Laboratory Managers, Supervisors and Directors meeting to discuss the work, personnel, equipment, facility, regulations and issues. Let's use our group wisdom to solve our common problems. You will make this site valuable if you bring questions, give answers, send meeting suggestions and invite more Lab Managers to join. For now we are gathering Managers of Biotech, High-Tech, Medical, Clinical, Academic, Industrial and related Laboratories. We should have both Happy-Hour and Power-Hour meetups. …

Meet with other local medical device professionals in Engineering, Clinical/Regulatory, Manufacturing, Quality, Marketing, HR and more! Discuss and exchange exciting news and ideas, and share your experiences, and build your network, all while having a good time!

We will be hosting different health events throughout the community as well so Doctors including Medical, Chiro, Acupuncturists, Naturopaths are welcome! Join us if you're passionate about infusing health into the life of your family and community! We'll be organizing walks-in-the-park sharing glorious health tidbits & organizing community health events!

Come learn various methods of healing including essential oils, herbs, Reiki, Huna & other energetic healing techniques. We welcome new techniques & teachers! We live in a very promising time. It is also a very challenging time. At least that’s how it looks like to us humans. It’s a time when the human spirit is triumphing and books are being rewritten. Love, sharing & the healing of our fellow man is becoming what is normal. The other side of this coin is a reality full of people who are hurti …

Traveling alone can be really boring :( Join our adventure and travel group! This group allows members to create and manage their own events and adventures.But there would be definate rules set for it about which ill be posting later. We are  like minded adventure and thrill seeking desis who like road trips,camping,backpacking,skydiving,hiking,rock climbing,bungee jumping,surfing,sailing,skiing,snowboarding ,rafting,kayaking etc. While this group is mostly about adventure,thrill and outdoors we …

Meet other local diabetics and those who care for and about them. Gather and offer support on medical and nutritional questions, as well as participating in exercise and sports activities around the Bay Area.  We sponsor educational and fitness events throughout the year. We welcome people with diabetes, their family, friends, medical and fitness and exercise professionals to participate in all of our activities. Our goal ? to promote exercise and sporting events as part of your diabetes managem …

Africa Wellness Initiative is a 501(3)c Non-Profit Charity, a foundation for women infected with HIV/AIDS and orphans and vulnerable children in Southern Sub-Saharan Africa. It is a grassroots social network that was created to assist Zimbabwean mothers and orphans impacted by HIV/AIDS. The group has been started to continuously introduce the topic, raise funds to help key initiatives and update the progress on those projects. AWI is currently working on projects to: 1. Raise funds to ship medic …

This is a group for anyone interested in Hiking, Rock climbing, Camping, Skiing, Snowboarding,Photography etc. While the list is not exhaustive , the objective is to meet up offline and create wonderful outdoor experiences as long as they are fun and bit of adventurous All skills levels are welcome. It is to meet other outdoor enthusiasts and build a community that prides for its existence . Looking forward to exploring the outdoors with everybody... **** Disclaimer: By joining this group you …

Rachel and I decided to form a group where Crohn's patients and their family, friends, and supporters can come together to share, learn, and socialize. We want you to know you are not alone. We invite Crohn's patients and their family and friends to come to share/learn and tell their stories.

Hi, everyone! I started this group because I want to find people that were interested in crossing things off from their "Bucket List". From adrenaline-rushing activities, to simple happy hours where we can discuss our next event, traveling, or volunteering at a shelter, I know we can all find a common interest one way or another. If you join all or just a couple of the activities we will be having, I will be more than happy that you will be there! Because we will be conquering our fears together …

I'm a naturopathic doctor in Sunnyvale and many people I meet are curious about the basics of good health. I try to "walk my talk" and invite you to me for a walk and a chance to ask questions about natural health from a naturopathic primary care doctor, and we'll get some exercise too!  Feel free to contact me via this meetup page or my website: www.drjenniferpotter.com About the Doc Dr. Jennifer Potter, ND earned her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine at Southwest College of Naturopathic Med …

We meet the 3rd Tuesday of each month at Plug and Play Tech Center to provide networking opportunities for developer, entrepreneurs and large organizations with interest in Health 2.0, mobile health, patient-centered innovation, personal medicine and emerging opportunities in the healthcare industry to come together. SVHealth Meetup is a hub for enterprises, organizations and investors to present opportunities, provide mentorship and engage in conversation with Silicon Valley's developer the ent …

The Hayward Hiking Club has hikes scheduled for almost every Saturday on trails in parks and preserves throughout the Bay Area. The hikes vary in difficulty from easy to strenuous. Each hike is different. Distances range from 5 to 12 miles. Elevation gains range from flat to 2500 feet. We typically meet for carpooling at one of 3 locations in Hayward, Castro Valley, or San Lorenzo (in the Bay Area, California). Passengers pay the driver an amount based on the distance driven and expenses such as …

Join us and join in the fun! Host a group in your neighborhood! Set up a playdate with other families at the parK! Have a game night for your child and other families at a local restaurant! All you need to do is schedule an event with the details, place, etc.  PHP will then approve it and your set. Meetup.com does most of the work of inviting and reminding people. Be sure to be specific about your target group in the title. Parents Helping Parents (PHP) strives to improve the quality of life f …

