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The Metropolitan Denver Dental Society Elects 2011-2012 Executive Officers and Board Members
The results of the Metropolitan Denver Dental Society’s (MDDS) 2011-2012 membership election were announced on Friday, May 6, 2011. - June 03, 2011 - Metro Denver Dental Society
Seva Canada Fights Blindness in AIDS Patients
New program to prevent AIDS-related blindness in developing countries. - May 30, 2011 - Seva Canada Society
Contest Puts Student Artwork in the Hands of Deployed Troops, Supports Local Schools
Operation Gratitude and True Religion Brand Jeans® have partnered together for "Pictures for Patriots," a contest for K-12 students to create artwork that conveys thanks to U.S. Military. - May 29, 2011 - Operation Gratitude
YES! Beat Liver Tumors Announces "Speedways deLIVER Hope" National Campaign
NASCAR Event to Raise Awareness and deLIVER Hope to Patients with Liver Cancers - May 26, 2011 - Say YES to Hope
3/5 Marine to Claim Victory Motorcyle
Operation Gratitude's 600,000th care package recipient, a 3/5 "Dark Horse Battalion" infantryman, has recently returned from Afghanistan and will receive his Victory Motorcyle at a special presentation on June 5. - May 26, 2011 - Operation Gratitude
Metro NY Chapter of the National Black MBA Association Looking to Raise $16,000 for HBCU Tour
25 Outstanding Students from Chapter's High School Mentoring Program to Attend Annual Historically Black Colleges & Universities Tour in October. - May 25, 2011 - Metro NY Chapter of the National Black MBA Association
Thousands Participate in Lupus Foundation of America’s Fourth Annual New York City Walk for Lupus Now® to Support Lupus Research and Education Programs
On Saturday, May 21, 2011 the South Street Seaport was filled with purple passion as nearly 5,000 people living with lupus and their families and friends walked together to bring greater attention to lupus and raise urgently needed funds for lupus research, education, and support programs during... - May 24, 2011 - Lupus Foundation of America, Inc.
YES and George Washington University Hospital Hosted Innovative Cancer Treatment Seminar
An educational event held on May 18, 2011 at George Washington University Hospital Auditorium for local patients, caregivers, and professionals that discussed options, resources, and hope for patients with either primary liver cancer or cancer that has spread to the liver. - May 23, 2011 - Say YES to Hope
Jane Thomas Announces the Launch of Her New Book "Ways Women Orgasm" Which Can be Pre-Ordered on Amazon
The book "Ways Women Orgasm" (ISBN 978-0-9568947-0-0) is now available to pre-order on Amazon.co.uk. - May 23, 2011 - WaysWomenOrgasm.org
Mattie Miracle Praises Legislation Introduced by Van Hollen and McCaul Addressing Psychosocial Needs of Kids with Cancer
DC-Based Non-Profit Congratulates Reps. Van Hollen and McCaul for Introducing Legislation Calling for Greater Support of the Psychosocial Needs of Children and Families Dealing with Childhood Cancer. - May 13, 2011 - Mattie Miracle Cancer Foundation
Ben Taylor Plays Sold Out Show to Benefit Eden Autism Services
Singer/songwriter Benjamin Taylor (son of James Taylor and Carly Simon) performed in a sold out benefit concert for Eden Autism Services Florida last Friday, May 6 at the Daniels Pavilion, The Philharmonic Center for the Arts. The Community School of Naples’ Rock Band class opened the show... - May 12, 2011 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Headspace Hits the USA! Learn How to Meditate. Get Some Headspace.
