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Surrey Personal Trainer, Rick Kaselj, Provides Tips on How to Keep the Thanksgiving Turkey Off Your Hips
The days are shorter, the leaves are turning color and the evenings are cooler - it must be Thanksgiving. People celebrate Thanksgiving by spending time with family and friends, typically gathering together for a dinner feast. With the help of these 9 tips, you may enjoy Thanksgiving weekend... - November 27, 2008 - Healing Through Movement
S.L.E. Lupus Foundation Gala Celebrates Families United for a Cure
Mayor Bloomberg, South Pacific Star Kelli O’Hara, and CBS broadcaster Charles Osgood pay tribute to families at the S.L.E. Lupus Foundation's "Life Without Lupus" Gala on November 20, 2008. The nation’s largest annual benefit for lupus, held at the Marriott Marquis in New York City, raised millions of dollars for patient services, community outreach, and research to find better treatments and a cure for the systemic autoimmune disease. - November 25, 2008 - S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
Biotech Executive John Collar Named Executive Director of the Colorado BioScience Association, Effective December 8
Following an extensive national search, John Collar, Chief Operating Officer of Westminster-based Matrilinex, has been named Executive Director of the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA), effective December 8, 2008. A seasoned senior executive, Collar has a background of solid corporate experience with a proven track record for strategic planning, managing to metrics, and c-level operational responsibilities. He succeeds Denise Brown, Founding Executive Director of CBSA, who retired Sept 30. - November 24, 2008 - Colorado BioScience Association
Physician Says Good Health May be "Secret Weapon" for Climbing the Corporate Ladder
Hard work, experience and qualifications are all factors when a company is considering layoff and promotions, but can your health play a role as well? That’s what physician Mickey Barber, M.D., has heard recently from several of her patients, as the stresses of working in the slowed economy... - November 23, 2008 - Cenegenics
Kelly & Associates Insurance Group Promotes Kitty Bollinger to Vice President, Kelly Marketing Services
Kelly & Associates Insurance Group announces the promotion of Kitty Bollinger to vice president of Kelly Marketing Services, Small Group Division. Bryan Kelly, president of Kelly Marketing Strategies said, “Kitty’s leadership and enthusiasm have been key to the growth of small... - November 22, 2008 - Kelly & Associates Insurance Group
Mobile Urodynamics Group Expands Presence In New England States
Added sales team expertise continues urodynamic company’s expansion and national dominance. - November 22, 2008 - Mobile Urodynamics Group
Medi-Spa in Orlando is Now Offering Amazing Treatment to Reduce Acne Scars
Medi-Spa in Orlando Reduces Acne Scarring & Renews Hope for many who have suffered with the painful reminder of acne for too long. Dr. Horacio Gonzalez M.D. and Aneta Filardo CME, Owner is pleased to announce Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center is offering advanced face, chest, neck, and body non-ablative skin resurfacing treatments for patients suffering from lax acne scars, post-surgical scars and more with the Palomar 1540 Fractional Handpiece. - November 22, 2008 - Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center
HarborPlace Announces “Bring-A-Friend” Program
HarborPlace at Port St Lucie, a Retirement Resort and Assisted Living Community, has initiated a “Bring-A-Friend” Referral Program for their residents. - November 21, 2008 - HarborPlace at Port St Lucie
InfraWare Selected by Texas Firm for Its Leading-Edge Medical Transcription Technology
Indiana-based InfraWare Inc, a medical transcription software developer and ASP provider, announced the addition of Stephens Transcription, in Paris, Texas, to its ever-growing customer base. - November 21, 2008 - InfraWare Inc.
Nannies Sharpen Skills in Soft Job Market
Employees and job seekers alike are looking to increase their value in hopes of keeping the job they have or getting the jobs they want. A Friend of the Family Home Services, Inc., an in-home childcare and adult care referral service, offered an opportunity for all nannies and in home care... - November 21, 2008 - A Friend of the Family Home Services, Inc.
Low Cost Online Anger Management Classes Released by masteringanger.com
To meet the ever increasing demand of clients for online anger and conflict management courses, masteringanger.com has released eight low cost courses including beginners, intermediate and advance anger management based on a new conflict management model. Carlos Todd, the owner of... - November 21, 2008 - Conflict Coaching & Consulting, LLC
Healthcare Networks of America to Open Its Panel to Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers
Healthcare Networks of America, LLC announced today that, for the first time in the company’s 15 year history, they will be opening their national network of providers to Durable Medical Equipment companies. Healthcare Networks of America was founded in 1993 and up until this announcement... - November 21, 2008 - Healthcare Networks of America
Integrated Clinical Trial Services Releases Podcast on Effective Site Selection
Tom Sturgis, president of Integrated Clinical Trial Services (ICTS), a full-service patient enrollment firm that utilizes more than 300 contract employees internationally to provide clinical trial patient recruitment, enrollment, retention and adherence, has announced the release of a podcast... - November 20, 2008 - Integrated Clinical Trial Services
Robert D. Edelheit and United Group Programs, Inc. Announces the New Call Center "Made in America"
Made in America is a call center that provides bilingual insurance related service and does not outsource to the far east and is fully staffed by residents of the United States of America. - November 20, 2008 - United Group Programs, Inc.
Lien-Based Personal Injury Voc/Rehab Services Now Available
Innovative Healthcare Financing Group, LLC announces the addition of a lien-based “Vocational Rehabilitation (Voc/Rehab) Expert Program” to its existing suite of personal injury related financing programs. - November 20, 2008 - Innovative Healthcare Financing Group, LLC
Healthcare Scouts Commitment to the Environment Will Expand in 2009
Healthcare Scouts commitment to the environment will expand in 2009 with a tree planted for every placement made. CEO, Don Langmo, announced the commitment on America Recycles Day. - November 20, 2008 - Healthcare Scouts
AB-Vanced Neu-Spine and Relax the Back Announce New Agreement
Retailer Relax The Back to carry AB-Inforcer Core Biofeedback Trainer designed by first female NFL strength coach and golf champ Lee Brandon. - November 19, 2008 - Lee Brandon Inc
Does Laser Therapy Really Grow Hair? Ask New Look Institute.
There is great progress on the quest of regaining hair. Most people wonder if they could look as good as the stars on the red carpet? The answer is "yes," read more. - November 19, 2008 - New Look Institute
Oberon FMR, Inc., Wins the Fourth Annual Dorsey & Whitney Venture Showcase Award, Presented at BioWest 2008
Oberon FMR, Inc., has won the fourth annual Dorsey & Whitney Venture Showcase Award at the 2008 BioWest Conference & Expo in Denver. The announcement is made by Christine Shapard, Interim Executive Director of the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA), who says the $10,000 Venture Showcase award was provided by the Dorsey & Whitney law firm and announced at the Colorado Bioscience Association (CBSA) 2008 Awards Dinner. - November 19, 2008 - Colorado BioScience Association
Free Workshop Creativity Unwrapped
Meet Dr Virginia Green in an informal setting as she discusses the steps to unleash creativity of individuals into a potential business opportunity. - November 19, 2008 - DRVirginiaGreen
“Healthcare & Insurance: Thinking Outside the Box” - Presentation for Small Businesses Nearly Packed to Standing Room Only
Northern Virginia-area small businesses filled room to hear “Healthcare & Insurance: Thinking Outside the Box,” a roundtable discussion presenting solutions for saving the businesses money on the continually rising healthcare costs. The discussion featured Dr. Alan Dappen, founder of doctokr Family Medicine, a pay-for-service medical practice and Mr. Will Pierce, a 20-year veteran of the insurance industry. - November 18, 2008 - doctokr Family Medicine
HarborPlace at Port St Lucie Celebrates Resident Dorothy Burns’ 100th Birthday
Residents at HarborPlace Retirement Resort and Assisted Living Community celebrate birthdays every month, but this was a special celebration: Dorothy Burns Turns 100. Balloons, cake, music, and laughter filled the Meeting Room. Four generations of Burns added to the merriment as family members came to Port St Lucie, FL from as far away as Wyoming. - November 18, 2008 - HarborPlace at Port St Lucie
HarborPlace at Port St Lucie Hosts Ed Burchfield and Charlie Neeld’s Remote Radio Broadcast
HarborPlace thanked the community for their support and participation by hosting a “Breakfast with Burchfield” Radio Remote Broadcast and inviting the local community as well as the HarborPlace residents. Ed Burchfield and Charlie Neeld, WPSL AM 1590 radio personalities, broadcast live from 6 am - 9 am on Friday Nov 14 at HarborPlace Retirement Resort and Assisted Living Community. - November 18, 2008 - HarborPlace at Port St Lucie
Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Sales & Marketing Conference to Bring Together Over 400 Top Producers and Insurance Companies
Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Sales & Marketing Conference is the first dedicated conference to this fast growing multi billion dollar industry, and will bring together over 400 top producers and insurance companies to discuss the up and coming trends in mini medical and limited... - November 16, 2008 - Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Conference
Tuscan Sun Restaurant Opens at Saint Francis
The entirely new Tuscan Sun Restaurant at Saint Francis Medical Center is now open for business. The restaurant features an expanded menu and enhanced services and equipment. It is located on the lower level of the Registration Center on the north side of the Medical Center campus. - November 15, 2008 - Saint Francis Medical Center
Saint Francis Named Number Four on Modern Healthcare Magazine’s 100 Best Places to Work
Saint Francis Medical Center was named number four on Modern Healthcare magazine’s 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare – no other Missouri hospital was in the top 20. “I am extremely proud of the Saint Francis Family,” says Steven C. Bjelich, FACHE-D, President and Chief... - November 15, 2008 - Saint Francis Medical Center
Robert D. Edelheit and United Group Programs Announce 24 Hour Claim Service for Clean Claims Submitted to UGP
United Group Programs, Inc. announces clean claims turnaround of 24 hours for the 36 months. - November 15, 2008 - United Group Programs, Inc.
Free Chiropractic & Acupuncture Seminar in Orlando FL
Dr. Anthony Filardo, Owner and Board Certified Chiropractic at Winter Park Chiropractic along with his staff will host an Open House & Free Seminar "Chiropractic Secrets Shared" at 5:30p.m. Wed., November 19, at the office of Winter Park Chiropractic & Acupuncture Center. This... - November 14, 2008 - Winter Park Chiropractic & Acupuncture Center
Caring Chiropractor Will Not Let the Economic Situation Ruin Christmas This Year
With the current economic crisis taking place, a concerned Chiropractor in Shelby Township, Michigan, Dr. Karl Johnson, is making sure that families in need are not left out this year. Dr. Johnson is offering his patients rewards for donating to the Annual Extended Hand Christmas Food Drive. - November 14, 2008 - Johnson Chiropractic Neurology & Nutrition
Joan Green Shares Cutting-Edge Resources to Improve Reading, Writing, Speaking, Thinking and Learning on "Coping with Caregiving" Radio Show
Joan Green discusses the need for families to take the initiative to learn more about cutting edge resources that can greatly help people who have aphasia, head injuries, learning disabilities, developmental speech and language challenges and cognitive decline. - November 14, 2008 - innovative Speech Therapy
NuU Medspa Welcomes Prestigious Surgeon and Founder of Midwest LipoDissolve & Weight Loss On-Board
Dr. Vishnu Subramani, Board Certified Physician & Surgeon, joins the reputable NuU Medical Spa. Dr. Subramani specializes in weight management and body sculpting procedures. He has successfully performed over 2,500 body sculpting procedures including; LipoDissolve, SmartLipo, and Tumescent... - November 13, 2008 - NuU Unlimited
MUMC Receives Hero Award for Sugar Refinery Efforts
The Georgia Medical Society presented Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) in Savannah, Ga., with a Healthcare Hero award. The award recognizes the outstanding efforts of MUMC Team Members during the Imperial Sugar refinery explosion on February 7, 2008. The honor was one of six given in... - November 13, 2008 - Memorial Health
One Company Continues to Hypnotize Customers
As an increasing number of small businesses are feeling the worse effects of the credit crunch but one company continues to thrive. - November 13, 2008 - HypnoBusters
1-800-DENTIST Sponsors ADA CE Online’s Safety Course
1-800-DENTIST®, the nation’s leading dental marketing company that provides practices with new dental patients, will be sponsoring ADA CE Online’s latest course, “Operational Safety Protocols,” outlining the critical procedures that prohibit direct or indirect transmission of a bloodborne pathogen or infectious microorganisms. - November 12, 2008 - 1-800-DENTIST
MUMC’s Patricia Lavely Named CIO of the Year
The Georgia CIO Leadership Association (GCLA) has named Memorial University Medical Center’s (MUMC) Patricia Lavely CIO of the Year. Lavely, senior vice president and chief information officer, was honored in the nonprofit category. Since 1998, the Georgia CIO Leadership Association (GCLA)... - November 12, 2008 - Memorial Health
Xtra Pair of Hands hires Director of Business Development
Xtra Pair of Hands announced the hiring of Lelia Mack-Balenciada as Director of Business Development. She will be responsible for sales, marketing and client relations for celebrity clients and corporate executives. She will also handle Social Butterflies, a new division of XPH that focuses on networking and event planning. - November 12, 2008 - Xtra Pair of Hands, LLC
Integrated Clinical Trial Services Wins Triangle Business Journal’s Fast 50 Award
Tom Sturgis, president of Integrated Clinical Trial Services (ICTS) (www.integratedtrials.com), a full-service patient enrollment firm that utilizes more than 300 contract employees internationally to provide clinical trial patient recruitment, enrollment, retention and adherence, has announced... - November 12, 2008 - Integrated Clinical Trial Services
Kelly & Associates Insurance Group Releases “Beyond Benefits” - - Third Edition of Wellness Trend Report is Now Available
Kelly & Associates Insurance Group (KELLY) has published Beyond Benefits – Wellness Trend Report, the third edition of its analysis of health care trends and spending in America, as well as the unseen potential for workplace wellness programs to promote employee health, morale and... - November 12, 2008 - Kelly & Associates Insurance Group
20 Hours of Free In-Home Care for Veterans in USA
Twenty Hours of Caregiving Provided Free to Veterans, Families from Homewatch CareGivers “We Care for Veterans” National Program. To honor U.S. military personnel for their service and sacrifice, Homewatch CareGivers, the largest and most experienced international franchise provider of... - November 11, 2008 - Homewatch CareGivers
Grove Dental Continues to Pamper Chicagoland Patients After 40 Successful Years
Finding a dentist in Bolingbrook, Downers Grove, Lombard and Wheaton is easy and convenient with Grove Dental Associates, serving Chicago-area adults and children for four decades. - November 11, 2008 - Grove Dental Associates
Smile in the City Dental Group Now Offering Laser Treatment to Lighten Dark Gums
New York periodontist Dr. Joseph Zelig, can lighten dark spots on gums of patients with a painless laser treatment. Hyper pigmentation, or dark gums, is prevalent in patients with darker complexions. - November 11, 2008 - Smile in the City Dental Group
Brothers Celebrate 50 Years in Optometry Practice Serving Four Generations of Loyal Patients
Westheimer Vision Associates congratulates, Albert Romano, O.D. and Gerald Romano, O.D. as they celebrate 50 years in practice, and Houston Mayor Bill White proclaims November 19th, 2008 as Dr. Albert Romano and Dr. Gerald Romano Day. The Romanos will celebrate the day with an Open House from 1:30... - November 10, 2008 - Westheimer Vision
Advanced Atrial Fibrillation Treatment in Portland, Oregon; Providence Portland Medical Center
Atrial Fibrillation Ablation at Providence Portland Medical Center Offers Potential Cure for Patients Burdened with Atrial Fib Symptoms and Lifelong Medical Treatment for This Arrhythmia. - November 09, 2008 - Arrythmia Services; Providence Portland Medical Center
Women's Health Movement Misses the Big Picture When It Comes to Breast Health & Cancer
A new book by Dr. Ben Johnson lays out unconventional ways to prevent and treat breast cancer that most women don't know about, and that the women's health industry won't talk about. - November 09, 2008 - Dr Ben Johnson Services, LLC
Nurse Next Door Looks to Provide Safer Living for Seniors During National Fall Prevention Week 2008
Offers free home safety assessments to seniors November 24 - 28, 2008. - November 09, 2008 - Nurse Next Door Home Care Services
AMO Helps the 50 Million Uninsured in the U.S. by Saving Them 60-80% Off the Cost of Surgery
American Medical Outsourcing / AMO, is one of the first companies in the U.S. to negotiate the price of surgery for the uninsured. Savings average between 60-80% off the cost of the national average, at state-of-the-art-hospitals. - November 08, 2008 - American Medical Outsourcing
United Concordia, Davis Vision Provide Dental and Vision Outreach Program
As part of the company's outreach initiative, United Concordia, a national dental insurer, has partnered with Davis Vision and the Transport Workers Union Local 234 to provide free dental and vision screenings to local elementary school children. - November 08, 2008 - United Concordia
Education on the Signs, Symptoms and Early Detection of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder "Vital"
Occupational therapy practitioners release societal statement on combat-related PTSD. - November 08, 2008 - American Occupational Therapy Association
OSU-Developed Technology Licensed to Home Dialysis Plus, Ltd. for First Medical Application
Home Dialysis Plus, Ltd. (HD+), a developer of advanced home hemodialysis devices, announces the signing of a licensing agreement with Oregon State University for exclusive global use of MECS technology in blood filtration and water treatment for dialysis. Initial use of the technology will allow... - November 08, 2008 - Home Dialysis Plus, Ltd.
Ergonomic Misconceptions Widespread, Even Among Professionals
Most office furniture is designed to be comfortable for people of average height. Does that put very tall and very short people at equally high risk of discomfort? Most people in charge of office ergonomics thought so. But actually, short people (under 5’6”) are far more likely to be... - November 07, 2008 - Atlas Ergonomics, LLC