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Clevelanders are invited to experience a comprehensive holistic health event, Winter Wellness Weekend, on February 28 and 29 at the Cleveland Botanical Garden. This event promises to demystify increasingly popular health and lifestyle options, which have become a $70 billion industry worldwide. Holistic living encompasses various aspects, including health and
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The American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) has named "Putting Patients First" the healthcare book of the year. The book, written by Susan Frampton, Ph.D., Laura Gilpin, and Patrick Charmel, explores the Planetree Model of Care and its implementation in hospitals and healthcare organizations. The authors will
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Actress Nicole Kidman will be honored with the 2004 Courage Award at "Saks Fifth Avenue's Unforgettable Evening" on March 1, 2004, for her unwavering commitment to women's cancer research. Kidman's work, including her role as an ambassador for the Entertainment Industry Foundation&
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Model N, Inc., a leader in revenue execution software, has secured an $11 million investment to accelerate its expansion in the Life Science market. The funding was led by Meritech Capital Partners, a late stage venture capital fund, and included current investors Accel Partners and Accel KKR. Model N plans
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Ingenuity Systems has announced that Wyeth has purchased Ingenuity Pathways Analysis for use across the entire drug discovery and development chain from early discovery to clinical phases. This partnership marks a significant milestone in the application of Ingenuity's systems biology solutions in the pharmaceutical industry. The Ingenuity Pathways
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R2 Technology Inc. has partnered with Kaiser Permanente to provide CAD systems to all Kaiser Permanente facilities. The agreement, which extends through December 31, 2005, will grant Kaiser Permanente access to R2 Technology's ImageChecker(R) CAD system with the OmniCAD(TM) platform for early breast cancer detection. This
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The Center for Global Food Issues (CGFI) has launched a web site, mad-cow-facts.com, to provide accurate information about Mad Cow Disease, also known as Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE). The site aims to counter the spread of misinformation and misleading claims made by special interest groups and organic food companies
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United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan has called on major media organizations to commit to using their resources to expand public knowledge and understanding about HIV/AIDS, acknowledging that media represents an often overlooked and underutilized resource in the fight against the global AIDS epidemic. The Global Media AIDS Initiative aims
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CIGNA LIFESOURCE Transplant Network, one of the largest transplant networks in the country, has partnered with Shands HealthCare to enable 11.8 million CIGNA HealthCare members to access transplant services at the Shands Transplant Center at the University of Florida. This agreement will provide access to a range of transplant
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BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee has seen impressive returns on investment with the implementation of ViPS' MCSource solution, which has yielded a return of more than $2.25 for every dollar spent. The organization's decision to implement MCSource was driven by the need for a comprehensive care management
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PETA, led by Director Bruce Friedrich, is criticizing USDA Secretary Ann Veneman for prioritizing the image of the American meat industry over consumer safety in the face of mad cow disease. The organization has launched an ad campaign to inform consumers about the dangers of meat-associated pathogens, including E. coli
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Slim-Fast Foods Company is kicking off the new year with a bold advertising campaign titled "Big Loser," featuring Academy Award winner Whoopi Goldberg as its spokesperson. The campaign aims to inspire Americans to take control of their weight loss journey by showcasing Whoopi's personal success with
