Sherwood Oaks, A Lifecare Retirement Community in PA, Receives License as Home Care Agency Facility

Sherwood Oaks, A Lifecare Retirement Community in PA, Receives License as Home Care Agency Facility

Sherwood Oaks Retirement Community has been granted a license by the Pennsylvania Department of Health as a Home Care Agency Facility. The license certifies that the care and services provided in patio homes and apartments by Sherwood Oaks companions and certified nursing assistants (CNAs) meet all State regulations for Home Care Agency Facilities.

(PRWEB) June 24, 2010

Sherwood Oaks Retirement Community has been granted a license by the Pennsylvania Department of Health as a Home Care Agency Facility. The license certifies that the care and services provided in patio homes and apartments by Sherwood Oaks companions and certified nursing assistants (CNAs) meet all State regulations for Home Care Agency Facilities.

“We’re pleased to receive the license and it further demonstrates the professionalism of our department,” says Bobbie Cleland, Sherwood Oaks Director of Residential Services. “We pride ourselves in providing residents with highly flexible scheduling options and carefully matched caregivers to assist them in their retirement residences.”

Sherwood Oaks has more than 20 caregivers who are carefully screened, trained and supervised. “Our caregivers are enthusiastic and skilled people who have a true compassion for seniors. We deliver quality, affordable and responsive care that helps residents and allows them to remain living independently,” explained Cleland.

Some of the many home care services offered by Sherwood Oaks include:
 Caring companionship  Personal Care – bathing, dressing, grooming, hygiene  Transportation – medical and non-medical  Meal preparation and diet monitoring  Medication remiders/assistance  Record keeping, mail, correspondence  Light housekeeping  Errands – grocery shopping, pick-up prescriptions  Walking assistance  Respite care – when spouse or family is away

Sherwood Oaks residents who require home care assistance pay a fee of $17.50 per hour, and may schedule services for a short term or on a regular basis. Any residents who are holders of long-term care insurance may be able to use Sherwood Oaks home care services as part of their insurance plan.

Sherwood Oaks is a continuing care retirement community for people age 62 and over with patio homes and apartments offering secure, maintenance-free living with fine amenities, activities and programs with on-site assisted living, skilled nursing and memory support care.

The mission of Sherwood Oaks is to foster independence, health and wellness, and financial security for resident while preserving a quality and dignity of life in which residents may realize their fullest potential. Sherwood Oaks is part of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) retirement communities.

The Sherwood Oaks Retirement Community is situated on an 84-acre campus 25 miles north of downtown Pittsburgh in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania. Visit www. sherwood-oaks. com.

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Cosella-Dörken Products Inc. Announces New Vice President

Cosella-Dörken Products Inc. Announces New Vice President

Building products manufacturer Cosella-Dörken appoints Marcus Jablonka as Vice President, R& D and Production, in preparation for the launch of new building technology.

Beamsville ON (PRWEB) June 26, 2007

Marcus Jablonka has been promoted to Vice President, R&D and Production at Cosella-Dörken Products Inc. In his new position, he will be responsible for the introduction of advanced new building products and technologies developed by Cosella-Dörken, Beamsville, ON, and Dörken, Germany. Products soon to be launched include a new family of house armour/weatherization products; energy-saving breathable and non-breathable roof underlayments with heat-reflective coatings; and non-energy consuming phase-changing materials for passive climate control (cooling and heating) in residential and commercial construction.

According to Tom Fallon, Vice President Marketing, "our company anticipated the need for environmental, energy-saving building products with an intensive research and development program that is now yielding results. Marcus is particularly well qualified to oversee the introduction of these new technologies for healthier, better-built homes and buildings."

A mechanical engineer and specialist in plastics technology, Marcus also has a degree in business administration. As Head of Engineering at Cosella-Dörken Products, he led the team that spearheaded the development and testing of DELTA®-DRY, Cosella-Dörken's award-winning new house wrap developed specifically for North American markets and launched in summer 2006.

Prior to joining Cosella-Dörken in 1999 as plant manager, Marcus worked for Borealis and BASF. He is a member of the Building Envelope Council of Ontario, and the ASTM E06 Committee on the Performance of Buildings.

Cosella-Dörken is the North American division of Ewald Dörken AG, a leading European developer and manufacturer of products for the building envelope sold in many world countries. For more information, visit http://www. cosella-dorken. com (http://www. cosella-dorken. com).

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AP9 HomeWorks Plus Helps Home Sellers Enhance Their Property

AP9 HomeWorks Plus Helps Home Sellers Enhance Their Property

AP9 HomeWorks Plus Members Save Money on Projects for Improving Home Value

Norwalk, CONN. (PRWEB) August 8, 2006

Moving may be one of the most stressful rites of passage and selling a home can make life even more difficult. But members of AP9 HomeWorksPlus (http://www. homeworksplus-program. com/), a membership discount program available from Adaptive Marketing LLC, know that they can rely on significant discounts for their decorating, gardening and other home projects.

By simply logging on to DealPass (http://www. dealpass. com/), AP9 HomeWorks Plus members have access to exclusive savings of up to 20% on gift card purchases to favorite local and national retailers. With savings on entertainment, home improvement, flowers and gifts, members can save money on the projects needed to sell their existing home and decorate their new one.

AP9 HomeWorksPlus (http://www. homeworksplus-program. com/) recommends that sellers take the time to increase the charm factor inside and outside of their homes before opening the doors to potential buyers. The strategies are easy and inexpensive:

Exterior improvements

 Obviously it’ll depend on the time of year the house goes up for sale but plant flowers or plants near the front door, garage or along the sidewalk. They can be as simple as marigolds.  Remove tree limbs, trash, toys, garden tools and any other clutter from the yard. Maintain the lawn and gardens regularly.  Clean the driveway, walkways, steps, deck, fencing and any other entry/exit area.  Paint exterior areas and repair any damaged siding or shingles.  Clean all windows and doors.

Interior improvements

 Consider having carpets professionally cleaned to remove odors and minimize the appearance of wear.  Paint all walls a neutral color.  Remove all personal items from view such as frames and personal mementos so that buyers can visualize their belongings in the home.  Remove clutter from countertops, tables, windowsills – everywhere.  Clean the refrigerator, oven, and inside cabinets. Keep garbage cans clean at all times.  Use potpourri or a mild air freshener in all rooms.  Less is more, so try to minimize furniture (especially if it’s oversized) to create the feel of larger spaces.  Tie back curtains and turn on lights to brighten rooms.  Keep pets away during showings.

AP9 HomeWorks Plus reminds members who are selling their homes that appearance is a high priority when the “for sale” sign goes up. Members can make it easier on themselves by saving up to 20% on all their home improvement needs through AP9 HomeWorksPlus.

About AP9 HomeWorksPlus

AP9 HomeWorks Plus (http://www. homeworksplus-program. com/) is a leading membership discount program offered by Adaptive Marketing LLC (http://www. adaptivemarketing. com/). Headquartered in Norwalk, Conn., Adaptive Marketing is a category leader in both membership and loyalty programs, bringing value direct to consumers through an array of benefits in healthcare, discounts, security, personal property and personals. Members may access their benefits at DealPass. com, an online portal for Adaptive Marketing membership programs. With broad online and offline distribution capabilities, Adaptive Marketing offers its corporate client partners effective tools to enhance market presence, strengthen customer affinity and generate additional value through programs, such as AP9 HomeWorks Plus.

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Statewide survey shows services for sexual assault survivors still needed in NY hospitals

Statewide survey shows services for sexual assault survivors still needed in NY hospitals

New York State hospitals are not providing standard care to sexual assault vicitims

(PRWEB) January 30, 2003

ALBANY, NY – A new survey reveals that approximately 63% of hospitals in New York State do not have a Sexual Assault Examiner (SAE), Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) or a Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) program at their facilities. In addition, 28 hospitals do not provide emergency contraception for rape victims. According to New York State Coalition Against Sexual Assault (NYSCASA) officials, although strives have been made, more work needs to be done in providing emergency care to sexual assault survivors.

“The Department of Health is deemed a crime victim-related agency under Article 23 of the New York State Executive Law,” explains Anne Liske, executive director of NYSCASA. “It is expected to see that its agents ‘ensure that crime victims routinely receive emergency social and medical services as soon as possible.’ The law places particular emphasis on the importance of ‘adequate and appropriate’ services for ‘crime victims with special needs,’ including victims of ‘sex-related offenses.’ It’s clear from the results of this survey that New York hospitals need to be consistent in the delivery of emergency services for rape survivors.”

The research, sponsored by NYSCASA and Family Planning Advocates of New York State, surveyed the 207 hospital emergency departments throughout New York to find out their official policies in providing services to sexual assault victims. A total of 196 responses were received – a 95% response rate. Complete survey results can be accessed at the NYSCASA website: www. nyscasa. org.

“During this year, we hope to see more SAE/SANE/SAFE programs developed,” says Liske. She points to the recent release of NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services Violence Against Women funds which helps develop and maintain programs that focus on victim-centered, sensitive care by providing training to health care professionals who perform a comprehensive evaluation, provide phrolytactic treatment and collect forensic evidence.

“All hospitals need to provide rape victims with the option of emergency contraception for the prevention of pregnancy,” says Liske. “Right now, that’s not happening in New York State. The more than 21,000 sexual assault survivors annually need the help of New York to ensure the full extent of recommended medical treatment be available at all hospital emergency rooms.” NYSCASA officials advocate the passage of Emergency Contraception in the Emergency Room.

NYSCASA is a statewide, nonprofit organization that provides technical support and assistance to rape crisis centers and advocates for the effective response to all people affected by sexual assault by providing outreach and education about issues related to sexual assault.

For more information about NYSCASA, call 518-482-4222 or visit the website at www. nyscasa. org.

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Goebel Group SEO LEGAL, A Free Browser Toolbar for Law Firms to Manage their Google, Yahoo, and MSN Search Engine Optimization and Search Engine Advertising Campaigns

Goebel Group SEO LEGAL, A Free Browser Toolbar for Law Firms to Manage their Google, Yahoo, and MSN Search Engine Optimization and Search Engine Advertising Campaigns

Microsoft Internet Explorer and Firefox Browser Toolbar custom designed for the legal industry to manage SEO and SEM campaigns with Google AdWords, Yahoo Internet Marketing, and Microsoft MSN AdCenter.

Cleveland, OH (PRWEB) April 11, 2005

Goebel Group Inc. A leading Search Integration and Service Company today announced SEO LEGAL, a free custom toolbar for law firms to manage their Search Engine Optimization and Search Engine Advertising Campaigns. "Law firm are getting more competitive and need to use the power of search engine marketing to get and retain clients in specific practice areas. These practice areas have specific keyword that can translate into hundred if not thousands of searches per month. The law firm the places high in natural search ranking or advertise with Pay Per Click campaigns can generate significant revenue for their firm." said Dave Goebel, president of Goebel Group, Inc.

Features of the SEO LEGAL toolbar include, the ability to search the web with Google, Yahoo, MSN Search, and Clusty to compare search ranking. Keyword popularity and suggestion tool, Ad cost estimator, links to Google AdWords, Yahoo Internet Marketing, and MSN AdCenter. In addition the SEO LEGAL toolbar offers links to various local directories to submit law firm website information including Google Local, Yahoo Local, and True Local for quick profile submission.

The Goebel Group SEO LEGAL toolbar gives the user all of the resources that a law firm needs to get started with optimizing their website for higher natural and organic search results placement and for creating a successful internet marketing search engine advertising campaign.

Features Include:

Show a text only version of your web page, to see what the crawlers see. When was your web page last indexed, to determine how often your website is crawled? What are your web site ranking, reach, and average number of page views. Links to popular web site analytic tools Graphically show how your website ranks in various search engines PPC cost comparison based on specific keywords. Topics include SEO best practices, how to get started with SEO, how to write content for high ranking, how to convert your existing contend to be optimized for the web.

How to start a PPC campaign, identifying keywords and phrases, how to track conversions to determine your ROI

Access to other services including:

SEO and PPC knowledge base SEO and PPC Mentor program, just email or call in your questions about SEO and PPC and we will call you back to discuss your specific request.

System Requirements:

Microsoft Windows 98/NT/2000/ME/XP Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher

A Firefox browser edition will also be available.

About Goebel Group Inc.:

Goebel Group Inc. is a leading integrator of search technology products and services. The privately help company helps its clients maximize the productivity of their employees, partners, and customers by utilizing industry leading search technology. Clients are in the legal, financial services, federal and state government, healthcare, manufacturing, transportation and other industries. The Goebel Group has created the popular Desktop Search Tool Matrix www. goebelgroup. com/desktopmatrix. htm (http://www. goebelgroup. com/desktopmatrix. htm) and the Search Appliance Matrix www. goebelgroup. com/sam. htm (http://www. goebelgroup. com/sam. htm) to assist individuals and organizations when making desktop search and enterprise search product selections. Goebel Group products include custom branded toolbars for Intranets, Portals, and websites. In addition the Goebel Group offers services for search engine optimization and search engine marketing campaigns with Google AdWords, Yahoo, and MSN AdCenter.

Google, Google Desktop Search, Google Mini, Google Search Appliance, Microsoft, Microsoft Windows, and Microsoft Internet Explorer, AOL, MSN Search and Yahoo are all trademarks of their respective companies.

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Pedata RV Center Releases Top Three List of Reasons for Fall Recreational Vehicle Purchases

Pedata RV Center Releases Top Three List of Reasons for Fall Recreational Vehicle Purchases

Pedata RV Center releases Top 3 List of Reasons for Fall Recreational Vehicle purchases.

Phoenix, AZ (Vocus) September 23, 2010

Pedata RV Center (http://www. pedatarvcenter. com) releases Top 3 List of Reasons for Fall Recreational Vehicle purchases (http://www. pedatarvcenter. com/rvinventory. html). The majority of recreational interest is driven by vacation and since the majority of vacation time is taken during the summer months when most children still have extended breaks from school the buying season is typically seen as pre-summer. But Pedata RV Center isn't the only one who sees an influx of interest once people start thinking of all things "Fall."

Top 3 Reasons for Fall Purchases of Recreational Vehicles (http://www. pedatarvcenter. com/blog/index. php/rv-info/pedata-rv-center-releases-top-three-list-of-reasons-for-fall-recreational-vehicle-purchases/):

1. Football: the tailgate party would not BE the "tailgate party" without swarms of RVs filling parking lots to the brim with sports fans. The true fan will be found wearing his jersey, grilling outside of his RV with a TV set up under the awning and an ice chest at his feet.

2. Snowbirds: this is a slang term that refers to the individuals that travel to warmer climates for the winter months. Many are choosing to purchase a recreational vehicle in order to carry their home with them as they travel from their winter home and then back to their "summer home."

3. Hindsight: They say that hindsight is 20/20 and there's nothing like looking back on an expensive or ill planned vacation to get you moving to prepare so that you don't make the same mistakes again. Individuals who look back on their summer travel and realize that they could have been very comfortable in a recreational vehicle (and save a lot of money on food and lodging) will often start off looking to buy as soon as Fall swings around. They want to be fully prepared to take advantage of their new travel tool come the next summer.

Gerard Pedata of Pedata RV Center said, "I wouldn't say that Fall is our busiest buying season, but it's definitely a healthy buying season. Some are looking for reasons that have already been discussed, and others are looking to buy in the Fall due to the unique traveling opportunities offered by the season."

Pedata RV Center sells used RVs, travel trailers, fifth wheels, campers, and motor homes. Their full inventory is accessible online and due to their low overhead costs they are able to offer competitive pricing in their industry. Easy access to industry and recreational vehicle information allows consumers to have access to the specific knowledge they need to ensure their purchase results in long term satisfaction.

For more information on Pedata RV Center, or current trends in the RV industry:

Contact: Gerard Pedata
Company: Pedata RV Center
Www. PedataRVCenter. com
Phone: 1-888-545-8314 or 520-807-0900

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Upstate New York Physician Recruiters Receive Awards from New Doctors Across New York Program

Upstate New York Physician Recruiters Receive Awards from New Doctors Across New York Program

More than $2.2 million awarded over five years for Physician Loan Repayment and an additional amount of nearly $1.9 million over two years for Physician Practice Support to member hospital and doctors.

Johnson City, New York (PRWEB) April 30, 2009

Governor David A. Paterson has announced awards for New York State's new Doctors Across New York (DANY) program and the Upstate New York Physician Recruiters were major beneficiaries. The program, designed to help train and place physicians in medically underserved communities across the State, will provide more than $11 million over five years to aid physicians with repayment of qualified school loans in exchange for a minimum five-year commitment to practice in an underserved area.

An additional amount of $11.1 will be awarded over two years to aid physicians in expanding or establishing medical practices and facilities to recruit new physicians to practice in these vibrant Upstate New York areas as well.

Under this funding, members of the Upstate New York Physician Recruiters received more than $4.1 million, with $2.2 million awarded as part of the Physician Loan Repayment program and nearly $1.9 million awarded as part of the Physician Practice Support program.

"Our member organizations are excited to be receiving this funding to assist us in recruiting highly skilled physicians to our communities," said Jennifer Metivier, President of the Upstate New York Physician Recruiters. "Upstate New York is a great place to live and practice medicine and the Doctors Across New York program provides an additional incentive to physicians to come and stay in Upstate New York."

Time is of the essence however, as these grants expire if they are found unused after six months. But State Health Commissioner Richard F. Daines, M. D., is confident that won't be the case: "We believe that the quality of life in New York sells itself as a great place to live and practice medicine. Once these doctors see how lovely our rural communities are and enjoy the satisfaction of getting to know their patients, I think they'll stay in New York."

Members of the Upstate New York Physician Recruiters that received DANY funding include: Adirondack Medical Center in Lake Placid; Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake; Alice Hyde Medical Center in Chateaugay; Alice Hyde Medical Center in Malone; Aurelia Osborn Fox Medical Center in Oneonta; Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira; Bassett Hospital of Schoharie County in Cobleskill; Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center in Ogdensburg; Canton-Potsdam Hospital in Potsdam; Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital in Clinton; Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital in Plattsburgh; Little Falls Hospital in Little Falls; Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown; Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center in Niagara Falls; O'Connor Hospital in Delhi; Olean General Hospital in Olean; Rochester General Hospital in Rochester; and Rome Memorial Hospital in Rome; and Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown.

Applicants were reviewed based on population needs and the community's circumstances, such as the length of time the position had been vacant, long waiting times for appointments, or high use of rooms for routine care.

For additional information on this release or for specific physician career opportunities available as a result, please visit www. nyphysiciancareers. org.

About Upstate New York Physician Recruiters:
Representing world-class hospitals and healthcare systems across New York State, Upstate New York Physician Recruiters are proud to offer physicians the opportunity to build the careers they demand in the settings they deserve by making direct contact with in-house hospital physician recruiters who can provide them with the information, support and resources they need to make the best decision.

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