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Tragedy to Triumph: Triumph Foundation Brings Hope & Resources to Paralyzed This Holiday Season
Triumph Foundation visits Southern California hospitals to bring people who have recently become paralyzed Care Baskets full of resources, have a Christmas party, and deliver a message of hope for life after spinal cord injury. - November 26, 2014 - Triumph Foundation
Midwest Disaster Consortium Created Through Partnership of Lutheran Agencies
Lutheran Disaster Response announces the development of a Midwest Disaster Consortium that will be focused on creating sustainability for essential disaster staff at Lutheran Disaster Response affiliate Social Ministry Organizations within a four-state region, including Minnesota, North Dakota,... - November 26, 2014 - Lutheran Services in America
Lucideon Launches Composites Information Service
Lucideon, the international provider of materials development, testing and assurance, has launched a new Composites Information Service. - November 26, 2014 - Lucideon
St. Christopher’s Physician Receives 2014 APA Miller-Sarkin Mentoring Award and Co-Leads Multi-Center Collaborative
Nancy Spector, MD, ambulatory pediatric attending physician and pediatric residency program director at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children and professor of pediatrics at Drexel University College of Medicine, has been awarded the Miller-Sarkin Mentoring Award by the Academic Pediatric... - November 26, 2014 - St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Ads Promote Free Broadcast
The first print ads promoting the 2015 AAMSI virtual conference broadcast will begin appearing in December. - November 26, 2014 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
HooMoot.ph, the Newest Online Shop for Perfumes Opens in PH
HooMoot.ph, a Philippine-based one-stop online shopping store for authentic branded perfumes, opens its doors to local customers to offer a wide variety of sui generis aroma and sweet-smelling fragrances. The newest online shop carries popular brands of perfume including Bvlgari, Elizabeth Arden, CK, Gucci, Tommy Hilfiger, and many more. - November 26, 2014 - Hoomoot
NanoHybrids Publishes White Paper on "Make vs Buy" Gold Nanoparticles
“Should we try and make our own gold nanoparticles or buy them from a supplier?” This white paper approaches the question objectively to see which customers could benefit the most from buying gold nanoparticles instead of making them in house. - November 26, 2014 - NanoHybrids
Free Wheelchair Mission's Gift Challenge Exceeds 10,000 Wheelchair Goal
Free Wheelchair Mission is an Irvine, CA-based nonprofit that provides the transforming gift of mobility to people with disabilities living in impoverished areas in developing nations. FWM is proud to announce that through the generosity of their donors the x2 Gift Challenge campaign funded 16,000... - November 25, 2014 - Free Wheelchair Mission
Las Vegas Dermatology and Vegas Magazine Partnered for a Night of Beauty Benefiting the National Psoriasis Foundation
On 11/13/2014, Las Vegas Dermatology and Vegas Magazine partnered for a night of beauty benefiting the National Psoriasis Foundation. Las Vegas Dermatology, in partnership with Vegas Magazine, presented a night of beauty, benefiting the National Psoriasis Foundation at the Summerlin Hospital... - November 25, 2014 - Las Vegas Dermatology
HF Eyewear Launches Line of Sustainable, Prescription Wooden Eyewear
HF Eyewear announced the debut of its line of premium wooden sunglasses and eyewear frames. Consumers can order standard or prescription lenses from the company's website and can try up to 3 pairs before purchase with the company's Home Trial Program. HF Eyewear contributes 10% of its revenue to non-profit Pandas International to support giant panda habitat restoration. - November 25, 2014 - HF Eyewear
CareMinders Home Care Announces New At-Home Assisted Living Care Division Which Allows Seniors to Stay Living in Their Home While Receiving Assisted Living Level of Care
CareMinders At-Home Assisted Living Care Division specializes in a new in-home senior care service that combines the full range of services people receive in assisted living residences or memory care suites now delivered in client’s homes eliminating the need to move. - November 24, 2014 - CareMinders Home Care
Kevin M. Smith to Retire as President & CEO of the Colorado Institute for Drug, Device and Diagnostic Development; Search Committee Formed to Hire Smith’s Successor
The Colorado Institute for Drug, Device and Diagnostic Development (CID4) has begun a search for a new Executive Director, as Kevin M. Smith leaves as part of a planned retirement. Mr. Smith will remain with CID4 through February 2015 to ensure a smooth and successful transition for CID4’s new leader. - November 24, 2014 - Colorado Institute for Drug, Device and Diagnostic Development
New Blog for Healthcare Professionals Has Launched Today on epgonline.org
Launching today on the online disease and medicines knowledge base epgonline.org is a free to use blog platform for healthcare professionals (HCPs). Here, users will be able to share clinical and non-clinical advice, information, opinion, anecdotes and more with a global community of over half a... - November 24, 2014 - EPG Health Media
Atlantis Project Joins The Forum on Education Abroad
The Atlantis Project, a North Carolina based organization providing hospital internships in Europe joined the Forum on Education Abroad this month. - November 24, 2014 - Atlantis Project
Giving Gratitude for the Hard Stuff on November 25 Why Shamanism Now Radio Show with Christina Pratt
On the next episode of "Why Shamanism Now? A Practical Path to Authenticity,” teacher, author and founder of the Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing Christina Pratt talks about how to offer gratitude and thanks for everything that comes our way, including the gifts that we normally think of as negative or painful. - November 24, 2014 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center Presents 14th Annual Wings & Snow Holiday Art Show
This year’s exhibit, Flyway, features a collection of bird-themed art. - November 23, 2014 - St. Madeleine Sophie's Center
The Grand Healthcare System Wants Your Help to Paint the Town Grand
The Grand Healthcare System recently introduced a fun contest to present their creative new brand. Their advertising campaign invites the public to help introduce the company’s nursing and rehabilitation facilities. The Grand Healthcare System team asks everyone to submit their most creative,... - November 23, 2014 - The Grand Healthcare Solutions
Lucideon to Hold Free Breakfast Forum – "Materials in Extreme Environments" – 12 December 2014
Lucideon, the international provider of materials development, testing and assurance, will be holding a free breakfast forum, "Materials in Extreme Environments" on Friday, 12 December at its headquarters in Stoke-on-Trent. - November 23, 2014 - Lucideon
PricePanda Strengthened with New Strategy for Future Expansion
PricePanda, the online price comparison service, has announced changes to its management and strategy. Its new co-founder duo have streamlined the PricePanda website and opened a new, permanent office in Singapore. - November 22, 2014 - PricePanda
MaxiAids Reveals 2014 Top 5 Accessible Holiday Gift Lists for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
MaxiAids Products for Independent Living is proud to unveil its handpicked accessible holiday gift lists for the deaf and hard of hearing for the 2014 holiday shopping season. MaxiAids is the industry leader in products that truly make a difference in the lives of those who are deaf or suffer from... - November 22, 2014 - MaxiAids Products for Independent Living
Creative Biomart’s Most-Favored Services List is Available Now
Creative Biomart, a world leading biotech company that offers recombinant proteins, antibodies, antigens and a wide range of biotech services worldwide, today has released its most favored services list officially. It was said that this was done to make them have a better understanding of what... - November 22, 2014 - Creative Biomart
The London Heart Rhythm Group Explains Abnormal Heart Beats
The London Heart Rhythm Group, which specialises in treating conditions that cause abnormal heart beat, explains the causes and why it is important to seek treatment. - November 22, 2014 - London Heart Rhythmic Group
Pipette.com Announces an Extension on the Sartorius Entris Balance Promotion to the End of 2014
Because of its previous success, Pipette.com is extending the Sartorius Entris Balance promotion. This is an ideal promotion for academic and smaller size independent laboratories. - November 22, 2014 - Pipette.com
Precision Now Announces Elderly/Senior Home Health Care Services in Harrisburg and Chambersburg
Pottsville, Pennsylvania’s Precision HHC (Home Health Care) is now proud to offer new elderly/senior home health care services in Harrisburg and Chambersburg. Precision HHC is one of Pennsylvania’s top senior home care providers. Hundreds of seniors across the state have used the... - November 22, 2014 - Precision HHC
Holiday Festive Glam Event at Manhattan Makeup Artistry School
Event open to both aspiring and experienced makeup artists, offering a fun opportunity to network, while learning more about the school. - November 22, 2014 - CHICSTUDIOS - School of Makeup
Logos Biosystems to License “Clarity™” Technology from Stanford University
A novel tissue clearing technology allows researchers to obtain optically transparent and macromolecular permeable brain tissue. - November 21, 2014 - Logos Biosystems, Inc
Customed, Inc. Issues Recall of Sterile Convenience Kits-Trays, Bags, and New Lots Added to the Previous Recall
NB: this is a Customed document re: RES69448 as suggested by the FDA On October 8th, 2014 Customed, Inc. initiated a recall of sterile convenience surgical kits-trays, bags (known as “Convenience Kits”), and New Lots Added as follow-up to the June 3, 2014 Class I recall of 233... - November 21, 2014 - Customed
St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children Earns "Top Performer on Key Quality Measures®" Recognition from The Joint Commission
St. Christopher’s the only hospital in Pennsylvania to receive 2013 Top Performer on Key Quality Measures® for children’s asthma. - November 21, 2014 - St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
The Main Choice Haircare Solutions Announces Cash Giveaway for Gaining 100,000 Followers
The hair essentials company is celebrating rapid growth by awarding fans with cash prizes via Instagram. - November 21, 2014 - The Mane Choice
AveXis to Present at the 26th Annual Piper Jaffray Healthcare Conference
AveXis, a biotechnology company focused on using gene therapy to transform the lives of patients with severe genetic and orphan diseases like Spinal Muscular Atrophy, today announced that Mr. John Carbona, Chief Executive Officer, and Dr. Brian Kaspar will present at the 26th Annual Piper Jaffray... - November 21, 2014 - AveXis Inc.
As Social Media Grows, Feel Good Gold Hires New Staff Specifically for Media Sites
The importance of social media to companies is constantly increasing. Feel Good Gold now employs staff specifically for media sites. - November 21, 2014 - Feel Good Gold
Combat Against Stress and Alleviate with Flashpoint Acupuncture
Flashpoint Acupuncture, will be hosting Acupuncture Happy Hours event on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday. - November 21, 2014 - Flashpoint Acupuncture
Indian Dental Association Launches "Healthy Smile Happy Smile" Campaign
Plans to reach 1200 students through this Children’s Day Campaign running from 14th November 2014. To promote healthy brushing habits and oral hygiene in a fun and interactive way amongst children. - November 21, 2014 - Indian Dental Association
New Whitepaper from Intertronics - Designing-in Light Curing Adhesives
This new authoritative whitepaper from Intertronics addresses the concepts around light curing adhesives, starting with the design function. - November 21, 2014 - Intertronics
Overcoming Dental Anxiety is a Reality at Victory Dental in Boise, Idaho
Most people experience some degree of dental fear and anxiety when faced with needed dental work. For some it is easily overcome with an explanation of procedures, but for others it remains an overwhelming fear that often results in the neglect of important dental care. Victory Dental in Boise,... - November 20, 2014 - Victory Dental
Effectiveness of Patient Engagement Software in Predicting Fall Risks
Aperum® Utilized in Key Research Study - November 20, 2014 - Sphere3
Student Discusses Fertility Preservation Options for Cancer Patients at Whitworth University
Whitworth University in Spokane, WA was the setting for a student presentation designed to educate and inform fellow students of the importance of fertility preservation for cancer patients. Kayla Batastini, daughter of ReproTech Site Director, Danika Batastini, and nursing student of Whitworth... - November 20, 2014 - ReproTech, LLC
MOD Hair Salon to Host Client Recognition Event with a Pop-Up Gift Shop and Charity Drive
MOD Hair Salon to host holiday party on December 7th, 2014 –3PM to 6PM. Friends, family, clients, fellow stylists, and future-clients are invited to an evening of food and wine pairings and handmade gifts for sale. - November 20, 2014 - MOD Hair Salon
i-calQ Receives U.S. Patent for Smartphone-Based Method of Rapid Diagnostic Testing
The first smartphone-based quantitative point-of-care diagnostic platform with integrated decision support. Turn any smartphone into a portable laboratory and medical specialist. - November 20, 2014 - i-calQ, LLC
New Jersey Chapter Chapter of Autism Speaks Awards Grants to Support Local Organizations
141 Service Providers Granted Funding for Programs Across the Country. - November 20, 2014 - Autism Speaks, New Jersey Chapter
Metabolic Medical Institute Hosts Medical Students at Its Live Integrative Medicine Event
The Metabolic Medical Institute (MMI) was pleased to host several local medical students at its Live Integrative and Metabolic Medicine Courses in Miami, FL on October 31, 2014. These courses are part of an Integrative Medicine Graduate Certificate program offered through MMI’s partnership... - November 20, 2014 - Metabolic Medical Institute
Houston Runs to Help Kids with Brain Tumors
Starry Night, the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s new walk/run that shines a light on children with brain tumors, raised nearly $15,000 in Houston on Nov. 15. The 8.5K event at Discovery Green honored local children with brain tumors. These Stars were Mandy, Taylor, Tobin and... - November 20, 2014 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
The School of Royal Yoga Inc. Announces That They Will be Offering a Free Introduction Session Saturday, November 22nd
The School of Royal Yoga Inc. announces that they will be offering a free introduction session on how to become a Certified Yoga Instructor on Saturday, November 22nd at 1:00 PM. If you are looking for a new and rewarding career, please come check out this free introduction to becoming a Certified... - November 20, 2014 - The School of Royal Yoga
Symmetry Incorporates Over 11 Different Types of Massage Techniques Into Their Spa Wellness Services
Symmetry Wellness Center http://centerofsymmetry.com/health-spa-services-nashville/massage-therapy/ Symmetry incorporates over 11 different types of massage techniques into their spa wellness services Did you know there is more than one kind of massage technique? For example, there’s... - November 20, 2014 - Symmetry
Patent Awarded to AdvantaPure(R)’s AdvantaPass(TM) Clean Room Wall Pass-Through System; Ensures Room Isolation During Fluid Transfer
A United States patent has been awarded to AdvantaPass, a clean room wall pass-through system designed to transfer fluids between clean rooms during pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical production. The system is the first of its kind to provide complete isolation between manufacturing suites when transferring multiple fluid lines through a single wall portal. AdvantaPass uses Single-Use components, such as tubing and seals, along with durable stainless steel in-wall parts. - November 20, 2014 - AdvantaPure
Available from MoBiTec GmbH: Unique Ready-to-Use Vectors for Live Cell Imaging of Nuclear Proteins
During cell division the kinetochore is the protein structure on chromatids where the spindle fibers attach to pull sister chromatids apart. MoBiTec now offers unique gene fusion constructs of proteins to investigate kinetochore formation and cell division. - November 20, 2014 - MoBiTec GmbH
DNAe Highlights the Urgent Need for Fast Diagnostics to Help Tackle the Growing Threat of Antibiotic Resistance
Welcomes £10 million Longitude Prize for an accurate, rapid, cost-effective and easy-to-use point-of-need diagnostic test for bacterial infections - November 20, 2014 - DNA Electronics
Flagler Hospital and BayView Healthcare Collaborate for Better Patient Care
Use of Avancen MOD Corporation’s Innovative “Medication on Demand” Device Allows Hospital and Skilled Nursing Facility to Collaborate to Improve Patient Pain Management. - November 19, 2014 - Avancen MOD Corporation
Quitgate Organizes Quit Smoking Awareness in Commemoration of the Great American Smoke Out Nov. 20
QuitGate, a one-stop quit smoking platform in line with its mission to save lives, creates awareness and offers products with huge discounts to encourage smokers quit as part of The Great American Smoke Out Celebrations. - November 19, 2014 - Quitgate, LLC
Tampa Bay Woman of the Year Award Raises Funds for Families in Crisis
The Westchase Charitable Foundation is excited to announce Tampa Bay Woman of the Year: Havana Nights, at 6pm on November 22nd, 2014, at the Tampa Jet Center. This event will bring together the best and brightest of Westchase and Tampa Bay for a fashion show, great food and drink, cultural... - November 19, 2014 - Senior Home Care