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Lice Prevention Tips as Spring Brings Influx of Head Lice to Atlanta

LiceDoctors Head Lice Treatment and Nit Removal Service offers families in the Atlanta area tips for the prevention and early treatment of head lice. Each spring, the company sees an increase in the incidence of head lice, a trend that escalates through September. - April 23, 2014 - LiceDoctors

New Game Plan Against Epidemics and Access to Quality Healthcare Receive Attention in ECOWAS Countries

Organized under the auspices of the West African Health Organisation (WAHO) and hosted by Liberia for the first time, the two-day meeting has brought together Ministers of Health from the ECOWAS region, representatives of the ECOWAS Commission, United Nations Agencies, technical partners and WAHO staff members. - April 12, 2014 - WAHO

Elite Medical Scribes Will Support the American College of Physicians Internal Medicine Conference While Showcasing Its Cutting-Edge Technology

Elite Medical Scribes, the nationwide leader in scribe training, staffing, and management, will show its support for the American College of Physicians at the Internal Medicine Conference, April 10-12 in Orlando, FL. Elite Medical Scribes utilizes innovative software and cutting-edge technology to... - April 11, 2014 - Elite Medical Scribes

Elite Medical Scribes to Show Support at the Texas College of Emergency Physicians Conference with Its Leading Technology

Elite Medical Scribes, the national leader in scribe training, staffing, and management, will attend and support the Texas College of Emergency Physicians conference, April 11-13 at Moody Gardens in Galveston, TX. Elite Medical Scribes utilizes innovative software and state-of-the-art technology... - April 11, 2014 - Elite Medical Scribes

Heads Up Houston: LiceDoctors Expands Its In-Home Lice Treatment Services to Six Additional Cities

The national head lice treatment and nit removal service responds to unprecedented demand for its services in the Houston area by expanding its treatment territory. The company, which is the only one in Texas with a medical doctor on staff, has successfully treated over 100,000 people. - April 10, 2014 - LiceDoctors

LiceDoctors St. Louis in-Home Lice Removal Service Now Available in Additional Suburbs

LiceDoctors Head Lice Treatment and Nit Removal Service adds four additional towns in Missouri and three additional ones in Illinois to its St. Louis treatment territory. The company provides in-home professional treatment service to families. - April 10, 2014 - LiceDoctors

Elite Medical Scribes to Display Its Innovative Technology in Support of the Maryland Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians

Elite Medical Scribes, the nationwide leader in scribe training, staffing, and management, will attend the Maryland ACEP 2014 Annual Conference, April 10 in Baltimore, MD. Elite Medical Scribes utilizes cutting edge technology and innovative software to provide emergency departments with the... - April 09, 2014 - Elite Medical Scribes

Cleveland Ohio Sees Super Lice Surge in Schools

According to LiceDoctors Head Lice Treatment and Nit Removal Service, the spring months mark the start of peak season for head lice. As the weather warms up, school nurses in the Cleveland area prepare for an uptick in the incidence of head lice. As lice resistance grows to chemical lice shampoos, getting rid of head lice is becoming more of a challenge. - April 08, 2014 - LiceDoctors

BWSNews Brain Awareness Grant Recipients

Banyan Tree Foundation Academy – Point Loma, operated by Banyan Tree Educational Services, has been selected as the recipient of a license for Skatekids and Ramps to Reading as part of the BrainWare Brain Awareness Week Grant Program. The grant program supports the purpose of Brain Awareness Week in promoting a broader understanding of the importance of brain research and its contribution to effective learning and cognitive development in schools. - March 18, 2014 - Banyan Tree Educational Services

Are Selfies Really to Blame for the Upswing of Head Lice?

In recent days, there have been reports about selfies causing an upswing in head lice among pre-teens and teenagers. But can we really put the blame on a quick cell-phone photo? "We don't believe that selfies are the cause of more head lice cases in teenagers," said Nancy Gordon,... - February 27, 2014 - National Association of Lice Treatment Professionals

Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) to Host Free Thousand Oaks Workshop for Parents to Learn About Autism Insurance Coverage

The workshop will educate parents on the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) and the most effective ways to access coverage and treatment for autism. - February 03, 2014 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders

New Study Validates Skills® Assessment for Designing Customized Curricula to Help Children with Autism

The study validates the online Skills® Assessment, offering clinicians a state-of-the-art means to individualize treatment plans and maximize skill acquisition for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. - February 01, 2014 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders

Shriners Hospitals for Children - Houston and Galveston Partner with Amazing Spaces® for Personal Items Collection

Valentine’s Day themed donation party set for Thursday, February 13 at Amazing Spaces on W. Holcombe Blvd. - January 30, 2014 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers

LiceDoctors to Richmond, Virginia Families: Take Precautions to Prevent Spread of Head Lice Over the Holiday Season

LiceDoctors Head Lice Treatment and Nit Removal Service in the Richmond, Virginia area warns parents that holiday season is a busy time for head lice contagion. Head lice are transmitted primarily through head to head contact and when families reunite, there is ample opportunity for head lice to spread. - November 28, 2013 - LiceDoctors

Houston Community Answers the Call to Donate to Shriners Hospital for Children, Amazing Spaces® Storage Center’s Annual Fundraiser

Leader in self storage, Amazing Spaces Storage Centers®, raises funds to benefit the Shriners Hospitals for Children, a world-class hospital system that saves and improves the lives of children regardless of their family's ability to pay. Houston local communities rose to the challenge to donate. - November 22, 2013 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers

The Core Content in Urgent Care Medicine, a Video CME Program, Offers End of Year Discount to Encourage Physicians to Use Their CME Stipends Before They Expire

The Core Content in Urgent Care Medicine, a 60 hour video CME program, is offering an end of year discount to encourage physicians to use their CME stipends before they expire. As part of this "Use it or Lose it" event, the program will be discounted significantly, with savings of up to $500 off. - November 10, 2013 - Institute of Urgent Care Medicine

San Diego Down Syndrome Offers Free Signup for Christmas Event During Down Syndrome Awareness Month

San Diego Symphony's Cellist Karla Holland-Moritz and her student ensemble will be featured in a "Special Treasures Christmas Event" at Funbelievable in Lakeside. Featuring CHP, Fire, as well as local dignitaries. A free Hayride and gifts for all kids with Down Syndrome in attendance. - October 11, 2013 - San Diego Down Syndrome. Org

Braemoor Health Center Commemorates Child Health Day

Braemoor Health Center is proud to spread awareness about Child Health Day this October 7, 2013. - September 21, 2013 - Braemoor Health Center

Newman Village Kids to Aid Children’s Medical Center with Third Annual "Lemon Aid" Event

Frisco Community Hosts "Lemon Aid" Event on Sept. 22 to Benefit The Children’s Medical Center’s “Change for Children’s” Program - September 20, 2013 - Darling Homes

Gold Crest Care Center Celebrates Child Health Day

Gold Crest Care Center is happy to celebrate Child Health Day and spread awareness of health issues facing todays youth. - September 20, 2013 - Goldcrest Care Center

Grandell Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Commemorates Child Health Day

Grandell Rehabilitation and Nursing Center commemorates Child Health Day in hopes of spreading awareness of health issues facing today's youth. - September 20, 2013 - Grandell Rehab and Nursing Center

NewProductHelp.com Tabbed to Represent Crazy Pulse Ox Adapters Invention to Potential Licensees

Amanda S. J., Missouri resident and inventor recently contracted invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent her Crazy Pulse Ox Adapters invention to industry over the next 2 years. An innovative new product designed to address a common problem found in many pediatric medical... - September 19, 2013 - New Product Help, Inc.

Brain and Body Solutions Announces Brain Test to Diagnose ADHD is Approved by the FDA

The Food and Drug Administration announced on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 that it had approved the first brain wave test to help diagnose attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children by measuring brainwaves. Christy Foreman, a director at the F.D.A., said in a statement that the protocol would help health care providers more accurately determine whether ADHD was the cause of a particular behavioral problem. Dr. Stephanie Rimka of Brain and Body Solutions offers the brain wave test. - July 26, 2013 - Brain and Body Solutions

Top NYC Surgeon Set to Launch Children's Charity

Dr. Robert Morin gives details of the launch of new children's charity, Developing Faces, and weighs in on Angelina Jolie's recent elective surgery and womens' access to medical care. - June 29, 2013 - Robert Morin Plastic Surgeon

Georgia, Virginia Ride for Kids Donations Top $208,000

Ride for Kids participants help raise more than $208,000 for kids. - June 05, 2013 - Ride for Kids

MD Now Urgent Care, South Florida’s Largest Provider of Urgent Care & Occupational Medicine Continues Expansion in South Florida Opening in Greenacres, Palm Beach County

MD Now Urgent Care, South Florida’s largest provider of urgent care and occupational medicine services opens, its newest, largest, comprehensive free standing, "MD Now" facility including physical therapy this week, at 6868 Forest Hill Blvd in Greenacres, Palm Beach County, Florida. - June 04, 2013 - MD Now Urgent Care

Self Storage Provider, Amazing Spaces® Storage Centers, Raises $33,500 for Shriners Hospitals for Children and Celebrates 15th Anniversary

Celebrating 15 years in business and as a part of the Houston community, local self storage provider raises money to donate to the Shriners Hospitals for Children in Houston. - May 31, 2013 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers

Wisconsin Pediatricians Say Eliminating Mandatory Flu Vaccine Programs Would Put Children at Risk

The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics urges opposition to proposed legislation that would limit employer mandatory flu vaccine programs. The bill, numbered LRB 0020/1 and currently being considered for co-sponsorship, provides for a “personal exemption” from any mandated flu vaccination required by an employer. Medical providers are expressing grave concerns over the proposed measure’s impact on the health of children. - May 23, 2013 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics

Motorcyclists Top $343,000 to Help Cure Kids

Motorcyclists gather in three states to help cure the kids. - May 08, 2013 - Ride for Kids

Convaid Donates Wheelchairs to Assist the Equine-Assisted Activities and Therapies at Rocking T Ranch

The wheelchair manufacturer recently donated two wheelchairs to the Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies (EQUIP) program at Rocking T Ranch in Yorba Linda, CA, to help train the horses get use to students with wheelchairs and other medical equipment. - May 08, 2013 - Convaid, Inc.

Houston Ride for Kids Tops $239,000

Hundreds gathered for the Houston Ride for Kids, which raised more than $200,000 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation at ride time. - May 01, 2013 - Ride for Kids

Cincinnati Optometry Practice Adds Optometrist

Cincinnati Optometrist Cheryl Adams joins Madeira Optical, a Cincinnati Optometry practice and optical shop. Dr. Adams brings experience in pediatric and family eye care. - April 26, 2013 - Madeira Optical

Parkway Laboratories and Sengenics Enter Into an Exclusive Partnership to Provide Pioneering Genetic Tests in Singapore

Sengenics, a leading genetic diagnostics company and Parkway Laboratory Services, the premier private laboratory services provider in Singapore, and part of the Parkway Pantai group, the largest private healthcare provider in the region, announced today that they have entered into an exclusive... - April 25, 2013 - Sengenics

Welcome to The Kingdom of Should: A Special Story for Children on the Autism Spectrum and Their Parents

The Kingdom of Should is an audio story with a therapeutically designed musical soundtrack and several kid-friendly songs for and about children on the autism spectrum. The story shows that one's apparent limitations can be turned into strengths. It also addresses issues like bullying and gluten-free diet as it relates to autism spectrum behaviors. The Kingdom of Should was created by a schoolteacher, a developmental music therapist and a behavioral optometrist. - April 24, 2013 - Land of Can LLC

A "Can’t Miss" Event in Houston Medical Center: Local Business, Amazing Spaces, Plans Big Bash to Celebrate 15th Anniversary and to Raise Money for Children's Hospital

Amazing Spaces Storage Centers hosting 15th Year Anniversary Event and Charity Event on May 16th, 2013 at 2412 W. Holcombe Blvd. in the Houston Medical Center. Guests will enjoy wine, made-to-order savory crepes, a photobooth, and raffle prizes. The event promises to be fun and unique, the highlight being a "Storage Wars" themed live auction benefiting the Shriners Hospitals for Children in Houston with celebrity auctioneer Walt Cade from the A&E hit show Storage Wars Texas. - April 19, 2013 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers

Ride for Kids Season Openers Raise More Than $100,000 for PBTF

2013 Ride for Kids events kicked off on April 14, raising more than $100,000 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation in its first weekend. - April 17, 2013 - Ride for Kids

Positive Promotions Announces Winning Schools for 2012 Red Ribbon Week Contest

Each October, Positive Promotions supports the efforts of Red Ribbon Week by sponsoring an annual contest to recognize schools and organizations that celebrate the week in creative ways. Chosen from hundreds of outstanding contest entries, the company is proud to announce and congratulate the winning schools of the 2012 Red Ribbon Week Contest. - April 04, 2013 - Positive Promotions

Bhimsen S. Rao, M.D., F.A.A.P. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Bhimsen S. Rao, M.D., F.A.A.P. of Shelby Township, Michigan has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Bhimsen S. Rao, M.D., F.A.A.P. Dr. Rao has over 36 years experience in the... - March 20, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide

The Denan Project Wins Award

The Denan Project wins award in Peru. Plus a summary of the latest news from its other 3 projects. - March 18, 2013 - The Denan Project

Friends in Adoption Case Manager Nan Pasquarello Comments on the Ethics Guidelines Released by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Committee on Ethics

Friends in Adoption (FIA) Case Manager Nan Pasquarello comments on the Ethics guidelines released by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Committee on Ethics. These Guidelines are for OB-GYNs working with patients considering adoption. Nan Pasquarello’s comments... - March 06, 2013 - Friends in Adoption

Mattie Miracle Sponsors Multidisciplinary Think Tank to Develop Psychosocial Standards of Care for Childhood Cancer

Mattie Miracle Cancer Foundation sponsored a multidisciplinary think tank for the development of standards of care for the psychosocial needs of children and families with childhood cancer. The Think Tank was held at the American Psychosocial Oncology Society's (APOS) 10th annual conference in February 2013. Mattie Miracle also received the APOS Outstanding Community Service Award for 2013 during the conference. - February 24, 2013 - Mattie Miracle Cancer Foundation

Rose Paving Co. to Raise Funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Rose Paving Company is set to support the efforts of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® through a multi-event fundraising campaign in 2013. Rose Paving will host a fundraising activity at industry trade shows and events across the country, giving registered attendees the opportunity... - February 21, 2013 - Rose Paving Company

Ready to Roll: Convaid Introduces New EZ Rider Wheelchair

The industry leader in lightweight, folding pediatric wheelchairs introduces exciting improvements to one of their best-selling wheelchairs. - February 16, 2013 - Convaid, Inc.

Magic Lice Removal Highlights There Are No Short-Cuts to Head Lice Removal

To get rid of lice, there are no short-cuts other than a quick shave of the head. Combing and time are crucial elements in proper removal. - February 13, 2013 - Magic Lice Removal

SEE Marketing Fundraising Event for Operation Smile – Great Success!

SEE Marketing hosted a charity event at The Racks Restaurant and Sports Bar in Houston on January 28, 2013. The Racks generously opened its doors to SEE Marketing offering a hosting location as well as great drink and food deals for all those who attended. Proceeds from the event are being donated to the Operation Smile foundation. - February 06, 2013 - SEE Marketing