Providers of CareOne Debt Relief Services Launch Debt Free U, Helping College Students Chart Financial Waters

Providers of CareOne Debt Relief Services Launch Debt Free U, Helping College Students Chart Financial Waters

Providers of CareOne Debt Relief Services (www. CareOneCredit. com), introduce a new website to provide money management resources for young adults (www. DebtFreeU. org).

Baltimore, MD (PRWEB) August 19, 2009

College students and young consumers across the country now have access to education and financial tools designed expressly for their needs. This 100% free, non-commercial portal launched today, just in time for the start of a new school semester.

Debt Free U (http://www. debtfreeu. org) empowers young adults to master money management during this critical stage in their lives. With a full range of interactive tools and practical information on the issue that matters most to young consumers, Debt Free U helps college students face tough financial decisions with confidence. Online calculators, an extensive resource guide and blogs with the latest information help students cut through the financial jargon and get clear, simple information on how they can control their debt.

Additionally, Debt Free U established social media websites including Facebook (http://www. facebook. com/pages/Debt-Free-U/80888438246), Myspace (http://www. myspace. com/DebtFreeU) and Twitter @DebtFreeU (http://www. twitter. com/debtfreeu), to establish ongoing dialogue with the students and young consumers utilizing the site's resources.

Now more than ever, students need education and support to establish smart money management habits. According to a national study conducted by Sallie Mae, one of the nation's largest student loan providers, the average college student carries more than $3,000 in credit card debt on at least four credit cards, and close to one fifth of seniors carry balances of more than $7,000.

"College is a huge milestone for young people and the financial responsibilities incurred can seriously damage a student's financial health well beyond graduation," says Clarky Davis, CareOne Services' spokesperson. "With college tuition, rent, books and credit cards, it's no wonder so many college students find themselves in debt."

Having helped over 4.5 million people with their debt, CareOne Providers know that debt problems can happen to anyone. Too often, good financial management is a lesson that occurs too late in life and learned through personal hardship. Fortunately, some of these hardships can be alleviated with improved money management skills and by making informed financial decisions. CareOne wants to help consumers before the problem gets out of hand.

About CareOne Debt Relief Services
The CareOne Debt Relief service mark is owned by 3C Incorporated. Organizations that bear the CareOne Debt Relief service mark are industry leaders committed to providing consumers with superior financial fitness education and service.

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Renowned Psychiatrist, Lyubov Y Gorelik, M. D., is selected to represent New York in The Leading Physicians of the World

Renowned Psychiatrist, Lyubov Y Gorelik, M. D., is selected to represent New York in The Leading Physicians of the World

The International Association HealthCare Professionals (IAHCP) welcomes esteemed psychiatrist Dr. Lyubov Gorelik into the pages thier exclusive medical directory, The Leading Physicians of the World. Dr. Gorelik will be representing New York State as a leader in psychiatry, and will be featured alongside other top physicians from around the globe.

New York, NY (PRWEB) July 3, 2010

(PRWEB) July 3, 2010 -- Selected for her experience, forward thinking, and highest quality of care, The Leading Physicians of the World, selects only the top 1%-2 % of each specialty. Dr. Gorelik is a prime example of all that a Leading Physician should be, and will be gracing the pages of this year’s 2010 publication. As a board certified General Adult and Addiction Psychiatrist Dr. Gorelik provides the highest quality of care to her patients, while continually seeking to serve her community in Brooklyn, New York.

Dr. Lyubov Gorelik received her medical doctorate degree with honors from the Moscow State Medical and Stomatological University (formerly Moscow Medical Stomatological Institute). Her ability to speak Russian and English has enabled her to help the large Russian community in Brooklyn, New York. Because of her outstanding reputation, both locally and abroad, Dr. Lyubov Gorelik was nominated by the Consumers' Research Council of America as one of the America's Top Psychiatrists in 2007.

Dr. Gorelik is continually striving for progress, and has lent her time and knowledge to numerous research studies. Dr. Gorelik participated in research in the field of addiction psychiatry during her fellowship training at the Mount Sinai Medical Center and the Bronx VA Medical Center.

Her devotion to her patients, and commitment to advancement in her specialty, is what makes Dr. Gorelik a Top Psychiatrist, and Leading Physician of the World.

To find out more about Dr. Lyubov Gorelik, please visit: www. lyubovgorelikmd. com. Also be sure to look out for her upcoming publication in The Leading Physicians of the World.

About The Leading Physicians of the World

Published yearly, and distributed exclusively to members, physicians and healthcare institutions, The Leading Physicians of the World selects the top 1%-2% of each specialty to be featured in their yearly publication.

Representing over 100 different medical specialties in all major markets across the globe The Leading Physicians of the World, allows consumers to browse the biographies of the most distinguished and desired doctors from every field.

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Norvax Announces Webinar That Reveals Strategies to Capture More Online Insurance Buyers

Norvax Announces Webinar That Reveals Strategies to Capture More Online Insurance Buyers

Norvax, the leading provider of technology solutions for insurance marketing and sales, presents a free webinar on best practices for marketing to online individual insurance shoppers, on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 12:00 p. m. CST.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) January 27, 2008

Norvax is presenting a free one-hour webinar on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 12:00 p. m. CST, for insurance professionals who want to better understand online insurance shoppers--and how to market to them.

The need to develop effective marketing strategies for online consumers is reinforced by a recent Celent Research report that found that more than 50 percent of 2007 health insurance sales involved the internet. By 2011, it is anticipated that more than 90 percent of all individual health insurance buyers will use the internet for part or all of their policy purchase.

The webinar, "Proven Internet-driven Marketing Practices: Keys to Finding and Selling to Online Insurance Shoppers," teaches agents and brokers how to succeed in this new marketplace.

The webinar will discuss:
Overview of the trends shaping the sale of health insurance online Unique shopping patterns of online health insurance shoppers How insurance professionals can match shoppers habits Proven strategies used by top producers to capture the online health insurance market

The co-presenters for the webinar are Jeremiah Desmarais, vice president of marketing for Norvax, and Delfin Paris III, Norvax manager of the UnitedHealthcare Select Producers Club (USPC) program.

This webinar is not a conference call; participants will need internet access to watch and join in the presentation. Insurance professionals who wish to attend this free webinar or receive more information should go to the following link:

Http://www. norvax. com/promotions/webinar-01-08.html? release=012508 (http://www. norvax. com/promotions/webinar-01-08.html? release=012508)

Proven Internet-driven Marketing Practices: Keys to Finding and Selling to Online Insurance Shoppers

Tuesday, Jan. 29
12:00 PM CST (1PM Eastern; 10AM Pacific)

About Norvax
Norvax, LLC, is a leading developer of Web-based sales and customer communication tools that connect and help consumers, insurance brokers, agents and carriers transact health insurance business more efficiently. From tools for building Web sites to health insurance quote engines and e-mail autoresponders that can automatically include updated health insurance quotes, Norvax's health insurance technology lets agents increase sales, cut administrative time and reduce expenses by initiating customer contact faster and automatically maintaining around-the-clock communications with prospects. In 2007 Norvax launched GoHealthInsurance. com, an online consumer health insurance quoting web site built around their industry-leading technology. Founded in 2001, Norvax was named among the top ten fastest-growing software companies in the U. S. in 2007 by Inc Magazine. Norvax is privately held and headquartered in Chicago.

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IRDF Funded School Student Wins a Spot on the India Team for the 2008 Beijing Olympics

IRDF Funded School Student Wins a Spot on the India Team for the 2008 Beijing Olympics

India Rural Development Fund (IRDF) announced today that Pranitha, a student from its grant partner - Rural Development Foundation (RDF) schools in India, won a spot on the Indian Olympic Archery team.

Fremont, CA (PRWEB) July 2, 2008

Ms. Pranitha Vardhineni, a student from the RDF School - Kalleda Village, Warangal District, Andhra Pradesh represented India and won a Silver medal at the World Junior Archery Championship in Mexico in 2006. Mr. A. Raju also from the same RDF school won the Bronze medal in the team event at the competition.

The two students have consistently excelled in the state and national archery competitions, while they were still in school. Seventeen (17) year-old Ms. Vardhineni was earlier placed in first place at the National Ranking Competition in Calcutta and Raju stood second. Ms. Vardhineni and Mr. Raju are products of the archery program started five years ago at the RDF school and coached by Prabhir Das, a former national archery champion. The school has since produced other young archers who went on to compete in state and national level championships.

RDF, a non-profit, provides highly subsidized education in rural India along with free mid-day meals to all students. In addition to the archery program the rigorous academic curriculum maintained by the school helped two students achieve the 1st and 2nd place at the regional level for the 10th class board exams in the past year. Ms. Vardhineni's and Mr. Raju's achievements are even more remarkable given the meager background they come from. Majority of these families survive on farming with an income of a $1 per day!

Other Press Coverage:
1. Pranitha topped the Olympic trial - to represent India, June 30, 2008, The Hindu (http://www. hinduonnet. com/2008/06/30/stories/2008063053081800.htm)
2. Pranitha 'targets' Olympic medal - Oct 22, 2006 (http://www. hinduonnet. com/2006/10/24/stories/2006102417090400.htm)
3. School proves a boon to rural students - Feb 16 2004, The Hindu (http://www. hinduonnet. com/2004/02/16/stories/2004021602770500.htm)
4. Kalleda School -- redefining attitude towards sport - Dec 9 2004, The Hindu (http://www. hinduonnet. com/thehindu/2004/12/09/stories/2004120907111800.htm)

Archery Blog:
Http://shobarao. blogspot. com/ (http://shobarao. blogspot. com/)

About IRDF:
India Rural Development Fund (IRDF) is a US based non-profit with a mission of accelerating social and economic development in rural India. India Rural provides grants for rural development projects run by non-governmental organizations in India. Our focus is on education, vocational training, health, family planning, and infrastructure development. IRDF works out of California in the US, and through its primary grant partner Rural Development Foundation (RDF) in Hyderabad, India.

For more information contact:
Erik Kaeding
India Rural Development Fund
Phone: 510 304-4048
Fax: 510 490-4949
Email: Erik. Kaeding@IndiaRural. org
Website: http://www. indiarural. org/ (http://www. indiarural. org/)

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Twelve Steps to Financial Recovery

Twelve Steps to Financial Recovery

Xena Health, Inc. and Solutions Medical Billing, Inc. (SMB) are proud to announce the launch of the first phase of their Claims in a Cloud solution. Claims in a Cloud provides everything that individuals, medical billing companies or smaller medical and non-medical practitioners need to increase cash flow, decrease costs, and streamline office operations.

Hartford, CT (PRWEB) December 1, 2008

Xena Health, Inc. and Solutions Medical Billing, Inc. (SMB) are proud to announce the launch of the first phase of their Claims in a Cloud solution. Claims in a Cloud provides everything that individuals, medical billing companies or smaller medical and non-medical practitioners need to increase cash flow, decrease costs, and streamline office operations.

The first release provides maximum insurance reimbursement for patients receiving Drug and Alcohol treatment. Many times, it is the responsibility of the patient to file an insurance claim for rehabilitation services. It is a complex, time-consuming and often problematic process to receive your insurance payment.

For those who aren't familiar with claim forms, medical treatments and terminology, or billing forms and codes, completing an accurate form can take days or even weeks to complete. Following our on-line twelve step process at https://www. facilitybilling. com (https://www. facilitybilling. com) patients can recover their expenses with no trouble or knowledge of the complex claims forms and process.

Alice Scott, owner of SMB, a company specializing in medical billing for practitioners across the U. S. and renowned author on medical billing, said, "When I was writing about medical billing practices I never thought the day would come when you could operate your company over the internet nationwide or that using rules engines and advanced form technologies would make claims checking and electronic submission so easy. Today we are launching our public facing site and shortly we will be launching our professional site."

Margaret Hannigan, COO at Xena Health, commented, "Our Amazon cloud based service allows us to rapidly add new companies and practitioners. Combining the knowledge of SMB and the innovation of our technology partner, Corporate Modelling, Inc. has provided us with the premier platform for developing medical billing and revenue cycle management solutions. We are now positioned for continual releases of new products and services all with an eye to helping medical organizations reduce costs, increase cash flow, and focus on patient care."

About Solutions Medical Billing, Inc:
SMB is a premier medical billing and consulting firm providing maximum payment of medical bills. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Rome, NY, specializing in facility/clinic, drug and alcohol, medical, mental health, and chiropractic billing processes.

Additionally, SMB has an in depth library and repository of information for all parties involved in the medical billing process. With an informational website, newsletters, blogs, and open forums, our team of consultants is recognized as experts that share information and help others find answers to the complex process of medical billing. For more information about SMB, go to http:/www. solutions-medical-billing. com

About Xena Health, Inc:
Xena Health, Inc. is a cloud computing healthcare company headquartered in Hartford, CT. Xena Health provides innovative products and services for the medical billing and revenue management processes.

XENA Health is an organization that combines creativity and leadership with expertise in business process design and software development. Our consultants are industry experts who are dedicated, creative and results-oriented professionals. We build systems that stream-line the claims process, reduce processing costs, and maximize claims reimbursement. For more information about Xena Health, go to http://www. xena-health. com (http://www. xena-health. com)

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GFT Applauds PacifiCareÂ’s Court Victory Today

GFT Applauds PacifiCareÂ’s Court Victory Today

The Attorney General, in Superior Court of Guam Civil Case NO. CV1203-04, sought to enjoin the very kind of competition among health insurers which he claims to favor by attempting to tinker with the right of GFT members to select the health care plan of their choice. However, the Superior Court of Guam ruled in favor of PacifiCare and GFT. GFT and PacifiCare are encouraging all eligible members of the GFTÂ’s bargaining groups to come in next week to enroll. The GFT office will be open until 8AM to 5PM Monday through Friday to enroll eligible individuals the PacifiCare Health Plan.

(PRWEB) December 4, 2004

GFT’s President Matt Rector stated after hearing the courts decision in Superior Court of Guam Civil Case NO. CV1203-04, “Justice has prevailed and now our members can enroll in an excellent affordable health plan without fear.”

GFT is offering a health plan provided by PacifiCare Asia Pacific. PacifiCare Asia Pacific is a part of the PacifiCare Health Systems. PacifiCare serves more than 3 million health plan members and approximately 9 million specialty plan members nationwide with annual revenues of more than $11 billion.

If you are an active member of the GFT, eligible to join or a Working person on Guam contact the GFT office for information on how you can take advantage of the new GFT/PacifiCare Health Plan. GFT’s President Matt Rector stated, “ After 39 years on Guam it is time that the GFT stand up and provided a health benefit that not only is affordable, but offers its members COBRA coverage, the ability to keep their insurance for up to 18 months, even if they lose their job or end up in a none pay status. The GFT plan also provides a two party rate to help single parents with one child and includes a plan with an affordable co-payment for big families.

GFT’s Vice President Tim Fedenko stated that he views this effort by GFT as a natural extension of GFT’s “community first' philosophy."

GFT also has a free checking account offer by First Hawaiian Bank. First Hawaiian Bank was founded in 1858 and is the oldest financial institution in Hawaii. First Hawaiian has 56 branches throughout Hawaii, three in Guam and two in Saipan. Principal subsidiaries include First Hawaiian Insurance, Inc. and First Hawaiian Leasing, Inc. First Hawaiian has been helping Hawai‘i’s labor unions longer than any other trust company in Hawai‘i. We handle $3 billion of union fund assets.

We also have a special offer from AM/ MoylanÂ’s insurance on home and automobile insurance. AMÂ’s as part of this effort has AFLAC representatives on site.

Our offices will be open for enrollment until December 15th from 8AM to 5PM Monday through Friday. Call our office for information at 735-4390.

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Toxicological Evaluation of a 112 Degrees Published in Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology

Toxicological Evaluation of a 112 Degrees Published in Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology

Article in Official Journal of the International Society of Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology Affirms Men’s Sexual Health Supplement’s Purity

Portland, Oregon (PRWEB) July 14, 2010

LIFE SPAN Labs, LLC today announced that an article featuring 112 Degrees™, entitled “Toxicological evaluation of a dietary supplement formulated for male sexual health prior to market release,” has been published in Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, the Official Journal of the International Society for Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology. The article details the screening process for 112 Degrees to ensure the health supplement’s adherence to its labeling amid rampant problems with drug adulteration for its category of products.

With the growth of dietary supplement use, especially among those promoting enhancement of erectile function and sexual performance in men, many products are promoted with the assumption that they are safe and natural. However, reports to the contrary are increasing, in which adulterants including active pharmaceutical ingredients among other agents, have been discovered in certain products. According to the US Food and Drug Administration, the problem is widespread, with reports suggesting that more than one-third of herbal dietary supplements marketed for sexual enhancement purchased on the Internet are affected.

The article published in Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology details the comprehensive screening for active pharmaceutical agents, with an emphasis on drugs prescribed for erectile dysfunction, and known unapproved drug analogues. According to the article, “112 Degrees was found to be free of all pharmaceutical adulterants tested, and was not mutagenic, clastogenic, or genotoxic as demonstrated by the Ames test, chromosomal aberration assay, and mouse micronucleus assay, respectively.”

“We are driven by science and dedicated to producing a product specifically designed to support male sexual health that is all natural, safe and effective,” said Rod Tallman, CEO of LIFE SPAN labs. “With this article, as well as numerous other studies completed that support our product claims, we stand committed to ongoing research in order to guarantee that 112 Degrees is the highest quality all natural male sexual health supplement on the market.”

112 Degrees was developed by LIFE SPAN Labs to preserve and restore sexual health and performance in men using a proprietary blend of top quality, all natural ingredients formulated to support male sexual health, increase libido and promote vitality, including improved circulation, energy, and more. 112 Degrees is also formulated with super antioxidants and essential vitamins and minerals that support overall good health and a blend of herbs that have been used traditionally to enhance sexual performance including Tribulus terrestris fruit extract, Butea superba root and Panax ginseng.

For a complete copy of the article in Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, please visit http://bit. ly/aEfRKL (http://bit. ly/aEfRKL).

About Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, the Official Journal of the International Society for Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology
Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, the Official Journal of the International Society for Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, matches reports in toxicology, pharmacology, epidemiology, and allied sciences, with reports on philosophical, legislative, legal, and public opinion issues that define public health, safety, and environmental regulations. International in scope, the journal speaks at all levels of science and policy to the community of research and development scientists, to business and legal decision makers, and to regulatory officials and legislative operators worldwide.

About LIFE SPAN labs
LIFE SPAN labs is the manufacturer of men’s sexual health supplement, 112 Degrees. Based in Portland, Oregon, LIFE SPAN labs is dedicated to providing high-quality, all-natural products that support male sexual health including sexual performance and male urogenital function. For more complete information about 112 Degrees and LIFE SPAN labs, including tips on improving male sexual health and male sexual performance, visit www.112degrees. com and www. lifespanlabs. com.

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Increased checks on doctors could help see a fall in clinical negligence cases

Increased checks on doctors could help see a fall in clinical negligence cases

The Government announces a £1 million fund to support the new proposals for performance checks on the 150,000 doctors on the medical register. MyClaim welcomes this increased regulation when it is estimated that close to a million people in the UK suffer unnecessarily as a result of the negligence of health care professionals, every year.

(PRWEB) October 15, 2008

It has been reported this month that the Government will announce a £1 million fund to support the new proposals for performance checks on the 150,000 doctors on the medical register.

It is proposed that doctors are to face annual competence tests, and that those who do not perform adequately will have their license to practice medicine withdrawn. Furthermore, doctors will be required to renew their practising licenses every five years. The President of the General Medical Council, Sir Graeme Catto, has described the proposals as "the biggest change to medical regulation in 150 years". The new scheme is designed to remove doctors from practice that repeatedly fail to meet standards of competence, and in turn raise standards of medical practice in the UK.

Sir Liam Donaldson, the government's Chief Medical officer, who has set out the new plans will appoint a team of doctors to decide how best to implement the new proposals, and the scheme will be piloted early in 2009. Under the new system senior doctors will assess other doctors in their area of practice, to ensure that they meet standards. Patents will also be involved in the process and will be asked how their doctor communicates with them.

MyClaim can only welcome this increased regulation of doctors and the government's financial commitment to the scheme; when it is estimated that close to a million people in the UK suffer unnecessarily as a result of the negligence of health care professionals, every year. These cases arise from a variety of circumstances and examples include among others misdiagnoses, the administering of incorrect doses of drugs, surgical errors, lack of consent, breakdown in communication, birthing problems and falls. MyClaim hopes that the annual competence tests will lead to a drop in medical negligence claims (http://www. mycompensationclaim. co. uk/content/medical-negligence-compensation-claims) within the personal injury (http://www. mycompensationclaim. co. uk) sector.

Whist MyClaim acknowledges that a balance must be struck between the strict regulation of doctors and allowing them the freedom to take necessary risks, so as to avoid defensive medicine; incompetence is clearly unacceptable, and it considers that these changes can only benefit medicine within the UK.

If you are unfortunate enough to be or have been the victim of clinical negligence, you may wish to bring a claim for compensation (http://www. mycompensationclaim. co. uk). Clinical negligence cases are inherently complex in nature and it is imperative that you instruct the right solicitors to give your claim the best chance of success.

You need to make sure that your claim will be handled by a firm of solicitors with a highly acclaimed clinical negligence team. You should also ensure that the team of solicitors handling your case will include lawyers both qualified in law and medicine, who's inside knowledge is invaluable.

Finally, look for representation that can offer their clients No Win No Fee Solicitors (http://www. mycompensationclaim. co. uk) on the basis that guarantees the claimant will receive 100% of the compensation.

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The Glitz and Glamour of Hollywood Set to Strut Its Stuff in Atlanta

The Glitz and Glamour of Hollywood Set to Strut Its Stuff in Atlanta

Celebrity event to raise funds for HIV/AIDS awareness.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) August 12, 2006

Female rapper/actress MC Lyte and actress Essence Atkins will lend their celebrity to Eclectic Vision 2006, a fashion show and fundraising event to support the Hope for Our Youth (HFOY) HIV/AIDS National Awareness Campaign.

The star-studded event will be held at one of Atlanta’s swankiest nightclubs, the Compound, transforming it into a catwalk and featuring some of California’s trendiest designers. The event will take place on Thursday, August 17, 2006 at 9 p. m. at the Compound, located at 1008 Brady Ave. The public is invited. Tickets range from $20 to $100 for VIP entry. For more information, call Wow Productions, Inc. at 510.978.3343 or log onto www. ticketweb. com.

For Eclectic Vision 2006, models on the runway will strut their stuff for the designs of Erica Varize of Evarize Apparel and Misty Horn of MH Fashions. The Evarize line can be found in upscale boutiques throughout California, Arizona and Chicago. Also, audiences will be treated to the urban chic designs of Misty Horn, specializing in couture and ready-to-wear fashions.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the Show Me the Way Foundation. The foundation provides resources, services and support to children and families affected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic. (Visit www. showmethewayfoundation. org.)

The event is sponsored by Office Max, Jamba Juice, Enterprise Rental Car, the Georgian Terrace, the Compound, Elite Models, Metro Boyz Entertainment and G Salon and Day Spa.

About Hope for Our Youth (HFOY) HIV/AIDS National Awareness Campaign

The Hope for Our Youth (HFOY) HIV/AIDS National Awareness Campaign is designed to heighten the awareness and education of HIV/AIDS among teens. In fact, health reports consistently show that the African American community is disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS.

According to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, approximately 40,000 new HIV infections occur each year in people between the ages of 15 and 24, which accounts for nearly half of all new HIV infections in the United States. The Centers of Disease Control (CDC) reports that Georgia is one of the top ten states with one of the highest infection rates of HIV/AIDS.

Iconic hip hop pioneer, Lana “MC Lyte” Moorer, actress Essence Atkins of UPN’s “Half & Half,” and actress Terri J. Vaughn of UPN’s “All of Us” and the WB’s “The Steve Harvey Show,” have partnered with the J4L Foundation and Wow! Productions, Inc. as spokespersons for the Hope for Our Youth (HFOY) HIV/AIDS National Awareness Campaign. Interviews with the spokespersons are available upon request.

Eclectic Vision 2006 is presented by the J4L Foundation Inc., the non-profit unit of Wow! Productions, Inc., an entertainment marketing firm, based in Oakland, Ca. The firm believes that problems that plague neighborhoods are sometimes viewed as the sole responsibility of those who reside in the neighborhood, but in reality, these problems concern us all. The mission of the J4L Foundation, Inc. is to raise awareness and financial resources to assist in making our communities a better place to live, work and play.

MEMBERSHIP HAS ITS PRIVILEGES

Members of the press and celebrity guests are invited to a private celebrity reception and gift lounge. Arrivals and full-access coverage available.

*MEDIA CHECK-IN: All media is invited to attend and cover this event.

6 p. m. – media check in

7 p. m. – arrivals/exclusive VIP reception & lounge

9p. m. – Eclectic Vision 2006 begins

CONTACT: 

Wyllisa Bennett @ 310.266.9704 cell

Reid Johnson @310.560.1383 cell

Office: 323.937.2400

OTHER RELATED ACTIVITIES …

A special day of pampering will be held from 12 to 4 p. m. on Sunday, August 13, 2006 at the G Salon and Day Spa, an Aveda concept salon and day Spa, located at 1959 Piedmont Rd. Beauty packages consists of massages, facials, manicures and pedicures. Prices vary for services. For more information, call the salon at 404.249.1661.

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IBS Self Help Group reacts to withdrawal of Lotronex by Glaxo Wellcome

IBS Self Help Group reacts to withdrawal of Lotronex by Glaxo Wellcome

(PRWEB) December 7, 2000

Many Lotronex users view the withdrawal as having a very negative impact on their lives

TORONTO, Ontario, Dec 5 - The Irritable Bowel Syndrome Self Help Group, (www. ibsgroup. org), has received an unprecedented number of requests for help from Lotronex users due to Glaxo Wellcome's announcement that, at the request of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), it will voluntarily withdraw Lotronex, its treatment for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), from the US market. Many have written that they have been driven to despair and cannot imagine going back to the way it was prior to taking Lotronex.

A member of the IBS Self Help Group wrote "I am one of many people whose lives were changed when I tried Lotronex. This is after literally 30 years with IBS. Nothing worked for me, and I had tried it all. I remember the feeling of let down I had every time I left the gastroenterology office, and I was given nothing knew. Lotronex radically changed my body and my life. I became more sociable and responsible at work, enjoyed eating more, and had a rosier future when I planned trips that I would not have taken otherwise."

Members of the IBS Group have written to the FDA and spoken directly to Glaxo in an effort to tell them the positive effects of the drug. Many write that with the right adjustment to their own dosage of Lotronex that they were able to prevent, or control, the primary side-effect of constipation. The Public Citizen, a nationwide consumer organization which petitioned the FDA to remove Lotronex from the market, suggested to the FDA that "the adverse reactions tip the risk-benefit equation against using the drug." They characterized IBS "as a poorly defined disease although capable of causing significant distress in some individuals," which upset many members as being very dismissive of an illness which affects their everyday life.

The IBS Self Help Group undertook a Lotronex survey on IBSwatch. com (www. ibswatch. com) to capture members experiences with the drug and their reaction to the FDA's request to have Lotronex withdrawn. Survey takers overwhelmly indicated that they benefited from Lotronex and oppose Glaxo Wellcome's decision to withdraw Lotronex.

"I understand that expert counsel from a number of gastroenterologists believed that Lotronex had an unacceptable risk/benefit ratio and this was taken into consideration by Glaxo prior to voluntarily withdrawing the drug," said Jeffrey Roberts, President and Founder ofthe Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Self Help Group. Mr. Roberts continues, "The withdrawal is a regrettable situation given the apparent thousands of women who have benefited from Lotronex. Safety is paramount and must always be considered, however, I urge the FDA and Glaxo to continue discussions about Lotronex and make decisions for or against the use of it in the face of further investigations."

About the Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Self Help Group:

The IBS Self Help Group is the premier internet self help health site about Irritable Bowel Syndrome, with more than 200,000 Bulletin Board member postings about the functional gastrointestinal disorder Irritable Bowel Syndrome and largest provider of health related information for sufferers of IBS.

The IBS Self Help Group (ibsgroup. org), formed in 1987, is in support of those who suffer from IBS, those who are looking for support for someone who has IBS, and medical professionals who want to learn more about IBS. The IBS website was launched in May 1995. The IBS Self Help Group website provides access to bulletin and chatboards, book list and store, medication listing, clinical study listings and helpful information. All revenues from sponsorship, affiliation and donations go directly to funding the activities of the IBS Self Help Group. The IBS Group has several sponsors which assist in supporting the group's activities. Sponsorship information is available at http://www. ibsgroup. org/main/sponsor. htm (http://www. ibsgroup. org/main/sponsor. htm)

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Contact:

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Self Help Group

Jeffrey Roberts, President and Founder

Jeffrey-roberts@ibsgroup. org

416.932.3311, fax,416-932-8909

Www. ibsgroup. org

"Lilly Oncology on Canvas" Painting Party and Exhibition Comes to the Premiere Oncology Foundation on June 17th

"Lilly Oncology on Canvas" Painting Party and Exhibition Comes to the Premiere Oncology Foundation on June 17th

To celebrate the powerful role of art therapy in helping cancer patients, the Premiere Oncology Foundation will host "Lilly Oncology on Canvas" -- an art exhibition and live painting party featuring renowned art therapist Esther Dreifuss-Katten. The event is open to cancer survivors, friends, family and caregivers on Tuesday, June 17, 2008 from Noon to 3 pm at the Premiere Oncology Foundation, 2020 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 600.

Santa Monica, CA (PRWEB) May 19, 2008

To celebrate the powerful role of art therapy in helping cancer patients, the Premiere Oncology Foundation will host "Lilly Oncology on Canvas" -- an art exhibition and live painting party featuring renowned art therapist Esther Dreifuss-Katten. The event is open to cancer survivors, friends, family and caregivers on Tuesday, June 17, 2008 from Noon to 3 p. m. at the Premiere Oncology Foundation, 2020 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 600.

The event is co-hosted by the Premiere Oncology Foundation and Lilly Oncology on Canvas, an art exhibition honoring the journeys traveled by millions of people affected by cancer worldwide. Lilly Oncology on Canvas is a biennial art competition that invites people diagnosed with any type of cancer, their families and friends, and healthcare providers to express, through art and in narrative, the life-affirming changes that give their cancer journey meaning. At the event, selected pieces of art from the 2006 Oncology on Canvas competition will be on display. The artwork is a fusion of hope and healing and provides an opportunity to reflect on individual cancer journeys.

Oncology on Canvas is now calling for entries for its 2008 competition. Art will be accepted from U. S. or Puerto Rico residents affected by cancer in the following media: acrylic, oil, pastel, photography, watercolor and mixed media. Prizes consist of money donated directly to the cancer charity of the winners' choice. The deadline to submit entries is June 30, 2008.

Lilly Oncology on Canvas is presented by Eli Lilly and Company, a world leader in cancer research and treatment, in partnership with the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS).

The Santa Monica-based Premiere Oncology Foundation's art therapy workshops introduce individuals undergoing treatment for cancer, cancer survivors, family and caregivers to varied art materials and creative art techniques used to help create hope, express uncertainties, and elaborate on issues of illness and life changes.

The Premiere Oncology Foundation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the care of cancer patients, caregivers and the cancer community through psychosocial support, research, education and integrative medicine.

For information on entering the 2008 Oncology on Canvas competition, please call (800) 734-4131 or visit www. LillyOncologyOnCanvas. com.

For more information about the Premiere Oncology Foundation and its many programs, please call (310) 570-1474 or visit www. premiereoncology. org.

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Unicep Packaging, Inc. Expands Mixing Capabilities

Unicep Packaging, Inc. Expands Mixing Capabilities

UPI expands mixing capabilities to provide needed capacity and flexibility for growth to their current customer base as well as new customers.

Sandpoint, ID (PRWEB) March 27, 2009

Unicep Packaging, Inc. (UPI) continues to expand its mixing capabilities. The company recently installed four additional 2,500 gallon tanks in its highly controlled state-of-the-art mixing facility. With these additions, the contract packager significantly increases its capacity to support the OTC, Rx, IVD, cosmetic and oral healthcare markets for their liquid packaging needs. UPI believes this expansion will provide needed capacity and flexibility for growth to their current customer base as well as new customers. "We receive more requests for mixing product, in addition to packaging, than our Sandpoint facility can accommodate. The additional tanks will add three times the capacity we had prior to the installation and allow us to partner with customers in a much wider scope" according to Clint Marshall, VP of Business Development for UPI.

About UPI
Formed in 1991 by Dr. John Snedden, Unicep Packaging, Inc. is a privately held company that began as a contract packager of cost effective unit dose packaging for dental materials. Within their FDA registered and ISO9001:2000 compliant facility, UPI has developed proprietary machinery and methods for producing the patented MicroDose® and Twist-Tip™dispensers. Today, with locations in Sandpoint, Idaho and Liberty Lake, Washington, UPI also provides non-sterile contract mixing and packaging for gels, liquids, lotions, and emulsions for oral healthcare, IVD, OTC, Rx, cosmetic and nutraceutical markets. From formulation development to mixing, filling and packaging, UPI can provide a turnkey solution for any customer requirement.

For more information about Unicep Packaging, Inc., please visit www. unicep. com or call (208) 265-9696.

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IBD Insurance Announces Increasing Dental Benefits and Decreasing Premiums on NC Dental Plans

IBD Insurance Announces Increasing Dental Benefits and Decreasing Premiums on NC Dental Plans

Blue Cross Blue Shield North Carolina dental plans will now pay 100% of preventative care costs and a larger percentage of basic dental services while decreasing policy holder premiums.

Raleigh, NC (PRWEB) December 10, 2007

While many health and dental insurance rates are increasing for 2008, IBD Insurance Services, a BCBSNC Authorized Agency with Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina, announces that its dental plans will now offer more coverage at a lower premium.

"In this industry, we rarely see an increase in benefits along with a decrease in rates. BCBSNC is constantly striving for ways to give more back to their policy holders," says Andrea Hunnicutt Grater, NC insurance agent with IBD (http://www. ibdinsurance. com (http://www. ibdinsurance. com)).

Previously, the BCBSNC dental plans covered 80% of preventative care costs such as teeth cleanings and x-rays. With the new changes, preventative care will now be covered at a full 100%.

Additionally, basic services such as fillings and simple extractions that were previously covered at a rate of 50% by insurance will now be covered at 60%.

Instead of a price increase for the additional dental insurance benefits, premiums for BCBSNC dental insurance will decrease by several dollars.

"This change in the benefits structure is a wonderful opportunity for those who wish to improve their overall health - including their dental health - to do so affordably in 2008," says Grater.

About IBD Insurance Services: IBD Insurance (http://www. ibdinsurance. com (http://www. ibdinsurance. com)), a BCBSNC Authorized Agency with Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina, provides individual and group health insurance for those in the Raleigh North Carolina area. IBD's mission is to serve each NC health insurance customer with integrity by tailoring health care plan packages to every client's unique needs.

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New Book Offers Final Answer to 'What's for Dinner?' for People with Diabetes and Those Who Love Them

New Book Offers Final Answer to 'What's for Dinner?' for People with Diabetes and Those Who Love Them

HealthyOutcome's nationally recognized diabetes educator and author, Hope Warshaw, MMSc, RD, CDE, has updated her best-selling guide to making sense at mealtime: Diabetes Meal Planning Made Easy. She offers new helpful hints and strategies for food shopping and eating out for people with diabetes. On HealthyOutcomes. com, visitors can tap Warshaw's expertise for free.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) April 5, 2010

Eating right is a challenge for most people, especially for the country's 57 million with prediabetes and 24 million with diabetes. Is sugar the enemy? Must a person count every carb? Need to study every food label? Avoid eating out?

Healthy Outcomes. com (http://www. healthyoutcomes. com)’s, nationally recognized diabetes educator and author Hope Warshaw, MMSc, RD, CDE has updated her best-selling invaluable guide to help you make sense at mealtime: Diabetes Meal Planning Made Easy (4th Ed, American Diabetes Association, 2010). The best part--her tips work whether you have diabetes, prediabetes or are at risk for diabetes!

In Diabetes Planning Made Easy, Warshaw presents a practical and realistic approach a person can live with. Challenging? Yes, but not as hard as one might think!
People with diabetes CAN still enjoy eating--diabetes lasts all through life and people have to eat. It doesn't have to be stressful.

Learn skills and strategies for planning, portion control, and savvy supermarket shopping.

Discover tips to make quick and easy home-cooked meals and navigate restaurant menus when dining out.

It's not a "one-size-fits-all" diet; Warshaw offers tricks and tips to help anyone eat healthier for the long haul.

Get up-to-date recommendations based on American Diabetes Association guidelines and real-world scenarios.

On HealthyOutcomes. com (http://www. healthyoutcomes. com) visitors can tap Hope Warshaw’s vast expertise for free. Ask her and other diabetes experts and endocrinologists questions about your diabetes meal planning challenges, or other aspects of managing diabetes. Ask questions and get personal responses in return.

HealthyOutcomes. com (http://www. healthyoutcomes. com) is the premiere diabetes education website, helping users learn about diabetes in fun and easy-to-understand ways. Users earn points towards free merchandise, such as blood glucose meters, which are often expensive but essential to managing diabetes. Joining HealthyOutcomes. com is free too!

For more information, visit HealthyOutcomes. com (http://www. healthyoutcomes. com) or HopeWarshaw. com (http://www. hopewarshaw. com). Warshaw has appeared in national print and broadcast media. Diabetes Meal Planning Made Easy has already sold over 100,000 copies.

To speak with Hope Warshaw about Diabetes Meal Planning Made Easy and HealthyOutcomes. com, please contact:
Carol Berman
646.202.0150

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Social Good: Wpromote Inc. Helps Raise $250K for CureJM Through Pepsi Refresh Project

Social Good: Wpromote Inc. Helps Raise $250K for CureJM Through Pepsi Refresh Project

Through a robust Social Media campaign, Los Angeles based Online and Search Marketing Firm, Wpromote, helped Raise $250K in Grant Funding for CureJM (Juvenile Mytosis) through Pepsi Refresh Everything project.

Los Angeles, CA (Vocus) November 8, 2010

A few years ago, an employee of Wpromote’s younger sister Ivy, age 8, was diagnosed with Juvenile Myositis (JM). JM is a rare disease that only 3 million children are diagnosed with annually. This year, Pepsi Refresh Project offered grant money to the top vote receivers through their online initiative. Wpromote was tasked with getting new people to vote, as well as past voters to vote daily, in effort to help raise money for research for the CureJM Foundation.

“When the employee and his father approached us, they were in third place, but needed to be in first to receive $250k in grant funding. We were not only touched by the story, but excited for the opportunity to use our expertise in social media for an important cause,” said Jamie Lane, Director of Marketing for Wpromote. In the final weeks of the campaign, Wpromote targeted young adults by sharing Ivy’s story and sending them to the CureJM’s Refresh Everything page by strategic promotion via Twitter, Facebook, and email blasts. Through this robust social media campaign, CureJM received the most votes, putting it in first place, raising $250k of grant funding for CureJM.

How will the 250K be used? $169,000 is going directly to the JM Center of Excellence Support; $70,000 towards Genome Study, and $11,000 to the Pilot Study in Cardiovascular Risk Factors for Patients with JDM.

Pepsi Refresh Project

In an effort to support those who generate innovative, optimistic ideas, the Pepsi Refresh Project will award more than $20 million in 2010 to move communities forward. Individuals can apply for grants to benefit a variety of projects and site visitors can vote for the best ideas for funding. The Pepsi Refresh Project is an evolution of the Refresh Everything initiative Pepsi launched in 2009, which showed the brand as an optimistic catalyst for idea creation, leading to an ever-refreshing world. Pepsi will fund projects that make a difference in six categories: Health, Arts & Culture, Food & Shelter, The Planet, Neighborhoods, and Education.

About Wpromote

Wpromote is an award-winning online advertising firm headquartered in El Segundo, CA. Founded in 2001 by Michael Mothner, Wpromote has helped over 15,000 clients grow their businesses online through PPC Management, SEO, Social Media, Conversion Optimization and more. Wpromote is the world’s #1 ranked search engine marketing firm by TopSEOs. com and a four-time Inc 500|5000 honoree, which ranks the fastest growing private companies in the country.

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Franchisee Satisfaction Ratings Show Growing Concern Of Financial Downturn

Franchisee Satisfaction Ratings Show Growing Concern Of Financial Downturn

Topfranchise. com. au has today released the results of its first quarterly review into the satisfaction of Australia's franchisees, revealing a growing concern in the industry over the impact the financial downturn is likely to have on small business.

Sydney, NSW (PRWEB) January 30, 2009

topfranchise. com. au (http://www. topfranchise. com. au) has today released the results of its first quarterly review into the satisfaction of Australia's franchisees, revealing a growing concern in the industry over the impact the financial downturn is likely to have on small business.

Incorporating feedback from over 1,000 franchisees from 65 systems across Australia, the latest results show that the tightening economy is affecting business sentiment, with average ratings for most franchise systems down compared to the previous quarter.

Franchisee satisfaction ratings for financial services businesses have been hardest hit by a loss of confidence in the economy. However, some businesses including those offering healthcare, small luxuries and affordable family dining have been well placed in the current economic environment to maintain and even improve overall franchisee satisfaction.

Ian Krawitz, Head of Intelligence 10 THOUSAND FEET and founder of topfranchise. com. au, said the drop in franchisee satisfaction was not surprising given the current economic climate: "This initial dip in franchisee satisfaction is in no way indicative of a loss of confidence in the franchising sector as a whole."

"Our survey takes into account seven different indicators of franchisee satisfaction, and while opinion on financial rewards has obviously dipped, other areas have held steady. For example, passion for the business and interest in renewing franchise agreements have increased significantly as franchisees realise that they are in a good situation compared to those facing redundancy," said Krawitz.

Affordable family dining is one example of a potential growth area in the current economic climate, and Souvlakihut is an operator currently surfing the value wave with a kids eat free offer that started as a trial in Victoria, but will soon be rolled out to other states. However, customer numbers are not the only indicator of success, with Krawitz pointing to Souvlakihut's commitment to high levels of franchisee support as being key in retaining its number one placing.

Heading the list of those chasing Souvlakihut's crown include new comers to the Top 10; aged and disability care franchise Just Better Care, mobile car cleaning and detailing business Car Care, professional equipment supplier Snap-on Tools and appliance rental service Mr Rental.

Drive-through coffee franchise (http://www. topfranchise. com. au/Coffee-Franchise/) Muzz Buzz, and women-only gym chain Fernwood Fitness also broke into the Top 10 for the first time, while gourmet cookie retailer Mrs Fields, Mortgage Choice and ANZ Mobile Lending services all retained Top 10 positions in the new rankings.

"Franchises which offer value driven products or services, such as Souvlakihut and Mr Rental; and those that offer small luxuries such as a Muzz Buzz are doing well in this climate," said Krawitz. "It's also clear that some sectors are relatively immune to an economic downturn, with socio-demographic trends dictating that healthcare businesses like Just Better Care still have room to grow."

Topfranchise. com. au launched in October 2008, and is a free online service which rates Australia's best franchise business opportunities (http://www. topfranchise. com. au/) based on the feedback of their own franchisees.

Notes to editors:
Topfranchise. com. au is a free consumer service, supported by subscription fees paid by franchisors. It allows users to benchmark franchisors against average industry performance across seven categories and provides links to franchisor websites, news articles, video profiles & testimonials. Ratings in each category are updated quarterly, based on the results of 10 THOUSAND FEET's ongoing Franchisee Satisfaction Surveys.

The seven categories taken into account by topfranchise. com. au include;
 Renewal: intention of franchisees to renew their agreement beyond the current term  Recommendation: willingness to recommend a franchise to friends and colleagues  Rewards: level of financial & social rewards franchisees feel they receive  Lifestyle: whether franchisees are satisfied with the lifestyle their franchise affords them  Passion: how passionate franchisees are about the brand, product or service they offer  Support: examining levels of support offered by the franchisor  Opportunities: whether franchisees feel there are opportunities to expand their business within the system

The new topfranchise. com. au Top 10 is as follows:

Current Position Business Name (Previous Position)
1 Souvlakihut (1)
2  Just Better Care (New Entry)
3 Car Care (New Entry)
4 Snap-On Tools (New Entry)
5 Mr Rental (12)
6  Muzz Buzz (13)
7 Mrs Fields (9)
8 Mortgage Choice (7)
9 Fernwood Fitness (11)
10 ANZ Mobile Lending (8)

For further information or to arrange interviews with Ian Krawitz or spokespeople from the new top 10 please contact:
Susan Swann & Carrie Morgan
Keep Left Public Relations
Tel: 03 9510 3910
Mob: 0402 046 826 / 0420 749 347
Email: susan (at) keepleftpr. com. au or carrie (at) keepleftpr. com. au

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New Research Reveals Surprising Lifetime Risk of Economic Insecurity Among Americans

New Research Reveals Surprising Lifetime Risk of Economic Insecurity Among Americans

Researchers developing website that will allow individuals to assess their personal economic risk

St. Louis, MO (PRWEB) May 25, 2008

Recent economic events have shaken the confidence of many Americans with respect to their ability to achieve the "American dream." "With rising numbers of home foreclosures, job cuts, and loss of savings, more Americans are encountering severe periods of economic risk and insecurity in their lives," says Mark R. Rank, Ph. D., poverty expert and professor of social work at Washington University in St. Louis.

Rank's work is shedding a new light on the amount of economic risk that Americans face across their lifetimes. His work has shown that the likelihood of economic turmoil during one's adulthood is exceedingly high, and has been rising over the past three decades.

For example, Rank's research on the chances of encountering poverty has demonstrated that between the ages of 20 and 75, roughly three-quarters of all Americans will experience at least one year in poverty or near poverty. Even more surprising, two-thirds of Americans between the ages of 20 and 65 will, at some point, turn to a welfare program such as food stamps, and 40 percent of Americans will use a welfare program in five or more separate years during their working age adulthood. Additional analyses have shown that the life course risk of poverty has risen sharply from the 1970s to the 1990s.

Rank's current research on homeownership has also revealed substantial turmoil in the lives of Americans. Although the vast majority of Americans will eventually buy a home -- Rank estimates that by age 40, 83 percent of Americans have purchased a home -- nearly 40 percent of these homeowners will lose their homeowner status within 10 years of the time of purchase. The recent home mortgage crisis has revealed substantial financial risk among American homeowners, and Rank's life course work provides actual estimates of the amount of economic insecurity embedded within the dream of homeownership in America.

Another area of research that Rank, along with his collaborator at Cornell University, Tom Hirschl, has been investigating, is whether Americans have saved enough to get them through these periods of economic turmoil. Preliminary data analysis indicates that up to one half of all Americans will not have enough liquid assets to keep them out of poverty for three months should they suddenly lose their job.

Based on these and other analyses, Rank and Hirschl are developing a first-of-its-kind computer program and Web site that will allow Americans to estimate their degree of potential economic risk. The program will be analogous to current medical programs that allow individuals to calculate the likelihood of encountering a particular health risk such as heart disease.

"This program will not only allow individuals the capability to see into their economic future, but it will also allow them to understand the extent to which they might lower their risk by engaging in certain behaviors, such as acquiring more education," Rank says.

Rank and Hirschl are currently putting together a book on economic insecurity and the American dream that will be forthcoming with Oxford University Press.

"All of this work is shedding light on the fragility of the 'American dream' and what we can do to restore its viability," Rank says.

The George Warren Brown School of Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis aims to create positive social change through its path-breaking research and educational excellence. The Brown School's international community of faculty, students, and graduates works throughout St. Louis, across the country, and worldwide to apply new knowledge and use the best available evidence to impact policy, practice, and service delivery. The Brown School, which offers a doctoral degree, a master of social work degree, as well as seven dual-degree programs, is home to five research centers:

The Center for Latino Family Research
The Center for Mental Health Services Research
The Center for Social Development
The Kathryn M. Buder Center for American Indian Studies
The Martha N. Ozawa Center for Social Policy Studies

For more information call 314-935-6676 or http://gwbweb. wustl. edu (http://gwbweb. wustl. edu).

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Health Insurance Quote Engine

Health Insurance Quote Engine

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Plano, TX (PRWEB) October 1, 2009

If you are looking for a great Health Insurance Plan for yourself or your family Sarah Masek Insurance can help. They have just added a great feature to create a custom quote. You are able to filter by Health Insurance Carriers like Aetna, BCBS of Texas, Assurant, United Healthcare, Unicare and HumanaOne. You can also filter by premium price, deductible, doctor visit copays and many other great options.

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Victim of Circumcision Takes Own Life

Victim of Circumcision Takes Own Life

The National Organization of Circumcision Information Resources Centers sadly reports the death of David Reimer, 38, who took his own life in Winnipeg last week.

(PRWEB) May 14, 2004

David, originally named Bruce, suffered the tragic loss of his penis after a medically unnecessary circumcision caused by physician ignorance of normal penile development in childhood. Psychologists recommended that he be castrated and raised as a female. He was renamed Brenda. At puberty, he was given feminizing hormones to promote breast development and was to be subjected to sex-reassignment surgery, but an attempted suicide caused his father to tell him the truth about his true gender and the botched circumcision. Upon being told, his first question was “What was my name?”

This experiment, an attempt to overcome nature by nurturing the child into another gender proved to be a disastrous failure. When he discovered his true identity, he insisted that he wanted to live as a male, and he chose the name David. He had a double mastectomy and surgery to construct a phallus. He later married and adopted his wifeÂ’s children.

Author John Colapinto wrote As Nature Made Him: The Boy Who Was Raised as a Girl, revealing DavidÂ’s tragic experience to the world. His horrific story has helped to reform medical practice.

David Reimer had the courage to appear on several talk shows, including The Oprah Winfrey Show, where his healthy and robust twin brother was introduced as a member of the audience.

His life took a turn for the worst in recent years. The death of his twin brother and a divorce weighed on his mind, in addition to the undoubted tragedy of his own life caused by the circumcision. He resolved to end a life of unrelenting pain.

David managed to triumph by reclaiming his gender and, by telling his story, protecting others from similar tragedy. He was an inspiration to us all. He long will be remembered as an example of the risk of terrible mutilation caused by circumcision.

OnCore® Version 10.0 Brings it all Together for the Clinical Research Enterprise

OnCore® Version 10.0 Brings it all Together for the Clinical Research Enterprise

This year’s release of the OnCore Clinical and Translational Research Software, Version 10.0, represents thousands of hours of development effort and incorporates work done in eight collaborative projects with research organizations around the country.

Madison, Wis. (Vocus) April 5, 2010

This year’s release of the OnCore Clinical and Translational Research Software, Version 10.0, represents thousands of hours of development effort and incorporates work done in eight collaborative projects with research organizations around the country.

“Of course we’re continuously working to improve OnCore and every new version we release reflects that,” said Anthony O’Hare, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer at PercipEnz Technologies, Inc., creators of OnCore. “What we’re especially excited about with this version is bringing together the work that has been going on in several collaborative initiatives and making it available to all the OnCore centers.”

Much of the new functionality being rolled out with Version 10.0 was previously only available to those research centers who were participating in specific collaborative initiatives. OnCore product development is heavily guided by these projects in which dedicated individuals from various centers devote their time and energy into planning, implementing and evaluating new functionality. One such project focuses on study financials management.

“Control of, and access to, real-time financials data continues to be top of mind for our centers,” said O’Hare. “We devoted an entire team of developers to refining this functionality and delivering more tools for Version 10.0.”

Removing barriers was another key focus in OnCore’s development over the past year. New functionality in OnCore includes support for multi-center trials, a new Affiliate Network Administration portal, enhanced communication and reporting tools, and additions to the OnCore Software Developers Toolkit (SDK) for integration with other systems such as those for electronic IRB management.

But not all of the enhancements in OnCore Version 10.0 are about new functionality.

“OnCore is a mature product – it has been around for 10 years, after all. Because of this, we’re able to pay attention to some of the finer points, too,” said Srini Kalluri, President & CEO of PercipEnz. “I think OnCore users are going to appreciate all of the enhancements around personalization, workflow, and streamlining data entry that went into this version.”

The OnCore platform is the product of PercipEnz Technologies, Inc., a software development company specializing in clinical and translational research informatics for midsized to large organizations. The nation's most widely adopted clinical trials management system (CTMS) among academic research organizations and cancer centers, the OnCore platform is the result of a decade of experience working closely with large research organizations, including many world-class NCI designated cancer centers and institutes funded by the National Institute of Health's Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) program.

OnCore-CRM offers a comprehensive set of modules for managing all aspects of clinical research:
 Protocol & Subject Life Cycle Management  Subject Safety Management  Protocol & Subject Calendar Management  Study Financials Management  Electronic Data Capture and Data Management  Paperless Committee Management with ePRMS  Study Information Portal  Custom Reporting Technology

The fully integrated OnCore-BSM product supports all aspects of biospecimen and biorepository management:

 Inventory Management  Annotation Management  Requisition & Distribution Management  Correlative Study Sample Management  Flexible Reporting Capabilities

For information about the OnCore research informatics platform, contact PercipEnz Technologies at (608) 826-6000 or visit the company online at http://www. PercipEnz. com.

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Gundersen Lutheran Deploys Enterprise Mobile Solutions from IQMax

Gundersen Lutheran Deploys Enterprise Mobile Solutions from IQMax

IQMax, Inc. a Charlotte, NC based healthcare-focused software company that provides mobile solutions to hospitals, clinics and healthcare providers, is pleased to announce that Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center located in LaCrosse, WI has selected IQMax’s IQEnterprise Mobile Platform to enhance its medical staff’s ability to easily capture their dictated patient encounters while providing patient demographics via mobile devices.

Charlotte, NC (PRWEB) September 22, 2006

IQMax, Inc. a Charlotte, NC based healthcare-focused software company that provides mobile solutions to hospitals, clinics and healthcare providers, is pleased to announce that Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center located in LaCrosse, WI has selected IQMax’s IQEnterprise Mobile Platform to enhance its medical staff’s ability to easily capture their dictated patient encounters while providing patient demographics via mobile devices.

Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, which includes one of the nation’s largest multi-specialty groups and nearly 325 beds at 3 hospitals and 22 ambulatory clinics, will deploy IQMax’s IQSpeak mobile dictation application as part of their mobile implementation to more than 575 physicians.

The enterprise-wide deployment of IQMax’s IQEnterprise Mobile Platform and the IQSpeak application initially began with 75 Users across the healthcare system and will be available to the entire medical staff. IQSpeak will allow Gundersen Lutheran physicians to quickly and easily view assigned patient demographic information and capture dictated patient encounters that will be synchronized back to disparate transcription systems. Physicians will be able to view patient information when and where they need it, whether they are at the patient’s bedside, the physician’s practice, the local coffee shop or anywhere in between. In addition to the IQSpeak application, Gundersen Lutheran will have the IQEnterprise Platform which will allow Gundersen Lutheran to easily and quickly deploy other applications such as IQRounds and IQCharge.

Loffler Companies, Inc., a leading vendor of digital office products and services with a significant presence in healthcare, introduced IQMax into Gundersen Lutheran, a long term customer of Loffler, and was instrumental in providing onsite and sales support throughout the entire process. “As a best of breed solutions provider focusing on the healthcare market, Loffler is always looking for a partner with a product that sets itself apart from others based on functionality, reliability, and the ability to provide a strong ROI for our clients. IQMax provides just that kind of solution. Loffler has been a VAR of dictation solutions for 15 years. With over 7000 clients in the Midwest, Loffler began searching for a true mobile dictation solution at the request of many of our clients. It was immediately apparent to us that we have a partner that has listened to the needs of the market and developed a product that will exceed those expectations and bring value to our clients”, says Eric Pelto, Manager, Voice Recording Solutions at Loffler. He adds, “We are confident when we go to market with IQMax that we are presenting a solution that provides the reliability and scalability that our clients demand. Whether it is an Enterprise or ASP based PDA mobile dictation system, IQMax has the mobile dictation solution you’re looking for.”

IQMax is a leader in the mobile healthcare market serving many of the nation’s leading healthcare facilities. The company’s experience in integrating to disparate HIT systems is unsurpassed as the company has integrated with over 40 different HIT systems including Mckesson, Cerner, Epic, Emdeon, GE Centricity, Meditech, Emdeon, Allscripts, Medquist, and Spheris, among others. IQMax’s industry leading mobile solutions are powered by a robust Enterprise Mobile Platform which can be implemented either as a hosted application service with IQAnywhere™ or as an on premise installed solution with IQEnterprise™. Solutions developed by IQMax include IQSpeak® for mobile dictation, IQCharge™ for the capture of billable procedures, and IQRounds™ for access to clinical information.

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The Little Italy Foundation and the Mopfund Plan on Financing the Projects in the Nevada Area

The Little Italy Foundation and the Mopfund Plan on Financing the Projects in the Nevada Area

The Little Italy Foundation and the Mopfund plan on financing the projects in the Nevada area.

Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) October 21, 2009

The Little Italy Foundation and the Mopfund plan on financing the projects in the Nevada area. Las Vegas, Nevada (PRWEB) October 21, 2009 - The Little Italy Foundation and the Mopfund plan on financing the projects in the Nevada area. Mopfund and Little Italy Foundation continues to report on companies believed to make the world a better place. Companies covered help to create more employment in the United States.

Dr. Joseph de Beauchamp posted this to draw attention to companies that support employment, security, education and a healthy environment. Dr. Mel Laney, Consigliere Delegato for Little Italy Foundation, and Dr. Joseph de Beauchamp, President of the Mopfund, found that Commercial Capitalists intend to employ and train veterans for Camp Recovery in the area of Glendale, Nevada. A truck stop with an educational training facility will help trucks to convert to more green fuels is scheduled to be built outside of Las Vegas.

There are plans to build a Spa to do research into helping veterans overcome disabilities from Agent Orange and other chemicals from war. The Medical Research facility will be part of Camp Recovery. Scheduled in the area is also an International Asian Community Center for Las Vegas with a Buddhist temple, addressing the large community for a sanctuary around the special healing waters in the area. Also, there is a children's ranch to go into the project that will help children learn more skills. Foremost, the project will create employment for the area hard hit by the economic downturn, and returning veterans from the war.

The principals of Commercial Capitalists are discussing these developments with Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) and Yellow Ribbon Foundation in order to help the health and employment for veterans, Asians, and Native Americans.

About Commercial Capitalists: Commercial Capitalists plan to submit for federal and state grants to fund the project. The Little Italy Foundation and the Mopfund plan on financing the projects in the Nevada area. Commercial Capitalists anticipate the projects to be around twenty million dollars, and more upon completion with improved jobs in the local area.

Commercial Capitalists
Roy Davis, Public Relations
702-358-3929

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The global enterprise WLAN market was worth approximately $650 million in 2002

The global enterprise WLAN market was worth approximately $650 million in 2002

Research and Markets have announced the addition of the ‘Enterprise wireless LANs: WiFi revenue opportunities by vertical market and geography to 2006’ report to their offering.

(PRWEB) January 14, 2004

This report analyzes the opportunities for network equipment vendors and their channel partners in targeting the global market for wireless local area networks (WLANs) deployed within enterprise locations. The report provides market forecasts and effective go-to-market strategies, as well as The perspectives on the pertinent industry issues.

Scope

Forecasts the opportunities for the deployment of WLAN infrastructure by region, vertical market and by enterprise size band

Identifies strategic and tactical initiatives for both network equipment vendors and their channel partners

Analyzes the drivers and inhibitors for the adoption of wireless LANs within the enterprise and highlights the marketÂ’s competitor dynamics

Places developments and trends in the market for enterprise WLANs in context, outlining the evolving wireless LAN solution

Report Highlights

The global enterprise WLAN market was worth approximately $650 million in 2002. It is estimated that a CAGR of 19% through to 2006, when the market is estimated to be worth over $1.3 billion.

There are a number of potential vertical markets that vendors can target with wireless LAN solutions. The early adopters, retail and manufacturing, have been joined in recent years by vertical markets such as education and healthcare. Increasingly, enterprises are now deploying WLAN in a horizontal capacity.

A number of factors are driving the adoption of wireless LANs within the enterprise. These include improvements in employee productivity, networking needs at greenfield sites, the reduction in voice costs through voice over WLAN, increasing familiarity with WLAN technology outside the enterprise and the decreasing price of laptops.

This report is useful as:

Quantification of the revenue opportunities for WLAN equipment vendors to 2006 and analysis of the technology's penetration by enterprise size band.

Strategic and tactical success factors will ensure that vendors and their channel partners gain a competitive advantage.

Assessment of pertinent market issues, such as the impact of the emerging 802.11 standards, will enable vendors to improve their solution positioning.

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Employee Engagement Nosedives as Exhaustion Hits the U. S. Workforce

Employee Engagement Nosedives as Exhaustion Hits the U. S. Workforce

Modern Survey’s National Study Shows Clear Decrease in U. S Workers’ Engagement.

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) March 24, 2010

After a year of upward trending engagement scores, Modern Survey (http://www. modernsurvey. com)’s latest study on employee engagement in the U. S. workforce shows a precipitous decline in workers’ psychological investment in their organizations. While the economic recession may have temporarily motivated employees to put forth extra effort on the job, the latest data from this scientific study suggests U. S. workers may have hit their breaking point, as all five components of Modern Survey’s Employee Engagement Index are now trending downward.

Modern Survey began tracking the engagement of the U. S. workforce using nationwide samples of U. S. workers in August 2007, before the recession started. In August 2008, when the economic crisis was well underway, clear drops in all five components of Modern Survey’s Employee Engagement Index were recorded. Employee engagement then rallied from August 2008 to August 2009, eclipsing pre-recession levels. Now, after a year of increasing employee effort, sacrifices to ensure employment and increased alignment with organizational goals, the trend has broken. The most significant declines are statistically significant six percentage point drops in the number of workers who say they “take pride in their company,” (from 79% in August 2009 to 73% in February 2010) and “intend to stay with their company for a long time” (from 63% in August 2009 to 57% in February 2010).

At a recent Modern Survey Executive Roundtable event, employee engagement experts and senior leaders in Human Resources from some of the largest companies in the U. S. weighed in on the findings. The group came to the consensus that the strain of the economic recession has likely left workers feeling depleted of energy.

Nancy Hanna, President of HR Executive Forum (http://www. hrexecutiveforum. org/) and Vice President of Chandler Group (http://www. chandgroup. com/), worries that continuous pressure to do more with less is not only unsustainable, but it’s also unhealthy.

“We passed up the Japanese a couple years ago in general productivity and hours worked, and I remember they used to have a special word in Japanese for 'death by overwork' (Karoshi)…if you throw yourself against the wall, month after month, year after year, with no immediate end in sight, people are going to get sick.”

As organizations strive to combat this sense of fatigue in their workforce, paying attention to the key drivers of employee engagement may prove to be more important than ever. The results of this study should serve as a wake-up call to organizational leaders who may have been preoccupied with other matters in recent months, or who still do not fully grasp just how critical creating and sustaining high levels of employee engagement is to the performance, and even survival, of their business in the long run.

As Barbara Shaw, EVP, Director of Corporate HR for TCF Financial Corporation (http://www. tcfbank. com/) put it, “Keeping people engaged is just good management.”

Bruce Campbell, Senior Consultant at Modern Survey, believes that if companies do only one thing right now in regards to employee engagement, it should be to express sincere appreciation for employees and recognition of their contributions, and it should come from the organization’s most senior leaders first, then repeated and reinforced by managers at all levels.

See the full results from this study at: http://modernsurvey. com/news/?p=457 (http://modernsurvey. com/news/?p=457)

About the Study
Through national surveys, Modern Survey tracks employee engagement using five questions that gauge the extent to which employees: take pride in their company, believe they have a promising future at their company, recommend their company as a great place to work, go “above and beyond” their normal job duties to help their company succeed, and intend to stay with their company. Modern Survey began posing these questions in August 2007 to nationally representative samples of 1,000 U. S. adults (18+ years old) who match census data in terms of age, gender, and region. This measure was repeated in August 2008, February 2009, August 2009, and most recently in February 2010 to monitor employee engagement in a scientifically sound fashion, and to document how engagement levels have changed nationally over time in response to changing economic and social conditions.

About Modern Survey
In less than a decade, Modern Survey has established itself as the employee engagement leader in the online survey industry. Providing a robust suite of proprietary technologies combined with an array of consultative services, Modern Survey helps clients manage talent throughout the employee life cycle, measure and evaluate customer satisfaction and gain insight into changing markets. Modern Survey products and services have spanned over 100 countries on six continents in over 30 languages. Each year, Modern Survey receives millions of web survey responses and generates tens of thousands of advanced reports. Through direct and partner channels, Modern Survey’s tools and services have reached more than 500 companies, over 80 of which are among the Fortune 500. www. modernsurvey. com

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Pierce Mattie Public Relations, Inc. Appointed to Manage the Press Room at the 13th International Esthetiques, Cosmetics & Spa Conference

Pierce Mattie Public Relations, Inc. Appointed to Manage the Press Room at the 13th International Esthetiques, Cosmetics & Spa Conference

Pierce Mattie Public Relations, Inc. has been appointed to manage the press room for the International Esthetiques, Cosmetics & Spa Conference in Las Vegas May 1-3, 2004. Representatives from Pierce Mattie will be running the press room at the show. Over the past month the PMPR team of professionals organized media contacts from trade, consumer and regional Las Vegas media to attend and cover the conference.

Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) May 2, 2004

Pierce Mattie Public Relations, Inc. has been appointed to manage the press room for the International Esthetiques, Cosmetics & Spa Conference in Las Vegas May 1-3, 2004.

Representatives from Pierce Mattie will be running the press room at the show. Over the past month the PMPR team of professionals organized media contacts from trade, consumer and regional Las Vegas media to attend and cover the conference.

The conference will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center and will feature over 650+ exhibitors including Pevonia, Repepchage, Jane Iredale Cosmetics, Method Phyisodermie, Dermalogica and GM Collin. Over 30,000 attendees from the color cosmetics, skin care, spa and body care industries including spa directors, estheticians, make up arstists and body therapists.

Pierce Mattie Public Relations, Inc specializes in PR for the beauty, health and fitness industries. The team at PMPR are all experts in the related fields with experience and knowledge of industry trends.

For more information on Pierce Mattie Public Relations, Inc. please go http://piercemattie. com (http://piercemattie. com) or call 212-243-1431.

Green Building is Growing Rapidly in Every Region of the World, According to New Report from McGraw-Hill Construction

Green Building is Growing Rapidly in Every Region of the World, According to New Report from McGraw-Hill Construction

McGraw-Hill Construction releases first ever global-scale green building market research report at China Green Building and Energy Efficiency Conference in Shanghai.

Shanghai, China (PRWEB) September 29, 2008

McGraw-Hill Construction (MHC), part of The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP), today released the first-ever global look at green building market trends in a new SmartMarket Report, Global Green Building Trends: Market Growth and Perspectives from Around the World (http://construction. ecnext. com/coms2/summary_0249-294702_ITM_analytics). Key findings from the report, which covers market activity, key triggers and obstacles, and trends in renewable energy driving green building in seven regions around the world, were presented today at MHC's 2008 Green Building & Energy Efficiency International Conference (http://construction. com/events/GreenBuilding/) at the Shanghai World Financial Center.

Produced in partnership with the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC), the report is based on a survey of early market adopters in 45 countries. Major findings include:
By 2013, 53% of responding firms expect to be largely dedicated to green building (on over 60% of projects), up from 30% today. The fastest growing regional green building market is Asia, where the population of firms largely dedicated to green building is expected to jump from 36% today to 73% in 2013. 86% of firms expect rapid or steady growth in sales and profit levels associated with green building. Solar power is the most common form of renewable energy in every region, used by over half (52%) of industry professionals today and expected to grow to 76% in the next five years. The most dramatic growth is expected in wind power use (57% expected in 2013, up from 20% today), followed closely by geothermal power (expected to double from 22% today to 45% in 2013). "The right thing to do" is the top business reason driving green building around the world. "Supporting the domestic economy" is prominent in Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East/North Africa, while "environmental regulations" are driving market activity in Asia and Europe.

"Green building has truly become a global movement," said Harvey M. Bernstein, McGraw-Hill Construction vice president of Industry Analytics, Alliances and Strategic Initiatives. "Firms around the world are awakening to the positive business, environmental and societal impacts of green building, and there is a growing need for market intelligence about global and regional trends. The level and nature of market activity varies by region, but overall we are seeing widespread growth as green becomes increasingly visible throughout the global marketplace."

"It's important to recognize that buildings and infrastructure globally contribute 40% of the green house gas emissions that are forcing climate change," said Andrew Bowerbank, World Green Building Council executive director. "This is more than what the transportation or manufacturing sectors contribute. It is critical now that industry leaders recognize current environmental opportunities in the marketplace and begin to collaborate to demonstrate effective solutions."

