Herbal Belt System Introduced for Natural, Long-Term Relief and Recovery from Internal Organ Disorders, Muscle and Joint Pain

Herbal Belt System Introduced for Natural, Long-Term Relief and Recovery from Internal Organ Disorders, Muscle and Joint Pain

Non-Internal, Non-Allergenic System Offers Alternative To Internal Medications, Pills, Teas Without Digestive Discomfort or Skin Reactions; Chinese Herbalist, Martial Artist, and Strength Trainer Offers Private 40-Year-Old Herbal Remedy To General Public For First Time - A Chinese herbal remedy that employs specially-formulated waist belts worn at night or during the day has been introduced for relief of internal organ disorders, muscle and joint pain by Golden Energy Institute, Rosemead, California. Master LuÂ’s Energy Belt System(tm) works by stimulating vital organs that control blood sugar, blood pressure, digestion, and circulation. The belt also strengthens joints and reduces swelling to reduce back pain, arthritis, and tendinitis.

ROSEMEAD, CA (PRWEB) June 17, 2004

Master Lu’s Energy Belt System™, a combination of night and day herbal remedies worn for long-lasting relief and recovery from internal organ disorders, muscle and joint pain, has been introduced by The Golden Energy Institute, it was announced today.

The System uses two herbal belts (White and Black) worn at different times that work together to stimulate and repair organs and joints. The belts were created by Master James Lu, a Doctor of Chinese Medicine and a renowned health, martial arts, and strength trainer for professional athletes and performers in the U. S., China, and Taiwan.

The White Energy Belt for overnight use is designed for symptoms commonly associated with the stomach, kidneys, pancreas, and spleen – including diabetes, poor blood circulation, erectile dysfunction, insomnia, and constipation.

The Black Energy Belt, originally developed for Master Lu’s professional athlete clients and martial arts students, can be worn up to two hours during the day and offers prevention and recovery from symptoms related to joints as well as general circulation – including back pain, arthritis, muscle tightness, sciatic nerve disorders, and tendinitis.

Because they are used externally, Master LuÂ’s Energy Belts avoid digestive or skin reactions associated with pills, shots, teas and ointments. In fact, the herbs serve to aid digestive functions and improve skin tone, according to the company.

Formulated over a 40-year period, each herbal mixture includes more than 70 different Chinese herbs and minerals woven inside replaceable fabric inserts. The ingredients found in the herbal formulas alone would cost over $600 if purchased individually in stores. The inserts are placed inside the supplied belts which users wear snug against the waist.

“The body’s natural heat activates the herbs and produces herbal vapors,” says Master Lu. “The body naturally absorbs only the elements from the herbs which it needs to replenish and balance itself.”

Since the herbs are neither ingested nor touch skin directly, the Belts cannot create digestive problems associated with internal prescription medication, pills, or teas, or skin-rash problems associated with creams or salves.

Master Lu’s Energy Belt System is based on balancing the five elements found in nature — earth, fire, metal, wood, and water — within the individual. “Chinese medicine believes all sickness and disease we see today are the result of imbalance in the body,” Master Lu said. “The herbal mixtures found in the Energy Belts are designed to restore vital elements that may be lacking in one’s environment or because of their lifestyle.”

“The first Energy Belt formula was originally designed to promote strength, flexibility, and suppleness of joints for private individuals I was working with,” Lu said. “When people kept saying how it was helping with other symptoms like diabetes, constipation, arthritis, and impotency, we decided to make the belts more widely available as a way to help people’s lives.”

Already there are hundreds of users across the United States and in Taiwan – including medical practitioners, athletes, and seniors – who have found relief of their ailments after years of suffering and treating symptoms with conventional medications.

A diabetic for 25 years, Ted Inouye of Torrance, reported that “within the first 3 weeks of using the [White] Energy Belt the average reduction of blood sugar count was 25% along with a corresponding reduction in the amount of insulin I had to use. I’m positive the Energy Belt works.”

1976 Olympic Gold Medalist and former New York Jets running back Johnny “Lam” Jones, said that the Black Energy Belt is “....great for building and maintaining strength without losing flexibility.”

One Southern California physician (who asked to be anonymous) said, “I just used [White Energy Belt] for one night and it has already eased my blood pressure. It’s more effective than any Chinese or Western medicine I’ve ever tried. As a doctor of 20 years, I am in awe.”

