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American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) Joins NIH in Launching the All of Us Research Program to Advance Precision Medicine
On May 6, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will open national enrollment for the All of Us Research Program - a momentous effort to advance individualized prevention, treatment and care for people of all backgrounds, including people with disabilities. - May 04, 2018 - American Association on Health and Disability
Association of Legal Administrators Using Innovation to Elevate the Legal Industry
The Association of Legal Administrators’ (ALA) 2018 Annual Conference & Expo is taking place in National Harbor, Maryland, from Thursday, May 3, to Sunday, May 6. This year’s event delivers some big firsts for the Association and also brings back several popular offerings from the... - May 04, 2018 - Association of Legal Administrators
34th Annual Florida Literacy Conference to be Held in Central Florida May 9-11
The Florida Literacy Coalition (FLC) will be hosting the 34th Annual Florida Literacy Conference next week at the Orlando Marriott Lake Mary. This premier three-day literacy event offers adult and family literacy practitioners, volunteers and adult learners the opportunity to develop new skills and... - May 04, 2018 - Florida Literacy Coalition
Graham's Foundation is Celebrating Whole Families on Parents of Preemies Day
On May 6, 2018 the organization will join parents of premature babies and kids around the world in honoring the strength and courage it takes to cope with the challenges of premature birth. - May 03, 2018 - Graham's Foundation
Continuing Strides for a Healthier North Carolina Annual Forum for Public Professionals Hosted at WakeMed’s Andrews Center
March of Dimes North Carolina Preconception Health Campaign (NCPHC) is hosting its annual forum, "Continuing Strides: Preconception Health’s Journey to a Healthier North Carolina," Thursday, May 3 at the Andrews Center in Raleigh, NC. This forum aims to increase provider awareness... - May 03, 2018 - March of Dimes North Carolina Preconception Health Campaign
Final Dream Fulfillment Increases Well-Being Among Terminally-Ill Patients
Dream Foundation and the American Psychiatric Association determine results. - May 03, 2018 - Dream Foundation
KIB Teams with Geocachers for Don't Mess with Texas Trash-Off - Group Cleaned Spring Trails Park
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) ended the month of April – Earth Month - at Spring Trails Park with their “Great American Cleanup/Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off.” The original cleanup scheduled for April 7 had to be rescheduled due to weather, but thanks to a dedicated group of... - May 03, 2018 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Alliance for Proton Therapy Access Underscores Need for Timely Access to Treatment During National Brain Tumor Awareness Month
Proton therapy advocates call for solutions to insurance denial processes that delay patient care. - May 02, 2018 - Alliance for Proton Therapy Access
NACCE Honors Five Community Colleges for Entrepreneurial Excellence
NACCE named five community colleges as institutions demonstrating entrepreneurial excellence at the Entrepreneurial College of Excellence Awards breakfast during the American Association of Community College’s annual conference April 30 in Dallas. - May 02, 2018 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Helen V. Ratajczak Edmond Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Helen V. Ratajczak Edmond, of Danbury, Connecticut, has recently been recognized as a Strathmore’s Who’s Who Professional of the Year for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Healthcare Therapy. - May 02, 2018 - Strathmore Who's Who
JoAllyn Archambault Named a Strathmore’s Who’s Who Top 10 Member
JoAllyn Archambault, of Arlington, Virginia, has recently been named a 2018 Top 10 Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who. This distinction has been bestowed in honor of her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Education. - May 02, 2018 - Strathmore Who's Who
Deborah J. Callender to be Named Strathmore’s Who’s Who Biography of the Month
Farmingdale, New York- Deborah J. Callender, of John C. Stennis Space Center, Mississippi, will be honored as the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Biography of the Month for June, 2018. This distinction is to be bestowed in recognition of her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Physical Science. - May 02, 2018 - Strathmore Who's Who
Sandy Hennum Honored as Lifetime Roundtable and Top 10 Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Sandy Hennum, of Bemidji, Minnesota, has recently been recognized as a Lifetime Member of the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Roundtable and a 2018 Top 10 Member in Nonprofit. - May 02, 2018 - Strathmore Who's Who
Eight New Mentors Take on Mission of the Chairmen’s Roundtable
Experienced executives share non-profit organization’s commitment to help for-profit companies be successful. - May 02, 2018 - Chairmen's RoundTable
Envoy America Receives Dementia Society of America’s Distinctive Dementia SMART Award
Dementia Society of America® announces its first Dementia SMART® Award recipient for 2018, Envoy America. Fast-growing, Phoenix-based, Envoy America has a mission to help seniors stay independent, healthy and socially active – all without getting behind the wheel of a car. - May 01, 2018 - Dementia Society of America
Football Quarterback Recognized for Her Courage; Diversity Non-Profit Rewards Those Who Follow Their Passion
Bailey McQuarrie, a 15 year old sophomore at Seabreeze High School in Daytona Beach, FL has received the BE Courageous award from Beyond Equality, Inc., a diversity non-profit. - May 01, 2018 - Beyond Equality Inc.
Katherine J. Batsis Named Strathmore’s Who’s Who Professional of the Year
Katherine J. Batsis, of Greenfield, Massachusetts, has recently been honored as a Strathmore’s Who’s Who 2018 Professional of the Year for her outstanding accomplishments in Literary Arts. - May 01, 2018 - Strathmore Who's Who
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Dr. Rodica Elena Petrea
Dr. Rodica Elena Petrea, of Omaha, Nebraska, has recently been recognized as a 2018 Strathmore’s Who’s Who Professional of the Year for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Stroke/Vascular Neurology. She will also be honored as a Top 10 in Healthcare for 2019. - May 01, 2018 - Strathmore Who's Who
Mary’s Center Selected by Citi Foundation’s Community Progress Makers Fund to Accelerate Economic Opportunity in Washington, DC
A $500,000 investment in core operating support will enable Mary’s Center to change the paradigm of educational and economic opportunities for the next generation. - April 30, 2018 - Mary's Center
Montgomery County Programs Expanding Access to Health Care Services
More than 17,000 underserved or uninsured County residents have benefited. - April 29, 2018 - Mary's Center
Keep Irving Beautiful Celebrates Earth Day All April - Staff Attends a Variety of Events to Promote Recycling and Clean Public Spaces
April 22 is officially recognized as Earth Day, but Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) celebrates “Earth Month” and participated in several events with an Earth Day theme. The first was a visit to the Heritage Senior Center on April 5, where staff promoted recycling by giving away recycled... - April 29, 2018 - Keep Irving Beautiful
“Boat Accident Reporting” Video Debuts on America’s Boating Channel
United States Power Squadrons’® (USPS) Digital Media Library (DML) is Now America’s Boating Channel™ - April 29, 2018 - America's Boating Channel
Church of Scientology’s Historic Fort Harrison Bi-Monthly Tour Gives an Insider’s View of a Clearwater Icon
On Saturday, April 21st members of a local “meet up” group joined area residents for a tour of the Historic Fort Harrison, the international religious retreat for the Church of Scientology Flag for a guided tour. In addition to seeing a piece of Clearwater’s past, guests learned about the role the Fort Harrison now plays in the local community. - April 29, 2018 - Church of Scientology
Zonta Douglas County Hosts Full House for Successful 14th Annual Trivia Night Fundraiser
Proceeds from Zonta Trivia Night will provide scholarships and grants to charities. - April 28, 2018 - Zonta Douglas County
NAWBO Phoenix Stands with RedforEd
Board of the National Association of Women Business Owners, Phoenix Chapter, calls on Arizona State Government to meet RedforEd demands. - April 28, 2018 - NAWBO Phoenix
Pinwheels for Child Abuse Awareness
An average of 3600 human trafficking cases occur in Georgia yearly - too many of them are kids. The Church of Scientology with Interfaith Children's Movement want to make all of Georgia aware, in order to end Child trafficking. - April 27, 2018 - Church of Scientology Atlanta
Graham's Foundation to Introduce 2018 Ambassador Family at First Fundraiser of the Year
Supporters will meet the LaDue family at the prematurity support organization’s ‘Tinis for Preemies evening benefitting premature babies and their families. - April 27, 2018 - Graham's Foundation
Kidney Care Partners Spotlights Important Quality Gains in Dialysis Care
Coalition Urges CMS to Improve Approach to Performance Tracking - April 26, 2018 - Kidney Care Partners
2018 Race for the Cure - Saturday, April 28
Saturday, April 28, 2018, is the 27th annual Central Indiana Race for the Cure. Each year thousands of Hoosiers gather to celebrate survivors, thrivers and the advances being made to end breast cancer. The event is the largest fundrasier of the year for Susan G. Komen Central Indiana. Funds raised are granted to local agencies who provide the women and men of central Indiana important breast health services. - April 25, 2018 - Susan G. Komen Central Indiana
Lee Strobel Speaks at Plumstead Christian School’s Eighth Annual Founders Forum & at Plumstead Christian School's First-Ever Multi-School Assembly
Each year Plumstead Christian School invites a nationally known Christian whose faith informs the way he or she lives. The 2018 Founders Forum keynote speaker is a New York Times bestselling author, teaching pastor, college professor, and former award-winning editor of the Chicago Tribune. Plumstead Christian School (PCS) also hosted a multi-school assembly with nine other school groups from the region joining the PCS students for worship and to hear from Lee Strobel. - April 25, 2018 - Plumstead Christian School
Brazen Global Chooses Denver as Expansion City to Support Women Entrepreneurs
St. Louis-Based Membership Organization Selects Olivia Omega to Lead Business-Focused Programs for Growth-Seeking Female Presidents, Founders and CEOs in Denver. - April 25, 2018 - Brazen Denver
Happy Mom Conference: A Self-Care Day for Moms & Mompreneurs in Los Angeles
Happy Mom Conference presented by Land of Mom is a day-long self-care experience for new (and not-so-new) moms and mom bosses to find inspiration, connection, and business know-how. It is the premier event for moms who want to make space in their lives to pursue their passions...to start a new career, to open a shop, to grow their businesses to new heights, and to live their happiest life. For more information, visit www.thehappymomconference.com. - April 24, 2018 - Happy Mom Conference
Dr. Brandon Martin Appointed New President and CEO of Home Field 4 Champions/L.A.
Home Field 4 Champions has announced the appointment of Dr. Brandon Martin as their new President and CEO. He assumed responsibilities on April 23, 2018. - April 24, 2018 - Home Field 4 Champions
Cleveland Cavs GM Koby Altman, Lazard & Co. Managing Dir. of Investment Banking William M. Lewis, Jr. & Former CEO of Fleet Laboratories Rick Rizzo Elected to Posse Board
The Posse Foundation has welcomed Koby Altman, general manager of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Bill Lewis, the managing director and co-chair of investment banking at Lazard & Co., and Rick Rizzo, the former CEO of Fleet Laboratories, as members of its Board of Directors. Bill Whitaker, a... - April 24, 2018 - The Posse Foundation
Arizona Governor Ducey Proclaims April 23-29 Addiction Treatment Week
The Honorable Doug Ducey, Governor of Arizona, signs proclamation declaring April 23rd -29th, 2018 Addiction Treatment Week in Arizona. National Addiction Treatment Week, an initiative by the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), raises awareness that addiction is a disease, evidence-based... - April 24, 2018 - American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)
ASAM Announces National Addiction Treatment Week (April 23-29th)
A Week Raising Awareness that Addiction is a Disease, Treatments are Available, and a Qualified Workforce is Needed to Treat Addiction. - April 24, 2018 - American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)
French-American Female Founder Nominated as Woman Engineer of the Year
Anne-Fleur Andrle, founding CEO of Jack and Ferdi is one of 3 nominees for Woman Engineer of the Year. - April 23, 2018 - Jack and Ferdi
AmazingRibs.com Unveils 2018 Pitmaster Awards for Best Value BBQ Grills and Smokers
Just in time for barbecue and grilling season, AmazingRibs.com, a leading outdoor cooking resource, has announced the “2018 AmazingRibs.com Pitmaster Awards for Best Value Grills & Smokers.” Now in their 6th year, the Pitmaster Awards (previously called Top Ten Awards) are compiled... - April 23, 2018 - AmazingRibs.com
Derby Day Fundraiser at St. Julien Hotel, Boulder, CO to Support Medicine Horse Program
