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Endometriosis Patients Demand Awareness, Research, and Better Treatments: Sufferers Share What Works and What Does Not
In light of performers Julianne Hough’s and Lacey Schwimmer’s recent disclosure, Endometriosis patients around the world are coming together online to anonymously compare symptoms & related conditions with one another, share treatment reviews, and make research discoveries for future cures. - November 05, 2008 - CureTogether
Death of 11-Year Old Alexandria Boy Brings International Attention to Discipline in Egypt Schools
A mathematics teacher in Alexandria is being detained on manslaughter charges in Egypt after allegedly beating an 11 year old student to death for not completing his homework. The teacher claimed that he only intended to discipline the boy, but the incident brings to international attention the... - November 02, 2008 - Coptic Orphans
21st Annual Crozier Gala Committee Inspired to Serve - Major Catholic Community Foundation Fundraiser Kicks Off
The Valley’s premier Catholic social event, the 21st annual Crozier Gala will be held May 2, 2009, at the Arizona Biltmore. Raising funds to support the work of the Catholic Community Foundation, it is the result of long-term planning by a volunteer Gala Committee. The Committee gathered Sept. - October 30, 2008 - Catholic Community Foundation
Patients Share Health Data, Become Researchers to Seek Cures for Their Conditions
CureTogether to Demonstrate at Health 2.0 Conference How Some Patients Are Responding to Inadequate Research by Doing It Themselves. - October 23, 2008 - CureTogether
Occupational Therapy Named One of Nation’s 150 Best Recession-Proof Jobs
Launching a career in occupational therapy might be a good idea, according to Laurence Shatkin’s, Ph.D., newly released “150 Best Recession-Proof Jobs” (JIST, 2008). - October 23, 2008 - American Occupational Therapy Association
Spare Some for Autism to Host Corporate Cup Challenge Golf Tournament
Autism organization seeks sponsors for inaugural golf tournament. - October 16, 2008 - Spare Some for Autism
Speaking of Women’s Health Honors Lori Lee
Erika Mangrum, co-chair of Raleigh’s Speaking of Women’s Health Conference (www.swhraleigh.com) and CEO of Aesthetic and Medical Practices, LLC (www.aestheticmedicalpro.com), has announced that Lori Lee, executive director of Me Fine Foundation, was recognized as the... - October 16, 2008 - Speaking of Women's Health
RemedyMD Releases 10 Disease Registries to Manage Pediatric Outcomes.
RemedyMD, the leading provider of disease-specific registries, today announced the release of 10 new pediatric disease registries to help physicians manage and improve pediatric outcomes. RemedyMD’s library of more than 80 pre-built Disease Registries enables physicians and researchers to... - October 09, 2008 - RemedyMD
Tech Coast Angels Closes Series A Financing for AgileNano -- Funds Will Support R&D and Commercial Development for Nanotechnology-Based Energy Absorbing Material
San Diego Tech Coast Angels announced that the group has funded a Series A round for AgileNano, a San Diego-based company developing proprietary technologies to minimize military injuries such as traumatic brain injury (TBI) resulting from explosions, and to increase comfort and protection of sporting equipment such as shoes and helmets. - October 08, 2008 - Tech Coast Angels San Diego
"Camp Hero" Chooses Tri-County Area as Site for Farm-Based Veterans' Program, Breaks Ground
A unique approach to supporting returning war heroes is underway as the building of the veterans' transitional experience at Camp Hero Farm and Retreat begins in Wilkes County, NC. - October 07, 2008 - American Heroes Return
Speaking of Women’s Health Honors Ann Farmer
Dr. Lisa Roberts, co-chair of Raleigh’s Speaking of Women’s Health Conference (www.swhraleigh.com) and president and CEO of Gynecology & Laparoscopic Surgeons, PC (www.glsi.info), has announced that Ann Farmer, marketing manager for Duke HomeCare and Hospice, was recognized as the... - October 05, 2008 - Speaking of Women's Health
My Life, My Choice: People with Disabilities, Seniors, and Homecare Workers Fight for Consumer Workforce Council
Stakeholders in Pennsylvania’s Long Term Care System Work for More and Better Home Care Options. They tell Governor Rendell: Establish the Consumer Workforce Council Now. - October 03, 2008 - My Life, My Choice: PA Seniors for Homecare
Women Identity Purpose Organization to Host First 5k Walk & Fundraiser
Women Identity Purpose Organization (WIP), a 501c3 entity, will host their first annual “Step to Empower” 5K walk Fundraiser to support single mothers whose aim is to go to school, or start a business on Saturday, November 1, 2008 from 7:30 am to 11:30 am. The event will take place at... - October 03, 2008 - Women Identity Purpose Organization
National Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts to Protest the Film Blindness
Protest to be held Friday Oct 3 7:00 P.M. AMC Loews Boston Common 175 Tremont Street. - October 02, 2008 - National Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts
Forbes Billionaire Naguib Sawiris, Pioneering Philanthropist Ola Ghabbour Honored by Egyptian Diaspora at New York Event
Naguib Sawiris, international entrepreneur from the Middle East who recently was the first private investor to enter North Korea, and Ola Ghabbour, wife of the steel magnate and the catalyst behind the recent building of the first state-of-the-art children’s cancer hospital in the Middle East, are being honored by leaders from the Egyptian diaspora at a NY event on October 18th. - October 02, 2008 - Coptic Orphans
Detroit Wayne County Health Authority Releases Report Entitled "Ensuring Essential Health Services on the Near East Side of Detroit"
This is the culmination of a year-long study by a collaboration of community organizations dedicated to filling the health void left with the closure of Detroit Riverview Hospital on Detroit's East Side. The Detroit Wayne County Health Authority coordinated the process. Recommendations include development of "medical home" primary care centers and an emergency department diversion program. - October 02, 2008 - Detroit Wayne County Health Authority
InfanteSano.org’s ‘Sponsor a Birth’ Program Aids Maternal and Newborn Health in the Dominican Republic
Every year over 10 million mothers and children die throughout the developing world. Yet providing simple, effective, low-cost health services could prevent over half of these deaths. To address these issues, Infante Sano has designed a program that partners with existing hospitals to provide specific training courses and provide the necessary medical equipment for health care workers to do their jobs. - October 01, 2008 - Infante Sano Inc.
Ask an Expert Psychologist a Question for Free in October Teleseminar
Energy Medicine Foundation sponsors a free teleconference featuring prominent West Coast Psychologist, Dr Keith Alstedter. Energy Medicine Foundation presents the next of an ongoing public service series called “Ask The Expert”. Each person who signs up on the Energy Medicine... - September 26, 2008 - Energy Medicine Foundation
ACS Announces First Annual Strut for the Cure in Milwaukee
The American Cancer Society’s first annual Strut for the Cure will be held at the Intercontinental in Milwaukee on Friday February 20, 2009. The fundraising event will feature food from trendy local restaurants, fashion from area shops and music. - September 23, 2008 - American Cancer Society - Milwaukee
RemedyMD Announces EndoEHR
RemedyMD, the leading provider of disease-specific electronic health record applications, today announced the availability of EndoEHR™, an endocrinology-specific electronic health record application that helps physicians and patients manage and improve diabetes outcomes. Recent publications... - September 20, 2008 - RemedyMD
Life Links - "Save a Life: Know the Early Warning Signs of a Stroke"
Life Links Director and spokesperson Barbara H. Marynowski announced a life-saving informational article which was just posted on the organization’s website to help the public recognize the signs of stroke. “The two goals of this latest post (located at... - September 20, 2008 - Life Links
Colorectal Cancer Patient to Hike a 160 Mile Long Stretch of the Appalachian Trail
Colorectal Cancer Patient to Hike a 160 Mile Long Stretch of the Appalachian Trail in support of the Colon Cancer Alliance. - September 20, 2008 - Colon Cancer Alliance
Michigan’s Best Kept Secret in Autism Treatment Continues to Expand
The Horizons Developmental Remediation Center in Caledonia, Michigan is proud to announce the addition of a 4th Certified Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) Consultant to their staff. Courtney Kowalczyk has completed twenty months of rigorous training, and was officially certified earlier... - September 20, 2008 - Horizons Developmental Remediation Center
H.E.A.L. Global Introduces First Ever “euSocial” Media Network—HEAL My Body™
Social media platform brings total wellness under a single umbrella. - September 19, 2008 - HEAL (Health Empowerment Access Links) Global, Inc.
Citi to Provide Financial Health Content to New Social Media Wellness Company
Partnership between social media wellness company, HEAL Global, and financial leader will deliver financial guidance to those in need. - September 18, 2008 - HEAL (Health Empowerment Access Links) Global, Inc.
