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Dolce Vita Hair Salon Donates Sales to Eden Autism Services
Dolce Vita Hair Salon in Naples is donating 100% of all new client sales through September 30 to Eden Autism Services. In addition, on Tuesday, July 31 all hair service sales including existing clientele were donated to Eden. More than $1,200 was raised. - August 17, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Drug-Free South Reaches Out at National Night Out
The Foundation for a Drug-Free South participated in National Night Out Against Crime by distributing the Truth About Drugs booklets. - August 15, 2012 - Drug Free South
New ACT App Brings Innovation to Facing Anxiety
New apps based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy are set to provide innovative and affordable relief for anxiety. - August 11, 2012 - MindEye Creations
CARD Virginia School Hosts Open House for Families of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, August 15 and 16
CARD Virginia School, a state-of-the-art special education school for children with autism spectrum disorders, will host a two-day open house on August 15th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and August 16th from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at its Alexandria, Virginia location. - August 04, 2012 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Toral Family Foundation Offering Scholarship Program
Toral Family Foundation offering a scholarship program to assist medical professionals working in traumatic brain injury. - August 03, 2012 - Toral Family Foundation
Boston Meditates Kicks Off with Meditation Seminar August 3
Internationally renowned speaker & meditation expert Rajshree Patel to lead meditation workshop in Harvard square. - July 27, 2012 - The Art of Living Foundation
Dolce Vita Hair Salon Donates Sales to Eden Autism Services
Dolce Vita Hair Salon in Naples is donating 100% of all hair service sales on Tuesday, July 31 to Eden Autism Services. Eden Autism Services' mission is to improve the lives of children and adults with autism and support their families by providing a range of community based services to meet... - July 27, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Community Rallies to Break Eden Autism 5k Fundraising Record
Eden Autism Services’ 9th annual Eden Autism 5k Race and 1-Mile Fun Run, sponsored by Munich Re, took place on July 15th and shattered last year’s fundraising record with more than $152,000 raised to date. - July 22, 2012 - Eden Autism Services
Community Health Charities of the Southeast Debuts in Alabama
Community Health Charities of the Southeast connects employees to health information, volunteer opportunities and the ability to give to Alabama's most trusted health charities. Free programs now available to Alabama employers include Health Matters at Work and Volunteer Matters 365. - July 20, 2012 - Community Health Charities of the Southeast
Foundation for a Drug-Free South Helps Prevent Crime with National Night Out
The Foundation for a Drug-Free South will participate in the activities for National Night Out Against Crime this year with presentations and booklet distribution. - July 20, 2012 - Drug Free South
Center for Autism and Related Disorders Offers Free California Autism Insurance Seminars to Help Parents Gain Access to Funding
The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) will host a series of seminars on “California Insurance Funding for Autism Treatment” throughout California from July 28 – August 25th to educate parents on the new California law requiring most insurance providers to cover treatment for autism spectrum disorders. - July 19, 2012 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Foundation for a Drug-Free South Halting Rampant Drug Abuse
Active in drug education and prevention throughout the year, the Foundation for a Drug-Free South participated in the United Nations Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. - July 14, 2012 - Drug Free South
“Haircuts for Autism” at Indulgence Salon Benefits Eden Autism Services
Cut-a-thon and raffles will benefit Fort Myers school for children with autism. - July 14, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Minnesota Autism Center to Begin Using Skills™ to Treat Individuals with Autism
The Minnesota Autism Center has acquired Skills™, the Center for Autism and Related Disorders’ online autism treatment curriculum, to help treat children and youth affected by autism spectrum disorders. - July 11, 2012 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
A Collaboration of Behavioral Health Care Plus Addiction Treatment is a Turning Point for Two New Jersey Organizations
Care Plus NJ, Inc. of Paramus and Turning Point of Paterson have announced an affiliation, offering collaborative treatment and referral services for their clients with mental health and/or substance abuse issues. This is a unique affiliation of services for the northern New Jersey area. - July 11, 2012 - Care Plus NJ, Inc.
Theme Parks Called on by European Limb Difference Organisations, EDRIC, Reach & Assedea, to Clarify Their Accessibility Policies for People with Limb Differences
Three limb difference non-profits in Europe are asking Disneyland and other theme parks to clarify their accessibility policies for people with limb deficiencies. - July 10, 2012 - DysNet Limb Difference Network
Announcing a New Website for Tracking Global Sickness and Disease
GermTrax (GermTrax.com) is a website that collects sickness and disease data from users around the world and displays trends via an interactive Health Map. - July 08, 2012 - GermTrax
International Raw Food Day, July 11, 2012
The Inside/Out Project along with leading raw food expert Karen Knowler is spearheading a global raw food awareness campaign to tie in with this year’s International Raw Food Day on July 11. The Inside/Out Project,” a Milwaukee based 501 (3)(c) empowers low-income women and children to overcome addictions, stress, anxiety and depression by using “Food As Medicine.” - July 08, 2012 - The Inside/Out Project
Center for Autism and Related Disorders Offers Free California Autism Insurance Seminars to Help Parents Gain Access to Funding
The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) will host a series of seminars on “California Insurance Funding for Autism Treatment” throughout California from July 28 – August 25th to educate parents on the new California law requiring most insurance providers to cover treatment for autism spectrum disorders. - July 07, 2012 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Eden Autism Services Receives $10,000 for New Playground Equipment
Naples non-profit Eden Autism Services Florida received a $10,000 donation from Trinity by the Cove Episcopal Church – Archangel Fund for Collier County Charities to purchase playground equipment for Eden's Eimerman Education Center in Naples. Eden's Eimerman Center serves children with autism from grades K-12. - July 05, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Dolce Vita Hair Salon Donates Sales to Eden Autism Services
Salon will donate 100% of all new client sales through September 30 and all sales on July 31. Dolce Vita Hair Salon in Naples is donating 100% of all new client sales through September 30 to Eden Autism Services. In addition, on Tuesday, July 31 all hair service sales including existing clientele... - June 29, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Over 300 Participants Gather in Wellesley, MA for W.A.R. Against Ovarian Cancer
Ovations for the Cure of Ovarian Cancer Hosts Fifth Annual Benefit Walk and Run - June 27, 2012 - Ovations for the Cure of Ovarian Cancer
Johns Hopkins Dental Group Awards Accreditation to the Gadea Ramirez Dental Clinic in Costa Rica
The Johns Hopkins Dental Group, a patient advocate and referral service that facilitates dental tourism in Costa Rica, accredited Clinica Gadea Ramirez. The Gadea Ramirez Dental Clinic has been providing quality dental care to Costa Ricans and travel tourists alike since 1998. They operate a... - June 25, 2012 - Johns Hopkins Dental Group
Family Bands Together in Face of Autism
Ryan’s Roadies participate in the 9th Annual Eden Autism Services 5K sponsored by Munich Re - June 24, 2012 - Eden Autism Services
LAUSD Selects Center for Autism and Related Disorders to Provide Behavioral Health Training to 6,000+ Staff
The CARD eLearning program will provide professional online training to over 6,000 LAUSD educators and support staff in evidence-based principles of behavioral health treatment for children with autism spectrum disorders. - June 24, 2012 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
LA Fitness and the Pavilion Shops Host Stay Fit! for Autism
On Saturday, June 30th, Stay Fit! and LA Fitness, in conjunction with the Pavilion merchants, is holding the first annual “Stay Fit for Autism” event at the Pavilion Shops in North Naples from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the benefit of Eden Autism Services. Pavilion merchants are joining together to raise awareness and funds for Eden Autism Services while encouraging activities that promote wellness of mind, body and spirit. - June 22, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Nashville Hispanic Community Honors Drug-Free South
The Hispanic community of Nashville is having a family day complete with bounce houses, food and even information on the truth about drugs. - June 20, 2012 - Drug Free South
Center for Autism and Related Disorders to Offer Free Training to Parents in ABA-Based Therapy with Free Subscriptions to CARD eLearning™
Each attendee of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders’ (CARD) Massachusetts Open House on June 30 in Plymouth will receive a free subscription to CARD eLearning™, an online training tool that teaches how to use the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA) to increase wanted behaviors and decrease challenging behaviors in children with autism and related disorders. - June 20, 2012 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Alive in the World Concert Raises $45,000 to Benefit Eden Autism Services Florida
15th annual concert featured Beth Nielsen Chapman and Rodney Crowell. The 2012 Alive in the World Concert featuring acclaimed singers-songwriters Beth Nielsen Chapman and Rodney Crowell raised $45,000 for Eden Autism Services Florida. The concert and auction on April 14 at The Philharmonic Center... - June 20, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Johns Hopkins Dental Group Awards Accreditation to Meza Dental Care
The Johns Hopkins Dental Group, a patient advocate and referral service that facilitates dental tourism in Costa Rica, accredited Meza Dental Care. Meza Dental Care is a leading Implant and Cosmetic Dentistry Center in Costa Rica, dedicated to change the way people feel about Dentistry. In 1995,... - June 19, 2012 - Johns Hopkins Dental Group
Johns Hopkins Dental Group Awards Accreditation to Symmetry Esthetic & Health Alliance
The Johns Hopkins Dental Group, a patient advocate and referral service that facilitates dental tourism in Costa Rica, accredited the Symmetry Esthetic & Health Alliance. Symmetry Esthetic & Health Alliance is a well known and respected team of dental specialists dedicated to Oral Implant... - June 19, 2012 - Johns Hopkins Dental Group
IntegraCare Gainesville Receives Top Honor
IntegraCare is very proud to recognize its Gainesville location as its North Region’s Branch of the Year for 2011. Gainesville has demonstrated a strong commitment to IntegraCare Home Health’s vision, making it possible for many to experience a better quality of life in the comfort of... - June 17, 2012 - Integracare Home Health
Courage Awards Gala Provides a Night of Celebration and Hope, Along with a Few Tears
The Venetian in Garfield provided an elegant backdrop for the guests and honorees at the Care Plus Foundation 14th Annual Courage Awards Gala. Miss America 2012 Laura Kaeppeler, Bergen County Freeholder David Ganz, HOMECorp, and scholarship recipients were honored at the fundraiser which raised over $100,000. - June 16, 2012 - Care Plus NJ, Inc.
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Announce Winners of Man and Woman of the Year
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) name Chad Plein and Arana Arth as their 2012 Southwest Missouri Man and Woman of the Year. The Southwest Missouri Man and Woman of the Year campaign was a ten week fundraising campaign to raise funds for blood cancer research, support local families battling... - June 14, 2012 - Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Southwest Missouri
Johns Hopkins Dental Group Begins Accreditation Process in Costa Rica
The Johns Hopkins Dental Group, a patient advocate and referral service that facilitates dental tourism in Costa Rica launched today and has begun its Accreditation Process. - June 09, 2012 - Johns Hopkins Dental Group
NY Knicks Announcer to Emcee Care Plus Courage Awards Gala
Paramus-born NY Knicks Announcer was announced as the emcee for the Care Plus foundation’s 14th Annual Courage Awards Gala. - June 09, 2012 - Care Plus NJ, Inc.
Cyclist Completes 1,800 Miles in Solo Trek for Autism
On Sunday, May 27, Princeton, New Jersey resident John LaBosco completed his 1,800 mile journey up the East coast to raise money and awareness for Eden Autism Services, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with autism and their families. - June 09, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Center for Autism and Related Disorders Opens Massachusetts Treatment Center, Open House on June 30
The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) is now accepting patients at its new CARD Massachusetts treatment center located at 118 Long Pond Road, Suite 205 in Plymouth, Massachusetts; serving families from Boston to Cape Cod. - June 08, 2012 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Princeton Cyclist Completes 1,800 Mile Solo Ride for Eden Autism Services
Princeton, New Jersey resident John LaBosco completed an 1,800 mile solo bike journey up the East coast to raise money and awareness for Eden Autism Services. - June 08, 2012 - Eden Autism Services
Eden Autism Services Florida Names Adonis Autism Assistance Foundation Advocates 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. - June 06, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Heartbeat 2012: 200 New Patients to be Treated
Over 200 more children with heart disease will be saved by Heartbeat as a result of funds raised from the fourth consecutive annual Heartbeat concert and gala dinner held at Casino du Liban Saturday (May 5). Since it was founded, Heartbeat has managed to save more than 1,000 children by securing timely surgical and medical intervention for them. - June 01, 2012 - Heartbeat - La Chaine de L'Espoir
Care Plus NJ Ranked Number One for Customer Satisfaction in 2011 MHCA Survey
Care Plus NJ, Inc. has been ranked number one in the 2011 Mental Health Corporations of America, Inc. (MHCA) Customer Satisfaction Survey for the third time. - May 31, 2012 - Care Plus NJ, Inc.
Hepatitis B Foundation Honors U.S. Assistant Secretary for Health Dr. Howard Koh and Breaks Fundraising Record at Crystal Ball
Philadelphia-area Nonprofit Raises More Than $102,000 to Support its Global Hepatitis B Research, Outreach & Patient Advocacy - May 31, 2012 - Hepatitis B Foundation
Jacksonville's 1st 7K to Offer Participants Unique Discounts for 20 Local Merchants & Will Crown King and Queen
The Goal is to celebrate the healthy community of Riverside/Avondale and start a health revolution. To inspire and motivate Northeast Floridians to promote the necessity of healthy and happy communities to live, work and play in the Health Planning Council of Northeast Florida is hosting Jacksonville’s 1st 7K. - May 31, 2012 - Health Planning Council of Northeast Florida
DysNet Chairman, Geoff Adams-Spink, Appointed to Board of Disability Rights UK
Thalidomide survivor and chairman of network for people with limb differences to work with leading UK disability charity. - May 30, 2012 - DysNet Limb Difference Network
International Dental Students Use Their Skills to Help Children in the Mountains of Nepal
As National Smile Month ends in the UK, Work the World are preparing for the launch of their 2012 Dental Outreach Project. The unique student placement programme aims to tackle the lack of dental care available to rural communities in developing countries, screening and treating . - May 30, 2012 - Work the World
Luau Benefiting the Stanislaus Health Foundation
Dr. Lars and Mrs. Sabrina Enevoldsen will be hosting a Luau, June 23, at their beautiful private Modesto home to benefit the Stanislaus Health Foundation. - May 26, 2012 - Stanislaus Health Services Agency
Abu Dhabi to Host Arab Pediatric Pulmonology Association 3rd Annual Congress Event Alongside Sheikh Khalifa Medical City’s Pediatric Update 2012
Abu Dhabi is set to host in November the 3rd Annual Congress of the Arab Pediatric Pulmonologist Association (APPA) for the first time in the UAE alongside the 3rd Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) Pediatric Update. - May 26, 2012 - Synovetics
DysNet Global Self-Help Network Launched to Support People with Limb Differences
Ambitious project for online community founded by Thalidomide survivors, aimed at uniting limb deficiency groups world-wide. - May 21, 2012 - DysNet Limb Difference Network
Northeast Florida Counts Announces Change Agent Leadership Scholarship Presentation and Award Ceremony
In February the partners of Northeast Florida Counts launched the Change Agent Leadership Scholarship (CALS) to recognize students’ visionary aptitudes and leadership abilities to create a plan to transform a Northeast Florida community into a vibrant and healthy place to live, work, and play. On June 2, Northeast Florida Counts, a health-related quality of life data initiative of the Health Planning Council of Northeast Florida (501c3), will award a one-year, non-renewable scholarships. - May 19, 2012 - Health Planning Council of Northeast Florida