District of Columbia Health News (United States)

Vastra, a Washington DC based Wellness Clothing company, announced today that it has launched a campaign on Kickstarter for the most earth-friendly Yoga mat based on its concept from Ayurveda , the 5000 year-old Indian system for health and wellness.

National Healthcare Interpreting Experts Discuss Mental Health Challenges Facing Minorities with Limited English Proficiency

Concierge Medical Practice Celebrates Award Winning Brochure

Content focuses on ways population health management strategies and tools support care coordination, quality and value in the patient-centered medical home.

NYTimes food columnist Mark Bittman is only the latest expert to acknowledge the addictive nature of many fast foods, and to recommend political action -- not just education -- to counter the second biggest cause of unnecessary health care costs.

The Center for Integrative Acupuncture and Pain Management in Silver Spring, Maryland announces the grand opening of its Nutritional Therapy Institute serving the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

Since 2004 NOKR has prepared the world for the unforeseen. Hurricane Irene could prove to be a major event post Tuesdays 5.8 Earthquake that rattled the Eastern Seaboard. Family and friends are the only thing that matter when tragic events unfold.

Cigarette companies claiming that it's unconstitutional to require them to advise the public with graphic health warnings seem to forget that this is exactly what happened more than 40 years ago

UCSD Professor James Fowler, PhD, and CLARK Security Products President Susan Kuruvilla join other prominent speakers at The Forum 11, the Care Continuum Alliance annual meeting, Sept. 7 to 9.

A new study showing that people on vacation to the U.S. gain about eight pounds, more than when visiting any other country, helps confirm that the U.S. has an environment which tends to cause obesity -- fortunately, there are effective remedies

Strategic Partnership Provides Complimentary News Distribution for Care Continuum Alliance Members and 2011 Conference Exhibitors and Sponsors

Thanksgiving and Christmas are well behind us and, unfortunately that means that Food Banks and soup kitchens are once again low on food and volunteers. Additionally most of what gets donated to Food Banks is often the worst quality food.

The AANP is pleased to announce the appointment of Jud Richland as its new CEO. He will be responsible for leading AANP’s federal and state advocacy efforts as well as raising awareness of naturopathic medicine through AANP's scientific foundation.

- Men’s Health Network (MHN) and the Veterans Health Council are strongly opposing the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) final recommendation against the use of prostate-specific antigen testing in the early detection of prostate cancer.

The City College of New York offers the Certified National Pharmaceutical Representative program. The CNPR program is designed for individuals looking to break into the pharmaceutical sales industry.

Certified National Pharmaceutical Representatives are needed due to the growth of the pharmaceutical industry. The National Association of Pharmaceutical Representatives is accredited to train individuals for these newly available positions.

The Certified National Pharmaceutical Representative (CNPR) program is designed for those trying to break into the pharmaceutical sales industry. The CNPR is offered at colleges/universities throughout US and Canada, as well as online.

A report issued yesterday, predicting a 42% adult obesity rate, recommended new legal approaches even while admitting that food company resistance has largely stymied new legislation, but litigation and actions by employers can also play a major role

Take the Certified National Pharmaceutical Representative program at the University of Alabama. The program is designed for professionals trying to break in the United States pharmaceutical sales industry.

Vastra, a Washington DC based Wellness Clothing company, announced today that it has launched a campaign on Kickstarter for the most earth-friendly Yoga mat based on its concept from Ayurveda , the 5000 year-old Indian system for health and wellness.

The pharmaceutical industry has continued to see steady growth throughout the years, even with negative rumors swirling around. Requirements to enter the industry are becoming more demanding, therefore many potential reps are getting CNPR certified.

Take the Certified National Pharmaceutical Representative program at Murray State University. The program is entry level training is designed for people trying to break into the pharamceutical sales industry.

The global drug market grew 5 to 7 percent in 2011, which has once again increased the need for CNPR trained Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives. The United States will remain the single largest market, with 3 to 5 percent growth expected in 2012.

The Certified National Pharmaceutical Representative (CNPR) program is offered at numerous colleges and universities throughout the United States and Canada, including the University of Louisville.

NEWS FROM The National Council on Interpreting In Health Care. Joy Connell, President, Is pleased to Announce the 2012 NCIHC Language Access Champions

The Certified National Pharmaceutical Representative program is key for individuals trying to break into the expanding field of pharmaceutical sales. The National Association of Pharmaceutical Representatives can provide this critical training.

The United States is the largest market for pharmaceuticals. With it comes the need for representatives with the proper training. The CNPR (Certified National Pharmaceutical Representative) program ensures the training for success in the industry.

The decision by the Citizens Medical Center not to hire the obese isn't unique, since over 25% of businesses admit to being influenced by an applicant's weight during the hiring process - although most of these companies don't have a written policy

Marygrove College offers the National Association of Pharmaceutical Representatives Certified National Pharmaceutical Representative Certification program. The NAPRx's CNPR Certification is entry level pharmaceutical sales training.

In a ruling health groups argue could "undermine U.S. health policy," the WTO panel has ruled that the U.S. can't ban clove flavoring because federal law permits menthol flavoring, and menthol cigarettes and clove cigarettes are "like products."