Walk/Run/Bike-a-Thon for Small Minds That Matter
Stroke Awareness Organization Walks in Solidarity with National Stomp Out Sickle Cell. - September 14, 2008 - Minds that Matter- The Morris Foundation for Pediatric Neurology
Community College Baccalaureate Association Announces 2009 Student Essay Contest Rules
The winner of the student essay contest will receive $1,000 and an all expense paid trip to the Sixth Annual Community College Baccalaureate Association Conference in Reno-Tahoe, Nevada from March 13-15, 2009. - September 11, 2008 - Community College Baccalaureate Association
Focus 28 Begins Shipping Next Generation Line of Meal Replacements and Food Supplements for Bariatric Patients
Focus 28, Inc. announced today that it has started shipping Bariatric RX, its new next generation line of meal replacements and nutritional supplements designed to meet the specific nutritional needs of bariatric patients. According to the company, Bariatric RX not only features some great tasting... - September 11, 2008 - Focus28, inc.
Speaking Of Women’s Health Names Afternoon Keynote Speaker
Erika Mangrum, co-chair of Raleigh’s Speaking of Women’s Health Conference (www.swhraleigh.com) and CEO of Aesthetic and Medical Practices, LLC. (www.aestheticmedicalpro.com), has announced that Rhonda Britten, founder of the Fearless Living Institute, the world's premiere life and... - September 10, 2008 - Speaking of Women's Health
Study: Most University Students Self-Report Discomfort, Pain Due to Backpack Usage
Approximately 85 percent of university students self-report discomfort and pain associated with backpack usage, according to research conducted at Boston University. This study confirms assertions occupational therapy practitioners make annually on National School Backpack Awareness Day, this year... - September 05, 2008 - American Occupational Therapy Association
Florida–3 Airboat Search and Rescue Joins Search for Caylee Anthony
At the request of Texas EquuSearch, FL-3 Airboat Search and Rescue assisted in the Labor Day weekend search for Caylee Anthony. - September 04, 2008 - Florida-3 Airboat Search and Rescue
Speaking Of Women’s Health Names Luncheon Keynote Speaker
Dr. Lisa Roberts, co-chair of Raleigh’s Speaking of Women’s Health Conference (www.swhraleigh.com) and president and CEO of Gynecology & Laparoscopic Surgeons, PC (www.glsi.info), has announced that Linda Larsen, a professional who helps people increase communication and self-esteem... - August 30, 2008 - Speaking of Women's Health
Mother and Child Survival Project Showing Success in the Democratic Republic of Congo
An effort to save the lives of mothers and children in the DR Congo, where maternal and infant mortality rates are among the highest in the world, is showing signs of success. - August 30, 2008 - IMA World Health
IMA World Health to Help Rebuild South Sudan’s Health Systems
A Maryland-based healthcare nonprofit has undertaken a monumental task: Rebuilding the crumbling remains of South Sudan's healthcare systems in the states of Upper Nile and Jonglei. - August 27, 2008 - IMA World Health
Focus28 Announces Launch of Website for Bariatric Patients
Focus 28, inc. announced today that it has launched a new website, focus28.com. The website took over two and one half years to build and is geared to meeting the needs of obese individuals who are either preparing to undergo bariatric weight loss surgery or have already undergone the procedure. - August 24, 2008 - Focus28, inc.
Lieutenant Governor Bev Perdue to Lead Dress for Success Triangle NC Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Nonprofit Opening Coincides with Women’s Equality Day. - August 22, 2008 - Dress for Success Triangle NC
Speaking of Women’s Health Names Morning Keynote Speaker
Erika Mangrum, co-chair of Raleigh’s Speaking of Women’s Health Conference (www.swhraleigh.com) and CEO of Aesthetic and Medical Practices, LLC (www.aestheticmedicalpro.com), has announced that Cammy Dierking, an acclaimed news anchor and motivational speaker, will be the morning... - August 20, 2008 - Speaking of Women's Health
Spare Some for Autism Now Accepting Grant Applications for 2008-2009 School Year
The local non-profit organization, Spare Some For Autism, is currently accepting grants from educators working with Children on the Autism Spectrum in the Wake County Public School System. These grants will benefit children with autism participating in the WCPSS’s special needs programs... - August 06, 2008 - Spare Some for Autism
Speaking of Women’s Health Names 2008 Sponsors
Dr. Lisa Roberts, co-chair of Raleigh’s Speaking of Women’s Health Conference (www.swhraleigh.com) and president and CEO of Gynecology & Laparoscopic Surgeons, PC (www.glsi.info), has announced the sponsors for the 2008 Speaking of Women’s Health Conference to be held on... - August 06, 2008 - Speaking of Women's Health
The Bark Ark - for All Creatures Great and Small
The FL-3 Airboat Search and Rescue team is proud to announce the launching of Bark Ark®, an emergency pet and animal flood rescue project. - August 02, 2008 - Florida-3 Airboat Search and Rescue
Speaking of Women’s Health Names 2008 Executive Committee
Dr. Lisa Roberts, co-chair of Speaking of Women’s Health (www.swhraleigh.com) and president and CEO of Gynecology & Laparoscopic Surgeons, PC (www.glsi.info), has announced the organization’s 2008 executive committee members. This group of leading Triangle businesswomen will be... - July 26, 2008 - Speaking of Women's Health
Citi and Ashoka's Changemakers Seek Financial Solutions That Promote Social Change
Online Challenge Searches for Cutting-Edge Financing Methods. - July 23, 2008 - Ashoka's Changemakers
Tickets Now on Sale for Speaking of Women’s Health Conference
Erika Mangrum, co-chair of Raleigh’s Speaking of Women’s Health Conference (www.swhraleigh.com) and president of Iatria Spa and Health Center (www.iatria.com), has announced the launch of online ticket sales for the 2008 conference to be held on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. - July 18, 2008 - Speaking of Women's Health
APFED Announces Approval of ICD9 Codes for Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders
APFED announced today that ICD-9-CM codes have been approved for Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders, EGID, by the National Counsel for Health Statistics, NCHS. APFED submitted its proposal to the NCHS in September 2007 for four diseases: eosinophilic esophagitis, gastritis, gastroenteritis and... - July 17, 2008 - APFED
PanCan Announces Golf Outing to Raise Funds for Pancreatic Cancer Research
Team HOPE, the Detroit affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), will hold its second annual “Links for a Cure” golf event to raise money for pancreatic cancer research. The event will take place on August 25 at the exclusive Tam O’Shanter Country Club in West... - July 16, 2008 - The Detroit affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
Speaking of Women’s Health Calls for Volunteers
Erika Mangrum, co-chair of Raleigh’s Speaking of Women’s Health Conference (www.swhraleigh.com) and president of Iatria Spa and Health Center (www.iatria.com), has announced that the organization is seeking volunteers for the 2008 conference to be held Saturday, Sept. 27 from 8 a.m. to... - July 09, 2008 - Speaking of Women's Health
Studies Show Hope for Reversing Trend in People with Type 2 Diabetes
Number of People with Diabetes Increases to 24 Million according to new 2007 prevalence data estimates released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Studies show hope for reversing trend in people with T2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome using carbohydrate restricted diet. - July 03, 2008 - Nutrition & Metabolism Society
Speaking of Women’s Health Conference Seeking Honorees
Erika Mangrum, co-chair of Raleigh’s Speaking of Women’s Health Conference (www.swhraleigh.com) and president of Iatria Spa and Health Center (www.iatria.com), has announced that the organization is accepting honoree nominations for the 2008 conference to be held Saturday, Sept. 27 from... - June 26, 2008 - Speaking of Women's Health
Actress Joins Others to Speak Out Against Hospital Infections - Will They Listen?
Actress and Patient Safety Advocate, Alicia Cole will be bringing her awareness campaign to Sacramento as two important hospital infection bills are making their way through the California legislature. Senate Bill 158 sponsored by Sen. Dean Florez and SB 1058 sponsored by Sen. Elaine Alquist. - June 25, 2008 - Alicia Cole
Innovative Dashboard Project Allows San Francisco to Make Data-Driven Decisions About Employee Health Benefits
Responding to the challenge of honoring employee health care obligations in a climate of rising costs, the Health Service System of the City of San Francisco is instituting a groundbreaking initiative called the HSS Dashboard Project. This system of collecting truly comparable, standardized data will offer the City ongoing visibility into financial performance and utilization of employee health care services. - June 20, 2008 - Health Service System, City of San Francisco