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A Blood Test Hits the Market That Could Replace the Biopsy and Potentially Save Lives

February 18, 2014

Source: recode.net ​By James Temple A Redwood City, Calif. startup believes it has developed a novel cancer test that could spare patients the pain of…

Join NORD and Show Support for the 30 Million Individuals Living With Rare Diseases on February 28

February 18, 2014

Source: Research America February 28 is Rare Disease Day – a time to show support for the 30 million Americans, and millions more around the…

Boys Town Opens New Location to Better Serve South Omaha Clients

February 18, 2014

Source: www.omaha.com By Betsie Freeman For the first time in its 97-year history, Boys Town has more than one location in its hometown. The organization…

Do You Have a Golden Retriever? Morris Animal Foundation Needs Your Help

February 13, 2014

60% of Golden Retrievers will die of cancer, but guess what?  Your dog can help change that by participating in Morris Animal Foundation’s Golden Retriever…

Canine Partners for Life Invites You to Party Your Paws Off at Unleashed & Uncorked!

February 11, 2014

Join Canine Partners for Life and party your paws off on Saturday, May 10th from 7 pm to 11 pm at Heartwood Farm, the home of Esther and Paul…

Enter Now! The Orvis Company Million Dollar Dog Sweepstakes Benefiting Morris Animal Foundation

February 11, 2014

Only four days left to register and vote for your dog in the The Orvis Company Million Dollar Dog Sweepstakes! The current Cover Dog Photo…

Amnesty International’s Most Successful Ever Letter-writing Campaign Results in Freed Prisoners

February 11, 2014

Source: Amnesty International USA In December 2013, more than 2.3 million letters, emails, SMS messages, faxes and tweets were sent in the “Write for Rights”…

Give Kids The World “Extreme Village Makeover” is Complete. Take a Look!

February 11, 2014

After 4,000 gallons of paint, 3,000 electrical outlets and light switches, and 100,000 sq. ft. of flooring material, and much, much more, the Give Kids…

HRC Black History Month Series: Coming Out as Black and Queer

February 11, 2014

Source: Human Right Campaign The following excerpt from Romeo Jackson is part of HRC’s month-long Black History Month series, lifting up the voices of LGBT African…

Prevent Cancer Foundation Uses Humor to Encourage Couples to “Feel the Love & Check Your Mate”

February 11, 2014

Valentine’s Day is traditionally full of romance and acts of affection. Early detection of some cancers doesn’t seem to fit into this equation but it…

Volunteerism is a Core Competency

February 7, 2014

Source: Bloomberg Businessweek ​By Diane Brady Whether it’s FedEx (FDX) delivering emergency medicine to disaster areas or Aetna(AET) tackling the health ailments of underserved communities,…

How Shepherd’s Hope is Helping Thousands of Medically Underserved Central Florida Families

February 7, 2014

Joey is your typical little boy— energetic, challenging and inquisitive. But now he’s afraid and worried. His mom has been coughing for a long time…