Down Economy Creates Need for Affordable Acupuncture

Down Economy Creates Need for Affordable Acupuncture

Affordable Acupuncture clinic opens to provide access to acupuncture and Chinese Medicine during tough economic times. Staffed by experienced, professional acupuncturists, Affordable Acupuncture provides one-on-one treatments in private room settings at a lower cost than most acupuncture schools, private acupuncture practices and community acupuncture clinics.

Scottsdale, Arizona (PRWEB) June 24, 2009

Even in good times holistic healthcare can be expensive. Most treatments are not covered by insurance and can cost patients hundreds if not thousands of dollars per month. Regardless, visits to alternative medical providers continue to rise as Americans look for help with chronic conditions, pain and general well-being in places other than their doctor's and pediatrician's offices often at great expense to themselves.

"I don't think people should have to live in pain because they can't afford to get help," says Naomi Richman, the founder and president of Affordable Acupuncture in Scottsdale, AZ. "Our goal is to offer high-quality, low-cost acupuncture and Chinese Medicine that everyone can afford. People should be able to get the care they need at a price that fits their budget."

Richman says that the idea for Affordable Acupuncture arose out of a growing need for low-cost acupuncture clinics. "Times are tough. People don't have the expendable income they once did," says Richman.

One response to these tough economic times has been an increase in community acupuncture clinics. Community clinics offer acupuncture in one large room where patients sit on recliners. Their fees are based on a sliding scale and generally run between $15 and $45 dollars.

"I think community acupuncture is a great concept," says Richman, "but because you are treating many people in one room and only from the front, I think you are limited in what you can treat and who will come into your office. I like privacy during treatments so I can fully relax without distractions. I wanted patients to have access to that same quality of care."

The Affordable Acupuncture clinic consists of a number of single-bed rooms playing soothing music. Patient's come in with a wide variety of conditions including allergies, asthma, headaches, back and neck pain, infertility, digestive problems, sleep issues, fatigue and stress. Some also come in for routine health maintenance. "Chinese medicine is most effective when patients have multiple treatments. It also emphasizes prevention. Because our rates are so low, people can afford to come in a number of times when they struggling with a chronic condition or attempting to get pregnant. They also come in for treatments when they are just starting to feel run down or before a stressful event to prevent themselves from getting sick," says Richman.

Treatments at Affordable Acupuncture include: acupuncture, ear acupuncture, cupping, electro-acupuncture, shiatsu massage and herbal consultations. Treatments range from $20-$40 for Chinese Medicine and acupuncture and $60 for a 50-minute shiatsu massage.

For more information about Affordable Acupuncture visit www. AffordableAcupuncture. com or call 480-650-0729

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Jarrow Formulas Inositol Featured on NBC’s “The Today Show”

Jarrow Formulas Inositol Featured on NBC’s “The Today Show”

Jarrow Formulas®, Inc announced that its Inositol capsules were displayed on NBC’s hit syndicated talk show “The Today Show” that aired Thursday, April 8. “The Today Show” report explored lung cancer genes, Inositol, and its ground-breaking applications for lung health.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) April 16, 2010

Jarrow Formulas®, Inc., a global wellness and nutritional product company headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, has announced that its Inositol capsules were displayed on NBC’s hit syndicated talk show “The Today Show” that aired Thursday, April 8. “The Today Show” report explored lung cancer genes, Inositol, and its ground-breaking applications for lung health. The “Today’s Health” segment that featured Jarrow Formulas’ Inositol capsules was reported on by NBC’s Chief Science Correspondent Robert Bazell with a follow-up interview by NBC’s Chief Medical Editor Dr. Nancy Snyderman. The Today Show segment can be viewed at http://www. jarrow. com (http://www. jarrow. com).

Inositol is present in all animal tissues, with the highest levels in the heart and brain. It is part of the membranes (outer coverings) of all cells, and plays a role in helping the liver process fats and contributes to the function of muscles and nerves. Inositol is readily absorbed and is active in cell-to-cell communication (e. g., transmission of nerve impulses) and is an indirect source of glucoronic acid, which is essential to liver detoxification.

Jarrow Formulas® offers the following Inositol products:
Inositol capsules, 100 vegetarian capsules, 750 mg (as seen on The Today Show)
Inositol powder, 227 grams/8 ounces

The “The Today Show” is a four-hour live broadcast that provides the latest in domestic and international news, weather reports and interviews with newsmakers from the worlds of politics, business, media, entertainment, health and sports. The program is unparalleled in its ratings dominance in the morning news arena, serving as America’s overwhelming favorite for 11 consecutive years.

Jarrow Formulas is a nutritional supplement formulator and marketer founded in 1977 and incorporated in 1988. The company markets its products throughout the United States and internationally in more than 20 countries in Europe, Asia, Israel, Azerbaijan and Latin America. The company offers a complete line of nutritional products that includes vitamins, minerals, probiotics, standardized herbal concentrates, amino acids, enzymes and enteral nutrition formulations. Jarrow Formulas, Inc. is active in regulatory affairs, helping to maintain American’s rights to free access to dietary supplements. Its products are manufactured by Jarrow Industries Incorporated, a GMP-certified, pharmaceutical quality facility located in Santa Fe Springs, CA. For more information, contact Mark Becker, Director, Advertising/Communications toll free at (800) 726-0886 or access the Jarrow Formulas Web site at http://www. Jarrow. com (http://www. Jarrow. com).

For free Jarrow Formulas’ product samples, access http://www. Jarrow. com/sample (http://www. Jarrow. com/sample).

For more information about Jarrow Formulas’ industry-leading probiotic products, access http://www. jarrowprobiotics. com (http://www. jarrowprobiotics. com).

To view Jarrow Formulas’ growing video library, access http://www. YouTube. com/jarrowformulas (http://www. YouTube. com/jarrowformulas).

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Protect Your Throat and Voice During Cold and Flu Season

Protect Your Throat and Voice During Cold and Flu Season

When it comes to respiratory viruses, we’re trapped. There is no way we can escape them. But, we can somewhat protect ourselves – and our voices – by increasing our ability to resist these vile, airborne microbes and decreasing our exposure to them.

Nashville, TN (PRWEB) December 23, 2005

When it comes to respiratory viruses, we’re trapped. There is no way we can escape them. But, we can somewhat protect ourselves – and our voices – by increasing our ability to resist these vile, airborne microbes and decreasing our exposure to them.

“This cold and flu season, let a sore throat be your signal,” says renowned voice coach Renee Grant-Williams. “A sore throat is often nature’s first way of telling you that something is wrong. Don’t use sore throat remedies that numb the pain. The pain is there to put you on notice not to overuse your voice at this time.”

Grant-Williams suggests that at the first sign of a sore throat, you do two things.

“First, grab some zinc lozenges. They work wonders,” says Grant-Williams. “Zinc lozenges have proven to be most effective in fighting colds when an infection is in its first stages. Start taking them as soon as you have the first hint of a sore throat.”

Second, kick-in with back-to-the-basics remedies for maintaining a healthy voice (these are behaviors you should practice even before you feel a sore throat):

 Get plenty of rest. Just as having too little rest fatigues your back, legs and mind, it fatigues your throat and voice too. You are the only person who knows how much sleep you need. Listen to your body – and sleep, nap and take breaks accordingly.

Drink plenty of fluids. Without enough water, you can dry your throat out like a thirsty plant. Drink more water than you think you actually need – at least eight glasses a day.

Eat well. Avoid alcohol and stay away from foods and drinks with caffeine. They dehydrate you – and your throat. This includes chocolate, tea, coffee and soft drinks. Also, limit dairy products because they tend to produce mucus.

Keep a constant body temperature. Avoid overly air-conditioned rooms, excessively heated rooms, and frequent exposure to cold weather outside.

Reduce stress. Being overworked mentally or emotionally will drain your body as much as being overworked physically.

The best advice for minimizing exposure to respiratory ailments in the first place is to avoid contact with people who are sick – and to be careful with what you touch.

“Especially watch out for items handled by multiple people,” says Grant-Williams. “When you touch a telephone, pen, money, or microphone, you may be sharing germs with the last few people who handled them. Even your own toothbrush can be an illness waiting to happen. Replace your toothbrush often so it doesn’t become a breeding ground for dangerous microbes.”

Grant-Williams coaches business executives, sales professionals and celebrities including Kenny Chesney, Faith Hill, Keith Urban, the Dixie Chicks, Tim McGraw, Christina Aguilera, Martina McBride, Linda Ronstadt, Randy Travis and Huey Lewis. Record labels, producers and managers rely on her to help fine-tune their artists. She has been quoted by Cosmopolitan, TV Guide, Business Week, Southern Living, US Weekly, the Associated Press, UPI, the Chicago Tribune, the Boston Globe, and the San Francisco Chronicle. She has appeared on many broadcast outlets including ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, Bravo, USA, MTV, GAC, BBC, PBS, and NPR. Grant-Williams is a former instructor at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music as well as the former director of the Division of Vocal Music at the University of California, Berkeley.

For more information or to schedule an interview with Renee Grant-Williams, call 615-259-4900 or visit www. MyVoiceCoach. com.

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Getminted. com Raids Casino-On-Net to Fill Top European Position

Getminted. com Raids Casino-On-Net to Fill Top European Position

Getminted. com, who offer the top casino experience online has added Italian born Pasquale De Lucia from 888.com, where he worked for over three years, in his last year and half as their High Roller manager.

(PRWEB) March 20, 2005

Getminted. com, who offer the top casino experience online has added Italian born Pasquale De Lucia from 888.com, where he worked for over three years, in the last year and half as their High Roller manager.

Pasquale plans to launch a new High Roller scheme to ensure big players receive advantages for choosing the most reputable casino online. Pasquale commented: "Getminted. com gives its players access to exclusive Vegas brands like Ten Play Poker, Three Card Poker and The Wheel of Fortune. These are all directly licensed just as they would be in a Vegas Casino on the strip - the intellectual property available on the site sets it above other online casino experiences. My job is simple - to ensure high rollers are managed as they would be in an offline casino with healthy bonus structures and comps".

