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

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

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 organization’s... - October 17, 2007 - The Alice Aycock Poe Center for Health Education

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

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 Thursday,... - October 10, 2007 - The Alice Aycock Poe Center for Health Education

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 hand... - October 10, 2007 - Area Agency on Aging, Region IV

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 squad,... - October 08, 2007 - Independent Rescue Service

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 director... - September 24, 2007 - Speaking of Women's Health

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 Foundation,... - September 18, 2007 - Speaking of Women's Health

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, 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 and... - September 06, 2007 - 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, well-being... - August 29, 2007 - Speaking of Women's Health

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

Award Seeks to Increase Endometriosis Awareness Among Future Healthcare Leaders - August 08, 2007 - Endometriosis Research Center & Women's Hospital, Inc.

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

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 conference... - July 26, 2007 - Speaking of Women's Health

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 North... - July 18, 2007 - Speaking of Women's Health

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 Raleigh... - July 05, 2007 - Speaking of Women's Health

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 representatives,... - June 28, 2007 - Speaking of Women's Health

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

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

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

Foundation Kicks off Endometriosis Awareness Month with National Honorary Award. - March 04, 2007 - Endometriosis Research Center & Women's Hospital, Inc.

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 designed... - February 05, 2007 - Speaking of Women's Health

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 for... - February 01, 2007 - Heart Touch Project

Grant From Foundation to Help Health and Well-Being of Women in the Triangle - December 27, 2006 - Speaking of Women's Health

Foundation Recognizes Her Work as a Doctor, Volunteer and Philanthropist - December 21, 2006 - Speaking of Women's Health

Grant from Foundation to Help Health and Well-Being of Women in the Triangle - December 18, 2006 - Speaking of Women's Health

Foundation Recognizes Doctor for Breast Cancer Research - December 12, 2006 - Speaking of Women's Health

A campaigning weight control charity has won major grant aid to develop its worldwide research and support activities. - December 02, 2006 - The Weight Foundation

Healthy Moms NC Licensee and Partner Joins Promotion and Publicity Committee - November 27, 2006 - Speaking of Women's Health

Local Nonprofit For Seniors Hosts Daylong Women’s Health Event - November 20, 2006 - Speaking of Women's Health

Conference For Women Gives Back To Community - November 13, 2006 - Speaking of Women's Health

President of MMI Associates, Inc. to Lead Promotion and Publicity Committee - November 07, 2006 - Speaking of Women's Health

President of Exhibit Resources Joins Executive Committee - October 30, 2006 - Speaking of Women's Health

CEO Of MRPP, Inc. Chairs Promotion And Publicity Committee - October 23, 2006 - Speaking of Women's Health

CEO Of CD Anderson, P.A. Chairs Honoree Selection Committee - October 10, 2006 - Speaking of Women's Health

A Cystic Fibrosis patient is facing the hardship of post-war Lebanon while trying to survive without his much needed medications. Because the war torn region is without the ability to supply CF medications, Cystic Fibrosis Worldwide, a US based NGO, is working to remedy the situation. While CFW does not usually supply medications or help patients on an individual basis, when Rami requested help, CFW began contacting organizations seeking assistance on his behalf. - October 05, 2006 - Cystic Fibrosis Worldwide

Cystic Fibrosis Worldwide (CFW) has been invited to join Million Artists, an international fund-raising project for medical charities. The website aims to break the Guinness Book of World Records’ largest piece of collaborative abstract art record while collecting donations for non-profits. Each... - October 05, 2006 - Cystic Fibrosis Worldwide

A prominent weight-control charity has declared the inaugural “World Beyond Dieting Week” to strengthen the fight against growing obesity and endemic failed dieting. - October 03, 2006 - The Weight Foundation

Iatria Day Spa President Leads Women’s Health Event Executive Committee - September 27, 2006 - Speaking of Women's Health

Iatria Health Center Partner Leads Women’s Health Event Executive Committee. - September 20, 2006 - Speaking of Women's Health

Resources for Seniors, Inc. Director Of Development/Marketing Joins Executive Committee. - September 14, 2006 - Speaking of Women's Health

Help Needed To Organize Raleigh Conference. - September 06, 2006 - Speaking of Women's Health

Weight-control charity The Weight Foundation exposes new exploitative food industry tactics and launches a free and collaborative web-based self-help system for problem dieters. - September 01, 2006 - The Weight Foundation

Local Publication Backs Daylong Women’s Health Event. - September 01, 2006 - Speaking of Women's Health

National Conference Accepting Applications . - August 25, 2006 - Speaking of Women's Health

A leading problem-eating organization has developed a dieting behavior self-test, underpinned by a radical new understanding of what the dieting lifestyle actually comprises, to help dieters identify their relationship with food and eating. - August 22, 2006 - The Weight Foundation