For more information on WorldGBC, please visit www. worldgbc. org.

To order a copy of Global Green Building Trends: Market Growth and Perspectives from Around the World (http://construction. ecnext. com/coms2/summary_0249-294702_ITM_analytics) SmartMarket Report, visit the McGraw-Hill Construction store online at http://www. analyticsstore. construction. com (http://www. analyticsstore. construction. com). Previous SmartMarket Reports also available online include Greening of Corporate America, Education Green Building, Health Care Green Building, and The Green Builder: Navigating for Success in a Down Market (pre-order for Sept. 26). In addition, McGraw-Hill Construction will release several reports at GreenBuild (booth #1410), including the first-ever 2009 Green Outlook Report, The Green Home Consumer SmartMarket Report, and Commercial and Institutional Green Buildings SmartMarket Report.

About McGraw-Hill Construction
McGraw-Hill Construction connects people, projects and products across the design and construction industry. For more than a century, the Company has remained North America's leading provider of construction project information, plans and specifications, product information, industry news, and industry trends and forecasts. In print and online, the Company offers a variety of tools, applications, and resources that easily integrate with its customers' workflows. Backed by the power of Dodge, Sweets, Architectural Record, Engineering News-Record (ENR) , GreenSource and 11 regional publications, McGraw-Hill Construction serves more than one million customers within the $4.6 trillion global construction community. To learn more, visit http://www. construction. com (http://www. construction. com).

About The McGraw-Hill Companies
Founded in 1888, The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) is a leading global information services provider meeting worldwide needs in the financial services, education and business information markets through leading brands including Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, BusinessWeek and J. D. Power and Associates. The Corporation has more than 280 offices in 40 countries. Sales in 2007 were $6.8 billion. Additional information is available at http://www. mcgraw-hill. com (http://www. mcgraw-hill. com).

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Hospitals Find New Ways To Ease The Nursing Crisis

Hospitals Find New Ways To Ease The Nursing Crisis

Voalté iPhone Application Improves Critical Communication At Point-Of-Care

Sarasota, Fla. (PRWEB) December 1, 2009

Nationwide, nurse workloads have increased due to staffing shortages resulting in dissatisfaction levels among nurses that are three to five times higher than the average worker. Nurses simply lack the time to do what they joined the profession to do - provide quality patient care. Today nurses spend so much time chasing down information that their career becomes frustrating.

In the report titled, "What works, healing the healthcare staffing shortage", Dr. David Pryor, senior vice president at Ascension Health says, "There is a component of communication and teamwork that must be present in the environment in order to provide high-quality care and retain staff. Nurses are providing frontline care and nurse turnover is directly related to effective communication on the floor."

"It's time consuming when you're called and someone else could have taken care of the problem. You spend so much time chasing down information," said Danielle Reed, Charge Nurse at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. "There's always an issue of nurses not having enough time for bedside care."

A solution is on the horizon.

Trey Lauderdale, Vice President of Innovation at Voalté (http://http;//www. voalte. com), was working for Emergin (recognized as a pioneer and market leader in alarm management and automated event notification solutions for healthcare facilities) as the Southeast Regional Sales Manager when he witnessed the plight of discouraged nurses. He observed the nurses having to cover more ground and spending too much time searching for information, and thought, "With today's technology, there must be a better solution."

"Clear and accurate communication is crucial to delivering high quality patient care," said Lauderdale. "I knew there had to be a better way. I wanted to provide a complete communication solution at the point-of-care (http://http;//www. voalte. com) on one mobile platform."

As an early iPhone adopter, Lauderdale recognized the potential of integrating the device into the hospital environment. He was certain an innovative communication platform such as the iPhone would improve point-of-care communication and put the information they spend so much time seeking right in the palm of their hand. Lauderdale's vision became a reality with the introduction of the Voalté One Solution which provides voice, alarm and text services all on one device at the point of care. The solution allows clinicians to spend more time providing patient care and less time searching for elusive information.

In June, Voalté launched a pilot program as part of its development partnership with Sarasota Memorial Hospital in which nurses could give immediate and direct feedback to the company via the iPhones. The hospital staff worked closely with the Voalté team to gauge the success of the solution, including how easily the nurses adapted to carrying and using iPhones.

"The nurses have embraced the technology and have given us great feedback," said P. J. Floyd, Associate Chief Nursing Officer at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. "The Voalté One (http://http;//www. voalte. com) makes them better able to respond quickly to patient's needs."

An unanticipated benefit of the Voalté One pilot program was a dramatic reduction in intercom chatter. The results of a private study after the implementation of the Voalté application at Sarasota Memorial revealed a 78 percent reduction in overhead paging.

"I would absolutely recommend the Voalté solution. Noise reduction is a huge factor," said Reed. "Before Voalté, we had to overhead page whenever the phone rang. Now we can quietly and quickly text the right person without disrupting the patients."

"It's not just wireless telephones for nurses. It's not just two-way paging," said Lauderdale. "Voalté is redefining communications at point of care, enhancing nurse satisfaction, and giving them more time to do what they love - taking care of patients."

About Voalté
Voalté provides compelling software solutions for healthcare institutions that solve communication problems at the point-of-care. Voalté products are designed to be intuitive, high value, mission critical applications running on the latest generation of touch-based smartphones. For more information, visit www. Voalte. com or call 941.312.2830.

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Seniors Feel Healthier than Baby Boomers

Seniors Feel Healthier than Baby Boomers

Compared to others their own age, Seniors feel healthier than Baby Boomers. That was one of the surprising findings from a recent online survey of over 500 Baby Boomers and Seniors conducted by 50Plus Research www.50PlusResearch. com.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) March 28, 2007

Americans generally assume that as they age they will feel less and less healthy. They will "Feel their age." In fact, the opposite is true. According to a recent survey of over 500 Baby Boomers and Seniors conducted by 50Plus Research, a market research company specializing in the Baby Boomer and Senior market.

Seniors feel healthier than Baby Boomers. (http://www.50PlusResearch. com)
Compared to their friends, Seniors feel very healthy. In fact, 37% of Seniors feel that "My health is much better than most people my age." But only 20% of Boomers feel this way. Why?

We feel healthier as we age. (http://www.50PlusResearch. com)
As we age, we come to accept our own health problems. We get used to them and they don't seem "too bad." But we don't minimize the physical decline we see in those around us. We hear the complaints of our friends and loved ones as they age, and we say to ourselves "I'm doing better than they are." And by comparison, we feel healthy.

I'm in great shape -- but my husband's a wreck. (http://www.50PlusResearch. com)
Unfortunately, this self perception of good health, doesn't include our spouse. Seniors believe that they are in much better shape than their spouse. While 37% think they're in great shape. Only 23% think their spouse is in great shape. We see their health problems much more clearly than we see our own.

Self perception is king.
So the moral of the story is that as we grow older we should all have a little more tolerance for the health problems of those around us. As it turns out, we look as bad to them, as they look to us.

About 50Plus Research.
50Plus Research www.50PlusResearch. com conducts strategic market research studies for companies serving the Baby Boomer and Senior markets.

Contact Jacob Brown (415) 789-1042.

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Launching a new Portal for Women

Launching a new Portal for Women

Women always have strong emotion... about many things which affect them - their looks, career, health, surroundings, loved ones and peers. How a small team of women professionals joined together to create a directory dedicated for women - with well-researched articles of lasting value and contents appealing to - women - the inside story of Targetwoman.

(PRWEB) July 4, 2004

What happens when two like - minded women set out to create a portal for the Woman of today? They create a directory of well researched articles on topics of interest to women; a database of information to women of all age groups and segments – Thus was born TargetWoman.

This portal looks at issues of importance to women, be it beauty, health, recreation or home and family. We understand women, their needs and aspirations. We have something for all women of all age groups – teens, career women, homemakers and mothers. What is the latest hairstyle this season? What are the principles of feng shui that you can apply to your home? Are you an expectant mother with fears, questions and doubts that you would like to clarify? TargetWoman addresses all these issues that affect women.

TargetWoman also showcases a logical progression engine. A unique user-friendly search tool that allows you to sieve through the TargetWoman database to get you relevant articles. This engine follows a complex morphological analyzer coupled with a statistical analysis tool to decipher the semantics of the English language and bring you quick and accurate search results.

ABAS Software AG No.1 throughout Germany - Performance rate: Discrete Production

ABAS Software AG No.1 throughout Germany - Performance rate: Discrete Production

(PRWEB) December 11, 1999

In a current study by the META Group Germany, ABAS Software AG has received the best performance evaluation in the discrete producers sector for its ERP software abas-EKS. This result can be traced back to the high flexibility, the short introductory periods, the object-oriented database of the software and the supported platforms: Linux, Unix and Windows NT and to the extensive technical support service.

The study of the META Group Germany surveyed the ERP situation, among other things, in the production industry (discrete and process - oriented), traffic and transport, telecommunications, trade, banking/insurance, supply of raw materials, public authorities, education, health care. Included in the discrete production industry are, for example, businesses from the following areas: the clothing industry, printing industry, leather industry, metal products, mechanical engineering, computers, electrical engineering, vehicle construction, subcontractors, measuring and control engineering, instruments and miscellaneous products.

The result of the study reflects the company philosophy of the software manufacturer. The ultimate aim of the Karlsruhe team is always to satisfy the customer with a good service and orient itself towards their needs. These facts are also confirmed by the result of a customer survey carried out within the company. The customers value the abas-EKS software and the support service provided by the ABAS Software AG highly in every respect.

With c. 1000 business installations, ABAS Software AG is one of the most successful ERP providers in Germany. The software is a highly flexible business solution for small to middle-sized companies in the production and trade industries. It is employed in the areas of production, planning and controlling, in the merchandise information system and in the bookkeeping area within the companies.

Within the areas of consultation and marketing, the software house established a partner network and as a result created an expert group of consultants from over 300 EDP application consultants in the market. The software partners tend to the customers on location and offer technical support services in all EDP areas: Organisation consultation, generation of the target specification, software introduction and adjustment, training and hotline service as well as maintenance and hardware.