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The College Diabetes Network to Present Poster at AHEAD Conference
The College Diabetes Network (CDN) is excited to announce that they will be presenting a poster at the Association on Higher Education and Disability conference on July 13. The Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) conference, Equity & Excellence: Access in Higher Education,... - July 10, 2019 - The College Diabetes Network
Commack’s Katherine Kelly and Newfield’s Loui Chen Win Dellecave Award
Commack High School senior Katherine Kelly and Newfield High School senior Loui Chen were recently honored with the Butch Dellecave Award at a ceremony held at Villa Lombardi’s in Holbrook. Newfield is in Selden and is one of two high schools in the Middle Country School District. Named in... - July 07, 2019 - Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk, Inc.
Dementia Society of America Begins Accepting Five Cryptocurrencies
Dementia Society of America is proud to announce a new blockchain partnership with The Giving Block, and is now accepting donations in Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and USD Coin (USDC). - July 04, 2019 - Dementia Society of America
Day of the African Equestrian Returns to North Carolina on October 19th
2nd Day of the African Equestrian (DOTAE) will honor equestrians of African ancestry active in national and international level pursuits on Saturday, October 19th. The gala will take place at Harambee Farm – located in the Green Creek Township of Polk County, North Carolina, USA. - July 02, 2019 - The AFRICAN CONNECTIONS Research and Education Fund, Inc.
Safe House Project Partners with Hotel Industry on New Campaign to Fight Human Trafficking
Safe House Project's vision is to see communities across America unite to end domestic trafficking and restore hope, freedom, and a future to every survivor. Safe House Project is proud to be partner with the American Hotel & Lodging Association to launch the No Room for Trafficking campaign, which builds on the hotel industry’s long-standing legacy and commitment to combat human trafficking. - July 02, 2019 - Safe House Project
Church of Scientology Nashville Partners with Health Leaders to Demand Citywide Change on International Day Against Drug Abuse
The Church of Scientology Nashville in partnership with Drug-Free Tennessee held an event for International Day Against Drug Abuse to help the community keep young people away from drugs. - June 29, 2019 - Drug Free South
Drug-Free Tennessee Provides Tools to School Resource Officers
Drug-Free Tennessee recently participated in the national conference of school resource officers which coincided with International Day Against Drug Abuse. - June 29, 2019 - Drug Free South
The Gateway Family YMCA Encourages Parents to Focus on Water Safety
Programs offer a mix of fun, physical activity and safety. - June 28, 2019 - The Gateway Family YMCA
National LTC Pharmacy Advocacy Group Asks CMS to Release “Summary Data” on PBM Medicare Spread Pricing Activity
SCPC Thanks CMS for Curtailing PBM Medicaid Spread Pricing; Time for Similar Medicare Transparency. - June 27, 2019 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
"Anxiety Management for Kids on the Autism Spectrum" Now Available from Future Horizons
Through his twenty plus years as a clinical psychologist, Dr. Lynch has devoted his career to relieving distress in kids with autism and related concerns. His award-winning stress and anxiety management guide, Totally Chill: My Complete Guide to Staying Cool, provided children with effective and unique tools for coping and thriving. This book extends those tools to parents, teachers, and therapists. - June 27, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.
The Gateway Family YMCA Recognized as 82nd DIG Innovation Network YMCA
YMCA Named Diversity, Inclusion and Global Innovation Network YMCA - June 25, 2019 - The Gateway Family YMCA
L.A. Entrepreneur is Honored for Her Groundbreaking Work with Autistic Musicians
This week, Founder and Executive Director of Jazz Hands for Autism, Ifunanya Nweke, is being honored by the Los Angeles-based Empowerment Congress as one of its distinguished 40 Under 40. The annual award recognizes young leaders for outstanding achievement in the fields of labor, business, public... - June 25, 2019 - Jazz Hands for Autism
North American One-Armed Golfer Association Golf Tournament
The North American One-Armed Golfer Association is holding a Tournament in Tampa at Innisbrook Resort that began on June 23, 2019 and will conclude 4 days later. This is a group of disabled golfers with phenomenal stories of resilience. - June 24, 2019 - North American One-Armed Golfer Association
Life Fest Will Provide Free Mental Health Counseling in Kansas City
Two Missouri Mental Health Providers Team Up to Reverse Suicide Trends in the Midwest. - June 23, 2019 - Signature Psychiatric Hospital
Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic Launches Gender Affirming Care Services
Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic (PPHP) recently added gender affirming care to its scope of health care services; this includes gender affirming hormone therapy, self-injection trainings, and sensitive sexual and reproductive health care. These services follow the informed consent model, which... - June 23, 2019 - Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic
The Gateway Family YMCA’s CEO, Krystal R. Canady, Receives Good Scout Award
YMCA Chief Executive Officer Honored at Awards Dinner - June 22, 2019 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Announces The Dudley House Veterans Transitional Housing Program
YMCA Partners with the City to Offer Veterans Housing Program in Plainfield - June 19, 2019 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Sponsors Learn to Ride a Bike
YMCA Provides Bicycle Education Program - June 19, 2019 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Kidney Care Partners Addresses Growing Kidney Disease Epidemic with Comprehensive Roadmap for the Future of Care in the United States
Kidney Care First framework offers renewed vision for quality care across the continuum, from disease prevention to dialysis innovation to improved organ transplant access. - June 17, 2019 - Kidney Care Partners
An Evening with Temple Grandin: Connecting Animal Behavior & Autism - August 13, 2019
Future Horizons will be hosting An Evening with Temple Grandin in Fayetteville, AR on August 13, 2019. - June 16, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Dr. Christi Kim of New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Appointed as Member of SGO Clinical Practice Committee
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Christi Kim to the Clinical Practice Committee of the Society of Gynecological Oncology (SGO). The SGO is a premier non-profit organization advancing the research and education of gynecologic cancers. Moreover,... - June 15, 2019 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Mary’s Center’s President/CEO, Maria Gomez, Honored as First Inductee to the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s Hispanic Business Hall of Fame
Today, the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GWHCC) announced Mary’s Center’s President and CEO, Maria Gomez, as the first ever inductee of its newly established Hispanic Business Hall of Fame. The goal of the Hall of Fame is to recognize business leaders whose legendary... - June 15, 2019 - Mary's Center
Child Therapy
Mood swings, trouble with friends, difficulty in coping and anxiety are difficulties that widely exist in adults but what is overlooked is how even children face it. A child while growing up also goes through various emotional and mental changes in school, at home and in its other surroundings. - June 13, 2019 - PinkyMind
As CMS Curtails PBM “Spread Pricing” in Medicaid, SCPC Says Similar Medicare Abuses Require Scrutiny and Transparent Data Release
National Long Term Care (LTC) Pharmacy Group Urges CMS to Release Medicare Spread Pricing “Summary” Data. - June 12, 2019 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
Alternative Therapy in Mental Health
Alternative Therapy in Mental health Pinkymind, an online wellness center's that focuses on counselling has gained a lot of traction in the last few months with quite a lot of app downloads and satisfied customers. They are now taking the next step towards better mental well-being by soon... - June 12, 2019 - PinkyMind
Dr. Jahan Aghalar Joins NYCBS
Jahan Aghalar, M.D. joins New York Cancer & Blood Specialists as a board-certified medical oncologist-hematologist. Dr. Aghalar will be practicing at the Smithtown and New Hyde Park locations. nycancer.com/blog/2019/05/20/dr-jahan-aghalar-joins-nycbs/ A Long Island native, Dr. Aghalar... - June 11, 2019 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Select Student Leaders Attending 79th ADA Scientific Sessions with the College Diabetes Network
The College Diabetes Network has chosen six students for their NextGen Leadership Program to attend the American Diabetes Association (ADA) Scientific Sessions Conference to represent the College Diabetes Network this summer. The Scientific Sessions are the world's largest, most prominent meeting... - June 04, 2019 - The College Diabetes Network
Drug-Free Tennessee to Host Educational Workshop to Keep Our Youth Off Drugs
Drug-Free Tennessee is preparing for International Day Against Drug Abuse with educational events to help the community keep young people away from drugs. - June 01, 2019 - Drug Free South
"Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew, 3rd Edition" is Now Available from Future Horizons
An internationally renowned author, Ellen Notbohm’s work has informed, inspired, and delighted millions in more than twenty languages. - May 31, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Kidney Community Applauds Introduction of Bipartisan Senate Legislation to Improve and Expand Access to Kidney Care Treatments and Improve Quality of Life
The Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2019 (S. 1676) was introduced by Senators Ben Cardin and Roy Blunt. - May 28, 2019 - Kidney Care Partners
Dream Foundation’s Flower Empower Luncheon is a Tremendous Success
Over $160,000 raised to support the program at the heart of our community. - May 23, 2019 - Dream Foundation
National LTC Pharmacy Advocacy Group Disappointed CMS Failed to Eliminate DIR Fees
SCPC Reiterates Need to Protect LTC Pharmacy, Seniors from Unintended Consequences of Drug Pricing Reforms. - May 21, 2019 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
CMS' Announcement of Capacity Policy and New Bidding Window Date Earns Applause from Industry Leaders, Allows More Time to Educate Bidders
Defining the capacity policy brings long-overdue clarity to how bidders’ capacity affects the Single Payment Amounts (SPAs). The 60-day bidding window will open on July 16, giving potential bidders and suppliers of durable medical equipment (DME) more time to understand the major changes coming to Round 2021 of the competitive bidding program. - May 16, 2019 - CQRC
Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin Honors Organ, Eye and Tissue Donation Advocates at 2019 Crystal Vision Awards
Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin (LEBW) hosted its annual Crystal Vision Awards ceremony on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at Noah’s Event Venue in Madison, Wisconsin. Since 2007, LEBW has honored advocates of donation who have shown commitment and dedication to raising awareness and educating communities... - May 14, 2019 - Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin
PinkyMind: The Journey so Far
Stress, worries, panic, anxiety, depression, and problems with relationships lead to discomfort for anyone. Students and householders alike are suffering from the deteriorating lifestyle. Anxiety is an impediment to corporate business goals. Employee performance has been badly affected. Customers... - May 09, 2019 - PinkyMind
Environmental Pollution: One of the Major Causes for Increasing Asthma Prevalence in Children, Says HCFI
Proper management and correct use of inhalers are key to prevent attacks. - May 08, 2019 - Heart Care Foundation of India
Kidney Care Community Commends Lawmakers for Adding Critical “KidneyX” Funding in Proposed House FY 2020 Appropriations Bill to Address Nation’s Kidney Disease Epidemic
Inclusion of $10 Million in Federal Funding Will Complement $25 Million in Private Sector Investment for Kidney Disease Research and Innovation. - May 02, 2019 - Kidney Care Partners
"Autism is the Future" is Now Available from Future Horizons
Marlo Thurman reveals how cognitive differences are constructing pieces in understanding those with autism. Through her findings, she shows how those with autism spectrum disorder constantly challenge assumptions about measuring intelligence. Thurman proposes that sensory and cognitive development have evolved together into a very different form of intelligence in those with ASD, and it should be viewed not as a disability but instead as a difference to be celebrated and followed. - May 01, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Nutritional Deficiency Should be Addressed at a Young Age
Inadequacy of vitamins and minerals can directly hamper the immune system. - April 21, 2019 - Heart Care Foundation of India
Website Launched to Prepare DMEs for Medicare’s New Competitive Bidding Process
Website shows durable medical equipment suppliers how new CMS rules affect bidding for lead and non-lead items and how single payment amounts would compare to current Medicare rates. - April 17, 2019 - CQRC
Dream Foundation Hosts Its 9th Annual Flower Empower Luncheon
Community will celebrate and raise funds for beloved local program. - April 17, 2019 - Dream Foundation
mumms® Software Presents Many Industry-First Billing Automations in Its ClearPay Module
mumms Software®, developers of hospice EMR, Hummingbird, will showcase its unique ClearPay Billing Module at NHPCO LAC 2019 at Booth #711. - April 16, 2019 - mumms Software
mumms® Software Partners with DrFirst® to Bring Unprecedented in-EMR Prescribing: ClearScripts, to Hospice and Palliative Care
Clinicians will save time, improve accuracy, and promote patient safety using ClearScripts e-prescribing directly within mumms’ EMR, where it’s most relevant. - April 15, 2019 - mumms Software
An Evening with Temple Grandin: "Calling All Minds" - Baltimore, Maryland
Future Horizons will be hosting An Evening with Temple Grandin on May 27, 2019. - April 13, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.
In Our Eyes In Our Words Wins Gold at the 2019 IPPY Awards
In Our Eyes In Our Words - Portraits from the Edge of Society, a collection of 100 charcoal portraits of homeless people drawn from life by artist Jeff Horn, wins a gold medal for fine art in the 2019 IPPY Awards. - April 11, 2019 - Music Care Inc
National LTC Pharmacy Advocacy Group Praises Grassley, Wyden Call for PBM “Spread Pricing” Probe
Cites Ohio Attorney General Yost’s Effort to Recoup Public Dollars from PBM Medicaid Managed Care Abuse. - April 11, 2019 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
Dream-Granting Organization Hosts NYC Wine Tasting
Special event will raise funds to support Dream Foundation’s mission to bring final Dreams to life for terminally-ill adults nationwide. - April 10, 2019 - Dream Foundation
SCPC to Senate Finance Committee: In Wake of Drug Pricing Reform Efforts, Policymakers Must Protect LTC Pharmacies from PBM Cost-Shifting to Reduce Seniors’ Costs
National LTC Pharmacy Advocacy Group Details Four Drug Pricing Reform Policy Recommendations. - April 09, 2019 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
In Our Eyes In Our Words Nominated for 2019 IPPY Awards
In Our Eyes In Our Words - Portraits from the Edge of Society, published by Music Care Inc, a book of 100 portraits of homeless people drawn from life by artist Jeffrey C Horn, is in the running for the 2019 Independent Publishers and Professionals of the Year Awards. Winners will be announced April 10, 2019. - April 05, 2019 - Music Care Inc
Student Leaders in Diabetes Attend Leadership Summit in Boston
College Diabetes Network Hosts Leadership Summit. - April 05, 2019 - The College Diabetes Network