The White Belt comes with two inserts and houses two pockets – one located over the abdomen, the other over the lower back. The Black Belt includes one insert and one pocket located on the lower back.

The herbal packs retain their strength for six weeks and should be replaced for ongoing usage. Master LuÂ’s Energy Belt System, which includes both White and Black belts, herbal liner inserts, and usage instructions, is available for a suggested retail price of $249. Replacement herbal packs, either for the White Belt or the Black Belt, are $79.

Master LuÂ’s Energy Belt System is available directly from The Golden Energy InstituteÂ’s website, www. masterlu. com, and through selected health clinics and wellness outlets in Southern California and the tri-state New York area. Individuals should call The Golden Energy Institute toll-free for availability in their area at (866) 500-6051.

As the founder of the Rosemead-based Golden Energy Institute, 68-year-old Master Lu began his martial arts training in 1944, opened his first martial arts studio in Northridge, California in 1970, and expanded with three other studios in Taiwan by 1979. He officially created his Golden Energy Method in the following year. Master Lu holds a Doctor of Chinese Medicine from the World Chinese Medical and Herbs United Association.

The Golden Energy Institute offers workshops on wellness and health issues, products that include The Energy Belts and Golden Energy Breathing Method video, and private counseling and training. The Institute is located at 8762 Mission Drive in Rosemead, CA. For more information, contact Maximillian Lu, Operations Manager, at (626) 286-0228 or (310) 993-4049 or visit the website at www. masterlu. com.

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School Can Be Hazardous to Your Health -- Watch Those Backpacks and Computers

School Can Be Hazardous to Your Health -- Watch Those Backpacks and Computers

Dr. Matthew Hamilton of Maximum Potential Chiropractic explains why kids wearing backpacks to school coupled with poorly designed computer workstations in most of today's school facilities are leading to young children suffering from back pain much earlier than previous generations.

Medina, OH (PRWEB) November 9, 2007

Dr. Matthew Hamilton of Maximum Potential Chiropractic explains why kids wearing backpacks to school coupled with poorly designed computer workstations in most of today's school facilities are leading to young children suffering from back pain much earlier than previous generations.

School Can Be Hazardous to Your Health - Watch Those Backpacks and Computers

"Mention the word 'chiropractic' or 'chiropractor' to someone and the visual usually elicited is one of the adult suffering back pain from a variety of life events and lifestyle stressors," says Dr. Matthew Hamilton of Maximum Potential Chiropractic.

The association is no surprise when 80 percent of Americans will suffer back pain some time during their life and 50 percent of us will suffer from back pain this year, according to statistics from the American Chiropractic Association (ACA).

"A new picture is emerging however," adds Dr. Hamilton. "The Consumer Product Safety Commission reported that 7,300 injuries were treated in U. S. emergency rooms in 2006 because of backpacks."

"As much as we might wish, our children are not immune to back pain," states Dr. Matt, as he is known to the Maximum Potential family. "And," he adds, "Approximately 40 million American children carry backpacks."

According to the ACA's Council on Occupational Health, a recent study conducted in Italy found that the average child carries a backpack that would be the equivalent of a 39-pound burden for a 176-pound man or a 29-pound load for a 132-pound woman. It is recommended that children carry no more than 5 to 10 percent of their body weight in a backpack -- 5-10 pounds for a 100-pound child. Of those children carrying heavy backpacks to school, 60 percent had experienced back pain as a result. Other studies have shown that slinging a backpack over one shoulder can exacerbate the curvature of the spine in scoliosis patients.

Add poorly designed computer workstations to the mix, and we see young children suffering from back pain much earlier than previous generations.

Dr. Matt has several recommendations for parents:
Make sure your child's backpack weighs no more than 5 to 10 percent of his or her body weight. Check the positioning of the backpack. It should hang no more than four inches below the waistline. Make sure that pointy of bulky objects are packed away from the area that will rest on your child's back. A backpack with individualized compartments helps in positioning the contents more effectively. Urge your child to wear both shoulder straps, and wide, padded straps are very important. Make certain that the home computer workstation can be modified for each child's use. Position the monitor so the top of the screen is at or below the child's eye level. Ensure the chair at the workstation fits the child correctly. There should be two inches between the front edge of the seat and the back of the knees. The chair should have arm supports so that elbows are resting within a 70-135-degree angle to the computer keyboard. Wrists should be held in a neutral position while typing -- not angled up or down. Limit your child's time at the computer and make sure he or she takes periodic stretch breaks during computer time.

"If your child continues to complain of pain and strain from a heavy backpack or from sitting at a computer, see a doctor of chiropractic," urges Dr. Hamilton. "A doctor of chiropractic can help alleviate your child's pain and help prevent further injury."

For the months of November and December 2007, Maximum Potential Chiropractic is offering new patients a health history and consultation, an orthopedic and neurologic exam, x-rays (if needed) and a report of findings for only $20. For an appointment call Maximum Potential Chiropractic at 330-723-1441. The office is located at 215 W, Liberty St. in Medina. See them on the web at www. mpchiro. com.

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National Survey Findings: Buttery Spreads Are the Toast of the Town

National Survey Findings: Buttery Spreads Are the Toast of the Town

"Buttery spreads," the new term for today's margarine products, are preferred by consumers interested in their heart health, according to a just-released national survey.

Washington, DC (PRWEB) October 12, 2009

Based on just-released findings from a national consumer survey, the National Association of Margarine Manufacturers has proclaimed that "there's a new spread in town."

In the national survey just completed by Kelton Research, 45 percent of consumers said the tablespread they use most often at mealtime is a buttery spread or soft margarine spread, compared to 24 percent who rated stick butter as their favorite.

The association explains: "Actually, margarine spreads are not new but keep getting better over time and are extremely popular among health-conscious grocery shoppers nationwide. Consumers use them on toast, muffins, pancakes, stove-top cooking, frying, baking and as a topping on vegetables. Today's margarine is a buttery spread, which is not your mother's margarine."

As the margarine product category has evolved and consumer preferences have expanded beyond traditional stick margarine, the term "margarine" has become outdated, according to industry experts. "Margarine" has gone the way of the "information superhighway" (now known as the Internet), "prune" (now "dried plum"), and "stewardess" (now "flight attendant"). And just as "fat-free milk" is a better descriptor than "skim milk," "buttery spreads" better defines today's margarine products.

"The term 'buttery spreads' depicts the new generation of margarine products. Buttery spreads are preferred by consumers interested in their heart health," explains Richard Cristol, president of the National Association of Margarine Manufacturers (NAMM). NAMM is the industry's long-standing trade association, which was formed in 1936.

Buttery spreads are typically made with a blend of nutritious, natural plant oils like soybean, canola, and olive. Today's buttery spreads are much lower in total fat and saturated fat than the margarines of yesterday, have no cholesterol and are rich in polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats compared with animal fats, such as butter and lard.

The national survey also found that in terms of the most heart-healthy choice, consumers indicated strong awareness of the recommendations of health experts -- more than half (54%) recognize that buttery spreads and soft margarine spreads are the most heart-healthy choice, compared to 18 percent who thought stick butter is the more healthy option.

The risk of heart disease can be significantly reduced by adapting a heart-healthy lifestyle that includes maintaining a healthy weight and eating a balanced diet which is low in total cholesterol and saturated fat. The U. S. Dietary Guidelines, American Heart Association and other major health organizations recommend that consumers choose soft margarine spreads instead of butter for heart health.

Choosing buttery spreads in place of butter can have a major impact. In fact, 10 scientific studies have directly evaluated the health benefits of soft margarine spreads versus butter, and all have confirmed that buttery spreads are the healthier choice. One groundbreaking study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, showed that making the simple switch from butter to soft margarine spreads lowered levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol by nine percent in children and eleven percent in adults.

This is not surprising, as the nutrition label on a typical buttery spread shows that it has no cholesterol, 0 grams of trans fat, and less than 2 grams of saturated fat per serving. In contrast, butter has 7 grams saturated fat and 30 milligrams of cholesterol per serving. NAMM notes that using a buttery spread instead of butter over a week's time can cut an entire day's worth of saturated fat.

Popular brands include Promise, Country Crock, Imperial, Brummel & Brown, Smart Balance, Parkay, Fleischmann's, Blue Bonnet, Olivio, Saffola, Gold-n-Soft, and I Can't Believe It's Not Butter.

