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Integralis Expert Resource Available to Discuss Twitter Denial of Service Attack and Web 2.0 Security

EAST HARTFORD, Conn., Aug. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- WHAT: Twitter was shut down Thursday morning August 6 due to a denial of service attack. Eric Greenberg, Sr. VP of security and risk solutions at Integralis, can discuss: - Why are Web 2.0 sites like ...

MedHunters Launches Redesigned Web Platform

Web site features enhanced recruitment, career and networking resources Englewood, CO (Vocus) August 5, 2009 -- MedHunters is making it easier for qualified healthcare professionals to meet top employers. The leading Web site has been redesigned to include: ...

CVS/pharmacy Enhancing Accessibility for the Visually Impaired To Its Web Site and Store Point of Sales Devices

WOONSOCKET, R.I., July 30 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy, the nation's largest retail pharmacy, announced today that it is implementing functional improvements to benefit its customers with visual impairments and other disabilities. The Company has installed tactile keypads in all CVS sto...

The Quigley Corporation to Announce Second Quarter Results and Host Audio Web Cast

DOYLESTOWN, Pa., July 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Quigley Corporation, (Nasdaq: QGLY ) , www.quigleyco.com today announced it will issue its second quarter results before market open on Wednesday, August 5, 2009. Ted Karkus, Chairman and CEO, will provide a Compa...

Photos: Compete Releases Top Insurance and Physician Web Sites for June 2009

BOSTON, July 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Compete, a TNS Media company, today released its ranking of the top ten Insurance and Physician sites for June 2009, which is based on data from the company's panel of two million US-based internet users. In the past month, overall unique visitors (UVs) to...

ConvaTec Launches Hydrofiber(R) Technology Web Site

SKILLMAN, N.J., July 22 /PRNewswire/ -- ConvaTec, a world-leading provider of innovative medical technologies for community and hospital care, today announced the launch of a new web site, www.Hydrofiber.com , demonstrating how the company's proprietary Hydrofiber(R) Technology i...

NBTY to Web Cast Fiscal Third Quarter Conference Call

RONKONKOMA, N.Y., July 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NBTY, Inc. (NYSE: NTY ) ( www.NBTY.com ), a leading global manufacturer and marketer of nutritional supplements, today announced it will web cast a conference call to review fiscal third quarter results on the Company Web site, ( www...

HPV, Other Risk Factors Tied to Oral Cancer: New Web Site Offers Awareness, Early Detection Information

DALLAS, July 21 /PRNewswire/ -- The Fight Oral Cancer Foundation (FOCF) has launched www.fightoralcancer.org to increase public awareness of oral cancer. According to The Fight Oral Cancer Foundation (FOCF), oral cancer is one of the most deadly cancers, with the latest...

New Web site launches $1.7 million project to improve European cancer communications

An initiative to boost cancer prevention, treatment and care throughout Europe by improving communications within the cancer community kicks off today (Monday 20 July) with the launch of a new website: www.eurocancercoms.eu . The project will involve all those with an interest in cancer, from res...

Ready? AIM! Target Success! AIM Expands Global Reach Through Innovative Corporate Portal ... from Web to Enterprise 2.0

ATLANTA, July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- A global leader in strategy and technology consulting, AIM delivers value and innovation to public and private sector organizations worldwide. Expanding its global footprint, the AIM corporate portal ( http://www.aim-llc.net ) is "all about enterprise solu...

AHIMA Launches New Interactive myPHR.com Web Site

Web site's c ontent is now audience-specific, fosters feedback CHICAGO, July 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In an emergency, immediate access to your vital health information can mean the difference between life and death. Personal health records (PHRs) often help ease the t...

Allscripts e-prescribing Tool to Be Offered on New AMA Web Solution

CHICAGO, July 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Allscripts (Nasdaq: MDRX ) announced today that it is working with the American Medical Association (AMA) to offer to physicians nationwide an AMA-branded electronic prescribing tool based on Allscripts leading e-prescribing technology. I...

CareTech to Provide Web Services to Novant Health's Ten Hospitals, 1,100 Physician Medical Group and Regional Outpatient Centers

TROY, Mich., July 13 /PRNewswire/ -- CareTech Solutions, Inc.( www.CareTechSolutions.com ), an information technology (IT) and Web products and services provider for hospitals and health systems nationwide, announced today it has signed an agreement to provide Web Servi...

