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The MCC-Longview Recreation Center will welcome community members of all ages for the first-ever Day After Thanksgiving Boot Camp on November 27 at 11 a.m. Recreation Center membership is not required for the post-holiday workout session.

KANSAS CITY, Missouri (November 17, 2009) –In time for the holiday season, massage therapist Raymond W Smith has developed a unique way to help Hope House shelters. Smith is accepting gift certificates from other therapists or salons and donating them to women at local domestic violence centers. In return, donors receive from him a free session of their own.

KANSAS CITY, Missouri (November 17, 2009) –In time for the holiday season, massage therapist Raymond W Smith has developed a unique way to help Hope House shelters. Smith is accepting gift certificates from other therapists or salons and donating them to women at local domestic violence centers. In return, donors receive from him a free session of their own.

The importance of general health cannot be denied. Maintaining sexual health is as important as maintaining the general health of the body. The foundation of a healthy relationship is built on the sexual health of a person. Illnesses that affect the health lead to undesirable consequences with respect to relationships, attitude towards life and the general life of a person.

TubaChristmas 2009 will be hosted by The Kansas City Symphony on Friday, December 4. This event will be one of 240 TubaChristmas concerts presented around the United States in tribute to the late artist/teacher William J. Bell, born on Christmas Day 1902. The TubaChristmas ensemble performs traditional Christmas carols and songs, many of which were arranged by noted American composer Alec Wilder, who ironically died on Christmas Eve, 1980. The memories of Bell and Wilder are celebrated in the annual performances of TubaChristmas groups around the nation.

August 12, 2009
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Heartland Spine & Specialty Hospital, together with Dr. Glenn Amundson and Dr. Alex Bailey are currently recruiting patients with degenerative disc disease in the lumbar spine for participation in a clinical trial of the DIAM Spinal Stabilization System by Medtronic.

August 7, 2009
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Christopher Kowalski, M.D. has joined the medical staff of Heartland Spine & Specialty Hospital, Overland Park, KS effective immediately.

Prior to his relocation in Kansas, Dr. Kowalski held dual appointments as Director of Bariatric Surgery, Jeanes Hospital, Temple University Health System, Philadelphia and Assistant Professor of Surgery, Temple University Hospital and School of Medicine.

HEARTLAND SPINE & SPECIALTY HOSPITAL HOSTS
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC’S STIM LAB™ MOBILE SIMULATOR SYSTEM

ADVANCED TRAINING ON A DRUG-FREE THERAPY FOR TREATING CHRONIC PAIN
OVERLAND PARK, KS NOVEMBER 1, 2009 HEARTLAND SPINE & SPECIALTY HOSPITAL ANNOUNCES THAT IT WILL HOST BOSTON SCIENTIFIC’S STIM LAB SPINAL CORD STIMULATION (SCS) MOBILE SIMULATOR SYSTEM ON NOVEMBER 11, 2009, 11:30 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.

There is a renewed push for the state of Kansas to adopt Compassionate Care Legislation allowing seriously ill patients the right to use marijuana as medicine.

Susan Hughes, a middle aged, middle income disabled housewife from El Dorado Kansas has started a one woman campaign asking the state of Kansas to adopt Compassionate Care legislation.

Mission, KS Nov. 8, 2009– The Kansas City affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, the only national organization creating hope in a comprehensive way through research, patient support , community outreach and advocacy for a cure, applauds community leaders in the [insert region] for introducing proclamations recognizing November as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month and drawing attention to the lack of funding for pancreatic cancer research and the urgent need for early detection methods and more effective treatment options for patients.

Kansas City metro -- An online social network dedicated to improving the health of Kansas City metro residents is now available at www.kcHealthLink.com.

The site features alternative health care practitioners, including chiropractors, yoga instructors, massage therapists and those who provide energy therapies. Several holistic health providers in Kansas City are members of the site.

(KANSAS CITY) – The Kansas City Symphony marks the beginning of the holiday season with Handel’s Messiah on Thanksgiving weekend. The Kansas City Symphony and Chorus join with the Independence Messiah Choir for this mosaic of the scriptures, which remains Handel’s most famous work. With over 400 musicians on stage, it is one of the most triumphant choral pieces ever written. Messiah is best known for its familiar “Hallelujah” chorus.

Shatto Milk Company is introducing a new product straight from their local family dairy farm, Shatto Cheese Curds. Shatto Cheese Curds are the only fresh Cheese Curds offered in the Kansas City area. Cheese curds are one of the greatest and healthiest foods of all time! Lots of protein and calcium but 0% carbs, 0% sugar and 0% trans fats. If you've had them before, you probably want some right now! If you've never had them, you're in for a treat!

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November 4th, 2009 (Lenexa, KS) For the third year in a row Integrity Chiropractic and Wellness is hosting a food drive, donating patient services in exchange for donations of non-perishable food items. Last year's drive was a great success as they were able to donate a truckload of food for those in need. Dr. Frank Jimenez is hoping to build on the success of last year. "It felt great to be able to donate all that food last year. Our goal is to double the amount we give this year."

11/04/09 - Helping expectant and new moms learn about healthy weight management and lose their baby weight is the goal of a new program being offered by the Johnson County Park & Recreation District beginning in late November.

7 Tips To Get The Most From An Expensive Kansas City Personal Trainer

Hectic lifestyles combined with fast-food and television mean that people are eating unhealthy and not getting enough exercise to burn off excess calories. Many people just aren’t motivated to learn an exercise routine and stick to it. That’s why hiring a Kansas City personal trainer who can help you develop a customized fitness program might be the best choice.

“A séance for piano and orchestra" -- ghosts of music's past weave through the three movement concerto

(Kansas City) - The Kansas City Symphony will present the world premiere of Lost Souls - A Piano Concerto by Israeli composer Avner Dorman on November 20-22. Lost Souls tell the haunting story of a séance summoning ghosts of concertos past, ending in an exorcism. Praised by Gramophone Magazine as “a fresh, young voice, worth following,” Avner Dorman is a rising star composer whose orchestral works were recently performed by the New York Philharmonic and the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY HOSTS
KENNEDY CENTER PRESIDENT MICHAEL KAISER FOR FREE COMMUNITY ARTS CONVERSATION ON NOVEMBER 18

Kennedy Center President Michael M. Kaiser to Travel to all 50 States, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C., to address the challenges facing non-profit performing arts organizations today

10 Metabolism Myths Busted By Your Kansas City Personal Trainer

Answer 3 Questions:

* Ever notice how some people just eat everything they can but don’t gain a single pound.

Kri Chay, a Kansas City personal trainer and owner of Sexy Back Boot Camps has teamed up with Belton Lubas of Seattle, WA with Strong and Sexy Boot Camps, Sophin Sarin of Des Moines, IA with Twork It Out Fitness Boot Camps and Val Fujii of Folsom, CA with Superwomen Boot Camp to form a nationwide charity boot camp to raise funds to assist the thousands of victims of the recent Philippines and American Samoa disasters.

6 SHOCKING LIES FROM YOUR KANSAS CITY PERSONAL TRAINER

Before I get myself in trouble within my industry and open myself up to more controversy than I already have, let me begin by saying there are many Kansas City personal trainers who are extremely good at what they do and I have been fortunate to work with many of them and learn a whole heck of a lot. On the other hand it is a wonder where some got their certifications, and why their personalities are as dry as desert sand.

Combat The Holiday Weight Gain With A Kansas City Boot Camp!

Men and women throughout Kansas City are searching for the best way to lose weight. Hundreds and even thousands of these hard-working men and women do not see the results they are looking for. The reoccurring problem is that people who want to lose weight try their hardest, but do not really know how to shed the pounds. They try fad diets and workout in the gym without a trainer trying desperately to sculpt their bodies into that ideal image they have been dreaming of. If you are one of these people, then you might consider a local Kansas City Boot Camp. These programs generally are a foolproof way to shed the fat in the shortest amount of time!

From October 25 to 31, 2009, KCFitnessLink will promote the American Massage Therapy Association’s (AMTA) National Massage Therapy Awareness Week. Now in its 13th year, this week is designed to raise public awareness of the benefits of therapeutic massage and encourage Americans to seek massage therapy for stress relief, pain management and general health. KCFitnessLink will offer discounted massage therapy at its studio in Strawberry Hill and chair massage at corporations across the city.

KCDealsoftheDay.com, a leading provider of online, printable and mobile coupons and sales alerts, recently surpassed 5,000 consumers in the KC Metro who rely on its services to save them hundreds of dollars each month.

Kansas City, MO (October 26, 2009) – There are countless studies on massage therapy’s positive effects. From stress reduction to better sleep to a better sense of wellness, massage therapy plays a large role in overall health. But what if the people who need it most aren’t getting it?

netPlanner 2009 emergency planning software helps agencies and organizations keep their workplaces functioning during H1N1 influenza pandemic.

KANSAS CITY, MO (October 20, 2009) -- netPlanner 2009, a Web-based collaborative planning software, provides agencies and organizations with the ability to access and make changes and enhancements to their emergency plans from anywhere with an internet connection.

Why need a therapist, rather ask when do we need a therapist? It’s very obvious, when we are in some distress or have some physical or emotional ailment. A therapist is the one who has analytical and practical approach towards our problems. Therapists in Louisiana are doing great work serving citizen with utmost care, sorting out all sorts of problems. So, when in despair, call up some expert Couples Counseling in Lafayette, Louisiana, who can work out matters for you and your family.

Company Releases Health Beat, Nutrition Education for Forward-thinking Business

OLATHE, KAN. (October 19, 2009) – Beyond medical benefits, fitness club memberships and smoking cessation classes, forward-thinking companies are helping their workforce take control of their personal wellness by becoming more aware of the benefits of good nutrition. NCES, an industry leader in nutrition education, recently released its newest product, Health Beat – a collection of prepared and print-ready nutrition education newsletters in easy-to-use and easy-to-read formats.

Kansas City, MO (October 19, 2009) – On Saturday, October 24, hundreds of Kansas City residents will join together at Liberty Memorial for Kansas City’s inaugural American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer® 5K walk to help create a world with less breast cancer and more birthdays.American Cancer Society Logo This noncompetitive event will unite the entire community to celebrate breast cancer survivors, educate people about how to reduce their breast cancer risk or find the disease early, and raise funds to end the disease. The event and the dollars raised from it, support the Society’s efforts to save lives by helping people stay well, helping people get well, by finding cures and fighting back against breast cancer.

Kansas City, KS October 15th, 2009 – Flu shots can still be found at Mercy & Truth Medical Missions as all three of the Kansas City Metro clinic locations are ready to deliver the vaccines for $20. If you or someone you know fall into one of the categories below please consider getting vaccinated as soon as possible: