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Secure Patient Portal Technology Proves Successful for Award-Winning Virginia Women’s Center
Richmond, Virginia’s independent women’s health practice and 2009 recipient of the Davies Award, Virginia Women’s Center, continues to prove its commitment to technology through an online portal that allows for better patient care, faster test reporting and improved patient experience. - September 29, 2011 - Virginia Women's Center
Professional Landcare Network Adopts NYC Park
The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) announced today that it has officially adopted Capsouto Park in New York City. Located at the intersections of Laight, Canal, and Varick streets in Manhattan, the park opened two years ago and is where hundreds of firefighters and law enforcement officials... - September 29, 2011 - PLANET
Stevens Institute of Technology Wins NSF Nanotechnology Undergraduate Education Grant
NUE-NEXUS program to give undergraduates early-curriculum classroom instruction and research opportunities in nanotechnology field. - September 29, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
The 4th Annual WMT&GHC Announces Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI) and Korea International Medical Association (KIMA) as a Silver Sponsor
The 4th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI) and Korea International Medical Association (KIMA) as a Silver Sponsor at the conference held on October 25-28, 2011. - September 29, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
AHE and Kimberly-Clark Professional* Launch “The Heart of Healthcare” Campaign to Honor the Environmental Services Department
The Association for the Healthcare Environment (AHE), of the American Hospital Association (AHA), today announced that it has partnered with Kimberly-Clark Professional* to launch “The Heart of Healthcare”: a new, educational campaign designed to recognize and elevate the critical role... - September 28, 2011 - AHE
CT REIA Announces October 2011 Weekend Investing Seminar on Negotiating Strategies for Real Estate Investors
On October 1, 2011, the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be hosting a weekend seminar with Don DeRosa in Meriden, CT. Attendees of this seminar will learn strategies for negotiating deals. - September 28, 2011 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Lincoln to Host Record-Breaking Photo Documentary
Nebraska residents to join historic photo project for human rights. - September 28, 2011 - I AM EQUAL FOUNDATION
Norwalk Seaport Association Stages Murder Mystery Dinner
The Norwalk Seaport Association is hosting an evening of fun, food and mystery, with all proceeds benefiting the Sheffield Island lighthouse. Come enjoy appetizers and dinner, while you and your table mates solve this exciting and entertaining mystery. “It’s great fun to stage this... - September 28, 2011 - Norwalk Seaport Association
Recession-Proofing Your Business and Career- OPEN Atlanta Launch Event Saturday Oct. 8
The Organization of Pakistani Entrepreneurs is launching its Atlanta chapter with an event entitled "Recession-Proofing Your Business and Career," with keynote speakers Tariq Farid, CEO of Edible Arrangements and Anne-Marie Campbell, President of the Home Depot Southern Division. Come to the October 8, 2011 event held at the Westin Buckhead in Atlanta from 10am-3pm to take part in this exciting new organization. - September 28, 2011 - Organization of Pakistani Entrepreneurs Atlanta
RAFI Holds 3rd Run of Kabataan, Kultura ug Kabilin Heritage Tour
To provide the youth expanded learning on cultures from different periods by visiting local museums, the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. (RAFI) held the third run of its Kabataan, Kultura ug Kabilin (KKK) Heritage Tour last Sept. 24. - September 28, 2011 - Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc
Dr. Nancy Donaldson, CALNOC Chairperson and Senior Scientist, Receives the 2011 Excellence in Leadership Award from Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis
CALNOC (Collaborative Alliance for Nursing Outcomes), the leading provider of actionable information and research on nurse sensitive quality indicators, today announced that Dr. Nancy Donaldson, DNSc, RN, FAAN has been awarded the 2011 Excellence in Leadership Award from the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis. Dr. Donaldson is Chairperson and Chief Scientist for CALNOC and is an internationally recognized leader in nursing quality measurement and clinical patient safety. - September 27, 2011 - CALNOC
Xclaimed Ministries' Summer Community Outreach
Xclaimed Ministries provided hundreds of free meals, hundreds of toys and eight brand new bicycles to the community Saturday, September 24th. Hundreds attended Xclaimed’s last scheduled concert for the summer. The popular group Sustenance of God opened the event with their astonishing signing... - September 27, 2011 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
MedicalTourism.com Launches New Language Translations in Spanish and Arabic for International Patients
MedicalTourism.com is the leading internet site rated by Google for Medical Tourism information. The Medical Tourism Association™ has the opportunity to launch a fresh look to the site with more information and user-friendly access for MTA members. - September 27, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
Ken Wallace Featured in New Personal Development Movie
Ken Wallace is a featured expert in the new film "Keeper of the Key's" starring Jack Canfield, John Gray and Marci Shimoff. - September 27, 2011 - Speakers International
6400 Heroes Worldwide Make the Oktoberfest in Munich Carbon Neutral
The Oktoberfest 2011 will be carbon neutral. 6,400 volunteers worldwide will make this possible by going on the Low Carbon Diet. “Climate and environmental protection must be fun, easy, and cool! This campaign shows how,” says Izai Amorim, also known as Mr. Cool Ness, the... - September 27, 2011 - Certified Coolness Limited
Horizons for the Blind Hosts Open House
Horizons for the Blind, a not-for-profit organization, recently relocated its headquarters to a new facility at 125 Erick St., A103, in Crystal Lake. To celebrate this move, Horizons is hosting an Open House and Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce Mixer on Oct. 18 from 2-7 p.m. Scheduled activities... - September 26, 2011 - Horizons for the Blind
Morning Star Fishermen: Educating the World on Aquaponics and Sustainability
Aquaponics is combining aquaculture with hydroponics. At the MSF North American Headquarters, MSF instructors are educating individuals from around the world so that they may teach others how to live more sustainably. - September 26, 2011 - Morning Star Fishermen
Enable America Partners with Raleigh-Triangle Employers to Increase Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities
Enable America, a non-profit organization devoted to improving employment for people with disabilities, wounded warriors and disabled veterans, has announced a full schedule of Job Seekers Workshops and Career Mentoring Days for October and November. With the unemployment rate for persons with... - September 25, 2011 - Enable America
Blessings All Around Joins Justin Rudd in Annual Interfaith Blessing of the Animals
Interfaith Blessing of the Animals celebrates 10th Annual ceremony on October 1, 2011. - September 24, 2011 - Blessings All Around
500 Expected at the South Florida Yoga Aid Challenge to Raise Funds for Non-Profit Yoga Program Targeting At-Risk Youth, 305 Spiritual Gangsters
More than 500 yoga practitioners are expected at the South Florida Yoga Aid Challenge set for Sunday, October 2nd, 2011 at the top level of the newly constructed parking complex at 1111 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. The fundraising event will consist of a 2 hour yoga practice of 108 Sun Salutations to... - September 24, 2011 - 305 Spiritual Gangsters
New Christian Web Booklet Released: Welcome to the Church of God, a Worldwide Association
The Church of God, a Worldwide Association, has made its latest publication available free on its website. - September 24, 2011 - Church of God, a Worldwide Association
IIABNJ Announces New Day Pass at the 2011 Annual Conference
IIABNJ announces the inclusion of a Day Pass for the October annual conference, allowing agents the option to attend only the Monday educational sessions. - September 24, 2011 - Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New Jersey (IIABNJ)
New York Area Artists Raise Over $8,000 for the Orphans of Uganda at the First Annual UORDP Fundraiser - "Art for Uganda"
Fourteen artists and photographers from New York and Connecticut recently raised over $8,000 for Ugandan orphans. Ugandan Orphans Rural Development Program - UORDP (http://ugandasorphans.org, kicked off their first annual fundraiser, “Art for Uganda” with a cocktail party and silent... - September 24, 2011 - MCCA
Blessings All Around to Receive WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011
Long Beach Wedding Officiant Rewarded for Top Customer Service and Professionalism with Prestigious Annual Award - September 23, 2011 - Blessings All Around
HeartShare Human Services is Reaccredited by COA
William R. Guarinello, President and CEO of HeartShare Human Services of New York, announced today that the nonprofit organization has been reaccredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA). COA accreditation attests that HeartShare meets the highest national standards and is delivering the best... - September 23, 2011 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
American Translators Association Launches ATA-Certified Translator Seal
The American Translators Association recently launched the ATA-certified translator seal which was developed for the exclusive use of ATA-certified members in good standing. The seal offers certified translators an opportunity to documents their certification for a client or translation job. It... - September 23, 2011 - American Translators Association
Environmental Organizations, Watchdog Group Ucan Team Up for Water Pricing Forum
The Surfrider Foundation San Diego Chapter's Know Your H2O Committee will be hosting a Forum on Water Scarcity Pricing with Dr. David Zetland, Senior Water Economist on Wednesday, October 5th starting at 6:30pm at the San Diego Foundation (2508 Historic Decatur Rd., Suite. 200, San Diego, CA 92106). This forum is open to the general public. Complimentary refreshments will be served. - September 23, 2011 - Surfrider Foundation, San Diego Chapter
SlickWear.org, Eco Friendly Bags That Save Lives
SlickWear is bringing collaboration to online shopping by partnering with both eco friendly bag designers and a featured non-profit each month. Every bag on http://www.slickwear.org is made from eco friendly materials with a varying amount from each purchase, based on the total price of the bag,... - September 23, 2011 - SlickWear
Holocaust Memorial Center Acquires Historic World War II Railway Boxcar
Holocaust Memorial Center acquires an authentic World War II-era railway boxcar from Germany that was used to transport Jews and other prisoners from camp to camp, often 100 or more at a time, during the Holocaust. - September 23, 2011 - Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus
SWACHA to Educate Financial Professionals on Global Payments with Principles of International Payments Seminar
Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional electronic payments associations in the country, is set to host a two-day seminar in Dallas on Sept. 27 and 28 to teach financial professionals how to grow their business globally by implementing processes and procedures that allow... - September 23, 2011 - SWACHA
Adirondack Adventures Published
Adirondack Adventures Magazine is published by Adirondack Wilderness Adventures, Inc. This magazine is available on a bi-monthly basis. - September 23, 2011 - American Society for the Protection of Nature
RAFI’s COO Recognized as One of the 100 Cebuana Trailblazers
Dominica B. Chua, chief operating officer (COO) of the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI), is one of the 100 Cebuana Trailblazers. She is recognized for her work in the field of “Economic Engagement.” - September 23, 2011 - Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc
IEEE GLOBECOM 2011 Dedicated to the Advance of Real-World Telecommunications, Engineering Methods and IT Business Systems
More Than 2,000 Industry Professionals to Attend the Premier, International Communications Conference to be Held 5 – 9 December - September 22, 2011 - IEEE Communications Society
YES! deLIVERs HOPE and Awareness for People Living with Liver Tumors at Debbie Durkin’s ECO Emmys
The ECO Emmys Provide Perfect Setting to Share YES! We Can Beat Liver Tumors - September 22, 2011 - Say YES to Hope
The 4th Annual WMT&GHC Announces Spartan Bioscience as a Silver Sponsor
The 4th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce Spartan Bioscience as a Silver Sponsor at the conference held on October 25-28, 2011. - September 22, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
IBC and Canadian Construction Association Seeking Input on BIM Use in Canada
The Institute for BIM in Canada (IBC) is conducting a survey to assess the BIM environment in Canada. They are asking designers, constructors, operators, and owners of vertical and horizontal infrastructure to take part. - September 22, 2011 - Canadian Construction Association
High Food Prices Hurt Drought-Affected Families in Horn of Africa
Prices are actually higher now than during the crisis of 2008, leaving fewer options for people affected by the drought in Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia. - September 22, 2011 - Catholic Relief Services
Erin Barnette Joins IMI Association Executives as Administrative Manager
N.C.-based association management company, IMI Association Executives expands staff with the addition of Erin Barnette as Administrative Manager. - September 22, 2011 - IMI Association Executives
CT REIA Announces September 2011 Meeting and Dinner for Women Real Estate Investors in Connecticut
On September 27, 2011, the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be hosting the Women Real Estate Investors Association (WREIA) meeting and dinner in Wallingford, CT. Attendees of this seminar will receive powerful investment training. - September 22, 2011 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Chair of NY MWBE Task Force, William Thompson to Lead Panel Discussion - 8th Annual Harlem Business Economic Summit
Expanding procurement opportunities for small business owners within New York state. - September 21, 2011 - The Harlem Business Alliance
“Small Businesses, Big Ideas”: The 8th Annual Harlem Business Economic Summit
Compelling business experts and thriving entrepreneurs provide cost-effective techniques and advice on how to grow a small business in this economy - September 21, 2011 - The Harlem Business Alliance
Texas Tea Party Patriots PAC Hosts a Wine & Cheese Reception to Celebrate the Organization’s Growth Into a New Office
The Texas Tea Party Patriots PAC is hosting an Open House and Wine & Cheese Reception to celebrate the political action committee’s growth leading to the opening of a new office in The Woodlands. The PAC’s growth continues to fuel the organization’s successes in electing more... - September 21, 2011 - Texas Tea Party Patriots PAC
Teachers Benefit from Fish in the Classroom Program at the Florida Aquarium
The Florida Aquarium trains 232 teachers on curriculum about marine biology through the Fish in the Classroom Program that is funded by the Pet Care Trust. - September 21, 2011 - Pet Care Trust
CT REIA Announces September 2011 Seminar for Real Estate Investors and Professionals in Fairfield County, Connecticut
On September 26, 2011 the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association will be hosting a meeting for the Fairfield County Real Estate Investors Association in Fairfield, CT. - September 21, 2011 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
The 4th Annual WMT&GHC Announces Allegro Nursing Specialty Education as an Exhibitor
The 4th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce Allegro Nursing Specialty Education as an Exhibitor at the conference held on October 25-28, 2011. - September 21, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
NSF Grant Supports Graphene Nanoelectronics Research at Stevens
NSF awards a grant to advance nanoelectronic sensors through graphene. - September 21, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Cooley’s Anemia Foundation Applauds FDA Committee’s Approval of Oral Chelator
FDA Committe's recommendation to approve oral chelator is huge advance for thalassemia patients. - September 21, 2011 - Cooley's Anemia Foundation
I Am a Woman of God Launches the Buy a Shirt - Change a Life Program
I am a Woman of God launches their Buy a Shirt - Change a Life program which aims to change lives one shirt at a time. - September 21, 2011 - I am a Woman of God
The 4th Annual WMT&GHC Announces Jordan Hospital as an Exhibitor
The 4th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce Jordan Hospital as an Exhibitor at the conference held on October 25-28, 2011. - September 20, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute to Host their First Sovereign Fund Forum in Switzerland
The Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute, the leading research institution on sovereign funds is hosting their first sovereign fund forum in Montreux, Switzerland. The Fairmont Le Montreux Palace will be the scene of the event titled Sovereign Wealth Fund Forum Europe 2011. The forum will be held on October 23 through 25, 2011. This is following the Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute’s successful inaugural sovereign wealth event in Southern California. - September 20, 2011 - Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute