Dallas Plastic Surgeon Is the New President of the Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation (ASERF)

New York, NY (PRWEB) April 14, 2013

Dallas plastic surgeon William P. Adams, Jr., MD, is the new President of the Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation (ASERF). The Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). In the past year, the Foundation passed the $ 1,000,000 mark in funding aesthetic surgery research, and increased membership by 43%. ASERF helps to ensure the safety and effectiveness of new aesthetic (cosmetic) plastic surgical techniques and technologies by funding scientific research and clinical studies.

Dr. Adams is in private practice and is an Associate Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He chairs the ASERF Innovative Procedures committee that puts on the popular Hot Topics Course at the Annual ASAPS meeting. Dr. Adams personal research focus has been on breast implant aging and development, capsular contracture and improving patient outcomes in breast surgery, and he has published numerous papers and book chapters on advances in breast implants and breast augmentation techniques as well as presented multiple plastic surgery lectures. He has developed and put on breast surgery live surgical preceptorships and Master classes at the national and international level. He has recently published a new Breast Augmentation textbook and surgical atlas to further educate surgeons, and co-edited a 2 volume rhinoplasty textbook, Dallas Rhinoplasty, which serves as one of the classic rhinoplasty texts available.

Dr. Adams received his medical degree from Vanderbilt School of Medicine in Nashville, TN. He completed both his general surgery residency and his plastic surgery residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in 1997. Dr. Adams was certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) in 1999, and became a member of ASAPS in 2002.

Other new Foundation Officers include:

President-Elect: Al Aly, MD of Irvine, CA, is a professor of plastic surgery/director of aesthetic surgery, at the University of California Irvine. Dr. Aly is one of the pioneers of the field of body contouring after massive weight loss. He edited the first and definitive text on this subject. He has lectured and/or performed surgical demonstrations in over 20 countries and is considered one of the worlds foremost authority on plastic surgery after massive weight loss. Dr. Aly is the body contouring section editor for the Aesthetic Surgery Journal and associate editor for the Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Journal. He is the Editor-in-chief of the Plastic Surgery Educational Network (PSEN). Dr. Aly has received the Lockwood Award, the most prestigious award given by the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery to surgeons that have made major contributions to the field of body contouring and is the International Visiting Professor for the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2013.

Vice President: J. Peter Rubin, MD of Pittsburgh, PA, is Professor and Chair of the Department of Plastic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh, and Founder and Director of the Life After Weight Loss Body Contouring Program. He is a noted expert on body contouring after massive weight loss and lead editor of two textbooks on body contouring. Dr. Rubin is also a scientific researcher in the field of stem cells and regenerative medicine. He has received numerous awards for his research work, including the highly competitive Gingrass Award from the Plastic Surgery Research Council. He is the recipient of the American Association of Plastic Surgeons Academic Scholar Award, and the Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation Award for Outstanding Achievement in Basic and Translational Science. In 2007, Dr. Rubin was selected to receive a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). The Presidential Award is the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government on outstanding scientists and engineers early in their research careers.

Treasurer: Steven Teitelbaum, MD of Santa Monica, CA, is in private practice and is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Dr. Teitelbaum has published numerous papers and book chapters as well as presented multiple plastic surgery lectures at the international level. He is actively involved in independent medical research, and maintains a personal commitment to public service through such activities as charity work and testimony before the FDA about safety issues related to aesthetic surgery.

Secretary: Barry E. DiBernardo, MD of Montclair, NJ, is the Medical Director of New Jersey Plastic Surgery and an Associate Clinical Professor in Plastic and Reconstructive surgery at the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey. Dr. DiBernardo has published numerous papers and book chapters as well as presented multiple plastic surgery lectures. He is an International Instructor for multiple laser and energy based systems as well as skin care modalities. In addition to being a plastic surgeon, Dr. DiBernardo has been a professional photographer for 45 years, and has photographed with National Geographic.

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About ASERF

The Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation (ASERF) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit foundation whose mission is to demonstrate the effectiveness and safety of cosmetic plastic surgical procedures, devices and techniques through directed research, and physician-initiated research. ASERF is supported exclusively by private donations and research revenues,. For more information, visit http://www.aserf.org.

About ASAPS

The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), is recognized as the worlds leading organization devoted entirely to aesthetic plastic surgery and cosmetic medicine of the face and body. ASAPS is comprised of over 2,600 Plastic Surgeons; active members are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (USA) or by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and have extensive training in the complete spectrum of surgical and non-surgical aesthetic procedures. International active members are certified by equivalent boards of their respective countries. All members worldwide adhere to a strict Code of Ethics and must meet stringent membership requirements.

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Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust Launches a Moisturising Cream That Benefits Everybody

(PRWEB UK) 25 April 2013

The cream was first used at Salisbury District Hospital over 20 years ago. It has proved so popular that it has now been renamed as My Trusty Little Sunflower Cream, repackaged in new attractive 100ml tubes and made available for general sale through a new website.

The cream is soothing and users have found it calming to use as a moisturiser on irritated or dry skin.

Malcolm Cassells Director of Finance and Procurement commented We are sure that people will find it a very attractive product for many reasons. The cream contains 5% pure sunflower oil and has no parabens. These are chemicals used as preservatives, and are man-made and not naturally occurring. The cream has not been tested on animals and comes in two varieties, unscented and a lavender scented cream.

The venture is one of the first of its kind within the NHS and profits made from the sale of the cream will go back to support patient care in the hospital.

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It was over twenty years ago that pharmacists and clinical scientists in Salisbury developed a moisturising cream to help with post-operative skin care in burns and plastic surgery. The cream has been used on patients ever since in many clinical areas, and sold on-site to patients who asked for it to be made available after their discharge.

Last year the Trust decided to make the cream more available to the general public and My Trusty Little Sunflower Cream was born and now launched this year.

Malcolm Cassells said; "The launch of MyTrusty Little Sunflower Cream is another exciting opportunity for Salisbury District Hospital to share one of its innovations with a much wider population. We know the cream is really liked and is beneficial to patients and staff, so making this available to more people is great news. At the same time the income generated will be very helpful in supporting patient care in the hospital."

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The Kris Kelly Foundation is a Friend Indeed To Animals in Need of Homes and Rescue from Animal Shelters

PACIFIC PALISADES, CALIF (PRWEB) June 12, 2013

The Kris Kelly Foundation announced Tuesday, their collaboration with Kona Rentals in Hawaii. Kona Rentals will be donating 50% of their commissions earned on bookings made by the Kris Kelly Foundation to the foundation in an effort to raise money as part of the ongoing effort to build animal welfare and educational programs.

Abused, neglected, abandoned, or hard to place animals have a guardian angel watching over them in Southern California. Kris Kelly is an unstoppable one woman force when it comes to rescuing and helping save animals by finding them homes and suitable owners who will care for them, regardless of how difficult they may be to place or what their histories may be. When it comes to animals of all stripes, Randy Newman must have had Kris Kelly in mind when he composed, You've Got a Friend in Me.

Kelly, founder of The Kris Kelly Foundation, has come a long way from Greenwich, Connecticut, where she was born, to a successful acting career in Hollywood that has taken a back seat to her all encompassing passion for rescuing pets, strays, and throwaways through her Beverly Hills-based organization. Kellys foundation was started after her many years of dreaming of her own non-profit to save animals from abuse, slaughter, and neglect. The foundation is taking an approach to not only work for animals but also work for people also.

Kelly traces her drive to hook animals up with humans to when she had to present an oral book report about a story she had read about the relationship between an elderly woman and a horse in the fifth grade. The old woman and her horse were friends and spent a lot of time together, and Kris remembers her teacher asking her over and over, "Why do you think they are such good friends? The young girl came to the conclusion that they were such good friends Because they are both lonely and need each other. Besides receiving an A on the book report, Kelly hit upon a dream that could last a lifetime: to bring love to animals and people who would be lined with them. As she grew older, she developed a yearning to have the elderly, animals, and children work together.

The Kris Kelly Foundation is an animal rescue organization that embraces the elderly, children, and teenagers.

People have to understand that they have to live with the animals and animals need people, Kelly says. We all need each other. We are all one and together we can all help the ones in need heal. There are a lot of lonely souls that are in need of healing, and The Kris Kelly Foundation is here to find those souls and then heal them. Souls come in all ages, sizes, skin colors, fur, skin, and races. We embrace everyone. Whatever costume you wear on your journey in this life, underneath the costume is a being that is full of love.

We at The Kris Kelly Foundation embrace Humanity and we give dignity and a voice to the animals that need someone to do it for them.

The Kris Kelly Foundation has rescued hundreds of animals of all stripes, ranging from dogs and cats, to pigs, horses, and several other types of four-legged species who have needed care and homes. The former actress has made her living as a real estate agent, dealing with some of the most expensive real estate on the West Coast in the Pacific Palisades, but her real focus is on homes for those who can not pay rent and who have no concern for their zip codes: homeless animals who have found themselves abandoned, neglected, lost, or simply displaced by owners. Her passion for rescuing animals was recognized by the Pacific Palisades Community Council, who named her as the citys Director of Animal Welfare in 2005.

Kelly is a constant evangelist for recruiting the support of others to join in her on-going efforts on behalf of animals. The rewards, she insists, far outweigh the effort and untold hours spent in her humane work. I rescue animals, but really they rescue me, she insists.

Kellys organizations efforts depend heavily upon the work of fellow volunteers, financial donations and grants, and a network of foster caregivers who often work with shelters to take in animals who have been rescued from certain euthanasia and help care for them as the foundation seeks to place them. Led by Kellys drive, volunteers play an important role in rescue efforts. Essentially, the mission of the foundation is to save animals from abuse, neglect, and slaughters, as well as to find them safe, loving homes. Illegal backyard breeding, and selling dogs in stores largely supplied by inhumane puppy mills are areas that drive Kelly into action. She participates in peaceful protests to help influence the minds and motives of those who can make a change by switching from selling bred dogs that have lived a tortured life in puppy mills, to adopting rescued animals. She petitions a multitude of sources, networks consistently on Facebook, and engages law enforcement to use the power they have been given to crackdown on illegal backyard breeding.

Besides utilizing carefully chosen foster homes to assist in caring for animals her Foundation rescues, Kelly holds garage sales, conducts mobile adoptions, and participates in fundraisers to help cover the impressive bills necessary to cover all of the intricacies of running her organization, as well as the formidable veterinary costs, including shots, spay/neuter procedures, and medicines.

Information about the Kellys organization, including case histories of many of the animal adoptions and rescues that have resulted from the foundations efforts, can be seen at http://www.thekriskellyfoundation.org or by calling its office at (310) 989-8800. Or visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/kriskelly

Alliance for Women in Media Foundation Announces Sexy Hair as Hair Care Sponsor for 38th Annual Gracie Awards

McLean, VA (PRWEB) January 29, 2013

Alliance for Women in Media Foundation is pleased to announce Sexy Hair as the official hair care sponsor of the 38th Annual Gracie Awards. The 38th Annual Gracie Awards Gala will take place on May 21, 2013, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA. The AWMF and Sexy Hair Caring is Sexy award will be introduced at the gala.

The Gracie Awards (also known as the Gracies) recognize exemplary programming created for women, by women and about women in all facets of media, including radio, television, cable and new media. The awards program also encourages the realistic and multi-faceted portrayal of women in entertainment, news, features and other programs.

Alliance for Women in Media Foundation is thrilled to welcome Sexy Hair back to the Gracies as our hair care sponsor, said AWMF President Erin M. Fuller. The red carpet glamour of Sexy Hairs products will be proudly displayed on the Gracies own red carpet as we welcome the stars to our awards gala.

The inaugural AWMF and Sexy Hair Caring is Sexy award will be presented at this years Gracies gala. Reflecting AWMF and Sexy Hairs commitment to giving back to the community, the Caring is Sexy award will recognize an individual who practices exceptional acts of kindness.

What unites Alliance for Women in Media (AWM), the Gracies and Sexy Hair is the common desire to recognize the strength, determination and achievement of women. Its not a womans outward appearance that makes her beautiful. Its the inner confidence, the passion and the relentless drive toward success that defines who she is and where she is going.and THAT is SEXY! Sexy Hair is proud to join AWM and The Gracies with the Caring is Sexy award in honoring these exceptional women in the media as they continue to inspire and empower women everywhere, said Jennifer Parks, Senior Vice President of Sales for Sexy Hair.

Sexy Hair, made famous by its big red can products, is one of the fastest growing companies in the beauty industry. Sexy Hair has earned a reputation for consistently creating innovative brands that do what they promise, and for that reason its products are favorites of Hollywoods leading entertainment-industry stylists.

The Gracies are presented by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Alliance for Women in Media that supports educational programs, charitable activities, public service campaigns and scholarships to benefit the public, the electronic media and allied fields. The Gracie Awards, established in 1975, honors programming and individuals of the highest caliber in all facets of radio, television, cable and web-based media, including news, drama, comedy, commercials, public service, documentary and sports.

For more information about the 2013 Gracies, please visit http://www.thegracies.org. For the most up-to-date, insider information, follow the Gracie Awards on Twitter @thegracies.

CREDENTIALED PRESS: For press information in regard to covering the red carpet and the event, please contact ESP Public Relations at 310-827-9727.

About the Alliance for Women in Media (AWM): The Alliance for Women in Media advances the influence and impact of women in all forms of media. AWM is a diverse community whether type of media, job or global location that facilitates industry-wide collaboration, education, and innovation. Established in 1961 as American Women in Radio & Television (AWRT), AWM is the longest-established professional association dedicated to advancing women in media and entertainment. AWM harnesses the promise, passion and power of women in all forms of media to empower career development, engage in thought leadership, and drive positive change for our industry and societal progress.

About the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation: The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (formerly known as The Foundation of American Women in Radio & Television) supports and promotes educational programs, charitable activities, public service campaigns and scholarships to benefit the public, the electronic media and allied fields. The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation has created partnerships and joint-initiatives with the National Middle School Association, the Emma Bowen Foundation, the American Red Cross and other organizations that are philosophically aligned with the mission of the Foundation. The Foundation also supports Empowering America

Brillare Hairdressing Academy Hosts Model for a Day Event to Benefit the Crohns and Colitis Foundation

Phoenix, Arizona (PRWEB) April 09, 2013

Brillare Hairdressing Academy, a Phoenix-based independent cosmetology school, will be hosting a Model for a Day event on Saturday, April 13, 2013 for children and adults to benefit the Crohns and Colitis Foundation of Arizona (CCFA).

For a $ 25 donation to CCFA, participants will receive hairstyling and makeup, model coaching and an on-site headshot photo session with Korpong Studio Photography which includes one complimentary image.

This event is a fun way to feel like a model and would also benefit anyone who needs a professional photo for their resume or social media profile, said Christa Jones, Chief Executive Officer for Brillare Hairdressing Academy. At Brillare Academy, we believe that looking your best instills confidence and supporting a great cause makes you feel even better.

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Giuliana Rancic to Receive Caring is Sexy Award from Alliance for Women in Media Foundation and Sexy Hair

McLean, VA (PRWEB) May 21, 2013

Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) and Sexy Hair announce that Giuliana Rancic is the first-ever recipient of the Caring is Sexy Award. The inaugural AWMF and Sexy Hair Caring is Sexy Award will be presented at the 38th Annual Gracie Awards Gala on Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. Reflecting AWMF and Sexy Hairs commitment to giving back to the community, the Caring is Sexy Award honors an individual who practices exceptional acts of kindness.

Giuliana Rancic is an entertainment journalist, fashion and beauty expert, and television personality with over 3 million followers on Twitter. She is the co-anchor of E! News alongside Terrence Jenkins, and is one of the co-hosts of E!s hugely popular Fashion Police team alongside Joan Rivers, Kelly Osbourne, and George Kotsiopoulos. Shes been on E!s Live From the Red Carpet for every mega-event in the entertainment industry (Oscars, Grammy Awards, Golden Globes) interviewing the stars and getting breaking Hollywood scoop. Giuliana serves as one of the executive producers for Style Networks hit docu-series Giuliana & Bill. The show is also co-produced under You & I Productions, the production company she shares with her husband, Bill. Giuliana & Bill is set to premiere its sixth season this summer on the Style Network.

Giuliana is a champion for several causes that have affected her personally, including infertility and breast cancer. She has used her platform to increase awareness, promote patient advocacy, and let millions of women facing these challenging life crises that they are not alone. Giuliana recently created "Fab-U-Wish," a program to grant fashion, beauty, and celebrity-themed wishes to women battling breast cancer. This program is just one aspect of her ongoing mission to help those going through hardships to find happiness and a positive outlook on life. Others include Bright Pink, Operation Smile, Dress for Success, Mercy Home for Boys and Girls in Chicago, the Children's Miracle Networks, and RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association.

Sexy Hairs perception of beauty extends way beyond a womans outward appearance. Its a womans inner confidence, strength, and passion for life that truly makes her shine, said Jennifer Parks, Senior Vice President of Sales for Sexy Hair. This years recipient of the Caring Is Sexy Award truly exemplifies the Caring Is Sexy spirit. She is not only grateful for all she has achieved, but she also has a tremendous compassion for others and uses her talents and abilities to make this world a better place...now that is sexy. Sexy Hair is truly proud to honor Giuliana Rancic with the well-earned Caring Is Sexy Award.

Alliance for Women in Media Foundation is proud to partner with Sexy Hair to celebrate what truly makes women sexy: substance and spirit, said AWMF President Erin M. Fuller. Giuliana has been a long-time supporter of our organization, and a fierce advocate for women in media as well as a host of important social causes. We look forward to honoring Giuliana Rancic at the Gracie Awards both with a Gracie for her work on Giuliana & Bill as well as this exciting new award honoring her service.

The Gracie Awards (also known as the Gracies) recognize exemplary programming created for women, by women, and about women in all facets of media, including radio, television, cable, and new media. The awards program also encourages the realistic and multi-faceted portrayal of women in entertainment, news, features, and other programs.

For more information about the 2013 Gracies, please visit http://www.thegracies.org. For the most up-to-date, insider information, follow the Gracie Awards on Twitter @thegracies. For more information on Sexy Hair, visit http://www.sexyhair.com and follow them on Twitter @SexyHair.

The event is made possible through the generous support of the following sponsors: Automotive Sponsor: Ford Motor Company; Hair Care Sponsor: Sexy Hair; Media Sponsor: Ovation; Publication Sponsors: Broadcasting & Cable and Radio Ink; Table Sponsors: A+E Networks/Lifetime, Al Jazeera Media Network, Arbitron Inc., Charlie and Moll Anderson Family Foundation, CNN, Crown Media Family Networks, Disney|ABC Television Group & ESPN, JSW Productions, Katz Media Group, National Association of Broadcasters, National Cable & Telecommunications Association, NBC News, OWN/Harpo, REELZCHANNEL, Style Network and Universal Television.

For more information about the 2013 Gracies, please visit http://www.thegracies.org. For the most up-to-date, insider information, follow the Gracie Awards on Twitter @thegracies.

About the Alliance for Women in Media (AWM): The Alliance for Women in Media advances the influence and impact of women in all forms of media. AWM is a diverse community whether type of media, job or global location that facilitates industry-wide collaboration, education, and innovation. Established in 1961 as American Women in Radio & Television (AWRT), AWM is the longest-established professional association dedicated to advancing women in media and entertainment. AWM harnesses the promise, passion and power of women in all forms of media to empower career development, engage in thought leadership, and drive positive change for our industry and societal progress.

About the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation: The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (formerly known as The Foundation of American Women in Radio & Television) supports and promotes educational programs, charitable activities, public service campaigns and scholarships to benefit the public, the electronic media and allied fields. The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation has created partnerships and joint-initiatives with the National Middle School Association, the Emma Bowen Foundation, the American Red Cross and other organizations that are philosophically aligned with the mission of the Foundation. The Foundation also supports Empowering America