The opportunity to become a high roller is open to everyone who plays for big money and the program is designed to reward players for their loyalty to the site. There are three tiers to the scheme (Silver, Gold and Platinum) and the offers will be further differentiated by offering a personal service with large regular cash comps to players who qualify. Further details can be found at:

Http://www. getmintedcasino. com/playersclub/getminted/vip-club. php (http://www. getmintedcasino. com/playersclub/getminted/vip-club. php)

Online Kerry Packer style casino players now have a new home. A place where they can play the most exciting casino licensed formats around from the comfort of their home or office.

Getminted is owned by Cashcade Ltd, the UK's best online game destination. Cashcade also operate: www. betplayandwin. com, www. getmintedbingo. com and www. getmintedpoker. com. Cashcade pays out over £15 million in prizes every month to users of its sites.

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Book Distribution Company Cbbooksdistribution. com Poetry Division Draws 25,000+ Visitors to Web Site

Book Distribution Company Cbbooksdistribution. com Poetry Division Draws 25,000+ Visitors to Web Site

Book Distribution Company Cbbooksdistribution. com Poetry division draws 25,000+ visitors to web site

Queens, NY (PRWEB) August 30, 2004

Books Distribution Company located cbbooksdistribution. com has drawn 25,000+ visitors to its poetry division over the last several months. C & B Books web site recently has surpassed over 1 Million web site hits since establishing its online bookstore. C & B Books poetry division continues to attract a high volume of visitors to its link every month throughout the year.

Poetry books and poetry readings have seen an explosion throughout the continental United States. C & B Books features numerous poetry writers on its web site in its poetry division, and has been receiving rave reviews from visitors who surf the internet looking for top notch poetry.

C & B Books Distribution Center is a unique onlinebook distribution company/bookstore/bookseller which sells African-American and Multi-cultural books. C & B Books Distribution Center also has a special authors program where they promote Authors through their aspiring authors program which is membership based. C & B Books was established in the year of 1995 by Caroline Rogers and Brenda Piper.

In addition to a great poetry division, C & B Books recently expanded it services nationwide throughout the United States to further enhance the capability to promote author readership. An extensive catalog of books is available, which include the following categories: Fiction, Non-Fiction, Christian, Health, Poetry, Military, Romance, Female and Male Interest, etc.

R. Phil Andrews joined C & B Books to enhance their ability to offer the reading public best selling titles and top authors for their reading needs. Prior to joining C & B Books Distribution Center Mr. Andrews served as the Public Relations Director for the West Indian American Chamber of Commerce, Roosevelt Chamber of Commerce Board Member, and past Board Member of the 100 Black Men of Long Island. He is currently a member of the 100 Black Men of Long Island and a member of 100 Black Men of America.

To view C & B Books Distribution Center online bookstore log on to our web site at cbbooksdistribution. com

DonÂ’t forget to request our free subscription to our monthly newsletter by logging on to our web site and signing our guest book and request newsletter. You may also email us at cbbookdist@aol. com to request newsletter or you may contact C & B Books Distribution Center by calling us at 1.718.591.4525.

Remember knowledge is power, and reading is key! Educate, explain, and teach our children the importance of reading.

C & B Books Distribution Center

Contact: Mr. Phil Andrews Public Relations Director

1.718.591-4525

Email: cbbookdist@aol. com

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Topics:14, of The ABC's of Insurance Complementary Health Series, Hosted by Lester J. Robinson FIC will be on Reflexology, and Pranayama Breathing

Topics:14, of The ABC's of Insurance Complementary Health Series, Hosted by Lester J. Robinson FIC will be on Reflexology, and Pranayama Breathing.

Topics: Show 14: Reflexology, and Pranayama Breathing. The ABC's of Insurance Complementary Health Series will be having topic on Reflexology and Pranayama breathing. Both are ways to reduce stress, relax, and live a healthy and happier life. The TV show is an interactive TV series.

(PRWEB) December 22, 2004

This week the show will be interviewing Kathleen Ellen Brooks. She will talk and show examples on Reflexology and Natural Facial Practitioner. Kathleen explains how reflexology helps your body to reduce stress, relax, and be healthier. Kathleen also reviews how natural facial practitioner helps your body to relax, reduce stress, and be healthier.

Donald Scott will review Pranayama Breathing for Relaxing the Body and Mind. The Interview with Donald Scott explores the importance and benefits of using breathing to relax, and reduce stress on the body.

Donald Scott illustrates the key principles of breathing and shows how. Breathing can be used for relaxation stress reduction and can help you keep an overall positive bill of health.

The basic idea of an interactive TV show with using the Internet is to bring the next level of TV to Western New York now. Presently interactive shows are being test marketed around the country. The shows are set up for being a total interactive show once the technology becomes more available in Western New York. Once this happens “The ABC’s of Insurance” will be one of the first shows in Western New York to be interactive. Right now the viewers have to get to their personal computer to get more information on the topics from the series. An interactive TV series, the viewers can get more information on the topic after the shows airs from the website.

For more information on the interview go to www. wnyinsurance-quote. com and click on the complementary.

The dates the programs will be aired will be on Niagara County LCTV channel 20 Tuesday at 8:30 pm, Thursday at 6:30 pm and Fridays at 2:00 pm, and in Erie County Adelphia Channel 20 the time is 10:35 pm Wednesday. On Wednesday Dec 22, in Erie and in Niagara County Thursday Dec 23 at 6:30 pm, Friday Dec 24 at 2:00 pm, and Tuesday Dec 28 at 8:30 pm.

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Thelma-US Partners with ClaimRemedi

Thelma-US Partners with ClaimRemedi

ClaimRemedi, a provider of insurance claim revenue management solutions, announced recently they have signed an agreement with ICSGlobal Limited, an eHealth company listed on the Australian Stock Exchange. Under the agreement, ClaimRemedi will provide electronic claims processing and claims management services to ICSGlobal's US subsidiary, Thelma-US.

Santa Rosa, CA (PRWEB) November 18, 2008

ClaimRemedi, a provider of insurance claim revenue management solutions, announced recently they have signed an agreement with ICSGlobal Limited, an eHealth company listed on the Australian Stock Exchange. Under the agreement, ClaimRemedi will provide electronic claims processing and claims management services to ICSGlobal's US subsidiary, Thelma-US.

"ClaimRemedi brings additional transaction volume, more access to healthcare payers, and a set of powerful claims management technology toolsets, into the medical banking network that Thelma-US is developing," said B. P. Fulmer, president and CEO of Thelma-US. "With transactions between our existing partners -- MedData, SSI and RMS -- set to go live very soon, the best and fastest way for Thelma-US to build volume, expand functionality and increase margins is through mutually beneficial partnerships like the one with ClaimRemedi, where we can "bolt on" their technology to our medical banking network," Fulmer. added.

"This partnership with Thelma-US will allow us to expand our revenue base and improve our margins just by connecting to Thelma and making use of the other partnerships they have put in place," commented Robert Bleyhl, president of ClaimRemedi.

The opportunity for Thelma in the US arises from the fact that there are numerous established eHealth organizations, many of whom specialize in only a few of the 11 different electronic transaction types that are required for full "medical banking." Thelma-US acts as a hub or "interchange" to vertically integrate this myriad of transaction streams into a complete national electronic "medical banking network."

Tim Murray, CEO of ICSGlobal, explained, "The ClaimRemedi agreement is evidence of the momentum that the Thelma-US management team is developing, with their focus on organic growth and acquisitions The sheer size of the US healthcare system, together with our management team that has the local knowledge and contacts to extract maximum value from our Thelma assets, makes it a very exciting market for ICSGlobal to be operating in. I expect the US will rapidly become our major market."

About ICSGlobal
Founded in 1990, ICSGlobal listed on the Australian Stock Exchange in 1999 [ASX:ICS]. ICSGlobal's core business is medical banking: simplifying healthcare payments, helping patients, doctors, hospitals, health insurers and government to get paid or make payments. We do this using our configurable medical banking clearinghouse technology, Thelma (Transaction Health Exchange Linking Multiple Applications), which facilitates clearing and settling medical bills electronically over the Internet, rather than the stress, time and cost of filling in forms and trying to work out who owes what to whom. ICSGlobal's global medical banking growth strategy involves the expanded deployment of Thelma in the Australian, UK and US markets. For more information visit www. icsglobal. net, www. thelma. com. au.

About ClaimRemedi, Inc.
Headquartered in Santa Rosa, California, ClaimRemedi is a healthcare claims clearinghouse that provides customers with leading edge claim scrubbing and editing technologies, performing millions of checks and edits on submitted claims to achieve 100% payment rate on first submission, and dramatically accelerating cash flow. For more information about ClaimRemedi, visit www. claimremedi. com.

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Roska Direct Tapped to Provide Direct-to-Patient Relationship Marketing for Asacol

Roska Direct Tapped to Provide Direct-to-Patient Relationship Marketing for Asacol

(PRWEB) November 17, 2000

Montgomeryville, PA, November, 2000— Roska Direct (www. roskadirect. com) announced today that they have signed an agreement with Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals (www. pgpharma. com) to handle all relationship marketing for Procter & Gamble’s ulcerative colitis drug, Asacol, and the drug’s Web site, www. living-better. com. According to Rae Ann Mang, Asacolâ brand manager, “We are especially impressed by Roska Direct’s innovative creative, strategic thinking and successful track record in DTP marketing over the Internet. We know they are the Agency to develop the direct marketing campaign that Asacol needs to drive compliance and persistency among its users.”

“We are very excited to be working with such a progressive team,” confirmed Roska Direct executive vice president, Jay Bolling. The Agency has been successful in the development of revolutionary interactive marketing campaigns for pharmaceuticals, especially one-to-one relationship marketing. “More than ten years in direct-to-patient relationship marketing and seven years of Web-based marketing have taught us that patients at various stages of a disease must be addressed differently to increase compliance and perseverance with prescribed medications,” explained Bolling. “Our experience has allowed us to develop The Roska Direct Five Key Elements to Successful Relationship Marketing that ensure the proper balance of patient communications and education, provider and family involvement, and incentives to motivate patients to take their medications as advised. Targeted direct marketing for Asacol’s comprehensive and user-friendly Web site, living-better. com, is the best way to pursue and measure the increased persistency of Asacolâ users.”

The World Wide Web is by far the fastest growing medium for DTP relationship marketing. With access to the Web, a brand can start from scratch and target their exact audience without expending their marketing budget on broad-reaching, expensive campaigns. USA Today has reported that in 1998 more than 22 million adults in the United States used and visited an estimated 15,000 health-related Web sites. In addition, Cyber Dialogue has reported that 10 million Americans are using the Internet to find pharmaceutical information. Off-line, these individuals will spend a projected $150 billion for health-related services. According to the same source, it is projected that the number of Internet health consumers will reach close to 90 million by 2005.

About Roska Direct

Roska Direct is a $40 million, full-service direct advertising agency serving national clients in the pharmaceutical, e-commerce, financial services, insurance, technology, and publishing markets since 1981. Roska Direct has applied its proven one-to-one marketing techniques for clients such as Pfizer, Thomas Register, PetFoodDirect. com, and AEGON Insurance. Located in the Philadelphia area, Roska Direct has won most major direct marketing industry awards including the Direct Marketing AssociationÂ’s prestigious Gold Echo. The Direct Marketing Association also ranked Roska Direct among the top 60 direct response agencies in the nation.

About Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals

Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals is part of Procter & Gamble Health Care, a division of The Procter & Gamble Company — a $40 billion global leader in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of a broad range of consumer goods including over-the-counter medications, oral care products and other health care products. In prescription drugs, Procter & Gamble is focusing on musculoskeletal and cardiovascular health, as well as on anti-infective therapies. Some of Procter & Gamble’s leading prescription products include Actonel (risedronate sodium, tablets), Didronelâ (etidronate disodium), Asacol (mesalamine) and Macrobid (nitrofurantoin monohydrate/macrocrystals).

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New Mobile Mammography Unit Offers Residents of Rural Northern Louisiana First-Ever Access to Free Breast Cancer Screening Exams

New Mobile Mammography Unit Offers Residents of Rural Northern Louisiana First-Ever Access to Free Breast Cancer Screening Exams

Health information exchange technology gives patients initial breast cancer screening results within minutes of exams in high-tech mobile unit.

Farmerville, LA (Vocus) April 1, 2009

A breakthrough partnership is bringing free digital mammograms for the first time to over-40 women who live in the rural parishes of northern Louisiana.

Starting today, a new mobile mammography unit will visit Union General Hospital in Farmerville, Louisiana, where mammograms have not been available. The mobile unit transmits digital images to radiologists who perform an initial screening and then notify patients if they need a follow-up exam by another physician.

Screening for breast cancer through mammography reduces mortality due to breast cancer by approximately 20-25 percent over 10 years among woman aged 40 years and over, according to 2008 data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In 2006, 24 percent of women in Louisiana aged 40 years or older reported not having had a mammogram within the previous two years.

“With a brief visit to the mobile unit, a woman living in rural Louisiana can now have her mammogram read and receive a report while she is still dressing,” said Jamie Welch, the Chief Information Officer for the Louisiana Rural Health Information Exchange (LARHIX). “Most women in Northern Louisiana parishes have never had a similar opportunity to detect breast cancer early and protect their health.”

The mobile mammogram unit is the result of a partnership between LARHIX, the Louisiana Rural Hospital Coalition, Inc. (LRHC) and the Partners in Wellness program at Feist-Weiller Cancer Center, designated a Center for Excellence in Cancer Research, Treatment and Education, at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport (LSUHSC-S). The unit will target women age 40 and older who have not had a mammogram performed in a year or more and are uninsured or under-insured.

Purchased by Partners in Wellness through a state grant, the new mobile digital mammography unit transmits mammography images from rural Louisiana parishes to the Cancer Center in Shreveport. LARHIX uses a health information exchange technology from Carefx Corp. called Fusionfx, which aggregates patient information across existing systems, departments and facilities and offers clinicians single, clinically relevant views of patient information. LARHIX is working with Partners in Wellness to bring these diagnostic services to rural areas where mammography is either unavailable or requires extensive travel.

The pilot project begins this month at Union General Hospital and then Christus Coushatta Hospital in Coushatta Parish.

About the Louisiana Rural Health Information Exchange:
The Louisiana Rural Health Information Exchange (LARHIX), in conjunction with the Louisiana Rural Hospital Coalition, Inc. (LRHC) and Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport (LSUHSC-S), initiated a health information exchange project in 2008 to link eventually 24 hospitals in Louisiana. LARHIX selected an integrated platform provided by the collaboration of four leaders in open systems and interoperability standards – Carefx, CA, IBM and Initiate Systems – to realize its vision of a federated, patient-centric regional eHealth initiative that maintains a secure and reliable infrastructure for the timely and accurate electronic sharing of clinical information between community providers in North Louisiana and the LSUHSC-S.

For further information about this program or the partners involved, please contact:

-- Mrs. Evalyn Ormand, CEO, Union General Hospital, (318) 368-9751, eormand @ uniongen. org
-- Jennifer Green, Project Coordinator, Partners in Wellness, (318) 813-2231, Jgreen2 @ lsuhsc. org
-- Donald Hines, M. D., Executive Director, LARHIX, (318) 346-7500, dhines @ larhix. org

About Carefx Corporation:
Carefx supports healthcare organizations in achieving their vision of advancing the quality and safety of patient care delivery through its Fusionfx solution suite. Fusionfx streamlines and simplifies clinical and business workflow and connects care providers to the information they need – where, when, and how they need it. By managing care transitions and information gaps between diverse systems, departments and facilities, Fusionfx delivers crucial patient information with speed, efficiency and logic. Carefx supports more than 600 hospitals, health systems, regional health information organizations (RHIOs) and health information exchanges (HIEs) across North America and Europe.
Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Carefx can be reached at (480) 833-5010 or by email at info @ carefx. com.

Media Contact:
Christopher Capot
KNB Communications
212-505-2441, 203-379-8019 (mobile)
Ccapot @ knbpr. com

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Ipswitch's Network Management Division Experiences Record Booth Attendance and Tremendous Demand for Engineer’s Toolkit During Cisco Live Las Vegas

Ipswitch's Network Management Division Experiences Record Booth Attendance and Tremendous Demand for Engineer’s Toolkit During Cisco Live Las Vegas

With a standout booth and free copies of its new WhatsUp Gold Engineer’s Toolkit, Ipswitch, Inc.’s Network Management Division, the developer of the WhatsUp Gold suite of innovative IT management software, drew a record number of visitors to their booth at the Cisco Live Las Vegas show last week. Cisco Live is Cisco’s annual IT and Communications Conference, the industry’s largest gathering of customers, IT experts, partners and enthusiasts. During the show, Ipswitch offered free copies of its WhatsUp Gold Engineer’s Toolkit offering one installation, one application, one interface designed to simplify and reduce the time spent on common network engineering tasks. Close to 5,000 users have downloaded the new Engineer’s Toolkit to date.

Lexington, MA (PRWEB) July 8, 2010

With a standout booth and free copies of its new WhatsUp Gold Engineer’s Toolkit, Ipswitch, Inc.’s Network Management Division, the developer of the WhatsUp Gold suite of innovative IT management software, drew a record number of visitors to their booth at the Cisco Live Las Vegas show last week. Cisco Live is Cisco’s annual IT and Communications Conference, the industry’s largest gathering of customers, IT experts, partners and enthusiasts. During the show, Ipswitch offered free copies of its WhatsUp Gold Engineer’s Toolkit offering one installation, one application, one interface designed to simplify and reduce the time spent on common network engineering tasks. Close to 5,000 users have downloaded the new Engineer’s Toolkit to date.

The Engineer’s Toolkit helps monitor, diagnose and troubleshoot a vast majority of common network engineering tasks including: design and planning; discovery; diagnostics; DNS verification; remote control; and configuration and credentials management. The Engineer’s Toolkit is available for free for a limited period at http://www. whatsupgold. com/PR/Toolkit (http://www. whatsupgold. com/PR/Toolkit).

Continuing its two-decade long tradition of charitable giving, Ipswitch is donating a tree-planting to Trees for Life International for every download of the Engineer’s Toolkit. Trees for Life is an international movement that helps people in developing countries grow and care for their own fruit and forest trees.
In addition to the impressive booth attendance and exciting number of software downloads, Ipswitch also experienced standing-room only attendance in the Cisco Solutions Theater for an appearance by Director of Product Management Brian Gollaher, whose presentation, “Complete IT Management Doesn’t Need to Drain Your Budget,” delivered a wide-ranging overview of implementing cost-effective IT management solutions.
Pricing and Availability

The Engineer’s Toolkit, valued at $995 MSRP, is being offered for free for a limited time. Please visit http://www. whatsupgold. com/PR/Toolkit (http://www. whatsupgold. com/PR/Toolkit) for a free download.

About Trees for Life International
Trees for Life helps people in developing countries grow and care for their own fruit and forest trees. These trees provide a self-renewing source of food for hungry people and help protect our environment. Each person who learns to grow and care for trees pledges to share seeds with two others and help them to grow their own trees. In this way, helping one person grow a life-giving tree can lead to trees giving life, nourishment, and a better environment to an entire community.

About the Network Management Division of Ipswitch, Inc.
The Network Management Division of Ipswitch, Inc. is the developer of the WhatsUp Gold suite of innovative IT management software. WhatsUp Gold delivers comprehensive network, system, application and event log monitoring and management solutions for small and medium businesses and enterprises. Built on a modular, yet integrated architecture, the affordable and easy-to-use solutions scale with the size and complexity of any physical or virtual IT infrastructure. From a single console, WhatsUp Gold supports standard IT management tasks including automated discovery, mapping, real-time monitoring, alerting, troubleshooting and reporting. More than 100,000 networks worldwide use WhatsUp Gold solutions to assure the availability, health and security of their critical business infrastructure today.

Ipswitch, Inc.’s Network Management Division recently added to its product line complete, easy-to-use solutions for Windows Security Event Management (SEM) and Log Management for small businesses and enterprise-level organizations suite with the acquisition of Dorian Software Creations, Inc. WhatsUp Gold was named Network Management Product of 2010 by Network Computing Magazine and earned the Network Products Guide 2010 Product Innovation Award in Network Management. To learn more about WhatsUp Gold – the best value in IT Management software, download a free trial or to make a purchase, please visit: http://www. whatsupgold. com/products/download/ (http://www. whatsupgold. com/products/download/).

