Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Dr. Julian Whitaker Pens Forward for Suzanne Somers’ New Cancer Book

Dr. Julian Whitaker Pens Forward for Suzanne Somers’ New Cancer Book

Julian Whitaker, MD, has the distinct honor of providing the foreword to Suzanne Somers’ new book.

Potomac, MD (Vocus) October 16, 2009 —

Julian Whitaker, MD, has the distinct honor of providing the foreword to Suzanne Somers’ new book Knockout: Interviews with Doctors Who are Curing Cancer and How to Prevent Getting It In the First Place. The book highlights Ms. Somers’ personal experience with cancer while also detailing how conventional medicine has mismanaged the treatment and prevention of cancer. Through interviews with more than 10 doctors and health experts in the world of alternative medicine, Somers offers a new path toward wellness and prevention, with therapies and advice overlooked by most doctors.

Dr. Whitaker (http://www. drwhitaker. com) is a noted author, lecturer, and television personality. He has written about alternative therapies (http://www. drwhitaker. com/MainSite/Newsletter. aspx) for cancer for nearly 30 years, and works closely with renowned cancer specialist Dr. Stanislaw Burzynski, featured in Ms. Somers’ book. In the forward, Dr. Whitaker highlights his experience with conventional medicine’s approach to cancer, stating his belief that “the underlying issue is that the entire cancer treatment ‘industry’ has been following a faulty paradigm for close to a hundred years.” He goes on to say that “like all failed paradigms in human history, this one is coming to an end, and I expect that Knockout will hasten its demise.”

Dr. Whitaker goes on to pose three critical questions that every cancer patient should ask their doctor when they are investigating their treatment options. He not only provides insights about how to interpret your physician’s answers to these questions, but praises Ms. Somers for providing alternatives for you to consider.

Like Ms. Somers, Dr. Whitaker is an outspoken voice and champion of consumer freedom. Thousands of patients have found a different path to health, well-being and longevity at his clinic, the Whitaker Wellness Institute, since it was founded in 1979. Politically active in the medical and alternative health fields for decades, his Whitaker Health Freedom Foundation is a leading proponent of access to alternative therapies.

Dr. Whitaker has led millions of people to a healthier lifestyle through his monthly newsletter, Health & Healing (http://www. drwhitaker. com/MainSite/Newsletter. aspx). He is also a prolific author, with 13 books to his credit, including Dr. Whitaker’s Guide to Natural Healing, Reversing Diabetes, Reversing Heart Disease, and Is Heart Surgery Necessary? You can subscribe to the Health & Healing newsletter, download reports, and subscribe to Dr. Whitaker’s free eLetter online at http://www. drwhitaker. com (http://www. drwhitaker. com).

Additionally, Dr. Whitaker has a line of personally formulated nutritional supplements from Forward Nutrition that put his recommendations into action, providing solutions for anyone seeking natural health and wellness. Forward Nutrition products can be found online at http://www. drwhitaker. com (http://www. drwhitaker. com) and http://www. healthylivingnetwork. com (http://www. healthylivingnetwork. com)

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Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Surge of Shigellosis in North Dakota Triggers Investigation

Surge of Shigellosis in North Dakota Triggers Investigation

A surge in Shigella infections in Rolette County, North Dakota, has prompted investigations. To date, 28 people have confirmed Shigella infections and 10 people have been hospitalized. Attorney Fred Pritzker comments on Shigella infections and investigations.

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) August 4, 2006

An unusually high number of Shigella infections in Rolette County, North Dakota, has triggered a government investigation. According to Julie Goplin, foodborne surveillance epidemiologist with the North Dakota Department of Health, there have been 28 confirmed cases of shigellosis in Rolette County. Ten people have been hospitalized.

As with most cases of shigellosis, finding the source is proving difficult. The State Department of Health is following all possible leads but has not been able to confirm or eliminate any of them. Interviews of victims and their families have not pointed to any single potential cause. Because Shigella can be transmitted from person to person, it is possible a food product sickened one or a few people and the others contracted Shigella poisoning (shigellosis) from person-to-person contact. Experts are conducting DNA fingerprint testing to determine if one strain of Shigella is responsible for the illnesses in Rolette County.

Most people who are infected with Shigella develop diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps starting a day or two after they are exposed to the bacterium. The diarrhea is often bloody. Shigellosis usually resolves in five to seven days. Some persons who are infected may have no symptoms at all but may still pass the Shigella to others.

In some persons, especially young children and the elderly, the diarrhea associated with shigellosis can be so severe that the patient needs to be hospitalized. In children under 2, severe shigellosis with high fever may cause seizures. One type of Shigella can cause Reiter's syndrome, which can last for months or years and can lead to chronic arthritis.

“The effects of a Shigella infection can be devastating,” commented foodborne illness attorney Fred Pritzker, who represented Shigella victims in a 2002 jury trial against Ciatti’s restaurant. “The individuals affected by the 2002 outbreak were completely incapacitated and violently ill for weeks on end. The thorough investigation in those cases, however, ultimately proved who was responsible.”

Pritzker | Ruohonen & Associates, P. A. is one of the few law firms in the United States that practices extensively in the area of foodborne illness litigation. The firm has collected millions of dollars on behalf of victims of shigellosis and other foodborne illnesses. For more information, visit http://www. pritzkerlaw. com (http://www. pritzkerlaw. com), http://foodpoisoning. pritzkerlaw. com (http://foodpoisoning. pritzkerlaw. com), or contact Fred Pritzker at (612) 338-0202l. Pritzker | Ruohonen has offices in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Meditec Launches All New and Improved Medical Transcription Training Program

Meditec Launches All New and Improved Medical Transcription Training Program

Meditec, one of the nation’s premier providers of online medical and legal support training, is proud to unveil the most up-to-date version of its Medical Transcription Training Course. The updated program now comes with a 15-month subscription to BenchMark KB. This much coveted subscription provides everything medical transcriptionist hopefuls need in order to make a lucrative career in the medical support field.

Austin, Texas (Vocus) October 23, 2010 –

Meditec, one of the nation’s premier providers of online medical and legal support training, is proud to unveil the most up-to-date version of its Medical Transcription Training Course. The updated program now comes with a 15-month subscription to BenchMark KB. This much coveted subscription provides everything medical transcriptionist hopefuls need in order to make a lucrative career in the medical support field.

Features of the BenchMark KB subscription include access to the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI) Book of Style, Stedman’s Medical Terms and Phrases, Stedman’s Medical Dictionary, Stedman’s Laboratory Values, Physician’s Finder, Abbreviations, Medical and Surgical Equipment Words, Quick Look Drug book, and more.

BenchMark KB is a deep reservoir of HIM knowledge, which offers students valuable information on new data standards to the medical documentation process.
Meditec’s e-Learning courses have been a hit online due to their innovative combination of proven training methods, online mentoring, comprehensive text and practice exams. The company also delivers self-study courses that incorporate hands-on simulations, tested and proven to help ensure the highest rate of information retention possible.

About Meditec
Since 1994, Meditec has provided online learning solutions and was the very first Web site in the world to provide a fully integrated online Medical Transcription Training Course. Over the past 15 years, we have expanded our online courseware programs to include Medical Coding, Billing, Office Management, Health Insurance Specialist and both Legal Transcription and Paralegal/Legal Assistant training. For more information, visit meditec. com.

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With Half its Pledged $3,000,000 Pet Supplies Shipped Out to Shelters, Hartz Hopes to Send $1,000,000 More Before End of Year

With Half its Pledged $3,000,000 Pet Supplies Shipped Out to Shelters, Hartz Hopes to Send $1,000,000 More Before End of Year

NOMINATE YOUR LOCAL SHELTER: Hartz invites pet lovers to nominate local shelters to receive shipments of everyday pet supplies, snacks and treats, in time for the holidays.

Secaucus, NJ (PRWEB) December 15, 2009

In July, The Hartz Mountain Corporation (http://www. hartz. com/Shelter_Program. aspx), the leading U. S. pet supplies company, pledged to ship up to $3,000,000 of Hartz pet supplies to animal shelters and food banks in the U. S. and Canada, to help shelters and pet owners survive the tough economy. “Since the 60’s, Hartz has been dedicated to advancing companion animal welfare and nurturing owners’ enjoyment of their pets. That’s why Hartz launched this program,” said Bob Shipley, Hartz’ Senior Vice President. “The economic downturn has had a profound effect on family finances. Many familes have been forced to surrender beloved pets to shelters, yet shelters report that donations are down by as much as 30%. We hope that our Hartz Shelter Program will help shelters feed and care for abandoned animals and enable at-risk families to keep their pets.” Hartz Shelter Donation Program offers a range of pet supplies (http://www. hartz. com/Hartz_Products. aspx) to shelters; such as dog biscuits (http://hartzcrunchnclean. com/) and bones, meat treats, rawhide, chews, puppy pads, collars and leashes, bowls, toys, grooming products and bedding, flea and tick treatments (http://hartzultraguard. com/), vitamins and dental care products, bird seed, rabbit and small animal food.

With half the pledged donation (http://www. hartz. com/Shelter_Program/Tracking_Our_Progress. aspx) already committed, Hartz has shipped 232,596 pet supply products to 316 shelters in USA and 118,467 more to 36 Canadian shelters. “At first we were overwhelmed at the prospect of accepting over 1,000 items into our cramped animal shelter”, said Tiffiny Koback, Shelter Director at the Saskatoon SPCA, “but it's given us amazing momentum. We won’t have to worry about keeping these pet supplies in stock for months to come.” Steve Carroll, Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies (http://cfhs. ca/features/hartz_donates_over_100_000_pet_items_to_animal_shelters_in_canada_animal_welfare) said, “we welcome donations of this nature, which serve two critical needs for shelters; to enrich the stay of surrendered animals, and to help raise funds, stimulate and reward adoption."

While dogs and cats make up the majority in U. S. animal shelters, a smaller number of abandoned birds, rabbits and small animals also need homes. Best Friends Animal Society (http://www. bestfriends. org/aboutus/media/091609hartz. cfm) in Utah, the nation’s largest animal sanctuary, counts gerbils, rabbits, parrots, horses and potbellied pigs among its estimated 1,700 animals. Patty Hegwood, Best Friends’ Animal Care Director said, “We spend about $500,000 every year on animal food. Without donations, that total annual bill of $500,000 would be much, much higher. Hartz donateda range of food and supplies for birds, rabbits and small mammals, which was really appreciated. ”

By Joining Forces, Businesses Can Make A Difference & Pets Can Benefit
Several supermarket chains that sell Hartz products stepped in to help distribute the pet supplies to needy shelters in their states, including Marsh Supermarkets, Strack & Van Til, Stop-n-Shop, Weiss Markets and United Supermarkets, which recently donated over $100,000 of Hartz pet supplies to five Texas SPCA shelters. “With the holidays approaching, we were inspired by Hartz program to reach out to local shelters, donate thousands of products and host a series of adoption events to match loving animals with loving homes,” said Shannon Swatzell, community relations manager for United Supermarkets, LLC. "Combining business partner strengths in this manner is a win-win for everyone." “Every animal deserves to receive good care and a loving home,” said James Bias, SPCA of Texas President (http://www. spca. org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=26389&news_iv_ctrl=1441). “Adopting a shelter pet is the best way to add a four-legged member to your family and, if all the family get's involved in the process, you’re sure to make a successful match!”

Ordinary People Can Really Help By Connecting Hartz To Local Shelters In-Need
Hartz is calling out to pet lovers to be Hartz Shelter Heroes. By contacting local shelters about Hartz Shelter Donation Program and connecting them with Hartz in time for the holiday season. “A happy pet helps bring joy to families during a joyless recession, especially during the holiday season,” said Joyce Jacobs, a spokesperson for Harry Chapin Food Bank in South West Florida which serves 160 agencies. “Hartz just shipped us 8,000 pounds of dog treats. This will help families give their dogs tasty treats, chews and bones they couldn't otherwise afford.”

For information on how to help, people should visit the How to Be a Shelter Hero page on www. Hartz. com

About The Hartz Mountain Corporation:
The Hartz Mountain Corporation is the leading manufacturer and marketer of pet care products in the United States and Canada. For 80 years, Hartz has provided pet owners with the highest quality products – innovative solutions developed with proven science and love for companion animals. Based in Secaucus, New Jersey, Hartz offers more than 1,500 products for dogs, cats, birds, small animals, reptiles and fish, each dedicated to the health and well-being of household pets. The Hartz Mountain Corporation is owned by Sumitomo Corporation of America (SCOA), together with its parent, Sumitomo Corporation, Japan (SC), an integrated global trading company. For more information please visit www. hartz. com.

Study Suggests Vertical Gastrectomy is the Most Successful Weight-Loss Surgery

Study Suggests Vertical Gastrectomy is the Most Successful Weight-Loss Surgery

Weight-loss surgery study conducted by Dr. Paul Cirangle at Laparoscopic Assoicates of San Francisco compares surgery options for obese patients.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) June 4, 2005 -

"Vertical Gastrectomy (http://www. lapsf. com/vertical-gastrectomy-weight-loss-surgery. php) is emerging as the quickest and most successful obesity-related surgery. Despite the risks inherent to all types of surgery, Vertical Gastrectomy is the preferred method” said Dr. Paul Cirangle, surgeon at the San Francisco Bay Area Laparoscopic Associates. Laparoscopic Associates of San Francisco, where Dr. Cirangle works with San Francisco weight loss surgery (http://www. lapsf. com) experts Dr. Gregg Jossart and Dr. John Feng, is the only group in the Western United States to perform all weight-loss surgeries laparoscopically (http://www. lapsf. com/weight-loss-surgery-what-are-my-options. php).

Dr. Cirangle, who authored this one-year study of 166 patients over 50 years old, compared the results of Vertical Gastrectomy surgery with the results of three other kinds of obesity-related surgeries: LapBand (http://www. lapsf. com/lapband-weight-loss-surgery. php), Roux en Y Gastric Bypass (http://www. lapsf. com/roux-en-y-gastric-bypass-weight-loss-surgery. php), and the Duodenal Switch (http://www. lapsf. com/duodenal-switch-weight-loss-surgery. php). In a statement prepared for delivery to a conference of gastrointestinal and other experts in Chicago, Dr. Cirangle said, “It is important for us to know, especially as these surgeries become more prevalent, which operation is best for each patient."

The study found that Vertical Gastrectomy, in which up to 95 percent of the stomach is removed, leaving behind a thin tube-like stomach roughly two ounces (60 milliliters) in volume, was performed in the shortest amount of time, approximately 90 minutes, and had the fewest complications. Patients who underwent this surgery lost an average of 133 pounds (60 kg) after one year, 15 pounds (6.8 kg) more than the next-best surgical method.

More than 300 obesity-related surgeries are performed each year by the surgeons at Laparoscopic Associates of San Francisco. Doctors Cirangle, Jossart, and FengÂ’s bariatric surgeries achieve excellent long-term weight-loss for their morbidly obese patients as well as additional health benefits including:

· Diabetes cured in 77% of patients and resolved or improved in 86% of patients

· Hypertension (high blood pressure) cured in 62% of patients and resolved or improved in 78.5%

· Hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol and high triglycerides) improved in more than 70% of patients

· Obstructive sleep apnea cured in 86% of patients

· Improvement is seen in many other conditions, such as: arthritis, fibromyalgia, asthma, acid reflux and heart failure.

The study can be downloaded at http://www. lapsf. com/press/lapsf_study_6_2_05.pdf (http://www. lapsf. com/press/lapsf_study_6_2_05.pdf). More information about weight-loss surgery can be found on LAPSFÂ’s Website, http://www. lapsf. com (http://www. lapsf. com), or by contacting Laparoscopic Associates of San Francisco, 2100 Webster Street, Suite 518, San Francisco, CA 94115, phone: 415-561-1310, fax: 561-1713, email: weightloss@lapsf. com

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Crossroads Public Relations and M-pact Marketing Partner to Launch aiMatch

Crossroads Public Relations and M-pact Marketing Partner to Launch aiMatch

Integrated Public Relations and Marketing Program Helps New Ad Technology Company Build Immediate Industry Awareness

Raleigh, NC (Vocus) May 12, 2010

Crossroads Public Relations and M-pact Marketing today announced the successful launch of aiMatch, an early-stage online advertising technology company. Together, the two firms created an integrated marketing and public relations program to support the company’s official launch and limited availability of its online advertising technology platform.

The two companies started with a key messaging workshop, which served as the foundation for all other programs and deliverables. M-pact went on to develop aiMatch’s brand identity and design, including corporate name and logo as well as website design and marketing message. Crossroads Public Relations was responsible for creating and distributing the company’s launch press release and managing all media relations in the US and UK.

"Having taken a previous company to global market leadership, we understand the importance of marketing and PR to reach our goals and deliver our unique message to the industry," said Jeff Wood, CEO of aiMatch. "Their partnership provided aiMatch with a comprehensive scope of services to fully meet the needs of our growing company, a driving force behind our successful launch. We look forward to a continued relationship with both firms as we expand aiMatch's reach in the online advertising industry."

Building on that successful launch, M-pact and Crossroads will continue to provide integrated marketing and public relations support, serving as an extension of the aiMatch team.

“Working with aiMatch was especially exciting for us, since we were able to provide them with a full range of marketing services to help launch the company,” said David Buffaloe, President of M-pact Marketing. “We look forward to working collaboratively with aiMatch and Crossroads PR to provide the full scope of marketing strategy and execution to build on the success of the launch and grow the business.”

“It is exciting to be working with both aiMatch and M-pact Marketing again,” said Shawn Ramsey, Founder and CEO of Crossroads PR. “The launch of aiMatch was a great opportunity for Crossroads to leverage our knowledge in the online advertising and digital media space. We are now focused on helping them build even more recognition and expand their reach in those industries.”

About aiMatch
At aiMatch we understand that premium, guaranteed inventory is a publisher's primary online advertising asset. That is why the aiMatch solution is focused on publishers; to maximize and extend the value of that premium asset. We are not a Media Network or a "bolt-on" product. We leverage Advertising Intelligence to improve sales performance and drive revenue.

AiMatch equips publishers with multiple tools in a single solution to help them make intelligent decisions. We solve the complexity of business intelligence, forecasting, simulation and delivery with unprecedented and scalable capabilities that match the best use of a publisher’s online advertising inventory.

AiMatch connects insight to action, enabling users to view and interact with data in the "big picture" - to be proactive and effective in inventory placement, packaging and pricing. For more information, visit http://www. aimatch. com.

About M-pact Marketing
M-pact Marketing is a full-service marketing group geared to helping small to mid-size businesses grow through integrated marketing strategy and execution. Offering a wide variety of marketing services, M-pact Marketing focuses on becoming a company’s strategic marketing partner and cost-effective alternative to the traditional in-house marketing department. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, M-pact employs marketing professionals with experience in marketing, design and communications. The company works with emerging companies in a variety of fields, including B2B software technology, healthcare IT, hospitality, retail, consumer good and more. To learn more, call 919.301.8538 or visit http://www. m-pactmarketing. com.

About Crossroads Public Relations
Founded in 2003, Crossroads Public Relations is a full-service public relations firm that leverages the right mix of PR, social media and business experience to help B2B technology companies reach their target audiences. Crossroads PR diverges from other agencies by staffing accounts with seasoned PR veterans, developing a broad range of technology expertise, offering a level of agility and flexibility not found in larger, more traditional agencies, and working with a high level of accountability. With a powerful combination of traditional PR and social media/Web 2.0 expertise, we have helped expand the regional, national and global footprints of fast-growing B2B technology companies in the fields of business software/ services, open source, digital media, healthcare, pharma, biotech and more. To learn more about Crossroads Public Relations, please visit our website at http://www. crossroadspr. com.

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Saturday, November 24, 2007

U. S. Employee Engagement Deteriorates as Financial Crisis Worsens

U. S. Employee Engagement Deteriorates as Financial Crisis Worsens

Modern Survey national study indicates employee engagement levels are on the decline as economic woes hit home and at the office.

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) November 14, 2008

In the wake of recent economic turmoil, employee engagement figures to be more critical to business health than ever, yet new scientific research shows employee engagement on the decline. A recent national study by Modern Survey (http://www. modernsurvey. com) has shown employee engagement levels dropping in every category measured, including a 7% decline in the number of employees that say they "take pride in their company."

A scientific study of national worker opinions by Modern Survey confirms that employee engagement as a whole has clearly declined over the last year. An astonishing 21% of U. S. workers were actively disengaged as of this past August when the study was conducted, a difference of four percentage points from August 2007.

Included in this national study were five questions that measure the extent to which employees take pride in their company, believe they have a promising future at their company, recommend their company as a great place to work, go "above and beyond" their normal job duties to help their company succeed, and intend to stay with their company.

These questions were first posed to a nationally representative sample of the U. S. workforce in August of 2007, then again in August of 2008. The survey was conducted via the internet, and was completed by 1000 U. S. adults (18+ years old) who matched census data in terms of age, gender and region.

All five components of the Engagement Index show erosion in favorability, and organizational pride shows the largest (and most statistically significant) decline over the last year, dropping from 78% favorable in 2007 to 71% in 2008.