One common thing among every living creature is to be HAPPY :-). Our basic expectation from our life is to be happy. In the current pace of daily life, we often are caught in the circle of activities and end up drained. Do you come home from work physically or emotionally drained, with little energy left for your family? Do you find it difficult to get out of bed every day knowing that you face an overwhelming workload? Do you feel like you're always behind schedule or wish you could just qu …

This is an Indo American Business Owner Mixer where we get together to help each other in growing business and solving business challenges. We are looking to meet with all small business owners. You may own an IT Company, Staffing Company, Restaurant, Hotel, Motel, Insurance Company, Dental Office, Medical Office, Franchise, Law Firm, CPA Firm, Financial Consulting Firm or any other kind of business. You can also become a speaker of the event and teach us something new. Let's get together once a …

Welcome to the new world of health+care! By 2020 both the US and  global healthcare landscape will look dramatically different from the healthcare delivery models of today. We are in a time of exciting and rapid disruption, change and innovation! This community is for anyone interested in the future of health+care. Big data, the cloud, mobile devices and tracking systems present just the "tip" of the iceberg. (Lets not forget the ICD-10, blue button initiative, kiosks, III, HITECH, predictive an …

My father was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer 3 weeks back. I had no idea about where to start. Was it time to cry, get him the best medical care, find a care giver or to go do yoga and meditate to settle myself down. As I sat in the waiting room while my father was in surgery, I met a woman whose husband had just had a part of his brain removed and another 74 year old that taught me how to face the death of a loved one. Every one said one thing - at this time, you faith and family is what you nee …

***Thank you for your interest in Bay Biotech Professionals. This Meetup is under new management and is not currently accepting new members. During the next few weeks I shall continue to work on ways to rekindle interest and participation in the group. Once the process is complete, the group will be opened for new members. Thank you in advance for your patience during this time of transition.*** Meet other local Biotech experts. Find more about local opportunities (companies, research, position …

This is a  group for anyone interested in learning and sharing information about the latest and greatest Open Source solutions for small and mid-size businesses. There are great cloud based or on-premises products as Open Source that we would like to introduce and discuss. Some other groups that may benefit from joining this group are: Small to Mid-size business owners, IT Professionals & Consultants, Start-up Companies, Educators, and .... All skill levels and expertise are welcome. We will try …

This group is dedicated to education and sharing of the possibilities available for all aspects of a healthy, natural pregnancy experience! Often, so much fearful anticipation shadows what would otherwise be a wonderful, inspiring milestone. Pregnancy and birth have become limited by the medical standard approach, and parents are sometimes not given all their options or the freedom to attain the birth experience they prefer. Learn how to design the pregnancy and birth experience you desire for y …

Wondering what "life coaching" is all about? Are you standing at a threshold and asking, "What's next?" for you in your life? Wanting to connect with some clear-minded, sincere, and supportive people? Come into the circle! After years of Ivy-League education and living my life based on Other People's Expectations, I have finally learned some tools that work for bringing me in touch with my own source of inner peace, joy, and freedom, to live life on my own terms. I'm excited to share these with …

The Healthcare IT SIG offers technologists, healthcare providers, and investors in Silicon Valley a forum to promote knowledge sharing, network with one another, facilitate timely debates, and collaborate on critical topics including Software, Medical Devices, Mobile Health, Electronic Health Records, Instruments, Networking & Interoperability, Telemedicine, Imaging, Clinical Decision Support, Standards & Regulations, Privacy & Security, and Economics. The cost to attend is $20.00. SVForum membe …

Silicon Valley's Blend of Brown A feminine union of polished leaders This group brings together ALL women of color who seek collaboration and support in their professional careers and businesses. In the Bay Area many women of color have careers that lack mentorship and management from someone that remotely resembles them. Are you one of these women? For example, when it comes to women in technology the numbers fall short. For women of color in the technology industry those numbers are even sm …

Are you someone with an engineering business or an engineering consultant in the Silicon Valley?  Or are you an engineer or entrepreneur who might need to contract or partner with such a business? Silicon Valley Business of Engineering Meetup welcomes engineers from all design disciplines and the businesses that support them such as manufacturing, technical training, and sales of engineering hardware or software tools. We'll have a regular casual mixer event with light refreshments where busines …

Are you facing overwhelming health challenges? Are you in need of hope and can't find a place to get it? Our group is designed for discovering health and happiness in a non-surgical or non-medication approach. It all starts with our philosophy behind health and healing and where millions of americans are now finding hope. Whether you are facing chronic illnesses or looking to increase your performance quality, come experience what's possible when we join together, share our experiences, and buil …

We meet together to talk about chronic pain, lifelong illness, coping skills, and share our experiences with the medical establishment. Together we are empowered through community.

Happiness is a state of mind or feeling characterized by contentment, satisfaction, pleasure, or joy. Happiness comes from deep within, and not from people, situations, or circumstances. According to Researchers from Harvard Medical School and the University of California, San Diego: “When an individual becomes happy, the network effect can be measured up to three degrees. One person’s happiness triggers a chain reaction that benefits not only his friends, but his friends’ friends, and his frien …