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A new website offers education, help and hope for victims and families of abuse against women

The relationship between physicians and the pharmaceutical and device industries has been under recent scrutiny. Today, AMSA is releasing its evidence and recommendations for a model “PharmFree” curriculum.

Dr. Todd P. Sullivan - Chiropractor Springfield, VA - New Technology offers neck pain and low back pain sufferers immediate pain relief

Wag’N Enterprises’ O2 Fur Life Program Has Created Quite a Purr Across the Country By Providing Over 111 Pet Oxygen Mask Kits to First Responders Across USA in October 2009

Antheros Develops New Silver Hand Sanitizer Formula

Breathe Healthy manufactures comfortable, washable masks for every day respiratory protection. Under new ownership and with a new website, Breathe Healthy is focusing on its unique and proprietary core products to meet current consumer demand.

Behavioral Directions, LLC an autism consulting company in Herndon, Virginia announces several upcoming events for the community related to autism and handling difficult behaviors in children.

POOLCENTER.com to go before the CPSC hearing on VGB Pool and Spa Safety Act for definition of unblockable pool drains

Giving back to our Alexandria community is our focus for our third anniversary celebration.

Hand Therapy can play an integral part in the treatment for people with arthritis.

Dr. Holly Moriarty, D.C. from Haymarket Physical Therapy & Chiropractic helps runners prepare for the Marine Corps Marathon through use of KT Tape, the first consumer brand of kinesiology therapeutic tape.

Joining the NVFPC, we supplement the CDC program by using the theories of aging and coaching to relieve fear and anxiety over mobility and falling”, said Stephan Marais, a partner in the company.

Dr. Dolly Garnecki will teach a free workshop for mothers on postural considerations for mom and baby in breastfeeding at 4:00 PM on Friday, November 13th at Sugar Snap Consignment in York Place on the historic Downtown Mall in Charlottesville.

F.E.A.S.T. has launched a free online dictionary for parents that explains the complex terms and concepts used in the diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders, eating disturbances and a wide range of co-existing conditions.

Free massages are available to anyone skeptical of the benefits of massage. This is a 90 day opportunity only. So if you have been scared to get a massage or always wondered how it was to get a massage. This is your chance to try it out for free.

What does George Burns & Bob Hope have in common with the Healing & Wellness Sanctuary? Massage! They both lived to be over 100 due to massage. We're out to prove that truth. It's NOT just for relaxation & pampering anymore... get MASSAGED!

The Healing & Wellness Sanctuary introduces our New Mom Massage program, a series of four 1 hr massage treatments designed to ease a woman's stresses while she's carrying her child, and to ease the changes to her body that occur after birth.

Dr. Dolly Garnecki presents a free workshop for new moms on breastfeeding and babywearing at 11:45 AM on Saturday, November 7th at Downtown ACAC located at 111 Monticello Ave in Charlottesville.

EndGame Public Relations, a Social Media PR firm based in Richmond, VA, has been tapped by Kentucky-based MEMI Tech, LLC to promote the new life-saving new health information storage card, 911 Medical ID.

Delicious food, good vibrations, and relaxing massages encouraged good health and the celebration of a business milestone at the Spinal Health & Wellness grand opening on October 8, 2009 in Charlottesville.

Free online video classes allow anyone to learn simple, easy to master massage techniques.

MedTrakker Cancer Medical Organizer - A premier all-in-one Cancer Medical Organizer. To aid patients track and organize their treatment care journey.

Proactive Wellness Centers, a leading Anti-Aging and BHRT medical practice launches its all new "ePatientPortal" to provide patients with convenient, secure electronic access to their personal health records and multiple self-service applications.

Dr. Michael Rogers has replaced the uncomfortable procedure that involves plastic trays, the messy impression material and most importantly – the uncomfortable wait time while the impression material sets in the patient's mouth. It's now digital!