*All mentioned trademarks, product and company names cited herein are the property of their respective owners.*

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Growth Hormones Direct Announces New Spokesman for Human Growth Hormones and Supplements

Growth Hormones Direct Announces New Spokesman for Human Growth Hormones and Supplements

Growth Hormones Direct announces new spokesman for Human Growth Hormones and supplements. Don Frye, the Predator, is an MMA legend. He is also the new spokesman for Growth Hormones Direct.

Phoenix, AZ (Vocus/PRWEB) January 19, 2011

Growth Hormones Direct announces new spokesman for Human Growth Hormones and supplements. The new spokesman is Don Frye the Predator, MMA legend.

Don Frye is an MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) champion and legend who used the Growth Hormone Direct Human Growth Hormones, supplements and more to aid him in his training so he can get back in the cage. As one of the MMA's most recognized fighters, Don Frye is aware of what is needed to optimize his chances in the cage.

Don Frye uses the Growth Hormones Direct products to maximize his workouts, increase his speed, strength, endurance, and recovery time. Because Growth Hormones Direct products are naturopathic they have no known side effects and require no prescription.

Dr. J. Ronald Willis of Growth Hormones Direct said, "Don is a great representative of athletes looking to maximize their performance. It's one of the main advantages of the products we offer. Our products are both safe and effective. In the past athletes who wanted to utilize similar products had to choose either safe or effective...but no more."

Growth Hormones Direct urges consumers to watch 'Science Meet Nature' as they reap the benefits of optimizing their hormone levels through proper use of the homeopathic growth hormone formula. Optimal hormone levels allow individuals to enjoy increased general health. Growth Hormones Direct is an Arizona based distributor of quality health foods, supplements, pharmaceuticals and neutraceuticals.

To get further information on Growth Hormones Direct or the benefits of the homeopathic growth hormone formula contact:

Contact: Dr. J. Ronald Willis
Company: Growth Hormones Direct
Http://www. GrowthHormonesDirect. com
Phone: 480-281-7593

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Leading Cosmetic Surgeon Offers Newly FDA-Approved Sculptra - the "Liquid Facelift"

Leading Cosmetic Surgeon Offers Newly FDA-Approved Sculptra - the "Liquid Facelift"

Westlake Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery announced today the addition of Sculptra to the procedures it offers. Dr. Gregory Nikolaidis is one of approximately 70 physicians nationwide selected and trained by Aventis Pharmaceuticals in use of this revolutionary new product/procedure. Nikolaidis recently spent three days in Chicago and one week in Germany training with world-renown cosmetic surgeons and representatives from Aventis in the use of what medical professionals and beauty experts are billing as the “liquid facelift.”

Austin, TX (PRWEB) August 27, 2004

Westlake Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery announced today the addition of Sculptra to the procedures it offers. Dr. Gregory Nikolaidis is one of approximately 70 physicians nationwide selected and trained by Aventis Pharmaceuticals in use of this revolutionary new product/procedure. Nikolaidis recently spent three days in Chicago and one week in Germany training with world-renown cosmetic surgeons and representatives from Aventis in the use of what medical professionals and beauty experts are billing as the “liquid facelift.”

Sculptra works by both filling in lines and wrinkles and by stimulating the body to produce new collagen and underlying tissue, thereby creating a fuller, more youthful appearance.

“This product will transform the field of cosmetic surgery,” said Nikolaidis. “Unlike other fillers, such as Restylane and Cosmoplast, which last only a few months, Sculptra’s effects last up to two years or more.”

Sculptra is marketed under the trade name NEW-FILL® in Europe, where it has been used since 1999 as a wrinkle-filling product. It has been used by an estimated 100,000 people in more than 30 countries throughout Europe and South America to treat facial volume imperfections, including signs of aging, such as wrinkles, folds, dark circles and sunken cheeks.

“Facial lipoatrophy is a condition that results in loss of fat in the cheeks, temples and eye sockets. The sunken cheeks, hollow eyes, indentations and wrinkling may make a person appear exhausted and unhealthy,” said Dr. Sharon Levy, Senior Director of Scientific & Medical Affairs for Dermik Laboratories, the United States arm of Aventis Pharmaceuticals. Sculptra is the first truly effective product/procedure designed to alleviate this condition.

About Westlake Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery

Westlake Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery provides state-of-the-art treatment for diseases of the skin, as well as the latest in cosmetic procedures. The practice of cosmetic dermatology continues to be one of the fastest growing medical specialties. Westlake Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery patients have access to the most current, cutting-edge medical technology and therapies available for beautiful skin at any age. Dr. Nikolaidis specializes in minimally-or-non-invasive cosmetic procedures. He is the leading provider of ThermaLift in Texas and his practice was recently recognized as a national Botox training center. Visit www. westlakedermatology. com for more information.

Obesity and Inactivity -- The Biggest Threat to the Nation’s Health

Obesity and Inactivity -- The Biggest Threat to the Nation’s Health

America’s health reform will be severely compromised without an all out war on obesity and inactivity. TrekDesk offers a valuable tool in the nation’s biggest health battle.

Phoenix, AZ (Vocus) December 9, 2009

A critical component to the success of the current health care overhaul and the biggest challenge facing most Americans today is acquiring sufficient amounts of daily physical activity to combat obesity and the onset of America’s most dangerous health adversaries: heart disease, diabetes and cancer. Treadmill desks represent a unique solution that allow individuals the opportunity of obtaining healthy exercise to combat the rising tide of obesity while still completing their work responsibilities at the office.

A study published with the annual America’s Health Rankings report cast a long shadow on the future of American health care by predicting that by 2018 43% of the adult American population will be obese and the cost of obesity related diseases will more than quadruple to $344 annually, 21% of the total health care spending.

Stated simply, obesity has become a threat not only to our health but economic security and sustainable quality of life.

Currently, health care providers are incentivized to treat disease more than to prevent it. They often see the patient at the point where care is most expensive and least likely to be effective. Greater emphasis on screening, prevention and patient education are essential.

Employers over the last generation have engineered movement out of the workspace environment and should be encouraged to re-engineer the work place with a variety of measures which introduce natural movement back into the workplace. We evolved over millions of years as an upright species dependent upon movement for overall health, this must be reintroduced into the work environment or even the best potential outcome of healthcare reform will have been in vain.

One solution that is showing promise to both corporate employees and home office users is the TrekDesk treadmill desk. TrekDesk is a full sized, height adjustable workstation designed to attach to an existing treadmill.

“We originally designed TrekDesk to be used by small businesses and home office users but have had significant interest from corporate users as well due to cost efficiencies.” states Steve Bordley, owner of TrekDesk. “Allowing users to add TrekDesk to an existing treadmill or to select a specific brand of treadmill has many distinct advantages. First, the cost basis is much lower. TrekDesk also offers users the opportunity of capitalizing on the incline features of a treadmill. In essence an employee can burn 2x the amount of calories walking at the same slow speed while working. An added benefit for home users is the dual use capacity of the treadmill, they can walk during their work day and use it later as a running machine if they so choose.”

The health benefits of daily walking are well documented. Previous studies have shown that overweight individuals who engage in regular exercise have even less health risks than normal weight individuals who are sedentary however more recent studies spotlight the need to both stay active during the day and lose excess pounds.

“Chairs are the enemy,” states Bordley, “once employers realize this and adopt measures to keep their employees moving during the day they will see a boost in productivity and a decrease in sick days and health care costs. Many companies are rotating employees on two hour shifts to treadmill desks, the health benefits are becoming obvious.”

Daily use of a treadmill desk can also help prevent many major diseases, increase productivity, boost mood, and restore health. “People seem to focus most on the weight loss achieved by using a treadmill desk which can be significant however the health restorative, mental and mood enhancing benefits are significant as well,” states Bordley.

Read more about the benefits of TrekDesk at http://www. trekdesk. com.

CONTACT:
Steve Bordley
TrekDesk
Ph: 877-449-8588
FAX: 877-449-8588

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Comprehensive Health Education Foundation to Kick Off Ninth Annual National Prevention Symposium™. Speakers to Address Critical Health Issues Facing Today’s Youth

Comprehensive Health Education Foundation to Kick Off Ninth Annual National Prevention Symposium™. Speakers to Address Critical Health Issues Facing Today’s Youth.

Comprehensive Health Education Foundation (C. H.E. F.®), one of the nation’s leaders in health and prevention education, will kickoff its ninth annual National Prevention Symposium™ in Seattle this week. The three-day symposium, which commences on July 28 and runs through July 30, will bring community and school prevention education professionals together from around the country to address the most critical health risks facing our nation’s youth today. The national conference will provide a forum to share the latest research and strategies focused on risky behaviors such as alcohol and other drug abuse, HIV / AIDS, obesity, smoking, sexual activity, violence, and bullying.

(PRWEB) July 27, 2004

NEWS RELEASE

For More Information:

Michael Oxman

Communications Director

Comprehensive Health Education Foundation

847.226.4158

Michaelo@chef. org

Larry Clark

President / CEO

Comprehensive Health Education Foundation

206.824.2907, extension 1908

Larryc@chef. org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Comprehensive Health Education Foundation to Kick Off Ninth Annual National Prevention Symposium™

Speakers to Address Critical Health Issues Facing TodayÂ’s Youth

SEATTLE, WA (July 26, 2004) – Comprehensive Health Education Foundation (C. H.E. F.®), one of the nation’s leaders in health and prevention education, will kick off its ninth annual National Prevention Symposium™ in Seattle this week. The three-day symposium, which commences on July 28 and runs through July 30, will bring community and school prevention education professionals together from around the country to address the most critical health risks facing our nation’s youth today. The national conference will provide a forum to share the latest research and strategies focused on risky behaviors such as alcohol and other substance abuse, HIV / AIDS, obesity, smoking, sexual activity, violence, and bullying.

The Symposium, which will be held at the Seattle Renaissance Hotel in downtown Seattle, will feature a distinguished panel of keynote speakers, led by LouAnne Johnson, best-selling author, educator and the inspiration for the movie Dangerous Minds. Other keynote presenters include Barbara Coloroso, author of the groundbreaking book The Bully, The Bullied, and the Bystander; Dr. Terry Tafoya, a Native American storyteller and family therapist; Timothy Condon, Ph. D., Deputy Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse; and Daniel McGoldrick, Director of Research for the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids.

“We’re delighted that this year’s roster of workshops at the National Prevention Symposium will feature a wide variety of prevention and professional development topics to meet the diverse and specific needs of attendees” said Debbie Pitcock Crawley, Director of Marketing at C. H.E. F. Some of the topics that will be addressed are “Advocating for Safe and Drug-Free Schools,” “Building Partnerships with “Differently Motivated Youth” and “Keeping Schools Safe.”

According to Larry Clark, President and Chief Executive Officer of C. H.E. F., “We’re an organization focused on the health and well-being of people of all ages, so it gives us great pleasure to sponsor the National Prevention Symposium for the ninth consecutive year. This year’s event is particularly noteworthy because not only does it mark its ninth year in existence, but it also marks the thirty-year anniversary of C. H.E. F. In addition to our impressive lineup of speakers and workshops, we’ll be hosting a number of events in celebration of our thirtieth anniversary that will give attendees opportunities to network with other dedicated prevention professionals from around the country.”

Founded in 1974 and celebrating its 30th Anniversary year, Seattle-based Comprehensive Health Education Foundation (C. H.E. F.) is dedicated to promoting health and quality of life through education, addressing such important topics as drug abuse, violence, HIV / AIDS, smoking, obesity, and other unhealthy behaviors. As a nationally-known nonprofit organization, C. H.E. F. develops numerous programs which have been proven effective by the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP), and is also the developer of the Here’s Looking at You® curriculum, the most widely used K-12 drug prevention curriculum in the country; the Youth Matters® curriculum; and the Social Beginnings® early childhood program. For more information about C. H.E. F., call 1.800.323.2433, or visit www. chef. org.

FunAsset Adds CleanMail to Its Bulk Mail Discount Solutions

FunAsset Adds CleanMail to Its Bulk Mail Discount Solutions

FunAsset's suite of bulk mail discount software solutions has been bolstered with the introduction of CleanMail On Demand.

Ilminster, UK (PRWEB) June 6, 2005

FunAsset, a UK leader in enterprise connectivity, data conversion and output management solutions since 1988, has updated its successful On Demand software so organisations sending over 1000 items of UK mail in a single run can take advantage of the Royal MailÂ’s CleanMail bulk mail discount service.

The inclusion of CleanMail has bolstered the number of discount services the On Demand software can handle to nine – MailSort 120 (OCR), MailSort 120 (CBC), MailSort 700, MailSort 1400, WalkSort, CleanMail (OCR), CleanMail (CBC), CleanMail Plus (OCR) and CleanMail Plus (CBC).

"Organisations now only need to integrate a single software solution to take advantage of any one of the numerous postal discount rates offered by the Royal Mail", comments Mark Williams, Marketing Coordinator for FunAsset. "More importantly, CleanMail On Demand opens the door for organisations previously unable to meet the minimum mail quantity requirements of MailSort and WalkSort."

The concept behind CleanMail On Demand is identical to its counterparts - MailSort and WalkSort On Demand. Mail data from almost any source (mainframe, server or PC) is analysed and processed on-the-fly prior to being output in a format that adheres to the Royal MailÂ’s stringent address stipulations.

No changes are needed to an organisationÂ’s mail operation and no separate address database is required (a prerequisite for most other bulk mail applications).

"CleanMail On Demand saves significant amounts of money on postage day in day out", states Mark. "Not only that, users can quickly and easily upgrade to MailSort or WalkSort On Demand if their mailing circumstances change."

If you would like to find out how you could save significant amounts on money on your postage by using CleanMail On Demand, please visit funasset. com.

About FunAsset Limited

FunAsset are a design and manufacturing company that specialise in enterprise connectivity, data conversion, data processing, and output management and distribution products. Since 1988, these products have been used globally by organisations such as local government and health authorities, utility and facilities management companies, insurance services, law firms and financial institutions including HSBC and The Bank of England. Manufacturers such as IBM, Fujitsu, Océ and Xerox also use the products to enable their equipment to be attached to normally incompatible devices and to provide their customers with a greater degree of data processing, management and routing.

About CleanMail On Demand

CleanMail On Demand is a Windows application that analyses an organisation's mail data to ensure that the addresses within are valid so the savings offered by the Royal Mail's CleanMail (OCR & CBC) and CleanMail Plus (OCR & CBC) services can be attained.

About the Royal Mail

Royal Mail Group plc is a public limited company wholly owned by the UK Government. It employs over 200,000 staff, and works with 16,500 sub postmasters in order to provide national and international postal serves using familiar brand names of Post Office®, Royal Mail, and Parcelforce Worldwide.

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Key 2 Weight Loss Invites Like-Minded People

Key 2 Weight Loss Invites Like-Minded People

Key2 Weight Loss (http://www. key2weight-loss. com), the daily Weight Loss news publishers have opened their doors for volunteers interested in running a forum.

(PRWEB) April 22, 2004

Key2 provides daily weight loss news regarding everything about weight loss, fitness, diets, food, health etc and ranks seriously well in the major search engines “The site has been expanding steadily over the last 12 months and it is now a logical step for Key2 to embrace some more interactive technologies”, states CEO Funky. “Talking and getting feedback about your weight programme can be one of the keys in achieving your weight loss concepts, even a simple thank-you from someone goes a long, long way”.

A weight loss forum (http://www. key2weight-loss. com/forums. html (http://www. key2weight-loss. com/forums. html)) is a place where individuals can post their fears, ideas and encouragement and join an expanding community of people with a similar interest regarding weight loss. Typically, messages are posted up and a thread of dialogue is created that can also provide a superb resource for newcomers.

Key 2 is seeking weight loss forum moderators, and people that simply love chatting online and responding to others in a supportive way.

Key 2 news can be submitted here: http://www. key2weight-loss. com/submit. html (http://www. key2weight-loss. com/submit. html) and the forums can be found here: http://www. key2weight-loss. com/forums. html (http://www. key2weight-loss. com/forums. html)

If you want to get involved get in contact here:

Http://www. key2weight-loss. com/feedback. html (http://www. key2weight-loss. com/feedback. html)

Voltage Regulators and Voltage References continue to revive the Analog Market

Voltage Regulators and Voltage References continue to revive the Analog Market.

Analog power management products, which include voltage regulators and voltage references, will continue to revive the analog market, which has grown into becoming a substantial proportion of the total semiconductor industry, rising from 15% in 1999 to 19% by 2008.

(PRWEB) December 21, 2003

Research and Markets announces the addition of this new report entitles "Standard Linear Markets - Worldwide: Voltage Regulators and References"

Analog power management products, which include voltage regulators and voltage references, will continue to revive the analog market, which has grown into becoming a substantial proportion of the total semiconductor industry, rising from 15% in 1999 to 19% by 2008.

Fueled by a growing mobile population, which relies heavily upon leading edge battery management technologies and “cordless” power, the analog power IC market is expected to grow by 22% this year. Unit shipments of analog power ICs constitute over 50% of total standard linear shipments, and by 2008, the analog power IC market is expected to reach the size that the total standard linear market was in 2002.

This report forecasts for voltage regulators, and power management products including switching regulators, linear regulators, and voltage references, calls for an increase of 22% in 2003, followed by 15% growth in 2004. Over a five-year period, the forecast calls for a healthy compound annual growth rate of 16% from 2003 through 2008. Voltage regulators, an integral part of the power management market, are expected to continue demand growth in 2003, and this growth will accelerate 2004. The ongoing IT upgrade cycle, improved economic conditions, and a wireless replacement trend will continue to elevate this market.

For a complete index of this report click on http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/41802 (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/41802)

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

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Athena Software Intake Kiosk Provides Easy and Confidential Collection of Data for Counseling Centers

Athena Software Intake Kiosk Provides Easy and Confidential Collection of Data for Counseling Centers

Athena creates A-Kiosk for convenient and confidential intake of information at counseling centers. A-Kiosk works with new or existing installations of Athena Software to maximize use of resources and offer more effective programs and services for counseling, family services, mental health centers and EAP providers.

(PRWEB) June 29, 2005

Athena Software today announced the introduction of A-Kiosk designed for use at counseling centers that want a fast, convenient method to collect individual information. A-Kiosk works with new or existing installations of Athena Software to maximize use of resources and offer more effective programs and services for counseling, family services, mental health centers and EAP providers by allowing clients to begin their own intake process and enter information directly into the system. In addition, to saving time and streamlining the intake process, the confidentiality afforded by A-Kiosk helps to make clients feel more comfortable about identifying the nature and details of their service request.

The A-Kiosk is being used by the University of Waterloo to provide easier access and more coverage to the student population. “Athena’s A-Kiosk makes it easy to intake thousands of students each year.

Creating statistics for our department is critical and A-Kiosk combined with Athena’s pivot tables provides the information we need to make decisions on services provided.” said Lorraine Nesbitt, Administrative Assistant Counseling Services University of Waterloo. “A-Kiosk supports our decision to invest in Athena Software with new enhancements being added each year.” Dana Fox, Director of Business Development Athena Software, said,"We continually look for improvements to deliver to our customers. A-Kiosk is another great example of how closely we work with our customers."

A-Kiosk is a functional extension of Athena case management software that fully integrates:

-worker /client scheduling

-client outcomes evaluation

-clinical case and session note recording

-program service delivery details

-comprehensive reporting functions

-client self-intake kiosk mode

-internal communications and workflow management tools

Athena Software, an IBM Business Partner, is listed by the United Way of AmericaÂ’s Outcome Measurement Resource Network (www. unitedway. org/outcomes (http://www. unitedway. org/outcomes)) and supports the United Way of America (UWA) new Standards of Excellence initiative. A-Kiosk works with the Athena /Penelope integrated outcomes measurement system that helps identify and quantify goals and capture data that details pre-mid-post service progress.

About athena software. net

Athena software is one of the world's most powerful and fully integrated case management and client information solutions designed for counseling, sociology, mental health centers and EAP providers. Athena helps its customers reduce operating costs, increase efficiency and improve customer service by integrating human resources, notes, outcome evaluation and billing into one system. Athena solutions combine decades of combined experience with the power of server-based and open-source database technology. Athena gives the power to innovate and customize the system back to the customer without the cost. We make systems integration easy and affordable for people helping others.

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Business. com Announces Partnership with DirectEmployers Association for Job Search

Business. com Announces Partnership with DirectEmployers Association for Job Search

Firm to Provide Direct Access to Job Listings at Top Companies for Users of Business-Oriented Search and Directory Site

SANTA MONICA, CA (PRWEB) June 3, 2004 -

– Business. com (www. business. com), the largest search and directory service dedicated exclusively to business, today announced a partnership with DirectEmployers Association (www. directemployers. com) for delivering advanced job search functionality on the Business. com website. The partnership provides Business. com with a valuable resource for its users, and supplies DirectEmployers with targeted, high-quality traffic. DirectEmployers Association is a not-for-profit organization formed by human resource executives from leading U. S. corporations to develop and manage Internet recruiting.

DirectEmployers’ technology “indexes” corporate websites and allows jobseekers to bypass major job boards such as Monster or CareerBuilder, providing direct access to over 220,000 jobs from over 1000 select companies. Listings are returned to Business. com users in real time, so they are always up to date and accurate.

"We are very excited about our partnership with DirectEmployers," said Amos Schwartzfarb, Vice President of Employment Services for Business. com. "This partnership will provide a tremendous resource to our loyal users and is a stepping stone for future Business. com products."

Business. com anticipates the needs of business professionals and how they logically search for business information. Its taxonomy allows users to easily locate precisely the information and business resources they need. If users do not know exactly what they are looking for when they begin searching, Business. comÂ’s intuitive directory structure helps them to easily drill down and find the right information and resources for their needs.

"We are very excited about our alliance with a quality organization like Business. com," said Bill Warren, Executive Director of DirectEmployers Association. "It provides our member companies, all leading U. S. corporations, with the opportunity to reach an experienced, highly-educated group of passive job seekers.”

DirectEmployers Association was formed in 2001 by a consortium of leading U. S. corporations to confront a variety of issues facing Internet recruiting; policies, practices, standards, privacy, vendor dependency and overall industry cost containment initiatives. The Association is a not-for-profit professional leadership consortium comprised of human resource, employment, recruiting and diversity policy-makers from leading corporations worldwide.

About Business. com

Business. com (www. business. com) is the largest search and directory service dedicated exclusively to business, helping professionals find valuable information to get their jobs done. Founded in 1999, Business. com is a premier specialty search destination that provides business users access to products, services, company information, jobs and news. With over 50,000 business categories and nearly half-a-million listings, Business. com is the leader in the next generation of search, filtering out unrelated content found on consumer search sites. Business. comÂ’s proprietary technology and robust taxonomy anticipates the needs of professionals and allows them to easily locate business information.

About DirectEmployers Association

DirectEmployers Association (www. directemployers. com) is a national association of employers which collectively owns and manages the DirectEmployers employment search engine that links job seekers directly to employer web sites. DirectEmployers Association's member companies include an impressive group of industry leaders such as Abbott Laboratories (NYSE: ABT), Accenture (NYSE: ACN), Allegis Group, ALLTEL Corporation (NYSE: AT), Analysts International (Nasdaq: ANLY), AstraZeneca (NYSE: AZN), Bank One (NYSE: ONE), BAE Systems (BAESF. PK), Bausch & Lomb (NYSE: BOL), Boehringer-Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX), Capgemini, Cingular Wireless, Eastman Kodak (NYSE: EK), GE (NYSE: GE), Getronics, Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ), H&R Block (NYSE: HRB), IBM (NYSE: IBM), Kindred Healthcare (Nasdaq: KIND), Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), Mutual of Omaha (NYSE: MUO), Nestle USA, Inc. (OTC: NSRGY), Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC), Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon (NYSE: RTN), Schering-Plough (NYSE: SGP), Somerset Medical Center, Southern Company (NYSE: SO), Sprint (NYSE: FON), Sun Microsystems (Nasdaq: SUNW), Unisys Corporation (NYSE: UIS), Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Volt Information Sciences, Inc. (NYSE: VOL), and Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX).

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Parental Alienation Disorder Leaps into Mental Health History with the American Psychiatric Association

Parental Alienation Disorder Leaps into Mental Health History with the American Psychiatric Association

Parental Alienation Conference - Mt. Sinai School of Medicine www. cspas. ca - October 2nd and October 3rd.

New York, NY (PRWEB) September 14, 2010

Psychological research and studies have been investigating the phenomenon known as Parental Alienation for the last 60 years. Today, most mental health professionals regard it as a form of child abuse. During the year parental alienation also leaped into mental health history, as the American Psychiatric Association announced it is now considering - Parental Alienation Disorder for inclusion in DSM-5. There are 3 possible ways for P. A.D. to get into DSM-5: in the main body of Appendix A as a mental dis-order, in Appendix B as a relational problem or in Appendix A in one of the appendices of DSM-5 under Criteria Sets and Axes for further study.

The inclusion of Parental Alienation Disorder could help 200,000 children in American every year who suffer from this condition. It could also help abate this form of child abuse and bring families better treatment solutions along the way. In one of the American Journal's of Family Therapy, Dr. William Bernet defined parental alienation as a mental condition in which a child - usually one whose parents are engaged in a high conflict divorce - allies himself or herself strongly with one parent and rejects a relationship with the other parent without legitimate justification. "

In NYC an international conference on parental alienation will be taking place at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine - October 2nd and October 3rd in the Stern Auditorium. Joseph Goldberg, Founder of the CSPAS conference said, " The conference is important to every mental health professional involved in helping children and families. It also presents an opportunity for many family lawyers to educate themselves in ways that can help their clients obtain court interventions that are appropriate to helping these children."

If you are interested in attending the conference please visit and register online at http://www. CSPAS. ca/nyc (http://www. cspas. ca/nyc) or call 647-476-3170. For all media list inquiries about and for the event please contact 646.370.3458.

About C. S.P. A.S
Founded in 2008 by Joseph Goldberg, The Canadian Symposium for Parental Alienation Syndrome is an educational organization assisting mental health professionals, family law lawyers, family mediators and other professionals to better understand parental alienation and parental alienation syndrome / disorder. Their goal is to assist children and families in need of educational information and referrals to professionals with a specialized expertise for counseling, psychological or psycho-educational services. Parents and professionals in both the family law and mental health communities will be able to locate a number of experts in parental alienation by simply visiting their website. C. S.P. A.S also disseminates information and literature to professionals and to parents. They maintain a strictly educational position and have no political affiliations. The C. S.P. A.S. does not accept funding from any organization affiliated with parental rights, nor do they take a position in favor of or in opposition to equal parenting. For more information visit www. cspas. ca.

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The Burbank Group Wins Two More International Summit Creative Awards 2009

The Burbank Group Wins Two More International Summit Creative Awards 2009

The Burbank Group, LLC. (www. burbankgroup. net), a corporate branding specialist, was awarded two Bronze 2009 Summit Creative Awards® for rebranding the Georgetown University DC Alumni Club and creating their new interactive site. The winning categories include: "Website: Academic Institution;" and "Best Web Rebrand/Redesign."

Rockville, MD (PRWEB) May 28, 2009

The Burbank Group, LLC. (www. burbankgroup. net), a corporate branding specialist, was awarded two Bronze 2009 Summit Creative Awards® for rebranding the Georgetown University DC Alumni Club and creating their new interactive site. The winning categories include: "Website: Academic Institution;" and "Best Web Rebrand/Redesign."

"Both of the awards received on behalf of work done for Georgetown University's Flagship Alumni means that the strategic planning and analysis that went into this site has achieved a superior result. My primary objective in creating this new DCHOYAS. ORG, was to launch more than just a resource--rather, I wanted an online 'quad' that could mitigate the universal challenge of offering alums of all ages a relevant, timely, demographically appropriate, and engaging virtual home. Meeting this goal means that close to forty thousand members will have a more enticing way to learn about and hopefully get involved in the fabulous programming of the Club," said Karen M. Greenwald, President of The Burbank Group.

According to Stephanie Ortbals-Tibbs, President of the DC Alumni Club, "The Burbank Group provided us with exceptional strategy and service throughout the life of the project. The rebranding (http://www. burbankgroup. net/projects) has given us an image that is contemporary yet timeless and appeals across all of our demographic groups. The accompanying web site is both a science and an art: it is beautiful, but it also is well engineered for easy maintenance and predictable service. We are thrilled to hear their work on our behalf won such a high and well-deserved honor."

"This website is a demonstration of both Karen's professional talent and personal dedication to Georgetown. She worked tirelessly to ensure the website met the needs of the alumni club, and was generous in time and talent. Karen's creativity and dedication to this project resulted in a wonderful site to serve the Georgetown alumni community in metro DC," said Meg Chambers, Assistant Director, Market Development & Alumni Engagement Office of Advancement, Georgetown University.

Previously, The Burbank Group has been honored with awards in the following categories: Industry Specialist/Self-Promotion; Direct Marketing/B2B; Medical or Health Related Website; and Industry Self-Promotion in Advertising. 

The Summit Creative Awards recognizes and celebrates creative successes of small/medium sized advertising agencies and other creative groups with annual billings of $30 million or less. For over 15 years, the competition has established itself as the premier arbiter of excellence for firms of this size.

Entries in 22 creative categories are judged against a stringent set of standards. During the blind judging events (entering company names withheld) judges search for innovative and creative concepts, strong executions and the ability to communicate and persuade.

"Winning a Summit Creative Award is a significant accomplishment. The combination of our excellent judges and the tough judging criteria ensures that only deserving entries receive Summit recognized." Said Jocelyn Luciano, Executive Director--Summit International Awards. "It was an exciting year to watch and listen to the judges' debate the details of individual entries. Making the decisions of which ones receive the top spots is hard."

The Summit Creative Awards judges come from top international creative agencies, including: Ogilvy One Worldwide (US), Paragon Marketing Communications (Kuwait), Harrison & Star (US), doug agency (Canada), MCN | Middle East Communications Network, Stellar Debris Creative Studios (Japan), Bloom (Ireland), EvoLogue (US), MFX, Inc. (US), Elevator (Croatia), and Kulwant Advisory (Kenya).

This year's creative competition included companies from the following twenty-six countries: Australia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Croatia, Denmark, Egypt, England, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, India, Japan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Martinique - French West Indies, Oman, Singapore, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United States, and United Kingdom.

Winners were selected in categories that include print, broadcast, emerging media, online advertising, marketing materials, direct mail, green marketing, political, corporate video, public service, best idea never produced, industry self-promotion, and brand (http://www. burbankgroup. net/projects) redesign.

About The Burbank Group, LLC.
Located in Rockville, MD, a D. C. suburb, The Burbank Group is a premier boutique branding shop. We work with domestic and international clients, offering fresh, imaginative, internationally award-winning services that define, strategize, and deliver your message. From the entertainment and technology sectors, educational institutions, and attorney clientele to the hospitality industry and everything in between, The Burbank Group helps clients get the attention they deserve.
For more information, visit: www. burbankgroup. net

About The International Summit Creative Awards
The Summit Creative Awards recognizes worldwide work of advertising, interactive, video production, graphic design and public relations companies with annual billings under $30 million. Entries in 13 creative categories, including: advertising, emerging media, marketing materials, direct marketing, multimedia, political, corporate video, public service, and self-promotion are judged against a stringent set of standards by an international body of judges. This year's entrant companies came from 5 continents and 26 countries.
For more information, visit: www. summitcreative. com

About The Georgetown University Dc Alumni Club
The DC Club is Georgetown University's flagship alumni club, serving the needs of Washington, Maryland, and Virginia based graduates of the university system, faculty and staff of the Georgetown University, and parents and friends of alumni. The Club offers several types of memberships, a wide variety of activities, events, and networking opportunities.
For more information, visit: www. dchoyas. org

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National Health Program Realigns To Extend Nurse Home Visitation Services On Nationwide Level

National Health Program Realigns To Extend Nurse Home Visitation Services On Nationwide Level

Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) is a national nonprofit organization committed to producing enduring improvements in the health and well being of low-income, first-time parents and their children. The NFP National Office located in Denver, Colorado, helps communities replicate and sustain an evidence-based program of home visiting by registered nurses.

Denver, CO (PRWEB) December 4, 2004

Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP), the nationÂ’s only nurse home visitation program that has been proven effective at helping low-income, first-time mothers prepare for successful parenthood and raise healthy children, has moved forward with plans to replicate the program nationally. The program, which has for several years been affiliated with and partially supported by the University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center, has realigned into an independent non-profit organization.

Nurse-Family Partnership will continue its collaboration with the University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences CenterÂ’s Prevention Research Center (PRC), whose director, Dr. David Olds, founded the program in 1978. Dr. OldsÂ’ ongoing research, evaluation and development of existing and newly-implemented sites is critical in steadily improving the nurse home visitation program.

Nurse-Family Partnership is a voluntary prevention program that provides home visitation services by highly educated nurses, beginning early in pregnancy through the childÂ’s second year. Nurses provide support, education and counseling on health, behavioral and self-sufficiency issues. In collaboration with in-state partners; Invest in Kids (IIK) and Public/Private Ventures (PPV), Nurse-Family Partnership currently supports a network of over 170 sites in 20 states, reaching over 258 counties and 13,500 families. The goal of NFP is to make the program available to all low-income, first-time mothers across the U. S.

Nurse-Family Partnership is the most rigorously tested program of its kind. Randomized controlled trials conducted over the past 30 years have shown that, supported by regular visits from professional registered nurses, NFP mothers fare far better than their peers not receiving similar services. NFP mothers are less likely to abuse or neglect their children, have subsequent unintended pregnancies, or misuse alcohol or drugs; and they are more likely to move off welfare and successfully maintain stable employment. In light of these proven outcomes, Nurse-Family Partnership has been praised by the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Justice, the Office of the Surgeon General, and the PresidentÂ’s New Freedom Commission on Mental Health.

To oversee its expansion, Nurse-Family Partnership has formed a national board of directors, comprising dedicated, executive-level professionals in the fields of health and child development, social policy, marketing and communications, law and financial management.

The New York-based Edna McConnell Clark Foundation is providing NFP a significant portion of the funding needed to replicate nationally. The FoundationÂ’s investment is part of its ongoing effort to help high-performing youth serving organizations increase their capacity to serve more young people from low-income backgrounds with high-quality, effective programs. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, which has consistently supported research of the program model since 1979, contributed funding for research and development of the replication process. Generous support has also come from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, the Mabel Hughes Charitable Trust, the Picower Foundation and the Centers for Disease Control.

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Paquin Healthcare Announces Healthcare Retail ’08 Conference in Las Vegas

Paquin Healthcare Announces Healthcare Retail ’08 Conference in Las Vegas

Orlando, FL (PRWEB) February 27, 2008 –-

Paquin Healthcare Companies, Inc. today announced the Healthcare Retail ’08 Conference, to take place at The Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event will be held June 9 and 10, 2008.

The two-day conference will feature speakers and presentations covering all aspects of healthcare retail, including business strategy, case studies, ecommerce, direct marketing, hospital-owned stores and gift shops, non-profit tax issues, loyalty programs and merchandising solutions.

"Healthcare retail is gaining momentum as a new strategy for hospitals and healthcare systems to generate sustainable, non-reimbursed revenue sources,” states Tony Paquin, CEO, Paquin Healthcare Companies. “Many hospitals are generating millions in high-margin retail revenue, yet there is a real shortage of information and education available. This conference will be a major step in filling that gap.”

The company has arranged for several industry-leading speakers from both the healthcare and retail industries. Case studies and presentations by hospital executives are also planned, and there will be exhibits by vendors providing retail services and products to hospitals and health systems.

This year’s keynote presentation features Alicia Ledlie, Senior Director of Health Business Development of Wal-Mart Stores, who will speak to Wal-Mart’s growing role in the world of healthcare retail. Attendees will gain unique insight into the company’s plans for products, services and potential relationships with hospitals and other healthcare providers.

"Attendance will be limited and we fully expect the event to sell out,” says Paquin. “We are already receiving requests to reserve space, and every indication is that we will run out of availability in the next few months,” states Paquin.

For more information contact Houston Winn at (407) 566-1005 or Houston. winn@paquinhealthcare. com.

About Paquin Healthcare Companies, Inc.
Paquin Healthcare Companies, Inc., through its subsidiary operations, is pioneering the development of distribution channels for healthcare-based retail products and services. Working in conjunction with major hospitals and other professional healthcare organizations nationwide, Paquin Healthcare is the nation’s leading provider of integrated and customized solutions for the implementation of healthcare retail strategies. As Medicare reimbursement rates continue to be pressured downward and expenses rise, new sources for non-reimbursed revenues are becoming essential to the financial viability of hospitals. For more information, visit www. PaquinHealthcare. com.

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Sustainability Solution Sales, Global Expansion Strategy Propel Industry Leader ESS to Its Ninth Consecutive Year of Record Growth

Sustainability Solution Sales, Global Expansion Strategy Propel Industry Leader ESS to Its Ninth Consecutive Year of Record Growth

ESS, the leading provider of Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) and Crisis Management sustainability software solutions that support Governance, Risk and Compliance, today announced that the company has achieved its ninth consecutive year of record-breaking growth in 2007, propelled by industry-best software license billings that are nearly three times that of its closest competitor.

TEMPE, Ariz. (PRWEB) March 13, 2008

 "The company's strong 2007 performance validates ESS' industry-leading solution as the platform of choice for sustainability," said Robert Johnson, ESS President and CEO. "It also indicates that ESS continues its reputation for delivering on its product roadmap with solutions that ensure companies can execute on corporate governance initiatives and simultaneously maintain growth and consistent performance."

ESS is meeting global market demand with products that address hot-button EH&S concerns such as compliance reporting, greenhouse gas management, stakeholder reporting, worker health and safety and emergency response.

As the leading independent provider of EH&S software, ESS makes significant investments in research and development to ensure that its solutions and services meet customers' current and future technology needs. ESS has consistently focused on delivering software, built by a team that brings more than 800 combined years of experience, that help clients address their urgent business challenges. In addition, ESS' ecosystem of global technology partners offers clients the widest range of software implementation and support services.

"ESS provides its solutions in an integrated technology platform that enables centralized monitoring and management of EH&S and Crisis issues, while some of our competitors offer systems that operate on different platforms. It is well known that moving data between disparate systems is difficult, and achieving interoperability between different platforms can be costly," Johnson said.

ESS' growth has extended its client base across all industries, including oil and gas, chemicals, financial, metals and mining, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, retail, utilities, and government agencies. Representative companies include Alcoa, Allied Energy Corp., Allied Waste, AMPAC Fine Chemicals, Boart Longyear, Caterpillar, Duke Energy, Hawaiian Electric Company, HD Supply, Invensys, Iron Mountain, Kuwaiti Oil Company, Mark-West Hydrocarbon, Major Drilling, New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization, Oiltanking Houston, PPG, Syncrude Canada, Total Petrochemicals, USDA Forest Service and W. L. Gore. ESS' momentum has continued into 2008, as its software platform has been chosen by organizations such as China National Petroleum Company, Hunt Refining Company, Midwest Airlines and Win-River Casino.

"ESS' scalable software platform enables organizations to align their people with key corporate goals while improving management decision making," Johnson said. "Its integrated design reduces complexity, risks and costs by leveraging critical data, information and best practices from a common database for a facility, business unit or across the enterprise."

About ESS

ESS is the leading provider of Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) and Crisis Management sustainability software that supports Governance, Risk and Compliance and operational excellence. The company has provided global and local software solutions for thousands of businesses, government agencies and other organizations worldwide. ESS is headquartered in Tempe, Ariz., with U. S. offices in Denver, Houston and Washington and international offices in Beijing and Calgary, Alberta.

'Tony Roma’s Cares' Program Serving Up an Appetizing Special Promotion to Raise Money for Lifesaving Childhood Cancer Research

'Tony Roma’s Cares' Program Serving Up an Appetizing Special Promotion to Raise Money for Lifesaving Childhood Cancer Research

“Tony Roma’s Cares” Program Serving Up an Appetizing Special Promotion to Raise Money for Lifesaving Childhood Cancer Research On every Monday and Tuesday, starting December 12, 2005, Guests at Participating Tony Roma’s Restaurants Can Support CureSearch National Childhood Cancer Foundation

Arcadia, Ca. (PRWEB) December 12, 2005

The Arcadia Tony Roma’s Restaurant will host a special “Tony Roma’s Cares” holiday promotion to help raise funds for research to conquer childhood cancer, the #1 disease killer of children.

On Monday and Tuesday’s, starting December 12, 2005, each guest who purchases a Starter item, including Tony Roma’s signature Onion Loaf, Tony Roma’s will donate 20% to CureSearch National Childhood Cancer Foundation, which represents every pediatric cancer program in North America, treating 90% of children with cancer.

