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Wave Medical Launches Duplicate Therapy Checker - Most Powerful Drug Interaction Checker Now Supports Duplicate Therapy
Wave Medical, the leading provider of developer drug data and clinical decision support information and technology for healthcare systems and professionals, today announced the addition of duplicate therapy checking to its robust drug interaction checker. “As more and more drugs come on the... - May 18, 2011 - Wave Medical
South Nassau Communities Hospital to Host Forum on Healthcare Needs of Women
The forum's seminars will focus on lung cancer in women, advances in breast cancer screening, women’s overall health and surgery options for gynecologic oncology patients, and advancements in the detection and treatment of colon cancer in women. - May 18, 2011 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
New Program Helps Teens Break Free from ED
Mirasol Eating Disorder Recovery Centers is expanding its acclaimed integrative residential program for eating disorders to include teen girls ages 12 to 17. Like Mirasol's adult program, Mirasol Teen combines CBT and DBT with a wide variety experiential therapies, including art therapy, equine... - May 18, 2011 - Mirasol Eating Disorder Recovery Centers
New EMP Partner - Casa Grande Regional Medical Center in Casa Grande, Arizona
Emergency Medicine Physician Partners is pleased to announce their newest partnership for the provision of emergency department services with Casa Grande Regional Medical Center in Casa Grande, Arizona, effective May 1, 2011. - May 17, 2011 - Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP)
South Nassau Communities Hospital to Co-Host LI’s First Annual Medical, Surgical Weight Loss Expo
South Nassau Communities Hospital and New York Bariatrics & Laparoscopy, PC, will host Long Island’s First Annual Medical and Surgical Weight Loss Expo on Saturday, May 21, from 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. at the Uniondale Marriott in Hempstead, NY. - May 17, 2011 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
EMP Partners with Sharon Regional Health System in Mercer County, Pennsylvania
Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP) is pleased to announce that they will began emergency department services at Sharon Regional Health System located in Sharon, Pennsylvania, on April 1, 2011. - May 17, 2011 - Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP)
ED Wait Times Improving for the First Time in 40 Years
Jim J. Augustine, MD, FACEP, Director of Clinical Operations for Emergency Medicine Physicians, posted recently as a guest blogger on Press Ganey's Improving Health Care blog. Below is a portion of Dr. Augustine's thoughtful assessment of how improvements in ED care can and have been achieved by focusing on flow, operations and safety. - May 17, 2011 - Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP)
Business Literacy and Financial Literacy Go Hand in Hand for Self-Employed Seeking Personal Insurance
Life insurance and income protection insurance for ordinary employees involves little more than ticking a checkbox on the super fund application form; however, for self-employed people taking out a life insurance policy can be a bit more of a challenge. Recently, however, leading financial product... - May 16, 2011 - Rate Detective
BioRegenerative Sciences, Inc. to Present Data on Reduction of Peripheral Pain Using S2RM Technology at Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting in Washington, DC
Dr. Greg Maguire and Peter Friedman of BioRegenerative Sciences, Inc. will present data on the reduction of peripheral pain using their stem cell-based S2RM technology at the Society For Neuroscience Annual Meeting in Washington, DC in November, 2011. Natural healing processes in the human body... - May 16, 2011 - BioRegenerative Sciences, Inc.
Chicago Senior Care Jobs Increasing as Companies Expand Hiring
Chicago seniors are most likely to stay in the Chicago area, studies show, providing ongoing employment opportunities for senior caregivers. Hiring has increased in the last month in the Chciagoland area for senior caregivers, Caregiverlist reports. - May 15, 2011 - Caregiverlist, Inc.
The Secret Suffering: How Trauma Affects the Brain
Michele Rosenthal joins Seaview Radio with her new show “Your Life After Trauma” Thursday nights at 7- 8PM EST. - May 15, 2011 - Heal My PTSD, LLC
Trinity Health Care Services Inc. Now Offering Vocational School Training
The healthcare specialists at Trinity Health Care Services Inc. have recently announced that they’re now offering deals on their vocational courses, designed for the modern medical professional. The company currently offers two courses for students in the medical field to take. Their Home... - May 15, 2011 - Trinity Health Care Services
Treat Yourself with PT-Me
PT-Me is a revolutionary physical therapy smart phone application that has just launched. It brings the physical therapist knowledge of medical conditions, treatment strategies, and understanding down to the level of the individual who lacks the time to visit his doctor of therapist for a nagging injury. A smart phone healthcare field virtually untapped in our daily-changing technological world, PT-Me is the tip of the sword. - May 15, 2011 - PT-Me, LLC
Stairways’ Center City Arts to Open Summer Arts Academy for Youth
Center City Arts, a program of Stairways Behavioral Health of Erie, PA, will launch a Summer Arts Academy beginning June 14, 2011. This pilot program is offered to sophomore and junior high school students from schools in the Erie area. - May 15, 2011 - Stairways Behavioral Health
Panoramic X-rays Enhance Treatment at DDS Frederick Stange Manhattan Office
The development of dental technology has helped dentists provide patients with timely and more efficient treatment. The introduction of panoramic X-rays at Dr. Frederick Stange’s dental office in Manhattan has exposed patients to less radiation during treatment and helped doctors understand what is happening behind a patient’s teeth. - May 15, 2011 - Fredrick Stange DDs & Associates
HRC Fertility Announces 1st Baby Born After Using New PGD Technology for 24-Chromosome Screening and Single Gene Screening for Tay-Sachs
HRC Fertility used a new screening technology called Parental Support™ created by Gene Security Network (GSN) - May 14, 2011 - HRC Fertility
Wisdom Hypnosis Helps Celebrate World No-Tobacco Day
Internationally recognized hypnotist giving a stop smoking seminar to raise money and awareness for Susan G. Komen. - May 14, 2011 - Wisdom Hypnosis
South Nassau Communities Hospital Named to List of 100 Best Healthcare Providers to Work for
Becker's Hospital Review, a bimonthly magazine, developed the list through nominations, research and a rigorous review with peer organizations and is composed of hospitals, health systems, surgery centers and large physician practices. - May 14, 2011 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
ALPCO Diagnostics' Partnership with Electra-Box Diagnostica AB Looks to the Future of American-Swedish Research Collaborations
It is a long-standing tradition in the scientific research community for researchers to engage in collaborative studies spanning international borders. In keeping with this spirit, and with a desire to foster international collaboration, ALPCO Diagnostics is pleased to announce that they have entered into a distribution agreement with Electra-Box Diagnostica AB of Sweden. - May 13, 2011 - ALPCO
Marlon Familton, LMHC Individual and Marriage and Family Counselor Located in Bellevue Washington, Has Announced an Office Relocation
Marlon Familton, LMHC Individual and Marriage and Family Counselor located in Bellevue Washington, has announced an office relocation nearer to Seattle Children’s Hospital in Bellevue. The new location is 1601 116th Ave NE, Ste. 102, Bellevue, WA 98004. - May 13, 2011 - Bellevue Family Counseling
Leah Koenig, LMHCA, Child Therapist and PCI Certified Parent Coach Located in Bellevue Washington, Has Announced an Office Relocation in Bellevue
Leah Koenig, LMHCA Child Therapist and PCI Certified Parent Coach located in Bellevue Washington, has announced an office relocation nearer to Seattle Children’s Hospital in Bellevue. Her new office is located at 1601 116th Ave NE, Ste. 102, Bellevue, WA 98004. - May 13, 2011 - Bellevue Family Counseling
Physicians Group Management Announces Acquisition of CMS Medical Billing
PGM Billing is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of CMS Medical Billing, an established Medical Billing Company based in Kearny, New Jersey. This represents a significant step for PGM’s mission to provide the highest level of customer service in the industry through their technology platform and breathe of client coverage. - May 13, 2011 - PGM Billing
Dr. Jeff McQuaite, Doylestown, PA Chiropractor, Celebrates National Correct Posture Month
"While not flashy like National BBQ Month or Grapefruit & Kiwi Month or life-threatening like National Ovarian Cancer Month, your posture is important and can definitely keep you from having back or spinal problems later in life." Dr. Jeff - May 13, 2011 - Azzatori Chiropractic
Healthaxis’ Enhanced Self-Service Applications Significantly Improve Member and Administrator Access
Healthaxis recently launched its latest Web-based self-service portals for member, administrator and provider access to comprehensive health plan information. Healthaxis’ Self-Service solutions extend the capabilities of core benefits technologies to include critical information exchange and... - May 13, 2011 - Healthaxis
Mattie Miracle Praises Legislation Introduced by Van Hollen and McCaul Addressing Psychosocial Needs of Kids with Cancer
DC-Based Non-Profit Congratulates Reps. Van Hollen and McCaul for Introducing Legislation Calling for Greater Support of the Psychosocial Needs of Children and Families Dealing with Childhood Cancer. - May 13, 2011 - Mattie Miracle Cancer Foundation
CSA MN Designates Lifestyle Chiropractic in St. Paul as Drop-Site for Crop Share
St. Paul Chiropractic clinic participates in CSA MN by serving as a drop-site for a local farm. The summer season runs from the end of June through October and share holders can pick up weekly produce at Lifestyle Chiropractic. - May 13, 2011 - Lifestyle Chiropractic
OSO BioPharmaceuticals Manufacturing LLC Honored for Corporate Efforts to Protect Integrity of Rio Grande
OSO BioPharmaceuticals Manufacturing, LLC, has received the Pollution Prevention Award for its efforts to protect water quality in the Rio Grande River. The honor was awarded by the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility as part of its Pollution Prevention Program (P2 Program). The P2... - May 13, 2011 - OSO BioPharmaceuticals Manufacturing, LLC
Avant Healthcare Professionals Selected as Finalist for 2011 ACG SMART Award
Avant Healthcare Professionals was recently selected as a finalist for the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) award. Each year the ACG Orlando recognizes companies based on the value they bring to the region in terms of corporate culture, growth, business creativity and economic contribution. - May 13, 2011 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
Dakota Dental Announces Unique and Informative Dental Blog
Apple Valley Dental Clinic blog is reflective of Dakota Dental Center’s commitment to caring for individuals through a broad expanse of services. - May 13, 2011 - Dakota Dental
Board Certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Ailyn D. Diaz, MD Joins Linda Berlin, Psy. D. and Psychological Associates
Ailyn D. Diaz, MD, a Board Certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, joins Linda Berlin, Psy.D. and Psychological Associates. - May 13, 2011 - Ailyn D. Diaz, MD
Emperor’s College Offers Scholarships and Financing Options for Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Program
Scholarships and financial assistance options allow doctoral fellows to easily and responsibly fund their doctoral training. - May 13, 2011 - Emperor's College of Traditional Oriental Medicine
Achieve Beyond is Hiring BCBA Therapists Nationwide
The pediatric therapy and educational services company, Achieve Beyond, is recruiting experienced BCBA therapists to provide Applied Behavior Analysis based autism services to children in need nationwide. - May 13, 2011 - Achieve Beyond: Pediatric Therapy and Autism Services
Chefs Raise Nearly $150,000 for South Nassau Communities Hospital's Cancer Program
South Nassau Communities Hospital's Comprehensive Cancer Program is a recipient of the prestigious American College of Surgeons (ACS) Commission on Cancer (CoC) Outstanding Achievement Award. - May 12, 2011 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Ben Taylor Plays Sold Out Show to Benefit Eden Autism Services
Singer/songwriter Benjamin Taylor (son of James Taylor and Carly Simon) performed in a sold out benefit concert for Eden Autism Services Florida last Friday, May 6 at the Daniels Pavilion, The Philharmonic Center for the Arts. The Community School of Naples’ Rock Band class opened the show... - May 12, 2011 - Eden Autism Services Florida
“Shamanism and the Spiritual Warrior” on May 17 “Why Shamanism Now?” Radio Show with 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 listeners' spiritual warriorship, its importance, and the relationship between humans and helping spirits in supporting this inner warrior. - May 12, 2011 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Raises More Than $1 Million to Find Cure for Type 1 Diabetes
Diane K. Adams; Allscripts Honored for Leadership, Dedication and Generosity. - May 12, 2011 - Allscripts
New Surgical Technique to Improve Outcomes of Upper Blepharoplasty Surgery
Dr Guy Massry, MD (Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery) of Beverly Hills, California has introduced a new surgical technique to improve outcomes in upper eyelid blepharoplasty surgery. The novel technique demonstrates how to preserve eyelid fat during upper blepharoplasty surgery to prevent postoperative... - May 12, 2011 - Dr Guy Massry, M.D.
EMUrgent Care Connects Patients to Medical Information with Smartphone App
Mobile users have convenient, on-the-go access to symptom, disease and provider information in the palm of their hands with the free iTriage smartphone app. - May 12, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
Headspace Hits the USA! Learn How to Meditate. Get Some Headspace.
Headspace is meditation, but not as you know it. For a start, there’s no chanting, no sitting cross-legged, no incense and definitely no gurus - just simple, practical tools to help you find a bit more calm and clarity in your everyday life. It’s a practical, accessible approach to meditation, designed especially for modern day living which is why you’ll find all our bespoke tools and support available online - and even on your mobile. - May 11, 2011 - Headspace
Brain Pain: Tracking Triggers Key to Headache Cure
Lifestyle sleuthing is the best way to corner the prime suspects behind headache pain, says noted Encino dentist Allan Melnick. Armed with the facts, medical professionals can customize treatment to free patients from debilitating migraines, TMJ and tension headaches. - May 11, 2011 - Allan Melnick DDS
Eagle Biosciences Announces the Launch of Mouse Monoclonal Antibody Isotyping ELISA Kit
Eagle Biosciences introduces a simple ELISA where up to 12 individual samples can be assayed for heavy chain anti-IgG1, IgG2a, IgG2b, IgG3, IgA, and IgM as well as light chain kappa and lambda in one 96-well ELISA plate. - May 11, 2011 - Eagle Biosciences, Inc.
PSCI Appoints Hospital System Industry Veteran Steve Dobbs to Advisory Board
Dobbs brings a combination of healthcare provider CEO experience, strategic thought leadership and industry knowledge to drive growth at PSCI. - May 11, 2011 - PSCI Solutions
Northern California Pediatric Dental Practice Awarded First LEED Certification in Nation
Gila C. Dorostkar, DDS, announced that the newly dedicated 2500 square-foot pediatric dental facility is the first privately funded pediatric dental office in the U.S. to be awarded LEED certification. - May 11, 2011 - Gila C. Dorostkar, DDS
Frontier Dental Laboratories Commits an Additional $10 Million to CCADS
This brings Frontier Dental Laboratories' total commitment to CCADS to over $15 million dollars. - May 11, 2011 - Frontier Dental Laboratories
Healthagen’s iTriage Consumer Healthcare App Now Available on Android Tablets
New iTriage version optimized for Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) extends mobile device reach - May 11, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
Laser Spine Institute Named Top Workplace by St. Petersburg Times
Leader in Endoscopic Spine Surgery Wins Top Workplace Award - May 11, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
The Fusion of Wellness and Medicine - Global Health Resource Launches New Treatment Concept
Infusio provides new solutions for people with chronic syndromes. - May 10, 2011 - Global Health Resource
Green Chiropractic Clinic Announces "I Need A Massage" Sweepstakes in San Francisco
To promote health and wellness in the San Francisco area, Green Chiropractic Clinic announces massage giveaway. Each of the 5 prize packages consists of two 60-minute wellness massages from professional massage therapists. - May 09, 2011 - Green Chiropractic Clinic
Walnut Creek Chiropractor Offers Pay-What-You-Can
Walnut Creek Chiropractor offers pay what you can fee system to help in tough economic times. - May 09, 2011 - Cafe of Life Chiropractic
Julian Lennon Leads World Lupus Day Observance on May 10
Musician and philanthropist Julian Lennon, newly appointed Global Ambassador for the Lupus Foundation of America (LFA), is encouraging people around the world to join with him to observe World Lupus Day on May 10. Julian is asking the public take a pledge to increase awareness of lupus, a devastating and life-altering autoimmune disease that affects at least five million people worldwide. Supporters can make their pledge and find resources to raise understanding of lupus at worldlupusday.org. - May 07, 2011 - Lupus Foundation of America, Inc.