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'Shock Treatment' is Grievous Bodily Harm
“Electroconvulsive therapy should not be an option in the mental health bill,” says watchdog. - July 27, 2007 - CCHRUK
Speaking Of Women’s Health Foundation Seeks Volunteers
Lisa Roberts, M.D., event chair of the Raleigh chapter of Speaking of Women’s Health, has announced that the organization is are seeking volunteers to assist with their upcoming women’s health conference. Volunteers are needed for a variety of activities prior to and during the... - July 26, 2007 - Speaking of Women's Health
Podcast Addresses Speaking of Women’s Health Conference
Erika Mangrum, co-chair of the Raleigh Chapter of Speaking of Women’s Health and president of Iatria Day Spa, has announced the release of a podcast providing details on the Speaking of Women’s Health Conference, a two-day event in Raleigh Friday, Sept. 14 and Saturday, Sept. 15 at the... - July 18, 2007 - Speaking of Women's Health
Speaking of Women’s Health Conference Seeks Honorees
Speaking of Women’s Health, a two-day event designed to influence women in making informed decisions about their health, well-being and personal safety, is now accepting 2007 honoree nominations for the upcoming conference to be held Friday, Sept. 14 and Saturday, Sept. 15 at the North... - July 05, 2007 - Speaking of Women's Health
Speaking Of Women’s Health Kick-Off Event Held at Edwards Center for Medical Education
Speaking of Woman’s Health, a two-day event designed to influence women in making informed decision about their health, well-being and personal safety, held a kick-off event at Edwards Center for Medical Education, June 19 from 3:30 - 5 p.m. to plan the upcoming conference. Sponsor... - June 28, 2007 - Speaking of Women's Health
Dieting Research Wins Funding Award
The founder of a leading problem eating and weight control charity has been awarded a university funding package to conduct a detailed academic study into the West's dieting obsessions. - June 07, 2007 - The Weight Foundation
Orthopaedic Surgeons Become 1st Line Defense to Prevent Future Fractures
Launch of a major new tool by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF), the Bone and Joint Decade (BJD) and the International Society for Fracture Repair (ISFR), will help orthopaedic surgeons better diagnose and treat osteoporosis. - May 23, 2007 - The Bone and Joint Decade
Local Charity Auction Gets Big Donation - Toyota Sunnyvale Donates a New Car
Toyota Sunnyvale in Sunnyvale, CA donates a 2007 Toyota Prius Hybrid with free shipping to the 48 contiguous United States to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's "Out for Blood" Charity Auction, now live on eBay at www.ebay.com/outforblood. Auction runs through May 16, 2007. All proceeds will advance the Society's mission to cure blood cancers and improve the quality of life for patients and their families. - May 13, 2007 - The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Silicon Valley & Monterey Bay Area Chapter
John Rex Endowment Commits Long-Term Funding to Healthy Weight Initiative for Children
Schools, Communities and Medical Teams Awarded Grants to Initiate Behavioral Changes and Create an Environment to Encourage Healthy Choices and Active Lifestyle - May 10, 2007 - John Rex Endowment
SANMA Medical Missionary Team Conducts Free Clinics
SANMA volunteer team of doctors, nurses, and paramedics conducted free medical clinics in the remote villages of Garenapudi and Thanner Vari Palem in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. - March 20, 2007 - South Asia Native Missionary Alliance
The Heart Touch Project Receives Generous Grant from S. Mark Taper Foundation
The Heart Touch Children’s Program expands to serve older children. - March 17, 2007 - Heart Touch Project
The Ryan Andrew Kaiser Memorial Foundation Announces Fourth Annual 5k Run
On Saturday June 23, 2007 the Ryan Andrew Kaiser Memorial Foundation- (www.RAKMF.org) along with the Jersey Shore Running Club, will hold its fourth annual 5k run/walk at the Mountain Hill School in Middletown, New Jersey. The event will be a 3.1-mile run/walk meandering through Middletown’s... - March 16, 2007 - Ryan Andrew Kaiser Memorial Foundation
eSolutions Partners LLC Launches National Hospice Referral Network Service to Support Hospice Caregivers and Patient Referring Parties
eSolutions Partners LLC announces the launch of its referral network to help hospital discharge planners, physician offices and the general public locate appropriate agencies for patients being referred to hospice. The service, “The National Hospice Referral Network,” is a... - March 15, 2007 - eSolutions Partners LLC
Endometriosis Research Center Announces Nancy Petersen, RN Nursing Scholarship
Foundation Kicks off Endometriosis Awareness Month with National Honorary Award. - March 04, 2007 - Endometriosis Research Center
SniffyMcGees.com Wins the First WomensNet Amber Grant of 2007
Sniffy McGee’s Unique Pet Boutique (http://www.SniffyMcGees.com), an online boutique for the pooch with style, has been awarded the first WomensNet Amber Grant for Entrepreneurs of 2007. - February 12, 2007 - WomensNet.Net
MindBody Connection to Host Fitness Fundraiser for the Sydney & Alexandria Cohen Foundation
On Sunday, March 11, 2007 from 10:30am to 3:30pm, fitness studio MindBody Connection will be holding a charity fundraiser for the Sydney & Alexandria Cohen Foundation, a 501 c3 not-for-profit organization currently raising funds to donate two state-of-the-art incubators to the Neonatal... - February 05, 2007 - The Sydney & Alexandria Cohen Foundation
Speaking of Women’s Health Co-Chairs Earn Honor
Speaking of Women’s Health has honored its three co-chairs, Erika Mangrum, Dr. Angela Baylis and Dr. Lisa Roberts, with an award for chairing the conference’s executive committee. The three women led efforts to organize the Speaking of Women’s Health conference, a daylong event... - February 05, 2007 - Speaking of Women's Health
Liddle Kidz® Partners with Momstyle News
Tina Allen, owner of Liddle Kidz® Infant Massage and Director of the Children’s Program for The Heart Touch Project, has teamed up with Angeline Piotrowski of Momstyle News to provide families with education and practical techniques on the benefits that infant massage can have... - February 01, 2007 - Heart Touch Project
Speaking of Women’s Health Foundation Awards Community Investment Grant to Interact
Grant From Foundation to Help Health and Well-Being of Women in the Triangle - December 27, 2006 - Speaking of Women's Health
Speaking of Women’s Health Posthumously Honors Dr. Annie Louise Wilkerson
Foundation Recognizes Her Work as a Doctor, Volunteer and Philanthropist - December 21, 2006 - Speaking of Women's Health
Speaking of Women’s Health Foundation Awards Community Investment Grant to Triangle Family Services
Grant from Foundation to Help Health and Well-Being of Women in the Triangle - December 18, 2006 - Speaking of Women's Health
Speaking of Women’s Health Honors Dr. Etta Pisano
Foundation Recognizes Doctor for Breast Cancer Research - December 12, 2006 - Speaking of Women's Health
Weight Control Charity Set for Major Growth
A campaigning weight control charity has won major grant aid to develop its worldwide research and support activities. - December 02, 2006 - The Weight Foundation
Marybeth Winstead Chairs Speaking of Women’s Health Committee
Healthy Moms NC Licensee and Partner Joins Promotion and Publicity Committee - November 27, 2006 - Speaking of Women's Health
International Billion Dollar Tender Announced
For The Benefit of Others (FTBO) Foundation today announced details for its 2007 International Tender for a US $1 billion five year contract. The purpose of the contract is to assist FTBO in the research and execution of their philanthropic activities. - November 21, 2006 - FTBO Foundation
Resources For Seniors, Inc. Hosts Speaking Of Women’s Health
Local Nonprofit For Seniors Hosts Daylong Women’s Health Event - November 20, 2006 - Speaking of Women's Health
Launch of Kofi Annan Fellowship in Global Governance
Friends of Freie Universität Berlin (FFUB), in partnership with the United Nations Global Compact, is pleased to announce the Kofi Annan Fellowship in Global Governance. This project was launched in 2005 at FFUB’s Transatlantic Bridge Award Gala which honored Prof. Klaus Schwab of the... - November 15, 2006 - Friends of Freie Universitaet Berlin, Inc.