Headspace is meditation, but not as you know it. For a start, there’s no chanting, no sitting cross-legged, no incense and definitely no gurus - just simple, practical tools to help you find a bit more calm and clarity in your everyday life. It’s a practical, accessible approach to meditation, designed especially for modern day living which is why you’ll find all our bespoke tools and support available online - and even on your mobile. - May 11, 2011 - Headspace
Battalion Buddies: Supporting the Children of Deploying Troops
Military support charity Operation Gratitude will begin providing special stuffed toys – known as Battalion Buddies – to the sons and daughters of U.S. military personnel as their units prepare to deploy. - May 11, 2011 - Operation Gratitude
Julian Lennon Leads World Lupus Day Observance on May 10
Musician and philanthropist Julian Lennon, newly appointed Global Ambassador for the Lupus Foundation of America (LFA), is encouraging people around the world to join with him to observe World Lupus Day on May 10. Julian is asking the public take a pledge to increase awareness of lupus, a devastating and life-altering autoimmune disease that affects at least five million people worldwide. Supporters can make their pledge and find resources to raise understanding of lupus at worldlupusday.org. - May 07, 2011 - Lupus Foundation of America, Inc.
Film "Love Simple" to Donate 100% of Proceeds to the S.L.E. Lupus Foundation on World Lupus Day
May 10 Donation Drive to Help Raise Funds, Awareness for Lupus. - May 04, 2011 - S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
Flying for the Cure
A father and his 12 year old son are flying around the world in their self made airplane to raise awareness about childhood cancers. - May 02, 2011 - Flying for the Cure
New York City’s S.L.E. Lupus Foundation Marks May 2011 as Lupus Awareness Month with Activities Across the Boroughs
Awareness-Building Critical for Autoimmune Disease that Affects More Than 60,000 New Yorkers and 1.5 Million People Nationwide. - April 28, 2011 - S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
Young Survivors of Childhood Cancer Lead Annual Walk to Raise Awareness About Pediatric Cancer
Founded in Memory of Their Deceased Son, DC Based Mattie Miracle Cancer Foundation Holds Annual Walk to Support Children Diagnosed with Cancer and Their Families. - April 20, 2011 - Mattie Miracle Cancer Foundation
Compass to Care Childhood Cancer Foundation Launches “A Cup for a Child’s Cure”
The foundation’s inaugural event to be hosted by Starbucks at Comer Children’s Hospital at the University of Chicago on April 19, 2011 - April 17, 2011 - Compass to Care
S.L.E. Lupus Foundation Gathers Manhattan’s Most Stylish to Raise Funds and Awareness for the Fight Against Lupus
3rd Annual Handbag Auction and Luncheon Honors NBC’s Dr. Nancy Snyderman and Designer Mary Norton - April 16, 2011 - S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
Let's Move Together! - Support the Fight by Joining Your Local Arthritis Walk
The Arthritis Walk® is the signature fundraiser for the Arthritis Foundation. It's not just an event, it's a celebration of year-round movement to help prevent and treat arthritis. - April 13, 2011 - Arthritis Foundation
Gainesville OB/GYN Surgeon Performs First Single-Incision Hysterectomy in North Florida
All About Women OB/GYN clinic founder Dr. Anthony Agrios performs single-incision surgery with high-tech daVinci Surgery system. - April 13, 2011 - All About Women Obstetrics and Gynecology
Celebrate Autism Awareness Month at Eden Autism’s Family Fun Day & Resource Fair
The kids and seminars for parents, grandparents and siblings of individuals diagnosed with autism. Eden Autism Services is offering a Family Fun Day and Resource Fair on Saturday - April 08, 2011 - Eden Autism Services Florida
"Can’t Wait": New Social Media Campaign Promotes an Easy Way to Help Crohn’s and Colitis Sufferers – and be a Star
Support Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada through M&M Meat Shops in-store "Buy a Star" fundraising initiative - April 08, 2011 - Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada
IAPAM Announces Expansion of Its Botox Training and Aesthetic Medicine Education Programs Into China
Today, the IAPAM announced that it is expanding its respected training programs, including its Aesthetic Medicine Symposium with Botox Training into China. - April 07, 2011 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
C Foundation Announces New Vitamin C Product Sodium Ascorbate
