Saratoga Springs, NY (November 30, 2009) Sam Palazzole, President of The XRx Group, announces launch of the Patient Adherence Research Study (PARS) designed to evaluate a unique new approach to reducing health care costs for employees, employers, and unions.

The XRx Group has conducted extensive research into the causes of non-adherence with medication therapy, and ways to overcome these causes. Since 1988, The XRx Group has also conducted over 50,000 behavior-changing seminars with over 750,000 physicians, health care professionals and patients. The techniques they have developed to change behavior can significantly improve patient adherence with medication therapy.

The audience for PARS will be employees with hypertension and hyperlipidemia who work for employers with over 100 covered lives in New York State and unions. The objective for this study will be to determine the degree of behavior change that can be achieved with the above patients using a new approach to [...]

Back in Balance Therapeutic Massage will host their annual Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 5, 2009 from 11:00am to 3:00pm at 1673 Route 9, Clifton Park, NY (across from Hoffman’s Car Wash). Enjoy a relaxing afternoon with staff and receive Open House Only Discounts on gift certificates as well as other holiday season specials and stocking stuffers. Complimentary gift while supplies last and enter to win free massage sessions. Refreshments & food will be served; Staff will be offering complimentary massage samples. Visit www.bibtherapeuticmassage.com for details or call (518) 371-6332.

Nine NYS licensed massage therapists with advanced certificates practice at Back in Balance Therapeutic Massage, offering Swedish massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Sports Massage, Myofascial Release, Injury Recovery, Pregnancy Massage, Hot Stone Therapy and Shiatsu. Our award winning therapists have been featured on News Channel 13′s “Stress-Buster” Series and Time Warner Cable’s Health Segments.

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Marina Petro, award winning artist, is hosting an Open Studio on Sunday November 22, from 1-4 pm. Her original oil paintings, fine art prints and cards will be on display. The theme is “Visions Of Heaven And Earth” Marina, considered a contemporary visionary and traditional artist is a lifetime painter and participant in the popular “Daily Painters” movement. She has recently been invited to exhibit in the Daily Painters International Art Gallery and the Bridging Heaven and Earth Art Project. Her paintings and prints are in collections all over the world. Snow date is Sunday, November 29 from 1-4 pm. Visit her online gallery for a preview and directions…. www.marinapetro.com
Sunday, November 22, from 1-4 pm

Park 19 Cookies LLC was chosen to be featured in the “Flavorful Favors” section of Modern Bride magazine. Their now famous Cinnamon Bun Cookie was chosen and can be found on page 120 of their December/January issue.
Park 19 Cookies is a gourmet cookie company that specializes in unique flavors. They ship their cookies nationwide in beautiful gift boxes and have just launched their holiday flavors. Please check the website for details.

For further information, contact Park 19 Cookies at 518-664-4300 or at www.Park19Cookies.com

Signature Chefs Auction Brings Region’s
Top Restaurants Together in Support of Babies

Albany, NY, November 10, 2009— On November 10, Vapor Night Club at Saratoga Gaming and Raceway will host the March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction event. Top chefs from the region will offer guests an opportunity to enjoy a great night out while raising funds, making friends and growing visibility for the critical work of the March of Dimes to help all babies be born healthy. In addition to sampling signature dishes, guests will be able to bid on many unique auction items graciously donated by local businesses and participating restaurants.

“Clearly, this is the premier culinary event of the fall in Upstate New York. Our area’s culinary geniuses will create their signature dish in a sample size and beautifully present them to our guests, and culminate in an exciting [...]