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UC Santa Cruz Student Aitanna Parker Selected as 2018 ACREF / Ethel L. Payne Scholarship Awardee
UC Santa Cruz Technology and Information Management student, Aitanna R. Parker has been selected as the 2018 ACREF / Ethel L. Payne Scholarship Awardee. The award will facilitate her travel to Nairobi, (Kenya) for the 2018 Kenya Diaspora Homecoming Convention (Dec. 19th through 21st). The scholarship honors the legacy of the "First Lady of the Black Press," Ethel L. Payne (1911 - 1991). - December 11, 2018 - The AFRICAN CONNECTIONS Research and Education Fund, Inc.
Delta Dental of Kansas Announces $250,000 Grant to Support HNC Living Programs for Head and Neck Cancer Patients
Delta Dental of Kansas partners with HNC Living Foundation to help head and neck cancer patients get back to living life fully. A grant of $250,000, the largest the HNC Foundation has ever received, will make a dramatic difference in the oral health of Kansans living with head and neck cancer. - December 08, 2018 - HNC Living Foundation
CQRC Concerned with Inclusion of Home Ventilators in Competitive Bidding Program
CQRC reiterates its support for much-needed reforms to Competitive Bidding Program (CBP), but opposes the inclusion of home ventilators out of concern for vulnerable patient population. - December 05, 2018 - CQRC
Alice M. Henry Roubos, PT, DPT is Elected to the American Health Council’s Physical Therapy Board
The American Health Council elected Alice M. Henry Roubos, PT, DPT to its Physical Therapy Board. - December 05, 2018 - American Health Council
Food Drive at The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA is collecting non-perishable food items and toiletries. - December 03, 2018 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Celebrate Family Caregivers During November
November is National Family Caregivers Month - November 27, 2018 - The Gateway Family YMCA
YMCA Feels Military Family Month is Opportunity to Support Local Families
The Gateway Family YMCA helps families of military personnel maintain health and well-being while their loved ones serve overseas. - November 23, 2018 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Celebrate National Family Week
The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates Local Families - November 20, 2018 - The Gateway Family YMCA
An Evening with Temple Grandin: Connecting Animal Behavior & Autism - January 15, 2019
Future Horizons will be hosting an evening with Temple Grandin January 15, 2019. - November 16, 2018 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin Honors Those Who Gave the Gift of Sight
Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin held its annual Legacy of Sight ceremony, which honored families and their loved ones, who gave the gift of sight through eye donation. The event, held at the Overture Center in downtown Madison, Wisconsin, began with a welcome from Stacey Troha, Interim Executive Director at Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin. “Know that your loved one’s gift has brought peace of mind, reduced anxiety and stress. No more will a recipient wonder if they counted money correctly, reached... - November 13, 2018 - Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin
The Florida Outreach Center for the Blind, Inc. Hosted Its 12th Annual Thomas Hartig Dining in the Dark
The Florida Outreach Center for the Blind, Inc. hosted its 12th Annual Thomas Hartig Dining in the Dark event. Dining in the Dark is a unique three-course meal in complete darkness accompanied by live entertainment and a silent auction. In memory of Thomas Hartig, the "Inspirational Community Member" award was created by FOCB and is given to an inspirational blind person at the event. Jason Goldfield was the award winner this year. - November 10, 2018 - Florida Outreach Center for the Blind, Inc.
Drug-Free Tennessee Reminds Youth to Stay Healthy This Holiday Season
Drug-Free Tennessee recently participated in community events to remind young people to be safe and healthy by distributing the Truth About Drugs booklets. - November 10, 2018 - Drug Free South
Amy Gundelach, RN, MSN, OCN is Accepted to the American Health Council’s Industry Board
Amy Gundelach has been officially welcomed to the American Health Council’s Industry Board, in recognition of her outstanding services to the field of healthcare. Accumulating over 29 years’ experience in providing exceptional care for patients, the Gynecologic Oncology expert is... - November 07, 2018 - American Health Council
CQCRC Praises Competitive Bidding Reforms, Pledges to Work with CMS and Congress to Refine DMEPOS Policies
Final DMEPOS rule will make market more competitive and protect oxygen access to Medicare beneficiaries, but serious concerns remain. - November 06, 2018 - CQRC
NHPCO Releases Findings from Palliative Care Needs Survey at National Conference Focusing on Interdisciplinary Team
Hospice and Palliative Care Professionals Gather in New Orleans at IDC 2018. - November 05, 2018 - National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Drug-Free Tennessee Holds Red Ribbon Week Halloween-Themed Event for Kids
With Halloween falling on the last day of Red Ribbon Week, Drug-Free Tennessee thought it apt to hold a Trick-Or-Treat party with a message to kids to be safe and drug-free. - November 03, 2018 - Drug Free South
Scientology Nashville to Host Red Ribbon Week Halloween-Themed Event for Kids
The last week of October is Red Ribbon Week, a time to educate young people about the dangers of drugs. What also falls in the last week of October? Halloween, of course. - October 27, 2018 - Drug Free South
Nashville Autism Conference with Dr. Temple Grandin - November 30, 2018
Future Horizons will be hosting the Nashville Autism Conference with Dr. Temple Grandin - November 30, 2018. - October 26, 2018 - Future Horizons, Inc.
SCORE Charleston SC Receives SunTrust Foundation’s 2018 Lighting the Way Award and $75,000 Grant
Recognized for its contributions to the small business community in the Charleston region, SCORE Charleston SC was awarded a 2018 Lighting the Way Award and $75,000 grant by the SunTrust Foundation. The SunTrust Foundation’s Lighting the Way Awards recognizes select nonprofit organizations... - October 20, 2018 - SCORE Charleston SC
The First Virginia Beach Autism Speaks Walk Will Raise Funds for the Autism Community
The National Capital Area chapter of Autism Speaks will hold its 2018 Virginia Beach Autism Speaks Walk event on Sunday, November 4th at 24th Street Park. For more information, visit AutismSpeaksWalk.org. - October 20, 2018 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
CardioVascular Coalition Commends Bipartisan Lawmakers for Warning Against Proposed Cuts to Revascularization Services
CVC supports bipartisan group of lawmakers for signing letter to CMS opposing the proposed 30% cut in the CY 2019 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule. - October 19, 2018 - CardioVascular Coalition
American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) Launches "Empowerment Exchange" in Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) in Rockville, MD is urging women with disabilities to ask themselves when is the last time they were screened for breast cancer. Breast cancer is a major public health concern for all women, including women with disabilities. Women with... - October 16, 2018 - American Association on Health and Disability
Paper Presentation at National Seminar: "Treatment Model & Drug Addiction Recovery in Solace Sabah" by Dr. Premkumar Shanmugam
Dr. Premkumar Shanmugam, the Chief Executive Officer and Clinical Director of Solace, the leading, award winning, recognised, addiction rehabilitation centre in Malaysia, has presented a paper at University Malaysia, Sabah on October 10/11 titled "Treatment Model & Drug Addiction Recovery... - October 12, 2018 - Solace Sabah
Preliminary Laboratory Testing Indicates Positive Outcome in the Treatment of Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
The Legg Calve Perthes Foundation, in partnership with Dr. Harry Kim of the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas has been selected to showcase preliminary laboratory results of this research at the 2018 National... - October 11, 2018 - Legg Calve Perthes Foundation
SCPC: CVS Health-Aetna Merger Emblematic of Growing Arms Race to Consolidate, Control Seniors’ Access to Prescription Drugs
Commenting on the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DoJ) conditional approval today of CVS Health's $69 billion acquisition of Aetna, which clears the way for a monumental entity combining health insurance, provider and pharmacy services if Aetna sheds its primary Medicare drug business, the... - October 10, 2018 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
The National Fitness Foundation Names Sports Marketing Executive LaRhonda Burley as Vice President
The National Fitness Foundation, the official nonprofit of the President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition, has announced LaRhonda Burley as its new Vice President of Partnerships & Marketing. The National Fitness Foundation was congressionally chartered in 2010 to support and... - October 10, 2018 - National Fitness Foundation
Stroke Recovery Foundation Founder Bob Mandell to Address 2018 World Stroke Congress
SW Florida based Stroke Recovery Foundation Founder Bob Mandell to Speak at the 2018 World Stroke Congress. - October 09, 2018 - Stroke Recovery Foundation, Inc.
2nd Annual Parents Perthes Conference Kicks Off on October 20th at the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas, TX
On October 20th at 8AM CST, the Legg Calve Perthes Foundation, alongside a team of parent volunteers have partnered with the International Perthes Study Group (IPSG) to host a full day event about Perthes. The conference is designed to empower parents with knowledge, information, and the... - October 03, 2018 - Legg Calve Perthes Foundation
Congressional Kidney Caucus Hosts Capitol Hill Briefing Highlighting Need for Increased Investment and Resource Coordination to Address Nation’s Kidney Disease Epidemic
Participants from Congress, HHS, NIH and the Kidney Community Discuss Private-Public Partnership to Advance Care, Research & Innovation for Individuals with Kidney Diseases, Kidney Failure, and Kidney Transplants - September 28, 2018 - Kidney Care Partners
An Evening with Temple Grandin: "Calling All Minds" - Providence, Rhode Island
Future Horizons will be hosting An Evening with Temple Grandin October 25, 2018. - September 28, 2018 - Future Horizons, Inc.
September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
The Gateway Family YMCA wants families to understand how adopting healthy habits together can help reduce childhood obesity. - September 27, 2018 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Vital Public-Private Partnership in Kidney Care
Participants from Congress, HHS, NIH and the Kidney Community to Discuss Advancing Care, Research & Innovation for Individuals with Kidney Diseases, Kidney Failure and Kidney Transplants - September 26, 2018 - Kidney Care Partners
Graham's Foundation Announced Its 2018 ‘Tinis for Preemies Honoree, Dr. Richard A. Polin
The prematurity support organization will host its ‘Tinis for Preemies evening benefiting premature babies and their families on November 7th. - September 24, 2018 - Graham's Foundation
Florida Outreach Center for the Blind Expands Support Services; $30,000 Grant from Quantum Foundation to Help Visually Impaired Individuals in Palm Beach County
Florida Outreach Center for the Blind, Inc. of Palm Springs is expanding support services in Palm Beach County thanks to a recent grant from the Quantum Foundation. The $30,000 contribution will provide the resources needed to offer training and support to those with vision loss in the areas of... - September 23, 2018 - Florida Outreach Center for the Blind, Inc.
