Bed & Breakfast Promotions and Sampling Programs Reap Immediate Results for Major Consumer Goods Companies

Bed & Breakfast Promotions and Sampling Programs Reap Immediate Results for Major Consumer Goods Companies

The bed & breakfast and country inn industry offers the perfect arena to sample consumer goods products and travel promotions.

Laguna Beach, CA (PRWEB) December 18, 2005

The bed & breakfast and country inn industry offers the perfect arena to sample consumer goods products and travel promotions. American Historic Inns, Inc., the leaders in promotions and sampling programs to bed & breakfasts, create customized travel promotions and sampling programs for major consumer goods companies including Sara Lee, Nestle, Tom's of Maine, Land O' Lakes and Coca-Cola.

Examples of themed promotions are as follows:

1. Travel Promotes Better Health: B&Bs Could Improve the Health of Your Customers.

Recent research shows that taking frequent vacations can prevent serious health conditions including heart disease for both men and women. Promoting healthy lifestyle, along with B&B vacations, breeds success for consumer promotions.

A study of 1,500 women by the Marshfield Clinic in Marshfield, Wis. found that women who take frequent vacations sleep better, are more satisfied in marriage, and are less likely to be tense or depressed. The same goes for men. A study of 12,338 middle aged men found that annual vacationers are less likely to develop heart disease and live longer.

Bed & breakfasts and country inns provide one-of-a-kind escapes for those in need of a break. The Madeleine of Santa Fe, New Mexico markets primarily to those seeking a romantic retreat or women looking for the spa experience of a lifetime. To accomplish this, they created the Absolute Nirvana Spa to provide a soothing sanctuary from the frantic and frenzied world.

The Silver Forest Inn in Bozeman, Montana offers a different sort of escape. They will help men & women design outdoor adventures to soothe the soul.

2. Adventure Travel and Bed & Breakfast Lodging.

Bed & breakfasts and country inns are increasingly offering travelers much more than just a comfortable bed and warm breakfast. Innkeepers are going the extra mile to promote area activities and itineraries, especially outdoor adventures.

Examples: Drummond's Ranch B&B - Cheyenne, Wyoming

Enjoy llama trekking through the Snowy Ranges or mountain biking in Medicine Bow National Forest. Visitors can even bring their horses and ride the numerous trails in the area.

Old Welches Inn - Welches, Oregon

Fly-fish the day away on the Salmon River, which runs through the inn's back yard.

Zion Farms - Rome, Georgia

Horseback ride, fish, hike and mountain bike on the farm's endless acreage.

3. Sampling: Innkeepers Create Buzz for Brands.

Innkeepers/owners of bed & breakfasts and country inns become brand evangelists for the products they sample. In fact, they look so forward to sampling products that they e-mail our offices regularly to remind us that they want more. This is where the power lies. Supermarket/retail samplings don't have near the impact. Nothing compares to the leisurely mood of a traveler enjoying and discovering their new surroundings and amenities.

Recently, AHI sampled Senseo coffee pod systems and coffee pods. Innkeepers were so excited about the product that they inspired guests to buy machines in retail outlets before they left to go home. Innkeepers reported that several of their customers bought them for their friends and family as well.

AHI's prescreened, carefully selected innkeepers always seem to go above and beyond merely sampling items in their inns. Additionally, inns provide a warm and inviting atmosphere that allows for travelers to enjoy products like never before.

4. Consumers Get Addicted to Free Night Program.

AHI's mission is to provide customized consumer promotion programs for consumer goods companies across the globe.

Consumers rave about the Bed & Breakfasts and Country Inns Free Night Program:

"I purchased 8 of these books (Buy-One-Night-Get-One-Night Free Country Inn guidebooks) in January and have already used them up. I am ordering 8 more. I've had great experiences. This year I've been to California, Philadelphia and San Antonio! The inns were fabulous!" --D. Valentine, Houston, Texas.

AHI received this quote from an enthusiastic customer who, like thousands of others, grasp the value of this promotion.

Build your promotion around our regular guidebook or mini-sized books. Mini-sized books can be delivered instantly on-pack or in-pack. Contact our promotions offices at (800) 397-4667 for more information.

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OmniMD Prescription Writer Can Save Time and Reduce Medication Errors

OmniMD Prescription Writer Can Save Time and Reduce Medication Errors

Medication errors can occur at any stage in any healthcare environment. In fact, according to an Institute of Medicine report in 1999, up to 98000 people die each year because of errors that could have easily been prevented. Medical errors do not only happen in hospitals, it can also occur in the clinics, in outpatient department of hospitals and even at the pharmacy. Most of these errors are caused by illegible handwriting, incorrect dosage selections, and adverse drug-drug or drug-allergy interactions. Electronic prescribing could substantially reduce these errors.

