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Special Delivery for a Very Lucky Mayville Resident
A fifteen year-old Mayville resident will be welcoming into her home and heart a service dog. The dog named Hawk is being provided by SDWR, a non-profit organization based in Virginia, with a mission to provide specially-bred and trained dogs for adults and children with invisible disabilities like... - September 02, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
3rd Annual Perthes Conference to be Hosted on October 5 at the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas, TX
On Saturday, October 5th at 8AM CST, the Legg Calve Perthes Foundation, alongside a team of parent volunteers, have partnered with the International Perthes Study Group (IPSG) to host a full day event to discuss the impact of Perthes Disease. The conference is designed to empower families with... - August 29, 2019 - Legg Calve Perthes Foundation
Autism Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to a Young Boy in Philadelphia, PA
Travis, an 8-year-old boy from Philadelphia, PA, received a very special delivery today of his very own Service Dog from SDWR. Travis’ service dog, Heddy will be able to accompany him everywhere thanks to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Travis’ parents are looking forward to... - August 09, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Named Family Favorite by Colorado Parent Magazine
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center has been named a Top 5 Hospital or Health Clinic in Colorado Parent’s Family Favorite 2019 publication. The annual edition recognizes businesses, services, and attractions in the metro Denver area and is voted on by readers of the... - August 08, 2019 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
Autism Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Young Girl in Corona, CA
10 year old Emily is the lucky recipient of an Autism Service Dog named Janey. Emily’s parents are looking forward to Janey becoming their daughter’s friend and angel. They are most looking forward to Emily and her new service dog playing together as well as alerting them if Emily... - August 02, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Diabetic Alert Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Family in Rancho Santa Margarita CA
7 year old Chase, along with her parents, has been dealing with her diabetes diagnosis for close to two years. Chase is a very active typical 7-year old, who enjoys playing softball and gymnastics. It is important to her parents that Chase’s service dog can help Chase with feeling more... - July 30, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Local Mom and Pittsburgh Musicians "Band Together" to Raise Autism Awareness with Benefit Single on MTS Records
“Band Together Pittsburgh” is releasing an Autism Awareness single. “Differently Abled Man” was penned by Lisa Satira Brozek, for her son, Christopher. It will be released on MTS Records. - July 26, 2019 - MTS Management Group
Family from Pleasant Plains, IL is Showing Their Way of Paying It Forward Through an SDWR Service Dog Volunteer Experience
The Shown family know all about how important service dogs can be for an individual and family. Mr. Shown was the recipient of SDWR diabetic alert dog, Samson in 2016. Samson is providing the comfort and reassurance necessary for the Showns and helping Mr. Shown manage and face the everyday... - July 21, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Autism Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Assist Family in Roseville, CA
A very lucky 7-year-old girl from Roseville, CA received a special delivery today of her very own Service Dog from SDWR. - July 21, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Autism Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Family in Allentown, PA
Allentown, PA boy receives a very special delivery of his own service dog from SDWR. - July 20, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
World-Renowned Keto Expert, Dr. Eric Berg, Reveals Secrets of the Keto Universe on His YouTube Channel
The channel has more than two thousand four hundred published videos to date, viewed by over five hundred thousand viewers daily. - July 12, 2019 - Dr. Berg Nutritionals
Nathaniel's Hope Launches Make 'm Smile Festival in Downtown Orlando Lake Eola This Saturday
The 17th Annual Make 'm Smile festival hosted by Nathaniel's Hope is among the largest event in the nation celebrating VIP Kids with special needs and their families. Make 'm Smile honors 3000 VIP kids/families and brings together 450 area volunteers, 120 vendors/exhibitors plus more than 50 corporate and community sponsors for a day full of family fun, interactive games, food and entertainment. Top 8 American Idol Finalist Alyssa Raghu and her band Latitude 28 headlines on the live stage. - May 30, 2019 - Nathaniel's Hope
Nonprofit Releases 2018 Dog Bite Fatality Statistics and Trends from the 14-Year Data Set (2005 to 2018)
In 2018, canines killed 36 Americans, pit bulls contributed to 72% of these deaths. Over the last 14 years, canines killed 471 Americans. Two dog breeds, pit bulls (311) and rottweilers (47), contributed to 76% of the total recorded deaths. - May 10, 2019 - DogsBite.org Incorporated
Digisonics Collaborates with Dr. Charles Mullins on Pediatric Cardiology Reporting Solution
Digisonics Pediatric Solution is enhanced with the most extensive library of over 300 Mullins congenital cardiology diagrams via a collaboration with world-renowned pediatric cardiologist, Dr. Charles Mullins. - May 05, 2019 - Digisonics
Autism Service Dog Delivered to Assist 10-Year-Old Girl in Hawthorne, NJ
Valentina, a 10-year old girl living in Hawthorne, New Jersey, has received a very special delivery today of her very own Autism Service Dog from SDWR to assist her and help better communicate her needs. Based in Madison, Virginia, Service Dogs by SDWR has a mission to provide specially-bred and... - May 01, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Alive from Oklahoma
Pregnancy resource centers, adoption/fostering support groups, mobile medical clinics for the uninsured and more will gather with Congressman Kevin Hern 12:30 Saturday, May 4th in Union High School Stadium (UMAC) to showcase free resources available to Tulsa and surrounding communities. They will simulcast "Alive from New York" with Focus on the Family from 1:30-3:30 celebrating life. - April 30, 2019 - Omega League Media
Mobile Engagement Program Designed to Improve Maternal and Early Child Health and Literacy Outcomes Launches in Florida, Mississippi and New York
GoMo Health, a leading population health management company, announces the launch of EduCare, an interactive program designed to promote early childhood literacy, learning, health, and wellness for families, caregivers and children ages 0-8 years old. EduCare is a market-ready program with content... - April 25, 2019 - GoMo Health
$7,500 SDWR Autism Service Dog Grant Awarded to 9-Year-Old Boy in Mentor, OH
Tristen, a 9-year old boy in Mentor, Ohio, has received a very generous $7,500 Grant towards his very own Autism Service Dog from SDWR. - April 24, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
$12,500 SDWR Autism Service Dog Grant Awarded to 8-Year-Old Boy in Lawrence, MA
Max, an 8-year old boy living in Lawrence, Massachusetts, has received a very generous $12,500 Grant towards his very own Autism Service Dog from Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers, or “SDWR,” to assist him and help better communicate his needs. SDWR, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization... - April 19, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Autism Service Dog Delivered to Assist 7-Year-Old Boy in Monroe, NJ
Michael, a 7-year old boy living in Monroe, New Jersey, has received a very special delivery today of his very own Autism Service Dog from SDWR. - April 19, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
$10,000 SDWR Autism Service Dog Grant Awarded to 8-Year-Old Boy in Deer Park, WI
Nolan, an 8-year old boy living in Deer Park, Wisconsin, has received a very generous $10,000 Grant towards his very own Autism Service Dog from SDWR. - April 17, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Welcomes New Physicians
Swedish Medical Center announces nine new providers as the hospital continues to offer the highest quality care and the most advanced technologies and treatments in nearly every medical specialty. - April 11, 2019 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
Beads of Courage Announces Scarcelli Family Foundation Grant on National Siblings Day
Funds Will Support Siblings of Children Coping with Serious Illness - April 10, 2019 - Beads of Courage, Inc.
NCHS Ramona Opens New Community Health Center
North County Health Services Opens New Health Clinic in Ramona. - April 02, 2019 - NCHS
Keynote Speakers Announced for 6th National Cribs for Kids Conference
John Kahan, Chief Data Analytics Officer at Microsoft, and Nino Ramirez, PhD, Director of the Center for Integrative Brain Research at Seattle Children’s Hospital, to deliver keynote address. - April 02, 2019 - Cribs for Kids
Ophthalmics, Inc. Becomes a Direct Distributor of Altaire Pharmaceuticals
Ophthalmics, Inc., a leading supplier of eye care supplies for ophthalmic and optometric practices, is now a direct distributor for Altaire Pharmaceuticals. Eye care physicians are encouraged to visit Ophthalmics, Inc.’s website at shophthalmics.com to find Altaire’s in-demand and... - April 01, 2019 - Ophthalmics, Inc.
Dr. Darryl Auston Joins OrthoONE at North Suburban Medical Center
OrthoONE at North Suburban Medical Center, a practice located in Thornton that provides comprehensive orthopedic services, welcomes new provider Dr. Darryl Auston. Dr. Auston is a board certified orthopedic surgeon that specializes in orthopedic trauma cases, including acute fracture care with a particular interest in pelvis, acetabulum (the socket of the ball-and-socket hip joint) and complex joint injuries. - March 19, 2019 - HCA HealthONE
Deer Valley Dental Village Sells for $5.6M
Menlo Group Commercial Real Estate represented the buyer of the 17,030 sq. ft. Peoria dental office complex. - March 18, 2019 - Menlo Group Commercial Real Estate
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Honors Nurses with DAISY Awards
Jean Gasteratos, Jessalynn Fiest, Wanda Zwiegelaar recognized for providing extraordinary nursing care. - March 16, 2019 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
Two Orthopedic Surgeons Joining OrthoNeuro in April
OrthoNeuro will add two experienced Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeons to team of 28 distinguished physicians. - March 15, 2019 - OrthoNeuro
HCA/HealthONE’s Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center and Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children Physician Offers Robotic Procedures for Adolescent & Pediatric Patients
Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center and Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children are proud to offer adolescent and pediatric robotic procedures for the following conditions: Appendectomy, Intestinal resection, Choledochal Cyst, Cholecystectomy, Splenectomy, Partial Splenectomy, Adrenalectomy,... - March 14, 2019 - Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
Pro Home Improvement Gives Back with a $5,000 Make-A-Wish Pledge
Pro Home Improvement is celebrating Make-A-Wish March 2019. $100-$200 from every project in March will go towards their $5,000 donation goal. - March 12, 2019 - Pro Home Improvement
ABA Tech and FIT Launch a New Two-Part Continuing Education Course on Teaching Pretend and Imaginative Play Skills for Behavior Analysts
ABA Technologies, Inc. in partnership with Florida Institute of Technology, announces the launch of a new two-part continuing education course on teaching pretend and imaginative play skills. The courses prepare participants to assess and develop the imaginative play repertoires of young children. - March 12, 2019 - ABA Technologies, Inc.
DrFormulas Releases New Chewable Probiotics for Kids' and Adults' Oral Health
DrFormulas®, a physician founded health and nutrition company, has added Nexabiotic® Chewable Probiotics for Kids and Adults to its lineup of products meant to help with oral and gut health. Poor oral health causes cavities and bad breath. Oral health is often overlooked in its necessity to... - March 05, 2019 - DrFormulas
Healthy Humor Builds on Its Partnership with Moose Toys; Expands to 15 Hospitals
Largest healthcare clowning organization in the United States will launch flagship Red Nose Docs program at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital. - February 26, 2019 - Healthy Humor, Inc.
