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Disability.gov Adds Social Media Tools, Disability Resources and a New Design to Complement Information from 22 Federal Agencies

Launch of revamped Web site with resources for people with disabilities coincides with Americans with Disabilities Act's 19th anniversary WASHINGTON (PRWEB) August 4, 2009 -- In conjunction with the 19th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the U.S. Depar...

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Missouri Harnesses Social Media to Interact with Members

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Not just for teens anymore--social networking and media tools such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube are being used by adults to interact with their friends, families and to gain information. Now, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield members can add these to...

Innovator's Studio offers Social Media Strategy Intensive Sept 16-17, 2009

The Strategy Group announces a social media strategy intensive designed specifically to help hospitals and health systems incorporate social media into marketing strategy. The 2-day session, entitled, Social Media: It's All About Strategy, is scheduled for Sept 16-17, 2009 in Chicago, IL. ...

Long-term health and social outcomes for neuroblastoma survivors

Survivors of the childhood cancer neuroblastoma are eight times more likely to have chronic health conditions, less likely to be married, and more likely to have lower incomes than their siblings, according to a study published online July 31 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute . T...

Allsup Answers Common Questions People Have About Social Security Disability

More people making first applications can benefit from choosing representation early in the process. Belleville, IL (Vocus) July 31, 2009 -- A growing number of people are applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits this year and experiencing diffi...

Randall Terry, Founder, Operation Rescue: Abortion, Healthcare, and Social Upheaval: Pro-life Leaders to Discuss Backlash -- Including Potential of Unwanted Violence

WASHINGTON, July 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following was released today by Randall Terry, founder of Operation Rescue: Pro-life leaders to hold press conference discussing potential backlash -- including the potential of unwanted violence -- if Congress votes to take tax...

Interaction Associates and The Interaction Institute for Social Change Present at the Greater Than Conference

Interaction Associates and The Interaction Institute for Social Change Present at the Greater Than Conference, July 26-28, 2009. The session, entitled "Accelerating Leaders’ Competence for Cross Sector Collaboration," provides insight into the opportunities created by a growing aw...

National Social Security Disability Advocacy Firm Changes Name to "Freedom Disability" and Acquires 22,000 Square Foot Corporate Headquarters in Shelton, CT

SSC Disability (a Social Service Coordinators company) has announced a name change to Freedom Disability and has expanded its operations into a new corporate headquarters in Shelton, CT. The larger 22,000 square foot facility will accommodate the continued growth of the business, bringing hundre...

Bariatric Advantage Participates in Social Networks

Bariatric Advantage has been participating in many of the major on-line social networks according to Ed Sinson, On-line Forum and Social Networking Representative. Irvine, Calif. (Vocus) July 8, 2009 -- Bariatric Advantage has been participating in many of the major on-...

IBM Award for Innovative Solution to Tackling World's Most Critical Social and Environmental Problems

LONDON, July 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM ) was awarded the prestigious Coffey International Award for its application of technical expertise in innovative ways to address the greatest societal challenges of our time at the annual Business in the Community (BITC) Awards for Excell...

Shared Race, Social Group Seem to Help People Relate

Brain imaging study sheds light on empathic response WEDNESDAY, July 1 (HealthDay News) -- Brain imaging technology reveals that familiarity breeds empathy, according to a new study. Neuroimaging of the anterior cingulate cortex -- the area of the brain that is linked to emotional ...

Oral Cancer Foundation Praised for Its Social Media Efforts

Social Media Guru Mashable.com Cites Organizations Using Social Media for Public Good NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., July 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Oral Cancer Foundation was recently praised by a leading Internet media Web site in an article discussing non-profit organizations that are eff...

Allsup Outlines Advantages of Representation to Overcome Long Wait for Social Security Disability

With average wait times growing for first applications, choosing representation can set your claim apart with expert assistance and preparation Belleville, Ill. (Vocus) -- The average time to process initial Social Security disability claims is increasing by 20 percent...

DaVita Launches First Corporate Social Responsibility Report With Nationwide Community Service Blitz

Report Details Fortune 500 Company's Innovative Vision for 'Community Care' DENVER, June 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DaVita Inc. (NYSE: DVA ), a leading provider of kidney care services for those diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD), today launched its first Community Care Report to...

Hartford grants increase support for geriatric social work training

The prestigious Hartford Doctoral Fellows and Hartford Faculty Scholars programs today awarded over $1.25 million in combined new grants to eleven researchers in the field of geriatric social work. Both programs funded by the John A. Hartford Foundation and administered by The Gerontolo...

One in Seven Seniors Faces Social Security Check Cuts in 2010

At Least 6.8 Million Affected; Total Could Include Millions More WASHINGTON, June 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Close to seven million seniors -- one in every seven -- will receive a smaller Social Security check next year, according to a new analysis by The Senior Citizens League (TSCL). M...

Global Creative, Media and Technology Agency LBi Launches Cutting Edge Social Movement for the British Red Cross in Support of Refugee Week

STOCKHOLM, May 29 /PRNewswire/ -- The British Red Cross are asking people to pledge their support to refugees by collectively 'changing their online status' across all social networks, instant messenger and email during Refugee Week (15th-21st June). This is the first time that a charit...

WeissComm Group Acquires Common Sense Media Group, Appoints Founder Bob Pearson Chief Technology and Media Officer to Help Clients Evaluate and Optimize Social Media

AUSTIN, Texas and SAN FRANCISCO, May 27 /PRNewswire/ -- WeissComm Group today announced the acquisition of Common Sense Media Group , a social media consulting company founded by Bob Pearson , who will become WeissComm's Chief Technology and Media Officer. WeissComm also announced that ...

Nonprofit Outpatient Clinics and Social Service Agencies Outsource Billing to Increase Profits

NEW YORK, May 19 /PRNewswire/ -- First, New York State nonprofit outpatient clinics and social service agencies were hit by ever-changing Medicaid, Medicaid managed care, Medicare, and insurance billing regulations. Today, a recession affects even the healthiest organization. Millin Associates (...

Eularis Releases Comprehensive Report on Effective and Measurable Pharmaceutical eMarketing Using Social Media

NEW YORK and LONDON, May 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Eularis is announcing the release of an update to its report " Pharmaceutical eMarketing: Building Brands, Relationships & Business Through Web 2.0 and Beyond. " The comprehensive report has been created to demystify the world of eMarketing and Soc...

XLHealth Statement on Social Security and Medicare Trustees Report

BALTIMORE, May 13 /PRNewswire/ -- XLHealth, owner and operator of Care Improvement Plus, one of the nation's largest Medicare Advantage chronic condition Special Needs Plans, views the Social Security and Medicare Trustees report issued yesterday as another call to action to address the needs of t...

Pelosi Statement on Annual Report of Social Security and Medicare Trustees

WASHINGTON, May 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the annual report of the Social Security and Medicare Trustees, which was released this afternoon and included updated projections for the solvency of the Social Security and Medicare trus...

More Dire Warnings for Social Security

RetireSafe Calls for Action to Protect Older Americans RESTON, Va., May 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In response to the dire warnings issued in today's Social Security and Medicare Trustees Report, RetireSafe and its 400,000 senior supporters called on the President and Congress to take imme...

How social insects recognize dead nestmates

RIVERSIDE, Calif. When an ant dies in an ant nest or near one, its body is quickly picked up by living ants and removed from the colony, thus limiting the risk of colony infection by pathogens from the corpse. The predominant understanding among entomologists scientists who study insects wa...

Dynasplint Systems, Inc. Launches Two New Web Sites Plus Social Media Tools

BALTIMORE, April 30 /PRNewswire/ -- MDDCcommunity.com would like to announce the significant online growth of Dynasplint Systems, Inc., a local member company. Over the past few months Dynasplint(R) has been very busy building new web properties and establishing more of a presence online. Their ex...

Locum Leaders Links Physicians to New Jobs and Clinical Education Through Social Media

National healthcare recruiting firm reports survey showing increased use of Facebook and social networks by doctors and nurses. ALPHARETTA, Ga., April 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Locum Leaders ( http://www.locumleaders.com ), a leading recruiting firm specializing in physician and CRNA temporary ...

New Social Media Site Launches for the Fertility-Focused:

FertilityTies.com Unites Members and Experts for Information Exchange and Support, Offline Event Scheduled for June 6, 2009 at The Hilton New York Hotel LOS ANGELES, April 22 /PRNewswire/ -- A new social media site and comprehensive online community with accredited medical professionals, offe...

The ICEcard Combines Peace of Mind and Social Responsibility in One Handy Card: Families Prepare for Emergencies While Supporting Worthy Causes

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif., April 22 /PRNewswire/ -- It's not every day people have the opportunity to help themselves and their favorite charities at the same time. From April 1 through June 30, 2009, however, The ICEcard ( http://www.theICEcard.com ) is making it possible for anyone to do ju...

DavisPTnetwork, A Professional Social Network for Physical Therapists, Reaches Over 500 Members

Physical therapists are able to get information to help their careers, take online continuing education courses and network with other PT professionals in the field Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) April 20, 2009 -- DavisPTnetwork - F. A. Davis Company's new comprehensive onli...

The Social Security Institute Launches Web Site, Inaugurates Campaign to Prevent Nationalization of Healthcare

www.socialsecurityinstitute.com WASHINGTON, April 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, the Social Security Institute (SSI) launched its new Web Site in preparation for a full-scale effort to stop the raid on Social Security, cease the use of Social Security surpluses to bail out banks and i...

More Social Security Disability Applicants Are Seeking Representation

Allsup outlines top 10 questions people ask when choosing a Social Security representative Belleville, IL (Vocus) April 20, 2009 -- Social Security disability applicants can see benefits when they hire a representative to help them apply, according to Allsup , which re...

New National Online Survey Says Bipolar Depressive Symptoms Have Impact on Day-To-Day Tasks as Well as Social Activities(1)

Ninety Percent of People Being Treated for Bipolar Disorder Say They Have Difficulty with Day-To-Day Tasks Due to Depressive Symptoms (1) WASHINGTON, April 17 /PRNewswire/ -- A new national online survey of more than 2,000 people living with bipolar disorder and 500 physicians who treat pat...

Occupational Therapists Use Sensory Integration to Help Autistic Children Find Fitting Social Behaviors

PORTLAND, Ore., April 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a biologically based neurologic disorder affecting childhood development. Although it has strong genetic underpinnings, it is also a mix of unlike disorders. While ASD has been associated with many medical disorders and s...

Baxa Corporation Gets Social With Facebook and LinkedIn

Colorado Medical Device Company invites customers to just 'have fun' and use social media tools to connect and share experiences. ENGLEWOOD, Colo., April 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Baxa Corporation, a leading developer of technology for the safe handling, packaging and administration of fluid medicati...

Harsh Impact of Social Security Delays for People With Disabilities: United Spinal Association's Peggy Hathaway Testifies Before Congress

WASHINGTON, March 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Peggy Hathaway, United Spinal Association's vice president for Public Policy, detailed before a joint House Ways and Means Subcommittee this week, the alarming plight of more than 1.3 million Americans with disabilities waiting for the Social...

Indian Sanitation Innovator and Social Reformer Awarded 2009 Stockholm Water Prize

STOCKHOLM, March 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Bindeshwar Pathak, founder of Sulabh Sanitation Movement in India, has been named the 2009 Stockholm Water Prize Laureate. To view the Multimedia News Release, please click: http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/siwi/37595/ As the Founder of the ...

Getting Social Security Disability Benefits Isn't Simple, Even After Approval

Allsup explains important help representatives provide when SSDI benefits hit roadblocks Belleville, Ill. -- Even after getting approval for Social Security disability benefits, people can run into hurdles before those funds start arriving, according to Allsup , which ...

CDC analysis finds unique social and behavior intervention helps reduce MRSA rates up to 62 percent

Princeton, NJ The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and the Plexus Institute (Plexus) today announce results from an analysis of a multifaceted methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) prevention program that employed positive deviance (PD), a novel approach to social and behavior...

Robin Leedy & Associates Hires Director of Social Media

New Hire Takes Digital Capability to the Next Level Mt. Kisco, NY (PRWEB) March 21, 2009 -- Robin Leedy & Associates (RL&A) , a full-service health, beauty and lifestyle PR firm in Mt. Kisco, N.Y., serving a variety of national brands, announces the addition o...

Heightened level of amygdala activity may cause social deficits in autism

Something strange is going on in the amygdala an almond-shaped structure deep in the human brain among people with autism. Researchers at the University of Washington have discovered an increased pattern of brain activity in the amygdalas of adults with autism that may be linked to the socia...