Steady growth in the pharmaceutical industry has prompted the need for more qualified sales representatives. The National Association of Pharmaceutical Representatives offers the CNPR which trains candidates that are looking to break in the field.

Spring Issue of Lupus Now® Magazine highlight’s how she found support through her all-star network of friends and family

PCAB witness’s rising star students at Student Pharmacist Compounding Competition (SPCC)

National Healthcare Interpreting Experts Discuss Mental Health Challenges Facing Minorities with Limited English Proficiency

The University of Wisconsin offers the National Association of Pharmaceutical Representatives Certified National Pharmaceutical Representative Certification program. The NAPRx's CNPR Certification is entry level pharmaceutical sales training.

The University of South Carolina offers the National Association of Pharmaceutical Representatives Certified National Pharmaceutical Representative Certification program. The NAPRx's CNPR Certification is entry level pharmaceutical sales training.

Monday's victory, in which the Supreme Court ruled that cigarette companies can't use their legal defenses, opens the door for additional smokers to sue for billions - and where big tobacco will have to fight with their hands tied behind their backs

Several jurisdictions - including Huntington Park, Sonoma County, Compton, Baldwin Park, Glendale, Pasadena and Calabasas - as well as a much larger number of public housing commissions and authorities, have banned smoking in private apartment units

The University of Central Florida offers the National Association of Pharmaceutical Representatives Certified National Pharmaceutical Representative Certification program. The NAPRx's CNPR Certification is entry level pharmaceutical sales training.

The University of North Dakota offers the National Association of Pharmaceutical Representatives Certified National Pharmaceutical Representative Certification program. The NAPRx's CNPR Certification is entry level pharmaceutical sales training.

New York City has begun turning away food donations, claiming that, since its can't assess the nutritional content of donated food, shelters should not be using it to feed the homeless, but an anti-obesity advocate suggests a simple modification

Although most states protect adults from exposure to tobacco smoke in workplaces, restaurants, or bars, not one state yet provides comprehensive protection for children, but several studies show dramatic progress is being made to protect kids

Maryland is about to join about a dozen other states and jurisdictions in banning smoking in cars when children are present, notes the public interest law professor who started the movement to protect children for secondhand tobacco smoke years ago.

FRANdata (www.frandata.com) today released the industry report "Continued Growth: Franchising In the Home Healthcare Sector," which found that there is enormous potential for additional growth and emergence of a franchise leader in the industry.

Primary Care doctors prefer a live pharmaceutical sales rep over a computer demonstration. Information regarding training for these positions can be attained through the NAPRx - www.napsronline.org

Smokers are being hit by a double whammy: more bans on smoking, including outdoors on their property, and even inside; and higher costs, including not just higher taxes, but also a $5,000 surcharge on health insurance premiums under Obamacare.

The NAPRx is a trade association for pharmaceutical sales reps, managers and trainers who work in the pharmaceutical industry.

According to a new report, there's a growing trend to deny custody and adoption rights to smokers, and to ban smoking in homes and cars, and the law professor behind this trend strongly supports it

Citing a redundancy of conflict rules and potential devastation of commercial support for continuing education, the CME Coalition submitted a detailed, 32-page comment letter to CMS today seeking an exemption from the Sunshine Act for accredited CME.

Statement from Michele Deck, President of Lamaze International, in response to the NCHS report, “Trends in Home Births in the United States: 1990-2009”

Dr. Dan Morhaim, a well-known practicing physician and Maryland State Legislator, discusses end-of-life care in his new book The Better End: Surviving (and Dying) in Today's Modern Medical World released by Johns Hopkins University Press.

Department of Health and Human Services Recognizes Licensed Naturopathic Doctors as Eligible Providers

NEW YORK - On January 21, 2012, Celebrity Chef Joe "JJ" Johnson will be at the Kids Food Festival NYC. Join Chef JJ at the Kids Food Festival and learn ways to prevent childhood obesity.

The U.S. Soccer Foundation, with the support of D.C. United Women, will set up a mini-pitch at the NBC4 Health and Fitness Expo to get children active using the sport of soccer. Children will also have the opportunity to meet D.C. United Women.

More companies now follow FORBES suggestion -- "Don't Hire Smokers" -- and thereby save perhaps $11,000 per worker, and even more employers would follow the escalating trend if they know how easy it was to avoid so-called smokers' rights laws

The FDA is likely to follow a government-mandated report which recommends that nicotine products designed to substitute for cigarette smoking be subjected to such expensive testing that few companies could afford to market them

Concierge Medical Practice Celebrates Award Winning Brochure

Some 40% of large and medium-sized companies are expected to charge smokers as much as $2000 more annually for their health insurance, but this is a lot less than actuarial tables dictate or what the federal government permits

Although the Supercommittee failed to recommend a plan to save $1.2 trillion over 10 years, President Obama could achieve that goal by taking a few simple steps which cost virtually nothing, add no new taxes, and require no congressional action

HillCo HEALTH Announces Three New Team Members; And an Old Team Member returns.

Northern Virginia Concierge Medical Practice’s Website Honored With Davey Award

Ingber Dental adds the Cadent iTero Digital Impression System to help dentistry patients at their state-of-the-art dental office