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Dietitian Launches Supportive Informational Site for Children with Feeding Issues
Feeding underweight children can be quite a challenge. Parents can get tips and techniques to feed their children to promote weight gain. - January 21, 2011 - Feeding Underweight Children
Long Island Nurse Practitioner Association's Nurse Practitioner of the Year
The Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island recently named Donna Hallas, Phd, PNP-BC, CPNP, its 2010 Nurse Practitioner of the Year. Dr. Hallas is a pediatric nurse practitioner whose practice serves at-risk children from birth to 21 years old who receive their primary health care in a... - January 21, 2011 - Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island
EMP West Congratulates Emergency Department Medical Director of the Year Lance Allgower, DO
Lance Allgower, DO receives Emergency Department Medical Director of the Year at the EMP Directors' Meeting in December 2010 in Las Vegas. - January 21, 2011 - Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP)
Tiger.co.uk Adds Four New Car Insurance Partners to Its Motor Insurance Comparison Panel
Tiger.co.uk, one of the UK's leading comparison sites, is delighted to announce the arrival of four additional partners to its panel of trusted car insurance providers: Collingwood, MCE, Key Worker and Heritage Motor. Now Tiger.co.uk can provide even greater choice for insurance policy shoppers... - January 21, 2011 - tiger.co.uk
OSO BioPharmaceuticals Taps Craig Mastenbaum to Lead West Coast Business Development
OSO BioPharmaceuticals Manufacturing, LLC, has named Craig Mastenbaum director of new business development for its West Coast market. Mastenbaum brings to OsoBio more than 30 years of leadership experience in clinical and contract liquid, lyophilized, ampule and syringe product manufacturing. Most... - January 21, 2011 - OSO BioPharmaceuticals Manufacturing, LLC
Grand Opening of Dr. Tess Dermatology & Cosmetic Center La Jolla, 3rd Branch of the Scripps Ranch Dermatology Clinic
Join Dr. Tess Mauricio on Thursday, Jan. 27 as she opens her 3rd location for medical and cosmetic dermatology services at 7630 Fay Avenue in downtown La Jolla. - January 21, 2011 - Scripps Ranch Dermatology
Tickle Lipo, a New Way to Perform Liposuction, Comes to San Diego as Scripps Ranch Dermatology Starts New FDA Approved Procedure
Tickle Lipo, called this by patients who find that instead of pain they experience a slight tickling sensation, is a FDA approved body sculpting technique which is being brought to San Diego for the first time by Dr. Tess Mauricio. - January 21, 2011 - Scripps Ranch Dermatology
Dr. Jeff McQuaite, a Doylestown Chiropractor, Added to STOP Sports Injury Campaign
Dr. Jeff McQuaite of Azzatori Chiropractic-Doylestown is pleased to announce he has recently been added to the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) “STOP Sports Injuries Campaign.” The Campaign is designed to help parents, coaches, healthcare providers and... - January 20, 2011 - Azzatori Chiropractic
Medical Weight Loss Clinic Announces Makeover Winners in Pro-Teen Giveaway
More than 500 youths took advantage of the program which MWLC offered at no cost to youths aged 10-17 as part of its continuing efforts to help fight childhood obesity. - January 20, 2011 - Medical Weight Loss Clinic
Daniel Gilligan, D.O., Added to Visiting Physicians Association® House Call Practice in Saginaw
Visiting Physicians Association® (“VPA®”, www.visitingphysicians.com) announced the addition of Daniel Gilligan, D.O., to its Saginaw office located at 1484 Straits Dr., (Suite 5). The Saginaw office covers all of Bay, Midland, Saginaw and Tuscola counties and parts of Arenac,... - January 20, 2011 - Visiting Physicians Association
One of the Kansas City Region’s Oldest and Most Respected Career Schools, MTTI, Changes Name to WellSpring School of Allied Health, Adds New Programs
One of the Kansas City region’s oldest, most respected career schools, MTTI, is changing its name to WellSpring School of Allied Health, and adding programs for allied health careers. The first medical assistant classes begin in March. With locations in Kansas City, Mo and Lawrence, Ks, the Midwest leader in wellness education is helping the medical field prepare to deal with the influx of millions of new patients who will be entering the system due to the new healthcare legislation. - January 20, 2011 - WellSpring School of Allied Health
EMP West Applauds Annual Award Winner Monica Woo, PA
Monica Woo, Physician Assistant, received from Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP) West the award for 2010 Mid-Level Practitioner of the Year. Monica has worked in the ED at Community Hospital of San Bernardino in California since 2002. Her relentless work ethic and upbeat personality have made her... - January 20, 2011 - Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP)
MedVacation Offers Comprehensive Chromosome Screening
Leading Medical Tourism Agency specializing in IVF treatments and surrogacy abroad began offering a cutting edge and utmost accurate method for the simultaneous analysis of all 24 types of chromosomes. Comprehensive Chromosome Screening (CCS) is highly recommended for those of advanced maternal age (AMA), as well as patients who have had multiple failed IVF cycles or numerous miscarriages. - January 20, 2011 - MedVacation LLC
EMP West Applauds Physician of the Year Debbie Bervel, MD
Debbie Bervel, MD, was named Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP) West 2010 Physician of the Year. She has dedicated almost her entire professional career to the Emergency Department at Community Hospital of San Bernardino (CHSB) in Southern California. She has served as interim Medical Director... - January 20, 2011 - Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP)
Mitegen Appoints New CEO
Mitegen LLC (“Mitegen”, the “Company), a provider of innovative consumables for X-ray diffraction, crystallography and protein crystallization to academic, pharmaceutical, industrial and government researchers around the world, announced today that Robert Newman has been appointed... - January 19, 2011 - MiTeGen, LLC
Medically-Reviewed Lettercase Booklets About Down Syndrome Available on January 31 as a Resource for Physicians Delivering Prenatal Diagnoses
Lettercase is pleased to announce that online orders for their booklets, Understanding a Down Syndrome Diagnosis and Delivering a Down Syndrome Diagnosis, will be available on January 31. As prenatal testing technology continues to advance, these booklets will be urgently important to expectant... - January 19, 2011 - Lettercase. Inc.
Enhanced Living Opens It's Doors with Classes in Self-Hypnosis and Health
The Enhanced Living Training Center offers individual Life Success Coaching, self-help classes in hypnosis and health, as well as Professional Certification courses in Hypnotherapy, NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programing), TIME Techniques, and EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique.) - January 19, 2011 - Enhanced Living
Naples Invitational Art Fest Brings Area Residents, Children and Artists Together
Naples Invitational Art Fest Brings Area Residents, Children and Artists Together Annual event supports autism programs Some of the nation’s finest artists will descend on Naples’ Fleischmann Park later this month, displaying and selling their wares ranging from oil, acrylic and water... - January 19, 2011 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Joe Herzanek and Drug-Addiction-Support.org Form Working Relationship
Author, counselor and lecturer Joe Herzanek has joined the team of Mission Enabled and will become an At Large Editor of drug-addiction-support.org and alcoholism-support.org and will also make appearances on the internet radio show “Recovery Now.” Herzanek is the founder of Changing... - January 19, 2011 - Mission Enabled
First Emergency Medicine Physicians Efficiency Academy a Big Success
Emergency Medicine Physicians applauds the success of their inaugural Emergency Medicine Efficiency Academy, held in late 2010 in Canton, Ohio. Drs. Steve Stephanides, John Janikas, and Kevin Corrigan served as core faculty for the landmark course, which aims to teach the skill of efficiency to... - January 19, 2011 - Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP)
Healthcare Discount Program Launches Their New Equalizer: Providing Lower Prices on Prescriptions Than Insurance Co-Payments
Consumers can now avoid paying more for their prescriptions than necessary by using the Free RxCut® Plus healthcare discount card- the Equalizer in healthcare. - January 19, 2011 - Free For All, Inc.
Phaco Lecture by Dr. Ajit Hazari
A lecture on 'selecting a phaco machine' was given by Dr. Ajit Hazari, consultant at Hazari Nursing Home during a one day symposium on Cataract and Refractive surgery at Sri Ganapati Netralaya, Jalna on 16th January, 2011. - January 19, 2011 - Hazari Eye Hospital
Alliance HPT launches Fitness and Exercise Videos
Alliance Hand and Physical Therapy is launching a series of exercise videos starting January 17, 2011. The series is composed of 12 exercise videos, with one video to be released every week for the duration of the Healthy, Wealthy and Wise (HWW) Challenge, Alliance HPT's weight loss contest. - January 18, 2011 - Alliance Hand and Physical Therapy
Alliance HPT Revamps Website; Dedicates Features for the Healthy, Wealthy and Wise Challenge
Alliance HPT, revitalizes its campaign to further promote healthy lifestyle choices among its clients by revamping its website with innovative and useful features, highlighting the addition of a dedicated space for its Healthy, Wealthy and Wise Challenge. - January 18, 2011 - Alliance Hand and Physical Therapy
Intivia Expands Reach to Physician Practices and Drives Adoption of Electronic Medical Record Software Through New Regional Extension Center Partnerships
“Intivia well positioned to support the mutual goal of increasing EMR adoption among physician practices through enrollment with Regional Extension Centers” - January 18, 2011 - Intivia Inc.
Group Benefit Services (GBS) Announces That It's Contract with PHCS MultiPlan Now Offers Access to Cox and St. John's Health Systems
Group Benefit Services (GBS) Announces that it's contract with PHCS MultiPlan now offers access to Cox and St. John's Health Systems. Both facilities can now be accessed through one network. - January 18, 2011 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.
Fear the Turtle, Find a Cure Autism Speaks U 5K Run/3K Walk Presented by Sigma Phi Epsilon April 16, 2011 at the Comcast Center Parking Lot, College Park, MD
Autism Speaks, North America’s largest autism science and advocacy organization, today announced that the 3rd annual University of Maryland’s Fear the Turtle, Find a Cure Autism Speaks U 5K fundraising and awareness event will take place on April 16, 2011 at The Comcast Center Parking... - January 18, 2011 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
Raleigh Rhinoplasty Specialist Publishes Real Patient Photos
Adam Stein, MD, is a double board certified facial plastic surgeon known for facial enhancement procedures. He recently posted many new patients before and after photos to his Web site to help educate site visitors. - January 18, 2011 - Stein Plastic Surgery
Cincinnati Dentist Ruchika Khetarpal Announces Purchase of Western Hills Dental Practice
Dr. Ruchika Khetarpal, a Cincinnati family dentist, announces the purchase of Western Hills Family Dentistry from Dr. Gene Geist. After many years of serving dental patients in the Cincinnati area, Dr. Geist has fully retired. Dr. Khetarpal purchased the practice from him in 2010 with Dr. Geist... - January 17, 2011 - Western Hills Family Dentistry
Laboratory Robotics Interest Group (LRIG) Exhibits at LabAutomation
The Laboratory Robotics Interest Group (LRIG) is pleased to announce its participation in LabAutomation2011, January 29 - February 2, 2011, Palm Springs Convention Center, Palm Springs, California. All conferees, exhibitors, and media are invited to visit the LRIG booth, #492 to get the latest... - January 17, 2011 - Laboratory Robotics Interest Group (LRIG)
Laser Spine Institute Expands Oklahoma City Facility to Offer Surgeries in Outpatient Setting
Leader in Endoscopic Spine Surgery Expands New Oklahoma City Facility. - January 16, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
OrthoNeuro Opens New Building in New Albany, Ohio
OrthoNeuro, a multi-specialty group of physicians specializing in orthopedic surgery, neurology, neurosurgery, and physical medicine and rehabiliation, opened its newest location at 5040 Forest Drive in New Albany, Ohio. - January 16, 2011 - OrthoNeuro
Beacon Insurance Group Announces Medicare RAC Audit Coverage
Beacon Insurance Group has partnered with Rubicon Insurance Services to provide their Medefense Plus Policy for physicians, billing companies and surgery centers in South Carolina and eastern Georgia. Medefense provides insurance protection for the healthcare community for medical billing errors... - January 15, 2011 - Beacon Insurance Group, Inc.
