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CHAPEL HILL, N.C., June 23, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Depot and Arsenal Executive Leadership Program (DAELP) recognized its eighth class of graduates on May 19, 2011 at The Kenan Institute, on the University of North Carolina Campus in Chapel Hill, N.C. Major General Larry Wyche, Deputy Chief of Staff, G-3/5 of the U.S. Army Materiel Command, delivered the keynote address. The event was attended by senior military officials, N.C. Government officials, corporate leaders and...
CHAPEL HILL, N.C., June 17, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On the afternoon of June 15th the Defense Acquisition University (DAU) and the Institute for Defense and Business (IDB) signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on Department of Defense (DoD) weapon system product support and life cycle management, training, education, research and curriculum development. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110617/DC21868) The goals of this agreement include: Study trends in...
CHAPEL HILL, N.C., May 27, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- From cell phones to enhanced diagnostics, crowd-sourcing, and mobile medical devices, a growing number of innovative technologies--and innovators--are improving access to high-quality health care for vulnerable populations worldwide. Leaders in the field will discuss how they are solving unique global health challenges at an independently organized TEDxChapelHill event on Thursday, June 2, at the Varsity Theater in Chapel Hill....
CHAPEL HILL, N.C., May 26, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Make sure your summer vacation plans includes a visit to Chapel Hill, NC. Whether you are in town for a day, a weekend getaway, or a week's vacation, there are tons of fun summertime things you just shouldn't miss. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110526/DC10013 ) In Chapel Hill, you can stroll down Franklin Street where you'll find the arts collective FRANK and the new Ackland Art Museum Store. These art shops are...
CHAPEL HILL, N.C., May 26, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- From cell phones to enhanced diagnostics, crowd-sourcing, and mobile medical devices, a growing number of innovative technologies--and innovators--are improving access to high-quality health care for vulnerable populations worldwide. Leaders in the field will discuss how they are solving unique global health challenges at a TEDxChapelHill event on Thursday, June 2, at the Varsity Theater in Chapel Hill. Organized by IntraHealth...
Researchers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have recently claimed that nearly 1 in 5 young adults in the US may suffer from high blood pressure, suggesting that it could be more widespread than previously believed, Reuters is reporting. Although quite easy to prevent and inexpensive to treat, it is the second-leading cause of death in the United States. Last year, hypertension was declared a "neglected disease" that costs the US health system $73 billion a year.The latest...
An HIV-positive person who takes anti-retroviral drugs immediately after diagnosis, rather than waiting until their health begins to decline, can reduce the risk of spreading the virus to uninfected partners by 96%, according to a major international study.Although antiretroviral therapy was long known to improve the health of people infected with HIV, this is the first study to show a definitive impact on preventing transmission to an HIV-negative partner."This is excellent news,"...
American Support has been accredited by the Better Business Bureau serving Eastern North Carolina, confirming that the company is dedicated to promoting trust in the marketplace. Chapel Hill, NC (Vocus/PRWEB) April 07, 2011 Chapel Hill-based American Support has been accredited by the Better Business Bureau serving Eastern North Carolina. The accreditation confirms that American Support is dedicated to promoting trust in the marketplace. "We are proud to have met the high standards set...
ST. LOUIS, March 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Four stakeholders committed to the quest of reducing the incidence of sports-related concussions announced today the formation of a cooperative to bring inter-disciplinary collaboration to concussion research and testing. The announcement of the National Sports Concussion Cooperative (NSCC) was made by the group's four founding entities: the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), the Matthew Gfeller Foundation, the University of North...
CHAPEL HILL, N.C., March 25, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Institute for Defense and Business (IDB) was presented the "Above & Beyond Award" by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) at a recent annual employer recognition banquet in Greensboro, NC. The award recognizes employers at the state and local level who have gone above and beyond the legal requirements for granting leave and providing support for military duty by their employee's service in the National...
