Otis Spunkmeyer® Joins Susan G. Komen For The Cure® in the Fight to End Breast Cancer

Otis Spunkmeyer® Joins Susan G. Komen For The Cure® in the Fight to End Breast Cancer

Otis Spunkmeyer joins Susan G. Komen for the Cure in the fight to end breast cancer through sales of its limited-edition Pink Cookies.

San Leandro, CA (PRWEB) September 2, 2010

Otis Spunkmeyer (http://www. spunkmeyer. com)® today announces its new partnership with Susan G. Komen for the Cure (http://www. komen. org)® and joins in the fight to end breast cancer through the sales of its limited edition Pink Cookie. The Pink Cookie (http://www. spunkmeyer. com/Home/Homepage/) is a chocolate cookie with pink color-coated chocolate candies. The company has donated at least $100,000 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure in connection with The Pink Cookie Sales Promotion. The Pink Cookie is available from September 1 to October 31 through the Otis Spunkmeyer fundraising program and can be purchased by restaurants and other foodservice outlets through regular distribution channels.

“At Otis Spunkmeyer, charitable giving and community service is at the heart of our culture,” said John Schiavo, President and CEO of Otis Spunkmeyer (http://www. spunkmeyer. com). “Breast cancer affects so many families and we hope that by providing special cookie moments through our Pink Cookie and partnering with Susan G. Komen (http://www. komen. org) for the Cure, we can make a positive impact on those battling this disease.”

“Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s partnership with Otis Spunkmeyer offers consumers a sweet way to support the breast cancer movement,” said Katrina McGhee, senior vice president, global partnerships and business development. “One in eight women will be affected by breast cancer in their lifetime and this program is providing funds that are vital to our promise to save lives and end breast cancer forever.”

To learn more, visit www. spunkmeyer. com (http://www. spunkmeyer. com) or call 1-888-ASK-OTIS. Foodservice operators should contact their Otis representatives. To learn more about the Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, visit www. komen. org (http://www. komen. org).

About Susan G. Komen for the Cure®

Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan G. Komen, she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever. In 1982, that promise became Susan G. Komen for the Cure and launched the global breast cancer movement. Today, Komen for the Cure is the world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists fighting to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures. Thanks to events like the Komen Race for the Cure®, we have invested more than $1.5 billion to fulfill our promise, becoming the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world. For more information about Susan G. Komen for the Cure, breast health or breast cancer, visit komen. org or call 1-877 GO KOMEN.

About Otis Spunkmeyer

For more than 30 years, Otis Spunkmeyer, Inc., a Northern California-based baked-goods manufacturer, has been one of the most trusted brand names in the food and snack industry. A brand loved by consumers around the world, Otis Spunkmeyer is the #1 selling cookie dough in foodservice and a leading muffin brand at retail. Otis Spunkmeyer frozen cookie dough, pre-baked muffins and cookies, pastries, and other quality baked goods can be found in foodservice and retail outlets throughout the world. For more product information, innovative menu ideas or to find recipes from Otis Spunkmeyer, visit www. spunkmeyer. com.

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Online Pharmacy Carries 3000+ Generic Drugs And Saves Americans Big Dollars

Online Pharmacy Carries 3000+ Generic Drugs And Saves Americans Big Dollars.

MyStoreForMeds. com meets FDA guidelines for online prescription medicine store with new association with Lakeland, Florida pharmacy: More than 3000 generic drugs save big dollars for Americans without prescription drug insurance or to fill in Medicare gap

Tampa, FL (PRWEB) June 30, 2006

Americans now pay more for prescription drugs than any other people in the world. Additionally, prescription drug expenditures make up the fastest-growing segment of the increasingly expensive U. S. health care system. While the popularity of online pharmacies has continued to grow -- the requirements of the FDA has made it increasing difficult for online pharmacies to continue to offer discounted medicines to the general public. With more then 45 million Americans without prescription medicine insurance coverage, www. MyStoreForMeds. com online service is a lifesaver.

The state of the Medi-Care program and the loop holes has only increased the number of people having to pay cash for medicine -- 45 million Americans have no prescription medicine insurance at all," said Arturo Villar, President of www. MyStoreForMeds. com. "We knew we had to find a solution that satisfied the requirements of the FDA, while also being able to meet the public demands for less expensive medicine. Our association with Discount Mail Meds has given us the opportunity to provide the continued conveniences and savings of online discount medicine." Discount Mail Meds is located in Lakeland, Fl.

