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ISLA President Wins 2013 Lifesaver of the Year Award
ISLA President, Henry Reyes, was awarded the title of “Lifesaver of the Year.” Henry competed against nine other finalists; all nominated for their impact on the lives of others in a water-related capacity. The winner was chosen based off votes from the Lifesaver Facebook Application. Voting took place from December 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012. - January 05, 2013 - International Surf Lifesaving Association (ISLA)
Mountain West Dental Institute to Open in Denver
The Metropolitan Denver Dental Society (MDDS), host of the annual Rocky Mountain Dental Convention, has just purchased property at 925 Lincoln St. Denver, CO in the prestigious Beauvallon Building. This first story, 9570 sq. ft. retail condo on the corner of 9th & Lincoln will house the new... - January 03, 2013 - Metro Denver Dental Society
Make 2013 the Year Children Stop Dying from Sarcoma Cancer
Sarcoma is a particularly deadly cancer that effects people of all ages but one strain, Rhabdomyosarcoma, mainly targets children under the age of 15. According to statistics from the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, there are approximately 6000 new cases a year and the survival... - December 31, 2012 - Jareds Juggernaut To Cure Sarcoma
2012 Year in Review – Drug-Free South Makes Major Strides with Tennessee Drug Education
The Truth About Drugs materials provide teachers, law enforcement and community groups with effective drug education tools. - December 29, 2012 - Drug Free South
Naples Invitational Art Fest Announces 2013 Judges
Annual event supports autism programs - December 23, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Thalidomide Survivors from European Limb Deficiency Organisation Welcome Ten Year Funding Grant from UK Government
EDRIC, the European umbrella group founded by thalidomide survivors welcome the UK government's agreement for a decade of funding. - December 22, 2012 - DysNet Limb Difference Network
SATA CommHealth Wins the Singapore Prestige Brand Award in the Special Merit Category
SATA CommHealth having celebrated its 65th Anniversary in October this year received more accolades when it clinched the Singapore Prestige Brands Award (SPBA) in the Special Merit category. SATA CommHealth (formerly known as the Singapore Anti-Tuberculosis Association or SATA), has a... - December 22, 2012 - SATA CommHealth
Leading Healthcare Elective Provider, Work the World, Launches a New Student Elective Programme in the Philippines
Work the World offers medical, nursing and midwifery students the chance to combine high-quality electives with a fascinating insight into the challenges of healthcare delivery in Southeast Asia’s most beautiful destination. - December 19, 2012 - Work the World
Paramus Mental Health Care Agency Offers Advice and Counseling for Dealing with Tragedy in Newtown, CT
Care Plus NJ, Inc. offers professional advice from the NJ Traumatic Loss Coalition expert on how to speak with your children about the tragedy in Newtown, CT. - December 17, 2012 - Care Plus NJ, Inc.
Eden Autism Services Florida Names Liz Quinter Advocate of the Month
Award recognizes people and organizations who are advocates for autism by increasing awareness, raising funds or providing leadership in support of autism. - December 15, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
A Tradition of Giving with SATA CommHealth Greeting Seals
In November, the SATA CommHealth seals were awarded third prize in the International Union against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (IUATLD) Annual Christmas Seals Exhibit and Contest. The contest was held during the 43rd Union World Conference on Lung Health in Kuala Lumpur from 13-17 November 2012 at the KL Convention Centre, Malaysia. The production of the “SATA CommHealth Seals” was an annual affair in the past and was used mainly for fund raising. - December 13, 2012 - SATA CommHealth
Eden Students Participate in Soapfest’s Art-4-Autism
Weekend’s Proceeds Benefit Children’s Charities - December 09, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
The Whittier Rio Hondo Aids Project & P.E.A.R.L. Project Present a Special Free Screening of Straightlaced - How Gender’s Got Us All Tied Up
The Whittier Rio Hondo AIDS Project and Pearl present a one night only screening of the gender questioning Straightlaced – How Gender’s Got us all Tied Up Thursday, December 20, 2012 at The Christopher Wahl Center located at 12401 Slauson Avenue, Unit G, Whittier, California 90603 at 6:30PM. - December 08, 2012 - Whittier Rio Hondo AIDS Project
Dr. George Hanna Donates 75K (Mobile Dental Clinics)
Dr. George Hanna organized a project with the Lebanese Dental Association to provide free basic dental care/awareness, exam and x-rays. - December 07, 2012 - Lebanese Dental Association-Mobile Dental Clinics
Eden Dreams Autism Gala Celebrates 25 Years
Dreams of Dreams Remembered, will be a glittering celebration of 25 years of the magic of Eden Dreams, and the strength of the community of individuals and organizations that support Eden Autism Services through this unique event. William Christopher, who played Father Mulcahy in the hit TV series MASH, will emcee the event. - December 06, 2012 - Eden Autism Services
Hepatitis B Foundation Receives $125,000 Grant from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Nonprofit Selected by CDC for Leadership of Hep B United Philadelphia Campaign - December 06, 2012 - Hepatitis B Foundation
Compass to Care, a Nonprofit Childhood Cancer Organization, Introduces "Send a Dina Doll Home for the Holidays – to a Child Braving Cancer"
2000 DINA DOLLS to be donated and 100% of proceeds help children with cancer travel for treatment - December 05, 2012 - Compass to Care
The Simon Foundation for Continence Announces International Conference - Innovating for Continence 2013: The Engineering Challenge
On April 12-13, 2013, The Simon Foundation for Continence will host its 4th international conference, Innovating for Continence: The Engineering Challenge. The biennial conference is held in Chicago and attracts speakers from a wide range of disciplines; particularly from those whose breakthrough... - December 05, 2012 - The Simon Foundation for Continence
Drug-Free South Reaches Out
Two Tennesseans are responsible for more than 10,000 youth receiving information on the Truth About Drugs. - December 05, 2012 - Drug Free South
Autism Research Group to Host Advanced Behavioral Intervention Workshop for Providers of Autism Treatment
The unique, one-day workshop is designed to teach effective autism intervention strategies using state-of-the-art methods of applied behavior analysis (ABA) to treat individuals with autism. - December 02, 2012 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
European Limb Loss Day 2012: Paralympics Celebrated Athletes with Limb Difference But More Must be Done to Improve Lives of Everyone with Limb Loss
The second ELLD held within the UN International Day for Persons with Disabilities highlights difficulties faced by people with limb loss. - December 02, 2012 - DysNet Limb Difference Network
ISLA Lifeguards Minimize Drowning in the Dominican Republic
Volunteer lifeguards from the non-profit, the International Surf Lifesaving Association (ISLA), traveled to the Dominican Republic (DR) as part of an initiative to minimize drowning. - December 01, 2012 - International Surf Lifesaving Association (ISLA)
Social Influence, Not Pressure or Ego, Credited for Inspiring Fitness Behavior
Just in time for the perennial New Year's Resolution, enthusiasts make their own fitness all about you. - December 01, 2012 - Watch Me How
Child Soldier Recruitment Likely to Increase as Rebel Violence Mounts in DRC - World Vision Reports
World Vision reports mounting violence leading to aid agency worker evacuations, displacement of families and recruitment of child soldiers. World leaders are called on to intervene. - November 26, 2012 - World Vision UK
First Crush Charity Gala Raises $53,000 for TCAA
Former Mayor Hugh Hallman receives Barbara R. Norton Service Award. - November 23, 2012 - Tempe Community Action Agency
Back by Popular Demand: Seminar Helps Retirees Navigate Medicare Madness
Helen Hreen Presents Medicare Seminar in Naples, Florida - November 23, 2012 - Helen Hreen
Foundation for a Drug-Free South is Stepping Up the Fight Against Drugs and Crime in Tennessee
“Scientology: How We Help—The Truth About Drugs, Creating a Drug-Free World,” details how communities are using the Church of Scientology’s Truth About Drugs program to fight the drug scourge. - November 23, 2012 - Drug Free South
DC Based Muslim Charity Changes Perception of Muslims in the US - Partnering to Feed Hundreds of Needy Families in the Nations Capital
American Third Pillar Charities partnering with the Embassy of the State of Qatar and the House of Praise, ATPC will package “meal boxes” consisting of a full turkey with all the trimmings. The boxes will be delivered on Wednesday evening to preselected families across the District of Columbia. The Muslim organization is changing public opinion of Muslims in the US through community work/service. - November 21, 2012 - American Third Pillar Charities
Chari Cohen Promoted to Hepatitis B Foundation Director of Public Health and Recipient of Bucks County Forty Under 40 Award
Hepatitis B Foundation Promotes Accomplished Staff Member and Celebrates Her Community Leadership Award Honor. - November 18, 2012 - Hepatitis B Foundation
ISLA Lifeguards Travel to the Dominican Republic to Minimize Drowning
This November, volunteer lifeguards from the non-profit, the International Surf Lifesaving Association (ISLA), are traveling to the Dominican Republic (DR) as part of an initiative to minimize drowning. - November 15, 2012 - International Surf Lifesaving Association (ISLA)
Eden Autism Services Invites Families to Learn About McKay Scholarships
Florida's school choice programs ensure that no child will be left behind by allowing parents to choose the best educational setting—public or private—for their child. Eden Florida accepts the McKay Scholarships for Students with Disabilities Program, which has provided more than 24,000 Florida students with special needs the opportunity to attend a participating private school during the 2011-12 school year. - November 10, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
New Website and Survey Launched for European Limb Loss Day
Awareness day on 3 December 2012, aimed at improving the lives of people living with limb deficiencies. - November 09, 2012 - DysNet Limb Difference Network
Hepatitis B Foundation and Institute for Hepatitis and Virus Research Host Biotech Success-Themed Regional Biotech Conference
Philadelphia-area Entrepreneurs Share Biotech Success Stories During the Worst of Economic Times at Regional Industry Conference - November 08, 2012 - Hepatitis B Foundation
Ang Mo Kio Residents Receive Complimentary Health Screenings from SATA Commhealth on Community Health Day
This is the third time that SATA CommHealth has held the Community Health Day event in Ang Mo Kio. Among the complimentary health screening services provided during this event, X-Ray screening tests was offered as well as screening for diabetic retinopathy. The X-Ray screening carried out on the ‘SATA Buses’ is a useful way to detect tuberculosis (TB), which has seen some rise in Singapore. - November 04, 2012 - SATA CommHealth
Mommy Has Breast Cancer Hosts Cincinnati’s First Ever Breast Cancer Awareness Basketball Tournament
Mommy Has Breast Cancer hosted its first annual Breast Cancer Awareness Basketball tournament on Sunday, October 28th from 3pm-9pm. The event, which was held at Taft High School, featured 6 basketball teams from around the Greater Cincinnati tri-state area and was well attended by more than 250+ young men and women eager for the excitement and entertainment of these competitive basketball squads. Awareness, Breast Health information and Hope were shared during this event. - November 04, 2012 - Mommy Has Breast Cancer
Arnold McCuller to Headline Concert to Benefit Eden Autism Services Florida
Arnold McCuller to Headline Concert to Benefit Eden Autism Services Florida Alive in the World Concert at The Phil on April 26 - November 03, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Inspirational New Patrons Welcomed by International Limb Difference Organisation, EDRIC
US Paralympic Skier & keynote speaker, Bonnie St John and Swedish speaker/author, Mikael Anderson confirmed as new EDRIC representatives. - November 03, 2012 - DysNet Limb Difference Network
Center for Autism and Related Disorders to Host Free Autism Insurance Seminars to Help Parents Gain Access to Coverage
The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) will host two free seminars in Alexandria, VA. on November 29 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. to help parents and practitioners understand the autism insurance changes that took effect at the beginning of 2012 and the most effective ways to access coverage. - November 01, 2012 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Foundation for a Drug-Free South Kicks Off Red Ribbon Week at Local Health Fair
The Foundation for a Drug-Free South kicked off Red Ribbon Week festivities by participating in a neighborhood health fair. - October 26, 2012 - Drug Free South
Eden Autism Services Florida Names Debby Lasek Advocate of the Month
Award recognizes people and organizations who are advocates for autism by increasing awareness, raising funds or providing leadership in support of autism. - October 26, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
YouMeBPD.com Takes on Mental Health Malpractice During Mental Illness Awareness Week 2012
As part of Mental Illness Awareness Week 2012: Oct. 7-13, 2012, the blog "YouMeBPD.com," brought attention to mental health malpractice. - October 25, 2012 - YouMeBPD.com
Save the Michaels, ARPO, Other Advocacy Groups Protest FDA Failure to Protect Americans from Painkillers
On Monday, October 29, 2012 consumer advocacy groups from across the U.S. and Canada will stage a protest at the FDA’s White Oak campus in Silver Spring, Maryland to target FDA’s failure to protect Americans from harms associated with prescription painkillers. Over the last decade, the... - October 24, 2012 - Advocates for the Reform of Prescription Opioids, Inc.
The Toral Family Foundation Has Launched a Statewide Essay Contest in Recognition of Florida’s Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week That Takes Place from November 11-18
Toral Family Foundation Launches Essay Contest in Recognition of Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week. - October 22, 2012 - Toral Family Foundation
Drug Education Can Still Make Change at University Level Says Drug-Free South
The Foundation for a Drug-Free South, recently invited to give lectures at Middle Tennessee State University, says “We never give up on kids, no matter their age.” - October 17, 2012 - Drug Free South
Victory Over Stroke Event Set for November 9, 2012, in Sarasota, FL
The Stroke Association of Florida Announces Third Annual "Victory Over Stroke" Sarasota Event - October 12, 2012 - The Stroke Association Of Florida
Local Agency Celebrates 30th Anniversary - Amistad Will be Holding an Open House to Acknowledge 30 Years of Providing Services to Individuals with Mental Illness
Amistad was created in 1982 to be a safe place where individuals with mental illness would be treated with dignity and respect. It remains true to that vision. It has since grown into the largest consumer directed agency in Maine, and a national leader in developing and delivering services that are delivered by individuals in recovery from mental health issues. - October 11, 2012 - Amistad, Inc
iLive Campaign Launches iLive HIV+ with Michelle Anderson, Ms. Plus America 2011
Every life is precious. The iLive Campaign stands behind that fact. Michelle Anderson, Ms. Plus America 2011, is first openly HIV positive woman to ever run for and win a national pageant title. She lends her story, time and talent to help women living with HIV through the iLive Campaign. Breaking the silence and seeking help is what iLive is all about. - October 11, 2012 - iLive Campaign
Welcome to Medicare Madness Seminar
Medicare Specialist Helen Hreen Presents Free Medicare Seminars in Naples, Florida - October 11, 2012 - Helen Hreen
The Central California Autism Center Turns to Skills® to Help Treat Children on the Autism Spectrum
The Central California Autism Center has implemented the Skills®, the Center for Autism and Related Disorders’ online autism treatment curriculum, to help treat young children with autism spectrum disorders. - October 10, 2012 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Eden Autism Services Florida Names Special Needs Children’s Fund Advocate of the Month
Eden Autism Services Florida has recognized the Special Needs Children’s Fund as recipients of the Autism Advocate of the Month award. The award recognizes people or organizations who are advocates for autism by increasing awareness, raising funds or providing leadership in support of autism. - October 06, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida