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Mary’s Center Receives Grant from the American Cancer Society and the National Football League to Fight Breast Cancer in Washington DC
The American Cancer Society and NFL have awarded Mary’s Center a grant to provide breast cancer education, outreach and navigation, and help individuals access screenings in Washington, DC. - October 21, 2016 - Mary's Center
Gastric Cancer Foundation Event Promotes Research Funding to Improve Treatments and Save Lives - "A Cause for Hope" on November 18 in the San Francisco Bay Area
Stomach Cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths in the world, and is increasingly affecting young people. Yet only a tiny fraction of the nearly 1M gastric cancer sufferers worldwide have well-defined tumor mutations that can be addressed with current treatment options. To increase funding for the disease and encourage more researchers to focus on stomach cancer treatment, the Gastric Cancer Foundation will hold its Annual Event, A Cause for Hope, November 18 in the SF Bay Area. - October 17, 2016 - Gastric Cancer Foundation
PA Biotechnology Center to Begin $10 Million Expansion
Biotech incubator in Bucks County secures federal grant, launches major expansion project. - October 16, 2016 - Hepatitis B Foundation
STOP Foodborne Illness Warns: “Scare” Away Foodborne Illness This Halloween
With fall just around the corner, there are many food-centered holidays that require special attention, especially Halloween. STOP Foodborne Illness, a leading national advocate for safe food, offers various ways to keep your children and yourself safe this upcoming Halloween. While Halloween is... - October 13, 2016 - STOP Foodborne Illness
Living with Hepatitis B: Hepatitis B Foundation Launches Patient Storytelling Campaign
National nonprofit creates program to help people living with hepatitis B share their stories. - October 06, 2016 - Hepatitis B Foundation
mumms Software Selected Among CityBusiness’ Best Places to Work for Third Consecutive year
mumms Software awarded Best Place to Work based on salaries, benefits, retention levels, advancement opportunities and employee satisfaction. - October 05, 2016 - mumms Software
The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates YMCA Arts Week
YMCA Arts Week is celebrated every October. - October 04, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
A New Event Brings Family Fitness and Fun to Echo Lake Park, Through FreeWalkers and Union County Parks
FreeWalkers and Union County Parks will host Stroll and Roll 2016, a walking and fitness event for families, children and seniors, in Echo Lake Park, Mountainside, New Jersey, on November 6, 2016. - September 29, 2016 - FreeWalkers
Dream Foundation Appoints Senior Director of Development
Kathleen Patrick joins national dream-granting organization. - September 24, 2016 - Dream Foundation
Hepatitis B Foundation Launches Comprehensive New Website to Celebrate 25th Anniversary
National nonprofit’s new website offers improved user experience, simplified navigation as a trusted global authority for information about hepatitis B. - September 24, 2016 - Hepatitis B Foundation
Family Fitness Expo - MN Newest Health and Fitness Expo - October 15, 2016 - Maple Grove Community Center - Free Admission
Family Fitness Expo is devoted to promoting exercise, nutrition, and overall wellness in families and our community. As well as giving away prizes to encourage family health. Also visit their fun Fitness Zone, Nutrition Zone, and Spa Zones this year with giveaways from Family Fitness Expo Prize Sponsors. - September 23, 2016 - Family Fitness Expo
DenseBreast-info, Inc. is Hosting a Unique Event on 29th Sep 2016
DenseBreast-info, Inc. is hosting a unique event on 29th Sep 2016 in New York. - September 23, 2016 - DenseBreast-info, Inc.
The Gateway Family YMCA Joins National Adult Day Services Association to Celebrate National Adult Day Services Week
YMCA Provides Support of Adult Day Services Week in September - September 21, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Kiddie Run Sponsored by The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA presents a Kiddie Run as part of the Union Township Chamber’s Sixth Annual Mayor’s Weekend Run. - September 21, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Supports 7th Grade Students with Free Memberships
7th Grade Students are Welcome at The Gateway Family YMCA - September 21, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Joins Welcoming America to Celebrate Welcoming Week
YMCA Provides Open House in Support of Welcoming Week, September 16 - 25 - September 21, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Exploring the Fall Beauty of Fairmount Park and the Wissahickon Valley on the Inaugural Philadelphia Marathon Walk
FreeWalkers introduces an autumn walking journey across the entire breadth of the city through the largest landscaped city park in the world, Fairmount Park, with the autumn colors at their peak on the Schuylkill River Trail and Forbidden Drive along the Wissahickon Creek - September 17, 2016 - FreeWalkers
STOP Foodborne Illness Hosts Upcoming Food Safety Culture Webinar October 11
STOP Foodborne Illness will be hosting a webinar titled “Food Safety Culture: We Know Why, Let's Talk About How” on Oct. 11. From 1p.m. – 2p.m. Central time. Combining the power of “knowing why and how” and understanding sound scientific principles with practice of... - September 17, 2016 - STOP Foodborne Illness
Baruch S. Blumberg Institute Congratulates Michael J. Sofia on Receiving 2016 Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award
Blumberg Institute professor receives celebrated scientific honor for his discovery of the cure for chronic hepatitis C infection. - September 17, 2016 - Hepatitis B Foundation
US and Caribbean Rotary Members Deliver Surgical Microscope to a Hospital in Jamaica
Put a few heads together from Central Florida, TN, and Jamaica for dinner, add $87,000 from Rotarians from all of the Southeastern United States and the Caribbean, and what do have two years later? - September 16, 2016 - Rotary District 6980
Organizations Team with Local Milk Bank to Support Preterm Baby Health
Mednax, Moda Health, and The Randall Foundation have each made significant financial donations to enable Northwest Mothers Milk Bank (NWMMB) to obtain a milk analyzer. Human milk donated by local mothers, who have passed the rigorous screening process, will be analyzed to determine its nutritional... - September 14, 2016 - Northwest Mothers Milk Bank
Optimize Your Hospital's IT Budget with VIE Healthcare’s H-IT INSIGHT Expense Reduction Services
As healthcare technology continues to evolve, optimizing your IT budget is more crucial than ever. VIE Healthcare’s mission is to achieve non-labor cost savings for hospitals, which can then be reallocated to fund new technology. - September 14, 2016 - VIE Healthcare
Drug-Free Tennessee is Sending Out a Red Ribbon Invitational
Drug-Free Tennessee holds a variety of events throughout the year to benefit the community through education and awareness. - September 10, 2016 - Drug Free South
Gift of Life Marrow Registry to Attempt Guinness World Records™ Title for Largest Cotton Swab on World Marrow Donor Day
Campus Ambassadors Organizing Bone Marrow Drives Globally - September 09, 2016 - Gift of Life Marrow
Vietnam Veteran to Take Honor Flight to Fulfill Final Dream
John Lechowicz to visit Washington, D.C. to tour war memorials and receive Vietnam War Commemoration Pin. - September 09, 2016 - Dream Foundation
The Gateway Family YMCA’s Safety Around Water Program Helps Elizabeth Kids Have the Best Summer Ever
Free water safety lessons offered during August in Elizabeth, NJ. - August 22, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Becca Foundation Upgrades Website in 2016
Providing new and important resources for everyone touched by cancer. - August 16, 2016 - The Becca Foundation
The Lisa Beth Gerstman Foundation Partners with The Gateway Family YMCA
Foundation provides funding for Summer Camp. - August 07, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
San Diego Natives Compete in Ironman Coeur d’Alene to Raise Funds for Dream Foundation
Iron Dreams hopes to raise $50,000 to fulfill 30 Dreams. - August 06, 2016 - Dream Foundation
Drug-Free Tennessee Educating Youth and Neighbors at National Night Out Against Crime
Drug-Free Tennessee participates each year in National Night Out Against Crime by distributing the Truth About Drugs booklets to neighbors. - August 05, 2016 - Drug Free South
New York City Tour de Cure Starts at Randall’s Island on August 20
Beginning at Icahn Stadium, the New York City Tour de Cure will be a day to remember filled with scenic views, challenging rides, and a supportive community of passionate individuals who are standing up against diabetes. - August 03, 2016 - American Diabetes Association, Bridgewater, NJ
5K Run/Walk Fundraiser Supports The Gateway Family YMCA
Generosity Series Fundraiser Supports YMCA Financial Assistance - August 02, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Kevin O'Connor of Belleview, Washington Receives Award from Association of Organ Procurement Organizations
Kevin O'Connor recognized with Nathan Sallop Excellence in Leadership Award at the 33rd Annual Meeting of the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations. - July 30, 2016 - Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)
Patricia Niles of Dallas, Texas Receives Award from Association of Organ Procurement Organizations
Patricia Niles recognized by Association of Organ Procurement Organizations for outstanding contributions to the Donation and Transplantation Community of Practice - July 30, 2016 - Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)
Susan Gunderson of St. Paul, Minnesota Receives Achievement Award from Association of Organ Procurement Organizations
Susan Gunderson, chief executive officer and founder of LifeSource, recognized for contributions in support of the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations and its mission. - July 30, 2016 - Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)
Brian Shepard of Richmond, Virginia Receives Award from Association of Organ Procurement Organizations
Chief Executive Officer of UNOS Brian Shepard recognized for his commitment to organ, eye and tissue donation at the 33rd Annual Meeting of the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations. - July 30, 2016 - Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)
Marilyn Pongonis of Columbus, Ohio Receives Communications Award from Organ Donation Association
Marilyn Pongonis was presented with the 2016 AOPO Reg Green Award for Excellence in Communications at the 33rd Annual Meeting of the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations. - July 30, 2016 - Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)
Maria Stadtler Joins Organ Donation Association Staff
The Association of Organ Procurement Organizations welcomes Maria Stadtler as education program administrator. - July 30, 2016 - Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)
Organ Donation Association Names New Leadership
The Association of Organ Procurement Organizations names newly-elected Executive Committee members. - July 30, 2016 - Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)
WROC News8 Rochester Receives Award from Organ Donation Association
CBS affiliate station in Rochester, New York recognized for outstanding contributions to organ, eye and tissue donation. - July 29, 2016 - Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)
Burton Mattice of Dallas, Texas Receives Achievement Award from Organ Donation Association
Burton Mattice recognized with AOPO Lifetime Achievement Award for nearly 40 years of dedication and service to the Donation and Transplantation Community of Practice. - July 29, 2016 - Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)
PA Biotech Center Companies Showcased to Potential Investors at Second Annual "Entrepreneur Spotlight"
Baruch S. Blumberg Institute hosts Shark Tank-style event at the Pennsylvania Biotech Center, honors Barbara Schilberg, CEO of BioAdvance. - July 29, 2016 - Hepatitis B Foundation
Life-Changing Accident Becomes a Ripple Effect
The amazing story of Michigan OB/GYN Dr. David Wolf and how a major accident paralyzed him, yet set him on a new, fulfilling path that has impacted thousands of people. - July 28, 2016 - The Gift Is You
Linda Stefani Joins the Graham's Foundation Team
She brings her operational experience in the financial and investment spheres as the organization's newly-named Operations Coordinator. - July 27, 2016 - Graham's Foundation
DC Healthy Communities Collaborative Releases 2016 Community Health Needs Assessment
10 major health institutions joined efforts to establish DC’s most urgent health and wellness needs. Four priority community needs emerged from report. - July 21, 2016 - Mary's Center
APFED to Kick Off 14th Annual Eos Connection Conference in San Diego for Those Living with Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders (July 8-9, 2016)
The American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders (APFED) is pleased to announce that its 14th Annual Patient Education Conference on Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders (EGIDs) will be held this week in San Diego, CA on July 8-9. APFED hosts this patient-focused conference as a chance for... - July 08, 2016 - APFED
Mary's Center Announces Gala Co-Chairs and Honorees
Mary’s Center Announces Co-Chairs and Award Honorees of 2016 Annual Gala, Noche Tropical: Un Carnaval. Mary’s Center has recently announced David Velazquez, President and CEO of Pepco Holdings, and Pedro Alfonso, Chairman and CEO of Dynamics Concepts, Inc. as Co-Chairs of its annual... - July 07, 2016 - Mary's Center
Washington DC-Based Fairlington Dental Supports National Charity Addressing the Psychosocial Needs of Children with Cancer and Their Families
Fairlington Dental Raises Funds, Donates Items and Gives Their Time to The Mattie Miracle Cancer Foundation, which Makes It Possible for Mattie Miracle to Provide for the Psychological, Emotional and Social Needs of Children with Cancer. - July 06, 2016 - Mattie Miracle Cancer Foundation
Apple & Donate Life America Bring National Organ Donor Registration to iPhone
Apple® and Donate Life America announced today that, for the first time ever, iPhone® users will be able to legally register to be an organ, eye and tissue donor right from the Health app with the release of iOS 10 scheduled for this Fall. With just a few taps, iPhone users can learn more and take action through the simple sign up process. - July 05, 2016 - Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)
Drug-Free Tennessee Works with Community Leaders to Spread Hope
For International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Drug-Free Tennessee held a roundtable discussion about ending the drug demand in Nashville. - July 01, 2016 - Drug Free South