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05-11-09
"Go Play Outside" Movement takes on Couch Potatoes to Reduce Childhood Stress and Obesity and Raise Money for Charity
NEW YORK, NY. - May 11, 2009 - Grandparents.com has launched a major national campaign encouraging grandparents to join a movement called:
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05-08-09
BD Extends Decade-Long Support for UNICEF’s Campaign to Eliminate Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus
May 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Two days before Mother's Day, BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), a leading global medical technology company, announced its continued support for the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) campaign to vaccinate mothers and children in develo...
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05-05-09
New Walmart Program Broadens Access To Affordable Prescriptions in Michigan
BENTONVILLE, Ark. - May 5, 2009 - Today in Michigan Walmart announced a pilot program which will offer a 90-day supply of 300 generic prescriptions, each for $10* via free mail delivery. Beginning today, from Detroit to Grand Rapids to Alpena, Michiganders across ...
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05-04-09
National Survey: Parents Report Increased Awareness of Risks of Teen Prescription Drug Abuse, But Preventative Action Lags
Media Plays Major Role in Prompting Parent-Teen Discussions About Substance Abuse
Mothers Take the Lead in Monitoring, Dads Have Opportunity to Engage More With Kids
NEW YORK, May 4 /PRNewswire-USNewsw...
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04-20-09
McKesson Mobilizes More than 14,000 Volunteers to Help Hospitalized Veterans
SAN FRANCISCO, CA. - April 20, 2009 - McKesson Corporation today announced the kick-off of the 11th annual McKesson Community Days
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04-17-09
Elekta Sponsors All Are Our Heroes to Raise Cancer Awareness
ATLANTA, April 17 /PRNewswire/ -- In our field, where we focus so intently on the science of cancer care, it's easy to lose sight of the human stories and triumphs that are a part of the journey.
Motivated by the Relay for Life events of the Ame...
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04-17-09
Home-Based HIV Testing Initiative in Western Kenya To Reach 2 Million People
Click here to view the video describing GBC's role in Heath at Home Kenya: http://www.gbcimpact.org/health-at-home-kenya
NAIROBI, KENYA - April 17,2009 - A groundbreakin...
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04-16-09
In Tough Economy, Health and Safety Drive Green Choices
NEW YORK, NY. - April 16, 2009 - In belt-tightening times, consumers are prioritizing eco-friendly food, beauty and household cleaning products, according to the 2009 BBMG Conscious Consumer Report: Redefining Value in a New Economy, the second annual national study o...
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04-14-09
Cleaning for a Reason: Helping Women with Cancer
- Cleaning Products Industry Supports Efforts to Improve Lives of Women Undergoing Cancer Treatment
- Foundation Offers Professional Housecleaning Services At No Cost
- "National Clean...
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04-14-09
The Sullivan Group Provides Courses to US Armed Services
OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill., April 14 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sullivan Group (TSG), a leading provider of risk management and patient safety solutions for medical professionals, today announced the start of a program with the United States Armed Services whereby deployed Armed Servic...
