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mumms® Hospice Software and Capital Caring Announce Collaborative Agreement
mumms® Software, a recognized innovator and developer of hospice and palliative care software, announced a collaborative agreement with Capital Caring, one of the oldest, largest and most experienced hospice and palliative care providers in the United States. A joint announcement was made in... - May 24, 2013 - mumms Software
Kill All Viruses and Microbes on a Cell Phone for Months with a Single Treatment of CleanerStuff
One application of a Long-Term Antimicrobial solution on high-touch personal devices like cell phones, remote controls, keyboards and door knobs will kill all viruses and dangerous microbes that they come in contact with, for months. A single treatment will kill the common cold virus, influenza,... - May 23, 2013 - Cleaner Stuff
A. Shawn Adhami M.D. Nominated for 2013 Healthcare Leadership Award
2012 winner, Dr. A. Shawn Adhami nominated again for the 2013 Los Angeles Business Journal Medical Group CEO award. - May 22, 2013 - Vistasol Medical Group
Brother and Sister Battle Odds to Overcome Autism with Help from Center for Autism and Related Disorders
It’s “Mission Possible” for Torin and Kaia Phillips of Forestdale, Massachusetts, as they work to overcome autism with the help of intensive treatment provided by the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD). - May 22, 2013 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
mumms® Software and Capital Caring Announce Collaborative Agreement
mumms® Software, a recognized innovator and developer of hospice and palliative care software, announced a collaborative agreement with Capital Caring, one of the oldest, largest and most experienced hospice and palliative care providers in the United States. A joint announcement was made in... - May 22, 2013 - mumms Software
Center for Autism and Related Disorders Opens State-of-the-Art Assessment Center in Woodland Hills, Open House on May 22
The CARD Assessment Center Open House will be held on Wednesday, May 22 to allow individuals the opportunity to meet one-on-one with the assessment team, learn what services are offered and tour the new location. - May 19, 2013 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Paramus-based Health Care Organization Honors Three Local Women for Courage and Advocacy
CarePlus Foundation of Paramus introduces three Northern New Jersey women - Julia Orlando, Mary Ann Uzzi, and Nancy Schuring - who are being honored at the May 29th Courage Awards Gala being held at the Venetian in Garfield. - May 19, 2013 - Care Plus NJ, Inc.
The Polycystic Liver: Webinar & Talk
A polycystic liver can go hand-in-hand with Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD). How does the polycystic liver happen and what can be done about it? This free webinar and talk will help you better understand what causes the polycystic liver, its effects, and how to manage the disease. - May 18, 2013 - Hamilton Chapter, PKD Foundation of Canada
mumms® Software Unveils Hummingbird, an Unprecedented, Radical Advancement of Hospice & Palliative Care EMR
As The Innovation Conference: MUMMS 2013 (mumms® Software’s most successful user conference to date) came to a close last week, attendees walked away amazed and excited. With standing room only, customers spanning from Hawaii to Puerto Rico and Cayman Islands got a glimpse of the... - May 17, 2013 - mumms Software
HealthTzars; the Feature Packed Online Health Magazine Launched
Health and wellness portal on healthcare, women's health, kid's health, men's health, fitness, exercise, diet, nutrition, doctors, psychological health, alternative therapies - May 17, 2013 - Kanik Infomedia Pvt Ltd
Mr. Ray Laborie Honored with the John J. Humpal Award at the Simon Foundation for Continence’s Gala
The Simon Foundation for Continence recently announced Mr. Ray Laborie as the 2013 John J. Humpal Award recipient. Mr. Laborie is Chairman of the Board of LABORIE, a Canadian manufacturer of computerized urodynamics equipment for the diagnosis and treatment of incontinence. Mr. Laborie was... - May 16, 2013 - The Simon Foundation for Continence
Drug-Free South Educates Over 15,000 Students in Tennessee
The Nashville chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World has just passed the 15,000 mark on number of students receiving seminars on the Truth About Drugs. - May 16, 2013 - Drug Free South
Conscious Art to Showcase Talents of Artists with Special Needs
Anna's Angels Foundation Announces Event to Benefit Duke Children's Hospital. - May 16, 2013 - queue
Animated Tribute to Annette Funicello Premieres on YouTube
A new musical animated video of Annette Funicello singing and dancing to "Mr. Piano Man" is produced as a tribute to the Disney icon who passed away last month due to complications from multiple sclerosis. - May 15, 2013 - The Annette Funicello Research Fund for Neurological Diseases
Rick Rader, MD, Defeating Stigma in Healthcare Award Recipient for 2013
The Simon Foundation for Continence recently announced Rick Rader, MD, as the 2013 Defeating Stigma in Healthcare Award recipient. Dr. Rader is the Director of the Morton J. Kent Habilitation Center at the Orange Grove Center (Chattanooga, TN), a nationally known community agency supporting the... - May 11, 2013 - The Simon Foundation for Continence
Lev Leytzan’s Elderhearts Program Receives Grant from Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
Lev Leytzan’s Elderheart progam was recently awarded a $5,000 grant from the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA). Elderhearts, the newest of Lev Leytzan’s programs, reaches out to people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias with interactive experiences designed... - May 09, 2013 - Lev Leytzan: The Heart of Therapeutic Clowning, Inc.
The Newly Published Book "Women's Sexual Behaviours & Responses" Provides Fresh Insight Into Female Sexuality for a Modern Audience
The act of mating lies at the heart of men’s sexual drive and women’s emotional desire for family. So heterosexual women’s sexuality, as well as their orgasmic ability, has traditionally always been defined in terms of intercourse. This book provides a fresh interpretation of the official research findings so that a modern audience can appreciate women’s sexuality (regardless of sexual orientation) in terms of their sexual behaviours and their true genital responses. - May 06, 2013 - WaysWomenOrgasm.org
Drug-Free South Educates Students Across Tennessee
The Foundation for a Drug-Free South routinely travels across the state of Tennessee to deliver drug education seminars and information. - May 06, 2013 - Drug Free South
Compass to Care Childhood Cancer Foundation Appoints New Board Members
Compass to Care, The Mike & Sandy Ernsdorff Childhood Cancer Foundation, announces the appointment of Jannine S. Givray, Andrew F. Merrick, and Glenn Solan to its Board of Directors. Jannine S. Givray Jannine Givray brings a unique combination of professional and philanthropic experience to... - May 05, 2013 - Compass to Care
RareConnect Announces 40th Rare Disease Community
RareConnect.org, the platform created, monitored and run by patient organisations EURORDIS and NORD, continues its mission of bringing rare disease patients together, across borders and beyond language barriers - May 02, 2013 - EURORDIS
Training Class Now Available for NJ Teachers, Safety Personnel, Community Groups: How to Identify and Respond to Symptoms of Mental Illness in Youth
Youth Mental Health First Aid training (YMHFA), designed to help identify risk factors and symptoms of mental illness in youth 12-18, is now available from Care Plus NJ, Inc., the only certified YMHFA trainers in the state of New Jersey. - May 02, 2013 - Care Plus NJ, Inc.
Drug-Free South Travels 600 Miles for Drug Education in Tennessee
The Foundation for a Drug-Free South has, in just one month, traveled 600 miles to visit students across Tennessee and deliver information on the Truth About Drugs. - April 26, 2013 - Drug Free South
Light Drinking During Pregnancy: CanFASD Responds to Confusing Information That Continues to Cloud the Issue
“It is well known that Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is the most common type of developmental disability worldwide, some of the most important unanswered questions in the field are 'how much alcohol in pregnancy is too much?' or what is a 'safe' amount of alcohol consumption in pregnancy and can we remember information on how much we drink accurately,” says Dr. Jocelynn Cook, Executive Director of the Canada Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Research Network (CanFASD). - April 24, 2013 - Canada FASD Research Network
2013 Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Woman of the Year Candidate to Host Roaring 20’s Affair
Sesha Gaston Partners with Sullivan’s Steakhouse for an Event to Raise Funds for Cancer Research and Patient Services. - April 22, 2013 - Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, NC Chapter
A Healthy Start to 2013 for Jurong Residents with Complimentary Health Screening During SATA CommHealth Community Health Day
Jurong residents received a welcome boost to healthy living on Sunday as they made their way to SATA CommHealth Community Health Day to receive their health checks. This is the second time residents in the West have been treated to free health screening since 2011. Among the complimentary health... - April 22, 2013 - SATA CommHealth
Charity Finds Creative Approach to Fund Raising
The Child Wellness Research Foundation (CWRF), a non-profit foundation dedicated to funding pediatric medical research, announced today a partnership with KAKO Beauty, LLC. This partnership is a unique collaboration between a non-profit and a for-profit business in an effort to increase charitable... - April 20, 2013 - Child Wellness Research Foundation
Mobilise Shanghai Public to be Part of the World’s Biggest Commercial
Join Jackie Chan, Bill Gates, PSY and world famous people in the fight to End Polio Now. - April 15, 2013 - Rotary China
Michael Palomino, M.D. Will Join AtlasMD’s Direct Medicine Roster of Physicians
Dr. Michael Palomino is to become the third practitioner at the Wichita, Kansas-based concierge medicine facility. - April 12, 2013 - Atlas MD Concierge Family Practice
National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association on the Move
May 12 National Fibromyalgia Awareness day promoted by National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association. Leaders Against Pain and Leaders Against Pain Coalition advocate for research and create events for fibromyalgia. - April 11, 2013 - National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association
Simon Foundation for Continence Celebrates 30th Anniversary with a Gala
The Simon Foundation for Continence, a Chicago-based national non-profit organization serving people with loss of bladder and bowel control, will highlight its 30th Anniversary with a Gala at the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort on Friday, April 12th. - April 10, 2013 - The Simon Foundation for Continence
Medicare Members Lose Coverage; Explore Your Options at "Welcome to Medicare Madness" Seminar
Effective April 1st, Universal Health Insurance cancelled contracts for 40,000 Medicare members and 60,000 Medicaid members, in SW Florida. The company, a Medicare Advantage insurer, declared bankruptcy leaving members to scramble for new benefits. To better understand available options, Medicare... - April 10, 2013 - Helen Hreen
Josh Umbehr, MD Considered a “Top Doc” in 2013 by Concierge Medicine Today (CMT)
Dr. Josh Umbehr makes CMT’s “Top Docs” list in the field of concierge medicine and direct primary care. - April 08, 2013 - Atlas MD Concierge Family Practice
Tennessee Chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World Reaches Out Over the Web
Drug-Free South, the Nashville chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World, reaches out online. - April 03, 2013 - Drug Free South
Dancing Dreams Rings the NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell
Dancing Dreams, a non-profit that helps children with physical challenges dance, at NASDAQ to ring the opening bell in celebration of their 2013 dance performance "Broadway Babes." The Dancing Dreams performance of "Broadway Babes" takes place Sunday, April 28 at 1:00pm at The Mary Louis Academy in Queens, NY. Broadway actor Dan Domenech of Rock of Ages and MSG Network sports commentator and Dancing Dreams spokesperson Al Trautwig were on hand to ring the bell. - March 28, 2013 - Dancing Dreams
Institute for Behavioral Training Opens the Door to One-Stop Customized ABA Training for Practitioners and Parents
The all-new Institute for Behavioral Training offers an extensive library of applied behavior analysis (ABA) training options for professionals and parents working with individuals on the autism spectrum. - March 27, 2013 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Hepatitis B Foundation to Host Annual Crystal Ball Fundraiser on May 3, 2013
National Nonprofit Dedicated to Curing Hepatitis B Honors Former Chief of Hepatitis Viruses Section, NIAID of the National Institutes of Health – Dr. Robert Purcell - March 27, 2013 - Hepatitis B Foundation
The Denan Project Wins Award
The Denan Project wins award in Peru. Plus a summary of the latest news from its other 3 projects. - March 18, 2013 - The Denan Project
Victory Over Stroke Event Set for March 21, 2013
The Stroke Association of Florida Announces Fourth Annual "Victory Over Stroke" Event in Bradenton, Florida - March 16, 2013 - The Stroke Association Of Florida
Executive Director of Health Charity Discusses Organ Donation for National Kidney Month
The Executive Director of the PKD Foundation of Canada, Jeff Robertson, will talk about living organ donation and how to start a conversation about the process. During March, the PKD Foundation of Canada is actively encouraging everyone to register to be an organ or tissue donor. One donor can save eight lives. - March 14, 2013 - Hamilton Chapter, PKD Foundation of Canada
Leeza Gibbons Talks Happy Endings and New Beginnings This Wednesday on "Let’s Talk Autism with Shannon and Nancy"
Television and radio show host, author, and speaker Leeza Gibbons will discuss her life and how she learned to “Take 2” on the highly popular web show “Let’s Talk Autism with Shannon and Nancy,” Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 11:00 am (PDT). - March 11, 2013 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
New Study by Autism Research Group and CARD Demonstrates That Children with Autism Can Learn to Stand Up to Bullies
Autism Research Group, along with the Center for Autism and Related Disorders, published a study in the current issue of the journal “Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders” on teaching children with autism to detect and respond to lies told by others attempting to bully them. - March 10, 2013 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Eden Autism Services Announces Speaker Line Up for 19th Annual Lecture Series
Renowned Experts Will Unfold Latest Strides, Advancements in Autism on March 22nd - March 10, 2013 - Eden Autism Services
Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center Responsible for 573 Jobs and $579 Million
Economic Impact Study Reveals Huge Benefits for the Community of Bucks County and Pennsylvania - March 10, 2013 - Hepatitis B Foundation
Autism Research Group to Train San Diego Professionals on Effective Autism Behavioral Intervention Techniques
The one-day event features an exceptional collection of autism experts presenting the latest state-of-the-art methods of applied behavior analysis (ABA) for teaching perspective-taking and executive function skills to individuals with autism. - March 10, 2013 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Autism Live Host Will Shave Her Head on Air April 8th to Promote Compassion in Action
Host of Autism Live, Shannon Penrod, will shave her head live on air April 8th to promote Compassion in Action. - March 09, 2013 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
National Nail Fungus Organization Releases Resources on New Website
The National Nail Fungus Organization (NNFO) is committed to helping people treat and eliminate toenail fungus. With informative guides and treatment comparison lists, readers have access to a wealth of timely, helpful, unbiased information for the first time on their new website. The NNFO is also designed to educate and inform visitors about non-surgical treatment options for this common ailment. - March 08, 2013 - National Nail Fungus Organization
Cathy Sanita Named New Executive Director for Muscular Dystrophy Association’s Raleigh District
The local Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) office has announced Cathy Sanita has been appointed Executive Director of the Raleigh District covering 18 counties. - March 08, 2013 - Muscular Dystrophy Association - Raleigh
MDA of Raleigh Announces Annual Muscle Walk Event
More than 500 walkers and people using wheelchairs and scooters will participate in the Triangle 2013 MDA Muscle Walk to raise more than $104,500! - March 07, 2013 - Muscular Dystrophy Association - Raleigh
Arnold McCuller to Headline Concert to Benefit Easter Seals Florida
Alive in the World Concert at The Phil on April 26 Acclaimed vocalist and songwriter Arnold McCuller will headline this spring’s Alive in the World Concert benefiting Easter Seals Florida. The concert and auction event is presented by the Trust for the Advancement of Responsible Artists... - March 07, 2013 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation is Now the Willis-Ekbom Disease Foundation
The Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of men, women and children who live with Willis-Ekbom disease, formerly known as restless legs syndrome or RLS, by increasing awareness, improving treatments and through research, finding a cure. - March 03, 2013 - Willis-Ekbom Disease Foundation