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Castellano Cosmetic Surgery Gives Reconstructive Hope to Breast Cancer Survivors
Castellano Cosmetic Surgery, a leader in cosmetic surgery in the State of Florida, announced today that it will launch a nationwide free virtual consultation service in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Virtual Consultation program is open to all breast cancer survivors during the month... - October 06, 2011 - Castellano Cosmetic Surgery
Laser Spine Institute Participates in 2011 Rock ‘n’ Roll Philadelphia Half-Marathon
Employees of Leader in Endoscopic Spine Surgery Expand Community Relations by Running in Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon. - October 06, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
FitNews.TV Harnesses Power of Mobile Marketing with Text Messaging Campaigns for Personal Trainers and Fitness Professionals
Text messaging is more popular and prevalent than ever, making it an ideal tool for any personal trainer looking to expand his or her business. FitNews.TV offers targeted text message marketing that can help fitness professionals build their business and reach more clients. - October 05, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
IMPACT System for Personal Trainers Designed to Boost Success, Help More People Get Fit
Intense Mixed Performance Accelerated Cross Training, or IMPACT, is a new group exercise system that trainers can use to leverage their time while helping more people get fit. This turnkey training program helps trainers maximize their time while designing top-notch boot camp workouts for clients in any 30- by 30-foot space. - October 05, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Group Benefit Services (GBS) of Springfield, MO Maintains an Average Claim Turn-Around Time of Less Than 1 Day for an Entire Year
GBS maintains a turn-around time of under 1 day for a year - October 05, 2011 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.
Bright Eyes Family Vision Care Now Offers Breakthrough emPower! Electronic Eyeglasses to Patients in Tampa Bay
Bright Eyes Family Vision Care a leading optometric practice located in the Westchase community, today announced that it will carry PixelOptics’ revolutionary emPower! eyeglasses, the world's first and only electronic focusing prescription eyewear. emPower! are now available at at a price of... - October 05, 2011 - Bright Eyes Family Vision Care
Doctors at Piedmont Plastic Surgery and Dermatology Granted Privileges at CMC-Pineville
Dermatologisits Patrick McElgunn and Laura Rosenzweig and plastic surgeons Gregory Mantooth and Miguel Yanez have been granted privileges at Carolinas Medical Center – Pineville, NC. - October 05, 2011 - Piedmont Plastic Surgery and Dermatology
Stairways Behavioral Health Opens New Family Therapy and Training Institute
In response to increased community demand for emotional support to families and neighborhoods dealing with trauma – and to best serve all families throughout Erie County – Stairways Behavioral Health announces the opening of a new clinic, on Erie’s East side, dedicated to the... - October 04, 2011 - Stairways Behavioral Health
Hueina Su, Star of The Keeper of the Keys Movie with Jack Canfield, Keynotes on Stop, Drop and Roll out of Overwhelm, Stress and Burnout
Best-selling author, America's Mindful Wellness Coach, Star of "The Keeper of the Keys" movie Hueina Su delivers a keynote address on Stop, Drop and Roll out of Overwhelm, Stress and Burnout at an International Medical and Healthcare Conference. - October 04, 2011 - Beyond Horizon Coaching
Hunter Vision Brings New LASIK Technology to Central Florida
The WaveLight FS200 is a step above other refractive eye surgery lasers. - October 03, 2011 - Hunter Vision
NESTA Sports Nutrition Specialist Certification Offers Cutting-Edge Techniques and Training for Increasing Sports Performance
Athletes ranging from novice to professional understand the role nutrition plays in their performance. Fitness and nutrition professionals have specific scientific knowledge to pass along to their clients who want to run faster, jump higher or increase power. Educational credential from the National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association trains the trainers. - October 02, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Free Educational Symposium on Cancers Significant to Women
"Powerful Women, Powerful Choices" is a complimentary seminar being offered by 21st Century Oncology, Lee Memorial Health System and Naples Community Hospital. The seminar will be held Saturday, October 15, from 9:00 A.M. to 12 Noon, at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point, in Estero. - October 02, 2011 - 21st Century Oncology
Integrated Medical Solutions Chooses Healthaxis for End-to-End Benefits Administration
Healthaxis, a leading healthcare IT solutions provider, is working with Integrated Medical Solutions to provide benefits administration software and services solution for IMS's healthcare networks which provide comprehensive medical services for patients housed in correctional facilities. - October 02, 2011 - Healthaxis
WIAAP Supports Concussion Legislation: Assembly Bill 259 Would Protect Child and Adolescent Athletes
The number of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs, or “concussions”) in youth athletes is on the rise and in the news. Complete and accurate education on prevention and identification of concussions is critical information for coaches, athletes, parents and guardians in order to best protect the athletes’ short- and long-term health. - October 01, 2011 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Laser Spine Institute Announces October Seminars
Leader in Endoscopic Spine Surgery Offers Complimentary Medical Presentations and Treatment Options. - October 01, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
NESTA Fitness Nutrition Coach Certification Helps Fitness Professionals Understand Clients’ Nutrition Needs
Experts say that most health nuts are too focused on the physical, and not enough on the food. Fitness professionals are now getting armed with knowledge and credentials to help weekend warriors and life-long health enthusiasts to reach optimal health and wellness. - September 30, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Avant Healthcare Professionals Will be Exhibiting at the 2011 National Association for Home Care & Hospice 30th Annual Meeting & Exposition
Avant Healthcare Professionals will be exhibiting at the 2011 National Association for Home Care & Hospice 30th Annual Meeting & Exposition will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada. This year’s annual meeting is focused on maximizing opportunity and minimizing risk. This reflects the opportunities for home care and hospice to reshape the health care system as it prepares to receive the 78 million-strong baby boom generation. - September 30, 2011 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
Laser Spine Institute Chief Operating Officer Recognized by Becker’s ASC Review
Dotty Bollinger Chosen as One of 130 Great Women Leaders in the ASC Industry by Becker’s ASC Review. - September 30, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
Yoritex Inc. Successfully Completes Comprehensive Testing of Its Medical Network HUB® Prototype
Yoritex Inc., developer of the first medical diagnostics accessories for BlackBerry® smartphones, today announced the successful conclusion of its Medical Network HUB® prototype testing. Having successfully completed comprehensive hardware and software testing, Yoritex Inc. will commence manufacture of a pilot batch of Medical Network HUB® in October that accelerates development of its medical plug-in units line. - September 30, 2011 - Yoritex Inc.
Laser Spine Institute Executive Director Named Top Ambulatory Surgery Center Leader
Heidi Gwynn Chosen as One of 30 ASC Industry Leaders Under Age 40 by Becker’s ASC Review. - September 30, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
NESTA Lifestyle and Weight Management Certification Helps Trainers and Coaches Create Healthy Lifestyle Programs for Clients
Obesity rates in America continue to rise. This unhealthy fact is providing a multitude of business opportunities for experts in the lifestyle and weight management fields. Specialized training helps people get fit while helping experts roll in the dough. - September 29, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Dr. William Howland Predicts Fall Allergy Season for Austin, Texas