Americans pay more for prescription drugs than any other people in the world. Additionally, prescription drug expenditures make up the fastest-growing segment of the increasingly expensive U. S. health care system. While the popularity of online pharmacies has continued to grow - the requirements of the FDA has made it increasing difficult for online pharmacies to continue to offer discounted medicines to the general public. With more then 45 million Americans without prescription medicine insurance coverage, www. MyStoreForMeds. com online service is a lifesaver.

According to industry experts, in coming months, millions of older Americans and people with disabilities will face a lapse in coverage known as the "doughnut hole" when their annual drug spending hits $2,250. At that point, Medicare drug plans stop paying for medications and require members to absorb another $3,600 in out-of-pocket costs before coverage resumes. And even while the plans aren't paying for their drugs, participants must continue to pay their monthly premiums. That is in addition to the 45 million Americans without any prescription medicine insurance coverage.

Likewise, a recent report issued by the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services prescription drug costs are expected to increase by 12.6% a year for the next 10 years. By 2010, 16% of what Americans spend each year on personal health care will be spent on prescription drugs, the department said. In 1999, it was 9.4%.As a result, even those with prescription drug coverage are being told by their insurance companies that they will have to pick up more of the tab for prescriptions

Villar continued, "We feel like were able to put together this situation for www. mystoreformeds. com with great timing. We are happy to be able to be a part of a solution for many Americans who need affordable prescriptions medicines.”

MyStoreForMeds. com is most known for their huge savings in over 3000 and more generic medicines with the benefits of lower cost, privacy; convenience; and speed of delivery (www. MyStoreForMeds. com has your prescription to your door in 1 business day) Prescriptions can be called or faxed in to 888-462-4579.

For more information or to begin receiving your medicines online call 1-866-287-6026 or go to www. MyStoreForMeds. com

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Announcing <a href="http://www. scohen305.blogspot. com" onclick="linkClick(this. href)">http://www. scohen305.blogspot. com</a> In Celebration of Its First Anniversary

Announcing http://www. scohen305.blogspot. com In Celebration of Its First Anniversary

Read the blogs of Sheldon M. Cohen Ph. D., Psychologist, PsySocial Analyst dealing with issues of our modern times. Study People Study Your Life & Times with SCOHEN305.

Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) October 21, 2009

Announcing http://www. scohen305.blogspot. com (http://www. scohen305.blogspot. com) in celebration of Its first anniversary. Read the blogs of Sheldon M. Cohen Ph. D., Psychologist, PsySocial Analyst dealing with issues of our modern times. Study People Study Your Life & Times with SCOHEN305.

Contents:
G20, CGI(Clinton Global Initiative) and TC(Therapeutic Capitalism)
A Copy Of BUILDING A NEW WORLD ORDER Was Sent To UK PM Gordon Brown And Other World Leaders
Agree &/Or Disagree. The Difference Between A Tweet And A Blog
The Variety Of Sexual Affiliations, Identifications, and Role Relations In Democracies' Freedom
Synopsis Of The Neworld Prescription For A Sane Liberty Mutual America & Global Village
My Dearest Celebrity...
The Obama Administration Hurt Senior Citizens
Supplemental Reading. Go left and read...Go right and read...
Global Terrorism Left Unchecked By Global Law Enforcement Will Lead To Extinction Of Human Democracy & Civilization
The Biblical Vision Weapons - Of - Destruction-  Turned-Into-Plows
$$$Hundreds Of Billions For Universal Health Care Reform In America
The New World Order According To Pope Benedict XVI
Pres. Franklin D. Roosevelt Is My Hero Too
Notes From The Couch Of A PsySocial Analyst
The Need For Charities' Financial Aid Is A Symptom Of A Failed Socio-Economic System
Toward A Peaceful World
The Future Of America According To SCOHEN305
Study People Study Your Life Orientation
Advocates For First Amendment Rights
Peak Experience Groups For The Prevention Of Teenage Drug Abuse
The Neworld Foundation Of Interfaith (8 sections)
Religion In The Real And New World
Building A New World Order
Building A New World Order: How Americans Can Help
McCain Vs. Obama And Money Madness In America
Sending An Open Letter To President Obama and Al-Qaeda: How America and Al-qaeda Can Both Win The War Together
On http://www. meyercohen9islovelove. blogspot. com (http://www. meyercohen9islovelove. blogspot. com) Appendix To SCOHEN305 (instructions on how to log into the blogs on this site are given in www. scohen305)
Contents: A Prayer For The World. Brother Meyer Would You Join Me In This Prayer
Punishment Does Not Change Behavior
3 Variations On The Theme Of Goodness, Kindness, Fairness, And Transparency In Government
Insight Revelations
The Renewable Healing Potential In People
Enjoy Your Selves
Reminiscence About Theorists Of Personality
Advertisements For ''Deep Thoughts''
Divide Your Life Into Chapters, Chapters Into Scenes, Scenes Into Bracketed Memory Experiences
On The Bracketed Memory Experience And Role Reversals
Dear Brother Meyer: Back To Money Matters
The New Role For The PsySocial Analyst
...an e mail on mantras...My Song Of Love...My Dance Of Life
Dear Brother Meyer

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Schools Still on Alert for H1N1 Outbreaks

Schools Still on Alert for H1N1 Outbreaks

University Canada West keeps students informed to combat flu

Victoria, BC (Vocus) October 17, 2009

While most Canadians have brushed aside worries about H1N1, officials say that the new flu strain is still a very real health concern. That’s why University Canada West is keeping its students up-to-date with current information about the disease and preventative flu tips.

“Informational posters have been placed throughout the campuses and students are being encouraged to stay home if they come down with symptoms,” says University Canada West representative, Sandra Lee. “We’re also asking students to inform their professors and/or student services representative if they are absent for potential flu reasons so we can keep tabs on any outbreak.”

Posters around campus in Victoria and Vancouver explain the difference between flu and cold symptoms and also include instructions on proper hand washing techniques. The more information students have, the more likely they’ll be to stay home and prevent the spread of the flu on campus.

“We want to make sure students are staying home if they come down with the flu,” says Lee. “Students can have classmates take notes and can correspond with their professors through email to receive any missed assignments.”

University Canada West’s H1N1 plan is in line with recommendations by the BC Centre for Disease Control, who say the best way to keep the flu at bay is with good old fashioned soap and water. UCAN students also have access to hand sanitizer while at school.

For more information on University Canada West, head to http://www. ucan. ca (http://www. ucan. ca)

About University Canada West
University Canada West (UCAN) is a progressive post-secondary institution offering a number of undergraduate and post-graduate degrees, including BCom, BA and MBA programs. Degree programs are available at campuses in Vancouver, Victoria and Singapore, as well as online. Small class sizes, combined with practical curricula and world-class instruction, means students get the education they want, when they want it. UCAN degree programs are offered under the written consent of the British Columbia Minister of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development. More information available at http://www. ucan. ca/ (http://www. ucan. ca/).

For more information:

Melissa Wood 
Communications Manager
604.915.7288 ext. 2145

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CellTrak’s Point of Care Technology Allows Bristol Hospice to Focus on Patient Care, Not Paperwork

CellTrak’s Point of Care Technology Allows Bristol Hospice to Focus on Patient Care, Not Paperwork

CellTrak Technologies and Bristol Hospice’s roll out of the real time point of care solution has provided benefits to everyone who touches the CellTrak service. From the field staff to the schedulers and administrators they all have gained a benefit by knowing that cellular automation at the point of care helps deliver better patient outcomes.

Schaumburg, IL (PRWEB) December 20, 2010

CellTrak Technologies and Bristol Hospice’s roll out of the real time point of care solution has provided benefits to everyone who touches the CellTrak service. From the field staff to the schedulers and administrators they all have gained a benefit by knowing that cellular automation at the point of care helps deliver better patient outcomes.

Everyone at Bristol Hospice cannot believe they worked with paper and manual processes for as long as they did. CellTrak and the service its providing has changed the way Bristol Hospice’s staff keep in contact with their daily patient visits provided by the field staff. Scheduling has never been easier than it is now with automation from Suncoast Solutions out to CellTrak solution running on BlackBerry devices in the field. Phone calls and faxes for changes are a thing of the past since Bristol Hospice began using CellTrak this past fall.

Bristol Hospice had some concerns about installing and getting buy-in from staff when they rolled out this new wireless technology. But in the end the operations team at CellTrak paved the way for another smooth implementation and all concerns were eliminated. Bristol Hospice saw that the documentation provided by CellTrak for the staff members as well as the leadership gave them all a level of confidence when they automated the documentation and scheduling system. In the end, it’s that knowledge capital provided by CellTrak to all of its clients that allows their clients to move from contract to a live state within a 60 day period, a goal CellTrak strives for with each and every new client.

Christie Franklin President and CEO of Bristol stated: “Everything about the CellTrak service has been positive since the moment we decided to move forward throughout the entire rollout of our first branch office. Our field staff as well as our leadership team all agree and are very glad that they are using this technology and are very positive about the results.”

Jeanette Dove, VP of Clinical Quality Management noted that “Compliance is a key with the new CMS rules out next year. The CellTrak solution supports our visit scheduling and documentation compliance.”

