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APFED Launches Second EoE Awareness Campaign in New York City’s Times Square
Digital advertisements teach visitors symptoms of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). - December 17, 2023 - APFED
Radiation Oncologist Walter Choi, MD Joins New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the Nation’s leading oncology practices, is pleased to announce the addition of board-certified Radiation Oncologist Dr. Walter Choi. Dr. Choi will practice at 92-37 Metropolitan Ave., Forest Hills,... - December 11, 2023 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Future Horizons Releases: "Autism and Difficult Moments, Practical Solutions for Reducing Meltdowns, 25th Anniversary Edition"
Brenda Smith Myles Ph.D., formerly, a professor in the Department of Special Education at the University of Kansas, is the recipient of the Autism Society of America’s Outstanding Professional Award, the Princeton Fellowship Award, The Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome (GRASP) Divine Neurotypical Award, American Academy of Pediatrics Autism Champion, and many other awards. She has made 3000 presentations all over the world and written more than 300 articles and books on autism. - December 06, 2023 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Dementia Society of America Announces Design Competition for Life-Saving Wearable Identification
National Competition Focuses on Elopement and Critical Wandering - December 01, 2023 - Dementia Society of America
Future Horizons Releases "Parenting While Autistic"
While negating the idea that people with autism shouldn’t have children, this candidly written guide provides essential tips for parents on the spectrum. There’s advice on everything from coping with childcare challenges on your sensory sensitivities, to planning a secure and fun... - November 29, 2023 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Future Horizons Releases "How to Be a Brain Executive: And Get Sensory Sharp!"
How to Be a Brain Executive: And Get Sensory Sharp! is an innovative workbook for children, ages nine through twelve, designed to support the understanding and management of sensory patterns. This book empowers young readers and their families, through the use of engaging concepts and... - November 22, 2023 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Expert Panel Provides Updated Data for Epilepsy and Pregnancy
The Epilepsy & Pregnancy Medical Consortium, an expert panel of leading epileptologists and OB-GYN researchers/practitioners, announced updated best practice recommendations for people with epilepsy who are considering pregnancy, are pregnant, or are postpartum. These new best practices are... - November 16, 2023 - Epilepsy & Pregnancy Medical Consortium
Bradford Health Services Introduces "Hero's Path" Addiction Treatment Program for Veterans and Active-Duty Military
Bradford Health Services is proud to announce the launch of Hero's Path, an addiction treatment program specifically designed to address the unique needs of veterans and active-duty military personnel. Eligible under the Veterans Affairs Community Care Network (VA CCN) and covered by TRICARE, the... - November 11, 2023 - Bradford Health Services
Indiana Parkinson Foundation Announces Pickleball 4 Parkinson’s Event
The Indiana Parkinson Foundation has officially announced its inaugural 2023 Pickleball 4 Parkinson’s Event. This single-day event will have beginner, advanced and intermediate rounds as well as courts reserved to teach players with Parkinson’s how they can adapt and play their best... - November 01, 2023 - Indiana Parkinson Foundation
Palliative Medicine Physician Joannis Baez Gonzalez, MD, Joins New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the nation's leading oncology practices, is proud to announce the addition of board-certified Palliative Medicine Physician Dr. Baez Gonzalez. Dr. Baez Gonzalez will practice at 6118 190th Street, Suite 217, Fresh Meadows, NY... - November 01, 2023 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Future Horizons Releases "The Out of Sync Family"
Carol Stock Kranowitz is the author of the Out of Sync series, which has successfully helped parents and teachers understand and support kids who may be over-sensitive, under-sensitive, confused, poorly coordinated, and/or challenged in other mystifying ways. The Out of Sync Family: A Story about Sensory Differences is the latest book in the series. Durell Godfrey is the illustrator. - October 31, 2023 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Kidney Care Partners Disappointed with Final ESRD Prospective Payment System Rule
Community Asks for Congressional Intervention to Address Barriers to Innovation, Workforce Shortage - October 30, 2023 - Kidney Care Partners
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Welcomes Dr. Purva Sharma
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the nation's leading oncology practices, is proud to announce the addition of board-certified Hematologist-Oncologist Dr. Purva Sharma. Dr. Sharma will practice at 12 East 86th Street, Suite 4, New York, NY 10028 "Dr. Sharma's commitment... - October 23, 2023 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
The 2023 North East Regional Urgent Care Conference is November 6-7 in Atlantic City, N.J.
The North East Regional Urgent Care Association (NERUCA) is hosting its annual conference November 6-7, 2023. Designed for those practicing Urgent Care in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont, the conference, brings together... - October 16, 2023 - Urgent Care Association
Future Horizons Releases Spanish Edition of "Temple Did It!: Seven Simple Life Rules"
Temple Grandin is one of the world’s most accomplished and well-known adults with autism. She is a professor of animal science at Colorado State University and has written several books on animal welfare. She is renowned throughout the world as a designer of livestock holding equipment. Due... - October 12, 2023 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Kidney Care Partners Elects American Kidney Fund’s CEO LaVarne Burton to Serve in Leadership
Kidney Care Partners (KCP) – the nation’s leading kidney care multi-stakeholder coalition representing patient advocates, physician organizations, health professional groups, dialysis providers, researchers, and manufacturers – today announced that LaVarne A. Burton has been... - October 05, 2023 - Kidney Care Partners
Members of Congress Call on CMS to Improve Kidney Care Access
Congressional Letters Echo Kidney Community’s Concerns with Proposed ESRD PPS CY 24. - October 03, 2023 - Kidney Care Partners
Radiation Oncologist Dr. Paul Gliedman Joins New York Cancer & Blood Specialists in Brooklyn
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the nation's leading oncology practices, is proud to announce the addition of board-certified Radiation Oncologist Dr. Paul Gliedman, MD. Dr. Gliedman will practice at 2236 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11210 and 121 DeKalb Avenue, Brooklyn,... - October 02, 2023 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
New Beginning Sanctuary NC Receives Exclusive Certification
New Beginning Sanctuary NC becomes first recovery residences in metro Charlotte area to receive Level II Certification from NARR/NCARR. - September 29, 2023 - New Beginning Sanctuary
Dream Foundation Hosts The No Gala Gala to Raise Critical Funds
The online No Gala Gala will be held in place of an in-person event and allows everyone to take part in fulfilling final Dreams. - September 29, 2023 - Dream Foundation
HUGS to Host 7th Annual Boo Bash Masquerade & Casino Night Fundraiser on Oct. 20
Heads-Up Guidance Services (HUGS) will host its 7th annual Boo Bash Masquerade & Casino Night fundraiser on Friday, October 20 from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. in The Grandview Event Center at Hotel Tybee, located at 1401 Strand Avenue on Tybee Island. The fun-filled evening will feature catering by... - September 25, 2023 - Heads Up Guidance Services
Hemanext Inc. Announces Significant Milestone with FDA Marketing Authorization for Hemanext ONE®, Hemanext’s Innovative Red Blood Cell (RBC) Processing and Storage System
Hemanext ONE has been granted marketing authorization for commercial distribution via the De Novo process by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). - September 21, 2023 - Hemanext
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Open in Middletown
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the leading oncology practices in the nation, announced today the opening of their newest location in Middletown. The center located at 419 E Main St, Suite 203, Middletown, NY 10940, will provide patients with access to world-class cancer... - September 19, 2023 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Hemanext Announces Founder Martin Cannon's Retirement, Appoints Andrew Dunham as CEO, and Raises Funding for Growth
Hemanext Inc., a leading innovator in blood processing, storage, and transfusion technology, marks a significant turning point in its history as the company announces the retirement of its founder, Martin Cannon. Simultaneously, the Hemanext Board of Directors has appointed Andrew Dunham, the... - September 18, 2023 - Hemanext
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Welcomes Jin Guo, MD
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the nation’s leading oncology practices, is proud to announce the addition of Jin Guo, MD. She will practice at 1500 Rt. 112, Bldg. 4, Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776. “We are proud to welcome Dr. Jin Guo to the NYCBS... - September 07, 2023 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Jean Bustamante-Alvarez, MD, MS Joins New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the nation's leading oncology practices, is proud to announce the addition of oncologist-hematologist Jean Bustamante-Alvarez, MD, MS. Dr. Bustamante-Alvarez will be joining the team in the Upper East Side at 215 E. 95th St., New York, NY... - September 07, 2023 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Aref Agheli, MD Joins NYCBS in Newburgh
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the nation's leading oncology practices, is proud to announce the addition of Aref Agheli, MD. Dr. Agheli will practice at 611 Gidney Ave., Newburgh, NY 12550, and 419 E. Main St., Suite 110, Middletown, NY 10940. "We are excited to... - September 07, 2023 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Future Horizons Releases "The Grandin Papers"
Temple Grandin is famous for her groundbreaking approach to decoding animal behavior. Her 50 + years of experience in observing animals shines through in The Grandin Papers. Dr. Grandin’s professional training as a scientist and her amazing life as a person with autism has given her a perspective like that of no other expert in the field of animal science. The Grandin Papers celebrate her storied career. - August 31, 2023 - Future Horizons, Inc.
FireFlex Yoga’s Train the Trainer: for First Responders & Yoga Teachers
November 3-5 Workshop to Develop Tactical Skills, Boost Resilience, Mitigate Stress, Reduce Injuries - August 24, 2023 - FireFlex Yoga
Registration Now Open for the 2023 North East Regional Urgent Care Conference
The North East Regional Urgent Care Association (NERUCA) has opened registration for its annual conference, designed for those practicing Urgent Care in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont. The conference, scheduled to take... - August 24, 2023 - Urgent Care Association
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Welcomes Jennifer Yoon-Jiyoon Betourney
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the nation's leading oncology practices, is proud to announce the addition of Radiation Oncologist Jennifer Yoon-Jiyoon Betourney. Dr. Betourney will practice at 92-37 Metropolitan Ave, Forest Hills, NY 11375. “We are excited to welcome... - August 21, 2023 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Radiation Oncologist Jason Naziri, MD Joins New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the nation's leading oncology practices, is proud to announce the addition of Radiation Oncologist Jason Naziri, MD. Dr. Naziri will practice at 92-37 Metropolitan Ave, Forest Hills, NY 11375. “We are proud to have Dr. Naziri on our... - August 15, 2023 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Carol Sharp Appointed President & CEO of The Night Ministry
Human services leader Carol J. Sharp has been named President & CEO of The Night Ministry, an innovative provider of services to Chicago's unhoused population. - August 11, 2023 - The Night Ministry
Future Horizons Releases "Bobby and Mandee's Street Smarts: How to Be a Safe Pedestrian"
Robert Kahn has a Master’s Degree in Education. It was during Kahn’s tenure as a sixth grade teacher that he became concerned about the safety issues that involve children and decided to become a Deputy Sheriff to help educate and protect our youth from harm. He started a Stranger Danger program in local schools and community service organizations. Local law enforcement credits this program in foiling over 40 attempted abductions by strangers. - August 10, 2023 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Seetha R. Murukutla, MD, FACP Joins New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the nation’s leading oncology practices, is proud to announce the addition of board-certified hematologist-oncologist Seetha R. Murukutla, MD, FACP. She will practice at 1384 Victory Blvd., Staten Island, NY... - August 01, 2023 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Byung Kim, MD Joins New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the nation’s leading oncology practices, is proud to announce the addition of oncologist-hematologist Byung Kim, MD. Dr. Kim will practice at 88-06 55th Ave., Elmhurst, NY... - August 01, 2023 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Michael Elias, MD Joins New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the nation’s leading oncology practices, is proud to announce the addition of oncologist-hematologist Michael Elias, MD. Dr. Elias will practice at 1050 Clove Road, Staten Island, NY 10301 and 1384 Victory Blvd., Staten Island, NY... - August 01, 2023 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Kidney Care Partners Urges CMS to Change Proposed ESRD Rule to Address Payment Shortfalls on Labor and Innovation
Kidney Care Partners (KCP) – urged critical reform to new policies introduced by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in the End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System and Quality Incentive Program Proposed Rules. - August 01, 2023 - Kidney Care Partners
Future Horizons Releases "Social Skills Training, 20th Anniversary Edition"
Jed Baker, Ph.D., is the director of the Social Skills Training Project, an organization serving individuals with autism and social communication differences. He writes, lectures, and provides training internationally on the topic of social skills training and managing challenging behaviors. His work has been featured on several tv programs. - July 31, 2023 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Kidney Care Partners Applauds Introduction of Bipartisan Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act
Kidney Care Partners (KCP) today applauded Representatives Carol Miller (R-WV) and Terri Sewell (D-AL) for re-introducing The Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act (H.R. 5027). - July 28, 2023 - Kidney Care Partners
Neal Murphy, MD Joins New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the nation’s leading oncology practices, is proud to announce the addition of oncologist-hematologist Neal Murphy, MD. Dr. Murphy will practice at 750 Old Country Rd, Riverhead, NY 1190; 640 County Rd, Southampton, NY 11968; and 49 Route... - July 17, 2023 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Hemanext Announces Membership in European Confederation of Pharmaceutical Entrepreneurs (EUCOPE)
Hemanext Inc., a leading innovator in blood processing, storage, and transfusion technology, today announced its membership in the European Confederation of Pharmaceutical Entrepreneurs (EUCOPE), the region's premier trade association for small to medium-sized companies in the pharmaceutical,... - July 05, 2023 - Hemanext
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Welcomes Malvi Thakker, MD
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the nation’s leading oncology practices, is proud to announce the addition of hematologist-oncologist Malvi Thakker, MD. She will practice at 1055 Stewart Ave, Bethpage 11714. “We are excited to welcome Dr. Malvi Thakker to our... - July 03, 2023 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Welcomes Dr. Adam Hines
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the nation’s leading oncology practices, is proud to announce the addition of oncologist-hematologist Adam Hines, MD. He will practice at 2236 Nostrand Avenue, NY 11210, and 260 Sunrise Hwy, 3rd Floor, Valley Stream, NY 11581. “We... - July 03, 2023 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Victoria Shklar, MD Joins New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the nation’s leading oncology practices, is proud to announce the addition of oncologist-hematologist Victoria Shklar, MD. She will practice at 1 Delaware Drive, Lake Success, NY 11042, and 1055 Stewart Ave, Bethpage, NY 11714. "We... - July 03, 2023 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Welcomes Hematologist-Oncologist Dr. Vernon Wu
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the nation’s leading oncology practices, is proud to announce the addition of hematologist-oncologist Vernon Wu, MD. He will practice at 2236 Nostrand Avenue, NY 11210. “Dr. Wu’s extensive experience and research expertise,... - July 03, 2023 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Future Horizons Releases "Love, Always"
Jillian Ma is a Learning Support Teacher whose professional career has been devoted to thoughtful inclusion of children with special needs in education. Love, Always and her first book, In My World, give children with autism a voice through meaningful storytelling. It is an absolute honor for Jillian to watch her students grow. Emma Do is a Vietnamese Canadian artist & designer who loves warm colors and soft lines. She loves expressing fantastical concepts and warm nostalgia through digital art. - June 30, 2023 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Nation’s Kidney Community Expresses Deep Disappointment on CMS Proposed Rules on Prospective Payment System and ESRD Quality Incentive Program
Kidney Care Partners (KCP) today issued the following statement expressing disappointment with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed rule on End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System (PPS), Payment for Renal Dialysis Services Furnished to Individuals with Acute Kidney Injury (AKI), End-Stage Renal Disease Quality Incentive Program (QIP), and End-Stage Renal Disease Treatment Choices Model (ETC). - June 28, 2023 - Kidney Care Partners
Families to Assemble in Denver and Online for National Patient Education Conference for Eosinophil-Associated Diseases, June 30-July 1, 2023
EOS Connection 2023 is an opportunity for patients, caregivers, community advocates, healthcare providers, and researchers to connect, network, and share insights - June 25, 2023 - APFED
Drug-Free Tennessee Will Hold Educational Workshop for Teachers June 2023
Drug-Free Tennessee has a mission to educate people on the dangers of drug abuse. - June 10, 2023 - Drug Free South