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Lifespan Seminar to Teach Health & Wellness in Universities
Lifespan Seminar - www.lifespanseminar.com - a health and wellness institution based in Los Angeles, California, and renowned worldwide for its innovative research in the field of human lifespan, will begin teaching its Lifespan Optimization system in the Master of Arts in Psychology programs at Business School of the Americas and Young Scientists University. - April 13, 2012 - Lifespan Seminar
Mobile Health Africa in Johannesburg: HIVSA to Show How They Make It Work in South Africa
There are great benefits to integrating primary health care and electronic medical systems into mobile health (mHealth) services, says Rob Allen, who is the manager of the hi4life programme at HIVSA. Says Rob Allen: “Through the support of the Elton John Aids Foundation, HIVSA has developed... - April 13, 2012 - Mobile Health Africa
National Capital Area Businesses Participate in Promotions Throughout April in Honor of Autism Awareness Month
Dozens of area businesses have joined with Autism Speaks to raise funds for research in honor of Autism Awareness Month. Many of the businesses are extending a discount to patrons who make a donation to Autism Speaks while others are offering puzzle-piece shaped cards to display for each... - April 09, 2012 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
Media Alert: HIMSS Oregon Annual Spring Conference
Join HIMSS Oregon for the chapter's annual spring conference to be held at the Salem Conference Center in Salem, Oregon. This year's spring conference focuses upon challenges associated with the continued delivery of quality health care in the face of increasing demands placed upon providers. - April 07, 2012 - NW HIMSS Oregon Chapter
Free Webinar on Pending ASHRAE Legionella Standard 188
HC Info's Matt Freije will teach a free 60-minute webinar, "Success with ASHRAE 188P and Legionella HACCP Water Plans," on Wednesday, April 11th at 11:00am eastern. The webinar will provide an overview of the pending standard, explain six steps involved in developing the Legionella HACCP water plans it requires, discuss its likely impact on lawsuits and litigation, and take questions from the audience. - April 06, 2012 - HC Information Resources
Hollywood Phenom Maurissa Tancharoen Whedon Fights Lupus
Spring Issue of Lupus Now® Magazine highlight’s how she found support through her all-star network of friends and family - April 05, 2012 - Lupus Foundation of America
Drug-Free South Brings World Health Day Celebration Home
The Foundation for a Drug-Free South participates in worldwide events to educate the community about the dangers of drugs. For World Health Day, they distributed booklets to their neighbors. - April 05, 2012 - Drug Free South
Autism Research Group Launches Non-Profit Organization to Improve Quality of Life for Individuals with Autism
The Autism Research Group announced today that its new non-profit organization places individuals with autism first by providing scientifically proven research that helps those with autism to break through barriers and improve their quality of life. - April 05, 2012 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Happy Hour at Parlor 88 South to Benefit Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Man & Woman of the Year 2012 Southwest Missouri candidates Becky Overend (Nexstar Communications) and Seth Elloitt (Parlor 88 Lounge) are hosting a benefit event Thursday, April 5th to raise funds for The Leukemia & lymphoma Society - April 05, 2012 - Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Eden Autism Services Florida Names The League Club 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. - April 05, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Fibromyalgia Awareness Day Events Announced by National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association (NFMCPA)
NFMCPA announces upcoming Fibromyalgia Awareness Day events highlighting support for research for a cure and difficulties in parenting with FM. - April 03, 2012 - National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association
Video and Free Slides Available for "Sexual Pleasure" Talk by Jane Thomas
"You Tube: video of Jane’s talk at The Royal Society of Medicine" in London Sexual Pleasure Meeting on February 17th 2012. Plus Free download of slides with accompanying notes. Available from the web-based female sexuality forum "Ways Women Orgasm." - March 31, 2012 - WaysWomenOrgasm.org
Victory Over Stroke Event Set for April 19, 2012, in Bradenton, FL
The Stroke Association of Florida Announces Third Annual Victory Over Stroke Event - March 30, 2012 - The Stroke Association Of Florida
Naples Artist Hannah Kandel Selected by the United Nations for 2012 Autism Awareness Stamp
Hannah Rose Kandel, a Naples resident and student at Eden School, is one of eight artists chosen by the United Nations for their 2012 Autism Awareness Stamp. Kandel’s painting “Crazy Love” was selected as the result of a worldwide search for talented artists with autism. The United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) will issue stamps and first day covers on April 2, 2012 in recognition of World Autism Day. - March 30, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Utah Physical Therapy Clinic Announces ASTYM Accreditation
Fast Track Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine, a Utah physical therapy clinic, is proud to announce their Physical Therapists recently received an ASTYM accreditation certification. ASTYM is a highly recognized rehabilitation treatment program for physical therapy that reduces scar tissue left... - March 29, 2012 - Fast Track Physical Therapy
Hepatitis B Foundation Hosts Crystal Ball on April 27, 2012 Honoring Dr. Howard Koh
Nonprofit Dedicated to Eliminating Hepatitis B Honors Assistant Secretary for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services with the Baruch S. Blumberg Prize for Leadership - March 29, 2012 - Hepatitis B Foundation
Center for Autism and Related Disorders to Host 2nd Annual "Evening Among Stars"
Free Open House & Talent Show Celebrates Autism Awareness Month. - March 28, 2012 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Kickin' It Challenge, San Diego’s First Youth Soccer Tournament to Benefit Breast Cancer Research and Support, Announced for June 23rd-24th
All proceeds from the tournament will benefit the San Diego Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Breast Cancer Foundation - March 28, 2012 - Kickin' it Youth Soccer Tournament
PTSD Nonprofit Presents Educational Lectures on the Negative Effects of PTSD on the Brain
New research shows how PTSD alters brain structure affecting the entire body. - March 28, 2012 - Fearless Nation PTSD Support
Eden Autism Services Book Fair Kicks Off Autism Awareness Month
A percentage of sales will benefit autism support organization - March 28, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Food Lion Associates and Customers Surpass Goal by Raising a Record $4.5 Million During 2012 Easter Seals Four-Week Campaign
Food Lion associates and customers raised a record $4.5 million during their annual Shop&Care for Easter Seals, representing a 22 percent increase over last year. The grocer set a goal this year of $4 million for Easter Seals. Since Food Lion first initiated the Shop&Care program 21 years... - March 23, 2012 - Easter Seals UCP
Utah Physical Therapy Clinic Announces Free Assessments
Fast Track Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine, a Utah physical therapy clinic, is now offering free physical therapy assessments in their Salt Lake City clinic. Most patients do not need a referral from a doctor to see a physical therapist due to the Direct Access laws in Utah, so George Shirley,... - March 19, 2012 - Fast Track Physical Therapy
Supportful Foundation Advances Charitable Dentistry in U.S. with Dental-ful Program
Innovative New Program Encourages Charitable Dentists by Subsidizing Costs of Restorative Dental Work for Underserved Individuals - March 17, 2012 - Supportful Foundation
Mobile Health Africa Launched in Johannesburg in May to Discuss How Mobile Health Services Will Change Healthcare
South Africa is leading the way in launching mobile health (mHealth) services with some of the most successful and best known mHealth initiatives having been developed in this country. This is according to Andrea Monteiro, director of Mobile Health Africa, which will gather the leading minds in the... - March 15, 2012 - Mobile Health Africa
UCAAN's "Once Upon a Dream" Fashion Show Benefit to Aid Local Cancer Survivors in the Tri-County Area
UCAAN, a 501c3 cancer non profit announces Once Upon a Dream Fashion Show Benefit event on May 20th, 2012 to raise funds to help cancer patients in the Tri-County Areas and then beyond. - March 14, 2012 - United Cancer Advocacy Action Network
New Jersey AIDS Walk Chooses Newark as Newest AIDS Walk Site
According to the New Jersey Department of Health, New Jersey ranks fifth in the nation for new HIV infection cases with 37% of those cases in Essex County. North Jersey Community Research Initiative to be Newark beneficiary and host organization for New Jersey AIDS Walk 2012. - March 14, 2012 - NJCRI
HealthCamp Florida and FMQAI Announce Innovation Event at Florida Hospital Orlando
HealthCamp Orlando is an event focused on innovations in healthcare and is being held at Florida Hospital Orlando in Orlando, Florida on April 27, 2012. - March 14, 2012 - HealthCamp Florida
Launching New Childhood Obesity Prevention Program
In an effort to reduce childhood obesity, Aetna Foundation has awarded a grant to the Health Institute for Preventive Care, Access, Research and Education (HIPCARE), a non-profit organization committed to improving health outcomes. On Sunday, March 18, 2012, 2-6pm the Health Institute will launch a program to Prevent and Reverse Obesity and Other-diseases via Families (PROOF) with a Free Health Expo at the Berean Outreach Ministry Center, located at 312 Hamilton E. Homes Dr., Atlanta, GA 30318 - March 11, 2012 - Health Institute for Preventive CARE
Hep B Free Philadelphia Launches “B A Hero” Photo Scavenger Hunt Contest in the City of Brotherly Love
Citywide and Community-Owned Education Campaign Led by the Hepatitis B Foundation Offers Photo Contest and Prizes - March 10, 2012 - Hepatitis B Foundation
Local Resident, 18 Year Old Nicolas Garcia is Taking Steps to Find Cures for Digestive Diseases
Columbus High School student, Nicolas Garcia was selected as the Honored Hero for this year’s Miami Take Steps Walk. He encourages fellow students, families and residents to support the walk on April 21, 2012 by forming a team or making a donation. - March 08, 2012 - Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America
Eden Announces Winning Artists of Naples Invitational Art Fest 2012
Eden Autism Services announces the winners of the 15th annual Naples Invitational Art Fest presented by Eden Autism Services, a juried art show, held Jan. 28 and 29, in Naples. Consistently ranked as one of America’s top art shows by industry magazine Sunshine Artists, The Naples Invitational... - March 08, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Gaia Association Requests Expressions of Interest for Procurement of Ethanol Microdistillery, Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Request for Expression of Interest Promotion of Ethanol Microdistillery for Cooking Fuel in Ethiopia Loan No. /Credit No./ Grant No.: TF096664 Activity Title: Demonstrating the Feasibility of Ethanol for Household Cooking The Gaia Association, an Ethiopian non-governmental and non-profit... - March 05, 2012 - Project Gaia, Inc.
Parkinson’s Disease: Living with Parkinson’s
The Parkinson Research Foundation will be presenting a conference to provide Parkinson’s disease patients and caregivers in Southwest Florida with an opportunity to learn about the latest drugs and treatments for Parkinson’s disease that will enhance their lives. - March 03, 2012 - Parkinson Research Foundation
Common Toxins in Our Homes, Schools and Workplaces
The Global Indoor Health Network is releasing its position statement highlighting the main threats to human health hidden in our homes, schools and workplaces. It is time for our national and world leaders to develop a comprehensive health response. - March 03, 2012 - Global Indoor Health Network
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Announce Their Southwest Missouri Boy and Girl of the Year
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Southwest Missouri announces The Boy and Girl of the Year Emma Grace Heppner, age 5, and Ethan Hite, age 9. The Southwest Missouri Boy and Girl of the Year will serve as inspiration for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Man & Woman of the Year candidates. - March 02, 2012 - Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Southwest Missouri
"Sexual Pleasure" Presentation by Jane Thomas at Royal Society of Medicine in London on February 17th 2012
Video and free slides available from the website "WaysWomenOrgasm." - March 02, 2012 - WaysWomenOrgasm.org
Hepatitis B Foundation Adds New Members to Board of Directors
National Nonprofit Dedicated to Hepatitis B Approves Distinguished Leaders to Board - February 29, 2012 - Hepatitis B Foundation
IntegraCare Closes Acquisition of Sears Methodist Hospice Services
Within the last 60 days, Sears Methodist and IntegraCare partnered to transition Sears Methodist’s home health patients to IntegraCare. - February 27, 2012 - Integracare Home Health
Free Event - Tourette Syndrome Association of Illinois (TSA-IL) Invites You to Attend Family Meeting Night with Dr. Doug Woods, Ph.D., March 23rd
The Tourette Syndrome Association of Illinois (TSA-IL) is pleased to have special guest speaker, Dr. Doug Woods, Ph.d., on Friday, March 23rd located at the Lincoln Park Cultural Center in Chicago. Dr. Woods specializes in the treatment of Tourette Syndrome (TS), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD), Anxiety Disorders and Trichotillomania. See tsa-illinois.org for additional information. - February 26, 2012 - Tourette Association of America, Illinois Chapter
National AIDS Housing Coalition Elects Charlie Frew to Board of Directors
Jerusalem House today announced that its Executive Director Charlie Frew has been elected to the National AIDS Housing Coalition Board of Directors. The National AIDS Housing Coalition (NAHC) is an organization that focuses exclusively on the housing needs of people living with HIV/AIDS and other vulnerable people across the U.S. - February 22, 2012 - Jerusalem House
YES! to Attend and Bring Hope to Annual MMPA Oscar Week Luncheon and Awards Friday, February 24th
YES joins Academy Award nominees, past and present in support of the 19th Annual MMPA Oscar Week Student Filmmaker’s Scholarship Luncheon and Awards. - February 22, 2012 - Say YES to Hope
Fast Track Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Launches New Website
Fast Track Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine, a Utah physical therapy clinic, is proud to announce the launch of their new website www.fasttrackphysicaltherapy.com. This new and improved website is dedicated to serving current and potential patients who are seeking more information about the... - February 19, 2012 - Fast Track Physical Therapy
Foundation for a Drug-Free South Launches New Site
The Nashville chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World has just launched a grassroots website aimed at expediting services in and around the Southern United States. - February 18, 2012 - Drug Free South
Hep B Free Philadelphia and Hepatitis B Foundation Launch “Where is the Hep B Hero?” Contest & Sweepstakes
Support Hep B Free Philadelphia and Find the “Hep B Hero” – Five Chances to Win - February 17, 2012 - Hepatitis B Foundation
Eden Autism Services Announces Speaker Line Up for 18th Annual Lecture Series
Renowned Experts Will Unfold Latest Strides, Advancements in Autism on June 8th at Autism: A Journey in Optimism and Opportunity - February 17, 2012 - Eden Autism Services
Non-Profit Provides Free Online Support Meetings for PTSD
Fearless Nation PTSD Support announces five free weekly peer-support meetings for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) sufferers that educate, provide techniques for recovery, and encourage community support. - February 14, 2012 - Fearless Nation PTSD Support
Canadians Will Benefit from National Sarcoidosis Organization's Efforts
National Sarcoidosis Organization is Canadian based and has put forth the efforts to bring awareness and research about this disease to be more local in Canada. There are few to no resources in Canada and it is their mission to change that through offering support, awareness, resources and provide funds to medical research in our Canadian Medical research departments. The hope is to work with others in Canada as to helping with awareness and bring together fundraising efforts. - February 08, 2012 - National Sarcoidosis Organization
Annual Autism Gala Presents Community Leaders with Service Awards
On Saturday, January 21, 2012, Eden Autism Services’ held its 24th annual Eden Dreams white-tie dinner gala at the Hyatt Regency Princeton. The event featured the presentation of the Friends of Eden Award to longtime Eden supporters Munich Re, 2012 Guardian Award and Gerard J. Fennelly of NAI... - February 05, 2012 - Eden Autism Services
Three Americans Embark on a 7,000 Mile, 2 Year Journey Across Africa for Clean Water
Non-profit organization Walking4Water makes an unprecedented journey to bring awareness and resources to those in need - February 05, 2012 - Walking4Water
Advocacy Group Warns FDA on New Hydrocodone Formulations
A consumer advocacy group has warned the FDA that new single entity, extended-release (ER) formulations of the opioid painkiller hydrocodone could bring on the next tidal wave of overdose deaths and addictions if approved by the agency. Advocates for the Reform of Prescription Opioids, Inc. (ARPO),... - February 03, 2012 - Advocates for the Reform of Prescription Opioids, Inc.