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Cancer Medical Review is a premier center for Urology in Kansas City with expertized doctors, who are skilled and experienced in providing the highest quality urologic care. They offer state-of-the-art treatments for prostate cancer in a modern facility, so that patients can get in and out quickly, but in a setting that's relaxing and less stressful than a hospital. They strive to provide the highest quality medical care, create an empathetic and respectful environment and adhere to high values.

Prostate cancer is second only to skin cancer as the most common male cancer in the United States. Each year more than 200,000 men are affected by this disease. Men aged 50 and older, African American men and men with a family history of prostate cancer are at a higher risk.

Some of the symptoms of prostate cancer are weak or interrupted flow of urine, painful or burning urination, a need to urinate frequently, especially at night, blood in urine and more.

"Fortunately, most prostate cancers are slow growing and can be detected at an early stage, when most can be cured. This is why a proper prostate cancer treatment needs to be performed sooner than later," says the Doctor.

Factors that may increase your risk of prostate cancer includes - family history, age, race, diet and lifestyle. Early stage of prostate cancer often has no warning signs, making regular screening tests such as prostate-specific antigen (PSA) and digital rectal exams (DRE) are critically important.

"Many effective prostate cancer treatments exist today such as active surveillance, surgery, radiation therapy, brachytherapy, hormone therapy and chemotherapy. The most appropriate treatment for you will depend on factors such as your age, health, lifestyle and the characteristics of your cancer," added the Doctor.

Cancer Medical Review also provides effective treatment for kidney cancer, cancer in the bladder, male infertility, kidney stones and more. "They have provided supportive care during my prostate cancer treatment. The doctors and nurses were knowledgeable, accurate, friendly and courteous," commented a cured patient.

About Cancer Medical Review :

Cancer Medical Review is a premier center for Urology in Kansas City with expertized doctors, who are skilled and experienced in providing the highest quality urologic care. To know more, visit http://www.kcurology.com/

CONTACT DETAILS

Name: Pete Jameson

Address:

10701 Nall Avenue, Suite 100

Overland Park

Kansas

USA - 66211

Phone Number: 913.341.7985

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Not everyone feels comfortable going to the doctor for an STD or HIV test. Yet, the importance of early diagnosis through proper testing can never be stressed enough. To those who feel embarrassed to visit a clinic and get checked for STD or HIV, LT Labs offers STD and HIV home test kits. With these kits, people can get themselves checked for STD anonymously and within the privacy of their homes.

LT Lab's full range of "iCare" brand rapid test kits meet ISO 13485 (ISO's International Medical Devices Standard) and are certified under GMP or Good Manufacturing Practices. The approval of the iCare HIV test kits by USAID and passing of WHO standards are further stamps of approval for their global consumption. "Our anonymous testing kits have been proven in lab trials to be more than 99% or close to 99% accurate, and they give results within 15 minutes. They are portable and can be carried anywhere," says a spokesperson for LT Labs.

The company is an emerging biomedical company which manufactures test kits that can test for Syphilis, HIV, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea and Hepatitis B infections via antigen or antibody tests in blood, swab or oral fluid samples. The tests can be purchased either as individual kits or as a multi STD test pack where each of the above mentioned conditions can be checked through 5 different test kits. For HIV screening, users can either choose from oral HIV test kits or blood test kits.

"Every product that we sell has a shelf life of at least 1.5 years and comes with clear instructions on usage. We also assure of complete privacy with respect to the purchaser's details - there is no mention of HIV or other disease names in parcel labels or on your credit card statement. All of our test kits can be purchased online through secure payment channels," adds the spokesperson.

More than 19 million STD infections occur every year in the US alone. Although the testing process varies according to the disease that people are testing for, the pattern more or less remains the same. Users are required to take a sample of the necessary fluid (blood, saliva, urine etc.) and use the same for the test.

About LT Labs:

LT Labs is a biomedical company with a specific focus on delivering highly reliable and quality medical diagnostic test kits to consumers worldwide. Our vision is to promote health awareness and thus help our customers lead more fulfilling lives. We have the utmost respect for the customer's right to privacy and treat customer details with the highest level of confidentiality. Our test kits have garnered global medical certifications and have been used in mobile test labs, hospitals, laboratories and pharmacies in Asia, Europe, America, Africa, and Indian Ocean Countries.