Mr. Cameron Mathison, Actor and Host, Plays for Perthes
The Legg Calve Perthes Foundation, dedicated to improving research, education, advocacy and awareness of Perthes Disease will be featured on “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” this month. The show will air on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 on the nationally syndicated show. Cameron Mathison... - February 21, 2019 - Legg Calve Perthes Foundation
Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Catherine Logan Performs Centennial Medical Plaza’s First Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Centennial Medical Plaza (CMP) announced that Catherine Logan, MD, MBA, MSPT, a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon, performs Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injections in both the clinic and OR. Dr. Logan is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine,... - February 19, 2019 - The Medical Center of Aurora
Local Businesses Help Texas Self Storage Association Spread the Love by Raising a Total of $1.4 Million for Shriners Hospitals for Children - Galveston
Several key, locally-owned self-storage businesses, which are members of Texas Self Storage Association, participated in raising $1.4 M for Shriners Hospitals for Children - Galveston. The hospital provides highly specialized acute, reconstructive and rehabilitative care for children with burns and other soft tissue conditions, regardless of a family’s ability to pay. Fundraising efforts continue in 2019. - February 14, 2019 - Texas Self Storage Association
TSSA Raises Total of $1.4 Million for Shriners Hospitals for Children-Galveston
For 18 years, Texas Self Storage Association, a state-wide organization headquartered in Round Rock, TX, has spearheaded fundraising efforts for Shriners Hospitals for Children-Galveston at its annual Big Ideas in Storage conference and trade show. One-hundred percent of the proceeds go directly to Shriners in Galveston. Donations to date total $1.4 million. - February 13, 2019 - Texas Self Storage Association
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Hosts Burn Survivor Reunion
Swedish Medical Center serves the south Denver metro area as a Level I trauma facility with a dedicated burn and reconstructive center. - February 09, 2019 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
Accessible Transportation Means Independence for Connor
The McCarty’s are a family who knows that life can change in an instant. Paul and Tanya McCarty live in Battleground, Washington with their two children. At the young age of seven, Conor, their son, was diagnosed with Ullrich Muscular Dystrophy, a rare form of Muscular Dystrophy. The doctors thought that he had only a mild case, but then things changed. Today, Conor will be getting an accessible minivan from United Access which will give him and his family their independence. - February 05, 2019 - United Access
Burn and Reconstructive Centers of Colorado at Swedish Medical Center Raises Burn Awareness
Burn Awareness week is February 3-February 9. - February 02, 2019 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
South Nassau Communities Hospital Poll Focuses on HPV Vaccination
37% percent of parents do not plan to or are not sure if they will vaccinate all of their children against HPV. - February 01, 2019 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
HCA/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Celebrates Renovated Helipad
Swedish Medical Center serves as the south Denver metro areas only level I trauma facility with a dedicated burn and reconstructive center. - January 30, 2019 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
The Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation Welcomes Two New Board Members in the Fight Against Pediatric Cancer
The Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation announces the addition of two new Board of Directors in 2019. - January 26, 2019 - Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation
TotalABA Announces New Parent Portal and Clinical Behaviors Modules
TotalABA, a leader in providing Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) software for helping people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), is proud to introduce a new robust Parent Portal offering and a new, feature-rich Behaviors module to its Clinical Software package. “TotalABA’s Parent... - January 08, 2019 - TotalABA
Origin Wireless’s TRM Technology Provides Reliable Way to Detect a Child Accidentally Left Alone in Hot Car
Origin combines wireless and AI to enable accurate detection of motion and breathing even when the child is sleeping motionless and under a blanket inside a car seat. - January 04, 2019 - Origin Wireless
GeneFluidics Selected as One of Five Finalists for Antimicrobial Resistance Diagnostic (AMR) Challenge Step 2
GeneFluidics is the only group selected for both NIAID antimicrobial resistance diagnostics projects (https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/nih-funds-nine-antimicrobial-resistance-diagnostics-projects) and as finalists for the NIH AMR Challenge Step 2 (https://dpcpsi.nih.gov/AMRChallenge/Finalists). - December 05, 2018 - GeneFluidics Inc.
At Maternal Health Forum, Experts Discuss How to Improve Maternal Health in Jigawa State
As part of its 10-year-celebration of fruitful collaboration with the Jigawa State Ministry of Health to reduce maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality, Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) held a Maternal Health Forum, which opened at the Manpower Development Institute in Dutse on 13th November... - November 17, 2018 - Medecins Sans Frontieres
DonorDrive Staff Raises $60,000 for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
Using the peer-to-peer fundraising technology they've built, DonorDrive's team has raised over $60,000 for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals during the company’s eight years of participating in the Extra Life event. Extra Life unites thousands of gamers around the world during a 24-hour... - November 07, 2018 - DonorDrive