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This amount marks the largest donation made in the five-year history of the 'Ride To Change the Future' event for early detection of ovarian cancer. Checks were presented to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund and to the Ovarian Cancer Institute. The ceremony also included the launch of 'Talk Teal'...
Governor Perdue Issues Statement Concerning Flu Shots Being Administered Without Prescriptions
"No statute or regulation has passed or was promulgated in the past 12 months that would change the ability of pharmacists to administer flu shots"...
Sep 11, 2008
Ovarian Cancer Institute Hosts Fall Jamboree Fundraiser
Highlights of the outdoor family event include delicious food and drink, performances by My Friend Ian’s Band, musical entertainment by Unforgiven, and kicking demonstrations by Georgia Force Arena Football kicker, Carlos Martinez...
Sep 11, 2008
11Alive, MyAtlTV and Comcast Make Falcons Tickets Available to Community Volunteers
As one of the recipients of the tickets purchased by WXIA-TV, WATL-TV and Comcast, the Metro Atlanta Red Cross is distributing these opener game day tickets to evacuees of Hurricane Gustav who remain in Atlanta and to the volunteers who worked tirelessly in support of the evacuation effort...
Sep 5, 2008
Bread Helps Your Blood Pressure
Three grains recently tested had blood pressure benefits. All three were found to be good for lowering blood pressure in middle-aged people with mildly high cholesterol and prehypertension...
Sep 5, 2008
11Alive Announces Atlanta’s Biggest Loser Contest
The contest features twelve Atlanta’s Biggest Loser contestants who will be divided into rival teams of six. Each team will work out with one of the program's two fitness partners, The American Boot Camp Company or Adrenaline Fitness and Wellness, and an online voting contest will ultimately determine the winner...
Aug 26, 2008
Is Your Company the ‘Most Fit?’
Businesses with outstanding employee health programs will be announced at 2008 Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk on September 25. The coveted Corporate Cup and many other awards will be handed out at the 26th annual event, also known as the 'world's largest office party'...
Aug 25, 2008
Georgia Cancer Foundation and Spa Sydell Launch ‘Pamper Me Pink’ Promotion
During September and October 2008, Spa Sydell clients can purchase a series of specially designated "pink" spa packages -- Divinely Pink Quickie Facial & Massage with the Pink Grapefruit Vitality masque, or the Powerfully Pinkalicious Mani/Pedi & Facial -- 10% of which will directly benefit GCF breast cancer programs...
Aug 20, 2008
Award-winning 80s Band, The Rupert’s Orchestra, to Perform at Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk
Big hair, leg warmers and fingerless gloves were hot in the late 80s, and so was Rupert’s. Voted ‘Atlanta’s Best House Band’ for eight years in a row, the red-hot 80s band is back and ready to entertain more than 18,000 runners and walkers at the 26th annual Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk...
Aug 20, 2008
Georgia Cancer Foundation and Spa Sydell Launch ‘Pamper Me Pink’ Promotion
During September and October 2008, Spa Sydell clients can purchase a series of specially designated "pink" spa packages -- Divinely Pink Quickie Facial & Massage with the Pink Grapefruit Vitality masque, or the Powerfully Pinkalicious Mani/Pedi & Facial -- 10% of which will directly benefit GCF breast cancer programs...
Aug 20, 2008
September 2008 is Atrial Fibrillation Month Focusing on Life-Threatening Irregular Heartbeat
Over five million Americans now suffer from atrial fibrillation, where the heart goes out of control with little warning and for no apparent reason. It's a frightening occurrence that will impact millions more as atrial fibrillation overtakes aging baby boomers...
Aug 20, 2008
Brain Balance™ Centers Help Children Overcome Autism Symptoms
The Suwanee Brain Balance™ Center incorporates a unique multi-faceted approach to assess and develop individualized intervention plans for children affected by Neurobehavioral/Developmental Disorders...
Aug 18, 2008
Governor Announces Launch of Together Rx Access For Georgia Card
Governor Sonny Perdue and Together Rx Access announced Thursday the launch of the Together Rx Access® FOR GEORGIA Card to help eligible uninsured Georgians gain access to immediate and meaningful savings on prescription medicines and products right at the pharmacy counter...
Aug 17, 2008
An Awesome Appetizer for Knees and Hands
In a study of older adults, those with higher blood levels of vitamin K were significantly less likely to develop the bone spurs and cartilage damage that are common in painful osteoarthritis...
Aug 17, 2008
Doctors at Piedmont Hospital Help Pioneer New SpyGlass™ System
Local man's health scare shows value of new system that provides direct visualization of patient's bile ducts and may reduce need for additional testing and repeat procedures ...
Jul 31, 2008
Hometown Dekalb Cares: Help Us Join in Mending a Broken Heart
Sandy Olson, a 39-year-old mother of four, was diagnosed with Peripartum Cardiomyopathy during her last pregnancy almost 10 years ago. She also has Ventricular Tachycardia, requiring a defibrillator/pacemaker. She has been fighting Congestive Heart Failure for over nine years, and now she desperately needs a heart transplant...
Jul 30, 2008