SteppingStone Journals announced plans to donate 10% of the proceeds from the sale of its cancer organizer to St. Agnes’ House, a nonprofit, ecumenical mission providing economical lodging for patients and caregivers seeking treatment.

NETFilmMusic has released MYKitty Cat App for iPhone and iPod Touch. For only 99 cents, MYKitty offers great family entertainment for any animal lover, young and old.

The guide provides health officials with a superior method for capturing and delivering standard operating procedures to first responders and other emergency personnel.

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The lastest book by psychotherapist Anneliese Widman, Ph.D travels beyond conventional psychology into the world of neuroscience to address the most important and fearful questions of human existence and spirituality.

Now you can keep tabs on Beyond the Garden’s Host EJ and interact with her on Twitter. Follow her and get quick “mini” updates about what vegetarian dishes she is cooking up in the kitchen.

Southern Health Insurance covers Acupuncture for University of Va Employees.

Acclaimed author John English reveals a simple process for releasing victimhood and empowering relationships.

The GWU Center for Preparedness and Resilience is delivering the American Medical Association’s CitizenReady™ pilot training program.

Health Care Without Harm announces a Balanced Menus Challenge to help hospitals reduce greenhouse gases and help stop climate change. Hospitals reduce their meat purchases and offerings by 20 percent within 12 months of accepting the challenge

Until October 19th Lucky Bamboo Shop is offering 15% savings on orders over $99 through: www.LuckyBambooShop.com. Customers can redeem this special promotional discount by entering the coupon code FALL09PROMO when prompted during checkout.

Proactive Wellness Centers turns to blogging to increase the frequency and quality of communications with its present and future patients. Given Dr. Lawson's passion for her field, the personally-authored blog promises to be of interest.

To assist cancer patients with the day-to-day management of their illness, SteppingStone Journals provides an easy-to-use cancer organizer for patients to record vital medical information from cancer diagnosis through treatment and recovery.

Dr. William Booker seeks to extends foundation of true expertise by running the Marine Corps Marathon

With the scare about viruses today everyone wants to do all they can to help control the spread of germs. Handing out the right medical promotional products helps keep employees at work and kids in school during the inevitable Cold and Flu season.

OpenQ Continues Best Practice Leadership in Life Sciences Technology and Information Through Sponsorships and Presentations at Upcoming Industry Conferences in Compliance, IIT, and KOL Management

Dr. Lynese Lawson, founder of Proactive Wellness Centers, PLC -- a leading Anti-Aging Practice, is the featured speaker at the September 16, 2009 luncheon event for "Sterling Women", a network of executive business women in Northern Virginia.

It's never to early to begin green, natural, and healthy parenting. This one-hour class will teach you the basics to simplify going green from cloth diapering to making organic baby food from scratch.

U.S. Commerce Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement of Health Data Services with the 2009 Best of Charlottesville Award. Health Data Service provides free EMR software for more effective medical practice management.

Dr. Sullivan, Springfield, VA Chiropractor Provides Active Release Technique at the Nation’s Triathlon in Washington, DC

The new web site extends the innovation and leadership that this growing practice has exhibited by providing a website driven by a robust content management system that delivers highly relevant, dynamic content to its current and future patients.

Leading spa supplier Universal Companies will be presenting six exciting and educational classes at the November International Esthetics, Cosmetics, and Spa Conference (IECSC) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

iPhone paves the way for new technology that combine health and science. By simply setting your alarm the Proactive Sleep app gives you info on your sleep and it also has various helpful tools for sleepers

Health Data Services, Inc., a leader in the health information technology market, announces that FreeDOM MD will now offer insurance eligibility verification through Emdeon Net Direct®.

Dr. Ed Lauterbach Palmyra Va is a chiropractor at Lake Monticello, Introduce New Services. We also will be accepting Southern Health Insurance for Acupuncture.

Dr. Jay Bhatt, AMSA National President 2006-2007, has been chosen for the 2009-2010 Harvard University Zuckerman Fellow Program.