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The Wellness Community Kicks Off Holiday Season with 2nd Annual Gingerbread House Event
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura invites friends and neighbors to the 2nd annual Gingerbread House Event, 1– 3:30 p.m., Sunday, November 15. Amazing gingerbread houses, created by leading local chefs, will be on display and children will be able to reserve time slots to make their own... - October 27, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Miami Welcomes the Health Care Globilization Summit
Leaders from around the globe will gather to discuss health care and the future of medical tourism. - October 26, 2009 - Medicatree International
How to Attain Pro-Optimal Prostate Health
Are you looking for the "Fountain of Youth" or alternative choices that are available to you to increase your options in prostate enlargement prevention? 30 to 35% of American men will have a swollen or enlarged prostate gland during their 40's, 45 to 50% by age 50, and 80 to 90% by age 65. Mensinsight.com was launched to provide information in knowing how to prevent and/or reverse the possible debilitating lifestyle diseases related to an enlarged prostate before it become cancerous. - October 25, 2009 - Natural Wonders International LLC
New Disease Registries Support Comparative Effectiveness Research Priorities
RemedyMD’s solutions address Institute of Medicine’s top 100 priorities and shift focus toward use of more comprehensive scientific evidence. - October 25, 2009 - RemedyMD
DEBRA Canada Announces, Rare Butterflies Unite This Month to Share Global Awareness
Press release describing the last week of October 2009 as the first International Epidermolysis Bullosa Awareness Week. Sanction by the World Health Organization and the United Nations is sought. This awareness week unites "EB" advocacy groups, charities, and rare disease alliances to promote the development of effective treatments, and research toward finding a cure for EB. - October 25, 2009 - DEBRA Canada
Healing Hands for Haiti Marks 10 Years of Service at International Summit
Healing Hands For Haiti International Foundation Inc. is marking ten years of providing physical medicine and rehabilitation services to Haiti by offering its members and volunteers a unique learning opportunity. Their 2nd International Conference will be held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on... - October 25, 2009 - Healing Hands For Haiti
Join the Rainforest Carbon Remove Society and HRH, The Prince of Wales, to Save the Rainforests
The Rainforest Carbon Remove Society, with a mandate to save the rainforests in Belize, has gained international exposure by being posted on The Prince’s Rainforests Project site. - October 24, 2009 - Rainforest Carbon Remove Society
Carter Sinclair Organization: Diabetes Management in Schools Ensures Student’s Safeness at School
Carter Sinclair Organization today commended the recent talk of the “Diabetes Management in School’s Safeness to Students with Diabetes,” that will help guarantee students are responsive to the medical and educational needs. - October 23, 2009 - Carter Sinclair Organization
Carter Sinclair Walkathon Event
Carter Sinclair Organization Kicks-Off Its First Walkathon Event - October 23, 2009 - Carter Sinclair Organization
CarterSinclair Organization Expands Commitment
For almost a year, the CarterSinclair Org has assisted families and health care providers handle type 1 diabetes. Now Carter Sinclair expands its commitment to La Quinta families by weaving all of its programs and funds for youth with type 1 diabetes so they can investigate and learn new potential about themselves and their diabetes while relating with other children like them. - October 23, 2009 - Carter Sinclair Organization
CarterSinclair Org Pushed New Recipes and Smart Ideas to Explore New Culinary Delights
Carter Sinclair Org together with La Quinta culinary and nutritionist enthusiasts provides fresh ideas and tips to spice up your meals without getting in the way of your diabetes management. They will tackle an array of new recipes and smart ideas, from uncommon seasonings to innovative techniques, which will inspire you to get out of that food rut to explore new culinary delights. - October 23, 2009 - Carter Sinclair Organization
Gastroesophogeal Reflux Registry Provides Research Milestone
RemedyMD application supports Institute of Medicine’s Top 100 Priorities for Comparative Effectiveness Research and AHRQ grant initiatives. - October 23, 2009 - RemedyMD
New Counseling Skills Course Offered Online by the College of Mental Health Counseling
The College of Mental Health Counseling is pleased to announce the new online "Effective Counseling Skills" course as a gateway opportunity for members of the public to offer counseling services for people seeking help for depression, marriage and relationships, addiction, and much more. - October 23, 2009 - College of Mental Health Counseling
18th Annual Holiday Homes Tour to Benefit The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
