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Latino Transgender Pageant Spotlights the Beauty of HIV Education and Prevention
The Gay & Lesbian Community Services Center of Orange County (The Center OC) will host the 19th annual Hermosa y Protegida HIV Prevention Pageant on Saturday, April 28 at the Pearson Park Amphitheatre in Anaheim. The event regularly draws a crowd of around 500. - April 25, 2012 - Gay & Lesbian Community Services Center of Orange County
OnPoint Urgent Care Launches Early Check-In on iTriage Mobile App
“Tell Us You’re Coming” lets local residents quickly and conveniently alert urgent care staff of impending arrival from smart phones. - April 25, 2012 - iTriage, LLC
Miriam Rosenberg, a Children’s Singer and Songwriter Will be Performing an Uplifting Children’s Concert at the School of Royal Yoga in Chester, NJ
The School of Royal Yoga announces that Miriam Rosenberg, an international children’s singer and songwriter will perform an uplifting Children’s Concert on Sunday, June 3, 2012 at the School of Royal Yoga in Chester, NJ. - April 25, 2012 - Miriam Rosenberg
Community Service Award Presented to South Nassau Communities Hospital's CEO
Mr. Quagliata was presented the award in recognition of his long-term dedication and commitment to ensuring that residents of the South Shore have convenient access to high quality, compassionate health care services through South Nassau. - April 25, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Women & Infants Participating in Study of Treatment of Common Viral Infection in Pregnancy
Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island, through its participation in the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Units Network, has been named the lead center in a 14-site, $25 million study of cytomegalovirus (CMV), the most common infection during pregnancy. Researchers want to see whether giving recently... - April 25, 2012 - Women & Infants Hospital
Avoiding Problems from Cab to Courtroom: Appropriate Pre-Work Screening for Drivers Revealed at NPTC 2012
As the entire transportation industry knows, commercial drivers suffer especially high risks for on-the-job injury. Physical function post-offer pre-employment screens can reduce injury risks dramatically, but can also open the door to legal challenges if not conducted carefully. Two industry... - April 25, 2012 - Atlas Ergonomics, LLC
Fertility Preservation Network Sponsors Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Events
ReproTech, Ltd., a cryobank specializing in long-term storage of human reproductive tissue (sperm, eggs, embryos and ovarian/testicular tissue), was a sponsor in recent Race for the Cure fundraising events to benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation. - April 25, 2012 - ReproTech, LLC
Colorado BioScience Association Seeks Region’s Top Start-up Companies for Venture Showcase Competition at BioWest 2012
Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) is now accepting applications from emerging bioscience companies for the Venture Showcase Competition at BioWest 2012. The deadline for entry is Friday, May 11th. Venture Showcase sponsors include Dorsey & Whitney LLP, EKS&H - Ehrhardt Keefe Steiner & Hottman PC, and the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation. - April 25, 2012 - Colorado BioScience Association
CareOne to Participate in Accountable Care Organizations Selected for First Three Medicare-Approved ACOs in New Jersey
CareOne, a leading provider of nursing and rehabilitative care, assisted living, long-term care and clinical specialty programs, has been selected to participate in the first three Medicare-approved Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) in New Jersey. ACOs are groups of doctors, hospitals and... - April 24, 2012 - CareOne
Marilyn G. Geller is Chief Operating Officer and Deborah J. Ceizler is Chief Development Officer of Celiac Disease Foundation
Celiac Disease Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Marilyn Grunzweig Geller as its new Chief Operating Officer and Deborah J. Ceizler as Chief Development Officer. Established in 1990, Celiac Disease Foundation is a national nonprofit organization meeting the growing public health... - April 24, 2012 - Celiac Disease Foundation
Wine for a Cure, a Benefit for Cystic Fibrosis Research, Inc.
CFRI is proud to announce the Fourth Annual Wine for a Cure to take place on Sunday, May 20th, 2012. This year, they will have a VIP Reception, followed by a special screening of the award winning documentary, The Power of Two. - April 24, 2012 - Cystic Fibrosis Research, Inc.
