Our Children Tackles
Our Children Tackles Gender Roles in Today's Schools
December 11, 2009 10:25 ET | National PTA
CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - December 11, 2009) - Despite inroads made by women toward improving gender equality, children continue to be socially and academically disadvantaged due to gender...
National PTA Announc
National PTA Announces First National Advisory Board
December 10, 2009 11:03 ET | National PTA
CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - December 10, 2009) - National PTA is calling on some big names to help with its continuous campaign for kids. The association will activate its first-ever National PTA...
How Patients Can Mak
How Patients Can Make the Most of a Visit to the Doctor
December 09, 2009 12:28 ET | Joint Commission
OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL--(Marketwire - December 9, 2009) - A visit to the doctor is a time to talk and learn, and patients play a critical role in their health care, just like doctors, nurses and other...
National PTA, DLA Pi
National PTA, DLA Piper Distribute Groundbreaking Guide on State Laws on Family Engagement
December 09, 2009 10:30 ET | National PTA
CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - December 9, 2009) - National PTA and DLA Piper LLP, an international law firm, recently released a guide that will help families, policymakers and child advocates develop...
National PTA to Mobi
National PTA to Mobilize Parents for Common Core Standards
December 02, 2009 10:14 ET | National PTA
CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - December 2, 2009) - National PTA is positioning itself as a key player at the front line of education reform. The association today announced a new three-year effort to...
Don't Become a Stati
Don't Become a Statistic: Protect Yourself Against Foot and Ankle Arthritis
November 16, 2009 12:44 ET | AOFAS
ROSEMONT, IL--(Marketwire - November 16, 2009) - One in five US adults (46 million) suffer from some form of arthritis. By the year 2030, an estimated 67 million people will be affected by arthritis...
Joint Commission Int
Joint Commission International Marks Ten Years of Global Accreditation
November 16, 2009 12:41 ET | Joint Commission International
OAKBROOK, IL--(Marketwire - November 16, 2009) - Joint Commission International (JCI) is marking the tenth anniversary of the first health care organization to be awarded accreditation under its...
Dermatologists Offer
Dermatologists Offer Skin and Hair Tips for Any Age and Any Budget
November 10, 2009 13:00 ET | AAD
SCHAUMBURG, IL--(Marketwire - November 10, 2009) - No matter your audience's age or budget, everyone wants to look their best. During National Healthy Skin Month, dermatologists -- experts in skin,...
Dermatologists Launc
Dermatologists Launch New Web Site and Game to Teach Kids About Healthy Skin, Hair and Nail Habits
November 02, 2009 12:31 ET | American Academy of Dermatology
SCHAUMBURG, IL--(Marketwire - November 2, 2009) - A unique new Web site created by dermatologists lets kids learn how to practice good skin care virtually, or risk the consequences of pimples, greasy...
Study Finds:  Return
Study Finds: Return to Light Recreational Activity Possible for Patients Undergoing Ankle Replacement Surgery
October 30, 2009 11:35 ET | AOFAS
ROSEMONT, IL--(Marketwire - October 30, 2009) - Total ankle arthroplasty (ankle replacement) significantly improves quality of life making a return to light recreational activity and non-impact...