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New GAO Report Highlights Negative Impact of Reduced Reimbursement on Oxygen Access
As the GAO report highlights a drastic drop in oxygen suppliers, CQRC urges an extension of blended rate to ensure continued access to home respiratory therapy supplies and equipment. - August 27, 2018 - CQRC
Non-for-Profit, Lawrence A. Martucci Benefit, Corp. Presents a 6th Annual Fundraiser for Local Pediatric Cancer Research “A Night at the Tropicana”
Lawrence A. Martucci Benefit, Corp. presents “A Night at the Tropicana” on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 6:30 PM at Centro Asturiano de Tampa. This 1940’s inspired event will benefit a local charity the Children’s Cancer Research Group through 1Voice Foundation. - August 27, 2018 - Lawrence A. Martucci Benefit, Corp.
Songs for Sound #HEARtheMUSIC Project Supports America’s Heroes Living with Hearing Loss at the 100th American Legion National Convention
The #HEARtheMUSIC Project travels the nation to raise Awareness, increase Access and encourage Action around hearing loss, the number one service-related injury affecting veterans. - August 24, 2018 - Songs for Sound
"Awkward - The Social Dos and Don'ts of Being a Young Adult" Now Available
Could you use quick, visual tips to help improve your social skills? - August 24, 2018 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Unique Presentation with Dr. Tony Attwood and Carol Gray in Dallas, TX - October 17, 2018
Future Horizons will be hosting a Unique Presentation with Dr. Tony Attwood and Carol Gray in Dallas, TX. - August 22, 2018 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Grassley Praised by National LTC Pharmacy Group for Seeking Justice Department Review of PDP/PBM Mergers
The Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition (SCPC) today praised Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Charles Grassley (R-IA) for asking the U.S. Justice Department to conduct a “robust analysis” of the proposed mergers between CVS Health and Aetna, and Cigna Corp. and Express Scripts. Alan G. - August 16, 2018 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
Drug-Free Tennessee Working Against Crime on National Night Out
Drug-Free Tennessee participates each year in National Night Out Against Crime by distributing the Truth About Drugs booklets at neighborhood events. - August 11, 2018 - Drug Free South
Kidney Cancer Association Earns 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator for Fourth Consecutive Year
The Kidney Cancer Association’s strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency has earned it a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. “People can donate to our charity with confidence. We scored 100... - August 05, 2018 - Kidney Cancer Association
LTC Pharmacy Group Applauds House Energy and Commerce Committee Initiative to Review PBM Mergers
SCPC Thanks U.S. Reps Greg Walden (R-OR), Gregg Harper (R-MS), Michael Burgess (R-TX). - July 30, 2018 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
New Research Supports Proposed Reform of Medicare’s Competitive Bidding Program for DMEPOS
The Pacific Research Institute study underscores the need to reform Medicare’s current bidding and payment processes - July 27, 2018 - CQRC
An Evening with Dr. Temple Grandin & Anita Lesko - Miami, FL - December 13, 2018
Future Horizons will be hosting An Evening with Dr. Temple Grandin & Anita Lesko - Miami, FL - December 13, 2018. - July 23, 2018 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Mary’s Center Launches Stories Into Books, Memoirs from Its Senior Members
A Journey of Unique and Inspiring Life Experiences in 15 Stories. - July 19, 2018 - Mary's Center
An Evening with Temple Grandin: Connecting Animal Behavior & Autism - September 12, 2018
Future Horizons will be hosting an evening with Temple Grandin September 12, 2018. - July 17, 2018 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Roselle Savings Bank Supports The Gateway Family YMCA
Annual Campaign Donation Presented to The Gateway Family YMCA - July 17, 2018 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Y Celebrates 174 Years of "Building a Better Us"
YMCA Celebrates Anniversary - July 16, 2018 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Drug-Free Tennessee Shares Its Message with All People
Drug-Free Tennessee is the local chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World, and is sharing its message to all people throughout the summer. - July 14, 2018 - Drug Free South
Legg Calve Perthes Foundation Welcomes Mr. Cameron Mathison, Actor and Host, as Honorary Board Member
The Legg Calve Perthes Foundation, dedicated to improving research, education, and awareness of Perthes, voted in a new Board member this month. Mr. Cameron Mathison is a well-known TV personality, host, and actor. Mathison has extensive personal experience with Perthes, living with Perthes as a... - July 13, 2018 - Legg Calve Perthes Foundation
CQRC Applauds Competitive Bidding Reform in DMEPOS Proposed Rule
The new rule proposes long-overdue changes the flawed competitive bidding program and will protect access to home respiratory therapy equipment and services. - July 12, 2018 - CQRC
Church of Scientology Says Drug Abuse Can Only be Prevented by Working Together
The Church of Scientology in partnership with Drug-Free Tennessee, held a breakfast meeting on drug prevention for International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. - July 01, 2018 - Drug Free South
Addiction Medicine Community Applauds Passage of House’s Bipartisan Legislative Package to Combat the Opioid Addiction & Overdose Epidemic
Bipartisan Legislative Package Lays Groundwork for Systemic Changes to America’s Addiction Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Support Delivery Systems - June 22, 2018 - The American Society of Addiction Medicine
Central Islip's Alexandrea Harriott and Ward Melville's Zach Hobbes Win Dellecave Award
Central Islip High School senior Alexandrea Harriott and Ward Melville High School senior Zach Hobbes were recently honored with the Butch Dellcave Award at a ceremony held on June 10, 2018 at Villa Lombardi’s in Holbrook. Named in memory of the legendary educator, official, and coach... - June 21, 2018 - Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk, Inc.
Arizona is Thinking Outside the Chair with Project Walk© Phoenix
The Project Walk Phoenix location was recently opened and is being operated by Joye Langley and Drew Langley. This mother-daughter duo decided to be part of the solution after Joye’s husband, Andrew (Drew’s father) sustained a very high C-2 level spinal cord injury in April of 2008 due... - June 20, 2018 - FitMob, LLC
Joetta Clark Diggs’ Senior Olympics Held at The Gateway Family YMCA
Five Points Branch Members Participate in Senior Olympics - June 20, 2018 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Kidney Cancer Association Partners with Conquer Cancer Foundation to Fund Kidney Cancer Research
For over a decade, the Kidney Cancer Association has assisted with funding the Conquer Cancer Foundation of ASCO's Young Investigator Award. The award provides funding to promising doctors to pursue careers in kidney cancer research. “Conquer Cancer truly appreciates the generous and ongoing... - June 20, 2018 - Kidney Cancer Association
Integrative Medicine for the Underserved to Host Congressional Briefing on Non-Drug Solutions to Treat Opioid Use and Chronic Pain in Underserved Communities
On Thursday, June 21, 2018, IM4US will head to Capitol Hill as part of its 8th Annual Conference to host a briefing and discussion on non-pharmacological strategies to address opioid use and chronic pain management in underserved populations. - June 19, 2018 - Integrative Medicine for the Underserved
Kidney Cancer Association Holds Annual Patient Meeting in Chicago
The Kidney Cancer Association will hold its Annual Patient Meeting in Sept. 22-23 in Chicago, Illinois. - June 17, 2018 - Kidney Cancer Association
The Public Relations Society of America – National Capital Chapter Selects Mary's Center as Its New Pro Bono Client
PRSA-NCC Pro Bono Committee Offers PR Expertise to Local Nonprofit. - June 16, 2018 - Mary's Center
Time to “Waterproof” Kids Through The Gateway Family YMCA Swim Programs
Programs offer a mix of fun, physical activity and safety to create a lifelong love of swimming. - June 12, 2018 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Peter Chieco Named National President of Cooley’s Anemia Foundation
The Cooley’s Anemia Foundation today announced that Peter Chieco has been named its new National President. The Cooley’s Anemia Foundation provides a network of support for families afflicted with the disease. Its mission is to advance treatment and find a cure, enhance the quality of life for patients, and educate trait carriers and the public about it. - June 07, 2018 - Cooley's Anemia Foundation
An Evening with Temple Grandin: Connecting Animal Behavior & Autism - August 2, 2018
Future Horizons will be hosting An Evening with Temple Grandin August 2, 2018. - June 02, 2018 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Drug-Free Tennessee Partnering for Prevention
Drug-Free Tennessee just participated in the Partners in Prevention 2018 Statewide Conference, spreading drug prevention initiatives that other organizations can use. - June 01, 2018 - Drug Free South
Special Needs Adoption and Family Preservation Unite to Reverse the Global Orphan Crisis
Co-founder of Refresh Conference to lead Chosen & Dearly Loved programs and partnerships. - May 30, 2018 - Chosen & Dearly Loved
CQRC Warns OIG Report on Competitive Bidding Fails to Accurately Assess Impact of Program on Beneficiary Access
Competitive Bidding Program Documented as Putting Millions of Patients at Risk by Limiting Patient Access and Driving Up Medicare Spending. - May 29, 2018 - CQRC
Drug-Free Tennessee Participates at Event for Recovery Congregations
Drug-Free Tennessee is the local chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World, and just participated in a Recovery Congregations event with the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. - May 26, 2018 - Drug Free South
Kidney Cancer Association Announces 2018 Young Investigator Award Winners
The Kidney Cancer Association has announced the winners of its annual Young Investigator Award (YIA). The award provides funding to promising doctors to pursue careers in kidney cancer research. Since the award’s inception, the Kidney Cancer Association has funded dozens of projects projects,... - May 25, 2018 - Kidney Cancer Association
Church of Scientology to Host Breakfast on Drug Prevention
The Church of Scientology in partnership with Drug-Free Tennessee, is hosting a breakfast on drug prevention on International Day Against Drug Abuse. - May 19, 2018 - Drug Free South
Make Health a Top Priority During National Women’s Health Week
All women should have regular wellness visits to maintain good health. National Women’s Health Week, which runs from May 13-19, is the perfect time to schedule checkups and lifesaving preventative screenings. As the nation’s leading provider of women’s health care, Planned... - May 19, 2018 - Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic
Dallas Autism Conference with Dr. Temple Grandin - June 15, 2018
Future Horizons will be hosting the Dallas Autism Conference with Dr. Temple Grandin - June 15, 2018. - May 18, 2018 - Future Horizons, Inc.
New Report: More Than 60 Percent of Patients Seeking Proton Therapy Are Initially Denied by Nation's Insurers
Alliance for Proton Therapy Access launches grassroots campaign calling for state insurance commissioners to fix broken insurance process. - May 17, 2018 - Alliance for Proton Therapy Access
Recipient Announced for the 2018 Hope APFED HOPE Pilot Grant Award
Funded study to define the consequences and mechanisms of mucosal mast cell activation in the esophagus. The American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders (APFED) is pleased to announce that it has awarded a 2018 HOPE Pilot Grant Award to Dr. Joshua B. Wechsler, Assistant Professor in... - May 16, 2018 - APFED
The Mighty Oak Youth Project Launches to Improve Access to Soccer for Area Youth
The Mighty Oak Youth Project is a new nonprofit organization based in Ann Arbor with an aim to increase accessibility and engagement in soccer for the youth of Washtenaw County. Through its cooperation with area youth clubs, TMOYP will provide scholarships for club soccer for families in need. The program has an initial goal of raising $10,000 for scholarships to be provided for the 2018/19 soccer season. - May 15, 2018 - The Mighty Oak Youth Project
The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates 25th Anniversary of National Senior Health & Fitness Day®
Local Organization Part of National Wellness Event to Promote Healthy Lifestyles for Older Adults - May 15, 2018 - The Gateway Family YMCA
CQRC Welcomes New Rule Released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
The Interim Final Rule partially eases providers' burdens in noncompetitive bidding areas, safeguarding patient access to oxygen in rural regions - May 10, 2018 - CQRC
Breakfast with Dr. Temple Grandin & Anita Lesko - Miami, Florida
Future Horizons will be hosting Breakfast with Dr. Temple Grandin & Anita Lesko - Friday, July 27, 2018 - May 08, 2018 - Future Horizons, Inc.
5K Run/Walk for a Better Us to Support The Gateway Family YMCA
Generosity Series Fundraiser to Support YMCA Financial Assistance - May 08, 2018 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Free HealthEASE Community Presentations at The Gateway Family YMCA
YMCA Offers Community Presentations During Older Adults Month - May 08, 2018 - The Gateway Family YMCA
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
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