Gentiva(R) Health Services Schedules Second Quarter Earnings Call and Web Cast for Thursday, July 30, 2009

ATLANTA , July 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gentiva Health Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: GTIV ), a leading provider of comprehensive home health services, announced today that it has scheduled a conference call and web cast on Thursday, July 30, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. ET to discuss operating resul...

Pinnacle Health Solutions Launches New Web Site, Making Affordable Health Care and Benefits Easy to Understand

Pinnacle Health Solutions has launched PinnacleHealthSavings.com, providing a health care information and enrollment process that is easy to comprehend and can be completed in a matter of minutes. Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) July 13, 2009 -- Pinnacle Health Solutions, an onli...

Leading Nursing Web site, NurseZone.com Wins Award for Journalism Excellence

SAN DIEGO, July 8 /PRNewswire/ -- AMN Healthcare's news and career-focused Web site for nurses and students, NurseZone.com, was recently honored by the San Diego chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. The popular nursing Web site took first place in the category of "News Site with S...

Customers Design Reid Supply's New Web Site

Reid Supply Company, a leading supplier of industrial and technical parts and free CAD images to engineers, technicians and others has enhanced their web site with direct input from their customers. John Carrier, the company's President, says the new ReidSupply.com is all about ease of use with ...

AHRQ Launches Monthly Health Advice Column and Enhanced Web Site In Spanish

ROCKVILLE, Md., July 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- HHS' Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality today announced "Consejos de Salud Para Ti," (Health Advice for You), a new monthly online health advice column for Spanish-speaking consumers. The column provides evidence-based tips on preventive he...

First-Person Stories Gathered on Web Shape New Nonfiction TV Series from Veteran Producers

P.O.V. creator Marc Weiss teams up with former Peter Jennings colleagues to launch two websites inviting vivid personal stories about Internet dating and end-of-life dilemmas. Some stories will be used for a prototype episode of a new TV series to be directed by Food, Inc. director Robert Kenner...

Hospital Improves Patient Experience by Adding Email and Web Access in Patient Rooms With Virtual Linux Desktops

IBM, NoMachine and Novell solution provides hospital patients personal desktops at fraction of energy and maintenance costs of PCs, says Glendale Adventist Medical Center ARMONK, N.Y. , July 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM ), NoMachine and Novell announce today that Glendale Ad...

CDYNE XML Web Services Help Organizations Comply with FTC Red Flags Rule

Web-Based Fraud Prevention Tools Can Reduce Medical Identity Theft CHESAPEAKE, Va., July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- CDYNE Corporation , a leading provider of data enhancement, verification, and communication Web services, announced today that it is ready to assist health care organizations prepare ...

Iran Blocks Access to the Chopra Center's Web Site, Podcasts, and Blogs

In the wake of Iran's disputed presidential elections, the Ahmadinejad regime has stepped up its censorship of independent media and web sites, including information on mind-body healing, meditation, yoga, and Ayurveda offered at www.chopra.com San Diego, CA (PRWEB) -...

American Society of Anesthesiologists Launches Web Site Focused on Educating and Empowering the Public about Anesthesiology

Web Site Features "Anesthesia & Me"(C) Checklist to Help Patients Organize Vital Medical Information in Preparation for Surgery LifelinetoModernMedicine.com Provides Patients with Physician-Certified Tools and Resources CHICAGO, June 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Every year, 46 mill...

US Farms, Inc. Launches Aloe Vera Juice Web Site for Hispanic Market

SAN DIEGO, June 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- US Farms, Inc. (Pink Sheets: USFM ), announces the launch of its new Hispanic focused web site www.jugodealoevera.com , which will operate as a division of US Farms Inc. US Farms Aloe Vera Juice retails for $14.95 per bottle or wholesales for $8...

Endologix Announces Live Web Cast of Presentation in SMH Capital Small Cap Spotlight on June 17, 2009 at 4:15 p.m. ET

IRVINE, Calif., June 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Endologix, Inc. (Nasdaq: ELGX ), developer of minimally invasive treatments for aortic disorders, today announced that John McDermott, President and CEO, is scheduled to deliver a presentation to the investment community on Wednesday, June 17, 20...

MedThink Communications Wins Two Communicator Awards for Its Health Care Web Site Design

RALEIGH, N.C., June 12 /PRNewswire/ -- MedThink Communications, a health care advertising agency specializing in medical communications, brand development, digital and interactive services and public relations, won two awards of distinction at The 15th Annual Communicator Awards competition. ...

Hitting the Gym on the Web - a New Global Exercise Trend

Members from 46 countries only 4 weeks after launch indicate that online health club Wexer has hit upon a new global exercise trend. At this rate, Wexer could impact the health club industry as Skype has impacted the telecommunication industry. Dubai, UAE (PRWEB) June 1...

HCCA Web Conference Offers Forum on Medicare's Nationwide Rollout of the Recovery Audit Contractors (RAC) Program

Questions Posed by Audience as Well as Panelist Familiar With RAC Program to Key CMS Official MINNEAPOLIS, June 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) Recovery Audit Contractors (RAC) prepare to contact health care providers as early as late June or early ...

Pennsylvania Department of Health Launches Spanish-Language Smoking Cessation Resource Web Site

DeterminedToQuit.com translated to Estoydecidido.com for Latino Pennsylvanians HARRISBURG, Pa., June 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Everette James today announced the launch of Estoydecidido.com , a resource tool to help Latino residents of Pennsylvania go ...

Veiovis Launches Medical Travel Web Portal

SEATTLE, June 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Veiovis, a global leader in overseas health care facilitation, launches its online presence with a medical travel web portal. The exclusive website is custom-built for existing and potential Veiovis partners: patients, employers and health insurers from around...

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network Launch Web Sites to Help General Motors Members Easily Find Information on Their Health Care

DETROIT, June 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network launched web sites for General Motors members who have a need to find out information about their BCBSM and BCN health care benefits. The web site addresses are bcbsm.com/gm for BCBSM and bcbsm.com/gm...

AgeEsteem(R) Launches New Web Site, Blog, and 'How To' Book

AgeEsteem(R) to Focus on Growing Demographic of Older Adults NEW YORK, and GENEVA, June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- AgeEsteem(R), one of the world's pre-eminent organizations focused on aging and self-esteem, today launched a new web site and "how to" guidebook. The organization, based in Geneva, Swit...

VITAZEST Water Brand Vitamin-Infused Pomegranate Beverage Available on Dr. Siegal's COOKIE DIET Web Site CookieDiet.com

Just in time for summer, Dr. Siegal's COOKIE DIET® web site CookieDiet.com expands selection of refreshing VITAZEST® Water brand beverages by Boca Raton, Florida-based Triple A Products LLC McLean, VA (PRWEB) June 2, 2009 -- Dr. Siegal's Direct Nutritionals, LLC...

QHR Launches New Web Site New QHR.com Is More Interactive, More Content Driven Than Ever

On May 28, months of planning and development by QHR's Marketing team - in conjunction with consulting firm Paramore|Redd - culminated with the launch of the new and significantly enhanced QHR.com. The new e-face for QHR is more interactive, more user friendly and more content driven than ever. ...

PA Department of Health Launches Spanish-Language Smoking Cessation Resource Web Site

DeterminedToQuit.com translated to Estoydecidido.com for Latino Pennsylvanians HARRISBURG, Pa., May 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Everette James today announced the launch of Estoydecidido.com, a resource tool to help Latino residents of Pennsylvania go tobacc...

VA Web Site Helps College Counselors Aid Veterans

WASHINGTON, May 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has launched a new Web site to strengthen the connection between college and university mental health professionals and the Veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts now studying on their campuses. "M...

Abel Law Offices Introduces Free Web Resource for California Employers Navigating Workplace Laws

Los Angeles-based law firm, founded by veteran attorney Bruce Abel, launches blog to help employers avoid litigation and ensure compliance with state legislation. Los Angeles (Lexis Nexis) May 23, 2009 -- In an effort to help California employers comply with the myriad ...

Pregnancy Magazine Touts Web Site Designed by Vitamin as 'Web Site We Can't Live Without'

BALTIMORE, May 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Vitamin(R) today announced that a Web site the firm designed for the pregnancy education organization Keep 'Em Cookin' has been noted by Pregnancy magazine as the publication's "Web Site We Can't Live Without" in the June 2009 issue. The Web site...

Reed Group Launches New MDGuidelines Web Site with 6th Edition of Medical Disability Advisor

New Absence Management Portal Will Offer Innovative Predictive Disability Durations Tool Westminster, CO (Vocus) May 20, 2009 -- Reed Group Ltd., the world's most trusted provider of return-to-work information and employee absence services and solutions, announced that ...

403(b) Administration Now Turn-Key with New 'Single Solution/Multi-Provider' Web Hosted Platform - 403(b)connect

While some larger plan providers and consultants in the 403(b) market are pushing nonprofit clients to eliminate options for participants by paring down to a single plan provider, se2 of Topeka, Kansas, says with 403(b)connect, now is the time to keep provider and investment choices and "Aut...