California Rural Indian Health Board (CRIHB) Secures $1.25M Grant to Promote Healthy Dental Habits Among Native Populations

The California Rural Indian Health Board (CRIHB) has secured a $1.25m award ($250,000 per year over the next five-years) from the Indian Health Service’s Dental Preventive and Clinical Support Centers (DSC) to promote better oral health among the native peoples of California. The Program is... - October 31, 2015 - CRIHB

California Rural Indian Health Board (CRIHB) Receives $1.4m Grant to Prevent and Reduce the Onset of Substance Abuse and Transmission of HIV/AIDS and Viral Hepatitis

California Rural Indian Health Board (CRIHB), a non-profit organization committed to elevating and promoting the health status and social conditions of the Indian People of California, was recently awarded a $1.4m grant through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration to... - October 29, 2015 - CRIHB

UCLA and USC Are Rivals in Hope... Schools Unite in the Fight Against Brain Tumors on November 8, 2015

UCLA and USC Are Rivals in Hope... Schools Unite in the Fight Against Brain Tumors on November 8, 2015

The 8th Annual Heroes of Hope Race for Brain Tumor Research will be held at Dockwieler State Beach on Sunday, November 8, 2015. The event brings together schools and teams from all over the Southern California area and raises funds for cutting edge brain tumor research. - October 26, 2015 - TBKF

Phoenix Rides for Children with Brain Tumors

A desert rainstorm didn’t stop more than 150 supporters of the Phoenix Ride for Kids on Oct. 18. Motorcyclists came from across the state to support the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s research and family support programs. The event at Higley High School in Mesa honored five local... - October 22, 2015 - Ride for Kids

SNUFA Now Operational; Help SNUFA Improve Their Network and Build a Social Network for Individuals with Special Needs and Disabilities

SNUFA Now Operational; Help SNUFA Improve Their Network and Build a Social Network for Individuals with Special Needs and Disabilities

www.kickstarter.com/projects/1469191865/snufa-social-network-project Daniel Hood is a self-advocate and the founder of Special Needs United Friendship and Advocacy. Special Needs United Friendship and advocacy (SNUFA) is an non-profit organization intended to provide a online advocacy support... - October 20, 2015 - Special Needs United Friendship and Advocacy

The Greater Somerset Public Health Partnership’s Annual Meeting

The Greater Somerset Public Health Partnership is a collaboration of local health departments and other community health organizations, serving New Jersey’s greater Somerset county area. The Partnership will hold its Annual Meeting, which is open to the public, at Cancer Support Community... - October 20, 2015 - Cancer Support Community Central New Jersey

Drug-Free South Scaring Away Abuse and Addiction

To protect youth from the disastrous effects of abusing drugs, the Drug-Free South team is bringing the truth directly to students and the community during Halloween. - October 17, 2015 - Drug Free South

Local Barber Shop Supports Atlanta-Based Breast Cancer Nonprofit, Rays of Hope Foundation

Local Barber Shop Employees wear T-shirts with Rays of Hope Foundation logo to spread awareness during October - October 17, 2015 - Rays of Hope Foundation

Dream Foundation Honors Gentiva Hospice Foundation and Salutes Supporters of Newly Launched Dreams for Veterans Program at 2015 Celebration of Dreams Gala

Dream Foundation–the only national dream-granting organization for adults and their families suffering life-threatening illness–will honor corporate Partner in Dreams Gentiva Hospice Foundation and salute the supporters of the newly launched Dreams for Veterans program at the 14th... - October 16, 2015 - Dream Foundation

mumms® Software Welcomes Tim Blackmon as Chief Information Officer, the Newest Addition to the Expanding Development Team

mumms Software, a leader in hospice and palliative care EMR, is excited to announce Tim Blackmon has joined the mumms Executive Team as Chief Information Officer to share responsibilities with Chief Technology Officer, Steven Turoff as the company continues to grow. Blackmon comes to mumms with a... - October 12, 2015 - mumms Software

The Gateway Family YMCA Shines Light on Literacy during Read Across the Globe Event

Read Across the Globe is a one-day reading event that aims to raise awareness of the worldwide literacy crisis. - October 09, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA

The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates YMCA’s Arts Week, Oct. 5-11

Arts Week is celebrated nation-wide. - October 09, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Drug-Free South Carries the Red Ribbon Forward

To protect youth from the disastrous effects of abusing drugs, the Drug-Free South team is bringing the truth directly to students and the community in honor of Red Ribbon Week. - October 09, 2015 - Drug Free South

Local JDRF Chapter to Host Signature One WalkTM on October 24

Registration Now Open for Annual 5k Event to Raise Money for Type 1 Diabetes Research and Advocacy - October 07, 2015 - JDRF

Whale Watching Gives Hope to Families Affected by Huntington’s Disease

Whale Watching Gives Hope to Families Affected by Huntington’s Disease

Turning tragedy into hope, one family has chosen a unique way to raise awareness and funds for a cure for Huntington’s Disease. On October 17, 2015, the Dickens family and the Huntington’s Disease Society of America’s Los Angeles Chapter are holding a Whale Watch ocean adventure, to help put an end to Huntington’s Disease and celebrate the lives of those it has taken. - October 06, 2015 - HDSA L.A.

