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07-30-12
Naturally Cool Synthetic Turf
Recently completed outdoor testing at the ISA Sport USA Lab in Lubbock, TX further substantiates the fact that Limonta Sport synthetic turf with organic InfillPro Geo© greatly reduces the surface temperature of the synthetic playing field to the point where it is compatible to playing ...
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07-20-12
Announcing the Aspen Children's Forum
The Aspen Institute announces the Aspen Children’s Forum—Investing in Children’s Health and Well-being to be held July 22-24, 2012 in Aspen, CO. The Forum convenes more than 300 philanthropists, scientists, policymakers, educators, and healthcare practitioners to devise and advance an ag...
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07-17-12
HYGEIA: Telemedicine System Donated to the Island of Tilos
The residents of Tilos will have access to HYGEIA Hospital's top level services through the Telemedicine System that was recently installed on the island.
The System was donated by HYGEIA Group and was installed at the Multidisciplinary Regional Clinic of Tilos by HYGEIA Hospital, in assoc...
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07-05-12
Matthew Reeve Flies Down Under for Spinal Cord Injury Research: Continues Superman's Legacy
(Marketwire) - The late actor Christopher Reeve's son, Matthew Reeve, will make a Keynote Address at the upcoming Connections 2012 conference held by the Spinal Cord Injury Network at Sydney's Convention and Exhibition Centre on 13th August 2012.
Christopher Reeve's attendance ...
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07-03-12
The Free-of-Charge Vaccination Programme for Children Continues
MITERA Children's Hospital, in affiliation with the NGO Doctors of the World-Greece Medical Clinic in Perama, is continuing its free-of-charge vaccination programme for children.
Due to the shortage of vaccines and the immediate need for vaccination, representatives from M...
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06-25-12
Dow Declares Omega-9 Healthy Oils as "Breakthrough"
The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) today announced Omega-9 Oils as its first Breakthrough to World Challenges, addressing one of the Company’s 2015 Sustainability Goals
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05-16-12
HEINEKEN Honoured for Global Health Practices
Last night, HEINEKEN received the prestigious GBCHealth Business Leadership Award at GBCHealth's annual conference in New York City. HEINEKEN has been selected to receive this award by GBCHealth for its enduring commit...
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05-09-12
Solar Electric Light Fund Receives Grand Challenges Explorations Grant for Groundbreaking Research in Global Health and Development
The Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF) announced today that it is a Grand Challenges Explorations winner, an initiative funded by the
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05-01-12
California "Germinators" Honored as Hometown Heroes for Helping Improve Hand Hygiene and Health Habits
- Susanville, CA Middle Schoolers Earn National Hygiene Award
- “Healthy Schools, Healthy People” Program Seeks to Prevent Spread of Infectious Disease, Reduce School Absenteeism
- School Network for Absenteeism Prevention: Joint...
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05-01-12
Prioritizing Play for Children: Non-Profit Organization KaBOOM! Announces 213 "Playful City USA" Communities
Today’s children spend less time playing outside than any previous generation, but 213 cities and towns earned recognition from national non-profit KaBOOM! as 2012 Playful City USA communities for their efforts to increase play opportunities for children.
According to the American Academy ...