The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates Women’s Health & Fitness Day
Local Organization Part of National Event to Promote Healthy Lifestyles for Women - September 21, 2018 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Massachusetts Pharmacists Association Names New President
The Massachusetts Pharmacists Association held its 135th Annual Awards & Installation Banquet on Thursday, September 13 at Foxwoods Resort & Casino. - September 20, 2018 - Massachusetts Pharmacists Association
10th Anniversary Richmond Autism Speaks Walk Will Raise Funds for the Autism Community
The 10th Anniversary Richmond Autism Speaks Walk will raise funds for the autism community on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at Innsbrook Pavilion. For more information and to register, visit: AutismSpeaksWalk.org. - September 20, 2018 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
Family Fun & Fitness Day at The Gateway Family
The Gateway Family YMCA Invites the Community to Open House September 29 - September 19, 2018 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Protect Loved Ones from Falls
On National Falls Prevention Awareness Day, The Gateway Family YMCA wants residents to learn the risk factors for falls and how to prevent them. - September 18, 2018 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Cambridge Nonprofits Use Music to Fight Childhood Obesity; Eureka Ensemble and EChO Present “A Sweet Fairy Tale” Musical Performance to Teach Families About Added Sugars
Today, EChO - Eradicate Childhood Obesity Foundation and Eureka Ensemble launch a campaign to bring a new, musical form of nutritional education to every school in Massachusetts. EChO’s mission to ending childhood obesity through technology-based and educational strategies goes hand in hand... - September 14, 2018 - EChO-Eradicate Childhood Obesity Foundation
MedPAC Comment Letter Calls for Competitive Bidding Program Reform
CQRC applauds MedPAC for recognizing the need to reform the flawed bidding process for home respiratory therapy and services, which threatens patients’ access to lifesaving oxygen. - September 13, 2018 - CQRC
"Ask Dr. Tony" Now Available
Answers from the World’s Leading Expert on Asperger’s Syndrome and High Functioning Autism. - September 12, 2018 - Future Horizons, Inc.
The Gateway Family YMCA’s Safety Around Water Program Helps Elizabeth Kids Have the Best Summer Ever
Free water safety lessons offered during August in Elizabeth, NJ. - September 12, 2018 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Welcoming Week at The Gateway Family YMCA
Communities and Organizations Across the US, Including The Gateway Family YMCA Join Welcoming America in Celebrating New Americans During Welcoming Week - September 12, 2018 - The Gateway Family YMCA
DrainThatPain Announces Breakthrough for Chronic Pain Elimination Using Holistic Energy Technique
Joanna Cameron of McLean, VA is the Founder of DrainThatPain - a holistic energy therapy for chronic pain elimination using active imagination. She is celebrating the first International Pain Elimination Day on September 14th and invites your presence. Her documentary, DrainThatPain is completed and will look for distribution via Film Festivals. The book is in the works. DrainThatPain is "bringing heaven to earth." - September 10, 2018 - TranceLady Productions, Inc.
New PAD Task Force Joins Lawmakers in Calling for Policies to Reduce Amputations for Patients with Peripheral Artery Disease
PAD Task Force urges lawmakers to support establishment of intragovernmental workgroup on amputation reduction and oppose proposed Medicare cuts to PAD treatments. - September 06, 2018 - CardioVascular Coalition
Say YES to HOPE Gives Stage 4 Cancer Patient Opportunity to Model for the 3rd Time During New York Fashion Week
Darla Rodgers is on fire with life. She is showing everyone that there is always hope. She loves being a model – the dress, hair, makeup and excitement, but to show the world that cancer is not all doom and gloom and to be with the other survivors is a priceless gift she gives to other cancer patients. - September 06, 2018 - Say YES to Hope
SCPC Praises House Energy and Commerce Leaders’ Ongoing Query of PBM Drug Pricing Role
National LTC Pharmacy Group Thanks Reps. Greg Walden, Michael Burgess and Greg Harper for Issuing New Letters to Nation’s Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs). - September 04, 2018 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
82 Year Old Stage 4 Cancer Patient to Model on the Runway During New York Fashion Week
82 year old Sarasota resident and Stage 4 cancer patient will fulfill a dream in New York as she models on the SMGlobal Catwalk during New York Fashion Week with non-profit organization, Say YES to Hope and their signature program, "Surviving in Fashion." - September 01, 2018 - Say YES to Hope
"ASD & Bullying: Managing Anxiety and Depression from Childhood to Adulthood" with Dr. Tony Attwood and Anita Lesko in Charlotte, NC on October 19, 2018
Future Horizons will be hosting "ASD & Bullying: Managing Anxiety and Depression from Childhood to Adulthood" with Dr. Tony Attwood and Anita Lesko in Charlotte, NC. - August 30, 2018 - Future Horizons, Inc.