Now only about half of respondents said they are willing to put in extra effort to help their company succeed and only about half say they intend to stay with their company for a long time, both figures reflect a five percentage point drop from 2007.

"You can't open a newspaper or surf the internet without being bombarded by headlines and stories about the country's ever-deepening economic troubles. Month after month, we've all been learning about the subprime mortgage mess, plummeting property values, foreclosures, layoffs, and the collapse of some of our largest financial institutions. People are spending a lot more time worrying about how to make ends meet than they did just a year or two ago," said Bruce Campbell, a Senior Consultant at Modern Survey.

The statistics from this study reflect the current mood of the U. S. workforce as a whole, but what about the engagement levels of individual workers? Modern Survey uses a proprietary method for categorizing individual workers into four distinct levels of engagement, based on the average rating each worker gives across five Engagement Index questions. Fully engaged employees answer at least four of the five questions with the most positive response possible. Moderately Engaged employees give mostly positive answers, while Under Engaged employees give mostly neutral to mildly positive answers. Disengaged employees give mostly negative answers.

Modern Survey's study determined the percentage of U. S. workers at the Moderately Engaged level has fallen from 30% in 2007 to 27% in 2008. On the flipside, the number of Disengaged employees has risen from 17% in 2007 to 21% in 2008.

According to Modern Survey President Don MacPherson, "These findings should serve as a wake-up call to leaders and managers in any type of organization. As economic conditions worsen, you'll be counting more and more on your employees to put forth their best efforts and to pull your organization through. These results suggest that unless you pay special attention to the engagement of your workforce, and to maintaining the type of work environment in which employee engagement flourishes, fewer and fewer of your employees will be willing to "give their all" to help your company succeed."

"It's important to note that our second survey was conducted after gas prices had peaked in July, and after the demise of Bear Stearns, but before the troubles at Merrill Lynch, Lehman Brothers, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, or AIG became public knowledge," Campbell clarified. "We know what the basic requirements for having an engaged workforce are, and three of the key levers are giving people opportunities to grow and develop in their careers, providing lots of recognition and sincere appreciation for your people and their accomplishments, and doing whatever you can to make them feel like they are part of a winning team. Given what's happened since August to further fuel workers' anxieties about the economy and about their own futures, smart leaders will be paying special attention to these basic needs of their workforce over the coming months."

Modern Survey's U. S. Employee Engagement Study Findings:

2007 Engagement Index Results (percent favorable):
Takes pride in company - 78%
Sees promising future at company - 50%
Recommends company - 55%
Goes "above and beyond" - 57%
Intends to stay with company - 57%

2008 Engagement Index Results (percent favorable):
Takes pride in company - 71%
Sees promising future at company - 46%
Recommends company - 52%
Goes "above and beyond" - 52%
Intends to stay with company - 52%

2007 Engagement Levels:
Disengaged - 17%
Under Engaged - 41%
Moderately Engaged - 30%
Fully Engaged - 12%

2008 Engagement Levels:
Disengaged - 21%
Under Engaged - 40%
Moderately Engaged - 27%
Fully Engaged - 12%

About Modern Survey
In less than a decade, Modern Survey has established itself as a leader in the online survey market industry, providing a robust suite of proprietary technologies combined with an array of consultative services that help our clients manage talent throughout the employee life cycle, measure and evaluate customer satisfaction and gain insight into changing markets. Modern Survey products and services have spanned 100 countries on six continents in over 30 languages. In 2007, Modern Survey received over one million web survey responses and generated tens of thousands of advanced reports. Through direct and partner channels, Modern Survey's tools and services have reached more than 500 companies, over 80 of which are among the Fortune 500. http://www. modernsurvey. com (http://www. modernsurvey. com)

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Friday, November 23, 2007

PFIZER HEALTH SOLUTIONS Y ASOCIACION MEDICA EN NJ LANZAN PROGRAMA DE SALUD CULTURALMENTE RELEVANTE PARA PROMOVER LA EDUCACION DE LA DIABETES EN LA COMUNIDAD LATINA

PFIZER HEALTH SOLUTIONS Y ASOCIACION MEDICA EN NJ LANZAN PROGRAMA DE SALUD CULTURALMENTE RELEVANTE PARA PROMOVER LA EDUCACION DE LA DIABETES EN LA COMUNIDAD LATINA

Resultados de este estudio servirá como modelo para alcanzar a estimadamente dos millones de Latinos afligidos con la enfermedad y a aumentar prospectos para el tratamiento exitoso

(PRWEB) May 30, 2003

HOBOKEN, NJ - mayo 29, 2003 - Pfizer Health Solutions en conjunto con The Bon Secours y Canterbury Partnership lanzaron Amigos en Salud en el Hospital St. Mary's en Hoboken.  

El Programa Amigos en Salud, se enfoca en el manejo exitoso de la diabetes. Los promotores de salud, quienes proveen educación y dan apoyo personal a pacientes recién diagnosticados con esta enfermedad, trabajan con médicos locales y los pacientes para desarrollar una guía que se basa en diseñar estrategias para el cambio de su comportamiento y el uso de materiales de salud apropiados para el paciente en su idioma.

A nivel nacional, el 13.6 % de Latinos sobre la edad de 20 años tiene diabetes mas del mitad que los Anglosajones. Esta estadística crece a un 21% sobre los latinos mayores de 65 anos. Se estima que el 27 % de muertes entre los hispanos se debe a complicaciones con la diabetes de acuerdo con El Centro de Control de Enfermedades (CDC-1996). Los latinos en Nueva Jersey representan el grupo étnico más grande que reporta tener salud regular o muy pobre y el 39.5 % de ellos no participó actividades físicas en el mes pasado.

“Debido a que individuos no siempre tienen por entendido que el diagnóstico de esta enfermedad potencialmente amenaza su vida, ellos no saben que esta podría ser prevenida y exitosamente manejada por años. Muy a menudo los pacientes comprometen su salud y aumentan la probabilidad de enfermedades o complicaciones serias al no cuidarse su salud. Es mucho mejor para las personas y la comunidad en general, aprender a eficazmente manejar su enfermedad crónica, como la diabetes o enfermedades cardiacas en casa y en la comunidad en vez de que se quede sin manejar, lo cual puede conducir a complicaciones serias y la hospitalización prematura,” explico el Medico John Fritz.

El Congresista Roberta Menéndez (D-NJ) añade, " Para vivir vidas mas saludables y permanecer saludable, necesitamos animar y darle valor a nuestras familias, nuestros amigos, y nuestros vecinos a que visiten a sus doctores de forma regular. Desafortunadamente, los hispanos a nivel nacional y en New Jersey, a menudo no pueden hacer esto por falta de recursos, y es por eso que ellos están desproporcionadamente afectados por la diabetes, una enfermedad que requiere monitoreo a menudo. El programa Amigos proveerá a miembros de la comunidad la oportunidad de recibir información importante y pertinente en el cuidado de la diabetes en una manera culturalmente sensitiva, así como también en el lenguaje que mejor pueden entender.”

El Congresista agrego, “Este programa es un modelo no sólo para la comunidad hispana, pero para todas las comunidades que son confrontadas con barreras para tener acceso a los servicios tan necesitados de salud. Pfizer Health Solutions y Bon Secours y Canterbury Partnership for Care deben ser encomendados y felicitados para su liderazgo en desarrollar un acercamiento tan innovador para la salud. Tengo el gusto de apoyar este programa, para impulsar la legislación que introduje en el Congreso a principios del año " - el Acto de Servicio de Asistencia al Paciente y Prevención Crónica de Enfermedades (Patient Navigator Outreach y Chronic Disease Prevention Act) - para aumentar los diagnósticos de prevención entre Hispanos, y ayudarlos a navegar a través del sistema de cuidado de la salud cuando una enfermedad como la diabetes es diagnosticada"

Eileen Crowley, directora del programa Amigos en Salud por parte de Pfizer Health Solutions, explica “los promotores de salud son un elemento esencial en el proceso de cuidado de la salud, no sólo para apoyar sino que también para educar a los pacientes a manejar su enfermedad. La pura complejidad de la diabetes y las barreras en el cuidado que los pacientes deben sobrecoger requiere que ayudamos a estos pacientes a desarrollar un plan que pueden usar para obtener una comprensión más profunda de su salud y el comportamiento dentro del contexto de sus vidas.”

Rick Evans, vicepresidente de Mission Services, Bon Secours y Canterbury Partnership for Care, dice que el sentimiento es mutuo. “La primera vez que Pfizer Health Solutions nos contacto sobre el programa Amigos En Salud, inmediatamente supimos que nuestro programa parroquial de salud era el lugar ideal para iniciar este excitante proyecto. La enfermería parroquial es un programa de bienestar general de asistencia, es uno de nuestros métodos cruciales de servicio de asistencia a la comunidad. Y como nuestros sitios parroquiales de enfermería están en barrios abrumadoramente latinos, Pfizer vio esto como un modelo innovador para lanzar el programa Amigos.”

Creado en 1995, Pfizer Health Solutions Inc (PHS) es la sucursal clínica de tecnología de información de Pfizer Inc. que combina aplicaciones de tecnología con el cuidado clínico. PHS desarrolla e implementa soluciones que ayudan a lograr mejoras en la calidad de entrega del cuidado de la salud y la eficiencia operativa de grupos médicos, planes de salud, hospitales, sistemas integrados de entrega y organizaciones comunitarias.

The Bon Secours y Canterbury Partnership for Care opera el Hospital de Cristo, St. Francis Family Practice Associates y el Centro de Rehabilitación Franciscano en Jersey City así como también el Hospital St. Mary, el Centro para Salud Familiar, Servicios F. A.I. T.H. y El Centro Comunitario de Salud Mental en Hoboken. Actualmente tiene a 2,162 empleados y 730 camas para enfermos aprobadas, así como 183 camas de cuidado de largo plazo.

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Nation's Leading Food Services Provider Chooses PureWellness to Drive Corporate Wellness Program

Nation's Leading Food Services Provider Chooses PureWellness to Drive Corporate Wellness Program

Morrison Management Specialists signs agreement with PureWellness to bring Wellness Program to hundreds of locations.

Burlington, VT (PRWEB) September 29, 2008 -

PureWellness, Inc, a leading provider of online wellness solutions, announced it has signed an agreement with Morrison Management Specialists, the nation's leading provider of food and nutrition services to hospitals and senior living communities across the country.

"Our relationship with Morrison is a great opportunity for PureWellness to work with an organization that has a clear vision for wellness and a passion for improving the lives of their associates," said Ron Keen, President at PureWellness, Inc. "The program that Morrison has rolled out to hundreds of locations across the country is further evidence that our comprehensive, flexible, and scalable wellness platform can deliver results for any organization, regardless of how many physical locations they may have."

Morrison Management Specialists is one of the largest food and nutrition services providers in the country and employs over 14,000 people nationally.

"We are proud to work with PureWellness in delivering a complete wellness program for all of our associates, in every location," said Karen Smith, Vice President, Nutrition and Wellness at Morrison. "The flexibility of the PureWellness platform and its ability to encompass all of our locations are important factors in contributing to the overall health of our associates. We are very excited to offer this sort of program to everyone who is employed at Morrison. It serves as another example of our commitment to the health and well-being of our entire population."

The PureWellness platform powers many aspects of a wellness program and provides personal solutions for each user and aggregate reporting for every employer. The PureWellness software as a service (SaaS) model allows for complete scalability as well as integration with any number of third party programs or initiatives.

About Morrison Management Specialists
Morrison Management Specialists is a member of Compass Group. It is the nation's only specialist dedicated exclusively to providing food, nutrition and dining services in healthcare and senior living through its two operating divisions: Morrison Healthcare Food Services and Morrison Senior Dining. The company employs over 14,000 team members and is committed to delivering innovative, retail-minded programs, high quality services and guaranteed low costs to clients. With over 800 clients in 41 states, the Atlanta-based company's current client roster includes some of the largest and most prominent integrated healthcare systems, hospitals, and senior living communities in the United States.

About PureWellness, Inc.
PureWellness, founded in 1997, has been providing it's online wellness platform to individuals and corporations of all sizes for more than ten years. The PureWellness platform allows for efficient administration and management of all wellness initiatives within each organization. This wellness platform provides numerous resources, including an online HRA, tracking tools, pedometer program, incentive program, device integration, and full reporting suite to ensure that every wellness initiative will not only succeed, but will be able to document success in a structured manner that demonstrates return on investment (R. O.I). For more information go to www. purewellness. com.

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Is Your Teenager Using Prescription Drugs Behind Your Back? TestCountry Drug Test Panel Numbers Tally with NIDA Fact Sheet Reports on Prescription Drug A

Is Your Teenager Using Prescription Drugs Behind Your Back? TestCountry Drug Test Panel Numbers Tally with NIDA Fact Sheet Reports on Prescription Drug A

If sales of drug test panels are an indicator, then it could mean that prescription drug abuse among teenagers is on the rise. TestCountry. com, a leading online distributor of drug testing kits, has recently announced an increase in their sales of drug test panels, particularly those used for determining prescription drug abuse in teenagers.

San Diego, CA (Vocus) June 19, 2009 -

If sales of drug test panels are an indicator, then it could mean that prescription drug abuse among teenagers is on the rise.

TestCountry. com, a leading online distributor of drug testing kits (http://www. testcountry. com/), has recently announced an increase in their sales of drug test panels, particularly those used for determining prescription drug abuse in teenagers.

Topping the list is the sales figures for opiate panels. Opiate drugs are often prescribed to relieve pain. Examples include Vicodin, OxyContin and Percodan.

Closely following sales figures for opiate panels are those for benzodiazepines and buprenorphine. Benzodiazepines like Valium, Ativan and Halcion are used to treat sleep disorders and anxiety. On the other hand, drugs containing buprenorphine are actually used for treating opioid addiction withdrawal.

These trends coincidentally parallel the 2008 results of the annual survey made by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) through its Monitoring the Future (MFT) program. According to the NIDA fact sheet, 15.4% of teenagers in the United States reported to have gone through prescription drug abuse (http://www. testcountry. com/products. html? product=1834) in 2008.

The survey further revealed that the substances being taken non-medically by these teenagers continue to be tranquilizers, barbiturates, amphetamines, opiates and sedatives. Other drugs being abused are those readily available at drugstore counters, such as cough medicine.

But while the numbers describing prescription drug abuse among teenagers is considered as alarming, this percentage is still thought of as low when compared to that of teenagers struggling with the use of marijuana and other cannabis-derived drugs. Marijuana remains to be the most commonly abused substance among teenagers in the United States. Of the teenagers surveyed by the MFT in 2008, 26.9% have reported using it.

The TestCountry. com sales reports also indicate that sales of drug test kits for marijuana (http://www. testcountry. com/categories. html? cat=44) are three times the figures posted for prescription drug test panels.

NIDA has reported that stress is one of the contributing factors behind prescription drug abuse among teenagers. The need to fit in and to perform well, coupled by peer pressure and lack of guidance from parents or guardians, can cause teenagers to cope with the use of prescription drugs.

Lack of information has also led teenagers to believe that prescription drugs are safer than illegal substances like cocaine or heroin because they are prescribed by licensed doctors and are bought from a pharmacy.

Prescription drugs are also the ones most readily available to teenagers. They can get their dosage from the medicine used by their parents and siblings. They can also persuade friends with conditions such as ADHD to give them some of their medicine.

Despite the concerns raised by prescription drug abuse among teenagers, NIDA has nonetheless stated that there is a steady decline in substance abuse in that age group. Past-year use of illegal drugs aside from marijuana is down from 13.1% in 2007 to 11.3% in 2008. The same goes for the use of crystal meth, from 1.6% to 1.1%.

In NIDA’s prescription drug abuse research, parental supervision is named as one of the factors deemed crucial towards the prevention of non-medicated use of prescription drugs among teenagers. At home drug testing kits (http://www. testcountry. com/categories. html? cat=18) remain to be one of the most common ways that parents turn to in determining if the teenager in the household is taking drugs without prescriptions.

For more information on prescription drug abuse among teenagers, please visit testcountry. org.

About TestCountry

TestCountry. com is an online home test kit superstore. The company offers home or work drug test kits for a variety of needs, including HIV / AIDS testing kits, pregnancy and fertility testing, paternity and DNA testing, drug abuse testing, steroid testing, nicotine testing, lead testing, health hazard detection, nutrition and wellness testing. TestCountry specializes in easy-to-use tests that can be individually administered in the security and privacy of a home or office. All shipments are packaged discreetly, thus respecting the privacy of clients. The company also operates exclusively through their web site, found at www. testcountry. com, and features a question and answer section, testcountry. org, providing responses to many common concerns users may have related to the various types of home testing at company blog http://hometestingblog. testcountry. com/ (http://hometestingblog. testcountry. com/)

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DiaTrak Announces Fourth Quarter Growth Rate of Over 270%

DiaTrak Announces Fourth Quarter Growth Rate of Over 270%.

DiaTrak, the online diabetes tracking service, announces worldwide growth rate that is nearly triple its third-quarter figures. A referral bonus program has also been implemented to spur additional growth aimed at keeping the site free for its members.

(PRWEB) January 7, 2004

DiaTrak announced today that its fourth-quarter enrollment rate for 2003 surpassed the original target, reflecting an increase of more than 270% over third-quarter enrollment! "Needless to say, we're thrilled to see our membership grow at such an incredible pace," stated DiaTrak President, Brent Long. "This strong growth rate will help us in establishing a base of support to help keep this service free-of-charge for our users."

According to membership data released by the company, DiaTrak's membership base is composed mainly of users from the United States and Western Europe, though the service also has numerous users from Asia, South America and Eastern Europe.

While DiaTrak is primarily a site providing "anytime, anywhere access" to blood glucose and dosage information for the Diabetic community, the company also has many users who are not diabetic. Non diabetic members typically consist of people on weight management programs, including lo-carb dieters who use the site for it's news area, weight tracking feature and a searchable version of the USDA food database that allows users to determine key data (such as carbohydrate, fat and sodium content) for over 10,000 foods.

A company spokesperson indicated that recent feedback from members has provided the impetus for additional features to be implemented soon, including blood pressure tracking, automated uploading of glucose values from test meters, a "one-stop" data entry feature and a "heads-up" display of recent activity.

As an incentive to its members, DiaTrak is currently offering a free copy of the critically-acclaimed book, "Healthcare Online for Dummies" to users who refer 10 or more new members. The incentive message and details are shown to members and new registrants upon login. See http://www. diatrak. com (http://www. diatrak. com) for more information.

DiaTrak is a privately-held diabetes solutions company based in the Dallas Texas area. Inquiries may be forwarded to DiaTrak at P. O. Box 1321, McKinney, TX 75070.

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Thursday, November 22, 2007

Hardcore Energize Bullet Piles Up Cars at Bandimere Raceway

Hardcore Energize Bullet Piles Up Cars at Bandimere Raceway

On Saturday, May 17th, at Bandimere Raceway in Morrison, Colorado, the roar of the engines wasn't the only thing the spectators heard. There was also a lot of commotion, backing up traffic for miles, as people clamored for their free vial of the all new Hardcore Energize Bullet--the world's strongest energy drink (http://www. myspace. com/energizebullet).

Golden, CO (PRWEB) May 30, 2008

On Saturday, May 17th, at Bandimere Raceway in Morrison, Colorado, the roar of the engines wasn't the only thing the spectators heard. There was also a ruckus--cars were backed up for miles--as people clamored for their free samples of the all new Hardcore Energize Bullet (http://www. myspace. com/energizebullet (http://www. myspace. com/energizebullet)).

As spectators entered Bandimere, they were treated to free vials of the latest rage in Energy Drinks. Blue Rage flavor of the Energize Bullet, that is. Cramsey Motorsports, who is sponsored by the Energize Bullet and raced at Banidmere this weekend, caught attention both on and off the racetrack as they helped distribute the Energize Bullets.

"This was an unbelievable event," shared Promotional Czar at iSatori (the creator of the Energize Bullet--http://www. isatoritech. com (http://www. isatoritech. com)), CJ Latham. "We were overwhelmed by the incredible reception we received with the Energize Bullet. People went crazy over the test-tube like vial, the flavor, and most of all, the no jitters, no crash long-lasting energy! So much so, the local Police had to move us three times because traffic was backed up for miles past the highway exit ramps to the racetrack."

Over 25,000 race fans gathered together to watch the first of the Drag Racing Series for 2008, cheering on the Cramsey Motorsports team, and were given the opportunity to try the Energize Bullet.

With the Energize Bullet, iSatori (http://www. isatoritech. com/bullet (http://www. isatoritech. com/bullet)) has taken energy drinks to an entirely new level with their tubular-shaped, sugar-free 2.9-ounce energy drink, which contains, ounce for ounce, more energy-stimulating compounds than any other drink on the market!

"The Energize Bullet contains both fast and controlled released caffeine and zero sugar," adds iSatori CEO Stephen Adele (http://www. isatoritech. com (http://www. isatoritech. com)), "preventing the typical over-the-top energy high then horrible-feeling crash, like you get with pretty much all of those sugar-laden energy drinks." He goes on to say, "And what's more, it tastes like blueberry Kool-Aid®."

Be forewarned, though, the Hardcore Energize Bullet is extremely potent! iSatori prudently recommends that users be over the age of 18 and fully read their warnings on the packaging before using.

