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Local Massage Therapist Helping Abused Women

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.

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Submitted by Raymond W Smith on November 18, 2009 - 11:14am.
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Local Massage Therapist Helping Abused Women

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.

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Submitted by Raymond W Smith on November 17, 2009 - 4:32pm.
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Susan G. Komen For The Cure ® Recommends No Impediments to Breast Cancer Screening

Susan G. Komen Greater Kansas City AffiliateSusan G. Komen Greater Kansas City Affiliate

MEDIA ADVISORY

For more information, contact:
Aimee Tilley, Special Events and Public Relations Manager

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Submitted by Aimee Tilley on November 17, 2009 - 2:35pm.
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Café Prevention’s New Alcohol Awareness Materials Help Parents Prevent Underage Drinking

Springfield, MO ( PressReleaseKcstar ) November 13, 2009 -CafePrevention.com announces the addition of two new alcohol awareness and prevention information cards – “Leave the Beer and Disappear” and “Are Your Kids Tapping Into Your Alcohol” as well as a new Alcohol Poisoning Magnet. These resources remind parents that the holidays are often a time of increased drinking among teens. The alcohol awareness material information cards and magnet tell the story of how and where teens get their alcohol, and what to do when an alcohol emergency strikes.

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Submitted by cafeprev on November 16, 2009 - 2:23am.
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Treatment-Centers.net provides marketing services to alcohol treatment programs

November 13, 2009 -- A comprehensive resource of treatment information, Treatment-Centers.net provides effective Internet marketing strategies to treatment centers across the country. A one-stop online destination for all things related to alcoholism and addiction, the site provides addicts and addiction programs with helpful resources.

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Submitted by amitchakraborty on November 13, 2009 - 11:17am.
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AIDS Service Foundation to host World AIDS Day events

The United Nations has proclaimed the theme of “I AM” as the campaign slogan of World AIDS Day 2009, reminding us that access for all to HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, care and support is a fundamental human right. Since 1993, the AIDS Service Foundation of Greater Kansas City has provided this access with local action and vision, spreading the message of prevention and assisting those affected with HIV/AIDS in Kansas City.

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Online Focus Four Hazards Safety Training Course Coming Soon

OSHA 30 Hour Training Courses is now coming up with a new safety training program at your doorstep. Focus Four Hazards continues to account for the high number of preventable fatalities that occur in the construction industry. The fatalities which are associated with the Focus Four Hazard can be prevented. Accidents occur only when the guidance of the standards are not followed.

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Submitted by jennifer7861 on November 12, 2009 - 2:59am.
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Weight Loss Surgical Center Signs Contract for New Hospital

Weight Loss Surgical Center announced today that it will build a new specialty hospital to expand its services to more patients seeking the adjustable gastric band procedure for weight loss.

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Submitted by adamyarbrough on November 11, 2009 - 10:19am.
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Greens urge defeat of the Democrats' "insurance industry life-support" bill

Greens urge defeat of the Democrats' "insurance industry life-support" bill in the US Senate and call for a rally of efforts to enact Single-Payer/Medicare For All

GREEN PARTY OF THE UNITED STATES

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Submitted by MidgePotts2010 on November 11, 2009 - 12:31am.
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Amendment to Health Care Bill Breaks President's Promise

Midge Potts for US Senate 2010

Contact: Midge Potts
417-496-0781

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 11th, 2009

Amendment to Health Care Bill Breaks President's Promise
Candidate Potts Calls Amendment Unconstitutional

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Submitted by MidgePotts2010 on November 10, 2009 - 11:14pm.
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Kansas City Symphony Hosts TubaChristmas 2009 on Friday, December 4

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.

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Submitted by mfelling on November 10, 2009 - 3:36pm.
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Heartland Spine & Specialty Hospital recruiting patients for clinical trial

August 12, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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.

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Submitted by mburke@hssh.org on November 10, 2009 - 2:06pm.
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Christopher Kowalski, M.D., has joined the medical staff of Heartland Spine & Specialty Hospital, Overland Park

August 7, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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.

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Heartland Spine & Specialty Hospital hosts Boston Scientific's Stim Lab mobile simulator system

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.

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Submitted by mburke@hssh.org on November 10, 2009 - 1:59pm.
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Little Known Veterans Benefit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact Information:

Contact Person Dennis G. Williamson, CSA
Affiliated With Government Benefits Analysts, Inc.
Telephone Number

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Submitted by Sandy on November 9, 2009 - 12:45pm.
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Pueraria mirifica and bone loss prevention

It has been established that Pueraria Mirifica herbs which contain a huge deposit of Phytoestrogen can prevent bone loss in human. The experiment was first carried out on a group of Orchidectomized rats.

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Submitted by hukethez on November 8, 2009 - 10:34am.
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Kansas City Symphony Begins Holiday Season with Handel's Messiah

(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.

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Submitted by mfelling on November 5, 2009 - 4:19pm.
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Panel to Discuss Health Care Reform at the University Kansas School of Medicine

Kansas City, KS – On November 12, 2009 at 7:30pm several professionals from various areas of health care will discuss the current tenor of the health care debate in a panel discussion entitled Perspectives on Health Care Reform. The event will be held on the University of Kansas School of Medicine campus in Rieke Auditorium. Attendees include:

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Submitted by Amarieed on November 5, 2009 - 3:43pm.
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Heartland Lions Eye Banks Welcomes New Hospital Services Coordinator

Kansas City, Mo. (November 5, 2009) – Amy Moss has joined the Kansas City branch of Heartland Lions Eye Banks as its new hospital services coordinator. Together, Moss and the Eye Bank staff provide the gift of sight to thousands by connecting corneal surgeons and their patients to the highest-quality donated corneal tissue for transplant.

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Submitted by nplegge on November 5, 2009 - 9:51am.
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Jon Doolittle Accepts CEO Position at Albany Hospital

Contact: Connie Worden
Community Outreach Coordinator
Phone: 660-726-3941
Email: connie.worden@northwestmedicalcenter.net

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Northwest Medical Center
Press Release

Jon Doolittle Named CEO of Northwest Medical Center

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Submitted by connie worden on November 4, 2009 - 10:52pm.
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Integrity Chiropractic and Wellness to host 3rd Annual Food Drive

For Immediate Release

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."

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Submitted by Integrity Chiro... on November 4, 2009 - 1:03pm.
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Health & Oral Health: The Systemic Linkages Conference

MO COALITION FOR ORAL HEALTH 1400 Rock Quarry Road
Columbia, MO 65211-3280
573-673-9675 or 573-875-3004
sarah@oralhealthmissouri.org
Press Release
Contact: Sarah A. Grim, Ex Dir
Phone: (573)673-9675 or (573)875-3004 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Submitted by mocoh on November 3, 2009 - 3:31pm.
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Symphony commissions and premieres new piano concerto

“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.

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Submitted by mfelling on November 3, 2009 - 1:58pm.
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Kennedy Center President To Speak in KC Nov. 18

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

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Submitted by mfelling on November 2, 2009 - 3:25pm.
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MidCon Distribution Names Dobies Healthcare Group as Agency of Record

Dobies Healthcare Group, a marketing and advertising agency specializing in the health care industry, was recently named agency of record for MidCon Distribution, Inc. (MidCon), a U.S. healthcare technology distributor.

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Submitted by Dobies Healthca... on November 2, 2009 - 11:40am.
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Dobies Healthcare Group Promotes Kelly Hemmingsen to Account Coordinator

Dobies Healthcare Group, a marketing and communications agency serving the health care industry, announces the promotion of Kelly Hemmingsen to account coordinator.

Hemmingsen will help manage the execution of branding, public relations and advertising efforts for Dobies clients including MidCon Distribution, a U.S. healthcare technology distributor, and LifeWise Renovations, a leader in aging in place initiatives.

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Submitted by Dobies Healthca... on November 2, 2009 - 11:37am.
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Lasting Natural Relief from CROHN'S disease

We have finally after many many years of research come up with a product that will bring lasting relief to the symptoms of CROHN'S disease without interfering with any known drugs. This is NOT a cure and will have to be taken daily to provide relief.

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Submitted by richard359 on October 27, 2009 - 9:47am.
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Community Services League launches $2.5 million Brighter Futures capital campaign

Blue Springs, MO – Community Services League (CSL) was awarded a $172,000 challenge grant from The J.E. & L.E. Mabee Foundation of Tulsa, OK earlier this week as part of their $2.5 Million Brighter Futures Capital Campaign efforts. CSL, one of the largest social service providers in Eastern Jackson County, has quietly raised more than $1.5 million towards their goal.

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Submitted by kcwineguy on October 23, 2009 - 10:07am.
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Aloe Vera products direct to your door

The first recorded use of Aloe Vera products was over 3600 years ago and it has been used for its medicinal properties in the Far East and Southern America up to the present day.  The Western World seemed to take a lot longer to catch on and it wasn’t until the second half of the twentieth century that it became popular here.

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Submitted by ServicePR on October 20, 2009 - 4:00pm.
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FMP to exhibit medical packaging expertise to the rest of the world

Based in Lancashire, Flexible Medical Packaging Ltd (FMP) has enjoyed sustained growth providing pharmaceutical packaging and manufacturing to healthcare, medical and pharmaceutical companies, is now casting its net even wider with an exhibition at this year’s Medica international trade fair in Dusseldorf, Germany

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Submitted by ServicePR on October 20, 2009 - 2:06pm.
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