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American Venous Forum Upcoming Educational Meetings

The American Venous Forum will host two more educational meetings in 2014. The Vein Forum: Comprehensive Venous Management for the Practicing Clinician is on September 5-6 in Boston, MA. This accredited course is structured for practicing venous specialists. The Fall 2014 Fellows Course in Venous Disease is on December 5-7 in Houston, TX. This course is structured for fellows in vascular and interventional radiology programs. Space is limited for both meetings. - July 16, 2014 - American Venous Forum

The Gateway Family YMCA Selected to Receive LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA Implementation Grant

Initiative designed to improve quality of life for cancer survivors and their families to launch this fall in Eastern Union County and Northern Middlesex County. - July 15, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Drug-Free South to Participate in East Nashville Community Festival

Volunteers with the Drug-Free South are saying that every penny counts in the struggle to end drug abuse. - July 12, 2014 - Drug Free South

S&B Burger Joint's "Pay It Forward Tuesday" July 22nd Will Benefit FLLS

S&B Burger Joint's "Pay it Forward Tuesday" July 22nd will benefit FLLS/Friend of Leukemia & Lymphoma Society! S&B will donate 10% of the entire day's sales to FLLS! - July 11, 2014 - Friends of LLS

The Beat MS Dance Walk to Host Kickoff Happy Hour

National MS Society Brings Together Dancers, Artists, and Performers to End Multiple Sclerosis - July 06, 2014 - National MS Society Southern California & Nevada Chapter

Drug-Free South: “Every Penny Counts When You are Saving Lives”

Volunteers with the Drug-Free South are saying that every penny counts in the struggle to end drug abuse. - July 05, 2014 - Drug Free South

Quitgate.com, Encourages a Life of Independence from Nicotine Through Offering Gifts to Smokers

The leadership of Quitgate emphasizes that it launched the quit smoking platform just to save lives. They were willing to use their experiences coupled with their open and caring hearts to help people find true happiness while taking control of their own wellness, exercising their personal powers, and conscientiously engaging in a healthy lifestyle to keep them hale and hearty for the rest of their lives. - July 04, 2014 - Quitgate, LLC

Center for Autism and Related Disorders Introduces Remote Clinical Services Nationwide to Offer Underserved Families Access to Care

The Remote Clinical Services program provides quality therapy and supervision to individuals with autism spectrum disorder, regardless of where they live. - July 03, 2014 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders

American Venous Forum Upcoming 2014 Meetings: Vein Forum and Fellows Course

American Venous Forum (AVF) is hosting two courses in fall 2014 for practicing clinicians and fellows. The Vein Forum: Comprehensive Venous Management for the Practicing Clinician is on September 5-6 in Boston, MA. The American College of Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM; a maximum of 14 credits meet the requirements for Self-Assessment. AVF is also hosting the Fall 2014 Fellows Course in Venous Disease on December 5-7 in Houston, TX. - July 02, 2014 - American Venous Forum

Drug-Free South Aims Blow to Honky Tonk District in Nashville

The Tennessee chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World distributed information booklets in honor of United Nations Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in downtown Nashville. - July 02, 2014 - Drug Free South

YMCA Splash at The Gateway Family YMCA – Five Points Branch

The Gateway Family YMCA Teaches Kids How to be Safe around Water. - June 30, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Sue Dunn of Colorado Receives Achievement Award from Association of Organ Procurement Organizations

On Thursday June 19th, 2014, the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) recognized Sue Dunn by presenting her with the Association’s 2014 Achievement Award. The award was generously sponsored by CryoLife, Inc. The Achievement Award is bestowed to an individual who demonstrates... - June 28, 2014 - Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)

Jeffrey Orlowski of Oklahoma Receives Award from Association of Organ Procurement Organizations

On Thursday June 19th, 2014, the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) recognized Jeffrey Orlowski by presenting him with the Association’s 2014 Excellence in Leadership Award. This award is generously sponsored by the Nathan Sallop Insurance Agency. This national award is... - June 28, 2014 - Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)

Lori Brigham of Washington, D.C. Receives Award from Association of Organ Procurement Organizations

On Thursday June 19th, 2014, the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) recognized Lori Brigham by presenting her with the Association’s 2014 President’s Award. The national award was presented by the current AOPO president, Susan Stuart of Pittsburgh, “to an... - June 28, 2014 - Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)

Organ Donation Association Elects New Leadership

The Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) recently announced its incoming leadership for 2014-2015. Jay Campbell will serve on the AOPO Executive Committee as President-Elect, Peter Farstad will serve as Secretary/Treasurer, and Nikole Neidlinger, MD will serve as Medical... - June 27, 2014 - Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)

The Gateway Family YMCA Hosts Shaping Elizabeth Community Health Forum

Why Should Your Zip Code be a Predictor of Your Health? - June 27, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA

The Gateway Family YMCA Staff Supports Annual Campaign with Over $38,000 in Donations

YMCA Staff Giving Leads the 2014 Annual Campaign - June 25, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Effortlessly Send HIS Data to CMS with mumms® Software

With mumms® Software, hospices can effortlessly submit their HIS Data to comply with the new Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regulation. mumms® Software will allow hospices to pull an HIS report from the software and upload it directly to CMS. It's that easy. - June 24, 2014 - mumms Software

The Gateway Family YMCA Presents Family Yoga in the Park

Free Weekly Yoga Class in Bicentennial Park - June 21, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Building Future Leaders Promote Health Awareness

The Gateway Family YMCA and the City of Elizabeth partner for National Public Health Week. - June 20, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Office of Emergency Preparedness Mandates Use of the At Risk Registry (Developed by mumms® Software) in Hospice and Home Health Agencies

The Office of Emergency Preparedness has mandated the use of the At Risk Registry (developed by mumms® Software) for home health and hospice agencies helping save lives if a disaster should occur. Announced May 28, 2014, Hospice and Home Health Agencies are now required to enroll with the At Risk Registry at no charge and submit patient information to the system if the patient will require community assistance in the event of a disaster. - June 20, 2014 - mumms Software

Popular Restaurants and Musicians Come Together in Support of Oregon Children's Cancer Awareness Day

The Soulful Giving Foundation is orchestrating the hottest event in East County by bringing together: 4 incredible bands, 14 of Portland’s finest restaurants, Duck Pond wines, premium draft beers, refreshing cocktails, vendor shopping galore, champagne/jewelry raffle, amazing silent auction items, VIP Pdx limousine, free shuttle service from MHCC, and 2 music-filled “Soul Buses” transporting guests from Portland to Troutdale. - June 18, 2014 - Soulful Giving Foundation

The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Joins the Santonio Holmes III and Long Foundation to Launch the “Greater Than Sickle Cell” Campaign

The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America is kicking off a new campaign to build participation in World Sickle Cell Awareness Day which takes place on June 19, 2014. Created by the United Nations in 2006 to raise global awareness for sickle cell disease as a public health problem, this day is... - June 15, 2014 - Greater Than Sickle Cell Campaign

The Gateway Family YMCA Sponsors Bicycle Ride Rodeo at Roselle School

YMCA Provides Bicycle Ride Rodeo at Grace Wilday Junior High School - June 14, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Quitgate Offers Free Support and Huge Discounts on Stop Smoking Aids to Inspire Smoking Fathers at Quitting Smoking

As a One-stop smoking cessation platform, Quitgate.com offers quit smoking help, stop smoking aids and social support being treatments that increase the chances of smoking cessation as cited by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-CDC. - June 14, 2014 - Quitgate, LLC

Drug-Free South Building a Future for Kids Across Tennessee

Active in drug education and prevention throughout the year, the Tennessee chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World is planning a mass distribution effort in honor of United Nations Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. - June 14, 2014 - Drug Free South

American Venous Forum Hosts the 4th Annual Vein Forum Course: Comprehensive Venous Management for the Practicing Clinician

The American Venous Forum is hosting the 4th annual Vein Forum Course: Comprehensive Venous Management for the Practicing Clinician on September 5-6, 2014 at the Hyatt Boston Harbor in Boston, MA. The meeting is structured for the practicing venous specialist. CME credits will be provided for this... - June 13, 2014 - American Venous Forum

American Venous Forum - Fellows Course in Venous Disease Registration Open

The American Venous Forum will host the Fall Fellows Course in Venous Disease on December 5-7, 2014 at University of Texas Medical School at Houston in Houston, TX. Please visit www.veinforum.org for more information and to register. Travel reimbursement is available for Fellows through an educational grant provided by the American Venous Forum Foundation. - June 13, 2014 - American Venous Forum

World Vision Recalls Ethiopian Famine Thirty Years on at BBC Gardener's World Live

World Vision exhibits charity garden at BBC Gardener's World to mark 30th anniversary of 1984 Ethiopian famine. - June 13, 2014 - World Vision UK

The Gateway Family YMCA Announces District Executive Director

Danielle Cioffi Promoted to District Executive Director - June 11, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Strengthening Communities for 170 Years

June 6, 2014 marked the 170th anniversary of the Y – a global organization that began with a simple but powerful idea: a strong, supportive community can help people build healthier, happier lives. Since its founding, the Y has grown into one of the world’s largest volunteer... - June 11, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Olympic Swimmers Make a Splash at The Gateway Family YMCA – Rahway Branch

USA Swimming Foundation and Phillips 66 Partner to Bring Olympic Swimmers to the YMCA to Discuss Water Safety - June 11, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Street Savvy Cycling Skills at The Gateway Family YMCA

Free class to learn how to ride in the road and navigate traffic. - June 11, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA

The Gateway Family YMCA Receives Donated Basketballs from NBA Cares to Support Physical Activity

The Gateway Family YMCA has received new basketballs, thanks to a donation from NBA Cares, DICK’s Sporting Goods and Spalding®. The donation provides new basketballs to all 4 branches of The Gateway Family YMCA in Elizabeth, Rahway and Union, supporting programs that encourage kids to be... - June 11, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA

14th Annual Autism Speaks 5K Will Raise Awareness and Funds for Autism Advocacy, Research, and Services on July 4th in Potomac, MD

The National Capital Area Chapter of Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization, will hold the 14th Annual Autism Speaks 5K Run/1-Mile Walk fundraising and awareness event for families and individuals affected by autism, along with their families, friends and other supporters. Learn more at: www.autismspeaks5k.org. - June 11, 2014 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area

AIDS Walk Wisconsin Names American Television Personality and Fashion Mentor Tim Gunn Honorary Chair of 2014 Walk/Run; Gunn to Auction Off Private Dinner in Milwaukee

The AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin (ARCW) announces today that national fashion icon and television personality Tim Gunn will be the Honorary Chair of the 25th annual AIDS Walk Wisconsin & 5K Run. The event will be held on Sunday, October 12 at the Summerfest Grounds. ARCW produces the event... - June 09, 2014 - AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin (ARCW)

Austin Charity Making a Difference for Children with Autism

Central Texas families awarded sponsorship for therapies. - June 04, 2014 - Imagine A Way Foundation

SATA CommHealth Sends World No Tobacco Day Message with a Different Focus

It highlights the other joys of life and staying smoke-free while offering smokers a complimentary spirometry. - May 31, 2014 - SATA CommHealth

Celebrity Hosted Charity Event for Uninsured Cancer Patients

Guinness Book of World Records recipient, Matt Bostic, will be attempting to break current basketball records at the Eastmoreland Courts in Portland, OR. on June 1st, 2014. He will attempt to make 1000 NBA three pointers in one hour; this time shooting for a patient with a brain Tumor. "We... - May 30, 2014 - shootforlife.org

American Venous Forum - Fall Fellows Course in Venous Disease Workshop and Exhibit Opportunities Available

The American Venous Forum Fall 2014 Fellows Course in Venous Disease will be held on December 5-7 at University of Texas Medical School at Houston in Houston, TX. The course is an intimate gathering of no more than 40 fellows from vascular and interventional radiology programs from around the country, along with expert faculty in the field of venous disease. Throughout the course, industry representatives will facilitate product demonstration workshops for six different groups of Fellows. - May 28, 2014 - American Venous Forum

American Venous Forum - Fall 2014 Fellows Course in Venous Disease

The American Venous Forum is inviting Fellows to attend the Fall Fellows Course in Venous Disease. The Fellows Course is December 5-7, 2014 at University of Texas Medical School at Houston in Houston, TX. Please visit www.veinforum.org for more information and to register. This course is funded by educational grants through the American Venous Forum Foundation. - May 26, 2014 - American Venous Forum

American Venous Forum - Vein Forum Course: Comprehensive Venous Management for the Practicing Clinician

The American Venous Forum is hosting The Vein Forum Course: Comprehensive Venous Management for the Practicing Clinician on September 5-6, 2014 at the Hyatt Boston Harbor in Boston, MA. The course is structured for the practicing venous specialist. The course will emphasize the clinical relevance to daily practice. The course will have didactics followed by panel discussions, and a full-day of case-based workshops. CME credits will be provided for this activity. - May 21, 2014 - American Venous Forum

American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders Celebrates National Eosinophil Awareness Week

May 18 – May 24, 2014 - May 19, 2014 - APFED

Award-Winning Nephrologist Offers Insights on Hernias in Dialysis Patients

Putting fluid into the peritoneal cavity for dialysis leads to an increase in intra-abdominal pressure. Occasionally, this can lead to complications such as hernias. Dr. Joanne Bargman, FRCPC, will provide insights on an unusual subject that is not so uncommon for dialysis patients. - May 16, 2014 - Hamilton Chapter, PKD Foundation of Canada

Families and Friends of Fort Lauderdale and Oakland Park Fight Cancer through Relay For Life

Relay for Life - Fort Lauderdale/Oakland Park Florida - May 14, 2014 - Relay for Life - Fort Lauderdale/Oakland Park Florida

Passionate Connecticut Man & Woman of the Year Candidates Raise $305,000 for Blood Cancer Research

Candidates, Supporters and Survivors Celebrate Culmination of 10-Week Fundraising Campaign at Grand Finale Celebration - May 10, 2014 - LLS Connecticut chapter

Skip To My Lupus, Inc. and Lupus CSC Present Living With Lupus Testimonial Banquet

Skip To My Lupus, Inc. spokesperson, Alison Sheppard, today announced the nonprofit organization will host “Life With Lupus” Testimonial Banquet in honor of National Lupus Awareness Month and World Lupus Day which is May 10th. The event will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2014 at 6pm in... - May 10, 2014 - Skip To My Lupus, Inc.

Recent Headlines Within Voluntary Health Organizations

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