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FDA Position on Intravenous Vitamin C Limits Access, But Does Not Render Vitamin C-IV Unlawful
On December 28, 2010, FDA issued a Warning Letter claiming that certain injectible Vitamin C products were unapproved new drugs. Many in the industry took the warning letter to stand for the proposition that FDA would not allow any Vitamin C injectible products to be made available to patients. The Vitamin C Foundation has corrected that missimpression, stating that Vitamin C injectible products can still be made available to physicians under certain conditions from compounding pharmacies. - March 13, 2011 - Vitamin C Foundation
Victory Over Stroke Events Set for April in Sarasota and Bradenton, Florida
Seminars Focus on Stroke Awareness and Prevention - March 12, 2011 - The Stroke Association Of Florida
Food Lion Family of Banners Raises $3.6 Million for Easter Seals Through Shop&Care Program
Record Year for Easter Seals Shop&Care - $3.6 Million Raised During Four-Week Campaign at Food Lion, Bloom, Bottom Dollar Food and Reid’s Stores - March 12, 2011 - Easter Seals UCP
European Parliament Celebrates World Kidney Day 2011
World Kidney Day – the most widely celebrated event focused on kidney health around the globe – served as the perfect occasion in the European Parliament to draw health policy makers’ attention to the urgent need for dramatic changes in prevention strategies, early detection and treatment of chronic kidney disease across Europe. - March 11, 2011 - World Kidney Day
Physicians can Capture Growing Botox Market with IAPAM's Hands-On Botox Training
A new report shows that the market for botox, dermal fillers and other minimally-invasive procedures is growing at a rate of 9% annually. To capture this market "will require hands-on, physician-lead botox training like that offered by the IAPAM at its Aesthetic Medicine Symposium," recommends Jeff Russell, Executive Director of the IAPAM. - March 07, 2011 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Dr. Teresa Erb Joins Reproductive Health Specialists: Dr. Erb and New Penn Hills Facility Offer More Resources for Personalized Fertility Treatment
Reproductive Health Specialists (RHS), the region’s only independent, women-owned and operated reproductive endocrinology and fertility center located in Western Pennsylvania, announced expansion of its staff by welcoming Teresa M. Erb, M.D. as its third board certified physician, joining RHS... - March 04, 2011 - Reproductive Health Specialists
Indoor Cycling Fundraiser Helps Raise Money for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Tri-State residents teaming up to "go nowhere fast" for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in this unique fundraiser. - March 04, 2011 - The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Tri-State Chapter
New Book "Ways Women Orgasm" by Jane Thomas Now Available
Jane Thomas Announces the publication of her book "Ways Women Orgasm" Based on the Content of the Female Sexuality Forum www.WaysWomenOrgasm.org - March 04, 2011 - WaysWomenOrgasm.org
Painting Enhances Recovery for Local Artist
The Winter 2011 Brushes with Life exhibit, the volunteer-driven creative arts program at the UNC Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health, will be on display until late spring. - March 02, 2011 - Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health
Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island Elects New President
The Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island announced that Diane J. Bartscherer, DNP, RN, ANP-BC, has been elected president. Dr. Bartscherer has nearly 30 years of experience as a healthcare provider. - March 01, 2011 - Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island
Finding More Balance & Ease with Dementia Caregiving
Holly Eburne's husband was diagnosed with Frontotemporal dementia 4 years ago at age 57. Holly will share tips on how she worked through the lowest point in her life to find a more peaceful and balanced life than before her husband's illness. - February 28, 2011 - Dementia Hope
Eden Announces Winning Artists of Naples Invitational Art Fest 2011
Eden Autism Services announces the winners of the 14th annual Naples Invitational Art Fest presented by Eden Autism Services, a juried art show, held Jan. 29 and 30, in Naples. - February 26, 2011 - Eden Autism Services Florida
New Study Published by the World Psychiatric Association: Income Inequalities Increased the Occurrence of Depression and Suicide Attempts During the Recent Financial Cris
Due to the recent economic crisis, an increase of health inequalities between socio-economic groups has been noticed in both developed and developing countries. The World Health Organization, the World Bank and the United Nations Development Programme have all reported these inequalities and... - February 25, 2011 - World Psychiatric Association
National Kidney Foundation to Offer Free Health Screening
The National Kidney Foundation Serving Kansas and Western Missouri will conduct a free health screening for people at increased risk for kidney disease on World Kidney Day, Thursday, March 10, 2011 at The Islamic Center of Greater Kansas City (8501 E. 99th St. KCMO) from 9am to 1pm. - February 23, 2011 - National Kidney Foundation
Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island Urges Residents to be "Wise" Healthcare Consumers All Year Long
February is National Wise Health Consumer Month, and the Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island (NPALI) urges all Long Islanders to be wise health consumers and get the most healthcare for their money. - February 23, 2011 - Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island
$1.8 Million Raised For Easter Seals in First Week of Shop&Care Campaign at Food Lion, Reid’s, Bloom and Bottom Dollar Food Stores
Shop&Care campaign runs from February 9 - March 8, 2011 and benefits Easter Seals. - February 23, 2011 - Easter Seals UCP
Long Island Nurse Practitioner Association Member Leads Nationwide Program to Increase Vaccination Rate
Long Island Nurse Practitioner Association member Dr. Mary Beth Petraco, collaborating with the ANA and Every Child by Two, helped produce an educational webcast on vaccine safety, nurses’ role in immunization promotion, and risk communications. - February 22, 2011 - Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island
Answers to Lupus in First of New Webinar Series Presented by New York City’s S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
“Tools for Managing Your Lupus” is February 23rd. - February 17, 2011 - S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
New Facebook Fan Page URL for International Suicide Prevention Association
The IASP has shortened its Facebook Fan page URL to: facebook.com/IASPinfo in order to offer Facebook and Web users easy access to the page. - February 17, 2011 - International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP)
Advocates Head to D.C. to Lobby Congress and Fight Arthritis
The annual Advocacy Summit brings together advocates, young and old, from across the country to meet with their Members of Congress. - February 16, 2011 - Arthritis Foundation
S.L.E. Lupus Foundation: "It's Time for Answers on Lupus in New York City"
Foundation Urges New Yorkers with Lupus to Ask Their Doctor About the Just-Launched Manhattan Lupus Surveillance Program. - February 15, 2011 - S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
Fighting Fatigue.org Celebrates 5-Year Anniversary with Fighting Back Against Chronic Illness Challenge
Robinson wanted to do something special this year to celebrate the 5th anniversary of her website and in honor, she has created the Fighting Fatigue “Fighting Back Challenge.” “I want to share the stories of the chronically ill on how we are surviving and overcoming obstacles despite the limitations we face on a daily basis." - February 13, 2011 - Fighting Fatigue
UCAAN Gets Businesses Involved
Local charity organization brings businesses together to aid one another, promote and to help a local non-profit. - February 13, 2011 - United Cancer Advocacy Action Network
Eden Autism Benefits from Being Home-Tech’s "Charity of the Month"
Home-Tech recently made two contributions to support the mission of Eden Autism Services, including the organization as the recipient of Home-Tech’s Charity of the Month program sponsoring Eden’s Annual ArtFest. - February 12, 2011 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Easter Seals Celebrates 20-Year Shop&Care Partnership with Food Lion Family of Banners, Bloom and Bottom Dollar Food
Shop&Care campaign runs Feb. 9 – March 8 - February 10, 2011 - Easter Seals UCP
The Coalition for Tactical Medicine (CTM) Receives Continued Support from Combat Medical Systems (CMS)
Corporate donors like like Combat Medical Systems will help accomplish CTM's mission to: Strengthen the lifesaving capabilities of tactical medical responders worldwide. - February 10, 2011 - Coalition for Tactical Medicine
Announcing Project Touch: Free Apple iTouch to Needy Virginia Children with Autism
Autism Speaks is proud to team with a local teenager to bring the following innovative program to help needy children with autism receive a free iPod Touch, while supplies last. - February 02, 2011 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
Young Artists Add a Splash of Color to Naples Art Fest
This year’s Eden Autism Services Naples Invitational Art Fest, children from five to 18 years of age, are invited join the Art Fest fun by submitting their best coloring efforts for judging. - January 22, 2011 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Long Island Nurse Practitioner Association's Nurse Practitioner of the Year
The Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island recently named Donna Hallas, Phd, PNP-BC, CPNP, its 2010 Nurse Practitioner of the Year. Dr. Hallas is a pediatric nurse practitioner whose practice serves at-risk children from birth to 21 years old who receive their primary health care in a... - January 21, 2011 - Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island
Naples Invitational Art Fest Brings Area Residents, Children and Artists Together
Naples Invitational Art Fest Brings Area Residents, Children and Artists Together Annual event supports autism programs Some of the nation’s finest artists will descend on Naples’ Fleischmann Park later this month, displaying and selling their wares ranging from oil, acrylic and water... - January 19, 2011 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Fear the Turtle, Find a Cure Autism Speaks U 5K Run/3K Walk Presented by Sigma Phi Epsilon April 16, 2011 at the Comcast Center Parking Lot, College Park, MD
Autism Speaks, North America’s largest autism science and advocacy organization, today announced that the 3rd annual University of Maryland’s Fear the Turtle, Find a Cure Autism Speaks U 5K fundraising and awareness event will take place on April 16, 2011 at The Comcast Center Parking... - January 18, 2011 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
Physicians Rave About IAPAM's Symposium with Botox Training
From its comprehensive hCG training to hands-on botox training, the reviews from physicians for the IAPAM's 2010 suite of training programs have been just been published. - January 13, 2011 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
The Ovations "Princess Bead & Bracelet," an Exclusive Gift for Ovarian Cancer Patients
Ovations for the Cure of Ovarian Cancer rolls out a new patient program. - January 08, 2011 - Ovations for the Cure of Ovarian Cancer
The IAPAM’s Aesthetic Medicine Symposium with Botox Training Stands Alone
The IAPAM leads its competitors in offering the most complete botox training and aesthetic medicine education in North America. - January 06, 2011 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Hank Rocks, a Blues Benefit for Autism Speaks at Theatre Project
A Musical Extravaganza with Roxi Starr as MC Blues jam with local artists, cabaret by Roxi Starr, Special Guests, 50/50 Raffle, live auction and much more. Beer, wine, dinner, and cupcakes by Flavor Cupcakery will be served. All proceeds will benefit Team Hank Rocks and their 2011 participation in the Baltimore Walk Now for Autism Speaks. - December 25, 2010 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
IAPAM Announces 2011 Dates for Its Aesthetic Medicine Symposiums with Botox Training
In the coming year, physicians focused on growth will continue to seek out the best botox training, and hCG for weight loss programs. To meet this need, the IAPAM announces the 2011 dates for its Aesthetic Medicine Symposiums and hCG Training. - December 23, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Friends of Eden Awards to be Presented at Annual Autism Gala
On Saturday, January 15, 2011, Eden Autism Services will hold its 23rd annual Eden Dreams white-tie dinner gala at the Hyatt Regency Princeton. The event will feature the presentation of the Friends of Eden Award to longtime Eden supporter Wawa, Inc. and immediate past Chairman of the Eden Board of... - December 19, 2010 - Eden Autism Services
IAPAM's hCG Weight Loss Training Gives Physicians a Complete Solution
The IAPAM's hCG Physician Weight Loss Program offers physicians all the tools and training they need to add hCG for Weight Loss to their practices. Now the IAPAM's program includes NEW Weight Loss Clinic resources, including: waiting room and patient presentations and samples of proven hCG promotional publications. - December 16, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
CEO Finds Innovative Ways to Provide Services to Adults with Autism
Thomas P. McCool Ed.D, President & CEO of Eden Autism Services has been named Innovator of the Year by the Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce. “It is a thrill and an honor to be selected as Innovator of the Year,” says McCool. I have been with Eden since 2005 and during that... - December 11, 2010 - Eden Autism Services
Easter Seals South Florida, Inc. - Afterschool Tutoring Program
Easter Seals South Florida, Inc. announces the sponsorship of the Afterschool Snack Program, a subcomponent of the Child Care Food Program. This program is designed primarily to provide nutritious snacks to children in Afterschool Programs. Snacks are available at no separate charge to the children... - December 04, 2010 - Easter Seals South Florida
Foundation for Cancer Research & Wellness Launches Petition Drive to Overturn Institute of Medicine’s New Vitamin D Recommendations
Foundation for Cancer Research & Wellness finds the Institute of Medicine's (IOM) recent report concerning necessary vitamin D consumption levels to be profoundly disappointing, especially as it relates to cancer and other disease prevention. - December 04, 2010 - Foundation for Cancer Research & Wellness
Nurse Practitioners Association Says Risk for Diabetes Starts with Family History
Many people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes have one or more family members with the disease, so it’s important to know your family’s diabetes health history, and to share that with your primary healthcare provider. - December 01, 2010 - Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island
Eden Autism Services Continues to Help Participants Achieve Independent Employment
Eden Autism Services is thrilled to announce that Gregory Benjamin, a 24-year old participant in Eden Autism Services Adult Employment Program is independently employed. - November 26, 2010 - Eden Autism Services
IAPAM Support Physicians as They Capitalize on $121 Billion Weight Loss Market
The IAPAM's hCG Training for Physicians provides doctors with all the education and resources they need to capture a portion of the $3.6 billion dollar market for weight management pharmaceuticals. Over 350 physicians have attended the IAPAM's hCG Training in 2010, and are now poised to capture the "2011 New Year Resolution" market for losing weight. - November 24, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
IAPAM's hCG Training Includes Enhanced Weight Loss Maintenance Strategies
The IAPAM's hCG Physician Weight Loss Program now includes enhanced education on long term weight loss maintenance strategies. - November 18, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
An Organic Evening with the Garden at Eden
Fashions and organic food will mix at an Organic Evening with the Garden at Eden, hosted by Saks Fifth Avenue at the Bell Tower Shops (U.S. 41 and Daniels Parkway). An Organic Evening will be held on Tuesday, November 16 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and will benefit Eden Autism Services... - November 13, 2010 - Eden Autism Services Florida
IAPAM's hCG Training Prepares Physicians for Weight Loss Resolutions
For physicians who want to add hCG for Weight Loss to their practices in preparation for the flood of patients on January 1, 2011, attendance at the December 3rd seminar is the last chance to be educated in the IAPAM's Exclusive hCG Protocol, and receive all the resources and ongoing support needed to successfully and profitably add hCG for weight loss to a practice. - November 12, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
GotoAID Mobile First Aid App Producer Joins HSI Family of Brands
Health & Safety Institute (HSI) is pleased to announce that GotoAID has joined the HSI family of brands. - November 12, 2010 - Health & Safety Institute (HSI)
Healthy Heritage Movement Hosts Free Diabetes Screening
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month and in recognition Healthy Heritage Movement Inc. is hosting a health outreach event featuring free diabetes screening tests, lifestyle assessments, handing out 'Your Game Plan to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes' gift bags, and a team of wellness experts will be on hand to answer important health related questions. - November 10, 2010 - Healthy Heritage Movement, Inc.
Learn from Leading Dermatologists at IAPAM's Aesthetic Medicine Symposium with Botox Training
The IAPAM continues to offer the industry's best clinical, hands-on, aesthetic medicine training in the most advanced skin care procedures. The IAPAM's Aesthetic Medicine Symposium is a weekend training program, designed by physicians for physicians, and supports the addition of the top 5 minimally invasive procedures: botox, dermal fillers, lasers, microdermabrasion, chemical peels and hCG for Weight Loss to an existing practice or the launch of a medical spa. - November 09, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine