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IBar Wellness Center opens in Washington, DC on November 30, 2009 offering acupuncture, wellness seminars and a unique 7 step program developed by Dr. Nayo Wills to teach its patients how to tap into their own spirituality as they heal themselves.

Moreover, while pharmaceutical industry leaders at the Reuters Health Summit are optimistic about the effects on their US businesses of extending health insurance to up to 39 million people who are currently uninsured.

Sun Pony, Inc. entered two of its sauces into The Hot Pepper Awards of 2009.

Malaria researchers meeting in Nairobi, Kenya, this week say they are now conducting the last phase of testing for a malaria vaccine specifically to help the African population.

Her Majesty Queen Noor was the featured speaker at the SOS Children's Villages 60th Anniversary celebration at the Embassy of Austria in Washington, D.C.

The highly anticipated NPUAP-EPUAP International Guidelines on Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Treatment have been released and are available for purchase.

Patient advocacy group, research community and pharmaceutical companies join forces for new breakthroughs in treatment; clinical trials to begin in 2010

The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) will announce a new and innovative collaboration, to facilitate research and clinical trials that have been nearly impossible to conduct up to this point.

The National Fisheries Institute (NFI) is urging consumers to view Monterey Bay Aquarium’s (MBA) “Super Green List” recommendations concerning seafood and health with skepticism.

The NAPRx is proud to announce its new recruitment advertising agreement with Sanofi-Aventis. Sanofi-Aventis is looking to fill many pharmaceutical sales positions nationally, so we encourage you to apply today.

Gem P. Daus, M.A., first Executive Director of the NCIHC, will lead the organization and work to implement a strategic plan that secures the NCIHC as the expert national resource on language access issues in health care.

Full Cycle Medical Management launches the Fall Coverage Review Program. This program allows patients to receive advice about which plan to chose and what procedures are covered based on the plan.

This morning the New York Times published yet another installment in the seemingly never-ending dispute between Jeremy Piven and the producers of the Broadway production of David Mamet's “Speed the Plow.”

The National Fisheries Institute (NFI) is advising reporters and editors to treat the claims made earlier today by the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) regarding food-borne illnesses, including fresh tuna and oysters, with skepticism.

For most Americans the Holiday season – which really starts in October – is the engine that drives a vicious cycle of weight gain and frustration: getting really busy, eating even worse and getting even pudgier.

Melanoma Research Foundation continues its sponsorship of international medical meeting

Locating family and friends post the Samoa Island Tsunami. NOKR is working to assist the Territorial Emergency Management Coordinating Office in Samoa.

Ananda Leeke, a D.C. yoga teacher and author, launched the OM A Day Campaign and online yoga classes on Stickam.com on her yoga blog and YouTube channel to provide yoga tips to computer users during National Yoga Month.

Flooding victims can be reconnected with the help of NOKR, Americas Emergency Contact Registry. NOKR has become a vital resource for daily emergencies and global disasters since 2004.

Health Policy Experts and Women’s Health Advocates Discuss What’s at Stake for Black Women in Health Reform

Zeipedia.com Information Resource Aggregator Leader enhanced it's information in Teeth Whitening area

The Global Initiative on Sharing Avian Influenza Data (GISAID), a nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C., today announced the launch of its new flu database to be used by researchers in the ongoing fight against various forms of influenza.

“Uninsured Get Cured” offers information that YOU MUST KNOW NOW if you are Uninsured. Real life experiences and resources from someone who has been through it. Here is critical, inexpensive information that took me a year to learn, the hard way.

Lyle Bootman, the chairman of the commissioners and dean of the College of Pharmacy at the University of Arizona told The New York Times that the certification program has tremendous potential for changing the way reps interact with physicians.

E-Cigarettes are facing new legal challenges, including sales bans in two states, import restrictions, and rejections by PayPal and Facebook.

SOS Children’s Villages is monitoring the impact of the spread of the H1N1 “Swine Flu” virus in India. SOS Children’s Villages have previously taken measures against H1N1 in countries affected by the virus, such as Mexico in April of 2009.

Time magazine just ran “Why Exercise Won’t Make You Thin” by John Cloud. While most fitness professionals are incensed by Cloud’s piece, DC Fitness Advisor, Josef Brandenburg says, “Cloud’s piece was far more right than wrong.”

Millions of uninsured and financially-struggling Americans are depending on us to accomplish comprehensive health care reform this year. America’s pharmaceutical companies are signaling their strong support for these critically important efforts.

Emergency Preparedness Leaders, Health and School Officials, Business, Public and Private sector Partners will have access to H1N1 Flu experts around the world to discuss the possibility of a more severe outbreak of H1N1 flu this fall.

With the economy still looking to rebound, one local business person has done something that most people would consider business suicide: change his business model. “The days of 1-on-1 training are over,” says Josef Brandenburg

Report outlines Brazil’s progress in drug and medical innovation policy

“Uninsured Get Cured” offers information that YOU MUST KNOW NOW if you are Uninsured. Real life experiences and resources from someone who has been through it. Here is critical, inexpensive information that took me a year to learn, the hard way.

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.

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.