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The Nation’s Oldest and Largest Association of African American Physicians Installs Its 114th President, Dr. Michael A. LeNoir
The National Medical Association forges ahead with an aggressive 2013–2014 agenda under the leadership of one of the nation’s Top Doctors. - August 24, 2013 - National Medical Association
Oakseed Ministries International Announces 2013 Essay Contest Winners
Eighth Annual International Youth Essay Contest Winners Announced. - August 24, 2013 - Oakseed Ministries International
Behavioral Health Workshops Announced, Leading Off with Motivational Interviewing
CarePlus Innovations will be offering behavioral health workshops and has released the schedule for the 2013-2014 season. The schedule runs from September through May and starts off with a one-day course on Motivational Interviewing. - August 24, 2013 - Care Plus NJ, Inc.
The Certification Commission President Discusses Specialty Certified Medical Assistant Benefits
Brad Crump Addresses Career Advantages of Becoming a Specialty Certified Medical Assistant. - August 23, 2013 - Specialty Certified Medical Assistants
Neuropathy and Pain Centers of Las Vegas to Sponsor 6th World Medical Tourism Congress
Medical Tourism Association® announced, today, Neuropathy and Pain Control Centers of Las Vegas as Silver Spoon-level sponsors of the 6th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress, Nov. 3-6, 2013, at Caesar’s Palace, in Las Vegas. - August 22, 2013 - Medical Tourism Association™
Black Transmen, Inc. Held Its 1st Trans Awareness Summer T-Shirt Campaign Offering All Artists the Opportunity to Submit Their Talent for T-Shirt Designs
Winner Announced: Congratulations to Mr. Mick Rose as the Grand Prize Winner of the BTMI 2013 T-Shirt Design Contest. Black Transmen, Inc is happy to announce that they have selected the T-Shirt Design entry "Black Power Fist." - August 22, 2013 - Black Transmen, Inc
Volunteer in Evergreen’s 1st Annual Dig-a-Thon and be Entered to Win Prizes for Giving Local Trails a Little Love
Now through September 29th, individuals, families and groups are encouraged to help Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance build and maintain trails statewide by earning entries in a raffle to win valuable prizes. - August 21, 2013 - Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance
Dykes Trucking Receives Tennessee 2013 SBA Entrepreneurial Success Award
Kim Dykes, President and Owner of Dykes Trucking, was just presented with the prominent 2013 SBA Entrepreneurial Success Award, at her place of business last week. Dykes was greeted and personally recognized by Walter Perry, District Director of the SBA Tennessee District Office in Nashville, Tennessee. - August 21, 2013 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Stevens Research Honored in Highlights 2012 Issue of Nanotechnology Journal
Innovation in battery technology could drastically cut charge-time for mobile devices - August 21, 2013 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Animal Lovers Take on the Kili Challenge
Climbing Kilimanjaro is often one of the top items on most South African’s bucket list, most find it daunting enough without the commitment of making it to Uhuru Peak for a cause they strongly believe in. In September a group of twenty-five climbers will be putting their passion for the... - August 21, 2013 - Sandton SPCA
New England, St. Louis Motorcyclists Top $134,000 for Cure
Motorcyclists in two states did their part to combat childhood brain tumors by bringing $134,716 in donations to Ride for Kids events on Aug. 18. Twelve young brain tumor survivors attended the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation events on mild, clear mornings in Cottleville, Mo., and Fiskdale,... - August 21, 2013 - Ride for Kids
AmpleHarvest.org and Gardener’s Supply Company Launch “Pledge-A-Veg” Photo Contest
Opportunity for a gardener donating food to a nearby food pantry to win a $300 gift certificate from Gardener’s Supply Company. - August 20, 2013 - AmpleHarvest.org
Metastatic Breast Cancer Survivor and Author Pam Schmid to Sign "101 Things You Should Know About Breast Cancer" at National Women's Survivors Convention
Author, actor, speaker, wellness coach and cancer survivor, Pam Schmid, will share her passionate, uplifting, and informative book with convention attendees. - August 19, 2013 - Say YES to Hope
CADVA Successfully Launches Anti-Violence Campaign in Trinidad
Caribbean American Domestic Violence Awareness brought its anti-violence campaign initiative to Trinidad and Tobago early August. A series of events under the theme: “UNITE TO INSPIRE: EDUCATION CREATES ACCEPTANCE,” launched “Operation BUILD-BOARD” in partnership with IMRARC (Irene Madray’s Recreational Arts and Resources Center-Local NGO of Guyana focusing on Youth Development) and the Miss World Guyana Organization in an effort to improve the health and well being of our Caribbean youths. - August 18, 2013 - Caribbean American Domestic Violence Awareness
Global Simulcast Event with Bible Teacher Beth Moore to be Hosted by Local Church on September 14th
Live Internet streaming event features life-transforming Bible teaching with popular women’s author and speaker. lifeway.com/LPLSIMULCAST. - August 18, 2013 - Thelma Baptist Church
Wake Education Partnership Unveils Inaugural Wake County Public School System Hall of Fame Class
Triangle Partnership Awards Business, Education and Community Leaders for Honorable Service Thursday, Oct. 3 - August 18, 2013 - Wake Education
World Medical Tourism Congress Announces Lufthansa, Sani Dental Group as Bronze Sponsors
The Medical Tourism Association® today announced two bronze-level sponsors -- Lufthansa and Sani Dental Group – of the 6th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress, Nov. 3-6, 2013, at Caesar’s Palace, in Las Vegas. - August 18, 2013 - Medical Tourism Association™
Freedom Fighters of America Becomes a 24/7 News Service
24/7 news, information and opinion service. - August 17, 2013 - Freedom Fighters of America
Growing Farmers in Maine Nonprofit Farm Cultivates More Than Just Vegetables
Something special is happening once again this year on the fields and pastures at Freeport’s Wolfe’s Neck Farm. Four local teens learning how to farm are growing much more than food. Wolfe’s Neck Farm is educating the next generation of farmers and small farm advocates while filling food pantry shelves with local, sustainably-grown foods. - August 17, 2013 - Wolfe's Neck Farm
StonewallAGAIN and LGBT Community Protests McDonald’s Sponsoring the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Winter Olympics in Russia
Members of the Chicagoland LGBT community will be descending on McDonald’s World Headquarters, 2111 McDonald’s Drive, Oak Brook, at 11 AM, Saturday, August 17 to protest the Corporation's continued sponsorship of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia despite the country's recently instituted homophobic “gay propaganda” laws. - August 17, 2013 - StonewallAGAIN.com
Building Peaceful Families Unveils "Silicon Valley Fatherhood Hall of Fame" Exhibit: a 7-Year Tribute to Positive Male Role Models Serving Bay Area Children and Families
Building Peaceful Families today unveiled the new "Silicon Valley Fatherhood Hall of Fame" display at the Santa Clara County Government Cente (70 W. Hedding Street in San Jose). The exhibit includes the names of nearly 80 Top Community Dads, prominent Bay Area men who have been honored and celebrated by BPF over the course of seven years. - August 17, 2013 - Building Peaceful Families
The Re-Launching of Natural-Family-Planning.com
A comprehensive resource for those looking for moral, reliable, and natural contraceptive alternatives. - August 17, 2013 - RDO Medical
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital is First to Earn Audubon International Signature Certification
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital is the first hospital in the world to earn designation by Audubon International as a Certified Signature Sanctuary. - August 16, 2013 - Audubon International
American Venous Forum Foundation and JOBST® - a Brand of BSN medical, Inc. Are Proud to Announce the 2014 BSN-JOBST Research Grant
The BSN-JOBST Research Grant will provide a one year, $50,000 research grant for original, basic or clinical research in venous or lymphatic disease. The competition is open to residents, fellows in a vascular training program, as well as physicians who have completed their training within the past five (5) years. The grant will commence on January 1, 2014. Grant recipient will be invited to attend the American Venous Forum (AVF) 26th Annual Meeting on February 19-22, 2014 in New Orleans, LA. - August 16, 2013 - American Venous Forum
Planning Begins for Tennessee Celebration of Human Rights Day
The planning for Tennessee’s Human Rights Day celebration has begun. - August 16, 2013 - United for Human Rights
US Swim School Association Welcomes Two New Sponsors – Neptune-Benson and ETS Join Nation’s Premier Swim School Family
Industry leading pool filtering, UV disinfecting technology now available to members. - August 16, 2013 - US Swim School Association
Faith Building: Covenant Christian Center International’s Grand Opening
While many in society need to be reminded that a church is not a physical building, congregants of Covenant Christian Center International are grateful that their following now has a home. On Friday, September 6, 2013, the 125+ member family of Covenant Christian Center International will begin... - August 16, 2013 - Covenant Christian Center International
Secular Party of America to Hold Emergency Election
The membership of the Secular Party of America (SPoA) have unanimously voted to hold an interim election for the Office of President. - August 15, 2013 - Secular Party of America
The Community Unitarian Church at White Plains Welcomes Rev. Meredith Garmon as Its New Minister Preached His First Sermon
In May, following a two-year interim ministry and a year–long search process, the Community Unitarian Church of White Plains congregation overwhelmingly voted to call Rev. Dr. Meredith Garmon as its next settled minister. On Sunday, August 4, Rev. Meredith Garmon conducted his first service... - August 15, 2013 - Community Unitarian Church at White Plains
IMC Club Has Awarded Its First Annual Proficiency Scholarship to One of Its Florida Members
Over thirty IMC Club’s Inner Marker fellows participated in a raffle for this year’s Grand Prize of a one thousand dollar proficiency scholarship. The IMC Club awarded this year’s Proficiency Scholarship to Matt Lockhart. - August 15, 2013 - IMCClubs.org
American Management Association Releases 5th Book by Leadership and HR Guru John Mattone
AMACOM, the publishing division of the American Management Association (AMA) is set to release John Mattone’s 5th leadership and human resources book, "Powerful Performance Management", in the past 12 months. John Mattone was recently nominated for the prestigious 2013 Thinkers50... - August 15, 2013 - JohnMattonePartners, Inc.
Coalition’s Daughenbaugh Promoted to Vice President
Combat-wounded veteran joins leadership ranks at leading service organization. - August 14, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Texas Self Storage Association Welcomes Business Expert George Hedley to Annual Conference
The Texas Self Storage Association (TSSA) is holding its annual conference on October 27 – 29 in The Woodlands at the Marriott Hotel and Convention Center. George Hedley is the featured speaker at their annual membership luncheon. Education sessions start on Monday, October 28 and will address emerging trends, technology issues, operations and management, sales and marketing. A trade show features a variety of leading industry providers and suppliers. - August 14, 2013 - Texas Self Storage Association
Eco-Friendly Sexual Health Products at Vegan-Love.com
At the new Vegan-Love.com the reader will find a safe haven of vegan and vegan friendly products that will transform their love life into the natural sanctuary it was meant to be. - August 14, 2013 - RDO Medical
Exhibitor Opportunities Still Available at American Venous Forum - The Vein Forum: A Comprehensive Hands-On Course for Practicing Clinicians
The American Venous Forum (AVF) is hosting The Vein Forum: A Comprehensive Hands-On Course for Practicing Clinicians on October 11-12 in Boston, MA. Exhibitors at the Vein Forum will be provided the following opportunities: exhibit during the duration of the course, all meals and a Welcome Reception will be served in the Exhibit Hall to give each Exhibitor maximum exposure; network with leading clinicians in the field of vascular disease; and, engage with clinicians on the latest developments. - August 14, 2013 - American Venous Forum
American Venous Forum: The Vein Forum Course - A Comprehensive Hands-On Course for Practicing Clinicians
The American Venous Forum is hosting The Vein Forum Course: A Comprehensive Hands-On Course for Practicing Clinicians on October 11-12, 2013 at the Hyatt Boston Harbor in Boston, MA. The Vein Forum Course is open to clinicians in the fields of vascular surgery, interventional radiology, phlebology, interventional cardiology and hematology. The course will be limited to 50 registered attendees in order to provide an outstanding faculty/attendee ratio. - August 14, 2013 - American Venous Forum
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Appoints Ronald E. Thomas as Vice President of Membership
New VP of Membership at NACCE is retired president of Dakota County Technical College in Minnesota. - August 14, 2013 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
The Golf Club at Rainmakers Receives Audubon International Signature Certification
The Golf Club at Rainmakers has been designated a Certified Silver Signature Sanctuary by Audubon International and is the first golf course in New Mexico to earn Signature Certification. - August 14, 2013 - Audubon International
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Announces Two National Student Competitions
In two new competitions, community college students nationwide can compete for cash awards for video essay and "fast" pitches at NACCE's annual conference in Charlotte, NC, October 13-16, 2013. - August 14, 2013 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
IMC Club Organizing Annual Chapter Leaders Summit
The first IMC Club Annual Chapter Leaders Summit, to be held on Monday, October 28, 2013 in San Marcos, Texas. - August 12, 2013 - IMCClubs.org
Black Transmen, Inc Announces New Leadership
Black Transmen, Inc. continues to bring unprecedented awareness to the challenges facing the transgender community. The first national non-profit organization of African American Transmen excitedly presents their impressive new leadership for 2013-2014. - August 11, 2013 - Black Transmen, Inc
Prostate Cancer Pony Express Arrives at the U.S. Capitol to Increase Awareness of Prostate Cancer and Research
The 4th annual Prostate Cancer Pony Express rides to Washington, DC to increase awareness of prostate cancer and research. All cancer survivors are invited to participate in group photo in front of U.S. Capitol Building. - August 11, 2013 - Prostate Cancer Awareness Project
Legacy Ladies Announces the 2013 "Just for Girls" Teen Conference at Loyola Marymount University
Three hundred teen girls will participate in the Legacy Ladies’ “Just for Girls” Teen Conference… A Pathway to Leadership, at Loyola Marymount University on September 7, 2013. This year’s workshops will offer a dynamic day of programs that build self-esteem, establish... - August 11, 2013 - Legacy Ladies, Inc.
HiMSS NW Chapters Announce Their Fall NW Technology and Education Symposium
The Oregon and Washington Chapters of HIMSS today announced that registration and Call for Presenters is open for the Third Annual HIMSS NW Technology Conference taking place October 14 & 15, 2013 at the Nines Hotel, located at 525 SW Morrison, Portland, Oregon 97204 in Portland, Oregon. With... - August 11, 2013 - NW HIMSS Oregon Chapter
Operation: Coming Home Breaks Ground on Sixth Hero Home
Volunteer Project Begins Work on Home for U.S. Army 1st Lt. Nathan Rimpf in Raleigh. - August 11, 2013 - Operation Coming Home
Carolina Designer Craftsmen Guild Appoints New Executive Director
North Carolina Annual Fine Designer Crafts Show Hires Amy Etheridge as Leader - August 11, 2013 - Carolina Designer Craftsman Guild
Engerati Named Top Resource on Electricity and the Power Grid
The Engerati online platform for the smart energy community has been named as one of the top 100 resources on electricity and the power grid by the website Electrical Engineering Schools Dot Org. - August 11, 2013 - Engerati
Drug-Free South Makes a Difference at National Night Out
Drug-Free South, a chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World, participated in Nashville's annual National Night Out against Crime on August 6th. - August 10, 2013 - Drug Free South
Local Elks Lodge to Continue Charitable Work
Austin’s local Elks Lodge #201 will continue its community outreach this Saturday, August 10th. The members of the local Lodge will proceed with the scheduled trip for special needs children and adults of the Austin area to attend Morgan’s Wonderland in San Antonio. The chartered bus... - August 10, 2013 - Elk's Lodge #201
Joan Block of the Hepatitis B Foundation Honored by Viral Hepatitis Action Coalition of the Centers for Disease Control Foundation
Bucks County executive honored for national advocacy on behalf of healthcare workers and medical students fighting against discrimination. - August 10, 2013 - Hepatitis B Foundation