Speaking Of Women’s Health Awards Investment Grants and Recognizes Honorees
Conference For Women Gives Back To Community - November 13, 2006 - Speaking of Women's Health
Patty Briguglio Chairs Speaking of Women’s Health Committee
President of MMI Associates, Inc. to Lead Promotion and Publicity Committee - November 07, 2006 - Speaking of Women's Health
Lana Calloway Serves on Speaking of Women’s Health Committee
President of Exhibit Resources Joins Executive Committee - October 30, 2006 - Speaking of Women's Health
Sheila Ogle Serves On Speaking Of Women’s Health Committee
CEO Of MRPP, Inc. Chairs Promotion And Publicity Committee - October 23, 2006 - Speaking of Women's Health
North Carolina Resident Needs your Pennies for Cancer Research
Cents for Cells campaign to benefit the International Myeloma Foundation. Multiple Myeloma Strikes 1,250 New Patients Each Month. - October 13, 2006 - CentsForCells
Cynthia Anderson Serves on Speaking of Women’s Health Committee
CEO Of CD Anderson, P.A. Chairs Honoree Selection Committee - October 10, 2006 - Speaking of Women's Health
Cystic Fibrosis Worldwide Joins Million Artists Project
Cystic Fibrosis Worldwide (CFW) has been invited to join Million Artists, an international fund-raising project for medical charities. The website aims to break the Guinness Book of World Records’ largest piece of collaborative abstract art record while collecting donations for non-profits. - October 05, 2006 - Cystic Fibrosis Worldwide
Lebanese CF Patient Receives Life Saving Medication from US Non-Profit
A Cystic Fibrosis patient is facing the hardship of post-war Lebanon while trying to survive without his much needed medications. Because the war torn region is without the ability to supply CF medications, Cystic Fibrosis Worldwide, a US based NGO, is working to remedy the situation. While CFW does not usually supply medications or help patients on an individual basis, when Rami requested help, CFW began contacting organizations seeking assistance on his behalf. - October 05, 2006 - Cystic Fibrosis Worldwide
World Beyond Dieting Week
A prominent weight-control charity has declared the inaugural “World Beyond Dieting Week” to strengthen the fight against growing obesity and endemic failed dieting. - October 03, 2006 - The Weight Foundation
Erika Mangrum Co-Chairs Speaking of Women’s Health Conference
Iatria Day Spa President Leads Women’s Health Event Executive Committee - September 27, 2006 - Speaking of Women's Health
Dr. Angela Baylis Co-Chairs Speaking Of Women’s Health Conference
Iatria Health Center Partner Leads Women’s Health Event Executive Committee. - September 20, 2006 - Speaking of Women's Health
Tobi Bowen Participates In Speaking Of Women’s Health Conference
Resources for Seniors, Inc. Director Of Development/Marketing Joins Executive Committee. - September 14, 2006 - Speaking of Women's Health
Speaking Of Women’s Health Foundation Seeks Volunteers
Help Needed To Organize Raleigh Conference. - September 06, 2006 - Speaking of Women's Health
“Don't Steal our Meals,” Say Dieting Experts
Weight-control charity The Weight Foundation exposes new exploitative food industry tactics and launches a free and collaborative web-based self-help system for problem dieters. - September 01, 2006 - The Weight Foundation
Triangle Business Journal Sponsors Speaking Of Women’s Health Conference
Local Publication Backs Daylong Women’s Health Event. - September 01, 2006 - Speaking of Women's Health
Speaking Of Women’s Health Seeks Community Investment Award Recipients And Honoree Nominations
National Conference Accepting Applications . - August 25, 2006 - Speaking of Women's Health
New Dieting Test
A leading problem-eating organization has developed a dieting behavior self-test, underpinned by a radical new understanding of what the dieting lifestyle actually comprises, to help dieters identify their relationship with food and eating. - August 22, 2006 - The Weight Foundation
Local Business Leaders Named To Committee for Speaking of Women’s Health Conference
Triangle Businesswomen Spearhead Raleigh Women’s Health Event. - August 18, 2006 - Speaking of Women's Health
Speaking of Women’s Health Seeks Community Investment Award Recipients and Honoree Nominations
National Conference Accepting Applications. - August 01, 2006 - Speaking of Women's Health
Speaking of Women’s Health Conference Comes to Raleigh
Daylong conference to be held at the North Raleigh Hilton. - July 27, 2006 - Speaking of Women's Health
Statewide Event Gives Companies Opportunity to Showcase Products and Services -- Free
Upcoming statewide event gives companies opportunity to showcase products and services -- free. Event targets pulmonologists, respiratory therapists, healthcare providers and other medical professionals. - July 12, 2006 - New York State Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation
New Christian Head Wear Sweeping U.S.
Preacher’s Kid Apparel (PKA), unveiled the “The Official Cap Of Christians,” during the recent Azusa Christian Conference, has taken-off and is sweeping U.S. churches, religious groups and Christians. - June 30, 2006 - Preacher's Kid Apparel
Adoption Forum's 32nd Annual Conference : The Loot Piles On!
Sure attendees come for the workshops to learn about relationship dynamics, their feelings, how to search, and to get to talk with others who understand adoption... but some are making a bid for more! - September 26, 2005 - Adoption Forum