The all-new Hardcore Energize Bullet is available at most gyms, fitness centers, gas stations, and convenience stores. (Look for it at the drink cooler; if it's not available, ask the Manager to order it.) To learn more about the new Hardcore Energize Bullet, visit http://www. isatoritech. com/product1.aspx? SID=8&Product_ID=107 (http://www. isatoritech. com/product1.aspx? SID=8&Product_ID=107) or call 1-866-688-7679.

About iSatori Technologies:
Based in Golden, Colorado, iSatori Technologies was founded in early 2002 by Stephen Adele to provide clinically tested nutritional products and is the only company dedicated to providing complete dietary and exercise solutions for building a better body and living a healthier, stronger, more energetic life. iSatori's life-enhancement supplements, such as Energize®, Lean System 7®, Curvelle™, MX-LS7™, and Morph are available in over 31,000 retail stores nationwide, including Wal-Mart, GNC and online at drugstore and bodybuilding. com, as well in Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and Italy. iSatori recently received the industry's NBJ Gold Award for Growth in Small Companies category. For more information about iSatori and their scientifically proven products, visit their website at http://www. isatoritech. com (http://www. isatoritech. com), or call one of their fitness experts at 1-866-688-7679.

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Tuesday, November 20, 2007

University HealthSystem Consortium (UHC) distributed $30.2 million in patronage dividends to members in May 2003

University HealthSystem Consortium (UHC) distributed $30.2 million in patronage dividends to members in May 2003.

(PRWEB) February 27, 2004

Research and Markets announces the addition of the University HealthSystem Consortium Business Intelligence Report to its offerings.

University HealthSystem Consortium, an alliance of the clinical enterprises of approximately 91 academic health centers, is mindful and supports the research and education missions, while focusing on the clinical mission. As an idea-generating and information-disseminating enterprise, University HealthSystem Consortium helps members pool resources, create economies of scale, improve clinical and operating efficiencies, and influence the direction and delivery of health care.

University HealthSystem Consortium's unique products and services empower its members, meeting and anticipating their needs, whether they be cost-saving purchasing agreements, new business and enterprise management strategies, or benchmarking data. UHC distributed $30.2 million in 2002 UHC patronage dividends to its members in May 2003. UHCÂ’s databases and other management information tools provide the support and resources for effective clinical and operational decision-making.

UHCÂ’s improvement and effectiveness services focus on enhancing practice management, improving membersÂ’ clinical and operational performance, and providing the support and resources for effective clinical decision-making. One of the most powerful benefits of UHC is the economy of scale achieved by its shared purchasing programs.

This BusIntell Report provides Industry Overview/Trends, Company Overview, Corporate Strategy (including Strengths/Weaknesses), Internet Activities, Company Executives, Financial and Membership Information, detailed Lines of Business, and Sources.

For a complete index of this report click on http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/45822 (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/45822)

About Research and Markets Ltd.

Research and Markets Ltd. are Europe's largest resource for market research. R&M distribute thousands of major research publications from the world's leading publishers, consultants and market analysts. R&M provide you with the latest forecasts on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest market trends.

For additional information on ResearchandMarkets. com, their range of reports or their value-added services, visit their web site at http://www. researchandmarkets. com (http://www. researchandmarkets. com) or mailto:press@researchandmarkets. com

Monday, November 19, 2007

Computerized Screening, Inc. Partners With ViTel Net To Provide Self-Health Maintenance Technology With Telehealth Capabilities

Computerized Screening, Inc. Partners With ViTel Net To Provide Self-Health Maintenance Technology With Telehealth Capabilities

Computerized Screening Inc., (CSI), the leading developer of self-health maintenance and prevention technology, today announced its partnership with ViTel Net, a provider of telehealth medical solutions. A critical need to automate vital sign testing and expedite transmission of test results led to the partnership. The two companies have coupled CSI’s patented digital, seated weight scale and blood pressure technology with ViTel Net’s MedVizer™ telehealth software in a freestanding kiosk. Incorporating telehealth capabilities with the CSI monitoring device minimizes the time between vital sign testing and physician evaluation. As a result, physicians can identify epidemic trends, which reduce the probability of disease outbreaks.

(PRWEB) May 27, 2004

“This partnership rapidly advances the emergence of healthcare technology in new markets,” says Charles Bluth, founder & CEO, CSI. “By combining the strengths of CSI and ViTel Net, physicians are able to devote more time to patient care. The goal of the partnership is to establish a system that saves time during medical assessments, helps rapidly identify and prevent diseases and reduces the amount of physician visits.”

In addition to medical facilities, the telehealth enabled Health Station can be used in assisted living environments, enabling increased medical resources for residentsÂ’ daily healthcare needs. The Personal Medical Record (PMR) feature of the Health Station, enhanced by ViTel NetÂ’s software, enables physicians to remotely monitor patientsÂ’ condition. This minimizes numerous medical risks, as staff can react more quickly to test results and provide required treatments. The Health Stations also feature education modules for specific diseases, which promotes effective self-health management.

“There is a continually growing trend of utilizing telehealth to reduce strain on intake clinics,” says Ken Lucas, vice president, ViTel Net. “Adding advanced remote capabilities to the unparalleled accuracy of CSI’s Health Station will significantly offset the impact of overcrowded medical facilities. This partnership allows healthcare providers to service more patients without sacrificing quality of care. Patients no longer have to wait to be seen and receive treatment and can take a proactive approach to self-health maintenance and prevention.”

CSI Model 6K Health Stations offer a full suite of telehealth capabilities. Vital signs test results can be monitored remotely by physicians, eliminating the time and expense of patient transportation. Health Stations promote efficient management of multiple patients from a single clinic location, by enabling hospital physicians to track patient weight, and blood pressure, as well as manage diabetes and congestive heart failure. Telehealth technology also enables medical personnel to analyze aggregate data collected, identify populations with greater disease risks and monitor outbreaks. The Health Station has also been proven to reduce healthcare costs by encouraging uninsured patients to use public clinic programs for proactive health management. CSI has been a member of the American Telemedicine Association since 2003.

For additional information about the Health StationÂ’s advanced monitoring and telehealth capabilities, contact Bob Sullivan, executive vice president, CSI at bsullivan@computerized-screening. com or Ken Lucas, vice president, ViTel Net at lucas@vitelnet. com.

About Computerized Screening Inc.

Computerized Screening Inc. (CSI) is a privately held medical device manufacturer, healthcare technology, and marketing and information company. The centerpiece of CSIÂ’s health complement is the CSI Health Station, one-stop health information, and screening technology that feature four patents. Included in these is a patent for the most accurate, non-invasive automated blood pressure measurement device in existence today. CSI was founded in 1978, with a mission to offer affordable, accurate blood pressure and heart rate testing in non-clinical settings. One billion tests have been performed in CSIÂ’s twenty-six years, and CSI is achieving its founding corporate mission to provide individuals with access to accurate, affordable health assessment tools and information that encourage wellness and disease prevention. CSI is based in Sparks, Nevada. Their website is http://www. computerized-screening. com (http://www. computerized-screening. com)

About ViTel Net

ViTel Net is a total enterprise Tele-Health solutions provider offering a full spectrum of scalable and customizable Internet-enabled Tele-Medicine solutions. Founded in 1989, ViTel Net is a recognized Tele-Medicine/e-Health development and systems integration leader. For more information, visit the website at www. ViTelNet. com.

Sunday, November 18, 2007

Cord Blood America, Inc. Announces Launch of Professional Services Practice

Cord Blood America, Inc. Announces Launch of Professional Services Practice

Cord Blood America, parent company of Cord Partners, a family cord blood preservation company, announced today that it has launched Cord Blood America Professional Services (CBA Professional Services), a wholly owned subsidiary of Cord Blood America. The CBA Professional Services division will be responsible for developing franchise agreements across the United States and around the globe. In addition, CBA Professional Services will create business-to-business sales channels for promoting umbilical cord blood collection and storage.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) March 2, 2005

Cord Blood America, parent company of Cord Partners, a family cord blood preservation company, announced today that it has launched Cord Blood America Professional Services (CBA Professional Services), a wholly owned subsidiary of Cord Blood America. The CBA Professional Services division will be responsible for developing franchise agreements across the United States and around the globe. In addition, CBA Professional Services will create business-to-business sales channels for promoting umbilical cord blood collection and storage.

Currently, CBA Professional Services has two business unit operations, one in Miami, FL, and the other in Raleigh, NC. These we re-organized from Cord Partners, Inc. to CBA Professional Services as of the business launch of February 8, 2005.

“Creating CBA Professional Services strongly supports our unwavering commitment to being the most respected Cord Blood stem cell banking facility in the world,” said Matthew L. Schissler, Chairman & CEO of Cord Blood America. “Creating a business-to-business sales force, which will target healthcare professionals and influencers in the pregnancy industry, adds a complete new business line to our current direct-to-consumer model.”

About Cord Blood America

Cord Blood America (NASDAQ OTCBB: CBAI) is the parent company of Cord Partners, which facilitates umbilical cord blood stem cell preservation for expectant parents and their children. Its mission is to be the most respected stem cell preservation company in the industry. Collected through a safe and non-invasive process, cord blood stem cells offer a powerful and life-saving resource for treating a growing number of ailments. For more information on how this precious lifeline can benefit your family, visit http://www. cordpartners. com (http://www. cordpartners. com). For investor information, visit http://www. cordblood-america. com (http://www. cordblood-america. com).

In addition to meeting the new Food and Drug Administration (FDA) standards that will take effect in May 2005, Cord PartnersÂ’ partner laboratory holds the following licenses and certificates of accreditation:

• Health Care Finance Administration Certificate (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988)

• Nuclear Regulatory Commission License Accreditation by the American Association of Blood Banks

• Accreditation by the American Society of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics

• New Jersey State Department of Health Clinical Laboratory and Blood Bank licenses

• New York State Department of Health licenses for collection, testing processing and distribution of donated blood and blood products.

• Licensed by PharmaStem Therapeutics, the organization that holds the patents to stem cell preservation techniques.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements, which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We use words such as "anticipate," "believe," "expect," "future," "intend," "plan," and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, our ability to increase income streams, to grow revenue and earnings, and to obtain additional cord blood banking revenue streams. These statements are only predictions and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, which are identified and described in the Company's public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Premier Funding & Financial Marketing Services LLC.

Kelly Black, President

480 649-8224 or e-mail kblack@premeirfundingservice. com

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Friday, November 16, 2007

BlockMaster Security Bolsters Presence in the Americas with Bell Microproducts Partnership

BlockMaster Security Bolsters Presence in the Americas with Bell Microproducts Partnership

BlockMaster AB (www. blockmastersecurity. com) a leading provider of secure removable data devices, today announced it has signed a distribution agreement with Bell Microproducts Inc. (OTC:BELM. OB), one of the world's largest value-added distributors of storage and computing technology. Under the terms of the agreement, Bell Micro will market and distribute BlockMaster’s full line of SafeStick USB products, including the new SafeStick SuperSonic as well as their SafeConsole Central USB Management software throughout North and South America.

Washington, DC (PRWEB) November 30, 2009

BlockMaster AB (www. blockmastersecurity. com) a leading provider of secure removable data devices, today announced it has signed a distribution agreement with Bell Microproducts Inc. (OTC:BELM. OB), one of the world's largest value-added distributors of storage and computing technology. Under the terms of the agreement, Bell Micro will market and distribute BlockMaster’s full line of SafeStick USB products, including the new SafeStick SuperSonic as well as their SafeConsole Central USB Management software throughout North and South America.

Bell Microproducts Inc. is an international, value-added distributor of a wide range of high-tech products, services and solutions, including storage systems, servers, software, computer components and peripherals, as well as maintenance and professional services. An industry-recognized specialist in storage and security products, Bell Microproducts is uniquely qualified with extensive technical and application expertise to distribute BlockMaster’s SafeStick and SafeConsole product lines to leading enterprises in sectors such as pharmaceutical companies, healthcare facilities and federal government agencies.

“Partnering with Bell Microproducts is key to BlockMaster’s enterprise-centric, go-to-market strategy and will allow us access to an extensive roster of loyal resellers. It will also enable us to expand our presence across the Americas,” said Eric Krauss, vice president of sales for the Americas, BlockMaster. “Our SafeStick family of secure USB sticks and SafeConsole USB Management software, are ideal solutions for Bell Microproducts enterprise customers looking to increase and improve security at every level.”

BlockMaster offers users a secure USB flash drive that instantly protects all stored data automatically with hardware encryption and a strong password. This strong password is then the only thing that can give access to the data you store on SafeStick (password management is available with SafeConsole). Recently, SafeStick has been named to the National Institute’s Standard and Technology’s (NIST) Cryptographic Module Validation Program and is pending Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 140-2 Level 2 certification. The pending certification further demonstrates BlockMaster Security’s commitment to delivering secure high-speed performance based products to the U. S. marketplace.

"Bell Microproducts continues to be at the forefront of secure storage technology, and we are seeing an increased emphasis on data security by our reseller partners supporting the enterprise customers,” said Gary Gammon, senior vice president of marketing, enterprise products at Bell Microproducts. “By partnering with secure storage providers like BlockMaster, we can utilize our prowess in working with our reseller partners and achieve our mutual goals of putting secure technology into the hands of business leaders."

BlockMaster, is known for its SafeStick USB product, which is available worldwide and distributed in 46 countries. SafeStick is a trusted solution used by governments and heads of states around the globe. The company currently services the versatile security needs of Fortune Global 500 businesses, head of states, schools, non-profit organizations, government agencies, police and military. Among BlockMaster Security’s customers is the world’s largest healthcare organization, the National Healthcare Service in the United Kingdom with an implementation that exceeds 180,000 drives. Other customers including Deloitte, PMG, BAE Systems, H&M and SAPA have relied on BlockMaster Security to help stop the proliferation of unsecure, unmanaged and infectious USB storage drives.

The SafeStick product line is optionally managed by BlockMaster’s SafeConsole the worlds most well adopted secure USB flash drive central management software. Among popular SafeConsole features is the ability to granularly enforce organizational password policies, perform remote password resets and enable audit for compliance.

About BlockMaster
BlockMaster provides complete control of your USB drives. SafeStick® offers mandatory password protection and always-on encryption of all stored data. SafeConsole® enforces management control over SafeStick USB drives on an enterprise scale with remote life-cycle management and device enhancement such as remote password recovery, customised password policy, audit for compliance, portable authentication tokens and secure portable application delivery.
Www. blockmastersecurity. com
About Bell Microproducts Inc.
Bell Microproducts (OTCBB:BELM) is an international, value-added distributor of a wide range of high-tech products, solutions and services including, storage systems, servers, software, computer components, and peripherals, as well as maintenance and professional services. An industry-recognized specialist in storage products, the company is one of the world's largest storage-centric value-added distributors.

Bell Microproducts is uniquely qualified with deep technical and application expertise to service a broad range of information technology needs. From design to deployment, its products are available at any level of integration, from components to subsystem assemblies and fully-integrated, tested and certified system solutions. More information can be found in the company's SEC filings, or by visiting the Bell Microproducts web site at www. bellmicro. com.

Further information
In Europe:
Rocket PR
Mital Joshi/Alex Brooks
Blockmaster(at)rocketcomms. net
+44 (0) 8453 707 024

In the US:
Farrell Talbot Consulting
Erin Farrell Talbot
Erin(at)farrelltalbot. com
+ 1-917-232-9309

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New Smoking Cessation Support Program Breaks All the Rules: No Classes to Attend, No Access Problems, No Hefty Price Tag

New Smoking Cessation Support Program Breaks All the Rules: No Classes to Attend, No Access Problems, No Hefty Price Tag

Stop Smoking For Good is a new smoking cessation program with some big differences: There are no classes to attend, itÂ’s available to everyone, online and at $39.95, it is affordable. This is a doctor-endorsed, self-study program packaged in a 10-piece audio kit.

(PRWEB) December 10, 2004

According to the experts, the hardship of stopping smoking can be eased with the help from a proven smoking cessation support program. The problem is, these programs are often expensive and hard to find and attending classes is a nuisance. Stop Smoking For Good is a new, doctor-recommended, complete smoking cessation support program that solves these problems, boasting 3 big differences from other programs: ItÂ’s portable. ItÂ’s readily accessible. ItÂ’s affordable.

Now, all smokers who want help can enjoy the benefits of daily support from their own, proven, smoking cessation support program - and subsequent much-increased chance of long-term cessation - regardless of location, schedule or budget.

Packaged in a convenient, 10-piece, self-study kit, this innovative program is comprised of six, distinct, professionally produced, 30-minute information sessions, on three audio CDs, and exclusive support tools that include an “Insist on the List” wallet folder, a “Cravers Code” wallet card and 5 “Progress Log” pack wrappers.

There are no meetings to attend, classes to enroll in, or expensive dues to pay. Just listen to the CDs at home, or in the car or at the office, do the 15-minute exercise at the end of each module and use the supplied support tools throughout the day. ItÂ’s as simple as that.

Stop Smoking For Good can be used as a 5-day, up to 5-week program for smokers, and can also be used throughout an entire 12-week NRT (Nicotine Replacement Therapy such as patches & gum) program. Zyban (bupropion) users will similarly benefit from the support provided by the program.

Purely educational in nature, the Stop Smoking For Good program uses up-to-date facts and statistics and includes instruction on behavior techniques used by todayÂ’s top athletes and professionals, such as deep breathing & relaxation, visualization, daily affirmations, goal setting, positive substitution and other reliable, proven methods. ItÂ’s 3 unique and distinct hours of doctor tested and endorsed instruction, including a proven, step-by-step strategy for handling craving and simple techniques for dealing with the inevitable changes and adjustments encountered along the way.

The worldÂ’s leading health departments and organizations, such as Health Canada, recommend using a support program as part of an overall stop-smoking strategy. According to the U. S. Surgeon General, you can boost the effectiveness of NRTs by up to 10 times, when you use them with a support program (1). All major NRT manufacturers recommend using a support program with their product for best results. Studies show, using a support program with Zyban will greatly increase its effectiveness, as well.

The Stop Smoking For Good Audio Support Program is suitable for all smokers and ex-smokers who still crave. ItÂ’s doctor tested and doctor endorsed and now available online. The entire 10-piece kit sells for $39.95.

For complete details and to order, visit: http://StopSmokingForGood. com (http://StopSmokingForGood. com)

(1) http://www. cdc. gov/tobacco/sgr/sgr_2000/sgr_pressrel_00.htm (http://www. cdc. gov/tobacco/sgr/sgr_2000/sgr_pressrel_00.htm)

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Thursday, November 15, 2007

Studio One Networks Presents Life & Beauty Weekly Online

Studio One Networks Presents Life & Beauty Weekly Online

Procter & Gamble's Head & Shoulders is exclusive sponsor.

New York (Vocus) November 3, 2009 –

Life & Beauty Weekly, a multi-media program delivering timely and useful editorial content to women ages 21-34, has been launched by Studio One Networks, the global leader in the creation and syndication of original content online for major advertisers.

Life & Beauty Weekly delivers information and practical advice in the areas of health, beauty, nutrition, relationships, family and career to its target audience of young, active women.

The program, updated weekly, presents editorial content in a variety of formats including feature articles, polls, quizzes, myths vs. facts, practical tips and expert Q&As. The editorial content is provided by subject-matter experts and nationally-known authorities and covers such life-enriching topics as: Reverse hair damage, smart skin protection, organization strategies, using technologies, scrapbooking, and more.

The managing editor of Life & Beauty Weekly is Beth Janes, an award-winning journalist specializing in beauty, health, fitness, style, travel and celebrities. She is currently a contributing editor at Self and has been a regular contributor to The Oprah Magazine, Shape, Teen Vogue and Good Housekeeping, among other national publications.

Andrew Susman CEO of Studio One Networks said "We're delighted to have been able to bring Life & Beauty Weekly to an audience of active young women keenly interested in family, careers and lifestyle."

About Studio One Networks
Established in 1999, Studio One Networks pioneered the discipline of Internet Content Syndication for megabrands and major media partners. Today, Studio One is the oldest, largest and most successful firm in the field. Studio One has amassed a loyal base of exclusive sponsors and programs including Iams (The Dog Daily), Symantec (Your Security Resource) and Bridgestone USA (Driving Today). Every day, Studio One reaches more than 112 million viewers globally through 500 syndication partners in 14 languages.

For more information, contact:
Alan Baker, Studio One Networks -- 212.213.2332 x209 alan. baker(at)studioonenetworks. com

Michael Blumberg, Studio One Networks -- 212.213.2332 x206 michael. blumberg(at)studioonenetworks. com

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Links Medical Products Inc. Launches New ManukaMed Brand of Medical-grade Manuka Honey Products for Internal and External Health Conditions

Links Medical Products Inc. Launches New ManukaMed Brand of Medical-grade Manuka Honey Products for Internal and External Health Conditions

New ManukaMed® brand of medical-grade Manuka honey products from Links Medical Products Inc. meets U. S. consumer demand for assurance of high quality and potency. The ManukaMed® brand carries the seal of the Molan Gold Standard™, the internationally recognized certification of authentic Manuka honey that allows consumers to readily recognize authenticated medicinal Manuka honey.

