WASHINGTON, D.C. (CitizenWire) — In honor of American Heart Month this February, the Gingrich Foundation, founded by Callista and Newt Gingrich, has selected the American Heart Association as its Charity of the Month for its commitment to improving cardiovascular health for all Americans.

TROIS-RIVIERES, Quebec (CitizenWire) — Narconon Trois-Rivieres is launching a drinking and driving campaign starting this January and takes a look at how Canadian officials deal with DWI (Driving while impaired) and DUI (Driving under the influence) to deter drunk driving. These bring two somewhat different charges in the United States, but both are serious infractions in Canada.

TROIS-RIVIERES, Quebec (CitizenWire) — It is a fact that in order to become free from alcohol addiction, alcohol must be completely removed from the body. This is called detoxification of alcohol. At Narconon Trois-Rivieres, this is achieved through several steps. There are no drugs used in the process, and it is all natural.

DETROIT, Mich. (CitizenWire) — This week, Dr. Laurie Pappas announced the release of her new book, ‘The Loving Heart: Navigating the Journey from Conflict to Peace’ (ISBN: 978-0-578-06054-5). It’s also accompanied by an interactive journal – ‘The Loving Heart Companion.’

TROIS-RIVIERES, Quebec (CitizenWire) — Some of the best Narconon reviews are those that come from the graduates of the Narconon Trois-Rivieres drug rehabilitation program. Three Narconon Trois-Rivieres graduates provide their comments and reviews of the Narconon Trois Rivieres drug rehabilitation program in the PSA video ‘Stop Addiction with Narconon Trois Rivieres.’

SAN JOSE, Calif. (CitizenWire) — The Silicon Valley community came together to help Comfort Keepers collect 2000 lbs. of food through its STOP Senior Hunger food drive for local seniors in need during September, Hunger Action Month and 2010 Holiday Season.

TROIS-RIVIERES, Quebec (CitizenWire) — The New Year is almost here and people are beginning to make their resolutions. It is much the same as any other year. However, it could be the most remarkable year ever if an addict decides to abandon their abuse and live a drug-free life. It is one of the most important and life changing resolutions that can be made, and Narconon Trois-Rivieres can help addicts achieve that, says Marc Bernard, Executive Director of the facility.

KIRKLAND, Wash. (CitizenWire) — According to the 3in4 Association, when it comes to long-term care insurance (LTCi), there’s a big gap between what Baby Boomers (46 to 64 years old) believe and what they do. The association points to a recent survey by Mathew Greenwald & Associates showing that most Boomers highly value long-term care insurance, but that fewer than 10 in 100 have gotten around to buying it.

TROIS-RIVIERES, Quebec (CitizenWire) — Drunken people never consider themselves to be drunk. They just don’t. They can be falling down, slobbering, wetting themselves drunk and they still will get behind the wheel of a car and drive. If someone drinks and drives, the probability is very high that an accident will ensue, says Narconon Trois-Rivieres.

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (CitizenWire) — Enviromax has done it again. Five years ago, it introduced the world’s first external prostate massager – the patented Prostate Cradle. Thousands of customers later, it’s introducing a new patented version – the ‘Extra Soft’ – designed for men with tender prostates. So, men now have two options.

KIRKLAND, Wash. (CitizenWire) — According to the Society of Actuaries, the leading cause of U.S. long-term care claims is Alzheimer’s. Who cares? Evidently President Obama does. ‘We praise the President for his words and the legislation behind them,’ says Jonas Roeser of LTC Financial Partners, one of the nation’s most experienced long-term care insurance agencies.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (CitizenWire) — The Gingrich Foundation has designated the Alzheimer’s Association as part of the Gingrich Foundation’s Charity of the Month program. Each month the Gingrich Foundation selects a charity, which is recommended to over 700,000 readers of the Newt Gingrich Human Events weekly newsletter.

MORRISTOWN, N.J. (CitizenWire) — Pending release, ‘A Patzer’s Story,’ by Timothy A. Sawyer, managing director of Morristown-based MBD Consulting, uses chess as a metaphor for life. In ‘A Patzer’s Story,’ Sawyer draws comparisons between his passion for chess and his ongoing battle with depression.

KIRKLAND, Wash. (CitizenWire) — Reports of the death of long-term care insurance are highly exaggerated, according to LTC Financial Partners LLC (LTCFP), one of the nation’s largest and most experienced LTCI agencies. Last Thursday, when MetLife announced it would stop selling new LTCI coverage, ‘It wasn’t the end of the world,’ says Cameron Truesdell, LTCFP’s CEO.

KIRKLAND, Wash. (CitizenWire) — Americans planning to buy long-term care insurance in 2011 may deduct a larger portion of their premiums than ever, thanks to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

MCALESTER, Okla. (CitizenWire) — Victoria Summer is the newest celebrity name signed on to help a local group running a grassroots campaign called Take McAlester Back in southeastern Oklahoma. The campaign is geared toward getting drugs out of the area and implementing programs for children and adults alike that feed creativity.

SUMMERLAND, Calif. (CitizenWire) — Healthy skin radiates a beautiful, natural glow. Skincare expert Danny Neifert, owner of the Skin Sanctuary of Taos and two-time winner of ‘the Best of Taos’ brings her luxury, results-driven treatments to the west coast this fall by opening a private practice at LASH Day Spa, located in Summerland, California.

MCALESTER, Okla. (CitizenWire) — A residential drug rehab program, Narconon Arrowhead, has just set up a new Web site designed to allow anyone who goes to the site to download a free addiction recovery book entitled ‘Addiction Recovery For A Lifetime.’ The book is designed to point anyone in the right direction regarding choosing a drug rehab center.

SAN JOSE, Calif. (CitizenWire) — A startling number of U.S. seniors risk going hungry due to the inability to obtain sufficient food for their household or having to choose between food and medical care. During September Hunger Action Month, and through Thanksgiving, Silicon Valley area Comfort Keepers are asking the community to make food donations to the ‘STOP Senior Hunger’ food drive.

SEATTLE, Wash. — Forgetting to take a pill can lead to not only short term, but also long-term health problems. Daily Pill Calls ensures that people avoid both. According to one study, about one third to one half of Americans do not take their medications as prescribed. This can be detrimental to people’s health and their pocketbooks.

KIRKLAND, Wash. — The rising cost of long term care, abetted by depressed home values, is taking a bigger bite out of American homes today than in 2005, according to LTC Financial Partners, LLC (LTCFP), one of the nation’s most experienced long term care insurance agencies.

NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. — In recognition of Cataract Awareness Month, Highland Ophthalmology Associates, in New Windsor, NY, will be offering free Cataract Screenings during the month of August, 2010. Highland Ophthalmology Associates highly encourages anyone at risk to participate in their Cataract Awareness Program.

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Delta Dental of Oklahoma was recently honored for its contributions to the state’s nonprofit community. The Beacon Award honors 24 statewide businesses that have played instrumental roles in supporting nonprofit programs that help so many Oklahomans in need; the program recognizes finalists in six categories, with a Beacon Award winner in each category.

MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. — During the past two years, twenty-six New Jersey agencies that address domestic violence and sexual assault have participated in the Cultural Competency Technical Assistance Project. The Beyond Diversity Resource Center issued a report today which shows that the participating agencies have made substantial Progress in their efforts to provide culturally competent services to their clients.

KIRKLAND, Wash. — Many companies seem conflicted by a key part of the recent Health Reform legislation, the CLASS Act, which will offer a form of long term care insurance for working people who may become disabled. ‘CLASS’ stands for Community Living Assistance Services and Supports; and the program, a legacy of the late Senator Edward Kennedy, is intended to offer new choice and security for millions now at risk.