CellTrak, Suncoast Solutions and BlackBerry have been working together since 2008 to enable integrated and easy to use solutions that automate work flow, improve compliance, reduce costs and improve outcomes at the point of care.

Teresa R. Craig, CEO of Suncoast Solutions highlighted that “We are pleased Bristol Hospice has joined our clients who have implemented CellTrak. Along with the cost savings, efficiencies and improved compliance of the electronic health record, they have also gained the ability to better meet the needs of patients and families facing end of life issues. The power of on-time documentation gives each hospice the power to care and improve quality at the end of life. We are pleased to be able to provide these tools to enhance patient care.”

Michael K. Wons, President and CEO of CellTrak mentioned “CellTrak strives to take the worry out of our implementations for clients, by using our best practices for deploying mobile mHealth technology. CellTrak continues to evolve and advance our technology platform to continue to gain better patient outcomes for our clients and provide real time info to all care team members as we have at Bristol today.”

About Bristol Hospice
At Bristol Hospice, LLC, locations, we provide a bridge in the continuum of care delivery system; focusing on the pain and symptom management related to end-of-life needs. Our focus is on providing a family centered approach in the delivery of hospice services throughout our communities. Bristol Hospice, LLC, currently operates four provider locations in California, Utah, and Hawaii. Additional expansion of operations is planned for the future.  
Http://www. bristolhospice. com

About Suncoast Solutions
Suncoast Solutions is a comprehensive software tool that provides the power to care for hospices and home health agencies. The enterprise wide operating system includes electronic health records, CRM, accounting, billing, reporting and much more to manage the full breadth of processes and related programs as patients move in an out of each phase of the care continuum. One of every four hospice patients in the US today is served by a program using Suncoast Solutions. For more information visit the website at http://www. sncoast. com

About CellTrak Technologies
Founded in 2006, CellTrak Technologies, Inc. is the leading provider of integrated mobile solutions for the home healthcare, hospice, and private duty markets. Our patent pending software-as-a-service solutions run on GPS-enabled mobile devices via a homecare technology platform which automates workflow and reduces cost. Data is transmitted wirelessly to an internet site making the data available real time and secure instantaneous integration is provided to the back-end clinical systems and the payer networks. Homecare aides have delivered millions of successful visits via CellTrak. For more information visit http://www. celltrak. com.

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Responding to Global Interests, Meeting Local Needs

Responding to Global Interests, Meeting Local Needs

The University of London External System has been at the cutting edge of facilitating debate around global and local issues through relevant study programmes – long before these issues became topical in the media – said HRH The Princess Royal, Chancellor of the University of London.

(Vocus) June 19, 2008

The University of London External System has been at the cutting edge of facilitating debate around global and local issues through relevant study programmes – long before these issues became topical in the media – said HRH The Princess Royal, Chancellor of the University of London.

Speaking at the 150th Anniversary celebrations yesterday (12 June 2008) where HRH The Princess Royal unveiled a sundial to mark the occasion, she spoke of the relevance of study programmes provided by the University of London External System: “I’m delighted that Agricultural Economics is widely studied, with decision makers debating how best to address the world’s food shortage. That’s not something that happened last month when it became an issue in the media – this has been going on for some considerable time. That is a real encouragement, that there are people out there who’ve been having this debate.”

The Princess Royal added: “Courses in Sustainable Development, developed by the External System, help meet the challenges that have been articulated in the Millennium Development Goals at the Rio Summit on Environment and Development; and the Declaration of the Johannesburg Summit on Sustainable Development. Responding to global interests, but very much based on the local needs and the local inputs of the individuals concerned.

The Princess Royal also cited the example of International Primary Health Care, which brings together health professionals from all over the world who are then able to share their experiences through interaction online. The Princess Royal stated: “It’s also encouraging to know that Primary Health Care has such a high profile. Whatever we say about research into medicines and cures, primary and public health care are still the things that are going to make the biggest difference, and a worldwide understanding of how best to apply those standards is perhaps one of the most important areas of debate.”

Study programmes offered through the External System equip the student with much-needed skills. More importantly, graduates of these programmes, who have day-to-day experience of these issues, are able to contribute towards the debate at an appropriate level. “In this way, you really get the reality of the situation coming through”, the Princess Royal added.

