The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced a set of 25 conditions that will now qualify for the agency's Compassionate Allowances program. The program was initiated to help better ensure those who are suffering from serious disabilities receive social security disability benefits promptly. The Commissioner of Social Security, Michael J. Astrue, has led the agency in growing the list of conditions covered by this program. 35 diseases were added in December of 2012. Combined with the most recent additions, the list now covers 225 disorders. More on ...

Minnesotans were shocked and saddened by the Valentine's Day 2014 fire in an upstairs North Minneapolis duplex that killed five young children. Still reeling from the death of his young wife, the 60-year-old father heroically tried to save his kids, but was only able to remove two of them. According to the March 9, 2014, Star Tribune, the official investigation continues, but the tenant has reportedly claimed he had to use a space heater and the oven to heat the unit because the heating system was in disrepair. The landlord disputes the assertions of the tenant. While ...

The dynamics of the twenty-first century family are much different than those found in previous generations. Mothers may hold thriving careers both within and outside of the home and fathers are much more involved in rearing the children. As a result, critics of current child custody laws are pushing for reform. More specifically, some critics argue judges presiding over a child custody case should presume a joint custody or shared parenting arrangement unless there was a history of abuse. This movement is gaining popularity throughout the country. Recently National ...

PlayNation Parties and Playgrounds of the the Greater Raleigh NC area offers after school programs, track out and summer camps, and pick up services for parents with children. PlayNation is developing into a full-service children's programming location for parents in Morrisville, Cary, Apex and the surrounding area. "We have become known for selling our high-quality outdoor playground equipment," said Ron Dicara, President of PlayNation Parties and Playgrounds. "We have this equipment in our Morrisville play location and we are developing our services ...

The Shopoff Group, an Irvine, California based progressive real estate investment company, has announced that real estate and securities industry veteran Daniel Oschin has joined the firm as Chief Operating Officer. Since 1992, The Shopoff Group has built a reputation with institutional and high net worth investors for sourcing opportunistic, added value and off-market real estate investments. Demand resulting from the success of current projects and an increase in what it believes to be quality acquisition opportunities has led Shopoff to expand its platform of public ...

Before the development of implants, traditional dentures and bridges were the only solutions available to replacing a missing tooth or multiple teeth. Today, implants - titanium structures that are placed in the area where the tooth is normally occupied by the root - have been designed to mimic the look and feel of natural teeth, allowing Dr. Chad Slocum and Dr. Sara Lundgaard to help restore a patient's natural smile. "Tooth loss affects both your appearance and the functionality of your teeth. It is no wonder why so many people are constantly seeking restorative ...

With many patients asking similar questions regarding dental health care, Dr. Richard Bateman, a dentist in South Charlotte, is determined to create an avenue to successfully share common information. Through the launch of the practice's blog, Dr. Bateman can now offer patients a new resource for remaining up-to-date with the latest in dentistry. "A practice blog allows me to effectively present valuable dental health care information to our patients. As patients come into our office, many share the same thoughts and concerns. Through the informative blog we can ...

Saginaw, MI dentist, Dr. Greg Herzler is excited to offer Invisalign to his patients who don't want to hide their smiles while straightening their teeth. Invisalign is perfect for teens and adults who want to be discreet about aligning their teeth. "I am very happy that our practice is offering Invisalign clear aligners, as it is an effective treatment option for people wanting to align their teeth without anyone being able to tell. I hope my patients in Saginaw consider Invisalign as an alternative to the conventional metal braces," said Saginaw dentist, ...

Aging, acne or too much time spent in the sun can leave a person's face with blotches, scars and wrinkles. To help patients achieve skin that looks and feels younger and healthier, Dr. Raymond Kaufman of Montana Facial Surgery, PC offers laser skin resurfacing for Butte area patients. With laser skin resurfacing, layer-by-layer of skin is removed with precision to allow for new skin cells to form during healing. Through this, the skin will gain a tighter, younger looking surface. In Butte, laser skin resurfacing can be done alone or in conjunction with other cosmetic ...

When a patient is missing a tooth, or multiple teeth, the last thing he or she wants to do is settle for gaps in their smile. To help eliminate gaps, Dr. Rick Borquez, a Moorpark dentist, is proud to announce the availability of dental implants at his dental practice. Today, with advancements in dentistry, patients in Moorpark, Westlake Village and surrounding cities seek dental implants because they are frequently the best treatment option for replacing missing teeth. A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that is placed into a patient's jaw to hold a replacement ...

Today, there are more options available than ever before to diminish unwanted wrinkles and creases on a person's face. One of the most popular dermal fillers currently available is Juvederm for Winter Park residents seeking an improved appearance. At Comprehensive Dermatology in Winter Park, Dr. Erica Mailler-Savage and Dr. Christopher Savage, are available to work with each patient to determine if Juvederm will offer the most benefits and best outcomes for eliminating wrinkles. Juvederm is a dermal facial filler that provides a non-invasive way to attain a more youthful ...

Losing teeth not only affects a person's ability to chew and properly digest food, but it also has serious social, psychological and emotional consequences that negatively affect quality of life. In addition to social embarrassment, some other problems associated with tooth loss include: mental anxiety, self-consciousness, speech problems and problems with relaxation. Luckily, dental implants offer Lake Oswego residents a chance to replace their missing teeth so that they can avoid many of these problems. By visiting Dr. Colin Smith at Lake Oswego Smiles, patients can ...

Patients who have ever experienced whiplash understand how difficult and uncomfortable of an injury it is. At Accurate Chiropractic, Dr. Ann Marra works as a chiropractor for Spring Hill residents to provide whiplash relief with improved chiropractic care. When a patient has whiplash, the most effective treatment is a combination of chiropractic care, rehabilitation of the soft tissues and taking care at home. Each individual case of whiplash is different, which makes generalized care not possible. Appropriate chiropractic treatment is unique to each whiplash injury ...

