Star in Medical News

New STAR Cranial Center of Excellence Offers Cutting-Edge Treatment to Central Florida Infants

MAITLAND, Fla. , July 28 /PRNewswire/ -- The STAR Cranial Center of Excellence, a specialized provider of treatment for infants with plagiocephaly and other head shape abnormalities, opened a third location on June 1, 2009 in Maitland, Florida. The Center currently also has offices in ...

Beryl Receives Entrepreneurs Foundation of North Texas North Star Recognition

DALLAS, June 30 /PRNewswire/ -- At the 8th Annual Spirit of Entrepreneurship celebration on June 11, The Entrepreneurs Foundation of North Texas (EFNT) recognized The Beryl Companies, the nation's leading provider of outsourced call center services to healthcare organizations, as the North Star 20...

PIBH with NFL Star Doug Flutie Recognizes 23 PA Workers with Disabilities, 21 Organizations Supporting Those with Disabilities

HARRISBURG, Pa., June 10 /PRNewswire/ -- PIBH recognized 23 outstanding Pennsylvania workers and the exceptional character they demonstrate in living and coping with disabilities, particularly in the workplace. The Nettie Mann Achievement Award Dinner, held by PIBH at the Hilton Hotel in Harr...

Audi Teamed Up With Star Quarterback Tom Brady and Celebrities to Support People With Intellectual Disabilities

- Fundraising and participation record at this year's Audi Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port - Star-studded High Gear tailgating gala and post-ride celebrations - Audi Q7 TDI clean diesel fleet to reduce the event's carbon footprint HERNDON, Va., June 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Audi an...

Stem Cell Nutrition Company, STEMTech HealthSciences, Chosen as Finalist for Prestigious DSA Rising Star Award

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., June 2 /PRNewswire/ -- STEMTech HealthSciences Inc. today announced that it has been chosen from among approximately 500 Direct Selling Association (DSA) member companies as one of the three finalists for the prestigious DSA Rising Star award. STEMTech is responsible f...

Gold Star Resources Corp. Launches Humanitarian Society to Aid Liberian People

VANCOUVER, May 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gold Star Resources Corp. (OTC Bulletin Board: GXXFF; TSX-V; GXX) http://www.goldstarresources.com announced today the launch of a non-profit entity called Gold Star Humanitarian Society as part of the Canadian company's commitment to contributing ...

ACORN CRO Launches STAR (Site Tracking and Recruitment)

MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- ACORN CRO, an oncology-focused CRO, has developed proprietary technology known as STAR (Site Tracking And Recruitment). The introduction of this dedicated technology tool will speed the site selection process as it automates the study feasibili...

Joslin Diabetes Center Names Boston Celtics Star Ray Allen to Board of Trustees

World's preeminent diabetes center looks to prominent father of child with type 1 diabetes to shine spotlight on the epidemic of the 21st century BOSTON, May 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Joslin Diabetes Center today announced that it has appointed Boston Celtics star guard Ray Allen to its B...

Early Childhood Funding is Focus of Star Power Event

1,000 supporters to gather May 21 at Capitol to meet with legislators LANSING, Mich., May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- One thousand parents, children and other early childhood investment supporters are expected at the Capitol Thursday, May 21, to tell state legislators that funding for our youngest cit...

The American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders (APFED) Honors Disney Star Demi Lovato and the Jonas Group's Ned Specktor, as 2009-2010 Honorary Ambassadors of Education

- Two honored because of kindness, support and commitment to education about this rare disease - - Demi, Ned and Honor Society to attend Premier Gala on Monday, May 11, 2009 at the Mondrian Hotel in Los Angeles - HOUSTON, May 5 /PRNewswire/ -- In conjunction with National Eosinophil Awar...

The Epilepsy Foundation Commends Rock Star Prince for Talking About It

WASHINGTON, April 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Epilepsy Foundation applauds legendary rock star Prince for sharing his childhood experiences with epilepsy. Prince revealed he had epilepsy during PBS's Tavis Smiley show . The award-winning musician said, "I used to have seizures when ...

CareRise Launches Five Star Rating System to Help Nursing Homes Improve Their CMS Ratings

NEW ORLEANS, April 16 /PRNewswire/ -- CareRise, a leader in risk management for the health care industry, launched a program to help skilled health care facilities earn a five-star rating from the newly implemented ranking program implemented by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)...

Country Star Phil Vassar to Perform at Transplantation Fundraiser

American Society of Transplantation Joins James Redford on May 30 th in Boston to Raise Transplant Awareness BOSTON, April 14 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 30, 2009 the American Society of Transplantation (AST) will host Share the Beat , an inspirational evening of music and pe...

Fashion Designer Naeem Khan, Actor Richard Kind and Star Chef Michel Nischan Among Other Luminaries to Attend Diabetes Research Institute Foundation's 'D.R.E.a.M.S. in the City'

NEW YORK, April 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Naeem Khan dresses celebrities such as Carrie Underwood, Eva Longoria and Beyonce, and socialites and political figures such as Queen Noor of Jordan. Actor Richard Kind's credits include the hit television shows "Spin City" and "Mad About You" and a la...

Brain Balance(TM) Centers Picks Adam Kluger Public Relations (AKPR) to Help Promote New Book and Atlanta Event to Raise Awareness About Revolutionary New Way to Treat Learning Disorders; Atlantic Recording Artist/Country Music Star Zac Brown and Dr. Rober

ATLANTA, April 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Adam Kluger Public Relations ( www.adamklugerpr.com ) announced Monday that AKPR has been hired by Brain Balance(TM) Centers ( www.brain b alancecenters . com ) , the creators of the Brain Balance Program(R), a revolutionary new approach to he...

'Sharing Miracles' Television Program to Feature Boston Red Sox Star Pitcher Jon Lester

WASHINGTON, April 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As the 2009 Major League Baseball season opens this month, Sharing Miracles, a 30-minute public affairs television program that tells the compelling and inspirational stories of real patients, will feature Boston Red Sox pitcher Jon Lester. Shari...

'Access Hollywood' Co-Host Billy Bush and 'My Name is Earl' Star Nadine Velazquez to Host the 2009 Miss USA(R) Pageant Live From Las Vegas on April 19th

THE VERONICAS AND KEVIN RUDOLF TO PERFORM THEIR HIT SONGS NEW YORK, March 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Paula M. Shugart, President of the Miss Universe Organization announced today that the co-host of NBC's long-running entertainment show, "Access Hollywood," Billy Bush and star of NBC's hit comedy se...

Houston Northwest Medical Center and Surrounding Community Will Benefit From New Lone Star College-North Harris Health Professions Building

HOUSTON, March 16 /PRNewswire/ -- For more than 23 years Houston Northwest Medical Center and Lone Star College-North Harris (LSC-North Harris) have worked together to offer nursing students a comprehensive nursing school program. Each week, students rotate through several different nursing...

Ventura County Star Newspaper Honors Khanna Institute

The Ventura county Star awarded Dr. Khanna the reader's choice award for Westlake village and East Ventura County in the LASIK Category. The readers all voted for the most popular and caring local business represented in the newspaper. Westlake Village, CA (PRWEB) March...

PSI Brings Tennis Star Anna Kournikova to Haiti Bringing Hope and Assistance to Child Slaves

WASHINGTON, March 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Anna Kournikova has just returned from her first visit to Haiti, where she witnessed firsthand the combined effects of years of poverty, violence and natural disasters on the health of the local population. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-...

Paragon Benefits, Inc. Selects North Star Health for Data Analysis and Cost Management Reporting

Paragon Benefits, Inc. to roll out Lumina to the Georgia Banker's Insurance Trust ATLANTA, March 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Paragon Benefits, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Georgia Bankers Association Insurance Trust (GBAIT), announced today a partnership with Atlanta-based North Star Health, ...

Chantel 'Chani' Christie Will Donate Proceeds From Her Top-Selling Debut Album 'My Dream' to the Children of Terminally Ill TV Star Jade Goody

Encourages others to help the children of Jade Goody who will be left behind without a mother HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Feb. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- American teen pop star, Chantel "Chani" Christie who recently won the 2009 Martin Luther King Jr. Executive Award for Excellence in Hip-Hop, is set to donat...

Stop & Shop Alerts Customers to Voluntary Recall by Northern Star Company

QUINCY, Mass., Feb. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company, following a voluntary recall by Northern Star Co. has pulled the following items from sale because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The items in Northern Star Co.'s recall al...

Natural Stem Cell Enhancers an NBA All Star Weekend Sports-Celebrity Perk?

Legends of Basketball Gift Bags Feature StemSPORT PHOENIX, Feb. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Legends of Basketball, the National Basketball Retired Players Association's nickname, has chosen to feature the launch of a natural stem cell release product regime in their sports-celebrity gift bags at t...

Claritin(R) Renews Sponsorship With Allergy Sufferer and NASCAR Star Carl Edwards

- Partnership Drives Home Importance of Being Alert and Focused on and off the Racetrack - KENILWORTH, N.J., Feb. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Schering-Plough (NYSE: SGP ), maker of the top-selling allergy medicine, CLARITIN, announces its second Sprint Cup racing season as a sponsor of NAS...

Metamucil(R), WomenHeart and 'Desperate Housewives' Star Brenda Strong Partner to Encourage 100,000 Women to Lower Their Cholesterol

First-Of-Its-Kind Cholesterol Screening Locator Launched CINCINNATI, Feb. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a recent survey, the majority of American women don't know their cholesterol number(1). And although one in every three women are at risk for heart disease(2), the survey revealed tha...