A charity fundraiser to fund free programs of support, education, and hope for people with cancer and their families. - October 23, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
It Only Takes $5.00 to Save the Rainforests
The green gauntlet has been cast by the Rainforest Carbon Remove Society. This non-profit organization has spearheaded an innovative and daring global fundraising challenge to save Belize’s rainforests. - October 22, 2009 - Rainforest Carbon Remove Society
IAPAM Announces 2010 Dates for Aesthetic Medicine Symposiums Showcasing Botox Training
Physicians continue to seek out comprehensive aesthetic medicine training programs, that include the most 'in-demand' aesthetic procedures: training in Botox, laser training, medical microdermabrasion training, chemical peel training and medical weight management programming. To meet this educational need, the IAPAM offers the most up-to date, hands-on, enduring medspa training program in the industry. Today, the IAPAM announces the dates for the Aesthetic Medicine Symposiums in 2010. - October 22, 2009 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
New CPR Application for the iPhone Launched by Code Red, LLC
Code Red is releasing an IPhone application to assist the lay rescuer with CPR. The application is fully interactive and utilizes the movement and breathing functions of the IPhone and ITouch. - October 22, 2009 - Code Red, LLC
MUMMS 20 Conference Wows National Hospice Community
mumms® Software, a technology leader in the hospice community, held its twentieth anniversary user conference on October 8-9, 2009, at the Hotel Monteleone in New Orleans, LA. The MUMMS 20 Conference featured two days of acclaimed guest speakers, in-depth training and roundtable sessions on the... - October 21, 2009 - mumms Software
Moms on a Mission: Will Moms of America be the Champions of Change?
Two moms, from opposite ends of the country, who have yet to meet, answer the call to action with an astounding "yes." - October 19, 2009 - Brad Kaminsky Foundation for Brain Tumor Research
Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk 2009 - Nashville
It's not too late to join a team or sign up as an individual walker for the Alzheimer’s Association Mid South chapter's annual Memory Walk at Centennial Park Saturday, October 24 at 10 a.m. Registration begins at 9 a.m. with live music, a continental breakfast, kids' activities and an opening... - October 19, 2009 - Alzheimer's Association Mid-South chapter
New CPR Pro for the Professional Rescuer Released from ASHI
The American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) introduces an enhanced, content-rich upgrade to the CPR Pro for the Professional Rescuer Program. - October 16, 2009 - Health & Safety Institute (HSI)
UCLA Medical Professor to Speak About Breast Cancer Reconstruction Options at The Wellness Community
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura will host a free Breast Cancer Connection seminar titled: “Breast Cancer Reconstruction Options with Jay Granzow, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.S.,” Thursday, October 29, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The talk will take place at 530 Hampshire Road in Westlake... - October 16, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Crazy: a Father's Search Through America's Mental Health Madness
Pete Earley joins guest host Dr. Mark Green on October 19, 2009 to discuss his work as an author and investigative journalist. Pete Early brings a voice to issues that affect many, but so few have ever got a chance to hear. - October 16, 2009 - WestBridge Community Services
Randy Travis Joined by Joe Guy in Support of The Damon and Stella Foundation for Mental Health
Country music legend, Randy Travis, welcomed the support of Australian horse guru, Joe Guy, in his work with The Damon and Stella Foundation For Mental Health. Mr. Travis has been the spokesman for the group since its founding in 2006 and is excited by Mr. Guy's sharing the profits from his book... - October 15, 2009 - The Damon and Stella Foundation for Mental Health
Jean Smart Helps Raise Hope and Funds for Brain Cancer Cure
Hundreds gather to raise funds to end brain cancer. - October 12, 2009 - Chris Elliott Fund for Glioblastoma Brain Cancer Research
The First Truly Affordable Full Screen Software Magnifier
Innovation Management Group, Inc. (IMG) announced that it has begun shipping the latest release of its The Magnifier 1.50. A low cost, full screen magnification software application for Windows. Most magnification software products on the market are designed for individuals who have extreme visual impairments or are legally blind and can cost from a few hundred to several thousand dollars. The Magnifier is the first truly affordable full screen magnifier priced within the reach of average users. - October 09, 2009 - Innovation Management Group, Inc
UCLA Medical Professor to Speak About “Chemo Brain” at The Wellness Community
