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Behavioral Health Workshops Announced, Leading Off with Motivational Interviewing

CarePlus Innovations will be offering behavioral health workshops and has released the schedule for the 2013-2014 season. The schedule runs from September through May and starts off with a one-day course on Motivational Interviewing. - August 24, 2013 - Care Plus NJ, Inc.

New England, St. Louis Motorcyclists Top $134,000 for Cure

Motorcyclists in two states did their part to combat childhood brain tumors by bringing $134,716 in donations to Ride for Kids events on Aug. 18. Twelve young brain tumor survivors attended the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation events on mild, clear mornings in Cottleville, Mo., and Fiskdale,... - August 21, 2013 - Ride for Kids

Metastatic Breast Cancer Survivor and Author Pam Schmid to Sign "101 Things You Should Know About Breast Cancer" at National Women's Survivors Convention

Author, actor, speaker, wellness coach and cancer survivor, Pam Schmid, will share her passionate, uplifting, and informative book with convention attendees. - August 19, 2013 - Say YES to Hope

American Venous Forum Foundation and JOBST® - a Brand of BSN medical, Inc. Are Proud to Announce the 2014 BSN-JOBST Research Grant

The BSN-JOBST Research Grant will provide a one year, $50,000 research grant for original, basic or clinical research in venous or lymphatic disease. The competition is open to residents, fellows in a vascular training program, as well as physicians who have completed their training within the past five (5) years. The grant will commence on January 1, 2014. Grant recipient will be invited to attend the American Venous Forum (AVF) 26th Annual Meeting on February 19-22, 2014 in New Orleans, LA. - August 16, 2013 - American Venous Forum

Exhibitor Opportunities Still Available at American Venous Forum - The Vein Forum: A Comprehensive Hands-On Course for Practicing Clinicians

The American Venous Forum (AVF) is hosting The Vein Forum: A Comprehensive Hands-On Course for Practicing Clinicians on October 11-12 in Boston, MA. Exhibitors at the Vein Forum will be provided the following opportunities: exhibit during the duration of the course, all meals and a Welcome Reception will be served in the Exhibit Hall to give each Exhibitor maximum exposure; network with leading clinicians in the field of vascular disease; and, engage with clinicians on the latest developments. - August 14, 2013 - American Venous Forum

American Venous Forum: The Vein Forum Course - A Comprehensive Hands-On Course for Practicing Clinicians

The American Venous Forum is hosting The Vein Forum Course: A Comprehensive Hands-On Course for Practicing Clinicians on October 11-12, 2013 at the Hyatt Boston Harbor in Boston, MA. The Vein Forum Course is open to clinicians in the fields of vascular surgery, interventional radiology, phlebology, interventional cardiology and hematology. The course will be limited to 50 registered attendees in order to provide an outstanding faculty/attendee ratio. - August 14, 2013 - American Venous Forum

Prostate Cancer Pony Express Arrives at the U.S. Capitol to Increase Awareness of Prostate Cancer and Research

The 4th annual Prostate Cancer Pony Express rides to Washington, DC to increase awareness of prostate cancer and research. All cancer survivors are invited to participate in group photo in front of U.S. Capitol Building. - August 11, 2013 - Prostate Cancer Awareness Project

HiMSS NW Chapters Announce Their Fall NW Technology and Education Symposium

The Oregon and Washington Chapters of HIMSS today announced that registration and Call for Presenters is open for the Third Annual HIMSS NW Technology Conference taking place October 14 & 15, 2013 at the Nines Hotel, located at 525 SW Morrison, Portland, Oregon 97204 in Portland, Oregon. With... - August 11, 2013 - NW HIMSS Oregon Chapter

Joan Block of the Hepatitis B Foundation Honored by Viral Hepatitis Action Coalition of the Centers for Disease Control Foundation

Bucks County executive honored for national advocacy on behalf of healthcare workers and medical students fighting against discrimination. - August 10, 2013 - Hepatitis B Foundation

Drug-Free South Makes a Difference at National Night Out

Drug-Free South, a chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World, participated in Nashville's annual National Night Out against Crime on August 6th. - August 10, 2013 - Drug Free South

Leah Young Announces Indiegogo Campaign

Today Artist-Healer Leah Young announced the launch of her crowd funding campaign (http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/project-arts-soul/x/1331402 or use short url: http://igg.me/at/artsandsoul) to open and operate an expressive arts healing studio in the community. - August 09, 2013 - Soul(Art)iculation

Making Mental Health Stigma-Free, a Priority in Paramus, New Jersey

A “Stigma-Free Zone” has been created in Paramus, NJ by citizens, business leaders, and local government officials. - August 09, 2013 - Care Plus NJ, Inc.