Mold allergies should worsen, while ragweed and pigweed lessen, says Austin allergist Dr. William Howland. - September 29, 2011 - Dr. William Howland
Free Blood Pressure Training: Case Studies with Patient Simulator
MedEdu, LLC (www.easyauscultation.com) has expanded its online blood pressure training materials by adding a collection of 10 case studies. These cases include both hypertension and hypotension conditions in adults. Access to these materials is free. - September 29, 2011 - MedEdu, LLC
Secure Patient Portal Technology Proves Successful for Award-Winning Virginia Women’s Center
Richmond, Virginia’s independent women’s health practice and 2009 recipient of the Davies Award, Virginia Women’s Center, continues to prove its commitment to technology through an online portal that allows for better patient care, faster test reporting and improved patient experience. - September 29, 2011 - Virginia Women's Center
River Parishes Hospital Goes Mobile with iTriage App
Patients have immediate, on-the-go access to symptoms, diseases and facility information with mobile healthcare app. - September 29, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
Adina's Angels Land at Gotham Comedy Club
When Paula Berkowitz's husband, son and daughter died within a four-month period, she determined to make something good come out of it. She founded The Adina's Angels Fund at Friends of Karen to help families who have a child with a life-threatening illness. On Oct. 26, 2011, improv empress Marion Grodin hosts an array of all-pro comics at Gotham Comedy Club to benefit The Adina's Angels Fund at Friends of Karen -- a side-splitting evening for a heart-warming cause. - September 29, 2011 - Friends of Karen
Education Campaign Launched to Enhance Patient Care
APIC and AHE partner on “Clean Spaces, Healthy Patients” initiative. The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) and the Association for the Healthcare Environment (AHE) are partnering to strengthen the relationship between infection prevention (IP) and environmental services (EVS) to improve patient outcomes and reduce infections. - September 29, 2011 - AHE
Metropolitan Marriage and Family Therapy Creates Exciting One-Day Retreat (11/12/11) and/or Two-Day Retreat to Help Couples Become More Connected and Reignite Love
This program was developed with cutting edge concepts and clinical technologies to assist partners to create and enjoy the relationship they want. This workshop assists all kinds of couples to understand what is going on in their relationship, with themselves and each other, and who want to get out of their slump and enjoy being in a relationship with their partner. - September 28, 2011 - Metropolitan Marriage & Family Therapy, PLLC
AHE and Kimberly-Clark Professional* Launch “The Heart of Healthcare” Campaign to Honor the Environmental Services Department
The Association for the Healthcare Environment (AHE), of the American Hospital Association (AHA), today announced that it has partnered with Kimberly-Clark Professional* to launch “The Heart of Healthcare”: a new, educational campaign designed to recognize and elevate the critical role... - September 28, 2011 - AHE
William Howland MD Offers Fall Forecast for Allergies in Austin
Dry summer creates the perfect storm of respiratory problems for Austin allergy sufferers - September 28, 2011 - William Howland MD
Home Care Assistance Announces New Book: The Handbook of Live-In Care
Written specifically for the growing number of family caregivers, The Handbook of Live-In Care provides practical, how-to guidance on caring for an elderly loved one. - September 28, 2011 - Home Care Assistance
New Jersey Bariatric Center Surgeons Perform the First Robotic Gastric Bypass Surgery in New Jersey
New Jersey Bariatric Center surgeons Dr. Ajay Goyal and Dr. Glenn Forrester became the first practice in New Jersey to offer robotic-assisted bariatric surgery, after performing the state’s first gastric bypass using the daVinci Surgical System at Trinitas Regional Medical Center. The... - September 28, 2011 - New Jersey Bariatric Center
Bay Area Hair Restoration Surgeon Participates as a Presenter at the 19th Annual Scientific Meeting of the ISHRS
Sara Wasserbauer, M.D. presented her research on using an image-guided robotic system to harvest follicular hair units. - September 28, 2011 - Sara Wasserbauer, M.D.
