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NeuroStar TMS Therapy®, the first and only non-systemic and non-invasive treatment for depression, is now available at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, DC.

Summer is officially here. The clothes are coming off as we go to the beach or pool, and people want to look their best. So we had award winning Washington, DC personal trainer Josef Brandenburg compile 5 celebrity beach body secrets.

The American Association on Health and Disability commends the Sullivan Center for Breast Health at Sibley Hospital for its ongoing efforts to eliminate barriers to mammograms for women with disabilities.

DMAA: The Care Continuum Alliance launches new Web site dedicated to the contributions of prevention, wellness and population health management to care quality and value and to promote population-based care as an essential component of system reform.

Washington, DC based award winning personal trainer Josef Brandenburg will be giving away $1 to a local charity for every person that participates in and completes his “20min Fat-Loss Solution”, and he wants your help in picking the charity.

The new features will help America’s uninsured access information about Medicaid and CHIP

Jamie Gianna is a seasoned business technologist with over 25 years experience, demonstrating an ability to leverage technology, allowing organizations to achieve their short-term objectives and long-term strategic goals.

Washington DC Introduces Diabetes Financial Assistance for Diabetics In All 50 States

A new study by Edward Melanson and team came out claiming to “bust myth that working out gives you a fat-burning boost.” However there are at least 9 other studies that show that smart exercise does!

Nigerian Artists Raise Awareness of Global Public Health Issues, While Rocking the Paradise Lounge

The five drugs that accounted for the most dispensed scrips include four generics and just one branded product--and that brand saw scrips drop

The needs of vulnerable populations and a commitment by policymakers to provide additional resources for preparedness and response to a pandemic influenza outbreak were identified and discussed by experts who participated in a panel discussion at GW.

DMAA: The Care Continuum Alliance, a sponsor of the 2009 Almanac of Chronic Disease, participates in launch of document and calls for a national commitment to make chronic condition prevention, management essential elements of health care reform.

DMAA: The Care Continuum Alliance applauds recognition of care coordination, chronic disease prevention and management letter from leading health care organizations to President Obama.

The GW Homeland Security Policy Institute and the GW School of Public Health and Health Services will bring together health and homeland security experts to discuss the swine influenza outbreak.

Boutique public affairs firm provides more than $200,000 in pro bono services to non-profits

As Pope Benedict XVI travels to the Holy Land offering a message of hope to women and children living in impoverished conditions, Holy Family Hospital remains a refuge and a symbol of true peace in the Middle East.

Mothers (and wives) are so busy taking care of other people that they often forget about their own well being, and when health and fitness start to go its hard for them to give as much love as they’d like to. This Mother's Day help her get fitter.

Today on Oprah Kirstie Alley told us how and why she fell off the Jenny Craig diet wagon. The important thing for us watching is to learnto get on a path to lifetime leanness instead of on line for the yo-yo diet rollercoaster.

The threat of the new H1N1 influenza A virus (also known as a swine flu virus) provides the first real-time test of the preparedness activities developed over the past few years.

Two-Year Data Show Improvement in Care for Advancing Excellence Participants

Partnership for Safe Medicines cautions consumers against counterfeit influenza drugs

Washington DC Offers New Innovative Products For Diabetics On Medicare Or Private Insurance

Frank Cilluffo, Director of the Homeland Security Policy Institute (HSPI), is available for comment on the nexus of health and security as it relates to the current Swine Influenza outbreak.

After two years of R&D Linked Senior, Inc announced today the launch of its commercial service for retirement communities. Seniors can now connect to the world and access unlimited content

Memorial Day is America’s “Great Unveiling” at the beach or the pool – all of the excuses are gone, and there’s just you, your swimwear, and other people’s opinions. Lots of people are panicking because they don’t feel “beach ready”

The HERA Foundation continues to gain momentum in its fight against ovarian cancer. The non-profit’s Fourth Annual Climb4Life Metro D.C., held February 27 to March 28, 2009, raised just over $60,000 for its ovarian cancer research grant program.

With the economy in a slump finding the money for the body you want can seem like an impossible task. We talked to award-winning Washington, DC personal trainer Josef Brandenburg who has these 5 fresh tips for looking and feeling your best for less:

The top selling supplement is now available without the normal shipping and handling charge

Campaign shows commitment to improving the quality of life and care for individuals receiving and giving care

For World Water Day 2009, Amenawon Foundation is celebrating by supplying free water and promoting awareness of water conservation and hygiene on March 22, 2009 in Uwessan, Edo State, Nigeria.

The television program provides an overview of mentaly ill criminal offenders in Washington, D.C. and what's being done to assist and supervise them.

At the February 2009 board meeting, the Amenawon Foundation appoints one new board member to its Board of Trustees.

Barbie turned 50 on Monday, and she’s still turning heads. Many women think that turning 50 is the end of their life as “hot.” Washington, DC personal trainer Josef Brandenburg says, “Any woman can have a great body into her 50’s.”

Partnership for Safe Medicines speaks clearly about the dangers of importing prescription drugs from Canada

MedAssurant Inc., a premier provider of data-driven health care solutions, becomes the first Alliance Partner in program recently launched by DMAA: The Care Conitnuum Alliance to recognize population health improvement industry leaders.

Barack Obama, proclaims March 1 through March 7, 2009, as Save Your Vision Week. BiCOM Inc home of Glaucoma Eye Test Diaton tonometer – non-contact Glaucoma Eye Test through the Eyelid is prepared to assist with vision screenings.

DMAA: The Care Continuum Alliance says time is now to move from system of reactionary care to one focused on prevention and promotion of health as a shared national resource.

A new study in today’s New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) claims to prove that the only thing that matters is calories in vs. calories out. NOT actually true. If you take a look at the actual study in the NEJM and you will see TWO big problems:

A-list bodies were on full display at the 81st Oscar’s. Men and women everywhere were thinking, “wow! I’d love to look like that, but I can’t afford a personal trainer like them.”

Pier A. Hickman Blake Named Executive Director and Chief Development Officer

MCRA, the leading musculoskeletal consulting firm focused on regulatory, clinical, intellectual property, quality assurance and reimbursement strategy development, announced today the signing of its 100th client.

Joining a gym is one of the first things on people’s minds when fighting the battle of the bulge. Unfortunately a new study reveals that a plain gym membership is actually a waste of time and money for most people.

Jessica Simpson just announced that she is going to drop 20 pounds in 8 weeks. Josef Brandenburg from TheBodyYouWant.com says, “anyone can drop 20 pounds of fat in 8 weeks and keep it off, if they just understand a few important principles.”

Jijue.org site offers updates on campaign activities including a counter of Kenyans tested during the campaign plus events calendar, HIV testing center locations, opportunities for action, FAQs on HIV testing and more.

Pix of Kids v Commodes says it all. Congress fails to protect children's healthy and attack indoor air pollution in schools in stim bills. EPA must be funded to ramp up interagency and national outreach, $125m

Pharma CEOs more confident than leaders of other industries

President Obama's economic stimulus package would provide the largest single increase in public health funding in the nation's history. Partneship for Prevention says it's "just what the doctor ordered" to address the leading drivers of chronic disea

Go to any local club and you’ll find that every single treadmill is occupied with someone desperately trying to run away the holiday pounds. Unfortunately, those 30min on the treadmill probably won’t make one ounce of difference.

The O’Dwyer’s ranked Washington, D.C.-based public affairs agency will help the coalition defend patients’ right to choose from a full range of healthcare providers