Spouses of the Lone Star State Rejoice As Snoring Is DOA

Dr. Whitmore Announces Revolutionary New "Stop Snoring Forever" Solution DALLAS, Jan. 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Quite often snoring is a source of amusement, and it's swept under the rug as a nuisance. However, one third of the population snores, and snoring can be an indicator of a s...

Ken Horowitz Joins North Star Health as Chief Executive Officer

ATLANTA, Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- North Star Health announced today that Ken Horowitz has joined the company as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Horowitz brings to his position over 30 years as a technology industry veteran in a variety of senior leadership roles. "Ken brings vast experience...

Baxa Announces 2009 Course Dates for Its STAR Center(R) Training Facility

Baxa Corporation announces record number of course dates for its STARCenter in 2009. Together with the United States Pharmacopeia (USP), the company plans 22 class sessions focused on pharmacy best practice in relation to USP < 797 > regulatory compliance and hazardous drug handling. ...

Former NBA and Boston Celtic Star Dee Brown Joins PrimeTime Sports, Boca Raton's Unique Sports Training Facility

BOCA RATON, Fla., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Think of Dee Brown and images of his famous 'No-Look' dunk that won the 1991 NBA Slam Dunk title come to mind. Or maybe it's his twelve exciting years in the NBA playing for teams like the Boston Celtics, Orlando Magic and Toronto Raptors. More recentl...

Andy Tate, North Star Resource Group Advisor, Named One of Medical Economics' '150 Best Financial Advisors for Doctors'

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Andy Tate, a financial advisor with Minneapolis-based North Star Resource Group, has been named one of Medical Economics' "150 Best Financial Advisors for Doctors" in 2008. The list of top advisors will appear in the magazine's Nov. 7th issue and is based on...

'Sopranos' Star Vincent Pastore Produces and Stars in Sold-Out Off-Broadway Show

NOVEMBER 17 PERFORMANCE TO BENEFIT THE LUSTGARTEN FOUNDATION FOR PANCREATIC CANCER RESEARCH BETHPAGE, N.Y., Nov. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Vincent Pastore, who portrayed Salvatore "Big P*ssy" Bonpensiero on the Emmy Award winning series, "The Sopranos," is producing and starring in the sold-out show...

Country Super Star Taylor Swift Stays Fearless With a Little Help From Milk

Swift Invites Fans to Interview Her Virtually at http://www.bodybymilk.com WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Taylor Swift is one busy 18-year-old. Between graduating from high school, becoming a Billboard chart-topping country super star and scoring the CMA nomination for Female Vocalist...

Health Partners Uses Star Power to Reach Members

Princess of Salsa Talks Diabetes Control at An Intimate Conversation with La India PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In a packed auditorium at Julia de Burgos Elementary School last Saturday, September 13, hundreds of Latino Philadelphians gathered for inspiration and a glimp...

National Ovarian Cancer Coalition and CSI: Miami Star Eva La Rue Launch Eva's Divas in Hollywood to Educate Women Nationwide About Ovarian Cancer

- New Educational Program Kicks Off September's Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month - LOS ANGELES, Sept. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) launched its newest educational initiative, Eva's Divas, with a celebrity red-carpet event at ...

Nets Star Josh Boone Kicks Off Free Summer Meals Program

GARFIELD, N.J., July 14 /PRNewswire/ -- WHO: Nets star Josh Boone and 50 local students WHAT: To help celebrate the kick off of the New Jersey summer meals program, the Nets will conduct a fitness clinic to encourage physical activity and discuss good nu...

HTH Worldwide Signs Agreement with Star Medica to Give Travelers to Mexico Top Hospital Care

HTH Clients Now Able To Make Cashless Visits To Seven Star Medica Hospitals RADNOR, Pa., July 3 /PRNewswire/ -- HTH Worldwide, a global health and safety services company, announced today that it has contracted with Star Medica Hospitals to provide HTH clients access to its seven facilities in M...

GO3 Statement Regarding Erroneous Coverage in Star Magazine

LOS ANGELES, July 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Regarding the completely fabricated item about GO3 Omega-3 fish oil capsules that appears in the July 14, 2008 edition of Star magazine, none of the parties named in this false and misleading story were contacted by the magazine prior to publication. (Phot...

Country Music Star Trace Adkins to Be Honorary Chair of Nationwide Walk for Food Allergy

FAIRFAX, Va., June 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Country music superstar and "The Celebrity Apprentice" finalist Trace Adkins will serve as the National Honorary Chair of the 2008 Walk for Food Allergy: Moving Toward A Cure. The event, to be held in 26 cities across the country as well as on...

TalkAIDS: A&PI Wellness Center Launches a New Anti-Stigma Campaign With International Star Joan Chen

SAN FRANCISCO, June 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following a study indicating that strong attitudes against people living with HIV/AIDS exist in the Chinese community, Asian & Pacific Islander Wellness Center has developed a new ad campaign called "TalkAIDS" to address this issue of stigma in...