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Verizon and California Partnership to End Domestic Violence Launch Program to Help Victims Protect Themselves by Using Technology

OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- California domestic violence prevention advocates will learn how to use the latest technology to help keep abuse survivors safe, thanks to a new program created by the California Partnership to End Domestic Violence (CPEDV) and Verizon. ...

Urgent Care Association of America Launches Program to Educate Congress on Urgent Care

WARRENVILLE, Ill., Aug. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Urgent Care Association of America ( www.ucaoa.org ) is reaching out to key members of Congress to offer assistance in the ongoing health care reform initiatives. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090804/UCAO...

Smart Choices Program helps shoppers identify food and beverage choices

This summer, the Smart Choices Program TM will appear on hundreds of products in supermarkets and other retail outlets across the country. This first-ever uniform front-of-pack nutrition labeling program, developed by a diverse coalition of scientists, nutritionists, consumer organizations and foo...

The Caryl Ehrlich Program Discusses Food Addiction on HealthyPlace.com

NEW YORK , Aug. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Caryl Ehrlich, founder of The Caryl Ehrlich Program and author of Conquer Your Food Addiction (Free Press) will appear on Healthy Place TV ( http://www.healthyplace.com/mental-health-tv-show/ ), an online video segment series, on Tuesday, Augus...

St. Joseph Health System-Sonoma County Partners With Aegis Health Group to Bring Health-Management Program to Area Employers

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Joseph Health System-Sonoma County, which includes Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, a 279-bed acute-care facility on California's northern coast, and its 80-bed sister facility, Petaluma Valley Hospital, selected Aegis Health Group to design...

House Energy & Commerce Committee Accepts 'Independence at Home' Pilot Program as Amendment During Health Bill Markup

ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 31 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) today applauded members of the House Energy & Commerce Committee for taking steps to coordinate care and bend the cost curve for Medicare's highest cost beneficiaries. Last ...

UF scientists program blood stem cells to become vision cells

GAINESVILLE, Fla. University of Florida researchers were able to program bone marrow stem cells to repair damaged retinas in mice, suggesting a potential treatment for one of the most common causes of vision loss in older people. The success in repairing a damaged layer of retinal cells in mic...

'Sharing Miracles' Television Program to Feature Four-Time World Series Champ Darryl Strawberry

WASHINGTON, July 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Four-Time World Series champion and legendary Major League Baseball slugger Darryl Strawberry will be featured on this month's episode of Sharing Miracles - a 30-minute public affairs television program that tells the compelling and i...

Rush University Medical Center studies program to help older adults transition from hospital to home

In light of health care reform measures, Rush University Medical Center has launched a study of its program to help older adults transition from hospital to home. The goal of the study is to determine whether the program, first implemented two years ago, succeeds in reducing readmissions with...

NephCure Foundation Announces Research Grant Program Recipients

Seven applicants receive a total of over $1.7 million BERWYN, Pa., July 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The NephCure Foundation (NCF) has awarded more than $1.7 million to researchers in its 2009 Scientific Research Grant Program. The announcement was made by Henry Brehm...

Houston Northwest Medical Center's Bariatric Program Rated Top 15% in the Nation by HealthGrades

HOUSTON, July 28 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study from HealthGrades, an independent healthcare ratings organization, finds that Houston Northwest Medical Center has received a Five-Star Rating and has been rated among the top 15% of hospitals nationwide for Bariatric Surgery in 2009...

Max Value Insurance Group Rolls Out a New Program for Mortgage Brokers and Title Companies

"We eliminate the hassle for the broker of shopping the insurance for the client. It's a win-win for both the broker and the client. Quoted, Bound and Billed Within The Hour! Miami, Fla. (PRWEB) July 28, 2009 -- Mario W. Pino President and Principal Agent of Max Va...

Image Sensors 2009 Announces Final Program and New Interactive Brochure

Introducing the final program for Image Sensors 2009 taking place October 13-16th, 2009 in San Diego, CA USA and IntertechPira's green alternative to the paper brochure. Portland, ME (PRWEB) July 27, 2009 -- IntertechPira is pleased to announce the Image Sensors 2009 co...

Lung Cancer Alliance Announces First 'Request For Bids' for Department of Defense Lung Cancer Research Program 'Concept Awards'

Established under the DOD Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program for Lung Cancer WASHINGTON, July 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, Lung Cancer Alliance (LCA) announced that the Department of Defense Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP) is al...

Registered Dietitian Reveals Chronic Back Pain Relief through Diet in New Book, Cookbook and Diet Program

A noted registered dietitian is getting to the bottom of the epidemic of chronic back pain with a new diet that holds the key to relief. (Vocus) July 23, 2009 -- A noted registered dietitian is getting to the bottom of the epidemic of chronic back pain with a new diet t...

More Than 500 Philadelphia Youth with Asthma and Their Families to Attend Keystone Mercy Healthy Hoops Program

Terrence Howard, Tyrese Gibson, Brent Celek and Jameer Nelson, Celebrities and Players of the Charlie Mack Celebrity Basketball Game, Expected to Attend the Day's Events Philadelphia, PA (Vocus) July 23, 2009 -- More than 500 children and their families will attend the ...

Snoring Isn't Sexy, LLC Announces Commendation Program to Honor Sleep Physicians Who Work with Dentists to Manage Sleep Breathing Disorders

Snoring Isn't Sexy, LLC has developed a section at SnoringIsntSexy.com to commend those sleep physicians and sleep centers who work with member dentists to recommend and refer those patients who have failed CPAP treatment, those who cannot tolerate CPAP therapy, and those who prefer oral applianc...

National Stroke Quality Improvement Program Passes the Million Mark

DALLAS, July 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines(SM)-Stroke program reached a major milestone last week, as participating hospitals entered the one millionth stroke patient record into the program's database. "The American Heart...

Claricode Launches Medical Software Scholarship Program with a Notable Judging Panel of Industry Experts

Sparks college students' interest in healthcare software. Waltham, MA (PRWEB) July 22, 2009 -- To inspire a new generation of students to think about the benefits of healthcare software, Claricode is starting the Claricode Medical Software Essay Scholarship program wh...

Sodexo Offers Landmark Program to Promote Employee Health and Worklife Balance

GAITHERSBURG, Md., July 22 /PRNewswire/ -- To help employers face the challenges of retaining top employees and maintaining productivity and morale in today's difficult economy, Sodexo, Inc., now offers a Quality of Life Services Program -- ToLive. The company announced today the launch of...

HealthFitness Helps Herbalife Engage Employees in Wellness Promotion Program Through Strategic Use of Incentives

MINNEAPOLIS, July 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Providing a corporate wellness plan is an important step in realizing a healthy, more productive workforce. However, without employee engagement, even the best wellness plans won't have an impact. A new issue brief from HealthFitness (NYSE Amex: ...

My InnerView and UW-Eau Claire Announce New Online Health Management Certificate Program for Senior Care Professionals

My SeniorCare Edvantage designed to provide professionals with education to better serve residents, families Wausau, Wisc. (Vocus) July 21, 2009 -- My InnerView, the leading provider of senior care quality improvement tools and solutions, and the University of Wisconsin...

OB10 and Memorial Hermann Show How e-Invoicing Program Optimized Accounts Payables and P-Card Spend

Largest hospital group in Texas joins forces with OB10 to co-host audio conference focused on optimizing AP and P-Card spend Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) July 21, 2009 -- OB10, the leading global e-Invoicing network and Memorial Hermann, the largest hospital system in Texas, rec...

California Health Insurance Assistance Program Awarded 2009 Grant Funding, Says MedicareSupplementPlans.com

California State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIPs) are expected to receive $3 million in new grants to assist Medicare beneficiaries in need of information on a wide variety of Medicare and health insurance topics, says MedicareSupplementPlans.com . Los Ange...

CancerCare Launches New Program to Help Multiple Myeloma Patients Cover Transportation Costs

NEW YORK, July 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Cancer Care announced today the launch of the "Door to Door" program for patients with multiple myeloma. Cancer Care 's program will provide individual grants of up to $600 annually to multiple myeloma patients for covering transportation cost...

Amgen Scholars Discover Their Potential During Summer Science Research Program and National Symposium

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., July 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- From July 18-20, more than 260 of the country's brightest undergraduate students met at UCLA for the third annual Amgen Scholars U.S. Symposium designed to bring together program participants and help them apply their science ...

-Contrave(R) Obesity Research Phase 3 Program Meets Co-Primary and Key Secondary Endpoints; Exceeds FDA Efficacy Benchmark for Obesity Treatments-

SAN DIEGO, July 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Orexigen(R) Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: OREX ) today announced that all three remaining Phase 3 trials evaluating Contrave(R) (bupropion SR/naltrexone SR), its investigational drug for the treatment of obesity, met their ...

EngagementHealth(R) Launches Comprehensive Wellness Program with Store Kraft - 80% of Employees and Spouses Participate in Programs

BEATRICE, Neb. and WESTCHESTER, Ill., July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Store Kraft Manufacturing Company, an industry leading manufacturer of custom wood and custom metal retail store fixtures and provider of integrated RFID technology capabilities, and EngagementHealth, LLC., an innovator in emp...

Miles To End Malaria Program Gets an Extra Burst of Speed From American Le Mans Series Founder Don Panoz

The Panoz Family Joins Patron Highcroft Racing, Tequila Patron and Racecar Fans Across the Country to Help Families in Africa Fight Malaria with Malaria No More DANBURY, Conn., July 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Patron Highcroft Racing and Malaria No More have been joined by a ...

CNCB Post Graduate Studies in Clinical Nutrition (PGSCN) Program is Now Available Online

Go to www.cncb.org for more information or call 972-250-2829 DALLAS, July 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following information on the CNCB Post Graduate Studies in Clinical Nutrition (PGSCN) Program was released today by the Clinical Nutrition Certification Board: ...

CMS Selects TrailBlazer Health Enterprises to Administer Medicare Program in Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi

DALLAS, July 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- TrailBlazer Health Enterprises, LLC announced today that the company has been awarded a new contract by the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to serve as the Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) for Jur...

MedicAlert Foundation and Autism Society Launch New Program to Safeguard Individuals and Families Living With Autism

The Safe and Sound(R) Safety Management and the MedicAlert(R) Emergency Response programs are working together to help emergency responders better serve the autism community TURLOCK, Calif., July 14( )/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- MedicAlert Foundation International, the leader...

Reminder program dramatically increases mammography rates, Kaiser Permanente study finds

July 14, 2009 (Portland, Ore.) A reminder program aimed at screening for breast cancer when it is most treatable boosted mammography rates by more than 17 percentage points, according to a new study by Kaiser Permanente's Center for Health Research in the August issue of the American Journal of ...

Niche Prescriptions Announces Grand Opening of New Program Offering Prescription Drug Discount Card

Providing a prescription discount card, Niche Prescriptions announces the grand opening of a new program. The program allows consumers to minimize the cost of obtaining prescription drugs. Niche Prescriptions offers one of the largest pharmacy networks in the United States and offers thousands of...

Reminder Program Dramatically Increases Mammography Rates, Kaiser Permanente Study Finds

PORTLAND, Ore., July 14 /PRNewswire/ -- A reminder program aimed at screening for breast cancer when it is most treatable boosted mammography rates by more than 17 percentage points, according to a new study by Kaiser Permanente's Center for Health Research in the August issue of th...

Promising hematologists begin year-long program to pursue careers in clinical research

(WASHINGTON, July 13, 2009) Twenty hematology and hematology/oncology fellows and junior faculty will begin a unique year-long education and mentoring program this summer as part of the American Society of Hematology (ASH) Clinical Research Training Institute. The ASH Clinical Research Trainin...

Ugandan Medical Male Circumcision Program Launched to Prevent HIV Transmission

KAYUNGA, Uganda, July 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Uganda was the first country in sub-Saharan Africa to register a drop in adult national prevalence in HIV. The epidemic, however, remains serious as approximately one million Ugandans are HIV positive. Experts in the field have begun promoting a ...

McCallan and Excerpta Medica Launch MED SELECT Program at HCEA

BRIDGEWATER, N.J., July 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- With many industry and national initiatives calling for personalized treatment for patients rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, the launch of the S cientific EL ective E ducational C onten T Program, MED SELECT provides a unique oppo...

Insulet Establishes Eco-Friendly Disposal Program for the OmniPod(R) Insulin Management System

BEDFORD, Mass., July 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Insulet Corporation (Nasdaq: PODD ), the leader in tubing-free insulin pump technology, announced today that the Company is introducing an environmentally friendly disposal program for its OmniPod(R) Insulin Management System. The Eco-Pod program...

DaVita's Award-Winning Training Program for New Teammates Reaches Milestone With 100th DaVita Academy in Baltimore, Maryland

BALTIMORE, July 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DaVita Inc. (NYSE: DVA ), a leading provider of kidney care services for those diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD), today opened its 100th DaVita Academy - the company's award-winning, leadership development and cultural orientation program for...