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Dry Pro makes donations to those in need, with broken bones effected by Osteogenesis Imperfecta. PICC protector wearer wins summer photo contest with picture of him swimming with a picc line. New sizes of the Dry Pro prosthetic cover available!

Us TOO International Prostate Cancer Education and Support Network partners with a 47-year-old Charlotte, N.C., prostate cancer survivor to launch Pints for Prostates. The campaign has reached more than 10 million people in just four months.

The annual North Carolina Triangle conference for survivors of suicide is being held this year on Sunday, November 23rd from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM at the UNC School of Social Work on the UNC campus at Chapel Hill.

Nancy Freeman, R.N., B.S.N., C.D.E., is selected from more than 5,500 employees to receive top award.

The 2008 Lung Strong 15k/5k Run/Walk is going to be a record-breaking event. On October 18, over 1,000 runners will come out to participate in the charity event which raises money for lung cancer research.

Obesity is a critical problen in North Carolina and each responsible adult must act to make sure our children and youth are exposed to quality physical activity, quality physical education, and quality health education on a regular basis.

Jennings president and chief executive officer, Dan Dunlop, has been selected to present at the Society for Healthcare Strategy and Market Development’s 2008 Annual Educational Conference (SHSMD).

Systemagic, LLC Begins Marketing 24 Hour Skin Therapy to Canada

Raleigh dentist Dr. Robert Williamson and his Raleigh Comprehensive and Cosmetic Dentistry office have redesigned their website. The Raleigh cosmetic dentist's patients can alter insurance information, set appointments and print forms before visiting

Systemagic, LLC Introduces a new marketing campaign for 24 Hour Skin Therapy which contains the three keys to keeping dry skin smooth.

A portion of the event proceeds will benefit UNC’s Lineberger Cancer Center, specifically their Patient and Family Resource Center

Four-week program produces significant reduction in dosages of diabetic medication for participants.

Join the fight against breast cancer by participating in the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 3-mile walk on Saturday, October 4, 2008 at North Hills, starting at 9 a.m. (Registration is at 8 a.m.)

MS Technology releases SureVistaVision, DICOM viewer.

Allusions Hair Restoration Studio attends the Naitonal Alopecia Areata Foundation Conference

Medical Business Associates is now an approved software vendor for Medicaid in South Carolina.

Brant Spesshardt has been selected as board chair for Community Partnerships, Inc. for a second term. Spesshardt has been member of the board since 2002.

Zeolites may be America's answer to safely and naturally removing heavy metals, toxins, chemicals and carcinogens from lakes, soils and sediments and also for complete detoxification of human and animal bodies.

Chris Viehbacher, president of North American Pharmaceuticals for GlaxoSmithKline, will chair the annual Dinner of Champions presented by the Eastern North Carolina Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

New men's health campaign started by prostate cancer survivor aims to reach men about the importance of PSA testing using the universal language of beer.

Dry Pro by Dry Corp waterproof body protection for casts, bandages, wound care, picc lines, ostomy, prosthetic. www.DryCorp.com is the official home of the Dry Pro and the Dry Pro national TV commercial.

Hands on Health Massage Therapy and Wellness Studio Honored for Service to Customers and Community with 2008 Best of Cary Award

60 Interactive Courses for Patient Care, OSHA, Annual Mandatory, Orientation and Nursing Topics

Former North Carolina Governor James B. Hunt, Jr. will be the keynote speaker at the Eastern North Carolina Chapter of the National MS Society’s annual Dinner of Champions.

Life sciences company Entegrion continues to strengthen its leadership team with the addition of Michael Galiger, its new manufacturing and engineering manager. Galiger has more than 10 years of experience in medical and consumer products industries.

Jennings, the North Carolina-based branding and advertising agency, has been recognized with six Videographer Awards including three awards of excellence for television commercials and videos produced for University Health Systems.

Rick Whiting with Channel Web does an indepth interview about Electronic Medical Records and the Changing Future

Announcing Community Acupuncture Clinic every Monday from 9:00am-2:00pm Starting Aug. 18, 2008

New offices in Holden Beach, NC and Charleston, SC

Development and perfection of robotic-assisted mitral valve repair boon to patients…

During last week’s NC Senate budget debate, MS Activists held a Virtual Advocacy Day and made contact with 64% of NC Senators. Constituents were given the opportunity to participate from the comfort and convenience of their home or office.

The National MS Society’s 20th Anniversary Bike MS: Historic New Bern Ride (formerly the MS 150) has been scheduled for September 12-14 in historic downtown New Bern. The two-day celebration is one of North Carolina’s largest recreational rides.

Grassroots organization uses soccer to promote healthy lifestyles while addressing environmental concerns.

Winners will be part of class of 2012 at the Brody School of Medicine

PK Walsh is among the winners of the statewide 2008 U.S. Small Business Administration Awards

Peter R. Meyer, President of Medical Business Associates, has announced that he and Scott M. Kennedy, President of Debt-Check, will be holding a free seminar entitled, “Get a Grip On Your Practice in a Slipping Economy,”

Preschool and elementary school students taught the importance of early tooth care and health

Grove Winery & Vineyards will host the second annual Gears & Cheers Bike Ride on May 31st. Proceeds from the event will go to benefit the Central and Eastern NC Chapters of the National MS Society.

Genesis II owner selected as the new president of Transitions International Group

Floating Hospital for Children at Tufts Medical Center (Boston) won six national marketing awards, four gold, one silver and one bronze, in the 2008 Aster Awards competition. Jennings, the Chapel Hill ad agency, produced the winning campaign.

The National MS Society was presented with a $10,000 donation at the conclusion of the 12th Annual Fonville Morisey Realty Charity Golf Tournament.

Jennings, the Chapel Hill branding and advertising agency, was recently honored with a silver Aster Award for its work on the University Health Systems 'colors' campaign. The winning campaign promoted the health systems' cardiovascular services.

Allusions Hair Restoration Studio and Green Middle School partner for Locks of Love

Jennings, the Chapel Hill-based branding and communications agency, has been retained by Lexington Medical Center.

Dr. Caroline Whitacre will be discussing the effects of gender on MS, specifically addressing the impact of hormonal changes. She will present her latest research on pregnancy and MS, as well as information on the recent estriol trial in MS.

I Care For You Home Care Homemaker and Companion Agency

Members of the Transformation team will offer free consultation appointments, as well as provide on-site education at the Bedford at Falls River Spring Fling. The event will take place Saturday, April 26 from noon until 5 p.m.

The Dry Pro™ Prosthetic waterproof body protection has some exciting news! We have just launched the new Dry Pro™ for Prosthetics. Dry Pro™ is the world’s best waterproof body protection for prosthetics!

The Dry Pro™ is a surgical latex sleeve that easily fits over a PICC line and vacuum seals to fully waterproof it, even when submerged in water.

Hands On Health is launching a program with comprehensive, hands-on training in Integrative Neuromuscular Myofascial Therapy, an increasingly popular medical massage technique. The first seminar is April 19 to 21 in Raleigh, NC.