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Dogs for the Disabled honours its puppy socialising volunteers

Dogs for the Disabled paid tribute to its puppy socialising volunteers this week, telling the dedicated helpers that they have made such an outstanding contribution to the charity’s work that they could do with another fifty volunteers just like them.

22 Dec 2009

Humana's video game technology initiative to inspire healthy behavior

Have you ever wanted to learn how to dance like a star? The winning entry in Humana’s InsertCoin game idea competition could have you showing off some fancy new dance moves. Humana Inc. announced today its Games for Health team has selected the winners of this unique competition. First, second and third place winners will each receive a cash prize and the chance to have their idea prototyped or commercialized. Humana Games for Health sponsored the competition as a way to generate new and differentiating active video game concepts to positively impact the health of kids, families and seniors.

22 Dec 2009

Cancer Research UK and Electronic Arts team up to encourage donations for charity shops

Cancer Research UK and Electronic Arts Ltd, the leading interactive entertainment software company, have teamed up to encourage people to donate unwanted items to the charity's shops.

22 Dec 2009

EquityNet Research begins independent coverage on Huifeng Bio-Pharmaceutical Technology

Huifeng Bio-Pharmaceutical Technology, Inc., a leading developer and producer of plant extracts and pharmaceutical raw materials for use in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and food production, today reported that after preliminary due diligence, including review of the company's market potential and development opportunities, EquityNet Research is initiating coverage of the company as an independent analyst.

22 Dec 2009

Star of Hope Mission receives $100,000 Houston Benefits grant from Humana

Just in time for Christmas, and as a result of a $100,000 Houston Benefits grant from Humana Inc. earlier this year, Star of Hope Mission is unveiling a new teen room complete with a lounge area, a big screen television, Nintendo Wii, computer station, study area and a bookshelf full of games. Located in the Mission’s Transitional Living Center, the “Stars of 2morrow Teen Room” will be open daily. The grant also provided for two vans to shuttle the more than 30 members of the teen program to and from numerous other activities.

22 Dec 2009

Charitable donors commit longer-term pledges and gifts, despite recession

In a sign of what to expect in 2010, businesses and individuals hit hardest by the economy's slide have shifted charitable giving patterns to longer-term pledges and gift commitments rather than ceasing to give altogether, according to a study of benchmarking data and effective philanthropic fundraising techniques released today by the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP).

22 Dec 2009

More than 1,000 medical images donated for use in YOU! The Experience

Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine Department of Radiology donated more than 1,000 medical images to the Museum of Science and Industry for use in YOU! The Experience, a new 15,000-square-foot permanent exhibit that showcases the connection between mind, body and spirit.

22 Dec 2009

Food safety advocate provides pros and cons of drinking raw milk

Unpasteurized milk — often referred to as raw milk — is at the center of a rally and court appearance today in Viroqua, Wisconsin. The controversial product can contain bacteria, like E. coli, Salmonella and Campylobacter, which can severely sicken those who consume it — bacteria removed by the pasteurization process.

22 Dec 2009

American League MVP partners with Anytime Fitness to promote healthy lifestyles

The world's #1 fitness club chain just hit another homerun. Joe Mauer, the newly-crowned American League MVP, two-time Gold Glove award winner and three-time AL batting champ, will soon be appearing in television commercials and other advertisements for Anytime Fitness, a rapidly-growing health club chain with nearly 1,300 clubs worldwide.

22 Dec 2009

iGuard registers 2 million subscribers in just over 2 years

iGuard, a drug safety system that monitors patient medications for drug interactions, safety alerts and recalls, today announced it has registered 2 million subscribers in just over 2 years - matching the early growth rate of the popular social networking tool Twitter.

22 Dec 2009

Veolia Energy North America signs long-term agreement to operate MATEP assets in Boston

Veolia Energy North America, a leading provider of sustainable energy services, management solutions, and facility operations is pleased to announce that it has entered into a long-term agreement to operate and maintain the Medical Area Total Energy Plant (MATEP) assets in the Longwood Medical Area of Boston.

22 Dec 2009

Flipping for Phonics joins with Fisher House to donate learning products to the children of military families

Flipping for Phonics(TM), the proven fun, fast and easy phonics-based learn-to-read system for children and adults, has teamed up with Fisher House® to donate Flipping for Phonics learning products - equivalent to the retail value of $10,000 - to the children of military families at major military and VA medical centers.

22 Dec 2009

A properly managed metabolic detoxification program can benefit

“Detox” programs have been in the spotlight recently, with a bevy of Hollywood celebrities citing their “detox” programs as the secret to looking great on the red carpet. But, what exactly is detoxification? Is it merely the latest health and beauty fad, or is it a true health therapy? And can anyone besides the Hollywood elite benefit from it?

22 Dec 2009

Samaritans of New York expands suicide prevention campaign for holiday season

The Samaritans of New York is providing resources that could save people's lives to more than 250 NYC hotels, bars, department stores and health clubs to help staffers identify and respond to customers who are in crisis and may be suicidal over the holiday season.

22 Dec 2009

PracticeMatch Services launches PhysicianRPO

PracticeMatch Services, LLC announces the launch of PhysicianRPO, a new service for healthcare systems needing to hire at least 60 physicians or advanced practitioners over a 3-year period.

22 Dec 2009

RNAO: Nurses care about climate change and will continue to demand action

An historic opportunity to reach a much needed agreement on climate change has been squandered due to a lack of political will, nurses say.

22 Dec 2009

ICBS targets U.S.regulatory agencies to sell its TOGS 9000 bio-photonic incubation & detection systems

ICBS Ltd., announced today that it will be targeting U.S. state and municipal regulatory bodies for the sale of the TOGS(TM) 9000 bio-photonic incubation & detection systems.

22 Dec 2009

New home cardio machine from Nautilus

Jeans too tight? Could be just what the doctor ordered. A new study reveals women would be more likely to start a new exercise program if they couldn’t fit into their favorite jeans (52 percent) than if they received advice from their doctors (37 percent), according to a study by Kelton Research for fitness equipment leader Nautilus, Inc.

22 Dec 2009

Nation's leading fitness facility to open its second location in Texas

Texas will once again be able to indulge in the five-star service they have come to expect from Equinox Fitness Clubs. The Nation's leading fitness facility will open its second Texas location in Preston Hollow, today, December 21, 2009.

22 Dec 2009

Avery Dennison Specialty Tape's ultra-thin hydrocolloid adhesives deliver real consumer benefits

Avery Dennison Specialty Tape has developed a proprietary adhesive technology that adds significant value to consumer wound care products. Its newest generation of ultra-thin hydrocolloid adhesives delivers real consumer benefits in terms of better wear comfort, flexibility, longer wear time, less skin softening beneath the dressing, and gentle removal.

22 Dec 2009