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Behavioral Strategies for Disability Management Success Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 8:36AMDealing with possible psychological trauma and underlying behavioral issues with disability and workers' comp cases could be the key to preventing claims and getting workers back on the job.
OISD unveils expanded Life Skills facilities at high school, elementary Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 8:00PMThe Orangefield Independent School District has unveiled its two newest facilities with the start of the school year.
CarFit Program For Older Adults At Kendal Sept. 18 Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:42PMOn Saturday, September 18, 2010, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Kendal at Lexington will host CarFit, an educational program that offers older adults the opportunity to check how well their personal vehicles "fit" them.
Educator in wheelchair gets an education Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:21PMEven after 30 years of becoming an expert at his job, Larry Davis’ most profound professional insight came just this summer after a fateful wrestling match with a tree branch.
Eight Pennsylvania Students Awarded Verizon Foundation Scholarships Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:29AMAs the fall semester begins at colleges and universities across the nation, eight Pennsylvania students will have some help paying their bills for school. Â They are among 675 students nationwide who have received scholarships for the 2010-2011 academic year through Verizon's scholarship program for the children and dependents of company employees.
Better understanding of dementia leading to more effective therapies Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:22AMLast week, I answered a question about the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Today I want to talk a little about how dementia is treated.
Activities - an important part of life at PPLC Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:11PMBeing active is an important part of enhancing the quality of life for residents in skilled nursing facilities. These activities are designed to give residents an opportunity to interact socially with one another while participating in things they enjoy.
Therapy Source Listed on Inc. Magazine’s Top 5000 for Three Consecutive Years Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:23AMKING OF PRUSSIA, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For three consecutive years, Inc. Magazine ranked Therapy Source, Inc., a therapy staffing provider, on its annual Inc. 5000.
Therapy Source Listed on Inc. Magazine's Top 5000 for Three Consecutive Years Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:18AMKING OF PRUSSIA, Pa.----For three consecutive years, Inc. Magazine ranked Therapy Source, Inc., a therapy staffing provider, on its annual Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies in America.
Penn State Mont Alto campus reports record new, total enrollment Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 11:31PMMONT ALTO -- Penn State Mont Alto began the school year Monday with record enrollment.
New nurse practitioner-led clinic to open at Conestoga College Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 11:09PM— A new nurse practitioner-led health clinic will be opening in Kitchener on Conestoga College’s Doon campus.
Penn State Mont Alto enrollment balloons Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 10:29PMMONT ALTO, Pa. Classes started Monday for Penn State Mont Altos largest incoming class of about 575 new students.
HCA Affiliated Rio Grande Regional Hospital Gets Level III Trauma Designation Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 12:00AMHCA affiliated Rio Grande Regional Hospital announces it has earned a Level III trauma designation from the Texas Department of State Health Services. Rio Grande is one of only four hospitals in South Texas to receive certification for this level of care.
PSU-Mont Alto has record number of incoming students Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 7:28PMMONT ALTO, Pa. Penn State Mont Alto is starting a new academic year with its largest incoming class of 576 new students, as well as its largest body of 1,351 registered students.
Riley ready for big reveal Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 11:24PMRiley District 18’s junior high students and their teachers have a new place to call home come Friday.
UIndy expecting record fall enrollment Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 10:29PMMore than 800 freshmen are expected to enroll at the University of Indianapolis later this month, which would make it the largest entering class in the school's history.
New addition ready at Riley School Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 9:39PMMARENGO – Riley School officials have announced this week’s official opening of their new free standing six-classroom addition.
Program will help MS sufferers Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 6:47PMMultiple sclerosis (MS) is a progressive disease for which no cure has yet been found. As a result, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society has created “Optimal Living with MS,” a program to help individuals manage the disease. For the first time, the Southern California Chapter is offering Optimal Living outside of the Los Angeles area in Bakersfield, California to teach those with MS in Kern ...
On the move Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 5:05AMPeople and business changes of note.
Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Paralysis Resource Center Welcomes Robin Wilson-Beattie as a Community Ambassador Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 5:14PMSHORT HILLS, N.J., Aug. 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Paralysis Resource Center today announced that a new community ambassador has joined in its efforts to spread awareness about paralysis: Robin Wilson-Beattie is the voice of the Georgia Area Radio Reading Service program "Disability Rights - a Two Minute Advocacy Training Session." In January 2004 ...
Rhinebeck man explores peace, disarmament (video) Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 2:07AM“There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life: music and cats.”
The Meeting House Afterschool Program to Debut Fall 2010 in NYC Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 2:01AMUnique amongst the thousands of traditional NYC afterschool programs, The Meeting House, a not-for-profit, offers core socialization and communication classes wrapped up in fun arts and sports activities.
Weymouth hospital to get Radio Disney assist Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 11:56AMA fundraiser connected with the upcoming Jonas Brothers movie “Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam” on Aug. 14 at 3 p.m. at the Hingham Shipyard Amphitheater will benefit South Shore Hospital’s pediatric services. The “Back to Camp” event with the Radio Disney Road Crew will feature the latest music by the Jonas Brothers that they are performing on their world tour, a freeze dance challenge, trivia ...
North Warren Regional holds Extended School Year Program Saturday, August 7, 2010 @ 1:18PMStudents participating in the Extended School Year Program at North Warren Regional were treated to guitar music and lesson from Principal Louis Melchor. BLAIRSTOWN — The North Warren Regional School District Special Services Department held an Extended School Year Program...
Registration Set to Begin August 12 for BULLI -- Brenau University’s Continuing Learning Program for Older Adults Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 7:00AMBrenau University Learning and Leisure Institute offers a wide variety of not-for-credit courses on its Gainesville, Ga., campus. Although there is no age limit, the member-driven program primarily is aimed at senior citizens. Courses are taught by Brenau University faculty as well as local experts, both professional and amateur.
Wellesley residents take advantage of Natick Visiting Nurse Association's telemonitoring program Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 11:46AMFor more than 100 years, the nonprofit Natick Visiting Nurse Association has been taking care of its neighbors, not only in Natick, but also in other MetroWest communities, including Wellesley.
Skilled Healthcare Group Reports Second Quarter 2010 Earnings Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 11:16AMFOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., Aug. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Skilled Healthcare Group, Inc. (NYSE: SKH) today announced its unaudited consolidated financial operating results for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2010. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100628/SHGLOGO) (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100628/SHGLOGO ...
Skilled Healthcare Group Reports Second Quarter 2010 Earnings Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 8:00AMSkilled Healthcare Group, Inc. today announced its unaudited consolidated financial operating results for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2010.
Health Calendar Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 4:35AMFitness
Health Calendar Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 4:12AMAdventist Paulson Rehab Network , 619 Plainfield Road, Willowbrook, offers different fitness and exercise regimens including pre and post natal exercise, pool class, advanced circuit training program, keep it moving small group exercise class, arthritis foundation aquatic program, aquatic exercise classes and therapeutic massage.
Senior Advocate: Adult day care centers can be boon for caregivers Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 3:03PMQ: I am a full-time caregiver and at my wits’ end. I am totally worn out and need a break. Placing my loved one in a long-term care facility is not an option at this time and having someone come into my home will not provide me the peace and quiet that I need. Is there an option I am not aware of?
Bayshore Home Health expands services with acquisition of Community Care Therapy Limited Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 1:07PMBayshore Home Health announced today the purchase of Windsor, Ontario-based home health care company Community Care Therapy Limited . The acquisition expands Bayshore's home care service offerings to include occupational therapy, physiotherapy and speech language pathology.
Bridge Center Golf Classic aces fundraising efforts Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 8:15PMBoston - BRIDGEWATER, MASS.
Brenau streamlines organizational structure Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 9:07AMGAINESVILLE - Brenau University has officially reorganized all of its academic programs under two banners Graduate School and Undergraduate School as it continues execution of a strategic plant to double its enrollment by 2025.
Program helps TBI patients step beyond ‘plateaus’ Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 10:27AMThe Traumatic Brain Injury section of the physical therapy department at Walter Reed Army Medical Center enables patients to take the next step toward success — beginning where many rehabilitation programs end.
Grand River Hospital honored by local chambers Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 10:18AMThe Grand River Hospital District has won three business of the year awards from local chambers in recent years — the latest at the annual Rifle Area Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner held on March 13, where GRHD was honored as Business of the Year for 2009.
Lynch signs autism coverage into law Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 11:45PMNew Hampshire Gov. John Lynch has signed a law requiring insurers to cover more treatment programs for autistic children. The new law requires covering behavioral, speech and occupational therapy along with already covered medications, health-related services and psychiatric services when they are part of a plan ordered by a doctor. House Majority Leader Mary Jane Wallner said the bill will ...
Tales from the Morgue: Veterans Hospital started in old saloon Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 7:50PMIn 1920, a small sanitarium was opened for tuberculosis patientsin an old saloon and dance hall at Pastime Park. It was theprecursor to the Veterans Hospital we now have in Tucson.
Tears over Gillard disability pledge Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 11:53PMA mother of two autistic boys says Labor's promise to provide up to $12,000 for early intervention services brought her to tears.
PM promises cash for disabled children Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 7:56PMChildren with a disability would be given $12,000 to help pay for early intervention treatment under a re-elected Labor government, Prime Minister Julia Gillard has announced.
Business Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 10:37AMSTEUBENVILLE — Acuity Specialty Hospital Ohio Valley has expanded into Belmont County.
Hospice Care of the Lowcountry provides end-of-life services Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 8:12AMAll the nurses at Hospice Care of the Lowcountry hold the highest certification in end-of-life care. The staff provides custom services to patients and their families. Unlike many other hospices which are operated by private companies, it doesn’t ask for donations and no one is turned away because of an inability to pay.
East Bridgewater firefighters Filled-The-Boot for MDA Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 7:16AMOn Sunday, June 13, firefighters from East Bridgewater Local #2768, members of the International Association of Fire Fighters, helped fight neuromuscular diseases by raising $3,550 during their Fill-the-Boot drive, held at the intersection of Bedford Street and Central Street, benefiting the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Seniors use time and talent to make life easier for others Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 1:53AMSTANHOPE It was already close to 90 degrees at 10 a.m. on July 20, but instead of the weather, handmade knitted afghans were the hot topic inside the air conditioned front lobby at the Sussex County Homestead nursing home.
Braun Corporation Releases Key Insights From Symposium on Americans With Disabilities Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 10:15AMWINAMAC, Ind., July 26 /PRNewswire/ -- The Braun Corporation, the world's largest manufacturer of wheelchair-accessible vans, ramps and wheelchair lifts, today published key insights from a symposium hosted recently in Washington, D.C. titled "ADA 20/20: Looking Back, Looking Forward on Mobility." In anticipation of the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the panel of ...
Braun Corporation Releases Key Insights From Symposium on Americans With Disabilities Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 7:19AMThe Braun Corporation, the world's largest manufacturer of wheelchair-accessible vans, ramps and wheelchair lifts, today published key insights from Â a symposium hosted recently in Washington, D.C. titled "ADA 20/20: Looking Back, Looking Forward on Mobility."
TWU gets $900,000 grant for programs Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 6:59AMTexas Woman's University was recently awarded $900,000 in federal grant money to help economically disadvantaged students pursue degrees in nursing and occupational therapy.
Sunnyvale gardening program proves to be good therapy Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 10:57AMIt started with a single fava bean plant. The mission-defining Horticultural Therapy Program at Sunnyvale's Idylwood Care Center kicked off because one resident asked for fava beans in her dinner.
The Function of Fitness Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 7:05PM[image2] TRX Suspension Training is too intense, the Pilates reformer machine requires too much coordination and the Wii Fit Plus uses too much technology. You're looking for a workout that's simple yet effective.Consider functional fitness,...
Horse-riding therapy programs help children with disabiliies Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 1:26AMEquine-assisted therapy programs help kids with disabilities.