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VersaSuite’s Electronic Health Record Receives ONC-ATCB 2011/2012 Certification
VersaSuite announced today that VersaSuite’s Electronic Health Record v8.0, is 2011/2012 compliant and was certified as a Complete EHR on February 24, 2011 by the Certification Commission for Health Information Technology (CCHIT®), an ONC-ATCB, in accordance with the applicable... - February 25, 2011 - VersaSuite
Gannon University Schuster Gallery to Feature Artists and Clients of Stairways Behavioral Health's Center City Arts
Gannon University's Schuster Gallery will display artworks created by artists and clients of Stairways' Center City Arts in a show titled "Message in a Bottle," opening February 25. An artist reception will take place at Schuster Gallery from 5-7 PM on Thursday, March 10. The gallery is located on the third Floor of Gannon University's Nash Library, 619 Sassafras St. in Erie, Pa., and is open during regular library. - February 25, 2011 - Stairways Behavioral Health
Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation Partners with Fantasy Sports 4 Kids to Raise Funds for Pediatric Brain Tumor and Cancer Victims
Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation (CBTF) announced today that they are the newest charity to become associated with Fantasy Sports 4 Kids. Fantasy Sports for Kids (FS4K) connects participants of fantasy sports leagues, charitable organizations and their communities, and professional athletes. - February 25, 2011 - Children's Brain Tumor Foundation
Show “10 Years Younger” Calls on Expert Dentist Alan E. Zweig for Dental Implants in Los Angeles
Beverly Hills cosmetic dentist Dr. Alan Zweig is the go-to dentist for prosthodontics, general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and implant reconstruction in Los Angeles, California and on the TLC reality television show, 10 Years Younger. - February 25, 2011 - Dr. Alan E Zweig
Local New Jersey Doctor Dr. Eric Chludzinski, DC Treats Herniated and Bulging Discs, Sciatica, and Serious Low Back Pain Without Back Surgery Utilizing New Technologies
New treatment options available to treat serious back, disc and sciatica pain. - February 25, 2011 - Eric Chludzinski, DC
Dr. Quintal & Associates Partner with Manatee Glens for Rapid Resolution Therapy Research Study
Dr. Quintal & Associates, in association with the Institute for Rapid Resolution Therapy and the University of Portland, have partnered with Manatee Glens to conduct a research study to scientifically demonstrate the effectiveness of Rapid Resolution Therapy (RRT) for the treatment of trauma... - February 25, 2011 - Dr. Quintal & Associates
Walden Behavioral Care Plans Open House for Worcester Office
Mayor O’Brien, Dr. Koman to Serve as Keynote Speakers - February 25, 2011 - Walden Behavioral Care
New Study Published by the World Psychiatric Association: Income Inequalities Increased the Occurrence of Depression and Suicide Attempts During the Recent Financial Cris
Due to the recent economic crisis, an increase of health inequalities between socio-economic groups has been noticed in both developed and developing countries. The World Health Organization, the World Bank and the United Nations Development Programme have all reported these inequalities and... - February 25, 2011 - World Psychiatric Association
Sports Clinical Specialist Coming to Dublin, CA
Elite Sports Physical Therapy (ESPT) set to open doors to their second physical therapy facility in Dublin, CA in early March. - February 24, 2011 - Elite Sports Physical Therapy
The Allergy Asthma & Sinus Center Employs the Latest Technology in the Diagnosis of Sinus Conditions
The Allergy, Asthma & Sinus Center now has a MiniCAT™ instant CT scanner. - February 24, 2011 - Allergy Asthma Sinus Center
OSO BioPharmaceuticals to Sponsor Forum on Subcutaneous Biologic Drug Delivery Trends and Best Practices at DCAT Week
The 2011 DCAT Week Biologics Forum will present regulatory and pharmaceutical industry leaders discussing current requirements, trends and best practices for subcutaneous biologic drug delivery systems. - February 24, 2011 - OSO BioPharmaceuticals Manufacturing, LLC
Women & Infants Named Center of Excellence for Neonatal Care for Fifth Year
For the fifth consecutive year, Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island has been named a Center of Excellence for Neonatal Care by the Clinical Sciences Institute of OptumHealth, an independent audit company. Through a rigorous evaluation process, OptumHealth developed Centers of Excellence networks that provide access to clinically superior, cost effective health care. - February 24, 2011 - Women & Infants Hospital
Urgent Cares of America Holdings, LLC Acquires Tri-City Express Care, PLLC (D.B.A. Urgent Care Express) in Arizona
North Carolina-based company backed by the Comvest Group makes first foray into other states as part of its national strategy. - February 23, 2011 - FastMed
National Kidney Foundation to Offer Free Health Screening
The National Kidney Foundation Serving Kansas and Western Missouri will conduct a free health screening for people at increased risk for kidney disease on World Kidney Day, Thursday, March 10, 2011 at The Islamic Center of Greater Kansas City (8501 E. 99th St. KCMO) from 9am to 1pm. - February 23, 2011 - National Kidney Foundation
Dr. Jason Bolden Named Physician of the Year
Emergency Medicine Physicians is proud to announce that Jason Bolden, MD, was named Physician of the Year for his work in the Iredell Memorial Hospital Emergency Department in Charlotte, North Carolina, by EMP of Mecklenburg/Iredell. As noted by the ED Medical Director at Iredell, "Dr. Bolden... - February 23, 2011 - Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP)
$1.8 Million Raised For Easter Seals in First Week of Shop&Care Campaign at Food Lion, Reid’s, Bloom and Bottom Dollar Food Stores
Shop&Care campaign runs from February 9 - March 8, 2011 and benefits Easter Seals. - February 23, 2011 - Easter Seals UCP
Millennium Healthcare Management Secures Funding for Rapid Expansion of Urgent Care Centers
Elm Creek Partners leads investment in emerging urgent care business. - February 23, 2011 - Millennium Healthcare Management, Inc.
Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island Urges Residents to be "Wise" Healthcare Consumers All Year Long
February is National Wise Health Consumer Month, and the Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island (NPALI) urges all Long Islanders to be wise health consumers and get the most healthcare for their money. - February 23, 2011 - Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island
CalDentalPlan.com Announces Launch of New Website
New website provides details to three dental plans available in California. These plans cover individuals, couples and families while group coverage is available upon request. - February 23, 2011 - CalDentalPlan.com
Mitegen Announces Release of MicroRT™ Aligner
Alignment tool for preparing mounted crystals for room and variable temperature X-ray diffraction. - February 22, 2011 - MiTeGen, LLC
Long Island Nurse Practitioner Association Member Leads Nationwide Program to Increase Vaccination Rate
Long Island Nurse Practitioner Association member Dr. Mary Beth Petraco, collaborating with the ANA and Every Child by Two, helped produce an educational webcast on vaccine safety, nurses’ role in immunization promotion, and risk communications. - February 22, 2011 - Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island
Recent Graduate Brings Web 2.0 to Retirement Industry with Carolina Aging
Having observed the poor transition to emerging electronic media by the Carolinas' retirement industry, a recent UNC graduate is taking the industry online with www.carolinaaging.com. - February 21, 2011 - Carolina Aging
Newport Beach Cosmetic Surgery Practice Uses Love Handles for Breast Augmentation
CosmetiCare, one of Orange County’s premier cosmetic surgery practices, continues pioneering the use of stem cells derived from a patient’s own fat cells in breast augmentation and breast enhancement procedures. Lead by medical director, Dr. Michael W. Niccole, the expert team continues to achieve remarkable results for their thousands of satisfied patients. - February 21, 2011 - CosmetiCare
VASER Hi-Def Liposculpture Finds "Home Away from Home" at London's Riverbanks Clinic with Dr. Ravi Jain MD
Doctors can now travel to London and Bogota for training in VASER techniques. - February 21, 2011 - Dynamx International Center for Artistic Body Sculpting
New Approach for Genetic Research in the US Health Care System
Electronic medical records linked to biological specimens provide resource for genetic research. - February 20, 2011 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Western Dietary Pattern Associated with Kidney Function Decline
A diet rich in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy and legumes may offer protection. - February 20, 2011 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Smoking May be Associated with Increased Risk of Breast Cancer
Heavy and prolonged smoking initiated prior to menopause may be associated with a modest increase in the risk of developing breast cancer. - February 20, 2011 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
At Laboratoryretriever.com, Find Qualified Vendors for Your Lab Testing and Scientific Research - Free
Two new websites now live --- www.laboratoryretriever.com and www.regulatoryretriever.com -- provide regulatory and laboratory professionals with a free resource to locate qualified vendors to fulfill their laboratory testing and scientific research needs, and also lab and regulatory outsourcing assignments. - February 20, 2011 - Laboratoryretriever.com
Connecticut Hair Restoration Surgeon a Presenter at ISHRS Live Surgery Workshop
17th Annual International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) Live Surgery Workshop will be held in Orlando, Florida from March 16 – 19, 2011. - February 20, 2011 - Hair Restoration and Aesthetic Medicine Center of Connecticut
Tom Pinkson Talks about Recognition Rites on February 22 “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 to guest Tom Pinkson about his Recognition Rites Program – a process that helps individuals create rituals to help them achieve fulfillment in life. - February 20, 2011 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Orange County Based Cosmetic Surgical Practice Offers Breast Rejuvenation After Babies with a Combined Breast Augmentation and Breast Lift
After childbirth, it is not uncommon for a woman’s breasts look out of shape. CosmetiCare now offers breast enhancements procedures such as breast augmentations, breast lift and breast reduction in Newport Beach, Orange County, CA. - February 19, 2011 - CosmetiCare
Orthopedic Practice Opens Satellite Office in Wall, NJ
Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI) has opened a satellite office in Wall, New Jersey. - February 19, 2011 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Portrait Health Centers Announce New Non-Invasive Tool to Help Diagnose Auditory Processing Disorders and Evaluate Treatment Options
Portrait Health Centers announces the availability of a new auditory diagnostic and assessment tool to aid physicians and parents in determining if the auditory system is impaired and contributing to inattentiveness and subsequent learning difficulties. - February 19, 2011 - Portrait Health Centers
Riverview Medical Center Celebrates Five Years of CyberKnife® Robotic Radiosurgery
Riverview continues to provide hope for patients with inaccessible or inoperable tumors. - February 19, 2011 - Riverview Medical Center
First Choice ER – Louetta Provides On-the-Go Healthcare Information with Free ITriage Smartphone App
Northwest Houston area residents now have immediate access to symptom, disease and facility information with iTriage. - February 19, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
Cosmetic Breast Surgery: Everything You Need to Know
A Complimentary Seminar Presented by Kreegel Aesthetic Surgery - February 19, 2011 - Kreegel Aesthetic Surgery
Olympia Medical Center Los Angeles Patient Freed of Sciatic Pain After 8 Years
Patient Credits Spine Procedure by Neurosurgeon Carl Lauryssen, MD. Surgeon is first in Southern California to implant device to treat chronic back and leg pain. - February 19, 2011 - Olympia Medical Center
Home Care Assistance Opens New Bay Area Office in Los Gatos
Home Care Assistance is announcing a new location in the South Bay Area, making a total of 50 locations in North America. - February 19, 2011 - Home Care Assistance
Portrait Health Centers Announces Parent University Lecture Series
Portrait Health Centers of Buffalo Grove announce Parent University, a free lecture series aimed to address the needs of families who face challenges in raising healthy and responsible children. - February 19, 2011 - Portrait Health Centers
Chicago Chiropractic and Massage Spa Celebrates Three Years of Healing Northside Residents
Three years since inception, Dr. Chris Halliday and the massage therapists of The Chicago Body Works are proud of what they have accomplished in such a short time. Rave reviews and well over one thousand patients later, this chiropractic and massage spa looks back on the people that got them there. - February 18, 2011 - The Chicago Body Works: a chiropractic and massage spa
During National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, Eating Recovery Center Asks, "Could You be Putting a Loved One at Risk?"
Behavioral Hospital Encourages Families to be Aware of Behaviors and Actions that Could Trigger Eating Disorders in Others. - February 18, 2011 - Eating Recovery Center
Noted Orange County Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Develops Breakthrough Mini Face Lift
Dr. Kevin Sadati of Newport Beach, CA is Board-Certified by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery. - February 18, 2011 - Dr. Kevin Sadati
Abrams Dermatology is Now Using Photodynamic Therapy in the Treatment of Acne
The Photodynamic Therapy acne treatment is recommended by Dr. Abrams for those who suffer from moderate acne, teenagers and adults with resistant and hard to treat acne or people who suffer from cystic acne with regular breakouts; it is a non-drug treatment. - February 18, 2011 - Abrams Dermatology
New Lyme Specialist in Calgary – Dr. Rebecca Risk
Dr. Rebecca Risk would like to announce that she is now offering specialized treatment for Lyme disease in her Calgary clinic. Dr. Risk is a chronic disease and Lyme specialist in Calgary and a trained doctor of Chinese medicine. In recent years Lyme disease has become more known as a very... - February 18, 2011 - Dr. Rebecca Risk R.Ac. TCMD
Predictive Biosciences and Affinity Life Sciences Collaborate in the Development of Unique Biomarker Assays
Predictive Biosciences, a recognized leader in novel molecular diagnostics and Affinity Life Sciences, specialists in biomarker assay development and cGMP compliant production, are working together on the development of specific biomarker assays for use in clinical studies. This collaboration... - February 17, 2011 - Affinity Life Sciences
Answers to Lupus in First of New Webinar Series Presented by New York City’s S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
“Tools for Managing Your Lupus” is February 23rd. - February 17, 2011 - S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
Memorial University Medical Center Among the First in the Nation to Offer New Cardiac Freezing Technology
Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) in Savannah is the first and only facility in southeast Georgia to offer the Arctic Front™ Cardiac CryoAblation Catheter System, a new, cutting-edge treatment for heart rhythm disorders. - February 17, 2011 - Memorial Health
Sen. John Thrasher Commends Laser Spine Institute for Job Growth, Lowering Healthcare Costs
Florida State Senator Tours Leading Endoscopic Spine Surgery Facility. - February 17, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
Medical Aesthetic Clinic Launches Program for Loyal Clients
Toronto Cosmetic Clinic Introduces Unique Rewards Program to Thank Clients. - February 17, 2011 - Toronto Cosmetic Clinic
New Year, New Laser - IQ Laser Vision Introduces the Allegretto Wave Eye-Q Laser for 2011
IQ Laser Vision acquires new advanced technology, the Allegretto Wave Eye-Q, manufactured by Wavelight AG. It is the fastest LASIK platform available in the country today. The Allegretto Wave Eye-Q laser boasts of state-of-the-art surgical laser for safe, accurate and customized vision correction. - February 17, 2011 - IQ Laser Vision