Baruch S. Blumberg Institute to Host 15th Annual Regional Biotech Conference

Conference at PA Biotech Center to focus on reducing costs of drug development. - October 03, 2015 - Hepatitis B Foundation

The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates LIVESTRONG at the YMCA Graduation

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA Provides Cancer Survivors Wellness - September 29, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Improving Healthy Habits During Childhood Obesity Awareness Month

The Gateway Family YMCA wants families to understand how a child’s weight affects their health – and how to adopt healthy habits. - September 28, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA

The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates National Women’s Health and Fitness Day

The Gateway Family YMCA Participates in National Event to Promote Healthy Lifestyles for Women. - September 26, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA

mumms Software is Honored as a New Orleans CityBusiness Best Places to Work for Second Year

mumms Software, a leading provider of hospice and palliative care software, is among New Orleans CityBusiness Best Places to Work for the second consecutive year. mumms is among 50 top large and small companies operating in New Orleans who were evaluated based on salaries, benefits, retention... - September 26, 2015 - mumms Software

LupusChick Announces First Five Scholarship Recipients

LupusChick, a not-for-profit organization committed to raising awareness on Lupus and providing tangible solutions for patients and their families, today announced that five students have been selected to receive the 2015-2016 $500 LupusChick Scholarship. These five students were selected from a... - September 25, 2015 - LupusChick

Family Fun & Fitness Day at The Gateway Family YMCA

The Gateway Family YMCA Invites the Community to Open House September 26 - September 24, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Rahway Branch Announces Associate Executive Director

The Gateway Family YMCA – Rahway Branch Welcomes Mike Tonzola, Associate Executive Director - September 22, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA

The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation Gives $1 Million to Fall Prevention Program

Gift to be invested in staff and equipment at Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center - September 19, 2015 - Barrow Neurological Foundation

Back to School, Back to Fitness at The Gateway Family YMCA

The Gateway Family YMCA Announces Open House - September 15, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA

AIDS Vaccine 200 Ride Holds Closing Party, Check Presentation Sept. 20

AIDS Vaccine 200 Ride Holds Closing Party, Check Presentation Sept. 20

Action Cycling Atlanta, producers of the AV200 annual fundraising ride, invite the public to close out the 2015 season as it presents checks for $250,000 to three beneficiaries. www.AV200.org - September 11, 2015 - Action Cycling Atlanta

Two Brave Childhood Cancer Survivors Take the Ohio State Vs Michigan Rivalry to Raise Money for Be Brave Foundation

Two Brave Childhood Cancer Survivors Take the Ohio State Vs Michigan Rivalry to Raise Money for Be Brave Foundation

Two young fans who both beat cancer take their college football rivalry to the next level for childhood cancer awareness month. - September 09, 2015 - Be Brave Foundation

North Wake Set to Kickoff Inaugural Girls Softball Season

Provides competitive option for girls 5-15 to play softball - September 09, 2015 - NWBCA

Elizabeth Branch Announces Senior Director of Housing

The Gateway Family YMCA – Elizabeth Branch welcomes Courtney Fairbanks, Senior Director of Housing - September 06, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Rahway Branch Partners with Jardine Academy

The Gateway Family YMCA – Rahway Branch Provides Specialized Arts Programming - September 06, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Campers in Elizabeth Learn the Benefits of Gardening

Summer Camp keeps youth moving, learning and exploring - September 06, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA

The Gateway Family YMCA Presents Free Zumba in Rahway

Free Weekly Zumba at the Rahway Train Station. - September 06, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Casa Teresa Names OC Native, Lisa Wood Chief Executive Officer

Casa Teresa, a non-profit organization that provides a temporary home and comprehensive on-going support for pregnant women and their children has named Lisa Wood as its Chief Executive Officer. “Lisa Wood brings over 20 years of extensive fundraising and non-profit experience to the Casa... - September 03, 2015 - Casa Teresa

Association of Organ Procurement Organizations Elects New Leadership

The Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) recently announced its incoming leadership for 2015-2016. Gordon Bowen will serve on the AOPO Executive Committee as President-Elect, Joseph Ferreira will serve as At Large Member, and R. Patrick Wood will serve as Medical... - September 01, 2015 - Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)

The Gateway Family YMCA Announces More Choices for Better Health

New Jersey YMCAs Expand Statewide Membership Reciprocity - August 31, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Drug-Free South is Making Drugs a Bad Deal

