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Speaking of Women’s Health Hosts Corporate Breakfast & Preview Event

Erika Mangrum, co-chair of the Speaking of Women’s Health Foundation and president of Iatria Spa, has announced that the organization will host a Corporate Breakfast & Preview event on Tuesday, Feb. 12 from 8-9:30 a.m. at the Capital City Club, located at 411 Fayetteville Street Mall. The... - January 22, 2008 - Speaking of Women's Health

Mental Health Advocacy Through the Arts

On March 21, 2006, J.T. Fielder, the oldest child and only son of Colorado’s beloved nature photographer John Fielder took his life on top of a windy 13,000 foot peak. Two years later, John Fielder is honoring his son’s life by being the spokesperson for a unique program that examines... - January 08, 2008 - Carson J Spencer Foundation

Comedy Event with Megan Mooney & Eddie Gossling in Naples, FL on February 5, 2008 to Benefit W.I.N.G.S.

Second Annual Comedy Fundraiser to Benefit Non-Profit "Women In Need of Growth Services" in Naples, FL - December 28, 2007 - Women In Need of Growth Services, Inc.

Extreme Makeover, Home Edition to Feature Family Living with Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders

APFED announced today it has received confirmation of the airing of Extreme Makeover, Home Edition, which will feature the Stockdale family from Middleton, Idaho with children living with Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders. The show will air on ABC on December 2, 2007. - November 29, 2007 - APFED

The Alice Aycock Poe Center For Health Education Announces 2007 Annual Meeting Award Winners

Kim Raynor, interim chief executive officer for The Alice Aycock Poe Center For Health Education (www.poehealth.org), a statewide nonprofit whose mission is to positively impact the lives of North Carolina youth through health education, has announced its 2007 Annual Meeting award winners. The... - November 27, 2007 - The Alice Aycock Poe Center for Health Education

World Endometriosis Research Foundation Funds International Multi-Centre Study to Develop a Tool to Identify Women with Endometriosis

The World Endometriosis Research Foundation (WERF) has secured funding for its first international multi-centre study. The aim of the study is to develop a symptom-based questionnaire to predict the presence of endometriosis – a study of this scale has never been undertaken before. - November 23, 2007 - World Endometriosis Research Foundation

Artist Salvatore Principe to Showcase His Heart Paintings at Charity Fundraiser "Art with Heart" Benefiting the Sydney & Alexandria Cohen Foundation

Salvatore Principe is all heart. The award winning artist is known for his unique heart giclees and paintings. His “Timeless Heart Collection”, represented by his original paintings and limited edition reproductions expresses tangible love, vibrant emotion, and tender hope – all... - November 23, 2007 - The Sydney & Alexandria Cohen Foundation

Gingerbread Contest Has $10,000 Top Prize

Create a gingerbread house and win a variety of prizes including a package at the Hyatt Regency Chicago valued at $10,000, Chicago Bears tickets and much more all while supporting Fox Valley Volunteer Hospice. - November 18, 2007 - Fox Valley Volunteer Hospice

Overcoming Rheumatism: French Chef Takes a Bite Out of the Big Apple

For French Chef Christian Plumail, the New York City Marathon means far more than running the world’s most famous foot race – it means carrying himself with fist-pumping enthusiasm for 42 kilometres from a past of infernal pain and disability to a stable future of mobility and physical... - November 08, 2007 - The Bone and Joint Decade

The Alice Aycock Poe Center for Health Education Names Time Warner Cable Premier Sponsor

Kim Raynor, interim chief executive officer for The Alice Aycock Poe Center for Health Education, has announced that Time Warner Cable, the second-largest telecommunications operator in the United States, will be the premier sponsor of the 2007 Annual Meeting. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday,... - October 24, 2007 - The Alice Aycock Poe Center for Health Education

Student Resource Center Names Director, Hires Staff, Sets New Hours

Gateway ready to serve students and downtown residents - October 21, 2007 - Gateway

Extra Help Arrives for Medicare Part D Beneficiaries at Area Agency on Aging in St. Joseph MI

The Working Together for Better Health Medicare Bus Tour arrived in St. Joseph MI to raise awareness and bring extra assistance to Medicare beneficiaries. Medicare Part D enrollment assistance and Low Income Subsidies are the focus of an on-going effort of the Region IV Area Agency on Aging and CMS. - October 21, 2007 - Area Agency on Aging, Region IV

The Alice Aycock Poe Center for Health Education Announces Dr. Sheila Collins as Keynote Speaker for 2007 Annual Meeting

Kim Raynor, interim chief executive officer for The Alice Aycock Poe Center For Health Education, a statewide nonprofit whose mission is to positively impact the lives of North Carolina youth through health education, has announced that Dr. Sheila Collins has been named keynote speaker for the... - October 17, 2007 - The Alice Aycock Poe Center for Health Education

Longwood Symphony Orchestra and the Kokugikan Sumida Choral Society of Japan Highlight Fundraising Gala on October 26 at Boston’s Symphony Hall

To benefit Children’s Melanoma Prevention Foundation & Melanoma Education Foundation. - October 12, 2007 - Childrens Melanoma Prevention Foundation

The Alice Aycock Poe Center for Health Education Announces 2007 Annual Meeting

Kim Raynor, interim chief executive officer for The Alice Aycock Poe Center for Health Education, a statewide nonprofit whose mission is to positively impact the lives of North Carolina youth through health education, has announced that the organization will host its 2007 Annual Meeting on... - October 10, 2007 - The Alice Aycock Poe Center for Health Education

Medicare Bus to Visit Southwest Michigan

The Medicare Bus, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, will arrive at the Area Agency on Aging (2900 Lakeview Dr., St. Joseph) on Friday, October 12 to help Medicare beneficiaries and their families understand and enroll in Medicare Part D. Medicare specialists will be on... - October 10, 2007 - Area Agency on Aging, Region IV

Spending Ten Dollars Now – Could Save Thousands

Of lives, that is. The Independent Rescue Service of Frankfort, Maine is currently conducting a raffle in the hopes of raising much needed funds, so that they might still continue their mission of saving lives where help is needed. The Independent Rescue Service, is an elite search and rescue... - October 08, 2007 - Independent Rescue Service

Speaking Of Women’s Health Honors Dr. Susan Weaver

Speaking of Women’s Health honored Dr. Susan Weaver with the It’s the Right Time award at the Speaking of Women’s Health two-day conference on Friday, Sept. 14 and Saturday, Sept. 15 at the North Raleigh Hilton. Dr. Weaver was recognized for her integral involvement as executive... - September 24, 2007 - Speaking of Women's Health

Speaking of Women’s Health Honors Jill Wolford

Speaking of Women’s Health honored Jill Wolford at the Speaking Of Women’s Health two-day conference on Friday, Sept. 14 and Saturday, Sept. 15 at the North Raleigh Hilton. Wolford was recognized for her philanthropy work with cancer patients as the founder of the Caring Community... - September 18, 2007 - Speaking of Women's Health

Visiting Nurse Association Begins Receiving Flu Vaccine and Prepares for Severe Flu Season

Flu season is coming, complete with chills, fever, cough and sore throat. Fortunately, the Visiting Nurse Association is prepared. On Friday, the non-profit organization received 25,000 doses of flu vaccine and anticipates receiving an additional 30,000 by October 1, when it begins offering flu shots. - September 12, 2007 - Visiting Nurse Association

Diane Dennis Serves on Speaking of Women’s Health Committee

Diane Dennis, vice-president of operations at Iatria Spa And Health Center’s Creedmoor location, will chair the program committee for the 2007 Speaking of Women’s Health conference, a two-day event designed to influence women in making informed decisions about their health, well-being... - September 06, 2007 - Speaking of Women's Health

MMI Associates, Inc. Sponsors Speaking of Women’s Health

Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc., a Raleigh-based public relations and marketing firm, has announced that the firm will sponsor the 2007 Speaking of Women’s Health conference, a two-day event designed to influence women in making informed decisions about their health,... - August 29, 2007 - Speaking of Women's Health

Elliot Steger Jazz Quartet Comes to the Concord Performing Arts Center on October 12, 2007

5th Annual Concert to Benefit the Massachusetts Alzheimer’s Association - August 17, 2007 - Libery Alzheimer's Partnership

Endometriosis Research Center Announces Winner of Nancy Petersen, RN Nursing Scholarship

Award Seeks to Increase Endometriosis Awareness Among Future Healthcare Leaders - August 08, 2007 - Endometriosis Research Center

'Shock Treatment' is Grievous Bodily Harm

“Electroconvulsive therapy should not be an option in the mental health bill,” says watchdog. - July 27, 2007 - CCHRUK

Speaking Of Women’s Health Foundation Seeks Volunteers

Lisa Roberts, M.D., event chair of the Raleigh chapter of Speaking of Women’s Health, has announced that the organization is are seeking volunteers to assist with their upcoming women’s health conference. Volunteers are needed for a variety of activities prior to and during the... - July 26, 2007 - Speaking of Women's Health

Podcast Addresses Speaking of Women’s Health Conference

Erika Mangrum, co-chair of the Raleigh Chapter of Speaking of Women’s Health and president of Iatria Day Spa, has announced the release of a podcast providing details on the Speaking of Women’s Health Conference, a two-day event in Raleigh Friday, Sept. 14 and Saturday, Sept. 15 at the... - July 18, 2007 - Speaking of Women's Health

Speaking of Women’s Health Conference Seeks Honorees

Speaking of Women’s Health, a two-day event designed to influence women in making informed decisions about their health, well-being and personal safety, is now accepting 2007 honoree nominations for the upcoming conference to be held Friday, Sept. 14 and Saturday, Sept. 15 at the North... - July 05, 2007 - Speaking of Women's Health

Speaking Of Women’s Health Kick-Off Event Held at Edwards Center for Medical Education

Speaking of Woman’s Health, a two-day event designed to influence women in making informed decision about their health, well-being and personal safety, held a kick-off event at Edwards Center for Medical Education, June 19 from 3:30 - 5 p.m. to plan the upcoming conference. Sponsor... - June 28, 2007 - Speaking of Women's Health

Dieting Research Wins Funding Award

The founder of a leading problem eating and weight control charity has been awarded a university funding package to conduct a detailed academic study into the West's dieting obsessions. - June 07, 2007 - The Weight Foundation

Orthopaedic Surgeons Become 1st Line Defense to Prevent Future Fractures

Launch of a major new tool by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF), the Bone and Joint Decade (BJD) and the International Society for Fracture Repair (ISFR), will help orthopaedic surgeons better diagnose and treat osteoporosis. - May 23, 2007 - The Bone and Joint Decade

Local Charity Auction Gets Big Donation - Toyota Sunnyvale Donates a New Car

Toyota Sunnyvale in Sunnyvale, CA donates a 2007 Toyota Prius Hybrid with free shipping to the 48 contiguous United States to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's "Out for Blood" Charity Auction, now live on eBay at www.ebay.com/outforblood. Auction runs through May 16, 2007. All proceeds will advance the Society's mission to cure blood cancers and improve the quality of life for patients and their families. - May 13, 2007 - The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Silicon Valley & Monterey Bay Area Chapter

SANMA Medical Missionary Team Conducts Free Clinics

SANMA volunteer team of doctors, nurses, and paramedics conducted free medical clinics in the remote villages of Garenapudi and Thanner Vari Palem in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. - March 20, 2007 - South Asia Native Missionary Alliance

The Heart Touch Project Receives Generous Grant from S. Mark Taper Foundation

The Heart Touch Children’s Program expands to serve older children. - March 17, 2007 - Heart Touch Project

Endometriosis Research Center Announces Nancy Petersen, RN Nursing Scholarship

Foundation Kicks off Endometriosis Awareness Month with National Honorary Award. - March 04, 2007 - Endometriosis Research Center

MindBody Connection to Host Fitness Fundraiser for the Sydney & Alexandria Cohen Foundation

On Sunday, March 11, 2007 from 10:30am to 3:30pm, fitness studio MindBody Connection will be holding a charity fundraiser for the Sydney & Alexandria Cohen Foundation, a 501 c3 not-for-profit organization currently raising funds to donate two state-of-the-art incubators to the Neonatal... - February 05, 2007 - The Sydney & Alexandria Cohen Foundation

Speaking of Women’s Health Co-Chairs Earn Honor

Speaking of Women’s Health has honored its three co-chairs, Erika Mangrum, Dr. Angela Baylis and Dr. Lisa Roberts, with an award for chairing the conference’s executive committee. The three women led efforts to organize the Speaking of Women’s Health conference, a daylong event... - February 05, 2007 - Speaking of Women's Health

Liddle Kidz® Partners with Momstyle News

Tina Allen, owner of Liddle Kidz® Infant Massage and Director of the Children’s Program for The Heart Touch Project, has teamed up with Angeline Piotrowski of Momstyle News to provide families with education and practical techniques on the benefits that infant massage can have... - February 01, 2007 - Heart Touch Project

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