Medicine Horse Program (MHP) invites you to get out your hats and bow-ties for a fun-filled afternoon of mint juleps, silent auction, live music, mini-horse photo booth, and more on May 5, 2:00–5:00 p.m., at the St. Julien Hotel Terrace and Great Room. Admission is free. Food and beverages, including Kentucky Derby signature mint juleps, will be available for purchase. All silent auction proceeds will benefit Medicine Horse Program. - April 23, 2018 - Medicine Horse Program
How to Capture, Motivate and Retain a Great Team is the Topic for the May NAWBO Meeting
As a business owner, how do you capture, motivate and retain a great team? Plan to join members of the Phoenix Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) and their guests at the organization’s monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 9. The May 9 luncheon will feature... - April 21, 2018 - NAWBO Phoenix
April Reception During Blast Friday Concert Hosted at the Church of Scientology Information Center
On Friday April 27th the Scientology Information Center will hold its next Open House Reception during the City of Clearwater’s Blast Friday Concert. The reception will begin at 5pm and will continue throughout the concert. All are welcome. The Center is located at 500 Cleveland Street on Downtown Clearwater. - April 21, 2018 - Church of Scientology
New Drug & Alcohol Screening Association Formed
Drug and Alcohol Industry Members Form National Association - Press Conference April 23, 2018 - 9:30am, National Press Club, 13th Floor (Zenger Room), 529 14th Street NW, Washington D.C. - April 20, 2018 - National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association
Fast Company Selects Ecotagious as a Finalist in "World Changing Ideas" Awards Program
Ecotagious has been selected as one of the 12 top companies in the world with a leading-edge solution to overcome issues facing the Energy industry. Ecotagious joins legendary brands like Google and Microsoft who were also selected as finalists among 1,400 companies in 12 categories. - April 20, 2018 - Ecotagious Inc.
PA Tourette Syndrome Alliance Hosts 12th Annual TS Family Camp
“We’re All in This Together” is the theme of the 12th Annual Tourette Syndrome Family Camp June 8-10, 2018 hosted by the PA Tourette Syndrome Alliance. Scheduled to be held at Black Rock Retreat in Quarryville, PA, this yearly camp has separate tracks for children and their parents/guardians. - April 19, 2018 - PA Tourette Syndrome Alliance, Inc.
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) Welcomes New Board Member
Middlesex Community College President James Mabry Joins NACCE Board. - April 19, 2018 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
International Hospital Federation Awards Deadline Extended to 30 April
Public and private healthcare provider organizations that have outstanding projects and programs can still enter the IHF Awards. - April 19, 2018 - International Hospital Federation
Nashville to Celebrate International Day Against Drug Abuse
Drug-Free Tennessee is the local chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World, and is planning a series of events for the 2018 International Day Against Drug Abuse. - April 19, 2018 - Drug Free South
Nashville Celebrates World Health Day
Drug-Free Tennessee joined with community partners for the event “Nashville Celebrates World Health Day,” at the Church of Scientology. - April 19, 2018 - Drug Free South
Proton Therapy Advocates Underscore Need for Fair and Timely Access to Treatment for Cancer Patients During Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month
Data show proton therapy associated with fewer post-operative complications and shorter hospital stays for patients living with esophageal cancer. - April 18, 2018 - Alliance for Proton Therapy Access
Join the Hammond Police and Operation Kidsafe for Free Child Safety Days
Operation Kidsafe Free Child Safety Events are happening all across the U.S. and Canada. An event has been scheduled for your area. Parents get a free Amber Alert ready form. As a part of Bill Hood Ford Lincoln Safety Month, Operation Kidsafe will be in Hammond. - April 18, 2018 - Operation Kidsafe