INVERSE TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION ANNOUNCES UPPER MANAGEMENT CHANGES

INVERSE TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION ANNOUNCES UPPER MANAGEMENT CHANGES

Lincoln, Nebraska, Monday, September 9, 2002 – Inverse Technology today announced the appointment of Daniel N. Griepentrog to Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Griepentrog will oversee all worldwide business activities of Inverse Technology and its proprietary Protonics® products. Mr. Frank E. Joutras will continue as President of Inverse Technology, as well as assuming the new position of Chief Science Officer, responsible for directing all research, development and patent functions for Inverse Technology.

(PRWEB) September 12, 2002

Inverse Technology Corporation

INVERSE TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

ANNOUNCES UPPER MANAGEMENT CHANGES

Lincoln, Nebraska, Monday, September 9, 2002 – Inverse Technology today announced the appointment of Daniel N. Griepentrog to Chief Executive Officer.  Mr. Griepentrog will oversee all worldwide business activities of Inverse Technology and its proprietary Protonics® products. Mr. Frank E. Joutras will continue as President of Inverse Technology, as well as assuming the new position of Chief Science Officer, responsible for directing all research, development and patent functions for Inverse Technology. Their appointments were approved by Inverse TechnologyÂ’s Board of Directors on Friday, September 6th and are effective immediately.

Mr. Thomas E. Fraim, Inverse Technology’s Chairman of the Board, in announcing the management changes stated, “These appointments reflect a continuation of the transition of Inverse Technology’s primary focus from the successful development and clinical testing of our patented medical devices to one focusing on manufacturing, marketing and distributing these products through our worldwide distribution network.”

In June 2002, Inverse Technology announced the signing of an exclusive agreement for the worldwide marketing and selling of Protonics® with OrthoRehab, Inc., a privately held company headquartered in Tempe, Arizona with an extensive network of sales and service representatives in the U. S. and in 54 foreign countries.

Inverse Technology, headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska, is a private healthcare company that develops, manufactures and markets Protonics® based medical rehabilitation devices. Many patients who experience chronic knee pain, back pain, hip bursitis, sciatica and similar postural problems, suffer from a postural instability and lack of symmetry of the pelvis. Since the pelvis is in a unique position to contribute to the position and function of numerous parts of the body, especially the spine and the femur, an imbalance or lack of symmetry in the position of the pelvis has undesirable consequences throughout the entire lumbo-pelvic-femoral chain.

Inverse Technology’s primary product, the Protonics Neuromuscular Repositioning System, is utilized to neuromuscularly develop and maintain pelvic symmetry and stability throughout the lumbo-pelvic-femoral chain by the activation and reeducation of the core stabilizing muscles in and around the pelvis and thigh. Protonics® is used by orthopedic surgeons, physiatrists, physical therapists, athletic trainers and other clinicians in the prevention and treatment of chronic postural problems. Protonics® has received reimbursement approval from Medicare/Medicaid, Workman’s Compensation and over 400 private insurance companies and HMO’s.

For more information on Protonics®, its use, applications and availability, please visit www. protonics. com.

PROTONICS® Neuromuscular Systems

1000 West O Street, Suite B • Lincoln, NE 68528-1300 • P: 402.438.2232 • F: 402.438.2404 • http://www. protonics. com (http://www. protonics. com)

Resource Management Services Launches a New Approach to Human Resources Services in the Greater Toronto Area

Resource Management Services Launches a New Approach to Human Resources Services in the Greater Toronto Area.

Geoff Webb, President Resource Management Services has launched a new Human Resource business venture for the Greater Toronto Area. RMS will focus on Recruitment, Resource Management, Training/Coaching, Career Transition, Health Services and Privacy.

Toronto, Ontario (PRWEB) August 3, 2004

“Soon large agency fees, large consulting fees, and wasted ROI will be a thing of the past; RMS will be a leader in changing the paradigm in the Human Resources market. We’re actually interested in helping our clients take care of their people at 30% the cost of normal agency or outplacement fees – I’m really excited to be working on a new approach to Human Resources in Toronto, we’re going to become a business partner instead of an tactical function” – Geoff Webb, President

RMS, providing Resource Management solutions for today...and tomorrow. RMS is a bold venture into the HR market space providing virtual and onsite services at significant ROI to it's customers.

"The RMS team is comprised of the disillusioned HR professionals who, after serving in the corporate ranks have seen Human Resources done the wrong way...and are dedicated to doing the right way. We believe in becoming your business partner without developing and expensive and most often unnecessary overhead structure to your business. As well, we don't believe in operating on a huge fee service basis or a large outsource basis...within our model, you pay for what you get." - Geoff Webb

RMS is not the HR practioner of the past, seen as either the "Paperpusher" or the "Corporate Cop", we will provide enablers to your companies growth while continuing to fulfill the role of risk mitigation agent.

RMS clients currently include Microsoft Canada, T4G Ltd, Halton Region Police Services, Karma Food Coop, Cap Gemini, and JetLetter Inc.

"You (RMS) are here to provide depth of exposure to the Consulting market space while greatly lowering our agency costs" - Sue Riddell, Sr. Recruitment Specialist, Microsoft Canada.

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Hallmark Institute of Photography Raises Over $13,000 For Doctors Without Borders/Medecins san Frontieres

Hallmark Institute of Photography Raises Over $13,000 For Doctors Without Borders/Medecins san Frontieres

The most recent graduating class of Hallmark Institute of Photography's Professional Photography program raised over $13,000 during a two-week Benefit Exhibition and Print Sale. One hundred percent of the entire proceeds from the print sale are being donated to aid the international humanitarian medical organization, Doctors Without Borders/Medecins san Frontieres.

Turners Falls, MA (PRWEB) July 16, 2007

The most recent graduating class of Hallmark Institute of Photography's Professional Photography program raised over $13,000 during a two-week Benefit Exhibition and Print Sale. One hundred percent of the entire proceeds from the print sale are being donated to aid the international humanitarian medical organization, Doctors Without Borders/Medecins san Frontieres.

The exhibit and sale, held June 21 through July 1, 2007, is a result of collaboration between contributing students from Hallmark Institute of Photography's Class of 2007 and the Hallmark Museum of Contemporary Photography.

The exhibit showcased over one hundred fifty professional-level photographs donated by the students from this year's graduating class, with images holding an appeal for a wide range of tastes and preferences in visual art.

Among the photographs purchased were landscape, cityscape and seascape scenes, flowers and wildlife, intimate nature studies, portraits of children, pets and interesting faces, abstracts, still-lifes, architectural detail studies and numerous other everyday subjects as seen through keenly focused artistic eyes.

Doctors Without Borders, serving since 1971, delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural and manmade disasters, or exclusion from healthcare, in more than 70 countries. Volunteer doctors, nurses, water-and-sanitation experts, administrators and other medical and non-medical professionals depart on more than 3,800 aid missions annually.

Providing essential health care, rehabilitating hospitals and clinics, performing surgery, battling epidemics, carrying out vaccination campaigns, operating feeding centers for malnourished children, these volunteers frequently work in the most remote or dangerous parts of the world.

Doctors Without Borders' decision to intervene in any country or crises is based solely on an independent assessment of people's needs - not on political, economic, or religious interests. The organization does not take sides or intervene according to the demands of governments or warring parties. For more information, visit doctorswithoutborders. org

Hallmark Institute of Photography provides a real world, serious approach to professional photographic education, where training is completed within ten months. Its objective is to successfully educate and graduate professional image-makers with the technical, artistic and business skills necessary for success. Upon completion of the 10-month program, graduates can expect to open their own photographic business or fill preliminary or advanced employment positions in the diverse and competitive marketplace of today's professional imaging industry. Hallmark uses only the most up-to-date technology, highly experienced and qualified staff, and a logical and realistic set of standards and processes, providing each student with the tools they need to succeed. For more information, visit hallmark. edu.

Hallmark Museum of Contemporary Photography is located at 85 Avenue A, downtown Turners Falls, Massachusetts. Regular museum hours are Thursday through Sunday, 1-5 p. m. All events are free and open to the public. For more information on the museum, visit hmcp. org.

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The Hong Kong PolyU 'Head-Hunters' to Study Head Sizes of Ethnic Chinese

The Hong Kong PolyU 'Head-Hunters' to Study Head Sizes of Ethnic Chinese

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)’s School of Design (SD) is collecting 3D head and face measurements of ethnic Chinese to establish a database for industrial designers. The objective of this project is to create the first digital database on the head and face shapes of ethnic Chinese. This research will solve the problem by creating practical, sophisticated design tools for industries that need to create the next generation of perfect fitting products.

Hong Kong SAR, China (PRWEB) April 8, 2006

With nearly $4.5 million funding support from DesignSmart Initiative of the Government’s Innovation and Technology Commission, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)’s School of Design (SD) is collecting 3D head and face measurements of ethnic Chinese to establish a database for industrial designers.

Heading this “SizeChina. com” project is Mr Roger Ball, Assistant Professor of SD. His team will make use of a 360 degree rotary non-contact head and face scanner to collect anthropometric data in six different provinces and regions of the Chinese mainland, in collaboration with local universities and enterprises.

According to Mr Ball, the objective of this project is to create the first digital database on the head and face shapes of ethnic Chinese. He said many current consumer products are designed for Caucasians, and as a result do not fit Chinese people properly. This research will solve the problem by creating practical, sophisticated design tools for industries that need to create the next generation of perfect fitting products.

“Understanding human size and shape is the cornerstone for designing successful products. Every consumer product relies on accurate fit. Designers, engineers and architects need sophisticated digital data on head and face shapes to design the next generation of best selling products. How well a product fits us is the most important part of any successful design,” he added.

It is anticipated that designers from many industries will require this anthropometric data. Some areas of application for this database are highlighted as follows:

For Medical industry.

Facemasks and filters for contagious children. Protective equipments for health care professionals. Advanced head mounted micro-surgery tools

For Optical industry.

According to a study by PolyU’s School of Optometry, over 70 per cent of ethnic Chinese are wearing spectacles since school years. Non prescription eyewear (sunglasses) is therefore of particular interest.

For Sports industry.

Bicycle helmets, helmets for scooter and motorcycles, protective goggles.

For Entertainment/Communication industry

Headphones/virtual reality headsets/head mounted interfaces

This project is partly funded by the DesignSmart Initiative under the project title “Perfect fit China”. It is also funded and supported by leading local industrial partners, including UGS PLM Solutions and Strategic Sports.

Press Contact:

Maggie Lam, Assistant Marketing Manager,

School of Design

Tel: 2766 5448

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Benenden's 'New You' Campaign Urges Women to Put their Health Before Beauty

Benenden's 'New You' Campaign Urges Women to Put their Health Before Beauty

Study prompts fears that women are putting looks ahead of their general wellbeing.

York, UK (PRWEB) January 24, 2011

Four in ten British women are more worried about their looks than their health, according to recently released research.

The study revealed that women are more prepared to spend money on products which give the impression they are healthy - rather than healthy products.

Nearly 19 per cent admit to crash-dieting and one in twenty have resorted to laxatives to squeeze into tight-fitting fashions.

And four per cent said they ended up suffering from an eating disorder to look their best for a night out.

Eight in ten would be encouraged to continue their bad habits if they received a compliment, and one in five would 'do anything' to get into a size eight pair of jeans.

Yesterday, a spokesman for mutual health care provider Benenden Healthcare Society, which carried out the study, said: "It would be wrong to say that these results come as a surprise, as so many of us are guilty of taking shortcuts to ensure we look good - often at the expense of our health.

"There's a real danger that British women are becoming too focused on what they look like and forgetting to look after their inner health. They become obsessed with the latest beauty trends and maintaining a perfect look, but in the end it's just a mirage and they're not caring enough for what's going on inside their bodies. Women can be slim and look good, but it doesn't necessarily mean they're healthy.

"Benenden Healthcare believes strongly that health and wellbeing should be a priority to everyone. The information is out there - particularly on our own website where we are currently running a 'New You' campaign supported by ITV Dancing on Ice's Hayley Tamaddon - so people do have the opportunity to find out how they can prioritise health over beauty.

"Just a few simple steps can often make a big difference to your health and wellbeing and often being healthier leads to being happier."

Dancing on Ice champion and presenter in the current ITV series, Hayley Tamaddon has been lending her support to Benenden Healthcare in recent weeks. Drawing from her own experiences of shaping up for Dancing on Ice and as a young woman in the entertainment industry, Hayley said: "The pressure on young woman in the public eye to look good is huge and it's often extremely unhealthy. I would really encourage all women that their own health and wellbeing should always come first - and it is so true that being healthy can often be a better route to happiness.

"As I've said for Benenden Healthcare's campaign, it's so easy to take a simple few steps in order to make a big difference - really simple things such as drinking plenty of water, cutting down on sugar and doing little bits of exercise here and there like regularly walking the dog."

The study of women aged between 18 and 65 quizzed them on their spending habits and attitudes when faced with either looking good or being healthy.

It found women fork out an average of £336 a year on hair products, make-up and fake tan in a bid to look young, but £228 is spent on vitamins and gym membership.

And while three quarters enjoy spending cash on looking their best, just 41 per cent like heading to the shops for health supplements and nutritional food.

A massive 84 per cent of the 3,000 polled agreed with the statement 'women are more concerned with the way they look than their level of fitness'.

And six in ten would rather live their life to the full and 'embrace life's excesses' rather than worry about 'being squeaky clean'.

The extreme lengths women have gone to in order to keep trim were also exposed - a worrying three per cent admitted to taking up smoking to shed a few pounds and 14 per cent have turned to diet pills.

Two thirds said they are worried they could be completely unaware of a serious health problem, yet one in five have NEVER been for a check-up at the doctors.

And while 56 per cent said they could cover up the effects of a late night with make-up, one in ten try to emulate the lives of Hollywood stars

However, many women realise it's not all about looks. Only eight per cent think being slim automatically means you're healthy and a quarter can tell someone is unhealthy just by looking at them.

Just one in six reckon celebs who are in the spotlight all of the time actual look a picture of health and three quarters make a concise effort to maintain a balanced diet.

More than half (52 per cent) are worried after reading stories about illnesses and the effects of eating the right food in the papers, and one in five regularly go to the gym..

Yet an overwhelming 93 per cent agree that Britain is an unhealthy nation and one in five have had a health scare after wrongly thinking they were fighting fit.

For further information, please contact:
Neil Barnes
0845 052 5767

Lawrence Christensen
07814 710021

Notes for editors:
The Benenden Healthcare Society Limited
Http://www. benenden. org. uk/newyou

Founded in 1905 and based in York since 1990, Benenden Healthcare Society is one of the UK's longest serving and most respected mutual healthcare societies.

Winner of 'Large Business of the Year' at 2010 York Press Business Awards.

The Society has a membership of more than 930,000 and provides a range of discretionary healthcare services to public sector workers and their families as well as employees and members of organisations whose aims and objectives are compatible with those of the Society, including charities, co-operatives, credit unions and other mutual organisations.

The research for Benenden Healthcare Society was carried out online by OnePoll between 24th December 2010 and 4th January 2011 amongst a panel resulting in 3000 respondents.

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NW Indiana Denstist Recieves Training in Cutting Edge Protcol to Rescue the Denture Sufferers

NW Indiana Denstist Recieves Training in Cutting Edge Protcol to Rescue the Denture Sufferers

NW Indiana Denstist recieves training in cutting edge protcol to rescue the denture sufferers

Dyer, Indiana (PRWEB) January 21, 2009

The Center for Implants, Sedation, and Cosmetic Dentistry a cutting edge research and clinical center for dental medicine, Dr. Ivan Atcha debuted implant dentistry's newest and most patient-friendly protocol for healthy smiles, Teeth In An Hour. Thirteen doctors from across the globe experienced computer generated technology that permits a patient with not a single remaining tooth to have a fully functional and esthetic third set of teeth in less than an hour.

Local Implant Dentist, Dr. Ivan Atcha, participated in this training, following the new product launch at Nobel Biocare's World Conference in Las Vegas last year. The new surgical technology, which begins with a brief but comprehensive scan, permits the doctor to accomplish virtual surgery on a computer model, thus creating optimum guided surgical technique, minimally invasive for the patient.

Dr. Atcha will be the first in Northwest Indiana to be certified in the Nobel Biocare process of guided surgery. His clinical facility is located in Dyer where he treats the dentally disastrous and the fearful patients. Dr. Atcha changes lives daily by reconnecting people to what they have lost "their teeth" with the latest in dental implants.

Please contact Dr. Atcha at The Center for Implants, Sedation, and Cosmetic Dentistry for more information. The Center offers the finest esthetics available in the profession. The Center is also a major teaching center and source of research information about dental implants, sedation dentistry (for fearful patients) and cosmetic dentistry. Check them out at www. BestIndianaDentist. com and request free information. And email them Teethforyou (at) gmail. com.

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MedSurge Advances to Exhibit New Technology at American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

MedSurge Advances to Exhibit New Technology at American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

MedSurge Advances exhibits technologies from Osyris and Quantel Derma at medical convention in San Diego.

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) May 1, 2008

MedSurge Advances will exhibit a new technology at the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) Annual Meeting. The annual meeting will take place in San Diego, CA during May 1-6, 2008 at the San Diego Convention Center. MedSurge Advances will be at booth #1032 in the Convention Center during the Scientific Sessions and Exhibit occurring May 3-6, 2008. The technology offered to physicians is Lipotherme™ by Osyris, a laser assisted lipolysis.

Lipotherme™, by Osyris, is a 980 nm laser lipolysis device specifically designed to disrupt adipocytes through controlled heat. The laser not only liquefies fat, but also creates skin tightening, thus making this procedure ideal when treating localized areas of fat or in combination with traditional liposuction whenever skin laxity is a problem. Clinical tests show that Lipotherme™ reduces fat deposits in the chin, ankle, calf, knees, lower back, lower abdomen, and back of arms.

"We are excited to share this technology with physicians and look forward to explaining the benefits Lipotherme™ can bring to cosmetic plastic surgeons," said Jack Savage, CEO at MedSurge Advances.

Media enquiries should be addressed to Rob Huckels, Vice President of Marketing at 214-540-3807.

About MedSurge Advances

Based in Dallas, MedSurge Advances helps physicians across the United States build and manage their practices, primarily in aesthetic medicine, one of the fastest-growing healthcare segments. Since its founding in 2002, MedSurge Advances has provided technology and business resources for more than 330 physicians in 42 states who have started stand-alone businesses or added aesthetic procedures to their existing practices. For more information, contact MedSurge Advances at 972.720.0425, or visit www. medsurgeadvances. com.

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PsychCME and CME Outfitters Announce CE Audioconference: "Providing Individualized Treatment Strategies for Schizophrenia: Lessons from CATIE" Premieres Monday, March 13

PsychCME and CME Outfitters Announce CE Audioconference: "Providing Individualized Treatment Strategies for Schizophrenia: Lessons from CATIE" Premieres Monday, March 13

PsychCME and CME Outfitters are pleased to announce an upcoming live and interactive evidence-based psychCME TALK series titled "Providing Individualized Treatment Strategies for Schizophrenia: Lessons from CATIE." Offered as a series of 12 live and interactive audioconferences premiering Monday, March 13, 2006, from 1:15–2:15 p. m. ET, the series will focus on disseminating current and clinically relevant information about the efficacy and side effects of different agents used to treat schizophrenia.

Rockville, MD (PRWEB) February 23, 2006

psychCME and CME Outfitters are pleased to announce an upcoming live and interactive evidence-based psychCME TALK series titled "Providing Individualized Treatment Strategies for Schizophrenia: Lessons from CATIE."

Offered as a series of 12 live and interactive audioconferences premiering Monday, March 13, 2006, from 1:15–2:15 p. m. ET, the series will focus on disseminating current and clinically relevant information about the efficacy and side effects of different agents used to treat schizophrenia. This CE activity will be available as a podcast and archived telephone audioconference shortly after the audioconference premiere, and available as an archived webcast and multimedia CD-ROM in April.

Participation in this activity is free, as is obtaining a CE certificate; however, registration is required. Three forms of registration are accepted:

Online: Visit the activity details page at http://www. cmeoutfitters. com/cmea. asp? ID=195 (http://www. cmeoutfitters. com/cmea. asp? ID=195)
Phone: Call 877.CME. PROS (877.263.7767)

Fax: Visit the activity details page at http://www. cmeoutfitters. com/cmea. asp? ID=195 (http://www. cmeoutfitters. com/cmea. asp? ID=195), print and complete the activity details form, and fax to 240.243.1033

Statement of Need:

The Clinical Antipsychotic Trials of Intervention Effectiveness (CATIE) trial has provided, for the first time, detailed information comparing the efficacy and side effects of existing treatments for schizophrenia. This NIMH-sponsored study assessed 1,460 people between the ages of 18 and 65 who met DSM-IV criteria for schizophrenia. Participants were recruited from the community at large, assigned to interventions already in relatively widespread use, and followed for 18 months. If at any time during the trial an assigned medication was ineffective or not well tolerated, patients were re-randomized to other treatment pathways. To emulate real-world patterns of schizophrenia, CATIE included people with medical comorbidities, substance use disorders, and those currently treated with other medications. Data collection in the study was completed in December 2004, with the initial analysis published in September 2005. The primary outcome of CATIE is all-cause treatment discontinuation, an important clinical endpoint that reflects both clinician and patient judgements about efficacy and tolerability. Secondary outcome measures of CATIE include symptoms, side effects, neurocognitive functioning, and cost-effectiveness. In this evidence-based psychCME activity, CATIE researchers will expand on the initial outcome data, emphasize the importance of providing individualized treatment strategies for patients with schizophrenia, and offer a contextual framework for making responsible, real-world decisions about treating these challenging patients.

Faculty:

Jeffrey A. Lieberman, MD

Chairman, Department of Psychiatry

College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University

Director, New York State Psychiatric Institute

Director, Lieber Center for Schizophrenia Research

Psychiatrist-in-Chief at New York Presbyterian Hospital & Columbia University Medical Center

New York, NY

Scott Stroup, MD, MPH

Associate Professor of Psychiatry

Adjunct Associate Professor of Social Medicine

University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, NC

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this CE activity, participants should be able to:

Compare and contrast the efficacy of the various agents in the CATIE trial. Apply a contextual framework to the CATIE results as new data become available. Identify the factors involved in providing individualized treatment strategies for patients with schizophrenia.

Target Audience:

Physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, psychologists, social workers, certified case managers, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals with an interest in mental health.

Commercial Support:

CME Outfitters, LLC, gratefully acknowledges an educational grant from Eli Lilly and Company in support of this CE activity.

Credit Information:

CME Credit (Physicians):

CME Outfitters, LLC, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. CME Outfitters, LLC, designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Note to Physician Assistants: AAPA accepts Category I credit from AOACCME, Prescribed credit from AAFP, and AMA Category I CME credit for the PRA from organizations accredited by ACCME.

CNE Credit (Nurses):

This Educational Activity is presented by CME Outfitters, LLC, which has been approved as a provider of continuing education by the New York State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. It has been assigned code 5UYSJZ-PRV - 0491. 1.2 contact hours (Pharmacology)

CEP Credit (Psychologists):

CME Outfitters, LLC, is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CME Outfitters, LLC, maintains responsibility for this program and its content. (1.0 CE credits)

NASW Credit (Social Workers):

This program was approved by the National Association of Social Workers (provider #886407722) for 1 continuing education contact hour.

CCMC Credit (Certified Case Managers):

This program has been approved for 1 hour by the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC).

CPE Credit (Pharmacists):

CME Outfitters, LLC, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. 1.0 contact hours (0.1 CEUs)

Universal Program Number: 376-999-06-007-L01 (live interactive session) 376-999-06-007-H01 (recorded activities)

To receive credit, participants must review all activity materials in their entirety, score 70% or above on a post-test, and fully complete and return both the credit request form and activity evaluation. A certificate or statement of credit will be mailed within 4-6 weeks to all who successfully complete these requirements.

About CME Outfitters:

CME Outfitters is a full service healthcare communications agency providing continuing education content development, production, marketing, accreditation, and project management services to the healthcare industry. Among its many collaborative ventures, CME Outfitters has played a primary role in the production, certification, marketing, and logistical support for the popular psychCME series of educational activities. For more information on CME Outfitters, including a complete calendar of its free award-winning educational activities, please visit http://www. cmeoutfitters. com (http://www. cmeoutfitters. com), or call 877.CME. PROS (877.263.7767).

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PsychCME EXTRA, a weekly e-newsletter published by CME Outfitters, is a convenient way to stay informed of all psychCME news and information. To subscribe, visit http://www. cmeoutfitters. com (http://www. cmeoutfitters. com) and click on "Register for Updates."

Contact: Karen Matthias

CME Outfitters, LLC

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Lady of America Responds to The Issue of How Gyms Need to Recycle Plastic Drink Bottles

Lady of America Responds to The Issue of How Gyms Need to Recycle Plastic Drink Bottles

Women’s health center not only develops best weight loss programs for women, but also does their share of helping the environment

Ft. Lauderdale, F L (PRWEB) November 23, 2009

Lady of America, a premier women’s health center (http://www. ladyofamerica. com/about/nov_18_09.asp) with customized weight loss programs, announced they are placing recycling bins in all their facilities to respond to members issues of how gyms need to recycle plastic drink bottles (http://www. ladyofamerica. com/about/nov_18_09.asp). From members bringing bottles from home or buying them at the club, Lady of America members have been eager to participate in a recycling program.

Lady of America women’s health centers (http://www. youtube. com/watch? v=KJGmLqxHZGI) are equipped with separate bins for collecting the plastic bottles for recycling. The gym owners have notified their trash companies of the recycling programs who have instructed them on how to recycle the plastic drink bottles for pick up. With over 300 locations around the country, this recycling program is sure to save landfills, oil and energy.

“Gym owners were noticing how many empty plastic drink bottles were just being dumped into the normal trash. Everyone knew how to recycle plastic drinking bottles and it was a perfect fit at the clubs, said Toni Negas, Director of Marketing for Lady of America. “We gladly stepped in and thought it was a fantastic idea. We are working with community centers that can benefit from our recycling program where our clubs are located.”

About Lady of America Franchise Corporation
For more than 25 years, Lady of America Franchise Corporation has been an innovator in the constantly evolving business of women’s fitness. Lady of America was established in 1984 with the goal of providing a safe and rewarding environment to women. Each club helps women develop the best weight loss program (http://www. ladyofamerica. com/about/nov_18_09.asp) to help achieve their fitness and lifestyle goals while enjoying the company and support of other women. Today, they are the world’s largest full-service chain of women’s fitness centers with approximately 300 franchises in operation across 45 states and nine countries under the brands; Lady of America, LOA Fitness for Women, Ladies Workout Express, Workout Express and Health Clubs of America fitness centers.

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New Report Available at MarketResearch. com Covers Hospital Quinolone Tracking

New Report Available at MarketResearch. com Covers Hospital Quinolone Tracking

The Hospital Quinolone Tracking Study (USA) 2003, available now at MarketResearch. com, is a syndicated hospital study conducted monthly (excluding July and August) since June 1992, examining the formulary, stocking & restriction status of selected quinolones in U. S. short-term general medical/surgical hospitals. The study consists of a series of data tables which present a number of elements such as hospital demographics, formulary information on antibiotics and the current formulary policy, and the stocking and restriction status of selected quinolones.

(PRWEB) July 7, 2003

"The Hospital Quinolone Tracking Study (USA) 2003", available now at MarketResearch. com, is a syndicated hospital study conducted monthly (excluding July and August) since June 1992, examining the formulary, stocking & restriction status of selected quinolones in U. S. short-term general medical/surgical hospitals.

The study consists of a series of data tables which present a number of elements such as hospital demographics, formulary information on antibiotics and the current formulary policy, and the stocking and restriction status of selected quinolones. Additional information such as "Preferred Quinolone" Status, P&T Committee actions and if applicable, the name of the Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) (reported only in March and September) are also available.

Each study month, approximately 300 Pharmacy Directors from U. S. short-term general medical/surgical hospitals report via mail surveys. Data is projected to the universe of over 5,000 U. S. short-term general medical/surgical hospitals. This study offers the user insight into hospital formulary information regarding selected quinolones that are broken out by form - oral versus IV.

The monthly results are presented approximately three weeks after the end of the study month (this study is not conducted in July and August). Users may purchase 1 month, or the full audit. The full audit will be mailed each month (except for July and August), as new reports become available.

Visit MarketResearch. com to view more information on this and other research topics from over 350 of the leading industry publishers. Searching is always free. Most reports are available to "buy by the slice" and can be delivered via "instant online delivery" in PDF format directly to your reading room.

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Table of Contents:

Table 1 Demographics of participating hospitals

Table 2 Hospital antibiotic formulary policies

Table 3 Current Formulary & Stocking Status: IV CIPRO

Table 4 Current Formulary & Stocking Status: ORAL CIPRO

Table 5 Current Formulary & Stocking Status: IV LEVAQUIN

Table 6 Current Formulary & Stocking Status: ORAL LEVAQUIN

Table 7 Current Formulary & Stocking Status: IV TEQUIN

Table 8 Current Formulary & Stocking Status: ORAL TEQUIN

Table 9 Current Formulary & Stocking Status: IV AVELOX

Table 10 Current Formulary & Stocking Status: ORAL AVELOX

Table 11 Quinolone Formulary & Stocking Status: SUMMARY REPORT

Table 12 Quinolone Restriction Status - Hospitals with Usage Restrictions

Table 13 "Preferred Quinolone" Status: SUMMARY REPORT

Table 14 Pharmacy &Therapeutics Committee actions taken this month: IV CIPRO

Table 15 Pharmacy &Therapeutics Committee actions taken this month: ORAL CIPRO

Table 16 Pharmacy &Therapeutics Committee actions taken this month: IV LEVAQUIN

Table 17 Pharmacy &Therapeutics Committee actions taken this month: ORAL LEVAQUIN

Table 18 Pharmacy &Therapeutics Committee actions taken this month: IV TEQUIN

Table 19 Pharmacy &Therapeutics Committee actions taken this month: ORAL TEQUIN

Table 20 Pharmacy &Therapeutics Committee actions taken this month: IV AVELOX

Table 21 Pharmacy &Therapeutics Committee actions taken this month: ORAL AVELOX

Table 22 Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee actions taken this month: SUMMARY REPORT

Table 23* GPOÂ’s through which quinolones are purchased: SUMMARY REPORT

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Heritage New York Medical Group and Soundview HealthCare Network Announce Health and Wellness Alliance

Heritage New York Medical Group and Soundview HealthCare Network Announce Health and Wellness Alliance

(PRWEB) February 10, 2002

Heritage New York Medical Group and Soundview HealthCare Network

Announce Health and Wellness Alliance

New Health Education Initiative for Communities in the Bronx

GARDEN CITY & BRONX, N. Y. – February 8, 2002 – Heritage New York Medical Group (HNYMG) and Soundview HealthCare Network (Soundview) today announced an alliance which enables Soundview to offer HNYMG’s Health and Wellness programs, a series of lectures, interactive activities and educational courses. “How to Stay Young,” the inaugural program, will feature motivational speaker Barbara Newman and is scheduled for Tuesday, February 26th from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Soundview Health Center located at 731 White Plains Road in the Bronx.

“Our alliance with Heritage adds a new dimension to Soundview’s mission to provide top quality health and social services to the Bronx community,” explains Senator Pedro Espada, Jr., President and Founder of Soundview. “Heritage’s programs focus on health and quality-of-life issues that impact our community, including seniors, young families and those with specific health conditions, such as diabetes, glaucoma and arthritis. The alliance will help us to better serve the Bronx.”

Recognizing the importance of strengthening its community ties, HNYMG allocates resources to develop and implement programs designed to draw together all segments of the healthcare continuum: patients, providers and healthcare facilities.

“Heritage’s alliance with Soundview embraces the commitment to community that both entities share,” states Paul Alfaro, Senior Vice President for Administration at HNYMG. ”We welcome Soundview to our Heritage family and extend an open invitation to community residents to attend the Health and Wellness programs.”

About Soundview HealthCare Network

For over two decades, Soundview has brought quality, affordable and comprehensive non-emergency primary and specialty care to the Bronx. Soundview operates six healthcare centers throughout the Bronx and handles approximately 90,000 patient visits per year.

About Heritage New York Medical Group

HNYMG serves more than 5,000 primary care and specialty physicians and their patients throughout Long Island and the New York City metropolitan area, providing comprehensive medical management, physician orientation and patient education programs in conjunction with commercial and Medicare managed care plans. Located in Garden City, NY, HNYMG is Your Link to Quality Health. For additional information, call HNYMG at 516/746-2200 or visit HNYMG on the Web at www. hnymg. com.

For reservations, call Soundview at 718-589-2232.

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CDPHP Honored For Best Disease Management Program In Upstate New York

CDPHP Honored For Best Disease Management Program In Upstate New York

Health and Wellness Efforts Recognized For Fifth Consecutive Year

Albany, NY (Vocus) December 22, 2010

For the fifth consecutive year, CDPHP® has been recognized for offering the best disease management (DM) program in upstate New York by Health Industries Research Companies (HIRC), a national, independent research organization serving the health care industry. CDPHP was the only health plan in the Capital Region to receive this award, with no other health plans north of New York City or east of Buffalo recognized. Less than six percent of organizations are honored, and only about a quarter of those organizations have been honored every year, as CDPHP has.

“CDPHP is proud to be consistently recognized for its efforts to develop innovative programs and services which assist members in managing their medical conditions,” said John D. Bennett, MD, president and CEO, CDPHP. “We remain committed to the concept of disease management and its benefits to our members and employers.”

HIRC’s Tenth Annual Report on the Disease Management Industry profiles the leading disease management organizations (DMOs), assesses their growth trends, indicates their current partnerships, provides recommendations for future opportunities, and recognizes best current programs among health plans, employers, and vendors.

A Leader in Disease Management
CDPHP also remains the only health plan in the region that holds three distinct disease management honors:

Critical Outcomes Report Analysis (CORA) Certification
 Certification ensures accurate disease management and wellness reporting to employers from health plans and vendors. Savings Measurement Validity
 Certification from the Disease Management Purchasing Consortium (DMPC) for the valid savings measurement, an industry standard metric used to calculate savings measurements from disease management programs.

Best Disease Management Program
 Honored for five consecutive years as having the best disease management program in upstate New York by HIRC.

About Health Industries Research Companies (HIRC)
Health Industries Research Companies (HIRC) is an independent, nonpartisan organization that conducts strategic market research on trends in health care, pharmaceutical, and managed care businesses. HIRC’s benchmark studies focus on the marketing needs of pharmaceutical companies, providing market research critical to the development of successful marketing strategies. For more information about HIRC and the company’s reports, visit http://www. hirc. com.

About CDPHP®
Founded and guided by physicians, CDPHP and its affiliates currently serve members in 24 counties throughout New York state. The affiliated companies of CDPHP include a family of products: Capital District Physicians' Health Plan, Inc.—HMO, Healthy New York, Medicare Choices (HMO), Medicaid, Child Health Plus, and Family Health Plus; CDPHP Universal Benefits,® Inc. —PPO, High Deductible PPO, EPO, and Medicare Choices (PPO); and Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network, Inc. —self-insured plans. Visit CDPHP.

Contact:
Kristin C. Marshall - (518) 641-5031
Kmarshall(at)cdphp(dot)com

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New Voice Service Helps US Military Stay Connected with Families

New Voice Service Helps US Military Stay Connected with Families

Serving members of the military have a new way to stay in touch: a service called TroopTalk, based on 'unified messaging' software from Interactive Intelligence.

(PRWEB) January 7, 2005

New service TroopTalk enables individuals worldwide to send faxes and voice messages to be delivered via e-mail to members of the US military.

TroopTalk, which was made available November 2004, is offered by US unified communications service provider, OnlyOne, using software by Interactive Intelligence Inc. (Nasdaq: ININ). The not-for-profit Armed Services YMCA has made TroopTalk possible through corporate and individual sponsorships.

OnlyOne created TroopTalk to supplement real-time communications between service members, and friends and family.

"While there's nothing like hearing from a loved one in real-time, we wanted to create an additional way for service members and their families to communicate that would be both cost-effective and convenient," said Judi Bonadio, executive vice president of OnlyOne. "TroopTalk enables friends and family to simply pick up the phone and send service members as many messages as they want at any time. For service members, hearing from loved ones is now as easy as clicking on a file attached to an e-mail message."

Beyond its ease-of-use, service members are already finding TroopTalk a major morale booster, according to John C. Zipperer, a sergeant with the Bondsteel Air Taxi Service currently stationed in Kosovo. In a letter of appreciation recently sent to those responsible for TroopTalk, Zipperer said that the service had been "instrumental" to his soldiers' morale and well-being.

“This is a heart-warming application of unified messaging, which really does allow people to stay in touch flexibly,” said Richard Brown Managing Director, EMEA, Interactive Intelligence. “Email is a great, quick way of communicating, but lacks many conversational nuances. Christmas and the New Year were tough times to be away from friends and family. Over 250 thousand US troops are currently stationed outside the US, including over 75 thousand in Germany, over 200 thousand in the Gulf and nearly 12 thousand in England. Unified messaging systems make it easier – families could use their preferred way of communicating with loved ones without jeopardising security or having to wait for a set time for contact.”

The Armed Services YMCA is coordinating all sponsor donations. Sponsorships are offered for six months at $118, and 12 months at $220. A single sponsorship includes 20 business cards to be distributed among friends and family members, each with a local dial-up number and instructions for sending voice messages and faxes. An unlimited number of messages and faxes can be sent during the sponsorship period.

World Wrestling Entertainment has volunteered its services: friends and family members can hear a pre-recorded greeting from a WWE superstar each time they send a message. The Armed Services YMCA believes that the uniqueness of each WWE greeting will encourage people to use the service more frequently and to recommend it to others.

"We're proud to see organisations like WWE stepping up to support our troops and their loved ones at home," said Frank Gallo, national executive director of the Armed Services YMCA. "With an increasing number of security mandates that limit inter-military communications, finding ways to help our troops maintain critical family ties is now more important than ever. There is widespread recognition that healthy families contribute substantially to the success of our defence community. TroopTalk sponsors can feel really good knowing that they are contributing to that success."

TroopTalk is one of several initiatives being launched by an increasing number of people to help both service members abroad, and their loves ones at home. For instance, this year the Ellen DeGeneres show distributed $1.2 million worth of cruises to military families, and Oprah Winfrey gave a baby shower for 640 expectant mothers at Fort Campbell.

Notes to editors:

Interactive Intelligence has approximately 13% market share, unified messaging (US). It’s unified messaging software, Communité, has won numerous awards, including Frost & Sullivan's 2004 Product Innovation Award.

For more information about TroopTalk, visit http://www. trooptalk. com (http://www. trooptalk. com).

About OnlyOne

Founded in 2001, OnlyOne is a national unified communications service provider comprised of an exclusive network of local Operating Companies. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, OnlyOne provides full-featured, Single Number voice mail/messaging, fax mail, e-mail integration, long distance service, and conferencing services. OnlyOne provides Unified Communications/Messaging to the business community, distributed exclusively through its private partner network.

TroopTalk was developed through modifications to the OnlyOne business-based service in response to a desire to help United States service members and their families maintain closer ties during periods of overseas deployment. Contact OnlyOne at 866-472-1988; on the Web at http://www. myonlyone. com (http://www. myonlyone. com).

About the Armed Service YMCA

Since 1861, during the days of the Civil War, the ASYMCA has been a pioneer and trendsetter for volunteerism with its core mission being the enrichment of the quality of life for service members and their families. The ASYMCA continues to encourage strong kids, strong families and strong communities for military personnel and their families. The Armed Services YMCA, an affiliate of the YMCA of the USA and headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, has more than 150 program locations around the world. Visit ASYMCA at http://www. asymca. org (http://www. asymca. org).

About Interactive Intelligence

Interactive Intelligence Inc. (Nasdaq: ININ) is a global developer of business communications software for IP telephony, contact center automation, unified communications, and customer self-service. The company was founded in 1994 and has more than 1,000 customers worldwide. Recent company awards include Software MagazineÂ’s 2004 Top 500 Global Software and Services Companies, and Network World Magazine's 2003 Top 200. Interactive Intelligence employs approximately 350 people and is headquartered in Indianapolis. The company has 12 offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Interactive Intelligence can be reached at +1 317.872.3000 or info@inin. com; on the Web: http://www. ININ. com (http://www. ININ. com).

This release contains certain forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are described in the company's SEC filings.

Interactive Intelligence Inc. is the owner of the marks Interactive Intelligence, its associated LOGO and numerous other marks. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners.

Contacts:

Judi Bonadio

Executive Vice President

OnlyOne

+1 216.373.2728

2163732728@myonlyone. com

Tony Martin

Marketing Director, EMEA 

Interactive Intelligence Inc. 

+44 (0) 20 8867 3675 

Tony. martin@inin. com

Claire Thompson

Zed PR

T: +44 (0) 118 944 0394

M: +44 (0) 7771 817015

Claire@zedpr. co. uk

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Health Savings Accounts Change to Vanguard Funds

Health Savings Accounts Change to Vanguard Funds

Health savings accounts opened through OnlineAdviser that are invested in Fidelity Funds will change to Vanguard Group effective immediately. The fees are lower, in general, and the investment choices are increased.

(PRWEB) October 20, 2004

OnlineAdviser announces that health savings accounts administered by Health Savings Administrators L. L.C. has changed its mutual fund affiliation from Fidelity Funds to Vanguard Group effective immediately. All existing mutual fund accounts will be transferred to the new fund group.

The change brings several advantages to account holders:

1) the expense ratio of Vanguard Funds is 64% lower than the Fidelity Funds

2) the number of choices of funds is increased from 10 Fidelity Funds to 15 with Vanguard Funds

3) the administrator’s fee remains the same – only 0.25% of assets. In addition, there will be no fee for the current calendar quarter during the account transition.

Existing account holders will have their accounts updates and transferred automatically unless they notify the administrator. New customers will be given the new list of fund choices online beginning this week.

The new mutual fund choices through Vanguard Group (with expense rations) are:

Index 500 (.18)

Morgan Growth (.36)

Strategic Equity (.50)

Small-Cap Index (.27)

Total International Stock (.36)

Wellington (.36)

Total Bond Market Index (.22)

Prime Money Fund

Med Cap Growth (.63)

Explorer (.72)

Extended Market Index (.26)

Selected Value (.78)

Windsor (.43)

Total Stock Market Index (.20)

These accounts are commonly paired with qualifying health insurance from Celtic (www. celticenrollment. com) for Celicare plans or Assurant Health(www. freedombenefits. net) for Fortis Health plans

Questions for OnlineAdviser should be referred to Tony Novak at (877) 529-1112 or submitted online at http://www. healthsavingsaccount-hsa. com (http://www. healthsavingsaccount-hsa. com). Although Tony Novak is an independent Registered Investment Adviser providing assistance with health savings accounts, investment advice is not included as one of the free services available through OnlineAdviser. See www. tonynovak. com for additional paid services. OnlineAdviser is a trademark of Freedom Benefits Association.

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HCC Medical Insurance Services Selects Eldorado's Innovative Claims & Benefits Platform

HCC Medical Insurance Services Selects Eldorado's Innovative Claims & Benefits Platform

Leading International Health Insurance Underwriter Enhances Innovative Solutions for Travelers and Individuals

Indianapolis, IN (PRWEB) August 10, 2009

HCC Medical Insurance Services (HCCMIS), a leader in international health insurance, today announced it has signed an agreement with Eldorado Computing, Inc. (Eldorado) to license their innovative Javelina™ software platform. The next generation, browser‐based healthcare claims and benefits platform will allow HCCMIS to deliver unparalleled claims and benefits management services for consumers across 130 countries.

Mark Carney, President & CEO of HCC Medical Insurance Services, stated, "Eldorado's innovative Javelina platform leverages the ease of use and accessibility of web browsers to deliver leading edge technology to our consumers worldwide. The platform will help HCCMIS expand into new markets and provide a next generation portal for members, providers and producers worldwide."

Based in Phoenix, AZ, Eldorado specializes in health insurance application development, business process outsourcing (BPO) services, IT engineering and operational consulting. Together, Eldorado customers manage 5 million lives and handle 35 million claims annually. Eldorado is a wholly owned subsidiary of MphasiS BFL, an EDS/HP company. For more information, visit www. eldoinc. com.

Tom Castleberry, Vice Chairman & CEO of Eldorado, stated, "The Javelina platform will provide HCC Medical Insurance Services with a robust and flexible system that will effectively and efficiently improve business performance and support the company's growth and bottom line. The innovative, next-generation platform was designed to remove data silos that prevent interoperability and deliver a solution that allows companies to remain competitive in the highly dynamic and evolving healthcare industry."

About HCC Medical Insurance Services:
HCC Medical Insurance Services (HCCMIS), headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, is a full service organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of insurance products designed specifically to address the insurance needs of consumers worldwide.

HCCMIS is a subsidiary of HCC Insurance Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HCC), which is a leading international specialty insurance group headquartered in Houston, Texas. HCC has assets of $8.9 billion, shareholders' equity of $2.8 billion and is rated AA (Very Strong) by Standard & Poor's and AA (Very Strong) by Fitch Ratings. In addition, HCC's major domestic insurance companies are rated A+ (Superior) by A. M. Best Company.

By its efforts to further pursue excellence, HCC Medical Insurance Services will continue to grow its position in both the international and domestic marketplace. This effort will be supported by the dedicated employees providing customer service from HCCMIS's headquarters in Indianapolis, IN and its Latin American / Caribbean office in Miami, FL.

For more information about HCC Medical Insurance Services, please visit www. hccmis. com or contact:

Andrew Bard, Vice President of Sales
HCC Medical Insurance Services
251 North Illinois Street, Suite 600
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
Tel: 317.262.2132/ 800.605.2282
Fax: 317.262.2140

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Sound Health Insurance Is the Newest Plan Offered by UniCare of Texas to Reach "Young Invincibles"

Sound Health Insurance Is the Newest Plan Offered by UniCare of Texas to Reach "Young Invincibles"

Sound Health plans are targeted at Texas' 1.2 million uninsureds between the ages of 19-29, and offer a truly original approach to health care coverage starting 2-1-2006. "Sound is fun, affordable, easy to understand and includes preventive, emergency and pharmacy benefits. These young invincibles can choose from the Gravity Bender, Curb Jumper and The Cruisers," says UniCare Premier Agent Jeff CLine.

Quinlan, TX (PRWEB) January 27, 2006

This unique insurance quotes (http://policystore. com) is tailored to the lifestyle and attitudes of the Texas "young invincibles" (young men & women between 19 to 29) who are on the cutting edge of Texas (http://thepolicystore. com) culture. There are currently an estimated 1.2 million uninsured 19 to 29-year-olds in the state of Texas. According to the insurance industry, young adults have the highest rate of being uninsured (about 29 to 39 percent) because they tend to be those who are no longer being covered by parents insurance plans and are just starting new careers that are less likely to have insurance or health plans offered by employers.

Cline has many reasons why he is making so much NOISE about the plan, including the simplicity of the application process. PAPERLESS Thats right, everything is online.

"Yesterday, I went through the process online; it took us only 12 minutes to complete the application and then nine minutes later, I received his approval letter," Cline said. "I also worked with a customer today who found me on MSN under a search for 'Sound Health Insurance,' and within he found the Perfect plan to fit his needs."

The online application and the Sound Health system has taken weeks even months off the traditional average underwriting process. Cline adds that not all cases will go as smoothly as the examples mentioned; the process varies for each individual.

"I am very impressed with UniCare of Texas and their ability to provide such a cutting edge site, and great coverage for such a reasonable price," he said.

"This is not your parents insurance" he adds, although many parents will choose this plan for its great benefits and price.

Family health insurance (http://uniapp. com) is fun, affordable, easy to understand and includes preventive, emergency and pharmacy benefits. Your Individual clients can choose from the Gravity Bender (http://www. noisehealth. com), Curb Jumper and The Cruiser. Sound plans offer benefits this younger market wants:

-Three simplified, comprehensive health insurance plans that also offer basic dental and vision benefits

-A simplified wellness news (http://oncolinthera. com) and online applications that can be completed in minutes

-Sound Health has Automated underwriting

Texas residents can get more information or make some NoiSe of their own by visiting Mr. Cline's new Sound Health site at NoiseHealth. com (http://www. noisehealth. com)

Are you in Colorado or California (http://www. tonikagent. com)? Sound has a sister called ToniK.

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New Specialists Needed Immediately - Training on New Food Trigger and Body Assessment Instrument Available To Northwest Residents and Professionals

New Specialists Needed Immediately - Training on New Food Trigger and Body Assessment Instrument Available To Northwest Residents and Professionals

Northwest residents have the unique opportunity to become a VivaTouch Specialist this month and help people become healthier and lose weight using a new state of the art body assessment instrument. The training event coming up in Portland offers part time or full time business and income potential for individuals or professionals in health related fields, or anyone looking to work for themselves while helping others. Unlimited income potential even part time, or as an addition to an existing business or clientel base.

Wilsonville, OR (PRWEB) September 10, 2005

Northwest individuals looking for a new business and professionals looking to provide additional cutting edge technological services to clients now have a unique opportunity to be among the first in the nation to be trained on the new VivaTouch™ body assessment system. Portland has just been named one of only four cities in North America to launch training for VivaTouch™ Specialists. It offers a tremendous opportunity for increased cash flow for savvy entrepreneurs who understand the potential of being the first in the market with the latest hot tool.

"VivaTouch™, with its exclusive food triggers and proprietary software, will undoubtedly revolutionize the the way people eat, control weight and purchase nutritional products. "It's unique - the very first one of its kind to launch specifically for the consumer market!" States Lee Pope, President of BioGetics, International, the company working together with VivaTru™ to offer this hot new business to the world. With VivaTouch, people now have the ability to determine exactly what their body’s unique needs are, with respect to health, skin care, nutrition and most impressively food triggers – those elusive components of your diet that may be preventing weight loss."

The discovery of food triggers was made by award winning physicist Dr. Aharon Friedman, who lost over 100 pounds after realizing what he was eating that was causing his body to retain weight and his blood sugar to fluctuate so dramatically. "Food Triggers are difficult to determine because they are different for every body," he states, and warns "You may be the most conscientious dieter in the world, with tremendous will power and self control, but if you are still eating your food triggers, the excess insulin your body produces will cause fat to be stored, and weight loss to stall. This new technology will finally open the door for everyone to achieve permanent weight loss success!"

This amazing breakthrough technology accurately assesses and determines a person's physiological response to select foods and nutritional products; and optimal nutrition means optimal health. VivaTouch™ Specialists will change how people eat and shop for consumer health products, and will offer substantial savings for their clients as they will no longer be buying supplements their body doesn’t need, or wasting time and effort on diets that are working against their body’s natural biological function.

VivaTouch™ has been created for the non-medical field, and Because the advanced science and proprietary software works independently, Specialists can be trained and ready for business in one day. For more information on the training event in Portland, Oregon or to schedule your own VivaTouch personal body assessment, contact VivaTouch™ Specialist Paula Tellegen at 877-457-4186. Specialists are needed immediately to support the growing demand for this exclusive service that will positively impact the nutritional needs of millions of people around the world.

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Ruby Code Jam Highlights Central Virginia's Growing Tech-Savvy Creators

Ruby Code Jam Highlights Central Virginia's Growing Tech-Savvy Creators

BoldMouth Inc., a social marketing services and technology agency, today announced their sponsorship of the Ruby Code Jam, a Ruby on Rails user group, to support technological innovation in Central Virginia.

Charlottesville, VA (PRWEB) August 15, 2008

BoldMouth (http://www. boldmouth. com) Inc., a social marketing services and technology agency, today announced their sponsorship of the Ruby Code Jam (http://www. rubycodejam. com), a Ruby on Rails user group, to support technological innovation in Central Virginia.

The Ruby Code Jam is led by technologist Nick Laiacona, who has created a user group to drive tech innovation in Central Virginia using the Ruby on Rails platform. Ruby on Rails is an open source web application framework for the Ruby programming language that was extracted from David Hansson's work on Basecamp, a popular project management tool developed by the web application company, 37signals.

"The Ruby Code Jam is about collaboration, innovation and growth," noted BoldMouth founder and President Todd Tweedy. "Charlottesville is a business-minded city with a diversity of industries, including manufacturing, medical services, and life sciences. However, our technology firms and technologists often get overlooked. The Ruby Code Jam is one group working to showcase Charlottesville's tech achievements."

According to CNNmoney. com's 100 Best Places to Live and Launch (http://money. cnn. com/galleries/2008/fsb/0803/gallery. best_places_to_launch. fsb/18.html), high-tech businesses in the area generate an estimated $4 billion in annual revenues.

"The Ruby Code Jam attracts an impressive talent pool of technologists and coders who are working on innovative projects in university settings, business incubators, new tech start-ups as well as established enterprises," observed Ruby Code Jam founder Nick Laiacona. "The Ruby Code Jam allows us to share knowledge and experience and at the same time grow professionally as a community."

Ruby Code Jam events are held at the Ten Flavors Studio in downtown Charlottesville, Virginia. Events are held twice a month and are open to the public. To learn more about The Ruby Jam or to attend an upcoming event, visit http://www. rubycodejam. com (http://www. rubycodejam. com).

About BoldMouth
BoldMouth (http://www. boldmouth. com) is a new kind of social marketing services and technology agency committed to helping clients drive brand preference and revenues by harnessing the power of consumer advocacy. BoldMouth uses technology to engender, facilitate and amplify organic dialogues between consumers about brands, products and services in the entertainment, health and wellness, consumer packaged goods, computer software, travel, membership associations, and publishing categories.. BoldMouth provides custom research, strategic planning, campaign implementation, application development, design services, and performance analysis. BoldMouth's clients include AARP, Kraft, MTV, Microsoft, Metagenics, MTV Networks, The Paramount Theater, Scholastic, and SNL Financial among many others. Find out more about BoldMouth at http://www. boldmouth. com (http://www. boldmouth. com).

About Ruby Code Jam
The Ruby Code Jam is a gathering of software developers who get together every once in a while and create cool stuff in the Ruby programming language and in other languages. The Ruby Code Jam holds monthly meetings to share information about the latest software technologies and to eat pizza. The meetings are free and open to the public. To find out about The Ruby Code Jam's next meeting go to http://www. rubycodejam. com (http://www. rubycodejam. com).

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Operating a small biz in the 21st century without lawyers and accountants etc

Operating a small biz in the 21st century without lawyers and accountants etc...

(PRWEB) April 10, 2001

P. R. title: Operating a small business WITHOUT accountants, lawyers etc...

 The average small business owner in the United States now spends between 35%

And 45% of their time handling just the employee related paperwork. The typical

Small business owner has the burden of running payroll, buying workmans

Compensation insurance, providing employee health insurance, processing W-2s,

Tracking and filing all payroll taxes, mailing all forms on time, maintaining compliance

With all federal, state and local laws and defending you and your company against

Workers compensation claims and audits just to name a few!

 Usually, a small business owners lawyer is in one city and accountants in

Another city. Payroll is done by ABC payroll in yet another city. Now small

Business has to deal with soaring workmans comp., and employee health insurance

Costs. It's no wonder small businesses fail. And it's fast becoming a trend to NOT

Start a small business at all. Who can keep up with all this chaos and still earn a

Measly profit anymore?

Well folks, it's the 21 century and it's time you started running your small business

That way! To continue plodding along without upgrading your business practices will

Certainly doom your dreams of wealth. Don't believe me? Just continue your daily

Rut of paperwork and dealing with employee problems and in a year or so

Compare your business with your competitors who have upgraded and see for yourself

Who is playing golf all day and who isn't.

 So how does one upgrade their small business from wasting time and money the

"old" 20th century way to the new 21st century way of doing business that wastes

Zero time and earns you profits beyond your wildest dreams?

It's simple and you can start today...

By firing your lawyer(s), accountant(s), human resource managers, benefits manager,

Risk managers and information managers. Thats right, fire them! And outsource all

Of these tasks to a Professional Employment Organization! Or a P. E.O. for short.

 A P. E.O. manages the "business of employees" so you can manage your business

For bottom-line profits! If your competitor is already using the services of a P. E.O.,

35% to 45% of their time is spent earning profits and not dealing with employees.

Is that the type of competitor you want to go head to head with? The competitor

With a huge advantage over you? I would tend to think NOT.

 And your competitors employees are receiving fortune 500 quality health benefits at prices far below your current small business rates.

It keeps them happy and on the job working hard while your employees, if lucky

Get low rated health benefits if any at all. Your competitor makes one phone call to one P. E.O. and EVERYTHING is taken care of. Golf anybody?

 Of course there is so much more to a P. E.O. then could be explained here. So

Im encouraging all small business owners who are looking for the 21st century

Way of doing business to further educate yourselves by getting the full details of

How a P. E.O. can turn your sagging profits into the bottom-line gains we will all

Need to survive in these trying times. (end)

ZEFER AND SUN MICROSYSTEMS INTRODUCE FIRST AUTHORIZED iFORCEsm READY CENTER IN NEW ENGLAND

ZEFER AND SUN MICROSYSTEMS INTRODUCE FIRST AUTHORIZED iFORCEsm READY CENTER IN NEW ENGLAND

ZEFER Corp., a consulting and implementation services firm, and Sun Microsystems, Inc. today announced the first Authorized Sun iForcesm Ready Center in New England. Hosted at ZEFER's newly expanded headquarters in Boston, Mass., the Center provides ZEFER and its clients with an environment to leverage Sunä technology and ZEFER's e-business expertise to conduct proof-of-concept solutions.

(PRWEB) May 16, 2001

Boston, Mass., and Menlo Park, Calif., - May 14, 2001 - ZEFER Corp., a consulting and implementation services firm, and Sun Microsystems, Inc. today announced the first Authorized Sun iForcesm Ready Center in New England. Hosted at ZEFER's newly expanded headquarters in Boston, Mass., the Center provides ZEFER and its clients with an environment to leverage Sunä technology and ZEFER's e-business expertise to conduct proof-of-concept solutions.

Authorized iForce Ready Centers are partner-run iForce Centers, which provide organizations with an environment to test and prove a scalable blend of software, hardware, networking prior to implementation. Through its proof-of-concept and architectural design capabilities, the Centers helps enable organizations to reduce solution development time, lower costs and ensure a faster time-to-market.

SunÂ’s Founder, Chairman and CEO, Scott McNealy was recently in Boston and commemorated the opening of this new Authorized iForce Ready Center with ZEFER Chairman and CEO, Bill Seibel. (see photo).

Authorized iForce Ready Centers are part of the foundation of Sun Microsystems' iForce initiative, a far-reaching program that brings together under one umbrella all of Sun's systems, software, services and best-in-class partner solutions to create and deliver customer-driven solutions that enable enterprises to leverage the network to improve business processes.

ZEFER's Authorized iForce Ready Center provides a multi-vendor solutions environment to help accelerate the deployment of e-business solutions.

Solutions coming out of the ZEFER Authorized iForce Center will be targeted toward a range of industries such as financial services, media, telecommunications, high tech and healthcare. ZEFER will also use the Authorized iForce Ready Center to showcase a variety of its solutions around Internet security, eProcurement, supply chain, content management, wireless and other technology solutions.

"ZEFER's new Authorized iForce Ready Center provides an excellent environment for enterprises to leverage the Sunä platform and ZEFER's business, technology and implementation expertise to capitalize on the Net Effect," said David Gee, vice president, Global iForce Marketing at Sun Microsystems, Inc. "The collective power of ZEFER's expertise and Sun's technology provides an optimal environment to test some of the latest technologies in action and brainstorm their options for maximizing technology infrastructure."

The Center is equipped with a cluster of Sun servers and storage systems running the Solarisä Operating Environment to demonstrate high-availability, high performance capabilities. The Center also offers networking technology, Oracle database solutions and industry standard software, including the full iPlanetä suite of products and technologies, as well as non Sun platforms to demonstrate the ease of interoperability.

"ZEFER's new partner-run Center provides a tremendous opportunity to create solutions that help provide sustainable business advantage, reduce risk and maximize technology investments," said Bill Seibel, chairman and CEO, ZEFER. "This Authorized iForce Ready Center is another example of how the Sun and ZEFER relationship is delivering value to both Sun and ZEFER clients alike."

About Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Since its inception in 1982, a singular vision -- "The Network Is The Computerä " -- has propelled Sun Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: SUNW), to its position as a leading provider of industrial-strength hardware, software and services that power the Internet and allow companies worldwide to take their businesses to the nth. With $19.2 billion in annual revenues, Sun can be found in more than 170 countries and on the World Wide Web at http://sun. com (http://sun. com).

About ZEFER

ZEFER provides consulting and implementation services that enable companies to harness the power of technology to increase revenue, reduce costs and enhance customer loyalty. With a dedicated focus on customer value and operational efficiency, ZEFER’s integrated team of business consultants, technologists, experience designers and program managers help Global 2000 organizations enhance customer relationships and build cost-effective, collaborative business processes. ZEFER creates and implements both large-scale, comprehensive solutions and rapidly deployable applications and strategies. These “cornerstone value solutions” and “rapid value solutions” provide early value and sustainable business results for our clients. ZEFER’s clients include Citigroup Inc., Citizens Bank, Ferguson Enterprises, H. J. Heinz Company, iPlanet, Siemens and other Global 2000 organizations. The Company has offices located in Boston, Chicago, New York, Pittsburgh and San Francisco.

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Health Researchers Discovers Link Between Blood Glucose Levels And Most Major Diseases

Health Researchers Discovers Link Between Blood Glucose Levels And Most Major Diseases

When asked why Americans are so sick, Dr. Chappell states, "Most Americans eat a diet of refined, processed carbohydrates, sugar, hydrogenated fats, oils and animal products, and not to forget the hundreds of excito/neuro toxins found in these substances."

Ojai, CA (PRWEB) May 20, 2006

After over three decades of researching nutraceutical and botanical medicinal properties, Dr. James Chappell has discovered one common denominator in most major diseases, including cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular and the dementia's: its called Glucose.

Dr. Chappell is a board certified chiropractic physician, traditional naturopath, clinical nutritionist and medical herbalist. Since 1971, he has been an avid health researcher and educator specializing in incorporating natural healing protocols for chronic, severe and terminal illnesses.

In simply terms, it seems the more glucose rises in our blood, the more acidic we become. As acid increases, oxygen decreases. In short, high glucose, acid pH and loss of oxygen are all prerequisites for many diseases, if not most.

When asked why Americans are so sick, Dr. Chappell states, "Most Americans eat a diet of refined, processed carbohydrates, sugar, hydrogenated fats, oils and animal products, and not to forget the hundreds of excito/neuro toxins found in these substances. These "foods" are all acid producing while most fruits and vegetables are alkaline. Sugar laden soda, fries, hamburgers, cereals and most junk "food" load the body with glucose thereby shifting the pH of the blood to acid. The net result is tissue hypoxia or a loss of cellular oxygen and a compromised immune system which ultimately leads to disease."

Since most of us are not willing to drastically change our lifestyle including our diet, it appears futile, however, there is some hope. Again, Dr. Chappell suggests, "The key to optimum health is to stop doing those things that cause illness and start doing those things that promote it. There are known herbal ingredients that absolutely lower glucose. From Gymnema to Fenugreek, American Ginseng to Nopal and Cinnamon to Bitter Melon, these herbs have been scientifically proven to normalize glucose regardless of what you eat. In addition, if you can eliminate toxic "food," especially those contributing to an increase in blood glucose levels, you are further ahead of the game. Since we now know most disease requires at least three elements; high glucose, acid pH and loss of oxygen, anything that can address all three can very well address the diseases they cause."

When searching the Internet for the exact ingredients described by Dr. Chappell, there is only one company making a product that contains all, it's called Herbal Promise and the product is Cinnamon 6. With this new discovery, it is not only the diabetic that may find benefit, all Americans will benefit, as well.

Regardless of your health challenge, according to Dr. Chappell, we should always evaluate our glucose, pH and oxygen saturation levels. Taking Cinnamon 6 is paramount to normalizing those markers and addressing the conditions they may effect.

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Allied Travel Staffing Firm Makes Inavero’s 2010 Best of Staffing List

Allied Travel Staffing Firm Makes Inavero’s 2010 Best of Staffing List

CompHealth Allied Travel Staffing announced today that it has been named to Inavero’s inaugural Best of Staffing™ list. Best of Staffing, presented in partnership with CareerBuilder, is the nation’s only client satisfaction award that recognizes exceptional client service in the staffing and recruiting industry. The 2010 Best of Staffing winners are truly set apart from the rest of the industry through their extraordinary level of client satisfaction.

Salt Lake City, UT (PRWEB) March 17, 2010

CompHealth Allied Travel Staffing announced today that it has been named to Inavero’s inaugural Best of Staffing™ list. Best of Staffing, presented in partnership with CareerBuilder, is the nation’s only client satisfaction award that recognizes exceptional client service in the staffing and recruiting industry. The 2010 Best of Staffing winners are truly set apart from the rest of the industry through their extraordinary level of client satisfaction. 

“Receiving this kind of response from our clients is not only gratifying, but it offers us valuable insight into how our clients view our relationships,” said Tyler Black, vice president of CompHealth Allied Travel Staffing’s Salt Lake City-based office.

“We truly appreciate the positive feedback from our clients, acknowledging that we're delivering to them what they deserve: the highest quality of service and medical providers,” said Sandra Raehl, vice president of the CompHealth Allied Travel Staffing office in Grand Rapids, Mich.

Staffing firms competing to make the Best of Staffing list underwent a rigorous client survey process followed by careful analysis of responses to determine satisfaction levels. CompHealth Allied Travel Staffing received satisfaction ratings of 9 or 10 out of 10 from 74 percent of their clients, significantly higher than the industry’s average of 55 percent. Best of Staffing participants secured their place on the list by exceeding the national staffing industry benchmark for client satisfaction by more than 22 percent.

“This is a time when clients of staffing firms can and should demand excellence from their recruiting partners,” Eric Gregg, managing partner of Inavero said. “The $86 billion staffing and recruiting industry currently puts more than 2.5 million people to work daily and has become a fundamental component of overall U. S. employment. Inavero’s Best of Staffing program presents an opportunity for firms to differentiate themselves from the rest of the industry, recognizes excellence, and also provides invaluable information about how to continue to meet and exceed client expectations.”

Inavero’s complete Best of Staffing list can be viewed at www. bestofstaffing. com. For more information about Inavero, visit www. inavero. com. To learn more about CompHealth Allied Travel Staffing, visit www. comphealth. com.

More about Inavero…
Inavero designs and manages satisfaction surveys for a global list of clients in more than 15 countries, with 5 different languages represented. Inavero’s custom created technology platform gathers and reports staffing firm client and candidate satisfaction information through quick online surveys. Satisfaction feedback from more than 100,000 accounting, legal, and staffing firm clients and job candidates is analyzed by Inavero’s team. Inavero’s client feedback system protects more than $4.3 billion in professional service firm annual revenue. Visit Inavero on the Web at: www. inavero. com.

More about CompHealth…
Founded in 1979, CompHealth, a CHG Healthcare Services company, is the leading provider of temporary physician staffing (also known as locum tenens) and physician permanent placement services in the United States. The company is also a leading provider of temporary and permanent allied health staffing. For more information, visit us online at www. comphealth. com.

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National Senior Living Providers Network Announces Partnership with Scrubs & Beyond

National Senior Living Providers Network Announces Partnership with Scrubs & Beyond

A new alliance to benefit NSLPN. com members with discounts on products and services.

Altamonte Springs, FL (PRWEB) April 13, 2010

The National Senior Living Providers Network (www. NSLPN. com]) has announced a new alliance that will benefit members and sponsors with healthy discounts on products and services.

The alliance is with Scrubs & Beyond®, an Internet-based provider of the latest nursing uniforms and medical scrubs from the brands like Dickies, Koi, Landau and more. The Scrubs & Beyond® partnership enables members to shop the latest scrub styles & colors for men and women in the healthcare field, including CNAs, nurses, doctors, gerontologists or medical students. NSLPN members receive a 10% coupon code and free shipping on orders more than $125. Members should visit the scrubs store at http://nslpn. com/senior-care-blogs/scrubs-store/ (http://nslpn. com/senior-care-blogs/scrubs-store/) to shop and receive the member discount.

"Partnering with a solid scrubs organization like Scrub & Beyond® was something we have been looking do to for quite some time, because the one thing that most of our caregivers truly need on a daily basis are scrubs. Scrubs receive a lot of wear and tear but are essential to proper clean caregiving and making a good presentation to your senior residents and clients. By helping our members get a discount on well-priced scrubs, we are impacting their bottom line at a time when people need it most," said NSLPN Co-Founder Britt Nichols. "We chose Scrubs & Beyond® because their pricing is already outstanding, they have all of the top quality name brands, and their customer service is outstanding."

About NSLPN:
The National Senior Living Providers Network (NSLPN) is dedicated to providing all types of Senior Living Professionals a premiere online resource for Senior Care Jobs (http://nslpn. com/senior-care-jobs), News, and Community (http://nslpn. com/senior-care-blogs/forums/). The NSLPN. com Career Center offers all the latest jobs and career opportunities in Senior Care in one central place. And with our Industry Spotlight articles, Daily Dose Blogs, Market Watch, and our News and Resources you will find numerous articles and information to keep you well-read and up-to-date. Perhaps most importantly, through our Discussion Groups, Public Profiles, and Awards programs you can connect with other Senior Care Professionals to gain valuable industry insight. Through this free multi-dimensional venue, Senior Care professionals and employers across all of the Senior Care disciplines can stay informed and in-touch to the Senior
Living Provider community.

Press Contact:
Britt Nichols
Info(at)nslpn(dot)com
407-705-3056

This press release was distributed through PR Web by Human Resources Marketer (SeniorCare Marketer: www. seniorcaremarketer. com) on behalf of the company listed above.

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Unit Dose Solutions Signs Five Hospital Systems for Drug Repackaging

Unit Dose Solutions Signs Five Hospital Systems for Drug Repackaging

Unit Dose Solutions Inc., a growing provider of outsourced drug repackaging services, today announced its agreement with Coastal Carolinas Health Alliance (CCHA), which includes New Hanover (N. C.) Regional Medical Center and Southeastern Regional Medical Center, among 12 other hospitals. Unit Dose Solutions will provide individual dose drug repackaging of oral solid and liquid medications for members of the CCHA, a non-profit healthcare organization consisting of 14 member hospitals located throughout North and South Carolina. This is the latest customer success story for Unit Dose Solutions, which has signed a string of hospitals and healthcare facilities in recent months.

MORRISVILLE, N. C. (PRWEB) April 10, 2007

 "The healthcare spectrum relies on us for our 16-point quality control safety measures we use in delivering intelligent, bar-coded packaging designed so hospitals can provide individual patient dosages of medications," said Tim Boyd, chief operating officer of Unit Dose Solutions. "We serve hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living and other institutional pharmacies, and also receive tremendous interest from pharmaceutical manufacturers and their distributors here in the United States."

According to Jim Tripp, pharmacist at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton, N. C., Unit Dose Solutions provides a critical service. "We place the highest level of importance on quality control when dispensing patient medication," said Tripp. "This helps our hospital improve tracking and patient safety while reducing costly pharmaceutical waste."

Unit Dose Solutions also was awarded contracts for individual dose/bar-coded drug repackaging by the pharmacy departments at St. Louis Children's Hospital in Missouri; St. John's Medical Center in Tulsa, Okla.; and Doctor's Hospital in Dallas.

The contracts call for Unit Dose Solutions to repackage the majority of the hospitals' bulk drug inventory into individual doses, each sealed with a bar code and human readable label information. The company's ability to customize package types, bar code formats, and labeling contents at the individual dose level greatly improves patient safety, enabling hospital staff to verify each patient receives the correct amount of the right medicine, every time.

Unit dose packaging with sophisticated, intelligent bar-coding is quickly becoming standard for hospital pharmacies. Unit Dose Solutions was founded out of this recognized need to improve patient safety within hospitals and long-term care facilities by reducing or eliminating errors in the administration of medicine to patients. The company serves as a trusted intermediary between hospital pharmacies that purchase most of their drug inventory from drug wholesalers.

Patient safety comes first at Unit Dose Solutions Inc., a pharmacy services outsourcing company based in Morrisville, N. C., with a second manufacturing facility in Harrison, N. J. The company's mission is to provide drug repackaging that improves tracking and patient safety in accordance with current good manufacturing practices. Unit Dose Solutions has customers that include UNC Health Care, Duke Medical Center, Coastal Carolinas Health Alliance, among many other acute care hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, long-term care hospitals, nursing homes and other healthcare organizations. For more information, visit http://www. unitdoseinc. com (http://www. unitdoseinc. com).

Coastal Carolinas Health Alliance (http://www. coastalalliance. org (http://www. coastalalliance. org)) is a non-profit organization consisting of member hospitals located in southeastern North Carolina and northeastern South Carolina. The purpose of the Alliance is to provide a cooperative forum for improving the quality and delivery of healthcare to the citizens of the region.

How to Get a Locum Tenens Job: Tips to Have a Successful Locum Tenens Career

How to Get a Locum Tenens Job: Tips to Have a Successful Locum Tenens Career

David Baldridge, president of CompHealth’s locum tenens division, gives advice for providers looking for a locum tenens physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner job. Baldridge provides an overview of the locum tenens industry by answering ten basic questions, giving healthcare providers looking for locum tenens jobs the facts about what it’s like to have a locum tenens career, whether it’s right out of residency, as a career, or as a transition to retirement.

Salt Lake City, UT (PRWEB) July 29, 2010

A physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner may have a lot of questions about the locum tenens lifestyle: What is a locum tenens career like? What kinds of facilities hire locum tenens providers? What are the current locum tenens career trends? David Baldridge, president of CompHealth (http://www. comphealth. com)’s locum tenens division, recently sat down with ReachMD for a Q-and-A session to answer these questions and more, with the goal to educate healthcare practitioners about what it’s like to have a locum tenens job.

Some highlights from the podcast interview include:
 Who should consider a locum tenens job? Anyone. CompHealth works with doctors at any career stage. They can explore different practice settings and locations. Locum tenens jobs can be used to supplement income, bridge a gap between contracts, or as a full-time lifestyle.

 What should a provider look for in a locums staffing firm? Size, breadth of services, and the opportunities available: location, types of facilities, specialties, length of time, etc. Make sure the firm caters to the appropriate specialties; CompHealth recruits and places every specialty. A good place to start is the member list on the National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations (NALTO) website.

 What types of facilities use locum tenens docs? CompHealth works with just about every type of facility: rural community centers, hospitals, health networks, private practices, etc. Every facility has a need for a locum tenens provider to meet the demand in a variety of situations, including long-term recruiting and stop-gap, seasonal, maternity, or sabbatical coverage.

 What can providers do to ensure they have a successful locum tenens career? Be thoughtful, do the homework and research, and talk to reputable locum tenens staffing firms. It’s a partnership; a recruiter should understand what a provider’s likes, dislikes and preferences are. Keep all paperwork, licensure, and credentialing in order.

To listen to or download the podcast in its entirety, visit http://www. reachmd. com (http://www. reachmd. com/xmsegment. aspx? sid=5609).

More about CompHealth…
Founded in 1979, CompHealth, a CHG Healthcare Services company, is the leading provider of temporary physician staffing (also known as locum tenens) and physician permanent placement services in the United States. The company is also a leading provider of temporary and permanent allied health staffing. For more information, visit us online at http://www. comphealth. com (http://www. comphealth. com).

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War on Wrinkles the Future is Peptides

War on Wrinkles the Future is Peptides

Declare war on needles with new Dermaglow(TM) Pro-Peptide Advanced Wrinkle Therapy, the pharmacist formulated, non-surgical wrinkle cream that has taken the Canadian beauty market by storm. Selling over 8,000 units in the first four weeks of its launch, Advanced Wrinkle Therapy is now the no.1 anti-wrinkle cream in Canada.

(PRWEB) October 8, 2005

Declare war on needles with new Dermaglow(TM) Pro-Peptide Advanced Wrinkle Therapy, the pharmacist formulated, non-surgical wrinkle cream that has taken the Canadian beauty market by storm. Selling over 8,000 units in the first four weeks of its launch, Advanced Wrinkle Therapy is now the no.1 anti-wrinkle cream in Canada. Clinical studies have shown Advanced Wrinkle Therapy visibly reduces fine wrinkle depth and “crows feet” by 50 percent whilst increasing collagen by a staggering 350% which improves skin texture on the face and body without surgery or age defying injections.

Pro-Peptide is a clinically proven formula containing breakthrough peptide ingredients that have a dual effect on wrinkles. Acetyl hexapeptide-3 acts as a muscle relaxant leading to a reduction in superficial lines and wrinkles. Palmitoyl Oligopeptide acts as a skin regenerator, stimulating collagen production, strengthening the epidermis. Potent antioxidants (A, B6, C, D and E) work to protect the skin and defend it against environmental damage and a blend of vitamins and essential oils provide moisturizing, anti-bacterial and soothing properties for instant softness and improved skin tone.

"The active ingredients in Dermaglow(TM) Pro-Peptide Advanced Wrinkle Therapy are clinically proven to confer a youthful, healthy and glowing complexion, without provoking irritation." says Calvin Davies, the research pharmacist behind the range. "This advanced technology composed of polypeptides - groups of multiple amino-acids formed in molecules acting as cellular messengers - makes anti-aging treatments available to everyone who has reservations about invasive procedures."

Wrinkle Therapy is part of the Dermaglow Pro Peptide range that includes Advanced Lip Plumper, Advanced Eye Therapy and Instant Wrinkle Eraser.

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