As Providence, RI family dentists, Dr. Marc Page and Dr. Lawrence Page have recently announced the recent launch of his practice's new social media sites. Page Family dentistry's new Facebook and Twitter pages, two increasingly popular social media channels, were created in order to improve the practice's communication with current and potential patients on the Web. Social networking continues to remain as an important Internet tool for dentists. Now patients have the ability to participate in ongoing online conversations with their Providence, RI family dentists and ...

At Southwest Family Dentistry, Dr. Robert Madden strives to improve his patients' knowledge of oral health by offering newsletters, an educational blog and helpful health tips. As a family dentist in Littleton, Dr. Madden prides himself in his ability to provide superior dental health care services. To further improve his patients' understanding of important health topics, he also offers "Health Tips" via his practice website. The current health tips offered by Dr. Madden are on the topic of "Tooth Demineralization." As stated by Dr. Madden, many ...

Patients no longer need to interrupt their busy schedules to make an appointment with Dr. Lars Johnson of Forest Edge Dental by calling the office. By maintaining an up-to-date, interactive website, children's dentist in Hoffman Estates, Dr. Johnson, is pleased to offer a new way for patients to make their next appointment with his office - online appointment requests. With problems arising at any point of the day, patients can now request appointments online via the practice's website. When symptoms arise, patients can simply submit an appointment request via the practice's ...

When an emergency arises, Dr. Jack Brauer, Dr. Anthony Tidwell, Dr. Gary Findley and Dr. Jacob Froerer of Olympus View Dental are readily available as Salt Lake City emergency dentists to provide patients with the dental care they need in a timely matter. Serving the community for many years, these emergency dentists in Salt Lake City will gladly accept emergency patients the same day with their 24-hour emergency care. If patients experience a dental emergency, these Salt Lake City emergency dentists encourage patients to call as soon as possible for an appointment. ...

Highly competitive sports can post a higher risk of injuries, especially among children. Whether a patient participates in football, weightlifting, gymnastics, wrestling or any other competitive sport, they run the risk of injury. If a patient suffers from a sports injury in Quincy, Dr. David Smith encourages him or her to visit Milton Chiropractic & Rehabilitation, Inc. for further care. Finding relief from pain is important for patients to maintain a healthy, active lifestyle. While participation in sports or exercise is an important step in maintaining your health, ...

Patients who are missing a tooth or multiple teeth might benefit from dental implants, as they offer the stability a smile needs. Dental implants fuse to the bone, helping replacement teeth to feel more natural than other conventional restoration options. Candidates for dental implants need to have healthy gums and adequate bone to support the implant. A thorough evaluation by Dr. Preethy Kunthara, a dentist in Mesa, will help to determine whether a patient is a good candidate for dental implants. So if a patient is self-conscious about missing teeth or wearing dentures, ...

Leading Charlottesville dentist, Dr. Tore Steinberg, is pleased to introduce new educational resources via his practice's patient friendly and easy to use website. Patients can now easily access dental information to better understand the importance of maintaining proper dental health. The new patient education library for Dr. Steinberg offers an array of informational dental articles and topics such as cosmetic procedures, dental problems, pain management and treatment options. Whether patients have questions about tooth pain or want more information on a cosmetic procedure ...

Preferred Milwaukie, OR ENT doctor, Dr. Adrian Varela is pleased to announce the launch of Northwest ENT & Allergy Care's Facebook and Twitter pages to improve patient relations. The Facebook and Twitter accounts were created to allow patients to easily access more valuable information about the practice, in addition to communicating with other patients about their previous procedures and visits to Northwest ENT & Allergy Care. With the recent addition of the new Facebook and Twitter pages, patients have the ability to gain important information regarding an ...

For more than 12 years, Falls Church urgent care clinic has been serving the community with reliable medical care through the help of warmth and professional staff with years of experience. Dr. Rizwan Dar maintains and operates Loehmann's Walk-In-Clinic to help the community with their need for urgent, walk-in medical care. Through the availability of Loehmann's Walk-In-Clinic's technologically advanced website, patients can search the Internet for a variety of medical information they might need, in particular medical information related to urgent care medicine. "I ...

Divorce is one of the most difficult challenges most people face - including the children involved. The good news is that most of the time, families that feel their lives torn apart by divorce come through the experience without lasting effects. Even well-adjusted children, however, may have long-lasting memories of the moment their parents told them about an upcoming divorce. That's one reason it's important to tell your children about divorce in a way that is caring and age-appropriate and presents a unified front between you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse. Another ...

Celebrating the most influential composer of the Classical Era, former Music Director of the London Mozart Players and the Malaysian Symphony Orchestra, Matthias Bamert, leads the Chamber Orchestra in three eminent works by Mozart, including the celebrated Symphony No. 40 in G minor - the most intensely expressive and powerful of all Mozart's symphonies. Maestro Bamert will be joined by Jeffrey Khaner, Principal Flute of the Philadelphia Orchestra for Flute Concerto No. 2 in D minor, which unbeknownst to many, is an arrangement of Mozart's Oboe Concerto in C major. MARCH ...

Doggone Safe today announced the International Dog Bite Prevention Challenge. It challenges its presenters to visit schools and educate 50,000 children about dog safety during the months of March to May. The Challenge is to celebrate Dog Bite Prevention Week (May 18-24, 2014). Non-profit Doggone Safe has presenters in 17 countries, 11 Canadian provinces and 43 states in the USA. Dog bites to children are considered to be a serious public health problem by public health agencies and veterinary medical associations worldwide. Statistics show that most bites are by the ...