Irvine, California (Vocus) April 21, 2010

Links Medical Products Inc. (LMP), a leader in the manufacture and marketing of innovative, healthcare products for use in both acute and long-term care, announces the launch of the new ManukaMed brand of medical-grade Manuka honey products. The ManukaMed (http://www. linksmed. com) line of products is made from 100% medical-grade Manuka honey and is never a blend of Manuka honey.

Medical-grade Manuka honey is the versatile, safe, all-natural solution to maintain general health and well-being and to treat and manage burns and wounds. Extensive research demonstrates that it offers powerful bacteriostatic1, anti-inflammatory1, and antioxidant2,3 properties that help accelerate the healing process.

For these reasons, medical-grade Manuka honey has been found to be effective for a wide range of internal health conditions, such as aiding digestive health, stimulating the immune system, and relieving sore or strep throat; and for external health conditions including skin care, lip care, wound care, and first-aid care.

The ManukaMed brand of products for general health and well-being include MANUKAhoney® Medical-grade Manuka Honey (http://www. linksmed. com) for numerous health conditions, MANUKAlozenges® Sore Throat Relief, and MANUKAbalm® Lip Therapy. Wound care products include MANUKApli® Sterile Wound Gel Dressing and MANUKAderm® Skin Protectant.

“The ManukaMed brand of products is unique among Manuka honey products available in the U. S.,” states Tom Buckley, CEO of Links Medical Products. “We harvest it from bees that pollinate the Manuka tree (a species known as Leptospermum scoparium), native only to New Zealand. And the ManukaMed brand carries the seal of the Molan Gold Standard™.”

The Molan Gold Standard is the internationally recognized certification of authentic Manuka honey. It is named for the pioneer researcher in the field, Professor Peter Molan, MBE. The Molan Gold Standard is licensed only to companies meeting Professor Molan’s standards for identifying and measuring the medicinal activity in Manuka honey, so it allows consumers to readily recognize authenticated medicinal Manuka honey.

LMP ensures complete traceability and control over the production of its medical-grade Manuka honey—from beehive to final product. This level of control is unique among Manuka honey companies who often buy honey on the open market or contract with multiple suppliers who do not have rigorous controls.

LMP also guarantees a reliable supply of Medical-grade Manuka honey (http://www. linksmed. com/index. php/manukamed) for its ManukaMed line of products through access to the Manuka forest; a long-term, relationship-building policy with landowners; and the development of new Manuka groves. Together with the New Zealand government, the company has pioneered a school for beekeepers to ensure essential skills are maintained and improved.

In addition, every step in the LMP production chain is carefully considered to ensure the ManukaMed brand of medical-grade Manuka honey products meets the highest standards. In association with medical professionals, Links Medical Products has developed stringent test methods for medical-grade Manuka honey.

To order the ManukaMed brand of medical-grade Manuka honey products or for more information, please visit the Links Medical Products website: http://www. linksmed. com (http://www. linksmed. com). You can also call 888.425.1149.

About Links Medical Products Inc.
Founded in 1995, Irvine-based LMP is an established manufacturer and nationwide supplier of healthcare products for professional, institutional, and consumer use. For more information, please visit http://www. linksmed. com (http://www. linksmed. com). You can also call 888.425.1149.

Media inquiries: Jim Gardner 760.346.2479.

1. Pieper B. Honey-Based Dressings and Wound Care: An Option for Care in the United States. JWOCN 2009;36(1):60-66.
2. Molan P. Honey: Antimicrobial Actions and Role in Disease Management. In: New Strategies Combating Bacterial Infection. Edited by Ahmad I, Aqil F. WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim, 2009.
3. Molan P. Why Honey Works. In: Honey in Modern Wound Management. Edited by Cooper R, Molan P, White R. Wounds UK Publishing, 2009.

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Often cheaper to use Canadian pharmacies than Medigap insurance for filling prescriptions

Often cheaper to use Canadian pharmacies than Medigap insurance for filling prescriptions.

Norphar. com compared Medigap rates used for Central Pennsylvania with the prescription services from Canadian pharmacies. It shows (using an average from three major companies) that purchasing prescription drugs from Canada is significantly cheaper than using Medigap coverage.

(PRWEB) October 2, 2002

Norphar. com compared the difference between Medigap prescription coverage and using a Canadian Interent pharmacy to fulfill the prescription needs of someone on Medicare.

In this example, we decided to find out how benefitial using a Medigap plan that included prescription drug coverage was compared to buying prescription drugs from a Canadian pharmacy.

We used information from an average cost state and 70 year age group.

We took the difference between the prices of Medigap plans E and H, since they most closely resemble each other among the different Medigap plans aside from drug coverage.

We used three different well known insurance companies to compare the plans.

The chart shows what plans E and H cover:

PLAN E  PLAN H

Basic Benefit  Basic Benefit

Part A Deductible  Part A Deductible

Skilled Nursing Skilled Nursing

Co-insurance  Co-insurance

Foreign Travel  Foreign Travel

Emergency  Emergency

Preventive Care 

  Basic Drug Benefit

  (50% copay with a $2,500

  Purchase Limit)

Notice in the chart, Plan E has Preventive Care (additional coverage) and H does not.

We took the price difference between Plans E and H (70 year old male) for each of the three companies and averaged those differences. The average difference between plan E and plan H was $978 per year.

This represents the amount payed for prescription coverage in plan H. The Prescription coverage in plan H consists of a 50% copay up to $1,250 worth of coverage with a $2,500 purchase limit.

So it costs $978 a year to get 50% off of $2,500 worth of prescription drugs under Medigap plan H.

Any purchase exceeding $2,500 for the year costs full price.

Canadian Pharmacies (www. norphar. com) often offer prices 50% or more off prescription medication with no limit on purchases and require no premium.

So this leads to the conclusion that purchasing one of the Medigap Plans A – G (plans with no prescription coverage) and using a Canadian pharmacy to fill prescriptions, will save the consumer $978 per year (the premium payed for prescription coverage under plan H) and put it in his pocket.

This information has been presented simply as a comparison tool and the numbers will vary by many different factors including age, geographic location, type of drugs purchased, physical health etc. In order to get hard numbers for your own use you need to do the homework or hire a professional to help you.

The rates used are for Central Pennsylvania 171xx area as of January 1, 2002.

Sunday, November 11, 2007

Sculptra: Now FDA Approved for Facial Cosmetic Use, Christine Hamori, MD, Adds Sculptra® Aesthetic to Injectible Offerings

Sculptra: Now FDA Approved for Facial Cosmetic Use, Christine Hamori, MD, Adds Sculptra® Aesthetic to Injectible Offerings

Sculptra Aesthetic restores lost volume in aging faces -- injectable actually helps rebuild collagen, benefits can last for years. Latest FDA-approved facial restoration treatment offered by Massachusetts plastic surgeon Christine Hamori, MD.

Duxbury, MA (PRWEB) September 15, 2009

Dr. Christine A. Hamori (http://www. christinehamori. com/drhamori/index. html), board-certified plastic surgeon, is pleased to announce the availability of Sculptra (http://www. christinehamori. com/injectables/sculptra. html)® Aesthetic, an FDA-approved injectable product that restores and corrects the signs of facial fat loss by replacing lost volume. Also known as "poly-L-lactic acid," it is synthetic, and biocompatible (does not harm the body) and biodegradable (able to be broken down by the body).

Sculptra Aesthetic is targeted for use in:
  Deep folds between the nose and the mouth, or, smile lines   • Lines framing your mouth (marionette lines)
  • Chin wrinkles.

According to Dr. Hamori, who treats patients in her Duxbury, Massachusetts, surgical practice on Boston's South Shore, "Sculptra may take several treatments, and results happen slowly over several months. But unlike some injectables that are temporary facial fillers, Sculptra actually helps restore lost collagen -- restoring the structure under the skin -- for smoother skin and fuller volume that can last for two or more years."

Poly-L-lactic acid has been widely used for many years in dissolvable stitches, soft tissue implants, and other types of implants. And it has been used in Europe for facial cosmetic benefits for years. The FDA cleared Sculptra for cosmetic use on July 28, 2009. Side effects are minor. Sculptra Aesthetic should not be used in patients who: are allergic to any components of Sculptra Aesthetic, have a known history of or are susceptible to scarring, have a skin infection or inflammation in the treatment area. Sculptra Aesthetic should not be injected into the red area of the lip or in the skin near the eyes.

As with any facial fillers or cosmetic injectables (http://www. christinehamori. com/injectables/index. html), Sculptra should only be injected by a plastic surgeon or dermatologist with specific training in administering Sculptra. Dr. Hamori will evaluate each patient as to whether they are a candidate for the treatment. Dr. Hamori has been chosen by Sculptra's U. S. distributor Sanofi-aventis U. S. to be a Sculptra physician trainer and will be attending an expert course in Los Angeles, CA, on September 25-26, 2009.

Dr. Hamori, is not only trained in using Sculptra to treat patients, she is also a recipient of the treatment. She had Sculptra injections two years ago, and her Sculptra before-and-after photos can be seen on her web site. Also see her blog: What's New in Plastic Surgery (http://plasticsurgeon. blogspot. com/)? for updates and news on Sculptra.

Christine A. Hamori, MD, is a board-certified, plastic surgeon who is recognized for her delicate skills in cosmetic enhancements that yield natural-looking results for a healthy, happy lifestyle. Serving Boston's South Shore, Cape Cod and Nantucket, MA, she specializes in breast augmentation/implants (http://www. christinehamori. com/plastic-surgery/breast-augmentation. html), contouring/liposuction, face and neck contouring, facial fillers and Botox® and Dysport® (injectables).

Dr. Hamori's offerings also include the latest in non-surgical technologies such as Thermage™, GentleWaves®, VelaShape™ and more. A full list of available treatments is available on her plastic surgery web site.

Her office is located south of Boston, in Duxbury, Massachusetts a convenient location for persons living or traveling this fall to Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard.

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Madison & Mulholland $4000 Fashion Week Goodie Bag Raise Money for Katrina Victims

Madison & Mulholland $4000 Fashion Week Goodie Bag Raise Money for Katrina Victims

Madison & Mulholland the premiere goodie and product placement company, contributes goodie bag to raise money for Katrina.

Pacific Palisades, CA (PRWEB) September 12, 2005

Madison & Mulholland, the leading VIP gift bag company created a gift bag speficially for and with the Bryant Park Hotel to celebrate NY'S fashion week. In light of the recent catastophe, Jane Ubell-Meyer, president of the gift bag company has donated the $4000 as part of a fund raising event slated for Sept 14, 2005 in New York City. The event will be held at 77th and Columbus avenue at 6:30pm.

The Madison & Mulholland/The Bryant Park Hotel gift bag (which will be given to celebrities attending fashon week--including the likes of Nicole Richie, Jessica Simpson and Hillary Duff) is filled with amazing new hip and cool products:

CK Bradley bikini in a bag www. ckbradley. com

Maribella note cards www. maribella. com

PuchiBags dog bag www. puchibag. com

Piscotta soft cashmere socks/night mask www. piscottacashmere. com

Carreras/Isabell candles www. isabell. com

Immaginal fragrance www. immaginal. com

Glenroyal totes www. glenroyal. comm

Lion Brand Yarn www. lionbrandyarn. com

FIBO Steel jewelry www. miamisteelinc. com

Jenga Jewels www. jengajewels. com

Lumineers by Cerinate www. lumineers. com

Dr. Jessica Wu skin care www. drjessicawu. com 

Elizabeth Grant skin care www. elizabethgrant. com 

DoctorÂ’s Approach Body Kit. www. doctorsapproach. com

Von Natur organic skin & body care by www. vonnatur. com

St. Tropez self-tanning kits www. sttropeztan. com 

GP DevaÂ’s anti-stress, anti-aging teas and ancient recipes www. gpdeva. com

Shade Clothing camisoles www. shadeclothing. com

Omron HealthcareÂ’s Premium Pedometer www. omron. com

Bath nation www. bathnation. com

Shakedown Beach by Eric Dezenhall

Bacardi Big Apple! www. bacardi. com

Luggage Express www.866shipbags. com

The Travel Company www. travelcompanyinc. com

Cold Stone Creamery www. coldstonecreamery. com

Towel Down - www. toweldown. com

In addition to what is listed above, the bag contains Madison & MulhollandÂ’s Red Carpet Instant Repair Kit created for those moments of quiet emergencies will include

Hands 2 Go instant hand sanitizer www. hands2go. com

Ziaja Skin Care's Goat's Milk Hand & Nail Care Cream www. ziajaskincare. com

Nailtini nail lacquer www. nailtini. com 

Naikid soap www. naikid. com

YonKa Phyto-Contour Eye Cream www. yonka. com

DÂ’Arcy Probiotic Anti-Stress Lotion www. darcyskincare. com

Isomers Wrinkle Viper www. isomers. ca;

EveÂ’olutionÂ’s mystery lip plumper www. eveolution. uk

Go Smile instant tooth whitening www. gosmile. com; Dr. FreshÂ’s flashing toothbrush. www. drfresh. com;

Neosporin lip treatment www. neosporin. com;

Matrix hair care www. matrix. com;

Herbs Make Scents www. herbsmakescents. com;

Jessicurl www. jessicurl. com

South Beach Diet Bars www. southbeachdiet. com (comes with book)

California Almonds

AsherÂ’s chocolates www. ashers. com

Contact:

Jane Ubell-Meyer

Madison and Mulholland

0-212 579 5650

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Friday, November 9, 2007

Dr. Khanna is a Hero, Says Hero Actor

Dr. Khanna is a Hero, Says Hero Actor

Dr. Khanna helped Sherri Saum see better with laser vision correction.

Beverly Hills, CA (Vocus) May 19, 2010

Sherri Saum had wavefront SuperLasik (http://www. khannainstitute. com/superlasik_epilasik. html) with Los Angeles Lasik surgeon Dr. Rajesh Khanna. Sherri found it was necessary to take care of the poor vision and hassle of glasses and contacts that had impeded her lifestyle over the years. Sherri was impressed with the care and results of the LASIK surgery of her husband Kamar. After meeting Los Angeles Lasik Surgeon Dr. Khanna Sherri decided to end her vision problems and undergo the SuperLasik vision correction procedure.

Wavefront SuperLasik (also called EpiLASIK) is a safer, comfortable and quick advanced eye procedure; correcting a wide range of vision problems. The surgery itself takes less than 5 minutes and is highly effective. It can even be performed if a person has had previous eye surgery or been turned down for Lasik surgery. It is considered safer than LASIK as the flap is very superficial and thin. The surgeon uses an Epi-K epikeratome (http://www. khannainstitute. com/superlasik_epilasik. html) to create a small epithelial flap in the super layers of Cornea. The Wavefront based excimer laser beam is than applied to correct the error. Because the flap is created with an epikeratome instead of a microkeratome, the surgeon cuts fewer corneal tissue cells than in LASIK. One enormous benefit of Superlasik is that it may allow patients with thin or abnormal corneas, who cannot qualify for LASIK, to improve their vision using permanent laser technology.

EpiLASIK also is helpful in dealing with patients suffering from dry eye syndrome. Sherrie had struggled for years with poor vision, SuperLasik helped to improve her quality of life and the health of her vision. Sherrie and her husband were extremely pleased with the results. Actress and model Sherri Saum is known for her role on the Emmy winning soap opera One Life to live. Currently her carreer is taking an exciting upturn with appearances on a slew of popular shows, including; Law and order, CSI, Heroes and most recently Gossip Girl. Ofcourse, who can forget Bess “In Treatment”. She is currently workin in “Ten feet tall”.

Dr. Rajesh Khanna, is a Los Angeles LASIK (http://www. khannainstitute. com) and Refractive Cataract surgeon with offices in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills. He is the founder and medical director of The Khanna Institute of Lasik and Refractive Surgery. Dr. Khanna has been voted as the best LASIK surgeon by popular choice by readers of Los Angeles daily news and Ventura County Star. Dr. Khanna has performed vision enhancements on many celebrities and athletes alike. Those we are able disclose include actor Corbin Blue from High School Musical, Disney channel star Brenda Song, Olympic silver medalist Ryan Bailey and Bas Rutten - Inside MMA host and UFC champion fighter. Rajesh Khanna, MD has been featured on the front cover of various magazines like Your Health Connection, Life after 50, Valley news and Beverly Hills times. He has also been featured in Santa Monica Star, Acorn, India West, Opinion Express and numerous other publications.

Dr. Khanna has been interviewed and quoted by various radio talk. He is one the pioneers of Lasik eye surgery and is currently at the forefront for advanced eye procedures. He is an experienced and skilled Wave front LASIK, Intacs, PRELEX and cataract surgeon, Dr. Khanna has performed over thousands of vision correction procedures.

Contact: Kelly Schneider Rajesh Khanna, MD Khanna Institute of Lasik Surgery 50 N La Cienega Blvd Beverly Hills 90211 Phone: 805-230-2126 Fax: 805-230-2199 http://www. khannainstitute. com (http://www. khannainstitute. com)

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Galson Laboratories Earns AIHA-Accreditation for Microbiological Testing

Galson Laboratories Earns AIHA-Accreditation for Microbiological Testing

Galson Laboratories, a world leader in industrial hygiene analysis, has received accreditation by the American Industrial Hygiene AssociationÂ’s (AIHA) EMLAP program for environmental microbiology analysis of mold and bacteria, the first in New York State.

(PRWEB) October 5, 2003

Galson Laboratories, a world leader in industrial hygiene air analysis, recently received AIHA-accreditation for environmental microbiological analysis of both mold and bacteria. The company is the first in New York State to achieve this accreditation.

Galson added IAQ/IH microbiology analysis to its growing list of services in August 2002. The company then proceeded through the arduous accreditation process including onsite inspections and round robin quarterly samples submissions. According to the AIHA, accreditation makes Galson “part of an elite group of laboratories achieving and maintaining a high level of professional performance.”

Joe Unangst, Galson Laboratories president, said, “With people’s health and money on the line, we want to provide the highest quality services. EMLAP accreditation assures our customers of accurate, defensible microbiological data.”

Galson is also one of only nine commercial laboratories in the U. S. to be licensed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for quantitative real-time PCR analysis, which is DNA-based mold and fungi detection and quantitation technology. It is the only company that lends sampling pumps and peripherals at no cost through the FreePumpLoan™ program.

Galson Laboratories is headquartered in East Syracuse, N. Y. For more information on Galson Laboratories microbiology and other services call toll-free, (888) 432-LABS, e-mail mail@galsonlabs. com or visit www. galsonlabs. com.

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Thursday, November 8, 2007

Leading Colorado Immediate Care Provider NextCare Urgent Care now Accepting Cigna

Leading Colorado Immediate Care Provider NextCare Urgent Care now Accepting Cigna

As of April 6, NextCare will add the Major Insurance Provider to its list of Accepted Insurance at all Colorado Urgent Care Clinic Locations, Further Improving the Patient Experience

Mesa, Ariz. (PRWEB) June 2, 2006

NextCare (http://www. nextcare. com/ (http://www. nextcare. com/)), the world’s largest privately-owned provider of urgent care, announces that effective April 6, 2006, Cigna will be accepted at the following Colorado walk in care locations: Arvada, Stapleton and Aurora Highpoint. Each NextCare urgent care clinic sets industry standards by constantly evaluating service performance and improving the patient experience; NextCare aims to further build on its ability to serve patients with the addition of this accepted major insurance carrier.

The need for an alternative to overcrowded emergency rooms for those that are not facing life-threatening conditions led to NextCare’s founding in 1993. The urgent care clinic provides excellent customer service and medical care every day of the year. Cigna, covering 295,185 lives as of December 31, 2004, completes NextCare’s portfolio of all major insurance carriers in Colorado walk in care clinics that are accepted. As with all contracted insurances, CIGNA patients are required to pay their copay/deductible at the time of their visit. NextCare then bills the insurance company on behalf of the patient for the remaining balance.

NextCare opened its first clinic in 1993 in Mesa, Arizona. Now in its thirteenth year, NextCare entered the Colorado market in a joint venture with Centura Health in October of 2005.

NextCare Colorado walk in care clinics are continuously focusing on their goal of providing families with compassionate, high quality healthcare at affordable prices. For patients either with no insurance or with plans that cover only catastrophic conditions, NextCare Colorado immediate care offers the ValueCare Medical Discount Program, which offers patients up to 50% off NextCare Services. ValueCare can be purchased online at (http://www. nextcare. com/ (http://www. nextcare. com/)) for the discounted price of $35, or at any NextCare clinic for $50.

By offering a wide variety of insurance options, the NextCare Colorado immediate care clinics provide patients an easier and more cost effective way to receive healthcare. Through this excellence in service, NextCare offers unsurpassed prompt and quality healthcare at each of its 26 locations, further setting this urgent care clinic apart from the rest.

About NextCare Urgent Care

NextCare Urgent Care (http://www. nextcare. com/ (http://www. nextcare. com/)) is the world’s largest privately owned provider of urgent care and occupational medical services, known for bringing together service-driven health care and innovative medical technology to the delivery of medicine. NextCare operates 26 urgent care facilities among Arizona, Colorado and North Carolina.

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