Drug-Free South provides teachers, law enforcement and community groups with effective drug education materials. - August 28, 2015 - Drug Free South

American Academy of Neurology and Tourette Association of America Offer New Clinical Research Training Fellowship

The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) and the Tourette Association of America have announced a new Clinical Research Training Fellowship for 2016. This is the AAN’s first collaboration with the Tourette Association of America, and the Clinical Research Training Fellowship in Tourette... - August 27, 2015 - Tourette Association of America

Register Today for the American Venous Forum 2015 Vein Forum

The 2015 Vein Forum Program occurring in Washington, DC on October 16-17, 2015, features dual track workshops to tailor each participants learning experience. The program will include basic and advanced tracks, with hands-on workshops in each track. - August 26, 2015 - American Venous Forum

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s 40th Annual Dinner of Champions to Honor Criminal Minds Star Shemar Moore

Dinner to be held Thursday, August 27, 2015 - August 26, 2015 - National MS Society Southern California & Nevada Chapter

Dementia Society of America Represented at Pioneer Network Conference

Kevin Jameson, president of the Dementia Society of America (DSA), a nonprofit group dedicated to raising awareness of all dementia-related conditions, recently attended the 2015 Pioneer Network Conference, the nation’s largest conference focusing on culture change and person-centered... - August 25, 2015 - Dementia Society of America

Lori Brigham Receives Award from Association of Organ Procurement Organizations

On Wednesday June 10th, 2015, the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) recognized Lori Brigham by presenting her with the Association’s 2015 President’s Award. Lori Brigham currently serves as the President & Chief Information Officer of Washington Regional... - August 20, 2015 - Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)

Scott A. Brubaker of Virginia Receives Award from Association of Organ Procurement Organizations

On Wednesday, June 10th, 2015, the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) recognized Scott A. Brubaker, the Senior Vice President, Policy at the American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB), by presenting him with the Association’s 2015 Executive Director’s Award. This... - August 20, 2015 - Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)

Dean F. Kappel of Missouri Receives Award from Association of Organ Procurement Organizations

On Wednesday, June 10th, 2015, the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) recognized Dean F. Kappel by presenting him with the Association’s 2015 Excellence in Leadership Award. This award is generously sponsored by the Nathan Sallop Insurance Agency. This national award is... - August 20, 2015 - Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)

Lloyd Jordan of North Carolina Receives National Achievement Award from Association of Organ Procurement Organizations

On Wednesday June 10, 2015, the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) recognized Lloyd Jordan, CEO of Carolina Donor Services, by presenting him with the Association’s 2015 Achievement Award. This award is generously sponsored by CryoLife, Inc., and was presented at... - August 20, 2015 - Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)

Sherri Ly of Washington, D.C. Receives Award from Association of Organ Procurement Organizations

On Wednesday June 10th, 2015, the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) recognized Sherri Ly of Fox5 News with the Association’s 2015 Crystal Heart Award. The award was generously sponsored by the Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation (MTF). The Crystal Heart Award honors one... - August 20, 2015 - Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)

Susan Mau Larson of Minnesota Receives Award from Association of Organ Procurement Organizations

On Wednesday June 10th, 2015, the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) recognized Susan Mau Larson of LifeSource by presenting her with the Association’s 2015 Reg Green Award. This award is given annually to an Organ Procurement Organization (OPO) public relations or... - August 20, 2015 - Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)

Running with Wings 5K, Fighting for the Freedom to Breathe

5K4MJ is a non for profit organization raising money for pulmonary diseases through various events. Proceeds are distributed through the "MJ Pulmonary Fund" to Olathe Medical Center, St. Joseph Medical Center and Shawnee Mission Medical Center in the Kansas City area. These funds provide physical therapy, breathing treatments, equipment and transportation for patients who are financially less fortunate. 5K4MJ also distribute proceeds to the COPD Foundation for research and development. - August 14, 2015 - 5K4MJ

Tourette Association of America Appoints Michelle Barnes as Interim President

The Tourette Association of America, the only national organization serving the Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorder community, today announced that their Board of Directors has appointed Michelle Barnes as interim President of the Association, effective immediately. In this role, Barnes will draw... - August 13, 2015 - Tourette Association of America

The Gateway Family YMCA Swim Team Tryout Dates Announced

The Gateway Family YMCA – Rahway Branch announces swim team dates. - August 12, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA

New Book Demystifies Flesh-Eating Disease, Shares Breakthrough Treatment

New Book Demystifies Flesh-Eating Disease, Shares Breakthrough Treatment

Comprehensive resource regarding flesh-eating disease that is a must for survivors, surviving family members, educators, medical professionals, medical students and others who are impacted or interested in the symptoms, manifestation, and treatment of this deadly disease. - August 09, 2015 - National Necrotizing Fasciitis Foundation

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