltd.
Nashville Metros Declare Drug-Free Day in Honor of Drug-Free South
The Nashville Metros Soccer team honored the United Nations Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in a special way. - June 30, 2011 - Drug Free South
Doctors Express to Celebrate New Location with Community Family Event on July 9
Doctors Express officially opened its doors for business on Saturday, June 25, seeing neighborhood patients for coughs, colds, cuts and other ailments. This new urgent care center (located at 1530 4th Street North) will hold its official Grand Opening Community Celebration on Saturday, July 9 from... - June 30, 2011 - Doctors Express
Healing Path Debuts Energy Meridian Enhancement Workshop via Teleconference July 20th
Healing Path with Alice McCall debuts a new workshop covering the principles of energy meridians which includes guided meditation, chakra work, and energy work. Event will take place July 20th, 7-8-30pm Eastern via teleconference. Advance RSVP required. Cost is $20. - June 30, 2011 - Healing Path with Alice McCall
Bacteria-Focused Treatment of Lyme Disease May be Incorrect
Clinical research done by Dr. David A. Jernigan at the Hansa Center for Optimum Health, suggests that in many of the people who experience long-term recovery from chronic Lyme disease, the bacteria and co-infections played only a secondary role in their recovery. - June 29, 2011 - Hansa Center for Optimum Health
Laser Spine Institute Presents at Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference
Dotty J. Bollinger and Jimmy St. Louis Speak at Becker ASC Conference. - June 29, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
Health Portal Software Company TPABenefits, Inc. is Now Health Portal Solutions
TPABenefits, Inc. a San Antonio based Health Portal Software company announces the launch of new company name - Health Portal Solutions. TPABenefits, Inc. will remain an active force behind Health Portal Solutions; however, the new name Health Portal Solutions will be the face of the organization as part of their daily operations. - June 29, 2011 - Health Portal Solutions
Colorado BioScience Association Showcases Colorado's Bioscience Industry at BIO 2011 Conference in Washington DC, June 27-30
Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) will head the Colorado Pavilion at the Biotechnology Industry Organization’s (BIO) International Convention in Washington DC, June 27-30. The Colorado Pavilion, located in booth # 2107 of the Exhibit Hall area, includes a number of companies and partners helping to grow the bioscience industry in the state. - June 29, 2011 - Colorado BioScience Association
A Remedy for Iraq's South: Iraqis Host Pediatric Cardiac Surgery and Training ‘Remedy’ Mission in Iraq’s Arab South
The Preemptive Love Coalition (PLC), a U.S.-based NGO in Iraq, is announcing their 6th lifesaving surgical and training mission to serve children in Iraq suffering from congenital heart defects. American surgeon Dr. William Novick and his international team including volunteers from Australia,... - June 29, 2011 - Preemptive Love Coalition
MedicareSupplementalInsurance.com Launches; Aides Seniors in Finding Adequate Medigap Coverage
MedicareSupplementalInsurance.com (MSI), a leading online Medigap locator, launched last month with tremendous initial success and the mission to help seniors who currently receive health coverage through the government funded Medicare program find additional supplemental health insurance to cover... - June 28, 2011 - Medicare Supplemental Insurance
Intivia Selected as Participating EHR Vendor with the New Jersey Health Information Technology Extension Center (NJ-HITEC)
As a participating vendor, Intivia is poised to assist primary care practices in New Jersey to successfully adopt Electronic Health Records (EHR) and achieve Meaningful Use. - June 27, 2011 - Intivia Inc.
Aran Insurance Services Group Announces Aspen American Insurance Company as Additional Carrier for Self-Storage Product Line
Aran Insurance Services Group today announced Aspen American Insurance Company as an additional carrier for property and casualty subsidiary MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC. Aspen will provide MiniCo a specialized business-owners policy with enhanced specialty coverages and expanded geographic and... - June 27, 2011 - Aran Insurance Services Group
Mitegen Awarded $250K NIH STTR Phase II Grant
Mitegen LLC, a provider of innovative consumables for X-ray diffraction, crystallography and protein crystallization to academic, pharmaceutical, industrial and government researchers around the world, has been awarded a phase II STTR (small business technology transfer program) award from the NIH (National Institute of Health) for the development of improved crystallization plates. - June 27, 2011 - MiTeGen, LLC
Clinical Trials in Russia. Year 2010.
The Federal Service on Surveillance in Healthcare and Social Development of the Russian Federation (Roszdravnadzor) and the Ministry of Health and Social Development of the Russian Federation (MoH) approved 492 new clinical trials of all types including local and bioequivalence studies during 2010, demonstrating a 15% decrease from the last year figure. - June 27, 2011 - Synergy Research Group
“Shamanism and Recovery” on June 28 “Why Shamanism Now?” Radio Show 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 about how a shamanic practice can assist with one’s personal recovery process. - June 26, 2011 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
New Release of Voluntary Benefits & Limited Medical Conference July 1 Early Bird Registration Deadline
The announcement of the 3rd Annual Voluntary Benefits & Limited Medical Conference July 1st Early Bird Registration Deadline has been released. The Voluntary Benefits & Limited Medical Conference is the only dedicated national conference to voluntary benefits and limited medical plans. - June 26, 2011 - Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Conference
Eden Autism Services Launches Online Learning Community for Teachers
Eden Autism Services recently launched two online learning communities specifically designed for teachers through edWeb.net, a professional social network for the education community. - June 26, 2011 - Eden Autism Services
Live Goat, Weeble Wobble and a Ninja Mask... Stewart and Labbe Orthodontics Launches Extraordinary Photo Contest that Guarantees Family Fun for the Summer of 2011
Participants of Stewart and Labbe Orthodontics' "Let Maryland See Your Smile Photo Contest" will go on a photo scavenger hunt following a "mission list." Each mission on the list has a point value with the object being to get as many points as possible. 2 Grand Prize winners will receive their choice of an iPad 2 or a $500 Visa Gift Card. - June 25, 2011 - Stewart and Labbe Orthodontics
The Spine Foundation Receives Significant Donation from Laser Spine Institute
Leader in Endoscopic Spine Surgery Makes Major Gift to Foundation Increasing Access to Advanced Spinal Care. - June 25, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
Chronic Back Pain Sufferers Are Invited to Attend a Free Seminar at Spine Center
The spine center is announcing their free seminar on July 12. Individuals suffering from chronic back pain will be educated on the minimally invasive procedure. - June 25, 2011 - North American Spine
New MEDIC First Aid Program Released - G2010 BasicPlus
Health & Safety Institute (HSI) is pleased to announce the new BasicPlus training program from MEDIC First Aid, a member of the HSI family of brands. - June 24, 2011 - Health & Safety Institute (HSI)
Endoscopy Center of St. Louis Recognized by Leading Gastrointestinal Medical Society for Quality and Safety
The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) has recognized The Endoscopy Center of St. Louis as part of its program specifically dedicated to promoting quality in endoscopy. The ASGE Endoscopy Unit Recognition Program honors endoscopy units that follow the ASGE guidelines on privileging, quality assurance, endoscopy reprocessing and CDC infection control guidelines and have completed specialized training on principles in quality and safety in endoscopy. - June 24, 2011 - Endoscopy Center of St. Louis, LLC
Scrubs Medical Janitorial Opens for Business in Centennial
Scrubs Medical Janitorial, a healthier and more effective business cleaning service, opened a new franchise location covering Greenwood Village, Centennial and Parker, Colo. The new location, open for service immediately, and is owned and operated by David Marriott. As a hospital-grade cleaning... - June 24, 2011 - Scrubs Medical Janitorial
OSO BioPharmaceuticals Receives DEA Approval to Handle Controlled Substances
OSO BioPharmaceuticals Manufacturing, LLC, has been granted research and analytical licenses by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to handle Schedule II through V controlled substances. - June 24, 2011 - OSO BioPharmaceuticals Manufacturing, LLC
Friends of Karen Appoints New Finance Director
Friends of Karen has appointed Terri Sorrentino as the new Director of Finance and Administration. - June 24, 2011 - Friends of Karen
OmniMD Chosen as Preferred Vendor by University of Oklahoma for MT Services
OmniMD, one of the leading providers of healthcare IT solutions and services, has been chosen as a preferred vendor by US’ top ranked university, the University of Oklahoma, for its medical transcription (MT) services. - June 24, 2011 - OmniMD
ALPCO Appoints CST China as Their Exclusive Distributor in China
ALPCO Diagnostics, a leading manufacturer and distributor of high quality immunoassay kits, is pleased to announce that they have appointed CST (Shanghai) Biological Reagents Company Ltd. (CST China) as their new distributor in China. With CST China as their new distribution channel in China,... - June 23, 2011 - ALPCO
American College of Addiction Medicine Faculty Testifies in Support of Proposed Model Program to Provide Vivitrol® to Jailed Addicts
Testimony before Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse touts value of long-lasting opiate blocker. - June 23, 2011 - Preventive Medicine Associates Inc.
More Yoga Classes Now at Kurrajong Natural Medicine Centre
Due to popular demand, Kurrajong Natural Medicine Centre has instigated another Yoga Class on Wednesday mornings in addition to the Monday Class (please see details below). Classes are open to all ages and both patients and members of the general community are welcome. - June 23, 2011 - Kurrajong Natural Medicine Centre
Women & Infants Launches Rhode Island Center for Pelvic Floor Disorders
Women & Infants Hospital has teamed up with practitioners across the state to create the Rhode Island Center for Pelvic Floor Disorders at Women & Infants Hospital. The Center was created to provide state-of-the-art diagnosis and therapy for women with pelvic floor disorders through comprehensive clinical care and organizational oversight. - June 23, 2011 - Women & Infants Hospital
Laser Spine Institute Chief Operations Officer Serves as Event Chair of Business Buddies Tampa Board
Jimmy St. Louis Chairs 4th Annual Havana Nights for Business Buddies Tampa Bay Location. - June 23, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
Laser Eye Center Acquires New iFS Laser for Eye Surgery
First of its kind laser in North Carolina can replace surgical blade for corneal transplants and other eye surgeries. - June 22, 2011 - Dr Dean Dornic
Popular Nonprofit Organization Falls Victim to Economic Downturn
ALERT Health, a nonprofit organization providing preventive health counseling, testing, and referral will close its office on June 30th due to funding constraints. Founded in 1997 as “Hep-C ALERT” by Andi Thomas, a patient affected by chronic Hepatitis C, its original mission was to... - June 22, 2011 - ALERT Health, Inc.