Young Women Beat Heart Attack
What could have killed them truly has made them stronger. Three Chicago-area survivors of a rare cause of heart attack called spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) will host the first-ever gathering of SCAD survivors worldwide the weekend of May 4-6, 2012. - April 24, 2012 - SCAD Research Inc
Leading Oncologist from India Visiting Erbil for 3 Days
Cancer Medical Camp at Erbil, Iraq in Collaboration with Medya Diagnostic Center. - April 23, 2012 - Omega Cancer Hospitals
Freedom Urgent Care Launches Mobile and Online Appointment Setting with iTriage App
Patients can conveniently request appointments, look up symptoms and access medical information with free health care app. - April 22, 2012 - iTriage, LLC
Picturing Dentistry Without X-Rays
Family Tree Dental Group Examines the Risks and Benefits of Dental X-Rays. - April 22, 2012 - Family Tree Dental Group
Cyclist to Ride 1,800 Miles in Solo Trek for Autism
Princeton, NJ resident John LaBosco is set to begin his bike journey up the East Coast to raise money for autism. - April 22, 2012 - Eden Autism Services
“Shamanic Journeying: Tricks of the Trade” on April 24 “Why Shamanism Now?” with Christina Pratt
On her radio show "Why Shamanism Now? A Practical Path to Authenticity”, teacher, author and founder of the Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing Christina Pratt offers helpful suggestions for those who have learned to shamanic journey but haven’t been able to more deeply integrate the practice into their lives. - April 22, 2012 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
NarrativePRO to Display Narrative Writing Software at the Arkansas EMS Expo in Little Rock, Arkansas on April 24-26, 2012
NarrativePRO will be exhibiting at the Arkansas EMS Expo in Little Rock, AR on April 24-26, 2012. NarrativePRO will be demonstrating its narrative writing software that produces high-quality narrative reports for emergency medical technicians that saves substantial time in writing reports and processing billing and claims with increased efficiency over handwritten reports. EMS organizations can realize increased revenues by reduced claims denials from complete, thorough and accurate reports. - April 22, 2012 - NarrativePRO
New Training Video Q&A Offers Insight on Launching a Fitness Career; Celebrity Fitness Expert John Spencer Ellis Answers Student Questions in Online Video
In a brand-new online training video, fitness expert John Spencer Ellis answers questions from personal training students. Topics covered include getting started, challenges, education and more. - April 21, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
ICRC-Weyer Launch New Social Media Pages
ICRC-Weyer GmbH, a contract research organization (CRO) based in Berlin, Germany, has launched new corporate pages on the world’s leading social networks, Facebook and Google Plus. The company intends to take a pioneering role within the clinical research community by interacting with a global audience and sharing insights with the next generation of clinical research professionals. - April 21, 2012 - ICRC-Weyer GmbH
Community Health Charities of Georgia Offers Free Volunteer Matters 365 Program to Local Businesses
Community Health Charities of Georgia connects employees to health and wellness information, volunteer opportunities and the ability to give to Georgia's most trusted health charities. With free programs like Health Matters at Work and Volunteer Matters 365, they help companies achieve year-round employee engagement. - April 21, 2012 - Community Health Charities of the Southeast
Breast Cancer Walk to Benefit South Nassau Communities Hospital's Breast Health Services
LI2DAY has donated a total of $115,500 to South Nassau in support of its breast cancer screening, early detection/diagnosis, and follow-up treatment program for underserved and minority patients. - April 21, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Inspirational Speaker Alice McCall of Healing Path to Present “Living with Heart Wisdom” at Tri-Cities Unity
On May 6th at 11am, Alice McCall will be speaking to The Unity Church of Tri-Cities in Johnson City, Tennessee’s Sunday morning service. Her presentation is aimed at encouraging attendees to listen, and follow their heart. - April 21, 2012 - Healing Path with Alice McCall
Stroke Association Receives NAELA Award
The award acknowledges the Stroke Association’s efforts in educating Florida communities on stroke-related issues. - April 21, 2012 - The Stroke Association Of Florida
Research Shows Efficacy of Treatment Model Developed at Women & Infants' Infant Behavior, Cry and Sleep Clinic
Research has recently been published in the Infant Mental Health Journal that supports an integrated model of care that is found at the Infant Behavior, Cry and Sleep Clinic at the Brown Center for the Study of Children at Risk at Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island. Lead author on the research is Amy Salisbury, PhD. - April 21, 2012 - Women & Infants Hospital
Cyclist to Ride 1800 Miles in Solo Trek for Autism
Bike Ride to Raise Awareness and Funds for Eden Autism Services Kicks off in Fort Myers. On Monday, April 23rd Princeton, New Jersey resident John LaBosco will begin 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. - April 21, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
HD Treatment Center Offers Revolutionary Hemorrhoid Treatment Technology
Center Features Painless 10-Minute Procedure Requiring No Anesthesia, Incisions, Downtime, Special Preparation Prior to Treatment for Permanent Relief of Condition. - April 21, 2012 - HD Treatment Center
Virtual Speech Center Releases a New iPad App for Speech Language Pathologists
Virtual Speech Center Inc., the provider of mobile applications for speech therapy, announced today the release of Auditory Workout, an iPad application available for download on Apple’s ITunes App store. Auditory Workout was created by a certified speech and language pathologist for... - April 20, 2012 - Virtual Speech Center Inc.
Southern Tier Dermatology Moving to Larger Space in Endwell
The Southern Tier Dermatology & Aesthetics office quickly expanding thanks to satisfied patients, personalized care. - April 20, 2012 - Southern Tier Dermatology & Aesthetics
Former NBA Coach Opens Wellness Studio in Scottsdale
Former NBA Coach announces the official Grand Opening of In2One Wellness Studio in Scottsdale Arizona. The Grand Opening open house is April 28th, 2012 from 10a-5p. - April 20, 2012 - In2One Wellness LLC
"The Pathway to Love" Named Finalist ForeWord Review's Book of the Year 2011 in Two Categories - Family & Relationships and Self-Help
The Pathway to Love is a finalist for the 2011 Book of the Year Awards in the Family & Relationship and Self-Help categories. ForeWord Reviews is pleased to announce the 2011 Book of the Year Awards list of finalists. Representing more than 700 publishers, the finalists were selected from 1200 entries in 60 genre categories. These books are examples of independent publishing at its finest. - April 20, 2012 - Julie Orlov
Healing Path Presents a Free Teleconference Event Featuring Alice McCall
On Thursday, May 3rd at 6-7pm CT Alice McCall will be facilitating "Don’t Limit Yourself" via teleconference. Attendees will be guided to understand the steps they can take to break through to a new way of being. - April 20, 2012 - Healing Path with Alice McCall
Dentists in Gulfport, MS Introduce More Methods to Finance Dental Treatment
The dentists in Gulfport, MS at Spraberry Dental Clinic has just announced that they are introducing more methods to finance dental treatments. One of the main obstacles that prevent patients from improving their smile is finance related. The dentists at Spraberry Dental Clinic have added new... - April 20, 2012 - Spraberry Dental
Spraberry Dental Clinic’s Dentists in Gulfport, MS Offer New Patients $50 Off First Visit
March 23, 2012 Gulfport, MS The dentists in Gulfport, MS at Spraberry Dental Clinic have just announced that they are offering a $50 off coupon for new patients who wish to try out their modern and comfortable facility. The dental clinic is ideal for new patients with anxiety about visiting the... - April 20, 2012 - Spraberry Dental
bodySCULPT® Has Announced Its New Summer Hours
Hours have changed for the summer which remain in effect through July 31, 2012. - April 20, 2012 - bodySCULPT®
VersaSuite Releases VersaProspect, a Sales and Marketing Tool Within VersaSuite Practice Management
VersaSuite is proud to announce the release of its integrated prospecting and sales module, VersaProspect. This module will enable medical practices, such as elective surgery clinics, to actively manage, understand, analyze, and ultimately improve their sales and marketing results. Using these... - April 19, 2012 - VersaSuite
“The Wellness Code” Book Soars to #1 on Amazon in Two Categories; Life Coach, Celebrity Fitness Expert John Spencer Ellis Co-Wrote Book of Wellness Wisdom
In its first week, “The Wellness Code” was rated #1 in two health and wellness categories on Amazon. The book was co-written by John Spencer Ellis and offers health, nutrition and lifestyle advice. - April 19, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Commit 2B Fit Launches New Website, Social Media Campaign
Commit 2B Fit (www.icommit2bfit.org), a nonprofit that provides a groundbreaking health and wellness program to elementary schools throughout South Florida, has announced it is launching a new website and corresponding social media campaign. According to Commit 2B Fit cofounder Michelle Schecht,... - April 19, 2012 - Commit 2B Fit
Carolina Travelers Can Come Home for Care on MedCenter Air Jets with New Partnership
MedCenter Air and Air Ambulance Card® partner for medical evacuation membership offer. Travelers can come home for treatment no matter where they fall sick or injured. MedCenter Air is the preferred provider of medical flights under the program. - April 19, 2012 - Air Ambulance Card, LLC
New Workshop on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Announced by Care Plus NJ
A workshop on FASD will be held on May 21, 2012 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Care Plus NJ facility located at 610 Valley Health Plaza in Paramus, New Jersey. - April 19, 2012 - Care Plus NJ, Inc.
Eden Autism Services Announces Summer Programs
Eden Florida will offer summer youth experiences in Fort Myers and Naples that combine recreation and learning for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Asperger’s ages 4-22. The summer camp programs include academics, life skills training, social skills, recreation and swimming. 1:1 behavior therapy is also available. - April 19, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Online Health Monitoring System Now Includes Personal Medication Schedule Tracking
Nclaves Family Caregiving Network Upgrade Enhances Family Health Monitoring Package. - April 19, 2012 - Nclaves
Renown Doctor Launches Life-Saving Book "Dangerous Medicine"
In “Dangerous Medicine: What Your Doctor Doesn’t Know Can Hurt You,” Dr. Ken G. Knott offers vital information for anyone who seeks optimal health, ultimate survival and the truth about modern medicine. - April 18, 2012 - Dangerous Medicine: What Your Doctor Doesn't Know Can Hurt You
RNsights Becomes the Largest Online Community for School Nurses
RNsights has quickly become the largest online community in the country just for school nurses with over 2,300 school nurse members and every state represented. RNsights will be rolling out additional communities to other nurse specialties. - April 18, 2012 - RNsights
Free Head, Neck Cancer Screening at South Nassau Communities Hospital
The Gertrude & Louis Feil Cancer Center at South Nassau Communities Hospital will hold a Free Head and Neck Cancer Screening Day Friday, April 27, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in the hospital’s Conference Room A & B. - April 18, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Friends of Karen Receives $75,000 Grant for Its Sibling Support Program
Friends of Karen, a children’s charity, has received a $75,000 grant from the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation to expand its Sibling Support program. “We have been impressed and moved by the compassion and support that Friends of Karen provides to the sometimes forgotten brothers and sisters of children who are seriously ill,” says Betsy Myatt, Executive Director, Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation, New York/Northeast. - April 18, 2012 - Friends of Karen
Center for Autism and Related Disorders to Host Free Orange County Insurance Workshop for Parents of Children with Autism
The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) will host a free seminar in San Juan Capistrano on May 19 to educate parents on new autism coverage changes. - April 18, 2012 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Shu Cosmetic Surgery Institute Expands Medspa with Walk-in Botox Boutique
Shu Cosmetic Surgery Institute has just announced its new clinic and medspa location, which is now accepting walk-ins for the medspa. The walk-in medspa features a "Botox Boutique" and a variety of procedures for all sorts of skincare needs performed by either their estheticians or physician assistant. - April 18, 2012 - Shu Cosmetic Surgery Institute
SLEEK Surgical & MedSpa Twitter Party Featuring Dr. Jeffery LaGrasso
SLEEK Surgical & MedSpa®, one of the nation's leading providers of cosmetic surgery procedures and advanced sculpted body and facial rejuvenation services with locations in Massachusetts, New York and Florida, today announced the first Twitter Party featuring Dr. Jeffery LaGrasso, SLEEK... - April 18, 2012 - SLEEK Surgical & MedSpa
Fertility Preservation Network Adds Pittsburgh Fertility Preservation Program
Program extends access to Testicular Tissue Cryopreservation, as well as additional Fertility Preservation options. - April 18, 2012 - ReproTech, LLC