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General Cannabis subsidiaries show expected success, growth in January 2011

The General Cannabis, Inc. subsidiaries are already showing expected success and growth in the year's first quarter.

5 Feb 2011

BCNEPA chooses Diversified to help insurer streamline group enrollment processes

Diversified Information Technologies today announced a three-year agreement with Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania to help the insurer streamline its group enrollment processes.

5 Feb 2011

Maxygen distributes Codexis's shares to its stockholders for U.S. Federal income tax purposes

Maxygen, Inc., a biotechnology company focused on the development of improved protein drugs, today announced that its distributions of Codexis, Inc. common stock and cash in December 2010 will be classified as a return of capital to its stockholders for U.S. Federal income tax purposes.

5 Feb 2011

USCA endorses decision of Judge Vinson holding health care reform law unconstitutional

The U.S. Citizens Association has endorsed the January 31 decision of U.S. District Court Judge Roger Vinson (Florida v. Department of Health and Human Services) holding the President's health care reform law unconstitutional because it exceeded the limits of the commerce clause.

5 Feb 2011

fitlosophy to sponsor 5-week BLOG YOUR HEART OUT campaign

fitlosophy, inc., the Orange County, California-based creators of fitbook, the award-winning line of 12-week fitness and nutrition journals, is pleased to support the American Heart Association for the second year by sponsoring a 5-week BLOG YOUR HEART OUT campaign.

5 Feb 2011

Northern Virginia Magazine releases names of physicians recognized as 'Top Doctors'

Kaiser Permanente of the Mid-Atlantic States announced today that 70 Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group physicians were named among the region's "Top Doctors" in Northern Virginia Magazine's February 2011 edition.

5 Feb 2011

NFL, NDC, Gen YOUth Foundation collaborate to tackle childhood obesity

Some of our nation's principal thought leaders in child health, physical activity and education will converge today in North Texas, site of Super Bowl XLV, to sign a Memorandum of Understanding that outlines an unprecedented private-public partnership committed to child health and wellness.

5 Feb 2011

Unionized podiatrists offer free foot, ankle care to NFL players

Unionized podiatrists at the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia are offering free foot and ankle care to any active NFL player in the event of a league lockout or strike. The podiatrists are members of the First National Guild for Healthcare Providers of the Lower Extremity, Guild 45 of the Office and Professional Employees International Union, AFL-CIO.

5 Feb 2011

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield to sponsor Get Fit 3v3 Soccer Challenge for children

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Nevada is proud to announce the first annual "Get Fit 3v3 Soccer Challenge" on Sunday, Feb. 13 at the Desert Breeze Soccer Complex – South Fields. The soccer challenge is designed to encourage kids ages 7 to 14 to become physically active and empower them to make healthy lifestyle choices now and in the future.

5 Feb 2011

HHS Secretary releases statement on National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

On February 7, the nation will observe the 11th annual National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. This year also marks the 30th anniversary of the first reports of AIDS in the United States.

5 Feb 2011

Vascular birthmarks can cause concern for parents: Dermatologists

Vascular birthmarks, which occur in nearly 10 percent of all infants at birth or within the first few weeks of life, can cause concern for parents particularly if they are large or in a cosmetically important area. The decision to treat a birthmark is one that parents should make with a dermatologist, who can determine the type of birthmark and whether or not it poses any potential risks in the future.

5 Feb 2011

SKECHERS adds second Kardashian Shape-ups spot

SKECHERS USA, Inc., a global leader in the footwear industry and the number two footwear brand in the United States, today announced that it has added a second Super Bowl spot after the enormous media attention and public awareness generated by its "must see" Kim Kardashian Shape-ups commercial.

5 Feb 2011

Free web-based networking solution for health care professionals to be presented at AAD meeting

PPN, a free and web-based networking and collaborative solution for health care professionals, will be presented at the AAD 69th Annual Meeting, February 4-8, 2011, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, in New Orleans, LA.

5 Feb 2011

Hospice Foundation of America develops free online webinar to analyze impact of advanced cancer

The Hospice Foundation of America has developed "Coping with Cancer at the End of Life," a free online webinar that examines the impact of advanced cancer, and how family, professionals and volunteers can manage the demands of caring for someone with end-stage cancer.

5 Feb 2011

Henry Schein, supplier partners, ADA to sponsor 'Give Kids A Smile Day' event

Henry Schein, the largest distributor of health care products and services to office-based dental, medical and veterinary practitioners, and its supplier partners have joined with the American Dental Association, Colgate-Palmolive and DEXIS to sponsor the ninth annual ADA "Give Kids A Smile Day."

5 Feb 2011

Safe Kids USA reminds parents to keep children safe from burn injuries

Each year 465 children ages 14 and under die due to unintentional fire or burn related injuries, with children ages 3 and younger at the greatest risk, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

5 Feb 2011

Ameritox makes significant strides to advance its industry leadership position

Ameritox, the nation's leader in pain medication monitoring, made significant strides to advance its industry leadership position by strengthening the company's commitment to physicians and patients in the past twelve months.

5 Feb 2011

People can encounter common hazards like frostbite, frostnip during winter

Winter can be especially hazardous to human health with frostbite and frostnip being among the more common hazards people are likely to encounter. Frostbite and frostnip occur when the human body is exposed to extremely low temperatures for a period of time without the proper clothing for the conditions. Extreme cold causes the blood vessels of the body to begin to narrow and constrict, reducing blood flow to the extremities, such as ears, the nose, hands and feet.

5 Feb 2011

CRN selects LaSalle Solutions for Top 100 Health-Care VARs

LaSalle Solutions is proud to announce they were selected for special recognition by CMP Media LLC, publisher of CRN, appearing in the magazine in October 2010. The organization was selected for the following honor: Top 100 Health-Care VARs.

5 Feb 2011

American Academy of Dermatology brings visitors back to New Orleans

The American Academy of Dermatology is bringing thousands of visitors back to The Big Easy for the Academy's 69th Annual Meeting, to be held February 4-8, 2011, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.

5 Feb 2011

Medical News

General Cannabis subsidiaries show expected success, growth in January 2011

BCNEPA chooses Diversified to help insurer streamline group enrollment processes

Maxygen distributes Codexis's shares to its stockholders for U.S. Federal income tax purposes

USCA endorses decision of Judge Vinson holding health care reform law unconstitutional

fitlosophy to sponsor 5-week BLOG YOUR HEART OUT campaign

Northern Virginia Magazine releases names of physicians recognized as 'Top Doctors'

NFL, NDC, Gen YOUth Foundation collaborate to tackle childhood obesity

Unionized podiatrists offer free foot, ankle care to NFL players

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield to sponsor Get Fit 3v3 Soccer Challenge for children

HHS Secretary releases statement on National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

Vascular birthmarks can cause concern for parents: Dermatologists

SKECHERS adds second Kardashian Shape-ups spot

Free web-based networking solution for health care professionals to be presented at AAD meeting

Hospice Foundation of America develops free online webinar to analyze impact of advanced cancer

Henry Schein, supplier partners, ADA to sponsor 'Give Kids A Smile Day' event

Safe Kids USA reminds parents to keep children safe from burn injuries

Ameritox makes significant strides to advance its industry leadership position

People can encounter common hazards like frostbite, frostnip during winter

CRN selects LaSalle Solutions for Top 100 Health-Care VARs

American Academy of Dermatology brings visitors back to New Orleans

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