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In Two Months: Baltimore/Washington DC Area Autism Conference featuring Dr. Temple Grandin

Future Horizons will be hosting the Baltimore Autism Conference Thursday, January 18, 2018 with guest speakers Dr. Temple Grandin, Anita Lesko, Dr. Jim Ball. - November 14, 2017 - Future Horizons, Inc.

Veterans Day is Heartfelt to the Patriot Project Veterans Organization in Wheaton, IL

Patriot Project is a National Veterans Organization, not for profit (501c3) aimed at reducing the Nation's Veteran suicide rate, based in Wheaton, IL. Patriot Project’s mission is to reduce the number of Veteran suicides from Twenty Two a day to Zero through increased awareness, intervention and Veteran participation programs. - November 09, 2017 - Patriot Project

Mary’s Center to Host Grand Opening of New Behavioral Health Center

The New Building Will Increase Access to Behavioral Health Services in the District of Columbia - November 08, 2017 - Mary's Center

Government’s First Year Performance Results Confirm Success of Coordinated Care Models in Kidney Care for Improved Patient Outcomes, Medicare Savings

Comprehensive End Stage Renal Disease Model (CEC) Tests and Evaluates New Payment and Care Delivery Model. - November 07, 2017 - Kidney Care Partners

Youth Volunteer Honored by The Gateway Family YMCA

Laurence Manalo named 2017 Youth Volunteer of the Year for his dedication, engagement and support of children at The Gateway Family YMCA. - November 07, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Wellness Center Branch YMCA Completes Expansion

The Gateway Family YMCA - Wellness Center Branch Expansion Completion Open House - November 07, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Mike DelGuidice and Big Shot Headline Benefit Concert on November 10 for the American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders (APFED)

Billy Joel tribute band will perform in New York City to fund research for eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). - November 02, 2017 - APFED

The Gateway Family YMCA Wants You to Take a #SelfieWithSomeoneNew

Social Media Initiative Aimed at Bringing People and Communities Together Launches in Support of “For a better us.” Campaign - October 31, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Healthy U is a "Go" for the New School Year at the Gateway Family YMCA

The Gateway Family YMCA joins YMCAs throughout New Jersey in celebrating the annual Healthy U Fall kickoff in its youth programs on October 26th. - October 30, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA

The Gateway Family YMCA Fundraiser for Annual Support Campaign

YMCA Offering Fundraising Tickets to Tony Danza: Standards & Stories - October 30, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Alliance for Proton Therapy Access: New Research Highlighted at 2017 PTCOG-NA Conference Illustrates the Clinical Value of Proton Therapy

Research Underscores Importance of Patient Access to Effective Cancer Treatment. - October 27, 2017 - Alliance for Proton Therapy Access

RUNX1 Research Program Announces New Grants for Innovate Cancer Research

The RUNX1 Research project is proud to announce it has awarded three grants for research in 2017 in conjunction with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. - October 27, 2017 - RUNX1 Research Program

The American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) Urges Women with Disabilities to Get Screened for Breast Cancer During Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast cancer is a major public health concern for all women, including women with disabilities. Women with disabilities are as likely to get breast cancer as women in the general population, yet, they often face physical, cultural, and attitudinal barriers when they seek breast health care. - October 26, 2017 - American Association on Health and Disability

Milwaukee Autism Conference with Dr. Temple Grandin - December 7, 2017

Future Horizons will be hosting the Milwaukee Autism Conference December 7, 2017 with guest speakers Dr. Temple Grandin, Dr. Jed Baker, and Beth Aune. - October 26, 2017 - Future Horizons, Inc.

Spooktacular Family Fun at the YMCA

Join The Gateway Family - October 26, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Mary’s Center to Expand Healthcare Access in Montgomery County in 2018

Expansion to a New Location in Silver Spring Made Possible by a $600,000 Grant from The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation. - October 26, 2017 - Mary's Center

Fundraising Efforts Underway for Chhiring Foundation U.S.’s Langtang, Nepal Health Post Project

Non-profit’s first effort focuses on constructing a new Health Post and developing a fund for ongoing operations. - October 25, 2017 - Chhiring Foundation U.S.

Dream Foundation Expands National Board of Directors

Paul Kusserow, President and CEO of Amedisys, joins Board of national dream-granting organization. - October 21, 2017 - Dream Foundation

US State Department Funds One Year Project to Assist Refugees and Members of the Host Communities with Disabilities in Lebanon

The World Rehabilitation Fund (WRF) and the United States Department of State are pleased to announce a Cooperative Agreement to assist refugees with disabilities and their peers in the host communities of Lebanon. The agreement between the Department of State's Bureau of Population, Refugees and... - October 18, 2017 - World Rehabilitation Fund

The Gateway Family YMCA Healthy U Programs Combat Childhood Obesity

The Y wants families to understand how adopting healthy habits can help reduce childhood obesity. - October 17, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA

After School, Kids Discover Their Potential at the Y

The Gateway Family YMCA Supports Kids After School - October 15, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Drug-Free Tennessee Helping Kids Understand the Truth

Drug-Free Tennessee, the local chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World, has been helping students across the state to learn the harmful effects of drugs before they are lured into taking them. - October 14, 2017 - Drug Free South

The Center for Family Safety & Healing Hosts Inaugural Where’s The Line? Event

The fundraising event will take place Thursday, October 12, 2017, from 5:30pm-8pm at Germain Lexus of Easton located at 4130 Morse Crossing, Columbus, Ohio 43219. The campaign is a first-of-its kind effort designed to increase awareness of family violence and to provide appropriate resources to individuals who witness potential acts of family violence. - October 12, 2017 - The Center for Family Safety & Healing

Medical Missionaries is Participating in the Combined Federal Campaign

Medical Missionaries is once again participating in the Combined Federal Campaign which facilitates support from federal civilian workers and military personnel. Medical Missionaries solicits support from federal employees. - October 11, 2017 - Medical Missionaries

Mary’s Center Honors Clark Construction with Community Service Award

The Award will be presented at the Center’s Annual Gala. - October 06, 2017 - Mary's Center

Mary’s Center Honors The Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation

The Building Stronger Communities Award will be presented at the Center’s Annual Gala. - October 05, 2017 - Mary's Center

SCPC: New Study of Medicare “DIR” Fee Legislation Helps Demonstrate PBMs as Bad Actors Across Full Spectrum of Transactions

Solutions to PBM Pricing Abuses Must Address Entire Drug Supply Chain - October 03, 2017 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition

Study Reveals Kansas Neighborhood is a Model for Community-Led Solutions

A study conducted by Wichita State University, through a grant from the Kansas Health Foundation, that tells a compelling story about a neighborhood in need, a surprising collaboration and the success of community engagement to solve problems. - October 01, 2017 - Kansas Health Foundation

Kidney Community Applauds Bipartisan Senate Legislation to Improve Access to Kidney Care Treatments, Improve Quality of Life for Individuals with Kidney Disease

Kidney Care Partners (KCP) – the nation’s largest kidney coalition comprised of physician groups, providers, patient groups, manufacturers and researchers – today praised the introduction of Senate Bill 1890, “Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment... - September 29, 2017 - Kidney Care Partners

Kidney Care Community Celebrates the Passage of the Senate’s CHRONIC Care Act with Unanimous Consent

Kidney Community States Bill will Improve Access to Quality Care, Expand Treatment Choice. - September 29, 2017 - Kidney Care Partners

Uganda NGO TERREWODE Receives Funding for Women's Hospital to Serve Obstetric Fistula Patients

Women in Uganda suffering from obstetric fistula just received a million reasons to be hopeful. Support from the Uganda Fistula Fund for TERREWODE, as well as the Hamlin International Partners in Australia and the United States, has raised over $1.6 million for TERREWODE, a non-governmental... - September 28, 2017 - Uganda Fistula Fund for TERREWODE

Mary’s Center Announces Co-Chairs and EmCee of Its 2017 Annual Gala, Noche Tropical

The team is committed to spearheading Mary’s Center’s effort to raise $600,000 to help local families in need. - September 21, 2017 - Mary's Center

CardioVascular Coalition Urges Adoption of National Strategy to Address Unnecessary Amputations During Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Awareness Month

Vascular care leaders call for policies to prevent amputation without arterial testing, increase PAD awareness, support screening for at-risk populations and promote multidisciplinary care - September 19, 2017 - CardioVascular Coalition

1st Annual Parents Perthes Conference Kicks Off October 7th at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas, TX

On October 7th at 9am, the Legg Calve Perthes Foundation, alongside a team of parent volunteers have partnered with the International Perthes Study Group (IPSG) to host a full day event on Perthes. The conference is designed to empower parents with knowledge, information, and the opportunity to... - September 14, 2017 - Perthes Foundation

Recent Headlines Within Voluntary Health Organizations

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Within Voluntary Health Organizations