Vitamin C Foundation Approved® Sodium Ascorbate is now available. Their sodium ascorbate is made from DSM Nutritional Products Quali-C® manufactured in Europe. The fine powder is non-acidic, hypoallergenic, GMO-free, and 100% corn free. All Vitamin C Foundation Approved® products are certified China-free (Not Made in China). Sodium ascorbate is the form of vitamin C recommended by the late Dr. Robert F. Cathcart, III, MD, ready to mix for intravenous and intramuscular use. - April 03, 2011 - Vitamin C Foundation
Perymon Named Director of Clinical Services and Outreach
Amber D. Perymon, Psy.D., was recently promoted to director of Clinical Services and Outreach with Eden Autism Services Florida. - April 01, 2011 - Eden Autism Services Florida
USSSA Teams with My Sports Dreams to Help Affiliated Teams Raise Money
My Sports Dreams will help teams competing under USSSA umbrella purchase gear and travel to USSSA Tournaments nationwide - March 27, 2011 - My Sports Dreams
My Sports Dreams and Travel Champs Partner Up to Help Teams Travel More Easily and Efficiently
Nation’s Leading Fundraiser will help promote online service for coaches and event organizers - March 25, 2011 - My Sports Dreams
John Rex Endowment Invests $1.36 Million in Positive Youth Development
The John Rex Endowment announces the investment of $1.36 million for two Positive Youth Development grants, including $1.25 million for the Collaborative Partnership for Excellence in Youth Development and $115,322 for El Pueblo's CAPAZ initiative. - March 25, 2011 - John Rex Endowment
My Sports Dreams and SCHEDULESmith Partner Up to Help Teams Raise Money and Stay Organized
Nation’s Leading Fundraiser will help promote free online service for coaches. - March 24, 2011 - My Sports Dreams
Compass to Care Childhood Cancer Foundation Partners with Angel Flight Central
Together the organizations will help children fly to distant medical centers for cancer care. - March 23, 2011 - Compass to Care
My Sports Dreams and Restaurant.com Help Teams Raise Money and Donors Dine Out
Campaign donors receive $50 in free dining at over 18,000 restaurants nationwide. - March 23, 2011 - My Sports Dreams
Shop, Sip and Support Breast Cancer Awareness
The Beautiful Day Foundation to Benefit from Shopping Event at TenderBabe’s Boutique in Hermosa Beach - March 22, 2011 - Beautiful Day Foundation
Plainsboro Indian Restaurant Honors Squad Heroes
Local restaurant "Crown of India" located on Plainsboro Road made a grand gesture recently - free meals for all the members of the Plainsboro Rescue Squad. Business co-owner, Brian Chrai, explained, "The Squad members put a lot of effort into helping the Plainsboro community and do... - March 22, 2011 - Plainsboro Rescue Squad
Secondsensehearing.com Launches with Expert Advice on Hearing Loss and Hearing Device Options Provided by American Hearing Aid Associates
American Hearing Aid Associates (AHAA) has launched a new Website. SecondSenseHearing.com provides the hearing impaired and their family essential information about causes and types of hearing loss and the latest technology that can help improve their quality of life through better hearing. With the largest network of independent hearing health providers who offer an extensive range of hearing devices, AHAA wants to be the logical first place for consumers to go for hearing healthcare solutions. - March 21, 2011 - AHAA
IAPAM's hCG Training for Physicians April 15, 2011
Consumer demand for hCG for weight loss is exploding. The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM) is helping physicians enter this lucrative market by offering their physician-led hCG Training in Scottsdale, Arizona on April 15, 2011. Physicians will learn everything they need to know to start safely offering hCG for weight loss to their patients. - March 21, 2011 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Robin Jacobson of San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau Has Earned IFWTWA Award of Excellence in Destination Marketing
The International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association's prestigious award recognizes the best of the best in destination marketing around the world. - March 18, 2011 - International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association
IAPAM Announces Remaining 2011 Dates for Symposiums with Botox Training and hCG Training
