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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.9.1 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:03:52 GMT--><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" version="2.0"><channel><title>MAPA News &amp; Announcements</title><link>http://www.medicalspamd.com/mapa-news-announcements/</link><description>Medical Aesthetic Practice Associations Blog powered by Medical Spa MD</description><lastBuildDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 02:46:58 +0000</lastBuildDate><copyright>Medical Spa MD</copyright><language>en-US</language><generator>Squarespace Site Server v5.9.1 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</generator><item><title>Intense Pulse Light Chat - MAPA</title><dc:creator>Jeffrey E. Epstein, MD</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 02:45:18 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.medicalspamd.com/mapa-news-announcements/2009/2/14/intense-pulse-light-chat-mapa.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">26366:3237766:3026120</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Intense Pulse Light (IPL)Chat</strong></span>&nbsp; &nbsp;-&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 150%;"><strong>Tuesday February 24, 2009</strong> </span></p>
<p>9:00 pm - 10:00 pm Eastern</p>
<p>Sciton BBL and others All Welcome</p>
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<p>MAPA, drop down to "Live Chat"</p>
<p><a title="http://www.medicalspamd.com/physician-chat-medical-spa-md/" href="http://www.medicalspamd.com/physician-chat-medical-spa-md/">http://www.medicalspamd.com/physician-chat-medical-spa-md/</a></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.medicalspamd.com/mapa-news-announcements/rss-comments-entry-3026120.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>MAPA Meeting Thursday April 2, 2009 at ASLMS Meeting</title><dc:creator>Jeffrey E. Epstein, MD</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 00:51:59 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.medicalspamd.com/mapa-news-announcements/2009/2/7/mapa-meeting-thursday-april-2-2009-at-aslms-meeting.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">26366:3237766:2977443</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>MAPA will be having a Meeting at this year's ASLMS Meeting in Baltimore, Maryland.</p>
<p>We will meet at 8:00 pm on Thursday Evening.</p>
<p>Meeting Location to be determined.</p>
<p>Check this website for Updates.</p>
<p>Please email <a href="mailto:Jeff4459@aol.com">Jeff4459@aol.com</a> if you plan to attend.</p>
<p>Thank you.</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.medicalspamd.com/mapa-news-announcements/rss-comments-entry-2977443.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Medical Spa MD agrees to act as the Informtion Exchange Platform for The Medical Aesthetic Practice Association (MAPA)</title><category>Press Release</category><dc:creator>Jeff, Medical Spa MD</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 21:49:00 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.medicalspamd.com/mapa-news-announcements/2009/1/3/medical-spa-md-agrees-to-act-as-the-informtion-exchange-plat.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">26366:3237766:2981467</guid><description><![CDATA[<h3>For Immediate Release</h3>
<p><strong>Cherry Hill, NJ -- January 2009 &ndash;</strong> Jeff Barson, Founder of MedicalSpaMD (MSMD), and Jeffrey E. Epstein, MD Founder of The Medical Aesthetic Practice Association (MAPA), agreed to work with each other to further their mutual goals of fostering growth and innovation in the Cosmetic Medical Field. They have a shared vision for &ldquo;connecting providers&rdquo; who can share information to better serve their patients and better manage their cosmetic practices.</p>
<p>&ldquo;This is a great day for MAPA&rdquo;, explained Dr. Epstein. &ldquo;Jeff Barson has been a pioneer in information exchange within the cosmetic medical field for years now. His MedicalSpaMD.com Internet Website &amp; Blog has already advance our knowledge by quantum leaps. Combining our manpower, our experience and our content with his robust internet platform will take us even further. I am very excited to be working with a man with this type of vision.&rdquo;</p>