For more information, including heart-healthy recipes, visit www. butteryspreads. org.

Note to Editors: The nationally representative survey of 1,000 adults was conducted by Kelton Research September 14-21, 2009 using an online methodology. Quotas were set to ensure reliable and accurate representation of the total U. S population ages 18 and older. The margin of error is +/- 3.1%. The survey was commissioned by the National Association of Margarine Manufacturers.

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NONPROFIT E-LEARNING COLLABORATION RELEASES EVALUATION REPORT

NONPROFIT E-LEARNING COLLABORATION RELEASES EVALUATION REPORT

CompassPoint Nonprofit Services and SmarterOrg announced the completion of the initial evaluation study of their nonprofit online learning initiative. The study reports that learners value the accessibility and convenience of the partners’ online course, “Budgeting For Programs and Proposals”. A large majority of users rated the online experience as “very good” or “excellent” and would like to take additional nonprofit-related courses online.

(PRWEB) May 23, 2002

San Francisco, CA –CompassPoint Nonprofit Services and SmarterOrg announced the completion of the initial evaluation study of their nonprofit online learning initiative. The study reports that learners value the accessibility and convenience of the partners’ online course, “Budgeting For Programs and Proposals”. A large majority of users rated the online experience as “very good” or “excellent” and would like to take additional nonprofit-related courses online.

“Given the rapid pace of change in the online world, we’ve produced an initial evaluation report to provide the sector with immediate feedback on this innovative online learning initiative,” said Nelson Layag, Director of Technology at CompassPoint. “This report is the first product of an ongoing effort to evaluate both this course and the overall application of online learning in the nonprofit sector.”

Budgeting for Programs and Proposals is a collaboration between CompassPoint Nonprofit Services, a nonprofit management support organization and SmarterOrg, an online learning application service provider. The course is designed to provide nonprofit-focused financial management training to nonprofit organizations and grantmakers across the country.

Evaluation Study Highlights

A vast majority of users (85%) rated the course as good or better; 71% of users rated the course as very good or excellent.

Users highly value the flexibility and convenience that online learning provides.

Many users felt that online learning provides a complementary, if not better, experience to classroom learning.

The majority of users would be willing to use online learning again, and this willingness increases with online familiarity.

Users who did not complete the course cited lack of time or competing priorities as the reason.

Independent consultants Elliot Grant and Heather McLeod Grant conducted the study. The online learning initiative is supported by both The James Irvine Foundation and The Atlantic Philanthropies.

The complete study can be downloaded at www. smarterorg. com or www. compasspoint. org/elearning (http://www. compasspoint. org/elearning).

ABOUT THE COURSE SPONSORS

CompassPoint Nonprofit Services (www. compasspoint. org) is the country's leading nonprofit professional development organization, offering a single point of entry to assistance with the full range of organizational effectiveness issues, including but not limited to technology and financial concerns. CompassPoint provides classroom-based workshops in the San Francisco Bay Area to over 7,000 nonprofit staff persons each year, with an annual attendance of over 1,000 for classes with its highly regarded nonprofit financial management curriculum.

SmarterOrg (www. smarterorg. com) is the first company to work exclusively with nonprofit, philanthropic, and public organizations to develop high-impact, cost-effective online learning programs. SmarterOrg offers an engaging, collaborative learning community and easy-to-use tools to manage and evaluate online learning initiatives. In addition, SmarterOrg provides research and consultation services to help organizations develop online learning programs and evaluate learning technology.

FACT SHEET: “BUDGETING FOR PROGRAMS AND PROPOSALS”

ESSENTIAL BUDGETING SKILLS FOR ALL NONPROFIT STAFF

Accurate program budgeting is an essential component of nonprofit fiscal health.

Maintaining fiscal soundness for an organization with multiple programs and multiple funding sources means that each program and grant proposal must accurately reflect the true costs of each project. Furthermore, the complexities of program budgeting demand accurate cost information and coordination across program, fundraising, and finance staff, including both line staff and managers. In the end, sound budgeting requires input from almost every nonprofit staff member. “Budgeting for Programs and Proposals” can help staff at every level to create accurate program budgets and effectively communicate program needs in grant proposals.

EXPERTISE IN NONPROFIT FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

“Budgeting for Programs and Proposals” is based on CompassPoint Nonprofit Service’s highly regarded nonprofit professional development programs. Over 1,000 nonprofit staff persons benefit each year from more than 100 classroom and conference workshops focused specifically on nonprofit financial management. “Budgeting for Programs and Proposals” is one of the most popular courses in this comprehensive curriculum.

FLEXIBLE, POWERFUL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

The course learning environment takes advantage of the Web's interactive possibilities, allowing users to utilize multiple learning styles, including simulations, visual representations, hands-on exercises, and case studies. Personalized tutor support is integrated throughout the course - actual subject matter experts are available to provide feedback, all via the Web. SmarterOrg's nonprofit e-learning courses are built on a powerful, XML - and Java-based platform, which allows for rich interactivity and engaging content via any standard Web-browser and dial-up connections as slow as 28.8k.

PRICING

The course fee of $125 includes access to both the online course and expert tutor support for six months. Students can take the course all at once, or review lessons as needed over the entire six months period. In addition, users have access to a number of resources such as sample budgets and cost worksheets.

For more information, please visit www. compasspoint. org/elearning (http://www. compasspoint. org/elearning) or www. smarterorg. com.

Walling Data Protects North Carolina Mental Health Association's 400 Statewide Users with AVG Internet Security

Walling Data Protects North Carolina Mental Health Association's 400 Statewide Users with AVG Internet Security

Network Administrator turns to AVG's Leading US Distributor for Workstation Security

Claremont, N. C. (PRWEB) June 26, 2008

Lou Porco has been Network Administrator at the Mental Health Association of North Carolina for several years, managing the technology needs of the organization's central Raleigh, N. C. office as well as the approximately 150 satellite offices across the state.

Given the confidential nature of much of the data stored on the organization's networks, security and privacy are key concerns for Porco. "When I first came on board, the organization was running Norton AntiVirus products. When that became too cumbersome, we switched to Panda software, but neither solution delivered the kind of powerful yet easy-to-manage solution we needed," he said. "For both products, the updating process was cumbersome and the toll on workstation performance was just too much. So we decided to look for an alternative."

With over 400 workstations to protect, Porco wanted a stable anti-virus solution that would offer powerful protection, yet was easy to use for both end users and administrators. After doing some research, he decided that AVG AntiVirus looked as if it would meet all of his requirements -- he was particularly impressed by the positive comments he found about its ease of use as well as its affordability.

"As far as anti-virus software goes, it doesn't matter if it's easy for me to use, it matters if it is easy on my users," Porco said. "It's my job to learn new software, but my users don't need to get involved with what's being used to protect the data on their workstations. AVG was perfect because I knew that my users would barely know it was there."

Once the product decision was made, it was time to scout out a supplier. A quick tour around a few websites led Porco to Walling Data Systems. He was even happier when he found that Walling offered discounts to non-profit organizations for AVG licenses.

"Pricing was a big issue for us," Porco said. "The nonprofit discounts offered by Walling Data were great, and made it much easier for us to justify the purchase and seal the deal quickly."

Walling Data Systems (http://www. avg-antivirus. net (http://www. avg-antivirus. net)) is the country's longest-standing distributor of AVG Technologies' solutions and the company's highest-volume distributor in North America. Walling specializes in the education and nonprofit sectors, and is the only distributor to offer all customers free, unlimited, U. S.-based support as part of their purchase price.

Complete Satisfaction
Porco is completely satisfied with AVG, and loves how easy it is on both IT administration and the users.

"AVG catches everything and it doesn't get in my users' way," Porco said. "Only 40 of my users are in house, the rest are scattered all over the state, so I needed security software that basically runs itself. AVG has proved it can do just that."

Porco likes AVG so much in fact, that he also uses it on his home computer and says he would recommend it to anyone.

"We just renewed our licenses a few weeks ago and upgraded to AVG 8.0 at the same time. The whole process with Walling Data was fast and painless," Porco said. "Just like AVG!"

For more information about AVG for not-for-profit institutions, please visit http://www. avg-antivirus. net (http://www. avg-antivirus. net) or call toll-free 866-833-5727

About Walling Data Systems
Founded in 1994, in North Carolina, Walling Data Systems is a Value-Added Technology Distributor offering innovative high-value solutions to everyday computer security problems for corporate, education, and home technology users. Walling Data was named an Authorized AVG Distributor in 2004 and is the only source for unlimited toll-free phone, "We-Do-It-For-You" remote control support, and more for their AVG customers in the United States and Canada, one reason why thousands of customers have made Walling their supplier of choice for AVG products. More information at http://www. avg-antivirus. net (http://www. avg-antivirus. net)

About AVG
Founded in 1991 in the Czech Republic, AVG is a leading international developer of Internet threat protection solutions for consumers and SMBs. AVG is one of the fastest growing companies in the industry with more than 70 million active users around the world and offices in Europe and North America. The company employs some of the world's leading experts in Internet security, specifically in the areas of threat research, analysis and detection. AVG's award-winning products are distributed globally through resellers and over the Internet as well as via third parties through Software Developer's Kits (SDK). More information at www. avg. com.

Media Contacts:
Ashlie Lanning 919-557-7890 alanning@wallingdatasystems. com
Luke Walling 828-459-5422 x225 luke@wallingdatasystems. com

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Online Conversation Showcases Successes and Challenges of Development Professionals in Achieving the Millennium Development Goals

Online Conversation Showcases Successes and Challenges of Development Professionals in Achieving the Millennium Development Goals

United Nations Foundation and Devex Launch Campaign to promote open dialogue with a focus on innovations and challenges on-the-ground

WASHINGTON, D. C. (Vocus) June 5, 2010 –

The United Nations Foundation, in partnership with Devex, kicked off a new, online dialogue among development professionals about how organizations are making progress towards the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The site (http://mdg. devex. com) will catalyze conversations pointing to on-the-ground successes and challenges in the lead up to the September 2010 UN Summit on the Millennium Development Goals.

“This year the world is turning increased attention towards the progress that is possible in achieving the MDGs,” said Timothy E. Wirth, President of the UN Foundation. “This online conversation provides development professionals and communicators a unique opportunity to show policy makers that the development community is making innovative strides toward achieving the MDGs. We encourage professionals to visit the site, join the conversation, and share their success stories. If we speak openly about both the opportunities and obstacles ahead, we can help our communities make progress in combating global poverty.”

“As the largest provider of business intelligence and recruitment services to the development community, we are pleased to offer our expertise and tools to host this vital global conversation,” said Raj Kumar, President of Devex. “The goal of this venture is to create long-lasting partnerships among firms and NGOs from around the world. The online discussions will provide invaluable feedback leading up to the 2010 September Summit at the United Nations.”
Over the coming months, the UN Foundation and Devex will host a global conversation on each of the eight MDGs, a set of international development goals that all UN members have agreed to accomplish by the year 2015. The goals include reducing extreme poverty, reducing child mortality rates, fighting disease epidemics such as HIV/AIDS, and developing a global partnership for development. To join the discussion and learn what development experts are saying about the achievement of the MDGs, visit http://mdg. devex. com.

About the United Nations Foundation
The United Nations Foundation, a public charity, was created in 1998 with entrepreneur and philanthropist Ted Turner’s historic $1 billion gift to support UN causes and activities. The UN Foundation builds and implements public/private partnerships to address the world’s most pressing problems, and works to broaden support for the UN through advocacy and public outreach. Through campaigns and partnerships, the organization connects people, ideas, and resources to help the UN solve global problems. The campaigns reduce child mortality, empower women and girls, create a new energy future, secure peace and human rights, and promote technology innovation to improve health outcomes. For more information, visit http://www. unfoundation. org.

About Devex
Devex is a social enterprise bringing efficiency to international development through recruiting and business information services. Our members find development projects, business and career advice, jobs – and professional connections – on devex. com. Founded in 2000, Devex serves a global community of 500,000 development professionals and one thousand donors, companies, and NGOs. With a mission to bring greater efficiency to international development, our global staff of 100 in four offices (Barcelona, Manila, Tokyo, and Washington, DC) works to provide innovative products and services to address the needs of each member of our development community. Development professionals or organizations working in the field of international development, humanitarian relief and global health, are invited to join us on http://www. devex. com.

Media Contact:
Amy DiElsi, United Nations Foundation, 202-492-3078 or adielsi(at)unfoundation(dot)org.
Jason McNaboe, Devex, 202-249-9222 or j(dot)mcnaboe(at)devex(dot)com.

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IHealthSpot. com wins eHealthcare Leadership Award for Orthopedic Practice Website

IHealthSpot. com wins eHealthcare Leadership Award for Orthopedic Practice Website

IHealthSpot was honored with a Distinction eHealthcare Leadership Award for best ebusiness site for South Palm Orthopedics during the Twelfth Annual Healthcare Internet Conference.

Margate, FL (PRWEB) December 4, 2008

iHealthSpot was honored with a Distinction eHealthcare Leadership Award for best ebusiness site for South Palm Orthopedics during the Twelfth Annual Healthcare Internet Conference.

Only 235 healthcare organizations were recognized with over 1,100 entries vying for the prestigious awards. The website features that made South Palm Orthopedics (www. SouthPalmOrthopedics. com) shine among the competition were the interactive online patient registration and health history forms, physician referral forms, online appointment requests, Interactive patient education with 3D animations, online newsletter sign up, and online prescription requests.

In 2006 iHealthSpot. com built the website, www. SouthPalmOrthopedics. com, as a marketing and operational tool to allow the busy orthopedic practice to use the Internet to effectively market to patients and streamline their operations. "We are very excited to be recognized as a leader in providing cutting edge Interactive websites that embrace emerging technologies and allow medical practices to provide a virtual office online " stated Mary Hall, CEO of iHealthSpot. com, "The Interactive features in our website products really set us apart from our competition. It is our continued goal to provide all of our clients with the tools they need to actively engage their patients through their websites."

IHealthSpot continues to set the precedent in providing innovative technology options for medical practice clients and their websites such as online bill pay, secure online forms, appointment requests, prescription requests, physician referrals, easy online publishing tools, message boards and blogs, Interactive patient education with 3D animations, online newsletters and email capture, all at an affordable price.

"We were thrilled to learn of our award winning entry." said Patsy Smith, Practice Administrator of South Palm Orthopedics, "We have found iHealthSpot to be an irreplaceable partner in developing and maintaining our website. Our website allows us to market to new patients, service existing patients and operate more effectively and efficiently." The South Florida based practice provides comprehensive orthopedic care and is recognized in South Florida as a foremost authority in advanced techniques for diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of a variety of orthopedic conditions including severe trauma, minimally invasive joint replacement and complex hand conditions and treatments.

The eHealthcare Leadership Awards program was developed and first presented nine years ago by eHealthcare Strategy & Trends, a leading Internet resource published by Health Care Communications, Rye, NY. The Twelfth Annual Healthcare Internet Conference was sponsored by Greystone. Net, an Atlanta-based strategy firm, and StayWell Custom Communications, an Evanston, IL-based content supplier.

Winners of platinum, gold, silver, and distinction awards represented 17 industry classifications, from hospitals, health systems to pharmaceutical firms, medical practices and online health companies. Awards were given in 12 different categories: Best Site Design, Best Interactive, Best Health/Healthcare Content, Best e-Business, Best Care/Disease Management, Best Web 2.0/Rich Media, Best Employee Recruitment, Best Quality Communication, Best Newsroom, Best Overall Internet Site, Best Intranet Site, and eHealth Organizational Commitment.

About iHealthSpot Inc:

IHealthSpot Inc. is a leading Web development and patient education provider dedicated to providing turnkey website and technology solutions to the medical industry. The company's core product focuses on enabling medical practices to market themselves with a full-featured website that includes everything from online communication tools and easy updating to award winning patient education.

IHealthSpot, Inc. is a subsidiary of Action Online Technologies, Inc., a leading edge technology company voted one of the top 25 Web Development companies in South Florida, specializing in helping clients leverage the power of the Internet through creative interactive solutions. Action Online Technologies, Inc.'s subsidiary Action Online, LLC is a leading provider of Web technology solutions to the hospitality industry.

For more information about iHealthSpot, visit www. iHealthSpot. com or http://Promotions. iHealthSpot. com (http://Promotions. iHealthSpot. com).

For press inquiries, contact Mary Hall at (954) 978-2184 or info at iHealthSpot dot com

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