YES! and St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital Partner to Host Innovative Cancer Treatment Seminar

Free Event for Patients, Caregivers and Medical Community Proves There is Hope for Patients with Cancers of the Liver - August 07, 2013 - Say YES to Hope

Big Ride for Kids Weekend Tops $196,000

Motorcyclists in Central Valley, N.Y., Cranberry Township, Pa., and Middleton, Wis. raise money for a cure. - August 07, 2013 - Ride for Kids

Center for Autism and Related Disorders Addresses Autism Epidemic by Opening State-of-the-Art Treatment Center in San Marcos

Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) will host the grand opening of its San Marcos autism treatment center on Saturday, August 17, 2013, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., located at 334 Via Vera Cruz. - August 04, 2013 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders

Celebrity Football Players Visit Rochester to Raise Autism Awareness "Golf Where the Pros Golf" for AutismUp and ARC of Yates Autism Initiatives

Former Super Bowl champions and professional football players headline the list of celebrities supporting the initiatives of AutismUp and the ARC of Yates for a Celebrity Golf Tournament. - August 03, 2013 - Autism Up

American Venous Forum Call for Abstracts

The American Venous Forum (AVF) will hold its 26th Annual Meeting on February 19-22, 2014 in New Orleans, LA. The AVF Annual Meeting offers high-quality scientific analysis to those physicians interested in research, education and clinical investigation in the field of venous diseases. That AVF encourages all of its colleagues to participate in this growing educational program either by submission of a formal abstract for standard oral, quick shot presentation or poster presentation. - August 02, 2013 - American Venous Forum

Teacher Grant Program Now Accepting Applications

The Pets in the Classroom grant is now available for the 2013-2014 school year to qualified teachers who apply. - August 01, 2013 - Pet Care Trust

YES Youth Education Support

NAMI Lansing is sponsoring a dialogue with Joanne Riebschleger, PhD, MSU School of Social Work, to discuss YES- Youth Education and Support on August 15, 2013 7:00 p.m. at the McLaren Educational Center on the Greenlawn Campus, corner of Greenlawn and Washington. YES is part of a greater initiative... - August 01, 2013 - NAMI Lansing Inc

A 5-Year-Old North Dakota Girl Overcomes Autism with Use of Skills®, an Online Autism Curriculum

Maddy Robinson proves “Mission Possible” as she loses her diagnosis of autism after intensive applied behavior analysis (ABA) treatment led by her parents using Skills®, an online autism curriculum. - July 31, 2013 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders

Award Winning Author Launches Together With Alzheimer's Ezine

Author Catherine Gentile has launched Together With Alzheimer's Ezine in hopes her family's experiences with Alzheimer's will help others. - July 30, 2013 - Together With Alzheimer's Ezine

New AWARE Campaign Helps People Recognize Symptoms of Mental Illness

A public service piece (AWARE) has been released by CarePlus as a way to help identify and seek help in the case of a mental health crisis. - July 28, 2013 - Care Plus NJ, Inc.

Triumph Foundation is Ready to Celebrate and Let’ Em Roll in Valencia, CA

Triumph Foundation is celebrating its five-year anniversary by hosting the Let’em Roll Casino Night at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Valencia, California Aug 17th. - July 27, 2013 - Triumph Foundation

US Army Europe Band's Grey Cafe to Perform at Mom2Mom KMC World Breastfeeding Week Open House

USAREUR Band Combo brings the party with them as they join other military and private oganizations in celebrating World Breastfeeding Week - July 27, 2013 - Mom2Mom KMC

Mom2Mom KMC Hosts Big Latch On, World Breastfeeding Week Open House

World Breastfeeding Week 2013 highlights the importance of Peer Counseling for breastfeeding mothers. Mom2Mom KMC provides breastfeeding peer support for American military families stationed overseas in the Kaiserslautern Military Community. - July 26, 2013 - Mom2Mom KMC

Autism Organization Beats Fundraising Record

Eden Autism Services’ 10th annual Eden Autism 5k Race and 1-Mile Fun Run, sponsored by Munich Re, took place on July 14th and shattered last year’s fundraising record with $165,000 in net proceeds. Held at the Princeton Forrestal Village, the event was filled with plenty of fun and... - July 22, 2013 - Eden Autism Services

Drug-Free South to Present at Crime Forum for National Night Out

Drug-Free South, a chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World, has been educating students on the harmful effects of drugs for years. Now they will be presenting their program during a Crime Forum for National Night Out. - July 22, 2013 - Drug Free South

John Rex Endowment Awards Two Grants to Assist with Nonprofit Capacity Building

Passage Home and Wake Education Partnership receive grants from the John Rex Endowment to support nonprofit capacity building. The John Rex Endowment has invested nearly $1.25 million since October 2009 to support capacity building for 29 local nonprofits in Wake County. - July 21, 2013 - John Rex Endowment

CARD Louisiana Autism Conference to Showcase Effective Treatment Interventions for Individuals on the Spectrum, August 24th in Baton Rouge

Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) will host a free conference in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Saturday, August 24, 2013, for parents, educators, caregivers, practitioners, and other professionals to learn about the most effective intervention strategies and groundbreaking technologies for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. - July 20, 2013 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders

Northern Indiana Motorcyclists Top $52,000 for Cure

Riders in South Bend, Indiana help fight childhood brain tumors by raising money for a cure. - July 17, 2013 - Ride for Kids

Teacher Grant Program Receives Sizeable Donation

The Pet Care Trust raised over $13,500 at the 24th annual America’s Family Pet Expo. - July 14, 2013 - Pet Care Trust

Webinar to Look at Kidney-Friendly Diet and Nutrition Trends

A good nutrition plan is vital for people living with chronic kidney disease. How much caffeine should you really have? What foods are best? The "Kidney Nutrition Essentials and Today's Trends" webinar helps answer these questions and more. - July 14, 2013 - Hamilton Chapter, PKD Foundation of Canada

Drug-Free South Arms Students Against Drugs

The Foundation for a Drug-Free South, a chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World, is educating young people on the harmful effects of drugs throughout Tennessee. - July 12, 2013 - Drug Free South

Skills®, Online Autism Curriculum, Receives High Ranking by Behavior Analysis in Practice

Skills®: the Online Autism Solution, receives a top-notch review for its online autism treatment curriculum in the peer-reviewed journal, Behavior Analysis in Practice. - July 11, 2013 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders

Patrik Verstreken to be Awarded 2014 IBRO-Kemali Prize for Research in the Field of Basic and Clinical Neurosciences

Young Belgian neuroscience researcher has produced seminal research on synaptic transmission and Parkinson’s disease. - July 09, 2013 - International Brain Research Organization (IBRO)

Covidien and Organogenesis to Host Workshops at American Venous Forum: The Vein Forum

The Vein Forum: A Comprehensive Hands-On Course for Practicing Clinicians will take place on October 11-12 in Boston, MA. The course provides a unique educational opportunity - State of the art lectures by leaders in venous disease are complemented by hands-on practice with models. AVF would like to thank Covidien, Organogenesis, Inc., Cook Medical Inc., Tactile Systems Technology Inc., Vascular Insights LLC and Volcano Corporation for hosting workshops during The Vein Forum. - July 08, 2013 - American Venous Forum

Drug-Free South Turning the Tide of Drug Abuse Across Tennessee

The Foundation for a Drug-Free South is a chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World which educates young people on the harmful effects of drugs. - July 05, 2013 - Drug Free South

Organogenesis Joins Medical Device Industry Leaders at American Venous Forum: The Vein Forum

The Vein Forum: A Comprehensive Hands-On Course for Practicing Clinicians will take place on October 11-12 in Boston, MA. The course provides clinicians a unique educational opportunity. State-of-the-art lectures by leaders in venous disease are complemented by hands-on practice with models and edited video presentations. The goal of the course is to educate and update practicing clinicians regarding the latest theories and developments in the clinical practice of vein disease management. - July 01, 2013 - American Venous Forum

Medical Notification is Redefining How America is Educated and Seeks Help with Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Medical Notification (MN) is the go-to company for those diagnosed with sexually transmitted diseases or infections (STD/I). - June 29, 2013 - Medical Notification

Indiana Man Wins Ride for Kids, Cycle World Drawing Bike

John Bretz of Rockford, Ind. wins Ride for Kids, Cycle World drawing bike. - June 29, 2013 - Ride for Kids

Restaurants and Nationally Acclaimed Musicians Come Together in Support of Children's Cancer Awareness Day on July 27th

The Soulful Giving Foundation presents its fourth annual Artful Giving Blanket Concert - an amazing music and food venue - to raise funds and awareness in regard to the importance of supporting doctors and scientists studying and identifying the causes and cures of childhood cancers. All proceeds from this event will be donated directly to Randall Children's Hospital and Providence Cancer Research Center. - June 27, 2013 - Soulful Giving Foundation

Human Body Adventure Teaches Kids Health the Fun Way

Human Body Detectives (HBD), a series of action-packed fiction stories and elementary curriculum that takes children on imaginative journeys through the digestive, immune, circulatory and skeletal systems. The series educates children on how their body works and what foods best fuel it. - June 27, 2013 - Human Body Detectives

Drug-Free South Celebrates Freedom in All Forms

Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. This year, the Foundation for a Drug-Free South joined the celebration with a new message of freedom—freedom from drugs. - June 27, 2013 - Drug Free South

New Look Symbolizes PBTF Mission

The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation introduces a new look. - June 26, 2013 - Ride for Kids

Dominic Goodmann Memorial Golf Tournament Raises $20,000 to Benefit Compass to Care Childhood Cancer Foundation

Coldwell Banker Dominic Goodmann Real Estate, Goodmann Appraisal, and Goodmann Insurance along with 20 sponsors, and 72 golfers raised $20,000 to benefit Compass to Care Childhood Cancer Foundation at the annual Dominic Goodmann Memorial Golf Tournament held on June 17, 2013 at Thunder Hills Golf and Country Club in Peosta, Iowa. - June 24, 2013 - Compass to Care

American Academy of Private Physicians Launches Nationwide Web Directory

The American Academy of Private Physicians announced today the launch of their new website PrivatePhysicians.com. The site serves as a national directory of private physicians and is the only one of its kind. Owned and managed by the AAPP, PrivatePhysicians.com is a valuable resource for both... - June 22, 2013 - AAPP

Foundation for a Drug-Free South Celebrates Juneteenth

Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. This year, the Foundation for a Drug-Free South joins the celebration with a new message of freedom—freedom from drugs. - June 22, 2013 - Drug Free South

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