Notes for Editors

Picture caption (left to right): HRH The Princess Royal viewing a sundial unveiled as part of the University of London External System's 150th Anniversary celebrations. Pictured with Professor Jonathan Kydd, Dean of the External System.
 The sundial was commissioned to mark the 150th Anniversary of the University of London External System. It was unveiled in Torrington Square, London WC1 on the University campus.  The University of London was established in 1836 and is one of the oldest, largest and most diverse universities in the United Kingdom.  The University’s founding principle is to provide education for all, irrespective of race, creed or political belief.  In 1858, the University of London was granted its fourth Charter, which paved the way for the establishment of the University of London External System.  The University of London External System is a unique global network of 41,000 students in 180 countries, on more than 100 study programmes ranging from social sciences to law to health.  The External System has been instrumental in the formation of British higher education – all English and Welsh universities founded between 1849-1949 offered University of London degrees before obtaining charters to award their own.  Between 1946-1970, the External System played a significant role in establishing many Commonwealth universities under a unique scheme of ‘special relations’.  Through the External System higher education was made available to a much wider range of social classes; it pre-empted 20th Century developments in open, flexible and distance learning by more than 100 years.  Famous former students and alumni of the External System include five Nobel Prize Winners: Sir Frederick Gowland Hopkins, Ronald Coase, Wole Soyinka, Derek Walcott and Nelson Mandela.  The top 20 countries the External System operates in: 1. Singapore 
2. Hong Kong 
3. UK 
4. Trinidad 
5. Malaysia 
6. Pakistan 
7. Bangladesh 
8. USA 
9. Sri Lanka 
10. Canada 
11. Mauritius 
12. UAE 
13. Jamaica 
14. Nigeria 
15. India 
16. Russia
17. Kenya
18. Malta
19. Germany
20. Japan

 To find out more about the External System and its 150th Anniversary please visit: http://www. londonexternal. ac. uk http://www. londonexternal. ac. uk/150

For further information contact:
Binda Rai
Head of Global Media and PR
University of London External System
Email: binda. rai @ london. ac. uk
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7862 8545 (office)
07920 476483 (mobile)

Peter Quinn
Senior Communications Manager
University of London External System
Email: peter. quinn @ london. ac. uk
Tel: +44 (0)20 7664 5584 (office)

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Medpedia Platform Expands With Addition Of Rare Disease Community

Medpedia Platform Expands With Addition Of Rare Disease Community

RareSpace Leverages Medpedia’s Technology Platform

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) June 29, 2010

Medpedia today announces RareSpace, an online knowledge sharing platform designed in partnership with the R. A.R. E. Project and the Children’s Rare Disease Network to advance research and share information about the rare childhood diseases that affect 22.5 million American families. This resource is available now on Medpedia at http://www. medpedia. com/communities/274-RareSpace (http://www. medpedia. com/communities/274-RareSpace).

"RareSpace is a unique and valuable tool for families caring for children with rare diseases," says Jonathan Jacoby, CEO of the R. A.R. E Project. "With the help of Medpedia. com, RareSpace will become a safe place to share important information aggregated from the rare disease community at large, which is vital to finding hope for children."

Parents, physicians, medical researchers, patients, advocates and others interested in rare diseases are encouraged to participate in discussions and share information about genetic diseases, innovations in research, standards of care, and best practices in treating rare diseases and disorders. RareSpace also includes translational research and discussions of possible cures for diseases. Medical professionals in RareSpace will answer questions about treatment, best practices, and how to best help these children and their families. Anyone with an interest in rare diseases is invited to join at http://www. medpedia. com/communities/274-RareSpace (http://www. medpedia. com/communities/274-RareSpace).

The Medpedia platform, which launched in February 2009, also includes a collaborative online medical encyclopedia, a Professional Network and Directory for health professionals and organizations, and Communities of Interest in which medical professionals and non-professionals can share information about medical conditions and treatments. The Medpedia platform also includes Medpedia Clinical Trials for pushing clinical trial information out to the Web in proper context,; Medpedia Answers for asking and answering medical and health questions; Medpedia Alerts for real-time medical and health news alerts; and Medpedia News & Analysis for sharing medical news and commentary.

About the Children’s Rare Disease Network
The Children’s Rare Disease Network (CDRN) is a non-profit advocacy group committed to connecting, educating and empowering the rare disease community, providing a link between families impacted by rare disease. The CDRN is a division of and developed by the R. A.R. E. Project which exists to promote rare disease advocacy, research, and accelerated therapy development. For more information, visit www. crdnetwork. org.

About Medpedia
Medpedia is an open platform connecting people and information to advance medicine. Medpedia is created in association with Harvard Medical School, the Stanford School of Medicine, The University of Michigan Medical School, the UC Berkeley School of Public Health, and leading health organizations around the world. For more information, visit Medpedia. com.

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