To know more, visit, http://stdrapidtest.com/

One with the Water®, a non-profit swim school in Los Angeles recently received a generous grant from the Los Angeles Triathlon Club to provide swimming lessons for 32 special-needs students and at-risk youth. The grant will cover a complete program of small-group swim lessons, taking each child from no water experience to basic water safety and swimming ability.

The 1,800+ member, thirteen-year-old LA TRI Club has recently expanded its focus to include philanthropy. "The LA TRI Club has made an impact on kids all over the southland," says LA TRI Club board member Larry Turkheimer. "Now, once again, we have stepped forward to help One with the Water have the ability to give kids the opportunity to swim and most importantly, feel accomplished."

Turkheimer was inspired to donate to One with the Water after seeing the benefits made from last year's Coast2Coast Swim Challenge proceeds. "I was approached by Coach Kenneth Rippetoe of One with the Water to see if the LA TRI Club would be interested in supporting their programs. Last year we helped 20 needy kids learn to swim through One with the Water." This year, One with the Water has offered the swimming lessons to families of CoachArt, a non-profit offering free lessons in the arts and athletics to patients ages 6-18 living with chronic illnesses such as Arthritis, Cancer, Cystic Fibrosis, Diabetes, HIV/AIDS, Sickle Cell Disease and Asthma.

One with the Water offers competitive swim training and year-round swim instruction for children and adults with a wide variety of skill levels, from total beginner to competitive athlete. In addition to their national-level competitive swimming skills, One with the Water's swim instructors are trained to work with children and adults diagnosed with autism, Asperger's, ADD, ADHD, Down and CHARGE syndrome, auditory processing disorders and dyslexia and others. Founder and Head Coach Kenneth Rippetoe, certified by the American Swimming Coach Association Disability Level 3, was featured on the Sundance Channel's documentary program 'Push Girls', working with paraplegic swimmer Mia Schaikewitz.

Since its founding, One with the Water has given out over $20,000 in scholarships to needy students and changed the lives of 400 swimmers. One father — whose son is on the Autism Spectrum — reported that his son "really responded to head Coach Kenneth Rippetoe, and looks forward to his class more than anything else right now. After the first class, he suddenly looked forward to and enjoyed swimming, as opposed to dreading it. He made huge strides, the biggest he has ever made, working with One with the Water."

Tax-deductible donations to the "Pay-It-Forward" scholarship program of One with the Water, a 501(c)(3), can be made at the organization's website: OneWithTheWater.org/donate.aspx.

For the Seattle folks struggling with weight issues, the eminent Seattle nutritionist, Angela Pifer has reportedly arrived with unique nutrition programs assuring sure shot weight loss and quality health. Her Seattle Lifestyle Program has been touted as "The Best" for health and weight loss by several distinguished medical professionals.

Angela Pifer is a leading certified nutritionist (MSN, C.N.) who founded Nutrition Northwest, a major Seattle nutrition consulting center. Pifer is an expert in designing bespoke nutrition programs that could help out the clients in addressing their specific lifestyle goals as per their situation.

The esteemed nutritionist holds years of experience in working with adult & young athletes, stubborn fat loss, emotional eating, various digestive conditions, food sensitivities, diabetes, menopause effects and detoxification.

"If you are looking for the right support or guidance regarding effective fat loss and optimal health, count on Nutrition Northwest. We have come up with distinct nutrition programs that can provide you unmatched support in your fat loss and health goals with day-to-day interactions and guidance", said a spokesperson from Nutrition Northwest.

"Our program has been acknowledged as the best for quality health and weight loss by eminent doctors & nowhere in Bellevue or Seattle you are going to find the unparallel level of dedication & commitment offered here to assist you in reaching your weight loss and health goals", he added.

Pifer's Seattle Weight Loss Program & Nutrition Program would support the clients with numerous benefits. It also enables a person to stop dieting, overcome prolonged emotional eating issues, offer a satisfactory health plan rich in comfort and flavor and manage various digestive conditions such as IBD or IBS.

With years of experience, Pifer mainly focuses on personalized health & fat loss plans for each client so that they can experience the deserved weight loss only.

When it comes to the nutrition and health loss programs at offer by Angela Pifer, there are 4 such programs; an Introductory Program on Nutrition for one week, a 30 days long Health Lifestyle Program and a 90 days long Nutrition & Lifestyle Program. She is also offering a 28 days Clean & Lean Group Program which is a follow up of Pifer's highly successful 28-Day Vegan challenge Program that was extended in 2006 and achieved more than 5,500 satisfied participants.

Nutrition Northwest also reported of special programs dedicated to treating certain conditions individually like emotional eating, digestive problems, food sensitivities, prenatal nutrition, weight loss and detoxification.

To know further about Pifer's weight loss and health programs from Nutrition Northwest, visit www.nutritionnorthwest.com

The owners of two local Pilates businesses, Brigitte Alcantara of Studio 615 Pilates and Libby Bideau of Libby Pilates, today announced their short-term partnership for the 2013 summer. By combining talents and class schedules, both studios are able to offer a full roster of Pilates training to the West Los Angeles area during the typically slow summer months. Clients will have the benefit of experiencing classes taught by either instructor at varying times.

"Our partnership enables us to offer a full roster of classes throughout the summer months when vacations and travel plans sometimes make it challenging," said Ms. Bideau. "We're very excited to have more alternatives for busy, working clients and those visiting Venice for the summer."

Ms. Alcantara explains, "Collaborating for the summer allows us to give Venice and the surrounding communities an opportunity to enjoy some diversity in techniques. We also have more times slots available to better accommodate our clients' schedules."

The partnered Pilates studio, located at 615 Hampton Drive in Venice, begins June 8 and runs through August 31. In addition to group classes, both instructors offer private one-on-one sessions.

For more information or to schedule a training session, contact Studio 615 Pilates at (310) 392-7170, www.studio615pilates.com or Libby Pilates at (310) 625-7356, www.libbypilates.com.

About Studio 615 Pilates:

Studio 615 Pilates has been the Pilates centerpiece in the Venice community for the past 15 years. Brigitte Alcantara brings style, art, passion, heart and soul to each client through her classes and private sessions. The energy and beauty of the space is serene, and Brigitte's care and attention will keep your body moving in bliss. Call for an appointment at (310) 392-7170 or visit online at www.studio615pilates.com.

About Libby Pilates:

With almost two decades of teaching experience, Libby Bideau brings her passion for movement to class. Her mixed training offers a variety of influences and techniques from various experts and experiences including: Yoga Alliance Certification; Core Fusion Master Workshop; Passing the Torch Mentorship with Julian Littleford; and Thai Yoga Massage intensive workshop. Call for an appointment at (310) 625-7356 or visit online at www.LibbyPilates.com.

Same Day Spine Surgery, the leading spine surgery outpatient facility, has assured better patient care than hospitals. The American outpatient medical center claimed of providing cutting edge and effective treatments with better equipments and more personalized care than hospital treatments.

"We have a firm belief that outpatient care facilities are much more effective than hospital in-patient treatment procedures. According to us, the first step to best recovery is to walk out from surgery center the very day of the surgery. Thus, here we release all our patients on the same day of their surgery so that they recover comfortably from home. Hospitals are known for high infection rates given the aggregation of too many patients in one place- but when you get to recover in a secured environ of at home nursing & care there is always the minimal chance of catching infections", said a spokesperson from the major American outpatient back surgery center.

A good achievement they had is that all their centers reported of no infection issues with the patients last year. They always follow a tailored treatment approach for all their patients as per the patient's specific conditions and symptoms.

Same Day Spine Surgery emphasized on taking a multidisciplinary approach in treatment which enables them to find out the best possible option for each patient. The outpatient spine care facility informed to take care of diverse spine conditions such as DDD, Building disc, pinched nerve, Radiculitis, Spinal stenosis and many more.

"It's good to mention that we have a better quality staff team here than usual hospitals. We are backed by nationally leading board certified doctors who are experts in minimal invasive advanced treatments such as laser disc surgery. With us you are always assured of executive level treatment with more advance technology like laser disectomies, stem cell therapy, minimal invasive fusion, etc which is unlikely in hospitals", the spokesperson added.

This laser spine surgery outpatient facility has come up with prompter surgery times than hospitals. Unlike hospitals, they never keep patients under prolonged anesthesia which could harm them the other way. For more info, visit http://www.samedayspinesurgery.com/

Leading provider of electronic cigarettes LeCig today announced it's support for the World Health Organization's "World No Tobacco Day" on May 31st, 2013 by offering a 10% discount coupon on all of it's e-cigarette and tobacco alternatives.

"The great thing about the WHO's World No Tobacco Day is that it encourages individuals who wish to find tobacco alternatives and maybe even to begin an integrated program of quitting tobacco use all together to get started by just doing it for 24 hours," stated Mike Elias, CEO of LeCig.

LeCig offers cost effective tobacco alternatives which afford the user the freedom of choice of when, where and how to "smoke" without many of the known harmful effects of tobacco.

LeCig's 10% World No Tobacco Day discount is available for new and returning customers and includes the popular "PigCig", "VAPRIOT" and disposable product lines. Coupons are redeemable through June 30, 2013 using the code WNTD2013 or by visiting http://lecig.com/index.aspx?dc=WNTD2013

"We're happy to offer this discount to our current and new customers in support of World No Tobacco Day," commented Elias, "providing the highest quality tobacco alternatives is what our business is all about, and supporting the individual's goal to be tobacco free is a big part of our corporate philosophy."

LeCig offers electronic cigarette products and tobacco alternatives to both the novice and experienced e-cigarette enthusiast along with a 30 day money back guarantee.

LeCig products are available on the web and at retailers across the country and is rapidly expanding it's retail base nationwide.

Learn more about LeCig by visiting http://www.lecig.com or by calling 870.518.4307.About LeCig

Our mission is to provide our clients with excellent customer service and quality products. We stand behind everything we sell with a 30 day product warranty and satisfaction guarantee. We offer both the novice and the ecigarette enthusiast with a range of options at low prices! We encourage our customers to contact us if they need help with any purchase decision. You can call us directly or use the chat button in the upper right hand corner of your browser window when visiting http://lecig.com.

Sharon Kelley, an accomplished financial management executive with extensive expertise in healthcare financial leadership, offers information on the process of Hospital Systems migrating patient care to outpatient settings.

Former healthcare CFO, Sharon Kelley has previously identified a number of ways for healthcare Chief Financial Officers can prepare for the impacts of the American healthcare system's transformation. Controlling salaries, infusing Hospital Systems with talent, scenario planning, and establishing efficiencies within organizations are all ways in which Hospital CFO's can prepare for healthcare reform and ensure that they offer a delivery model that will encompass the necessary success items for an accountable care organization (ACO).

Many Hospital Systems, in order to align with the goals of healthcare reform such as increased quality, decreased cost, and improved population health are now investing in outpatient care. This strategy of migrating patient care to the outpatient setting allows Hospital Systems to improve not only patient care, but also efficiency. This shift in care setting began two decades ago when advances in technology made it possible to perform procedures that were previously inpatient only, into the doctor's office setting, making for more cost effective procedures.

The reasons for Hospital Systems focusing their strategy on the transition to outpatient care are numerous, explains Sharon Kelley. As Hospital Systems move toward the overall goal of trying to keep patients out of the hospital, outpatient care becomes increasingly more important. Hospitals are also focused on making healthcare more accessible to patients. The investment in outpatient clinics not only offers improved access to care for patients and the opportunity to better manage population health but, it can also help to increase market share.

About Sharon Kelley

Sharon Kelley is an accomplished financial management executive with extensive expertise in healthcare financial leadership. She currently serves as an Independent Consultant and Revenue Cycle Subject Matter Expert at Soar Consulting, LLC. Sharon Kelley attended Duquesne University and University of Pittsburgh.

For additional information, contat:

Sharon Kelley

1030 Old Orchard Drive

Gibsonia, PA 15044

703-376-7055

[email protected]

http://sharonmkelley.blogspot.com

Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York (RMA of New York), a world renowned infertility medical practice, is pleased to announce the opening of a sixth location in the State of New York on April 4th, 2013, at 101 West 12th Street in New York City. The physicians and staff at RMA of NY arewell known for providing compassionate care and clinical expertise in reproductive treatment, since opening their doors in midtown Manhattan in 2001. Situated on the ground level of the John Adams building between 6th and 7th Avenues, the new officeis easily accessible by multiple subway lines, just two blocks from Union Square in the heart of the West Village. Dr. Jaime M. Knopman, reproductive endocrinologist and fertility specialist, will be treating patients downtown startingApril 4th.

RMA of New York is opening the downtown practice to meet thesignificant demand for premium fertility services in lower Manhattan."The downtown New York City area is one of the fastest growing communities in the country, and RMA of New York is proud to support this remarkable growth," said Dr. Alan Copperman, Medical Director of RMA of New York and Director of Infertility at Mount Sinai Medical Center. "By opening an office in this rapidly developing sector of the city, we are able to provide advanced reproductive technology combined with first-class convenient care to couples experiencing difficulty with conceiving. While our field has become more and more technologically advanced, we have found that maintaining personalized attention in a compassionate environment is even more important than ever."

Dr. Jaime M. Knopman graduated with honors from the University of Pennsylvania and received her medical degree from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. She completed her residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the New York University Langone Medical Center, where she went on to completeher subspecialty. Dr. Knopman received numerous awards from NYU, including the CREOG Excellence Award three years consecutively and was also the recipient of the Robert F. Porges Award for the Graduating Honor Resident. "It is an honor and privilege to bring infertile couples hope, and to witnesstheir happiness when they achieve a successful pregnancy," Dr. Knopman stated. "Through RMA of New York's continuous advancement of infertility therapies and high IVF success rates, our team is sharing this joyous occasion with patients again and again. Having completed my medical training in the downtown New York City area, I look forward to providing residents the quality fertility care they expect within a convenient and comfortable environment personalized for their specific needs."

About Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York

Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York (RMA of New York) is widely recognized as a national and international leader in state-of-the-art reproductive medicine. Led by an integrated team of doctors and scientists with extensive reproductive endocrinology, fertility and urology experience and training, RMA of New York consistently reports success rates to the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART) and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and is internationally recognized for achieving high success rates in their treatment of infertility. RMA of New York maximizes access to care by helping patients explore all insurance coverage and financing options available for treatment. RMA of New York is sensitive to the needs of the LGBT community, women choosing single or same-sex motherhood, as well as women interested in elective fertility preservation. Headquartered in midtown Manhattan, RMA of New York has patient care facilities in Garden City, White Plains, Brooklyn and Cornwall, NY. For more information, please visit www.rmany.com

The Orthopaedic & Arthritis Clinic of Rockford, IL, is excited to announce the release of the company's new corporate website.

The new website, which was recently launched, combines an elegant design, useful tools and an easy to navigate interface for site visitors. The site primarily focuses on the care solutions the company provides, which include; hip and knee replacement, fracture care, hand surgery, sports medicine, physical therapy and work injuries. The new site reflects the company's commitment to the Rockford community and greatly enhances information availability on the company's high quality care services.

"We are excited in launching our new website which has gone through a major upgrade to better serve our customers and the public," says Mark Hastings, MD and Partner of the Orthopaedic & Arthritis Clinic of Rockford. "We incorporated a new corporate logo along with a new design and are proud to showcase this latest accomplishment," commented Dr. Hastings.

The primary marketing focus of the website is to provide a resource for persons looking for orthopedic and arthritis care. So, an easy to use navigation was implemented along with informative content to help website visitors understand the depth of skill and expertise the Orthopedic Surgeons at the Orthopaedic & Arthritis Clinic of Rockford offer to their patients.

About the Orthopaedic & Arthritis Clinic of Rockford

Mark E. Hastings, M.D.

Dr. Hastings graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree from Northwestern University, Evanston, IL and received his Medical degree from Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago. He completed his Orthopaedic Surgery residency at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center

Andreas J. Fischer, M.D.

Dr. Fischer graduated with a B.S. from Loyola University and received his Medical degree from Rush Medical College, Chicago. He did his internship and Orthopaedic Surgery residency at Rush Medical Center, Chicago.

Please contact our office for an appointment with one of our Board Certified physicians. For more information, please contact us at 815.398.7755. 1235 N. Mulford Road Rockford, Illinois 61107 - http://rockford-ortho.com/

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