IOS Health Systems Selected by Florida Medical Association as Leading EHR Provider in Workshop Series Assisting Physicians to Achieve "Meaningful Use"
IOS Health Systems demonstrates industry-leading Medios EHR to Florida Medical Association Physicians as part of New EHR Workshop Series Assisting Florida Physicians in Achieving “Meaningful Use.” - January 15, 2011 - IOS Health Systems
New York Psychologist Examines the Real Jared Loughner
On Allwrite Radio this Saturday, Dr. Michael Nuccitelli will outline Jared Loughner’s psychological profile while a political analyst examines allegations about Sarah Palin’s connection to the attack. - January 15, 2011 - Dr. Michael Nuccitelli
Anthony Harris, M.D. and Ryan Richardson, PA-C Join Southfield Office of Visiting Physicians Association®
Visiting Physicians Association® (VPA®, www.visitingphysicians.com) announced the addition of Anthony Harris, M.D. and Ryan Richardson, PA-C to its practice at 21540 W. 11 mile Road, Suite 200, in Southfield, MI. VPA’s Southfield Office serves patients in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne... - January 15, 2011 - Visiting Physicians Association
University of Michigan Presentation/Fundraiser: "Older Adults and Sex"
Join psychotherapist, author, educator and lecturer Sallie Foley, LMSW for a lecture/fundraiser on January 23, 2011. Held on the campus of the University of Michigan, this event will discuss topics of sexual health as they relate to older adults. - January 14, 2011 - Sallie Foley, LMSW
PSS Injury and Wellness Center Marks Its 5th Year Anniversary
PSS Injury and Wellness Center is proud to announce that it has reached a momentous milestone by celebrating its 5th anniversary of operations in February 2011. - January 14, 2011 - PSS Injury & Wellness Center
Dr. Michael Nuccitelli Available to Discuss Arizona Shooting Suspect
Jared Loughner, Arizona shooting suspect smugly smiled for the camera and gave America a glimpse of his deviant mind. Over the coming months, the nation will be transfixed on Mr. Loughner’s destiny. Dr. Michael Nuccitelli, a New York State licensed psychologist and certified forensic consultant announces his availability to discuss the profile of rampage killers and the Arizona shooting suspect. - January 14, 2011 - Dr. Michael Nuccitelli
"Insider Information" - Expert Reveals Dangers Lurking on Social Networking Sites, How to Protect Your Business and Yourself
In a complimentary webinar hosted January 18th 2011 at 1:00pm EST, employment background screening services expert Kevin Connell and private investigator Michele Stuart will be discussing what you need to know about protecting your business and yourself online. - January 14, 2011 - AccuScreen
Sunflower Prompt Care Helping Topeka Obtain Medical Information on-the-Go
Urgent Care center now using iTriage to connect with Mobile Users - January 14, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
Bilinguals Inc. Expands Continuing Education Workshops Offered Nationwide
The leading nationwide pediatric therapy and behavioral management company is focusing on growing the number of low cost continuing education unit (CEU) eligible workshops it will offer to therapists nationwide. - January 14, 2011 - Achieve Beyond: Pediatric Therapy and Autism Services
Physicians Rave About IAPAM's Symposium with Botox Training
From its comprehensive hCG training to hands-on botox training, the reviews from physicians for the IAPAM's 2010 suite of training programs have been just been published. - January 13, 2011 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Indianapolis Chiropractic Clinic Opens
Indianapolis chiropractors Drs. Steve and Chelsey Smiley have opened Zionsville Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Center. The clinic is located at the corner of Zionsville Rd. and 86th St. behind Trader's Point shopping center. - January 13, 2011 - Zionsville Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Center
Oncolytics Biotech® Inc. Announces Opening of Enrollment in U.S. Phase I Colorectal Cancer Study
The principal investigator of the new colon cancer trial using Reolysin is Dr. Sanjay Goel of the Montefiore Medical Center at The Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. - January 13, 2011 - Oncolytics Biotech
Pacific Biomarkers, Inc. Announces Awards of Major Research Contracts
Pacific Biomarkers, Inc. (OTCBB: PBMC, “PBI”), a provider of biomarker laboratory services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and diagnostics industries, announced today that it has been awarded two major research contracts with two multinational pharmaceutical companies (the... - January 13, 2011 - Pacific Biomarkers Inc
iTriage Now Reaching More Than One Million Healthcare Consumers
Smartphone users throughout the world are using the free healthcare consumer app iTriage to find medical treatment. - January 13, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
Bruce Buchanan Named Full Partner at Healthcare Management Partners
Bruce Buchanan, a Managing Director at Healthcare Management Partners since 2008, has been admitted as a full partner in the firm effective January 1. - January 12, 2011 - Healthcare Management Partners
Evaluation of Glaucoma - a Lecture by Dr. Ajit Hazari
Dr. Ajit Hazari, glaucoma specialist and phaco surgeon at Hazari Nursing Home Aurangabad was invited by Nanded Ophthalmic Society to deliver a lecture on Evaluation of Glaucoma on 09th January, 2011. - January 12, 2011 - Hazari Eye Hospital
MRSA Infected Mesh Successfully Treated with Triticum's L-Mesitran Honey Ointment
The overall reported percentage of mesh infections is 1.3%. Infections after incisional ventral hernia repair depend on many factors. Salvaging an infected mesh should be the priority, because serious complications are reported following mesh removal. Dr Chatzoulis et al. reports a case report and... - January 12, 2011 - Mesitran