Laser Spine Institute Health Information Manager Named to Erwin Technical Center Advisory Board
Mary Mayer Supports Local Vocational-Technical College’s Medical Coding and Billing Program. - September 28, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
DesiDieter is Joining the Global Campaign to Spread Awareness Regarding Heart Health and Lifestyle Modifications
In lieu of World Heart Day on 29th September, 2011; DesiDieter acknowledges the importance of Heart Health: Care Begins at Home. - September 28, 2011 - DesiDieter
Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Association Now Offers Certification for Coaches in Fastest Rising Global Fitness Trend
The sport of MMA is enjoying unsurpassed success. Its irrationally passionate fans now include young and old and men and women. This unusual sports phenomenon has quickly given rise to fitness fanatics wanting to have the bodies and power of their favorite fighters. - September 27, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
NESTA Personal Trainer Certification Develops Successful, Accredited Personal Trainers
A simultaneous industry demand for higher standards and business skills for personal fitness trainers has created a shift in the fitness industry. The National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association is determined to be the association and the certification that can do it all. - September 27, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Chilton Medical Center Goes Mobile with iTriage
Clanton residents have convenient, on-the-go access to healthcare information with iTriage smartphone app. - September 25, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
Laser Spine Institute Opens Oklahoma City Ambulatory Surgery Center
Leader in Endoscopic Spine Surgery Expands Office-Based Surgery Center to Meet Patient Demands - September 25, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
Piedmont Plastic Surgery and Dermatology Celebrates 5 Years in Charlotte by Offering Free Skin Cancer Screenings
Piedmont Plastic Surgery and Dermatology dermatologists will offer free skin cancer screenings at community centers, retirement homes and local businesses through October 20, 2011. - September 24, 2011 - Piedmont Plastic Surgery and Dermatology
Free Health Seminar "Feel Better, Function Better, Live Longer" on Sept. 24
A free health seminar “Secrets on How to Feel Better, Function Better and Live Longer” will be held on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011 at the American Hotel, 18-20 East Main Street in Freehold from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Featured speaker Dr. James Proodian, a health & wellness expert, will address seven life-changing health areas and outline simple strategies for living a wellness lifestyle. - September 24, 2011 - Proodian Healthcare
Benchmark Recovery Center Joins NARR in Support of Residential Recovery Housing
Benchmark Recovery Center is proud to support the accreditation standards of The National Association of Recovery Residences. NARR will announce their accreditation standards on September 25, at the 2011 National Conference on Addiction Disorders In San Diego, California. Benchmark Recovery Center... - September 23, 2011 - Benchmark Recovery Center
Dakota Dental Clinic Provides Dental Benefit Program for Seniors
As a cost effective alternative to dental insurance, Dakota Dental Family Dentistry is offering seniors a dental benefit program providing extensive preventative dental services along with additional benefits for one low annual fee. - September 23, 2011 - Dakota Dental
Beauregard Memorial Hospital Goes Mobile with Smartphone App
Patients have on-the-go access to symptoms, diseases and facility information with iTriage. - September 23, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
Laser Spine Institute Named to Inc. 5000 List for the Second Consecutive Year
Leader in Endoscopic Spine Surgery Again Named One of Nation’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies - September 23, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
"Removing the Mask" Domestic Violence Awareness Gala Opens Its Doors in Atlanta for a Worthy Cause
October 29th 2011 Masquerade Event Aims to Empower, Raise Funds and Awareness in Georgia - September 23, 2011 - Dr. Maiysha Clairborne
CareSouth Homecare Professionals Names Bryant Stamps Regional Vice President of Business Development
Bryant Stamps has been named Regional Vice President of Business Development for CareSouth Homecare Professionals' Georgia and Alabama locations. - September 22, 2011 - CareSouth Health System, Inc.
Alliance Hand and Physical Therapy Opens Its Newest Clinic in Wayne, New Jersey
With a team of fully trained, vastly experienced and certified staff, Alliance Hand and Physical Therapy’s Wayne clinic specializes in dynamic physical therapy, occupational therapy, hand therapy, wellness programs and massage services -- all to help patients, and others, maximize their full potential toward living the healthiest lifestyle possible. In addition, this coming October, Alliance HPT Wayne clinic will open its Aquatic Therapy and Wellness Center featuring its state-of-the-art Pool. - September 22, 2011 - Alliance Hand and Physical Therapy
"The Scott, Bel-Air" Joins "The Scott, Hawaii" Recently Featured in Newsweek Magazine as One of the Top 15 Addiction Treatment Centers
“The Scott, Bel-Air” joins “The Scott, Hawaii” Recently Featured in Newsweek Magazine as one of the Top 15 Addiction Treatment Centers in the U.S., with plans currently Underway for 2012 Launch of “The Scott, Europe.” - September 22, 2011 - The Scott Luxury Treatment Center
Chiropractic Clinic in Houston Teams Up with SEO Company to Develop New Online Marketing Campaign
Clear Lake Chiropractic has hired Prospect Genius, an Online Advertising Company, to promote their business on the web. - September 22, 2011 - Clear Lake Chiropractic