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Local YMCA Artist’s Work on Display in Rahway
The Gateway Family YMCA – Rahway Branch Artist Loft Tenant, Linda Rosen Artwork Wins Contest - March 03, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Dream Foundation Appoints Health Care Industry Leader to National Board of Directors Jeff Shaner, PSA Healthcare COO, Newest Addition
Dream Foundation today announced it appointed Jeff Shaner, a leader in the health care industry, to its National Board of Directors. “We are excited that Jeff Shaner’s in-depth knowledge of the health care industry and passion for Dream Foundation will help us expand Dream... - March 03, 2016 - Dream Foundation
Zoe for President: New Candidate Announces Her Run for Commander in Chief in 2064
The Y organizes Zoe for President, symbolizing the potential of all children. - March 01, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Elizabeth Branch Announces Associate Executive Director
The Gateway Family YMCA – Elizabeth Branch Welcomes Tia Sargent - March 01, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Polycystic Kidney Disease Fundraiser Aims to Top Record
The Hamilton Chapter of the PKD Foundation of Canada’s first annual dinner-dance benefiting Canadian research on polycystic kidney disease (PKD) raised more than $6,000 – the highest amount by any chapter’s debut fundraiser for the charity. This spring, the Hamilton Chapter will be stepping up again to try and top $7,000 at its HOPe FOR A CURE in March – National Kidney Month. - February 24, 2016 - Hamilton Chapter, PKD Foundation of Canada
Top Audiology Practices Recognized During AHAA’s Annual National Convention
Seven audiologists and business owners representing five independent hearing healthcare practices, were recognized for outstanding achievements and success by American Hearing Aid Associates (AHAA). - February 18, 2016 - AHAA
Alzheimer's Association of Michigan Eligible for Michigan Tax Refund Contributions
Taxpayers have option to donate through Michigan Income Tax form. - February 15, 2016 - Alzheimer's Association, Michigan Great Lakes
Anna Laakman Named Director of Education & Training for The Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders
The Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders today announced Anna Laakman as director of education & training. She will begin her position on February 15, 2016. In her new role, Laakman will develop innovative training opportunities for those who interact with and serve individuals... - February 12, 2016 - The Center for Autism
Baruch S. Blumberg Institute and The Commonwealth Medical College to Hold Open House for Master of Biomedical Science Degree Program
Students can learn more about the life sciences graduate program offered in Doylestown. - February 11, 2016 - Hepatitis B Foundation
Caminar for Mental Health Receives Grant from the Peninsula Health Care District
$1.9 million in grant money given by PHCD; funding Caminar's Bridges to Wellness. - February 05, 2016 - Caminar for Mental Health
International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis Releases New Clinical Core Curriculum to Aid Specialization of the Field
Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis publishes article on first internationally developed and reviewed Core Curriculum to guide clinical knowledge and training in the industry - January 21, 2016 - International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH)
Rewarding Others for Community Service on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Contributing to the greater good strengthens the community - January 20, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Donate to Those in Need at The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA is collecting non-perishable food items and toiletries. - January 19, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
PRIMO and Cancer Action Now, Inc. Honors Women in Oncology
The Practical Recommendations in Immuno and Molecular Oncology (PRIMO) meeting sponsored by Cancer Action Now, Inc. announces that Suzanne Topalian, MD from Johns Hopkins University and Ranjana Tavorath, MD from Novartis have been honored with the meetings first ever Women in Oncology award. - January 18, 2016 - Cancer Expert Now, Inc.
Bucks County’s First Life Sciences Graduate Degree Now Offered at The Baruch S. Blumberg Institute
Partnership with The Commonwealth Medical College establishes innovative way to deliver its Master of Biomedical Science degree at the Blumberg Institute. - January 17, 2016 - Hepatitis B Foundation
Maine’s Oldest Ski Area Races to Fight Childhood Cancer
The Maine Children's Cancer Program is holding its second annual ski and snowboard "moonlight challenge" race at Shawnee Peak. On Friday, January 22nd, race to win exciting prizes and to help raise funds to treat hundreds of local Maine children. - January 13, 2016 - MCCP
Hepatitis B Foundation Leaders Help Shape National Plan to Eliminate Hepatitis B and C
Drs. Robert Gish and Chari Cohen provide expert testimony to the National Academy of Medicine in support of a national strategy to eliminate chronic viral hepatitis in the United States by 2030. - January 10, 2016 - Hepatitis B Foundation
Drug-Free South Plans for Progress in 2016
The Truth About Drugs materials provide teachers, law enforcement and community groups with effective drug education tools. - January 07, 2016 - Drug Free South
American Venous Forum Announces BSN-Jobst Research Grant 2016 Winner
The American Venous Forum (AVF) selected one resident physician member per year to receive the prestigious BSN-JOBST Research Grant. The BSN-JOBST Research Grant provides a $100,000 research grant ($50,000 per year for two years) chosen through a competitive peer review selection process. - January 07, 2016 - American Venous Forum
Anger Management Expert Dr. Christian Conte Has Five Things You Can do to Avoid Family Feuds During the Holidays
In his latest article, “5 Things You Can Do to Avoid Family Feuds During the Holidays,” renowned psychologist and anger management specialist Dr. Christian Conte provides readers with five ways to avoid family arguments and battles during holiday get-togethers. - December 23, 2015 - Dr. Christian Conte
Journal of the National Cancer Institute Publishes Summary of Hepatitis B Foundation’s Liver Cancer Workshop
Leaders in liver cancer outline ways to improve early detection of hepatocellular carcinoma. - December 23, 2015 - Hepatitis B Foundation
New Jersey Dance Studio Dances 4aCure; Unites with National iDance4aCURE Campaign to End Childhood Cancer
Local Dance Studio Unites with National iDance4aCURE Campaign to end childhood cancer. - December 15, 2015 - iDance4aCURE
ADDCO Publishes Guidelines for Medical Professionals When Recommending a Discount Prescription Card
ADDCO has created guidelines that serve as a standard that doctors can reference and use. Doctors get inundated with different discount prescription cards everyday. Some are very good, many are not. ADDCO's goal is to help the doctors choose. - December 09, 2015 - ADDCO
Association of Discount Drug Card Organizations (ADDCO) Has Formerly Launched
ADDCO's primary focus is to monitor the discount drug card field, to insure that the distributors of discount drug card act and conduct themselves in a way that is transparent and offers the greatest service to the user. This allows the uninsured and under-insured save money on their prescription medications. - December 05, 2015 - ADDCO
The Gateway Family YMCA Supports Military Families
The Gateway Family YMCA offers opportunities to help military families during Military Family Month and beyond. - November 30, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
During National Diabetes Awareness Month The Gateway Family YMCA Focuses on Prevention
As the prediabetes rate continues to rise, few Middlesex and Union County residents know they are at risk. - November 30, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Leo Radosta CEO of mumms® Hospice Software Honored with Capital Caring Passion for Innovation Award
Leo Radosta, CEO of mumms Hospice Software was honored to receive Capital Caring's 2015 Passion for Innovation Award. The award recognizes individuals who have contributed to the healthcare industry through their dedication to innovation and progress. The award was presented at the 2015 Capital... - November 20, 2015 - mumms Software
Feed Tomorrow Foundation Aims to Bring Mobility to Hunger Crisis Across America
Feed Tomorrow Foundation has officially been launched, and is collecting donations of time, food, and money towards their cause. The goal of Feed Tomorrow is to be able to travel across the United States and bring fresh meals to the homeless, vets, or people displaced because of natural disasters. - November 16, 2015 - Feed Tomorrow Foundation
iCAN Supports America's Veterans and Men's Health
For the entire month of November, Cancer Action Now Inc. (www.canceractionnow.com) will provide a free session to a US Veteran with cancer for each paid session that occurs. - November 12, 2015 - Cancer Expert Now, Inc.
Four Broad Run Students Return from UCLA
Ashburn Teens volunteer for brain tumor research in Los Angeles to help UCLA, Cedars-Sinai and Children's Hospital Los Angeles. - November 12, 2015 - TBKF
iCAN Expands Its Expert Network
iCAN, the premier telehealth company in Cancer has added to its network, Dr. Robert Ozols, an internationally renowned expert in Ovarian Cancer. - November 10, 2015 - Cancer Expert Now, Inc.
Drug-Free South Treats Kids to Truth
The Drug-Free South team is dedicated to bringing the Truth About Drugs to young people. Recently, the group participated in a Halloween festival to spread the word. - November 08, 2015 - Drug Free South
The Peterson Group Holds Seminar on Proper Usage of Anti-Counterfeiting Technologies
The Peterson Group (TPG), one of the most active non-profit organizations campaigning against drug counterfeiting just held an awareness seminar on the proper usage of anti-counterfeiting technologies to dozens of pharmacists and local authorities in West Jakarta in Indonesia last October 15, 2015. - November 05, 2015 - The Peterson Group
Dream Foundation and San Francisco 49ers Fulfill Final Dream for Terminally Ill California Man
Dream Foundation–the only national dream-granting organization for adults and their families facing life-threatening illness–along with the San Francisco 49ers, will fulfill the final dream of 54 year-old Banning, Calif. resident Eddy Burch who has been diagnosed with stage IV colon... - November 05, 2015 - Dream Foundation
California Rural Indian Health Board (CRIHB) Secures $1.25M Grant to Promote Healthy Dental Habits Among Native Populations
The California Rural Indian Health Board (CRIHB) has secured a $1.25m award ($250,000 per year over the next five-years) from the Indian Health Service’s Dental Preventive and Clinical Support Centers (DSC) to promote better oral health among the native peoples of California. The Program is... - October 31, 2015 - CRIHB
California Rural Indian Health Board (CRIHB) Receives $1.4m Grant to Prevent and Reduce the Onset of Substance Abuse and Transmission of HIV/AIDS and Viral Hepatitis
California Rural Indian Health Board (CRIHB), a non-profit organization committed to elevating and promoting the health status and social conditions of the Indian People of California, was recently awarded a $1.4m grant through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration to... - October 29, 2015 - CRIHB
UCLA and USC Are Rivals in Hope... Schools Unite in the Fight Against Brain Tumors on November 8, 2015
The 8th Annual Heroes of Hope Race for Brain Tumor Research will be held at Dockwieler State Beach on Sunday, November 8, 2015. The event brings together schools and teams from all over the Southern California area and raises funds for cutting edge brain tumor research. - October 26, 2015 - TBKF
SNUFA Now Operational; Help SNUFA Improve Their Network and Build a Social Network for Individuals with Special Needs and Disabilities
www.kickstarter.com/projects/1469191865/snufa-social-network-project Daniel Hood is a self-advocate and the founder of Special Needs United Friendship and Advocacy. Special Needs United Friendship and advocacy (SNUFA) is an non-profit organization intended to provide a online advocacy support... - October 20, 2015 - Special Needs United Friendship and Advocacy
The Greater Somerset Public Health Partnership’s Annual Meeting
The Greater Somerset Public Health Partnership is a collaboration of local health departments and other community health organizations, serving New Jersey’s greater Somerset county area. The Partnership will hold its Annual Meeting, which is open to the public, at Cancer Support Community... - October 20, 2015 - Cancer Support Community Central New Jersey
Drug-Free South Scaring Away Abuse and Addiction
To protect youth from the disastrous effects of abusing drugs, the Drug-Free South team is bringing the truth directly to students and the community during Halloween. - October 17, 2015 - Drug Free South
Local Barber Shop Supports Atlanta-Based Breast Cancer Nonprofit, Rays of Hope Foundation
Local Barber Shop Employees wear T-shirts with Rays of Hope Foundation logo to spread awareness during October - October 17, 2015 - Rays of Hope Foundation
Dream Foundation Honors Gentiva Hospice Foundation and Salutes Supporters of Newly Launched Dreams for Veterans Program at 2015 Celebration of Dreams Gala
Dream Foundation–the only national dream-granting organization for adults and their families suffering life-threatening illness–will honor corporate Partner in Dreams Gentiva Hospice Foundation and salute the supporters of the newly launched Dreams for Veterans program at the 14th... - October 16, 2015 - Dream Foundation
mumms® Software Welcomes Tim Blackmon as Chief Information Officer, the Newest Addition to the Expanding Development Team
mumms Software, a leader in hospice and palliative care EMR, is excited to announce Tim Blackmon has joined the mumms Executive Team as Chief Information Officer to share responsibilities with Chief Technology Officer, Steven Turoff as the company continues to grow. Blackmon comes to mumms with a... - October 12, 2015 - mumms Software
Drug-Free South Carries the Red Ribbon Forward
To protect youth from the disastrous effects of abusing drugs, the Drug-Free South team is bringing the truth directly to students and the community in honor of Red Ribbon Week. - October 09, 2015 - Drug Free South
The Gateway Family YMCA Shines Light on Literacy during Read Across the Globe Event
Read Across the Globe is a one-day reading event that aims to raise awareness of the worldwide literacy crisis. - October 09, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates YMCA’s Arts Week, Oct. 5-11
Arts Week is celebrated nation-wide. - October 09, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Local JDRF Chapter to Host Signature One WalkTM on October 24
Registration Now Open for Annual 5k Event to Raise Money for Type 1 Diabetes Research and Advocacy - October 07, 2015 - JDRF
Whale Watching Gives Hope to Families Affected by Huntington’s Disease
Turning tragedy into hope, one family has chosen a unique way to raise awareness and funds for a cure for Huntington’s Disease. On October 17, 2015, the Dickens family and the Huntington’s Disease Society of America’s Los Angeles Chapter are holding a Whale Watch ocean adventure, to help put an end to Huntington’s Disease and celebrate the lives of those it has taken. - October 06, 2015 - HDSA L.A.
Baruch S. Blumberg Institute to Host 15th Annual Regional Biotech Conference
Conference at PA Biotech Center to focus on reducing costs of drug development. - October 03, 2015 - Hepatitis B Foundation
The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates LIVESTRONG at the YMCA Graduation
LIVESTRONG at the YMCA Provides Cancer Survivors Wellness - September 29, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA