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Dr. BJ Miller to Serve as Dream Foundation Honorary Medical Chair
Dream Foundation, the only national dream-granting organization for terminally-ill adults, today announced that Dr. BJ Miller, a world-renowned speaker and physician specializing in hospice and palliative care will serve as the organization’s Honorary Medical Chair. Dr. Miller currently... - May 01, 2017 - Dream Foundation
Dream Foundation and Amedisys Foundation Fulfill Hospice Patient’s Final Dream
Sixty-nine-year-old to receive new scooter. - April 29, 2017 - Dream Foundation
Graham's Foundation Will Preview New Support Materials at the 21st NICU Leadership Forum
The parent-focused organization has updated its NICU and Transition Home care packages with a design created by experts in cooperation with families. - April 29, 2017 - Graham's Foundation
The National Hispanic Medical Association Partners with Mary’s Center to Highlight the Importance of Preventive Care
A Health Fair with Free Screenings will be held for the Community. - April 29, 2017 - Mary's Center
Childers Counseling Service Receives National Recognition for Multicultural Counseling as American Small Business Champion by SCORE
Childers Counseling Service earned this title by making a positive impact on the community providing multicultural therapy to individuals and couples, including minorities, mixed races, and immigrants. - April 28, 2017 - Childers Counseling Service
Addiction Treatment Gap Awareness Week Announced
A week dedicated to recognizing the significant gap in treatment for those with the disease of addiction. - April 22, 2017 - American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)
Best Buddies International Establishes First Cleveland Office; Hires Ryan Wirth as Program Supervisor
Groundbreaking organization to provide support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout Northeast Ohio - April 22, 2017 - Best Buddies International
2017 County Health Rankings Announced at The Gateway Family YMCA
County Health Rankings Announced at YMCA in Elizabeth - April 15, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Spring Break Open House at The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Invites the Community to Visit April 17 - 21 - April 15, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Drug-Free Tennessee Engaging with Community at Local Health Fair
Drug-Free Tennessee is the local chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World, and has been hard at work spreading its message during events with other organizations. - April 15, 2017 - Drug Free South
StandUpKids Gives $50,000 in Grants for Standing Desks to Public School Teachers
StandUpKids is announcing the 10 teachers that are winners of $5000 grants for standing desks as part of their partnership with Michelle Obama's Let's Move! Active Schools movement. - April 13, 2017 - StandUpKids
Leading the Fight Against Eating Disorders, NEDA Hosts 5th Annual Pittsburgh Awareness Walk
The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) and its national walk sponsor, Aerie, have teamed up to hold the 5th annual Pittsburgh NEDA Walk on April 23, 2017 at the Schenley Plaza in Oakland. Themed NEDA Walk, Save a Life, NEDA Walks spread awareness about the seriousness of eating disorders and build supportive, local communities of hope and recovery. - April 12, 2017 - NEDA
The Society of OB/GYN Hospitalists Joins in Supporting the Preventing Maternal Deaths Act of 2017
The Society of OB/GYN Hospitalists (SOGH) announces its support of the bipartisan Preventing Maternal Deaths Act of 2017 (HR1318) that will strengthen states’ efforts in the prevention of maternal deaths and identify solutions to improve health care quality and outcomes for mothers. The Act... - April 06, 2017 - Society of OB/GYN Hospitalists
MSH-Perú and White Ribbon Alliance Partner to Improve Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition in Bolivia
Two women die every day in Bolivia during pregnancy, childbirth, or the postpartum period. That figure is four times as high for indigenous women in rural areas than it is for women in the cities. Because the majority of these deaths are preventable, White Ribbon Alliance (WRA) and MSH-Perú are proud to announce a new partnership to help women of childbearing age in the rural area of Beni make more informed health choices during their pregnancies and to improve nutrition in the area. - April 06, 2017 - White Ribbon Alliance
Eighteen-Year-Old to Raise Awareness for Muscular Dystrophy and Enjoy Final Dream Trip
National dream-granting organization for terminally-ill adults brings Dream trip to life - April 05, 2017 - Dream Foundation
National Public Health Week is April 3-9
The Kansas Public Health Association (KPHA) invites communities across Kansas to celebrate National Public Health Week on April 3-9 by recognizing the contributions and successes of public health and working to improve population health in Kansans. The American Public Health Association and KPHA... - April 04, 2017 - Kansas Public Health Association
The Gateway Family YMCA Wants Kids to “Charge Into Summer” During Annual Healthy Kids Day®
Event encourages kids to stay active and keep learning all summer long - April 04, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Dream Foundation Expands National Board of Directors
Carol Nygren and Virginia McFerran join Board of national dream-granting organization. - April 01, 2017 - Dream Foundation
Understanding Prediabetes - American Diabetes Association Alert Day
The Gateway Family YMCA encourages community to understand their risks of prediabetes. - March 28, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Mary's Center Welcomes 2 New Board Members
Both bring a diverse set of skills to guide and support the Center’s work. - March 22, 2017 - Mary's Center
ISTH 2017 Congress on Track to Break Records in Field for Attendance and New Innovations
Global Scientific Meeting Slated to be World’s Largest Gathering of Experts in Thrombosis and Hemostasis. - March 15, 2017 - International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH)
WISE Adult Day Services Program Open House
The Gateway Family YMCA Provides WISE Adult Day Services Program in Union - March 15, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Northfield Bank Foundation Provides Support to The Gateway Family YMCA – Rahway Branch
Donation Presented to The Gateway Family YMCA- Rahway Branch - March 15, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Explore Summer Camp at The Gateway Family YMCA Open House
Summer Camp keeps youth moving, learning and exploring. - March 14, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Drug-Free Tennessee Working with Others to Combat Abuse
Drug-Free Tennessee is the local chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World, and has been hard at work spreading its message during events with other organizations. - March 03, 2017 - Drug Free South
Renowned Film Producer, WV Advocacy Group Raise Awareness of Vaccine Safety with Revealing, Controversial Film Showing
Emmy Award-winning producer Del Bigtree will be in Charleston next Monday, February 27, for a showing of his controversial film, VAXXED, From Cover-Up to Catastrophe, a documentary based on fraudulent vaccine study data revealed by a Center for Disease Control (CDC) scientist-whistleblower. The movie, which is open and free to the public, will be shown Monday evening, Feb. 27, at 7 pm, at La Belle Theater in South Charleston, with a Q&A session following. - February 23, 2017 - West Virginians for Health Freedom
The Gateway Family YMCA Adds WISE Center YMCA Branch in Union
The Gateway Family YMCA Adds Fifth Branch to Association - February 14, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The 2017 Women in Oncology Award Winners Honored by PRIMO Education
The winners of the 2017 Women in Oncology Award were announced this morning at the 2nd Annual Practical Recommendations in Immuno and Molecular Oncology (PRIMO) Meeting. The Women in Oncology Awards are presented annually to three outstanding women in academia, industry, and advocacy, and seeks to recognize women who have made outstanding contributions to the lives of those fighting cancer. - February 13, 2017 - Cancer Expert Now, Inc.
Mary’s Center President & CEO Maria Gomez Featured in The Hero Effect Docu-Series
Episode Will Air on Feb. 11 at 10:00am EST on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network - February 01, 2017 - Mary's Center
American Diabetes Association to Offer Free Health Screenings and Resources for New Yorkers Living with Diabetes
One of the country’s largest diabetes EXPOs returns to Jacob K. Javits Center on March 11. - January 26, 2017 - American Diabetes Association, Bridgewater, NJ
Mary’s Center’s Appoints Two New Board Members
Each brings a diverse set of skills to guide and support the Center’s work. - January 19, 2017 - Mary's Center
International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis Launches Editor(s)-in-Chief Search for Its Flagship Journal
Call for Applications Now Open for Succeeding Editor(s)-in-Chief of the Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis - January 19, 2017 - International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH)
“For More”: New Jersey YMCAs Come Together to Affirm Healthy Communities
Local YMCAs Hold Statewide Wellness Event to Promote Positive Personal Change and Community Health. - January 14, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Mary’s Center to Launch its 2017 Energy Assistance Program in Prince George’s County
The program will pay up to $500 of energy and gas utilities for needy residents. - January 11, 2017 - Mary's Center
Mary’s Center Named Washington’s Most Innovative PR & Marketing Team 2016
The Center was selected among 25 other organizations in the Nation’s Capital. - January 08, 2017 - Mary's Center
Build More Than Muscle at The Gateway Family YMCA Open House
The Gateway Family YMCA Invites the Community to visit January 2 -8 - January 06, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
2016 Year in Review -- Drug-Free Tennessee
2016 saw the expansion of Drug-Free Tennessee, carrying out the work of the international organization the Foundation for a Drug-Free World in the Southeast United States. - January 05, 2017 - Drug Free South
Children's Rights in Danger: Dr. Jim Sears Speaks Up for the Babies at American Safe Sight Foundation
Dr. Jim Sears, of The Doctors Show on CBS, knows babies. As a pediatrician known best for his family's medical practice in the charming little coastal town of San Juan Capistrano, "Dr. Jim" is loved by his littlest patients and parents alike. Dr. Jim gave the babies a voice in his keynote Speech at The American Safe Sight Foundation (ASF) on health-care caused EKC transmission to babies by ophthalmologists. - December 25, 2016 - American Safe Sight Foundation
Dream Foundation Partners with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to Improve Veterans’ End-of-Life Experience
Dream Foundation, the only national dream-granting organization for terminally-ill adults, has announced a new strategic partnership with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that will improve the lives of veterans with life-limiting illnesses. Dream Foundation and VA will work closely... - December 24, 2016 - Dream Foundation
Mary’s Center to Share Holiday Spirit with More Than 1,000 Neighbors in Need
During 28th annual holiday celebration, immigrant children in the Washington, DC metro area will receive new toys and their families will have an opportunity to come together with others. - December 16, 2016 - Mary's Center
Celebrate Family Caregivers During November
November is National Family Caregivers Month - November 29, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Mary’s Center Named “2016 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits
Award Based on Outstanding Online Reviews. - November 28, 2016 - Mary's Center
The Foundation for a Drug-Free World Americas Chapter Honors Red Ribbon Week with Series of Events
The Foundation for a Drug-Free World (FDFW) holds a variety of events throughout the year to benefit the community through drug education, prevention and awareness. - November 25, 2016 - Drug Free South
Chiropractic for Veterans Proven a Success for Better Health Chiropractic
Sacramento, CA area Chiropractors help Veterans and other Americans avoid opioid addiction with safe and effective chiropractic treatment. - November 21, 2016 - Better Health Chiropractic
The Children's Security Blanket to Ensure Families of Children Battling Cancer Experience More Joy and Less Worry for the Holidays
Anonymous donors enable nonprofit to provide an early Christmas for many families. - November 14, 2016 - Children's Security Blanket
Joetta Clark Diggs’ Senior Olympics to be Held at The Gateway Family YMCA
Five Points Branch chosen as participating location. - November 14, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates National Family Week
Bring your family to the YMCA Open House. - November 13, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Dream Foundation’s 15th Annual Dreamland Gala Inspires
Dream Foundation hosted its 15th Annual Gala, Dreamland, on November 5th at the Bacara Resort & Spa in Santa Barbara to raise vital funds and awareness about the Foundation’s mission to fulfill the end-of-life Dreams of terminally-ill adults that offer inspiration, comfort, and... - November 11, 2016 - Dream Foundation
SATA CommHealth Supports World Diabetes Day with Complimentary Blood Glucose and Digital Retinal Photography Tests
Free blood pressure and eye checks will also be given; Highly subsidised diabetic foot screening will be available; Nutrition talks on preventing diabetes will be held for public - November 10, 2016 - SATA CommHealth
Local Voice Experts Gather in Philadelphia to Discuss Rare Neurological Voice Disorder
Over 70 patients and family members will come together at an Educational Conference on Saturday, November 5, 2016, at the Hampton Inn City Center to learn more about the mysterious neurological voice disorder, spasmodic dysphonia. - November 05, 2016 - National Spasmodic Dypshonia Association