(PRWEB) October 28, 2004

Medication errors can occur at any stage in any healthcare environment. In fact, according to an Institute of Medicine report in 1999, up to 98000 people die each year because of errors that could have easily been prevented. Medical errors do not only happen in hospitals, it can also occur in the clinics, in outpatient department of hospitals and even at the pharmacy. Most of these errors are caused by illegible handwriting, incorrect dosage selections, and adverse drug-drug or drug-allergy interactions. Electronic prescribing could substantially reduce these errors.

Electronic Prescribing with OmniMDÂ’s prescription writer reveals how clinical automation can assure quality while improving workflow and reducing medication errors. OmniMD simplifies the entire prescription writing process increasing the scope for accuracy and eliminating physical coordination. It allows providers to write their patients prescriptions directly from their Pocket PC, Tablet PC or Desktop PC and send the prescription via fax to the pharmacy of patient's choice, so the medication is ready when patient arrives at pharmacy. At the same time, these healthcare professionals receive the critical drug-drug and drug-allergy interactions information providing optimum decision-making tools at point of care. Some of the prime benefits of OmniMD Prescription Writer are outlined below.

Create Quick Legible Prescriptions

With an easy to create prescription system one can now do away with illegible prescriptions, which are prone to medication errors. Within seconds one can document and create prescriptions that are accurate and legible.

At Point of Care

Prescriptions can be created on Pocket, Tablet or Desktop PC, which stores a comprehensive drug library, patient list for the day and list of favorite prescriptions. With the avenue of creating prescriptions at the point of care the possibility of inaccuracy is eliminated, simultaneously making the process simpler.

Reduce Pharmacy Coordination

About 40% of traditional prescriptions require pharmacists to make phone calls to doctorsÂ’ offices for clarification such as illegible handwriting, potential drug interactions, incorrect dosage etc. Providers can simply fax saved prescriptions to the pharmacy or print it at their office using bluetooth or infrared printers. Everyone's frustration is eliminated when pharmacists no longer need to call for clarification about a prescription or refills as they instantly get accurate and legible prescriptions.

Drug-Drug and Drug-Allergy Interactions

The system has an inbuilt workflow and alert system that alerts providers of potential problems before filling specific prescriptions. It automatically checks for drug-drug and drug-allergy interactions that allow the provider to dispense safe medication. It can eliminate up to 95% of adverse drug events.

Easy Refills Management

Prescription refills become simpler, since with a simple click one can issue refills and fax them to the pharmacy. This eliminates the need to re-enter redundant information, therefore reducing the instances of human error.

About OmniMD

OmniMD is a developer of HIPAA compliant Pocket PC and Internet-based enterprise clinical solutions, designed to fully automate the work-flow of contemporary healthcare organizations. The company is a division of Integrated Systems Management, Inc. (ISM), a leader in Internet consulting and e-business development since 1989. We have successfully positioned ourselves as a significant force in the health information technology field, rapidly securing a base of clients that has continued to grow exponentially since the divisionÂ’s formation half a decade ago.

For additional information, please visit http://www. omnimd. com (http://www. omnimd. com).

Contact Person: Amit Singh

Email: pr@omnimd. com

Phone: 914.332.5590

Fax: 914.332.5766

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Simply Retail Helps Bring Health Care Retail to Life at Woman's Hospital

Simply Retail Helps Bring Health Care Retail to Life at Woman's Hospital

Simply Retail, the nation's leader in health care retail, is pleased to congratulate Woman's Hospital of Baton Rouge, Louisiana for the successful opening of their new healthcare retail stores.

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) June 5, 2006

Simply Retail, the nation’s leader in health care retail, congratulates Woman's Hospital of Baton Rouge, Louisiana for their successful opening of their new health care retail stores. Each of their new stores has been carefully specialized to offer products which serve patient needs and support the hospital's centers of excellence.

"Because of Simply Retail, we're now providing products that match the different types of patients we take care of, and the clinical services we offer," said Stephanie Anderson, VP of Diversified Services for Woman's Hospital. "Health care retail is a big part of our continuum of care."

Whether it's a wig or special skin care products that an oncology patient might need, or it's nutritional aids, cheerful gifts or fun apparel for a new mom, Woman's Hospital is bringing patients what they need, where they need it.

"Providing easy access to the products that patients and their families need brings them tremendous value," notes Mindy Thompson, president and founder of Simply Retail. "And doing it well can bring a hospital from a couple of hundred thousand dollars a year to multimillions. That's what we're doing with Woman's."

Simply Retail helps health care systems seamlessly integrate retail so they can expand patient care and increase revenues.

Founded in 1994, Simply Retail is a Minneapolis-based health care retail consultancy. Simply Retail is the voice and pioneer of health care retailing. For the last eight years, Simply Retail has focused its retail expertise solely on health care, creating the processes and details necessary to make health care retail a success. Simply Retail has helped numerous hospitals and clinics boost revenues and expand patient care through industry-proven retail strategies. For more information about Simply Retail, please call 612.659.8200 ext. 15 or visit www. simplyretailinc. com.

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Stage Set for a New World of Drug Development in the Year 2015

Stage Set for a New World of Drug Development in the Year 2015

Research and Markets has announced the addition of A New Paradigm for Clinical Development: The Clinical Trial in 2015 to their offering.

(PRWEB) November 7, 2005

Research and Markets (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c27043 (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c27043)) has announced the addition of A New Paradigm for Clinical Development: The Clinical Trial in 2015 to their offering.

A New Paradigm for Clinical Development: The Clinical Trial in 2015 outlines an innovative and imaginative strategy for reinventing clinical development, and demonstrates why a complete overhaul of the clinical trials process is feasible from a conceptual, technical and logistical point of view.

The current clinical evaluation process is fraught with inefficiencies, resulting in numerous compound failures and exploding development costs. Until recently, the industry has reacted to the clinical evaluation problem essentially by "streamlining" the existing processes and by introducing information technology in a cautious and evolutionary fashion. While the FDA's Critical Path Initiative of 2004 showed that the agency is willing to take the lead in working with representatives from industry and academia towards a remedy, this report suggests that a more radical solution is needed.

A New Paradigm for Clinical Development: The Clinical Trial in 2015 proposes a bidirectional approach to accelerate the clinical process and make it more effective. These two avenues, which can be summarized as revamping trial design and as truly pervasive modelling and monitoring driven by information technology, are fundamentally different from each other but need to be implemented in a closely linked fashion. Though radical in effect, none of these changes would involve concepts or technologies that are unknown today.

According to the strategy laid out in the report, the following changes are required:

Phase I will assume a new role as a brief confirmatory testing stage for the model for drug-human interactions that the sponsor has proposed.

Phases II and III will merge into a single advanced-stage human testing phase involving fewer patients than today, relying on relatively small patient populations that are highly homogenous with respect to key criteria of pharmacological response.

Systematic post-marketing studies and a significantly improved and extended post-marketing surveillance system that goes far beyond adverse event reporting will be integrated into a post-marketing monitoring phase that documents real-life use of the newly licensed drug.

These new processes will be made possible through holistic mathematical models such as the virtual patient, extensive biomarker monitoring, and pervasive computing. With a full implementation of all envisaged changes by the year 2015, the stage would be set for a new world of drug development:

The pre-approval clinical trial phase might be shortened to about three years and 40-50 percent of all candidate compounds that enter this stage could complete it, with the majority of the failures occurring in the early human validation phase.

The crucial function of the advanced-stage human testing phase will be to determine whether efficacy is sufficiently superior over the established standard of therapy to warrant the cost of launch and the mandated post-marketing monitoring.

Developers recoup development costs earlier and enjoy a longer life cycle under patent protection, but also benefit from more and closer attention to real-life use of the newly licensed drug.

Companies Mentioned:

Clinphone Group Compugen Entelos, Inc. eTrials Worldwide, Inc. Gene Network Sciences IBM Healthcare and Life Sciences Lifetree Technology LLC

For more information visit http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c27043 (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c27043)

Laura Wood

Senior Manager

Research and Markets

Press@researchandmarkets. com

Fax: +353 1 4100 980

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Merrimack Pharmaceuticals to Present at the 29th Annual JP Morgan Healthcare Conference

Merrimack Pharmaceuticals to Present at the 29th Annual JP Morgan Healthcare Conference

Robert Mulroy, President and Chief Executive Officer of Merrimack Pharmaceuticals, will provide a company overview at the 29th Annual JP Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Fransisco, California

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (Vocus/PRWEB) December 21, 2010

Merrimack Pharmaceuticals today announced that it will present at the 29th Annual JP Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco. Robert Mulroy, President and Chief Executive Officer, will provide a company overview at 9:00am PST, Monday, January 10, 2011 at the Westin St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco, California.

About Merrimack
Merrimack Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery and development of novel medicines for the treatment of cancer. The Company is advancing a robust pipeline of engineered therapeutics paired with molecular diagnostics. In addition to several pre-clinical and research stage programs, Merrimack has three oncology candidates in clinical development: MM-121 in Phase 2 clinical testing in partnership with sanofi-aventis, MM-111 in Phase 1/2 clinical testing, and MM-398, in Phase 2 clinical testing in partnership with PharmaEngine, Inc. MM-121, MM-111, and MM-398 are investigational drugs and have not been approved by the U. S. Food and Drug Administration or any international regulatory agency. The Company’s proprietary Network Biology discovery platform, developed with the help of leading scientists from MIT and Harvard, integrates the fields of engineering, biology and computing to enable mechanism-based model driven discovery and development of both therapeutics and diagnostics. Merrimack is a privately-held company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. For additional information, please visit http://www. merrimackpharma. com.

Contacts
Kathleen Petrozzelli, Corporate Communications, 617-441-1043, kpetrozzelli(at)merrimackpharma(dot)com, http://www. merrimackpharma. com
Betsy Raymond Stevenson, RaymondStevenson Healthcare Comms, 860-984-1424, betsy(at)raymondstevenson(dot)com

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Sensaphone® Introduces Skymetry – the Latest Wireless Remote Monitoring Technology for the Water and Wastewater Industry

Sensaphone® Introduces Skymetry – the Latest Wireless Remote Monitoring Technology for the Water and Wastewater Industry

SensaphoneÂ’s Skymetry system monitors and controls equipment and environmental conditions in water and wastewater facilities. It monitors pressure transducers, flow meters, water levels, timers, temperature, power failure, and alarms at water and wastewater treatment plants; as well as pumping stations, operating equipment, labs, and office facilities.

NEW ORLEANS, LA (PRWEB) October 6, 2004

Sensaphone, a pioneer in the design and development of remote monitoring systems for business and industry, introduces Skymetry™ – the latest wireless remote monitoring system specifically designed for the water and wastewater industry. Sensaphone launched the new product during the WEFTEC 2004 (Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans), the annual technical conference for water and wastewater professionals sponsored by the Water Environmental Federation.

SensaphoneÂ’s Skymetry system monitors and controls equipment and environmental conditions in water and wastewater facilities using eight dry inputs, six analog inputs, built-in power failure detection, and two relay outputs. Skymetry monitors pressure transducers, flow meters, water levels, timers, temperature, power failure, and alarms at water and wastewater treatment plants; as well as pumping stations, operating equipment, labs, and office facilities. When dangerous environment conditions occur that threaten personnel and equipment Skymetry issues automatic alarms to allow facility managers to take appropriate steps to minimize the impact.

The unit includes the Skymetry software package for Windows® and a Web page –www. skymetry. com – where input and output status can be monitored and alarm history reviewed. Users also have the ability to program the unit or control outputs via the web page.

“Wireless technology is in demand,” said James Fairburn, director of sales and marketing for Sensaphone. “I’m delighted that we can offer not only a premium monitoring and control solution through standard telephone lines but also bring that same ease-of-use and economies to the wireless customer through Skymetry.”

Skymetry delivers critical information anytime and anywhere via wireless alarm messaging delivered by real voice messages or e-mail, including wireless phone text messaging. Additionally, end users can request status reports via e-mail or through text messaging from a pager.

Additional features of Skymetry include:

·Built in power failure alarm and battery charger

·Low battery alarm

·Solar power option

·Alarm message delivery to 16 destinations

·Remote access to Skymetry web site for device status, alarm history, and programming

“Available in more than 300 cities nationwide, Skymetry delivers critical information while eliminating a facility’s reliance on landlines,” said Fairburn. “Our mission is to expand Skymetry’s wireless remote monitoring capabilities through continued research and development of the latest in wireless technologies and techniques.”

For more information about the Sensaphone Skymetry, call 1-877-373-2700 or visit www. Sensaphone. com.

About Sensaphone

Sensaphone stands at the forefront of remote monitor and control solution design, setting industry standards for advancements in technology. The Sensaphone family of products provides a comprehensive line of feature-rich, flexible technology for monitoring equipment, safeguarding property, and reporting critical data. Sensaphone serves a broad range of applications/industries, including telecommunications, network servers, computer rooms, oil and gas, water/wastewater, HVAC & refrigeration, science/health labs, agriculture, greenhouses, and vacation homes.