<p>The Medical Aesthetic Practice Association was formed in response to a need for information sharing in the Medical Aesthetic Practice area. The Medical Aesthetic Practice Association (MAPA) is THE Clinical and Business Information Exchange Forum for Aesthetic Medical Practices and their business and clinical staff.<a title="http://www.chlasermd.com/dynamicdata/pressreleasemapa.asp" href="http://www.chlasermd.com/dynamicdata/pressreleasemapa.asp"></a></p>
<p>Jeffrey E. Epstein, MD, MAPA&rsquo;s founder and Executive Director explained the need and the purpose of MAPA, &ldquo;the Medical Aesthetic Practice Association&rsquo;s purpose is to promote and facilitate information exchange among Medical Aesthetic Practices. By sharing our ideas, experiences, opinions and insights, we can learn faster and benefit from each other&rsquo;s successes and failures. In order to facilitate the convenient and high volume exchange of advanced business and clinical information, MAPA provides Internet Based Platforms for Medical Aesthetic Practice Owners and their Clinical Staff. MAPA also hosts live discussions in their Chat Rooms on a regular basis to promote real-time discussion about important, topical issues.&rdquo;</p>
<p>MAPA &amp; MSMD will soon have in excess of 2000 (two thousand) members. MAPA currently has Fifty Diamond Club Members who produce content and manage daily activities.</p>
<p>MAPA is planning on hosting their third clinical exchange meeting this Spring at the Cherry Hill Physician Training and Research Center. The meeting held in November 2008 was a huge success. There is no cost to attend these meetings. MAPA will also be meeting at this years ASLMS Conference in Baltimore, MD the first week in April.</p>
<p>To find out details, please contact us at: <a title="mailto:CHL@ChLaserMD.com" href="mailto:CHL@ChLaserMD.com">CHL@ChLaserMD.com</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Contacts:</strong></p>
<p>Rose or Lori<br /> Cherry Hill Laser &amp; Skin Care Center<br /> 2020 Springdale Road, Suite 400<br /> Cherry Hill, NJ 08003</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.medicalspamd.com/mapa-news-announcements/rss-comments-entry-2981467.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Jeffrey E. Epstein, MD and Cherry Hill Laser and Skin Care Center form the Medical Aesthetic Practice Association (MAPA)</title><category>Press Release</category><dc:creator>Jeff, Medical Spa MD</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 21:52:00 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.medicalspamd.com/mapa-news-announcements/2008/12/13/jeffrey-e-epstein-md-and-cherry-hill-laser-and-skin-care-cen.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">26366:3237766:2981478</guid><description><![CDATA[<h3>For Immediate Release</h3>
<p><strong>Cherry Hill, NJ -- December 2008 --</strong> The Medical Aesthetic Practice Association was formed this month in response to a great need for clinical exchange and information sharing in the Medical Aesthetic Practice area. The Medical Aesthetic Practice Association (MAPA) is THE Clinical and Business Information Exchange Forum for Aesthetic Medical Practices and their business and clinical staff.</p>
<p>Jeffrey E. Epstein, MD, MAPA&rsquo;s founder and Executive Director of MAPA explained the need and the purpose, &ldquo;the Medical Aesthetic Practice Association&rsquo;s purpose is to promote and facilitate information exchange among Medical Aesthetic Practices. By sharing our ideas, experiences, opinions and insights, we can learn faster and benefit from each other&rsquo;s successes and failures. In order to facilitate the convenient and high volume exchange of advanced business and clinical information, MAPA provides Internet Based Platforms for Medical Aesthetic Practice Owners and their Clinical Staff. MAPA also hosts live discussions in their Chat Rooms on a regular basis to promote real-time discussion about important, topical issues.&rdquo;</p>
<p>MAPA has over 150 members. Anyone can join by sending a $1 bill to Cherry Hill Laser &amp; Skin Care Center. There are no further fees or dues. All of MAPA&rsquo;s activities are open to all Practice&rsquo;s and their staff.The membership gets you on the notification list, so you will be aware of all events and activities.</p>
<p>MAPA is planning on hosting their third clinical exchange meeting this Spring at the Cherry Hill Physician Training and Research Center. The meeting held in November 2008 was a huge success. There are no cost to attend these meetings.</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.medicalspamd.com/mapa-news-announcements/rss-comments-entry-2981478.xml</wfw:commentRss></item></channel></rss>