“The Tony Roma’s Restaurant family has a strong history of involvement with organizations that serve the needs of families across the country,” said Joe Cabral, General Manager of the Arcadia restaurant. “Our hope is that through this promotion we will be able to expand the resources available for childhood cancer research to help improve the level of healthcare for children suffering from cancer.”

“On behalf of all families impacted by childhood cancer, we are grateful to the Tony Roma’s team for its dedication to our cause,” said Paul T. Burke, President and CEO, CureSearch National Childhood Cancer Foundation. “This special appetizer promotion will go a long way to help raise awareness of the disease and provide much needed funds to help pioneer new treatments and cures for children with cancer and their families.”

About Tony Roma’s

For more than 30 years Tony Roma's has been Famous for Ribs (www. tonyromas. com). Considered the pioneer of Baby Back Ribs, Tony Roma's can now be found all over the world with more than 260 restaurants in 27 countries. We have won countless awards over the years for our ribs and signature sauces. We are committed to providing you the best ribs anywhere. Using new rib styles and sauce flavors, our chefs are working hard to make Tony Roma's your only choice for ribs.

About CureSearch National Childhood Cancer Foundation:

CureSearch National Childhood Cancer Foundation proudly supports the work of CureSearch Children's Oncology Group (COG), a network of more than 5,000 physicians, nurses and scientists who conduct clinical trials and perform cutting-edge research to cure childhood cancer at more than 200 member institutions. CureSearch COG represents every pediatric cancer program, treating more than 90 percent of children with cancer in North America. CureSearch (www. curesearch. org) is dedicated to reaching the day when every child with cancer can be guaranteed a cure.

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Pickles Market to Reach US$3.08 Billion by 2010, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts

Pickles Market to Reach US$3.08 Billion by 2010, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts

Global market for pickles is projected to grow moderately over the 2001-2010 period reaching US$3.08 billion by 2010. Amid competition from other food varieties, consumption of pickled foods is sustained by introduction of specialty pickles with new flavors and use as supplements with other foods.

San Jose, CA (PRWEB) March 3, 2008

Pickling has been a constituent of various cultures across the world, a tradition driven by the need to preserve food. A wide range of pickles are currently available in the worldwide market, which incorporate flavors and texture that are unique to every geographical location. Globally, consumers are increasingly using salted and crispy pickles as toppings and supplements for common foods such as hamburgers, hot dogs and sandwiches. As people get more health conscious, demand for pickles with lesser salt content is forecast to rise.

The United States represents the largest market accounting for a share of about 32% of global pickles market (http://www. strategyr. com/Pickles_Market_Report. asp) in 2007, as stated by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. Latin America and Canada are forecast to emerge as the fastest growing markets. Finished cucumber pickles (http://www. strategyr. com/Pickles_Market_Report. asp) constitutes the largest product segment, accounting for an estimated 25% share in 2007. However rising demand for fresh cucumbers has contributed to the slow down in consumption of pickling cucumbers, especially in the United States. Global sales from the segment are projected to reach US$764 million by 2009. Europe represents another major market for pickles. Regional sales are projected to increase at a compounded annual rate of 2.6% over the 2001-2010 period. Germany represents the single largest market in Europe with sales estimated at US$113 million for 2007. Finished relishes market (http://www. strategyr. com/Pickles_Market_Report. asp) in Europe is projected to reach US$142 million by 2010. While in Asia-Pacific, where pickles are of enormous significance, the pickles market is projected to cross US$503 million by 2010.

Although the demand for fermented pickles is on decline, refrigerated pickles are finding favor among consumers. Refrigerated pickles retain their freshness due to the minimal processing associated with these products, as a result of which the pickle remains fresh and crispy. To capitalize on the health-aspect of pickled foods, manufacturers are offering innovative varieties of pickles that are beneficial for human health.

Key players profiled in the report include ADF Foods Ltd, Beit Hashita Assis, H. J. Heinz Company, Kraft Foods, Mt. Olive Pickle Company, Patak Foods, Pinnacle Foods Corporation, Premier Brands Foods Plc, The Global Green Company Ltd., and TreeHouse Foods, Inc.

The report titled "Pickles: A Global Strategic Business Report" published by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., covers major market dynamics, trends, issues, and competition pertaining to the market on a global as well as regional level. The report enumerates recent developments, mergers, acquisitions and other strategic industry activities. Product segments analyzed in the study include Finished Cucumber Pickles, Finished Horseradish Pickles, Finished Sauerkraut Pickles, Finished Relishes, Other Finished Pickles and Unfinished Pickles. Analysis is presented for established and emerging markets including United States, Japan, France, Germany, United Kingdom, Italy, Russia, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America.

For more details of this research report please visit http://www. strategyr. com/Pickles_Market_Report. asp (http://www. strategyr. com/Pickles_Market_Report. asp)

About Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Global Industry Analysts, Inc., (GIA) (http://www. strategyr. com) is a reputed publisher of off-the-shelf market research. Founded in 1987, the company is globally recognized as one of the world's largest market research publishers. The company employs over 700 people worldwide and publishes more than 880 full-scale research reports each year. Additionally, the company also offers a range of over 60,000 smaller research products including company reports, market trend reports, and industry reports encompassing all major industries worldwide.

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Pet Obesity Continues to Grow in U. S

Pet Obesity Continues to Grow in U. S.

Nationwide study finds number of overweight dogs and cats increasing; owners of larger dogs and cats less aware of problem.

Calabash, NC (PRWEB) March 10, 2010

In the U. S., over 45% of dogs and 58% of cats are now estimated to be overweight or obese according to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP). The third annual National Pet Obesity Awareness Day Study, conducted in October 2009, found that from 2007 to 2009, the number of overweight dogs and cats increased by 2% and 5%, respectively.

“Obesity is now the biggest health threat to pets in the US,” states lead researcher Dr. Ernie Ward. “The costs of obesity in illness and injury make it the number one medical issue seen in today’s veterinary hospitals.”

Obesity rates in cats were highest at 21.4%; dogs were slightly better with 8.6% classified as obese by veterinary clinics. Obesity in dogs and cats is typically defined as 30% above normal weight. According to the study, 6.7 million dogs are estimated to be obese and 34.9 million overweight. The numbers in cats is higher, with 20 million estimated to be obese and 54.3 million overweight.

“These numbers, 34 million dogs and 54 million cats that are overweight, continue to slowly creep upwards. The frightening fact is that now pet owners are increasingly classifying their overweight pets as ‘normal,’ making the problem more difficult to address,” notes Dr. Ward. “If this ‘fat gap’ continues to grow, that is, when a pet owner looks at their chubby companion and views it as a normal, healthy weight, our nation’s pets will continue to suffer the consequences of obesity. I believe owners have this misperception because they are surrounded by fatter and fatter pets. Twenty years ago, these dogs were viewed as overweight. Today, pet owners view them as normal.”

When asked, 33% of dog owners and 46% of cat owners with overweight pets incorrectly identified their pet as a normal weight; 25% of dog owners with obese dogs reported their dog was normal while 40% of obese cat owners thought their cat was a normal weight. Interestingly, 33% of small dog (less than 23 pounds) owners thought their overweight dog was a normal weight compared to 41% of large dog (over 50 pounds) owners.

Owners of Labrador Retrievers and Golden Retrievers were more likely to claim their dog was a normal weight when it was in reality, overweight. And 43% incorrectly identified their overweight Retriever as normal while only 33% of small breed dog owners underestimated their dog’s weight. In total, 46% of all Labrador and Golden Retrievers were determined to be overweight or obese. The study found that in general, owners of small breed dogs were more likely to correctly identify their dog as overweight than owners of large breed dogs.

“It’s important that pet owners understand the significance of even a few extra pounds on a dog or cat,” explains Dr. Ward. “For example, a typical 90-pound female Labrador Retriever is equivalent to a 186-pound 5 foot, 4 inch female while a 12-pound Yorkshire Terrier is similar to 223 pounds on the same woman. A 15-pound cat is equivalent to a 225-pound 5 foot, 9 inch male and a 20-pound feline equals 300 pounds on that man. Each pound on a cat is equal to about 13 pounds on the average female and 15 pounds on a male.”

“One encouraging finding was that 82% of pet owners agreed that pet obesity was a problem in the US. The challenge for veterinarians is to educate owners of dogs and cats on what a healthy weight actually is for their pet and offer weight loss strategies,” says Dr. Ward.

Treats continue to be the main culprit for excess weight. According to Ward, 90% of dog owners and 54% of cat owners responded that they gave their pets treats. “Even tiny treats pack a punch,” notes Ward. “Making matters worse, today’s treats are so loaded with sugar and fat I call them ‘kibble crack.’ Modern treats are literally rewiring our pets’ behavioral responses and creating cravings that go far beyond what is normal in many pets.”

Ward stresses that pet owners need to understand the impact treats have on their pets’ weight. For example, he equates a premium pig ear given to a 40-pound dog to drinking six, 12-ounce colas. “No one would sit down and drink six sodas at one time, yet that’s exactly what we’re doing when we give our pets these snacks,” states Dr. Ward. “Even a single, small dog bone treat given to a 10-pound dog is no different than a person eating two chocolate doughnuts. The truth is, we rarely stop at one dog treat. Give a few each day and you’ve fed the equivalent of a dozen doughnuts. No wonder we’re seeing such high obesity rates.”

The third annual National Pet Obesity Awareness Day Study was conducted using data collected by 41 US veterinary clinics in October 2009. In all, about 600 adult dogs and cats were evaluated. Approximately 8.6% of dogs were classified as obese and 36.7% as overweight. Approximately 21.4% of all cats were rated as obese and 36.5% as overweight.

For additional information on the study, please contact Dr. Ernie Ward or visit http://www. PetObesityPrevention. com (http://www. PetObesityPrevention. com).

About the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP)
APOP was founded in 2005 by Dr. Ernie Ward to promote awareness of the dangers of pet obesity to veterinary healthcare providers and pet owners. APOP is not affiliated with any pet or veterinary company or corporation.

Contact
Dr. Ernie Ward, President Association for Pet Obesity Prevention 910-579-5550 / 910-620-1295 http://www. PetObesityPrevention. com (http://www. PetObesityPrevention. com)

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