Sensaphoneâ is a registered trademark of Phonetics, Inc.

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Volunteers, Support Needed for "Week of Hope" July 11-17, 2004; Hundreds of teens bound for Larimer County community service projects

Volunteers, Support Needed for "Week of Hope" July 11-17, 2004; Hundreds of teens bound for Larimer County community service projects

Hundreds of teens will come to northern Colorado in July to complete community service projects. Volunteers and donations are needed in support of this event.

(PRWEB) March 12, 2004

Over 400 teens and adults from around the country will converge on Larimer County this summer to do a variety of community service projects during the week of July 11-17. This inaugural event, organized by Group Workcamps and partnered with Thompson School District, seeks community support to welcome these outstanding helpers and make their time here enjoyable and rewarding. Volunteers are needed to help with the week's activities, as well as to provide donated items for hospitality bags for the participants.

Group Workcamps has conducted service projects around the country for more than 27 years, and community partners directly reap the benefits. Community partners for the "Week of Hope" include Boys and Girls Club, Larimer Center for Mental Health, Project Self-Sufficiency, Care Housing, House of Neighborly Service, Hearts and Horses, Loveland Berthoud IHN, Alpha Center, Respite Care, The Tutor Center, Wingshadow, The Family Center, Habitat for Humanity, H. E.L. P. International, Loveland Church of Nazarene, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Hope Springs Community Church, and Good Samaritan (Loveland).

"[This event] pulled our community together in a way nothing else could have. Suddenly everybody -- churches, human-service agencies, businesses, the media, clubs and even individuals -- was working together with a common goal. The effects will last for a long, long time," said Debora Baker, a past Group Workcamps community partner in Louisiana.

Interested community members and businesses can support the participants of this worthy event in several ways, including:

·-Volunteering: Volunteers are needed to welcome Week of Hope participants upon their arrival in Loveland on July 11th, as well as coordinate activities and entertainment for the group during their time in northern Colorado.

·-Welcome Marquees: Businesses that have marquees in Larimer County are encouraged to post messages welcoming Week of Hope participants and thanking them for their efforts.

·-Hospitality Bag Donations: Businesses, residents or organizations are asked to consider donating items for welcome/hospitality bags that will be given to participants as a small token of appreciation when they arrive. Each donation should consist of at least 50 items and as many as 400 items to fill these bags. Consider fun, useful items that will be appreciated by teens, and that will act as a reminder of their experience in Colorado.

In addition, agencies and groups in northern Colorado that have need of assistance may contact Group Workcamps to obtain a simple application to request a work team be assigned to their project. Teams are assigned in groups of six individuals. Work can be for agencies or their clients, and may include activities such as tutoring, serving meals, clean up/spruce up of facilities and/or outdoor areas, or simply spending time with agency clients, such as seniors and the disabled.

For details on volunteering, donating or applying for a work team to help with your non-profit project, contact Kari Southard at Group Workcamps, 970-292-4456, ksouthard@groupworkcamps. com.

Background

Group Workcamps, a Christian organization based in Loveland, Colorado, was founded in 1977 by Group Publishing, Inc., after the Big Thompson River Flood. This tragedy united various church youth groups in northern Colorado to help rebuild the homes of affected residents. Over 165,000 volunteers later, Group Workcamps continues to impact thousands of lives and bring hope to communities across the United States every summer.

As a premier mission trip organization for church youth, Group Workcamps offers a unique program that places an emphasis not on evangelism, but on helping kids mature in the Christian faith through volunteer community service. With interdenominational devotions for the volunteers and contemporary evening programming, the Workcamp strives to establish character-building qualities, including an attitude of servanthood and an appreciation for the value of sacrifice.

Group Publishing, Inc. uses an innovative approach to help church leaders change lives. The worldwide publisher produces interdenominational resources for all ages and conducts regional and national conferences for church leaders in youth, children, and adult ministry. The company also organizes and runs more than 60 volunteer service workcamps each summer. Backing its products up with its REAL guarantee, the company encourages a growing relationship with Jesus Christ through a relational, experiential, applicable, and learner-based approach. Now in its 30th year, Group Publishing is recognized as a top Christian workplace, winning the first-place award for large media organizations in a study conducted by Christianity Today magazine. Visit Group's Web site at: www. GroupPublishing. com.