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Arthritis Alliance of Canada Launches Framework for Improved Policies and Practices CALGARY, Sept. 18, 2012 /CNW/ - A nationwide coalition of more than thirty groups including patients, health care providers, researchers, care organizations and industry partners today called upon Canadians to designate improved arthritis prevention and care as an urgent national priority. The Arthritis Alliance of Canada (AAC) outlined a plan to address this critical issue facing the country...
ROSEMONT, Ill., Sept. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Health care providers from more than 20 leading professional societies are proposing a significant change in the management of Osteoarthritis (OA), the most common form of arthritis and a leading cause of disability in the United States, to treating it like other chronic diseases, according to conclusions released by the United States Bone and Joint Initiative (USBJI). (Logo:...
On September 19, $10 from Every Massage or Facial Benefits the Arthritis Foundation LOS ANGELES, Sept. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Massage Envy and the Arthritis Foundation have joined forces to host Healing Hands for Arthritis, a one-day national event to build awareness and raise funds to fight the pain and disability of arthritis. On September 19, 2012, Massage Envy locations will donate $10 from every one?hour massage or facial to the Arthritis Foundation. Additionally,...
On September 19th, $10 will be donated to the Arthritis Foundation from any 1-hour massage or facial session at Massage Envy in the Greater Washington, D.C, Maryland and Northern Virginia area Washington, D.C. (PRWEB) August 28, 2012 Massage Envy’s in the Greater Washington, D.C, Maryland and Northern Virginia area will be hosting their second annual Healing Hands for Arthritis event to support the Arthritis Foundation on September 19th. On the day of the event, $10 from every massage...
California Massage Envy Spas confirm participation in “Healing Hands For Arthritis” Charity Event Sacramento, CA (PRWEB) August 27, 2012 Massage Envy Spa, a national sponsor of the Arthritis Foundation’s signature event, Arthritis Walk, is teaming with the Arthritis Foundation once again to host the 2nd annual “Healing Hands for Arthritis”, a one-day national event designed to heighten awareness and raise funds to fight arthritis. On September 19, 2012, all [California Massage...
Healing Hands for Arthritis will be held on Wednesday, September 19th at all Massage Envy locations, where $10 from every massage and facial will be donated to the Arthritis Foundation New York NY (PRWEB) August 25, 2012 On September 19th, Massage Envy clinics in New York and New Jersey will be participating in the Second Annual Healing Hands for Arthritis event to support the Arthritis Foundation. Massage Envy will be donating $10 from every massage and facial to the Arthritis Foundation...
Following Massage Envy’s recent announcement that it will donate a portion of its proceeds to the Arthritis Foundation on Sept. 19, Massage School San Diego has come out in support, concluding that this philanthropic effort will serve to promote the healthy living movement and increase exposure to the massage industry. San Diego, CA (PRWEB) August 22, 2012 Massage Envy announced this week that it will join the fight against arthritis by donating a portion of its proceeds to the...
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Massage Envy and the Arthritis Foundation have joined forces to host the second annual Healing Hands for Arthritis, a one-day national event to build awareness and raise funds to fight arthritis. On September 19, 2012, all of Massage Envy's nearly 800 locations will donate $10 from every one-hour massage or facial to the Arthritis Foundation. Last year, this nationwide event raised nearly $500,000 for the Arthritis Foundation. (Logo:...
Grant Successfully Promotes Physical Activity through Arthritis Foundation's Certified Exercise Programs in Southern California LOS ANGELES, July 26, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- During the past twelve months, the Arthritis Foundation, Pacific Region, has doubled the number of participants in its certified Life Improvement Series exercise programs in Los Angeles and Orange counties and the Inland Empire. This achievement was made possible by a generous grant from the Anthem Blue...
ATLANTA, June 28, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Arthritis Foundation applauds the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Although it limits the Medicaid expansion provision, it is positive news for the 50 million Americans with arthritis who have already benefited from some key insurance reforms and patient protections since the ACA's passage in 2010. Some of these key reforms and patient protections have: Prohibited insurance...