The IAPAM is helping physicians enter this lucrative market by offering their dermatologist-led, 2-day Aesthetic Medicine Symposium with Botox Training. Physicians learn everything they need to start offering Botox and other in-demand aesthetic medicine procedures. Today, the IAPAM announces new fall dates for its respected Aesthetic Medicine Symposiums in 2011. - March 18, 2011 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Four Nonprofits Receive Capacity Building Initiative Grants from the John Rex Endowment
The John Rex Endowment announces capacity building grants, totaling $126,500, for Action for Children North Carolina, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Triangle, Haven House Services and the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle. - March 18, 2011 - John Rex Endowment
Sherrye Wyatt of Whidbey & Camano Islands Tourism Has Earned IFWTWA Award of Excellence in Destination Marketing
The International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association's prestigious award recognizes the best of the best in destination marketing around the world. - March 18, 2011 - International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association
RMCFA Joins Coalition4ME/CFS, the First US NueroEndocrineImmune Disease Coalition
The Rocky Mountain CFS/ME & FM Association (RMCFA) and seven NeuroEndocrineImmune Disease (NEIDs) organizations have formed the first US coalition to serve their patient community and change public policy. The Coalition 4 ME/CFS is the first national project of a network of organizations... - March 16, 2011 - The Rocky Mountain CFS/ME & FM Association
IAPAM's Aesthetic Medicine Symposium with Botox Training April 16-17
The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM) is helping physicians enter this lucrative market by offering their dermatologist-led Botox Training in Scottsdale, Arizona on April 16-17, 2011. Physicians will learn everything they need to start offering Botox and other in demand aesthetic medicine procedures. - March 16, 2011 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
FDA Position on Intravenous Vitamin C Limits Access, But Does Not Render Vitamin C-IV Unlawful
On December 28, 2010, FDA issued a Warning Letter claiming that certain injectible Vitamin C products were unapproved new drugs. Many in the industry took the warning letter to stand for the proposition that FDA would not allow any Vitamin C injectible products to be made available to patients. The Vitamin C Foundation has corrected that missimpression, stating that Vitamin C injectible products can still be made available to physicians under certain conditions from compounding pharmacies. - March 13, 2011 - Vitamin C Foundation
Victory Over Stroke Events Set for April in Sarasota and Bradenton, Florida
Seminars Focus on Stroke Awareness and Prevention - March 12, 2011 - The Stroke Association Of Florida
Food Lion Family of Banners Raises $3.6 Million for Easter Seals Through Shop&Care Program
Record Year for Easter Seals Shop&Care - $3.6 Million Raised During Four-Week Campaign at Food Lion, Bloom, Bottom Dollar Food and Reid’s Stores - March 12, 2011 - Easter Seals UCP
European Parliament Celebrates World Kidney Day 2011
World Kidney Day – the most widely celebrated event focused on kidney health around the globe – served as the perfect occasion in the European Parliament to draw health policy makers’ attention to the urgent need for dramatic changes in prevention strategies, early detection and treatment of chronic kidney disease across Europe. - March 11, 2011 - World Kidney Day
DVNF Answers the Call from Operation Homefront
Emergency grant replenishes funds depleted by Missouri tornado response - March 10, 2011 - Disabled Veterans National Foundation
Physicians can Capture Growing Botox Market with IAPAM's Hands-On Botox Training
A new report shows that the market for botox, dermal fillers and other minimally-invasive procedures is growing at a rate of 9% annually. To capture this market "will require hands-on, physician-lead botox training like that offered by the IAPAM at its Aesthetic Medicine Symposium," recommends Jeff Russell, Executive Director of the IAPAM. - March 07, 2011 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Dr. Teresa Erb Joins Reproductive Health Specialists: Dr. Erb and New Penn Hills Facility Offer More Resources for Personalized Fertility Treatment
Reproductive Health Specialists (RHS), the region’s only independent, women-owned and operated reproductive endocrinology and fertility center located in Western Pennsylvania, announced expansion of its staff by welcoming Teresa M. Erb, M.D. as its third board certified physician, joining RHS... - March 04, 2011 - Reproductive Health Specialists