Great news, everyone! JoAnna Garcia Swisher has joined the cast of the USA channel TV series “Royal Pains”! She just tweeted about starting work on set tomorrow. Congrats JoAnna!

2morrow I have the honor of starting my work on @RoyalPains_USA! I’m a huge fan of show & xcited they asked me 2 hang out w them for a bit!

Yankee outfielder Nick Swisher is finally taking his new wife, Joanna Garcia, on a honeymoon — to Afghanistan.

Nick and actress Joanna, a star of ABC’s “Better Without You,” plan to visit US troops in November, their first trip since they married last December.

Speaking to us at the Yankees Unite for Tornado Relief event at Southern Hospitality Hell’s Kitchen, Swisher said, “Three military officers came to the Yankee locker room and asked if any of us would like to visit the troops. My hand went straight up, I said, ‘I’m in.’ I knew Joanna would want to go. It will be our first trip since we got married.

“I come from a military family … and no matter what your views are, these men and women are out there risking everything for us. I realize how fortunate I have been, so I like to give back at every opportunity I can. I don’t want to look back on my life when I am old, with my grandchildren around me, and think, ‘Man, I wish I’d done that. I’ve got one shot at this [life].’ ”

Nick and Joanna wed in Palm Beach in front of 350 family and friends including Cameron Diaz, Alex Rodriguez and other Yankees teammates. But they had to postpone the honeymoon due to work commitments.

Excited Garcia also told us, “We are both really looking forward to visiting the troops. Yes, it isn’t a traditional honeymoon, but it is something we both feel strongly about.” But she added, “We’ll probably make a stop in Europe on our way back.”

Monday’s event, hosted by the Swishers, pitcher Dave Robertson and wife Erin to benefit Robertson’s tornado-torn hometown of Tuscaloosa, Ala., also drew fellow Yankees CC Sabathia, A-Rod, Russell Martin and MVP candidate Curtis Granderson, who was seen asking Darryl Strawberry for his autograph. The Skybridge Capital-sponsored bash raised over $150,000 for Alabama tornado victims.

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Today, August 10th, is JoAnna Garcia Swisher’s 32nd birthday! On behalf of her fans from around the world, JoAnna Garcia Swisher Network wants to wish JoAnna an amazing day today!

Beauty company Mary Kay and actress JoAnna Garcia Swisher have partnered to help aspiring filmmakers realize their dreams.

The Mary Kay Inspiring Stories collaborative film project is inviting women nationwide to share in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be flown to Hollywood to produce documentaries that inspire, educate and create a national conversation about the issue of domestic violence alongside celebrities who share a commitment to the cause.

Those selected will also work alongside celebrities like JoAnna Garcia Swisher (from television’s Better With You) who share a commitment to the cause. Mary Kay, a company dedicated to enriching women’s lives, is taking action with this compelling initiative to empower women to bring their collective voices together to fight back against the number one cause of injury to women.

Through June 30th, women ages 18 to 34 are invited and encouraged to apply online at: http://www.MaryKayInspiringStories.com for a chance to get involved in the fight against the number one cause of injury to women.

Each documentary will feature a female celebrity narrator who will add her voice to raise awareness and education about domestic violence. The celebrity narrators and the female participants will work together to bring their collective voice to raise awareness about domestic violence. The announcement of all three celebrities involved will be announced before August.

JoAnna Garcia Swisher will help one of the participants in their telling of an inspiring story. This unique and charitable contest not only allows women everywhere the chance to make film magic with celebrity insiders, but also benefits an empowering cause.

“Mary Kay has always been about enriching women’s lives, and being a champion for causes that affect women,” said Yvette Franco, Vice-President, Mary Kay Inc. “Over the years, we’ve been proud to raise awareness and take action on important issues like domestic violence and we’re proud to continue in that tradition through Mary Kay Inspiring Stories

JoAnna Garcia Swisher added, “As an actress, I think it’s important to use film and television as vehicles to help inspire, empower and educate others about issues like domestic violence that deserve our attention. I hope each documentary created through this project helps bring about positive change in the lives of women faced with the threat or reality of domestic abuse.”

The films will premiere in late September, on the cusp of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Following the premiere and throughout the month of October, millions of people across America will have the chance to view, vote and support the documentaries online at http://www.MaryKayInspiringStories.com. The film crew that captures America’s vote will have a $20,000 grant given to a domestic violence shelter in their name from the Mary Kay Foundation.

To further efforts to combat domestic violence, consumers can join Mary Kay in its worldwide efforts to change the lives of women and children through the purchase of Limited-Edition Beauty that Counts® Mary Kay® Creme Lipstick.

In the U.S., from Sept. 16 through Dec. 15, 2011, $1 will be donated from the sale of each shade – Give Dreams, Give Hope and Give Joy – to the Mary Kay Foundation in its efforts to end domestic violence. Yvette Franco, Vice-President for Mary Kay and Mary Kay Foundation board member added, “Mary Kay’s Inspiring Stories is a powerful project because it unites a community of diverse women all looking to bring their voice to millions nationwide to support the often-unheard women impacted by domestic violence.”

For the third straight year, the “Mary Kay Truth About Abuse” national survey conducted earlier this year, shows domestic violence shelters reporting increased demand for their services while the economy struggles. In fact, 80 percent of domestic violence shelters nationwide (more than three out of four) reported an increase in women seeking assistance from abuse.

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While women today are confident and in control of their relationships and career, new survey findings reveal they may not be taking the same initiative when it comes to an important health decision. Merck announced today that they are proudly teaming up with actress JoAnna Garcia Swisher to launch Let’s Go There, a campaign celebrating women’s “don’t settle” mindset and encouraging them to “get real” and talk to their healthcare provider about their birth control options. This campaign, debuting today on Facebook, is the culmination of a robust survey conducted on behalf of Merck by Harris Interactive among 2,000 U.S. women ages 20-39 which uncovered that some women may be stuck in a rut when it comes to their birth control.

“My girlfriends and I often share our tips and secrets on how we manage to juggle everything in our lives without ever having to settle. As the daughter of an OB/GYN, I learned from an early age the importance of educating myself to better understand my health options,” said JoAnna Garcia Swisher. “I am excited to partner with Merck on Let’s Go There to encourage other women to take charge of all aspects of your life, whether career or relationships, or most importantly – your health. Today, with all the different birth control options available, it’s important to take time to talk to your healthcare provider about what method best fits your lifestyle.”

Let’s Go There reminds women that whatever stage of life they’re in, modern women don’t need to settle for what’s not working even with their birth control. With their busy and often demanding schedules, a majority of women using hormonal birth control (52 percent) admit that they rarely evaluate how well their birth control method fits their lifestyle needs. Most women using hormonal birth control (86 percent) claim they are satisfied or very satisfied with their current method. Yet interestingly, 7 in 10 (70 percent) would change something about it; of those who would change something about their current birth control method, 43 percent would change having to take it every day.

“This new survey highlights that women may not be proactive when it comes to their health,” said Dr. Michelle Vichnin, Director of Medical Affairs at Merck. “Merck is excited about this campaign because it will encourage women to talk with their healthcare providers about finding birth control options that fit their lifestyles.”

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Sadly, it was announced today that “Better With You” was canceled by ABC!

The episode that aired this past Wednesday was the last one of the entire show.

Thank you to JoAnna Garcia Swisher and the rest of the cast and crew for giving us fans an amazing 22 episodes!

JoAnna Garcia Swisher is scheduled to be a guest on the talk show “Chelsea Lately” tomorrow, April 12th! The show airs on the E! network – make sure you check your local TV listings for exact air times in your area.