Latest News - Health - United States - Georgia

WiFiMed Holdings Company, Inc. applauds the federal government for appropriating nearly $20 billion for healthcare IT, including large subsidies for the purchase of EHR systems by providers with substantial numbers of Medicaid-assisted patients.

A recent video production from Prima Center for Plastic Surgery, Dr. Jeff Zwiren, describes the surgical options available for women who desire a labia minora reduction.

Recent research reporting on a woman experiencing a difficult birth reveals that chiropractic may play an important role in helping pregnant women having difficulty during the birthing process.

During March, DVT Awareness Month, SIGVARIS North America is offering complimentary educational materials including a retail poster, a consumer brochure and an online video to advance consumer knowledge of the treatment and prevention of DVT.

- Care Dynamix offers on-site health screenings to companies to enhance employee wellness-

Triplet Moms Launch New Podcast Episode 6: Perinatal Care interviewing Jeffrey Korotkin a Perinatal Specialist. He is the co-founder of Atlanta Perinatal Consultants and works with OBGYNs in monitoring pregnancy. Tune into mattersofmultiples.com

The Memorial Health Foundation board of directors has confirmed Linda Zoller, Zelda Tenenbaum, Richard (Toby) Moreau, and Nancy Sheets incoming president of The One Hundred, as new board members.

Labiaplasty, risk and benefits were discussed during a recent episode of Polished Appeal, the only plastic surgery talk show in Atlanta. The show, hosted by Dr. Jeff Zwiren, discussed the benefits associated with this procedure

Labiaplasty and labia reduction surgery has been met with tremendous patient satisfaction at Prima Center for Plastic Surgery in Atlanta Georgia

SIGVARIS presented its 2009 AVF Traveling Fellowship awards to three vascular surgery medical residents specializing in venous disease treatment during the American Venous Forum Annual Meeting.

SIGVARIS and Medtrade have partnered to offer certified SIGVARIS fitter training courses during the Medtrade Spring Expo with the purpose of advancing medical retailers’ knowledge of compression therapy in treating venous disease.

Serenity Place opens a new center in downtown Cartersville, GA.

Serenity Place invites you to come out for a Wellness Expo & Psychic Fair on March 14th & 15th in Cartersville, GA.

A new saline filed breast implant has been developed will begin clinical trials in a few selected areas of the United States.

With increasing awareness about the benefits of cosmetic surgery, Prima Center for Plastic Surgery continues to advance the practice and principles of surgical skill and dedication to excellence In an effort to advance patient satisfaction

To reduce the health risks to patients, quality assurance must be an immediate consideration for hospitals receiving aid from the Economic Stimulus package. Recent problems at VA Hospitals highlight concerns about software quality in health records.

Facial Rejuvenation 101, a free seminar created to help explain popular facial cosmetic surgery procedures, will be presented Wednesday, February 25th at 6:00 PM by locally respected plastic surgeons, Dr. Jeffrey Zwiren and Dr. Phillip Nakano.

SIGVARIS & Perfect Medical Solutions will host a compression therapy healthy leg day during the Eastmont Civic Center’s Senior Health Fair on February 18, 2009 to address health issues like swelling, varicose veins, DVTs or vein disease symptoms.

With the advent of Accu-Spina with IDD Therapy protocols an increasing number of doctors and patients nationwide are waking up to the benefits of this incredible new treatment which has been studied extensively at Emory in Atlanta, Georgia.

Low back pain or sciatica in golfers could be a symptom of a herniated or bulging disc. Take steps to stop the pain and improve your game with Accu-Spina IDD Therapy.

Atlanta-based Coverdell this week launched Reassurance Health (www.ReassuranceHealth.com) -- a new suite of affordable healthcare discount programs that will allow consumers nationwide to save up to 60 percent on out-of-pocket healthcare costs.

Make a difference in this little girl's life?

Lancaster General has awarded Transform a contract to develop a new internet experience for its cardiovascular service line

Allergan has just announced the launch of its exciting new product LATISSE™, for stimulating eyelash growth.

In Honor of Valentine’s Day - Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and Founder of Pure Hypnosis, LLC - Sean Wheeler offers Hypnosis programs to help people get over Heartbreak and Breakups.

For those who've learned about Dr. Ben through his book or appearances, MeetDrBen.com is a new resource for information about the alternative medicine doctor.

Women with swollen ankles, aching feet and legs and other early symptoms of venous disease have a new color option in SIGVARIS® Support Therapy Casual Cotton Socks SIGVARIS Casual Cotton Socks are made with Supima® cotton and come in six colors.

Since 1963 the United States Congress has required each sitting President to declare February “American Heart Month”. Heart disease is the number one killer of Americans, but AEDs are saving more and more lives.

Kneadful Touch Mobile SPA is proud to be the 1st In-Home SPA Party provider in North Georgia.

Polished Assets - A Plastic Surgery Talk show marked its first weekly broadcast on WGUN 1010AM on Saturday, January 24, 2009. The show will focus on current issues concerning plastic surgery.

A guide to stop the act of teeth grinding has been released to the general public.

Triplet Moms launch new podcast and web site dedicated to busy moms and parents of multiples.

Georgia has rated us #1 in the category of Medical Alert Systems. Find out why.

SIGVARIS® has improved their popular Men’s Classic Ribbed sock [15-20 mmHg controlled graduated compression therapy]. The sock now offers a top band and Microban® antimicrobial protection to prevent stains and odor-causing bacteria.

New operating divison will fill a void for new medical practices in the Atlanta marketplace by offering extensive, affordible web development and marketing services.

(Atlanta, GA) The mother of all childbirth conferences is coming to Atlanta, GA, April 24-26, 2009, with award-winning authors and respected medical providers sharing their wisdom and research.

BOLD's Red Tent event concept is simple: gather women under a "red tent" to listen to mothers' birth stories and then record their stories. When: January 17 2009 TIme: 5:30 PM doors open Where: Vinings Lake Church, 75 Cooper Lake Rd.

Dallas, TX: Health 4.0 Tex, the healthcare arm has invested $24 million in Franu Hospital. Franu Hospitals Managing Director SB Hubbert is aiming to scale up the number of hospital beds from 500 to 2,000 over the next two years through this investmen

Santa Monica, CA: , Waterbury Financial Strategies Inc has announced an investment of $3 million in Perforce Y4 , a healthcare devices start-up.

Most would not be surprised to learn that breast augmentation or breast enhancement is one of the most commonly requested cosmetic surgical procedures in the United States. Understanding goals is critical to success.

To find more information on losing weight through chewing gum, visit www.lose-thepounds.com Post your comments at how-to-lose-weight-by-chewing-gum.blogspot.com #####

Royal Restrooms can provide any site or event with a temporary restroom or shower that is elegant, clean, and efficient.

Kneadful Touch Mobile SPA, the only mobile SPA service in North Georgia, is now serving Catoosa, Walker & Whitfield counties.

Waterbury Financial Strategies Inc has retructured over 310 Hospitals that range in revenue from over $1.9B to $200MM and has turned them around from red to solid black. Rahim Thawer, CEO & President brags about their accomplishments.

Eyeworks of Decatur is pleased to announce its optical store’s GRAND OPENING in the heart of downtown Decatur, Georgia.

Twenty-six medical professionals came together on November 14, 2008 at a SIGVARIS certified fitter seminar held in Phoenix, AZ to become certified SIGVARIS fitters and to advance their knowledge of compression therapy in treating venous disease.

Royal Restrooms provides portable restroom trailers nationwide on a rental basis for large outdoor events, constructions sites, and even outdoor weddings.

Axis Residential Center is not just a medication center for drug/alcohol patients; it is a place where the addicts can reliably walk into to receive the best medical as well as emotional support from the doctors.

The Postpartum Dads Project plans to focus on collecting stories from Dads who have experienced depression themselves or have been with a partner who has experienced a Mood disorder after the birth of a child.

Eyeworks of Decatur is pleased to announce Dr. Mark Hegetschweiler joining its staff as Chief Optometric Physician. Dr. Hegetschweiler brings more than 20 years experience, providing eye exams / contact lens fittings and eye disease treatments.