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura will host a free seminar titled: “Chemo Brain,” Thursday, October 22, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The talk will take place at 530 Hampshire Road in Westlake Village. Seminar leader Lorne Label, M.D. will address the forgetfulness and mental fog sometimes... - October 09, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Certified Hypnotherapist to Explain and Demonstrate Guided Imagery in "Make the Mind-Body Connection"
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura and the Cancer Resource Center at Community Memorial Hospital will host a free presentation for people affected by cancer entitled: Make the Mind-Body Connection with Paula Getty-Shearer, certified hypnotherapist. This free event takes place on Tuesday, October... - October 09, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Autism Prevalence Now Reported as 1 in 91 Children; More Research Needed
Research published in Monday’s issue of the journal Pediatrics indicates that the prevalence of autism is one in every 91 children. This is more than has been previously reported by the Centers for Disease Control and independent research. “Autism is a dramatically growing problem for our country,” stated Ann Gibbons, executive director of the Autism Speaks chapter. “We need answers. With numbers like these, autism must become everyone’s cause." - October 09, 2009 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
Calvary Pastor to Speak About Cancer from a Christian Perspective
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura will host a free seminar titled: “Christian Perspectives on Coping with Cancer,” Thursday, October 15, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The talk will take place at 530 Hampshire Road in Westlake Village. Seminar leader Steven Day will speak on how to cope... - October 09, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Life Group LA Takes the POZ Life Weekend Seminar to San Diego, CA
The Life Group LA announces that it will be bringing its team of volunteers to San Diego on November 14 and 15, 2009. The innovative Seminar is a place where compassion, education, community and love is offered unconditionally. It's a place where those infected or affected by HIV can be themselves, feel comfort and support in their effort to learn how to live a long healthy productive POZitive lifestyle or help someone they know overcome the fears associated with being HIV+. - October 08, 2009 - The Life Group LA
"Rescuing Childhood" to Premiere at 5th Annual LA Femme Film Festival, Oct. 15-18, 2009
New documentary shines light on the mystery of surging number of bipolar youngsters - October 07, 2009 - Veronica Bird Charitable Foundation
National Students of AMF Announces Staci Barfield as Executive Director
Non-Profit Organization Hires First Full-Time Executive Director. - October 04, 2009 - National Students of AMF Support Network
UCLA Medical Professor to Speak About "Chemo Brain" at The Wellness Community
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura will host a free seminar titled: “Chemo Brain,” Thursday, October 22, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The talk will take place at 530 Hampshire Road in Westlake Village. Seminar leader Lorne Label, M.D. will address the forgetfulness and mental fog sometimes... - October 04, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Over 3500 Expected to Join Together at the 10th Annual Central New Jersey Walk Now for Autism Speaks at Mercer County Community College Raising Over $200,000
Increasing Awareness and Raising Funds to Support Research into the Nation’s Fastest-Growing Developmental Disorder - October 02, 2009 - Autism Speaks, NJ
Award Winning Actor Jean Smart to Join Chris Elliott Fund’s Board of Directors
Jean Smart, Emmy Award winning Actress accepts board member position with the Chris Elliott Fund for Glioblastoma Brain Cancer Research. Her sister is a glioblastoma brain cancer survivor. This is the first time she will speak publicly about how glioblastoma has impacted her family. - October 02, 2009 - Chris Elliott Fund for Glioblastoma Brain Cancer Research
Over 1,000 Expected to Join Together for the 2009 New Hampshire Walk Now for Autism at Greeley Park in Nashua
Autism Speaks’ New Hampshire Walk Now for Autism is a unique fundraising event which creates a safe and fun day for families who are affected with autism. The day includes a 1.5 mile walk, food and festivities and Community Resource fair with educational sources, therapists, schools, recreational organizations, and creative child-friendly activities. - October 01, 2009 - Autism Speaks - New England Chapter
ifpetscouldtype.com Announces a Fourth Pet Food Pantry Joins Their Feed-a-Pet Program to Help Get Pet Food to Needy Families
The Pet Project, serving the greater Minneapolis, MN community will receive funds to help restock the shelves of its pet pantry. - September 30, 2009 - ifpetscouldtype.com
FertilityAuthority Names Dr. Tarun Jain Its Reproductive Endocrinologist of the Month
FertilityAuthority has named Dr. Tarun Jain M.D., F.A.C.O.G its Reproductive Endocrinologist of the Month. Dr. Jain “wows” people with his research on contemporary “social” fertility issues and his attempts to answer difficult questions. - September 29, 2009 - FertilityAuthority
Memorial Walk a Community Event
Angel Names Association's fourth annual Memorial Walk coincides with National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Month. - September 28, 2009 - Angel Names Association
CARD Brings Experts Together for an East Coast Autism Conference This October
The Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. will bring six of its autism experts to present a full day of workshops for parent and professional development, Rochester, New York on October 28, 2009. - September 26, 2009 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
From Social Media MedSpa Marketing Tips to Reading Financials, the IAPAM's Aesthetic Practice Startup Workshop Offers It All
Both business and clinical training is the best foundation upon which a successful medical spa can be launched. Therefore, only the IAPAM now offers a choice of educational programs. From Botox training, to marketing, the IAPAM offers the industry’s most comprehensive workshops for healthcare professionals. The IAPAM's Aesthetic Practice Startup Workshop is the only medical spa program highlighting the latest information on social media marketing as taught by Harvard Business School. - September 25, 2009 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Volunteers Wrap to Benefit National Inclusion Project
Clay Aiken's National Inclusion Project recently announced their 6th annual holiday gift-wrapping awareness campaign and fundraiser, Wrapping for Inclusion. The campaign will take place in shopping malls and stores across the country throughout the 2009 Holiday season. - September 25, 2009 - The National Inclusion Project
IAPAM's Botox Training: Industry's Leading Cosmetic Injectable Training
The International Association of Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM) is offering industry-leading Botox training for both new entrants to the Botox/dermal filler field, and professionals looking to hone their cosmetic injectable skills. - September 19, 2009 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
"Stand Up for Cancer Survivors" Will Feature Comedians from Ventura Harbor Comedy Club
Stand Up for Cancer Survivors: A Comedy FUNdraiser for The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura will be held Thursday, October 8 at 7:15pm at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza’s Scherr Forum. The evening will feature standup comics Randy Lubas, Jack Mayberry, and John Di Crosta, all courtesy of... - September 18, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
NHPCO Elite to Speak at MUMMS 20 Conference
mumms® Software has announced that significant leaders from the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) will speak at the MUMMS 20 Conference in New Orleans this October. These featured guests from NHPCO include Dr. Donald Schumacher, President, Malene Davis, Former... - September 16, 2009 - mumms Software
Hospice to Host Comic Book Show
Superheroes For Hospice is hosting their 2nd Comic Book Show on Saturday, October 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Saint Barnabas Health Care System Corporate Building, located at 95 Old Short Hills Road, West Orange. All proceeds will support the patients and families of the Saint Barnabas... - September 15, 2009 - Superheroes for Hospice
"Paws 4 Hope" Will Benefit The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura’s Cancer Support Programs
Join the 2009 Paws 4 Hope walk to support those affected by cancer, October 4 at 11:00 a.m. at Berniece Bennett Park in Westlake Village. Donations raised by walk participants and their beloved canines will support the local cancer support programs of The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura. Registration is required. Register online at www.TwcVv.org. For more information call (805) 379-4777. - September 12, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Center for Autism and Related Disorders' Study Finds Chewing Gum an Effective Treatment for Rumination in Children with Autism
CARD research team discovers chewing gum to be a practical and effective treatment to prevent rumination in children with autism. The complete study is published in the Summer 2009 Edition of the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis. - September 10, 2009 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Patients Show Great Enthusiasm for Parkinson Cruise
The Parkinson Research Foundation’s January inaugural New Hope for Parkinson’s Cruise, is quickly filling with patients and their caregivers. The 3-night Bahamas cruise is designed for Parkinson’s disease patients, caregivers and families, and will provide a series of seminars and... - September 09, 2009 - Parkinson Research Foundation